Podcast
The Washed Dads Podcast
Hosted by Brandyn McElroy · EN
Welcome to "The Washed Dads" podcast! 🎙️
Are you stuck in the middle, juggling family life, bad jokes, and a semi-decent style? Well, you're not alone! We are The Washed Dads, here to bring you a unique blend of entertainment, wisdom, and relatability.
They say age is just a number, and we're living proof of that. While the young folks may not fully understand us and the old folks still see us as young, we're navigating life in the middle with aplomb. And we've got stories to tell, lessons to share, and pockets full of gems for future generations.
Join us as we navigate the challenges of modern fatherhood, share our laughs and life lessons, and strive to make a difference. Whether you're a fellow Washed Dad, a young soul seeking guidance, or simply looking for some laughs and valuable insights, join us on this journey.
Let's dive into the world of washed dads, we promise entertaining conversations, relatability, a dash of nostalgia, and a dose of pure authenticity. Together, we'll create memories, spark conversations, and leave a lasting legacy. Welcome to The Washed Dads podcast!
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-washed-dads-podcast--6141200/support.
Are you stuck in the middle, juggling family life, bad jokes, and a semi-decent style? Well, you're not alone! We are The Washed Dads, here to bring you a unique blend of entertainment, wisdom, and relatability.
They say age is just a number, and we're living proof of that. While the young folks may not fully understand us and the old folks still see us as young, we're navigating life in the middle with aplomb. And we've got stories to tell, lessons to share, and pockets full of gems for future generations.
Join us as we navigate the challenges of modern fatherhood, share our laughs and life lessons, and strive to make a difference. Whether you're a fellow Washed Dad, a young soul seeking guidance, or simply looking for some laughs and valuable insights, join us on this journey.
Let's dive into the world of washed dads, we promise entertaining conversations, relatability, a dash of nostalgia, and a dose of pure authenticity. Together, we'll create memories, spark conversations, and leave a lasting legacy. Welcome to The Washed Dads podcast!
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-washed-dads-podcast--6141200/support.
16episodes
Episodes
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S3E3 More Than Your Environment
Apr 2400:47:14Tap to summarizeIn this powerful episode, we sit down with Columbus, Ohio native Marcus Sims, a father of three (19, 18, and 14), who keeps it real about what it means to grow, lead, and father through life’s toughest seasons. Marcus describes his fatherhood journey as the four seasons — from moments of warmth and growth to the cold, isolating winters of divorce, alienation, and mental strain. This conversation goes deeper than surface-level parenting talk. It’s about identity, resilience, and choosing to rise above the environment you come from. We talk about:• Navigating fatherhood after divorce• The silent struggles men face, including disrespect and isolation• Mental health, discipline, and work-life balance• Breaking generational cycles and building true legacy• Why “providing” isn’t always enough in today’s world• The importance of faith, mentorship, and personal growth Marcus shares a message every father needs to hear:You are more than your environment. Your past doesn’t define your future. And dads matter. If you’re a father dealing with silent battles, this episode is for you.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-washed-dads-podcast--6141200/support.
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S3:E2 "Powering through" Fatherhood
Mar 1600:52:42Tap to summarizeWelcome to the Podcast Entrepreneur and father of two, Collin J. White! Fatherhood is hard, but it’s also one of God’s greatest gifts. Colin brings humor, faith, and honesty to this episode of The Washed Dads Podcast. Collin talks about building community with other fathers, breaking generational cycles, raising a son versus a daughter, and why joy and presence matter more than perfection. This episode is a powerful reminder that you don’t have to have everything figured out, you just have to show up, seek God, and take it one day at a time.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-washed-dads-podcast--6141200/support.
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S3E1 Breaking The Cycle!
Feb 1100:42:25Tap to summarizeIn the Season 3 premiere of The Washed Dads Podcast, Rod Dye opens up about growing up without a father, meeting his dad at 27, and how that moment changed the way he raises his own children. From navigating marriage and work-life balance in the tech industry to intentionally breaking generational cycles, this episode is a powerful reminder that healing and legacy don’t happen by chance — they’re built through commitment and presence.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-washed-dads-podcast--6141200/support.
Transcribe →S2E8: How Fatherhood Pushed Me Into Purpose!
Jul 2500:40:06Tap to summarizeWelcome Sherome Hathaway to the podcast! From climbing the corporate ladder to answering a deeper calling, Sherome shares his powerful story of transformation. As a dedicated father, he realized success meant little if it cost him time with his newborn child. That moment sparked a bold leap into entrepreneurship—one rooted in purpose, passion, and faith. Today, Sherome leads an organization focused on empowering and inspiring youth in the city, using his journey of mistakes, resilience, and personal growth to light the path for others. This episode is a deep dive into what happens when you say enough is enough and choose to live on purpose. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will leave you motivated to take charge of your own space, step into your calling, and redefine what success looks like—on your terms.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-washed-dads-podcast--6141200/support.
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S2:E7 Community Starts at Home
Jul 100:41:53Tap to summarizeWelcome Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein to the podcast! A small town kid is now the top Attorney for the largest city in the state, but he is also the father of two wonderful kids. Join us as we talk fatherhood in the public eye, community, and the concerns of raising kids in today's society. This is an awesome conversation that helps ground us in the fact that our civic leaders are also everyday people with the same parenthood struggles. A Huge thank you to the City Attorney and his office for making time and joining us on the show!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-washed-dads-podcast--6141200/support.
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S2E6 Leading As A Man, In The Home.
May 30, 202500:41:27Tap to summarizeWelcome Jesse Carstaris to the podcast! We're talking coaching both fathers and kids. Let's dive into intentional parenting and leading as man in the home. There is more to being a father and man in the house than paying bills. Through this conversation let's talk about how we can be more intentional with our role in the house. Let's talk about it with another amazing father and friend to the podcast!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-washed-dads-podcast--6141200/support.
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S2:E5 Never Stop Improving
Apr 23, 202500:49:31Tap to summarizeWelcome Ricee to the podcast! We're talking fathers and selfimprovment and cops and communities. Let's dive into the world of one of the most contriversial roles in the community, but not just the role but being a father in the world of being an Officer within a community. Is it possible to care and to nurture a community when your responsibility is to patrol it? Or do we pass over the thought that these men and women are fathers and mothers with children that live in these very communities they work in. Let's talk about it with another amazing father and friend to the podcast!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-washed-dads-podcast--6141200/support.
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S2:E4 Fighting The Ghosts Within
Mar 26, 202500:53:00Tap to summarizeWelcome Trey Hartley to the podcast! We're talking fighting your past, making it through your current, and building for your future. All while processing autism in your child and fearing the "curse" of your family. Let's dive into fatherhood battling family "curses" and challenging the stigmas of Autism.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-washed-dads-podcast--6141200/support.
Transcribe →S2:E3 Finances, Dating & Masculinity
Mar 23, 202500:44:05Tap to summarizeWelcome Frugal Freddy (Alfred Wilson) to the podcast! We're talking finances and investments with one of Columbus up and coming financial influencers. Frugal Freddy as he's known is also a father that has gone through divorce and is currently in the dating scene. How do we navigate dating with a young daughter, while maintaining and growing his masculinity through life journeys.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-washed-dads-podcast--6141200/support.
Transcribe →S2:E2 No Excuses
Feb 19, 202500:37:04Tap to summarizeWelcome Devonte "Flu" Jordan to the podcast! Grateful to have this flag football star and coach on the show to talk through life in sports, with 4 girls, and not giving way to excuses. No Excuse, dives into the world of keep pressing even when you don't know what else to, or when life gives you lemons. Making the best of every situation with not an excuse to fold insight.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-washed-dads-podcast--6141200/support.
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