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The Athlete Dad#7: Matthias Giraud "Superfrenchie" (Professional Ski-BASE Jumper) - Living an intentional life exploring passion, purpose, and pragmatismIn 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 just known for his breath-taking pursuits, he’s also a dedicated father who’s made the pursuit of being an intentional and present Dad a part of his grand adventure.A pioneer in the world of extreme sports, he holds an array of impressive accomplishments, including being the first to ski-BASE jump off the Matterhorn.Matthias opens up about his philosophy on life, risks...2023-07-311h 13
The Athlete Dad#6: Taylor Jensen (3x World Champion Surfer) - Designing a life built around family, travel, and surfingIn 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 three World Longboard Championships, Taylor isn't just an athlete—he's a devoted husband and father. But his journey isn't just about chasing the perfect wave, it's about riding the highs and lows of fatherhood and crafting a family life that travels well.Join us as we explore Taylor's incredible journey of turning pro as a teenager, a feat fostered and encouraged by...2023-07-181h 03
The Athlete DadBonus: The Denali Episodes - Part 2Part 2 of 2: The Denali EpisodesWe'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. Listen in to hear about all of the wild details of the climb, from near-death experiences to the struggles of dragging over 100lbs up steep alpine terrain. Support the showThe Athlete Dad Resources: www.theathletedad.com Ben's Instagram The Athlete Dad's Instagram The Athlete Dad YouTube 2023-07-061h 25
The Athlete DadBonus: The Denali Episodes - Part 1If 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 meantime, I'm sharing details and insights from my Denali expedition, including all the prep and planning leading up to the climb, the details of the feat itself, and a follow-up Part 2 episode where we explore how the expedition went.Support the showThe Athlete Dad Resources: www.theathletedad.com Ben's Instagram T...2023-06-0530 min
The Athlete Dad#5: Alex Pancoe (Explorer's Grand Slam Achiever) - How To Transform Yourself Into An Elite Mountain Athlete and Defining What Success Means To UsAlex 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 Poles (He skied the last degree to the poles).The rest of his climbing experience is extensive and has taken him on expeditions all over the world, including summits of Cho Oyu (sixth-highest mountain in the world at 26,864 ft), the "Moose’s Tooth" in Alaska, and Mont Blanc. Alex has achieved all this, all while juggling a full-time career...2023-05-2258 min
The Athlete Dad#4: Matt Brown (World-Record Rower) - Little Things Compounding To Make Big Impacts and Sport's Influence On Our Mental StrengthMatt 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 teammates won the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge while breaking the Guinness World Record for the fastest ocean crossing in history - a 3,000-mile unassisted ocean rowing race against a field of 15 international crews.Most importantly, Matt is a Husband to his wife, Heather, and Dad to his 3 kids, Olympia, Althea, and Everest.In this episode we discuss:...2023-05-101h 12
The Athlete Dad#3: Eric Dahl (Elite Backcountry Skier) - Balancing Family and Skiing Alaskan PeaksEric 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 miles and 10,000' of elevation gain.When Eric isn't getting rad in the Alaskan backcountry, he's a full-time elementary school teacher, making it extra challenging to balance being an Athlete Dad that maintains family as his priority.Most importantly, Eric is a Husband and Dad of two young boys.Eric really epitomizes what I...2023-04-261h 00
The Athlete Dad#2: Reece Humphrey (USA Wrestling Coach) - Expanding Your Range and Creating Generational SuccessReece 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 Veterans Freestyle World Champion.Reece transitioned his elite skills as an athlete into quickly becoming one of the best wrestling coaches in country, being named USA Wrestling Coach of the Year.Beyond the wrestling world, Reece is a man of many talents, launching a new podcast, "No Genre", creating music, and working to grow adult...2023-04-2539 min
The Athlete Dad#1: Ben Gibson - Laying the Foundation for The Athlete DadThe 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. Support the showThe Athlete Dad Resources: www.theathletedad.com Ben's Instagram The Athlete Dad's Instagram The Athlete Dad YouTube 2023-04-1733 min
A Thousand & One GoodnightsUnsupervised ChildrenNick and Ben discuss the common theme of unsupervised children in children's books.2021-06-1514 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsArtists in Children's BooksNick and Ben chat about depictions of artists in popular children's books.2021-05-1013 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsThe HobbitNick and Ben chat JRR Tolkien's classic, The Hobbit.2021-04-1933 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsSleeping Beauty: The Story OrchestraNick and Ben discuss The Story Orchestra's adaptation of Sleeping Beauty.2021-04-0515 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsThis Is How We Do ItNick and Ben chat about Matt LaMothe's book This Is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from Around the World.2021-03-2917 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsRoom on the BroomBen and Nick discuss Julia Donaldson's Room on the Broom.2021-03-2221 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsUnusual Children's Book TriosNick and Ben chat about three sets of three children's books you might not connect at first glance.2021-03-1517 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsWhere's Waldo?Nick and Ben discuss Where's Waldo?2021-03-0817 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsHansel and GretelBen and Nick discuss the classic Gramm's fairy tale Hansel and Gretel.2021-02-2237 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsThe Artist Who Painted a Blue HorseBen and Nick discuss Eric Carle's The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse.2021-02-1514 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsGrumpy MonkeyBen and Nick chat about Suzanne Lang's Grumpy Monkey.2021-02-0821 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsNineties Nostalgia and Raising Eager Readers with Bryan BarreraBen and Nick are joined by Bryan Barrera from the I Lived the 90's podcast.Some other stuff Bryan does:DCDogRunner.com - @dc_dog_runner - DCDogPhotograper.com - @dc_dog_photographerThe Ultimate Guide To Running With Your Dog (Book)2021-02-0309 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsTuesdayBen and Nick discuss David Wiesner's Tuesday.2021-02-0118 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsLove You ForeverBen and Nick discuss Love You Forever by Robert Munsch.2021-01-2523 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsWalter the BakerNick and Ben discuss one of Eric Carle's lesser-known books, Walter the Baker.2021-01-1819 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsStrega NonaBen and Nick discuss Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola.2021-01-1124 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsChicka Chicka Boom BoomBen and Nick discuss Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin and John Archambault.2021-01-0419 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsBoard Books You'll Always Be Glad to ReadNick and Ben discuss the handful of board books that they always look forward to reading.2020-12-3026 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsThe Girl Who Loved Wild HorsesBen and Nick discuss Paul Gobel's The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses.2020-12-2821 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsA Christmas CarolBen and Nick discuss Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.2020-12-2123 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsCharlie and the Chocolate FactoryNick and Ben discuss Roald Dahl's classic, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.2020-12-1428 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsPublishing a Children's Book on the Side with CinderToot Author John MashniNick and Ben talk with John Mashni about his experience publishing his first children's book, CinderToot: A Cinderella Tooting Tale.2020-12-0912 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsI'm ShyNick and Ben discuss David Carter's I'm Shy: A Bashful Little Pop-up Book.2020-12-0717 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsThe King with Six FriendsBen and Nick discuss Jay Williams' The King with Six Friends.2020-11-3025 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsBatches of Books with Blogger Dena McMurdieNick and Ben chat with prolific children's book reviewer Dena McMurdie. Check out more of her helpful recommendations at batchofbooks.com.2020-11-2507 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsThe Day the Crayons QuitNick and Ben discuss The Day the Crayons Quit.2020-11-2328 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsWherever You Are My Love Will Find YouNick and Ben discuss Nancy Tillman's Wherever You Are My Love Will Find You.2020-11-1620 minA Thousand & One Goodnights8 Bonkers BooksNick and Ben serve up their favorite children's books that are absolutely bonkers.2020-11-1023 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsPotato Bugs and Paris Trips with Humorist Raquel D'ApiceFrom cozy tree trunks to the dress code of nightmares, Nick and Ben sample some batty bookscapes courtesy of Raquel D'Apice.Her perfect description of the Goodnight Moon bedroom can be found at http://theuglyvolvo.com/issues-goodnight-moon-bedroom/2020-11-0616 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsGrandfather TwilightNick and Ben discuss Barbara Berger's Grandfather Twilight.2020-11-0220 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsBlueberries for SalBen and Nick Discuss Robert McCloskey's classic Blueberries for Sal.2020-10-2622 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsChildren's Books Organizational MethodologiesBen and Nick do a deep dive into the weeds of children's books organizational methodologies.2020-10-2126 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsWaitingBen and Nick discuss Waiting by Kevin Kenkes.2020-10-1924 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsDachshund Design with Author Jonathan D. MillerBen and Nick discuss techniques for cutting paper and critiques from third graders with Jonathan D. Miller.Check out The Adventures of Sammy the Wonder Dachshund at www.sammydogbooks.com2020-10-1408 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsGo, Dog. Go!Nick and Ben discuss P.D. Eastman's classic Go, Dog. Go!2020-10-1217 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsDragons Love TacosNick and Ben discuss Adam Rubin's Dragons Love Tacos.2020-10-0620 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsReading Recommendations with Katy LemieuxNick and Ben discuss children's books as performance pieces with writer Katy Lemieux.2020-09-3007 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsGeorge & MarthaBen and Nick discuss the George and Martha stories by James Marshall.2020-09-2830 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsI Want My Hat BackNick and Ben discuss Jon Klassen's I Want My Hat Back.2020-09-2123 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsVerbal Virtues with Speech-Language Pathologist Melissa MinneyNick and Ben have a quick chat with speech-language pathologist Melissa Minney.You can learn more about Melissa and her work on Instagram: @RaisingLittleTalkers2020-09-1607 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsWhere Is Baby's Mommy?Ben and Nick discuss Where is Baby's Mommy? by Ken Katz.2020-09-1420 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsFerdinandBen and Nick discuss Munro Leaf's quiet classic Ferdinand.2020-09-0725 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsSpooky Stories with Publishing Director Nancy EllwoodBen and Nick have a quick chat about spooky stories with publishing director Nancy Ellwood.2020-09-0407 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsThe Poky Little PuppyNick and Ben discuss Janette Sebring Lowrey's classic The Poky Little Puppy.2020-09-0228 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsThe Wind in the WillowsBen and Nick take a spirited ramble through Kenneth Grahame's masterpiece, The Wind in the Willows.2020-08-2540 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsIf You Give a Mouse a CookieNick and Ben discuss Laura Numeroff's If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.2020-08-1022 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsRestful Routines with Baby Sleep Consultant Andrea De La TorreNick and Ben have a quick chat with sleep consultant Andrea De La Torre.2020-08-0708 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsSandra Boynton BooksNick and Ben discuss the Sandra Boynton books.2020-07-2023 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsIn the Town All Year 'RoundNick and Ben discuss Rotraut Susanne Berner's In the Town All Year 'Round.2020-07-0632 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsThere Is a Bird on Your HeadNick and Ben discuss Mo Willem's There Is a Bird on Your Head.2020-06-2424 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsOld Possum's Book of Practical CatsBen and Nick discuss T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats.2020-06-1529 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsLittle Blue TruckNick and Ben discuss Alice Schertle's Little Blue Truck.2020-06-0119 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsHello LighthouseNick and Ben chat about Sophie Blackall's Hello Lighthouse.2020-05-1827 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsThe Girl with a Brave HeartNick and Ben discuss Rita Jahanforuz's The Girl with a Brave Heart.2020-05-0428 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsStellalunaBen and Nick battle it out in a no holds barred discussion of the central theme of Janell Cannon's Stellaluna.2020-04-2024 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsBrave IreneNick and Ben are joined by special guests Mike and Mary West to discuss William Steig's classic children's story, Brave Irene.2020-04-0834 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsOliviaNick and Ben discuss Ian Falconer's Olivia.2020-04-0622 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsThe Little Engine That CouldNick and Ben discuss The Little Engine That Could.2020-03-2327 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsFortunatelyNick and Ben discuss Remy Charlip's quirky classic Fortunately.2020-03-0312 min
The Abby Singer: A Movies & TV Podcast6. Netflix's The Witcher S1 Review + SpoilerCast after 17:00Ben & Aaron review the first season of Netflix's hit fantasy/drama series,"The Witcher," starring movie-star Henry Cavill of Justice League, The Tudors, and Mission: Impossible fame. If you want to avoid spoilers everything before the 17 minute mark is safe for new listeners and everything afterwards is a more or less SPOILERCAST! Our next episode will be on THE INVISIBLE MAN. Thanks for listening!
2020-03-0238 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsThe Book with No PicturesBen and Nick discuss B.J. Novak's The Book with No Pictures.2020-02-1724 minThe Abby Singer: A Movies & TV Podcast3. Uncut Gems Review - Adam Sandler's finest role yetBen & Aaron review Uncut Gems. Is it worth the Hype? Will Adam Sandler actually get an Oscar? Will you need an aspirin after watching this movie? (Spoiler you probably will!) The Abby Singer: Movies & TV Podcast.
2020-02-1032 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsRedwallNick and Ben discuss Brian Jacques' Redwall.2020-02-0434 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsThe GruffaloNick and Ben discuss Julia Donaldson's The Gruffalo.2020-01-2024 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsThe Giving TreeNick and Ben discuss Shel Silverstein's The Giving Tree.2020-01-0627 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsThe Polar ExpressNick and Ben discuss the classic Christmas story, The Polar Express.2019-12-2319 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsThe Very Hungry CaterpillarNick and Ben discuss Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar.2019-12-1622 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsCarlNick and Ben discuss the Carl books.2019-12-0230 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsThe Happy PrinceNick & Ben discuss Oscar Wilde's The Happy Prince.2019-11-1831 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsLibrary LionNick and Ben discuss Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen.2019-11-0539 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsMr. Mehan's Mythical Mammals: An Interview with Matt MehanNick and Ben chat with Matt Mehan about his book Mr. Mehan's Mildly Amusing Mythical Mammals.2019-09-0241 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsGlencora Pipkin Interview [Updated]Nick and Ben chat with Glencora Pipkin about her book Pied Beauty: A Children's Book.2019-07-2937 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsGoodnight MoonBen and Nick discuss Margaret Wise Brown's classic Goodnight Moon.2019-05-0632 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsThe Wonderful Things You Will BeBen and Nick discuss Emily Winfield Martin's beautiful book The Wonderful Things You Will Be.2019-04-2930 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsThe Chronicles of PrydainBen and Nick discuss Lloyd Alexander's series, The Chronicles of Prydain.2019-04-2237 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsJourneyNick and Ben discuss Aaron Becker's Journey with a little help from their oldest kids, Elena and Jack.2019-04-1533 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsThe Cat in the HatBen and Nick discuss Dr. Seuss' classic The Cat in the Hat.2019-04-0834 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsWhere the Wild Things AreBen and Nick discuss Maurice Sendak's classic Where the Wild Things Are.2019-04-0229 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsThe Little PrinceIn the final episode of Season 1, Ben and Nick discuss Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's The Little Prince.2018-12-1736 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsPat the BunnyBen and Nick chat about Dorothy Kunhardt's classic children's book, Pat the Bunny.2018-12-1725 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsOur Animal Friends at Maple Hill FarmBen and Nick chat about Alice and Martin Provensen's Our Animal Friends at Maple Hill Farm.2018-12-1030 minA Thousand & One GoodnightsCars and Trucks and Things That GoBen and Nick chat about Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go.2018-12-0328 min