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PODCAST

World"s Greatest Dad with Ali & Neil

Abel Bunny Entertainment

World’s Greatest Dad is the podcast where fatherhood meets food, pop culture, and life’s everyday absurdities. Hosted by Ali Khan & Neil Padover this show serves up dad-life wisdom with a side of humor, deep cuts on everything from cartoons to culinary trends, and the kind of real talk about parenting and adulthood you won’t find in the manual. Whether we are dishing out advice, riffing on the best cheap eats, or diving into the wild world of nostalgia, the dads keeps it fun, unfiltered, and

kids & family parenting

All Episodes

71:39

Patrick Mahomes' Dad Bod, AI Teddy Bears, Mix CDs,...

World"s Greatest Dad with Ali & Neil ·

2025/06/25

Neil and Ali dig deep into what it means to be a dad in the modern age touching on everything from 90s music and trying to get on the Jumbotron at a Mets game moments to AI storytelling teddy bears and what is the absolute best and worst fast food joint. The guys debate whether Patrick Mahomes’ dad bod even matters, discover that children are having birthday parties at steakhouses. Plus, we discuss how technology is reshaping playtime and education.

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82:33

From Comedy Clubs to Carpool Lines: Matt Bearden on...

World"s Greatest Dad with Ali & Neil ·

2025/06/17

Comedian and radio host Matt Bearden joins Ali & Neil to talk about the moment he walked away from road gigs to raise his kids and how a health scare years later made him double down on time over money. Matt delivers advice on the upside of strokes, parenting through burnout, and why he treats his kids like summer interns. Expect laughs, honesty, and insight from one of Austin’s most comforting and hilarious voices.

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65:28

Ranking History’s Dads: Who Nailed It, Who Failed It...

World"s Greatest Dad with Ali & Neil ·

2025/06/15

What do Abraham, Confucius, and Mr. Rogers have in common? They were all dads and they’re all on trial for the title of World’s Greatest Dad. In this special Father’s Day episode, Neil and Ali reflect on their own dad moments, revisit the surprisingly complicated history of Father’s Day (spoiler: it started with a woman), and take a ride through dadhood across the ages. Hammocks, tater tots, and historical hot takes included.

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72:15

Neil Turns 40, Ali's $400 Babysitter, Matching Family...

World"s Greatest Dad with Ali & Neil ·

2025/06/10

Neil Padover celebrates the big 4-0 with matching family outfits (this year with custom shirts featuring his face), a fancy dinner, and a trip to the Whitney, only to cap the week by getting kicked out of the Brooklyn Museum during a chaotic field trip. Ali Khan (Cheap Eats, Spring Baking Championship) shares his own parenting pain: a babysitter who charged him $400 for an overnight stay while she slept. The guys get into the cost of childcare, Brooklyn au pairs, Austin tech bros, and what happens

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79:48

James Robilotta Named His Son A Verb, Minnesota Nice...

World"s Greatest Dad with Ali & Neil ·

2025/06/04

Ali Khan (Cheap Eats) and Neil Padover welcome international speaker, author, and dad James Robilotta for a deep, hilarious, and refreshingly honest convo about parenting in the thick of it. James gets real about juggling two little kids with two busy speaker-parent schedules. The guys talk about dad guilt, grandparent dynamics, and the emotional whiplash of loving your kid but not feeling it right away. Plus, the origin story of the name “Roam,” Minnesota Nice vs. New York Grit, lying toddlers, and

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68:42

That Time Ali’s Dad Found His Bong, Neil’s Leftover...

World"s Greatest Dad with Ali & Neil ·

2025/05/28

Ali Khan (Cheap Eats, Spring Baking Championship) and Neil Padover kick things off with a tale of toothpaste tragedy and leftover sushi heartbreak. The guys dig into division of labor in their households, how kids perceive fairness, and why dads always seem to be the ones doing dishes. Later, they talk about composting etiquette, the lost magic of CDs and liner notes, and how Chris Farley almost became Shrek. Plus, viral toddler tears, The Parent Trap twist, and a bureaucratic baby-naming disaster

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60:12

Nut Allergies, Easter Monday, Grieving In Public, And...

World"s Greatest Dad with Ali & Neil ·

2025/05/20

Ali and Neil compare chaotic mornings, from bike rides and alternate-side parking to mysterious Easter Mondays. Together they unpack the weirdness of religious holidays, 90s Easter brunch lines. Also: Ron Howard’s acting comeback, how to handle peanut allergies like a pro, ninja turtle mugs, and the truth about Smart Grills vs. analog.

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60:58

From UFC Competitor to Magic The Gathering, LEGO, and...

World"s Greatest Dad with Ali & Neil ·

2025/05/14

In Episode 10 of World’s Greatest Dad, hosts Ali Khan and Neil Padover welcome Bobby Maximus (former UFC fighter, world champion in Jiu Jitsu, and one of Men’s Health’s 100 Fittest Men of All Time) for a conversation about fitness, fatherhood, and nerd culture. Bobby opens up about his unique parenting philosophy, rejecting the idea of a “perfect dad” in favor of being present, vulnerable, and playful with his three kids. The trio dives into Bobby’s love for Magic: The Gathering, Lord of the Rings,

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17:39

Pre-Pre-Diabetic, Post-French Fry Regrets, Getting...

World"s Greatest Dad with Ali & Neil ·

2025/05/14

Ali and Neil get honest about their fitness journeys, late-night snacking, compulsive habits, and what it’s like trying to eat healthy while loving food. Ali opens up about being borderline pre-diabetic, why bison steak and Brussels sprouts are underrated, and how frying your own French fries will change your life. Plus, they get a surprise call from fitness guru Bobby Maximus before he joins the pod. This is the one where the dad bod gets put on notice.

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63:45

My Teen Daughter Blocked Me Online, Seth Rogen vs....

World"s Greatest Dad with Ali & Neil ·

2025/05/07

Ali Khan (Cheap Eats, Spring Baking Championship) and Neil Padover kick off the episode with a brutally honest convo about colonoscopy prep because midlife comes at you fast. Then it’s a new round of Parent Haters Club, featuring viral clips from Chappell Roan and Seth Rogen, who both openly question why anyone would want to be a parent. Ali discusses his gastroenterologist's line of sausages and making french fries with his teen son for nine hours this past weekend. Later, the guys tackle two

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67:19

My Kid Got Hurt at School… and I Didn’t Go. Ali has...

World"s Greatest Dad with Ali & Neil ·

2025/04/30

Ali Khan (Cheap Eats, Spring Baking Championship) and Neil Padover tackle the chaos, comedy, and curveballs of modern fatherhood. From terrifying school nurse calls to surviving hyper-competitive youth sports culture. Ali opens up about gout, broken bones, and why some dads should never coach. Plus: a deep dive into China’s “Drop the Dad, Keep the Baby” trend and what to do when grandma won't stop popping in.

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65:44

Ali's Unshowered Confessional, Dad Jokes vs. Bad...

World"s Greatest Dad with Ali & Neil ·

2025/04/23

Ali Khan (Cheap Eats, Spring Baking Championship) and Neil Padover explore the anxities truths of fatherhood as the guys swap delivery room war stories. Neil reads a surprisingly moving piece about being a hockey dad that makes him emotional despite hating sports. Later, Ali reflects on bonding with his 13-year-old over Austin Powers. Plus: a rapid fire round of “Dad Joke vs. Bad Joke.”

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64:52

Mice with Two Dads, Should You Visit When Grandpa's a...

World"s Greatest Dad with Ali & Neil ·

2025/04/16

Ali Khan (Cheap Eats, Spring Baking Championship) and Neil Padover kick things off with some spring training chat and talk about the low, LOW minor league baseball salaries. Neil wonders whether it’s okay for his 4-year-old to watch Captain America, and reminisces about his own childhood movie viewing history and why he retired his Ace Ventura impressions. Later, the guys weigh in on Chinese mice with two dads (it's true), cultural appropriation in food, and what to do when your kids challenge their

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61:54

Sometimes Traveling with Kids Can Make You Money,...

World"s Greatest Dad with Ali & Neil ·

2025/04/09

Ali Khan (Cheap Eats, Spring Baking Championship) and Neil Padover revisit the classic BBC Dad interrupted on live TV by his kids, Ali discusses almost getting cast in a Roman Coppola commercial, and the guys debate whether its okay to lie to your kids about going to Disneyworld without them. Plus, what's the proper etiquette in a Dad's poker night when the other players are just not good? And later, the lazy man's guide to cooking meat without marinating for 48 hours.

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62:59

Cutting Off Toxic Friends, Moana Dies In The Sequel,...

World"s Greatest Dad with Ali & Neil ·

2025/04/02

Ali Khan (Cheap Eats, Spring Baking Championship) and Neil Padover wax nostalgic about their SAT scores, pirating songs on Limewire with the desktop computer, and Ali's long term bond with best friend and Emmy Award Winning actor Sterling K. Brown. Plus Ali takes listener questions about everything from how to handle tantrums without losing your cool, whether it's even possible to totally unplug from the virtual world, and how to handle those toxic friends who won't stop complaining. And later, Ali

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64:32

$30,000 Grills, How To Win At LIFE, and Mark...

World"s Greatest Dad with Ali & Neil ·

2025/03/27

Ali Khan (Cheap Eats, Spring Baking Championship) and Neil Padover are back to talk fatherhood, nostalgia, and all the weird stuff that comes with being a grown-up. This week, the guys discuss Elon Musk’s 13th kid, why The Game of Life teaches all the wrong lessons, and whether or not board games are secretly profiling people. Ali tackles listener questions on how to handle parental small talk at the playground, the eternal grill debate (charcoal, gas, or $30K luxury setup?) and the impossible

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72:33

Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse, Marcus Jordan’s DUI...

World"s Greatest Dad with Ali & Neil ·

2025/03/19

Host Ali Khan (Cheap Eats, Spring Baking Championship) and Producer Neil Padover return to dive into the absurd, heartwarming, and sometimes chaotic world of fatherhood. In this episode, they tackle everything from surviving a zombie apocalypse to the unexpected perils of Valentine’s Day crafts. Ali takes listener questions about teens who suddenly goes silent, navigating the impossible world of picky eaters, and whether it’s okay to absolutely despise Bluey. Plus, the guys break down Marcus

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63:35

The Ultimate Dad Meal, Groundhog Nepo Babies & Should...

World"s Greatest Dad with Ali & Neil ·

2025/03/13

Host Ali Khan (Cheap Eats, Spring Baking Championship) and Producer Neil Padover explore the multifaceted experience of fatherhood, reflecting on their own childhoods, college experiences, and the challenges of parenting in today's world. Ali takes questions from fans about everything from teaching kids the realities of financial responsibilities, how friendship changes when you become a dad, the quintessential dad meal, staying fit in an aging body, and some surprising fatherhood news about the

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