The Cool Grandpa Podcast

In this insightful episode of The Cool Grandpa Podcast, I sit down with Sarah Trott, founder of the Fourth Trimester Podcast and creator of the Hello Gaia app. Together, we unpack how grandfathers c…

In this powerful episode of The Cool Grandpa Podcast, I chat with Sean Webb, the Executive Director of Read With Me Volunteer Programs, based in California's Coachella Valley. Sean shares how over 6…

In this episode of The Cool Grandpa Podcast, Greg chats with acclaimed magician and author Allan Kronzek. Allan shares the inspiration behind his book, Grandpa Magic, and how simple, playful magic t…

In this powerful follow-up episode, Dr. Ed Stephens returns to The Cool Grandpa Podcast to continue his candid conversation about men's emotional responses to pregnancy, birth, and fatherhood. Greg …

In this episode of the Cool Grandpa podcast, Greg Payne and George Dubec discuss the evolving roles of grandparents, family values, and the changing landscape of relationships and parenting. They re…

In this episode of the Cool Grandpa podcast, Ted Page discusses his journey in writing the Good Grandpa book, inspired by the stories and experiences of grandfathers he encountered through his blog.…

In this episode of the Cool Grandpa podcast, Jeannie Burlowski discusses how grandparents can effectively support their grandchildren's college finances. She emphasizes the importance of creative st…

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Ed Stephens about the evolving roles of fathers and grandfathers today. Dr. Stephens shares his deeply personal journey from corporate success to becoming a spiritu…

In this engaging conversation, Jack LaFountain shares his unique journey to becoming an author later in life, reflecting on his diverse experiences from military service to nursing and ministry. He …

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, I sit down with Michael Allison, a Marine veteran, author, and founder of the Adversity Academy, to explore a journey shaped by hardship, legacy, and purpose.…

I welcome Kevin Hall to The Cool Grandpa Podcast for a powerful and entertaining conversation on legacy, storytelling, and life after retirement. Kevin opens up about his 49-year marriage, raising a…

In this heartfelt and candid episode, I sit down with career coach, entrepreneur, and proud grandfather Mark Aylward. They dive into the complexities of becoming a grandfather under unexpected circu…

In this episode, Jane Honikman and I discuss the evolving role of fathers and grandfathers in parenting, particularly in the context of postpartum support. We explore the importance of emotional wel…

In this episode of The Cool Grandpa Podcast, I discuss the challenges of maintaining strong relationships with adult children and grandchildren. I discuss the common mistakes grandparents make—disre…

In this episode, I sit down with Adam Cole, a jazz musician, educator, author, and confidence coach. Adam shares his fascinating journey from performing jazz and teaching music to becoming a sought-…

In this engaging episode of The Cool Grandpa Podcast, I sit down with writer and grandfather Don Akchin for a thoughtful discussion on modern grandfathering. We explore the evolving role of grandfat…

Vietnam veteran and author Jerry Glazer joins me in this compelling episode. Jerry shares his remarkable journey from being drafted into the U.S. Army, going through grueling training, and serving i…

In this episode, I discuss the importance of sharing life skills with grandchildren and creative ways to teach them essential lessons. I reflect on personal experiences with my father and how small,…

In this episode, I welcome back to The Cool Grandpa Podcast, Richard Eyre, a New York Times bestselling author and expert on family relationships, to discuss his latest project—How to Live the Secon…

In this episode, I sit down with John Larson from CoHealth to discuss an innovative solution for transforming elder care—The Care Bidet. John shares his journey in the elder care space, the inspirat…