In this episode, host Dave Tallant sits down with his two adult sons to ask one question: ”How did I actually show up?”
What follows is a raw, unfiltered reflection on fatherhood, love, coaching, mistakes, and healing. From sideline yelling to quiet car rides home, from working the midnight shift to showing up as a more present version of himself, this is the kind of conversation every father and son needs to hear.
Together, they unpack the complex bond forged through sports, discipline, and sacrifice, discovering, in the process, the redemptive power of vulnerability and truth. This episode isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence, growth, and the courage to ask the hard questions that matter.
The conversation moves through joyful memories, deep regrets, and the lessons that shaped them all. Whether you're a dad raising young athletes or an adult child reflecting on your upbringing, this episode offers perspective, healing, and hope.
“When you stand in vulnerability, you create that clarity and connection.”
Or as one son put it: “We didn’t know what version of you would walk through the door , the great dad or the angry dad.”
Key Takeaways
How asking “How did I show up?” can transform your relationships
The silent damage of performance-based parenting
The healing power of saying “I love watching you play”
How tough love shaped two sons’ character and careers
Why truth-telling builds lasting trust and connection
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