<![CDATA[That Dope Dad]]>That Dope Dad Podcast is a platform for fathers who are committed to growth — not just as parents, but as men.

In a world where fatherhood is often reduced to stereotypes or surface-level advice, this podcast goes deeper. We explore the real work of being a present dad while navigating ambition, relationships, mental health, masculinity, identity, and purpose.

Through raw conversations, practical insight, and powerful storytelling, we create space for honesty — the wins, the failures, the lessons, and the healing.

We talk about breaking generational patterns, building emotionally secure families, leading with strength and vulnerability, and redefining what modern masculinity looks like.

This isn’t about “having it all figured out.”
It’s about showing up intentionally.
It’s about growth over ego.
It’s about becoming the kind of man your children are proud to call Dad.

That’s what makes a dope dad.

]]>www.thatdopedad.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:16:31 GMTMon, 02 Mar 2026 21:28:18 GMT60Michael Hedgecock<p><b>That Dope Dad Podcast</b> is a platform for fathers who are committed to growth — not just as parents, but as men.</p><p>In a world where fatherhood is often reduced to stereotypes or surface-level advice, this podcast goes deeper. We explore the real work of being a present dad while navigating ambition, relationships, mental health, masculinity, identity, and purpose.</p><p>Through raw conversations, practical insight, and powerful storytelling, we create space for honesty — the wins, the failures, the lessons, and the healing.</p><p>We talk about breaking generational patterns, building emotionally secure families, leading with strength and vulnerability, and redefining what modern masculinity looks like.</p><p>This isn’t about “having it all figured out.”<br />It’s about showing up intentionally.<br />It’s about growth over ego.<br />It’s about becoming the kind of man your children are proud to call Dad.</p><p>That’s what makes a dope dad.</p>episodicMichael Hedgecockthatspaceformen@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Ep. 15 - Lead From the Front w/ Jacob Smith]]>Jacob Smith shares his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful leader, husband, and father, emphasizing the importance of family, fitness, and mindset in his life. The conversation covers topics related to parenting, nutrition, coping with loss, sobriety, fatherhood, personal growth, emotional challenges, coaching kids, and lessons from daughters. The speakers discuss their approach to parenting, the impact of nutrition on family dynamics, coping with the loss of a loved one, and the journey of sobriety. They also share insights into the emotional challenges of fatherhood, the experience of coaching kids, and the lessons learned from daughters. The conversation delves into the importance of setting standards for children, transitioning from work to dad mode, managing parental anxiety and stress, balancing ambition and presence, leadership at work and at home, discipline and parenting, staying connected as a couple, the impact of fatherhood, faith and family, and messages for the future.

Takeaways

  • Leadership and fulfillment go beyond success
  • Family and fitness play a crucial role in personal growth Parenting influences children's perception of nutrition and healthy habits.
  • Coping with loss and sobriety can lead to personal growth and emotional resilience. Setting standards for children is crucial
  • Balancing ambition and presence is a challenge for many fathers

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  • 00:00 Work and Leadership
  • 05:18 Fatherhood and Family Priorities
  • 11:16 Impact of Childhood on Parenting
  • 17:16 Siblings and Family Trauma
  • 23:12 Taking the First Step to Change
  • 29:20 Parenting and Nutrition
  • 42:38 Fatherhood and Personal Growth
  • 51:14 Coaching Kids and Lessons from Daughters
  • 59:00 Setting Standards for Children
  • 01:04:17 Parental Anxiety and Stress
  • 01:10:03 Leadership at Work and at Home
  • 01:18:44 The Impact of Fatherhood

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]]>f786e5e5-9025-46bf-bf24-e7bbbdbb0846Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>Jacob Smith shares his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful leader, husband, and father, emphasizing the importance of family, fitness, and mindset in his life. The conversation covers topics related to parenting, nutrition, coping with loss, sobriety, fatherhood, personal growth, emotional challenges, coaching kids, and lessons from daughters. The speakers discuss their approach to parenting, the impact of nutrition on family dynamics, coping with the loss of a loved one, and the journey of sobriety. They also share insights into the emotional challenges of fatherhood, the experience of coaching kids, and the lessons learned from daughters. The conversation delves into the importance of setting standards for children, transitioning from work to dad mode, managing parental anxiety and stress, balancing ambition and presence, leadership at work and at home, discipline and parenting, staying connected as a couple, the impact of fatherhood, faith and family, and messages for the future.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Leadership and fulfillment go beyond success</li><li>Family and fitness play a crucial role in personal growth Parenting influences children's perception of nutrition and healthy habits.</li><li>Coping with loss and sobriety can lead to personal growth and emotional resilience. Setting standards for children is crucial</li><li>Balancing ambition and presence is a challenge for many fathers</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Work and Leadership</li><li>05:18 Fatherhood and Family Priorities</li><li>11:16 Impact of Childhood on Parenting</li><li>17:16 Siblings and Family Trauma</li><li>23:12 Taking the First Step to Change</li><li>29:20 Parenting and Nutrition</li><li>42:38 Fatherhood and Personal Growth</li><li>51:14 Coaching Kids and Lessons from Daughters</li><li>59:00 Setting Standards for Children</li><li>01:04:17 Parental Anxiety and Stress</li><li>01:10:03 Leadership at Work and at Home</li><li>01:18:44 The Impact of Fatherhood</li></ul><p></p><p>Jacob Smith:</p><p>Follow:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/jacob.smith.fit/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jacob.smith.fit/</a></p><p>Website:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://jacobsmithfit.com/" target="_blank">https://jacobsmithfit.com/</a></p><p></p><p>That Dope Dad</p><p>IG:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thatdopedad_podcast/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.instagram.com/thatdopedad_podcast/</b></a></p><p></p><p>HOST:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/michael_hedgecock/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.instagram.com/michael_hedgecock/</b></a></p>no01:23:44Ep. 15 - Lead From the Front w/ Jacob Smithfull<![CDATA[Ep. 14 - Dad never quit]]>Your kids are watching you. Make sure they never see you quit. Every move, every decision, how you respond to pressure.

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]]>0351379c-aa27-4a39-b5c6-8c06ab9f3f07Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>Your kids are watching you. Make sure they never see you quit. Every move, every decision, how you respond to pressure.</p><p></p><p>Follow Us:</p><p>IG:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thatdopedad_podcast/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.instagram.com/thatdopedad_podcast/</b></a></p><p></p><p>HOST:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/michael_hedgecock/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.instagram.com/michael_hedgecock/</b></a></p>no00:06:16Ep. 14 - Dad never quitfull<![CDATA[Ep. 13 - Death to Dad Bod w/ Coach Jae]]>Coach Jae is a dad that has built structure into his kids and family. How? By leading from the front!

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]]>4ab3e996-f7d4-48e2-aa6a-d15c8254bb56Mon, 25 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>Coach Jae is a dad that has built structure into his kids and family. How? By leading from the front!</p><p></p><p>Follow Us:</p><p>IG:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thatdopedad_podcast/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.instagram.com/thatdopedad_podcast/</b></a></p><p></p><p>HOST:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/michael_hedgecock/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.instagram.com/michael_hedgecock/</b></a></p><p></p><p><b>Coach Jae:</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/coach_jae_/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/coach_jae_/</a></p>no01:19:46Ep. 13 - Death to Dad Bod w/ Coach Jaefull<![CDATA[Ep. 12 - The power of no]]>Saying no to your kid can be hard. Let's discuss how we can do it better as a parent.

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]]>2997ff37-20ae-4a4f-89f4-032ffabde938Mon, 18 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>Saying no to your kid can be hard. Let's discuss how we can do it better as a parent.</p><p></p><p>Follow Us:</p><p>IG:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thatdopedad_podcast/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.instagram.com/thatdopedad_podcast/</b></a></p><p></p><p>HOST:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/michael_hedgecock/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.instagram.com/michael_hedgecock/</b></a></p><p></p><p></p>no00:08:18Ep. 12 - The power of nofull<![CDATA[Ep. 11 - Mother's Day]]>Happy Mother's Day. With a short message to the men that are missing their mom.

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]]>c2cde906-9913-4bbe-9d68-5b56d5d1ab6cSun, 10 May 2026 22:18:17 GMT<p>Happy Mother's Day. With a short message to the men that are missing their mom.</p><p></p><p>IG:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thatdopedad_podcast/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.instagram.com/thatdopedad_podcast/</b></a></p><p></p><p>HOST:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/michael_hedgecock/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.instagram.com/michael_hedgecock/</b></a></p>no00:05:05Ep. 11 - Mother's Dayfull<![CDATA[Ep. 10 - Divorce ]]>Going through a divorce brings a lot of weight, stress and anxiety. You don't have to carry it alone!

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]]>5b423c33-d69f-4677-8f75-87b6a594675dMon, 04 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>Going through a divorce brings a lot of weight, stress and anxiety. You don't have to carry it alone!</p><p></p><p>Follow Us:</p><p>IG:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thatdopedad_podcast/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.instagram.com/thatdopedad_podcast/</b></a></p><p></p><p>HOST:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/michael_hedgecock/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.instagram.com/michael_hedgecock/</b></a></p>no00:07:07Ep. 10 - Divorce full<![CDATA[Ep. 9 - Whatever it takes]]>Dads!!!! You ned to do whatever it takes in life to provide for your kids and family the life they deserve. And don't forget about yourself!!

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]]>d2d4a56a-d199-449d-8678-20da37709e6dMon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>Dads!!!! You ned to do whatever it takes in life to provide for your kids and family the life they deserve. And don't forget about yourself!!</p><p></p><p>Follow Us:</p><p>IG:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thatdopedad_podcast/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.instagram.com/thatdopedad_podcast/</b></a></p><p></p><p>HOST:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/michael_hedgecock/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.instagram.com/michael_hedgecock/</b></a></p>no00:08:55Ep. 9 - Whatever it takesfull<![CDATA[Ep. 8 - Your side of the story]]>You will be judged before anyone even hears your side of the story! Let me explain...

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]]>b38c6b11-1086-4fcb-890e-d271e0dddc78Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>You will be judged before anyone even hears your side of the story! Let me explain...</p><p></p><p>Follow Us:</p><p>IG:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thatdopedad_podcast/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.instagram.com/thatdopedad_podcast/</b></a></p><p></p><p>HOST:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/michael_hedgecock/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.instagram.com/michael_hedgecock/</b></a></p>no00:08:48Ep. 8 - Your side of the storyfull<![CDATA[Ep. 7 - Journey to sobriety]]>My 1 year, 365 day, journey cutting alcohol out of my life as a dad.

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]]>193f1993-09c5-4754-8ce3-d22ada394ec1Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>My 1 year, 365 day, journey cutting alcohol out of my life as a dad.</p><p></p><p>Follow Us:</p><p>IG:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thatdopedad_podcast/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.instagram.com/thatdopedad_podcast/</b></a></p><p></p><p>HOST:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/michael_hedgecock/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.instagram.com/michael_hedgecock/</b></a></p>no00:10:44Ep. 7 - Journey to sobrietyfull<![CDATA[Ep. 6 - Tired Dad]]>For all the tired dads out there.

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]]>5ff153cf-1e30-4606-886f-db4b78d6647eMon, 06 Apr 2026 14:30:00 GMT<p>For all the tired dads out there.</p><p></p><p>Follow Us:</p><p>IG:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thatdopedad_podcast/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.instagram.com/thatdopedad_podcast/</b></a></p><p></p><p>HOST:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/michael_hedgecock/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.instagram.com/michael_hedgecock/</b></a></p>no00:05:23Ep. 6 - Tired Dadfull<![CDATA[Ep. 5 - Let That Weight Go!!]]>Learning to let the weight go.

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]]>513021be-9c80-44e1-8799-512801b71eacMon, 30 Mar 2026 14:30:00 GMT<p>Learning to let the weight go.</p><p></p><p>Follow Us:</p><p>IG:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thatdopedad_podcast/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.instagram.com/thatdopedad_podcast/</b></a></p><p></p><p>HOST:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/michael_hedgecock/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.instagram.com/michael_hedgecock/</b></a></p>no00:08:47Ep. 5 - Let That Weight Go!!full<![CDATA[Ep. 4 - The Weight We Carry]]>The weight a dad carries for his family.

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]]>dd54bad4-72f0-4242-9c6b-84c0e48485cfMon, 23 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p>The weight a dad carries for his family.</p><p></p><p>Follow Us:</p><p>IG:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thatdopedad_podcast/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.instagram.com/thatdopedad_podcast/</b></a></p><p></p><p>HOST:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/michael_hedgecock/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.instagram.com/michael_hedgecock/</b></a></p>no00:05:45Ep. 4 - The Weight We Carryfull<![CDATA[Ep. 3, Co-Parenting Habits]]>5 Co-Parenting Tips

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]]>805d98f0-f147-47c1-8d47-18fa98a78766Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:30:00 GMT<p>5 Co-Parenting Tips</p><p></p><p>Follow Us:</p><p>IG:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thatdopedad_podcast/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.instagram.com/thatdopedad_podcast/</b></a></p><p></p><p>HOST:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/michael_hedgecock/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.instagram.com/michael_hedgecock/</b></a></p>no00:06:363Ep. 3, Co-Parenting Habitsfull<![CDATA[Ep. 2, Leadership]]>Leading your family as That Dope Dad!

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]]>066e872e-5fba-4007-a9d4-aacc3ec9b9aeMon, 09 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>Leading your family as That Dope Dad!</p><p></p><p>Follow Us:</p><p>IG:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thatdopedad_podcast/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thatdopedad_podcast/</a></p><p></p><p>HOST:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/michael_hedgecock/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/michael_hedgecock/</a></p>no00:12:442Ep. 2, Leadershipfull<![CDATA[Ep. 1, Introduction]]>Introduction to That Dope Dad Podcast.

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]]>a18ec801-a3c1-415d-a6f0-91890170fb08Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:31:51 GMT<p>Introduction to That Dope Dad Podcast.</p><p></p><p>Follow Us:</p><p>IG:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thatdopedad_podcast/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thatdopedad_podcast/</a></p><p></p><p>HOST:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/michael_hedgecock/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/michael_hedgecock/</a></p>no00:06:171Ep. 1, Introductionfull