Join Alex Albisu as he shares inspiring stories of fatherhood to support the struggles dads face in parenthood. He also speaks to industry experts on important topics surrounding child development in parenting.
Episodes
Nov 21, 2018
Nov 21, 2018
19 min
Alex invites his wife, Deanna, to join him on the show to celebrate 50 episodes. They talk about what it's like to take a toddler out and survive temper tantrums and how rewarding it was to travel with their daughter for the first time on a flight. They also reflect back on some of their favorite moments recently on The Dad Chronicle.
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Nov 7, 2018
Nov 7, 2018
31 min
Alex joins Deanna's cousin, Brian, live in Massachusetts to talk about fatherhood. His daughter, Leigh, is just a few months younger than Alex's daughter, Aria. The two reminisce about what it was like for Brian to grow up in a military household and how he is carving his own path in life; all while taking some lessons from others before him on ways to approach fatherhood and values to instill in his daughter.
Oct 24, 2018
Oct 24, 2018
46 min
How much time your kid spends with technology is always a touchy topic with some parents, but Keith and Alex have a great discussion about how you can use technology responsibly to educate your kids while still embracing more conventional forms of education and entertainment like reading.
What do you think about technology being a part of your child's life? Email and let us know: thedadchroniclepodcast@gmail.com
Oct 16, 2018
Oct 16, 2018
44 min
Alex invites a fellow member of The Tadpool to join in on the conversation around fatherhood. Jim shares his experience on how to manage time with 3 kids, a crazy work schedule, and ensuring you're there to experience the best of your kids' lives.
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Oct 10, 2018
Oct 10, 2018
51 min
Alex invites Andy to join him again on The Dad Chronicle. Andy shares news about the latest addition to his family: his daughter, Ava. We also get an update on how his son, Josh, is taking to his new little sister. Andy also shares some of the complications he and his wife faced during Ava's birth and the strength his wife showed, and continues to show, in the face of tremendous challenges.
Oct 3, 2018
Oct 3, 2018
36 min
Alex invites his cousin, Chris, to join the show, whose daughter is close to Alex's daughter's age. They reminisce about growing up, how you should slow down every once in a while, and pay homage to those who have left before us and the impact they've made on the way they raise their children.
Sep 26, 2018
Sep 26, 2018
52 min
Alex conducts another round table discussion with two previous guests, Jamal and Joe. The 3 recall some funny stories from their past and also dive into some fairly serious topics around politics and how it affects their parenting.
Sep 19, 2018
Sep 19, 2018
28 min
Alex invites his co-hosts of Joystick and Mouse to participate in a new concept: The Dad Round Table. This is an opportunity for dads to get together and talk about a specific topic. What better topic to talk about with Don and Tim than video games? The 3 discuss what it means to be a responsible parent who games with their children and how raise responsible gamers.
Sep 5, 2018
Sep 5, 2018
10 min
Alex reflects on his week off with his daughter, Aria, and how it helped him reflect on the important things in life.
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Aug 23, 2018
Aug 23, 2018
46 min
Alex has a very old friend of his, Joe Glorioso, on the show to talk about his experience with fatherhood. Joe's story is a really interesting one, and his focus on the important things in life has always been an inspiration to Alex. Join in to listen to conversations around martial arts, work life balance, strange work environments, and the importance of family. Email the show at thedadchroniclepodcast@gmail.com to join in on the conversation.
Aug 15, 2018
Aug 15, 2018
21 min
Alex celebrates 40 episodes by having his wife join him to share how their parenting journey is going so far. They also share the importance of leaning on your partner through this, sometimes frustrating, experience.
Aug 8, 2018
Aug 8, 2018
32 min
Alex is extremely happy to have his very good friend, Chris Bascope, on the show to discuss his journey to becoming a father. Chris shares the fertility challenges he and his wife had up to this point, and how he's looking forward to being a father.
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Jul 25, 2018
Jul 25, 2018
32 min
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
Jul 18, 2018
Jul 18, 2018
28 min
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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Jul 11, 2018
Jul 11, 2018
35 min
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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Jul 4, 2018
Jul 4, 2018
13 min
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.
Jun 27, 2018
Jun 27, 2018
24 min
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.
Jun 20, 2018
Jun 20, 2018
35 min
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!
Jun 13, 2018
Jun 13, 2018
33 min
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.
Jun 6, 2018
Jun 6, 2018
14 min
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.
May 30, 2018
May 30, 2018
30 min
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.
May 23, 2018
May 23, 2018
42 min
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.
May 16, 2018
May 16, 2018
42 min
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.
May 9, 2018
May 9, 2018
11 min
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.
Nov 2, 2017
Nov 2, 2017
13 min
This episode is dedicated to my wife's grandfather, who we lovingly refer to as "Papa".
Oct 12, 2017
Oct 12, 2017
38 min
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.
Sep 28, 2017
Sep 28, 2017
30 min
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.
Sep 21, 2017
Sep 21, 2017
26 min
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.
Sep 7, 2017
Sep 7, 2017
32 min
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.
Aug 31, 2017
Aug 31, 2017
37 min
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.
Aug 24, 2017
Aug 24, 2017
41 min
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.
Aug 17, 2017
Aug 17, 2017
38 min
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.
Aug 10, 2017
Aug 10, 2017
40 min
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.
Aug 3, 2017
Aug 3, 2017
9 min
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
Jul 20, 2017
Jul 20, 2017
23 min
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.
Jul 12, 2017
Jul 12, 2017
29 min
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
Jul 5, 2017
Jul 5, 2017
25 min
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.
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Jun 28, 2017
Jun 28, 2017
11 min
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.
Jun 21, 2017
Jun 21, 2017
32 min
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.
Jun 16, 2017
Jun 16, 2017
39 min
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.
Jun 8, 2017
Jun 8, 2017
38 min
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.
Jun 1, 2017
Jun 1, 2017
28 min
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.
May 17, 2017
May 17, 2017
17 min
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.
Mar 30, 2017
Mar 30, 2017
13 min
Alex invites his wife, Deanna, back on the show to say some words before their daughter joins the world.
Feb 20, 2017
Feb 20, 2017
8 min
Third Trimester! Alex shares his adventures building baby furniture and why it's important to slow down and appreciate the pregnancy.
Feb 2, 2017
Feb 2, 2017
8 min
Alex shares some insight on best ways to deal with stressful situations during pregnancy.
Dec 29, 2016
Dec 29, 2016
11 min
Alex has a very special guest on the show and they reveal the gender of the baby.
Dec 29, 2016
Dec 29, 2016
8 min
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.
Dec 29, 2016
Dec 29, 2016
7 min
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.
Dec 29, 2016
Dec 29, 2016
9 min
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.