The Dudela Podcast | Fatherhood Real Talk for New Dads

The Dudela Podcast is the go-to show for first-time dads and expecting fathers who want to feel confident, connected, and actually ready for what's coming. Hosted by John and Michael — two dads who've lived through an emergency C-section, a month-long NICU stay with premature twins, and the sleepless chaos of year one — each episode blends honest conversation, practical advice, and real stories about pregnancy, postpartum, and your baby's first couple of years. Come for the laughs. Leave with a plan. Find your people in the Spit-Up Society. What you'll hear each week Practical dad tips you can use tonight Conversations with pediatric professionals, family therapists, and dads further down the road Honest, unfiltered stories — no fake-perfect parenting Real help with sleep routines, feeding, soothing, milestones, and baby-proofing Marriage and mental health advice that respects your values Money and time systems built for real family life Twin-dad moments, NICU lessons, and faith-filled encouragement Who this show is for First-time dads and expecting fathers New dads in year one Twin dads and NICU-to-home families Partners who want to hand this to the dad in their life Frequently asked Is this just for expecting dads? No — it's for any dad in the first couple years, including twin dads and NICU families. Do the hosts have real experience, or is this just advice? Real experience. John and Michael are first-time dads themselves, including a NICU stay and an emergency C-section. Is there a community beyond the podcast? Yes — the Spit-Up Society ($5/mo) includes live Q&As twice a month, dad hacks, and weekly prompts. Is there anything more than the podcast and community? Yes — The Turn is real 1:1 access to John and Mike through pregnancy, birth, and year one. Only a few spots open at a time. Join the community Instagram: @the_dudela_official Spit-Up Society (live Q&As, dad hacks, discounts, weekly prompts): thedudelaco.com/join/spit-up-society If you've ever searched for any of these, this show is for you: new dad podcast, fatherhood podcast, expecting dad tips, postpartum support for dads, baby sleep schedule, wake windows, soothing a crying baby, colic help, tummy time, bottle feeding, breastfeeding support for partners, introducing solids, baby-led weaning, diaper rash remedies, gas relief, teething tips, first words, first steps, daycare prep, nursery setup, baby-proofing, growth milestones, vaccine visits, sick-day basics, fever checks, reflux signs, safe sleep, swaddles and sleep sacks, pacifier use, traveling with a baby, packing lists, stroller choices, carrier tips, budgeting for a new baby, parental leave, returning to work, staying connected in marriage, dad fitness, mental health for dads, faith and fatherhood, twin routines, NICU to home, community for dads