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Josh is a dad of two and has been on a quest to achieve his goal of producing hip-hop. On February 7, 2019, he was diagnosed with a severe case of sepsis and was given just a 5% chance of survival. His battle has resulted in losing part of his right arm and leg along with all the toes on his left foot. In other words, he is now a double (and a half) amputee. Fast forward to today, Josh has fully recovered and is pursuing his goal of becoming a hip-hop artist. He will also share the perspective he has gained as a dad and how it has impacted him and his family. Links referenced in the episode: Support NextGenMoments with Dad SuperCast Comment on the episode Support Josh Woodward Apple Music Spotify Facebook Patreon

In recognition of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode features a mental health advocate, Bobby Chase. In 2008, Bobby experienced the unfortunate situation of finding his brother after years of suffering in silence. We will have a general discussion about his experience and the lessons we all can learn from them. There are no perfect answers to this difficult topic. Let’s just keep talking about it. Calls to action: Support us monthly on SuperCast.

Matt Herrington: Matt is a dad of four and has been married to his wife, Allyson, since 2009. He is also a 4x wrestling National Champion, 2x New York State Champion, All-American (University of Pennsylvania), and current business owner. We discuss how the lessons from his family and wrestling apply to his journey as a dad. Be sure to find NextGenMoments on SuperCast (Formerly Patreon) for exclusive content with Matt! He discusses the path to winning four national titles and his experience taking on some UFC big names along the way.

In this episode, we sit down with Wade Landry to discuss how his experiences have played a role in the relationship with his two sons. From not knowing his biological dad and the lessons he taught himself to starting a business and serving others, he discusses how they all provide teachable moments as a dad.  Support NextGenMoments with Dad on SuperCast

In this episode we sit down with entrepreneur, and dad, Brian Rush, of Rush Custom Callers. Brian is a dad of three daughters, Shannon, Kennedy, and Leah. We discuss how he turned a hobby into a business, to landing a deal with a major retailer, the highs, lows, and successes, and how the lessons apply to being dad.

In this episode, we feature James Griffith, whom is a proud dad to his daughter. Spending a life in hospitality, and current Supervisor of White Creek, NY, James shares the lessons he has learned from serving others and how they apply to his relationship with his daughter. He also shares the things that he has taken away from running for office and how we can learn from them to do better as dads when it comes to the tough topic of politics. *Please note this is NOT a discussion about politics, policy, or specific candidates. This is a discussion with a dad who has experienced the process on a local level, shares the takeaways that he has applied to the relationship with his daughter, and advice about how we can better navigate this topic as dads. Disclaimer: Appearance on this podcast or being featured by the brand is not an endorsement of any kind.

Episode 5 features Joe Cocozzo. Joe is a dad of two boys excelled on the football field at Mechanicville High School, went on to become a Rose Bowl Champion and All-American at Michigan University, and was drafted to the (then) San Diego Chargers in the 3rd round of the 1993 NFL Draft. Joe will discuss the takeaways and experiences from his playing days and how he applies them to the lessons he teaches to his two sons.

Episode 4 of Stories About Dad features Kyle Delair. Kyle tells the story of adopting his two kids (Mekey from Ethiopia and Rosevald from Haiti) the lessons learned from it, and how they spend time as a family because of it.

Episode 3 of Stories About Dad features Kevin Flike. Kevin is a dad of two girls, and has been married to his wife, Kimberlee, since 2008. Born and raised in Stillwater, NY, Kevin has a determined mindset and a "get after it" personality, no matter the situation. Kevin is a retired Green Beret from the military, where he spent time stationed around the world. On September 25th, 2011, Kevin was shot in the stomach in the 10th hour of a fire fight. He has ensured many surgeries, addiction to pain medicine and alcohol, chronic pain, PTSD, and many other challenges. Determined to take his life back, Kevin has overcome the challenges and shares what he has taught his daughters from the experience. This is one of those stories you won't want to miss.

Episode 2 of Stores About Dad will feature a discussion with Daniela VanVeghten about how her dad, Daniel Corvalan, left Chile in 1986 to pursue a brighter future for his family. She will discuss what the transition was like for her dad, what he did to ensure success for his family when they joined him, and how he helped them acclimate to their new lives in the United States.

Episode 1 of Stories About Dad features Mike Dow. Mike is a dad of five and can always be found supporting his kids and family. He is widely respected by many and always takes the time to ensure his friends and their families are well. Mike is the biggest fan of Syracuse you will ever find. Proudly wearing multiple Syracuse tattoos, Mike also named his daughter Cuse and his dog JoeyG3 (after Syracuse point guard, Joe Girard). In January 2020, Mike received news that he has stage 4 adenocarcinoma, a non-small cell lung cancer. In the fight his life, Mike shares the perspective he has gained being a dad and shares how has been able to appreciate the little and deeper moments he spends with his family during his battle.