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Whatever with Matt & DaveFred Berman: Pumbaa, Yes In Front Of The KidsDave and Matt are joined by the Broadway legend Fred Berman. Fred is a dad, broadway actor, audiobook narrator, basement drummer, and podcaster. He is currently in his 14th year playing Timon on Broadway in Disney's The Lion King.
We did a deep dive into broadway, the best blackouts, The Lion King, Hamilton, and Dear Evan Hansen. We cover acting in general and most importantly, how to properly fart on stage.
You can find out more information about Fred here: https://www.fredberman.net/ and follow him on Instagram @thefredberman.
Dave (@dshalansky) and Ma...
2024-02-271h 15
Whatever with Matt & DaveCorey Jackson: Coin and Bus DivaDave and Matt are joined by the world famous Corey Jackson. Corey is a dad, non-profit fundraising expert, and the person behind the curtain of all of the best pranks Matt has ever been part of. He and Matt have known each other since grade school, were college roommates, and were basically common-law married until they both actually got married.
We had a great fun talking with Corey about college shenanigans, his background working for non-profit organizations, and how to successfully work with your wife. Someone, AGAIN, we got another random pop-in from a totally uninvited guest. ...
2024-02-201h 08
Whatever with Matt & DaveJP Sarro: Snap Into A Slim JimDave and Matt are joined by JP Sarro. JP is a dad, actor, and podcaster. If you were around in the 80s, you're going to want to tune in to hear us round-robin our top mall stores from that decade. If you had Orange Julius, Strawberries, or Lechmere on your bingo card, you'd win. If you had CVS, you'd be Dave.
We had a really fun time chatting with JP about nostalgia, acting, and his wrestling podcast (with average runtimes of 5-7 hours per episode) called Lapsed Fan.
JP's website, in all its glory, including f...
2024-02-131h 07
Whatever with Matt & DaveBryan Cogman: Game of TonesDave and Matt are joined by Bryan Cogman. Bryan is a dad, producer, and writer. We're pretty sure you've never heard of one of the shows he's written for and produced on but it was a fairly unknown little production called "Game of Thrones"...or something like that.
Bryan, Dave, and Matt discussed the infamous "Starbucks Cup" situation from GoT (#spoiler - not a Starbucks Cup), how he got the gig to begin with, working around the world and balancing the most important job as part of his family.
Bryan can be found on Instagram...
2024-02-061h 33
Whatever with Matt & DaveNicholas Calhoun: Facial Hair ChallengedDave and Matt are joined, finally, by Nicholas Calhoun. Nick is a girl dad, actor, writer, and entrepreneur. Nick is also the person who designed the Whatever (and DadPod before it) logo.
We had a great conversation about acting, confidence, parenting, goals for the new year (or not having goals), comedy sensitivity, and more.
If you want more information about Nick, check out his website: https://nickcalhoun.com/
Dave (@dshalansky) and Matt (@realmattbrand) are on Instagram.
Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us"...
2024-01-301h 46
Whatever with Matt & DaveCassie Brown: Burping on the MicrophoneDave and Matt are joined by the incredible Cassie Brown. Cassie is a fitness professional who does personal training and wellness coaching for individuals and corporations. She has her own fitness app and her website is bstrongbwell.com.
We had a great conversation about health, wellness, using social media, and how even though she's from Maine, she's gotten "weather-soft" now that she lives in Southern California. She even gives us her advice on where to start if you you are starting on a fitness journey and want to do just 1 thing.
Cassie can be found o...
2024-01-231h 53
Whatever with Matt & DaveRyan Montbleau: America’s #1 Bris BandDave and Matt welcome the incredible Ryan Montbleau to the pod. Ryan and Matt grew up together in the great city of Peabody, Massachusetts. Ryan is a singer, songwriter, and an all-around incredible musician. His latest album, "Wood, Fire, Water, and Air" is not only great music but also does a fantastic job of using an Oxford comma in its name.
Matt and Dave talk with Ryan about his musical journey, some of the great venues he's played at, life on the road, putting down roots, how to make social media work, and how he's thus far n...
2024-01-161h 31
Whatever with Matt & DaveAnna Shagalov: Facilitator of FuturesDave and Matt welcome Anna Shagalov to the pod.
Anna, a mother of a two, joins Dave and Matt for a conversation that spans the multi-verse of topics including how the real estate business works, the psychology of real estate, doors with no locks, whatever Taco Friday is, and more.
Information about Anna can be found here: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/anna-shagalov
Dave (@dshalansky) and Matt (@realmattbrand) are on Instagram.
Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun for t...
2024-01-091h 14
Whatever with Matt & DaveShai Fuxman: The Doctor Is InDave and Matt welcome Dr. Shai Fuxman to the pod.
Shai, a father of a two (1 son and 1 daughter), has his masters and doctorate degrees in Education, is a political (both local and national) junky, and speaks 3 languages. We had a great discussion about being a parent and educator during the pandemic, how he thinks Matt should get 8 masters degrees in the time it took him to get 1 doctorate, and [trigger warning] not being a great flyer. We even played an outrageous game of Two Truths and a Lie.
Dave (@dshalansky) and Matt (@realmattbrand) are o...
2024-01-021h 45
Whatever with Matt & DaveWelcome to WhateverOn this VERY special episode, Dave and Matt discuss our name-change from "DadPod" to "Whatever."
DadPod started as a podcast BY 2 dads with interesting guests to talk about parenting, careers, health, and more. Understanding that the name might have been confusing for some who think that the topic was ONLY dad-related, and that the topic of conversation typically ends up being "whatever" the guests want to talk about, Dave and Matt thought a re-branding was in order.
Dave (@dshalansky) and Matt (@realmattbrand) are on Instagram.
Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and C...
2024-01-0108 min
Whatever with Matt & DaveSara Isaacson: Babies Doing Baby ThingsDave and Matt welcome Sara Isaacson to the pod.
Sara is a long-time friend of Dave's, a mom of a 16-month-old baby girl, and a Hollywood Casting Director at the top of her game. She has been the casting director for shows like "Chicago Fire", "Chicago Med", and the upcoming Amazon series, "On Call." We had a great conversation about being a new mom, dealing with teething, eating, going out in public with a baby, and even a bit about the casting industry.
You can find Sara on Instagram at @SaraIsaacsonCasting. Dave (@dshalansky) and Matt (@re...
2023-12-191h 22
Whatever with Matt & DaveKevin D’Ambrosio: A Meeting With StuartDave and Matt welcome Kevin D'Ambrosio to the pod.
Kevin is a long-time friend of Matt's starting way back in the 4th grade. We talk about his career as an actor and motivational speaker, growing up with a disability, how awesome his family is, shared theater experiences, and more.
You can find out more about Kevin, including information about 2 of the short films he's in, including Super Inspired, at https://www.kevindambrosio.com/
Dave (@dshalansky) and Matt (@realmattbrand) are on Instagram.
Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the...
2023-12-121h 33
Whatever with Matt & DavePatrick Gallo: An Offer You Can’t RefuseDave and Matt welcome Patrick "Frank" Gallo to the pod.
Patrick has 1 son. Patrick claims he doesn't like to be recorded but that didn't stop him from not only barging in to say hello and also playing an incredible (almost unbelievable piano solo. Patrick is an actor, most recently seen in the Paramount+ mini-series, The Offer, where he played Mario Puzzo, author of The Godfather. Patrick has also appeared in The Irishman, The Deuce, and Boardwalk Empire (among many other credits). We had a great chat about how our kids achieve success without too much interference from...
2023-12-051h 19
Whatever with Matt & DaveDiana Rice: Maybe Not A Nerds Gummy Cluster DietDave and Matt welcome Diana Rice to the pod.
Diana has 2 daughters, is a registered dietician, and the owner of Tiny Seed Family Nutrition (https://tinyseednutrition.com/). Diana teaches us all about the Anti-Diet framework and methodology and how to be healthy while working to break the cultural norms around what the "ideal" body looks like. It's a great and fun conversation and we think, just like we did, you'll learn some really interesting things.
Other places to learn more about Diana and her work:
Substack: The Messy Intersection, https://dianarice.substack.com/
2023-11-281h 24
Whatever with Matt & DaveAlex Sherman: A Meeting With The BobsDave and Matt welcome Alex Sherman to the pod.
Alex has 3 sons and is a media reporter for CNBC. Even though he's from the Boston area, Alex is a lifelong 49ers fan. Dave, Matt, and Alex talk about Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, his career, cell phones for kids, and his most recent article about Bob Iger, Bob Chapek, and leadership at Disney
Alex can be found on X at @sherman4949 and regularly on CNBC.
Dave (@dshalansky) and Matt (@realmattbrand) are ALSO on Instagram.
Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and...
2023-11-211h 12
Whatever with Matt & DaveLiz Berman: Carrot Cake and Mystery VomitDave and Matt welcome Liz Berman to the pod.
Liz has a son (18) and a daughter (16). She runs her own business, The Sleepy Baker, and bakes the very best desserts so you should try them. Liz, Dave, and Matt chatted about what it was like to send her son to college, the baking industry and how she wants to rumble with both Betty Crocker and Duncan Hines, why Matt thinks nobody wants to eat vegetables for dessert (Carrot Cake, he's talking to you), and more.
Liz can be found on Instagram at @sleepy_baker. Her w...
2023-11-141h 17
Whatever with Matt & DaveBobby Shanes: Slow It DownDave and Matt welcome Bobby Shanes to the pod.
Bobby is a single dad who lives with his son and daughter in Los Angeles. He is a real estate agent and a financial advisor. Bobby, Dave, and Matt discuss screen time, learning what crushes are, and eating cereal before bed.
For more information about Bobby's business, Home Advisor LA, check out his website: https://www.homeadvisorla.com/
Dave (@dshalansky) and Matt (@realmattbrand) are on Instagram.
Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us" and t...
2023-11-071h 16
Whatever with Matt & DaveJohn Frank Levey: Right For The PodDave and Matt welcome John Frank Levey to the pod.
John has 2 kids, both grown and out of the house and is one of the most prolific Casting Directors in Hollywood. He has yet to cast Matt in anything. We discuss the casting process, discovering actors who would become mega-stars, how he's grown in his career, and more.
John Frank Levey is a four-time Emmy Award-winning casting director. He has cast such iconic television shows as China Beach, ER, The West Wing and Shameless, as well as dozens of other television series, miniseries, TV movies...
2023-10-311h 11
Whatever with Matt & DaveSara Haines: Falling For Spider-ManDave and Matt welcome Sara Haines (Mom, Co-Host of The View, and Host of ABC's The Chase) to the pod. We talk about her path to television hosting, how her kids feel about her celebrity (spoiler alert: they don't care), and how her athletic prowess far surpasses Matt's - which Matt finds very insulting. We spend a lot of time laughing about a lot of things. At least Matt didn't get dropped by Spider-Man on a live, and very national, television broadcast. You know what they say: "better to be dropped by Spider-Man than to never have been dropped...
2023-10-241h 36
Whatever with Matt & DaveGraham Sibley: But How Was The Play Mrs. Lincoln?Dave and Matt welcome Graham Sibley to the pod.
Graham is a dad with twin sons who are 4. He is also an actor and while he has a long list of credits to his name, recently he had the opportunity to play Abraham Lincoln in a History Channel mini-series of the same name. Graham, Dave, and Matt chatted about a variety of topics including the process of getting cast as Abraham Lincoln, raising twins through COVID, and quite a bit more.
Graham can be found on Instagram at @sibleyface. You can also find out more i...
2023-10-171h 26
Whatever with Matt & DaveDave & Matt: Just The Two Of UsOn this very special episode of DadPod, Dave and Matt forgo guests and also any sort of dignity. They decided that every once in a while, they'd like to do an episode with just the two of them.
Matt and Dave discuss the parallels between acting and software development and have a spirited riff-off and outtake session around recording a Teaser Trailer for DadPod and some slogans. For a limited time only, if you like and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform, you'll get another episode next week for the same low cost of $0.00 plus shipping and h...
2023-10-101h 07
Whatever with Matt & DaveBen Portnoy: Twenty Yard DashDave and Matt welcome Ben Portnoy to the pod.
He is a dad with a toddler son who is almost 2. While probably not MORE important to him, perhaps more importantly to the rest of us, Ben is the year-round director of the summer camp where Dave and Matt met, where Matt met his wife, and where Matt's daughters, and hopefully soon, Dave's daughter, all go during the summer. We had a great conversation about raising a toddler, summer camp, and the longest running joke.
While we were chatting, Dave made a reference to a...
2023-10-031h 22
Whatever with Matt & DaveAnna Davies: Nature’s OzempicDave and Matt welcome Anna Davies to the pod.
She is a writer and editor who started her career in women’s magazines, working at Cosmo and writing for Glamour, Elle, Women’s Health, SELF, and others. She was also a successful young adult ghostwriter, penning 13 YA novels in her twenties, including five Gossip Girl books. When she was 31, she became unexpectedly pregnant during what was supposed to be a year long backpacking trip around the world. She came home, created her own content marketing business, and found a specialization in the personal finance and health insurance spac...
2023-09-261h 28
Whatever with Matt & DaveKelly Park: Building Houses and Eating SaladDave and Matt welcome Kelly Park to the pod. Kelly is one of the most sought after sitcom directors in Hollywood but has thus far refused to cast Dave (or Matt) in any of her work (our fingers are crossed that this will change in the near future). From Alexa & Katie to Bella and the Bulldogs to Station 19 to the upcoming new season of Fraiser, Kelly has done it all. We discuss careers and parenting, and in particular, raising resilient kids through the challenges of not always succeeding. We even covered public displays of embarrassment with our kids.
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2023-09-191h 24
Whatever with Matt & DaveLiz Carroll: Falling Off RowersDave and Matt welcome Liz Carroll to the pod. While Liz might say her #1 job is to be a great mom (which we discuss), Matt would say Liz's #1 job is as his personal trainer. Matt was Liz's first client when she changed careers and we discuss this and more including Matt's (self-created) issue with having his mid-40s fitness compared to Liz's 11 year old clients.
You can find more information about Liz's Personal Training business at https://www.carrollfitness.com/
She can also be found on Instagram at @carrollfitnessllc
Dave (@dshalansky) a...
2023-09-121h 12
Whatever with Matt & DaveMichael Raymond-James: A Ficus Named JaniceDave and Matt welcome Michael Raymond-James (Actor, Writer, Director, Producer - The Missing Peace, True Blood, The Walking Dead) in a thoughtful discussion about parenting, childrens' books, storytelling, and movie making. We got to talk about Michael's new movie, starring Dave but not Matt, called The Missing Peace.
Michael is on Instagram at @michaelraymondjames
Dave (@dshalansky) and Matt (@realmattbrand) are ALSO on Instagram so...
Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun for the DadPod logo.
2023-09-051h 22
Whatever with Matt & DaveShira Citron: Peanuts and Emergency BreaksDave and Matt welcome Shira Citron (Summer Camp Aficionado and Event Planner - JZ Events) to discuss Peanut M&Ms, our careers, summer camp, and the hardest times we've ever laughed. A rousing game of "Road Trip: Take 3 Things" ensued and a good time was had by all.
Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun for the DadPod logo.
2023-08-2953 min
Whatever with Matt & DaveChris Jackson & Robbie Rist: The North East CoastDave and Matt welcome Chris Jackson (Head Cider Maker at Treasury Cider at Fishkill Farms) and Robbie Rist (Actor - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Doc McStuffins, The Brady Bunch), Dave's bandmates, and discuss music, careers, acting, apple cider donuts, and how to talk to your kids about challenging topics. We also played a thrilling (and relatively unsuccessful) game of Telepathy.
Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave, Robbie, and Chris) for the use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun for the DadPod logo.
2023-08-221h 17
Whatever with Matt & DaveWelcome to DadPodDave Shalansky and Matt Brand set sea on a new podcast adventure. Together, they explore life, liberty, and the pursuit of muppets. In this first episode, Dave and Matt get to know each other, discuss their backgrounds, families, careers, and what DadPod is going to be all about.
Thanks to Nice Guy Eddie (Dave Shalansky, Robbie Rist, and Chris Jackson) for use of "That's Us" and to Nicholas Calhoun for the DadPod logo.
2023-08-1059 min