Ten Facts About Me

I keep getting tagged by different bloggers, most recently Fathered Five, but up until now I’ve been tardy at fulfilling the obligations. (You know, life gets in the way, and stuff.)

For your consumption, I present TEN facts about me.

1. Why?
   I started BadDadRadio.com because I wanted to experiment at podcasting. I like to help people. So the best place to start was talking about something I know about — parenting. I get abused on a regular basis so it seemed that I had enough expertise to talk about it. Hopefully I have something to share that someone else might find useful, affirming or comforting.
2. Why call it Bad Dad Radio?
   Because the domain BadDad.com was already taken. I liked the name of the “Grape Radio” podcast. So BadDadRadio.com seemed okay — at first. (I hate the name now. LOL)
3. Why call yourself Bad Dad?
   I didn’t want to come across as a hypocrite “expert.” No one is 100% perfect or even close. I can’t stand those types of self-righteous people. Instead, I have a fond appreciation for humble folks who try their best. So I took on the persona of Bad Dad to symbolize constant growth to become better than what I am.
4. Are you a good dad?
   All depends on who you ask, the time of day, and whether I’ve had my first cup of coffee yet.
5. How do you provide for your family?
   I sell you things you didn’t know you needed. Consider me a modern day Darrin Stephens except fatter, less goofy and I haven’t been replaced by another Dick (yet).
6. What profession would you rather be in?
   I’ve always enjoyed film/video and writing little sketch comedy bits. But I’m more comfortable as a director than an actor. Also, I would love it if I could actually make a living in podcasting/social media. Doesn’t seem realistic though.
7. What keeps you awake at night?
   Stressing out over an ever increasing To Do list.
8. What’s your prized possession (other than wife/kids)?
   I have a classic car, rotting away in my garage. Haven’t driven it in a decade and keep clinging to the false hope that I’ll one day have time to get her on the road again.
9. What’s your favorite book?
   A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy TooleEntertaining and brilliant.
10. What’s your political view?
    I hate talking politics, that’s why you rarely hear me comment on the podcast or blog except to point out political bad behavior and stupidity. I generally find myself leaning conservative, but quite frankly, I find most politicians from all parties to be corrupt, out of touch with the people they represent, and largely useless. I certainly vote to fulfill my civic duty. But I vote based on the politician’s record, not based on party line.
11. BONUS QUESTION: What’s the best thing that ever happened to you?
    Meeting my wife.

-BD

Related Link:
Ten posts that define Bad Dad Radio

Anonymous confessions

Being a parent is hard work. No matter how hard we try, we all make mistakes. The point is we have to acknowledge what we’ve done, learn from it and make things right again.

Have you done something that makes you feel like a bad parent? Then use this opportunity to record an anonymous confession.

Write, record or draw what you did and perhaps what you wish to do about it to make things better.

Be honest. Be creative. But overall don’t lie.

It might make you feel better and relieve a bit of pressure.