The Dad Compass Podcast
Welcome to our podcast, where two dedicated individuals—both fathers and professionals—share their journeys of self-improvement and growth.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 69 minutes
- Episodes
- 29
- Years Active
- 2025
Charlie Kirk Assassination, Subway Stabbing & School Shooting | Ep. 30
In this week’s episode of The Dad Compass Podcast, we unpack three shocking and heartbreaking attacks that shook America in 2025 — each one raising questions about safety, mental health, and the dire…
30 Days Left to Live: What Fathers Want Their Kids to Know EP29
If you found out you only had 30 days left to live, what would you do? How would you spend your final days with your kids, your partner, and your family?
In this raw and unfiltered episode of The Dad …
Shattered Trust: Why Kids Aren’t Safe | Minneapolis Shooting + Netflix Catfish Exposed EP 28
Two stories. One thread: broken trust.
In this episode of The Dad Compass, Dmitry V and Patrick O unpack the Annunciation Catholic School shooting in Minneapolis—where two children, Fletcher Merkel (8…
Parenting Through Bullying | Stories of Resilience, Schools & Social Media | Episode 27
Bullying isn’t what it used to be. Back in the 80s and 90s, it was face-to-face, on the playground, or at school. Today, kids face cyberbullying, online hate, and constant pressure from social media.
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Schools in Crisis?! Bullying, Politics & Safety in 2025 EP 26
Schools in Crisis? The Dad Compass Podcast – Schools in Crisis?! Bullying, Politics & Safety in 2025 EP 26
Back to school isn’t what it used to be. In this episode, two dads from different generatio…
32k Views, Wish Dad Would have taught you "x" EP 25
In this episode of The Dad Compass Podcast, we dive into a viral short we posted that hit 32K views—featuring a man’s emotional story about a 40-year-old spool of wire… and how his partner hilariousl…
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## EPISODE 23 – Dad Pet Peeves
From *thermostat tampering* to that teaspoon of milk left …
STREETLIGHTS vs SCREENLIGHTS EP 22 The Dad Compass Podcast
🎙️ EP 22 — STREETLIGHTS vs SCREENLIGHTS
80s/90s nostalgia collides with modern kid‑life: Blockbuster nights, Saturday‑morning cartoons, BMX freedom … versus TikTok feeds, GPS pings, and helicopter …
No-BS Dad Confessions: When Your Kid Asks ‘How Do You Really Feel About Fatherhood? Ep 21
Ever had your child put you on the spot with a question that slices straight through the dad-bod armor? 💥 Dmitry’s daughter did exactly that:
👉 “How do you feel about being a father?”
Cue 60 minutes of…
Dads Share Their Best Advice Here! Ep 20
DADS SHARE THEIR BEST ADVICE HERE! | Navigating Fatherhood, Summer Chaos & Work-Life Balance
Ready to crush dad life without losing your sanity? 🚀 In this episode of The Dad Compass Podcast, co-hosts …
Out of Breath Wiping My Own A?! 😳 Dad Bod Truths, Why Women Love it | The Dad Compass Podcast Ep. #19
Join hosts Dmitry and Patrick on The Dad Compass Podcast as they hilariously dive into the mysteries and appeal behind "dad bods," revealing brutally honest truths about balancing fitness with father…
From Buzzed to Burdened: Dads Who Drift, Dads Who Rise -The Dad Compass Ep 18
This week on The Dad Compass, we dive into something a lot of dads won’t talk about — what happens when we slip. When a drink turns into 10, when the stress we’re carrying gets too damn heavy, and wh…
Father’s Day Special: Grilling, Parenting & Hypothetical Duck Battles! 🦆🔥Ep 17
Welcome to the Dadgumplest Podcast – Father’s Day Edition with hosts Dmitry V and Patrick O!
A heartfelt, hilarious, and unfiltered Father’s Day chat featuring:
- 🔥 Smoker Shenanigans: Dmitry’s new smok…
Discipline as a Stepdad: When Is It Too Much? EP 16 The Dad Compass Podcast
This week on The Dad Compass, we go deep into the complex world of step-parenting: where love, discipline, boundaries, and heartbreak collide.
Dmitry and Patrick open up about their most raw and contr…
Stepdad Real Talk: Navigating Fatherhood with My Stepson | Blended Family Truths & Challenges
In this funny and heartfelt episode of The Dad Compass, we sit down with our stepson for an open conversation about what it’s really like being a stepdad and growing up in a blended family. From awkw…
Nut Up or Shut Up: Men's Mental Health, Stress & Fatherhood Struggles | The Dad Compass Ep. 13
Nut Up or Shut Up: Men's Mental Health, Stress & Fatherhood Struggles | The Dad Compass Podcast (Ep. 13)
In this raw, late-night episode of The Dad Compass Podcast, we tackle the critical topics of me…
Survival Strategies for the Zombie Apocalypse (And The Purge): Dads vs. Chaos Ep 14
Welcome back to The Dad Compass Podcast! What would YOU do if tomorrow society collapsed into chaos—either with a Purge-style free-for-all or a zombie apocalypse? In this hilarious and wildly imagina…
Parenting Teenage Mental Health-Social Media, Bullying, Suicide | The Dad Compass Podcast Ep12
#DadCompass #MensMentalHealth #TeenDepression
This week on The Dad Compass, Dmitry and Patrick take you on a roller-coaster ride through fatherhood—from a stranger’s simple act that prevented a teen’s…
EP 11 Return of the Dad: Burnout, Therapy & the Mental Load We Carry The Dad Compass Podcast
May the mental health force be with you.
In this special May Mental Health Awareness Month episode of The Dad Compass, we dive into the heavy and the hilarious. From exploring men’s mental health and …
EP 10 Herpes Mics, Car Chases & Parenting Fails — Who Do Kids Really Need: Mom or Dad?
Join us this week on The Dad Compass Podcast for a wild, unscripted ride through fatherhood, discipline debates, mother vs father parenting moments, and the craziest news stories you've ever heard.
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