The Athlete Dad

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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The Athlete Dad

Recent Episodes

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…
Aug. 22, 2023

#8: Nolan Womack (Fitness Coach and Dad of Four) - Thoughtful Approach to Balancing Fitness Goals and Fatherhood

Ever wonder how a fitness coach balances grueling workouts and fatherhood? Meet Nolan Womack, a dedicated dad of four, husband, fitness coach, gym owner that's on a mission to become the fittest father of four without sacrif…
July 31, 2023

#7: Matthias Giraud "Superfrenchie" (Professional Ski-BASE Jumper) - Living an intentional life exploring passion, purpose, and pragmatism

In this episode, we journey to the peak of adventure with Matthias Giraud, AKA "Superfrenchie" ( @superfrenchieofficial ) a globally renowned mountain athlete known for his daring feats in ski-BASE jumping. Matthias isn’t ju…