about the podcast
The bi-weekly podcast addresses a unique fatherhood-related theme in each episode.
Hosts Adam Flaherty and Marc Checket interview famous dads, not famous dads, old dads, new dads, step dads, grand dads, trans dads, and more, in an effort to gain new perspective and become better parents and human beings. LEARN MORE »
Latest Episode
Episode 134 | How (And Why) to Raise Change-Makers | Dr. Alvin Thomas on Anti-Racism, Mentorship, Empathy
EPISODE SUMMARY
Have you ever considered why the experience of being a dad can look radically different across cultures and communities? In our 2025 holiday episode, we’re honored to welcome Dr. Alvin Thomas—associate professor, mentor, thought leader, award-winning podcast host, and an internationally respected researcher in human development and family studies.
Dr. Thomas has devoted his career to supporting Black fathers, families, and children, and advancing anti-racism efforts, and in our conversation he opens up about anti-racism, modern masculinity, and our responsibility as parents to raise empathetic, informed, and resilient kids.
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We're Signal Awards winners!
🏅 Gold for the genre Family & Child-Raising
🥈 Silver for our episode Navigating Miscarriage and Grief as a Dad
🎙 Listener's Choice Award for our episode Navigating Miscarriage and Grief as a Dad
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Love it! I was literally laughing out loud.
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what's the story?
Meet Co-hosts Adam Flaherty and Marc Checket and learn about Modern Dadhood's humble beginnings.