Chicken Soup for the Soul's Being Dad
Being Dad is an intimate, entertaining and revealing portrait of nine men who are tackling fatherhood, one of the most important roles in the world. Each episode of this new docu-series drops viewers into the lives of three dads who are facing challenges that are simultaneously unique and universal: a single dad re-enters the dating scene; an over-protective dad struggles with his autistic daughter’s growing independence; gay dads deal with the emotional complexities of adoption. While the featured fathers are different ages, races, and religions, they are all bound by the singular belief that raising their children is life’s greatest gift.
Cast
R.J. Bain
Narrator (voice)
Eddie Spaghetti
Self
Elvis Daly
Self
Quattro Daly
Self
Zeke Daly
Self
Jessika Daly
Self
Spike Spencer
Self
Kimberly Spencer
Self
Jake Perez
Self
Kim MacKenzie
Self
Christopher Von Streicher
Self
Jade Perez
Self
Kylo Paderez
Self
Ishtafah Muhammad
Self
Lisa Perez
Self
Seasons
Nine dads around America with different family structures, backgrounds and jobs navigate the joys and challenges of fatherhood.
E1Episode 1
Aug 27, 2018
Touring musician Eddie wants to stay close to his kids. Voiceover artist Spike anticipates his firstborn. Farmer Patrick takes his children to work.
E2Episode 2
Sep 3, 2018
Eddie and Jessika go on the road with the family. Patrick worries about his daughter's upcoming driving test. Evan reflects on being a gay parent.
E3Episode 3
Sep 10, 2018
Eddie and the family acclimatize to tour life. Patrick tries to instill confidence in his son. Spike gets physically prepared for his baby.
E4Episode 4
Sep 17, 2018
Evan talks to Gabriel about having gay parents. Stay-at-home dad Steve deals with enduring effects of trauma. Terry looks back on saving his daughter.
E5Episode 5
Sep 24, 2018
Terry supports Elizabeth’s photography hobby. Single dad Kristian juggles parenthood, work and dating. Steve and his family start a healthy lifestyle.
E6Episode 6
Oct 1, 2018
Barry describes life with an autistic teen. Kristian discusses empathy with Olivia and goes on a date. Dad of three Leo anticipates grandparenthood.
E7Episode 7
Oct 8, 2018
Eddie’s family waits to welcome him home after a long tour. Barry and Lulu discuss acting and overcoming shyness. Leo celebrates Kylo's arrival.
E8Episode 8
Oct 15, 2018
Spike and Kim tackle life with a newborn. Leo deals with some tough conversations. Eddie’s family plans home renovations.
Storyline
Being Dad is an intimate, entertaining and revealing portrait of nine men who are tackling fatherhood, one of the most important roles in the world. Each episode of this new docu-series drops viewers into the lives of three dads who are facing challenges that are simultaneously unique and universal: a single dad re-enters the dating scene; an over-protective dad struggles with his autistic daughter’s growing independence; gay dads deal with the emotional complexities of adoption. While the featured fathers are different ages, races, and religions, they are all bound by the singular belief that raising their children is life’s greatest gift.
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