The Athlete Dad
The Athlete Dad is hosted by Ben Gibson, an outdoor adventure athlete turned Dad who explores the intersection of physical pursuits and fatherhood. The show follows the stories of Athlete Dads as they attempt to pursue their athletic dreams while balancing their family responsibilities. We hear wide-ranging stories from modeling ambition to integrating families into passions, triumphs, failures, harrowing adventures, and how high-performing athlete Dads also win at home.
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Oct. 29, 2024
#14: Josiah Middaugh (Professional Triathlete) - The path to going pro and parenting athletes
Josiah Middaugh ( @josiahmiddaugh ) is a multi-sport athlete of all seasons, though primarily an extremely accomplished professional triathlete competing in Xterra triathlons (off-road triathlons). You'll discover Josiah's t…
May 14, 2024
#13: Andrew "Cotty" Cotton (Big Wave Surfer) - Riding the Highs and Lows of Surfing and Fatherhood
Send us a Text Message. Imagine straddling the line between the ferocious power of the ocean's biggest waves and the gentle, yet perpetual, tug of fatherhood. This episode takes you on an epic journey with Andrew Cotton, a t…
Feb. 20, 2024
#12: Olen Netteberg (Long Distance Hiking Dad) - The Adventure of Fatherhood on the Triple Crown Trails
Embark on an adventure with Olen Netteberg ( @olennetteburg ) as he recounts the trials, triumphs, and trails of his family's awe-inspiring quest to conquer the Triple Crown of hiking. Together with his wife, Denae, and thei…
Feb. 6, 2024
#11: Karl Egloff (Mountain Athlete) - Balancing family with racing up the world's tallest peaks
Karl Egloff ( @karl.egloff ) is a professional mountain guide and athlete, most well known for his world record speed ascents of some of the world's tallest peaks, including Makalu (27,838') and Denali (20,310'). In this epi…
Oct. 5, 2023
#10: Chris Larsen (Competitive Cyclist and Entrepreneur) - Raising Athlete Kids and Approaching Fatherhood with Intention
Chris Larsen ( @christopheralarsen ) is a former competitive cyclist, entrepreneur, and father of two who joins us on a captivating exploration the unique challenges of being an athlete dad raising athlete kids. The exhilara…
Sept. 5, 2023
#9: Garrett McNamara (Big Wave Surfer) - Seeking Balance and Presence Amongst the Waves of Fatherhood
Brace yourselves as we ride untamed waves with legendary surfer, Garrett McNamara, as we unravel the intricate bond between surfing and fatherhood. Garrett is best known as one of the most prolific big wave surfers in the h…
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