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The Dad Edge Podcast
The Dad Edge Podcast is a movement. It is a strong community of Fathers who all share a set of values. Larry Hagner, founder of The Dad Edge, breaks down common challenges of fatherhood, making them easy to understand and overcome. Tackling the world of Fatherhood can be a daunting task when we try to do it alone. The mission of The Dad Edge Podcast is to help you become the best, strongest, and happiest version of yourself so that you can help guide your kids to the best version of themselves…
Episodes
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The Real Reason Most Men Feel Behind & Start Drifting & What to Do About It Starting Today
In this solo episode, Larry gets straight to the point: the reason most men feel stuck isn't a lack of motivation — it's a lack of direction. Not the…
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The Alarms Holding Men Back From Their Greatest Life featuring Matthew McConaughey
In this episode, I sit down with Matthew McConaughey — Oscar-winning actor, author of the bestselling memoir Greenlights, and a man who thinks about…
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Why the Best Dad Moments Are Never the Ones You Planned featuring Joe Gatto
In this episode, I sit down with Joe Gatto — comedian, founding member of Impractical Jokers, author, and one of the most genuinely funny and surprisingly deep…
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Guiding Your Kids Toward Faith Without Forcing It
In this episode, I'm joined by my co-host Uncle Joe for one of our live Q&A sessions — where real men from the Dad Edge Alliance bring their real questions…
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From The Dirt to The Dad & the Story of Forgiveness and Finding Freedom featuring Nikki Sixx
In this episode, I sit down with Nikki Sixx — founder of Mötley Crüe, rock legend, bestselling author, and a man whose story goes so much deeper than anything…
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Marriage Under Pressure & Weathering Life's Hardest Storms featuring Greg Olsen
In this episode, I sit down with former NFL tight end Greg Olsen — a man who built one of the most decorated careers in professional football, but whose…
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The Hard Journey Back from the Edge of Divorce featuring Tara & Tim Katzman
In this episode, I sit down with Tara and Tim Katzman — a real couple from our own Dad Edge community who were standing at the doorstep of divorce and chose to…
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Finding God, Grit, and Purpose in the Desert featuring Terrence Ogden
In this episode, I sit down with Terrence Ogden, founder of Official Project Grit — a man who transformed a life of addiction, jail time, and rock bottom into…
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How Young Men Can Shape Their Life & Future Starting Now featuring Dan Cocran
In this episode, I sit down with Dan Cocran, a young leader who is on a mission to help men in one of the most overlooked seasons of life—the years between 18…
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The Conflict Cycle That Keeps Married Couples Stuck & Unhappy
In this Wednesday Q&A episode, Uncle Joe and I respond to a powerful question from a dad who's struggling with impulsive reactions, shutting down during…
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The One Rule Every Dad Needs (Be Where You Are While You're There) featuring Jon Bernthal
What does it really look like to be a present father when life pulls you in a thousand different directions? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with…
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Why High Achievers Still Feel Empty After Success & How to Fix It featuring Brad Stulberg
What does it actually mean to pursue excellence without losing your peace, your family, or yourself in the process? In this episode, I sit down with New York…
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What to Do When You Feel Disrespected in Your Marriage
In this powerful Q&A episode, Uncle Joe and I tackle one of the most common — and emotionally charged — challenges men face: feeling disrespected by their…
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The Lone Wolf Mentality Is Killing Modern Men featuring Frank Schwartz
If you want to understand what real brotherhood looks like — not surface-level friendships, not lone wolfing it, not "I've got this" energy — but true…
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The Leadership Shift That Changes Your Marriage and Your Kids
In this solo episode, I share what's coming in March inside the Dad Edge Alliance, including a full breakdown of how we're helping dads move from authoritarian…
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Why High-Performing Men Struggle in Marriage featuring Marc Hildebrand
In this powerful behind-the-scenes conversation, Marc and I sit down to unpack Eric's story — a successful entrepreneur, father of five, and longtime member of…
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Rewiring Your Brain to Break Self-Sabotage & Emotional Reactivity featuring Ashleigh Di Lello
Do you ever feel like there's a relentless critic living inside your head? The one that questions your worth, second-guesses your decisions, and tells you that…
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Collaborative & Proactive Solutions with Your Children that Don't Require Punishment featuring Dr. Ross Greene
In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Dr. Ross Greene, clinical psychologist and creator of the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) model, to…
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Why Men Win at Life When They're Supported by a Brotherhood featuring Marc Hildebrand
In this powerful behind-the-scenes conversation, I sit down with Marc Hildebrand — former LAPD sergeant turned high-performance coach — to unpack what men are…
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The Entrepreneur's Regret: Success Without Sacrificing Your Family featuring Mat Lewczenko
In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Mat Lewczenko — entrepreneur, coach, and author of The Entrepreneur's Regret — to unpack what it feels like to…
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A Veteran's Fight with PTSD to Become The Warrior Dad featuring TJ Baird
In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, I sit down with Thomas "TJ" Baird — a 32-year Army veteran with 20 deployments — to talk about the real…
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Fixing Your Wife's Problems Is Hurting Your Marriage (What to Do Instead)
In this Q&A episode, Uncle Joe and I dive into one of the most common—and misunderstood—struggles in marriage: emotional connection. We respond to a powerful…
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Discipline Is the Path to Healing and Strength in Fatherhood featuring Kelly Siegel
Some men are shaped by comfort. Others are forged in chaos. In this episode, I sit down with Kelly Siegel, founder of the Harder Than Life movement, to unpack…
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The Missing Training That Builds Strong Marriages and Families featuring January Donovan
Most men and women enter marriage wildly untrained—and then wonder why connection, intimacy, and trust slowly erode over time. In this powerful and deeply…
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Becoming the Anchor When Your Marriage Is Under Pressure
In this live Q&A episode, Uncle Joe and I tackle some of the heaviest—and most common—situations men face inside marriage: supporting a wife through serious…
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The Path to Men Healing Faster, Improve Recovery, and Reducing Inflammation featuring Dr. Adam Boender
If you feel inflamed, exhausted, stuck in recovery mode, or like your body just doesn't bounce back the way it used to, this episode is for you. In this…
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Healing From Divorce & Rebuilding Strength, Identity, and Fatherhood featuring Ryan Michler
Divorce doesn't just end a marriage—it can shatter a man's identity, confidence, and sense of direction. In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, I sit…
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Raising Teenage Daughters Without Losing Connection or Confidence
Connecting with teenage daughters can feel like trying to break through a locked door—especially when rejection, distance, and silence start to replace the…
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The Skills Men Need for Marriage Health and Leadership at Home
In this solo episode, I pull back the curtain on everything happening inside the Dad Edge ecosystem as we close out January and head into February. If your…
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What Couples Get Wrong About Sex in Long-Term Relationships featuring Dr. Nicole McNichols
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Nicole McNichols, psychologist, professor at the University of Washington, and author of You Could Be Having Better Sex…
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When Marriage Feels Hopeless How to Rebuild Connection and Attraction
In this Q&A episode, I'm joined once again by Uncle Joe for a deep, honest conversation around one of the most painful places a man can find himself—feeling…
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Why Emotional Intelligence Is the Missing Skill in Modern Fatherhood featuring Mick Hunt
What does real leadership actually look like at home—not just at work? In this episode, I sit down with Mick Hunt, leadership and culture coach, to break down…
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Parenting Big Emotions Without Yelling Punishing or Guessing featuring Alyssa Campbell
Why do kids raised in the same home react so differently to the exact same situation? In this episode, I'm joined by Alyssa Campbell, author, educator, and…
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Rebuilding Trust in Marriage and Confidence in Fatherhood
In this second Q&A episode of 2026, I'm joined once again by Joe Bailey for a raw, honest, and deeply practical conversation with men inside our Dad Edge…
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Why Intimacy Breaks Down After Kids & How to Rebuild Connection featuring Mark and Brianna Carey
Most couples don't drift apart because they stop loving each other—they drift apart because no one ever taught them how to stay connected. In this episode, I…
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Values-Based Leadership for Men Who Want to Lead at Home and Work featuring Brent Pohlman
Leadership isn't about position, title, or authority—it's about who you are on the inside and how you show up every day for the people who depend on you. In…
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Raising Kids Through Identity Not Pressure or Performance
We're kicking off a brand-new year with something many of you have asked for—the return of our live Q&A episodes. In this conversation, I'm joined once again…
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Digital Exhaustion and Why Technology Is Draining Our Focus at Home featuring Paul Leonardi
To kick off 2026, I sit down with Dr. Paul Leonardi, author of the bestselling book Digital Exhaustion, for a conversation that felt incredibly timely—and…
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Reflecting on Ten Years of Impact and Building What Comes Next
In the final episode of 2025, I take time to reflect, express deep gratitude, and share what's coming next for The Dad Edge as we head into 2026. This episode…
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The Psychology of Change What It Takes to Rebuild After Loss featuring Dr. Maya Shankar
What do you do when life changes in ways you didn't choose—and didn't see coming? In this deeply emotional and intellectually grounding conversation, I sit…
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Marriage After Addiction What It Takes to Rebuild Trust featuring Eric Kennedy
In today's episode, I sit down with Eric Kennedy, founder of Recovery Vow and author of Marriage After Addiction, for one of the most raw and redemptive…
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How to Reignite Attraction & Intimacy in Your Marriage
In this Christmas Eve solo episode, I shift gears from our recent focus on online safety and talk about one of the most common—and painful—issues I see in…
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Going All In as a Husband and Father featuring Brent Gleeson
In today's episode, I sit down with Brent Gleeson, former Navy SEAL, combat veteran, entrepreneur, leadership expert, and author of his newest book All In. But…
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Building Lifelong Trust With Your Kids Even Through Crisis featuring Tim Campbell
What if the real scoreboard for fatherhood isn't your bank account, your job title, or your kids' trophies—but how much your adult kids actually want to spend…
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The Dark Reality of Roblox & Online Chat for Kids
In this deeply emotional solo episode, I continue our December series focused on protecting kids from online predators. I walk you through two real and…
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How Anger Becomes an Addiction & What It Does to Families featuring Dr. James Kimmel Jr.
What if the most dangerous addiction in the world isn't drugs, alcohol, or gambling—but revenge? In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Dr. James…
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Why 70% of Kids Quit Sports by 13 & How Parents Can Stop Killing the Joy of the Game featuring Jonathan Carone
If you're a parent with a kid in youth sports—rec, competitive, or full-blown travel—today's episode will hit home. I sit down with Jonathan Carone, creator of…
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Digital Predators Are Targeting Our Kids, Here's How We Can Protect Them
In this solo December episode, I continue a month-long series dedicated to educating parents about the real dangers our kids face online. After last week's…
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The Reasons Unprocessed Pain Destroys Men featuring Sean Cochran
In this powerful and deeply emotional episode, I sit down with my good friend Sean Cochran, CEO of Men for Life, to have one of the rawest conversations we've…
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How the Enneagram Can Heal Your Marriage, Parenting, and Identity featuring Ian Cron
In today's conversation, I sit down with Ian Cron — a psychotherapist, priest, bestselling author of The Road Back to You, and one of the world's leading…
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What Every Father Must Know NOW About The Dark Web Targeting Our Kids
In this first solo show for December, the host, Larry Hagner, comes to the audience with anger and urgency to discuss a massive, sinister online threat…
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How Clutter Steals More Than Space In Your Home (It Steals Presence) featuring Tyler Moore
In today's conversation, I'm sitting down with Tyler Moore—better known as Tidy Dad—and this one genuinely surprised me in the best way. We went way beyond…
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The 10 Minute Reset to Strengthen Marriage and Parenting
In this special Black Friday episode, I dive into a much-needed conversation about emotional reset. As the holiday season ramps up, many of us are carrying…
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Gratitude That Grounds You During the Holidays
In this special solo episode of the Dad Edge Podcast, I take a moment to reflect on the power of gratitude, especially as we approach Thanksgiving. What…
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Building a Business That Serves Your Life with Intentional Boundaries featuring Bryan Driscoll
In this episode of the Dad Edge Podcast, I sit down with Bryan Driscoll, a successful digital marketer and real estate investor who's also a devoted husband…
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Breaking Generational Trauma to Become a Present Father featuring Adam Schafer
In this episode of the Dad Edge Podcast, I sit down with Adam Schafer, co-host of the popular Mind Pump Podcast, for a vulnerable, authentic, and deeply…
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Why Fun Conversations Build Deeper Father-Son Bonds featuring Colton Hagner
In this heartwarming and hilarious episode, I sit down with my 9-year-old son Colton for a spontaneous and deeply connective conversation. Using our brand-new…
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Rewriting Your Story After Trauma and Identity Loss featuring Candice Horbacz
In this episode of the Dad Edge Podcast, I sit down with Candice Horbacz, a former adult film star turned mindfulness advocate, podcaster, and homeschooling…
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How to Be Heard, Seen & Understood at Home featuring Josh Davis
Ever found yourself trying to fix a problem with your spouse or kids—only to make it worse? Yeah, me too. In today's episode, I sat down with Josh Davis, a…
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Building Deeper Father-Son Bonds Through Meaningful Questions featuring Colton Hagner
Today marks the 1400th episode of the Dad Edge Podcast, and I couldn't be more excited to celebrate it with one of the most important people in my life—my…