The Dad Compass Podcast
Welcome to our podcast, where two dedicated individuals—both fathers and professionals—share their journeys of self-improvement and growth.
Episodes
36 episodes
We Ranked Halloween Candy & Movies | it got real 🍬 | Dad Compass Ep. 37
Halloween once meant pillowcases full of candy, unsupervised chaos, and trick-or-treating until the streetlights came on.Today? Moderation, parent escorts, and candy trades for toys. Times change.In this episode, the dads break down...
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Episode 37
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55:30
Dad Chaos & Dumb Debates: Rapid-Fire Dad Questions You Didn’t Ask For 😂
Welcome back to The Dad Compass Podcast, where fatherhood meets absolute chaos and comedy.This week, Dmitry and Patrick kick things off with a ridiculous “Tom, Dick, and Harry” intro before diving into a rapid-fire round of hilari...
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Episode 36
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59:48
Burnout, Fatherhood & Netflix’s “Monster: The Ed Gein Story” | Real Talk + Mental Health
Feeling fried, stuck, or just plain over it? In this episode of The Dad Compass Podcast, Dmitry and Patrick dive into burnout, honest fixes that actually help, and how trying to be present dads collides with real-world st...
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Episode 35
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57:37
From Beer Bros to Bedtime Dads: The Friendship Shift
When you become a dad, your friendships don’t disappear—they evolve. In this episode of The Dad Compass, we get real about how fatherhood changes your circle: who leans in, who drifts, and how to build a “dad tribe” that actually fits your life...
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Episode 34
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1:00:29
Provider vs Present: What Women Really Want From Dads Today | The Dad Compass Podcast EP 33
Provider vs Present: What Women Really Want From Dads Today | The Dad Compass PodcastModern fatherhood is changing fast. It is no longer just about being the provider. In this episode, Dmitry and Patrick talk about what women trul...
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Episode 33
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1:06:18
The Dad Shift: Sarcasm, Accountability, and Showing Up (Even When You Mess Up) EP 32
Fatherhood doesn’t just add kids—it rewires your brain, your marriage, and the way you make every decision. In today’s episode of The Dad Compass, Dmitry and Patrick get real about the difference between becoming a dad and l...
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Episode 32
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1:03:51
Ranking the Most Iconic TV Dads (Cartoons vs Sitcoms) | Fatherhood Hot Takes & 1K Subs!
If you grew up on sitcoms and Saturday morning cartoons, this one’s for you. In Episode 31 of The Dad Compass, we rank the most famous TV dads—animated and live-action—from Uncle Phil and Danny Tanner to Homer Simpson, Peter Griffin, Red Forema...
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Episode 31
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50:35
Charlie Kirk Assassination, Subway Stabbing & School Shooting | Ep. 30
In this week’s episode of The Dad Compass Podcast, we unpack three shocking and heartbreaking attacks that shook America in 2025 — each one raising questions about safety, mental health, and the direction our society is heading.🟥 First,...
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Episode 30
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55:36
30 Days Left to Live: What Fathers Want Their Kids to Know EP29
If you found out you only had 30 days left to live, what would you do? How would you spend your final days with your kids, your partner, and your family?In this raw and unfiltered episode of The Dad Compass Podcast, Dmitry V and Patrick...
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Episode 29
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58:14
Shattered Trust: Why Kids Aren’t Safe | Minneapolis Shooting + Netflix Catfish Exposed EP 28
Two stories. One thread: broken trust.In this episode of The Dad Compass, Dmitry V and Patrick O unpack the Annunciation Catholic School shooting in Minneapolis—where two children, Fletcher Merkel (8) and Harper Moyski (10), lost their live...
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Episode 28
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1:08:15
Parenting Through Bullying | Stories of Resilience, Schools & Social Media | Episode 27
Bullying isn’t what it used to be. Back in the 80s and 90s, it was face-to-face, on the playground, or at school. Today, kids face cyberbullying, online hate, and constant pressure from social media.In this episode of The Dad Compass Po...
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Episode 27
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57:22
Schools in Crisis?! Bullying, Politics & Safety in 2025 EP 26
Schools in Crisis? The Dad Compass Podcast – Schools in Crisis?! Bullying, Politics & Safety in 2025 EP 26 Back to school isn’t what it used to be. In this episode, two dads from different generations (Patrick at 42...
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Episode 26
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1:12:02
32k Views, Wish Dad Would have taught you "x" EP 25
In this episode of The Dad Compass Podcast, we dive into a viral short we posted that hit 32K views—featuring a man’s emotional story about a 40-year-old spool of wire… and how his partner hilariously missed the deeper meaning.From that...
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# EPISODE 23 – Dad Pet Peeves
🔔 **Subscribe & hit the bell** for weekly doses of fatherhood honesty & humor! 🎧 Listen on Spotify • Apple ---## EPISODE 23 – Dad Pet PeevesFrom *thermostat tampering* to that teaspoon of milk left in ...
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Episode 23
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56:13
STREETLIGHTS vs SCREENLIGHTS EP 22 The Dad Compass Podcast
🎙️ EP 22 — STREETLIGHTS vs SCREENLIGHTS 80s/90s nostalgia collides with modern kid‑life: Blockbuster nights, Saturday‑morning cartoons, BMX freedom … versus TikTok feeds, GPS pings, and helicopter parents. Did childhood le...
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Episode 22
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1:30:19
No-BS Dad Confessions: When Your Kid Asks ‘How Do You Really Feel About Fatherhood? Ep 21
Ever had your child put you on the spot with a question that slices straight through the dad-bod armor? 💥 Dmitry’s daughter did exactly that:👉 “How do you feel about being a father?”Cue 60 minutes of uncensored truth bombs, hila...
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Episode 21
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1:00:42
Dads Share Their Best Advice Here! Ep 20
DADS SHARE THEIR BEST ADVICE HERE! | Navigating Fatherhood, Summer Chaos & Work-Life BalanceReady to crush dad life without losing your sanity? 🚀 In this episode of The Dad Compass Podcast, co-hosts Dmitry and Patrick dive into real...
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Episode 20
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52:45
Out of Breath Wiping My Own A?! 😳 Dad Bod Truths, Why Women Love it | The Dad Compass Podcast Ep. #19
Join hosts Dmitry and Patrick on The Dad Compass Podcast as they hilariously dive into the mysteries and appeal behind "dad bods," revealing brutally honest truths about balancing fitness with fatherhood. Hear Dmitry's unforgettable (and...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:06:44
From Buzzed to Burdened: Dads Who Drift, Dads Who Rise -The Dad Compass Ep 18
This week on The Dad Compass, we dive into something a lot of dads won’t talk about — what happens when we slip. When a drink turns into 10, when the stress we’re carrying gets too damn heavy, and when the only escape feels like the bottom of a...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:08:51
Father’s Day Special: Grilling, Parenting & Hypothetical Duck Battles! 🦆🔥Ep 17
Welcome to the Dadgumplest Podcast – Father’s Day Edition with hosts Dmitry V and Patrick O! A heartfelt, hilarious, and unfiltered Father’s Day chat featuring:🔥 Smoker Shenanigans: Dmitry’s new smoke...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:03:16
Discipline as a Stepdad: When Is It Too Much? EP 16 The Dad Compass Podcast
This week on The Dad Compass, we go deep into the complex world of step-parenting: where love, discipline, boundaries, and heartbreak collide.Dmitry and Patrick open up about their most raw and controversial moments — from disci...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:10:06
Stepdad Real Talk: Navigating Fatherhood with My Stepson | Blended Family Truths & Challenges
In this funny and heartfelt episode of The Dad Compass, we sit down with our stepson for an open conversation about what it’s really like being a stepdad and growing up in a blended family. From awkward moments and building trust to th...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:06:40
Nut Up or Shut Up: Men's Mental Health, Stress & Fatherhood Struggles | The Dad Compass Ep. 13
Nut Up or Shut Up: Men's Mental Health, Stress & Fatherhood Struggles | The Dad Compass Podcast (Ep. 13)In this raw, late-night episode of The Dad Compass Podcast, we tackle the critical topics of men's mental health, stress managem...
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Episode 13
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1:17:47
Survival Strategies for the Zombie Apocalypse (And The Purge): Dads vs. Chaos Ep 14
Welcome back to The Dad Compass Podcast! What would YOU do if tomorrow society collapsed into chaos—either with a Purge-style free-for-all or a zombie apocalypse? In this hilarious and wildly imaginative episode, we break down dad-approved surv...
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Episode 13
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1:05:39
Parenting Teenage Mental Health-Social Media, Bullying, Suicide | The Dad Compass Podcast Ep12
#DadCompass #MensMentalHealth #TeenDepressionThis week on The Dad Compass, Dmitry and Patrick take you on a roller-coaster ride through fatherhood—from a stranger’s simple act that prevented a teen’s suicide, to the tough-love tactics w...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:12:56