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The NJ DAD Podcast

Andrew Parise

The NJ Dad Podcast is where fatherhood meets humor. Join Andrew Parise for honest conversations about parenting, marriage, work, friendships, and the everyday chaos of suburban family life. Some episodes are solo, some feature guests, but they’re all built around one idea: being a better dad doesn’t mean taking yourself too seriously. Whether you’re changing diapers, coaching Little League, navigating date night, or just trying to survive another trip to Costco, you’ll find relatable stories, practical perspective, and plenty of laughs along the way. New episodes every Thursday.

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S2 · E55
Yesterday · 18 min
Why You Never Catch Up | The NJ Dad Podcast Ep. 55
Every leaf still on the tree is future work. Every “quick fix” comes with three more jobs. And every Friday, you convince yourself this is the weekend you’ll finally catch up. Andrew takes on the endless cycle of home upkeep: clogged drains, repeat repairs, rotating pests, the unfinished basement, and a to-do list that assumes he has a staff. Add Sisyphus with a leaf blower and a few suburban plagues, and you’ve got a familiar kind of domestic futility. If nothing ever stays finished, when do we give ourselves permission to sit down? The NJ Dad Podcast: navigating suburban fatherhood with a wink and a whiskey.
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S2 · E54
October 1 · 23 min
Taking Your Kids Five Places | Ep. 54
A simple outing with your kids comes with negotiations, bathroom stops, and requests to see someone who may not even live in the state. Andrew talks through five places we bring our kids: schools and activities, restaurants, grocery stores, general errands, and car rides and road trips. There’s the challenge of getting out the door, figuring out restaurant behavior, fielding backseat requests, and occasionally running an errand just to run out the clock. Then comes the top five list of kid requests: a bathroom, something to buy, an immediate return visit, complete control of the ambiance, and a reunion with someone entirely unrelated to the outing. Follow the New Jersey Dad Podcast with Andrew Parise and share this episode with a parent who knows “one quick stop” is a bold promise.
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S2 · E53
September 24 · 18 min
Dad Sports Leagues: The Long Stretch
At 25, stretching was optional. At 45, stretching is the sport. Andrew explores the world of middle-aged dad sports: his disastrous experience in a men’s pickup basketball league, his much more successful return to softball, and the increasingly serious competition surrounding bowling, golf, cornhole, bocce and every other activity dads refuse to play casually. It’s about dead legs, adult-league characters, postgame beers and the reason grown men still need somewhere to compete. Maybe we aren’t trying to become young again. Maybe we just miss playing.
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S2 · E52
September 17 · 43 min
Content, Community & Positive Impact with Ryan Lamon of Smiley Impact | Episode 52
Andrew sits down with Ryan Lamon, founder of Smiley Impact, for a conversation about creating content, building a brand, connecting with people, and using media to make a positive impact. Ryan shares the thinking behind Smiley Impact and his mission to help businesses and personal brands grow through authentic storytelling, video, photography, social media, and creative marketing. ABOUT RYAN LAMON Ryan Lamon is the founder of Smiley Impact, a New Jersey-based creative marketing company focused on helping businesses build visibility, trust, and meaningful connections through high-quality content. Learn more about Smiley Impact: https://www.smileyimpact.com/ Follow Smiley Impact on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smiley_impact/ Follow Ryan: https://www.instagram.com/ryanlamon_/ The NJ Dad Podcast with Andrew Parise Episode 52
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S2 · E51
September 10 · 22 min
What Bartending, Baseball & Show Business Taught Me
As Andrew prepares to turn 45, he looks back at three very different jobs that shaped him: bartending, teaching baseball, and working in show business. From making people feel welcome and dealing with irrational sports parents to surviving rejection and having the nerve to put your work into the world, each job offered lessons that followed him into fatherhood, relationships, and the New Jersey Dad Podcast. Three jobs. Nine lessons. And one common thread: the small things are often the whole job. Episode 51 of The New Jersey Dad Podcast with Andrew Parise. New episodes every Thursday.
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S1 · E50
September 3 · 24 min
Back to School Is a Whole-Family Event | NJ Dad Podcast Ep. 50
Back to school isn’t just for the kids. When a new school year begins, the entire family has to change gears. In the 50th episode of the NJ Dad Podcast, Andrew talks about back-to-school jitters, waiting to find out who your teacher will be, the annual school-supply run and the ever-growing collection of apps parents are suddenly expected to understand. He also looks back at his own teachers and school experiences and compares what back-to-school felt like as a kid with what it looks like now as a dad. Episode 50 is a milestone, too—an opportunity to appreciate how far the show has come without dwelling on it for too long. There are more stories to tell, more fun to have and plenty of road ahead. Another school year begins, the whole family gets involved, and the NJ Dad Podcast keeps moving forward.
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S1 · E49
August 27 · 24 min
Things I Never Thought I’d Become as a Dad | NJ Dad Podcast Ep. 49
I genuinely thought I’d go through life with the energy of a golden retriever—always moving, always looking for the next thing and never really calming down. Then, slowly, I became a guy who wears the same dad shirt multiple nights in a row, worries deeply about the state of other people’s driving and somehow learned how to handle paperwork, bills and the daily machinery of running a household. In Episode 49, I’m talking about the things I never thought I’d become—and how growing older, becoming a husband and raising kids quietly turns you into someone your younger self probably wouldn’t recognize. Not necessarily cooler. But surprisingly competent.
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S1 · E48
August 20 · 24 min
Four Top 5 Lists Every Dad Will Understand | Episode 48
Andrew is breaking out four Top 5 lists covering sports, fatherhood, middle age and the things every dad believes he has mastered. In Episode 48 of The NJ Dad Podcast: • The five greatest sports movies • Things dads claim they know—fixing things, knowing celebrities and somehow coaching future professional athletes • Andrew’s essential dad items, including his chair, whiskey, Spotify, slip-on Skechers and cordless drill • Things nobody warned him about in his 40s—from hangover and workout recovery to how quickly time passes with your kids Four lists. Twenty selections. Plenty of questionable expertise. The New Jersey Dad Podcast with Andrew Parise is an honest and funny look at fatherhood, marriage, suburban life and getting older without completely growing up.
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S1 · E47
August 13 · 16 min
Episode 47: Does Dad Like Piña Coladas?
Everybody knows “Escape (The Piña Colada Song).” But have you ever actually listened to what the hell is happening in that song? This week on the NJ Dad Podcast, Andrew takes a closer look at one of the most cheerful-sounding songs ever written about two people quietly trying to cheat on each other — with each other. From piña coladas and getting caught in the rain to marriage, boredom, dating profiles and the strange things we somehow accepted as romantic, Episode 47 is a New Jersey Dad examination of a song we’ve all been singing for decades without asking nearly enough questions. New Jersey Dad Podcast with Andrew Parise Navigating suburban fatherhood with a wink and a whiskey.
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S1 · E46
August 6 · 37 min
Men's Health After 40 with Dr. Peter Marta
What really happens to men after 40? In this episode, Andrew Parise welcomes Dr. Peter Marta for a candid conversation about hormones, testosterone, aging, and the lifestyle choices that have the biggest impact on long-term health. They discuss why so many men experience declining energy, motivation, muscle mass, recovery, and libido—and why many of these issues can be addressed with a personalized, evidence-based approach instead of simply accepting them as part of aging. Dr. Marta shares his philosophy on optimizing health through nutrition, exercise, hormone evaluation, functional medicine, and individualized care, while separating common myths from medical reality. About Dr. Peter Marta Dr. Peter Marta is a board-certified physician and surgeon practicing in Paramus, New Jersey. He is the creator of Codex, a comprehensive men’s health program that blends conventional and functional medicine to help men improve hormone health, physical performance, metabolic wellness, and quality of life as they age. Learn more: Website: https://www.petermarta.com Office: 275–277 Forest Ave., Suite 125 Paramus, NJ 07652 Phone: (551) 278-5898
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S1 · E45
July 30 · 17 min
Episode 45-LIVIN’ THE DREAM (Makes a Man Want to Scream)
We’re told to chase our dreams, but very few people talk about what that actually looks like. For Andrew, it’s recording podcasts after the kids go to bed, learning editing software from scratch, posting videos that barely get seen, celebrating small wins, and showing up again the next day anyway. This episode isn’t about quitting your job or chasing fame. It’s about giving yourself permission to pursue something meaningful alongside the life you’ve already built. Whether it’s a creative project, a business, or simply becoming a better version of yourself, there’s value in doing the work—even when nobody’s clapping yet. With humor, honesty, and a healthy dose of New Jersey sarcasm, Andrew explores why the journey matters more than the outcome, why it’s okay to be an amateur, and why sometimes the dream is just having something that’s yours. In this episode: Why pursuing something doesn’t have to become your identity Building a podcast from the ground up Balancing family, work, and creative ambition Learning to enjoy the process instead of chasing validation Why “livin’ the dream” isn’t always glamorous—and that’s the point Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join the conversation. Sometimes the dream looks a lot different than we imagined—and sometimes that’s exactly what makes it worth pursuing.
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July 23 · 18 min
IN-SANITATION
Two garbage pickups a week. Recycling. Cardboard. Breaking down boxes—or apparently deciding you’re above that. And, of course, the all-important Christmas envelope. This week on New Jersey Dad, Andrew gets into one of the unsung pillars of suburban life: sanitation. From the unwritten rules of garbage day to appreciating the people who make sure your house doesn’t stink, it’s an 18-minute trip through one of those mundane parts of adulthood you somehow end up having very strong opinions about. Because at some point, you stop being a kid who takes out the garbage and become a dad who knows the pickup schedule by heart. Navigating suburban fatherhood with a wink and a whiskey. #NewJerseyDad #DadLife #Fatherhood #SuburbanDad #ParentingHumor #NewJersey #GarbageDay #Sanitation
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S1 · E43
July 16 · 22 min
OUT ON THE TOWN
When was the last time you had a real night out? In this episode, Andrew talks about why dads need an occasional escape, the guilt that somehow comes with it, and why getting together with friends can actually make you a better husband and father. From planning the night to the inevitable texts home and the next morning’s responsibilities, it’s a funny look at what “going out” means once you’re raising a family. Pour yourself a drink, settle in, and enjoy Episode 43 of the New Jersey Dad Podcast.
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S1 · E42
July 9 · 21 min
NEW DADS: What Nobody Tells You
Episode 42: New Dads: What Nobody Tells You Andrew talks about what it really feels like to become a new dad: the panic, the bad advice, the lack of sleep, the sudden responsibility, and the strange realization that nobody actually knows what they’re doing at first. A funny, honest look at early fatherhood, surviving the newborn stage, and learning how to be useful without pretending to have it all figured out. The New Jersey Dad Podcast with Andrew Parise: navigating suburban fatherhood with a wink and a whiskey.
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July 2 · 21 min
INDEPENDENCE DAD
Finding independence as a dad can be difficult but there are some small bastions of temporary freedom dad's can explore. Andrew talks about those places and then some on the latest episode of The NJ Dad Podcast. New episodes every Thursday.
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June 25 · 54 min
Switching Seats (with Jeff Gorra)
Welcome back to The Fatherless Cheat Sheet! In today’s episode Andrew is joined once again by longtime friend and founder of Artist Waves, Jeff Gorra! Jeff takes the reigns and interviews Andrew this episode and they talk about being a NJ dad, the importance of baseball in his upbringing, and how your first memories stick with you as an adult. Check Out Artist Waves: https://artistwaves.com/ Follow Jeff: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artist_waves_official/ X: https://x.com/JeffGorra About Jeff: Jeff Gorra is a longtime friend, father of four, and the founder of Artist Waves — a music platform dedicated to spotlighting artists, creativity, and community. Balancing fatherhood with a deep commitment to music, Jeff has built Artist Waves as a passion-driven space that reflects both creative discipline and genuine love for the craft. His perspective sits at the intersection of parenting, art, and the long game of building something meaningful. The Fatherless Cheat Sheet, hosted by Andrew Parise, is about everything you wish a father (or father figure) could have shown you. Growing up without a dad taught Andrew that chasing "what could have been" is never the answer. When you need a hand on your shoulder, a kick in the pants, or some profound life advice, you can find it here. Have questions? Need advice? Email us at fatherlesscheatsheetpodcast@gmail.com. Follow the Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thefatherlesscheatsheet Produced by Nicole Lyons Productions Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nicolelyonsproductions/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: www.nicolelyonsproductions.com Art by Briana Raucci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianaraucci/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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June 18 · 40 min
Duality of Dads (with Wade Belair)
Welcome back to The Fatherless Cheat Sheet! In today’s episode Andrew is joined by early stage investor and entrepreneur, Wade Belair! They talk about the importance of a B.S detector when working with brands, Wade’s coming out stories, and the duality of a tough but loving dad. About Wade: Wade Belair is a New Yorker, educated in Economics and Entrepreneurship and a strategic investor who works with celebrity-talent driven brands, hospitality groups developing nightlife venues in NYC, a distillery and hotel in upstate NY, and more. Wade is launching a fund to help likeminded people from all backgrounds to invest in opportunities sourced by his team. Wade’s been called a connector; putting people together to help them do incredible things is a passion of his. After growing up in a WASPy upbringing struggling with identity, he found the courage to come out. Wade self-describes himself as the ‘gay best friend who gives straight women the best advice on straight men’ because he lived and loved as one earlier in his life. He hopes most of all to lend strength to others to help them to be all of the things that they are. The Fatherless Cheat Sheet, hosted by Andrew Parise, is about everything you wish a father (or father figure) could have shown you. Growing up without a dad taught Andrew that chasing "what could have been" is never the answer. When you need a hand on your shoulder, a kick in the pants, or some profound life advice, you can find it here. Have questions? Need advice? Email us at fatherlesscheatsheetpodcast@gmail.com. Follow the Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thefatherlesscheatsheet Produced by Nicole Lyons Productions Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nicolelyonsproductions/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: www.nicolelyonsproductions.com Art by Briana Raucci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianaraucci/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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June 11 · 34 min
Dialing in Your Style (with Justine Kaufman)
Welcome back to The Fatherless Cheat Sheet! In today’s episode Andrew is joined by business owner and fashion expert Justine Kaufman! They talk about fashion spanning across generations, taking inspiration from your cultural icons, and fashion risks that pay off. Follow Justine: @ninethstory and @thefullyfashioned About Justine: Justine Kaufman is a fashion industry veteran, entrepreneur, and mother of two whose latest business was born from grief, memory, and an unexpected creative spark. After losing her father, she began transforming his vintage ties into handmade phone chains—creating pieces that allowed her to carry a part of him with her every day. Today, what started as a personal project has grown into an accessories brand built around legacy, storytelling, and connection. Alongside her work helping fashion and lifestyle brands grow through wholesale and retail strategy, Justine is exploring how the objects we inherit can help us hold onto the people we miss. Her story is one of reinvention, resilience, and finding new purpose through loss. The Fatherless Cheat Sheet, hosted by Andrew Parise, is about everything you wish a father (or father figure) could have shown you. Growing up without a dad taught Andrew that chasing "what could have been" is never the answer. When you need a hand on your shoulder, a kick in the pants, or some profound life advice, you can find it here. Have questions? Need advice? Email us at fatherlesscheatsheetpodcast@gmail.com. Follow the Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thefatherlesscheatsheet Produced by Nicole Lyons Productions Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nicolelyonsproductions/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: www.nicolelyonsproductions.com Art by Briana Raucci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianaraucci/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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June 4 · 36 min
A Coach's Influence (with Steve Teel)
Welcome back to The Fatherless Cheat Sheet! In today’s episode Andrew welcomes back coach Steve Teel live and in the studio! They talk about the differences of giving advice as a coach versus as a parent, dealing with individual identities in athletes, and using practice as a method to prove yourself. Follow Steve! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steventeel Website: https://www.teelbaseball.com/staff-wyckoff About Steve: Coach Steve Teel is the longtime lead instructor at Teels Baseball & Softball Training Center in Wyckoff, New Jersey. A Bergen County baseball fixture for than two decades, Steve has dedicated his career to developing young athletes through instruction, mentorship, and a deep knowledge of the game. The Fatherless Cheat Sheet, hosted by Andrew Parise, is about everything you wish a father (or father figure) could have shown you. Growing up without a dad taught Andrew that chasing "what could have been" is never the answer. When you need a hand on your shoulder, a kick in the pants, or some profound life advice, you can find it here. Have questions? Need advice? Email us at fatherlesscheatsheetpodcast@gmail.com. Follow the Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thefatherlesscheatsheet Produced by Nicole Lyons Productions Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nicolelyonsproductions/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: www.nicolelyonsproductions.com Art by Briana Raucci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianaraucci/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 28 · 34 min
Getting Power From Comedy (with Caleb Zeringue)
Welcome back to The Fatherless Cheat Sheet! In today’s episode Andrew is joined by stand-up comedian, writer, actor & producer Caleb Zeringue! They talk about feeling anxiety on stage, using your past experiences for better through writing, and the importance of collaborating with creative partners. Follow Caleb! Website: https://www.calebzeringue.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caleb.meringue/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@caleb.meringue TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@calebmeringue YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@calebzeringue About Caleb: Caleb Zeringue is a stand-up comic, writer, actor, producer and “big personality” best known as the original Executive Producer, original cast member and co-creator of the viral sensation Luigi: The Musical which was covered in the New York Times, NPR’s All Things Considered, and Washington Post just to name a few. As a stand-up, Caleb Zeringue is an NYC Queer Comedy Festival finalist, featured at Vice City Comedy Festival and LGBTLolFest, and has opened for national headliners including Jenny Zigrino and Lady Bushra — who STILL won't talk to him. He's performed at Cobb's, The Stand, Gotham, and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He grew up across 16 states (his dad insists he's not bipolar, why do you ask?!). His comedy is unapologetically queer with a suspicious amount of emotional vulnerability and “bless your heart” southern energy. Catch his other project, Luigi: the Musical (@luigithemusical, luigithemusical.info) in June at Green Room 42. The Fatherless Cheat Sheet, hosted by Andrew Parise, is about everything you wish a father (or father figure) could have shown you. Growing up without a dad taught Andrew that chasing "what could have been" is never the answer. When you need a hand on your shoulder, a kick in the pants, or some profound life advice, you can find it here. Have questions? Need advice? Email us at fatherlesscheatsheetpodcast@gmail.com. Follow the Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thefatherlesscheatsheet Produced by Nicole Lyons Productions Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nicolelyonsproductions/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: www.nicolelyonsproductions.com Art by Briana Raucci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianaraucci/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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