Diapers For Two
oleh Dan Shimmerman
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E26: The Art of the Tiny Deal
E26: The Art of the Tiny Deal
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What happens when you become a dad again in your 50s, but this time with three grown kids already out in the world?
Diapers for Two tells true stories about family, aging, identity, and the emotional math of fatherhood. Hosted by Dan Shimmerman, a dad raising a toddler while navigating life with three adult children, the show blends humor, heart, and quiet reflection. It’s about second chances, small rituals, and finding meaning in moments most people overlook.
At its core, it’s about what it means to keep showing up for the people you love, across decades, mistakes, and second chances.
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- E26: The Art of the Tiny Deal · 12 mnt · Episode 26In this episode, Dan explores the unexpected negotiation lessons that come from raising a toddler. After days spent reviewing executive contracts and equity terms, he finds…
- E25: Rejected! · 13 mnt · Episode 25When his two-year-old daughter tells him to go back to work, Dan unpacks the emotional sting of parental rejection, both in the toddler years and beyond. From silent walks with…
- E24: The Calm Inside The Chaos - A Fireside Chat With Kirk Martin · 1 jam 11 mnt · Episode 24Dan sites down with parenting expert, Kirk Martin for a wide-ranging fireside chat about the parenting journey. They explore self-reflection, information overload and how to…
- E23: Schooling Dad · 12 mnt · Episode 23In this episode, Dan reflects on what it's like to parent four kids who are all in wildly different relationships with school. From a toddler just learning what a triangle is to…
- E22: Toddlerland · 10 mnt · Episode 22What would happen if adults started acting like toddlers? In this episode, Dan explores three classic toddler behaviors - shouting everything, changing your mind every ten…
- E21: Still Learning · 14 mnt · Episode 21In this episode, Dan shares three life lessons he's learned while parenting in his fifties. These aren't grand revelations or polished insights, just honest reflections on what…
- E20: Judging The Judgers · 14 mnt · Episode 20In this episode, Dan takes a funny and honest look at the quiet world of parental judgment, from snack opinions to sleep sack debates. It's a sharp, self-aware ride through the…
- E19: Some Messier Truths · 15 mnt · Episode 19In this episode, Dan reflects on three quietly complicated parts of his life right now. From navigating fatherhood in his fifties, to wondering if he's showing up enough for his…
- E18: Wooden Blocks And Robot Dogs · 16 mnt · Episode 18In this episode, Dan reflects on the toys that shaped his life as a dad across four kids and five decades. From Fisher-Price barns and Bakugan battles to robot dogs and wooden…
- E17: What Should I Name This Episode? · 12 mnt · Episode 17In this episode, Dan dives into the surprisingly high-stakes world of baby naming, from family traditions and personal stories to the rise of unusual trends. With humor and…
- E16: The DEFCON Guide to Toddler Tantrums · 17 mnt · Episode 16In this episode, Dan shares his go-to strategies for navigating toddler meltdowns using humor, calm presence, and a surprising DEFCON-inspired scale. From imaginary bees to quiet…
- E15: The Soundtrack of Us · 14 mnt · Episode 15In this heartfelt episode, Dan reflects on how music has shaped his life as a father, from cassette loops in his childhood home to bedtime playlists with his toddler, Ruby. A…
- E14: The Leopard And The Lorax · 13 mnt · Episode 14In this lighthearted episode, Dan trades deep reflection for pure fashion comedy. From his three-outfit wardrobe to Lori's wild Lorax vest and Ruby's toddler runway looks, he…
- E13: According To Plan · 14 mnt · Episode 13When Dan's son Jacob was born, there were no doctors, just a shoelace and adrenaline. Twenty years later, his daughter Ruby arrived in calm, quiet order. Against the backdrop of…
- E12: Beautiful Lives Here · 13 mnt · Episode 12What makes a home beautiful? In this episode, Dan opens the door to every house that has held his family. From the noisy magic of young children to the quiet rhythms of growing…
- E11: My Emotional Support Monkey · 12 mnt · Episode 11Everyone has something they hold onto. Sometimes it's a teddy bear. Sometimes it's a blanket. Sometimes it's a stuffed monkey named Junior. In this episode, Dan explores the…
- E10: Is She Talking Yet? · 13 mnt · Episode 10At the playground, another dad asks, “Is she talking yet?” It’s a simple question, but for parents, it’s never just about talking. In this episode, Dan reflects on milestone…
- E9: Snackcidentally In Love · 15 mnt · Episode 9Snacks aren’t just snacks. They’re bribes, comfort, and emotional life preservers. In this episode of Diapers for Two, Dan dives into the toddler snack economy, the generational…
- E8: Carry-On Luggage and Emotional Baggage · 15 mnt · Episode 8Dan reflects on decades of family travel, from chaotic solo trips with three young kids to navigating airports with a toddler and a suitcase full of white noise machines. It’s…
- E7: Daddy's Little Girl, Meet Daddy's Little Girl · 14 mnt · Episode 7What happens when “Daddy’s little girl” meets… Daddy’s other little girl? In this heartfelt episode, Dan reflects on becoming a girl dad again, more than two decades after his…
