Episodes

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 th...

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 ti...

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 their...

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 epis...

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 exhilarat...

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 hi...

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 sacrifi...

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 jus...

In this episode, we dive deep into the life and waves of the world-renowned professional longboard surfer, Taylor Jensen ( @taylorjensentj ). Known for his dynamic performances and his impressive streak of titles, including t...

Part 2 of 2: The Denali Episodes We've arrived back in civilization and are excited to recap the expedition on Denali. We spent 20 days climbing the tallest peak in North America through the worst weather season in years. Lis...

If you're reading this... I'm on Denali! I'm currently on a weeks-long expedition in Alaska to climb Denali, the tallest peak in North America. We'll resume our regularly-scheduled podcast releases on July 3rd. In the meantim...

Alex Pancoe ( @alexpancoe ) has recently completed the Explorer’s Grand Slam; Summiting all of the Seven Summits (tallest point on each continent, including Everest, Denali, Vinson, and more) AND reach the North and South Pol...

Matt Brown ( @matthewbrownusa ) is an elite-level rower. He won the 2012 U.S. Rowing Elite Level National Championship in the single scull (single scullers are arguably the best athletes in the sport). In 2016, Matt and his t...

Eric Dahl ( @ericdahl_ak ) is an elite-level backcountry Skier. He's twice skied on Denali, the tallest peak in North America at 20,310', and he's climbed and skied incredible feats in a single push that have required over 30...

Reece Humphrey ( @highlighthumphrey ) is a former USA Freestyle Wrestler and current Head Coach at the New Jersey Regional Training Center. As an athlete, Reece was a 3x US Open Champion, a 3x World Team Member, and a 2x …

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 ...