Father Of The Man

Father Of The Man

Hosted by: Taskbook Alpha

"The Child is the father of the Man." William Wordsworth's insightful observation from his 1802 poem "My Heart Leaps Up" gives voice to the truth that how we are raised has a significant impact on the adults we grow...

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Episode 014 - Timothy Falkenstine

Wade and Derrick interview the man, the myth, the legend...Falkenstine
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Episode 013 - Get to Work

How do you raise boys to be hard workers? That is the central question in today's episode of Father of the Man. How we think and speak and go about our own work will have a big impact on how our sons will engage with...
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Episode 012 - Man is not a Boy

All men start out as boys, but a man is so much more than just a grown male child. Wade and Derrick identify the differences between men and boys, shedding light on how we can raise our boys to embody manliness and...
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Episode 011 - Caleb Engell

Today we interview Caleb Engell. A great father, friend, business owner, musician, and all around great guy. Enjoy
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Episode 010 - Man is not a Woman

Both men and women can be courageous, kind, tough, intelligent, wise, and selfless. So what differentiates the two? Derrick and Wade expound upon the unique value that both men and women bring to the...
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Episode 009 - Lightning and Whining

Wade and Derrick take a turn answering the lightning round questions before taking on the insidious habit of complaining.
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Episode 008 - Derrick Clark Interview

We sit down with the 3rd member of Task Book Alpha and the man behind the artwork of the FOTM podcast. Derrick gives his take on manliness, parenting, and baseball. Prepare to be offended.
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Episode 007 - Man is not an Animal

Are we, hu-Mans, just the consequence of unintentional and random combinations of molecular collisions? Are Men simply animals with a high degree of intelligence? Or are we something more?
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Episode 006 - Elisha Voetberg

Wade and Derrick interview their first guest: A man who needs no introduction...
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Episode 005 - Legathy

A big thanks to Mike Tyson for inspiring today's discussion about Legacy. What is legacy and does it matter? Or is it just a concept we use to justify feeding our egos?
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Episode 004 - Honor Thy Mother

Today we dive into some practical advice for how to encourage our sons to honor and respect their mothers and why this is so crucial to their development as men. If you are finding that your son is at a stage where he...
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Episode 003 - The Virtue of Manning Up

"Man Up!" Is it a challenge?...an overused insult?...a calling out?...a calling up? Join Derrick and Wade as they discuss the merits and shortcomings of this ubiquitous phrase and learn why Marry Poppins might be the...
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