The Athlete Dad is hosted by Ben Gibson, an outdoor adventure athlete turned Dad who explores the intersection of physical pursuits and fatherhood. The show follows the stories of Athlete Dads as they attempt to pursue their athletic dreams while balancing their family responsibilities. We hear wide-ranging stories from modeling ambition to integrating families into passions, triumphs, failures, harrowing adventures, and how high-performing athlete Dads also win at home.
Latest episodes
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52 min
#14: Josiah Middaugh (Professional Triathlete) - The path to going pro and parenting athletes
Josiah Middaugh (@josiahmiddaugh) is a multi-sport athlete of all seasons, though primarily an extremely accomplished professional triathlete competing in Xterra triathlons (off-ro…
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45 min
#13: Andrew "Cotty" Cotton (Big Wave Surfer) - Riding the Highs and Lows of Surfing and Fatherhood
Imagine straddling the line between the ferocious power of the ocean's biggest waves and the gentle, yet perpetual, tug of fatherhood. This episode takes you on an epic journey wit…
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1 h 02
#12: Olen Netteberg (Long Distance Hiking Dad) - The Adventure of Fatherhood on the Triple Crown Trails
Embark on an adventure with Olen Netteberg (@olennetteburg) as he recounts the trials, triumphs, and trails of his family's awe-inspiring quest to conquer the Triple Crown of hikin…
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1 h 10
#11: Karl Egloff (Mountain Athlete) - Balancing family with racing up the world's tallest peaks
Karl Egloff (@karl.egloff) is a professional mountain guide and athlete, most well known for his world record speed ascents of some of the world's tallest peaks, including Makalu (…
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59 min
#10: Chris Larsen (Competitive Cyclist and Entrepreneur) - Raising Athlete Kids and Approaching Fatherhood wit…
Chris Larsen (@christopheralarsen) is a former competitive cyclist, entrepreneur, and father of two who joins us on a captivating exploration the unique challenges of being an athl…
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51 min
#9: Garrett McNamara (Big Wave Surfer) - Seeking Balance and Presence Amongst the Waves of Fatherhood
Brace yourselves as we ride untamed waves with legendary surfer, Garrett McNamara, as we unravel the intricate bond between surfing and fatherhood. Garrett is best known as one of…
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1 h 08
#8: Nolan Womack (Fitness Coach and Dad of Four) - Thoughtful Approach to Balancing Fitness Goals and Fatherho…
Ever wonder how a fitness coach balances grueling workouts and fatherhood? Meet Nolan Womack, a dedicated dad of four, husband, fitness coach, gym owner that's on a mission to beco…
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1 h 13
#7: Matthias Giraud "Superfrenchie" (Professional Ski-BASE Jumper) - Living an intentional life exploring pass…
In this episode, we journey to the peak of adventure with Matthias Giraud, AKA "Superfrenchie" (@superfrenchieofficial) a globally renowned mountain athlete known for his daring fe…
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1 h 03
#6: Taylor Jensen (3x World Champion Surfer) - Designing a life built around family, travel, and surfing
In this episode, we dive deep into the life and waves of the world-renowned professional longboard surfer, Taylor Jensen (@taylorjensentj). Known for his dynamic performances and h…
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1 h 25
Bonus: The Denali Episodes - Part 2
Part 2 of 2: The Denali EpisodesWe've arrived back in civilization and are excited to recap the expedition on Denali. We spent 20 days climbing the tallest peak in North America th…
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30 min
Bonus: The Denali Episodes - Part 1
If you're reading this... I'm on Denali!I'm currently on a weeks-long expedition in Alaska to climb Denali, the tallest peak in North America. We'll resume our regularly-scheduled…
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58 min
#5: Alex Pancoe (Explorer's Grand Slam Achiever) - How To Transform Yourself Into An Elite Mountain Athlete an…
Alex Pancoe (@alexpancoe) has recently completed the Explorer’s Grand Slam; Summiting all of the Seven Summits (tallest point on each continent, including Everest, Denali, Vinson,…
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1 h 12
#4: Matt Brown (World-Record Rower) - Little Things Compounding To Make Big Impacts and Sport's Influence On O…
Matt Brown (@matthewbrownusa) is an elite-level rower. He won the 2012 U.S. Rowing Elite Level National Championship in the single scull (single scullers are arguably the best athl…
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1 h 00
#3: Eric Dahl (Elite Backcountry Skier) - Balancing Family and Skiing Alaskan Peaks
Eric Dahl (@ericdahl_ak) is an elite-level backcountry Skier. He's twice skied on Denali, the tallest peak in North America at 20,310', and he's climbed and skied incredible feats…
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#3: Eric Dahl - Balancing Family and Skiing Alaskan Peaks
Eric Dahl (@ericdahl_ak) is an elite-level backcountry Skier. He's twice skied on Denali, the tallest peak in North America at 20,310', and he's climbed and skied incredible feats…
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40 min
#2: Reece Humphrey (USA Wrestling Coach) - Expanding Your Range and Creating Generational Success
Reece Humphrey (@highlighthumphrey) is a former USA Freestyle Wrestler and current Head Coach at the New Jersey Regional Training Center. As an athlete, Reece was a 3x US Open Cham…
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34 min
#1: Ben Gibson - Laying the Foundation for The Athlete Dad
The Athlete Dad is hosted by Ben Gibson, an outdoor adventure athlete turned Dad who explores the intersection of physical pursuits and fatherhood. The show follows the stories of…