Dad content creator and marathon runner Kyle Bradshaw has built a following by sharing honest reminders about fatherhood while running the streets of Florida. In this episode of the Rise and Dad Podcast, Kyle shares why some of the most meaningful parts of being a dad happen in the ordinary, everyday moments. Kyle opens up about raising a six-year-old son and two-year-old daughter, adjusting to the kindergarten years, balancing work and family, and the constant challenge of being the present and intentional dad he wants to be. From leaving the dishes in the sink to play Spider-Man and Venom with his son, to letting his kids crawl into bed in the middle of the night, Kyle talks about recognizing that these stages of fatherhood don't last forever—and why sometimes the things that feel inconvenient today are the moments we'll miss the most. 🚀 In this episode Kyle opens up about:

✅ Why being present can be one of the hardest parts of fatherhood

✅ Choosing playtime with your kids over the never-ending to-do list

✅ Raising a son and daughter through different stages of childhood

✅ How running gives him time to reflect on becoming a better dad

✅ Teaching kids hard work by letting them see you struggle and persevere

✅ Why ordinary days with your kids can become the most meaningful ones

✅ The challenge of becoming the dad you want to be

✅ Why showing up every day matters more than being a perfect father

Former Seattle Seahawks legend and Super Bowl XLVIII Champion Cliff Avril has accomplished almost everything on the football field, but in this episode of the Rise and Dad Podcast, he shares why being a father is the achievement he's most proud of. Cliff opens up about raising two boys, balancing life after the NFL, parenting teenagers, teaching respect, building character, and why becoming a dad completely changed his perspective on success.

Beyond football, Cliff discusses the lessons he learned from his Haitian immigrant parents, why serving your community matters, how sports build resilience, and the importance of showing your children what love, hard work, and humility look like every day. Whether you're a dad, an NFL fan, raising sons, or simply trying to become a better parent, this conversation is packed with wisdom you'll carry long after the episode ends.

🚀 In this episode Cliff opens up about:

✅Life after winning Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seattle Seahawks

✅Raising teenage boys with respect and discipline

✅The parenting lessons Cliff learned from his own father

✅Why adversity is one of the greatest gifts parents can give their children

✅Balancing business, philanthropy, marriage, and fatherhood

✅Teaching kids gratitude, service, and humility

✅Balancing work and family without sacrificing either

In this candid episode of the Rise & Dad Podcast, host Kevin DelRo sits down with Phil Bailey — media agency owner, restaurateur, former basketball player, and father of three (Quincy, 2; Kobe, 1; Jaxxon, 14). Phil shares a raw and hopeful fatherhood journey: becoming a dad at 22, stepping into recovery, learning co‑parenting, and building intentional daily rituals (cooking nightly, bedtime whispers of “Daddy loves you”) while running multiple businesses.

🚀 In this episode Phil opens up about:

✅ The shock and growth of early fatherhood — having a son at 22

✅ Co‑parenting Jackson and turning a rocky start into a strong relationship

✅ Raising two under two: routines, discipline, and finding peace in chaos

✅ Choosing recovery and refocusing priorities after a life‑changing arrest

✅ Practical strategies for balance: schedule intimacy, intentional parenting, and “show up” mentality

✅ The long game — what he hopes his kids will say about him in 20 years This episode blends vulnerability, practical tactics, and real examples for dads navigating messy, meaningful lives.