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Father FigureEpisode 3 | "You Got Two of These Things?"Ricky shares what it’s like raising two kids under two the chaos, the love, and the growth. A real look at being outnumbered and showing up anyway.2025-07-3131 minFather FigureMinisode 01 – Fatherhood Check-InIn our first weekly check-in, we’re kicking off a space to talk about what fatherhood is teaching us in real time no filters, no scripts. This week, Joe shares a moment from his birthday that took an unexpected turn when someone showed up with a baby to the premiere. Should they have brought the baby? 2025-07-2908 minFather FigureEpisode 2 | "I Don't Watch My Kids"We’re talking about equal parenting what it actually looks like, if it’s even real, and how we can truly support our partners in this whole parenthood thing.It’s not just about doing more it’s about showing up better.2025-07-2437 minFather FigureEpisode 1 | First Day OutThe moment everything changes. In our first episode, we talk about the raw, unfiltered reality of becoming a parent for the first time. From the emotions that hit you in the delivery room to the quiet moments no one prepares you for — this one’s about those first days, and how they shape us. We also dive into what support really looks like for your partner and the unexpected ways fatherhood challenges and grows you.Trigger Warning: This episode includes a personal story involving a traumatic birth experience. Listener discretion is advised. (23:45)2025-07-1725 minFather FigureWelcome to Father FigureWelcome to Father Figure a podcast about modern fatherhood and the men behind it. Hosted by Joe Gonzales and Ricky Bee, we’re unpacking what it means to show up as fathers, partners, and people. No experts here just honest conversations, shared stories, and a space to grow together. 2025-07-1500 min
Father FigureEP 3. KNOW NO BETTERThis episode is all about empathy. What it is, when to use it, how to teach it!
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Father FigureEP 1. GIVING BIRTH TO THE OPT OUT MENTALITYSeason 2; here for your callouts and consumption. Ricky goes over where the "opt out" mentality comes from in parents (fathers) and lays a broad overview of how to challenge it externally and from within.
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Father Figure11. ADVICE COLUMN (PART ONE)From instagram questionnaire to the podcast, I answer your burning questions and set you up for success 😘2024-07-1432 min
Father Figure10. PARTNER, PARENT, PROVIDER: WHO ARE YOU?Do you know someone that thinks being a provider is a synonym for being a parent, or maybe they think being a husband is a synonym for being a Dad. Let me fix them 😈2024-06-2729 min
Father Figure9. Comparison: In Loving Memory of YouA callout to how Comparison Is Killing you, but with a little helpful nudge of solution too ;). I will teach you how you're making the fatal mistake but empower you to fix it!
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Father Figure8. DO AS I DO, I WANT TO LEAD YOU feat. Blake JonesFellow girl dad Blake Jones goes over fatherhood with me. We talk parenting styles, leading your household, and how every decision you make your child picks up on.
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Father Figure7. EVERYTHING BUT BOOBIE MILKA realistic expectation to set for yourself as the other partner. I break down excuses, B.S., and give you tools to be BETTER THAN BEEFORE
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Father Figure6. LOVERS TELL ALLThe sad reality of how sharing your relationship drama absolutely kills your ability to have a successful one.
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Father Figure5. MONSTER-IN-LAWListen to this as a family so you can be BETTER THAN BEEFORE.2024-05-2137 min
Father Figure4. Task Efficiency vs Gender RolesInstead of being sexist, you can be task efficient and BETTER THAN BEEFORE.2024-05-1422 min
Father Figure3. VALUES WITHIN CREATE A VALUABLE LIFEA lecture for your position on values, how to find them, how to enforce them, and why you need them!2024-05-1131 min
Father Figure2. Battling family traditions and outside opinionsA how to address guide so you can make decisions with your new family member guilt free!2024-05-0532 min
Father Figure1. Now we existJust an intro into Better Than Beefore. What you can expect from us as you listen, and the promise to be BETTER THAN BEEFORE.2024-05-0109 min