How To Be A Dad Without A Dad

The Dad Without A Dad team returns for another episode of parental sharing. This week Andy talks about the challenges of packing for a family holiday with a 4-year-old and a 9-month-old and Jose confesses his love for all things Drive To Survive. Oh, and we also spare a moment to unpack why Jose’s son has become obsessed with Britain’s greatest/worst export, Peppa Pig. Find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @GamingGoodness Help the podcast by buying a Dad Without A Dad shirt or sticker here: https://www.josedelaroca.com/store

Why is Jose asking just for three meals for his birthday? What would Andy’s three meals be? We also discuss the tooth fairy, Andy's son's night terrors and Jose’s years of biting his tongue at night. Find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @GamingGoodness Help the podcast by buying a Dad Without A Dad shirt or sticker here: https://www.josedelaroca.com/store

Andy returns to talk about dummies, bedtime routines, and a healthy amount of Nintendo news while Jose regales us with his ongoing quest to tame/train what just might be the world’s most sensitive puppy. Video Games and hardware we talk about at length in this episode include: · Mario Kart 7 · What The Golf · Animal Crossing · Gran Turismo 7 · PlayStation 5 · Steam Deck Find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @GamingGoodness Help the podcast by using Jose’s personal link for a FREE stock on Webull here: https://act.webull.com/promotion/referral/share.html?inviteCode=1pDvc8VJ5CC5&inviteSource=wb_oversea

Show 123- Fatherhood At 19 Curtis Witters, author of Fatherhood At 19 stops by the podcast to talk about the journey that led him to become the great dad he is today! Jose and Curtis talk about forgiveness, foundation, structure, and how it's ok to ask for help sometimes. Find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @mrwitters Get Curtis book here: https://www.fatherhoodat19.com/

Jose had one of the most interesting weeks of his life. It all began with a call that changed his entire week. A week that included a trip to the emergency room, falling trees, and Jose becoming a single father for a week... Find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Help the podcast by using Jose’s personal link for a FREE stock on Webull here: https://act.webull.com/promotion/referral/share.html?inviteCode=1pDvc8VJ5CC5&inviteSource=wb_oversea

This week video games take over the Dad Without a Dad podcast! In this special episode, we discuss everything about the impending Activision Blizzard acquisition by Microsoft, with gaming guru Andy educating Jose on why this deal between two juggernauts of the industry is so important, how it changes things for Sony and why it could be a better deal for gamers. Find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Help the podcast by using Jose’s personal link for a FREE stock on Webull here: https://act.webull.com/promotion/referral/share.html?inviteCode=1pDvc8VJ5CC5&inviteSource=wb_oversea For more discussion and information on Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition, check out this awesome write-up from Jeff Grubb: https://venturebeat.com/2022/01/19/activision-blizzard-wanted-to-sell-so-it-approached-microsoft/

Santa came to town and gave Jose’s son a great game for a six year old but why is Andy still playing it? Find out and stick around to hear the best joke Andy has said in 120 shows! Find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Help the podcast by using Jose’s personal link for a FREE stock on Webull here: https://act.webull.com/promotion/referral/share.html?inviteCode=1pDvc8VJ5CC5&inviteSource=wb_oversea

Andy and Jose chat about Jose’s brush with a tricky online commenter, Andy’s latest adventures at Butlin’s Bognor Regis and we reflect on the challenges of keeping your cool raising your kids. Oh, and we also take some time to reflect on one of the most extraordinary Formula 1 seasons to date! Go, Lewis! If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Help the podcast by using Jose’s personal link for a FREE stock on Webull here: https://act.webull.com/promotion/referral/share.html?inviteCode=1pDvc8VJ5CC5&inviteSource=wb_oversea

This week the team discusses how their own dads impacted their lives, the lineage they communicate to their sons, and how even the most innocuous grocery delivery can offer more than anyone could have bargained for. Plus we get all caught up on gaming news and discuss what it's like nursing a baby through their first cold. It's a fun one. You're just going to have to trust us... If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Check out Jose and his son’s new YouTube Channel ‘Reading Together’ and subscribe here: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcMMK_j6MxPbtB1ZyCueJ_A

Back from Ireland with a bang comes the Dad Without a Dad podcast! In this episode, Andy and Jose reflect on their adventures in Dublin and discuss the challenges of being a Dad when your partner is away. We also chat about the latest video game releases and cover why there is no reason to own a wallet in 2021. Yep, that's right - phone wallets are the way forward. Andy words, not Jose's.. If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Check out Jose and his son’s new YouTube Channel ‘Reading Together’ and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcMMK_j6MxPbtB1ZyCueJ_A

Andy and Jose speak with fitness guru and former marine Chris about what it's like being a dad while being in the service, his journey to parenthood, and how it felt recovering from COVID-19. If you would like to know how you can help Veterans listen to Joshua Drake a Veteran and business owner here: https://anchor.fm/lapreneurs/episodes/LAPRENEURS---Joshua-Drake-e1a3hj1

Jose is heading to Ireland! Find out more about his trip and stay around for Andy’s video game segment where he discusses The Artful Escape, Rocket League, Guild Wars 2, Star Wars The Old Republic, and Halloween-related gaming! If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Check out Jose and his son’s new YouTube Channel ‘Reading Together’ and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcMMK_j6MxPbtB1ZyCueJ_A

Find out what was Andy's lowest point of his single dad adventure while Mom was away for work, why did Jose think he was super dad a day after he had his Pfizer booster shot, and stay until the end to find out who likes to roll over their pee… If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Check out Jose and his son’s new YouTube Channel ‘Reading Together’ and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcMMK_j6MxPbtB1ZyCueJ_A

Dean Scott is a vet, writer, cartoonist, dad, and he stops by the podcast to tell you a little bit about his life. Dean gives some advice to Jose about his cocker spaniel, he shares with you why he started drawing and find out what Dean told Jose that blew his mind away! Find us on social media: Instagram: @MrJoseDeLaRoca Twitter: @deantoonfull Support Dean’s work here: http://funnyvet.com/

Andy shares his adventures as a stay-at-home dad, Jose asks Andy what he should do for his 10th anniversary and they both discuss their passion for racing. If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Check out Jose and his son’s new YouTube Channel ‘Reading Together’ and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcMMK_j6MxPbtB1ZyCueJ_A

Jose introduces the new member of the family, Bluey! Learn how Jose got Bluey, why Jose had to prove he is crazy to have Bluey, how and why his son chose to name their dog Bluey and why Bluey’s Dad is the best dad in the world. Andy shares his thoughts of the Playstation Showcase and what did Jose show Andy that left Andy speechless? If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Check out Jose and his son’s new YouTube Channel ‘Reading Together’ and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcMMK_j6MxPbtB1ZyCueJ_A

A must listen! Jose shares with us his weird adventure trying to buy a dog through Craigslist, Andy talks about the beauty of Formula One and how he met one of the biggest drivers and teams of F1 and they both discuss why the Premier League is the best league in the world. If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Check out Jose and his son’s new YouTube Channel ‘Reading Together’ and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcMMK_j6MxPbtB1ZyCueJ_A

It’s “big ouchie” time this week on the Dad Without a Dad podcast with Andy and Jose chatting about life returning to normal post-covid, what to do when your 2 year gets a bump on the noggin and why the Messi situation still hurts. Special shoutout to Paul ‘Sparky’ Thomas for completing the Coast 2 Coast Cycle Challenge and for raising over £1000 for the amazing charity, Flying Solo. If you’d like to donate, please visit: https://gofund.me/cab31359 Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness

Jose has to let go of someone, find out who? Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Check out Jose and his son’s new YouTube Channel ‘Reading Together’ and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcMMK_j6MxPbtB1ZyCueJ_A

Are you a dog person or a cat person? Find out who likes dogs more than cats and why Jose will never get a small dog even though he’s a small person himself. Stay tuned for gaming news, Andy’s jokes, and why people keep saying someone’s son is soooo smart. If you’d like to be on the next podcast or ask us questions, find us on social media: Instagram: @mrjosedelaroca Twitter: @Gaminggoodness Check out Jose and his son’s new YouTube Channel ‘Reading Together’ and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcMMK_j6MxPbtB1ZyCueJ_A