Ambitious Dads
Fatherhood cracked me open in ways I never expected — and showed me how unprepared most of us are for the emotional work it demands. After learning I couldn’t be a biological father, I wrestled early with the fear that I might screw up my kids before they even existed — a feeling every dad, in one way or another, eventually comes to know. The Ambitious Dads Podcast is where we stop winging it and start talking — about balancing endless competing priorities like work, kids, partners (sex — yeah, right!), self-care, and finances; about the emotions that hit daily — guilt, stress, fear, fatigue, love — and about the quiet doubts that keep us up at night. We’ll get vulnerable. We’ll get honest. And yes, we’ll end every episode with a ridiculous poop story, because if fatherhood teaches you anything, it’s how to laugh while cleaning up disasters. Ranked in the Top 10% of all podcasts globally. Hosted by Jeff Hittner. Email Jeff with ideas for future episodes: jwhittner@gmail.com
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Teaching Grit Without Forcing Failure with John Barrows
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
John Barrows, founder of JB Sales, spent a decade as a "weekend dad," flying the world to build his business while his wife held down the home front. John joins host Jeff Hittner to share how co-writing a children's book w...
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Why Fatherhood Still Has No Role Models with Armin Brott
SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
Armin Brott, Mr. Dad, has spent nearly 25 years giving fathers the tools and role models he never had. A former Marine and father of three adult children, Armin joins host Jeff Hittner to unpack why progress for dads has stalled,...
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Fatherhood Without a Blueprint with Jamie Hogg
AUGUST 28, 2026
Jamie Hogg, founder of Leadership & Co, knows firsthand that fatherhood rarely comes with a blueprint. As a married gay father raising two young children through adoption, Jamie joins host Jeff Hittner to unpack the inten...
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