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The Fathering Project Podcast

Kti Gapaillard, Dr James Brown

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led parenting and fatherhood show featuring child-safety specialists, educators, authors, notable fathers, and Australian personalities. Agencies could credibly pitch parenting and adolescent-development experts, family and online-safety professionals, authors, and public-facing fathers with relevant experiences or initiatives; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need credible expertise, authorship, recognition, or a compelling fatherhood platform.

Metrics

Episodes: 77

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: Australia

YouTube: 689 subscribers

Instagram: 20.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

media@thefatheringproject.org

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Host

Kti Gapaillard - Chief Executive Officer of The Fathering Project.

Dr James Brown - Doctor and podcast interviewer focused on parenting and fatherhood topics.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Parenting, child development, adolescent wellbeing, child safety, or online-safety expertise; relevant authorship or educational experience; or a notable fatherhood story, public profile, or family-focused initiative.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Leadership of a relevant family, parenting, or child-safety organization, Recognized professional expertise, Fatherhood awards or public recognition, Experience building a fatherhood or parenting community

Recent Guest Discussions

Kristi McVee - Body Safety, Consent, Grooming, Online Safety, Digital Risks, And Helping Children Communicate About Unsafe Experiences.

Matt Johnson - The Realities Of Modern Fatherhood, Parenting Challenges, Role Modeling, And Creating Space For Dads To Discuss Difficult Experiences.

Zachary Perez - The Identity Shift Into Fatherhood, Early Parenting, Expectations Versus Reality, Loneliness, Asking For Help, And Becoming A Dad Without Having All The Answers.

Dr Arne Rubinstein - The Role Of Fathers In Raising Boys, Connected Parenting, Boundaries, Rites Of Passage, And Guiding Boys Into Adulthood.

Michelle Mitchell - Puberty, Periods, Father-daughter Communication, Breaking Taboos, And Supporting Girls Through Adolescence.

Recent Topics

Fatherhood, Parenting, Child Safety, Adolescence, Family Relationships

Episodes

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Life After Footy: AFL’s Tom McDonald on Fatherhood, Identity and Being Present

October 13, 2026

After 16 seasons and 260 games with the Melbourne Football Club, former AFL player Tom McDonald is stepping into a new chapter — life after footy.But football has only ever been one part of Tom’s story. He’s also a dad to four children, navigating the challenges of balancing elite sport with family life and learning what it means to be present through every stage.In this episode, host Dr James Brown and Dads Group Manager Rodney Eade chat with Tom about identity, retirement and navigating his...

Beyond Screen Time: Raising Kids Who Can Navigate the Digital World

October 01, 2026

In this episode, we’re joined by Kirra Pendergast, Co-author of Digital Freedom and Founder of Safe on Social, to explore how parents can help children navigate technology with confidence.We talk about a young person's first smartphone, online privacy, algorithms, AI, digital safety and setting healthy boundaries without constantly monitoring or policing kids’ devices.Kirra shares practical advice for helping children develop the critical thinking and skills they need to make safer, smar...

Emotional Regulation & Connection with Mitesh Khatri

September 18, 2026

What does it really mean to be present as a dad?In this episode of The Fathering Project Podcast, we’re joined by Mitesh Khatri, author of Fight or Father, to explore how stress, overwhelm and emotional triggers can shape the way fathers show up at home. We discuss practical ways to recognise when you’re running low, respond instead of react, and repair after the parenting moments we all wish we’d handled differently.This is a compassionate conversation about choosing connection over perfecti...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Fathering Project Podcast?

The Fathering Project Podcast is hosted by Kti Gapaillard and Dr James Brown. Its publicly listed email is media@thefatheringproject.org. 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 Fathering Project Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Fathering Project Podcast: media@thefatheringproject.org.

How many listeners does The Fathering Project Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Fathering Project Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Fathering Project Podcast?

The Fathering Project Podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Parenting, child development, adolescent wellbeing, child safety, or online-safety expertise; relevant authorship or educational experience; or a notable fatherhood story, public profile, or family-focused initiative. Common among recent guests: Published books; Leadership of a relevant family, parenting, or child-safety organization; Recognized professional expertise. Recent guests include Kristi McVee, Matt Johnson, and Zachary Perez.

How hard is it to get booked on The Fathering Project Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Fathering Project Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Fatherhood, Parenting, Child Safety, Adolescence, and Family Relationships. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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