Podcast Episodes

Teaching Sons That Every Struggle Is an Opportunity to Grow ft. Ethan Hagner

In this candid father-son episode of the Dad Edge Podcast, I sit down once again with my son Ethan for a real-time look at what growth, struggle, and…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Using Your Rock Bottom Story & Struggles to Heal Others & Grow as a Father ft. Doug Bopst

In this episode of the Dad Edge Podcast, I sit down with Doug Bopst—former felon, now personal trainer, author, and transformational speaker—to unpac…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

What it Means to be Present As A Father in Your Children's Lives ft. Michael Rothman

In this episode of the Dad Edge Podcast, I sit down with Michael Rothman—entrepreneur, father, and co-founder of Fatherly—to talk about what it reall…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Teaching Sons to Lead Themselves Through Struggle, Mindset, and Discipline ft. Ethan Hagner

Here are the fully formatted, SEO-optimized show notes for the Dad Edge Podcast episode featuring Ethan Hagner (Oct 1, 2025):

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Emotionally Present Dads Win at Parenting, Recovery, & Relationships ft. Brandon Mancine

In this powerful episode of the Dad Edge Podcast, I sit down with fitness coach and father Brandon Mancine to talk about what it truly means to be co…

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Using Sports to Strengthen Father-Child Bonds & Life Lessons

In this solo episode of the Dad Edge Podcast, I dive into the valuable life lessons we as fathers can teach our kids through sports—lessons that go f…

5 months ago

The Father’s Role in Teaching Confidence, Discipline, and Emotional Strength ft. Ethan Hagner

In this episode of the Dad Edge Podcast, my son Ethan and I open up about the kind of conversations that strengthen the bond between fathers and sons…

5 months ago

Healing From Trauma and Leading Your Family Through Grace and Grit ft. Os Aponte

In this episode of the Dad Edge Podcast, Larry Hagner is joined by Oscar “Oz” Aponte—a U.S. Army veteran, StrongFirst kettlebell instructor, and foun…

5 months ago

How to Control Stressful & Heated Moments in Your Home as A Father

In this solo episode of the Dad Edge Podcast, host Larry Hagner opens up about what it means to be the thermostat in your home, not just the thermome…

5 months, 1 week ago

Raising Emotionally Intelligent Sons in Today’s World ft. Ethan Hagner

In this heart-to-heart episode of the Dad Edge Podcast, I sit down with my 19-year-old son, Ethan Hagner, for a raw and honest conversation about gro…

5 months, 1 week ago