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Father Talks isn’t just another podcast — it’s the locker room, the barbershop, the late-night kitchen table all rolled into one. This is where men show up for the real talk — unfiltered, no fluff, no faking.
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A Father’s Lasting Love. “Mark Stackpole on His Daughter Corinne.” (opens the original)
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FATHER TALKS Mark Stackpole opens his heart about his daughter Corinne, who died from leukemia at 22 after an 11-month fight. He reflects on the grief his family continues to carry, the love that holds them together, and the stories, laughter, and memories that keep Corinne close. This is a tender conversation about fatherhood, family, and honoring a daughter’s life while finding gratitude and hope through heartbreak. Listen this Wednesday. Like, comment, and share for more. If you’re 18–35, lea
What Happens When Men Stop Hiding Their Feelings (opens the original)
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What helps a relationship stay strong when life, expectations, and past experiences put it under pressure? In this episode of Father Talks, Michael Darden and Eric Williams explore how military experience, childhood influences, and societal expectations can shape the way men and women communicate and connect. They discuss vulnerability, trust, shared purpose, healthy conflict, and the importance of recognizing each other’s contributions. Their conversation offers practical perspective for couple
Legalized Doesn’t Mean Safe: The Blunt Truth About Marijuana (opens the original)
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In this powerful episode of Father Talks, Michael Darden explores the hidden risks and realities of marijuana legalization with Sue Homola and Dr. Raymond Wiggins. Sue Homola is the co-author of The Blunt Truth: Ten Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Marijuana . A former New Hampshire State Representative, Air Force veteran, hazard mitigation planner, and current drug-policy advocate, Sue brings a family-centered and policy-focused perspective to the conversation. Dr. Raymond Wiggins, MD, D
Capable But Checked Out (opens the original)
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Melissa Smith discusses how parents can raise motivated, resilient, and independent children. Drawing from her upcoming book, Capable and Checked Out , she explains how environment, responsibility, natural consequences, and earned autonomy shape a child’s development. Melissa also explores the difference between high performance and genuine internal motivation, offering practical strategies to help parents encourage ownership, accountability, confidence, and drive.
When the Job Follows You Home: Al DiPrima on Policing, Trauma & Fatherhood (opens the original)
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SEASON 2 PREMIERE — EPISODE 51 In the Season 2 premiere of Father Talks, Al DiPrima shares his powerful journey through law enforcement, police trauma, alcohol addiction, recovery, mental health, and fatherhood. Al opens up about the pressure men face to hide their pain, how untreated trauma affected his family and relationships, and the turning points that helped him choose sobriety and healing. Michael Darden and Al also discuss men’s mental health, authentic brotherhood, the stigma surroundin
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