The Funny Side of Fatherhood | Comedian Dustin Nickerson on Fatherhood, Comedy, and Work Ethic

Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!)

It was never all that easy to predict the future, but it always felt like there were at least a few things you could rely on. However, these days, the fate of even some of the more historically steadfast institutions is murky at best: for example, the notion of attending college to get a degree so you can venture out on the path to your career. What will any of that look like in five or ten years? Will affordable higher ed even exist? Will AI scoop up all the jobs? Will our kids live with us until they have kids? Comedian, podcaster, husband, and dad of three Dustin Nickerson can tell you that regardless of the ambiguity the future may hold, modeling a strong work ethic can have a net positive effect on the kids who witness it. Listen in as Adam, Marc, and Dustin wax philosophical about standup comedy, raising kids, strong work ethic, and the permission to laugh.

Episode 86 of Modern Dadhood opens with a quick catch-up about the recent podcast siesta and a few laughs about recent celebrity dad news before the guys welcome Dustin Nickerson into the conversation. Dustin is a stand-up comedian, a husband, a father of three (including two teenagers!) an author and a fellow podcaster. The guys hit it off quickly, covering topics such as:
• The challenges of touring with three kids at home
• Touring alone vs. with family
• The craziness of teaching your kid to drive
• The shift in work ethic and motivation to leave home
• The uncertain future of higher education
• Finding true happiness in your career
• And more!

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Dustin Nickerson (official)
Dustin Nickerson (YouTube)
Dustin Nickerson (Instagram)
Dustin Nickerson (TikTok)
How to Be Married to Melissa (book)
Don't Make Me Come Back There (podcast)
Red Vault Audio
Caspar Babypants
Spencer Albee
Stuffed Animal

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