Best Chris Zito Podcasts (2025)

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Dad Like You Expected To Even If You Didn't With Guest Luke Deroy 24:56

6h ago24:56

24:56

Luke is a young, devoted, active father. He didn't become a father on purpose, but he's a purposeful father. His child was unexpected, but never unwanted. His story is one that inspires and gives hope to struggling young dads. He's a special guy.By Chris Zito

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Dad Like You Love Laughter With Guest Shawn Sheridan 31:33

18d ago31:33

31:33

Shawn Sheridan is a Program Manager at Ohio State University and Speaker of all things family. He and his wife love to laugh together while they raise their three kids and await number four!By Chris Zito

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Dad Like Your Stepdad With Guest Mike Koutrobis 23:55

29d ago23:55

23:55

Mike is a comedian, producer, and father. But not in that order. He has other jobs too but being a dad is clearly his priority. Mike talks about the differences between his birth father and stepfather with love and compassion. Oh, and this episode is filled with laughs!By Chris Zito

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Dad Like The Manosphere Is Dangerous.... 22:29

1M ago22:29

22:29

...because it is. Zito discusses how a few things have recently collided in his life that made it seem like this is the time to speak up about the so-called "Manosphere" of Bro Podcasts and YouTube videos that boys are exposed to that give them a warped sense of their relationship to the world and their relationship with women. The biggest weapon t…

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Dad Like A New Dad With Guest John Nero 27:14

2M ago27:14

27:14

John Nero has a wonderful trilogy of books for any new dad, "The Pregnancy Guide For Dads," "The Baby Guide for Dads," and "The Toddler Guide For Dads." John speaks honestly from experience about the joy, challenge, and terror of becoming a first time father!By Chris Zito

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Dad Like It Means Everything With Guest Adam Belmont 35:18

2M ago35:18

35:18

Adam Belmont isn't a life coach or famous author of a parenting book, he's just a dad who's kids mean everything to him. His story of changing his life and career completely so that he could be a better dad is an inspiration. Oh! And if you ever need some PR help help be sure to look for A to B Strategies! https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-belmont-6…

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Dad Your Trans Kid With Guest Steven Brykman 41:27

3M ago41:27

41:27

Steven Brykman isn't a PhD, or a pediatric endocrinologist. He, like Zito, is a devoted father of a transgender kid. You can read about Noah's experience here:https://brykman.substack.com/p/how-to-play-ball?r=udr8y&utm_medium=ios&triedRedirect=true To support our transgender fellow citizens go to https://standwithtrans.org/ With help coming out go …

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Relaunch: Season One Finale/Two Trans Dads Tell The Truth 1:00:06

3M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

From June of 2023. Zito and his guest Steven Brykman set the record straight on trans youth. Steven is the father of a trans boy, 15 at the time of this first launching. Zito's youngest daughter, V, now 19, was 17 and a high school junior. If you are honestly curious about transgenderism and want to dispel some fear this episode is a must listen.…

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Dad Like the "Old Man" With Guest David Lennon 23:31

3M ago23:31

23:31

David Lennon is a retired father in his sixties with eight year-old twin boys. He married for the first time in his 50s so here he is, parenting young kids. His devotion, energy, and perspective are an invaluable inspiration. He and Zito talk about extracurriculars, changing gender roles, and housework!…

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Dad Like A Team With Guest Michael Finlay 19:19

4M ago19:19

19:19

Zito chats with parenting coach and fatherhood advocate, Michael Finlay. They talk baseball, onesies, and coaching. Michael's latest favorite way to connect with other dads in his Father's group. Turns out comparing notes with other dads helps everyone! Check out his website at thisisfatherhood.blogBy Chris Zito

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Dad Like Something's Changed With Guest Jason Blydell 23:41

4M ago23:41

23:41

Zito has a fascinating conversation with Life/Fatherhood coach, Jason Blydell. Jason experienced a seismic shift which led him down a new path. We explore a father's love, rage, and evolution. Check Jason out at jasonblydellcoaching.com and Zito at chriszitospeaks.comBy Chris Zito

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Dad Like You're Making Memories: Holiday Edition 18:08

5M ago18:08

18:08

Zito discusses what can make the difference between someone who is "trying to get through the holidays" and someone who is joyful during the holidays. It may just be their DAD! This holiday special features archival calls from Zito's radio career.By Chris Zito

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Dad Like You're Partners Guests Kerri Louise and Tom Cotter 28:29

5M ago28:29

28:29

Kerri Louise and Tom Cotter are married (to each other) comics with three sons. How do they manage to care for and nurture these three while traveling and performing? It's a lot of planning, a lot of cooperation, and a lot of laughs. This is definitely NOT a typical episode.By Chris Zito

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Dad Like They Don't Have To Ask 11:13

6M ago11:13

11:13

Zito goes solo to relate an afternoon he recently spent with one of his daughters that meant a lot to both of them. And he confesses about having been a little missing from her life lately.By Chris Zito

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Dad For The First Time With Guest David Arrell 19:12

6M ago19:12

19:12

David Arrell is the founder of Welcome To Fatherhood (or WTF) and host of the podcast "Baby Talk with Katie and David." he helps lots of first time fathers go from "Dude to Dad."By Chris Zito

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Dad Like A Legend With Guest Larry Hagner 26:02

6M ago26:02

26:02

Larry Hagner is the founder of thedadedge.com and host of the podcast, The Dad Edge. He's a man dealing with broken stuff occasionally (you'll know why once you find out who he lives with). He's the author of "The Spirit of Fatherhood," his fourth book, with a fifth due next Father's Day. Larry and Zito talk about habits, money, and showing boys ho…

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Special Tribute To The Late Steve Morse 24:57

6M ago24:57

24:57

Steve Morse was a fixture in the Boston music scene for decades. He wrote for the Boston Globe and was widely read and respected by musicians and fans alike. He also wrote occasionally about comedy and that's where Zito met him years ago, crossing paths from time to time. Steve was also a devoted father to his special needs son, Nick. Nick is an ac…

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Dad With This Parable 15:50

7M ago15:50

15:50

Zito goes solo in this episode about his favorite parable. Not surprisingly, it examines fear of what's next and how dads can avoid that. He also talks a little about recovery and what that's meant to his outlook on...well, everything.By Chris Zito

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Dad Like A God Guy with Guest Tommy Morin 28:58

7M ago28:58

28:58

The Manic Hispanic Preacher Tommy Morin and Zito go way back. They both have unsavory pasts and new lives today. There's talk of kids of course, and of travel, and faith. And oh yeah, the laughs. So many laughs!By Chris Zito

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Dad Like the New Guy w/Guest John Nero 27:14

7M ago27:14

27:14

John Nero has authored a trilogy of books for new dads, "The Pregnancy Guide for Men," "The New Baby Guide for Dads," and "The Toddler Guide for Dads." He and Zito talk all things "new dad."By Chris Zito

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Dad Like The Surgeon General With Guest Dr. Barry Plummer 30:00

7M ago30:00

30:00

Dr. Barry Plummer returns to discuss US Surgeon General Vivek H Murthy's report on the mental health crisis among America's parents.By Chris Zito

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Dad Like You Adopted a Brood with Guest Steve Bjork 28:01

8M ago28:01

28:01

A relaunch of Steve Bjork's important story. Steve is a comedian who fostered four siblings, then adopted them. He and his wife went from no kids to four kids. Soon after, Steve found himself a full time single dad to kids who needed lots of help working through their trauma.By Chris Zito

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Dad Like A TV Dad With Guest Ken Reid 24:35

8M ago24:35

24:35

Ken Reid is a comedian, pop culture maven, and podcast host of "The TV Guidance Counselor." We have a fun conversation about TV Dads! The best, the worst, the phoniest, and the funniest!By Chris Zito

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Dad Untamed with Guest Tyler Graham 26:05

8M ago26:05

26:05

Season 3 kicks off with a health update from Zito (he almost died, but no big deal!). Then Zito is joined by Tyler Graham, father of SIX (gulp!) who encourages Dads to unleash their love and let it "burn untamed!"By Chris Zito

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Untitled Episode 22:10

1y ago22:10

22:10

Tyler Graham believes "fathering intentionally." Zito couldn't agree more. This conversation is warm, funny, and full of surprises. And speaking of full, Tyler's house is filled with a big family!By Chris Zito

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Dad Like The Force Is With You with Guest Art Eddy 25:17

1y ago25:17

25:17

Art Eddy is an author, podcaster, dad, collector, BIG Star Wars fan. A self proclaimed sneakerhead, Art is surrounded by Star Wars memorabilia during this conversation. He and Zito talk about being a girl dad, teaching driving, and Star Wars. Turns out, Art used to have a radio gig so they get into how that job has changed (spoiler alert: it's chan…

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Dad Like You're Improvising with Guest Cory Jenks 31:46

1y ago31:46

31:46

Zito's guest is an author, improv actor, and father of three kids under 6. He's also a pharmacist. This is a fun talk about the realistic challenges of fathering and being a professional! Also, Zito gets takes a little time to get personal before the guest. Be sure to check Cory out at coryjenks.com and preorder his new book, "I Guess I'm a Dad Now…

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Dad With Your Ex with Guest Nathan Fink 30:03

1y ago30:03

30:03

Zito and Nathan delve into the choppy waters of parenting after divorce. Nathan Fink joined the New Hampshire Children’s Trust team in 2019. As the Advancement Director he brings nearly 20 years’ experience in education, fundraising, marketing, and narration. Nathan can be found forever (re)hammering the floor nail of his old house in Durham, NH, w…

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Dad Like A Lead Dad with Guest Paul Sullivan 21:36

1y ago21:36

21:36

What exactly is a "lead dad?" Paul Sullivan breaks it down in this conversation about breaking down gender roles when it comes to parenting. Be sure to check out Paul's website, CompanyOfDads.comBy Chris Zito

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Dad Through the Fear 8:13

1y ago8:13

8:13

This week Zito dips into his signature talk, "Dad Like It's Your Job" and gets into how to deal with the fear of becoming and being a dad. This is quick, but helpful. These are proven effective techniques to diminish fear in a real way.By Chris Zito

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Dad Like My Co-Worker with Guest John Nero 27:14

1y ago27:14

27:14

John Nero is an author who specializes in helping new dads. Zito's co-worker "Promotions God" Mike Perez is a first time dad. We dug through the archives and decided to relaunch this episode in his honor!!!By Chris Zito

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Dad On A Cross Country Road Trip with Guest Marty Nadler 40:00

1y ago40:00

40:00

Marty Nadler is television sit-com royalty and a hilarious comedian. He's also dad to Charlie Nadler, also a comedian (but not sit-com royalty-yet!) Zito talks to Marty about his reaction to Charlie wanting to follow in his footsteps, their trip across country, and life as a year round family on Martha's Vineyard. Be sure to see Marty and Charlie t…

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Dad Your 18 Year-old REDO (with Dr. Barry Plummer!) 24:35

1y ago24:35

24:35

Apologies to anyone who tried listening to the episode with Dr. Barry Plummer. We fixed it and here it is. Great conversation about dealing with your kid while they transition into young adulthood.By Chris Zito

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Dad Your 18 Year-Old with Guest Dr. Barry Plummer 29:30

1y ago29:30

29:30

Dr. Barry Plummer returns for his record breaking third appearance on the pod! He and Zito discuss the transitions that take place once a kid turns 18 and suddenly they're an "adult," but of course they aren't.By Chris Zito

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Dad Without Living At Work 15:37

1y ago15:37

15:37

Zito flies solo with some honest talk about why so many dads work too much. Surprise! It isn't your boss's fault. Here's a few practical suggestions on how to prioritize your relationships and focus so that you're home with your family more.By Chris Zito

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Dad By Invitation with Guest Mike Hall 23:35

1y ago23:35

23:35

Zito chats with Mike Hall, a "recovering middle school principal." Mike's insight in to how to help busy fathers stay involved with their kids are simple and effective! Great talk with a veteran dad of two grown sons.By Chris Zito

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Dad Like A Stay At Home Dad with Guest Ben Killoy 33:49

1y ago33:49

33:49

Ben Killoy is a Marine, fathering coach, speaker, but most of all, a dad. Ben' s all about being a purposeful dad to his four kids. He and Zito talk football, babies, and different stages of fatherhood. Be sure to check out Ben's podcast "The Business of Fatherhood." www.benkilloy.comBy Chris Zito

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Dad Before Work 11:23

1+ y ago11:23

11:23

Zito goes solo to share some of his basic beliefs about Life/Work balance. (NEVER Work/Life balance). Your boss isn't the reason you're working too many hours, that's on you, why "No" is a complete sentence, and your co-workers have a place in your life, it's just not as important a place as your family.…

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Dad During the Week with Guest Mark Riccadonna 33:53

1+ y ago33:53

33:53

Mark Riccadonna is a national headlining comedian. He's also the father of two. How does a guy travel this much and still parent his kids? It's not easy, even though Mark makes it sort of look that way. He's a hilarious guy who has made practical choices to make sure he's more than just a part of his kid's lives, he's made them the center of his. H…

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The One Duck Theory 10:48

1+ y ago10:48

10:48

Zito goes solo this week to share a topic near and dear. Zito learned "The One Duck Theory" years ago during a difficult time in life. A man he looked up to and trusted changed his perspective forever with one conversation. Learn more about "The One Duck Theory" and how you can get Zito to speak in front of your group at www.chriszitospeaks.com…

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Dad Like A Random Dad with Guest Craig Kessler (???) 22:20

1+ y ago22:20

22:20

Zito's guest is a complete accident. An email to a different Craig Kessler leads to this random episode just talking to an every day dad. Craig doesn't have a book to plug. He's not a speaker or a dad coach. He's a guy with a wife and two young kids and a career and he's puts he's providing for his family and still being a part of his family. And t…

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Dad With Your Heart with Guest Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield 31:17

1+ y ago31:17

31:17

Dr. Michelle had a private practice and noticed that her adolescent female clients had something in common, a longing to connect with their fathers. She's made it her life's work to help Dads find their daughters hearts and hold them. Zito's conversation with her cuts deep into what Dads can do to make a connection with their daughters that may be …

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Dad Like Its the Holidays with Guests Jim Polito and Chuck Zito 29:07

1+ y ago29:07

29:07

In this special holiday episode, Zito is joined by his radio neighbor Jim Polito and one of his brothers to reminisce about their dads. Jim tells a wonderful story about building something memorable with his dad during a Christmas break. Jim Polito is a radio host throughout southern New England. His contributions to investigative journalism and po…

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Dad Like A Warrior with Guest Jeff Wickersham 23:16

1+ y ago23:16

23:16

Jeff Wickersham likes to think of dads as being the "tip of the spear" for their family. He talks like a warrior and this episode is bound to motivate even the most beleaguered dad! Check Jeff out at www.thewarriordad.comBy Chris Zito

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Dad Like a Dude with Guest David Arrell 19:00

1+ y ago19:00

19:00

David's book, "Welcome To Fatherhood" (WTF!) is a must read for any expectant dad. He and Zito have an instant easy rapport. This is a quick and easy listen that's packed with help for the first time father!By Chris Zito

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Dad Like We're Fathering Together with Guest Dr. Christopher Lewis 21:14

1+ y ago21:14

21:14

Dr. Christopher Lewis is the co-founder of Fathering Together. He's the father of two girls and his blog, DadofDivas.com is widely read by girl dads everywhere. He and (your illustrious host) Zito compare notes on daughters, stepping in for mom occasionally, and the ever present teenage eye roll.By Chris Zito

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Dad In Recovery with Guest Joseph Stiltner 25:42

1+ y ago25:42

25:42

Zito and Joseph talk recovery, burn out, intervention, and doing the next right thing. If you want to reach out to Joseph you can email him at [email protected] Chris Zito

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Dad Like You Never Take It Personally 13:32

1+ y ago13:32

13:32

Zito flies solo this week, dropping in to remind dads to never take their kids actions personally and that even the most difficult behavior is just a phase, just like teething. Check out chriszitospeaks.com for more info.By Chris Zito

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Dad In The Car with Guest Barry Plummer 17:20

1+ y ago17:20

17:20

Dr. Barry Plummer, child psychologist and professor at Brown University, returns to the pod to talk the phenomenon of having meaningful conversations with your teens in the car. Why does it work? How do we take full advantage of it? Great stuff!By Chris Zito

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Dad Your Special Needs Kid with Guest David Hersch 29:36

1+ y ago29:36

29:36

David Hersch is a self proclaimed "Fatherhood Advocate and founder of 21st Century Dads Foundation. His podcast, "Dad to Dad," focuses on fathers with special needs kids. He and your host talk about David's journey from active fatherhood to advocate.By Chris Zito

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