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
45 episodes
EP 43 | New Year’s Resolutions for Dads: The Weekly Reset System That Actually Sticks
New Year’s Resolutions for Dads don’t fail because dads are lazy — they fail because the plan is unrealistic.In this episode, "New Year’s Resolutions for Dads: The Weekly Reset System That Actually Sticks," we break down the simple framewor...
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Episode 43
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Broken TV?! Gentle* Parenting That Works—Discipline Secrets for Autism & Co-Parenting | The Dad Compassep. ep 24
In this week’s Dad Compass episode we dive deep into the parenting battlefield—balancing gentle-parenting ideals with real-world consequences. From a smashed TV (true story) to autism-friendly discipline hacks, we tackle the messy, hilarious, a...
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Episode 24
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55:18
We’re 4 Days From Christmas… Worst Gifts, Best Gifts & Movie Picks (Dad Compass Christmas Special) ep 43
🎄 Dad Compass Christmas Special — Christmas is in four days and we’re in full holiday chaos: last-minute shopping, online gift fails, blended family Christmas logistics, and the Christmas movie debates that start arguments at the ...
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Episode 43
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49:52
Would You Hide Your Kid’s Felony? | Dad Questions Got Out of Hand ep 42
Parenting isn’t clean, easy, or comfortable — and this episode proves it.In this episode of The Dad Compass Podcast, Dmitry and Patrick dive headfirst into the uncomfortable, hilarious, and brutally honest questions every dad thin...
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Episode 42
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54:16
We Asked the Question Every Dad Avoids… Which Kid Would Ruin a Country? ep41
What happens when dads stop filtering their thoughts? This episode goes there.In this episode of The Dad Compass Podcast, we ask the dangerous question: 👉 Which kid would actually run a country… and whic...
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Episode 41
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59:41
Dads Starting Businesses: Risk, Purpose & Building a Legacy ep 40
In this powerful and unfiltered episode of The Dad Compass, Dmitry and Patrick dive deep into what pushes dads to finally start their own businesses — and what stops most from ever trying.Fresh off Thanksgiving, the guys talk family mom...
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Episode 40
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58:48
Florida Man Tried WHAT With an Inflatable Turkey?! | Thanksgiving Special ep 39
Welcome back to The Dad Compass — and buckle your seatbelts because this Thanksgiving special goes completely off the rails.We kick things off with the most unhinged headline of the holiday season: A Florida Man… an in...
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Episode 39
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52:06
The Toughest Parenting Scenarios… And What We’d Actually Do ep 38
In this totally unscripted episode of The Dad Compass, Dmitry and Patrick dive into the real parenting moments no one wants to think about — but every parent eventually faces. From teens at dangerous parties to kids losing memory in the middle ...
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Episode 38
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1:00:07
5 Ways to Level Up as a Dad | Real Fatherhood Growth Tips ep 37
This week on The Dad Compass, Dmitry and Patrick get back to the core of what the show’s all about — fatherhood. In this episode, we break down five of the most valuable level-up tips for dads — real stories, real struggles, a...
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Episode 37
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57:07
We Ranked Halloween Candy & Movies | it got real 🍬 | Dad Compass Ep. 36
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 36
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55:30
Dad Chaos & Dumb Debates: Rapid-Fire Dad Questions You Didn’t Ask For 😂 ep 35
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 35
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59:48
Burnout, Fatherhood & Netflix’s “Monster: The Ed Gein Story” | Real Talk + Mental Health ep.34
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 34
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57:37
From Beer Bros to Bedtime Dads: The Friendship Shift EP 33
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 33
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Provider vs Present: What Women Really Want From Dads Today | The Dad Compass Podcast EP 32
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 32
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The Dad Shift: Sarcasm, Accountability, and Showing Up (Even When You Mess Up) EP 31
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 31
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Ranking the Most Iconic TV Dads (Cartoons vs Sitcoms) | Fatherhood Hot Takes & 1K Subs! ep.30
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 30
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50:35
Charlie Kirk Assassination, Subway Stabbing & School Shooting | Ep. 29
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 29
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55:36
30 Days Left to Live: What Fathers Want Their Kids to Know EP28
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 28
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58:14
Shattered Trust: Why Kids Aren’t Safe | Minneapolis Shooting + Netflix Catfish Exposed EP 27
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 27
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Parenting Through Bullying | Stories of Resilience, Schools & Social Media | Episode 26
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 26
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57:22
Schools in Crisis?! Bullying, Politics & Safety in 2025 EP 25
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 25
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1:12:02
32k Views, Wish Dad Would have taught you "x" EP 24
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 24
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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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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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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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