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The Dad Manual

Tony Cooper

Booking Overview

This is a fatherhood and parenting interview show featuring candid conversations with dads, coaches, authors, speakers, and other professionals who bring relevant personal or practical expertise. Suitable pitches include fatherhood authors, parenting and emotional-intelligence coaches, men's wellbeing experts, family therapists, veterans or professionals with distinctive parenting journeys, and specialists exploring technology's role in family life; booking difficulty is low.

Metrics

Episodes: 43

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

andy@podsonic.pro

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Host

Tony Cooper - Host of The Dad Manual, leading candid conversations about fatherhood, parenting challenges, emotional growth, family relationships, and the experiences of modern dads.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Relevant lived experience as a father or stepfather, combined where possible with expertise in parenting, emotional intelligence, personal development, relationships, family wellbeing, military reintegration, or technology's role in family life. Authors, coaches, trainers, speakers, podcast hosts, and professionals with a distinctive fatherhood perspective are credible fits.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Coaching, training, or speaking careers, Podcast hosting or public education work, Distinctive professional or life experience connected to fatherhood and family relationships

Recent Guest Discussions

Jem Fuller - Blended-family Roles, Conscious Communication, Anger And Emotional Expression, Healing Childhood Patterns, Forgiveness In Parenting, And Raising Emotionally Open Sons.

Edward Crawford - Military Deployment And Fatherhood, Returning Home Emotionally, Hypervigilance, Marriage And Family Connection, Parenting A Child With Autism, And Redefining Achievement.

Brandon Fong - Childlike Curiosity, Emotional Regulation In Children, Playful Parenting, Parenting Without Overprotection, Masculine And Feminine Energy, And Raising Children In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence.

Lior Weinstein - Using Artificial Intelligence For Bedtime Stories And Emotional Processing, Artificial Intimacy, Presence And Intentionality, Generational Trauma, Cultural Identity, And Family Connection.

Chris Lee - Generational Trauma, Emotional Regulation, Response-ability, Family Vision, Relationship Modeling, Confidence, And Interrupting Unhealthy Parenting Patterns.

Recent Topics

Family, Parenting, Fatherhood, Emotional Intelligence, Generational Trauma

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Dad Manual
:

Ep 42: Being a Dad Is My Greatest Role, with James Snyder

October 13, 2026

James Snyder has starred on Broadway and shared scenes with Jon Hamm, but the role that changed him most happens at home. On this episode of the dad podcast, Tony Cooper sits down with actor James Snyder, dad to Oliver and Willa, for a conversation that treats fatherhood the way an actor treats a part: something you step into, shape, and eventually have to figure out who you are underneath. James talks about growing up with a present, engaged father, the family dinners and driveway conversati...

Ep 41: Why This Father Promised His Sons He'd Never Get Angry

October 06, 2026

Jem Fuller almost lost his son twice before he learned what real fatherhood forgiveness looks like.Tony sits down with Jem Fuller, host of The Unknown Path podcast and author of The Art of Conscious Communication for Thoughtful Men, for a conversation that moves through blended families, medical scares, anger, and the parenting philosophy Jem built after growing up with a father who was loving but controlling. Jem is stepdad to two kids who call him by his first name, and father to two grown ...

Ep 40: The Warrior Dad Who Had To Learn How To Come Home

September 29, 2026

Edward Crawford spent his life training to be a warrior, in the Peace Corps, in Afghanistan, and at Goldman Sachs, and it turns out that same drive almost cost him the family he was fighting for. In this conversation for the first time dad podcast, Edward opens up about deploying six days after his son was born, the videos he recorded for his kids in case he didn't come home, and the moment he realized his hyper vigilance was helping him survive but hurting his marriage. He and Tony talk abou...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Dad Manual
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How do I get in touch with The Dad Manual?

The Dad Manual is hosted by Tony Cooper. Its publicly listed email is andy@podsonic.pro. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Dad Manual?

The publicly listed email for The Dad Manual: andy@podsonic.pro.

How many listeners does The Dad Manual have?

Podseeker estimates The Dad Manual reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Dad Manual?

The Dad Manual typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant lived experience as a father or stepfather, combined where possible with expertise in parenting, emotional intelligence, personal development, relationships, family wellbeing, military reintegration, or technology's role in family life. Authors, coaches, trainers, speakers, podcast hosts, and professionals with a distinctive fatherhood perspective are credible fits. Common among recent guests: Published books; Coaching, training, or speaking careers; Podcast hosting or public education work. Recent guests include Jem Fuller, Edward Crawford, and Brandon Fong.

How hard is it to get booked on The Dad Manual?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Dad Manual cover?

Recent episodes cover Family, Parenting, Fatherhood, Emotional Intelligence, and Generational Trauma. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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