We did a deep dive into broadway, the best blackouts, The Lion King, Hamilton, and Dear Evan Hansen. We cover acting in general and most importantly, how to properly fart on stage. 

You can find out more information about Fred here: https://www.fredberman.net/ and follow him on Instagram @thefredberman.

Dave (@dshalansky) and Matt (@realmattbrand) are on Instagram.

Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun for the Whatever logo.

We had a great fun talking with Corey about college shenanigans, his background working for non-profit organizations, and how to successfully work with your wife. Someone, AGAIN, we got another random pop-in from a totally uninvited guest. 

You can find out more information about the company Corey works at, with his wife, here: https://www.sarahjconsulting.com/

Dave (@dshalansky) and Matt (@realmattbrand) are on Instagram.

Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun for the Whatever logo.

We had a really fun time chatting with JP about nostalgia, acting, and his wrestling podcast (with average runtimes of 5-7 hours per episode) called Lapsed Fan. 

JP's website, in all its glory, including fun facts can be found here: https://jpsarro.com/

Dave (@dshalansky) and Matt (@realmattbrand) are on Instagram.

Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun for the Whatever logo.

Bryan, Dave, and Matt discussed the infamous "Starbucks Cup" situation from GoT (#spoiler - not a Starbucks Cup), how he got the gig to begin with, working around the world and balancing the most important job as part of his family.

Bryan can be found on Instagram (@cogman_bryan).

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Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun for the Whatever logo.

We had a great conversation about acting, confidence, parenting, goals for the new year (or not having goals), comedy sensitivity, and more.

If you want more information about Nick, check out his website: https://nickcalhoun.com/

Dave (@dshalansky) and Matt (@realmattbrand) are on Instagram.

Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun, yes the same person, for the Whatever logo.

We had a great conversation about health, wellness, using social media, and how even though she's from Maine, she's gotten "weather-soft" now that she lives in Southern California. She even gives us her advice on where to start if you you are starting on a fitness journey and want to do just 1 thing. 

Cassie can be found on Instagram @cassiebstrong. She can also be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CassieBStrong/

Dave (@dshalansky) and Matt (@realmattbrand) are also on Instagram.

Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun for the Whatever logo.

Matt and Dave talk with Ryan about his musical journey, some of the great venues he's played at, life on the road, putting down roots, how to make social media work, and how he's thus far not taken advantage of the wide-open opportunity to become America's #1 Bris Band. We even got a very special surprise drop-in from a previous pod guest. 

You can find out more about Ryan at his website: ryanmontbleau.com 

Information about his upcoming tour dates, all his music, merchandise, and more can be found there. 

Ryan can be found on Instagram @ryanmontbleau.

Dave (@dshalansky) and Matt (@realmattbrand) are also on Instagram.

Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun for the Whatever logo.

Anna, a mother of a two, joins Dave and Matt for a conversation that spans the multi-verse of topics including how the real estate business works, the psychology of real estate, doors with no locks, whatever Taco Friday is, and more.

Information about Anna can be found here: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/anna-shagalov

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Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun for the Whatever logo.

Shai, a father of a two (1 son and 1 daughter), has his masters and doctorate degrees in Education, is a political (both local and national) junky, and speaks 3 languages. We had a great discussion about being a parent and educator during the pandemic, how he thinks Matt should get 8 masters degrees in the time it took him to get 1 doctorate, and [trigger warning] not being a great flyer. We even played an outrageous game of Two Truths and a Lie.

Dave (@dshalansky) and Matt (@realmattbrand) are on Instagram.

Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun for the Whatever logo.

DadPod started as a podcast BY 2 dads with interesting guests to talk about parenting, careers, health, and more. Understanding that the name might have been confusing for some who think that the topic was ONLY dad-related, and that the topic of conversation typically ends up being "whatever" the guests want to talk about, Dave and Matt thought a re-branding was in order.

Dave (@dshalansky) and Matt (@realmattbrand) are on Instagram.

Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun for the Whatever logo.

Sara is a long-time friend of Dave's, a mom of a 16-month-old baby girl, and a Hollywood Casting Director at the top of her game. She has been the casting director for shows like "Chicago Fire", "Chicago Med", and the upcoming Amazon series, "On Call." We had a great conversation about being a new mom, dealing with teething, eating, going out in public with a baby, and even a bit about the casting industry. 

You can find Sara on Instagram at @SaraIsaacsonCasting. Dave (@dshalansky) and Matt (@realmattbrand) are on Instagram.

Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun for the DadPod logo.

Kevin is a long-time friend of Matt's starting way back in the 4th grade. We talk about his career as an actor and motivational speaker, growing up with a disability, how awesome his family is, shared theater experiences, and more. 

You can find out more about Kevin, including information about 2 of the short films he's in, including Super Inspired, at https://www.kevindambrosio.com/

Dave (@dshalansky) and Matt (@realmattbrand) are on Instagram.

Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun for the DadPod logo.

Patrick has 1 son. Patrick claims he doesn't like to be recorded but that didn't stop him from not only barging in to say hello and also playing an incredible (almost unbelievable piano solo. Patrick is an actor, most recently seen in the Paramount+ mini-series, The Offer, where he played Mario Puzzo, author of The Godfather. Patrick has also appeared in The Irishman, The Deuce, and Boardwalk Empire (among many other credits). We had a great chat about how our kids achieve success without too much interference from their parents, the process of making The Offer, and more. 

Dave (@dshalansky) and Matt (@realmattbrand) are on Instagram.

Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun for the DadPod logo.

Diana has 2 daughters, is a registered dietician, and the owner of Tiny Seed Family Nutrition (https://tinyseednutrition.com/). Diana teaches us all about the Anti-Diet framework and methodology and how to be healthy while working to break the cultural norms around what the "ideal" body looks like. It's a great and fun conversation and we think, just like we did, you'll learn some really interesting things.

Other places to learn more about Diana and her work:

Substack: The Messy Intersection, https://dianarice.substack.com/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/antidietkids

Follow Diana on Instagram: @anti.diet.kids

Dave (@dshalansky) and Matt (@realmattbrand) are ALSO on Instagram.

Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun for the DadPod logo.

Alex has 3 sons and is a media reporter for CNBC. Even though he's from the Boston area, Alex is a lifelong 49ers fan. Dave, Matt, and Alex talk about Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, his career, cell phones for kids, and his most recent article about Bob Iger, Bob Chapek, and leadership at Disney

Alex can be found on X at @sherman4949 and regularly on CNBC.

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Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun for the DadPod logo.

Liz has a son (18) and a daughter (16). She runs her own business, The Sleepy Baker, and bakes the very best desserts so you should try them. Liz, Dave, and Matt chatted about what it was like to send her son to college, the baking industry and how she wants to rumble with both Betty Crocker and Duncan Hines, why Matt thinks nobody wants to eat vegetables for dessert (Carrot Cake, he's talking to you), and more. 

Liz can be found on Instagram at @sleepy_baker. Her website is http://thesleepybaker.com.

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Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun for the DadPod logo.

Bobby is a single dad who lives with his son and daughter in Los Angeles. He is a real estate agent and a financial advisor. Bobby, Dave, and Matt discuss screen time, learning what crushes are, and eating cereal before bed. 

For more information about Bobby's business, Home Advisor LA, check out his website: https://www.homeadvisorla.com/

Dave (@dshalansky) and Matt (@realmattbrand) are on Instagram.

Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun for the DadPod logo.

John has 2 kids, both grown and out of the house and is one of the most prolific Casting Directors in Hollywood. He has yet to cast Matt in anything. We discuss the casting process, discovering actors who would become mega-stars, how he's grown in his career, and more.

John Frank Levey is a four-time Emmy Award-winning casting director. He has cast such iconic television shows as China Beach, ER, The West Wing and Shameless, as well as dozens of other television series, miniseries, TV movies, digital series, video games and feature films. Levey is also a five-time winner of the Casting Society of America’s Artios Award and the recipient of its prestigious Hoyt Bowers Award, given for excellence in casting and outstanding contributions to the casting profession. Right for the Role is his first book.

Click here for more information and to purchase "Right for the Role: Breakdowns, Breakups, and Breakthroughs" 

You can also find more information about John at his website: https://www.johnfranklevey.com/

Dave (@dshalansky) and Matt (@realmattbrand) are ALSO on Instagram.

Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun for the DadPod logo.

PS Dave was once in a Cheez-It commercial also promoting the movie Spider-Man 2. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JfENsNbc6c

Sara is on Instagram at @sarahaines

Dave (@dshalansky) and Matt (@realmattbrand) are ALSO on Instagram so...

Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun for the DadPod logo.

Graham is a dad with twin sons who are 4. He is also an actor and while he has a long list of credits to his name, recently he had the opportunity to play Abraham Lincoln in a History Channel mini-series of the same name. Graham, Dave, and Matt chatted about a variety of topics including the process of getting cast as Abraham Lincoln, raising twins through COVID, and quite a bit more. 

Graham can be found on Instagram at @sibleyface. You can also find out more information about a workshop he's running in NYC in November of 2023 at Graham's website: https://www.grahamsibley.com/workshop

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Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun for the DadPod logo.

Matt and Dave discuss the parallels between acting and software development and have a spirited riff-off and outtake session around recording a Teaser Trailer for DadPod and some slogans. For a limited time only, if you like and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform, you'll get another episode next week for the same low cost of $0.00 plus shipping and handling (also $0.00).

Next week, they're back to their normal shenanigans with guests.

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He is a dad with a toddler son who is almost 2. While probably not MORE important to him, perhaps more importantly to the rest of us, Ben is the year-round director of the summer camp where Dave and Matt met, where Matt met his wife, and where Matt's daughters, and hopefully soon, Dave's daughter, all go during the summer. We had a great conversation about raising a toddler, summer camp, and the longest running joke.

While we were chatting, Dave made a reference to a New York Times article about "Campsickness." Here is a link to that article:

'Campsickness' Is Real and a Sign of Something Special

Note: This time, Dave was having microphone issues - which we took full advantage of. 

Dave (@dshalansky) and Matt (@realmattbrand) are ALSO on Instagram.

Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun for the DadPod logo.

She is a writer and editor who started her career in women’s magazines, working at Cosmo and writing for Glamour, Elle, Women’s Health, SELF, and others. She was also a successful young adult ghostwriter, penning 13 YA novels in her twenties, including five Gossip Girl books. When she was 31, she became unexpectedly pregnant during what was supposed to be a year long backpacking trip around the world. She came home, created her own content marketing business, and found a specialization in the personal finance and health insurance space, proving that pivoting in your career is always possible. Today, her daughter, Lucy, is eight, Anna is working (finally) on the half-finished novel idea she had begun when she was on that backpacking trip. 

She can also be found on Instagram at @babybackpacker

Note: Matt was having microphone issues - but we're working on it; we promise.

Dave (@dshalansky) and Matt (@realmattbrand) are ALSO on Instagram.

Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun for the DadPod logo.

Kelly can be found on Instagram at @kelp1031

Dave (@dshalansky) and Matt (@realmattbrand) are ALSO on Instagram.

Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun for the DadPod logo.

You can find more information about Liz's Personal Training business at https://www.carrollfitness.com/

She can also be found on Instagram at @carrollfitnessllc

Dave (@dshalansky) and Matt (@realmattbrand) are ALSO on Instagram.

Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun for the DadPod logo.

Michael is on Instagram at @michaelraymondjames

Dave (@dshalansky) and Matt (@realmattbrand) are ALSO on Instagram so...

Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun for the DadPod logo.

Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun for the DadPod logo.

Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun for the DadPod logo.

Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave Shalansky, Robbie Rist, and Chris Jackson) for use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun for the DadPod logo.