Radio Dad with Mike Austin

In this episode of Radio Dad with Mike Austin, I talk with the drummer for Jason Aldean, Kelly Clarkson, Keith Urban and many others, Rich Redmond!  Rich and I talk about being a musician on the road, how his Dad supported him and his constant drumming in the house!  Also, we get into the benefits of drumming...focus, communication, coordination, timing, physical workout and on and on!  Drumming is good for ya!  Rich Redmond is also an author.  His book is "C.R.A.S.H. Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professionsl Life".  C.R.A.S.H. stands for- Commitment, Relationships, Attitude, Skill and Hunger!  We talk about using those things in your own life and teaching those things to your own kids through your own example.  One of the things Rich said that is SOOO simple, yet how often do we try to do it...he said, "work at being someone really likes to be around".  Enjoy this episode with my friend and fellow drummer, Rich Redmond!

Welcome to our 10th episode of Radio Dad with Mike Austin!  "Leaders Eat Last", is the name of a book by Simon Sinek, in which he looks at great leaders and how they actually looked at their leadership as serving those they lead!  I talk with Ryan Sanders of The National Fatherhood Initiative, about dads, as leaders of the family, and the service they provide to the family....could we say essentially:  "Dads East Last"?  Hmmm.

Next, I'm so excited to chat with Christopher Knight!  As a kid, I wanted to be Peter Brady....I was in love with Marcia Brady, so that would have been kind of weird, but, Peter Brady and I were the same age and I felt his struggles, joys, etc.!  Christopher Knight is STILL Peter Brady in that  every where he goes, people recognize him as that character...and he's cool with that.  A real, down to earth cat, I really enjoyed talking with Chris...and you will enjoy this interview about his dad and the wacky thing his dad did when Chris was on the set of The Brady Bunch.  

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In this episode of Radio Dad With Mike Austin, I talk about camping and the state of RV-ing these days. Also, camping in the backyard and then preparing to be a "Summertime Dad", when you are a single dad and your kids come for their visit.

My guests are:

First, Neil Chethik, author of 2 books,"Fatherloss" & "Voice Male".  Neil talks about being a single dad and how to prepare for an extended visit with the kids.  Neil, suggests routine, chores, good times, fun and making a balance.

Second, I talk with David Mizuhjewski, from the National Wildlife Federation, about "The Great American Backyard Campout"....which I missed (it was this past June 25th & 26th)!  But, you don't have to wait for a special day to go camping in the backyard.  We talk about the benefits of camping and getting your family into the outdoors.

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Welcome to the latest Radio Dad podcast.  In this show, an old friend stops by the studio.  Mike O'Brien is a great dad and when one of his sons came home from college, they ended up making beer together.  We talk about the experience (neither had ever tried it before) and the memories they made together.  Next, it's a "Dad-preneur".  Mark Apelt and his buddy were at a birthday party for a young child, during the Covid stuff.  When the child blew out the candles, they both wondered..."why are we OK with someone blowing and spitting on our food, when it's birthday cake?"  So they created the BLOWZEE!  It's a goovy device that allows the user to blow in one end and activate a small fan propeller on the other end.  We talk about the inventing process and how he "sold" the idea to his wife and family.  She thought he was nuts...at first.  Again, thanks for listening to the Radio Dad with Mike Austin!  Thanks to our sponsor too, www.beerescued.com Visit their site and tell your friends about Radio Dad with Mike Austin.

Welcome back to Radio Dad where we shine the spotlight on good dads, dadly deeds, ideas and the noble calling to be a dad!  Today's guests begin with a visit with a professional "Strong Man"...seriously, Eliott Hulse makes his living being strong and not just physically (although he IS)!  Elliot will talk about building your own "warehouse" type gym in your garage...on the cheap!  Also, Elliott gets into his dad and how growing up barefoot in the jungles of Belize, Elliot's dad became mentally & physically strong!  THEN....my second guest was a staple in our house as I was growing up.  "Happy Days" was a sitcom on TV from 1973 to 1984!  (remember Fonzie?  "AAAYYYYY").  I talk with "Potsie", Anson Williams about getting the "Happy Days" gig and his book, "Singing To A Bulldog", what that means and his unlikely mentor growing up with a less than amiable dad.  As always, TELL YOUR FRIENDS about Radio Dad with Mike Austin.

Thanks for listening to Radio Dad with Mike Austin...shining the spotlight on good dads and the noble calling of being "dadly"!  It's a 3-fer today, with 3 guests in this episode! 

First- Jim O'Kane has a website about single dads on TV.  Jim is a single dad himself and covers TV, single dads from the '50's right on up into today!

Second- It's a short Radio Dad Road Trip!  I went to chat with a chiropractor/trainer friend to get a demonstration and advice on how to give a good "piggy back" ride without killing your back!

Finally- I'm joined by Billy Mays III....the son of the late, great Billy Mays who was the quintessential pitch man on TV.  Remember the guy with the dark hair and beard in the blue shirt and khaki pants?  His son has some wonderful things to say about his dad and growing up traveling to carnivals and trade shows, pitching products!

In between, I have a few funny lines from dads who have told little lies to their kids!  Stuff like "...that's not beef, it's brown chicken!"  

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In this episode of Radio Dad.....

First- where do you go to do some of your best thinking?  I have a short story about sitting in my bathroom!  Also, I pepper throughout this episode, some Dadly Advice from guys who aren't your dad?  These are small nuggets of wisdom, handed down from mentors in life and around the neighborhood.

Next- my guests are:  Harry Karidis of Karidis Productions in Los Angeles.  Harry runs his own production company and I met him on the set of a commercial shoot.  His daughter, Vanessa, works for him and I get his take on the dynamics of working in your own company, with your daughter!  Harry has lots of advice like "Be a lifelong learner".

Then- I speak with Tom Gagliano, author of the book, "Don't Put Your Crap In Your Kid's Diaper."  Basically Tom talks about your own emotional baggage and how to supply your children with the tools they need to control their emotions and behavior.

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In this episode of Radio Dad with Mike Austin, I chat with Rick Walton, author of the book: "Road Tripping (A parent's guide to planning & surviving the annual car trip".  Now that folks are itching to travel again, it's family vacation time!  rick and I talk about:

1) How do you pick where to go ( The purpose is the PEOPLE not the DESTINATION )

2) What about stress? ( Over plan but stay flex and spontaneous )

3) How far is a good distance to go in one day? ( My dad's 600 mile jump! )

4) Having fun on the CHEAP. ( Rick's #1 idea for souvenir buying and saving money....GENIUS ! )

5) A tip for single/divorced dads ( talk to your ex )

...AND MORE!

Next up, it's a Dad-preneur talk with Fred Gretsch of Drums & guitars fame!  I talk with Fred about the family legacy and...

1) Famous drummers from the past from Louie Belson to Phil Collins and how Radio City Music Hall played into the early days and getting the Gretsch name out there.

2) 1883 was the big year that Fred's Grandfather came to America and started a small music shop and sold banjos, drums, etc.

3) How he rescued the family business after his Uncle sold it to Baldwin Pianos.

....AND MORE!

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In this episode of Radio Dad with Mike Austin, I chat with Mike Ferrell of www.fatherville.com .  Mike has an app that, I think, is going to be very helpful for new dads.  THEN....I am so excited to have on Radio Dad, Mike Love of THE BEACH BOYS!!!!!  Mike has 7 children, so he qualifies to be on Radio Dad!  His son even plays on stage with him and sings some of the old Beach Boys vocals!  Finally we wrap up with a groovy story about bowling and dadliness.  Tell your friends and share, Radio Dad with Mike Austin.

Several interviews this time around!  What are "Smart Pajamas" for kids?  They help with bedtime stories.  Also, the story of the pretzel!  I chat with Amy Zender about pretzel making...what a great dadly thing to do with the kids some weekend!  Finally, a FULL SERVICE gas station?  Yup, family owned.  I talk with the Dad and his 2 sons on a Radio Dad Road Trip.  ENJOY!