HeyJaredRadio Dad with Mike Austin
Fatherhood is a noble calling that all dads should embrace. Dads should be celebrated!Mike Austin is a Dad, and adoptive Dad, and now a Granddad; and as a radio broadcaster and actor, he's paired his passions into the Radio Dad show and daily feature.Every week, Mike…
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August 22, '26- “I’m Sorry,” Sharp Suits & Classic Cars, Lessons in Being a Gentleman—and a Dad’s Lasting Legacy (opens the original)
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Here’s a punchier opening that gets into the theme immediately:Two of the hardest words for any dad to say? “I’m sorry.” Mike kicks off this episode of Radio Dad with a simple truth: dads mess up. We lose our patience, say the wrong thing, overreact—and sometimes our pride makes admitting it harder than the mistake itself. But when Dad can look his kids in the eye and say, “I’m sorry,” he’s not giving up authority. He’s showing them what character looks like. Next, Mike catches up with his old f
August 15th, '26- The Back-to-School Wake-Up Call- Dad’s Failures, Cyber Predators & Sugar Overload (opens the original)
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Back-to-school season can bring up a lot of memories for Dad—but not all of them are good ones. Maybe you struggled in school. Maybe you hated homework, didn’t fit in, weren’t a great student, or still remember that teacher who seemed to have it out for you. Mike opens this episode with an important reminder for dads: Don’t hand your kids YOUR back-to-school baggage. Their school experience belongs to them, so give them the chance to write their own story instead of expecting them to repeat your
August 8, '26-Backpacks, Bedtimes & Backroads-Single Dads, Better Sleep, Mom & Pop Shops & Family Farms (opens the original)
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Here’s the shorter version for podcast platforms:Mike kicks off Radio Dad with the adventures and challenges of back-to-school season as a single dad. Then Healthy Living Expert Judy Gaman talks about why dads and kids need more sleep. Robert Spector celebrates the importance of America's Mom & Pop shops, and Farmer Ed Carpenter explores family farms and the growing world of agri-tourism.From backpacks and bedtimes to Main Street and the family farm, it's an episode about family, community and t
August 1st, '26-Techxiety, Stutters & Senior Care- A Dad’s Guide to Handling Life When the Words—and Wi-Fi—Get Complicated (opens the original)
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This week on Radio Dad with Mike Austin, Mike takes on three very different challenges that can test a Dad’s patience, confidence—and sometimes his sanity! Mike opens the show talking about “Techxiety”—that special kind of stress that comes from trying to keep up with phones, apps, passwords, social media, updates and all the technology that has become part of everyday family life. How can Dads embrace the good things technology offers without allowing it to take over the household? Next, Mike w
July 25, '26- Horseplay, Heartstrings & Heritage- How Dads Shape the People We Become (opens the original)
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On this episode of Radio Dad with Mike Austin, Mike starts with something dads have been doing forever—roughhousing! Turns out all that wrestling, chasing, tickling and good-natured horseplay isn’t just fun. It can help kids build confidence, learn boundaries and strengthen their connection with Dad. Next, Mike’s longtime friend Dr. John Braccio joins the show for a conversation about intimacy and why it matters in a healthy relationship—especially when the demands of kids, careers and everyday
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