Episode 00 - An Amazing Wild Ride: From Surrogacy to Sippy Cups (ft. Tony)

In this episode of Fathernetics, we sit down with the endlessly lovable and hilariously honest Tony—aka Daddy Chen (https://www.instagram.com/avery.atlas.zc) a proud gay dad raising two spirited little ones with his husband, Daddy Chase, in the heart of Orange County, California.

Tony opens up about his surrogacy journey and how being the son of immigrants shaped his identity as both a father and a partner. We get real about social pressures in Los Angeles, the uprising, and protest- how they impact him, his children, and the culture of comparison - "How do you talk to your children about war" and why intentional parenting is the only parenting that works when you’ve got a fiercely independent three-year-old daughter named Avery and a 20-month-old daredevil son named Atlas.

Get ready for laughter, real talk, and some serious dad wisdom with a whole lotta sass.

✨ Topics We Cover:

• Gay dads navigating fatherhood in Orange County
• The beautiful chaos of parenting toddlers
• Real talk on being a child of immigrants
• The emotional layers of surrogacy and chosen family
• The truth about social status and expectations in LA
• Why being intentional as a parent is everything

📢 Perfect for:

• LGBTQ+ parents
• Dads exploring surrogacy options
• Sons of immigrants navigating new generational paths
• Anyone who wants a heartwarming, hilarious, and honest convo about modern parenting

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🎙 Episode: #5 - Abuelo Energy: The OG Zaddy Talks

In this special episode (Father's Day), I sit down with my own father for a real, unfiltered conversation about what fatherhood meant to him—and how it’s evolved across generations. We get into the values he passed down, the mistakes he owned, and the pride he carries watching me raise my kids. It’s a full-circle moment you don’t want to miss.

Highlights include:

• The lessons he learned from his father

• What he thinks I’m doing right (and wrong)

• How parenting has changed—and stayed the same

• Laughter, vulnerability, and a few surprises

This one’s straight from the heart. Let’s get into it.

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🎙 Episode: #4 - Chassé into Fatherhood, Huntey! (Black Men, Two Dads)

In this episode, I talk with Michael (@mdjeffersonii) —one of many siblings, a proud Black father, and someone who always knew parenthood was part of his path.

We unpack:

• What it means to grow up in a big family and build your own

• How race, culture, and identity shape the parenting journey

• Why representation and community matter in adoption

Michael brings heart, history, and humor as he shares how the Black experience has shaped his approach to fatherhood, love, and legacy. His story is one of intention, deep roots, and dreaming forward.

🎧 Tap in—this one hits soul deep.

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