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TDC 38: Disney Magic (ft. Jamie Sweetland)

Alex invites a regular on the show, Jamie Sweetland, to talk about what Disney does right for families visiting their theme parks and consuming their content. They also talk about how their daughters have loved movies from Moana to Alice in Wonderland. Do your kids love Disney? Write in and let us know: thedadchroniclepodcast@gmail.com

TDC 37: No Regrets - Matt Shaver's Story

Alex's old friend and coworker, Matt Shaver, joins the show to talk about how he and his wife's unexpected addition to their family was one of the best things to ever happen to him.

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TDC 36: Self-Defense & Empowerment - Josh McLemore's Story

Alex invites another fellow podcast listener to the show to share his perspective on fatherhood. Josh is a stay at home father with experience as a Martial Arts Instructor. He shares some important thoughts around the importance of self-defense and discipline as you raise a child.
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TDC 35: Ear Infections and Sleep Regression

Alex shares how he and Deanna have been dealing with a recent ear infection that Aria has been suffering from. It has resulted in really bad sleep regression and a lot of anxiety around the Albisu household. As someone that is prone to anxiety, Alex has shared some of the ways he's been coping.

TDC 34: Hard Work and Dedication - Brian Rafferty's Story

Brian, a fellow podcast enthusiast, joined Alex to talk about how important hard work and setting a great example is for your kids; especially when you have four boys. Brian also shares some personal struggles he's experienced and how he has overcome them with a tremendous focus on what is important: being a caregiver for his family.

TDC 33: Wives Are Awesome - Brandon Matthews' Story

Alex invites a fellow lover of podcasts and geek, Brandon Matthews, aka "Old Man Franks", to talk about his experience with fatherhood. From terrible twos, to video games, to reuniting with his father, Brandon makes a strong case as to why he is a great father; he has a wonderful wife at his side to help him!

TDC 32: Gaming Antics (ft. Omer Aru)

Alex invites returning guest, Omer Aru, of Escape Room Herndon, to share the latest on his boys. Video games are pretty popular in his house and he shares what methods he uses to promote a positive gaming atmosphere in his home. We also pay homage to Omer's father, who passed away earier this year.

TDC 31: Baby on the Move

Alex's daughter is on the move and talking! He shares some tips around how to prepare yourself for a baby who is starting to crawl and walk and how to deal with frustrations around communicating with your child.

TDC 30: Happily Ever After - Don Miller's Story

Alex's friend and fellow gamer, Don, joins the show to share his unique perspective and experience with fatherhood. He also shares the impact that a popular video game had on his journey to meeting his wife and step-daughter.

TDC 29: The Power of Faith - Steven Storey's Story

Alex's friend, Steven, joins him to discuss the role that faith plays in his approach to fatherhood. He also shares the story of his daughter, Lulu, and how he and his wife found out that Lulu has down syndrome and the impact that has had on their lives.

TDC 28: Newly Engaged Stepdad (ft. Tim Wilson)

Alex welcomes his friend, Tim, back to give the latest news on his stepson, Willy, and share the exciting news that he and his fiance are engaged. They talk geek culture, the impact this marriage will have on his fiance's son, and his methods of holding video games hostage to see positive results in schoolwork.

TDC 27: One Year Later

Alex is back with an update on how his daughter, Aria, has progressed since his last episode. He also celebrates one year since Aria came into this world.

TDC 26: Tribute to Papa

This episode is dedicated to my wife's grandfather, who we lovingly refer to as "Papa".

TDC 25: Life is About Compromise - Allen Brasch's Story

Fellow geek and gamer, Allen Brasch, joins Alex to discuss balancing your passions with being a father. They also share some of the geeky things they look forward to sharing with their kids.

TDC 24: Harness the Energy - Anthony Interiano's Story

Alex's old friend and former neighbor, Anthony, joins him on the show to discuss his choice to separate from the Marine Corps to focus on his family life and overcoming the challenges of not having his father in his life.  He also talks about his two boys and how to harness the energy of an energetic child.

TDC 23: The Power of Music (ft. Jamie Sweetland)

Alex invites his friend, Jamie, back on the show to discuss the impact music has had on their lives and how they want to share their love of music with their children.  Jamie is also the host of a podcast called The Reading List, which you can listen to by visiting www.incastmedianetwork.com.

TDC 22: Slow Down and Have Fun - Adam Brandfass' Story

Alex has his wife's coworker, Adam, join the show to talk about how important it is to slow down and enjoy your time with your children.  He also explains why his son loves "The Wobble" so much.

TDC 21: Autism Awareness - Steve Bullington's Story

Steve is the father of 3 children, 2 of which are autistic.  He shares his inspiring story with Alex as well as great advice on how to overcome challenges in marriage and fatherhood.

TDC 20: Recovering from the Loss of a Child - Andy Edelheit's Story

The death of a child is one of the worst things that can ever happen to a parent. Andy shares the story of his first son, Jordan, who passed away too early, and what it means to be a father to his second son, Joshua.

TDC 19: Inspiration of a Father and Teacher - Justin Buckner's Story

Alex's gamer friend, Justin, stops by to share his perspective on fatherhood.  Justin is also a teacher, which gives him a unique perspective on how to be supportive of young kids.  He shares great wisdom on how to prioritize your life to put your kids and family first.

TDC 18: A Stepfather's Impact - Tim Wilson's Story

Tim joins the show to talk about his son, Will, and how he makes an impact as his stepfather.  Tim shares his love of geek culture, which has been an important aspect of his and Will's relationship. He also provides great insight into his approach as a stepfather and how to be a positive influence in your child's life.

TDC 17: Baby is Swimming

Alex shares an update on the latest events in the Albisu household.  Aria has been baptized and is also taking swim lessons.  He's also looking for input from parents on how they've overcome the challenges of going back to work after paternity/maternity leave.  Feel free to provide your feedback by emailing thedadchroniclepodcast@gmail.com

 

TDC 16: My Dad's Story

Alex invites his own father, Luis, to the show to talk about his experience with fatherhood.  He talks about how important it is to work hard, especially when you are an immigrant coming to this country with absolutely nothing.  He also talks about how family has been the driving focus of everything he does.

TDC 15: Helping Your Child Deal with Adversity - Robert's Story

Fellow podcaster, Robert, joins Alex to talk about his experience with fatherhood.  He offers awesome advice on how to help your child deal with adversity.  Robert is also host of The Two Bobs Podcast, check out his podcast here: http://www.thetwobobs.com

TDC 14: Entrepreneurship & Fatherhood - Andrew Tiu's Story

Andrew Tiu with Motion Butter and The Tiu Review joins Alex to talk about fatherhood.  Andrew is an entrepreneur and new dad.  The two discuss what it's like to live an entrepreneurial lifestyle and focus on being their for your new child.

Check out Andrew's work:

http://www.motionbutter.com

http://www.tiureview.com

 

TDC 13: Let Sleeping Babies Sleep

Alex gives an update as to how he and Deanna get their 1 and a half month old daughter to sleep 8 to 9 hours every night.

TDC 12: Your Mark - Jamal Smith's Story

Jamal tells his story about raising two boys as a single parent and how fatherhood is a passion of his.  He has his own fatherhood podcast called "Your Mark: A Series About All Things Fatherhood" that was the inspiration for this show.  Join in as he and Alex talk about how important it is for every father to tell their story.

TDC 11: Adopted with Love - Jason Flynn's Story

Jason talks about his son, Elias, and how his upbringing as an adopted child has given him a unique view on fatherhood.  He also shares insight into how important it is to let your child embrace what they become passionate about.

TDC 10: Entrepreneurial Footsteps - Omer Aru's Story

Special guest, Omer, joins Alex to share how his father's work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit inspired him to open his own Escape Room. His boys think their dad has a pretty cool job.

TDC 09: A Mother's Impact - Jamie Sweetland's Story

Alex invites his first father guest, Jamie, to recount growing up without a father and what that means to him. Listen in to learn how his mom was such an inspiration on how he approaches fatherhood.

TDC 08: Introducing Baby Albisu

Alex and Deanna welcome their newborn daughter to the world! They also recap their first days as new parents and Alex shares the future and direction of The Dad Chronicle.

TDC 07: The Home Stretch

Alex invites his wife, Deanna, back on the show to say some words before their daughter joins the world.

TDC 06: Baby Furniture

Third Trimester! Alex shares his adventures building baby furniture and why it's important to slow down and appreciate the pregnancy.

TDC 05: Placental Lakes and ER Visits

Alex shares some insight on best ways to deal with stressful situations during pregnancy.

TDC 04: Gender Reveal

Alex has a very special guest on the show and they reveal the gender of the baby.

TDC 03: We are in the 2nd Trimester

Alex and Deanna are finally able to share with the world that they are having a baby. Alex also shares the hilarious reaction that his cohost of his other podcast, the Geek:30 Happy Hour, had when they told him live on the air about the news.

TDC 02: Baby's Got a Heartbeat

Alex heard his baby's heartbeat for the first time! He shares how that made him and Deanna feel as well as some of the reactions from close friends and family on the news that Deanna is pregnant.

TDC 01: I'm Going to be a Dad!

Alex is going to be a dad! He shares how he and his wife, Deanna, met as well as some of the amazing things that happened that had an impact on the news that his wife was pregnant.