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Jan. 26, 2026

Dad's First Thoughts on Pregnancy

Becoming a dad starts before the baby gets here. Your mind goes to safety, money, time, and who gets access to your kid. Mike Cooper came back on the show as an expecting father and kept it real about the fear, the excitement, and the moves he’s making right now.…

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Jan. 26, 2026

Parenting: Be Authentic, Not Perfect

Becoming a dad starts before the baby gets here. Your mind goes to safety, money, time, and who gets access to your kid. Mike Cooper came back on the show as an expecting father and kept it real about the fear, the excitement, and the moves he’s making right now.…

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Jan. 25, 2026

A Parent's Dilemma During a School Lockdown

Mike didn’t announce the pregnancy. He produced it. Tea garden, gifts, hidden mics, staff recording, the whole plan. If you need a reminder that fatherhood is built on intention, this episode will hit. Go listen.

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Jan. 25, 2026

Father's Fears: Protecting His Daughter

Becoming a dad starts before the baby gets here. Your mind goes to safety, money, time, and who gets access to your kid. Mike Cooper came back on the show as an expecting father and kept it real about the fear, the excitement, and the moves he’s making right now.…

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Jan. 25, 2026

Parenting: Be Present, Not Overbearing

Becoming a dad starts before the baby gets here. Your mind goes to safety, money, time, and who gets access to your kid. Mike Cooper came back on the show as an expecting father and kept it real about the fear, the excitement, and the moves he’s making right now.…

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Jan. 24, 2026

Pregnancy Test Shock

Becoming a dad starts before the baby gets here. Your mind goes to safety, money, time, and who gets access to your kid. Mike Cooper came back on the show as an expecting father and kept it real about the fear, the excitement, and the moves he’s making right now.…

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Jan. 24, 2026

Cutting Expenses for Baby's Future

Becoming a dad starts before the baby gets here. Your mind goes to safety, money, time, and who gets access to your kid. Mike Cooper came back on the show as an expecting father and kept it real about the fear, the excitement, and the moves he’s making right now.…

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Jan. 24, 2026

Michael Cooper Talks About Preparing for a Kryptonite Baby

Becoming a dad starts before the baby gets here. Your mind goes to safety, money, time, and who gets access to your kid. Mike Cooper came back on the show as an expecting father and kept it real about the fear, the excitement, and the moves he’s making right now.…

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Jan. 23, 2026

Rapid Fire: Fatherhood & Finance

Becoming a dad starts before the baby gets here. Your mind goes to safety, money, time, and who gets access to your kid. Mike Cooper came back on the show as an expecting father and kept it real about the fear, the excitement, and the moves he’s making right now.…

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Jan. 23, 2026

The Expecting Father Season: Systems, Security, and Legacy

Mike Cooper is back on the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast, and this time he’s an expecting dad. We talk about what this season really feels like: excitement, fear, the mindset shift, and the money moves you start making when it gets real. Mike also shares how he told his mom…

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Jan. 3, 2026

From Payments to Prosperity (For Real-Life Dads)

Rod sits down with Tony Manganiello (Tony Mags), a dad of seven and finance educator, to talk about the pressure most fathers carry but rarely say out loud: money stress. Tony shares how growing up without his dad shaped his view that finances cast a shadow over family life, then…

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Jan. 3, 2026

Unplug From the Payment Matrix

Most dads feel the pressure of money, even when they’re “making the payments.” In this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast, Rod sits down with Tony Manganiello (Tony Mags), a dad of seven and finance educator, to break down the system that keeps families stuck. Tony calls it the…

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Dec. 19, 2025

Hold the Heat: How Dads Stay Present Under Pressure w/ Morgan Rich

Most men can push through intensity. A lot of dads still struggle to hold it. On this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast, Rod Richard sits with Morgan Rich (author of The Invitation Beyond and creator of Threshold Coaching, “Training for the Unknown”) to talk about staying present under…

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Nov. 21, 2025

Build A Body You’re Proud Of After 40 with Ben Brown of Body Systems

Episode overview Most men over 40 think their best days are behind them. Ben Brown would disagree. In this conversation, Rod and Ben talk about what it takes for high-performing fathers to build a body they are proud of, without wrecking their marriage, career, or sanity. They break down time,…

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Nov. 15, 2025

Build A Body You’re Proud Of After 40 with Ben Brown of Body Systems

Most high-performing dads over 40 feel overcommitted and under-recovered. In this conversation, Rod Richard sits down with Ben Brown, owner and head coach at Body Systems and host of The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, to talk about what it actually takes to build a strong, lean, capable body in…

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Nov. 15, 2025

Healing the Modern Man: Redefining Strength with Dr. Michael Brasher

In this conversation, Rod sits down with Dr. Michael Brasher to talk about fatherhood, masculinity, healing, and the emotional work most men avoid. If you’ve ever struggled with anger, distance, control, or feeling disconnected at home, this episode gives you a sharper way to lead and love your family. Michael…

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Oct. 24, 2025

Paul & Rod Magic Episode | Jul 29, 2025

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Oct. 17, 2025

What the Banks Don’t Want Fathers to Know — with Coach Doug Peacock

The banks don’t buy what they sell us. They buy cash value policies and use them like a vault. Today, Coach Doug Peacock shows dads how to run that same play at home. After 40 years on the football field building young men, Coach Peacock is now helping fathers become…

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Oct. 15, 2025

What the Banks Don’t Want Fathers to Know — with Coach Doug Peacock

Doug Peacock spent 40 years coaching young men on the football field. Now he teaches fathers how to coach their finances, run their homes like a business, and leave behind more than just memories. In this powerful conversation with host Rod Richard, Doug breaks down how to: Escape the student…

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Aug. 2, 2025

The 3 C’s of Fatherhood with Myer Krah

📝 Episode Summary On this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast, Rod sits down with Myer Krah, Navy veteran, father of five, and the voice behind the Here 4 The Dads movement. This is more than just a conversation—it’s a powerful exchange between two men committed to breaking generational…

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July 25, 2025

Legacy Leadership & Financial Freedom: Raising Resilient Kids with Dr. Cedric B. Howard

In this powerful episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast, Rod Richard sits down with Dr. Cedric B. Howard—author, speaker, and higher education leader with over 30 years of experience—to explore what it means to be a father, a leader, and a generational change-maker. Dr. Howard shares his inspiring journey…

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July 21, 2025

How Fathers Can Raise Extraordinary Kids with Barry Garapedian

🔑 Episode Summary In this powerful episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast, Rod sits down with Barry Garapedian—former Wall Street executive turned youth mentor, speaker, and author of Winning the Game of Life: The 7 Lessons You Never Learned in School. Together, they unpack actionable ways fathers can instill…

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June 28, 2025

Fatherhood, Faith & Fitness: Building Legacy with Jeremy B. Hill

Episode Summary: In this heartfelt and powerful episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast, Rod sits down with Jeremy B. Hill—entrepreneur, husband of 29 years, father of three, and founder of JB Capital—for a raw and insightful conversation on what it means to lead a legacy-driven life as a man…

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June 20, 2025

Faith, Fatherhood & the Long Game with Pastor Aaron Levy

On this episode of 4 Fit Fatherhood, Rod sits down with Pastor Aaron Levy – a father of three girls, longtime pastor, and founder of Daily Drip Faith. You’ve heard his voice in our weekly segments, but today we take the time to go deeper. This episode hits on: •…

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