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“I listened to the first 17 episodes, and I'm unsure if I'm going to continue.
First off, I really started out liking the show. It's hard to come by a podcast where dad's talk about parenting, while also not spouting problematic rhetoric and being inclusive. So that's great that these guys do.
But at one point, and I'm not sure where, they slipped into some weird and unrelatable dynamics. Eli, it turns out, is extremely privileged (I mean, good for him) to the point where I can't get on board with anything he says. He doesn't want his kid to have to work a day in their lives, or say "sorry" to someone if they push them down. Like, what? Cool you're rich, cool you have a nanny in your house 98% of the time.
The other guy with the voice (I forget his name, sorry) explained how you should love your wife more than your kids, which is an odd stance to take. But to each their own. He also writes a blog to his boys to read when they're older, and also reads on the show a little too much. He also preaches inclusivity and equality, yet tells his son(s?) to always open the door for women, pull out chairs, get car doors, be the sole bread winner so his wife doesn't have to work, and all this that goes against what he harped on 2 episodes ago.
Anyway, I'll probably be done with the show now, yet I appreciate what they're going for but at the end of the day, these dudes aren't your typical dad's. It would be nice to have a POV of someone who isn't wealthy, white and privileged.”Read full review »
Brian4815 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/23
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“Long time fan of these dads’ other podcasts, and first time dad of a newborn! I was beyond ecstatic upon hearing they are producing this podcast, I’m already a huge fan! Thanks guys!!!”
Nytimesbaby! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/22
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“My career takes me far from home the majority of the month, but I currently have a four month old. Having a secular podcast to help keep me learning and changing to make sure I’m the best version of myself whenever I’m home is critical. I appreciate the viewpoints, backgrounds and knowledge each...”Read full review »
Annon0matic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/22/22
“I know Eli, Tom, and Thomas from other podcasts and they come together well in this one. It’s like a group of close friends with diverse experiences of becoming dads, being dads, and having dads.”
RealEstateInvestor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/04/22
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