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Dad Up Podcast

Bryan Ward
295 episodes   Last Updated: Jun 15, 25
Podcast show for dads about dads being dads. The show features incredible guests ranging from celebrities to pro-athletes to entrepreneurs. On the show we discuss their experiences in parenting and how they have managed raising kids all while being successful in their careers. We not only get into the nuts and bolts on parenting with tips, tools and strategies they have used, but they share personal stories that they have experienced as parents. Each episode is packed with nuggets that you won’t want to miss. Please check it out! You won’t be disappointed. Let’s go Dad Up!

Episodes

🎙️ Welcome to a new episode! I’m excited to share these reality star guests with you.🟫 Coparenting Success - Father’s Day Special | Featuring MTV’s Teen Mom Stars Maci Bookout & Ryan Edwards | Ep. 295👉 In this heartfelt and raw Father’s Day Special episode Bryan Ward and his wife, Andrea, are joined by two powerful voices from MTV’s Teen Mom, Maci Bookout and Ryan Edwards, for an intimate, real, and inspiring conversation about their coparenting journey.👉 Maci and Ryan, parents to their son Bentley, have faced their fair share of challenges under the spotlight.👉 But in this exclusive interview, they share how far they’ve come in their coparenting relationship, how they’ve worked through past struggles, and how they continue to grow as parents together.👉 Their story is one of grace, growth, forgiveness, and most of all, putting their child first.👉 If you’re a dad, a mom, a step-parent, or navigating the world of blended families or coparenting, this episode is filled with relatable insight, encouragement, and actionable wisdom. 👉 As Bryan and Andrea dive deep with both guests, you’ll hear vulnerable moments, uplifting truths, and a clear message: healthy coparenting IS possible.👉 Whether you’re familiar with their story from Teen Mom or new to their journey, this episode will give you fresh perspective on what it means to show up as a parent, no matter the past.👉 Like this episode? Be sure to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with your friends and families you know that may be trying to successfully coparent.Links are in my bio or in the show notes!Dad Up!Where Fathers Break Cycles & Build Legacies.📞 Contact with Bryan Ward: ✅ Dad Up Instagram:https://instagram.com/daduppodcast✅ Dad Up YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562✅ Dad Up LinkTree:https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe📞 Contact with Maci Bookout or Ryan Edwards: ✅ Maci Bookout Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/macideshanebookout✅ Ryan Edwards Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rcedwards85✅ Things That Matter Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ttmlifestyle?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==✅ Things That Matter Website:https://www.ttmlifestyle.com/✅ Ball Boyz Soap Website:https://ballboyzsoap.com/✅ Amanda & Ryan YouTube:https://youtube.com/@amandaryan-k9b?si=YTZdIizi3lmETpG0
🎙️ Welcome to a new episode! I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you.🟫 Put Your Trust In Him | David Maus Jr. and Bryan Ward | Ep. 294👉 David Maus Jr. is a dedicated content creator on a mission to help others make informed choices about their health and wellness.👉 After a successful 20-year career in the car business, where he learned the ropes of sales, marketing, and leadership, David made a bold move to pursue his true passion—sharing his experiences and insights with the world.👉 In just his first full year of creating content for brands, David's videos generated over $7 million in sales for a variety of companies, showcasing his ability to connect with audiences authentically.👉 He has developed a unique platform where he educates viewers on the benefits and uses of popular biohacking products and wellness tools.👉 Rather than declaring what the "best" product is, David focuses on presenting options to empower his audience to make the best decisions for themselves.👉 With a heartfelt belief that every friend was once a stranger, David seeks to connect with people from all walks of life. 👉 He invites his followers to join him on a journey of discovery, helping them navigate the wellness landscape and find solutions that positively impact their lives. 👉 Through his content, he aims to foster a sense of community and encourage others to embrace their wellness journey with confidence and enthusiasm.👉 David's authentic approach and commitment to uplifting others make him an engaging guest for any podcast, where he can share his passion for health, wellness, and the power of connection.👉 He is the father of four beautiful children, and they are disrupting conventional norms of how families function in today's world.Links are in my bio or in the show notes!Dad Up!Where Fathers Break Cycles & Build Legacies.📞 Contact with Bryan Ward: ✅ Dad Up Instagram:https://instagram.com/daduppodcast✅ Dad Up YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562✅ Dad Up LinkTree:https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe📞 Contact with David Maus Jr: ✅ David Maus Jr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmausjr?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==✅ David Maus Jr. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Dmausjr ✅ David Maus Jr. YouTube:https://youtube.com/@davidmausjr?si=vnU0CyqHBfx2KYCP
🎙️ Welcome to a new episode! I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you.🟫 The Best Job In The World | Andrew Stillman and Bryan Ward | Ep. 293👉 Andrew Stillman is a devoted father of nine, entrepreneur, and now a published children’s book author.👉 Hailing from Manatee County, Florida, Andrew owns and operates Stillman’s Tree Services.👉 His journey into writing was inspired by a heartfelt moment with his daughter after a soccer tournament.👉 When she expressed her love for him, he responded, “You know what my favorite job is in the whole world? Being your dad.”👉 This touching exchange led him to pen his debut book, My Favorite Job in the Whole Wide World, aiming to convey to children that, regardless of life’s opportunities, being their father is his greatest joy. 👉 The book, beautifully illustrated by 17-year-old Lindsey Canna from Sarasota, serves as a simple yet profound message for children and a model for fathers to express their love.👉 Andrew’s goal is to make it easier for dads to communicate their feelings to their children, emphasizing that they are the most important part of their lives. Links are in my bio or in the show notes!Dad Up!Where Fathers Break Cycles & Build Legacies.📞 Contact with Bryan Ward: ✅ Dad Up Instagram:https://instagram.com/daduppodcast✅ Dad Up YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562✅ Dad Up LinkTree:https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe📞 Contact with Andrew Stillman: ✅ My Favorite Job in the Whole Wide World is available for purchase on various platforms, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and Booktopia. ✅ You can connect with Andrew Stillman and learn more about his work through his Fable author page.
🎙️ Welcome to a new episode! I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you.🟫 From Writer To Warrior Dad:Lessons In Safety, Growth & Presence | Jason Brick & Bryan Ward | Ep. 292👉 Jason Brick is a devoted father, husband, and lifelong martial artist who brings a unique blend of real-world experience, storytelling, and wisdom to every conversation.👉 Since launching his career in freelance writing and journalism in 2009, Jason has authored over 100 books and more than 5,000 articles covering everything from personal safety to parenting, travel, and even advanced thermodynamics.👉 He’s a passionate advocate for family safety and speaks around the world—guiding writers in business and helping businesses tell better stories.👉 Jason also ghostwrites one book each year and shares lessons learned from a life rich in adventure, growth, and parenting challenges.👉 As the creator of the YouTube channel Safest Family on the Block, Jason offers practical advice and expert interviews to help parents create safer homes and communities.👉 Like this episode? Be sure to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with your friends and families looking for some inspiration when raising kids.Links are in my bio or in the show notes!Dad Up!Where Fathers Break Cycles & Build Legacies.📞 Contact with Bryan Ward: ✅ Dad Up Instagram:https://instagram.com/daduppodcast✅ Dad Up YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562✅ Dad Up LinkTree:https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe📞 Contact with Jason Brick: ✅ Jason Brick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesafestfamilyontheblock ✅ Jason Brick YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel✅ Jason Brick LinkTree:https://linktr.ee/safestfamilyontheblock
🎙️ Welcome to a new episode! I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you.🟫 Catching Vomit & Other Acts Of Heroic Fatherhood | Maury Wood & Bryan Ward | Ep. 291👉 Maury Wood is a dad of four (two boys and two girls), a writer, former teacher, and self-proclaimed reflex ninja. 👉 Once catching toddler vomit mid-air to save a freshly detailed car.👉 With a gift for storytelling and a heart for real, hands-on parenting, Maury brings a raw, relatable, and faith-filled perspective to fatherhood.👉 He shares wisdom drawn from years in the classroom, on the sidelines as a coach, and in the trenches of parenting. 👉 From the power of simply “showing up” to the sanity-saving role of humor and faith, Maury’s insights hit home for dads trying to get it right even when it’s messy.👉 Like this episode? Be sure to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with your friends and families looking for some inspiration when raising kids.Links are in my bio or in the show notes!Dad Up!Where Fathers Break Cycles & Build Legacies.📞 Contact with Bryan Ward: ✅ Dad Up Instagram:https://instagram.com/daduppodcast✅ Dad Up YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562✅ Dad Up LinkTree:https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe📞 Contact with Maury Wood: ✅ Maury Wood Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaurywood ✅ Blog Website:https://gritandwit.substack.com/
🎙️ Welcome to a new episode! I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you.🟫 Driven Fatherhood: Leading with Humility and Heart | Jesse Anderson & Bryan Ward | Ep. 290👉 Jesse Anderson is a fatherhood coach and the founder of Purpose Driven Fatherhood.👉 With a background in leading parenting ministries and working with teens in crisis, Jesse now helps fathers navigate healing and growth as a professional court-appointed monitor.👉 His mission is to equip dads to break destructive cycles and rebuild strong, lasting bonds with their children.👉 Jesse resonates deeply with the message of Dad Up and would be honored to join as a guest to discuss key topics like accountability after failure, leading with humility, and repairing broken father-child relationships.👉 Like this episode? Be sure to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with your friends and families looking for some inspiration when raising kids.Links are in my bio or in the show notes!Dad Up!📞 Contact with Bryan Ward: ✅ Dad Up Instagram:https://instagram.com/daduppodcast✅ Dad Up YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562✅ Dad Up LinkTree:https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe📞 Contact with Jesse Anderson: ✅ Jesse Anderson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purposedrivenfatherhood ✅ Purpose Driven Fatherhood Website:http://www.purposedrivenfatherhood.com
🎙️ Welcome to a new episode! I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you.🟫 Tech-Savvy Parenting:Launching Careers & Raising Kids | Jack Knight & Bryan Ward | Ep. 289👉 Jack Knight is a seasoned tech sales coach and the founder of SWORD Advisory, a company dedicated to helping individuals launch six-figure careers in tech sales.👉 With over five years of experience leading Sales Development Representative (SDR) teams, Jack has hired more than 30 representatives, achieving a 93% success rate in their performance . 👉 In 2024, Jack made a significant career shift by leaving his $190K W2 job to focus on his own venture.👉 Within the first month, he successfully assisted 12 clients in securing tech sales roles, with an average time of 33 days to land a position and an average On-Target Earnings (OTE) of $100K per client . 👉 Jack’s mission extends beyond career coaching; he aims to make a generational impact on families and communities, aligning his work with his faith .👉 He offers a free, step-by-step guide to breaking into tech sales, which many have found more valuable than costly bootcamps . 👉 Through SWORD Advisory, Jack continues to empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to transform their lives by entering the tech sales industry.👉 Like this episode? Be sure to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with your friends and families looking for some inspiration when raising kids.Dad Up!📞 Contact with Bryan Ward: ✅ Dad Up Instagram:https://instagram.com/daduppodcast✅ Dad Up YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562✅ Dad Up LinkTree:https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe📞 Contact with Jack Knight: ✅ Jack Knight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techsalesjack✅ Jack Knight Group Page: Break Into Tech Sales 💸✅ Jack Knight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id✅ Jack Knight LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/techsales ✅ Jack Knight YouTube: https://youtube.com/@techsalesjack?si=i6uI7n3ffAah_cDX
🎙️ Welcome to a new episode! I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you.🟫 How DJ Envy & Gia Casey Raise 6 Kids & Stay Strong In Marriage | DJ Envy & Gia Casey & Bryan Ward | Ep. 288👉 Celebrity power couple RaaShaun “DJ Envy” Casey and Gia Casey are the very embodiment of partnership, resilience, and ambition.👉 The bestselling authors of REAL LIFE, REAL LOVE, the dynamic duo also host The Casey Crew, a trailblazing podcast that provides a candid examination of relationships and family life, earning accolades and recognition. 👉 RaaShaun, in his own right, has carved a significant niche in the broadcasting world. As a standout host of The Breakfast Club, he collaborates with industry heavyweights like Charlamagne tha God, setting the tone for contemporary cultural dialogues.👉 Next month they publish REAL LIFE, REAL FAMILY: A Guide to Raising Empowered Children by celebrity power couple and parenting powerhouse duo RaaShaun “DJ Envy” and Gia Casey, sharing hard-won lessons from over two decades of parenting.👉 Parents to six children, Gia and RaaShaun are inundated with questions from people all around the world, wondering how they create and maintain the patience, focus, and time to raise happy, well-mannered, and successful children.👉 In REAL LIFE, REAL FAMILY they explain how they’ve created a family unit that’s filled with unwavering love and share with readers how to raise children who are resilient to stress.👉 The biggest compliment they receive is when other parents note their children’s discipline, as well as their thoughtfulness, compassion, and selflessness.👉 The Caseys are not just raising good kids, they are raising good people.👉 REAL LIFE, REAL FAMILY is filled with experiences from two parents who have seen and experienced it all with children of all ages—from three to twenty-three—and who are still actively parenting in real time.👉 They offer tools to create a family unit filled with purpose, intention, and love.👉 Like this episode? Be sure to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with your friends and families looking for some inspiration when raising kids.Dad Up!📞 Contact with Bryan Ward: ✅ Dad Up Instagram:https://instagram.com/daduppodcast✅ Dad Up YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562✅ Dad Up LinkTree:https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe📞 Contact with DJ Envy & Gia Casey: ✅ DJ Envy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djenvy/?hl=en✅ Gia Casey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gia_casey/?hl=en✅ DJ Envy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/djenvy?✅ Gia Casey Linktree: https://linktr.ee/gia_casey?
🎙️ Welcome to a new episode! I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you.🟫 Why Dads Need to Master the Grill And The Role | CJ Volkmann & Bryan Ward | Ep. 287👉 In this episode, we’re excited to welcome CJ Volkmann, better known online as Cooking with CJ.👉 CJ is a cooking influencer who turned his passion for BBQ and food into a full-time career on social media.👉 A married father of five, CJ brings not only flavor to the table but a deep sense of family and authenticity that connects with viewers around the world.👉 With over 250,000 followers across various platforms and YouTube being his most-watched channel, CJ has built a loyal community by sharing approachable recipes, honest kitchen gadget reviews, and next-level BBQ techniques.👉 Whether it’s smoking the perfect brisket or whipping up an air fryer masterpiece, CJ makes cooking fun, flavorful, and totally doable.👉 In this conversation, we dive into CJ’s journey from backyard grilling to social media stardom, how he balances family life with content creation, and his mission to help everyday cooks build confidence in the kitchen.👉 Like this episode? Be sure to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with your fellow foodies and dads looking for some inspiration in and out of the kitchen!Dad Up!📞 Contact with Bryan Ward: ✅ Dad Up Instagram:https://instagram.com/daduppodcast✅ Dad Up YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562✅ Dad Up LinkTree:https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe📞 Contact with CJ Volkmann: ✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CookingWithCJ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookingwithcj/✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CookingWithCJ✅ Website & Merch: https://cookingwithcj.square.site
🎙️ Welcome to a new episode! I’m excited to share this important announcement!🟫 Insights From A Successful Advisor And Devoted Dad | Jeremy Hill & Bryan Ward | Ep. 286👉 Jeremy Hill as an only child, his early life was shaped by his parents’ divorce. 👉 Raised by his mother, who worked tirelessly to provide for them, they moved frequently in search of better opportunities and environments.👉 His father was largely absent and later passed away, leaving a void in Jeremy’s life where a strong male role model was needed.👉 Fortunately, his grandfather stepped into that role, profoundly changing the course of Jeremy’s life.👉 By God’s grace, Jeremy met Christine in the summer of 1995.👉 Though young and broke, they held on tightly to one another, navigating the challenges of early marriage.👉 Today, they celebrate 28 years of marriage and are blessed with three amazing children.👉 Driven by a deep desire to make a difference and leave a lasting impact, Jeremy explored various business ventures before discovering his true calling with JB Capital.👉 For more than two decades, JB Capital has been instrumental in investing, raising, and advising on over $1.5 billion in capital for growing companies across the country.👉 Today, Jeremy continues to lead his family and JB Capital with a steadfast commitment to personal and professional excellence.👉 Jeremy’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, faith, and the unwavering belief that anyone can chart their own destiny through commitment and hard work.👉 Make sure you follow Jeremy on social media and check out his links below!Dad Up!📞 Contact with Bryan Ward: ✅ Dad Up Instagram:https://instagram.com/daduppodcast✅ Dad Up YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562✅ Dad Up LinkTree:https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe📞 Contact with Jeremy Hill: ✅ Jeremy Hill Website:https://thejeremybhill.com/✅ Jeremy Hill Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thejeremybhill/✅ Jeremy Hill Facebook:https://www.youtube.com/@thejeremybhill✅ Jeremy Hill YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thejeremybhill✅ Jeremy Hill LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-b-hill-a0350a3/