Fathernetics

Episode 06 - An Amazing Wild Ride:From Surrogacy to Sippy Cups (ft. Tony)In this episode ofFathernetics, we sit down with the endlessly lovable and hilariously honest Tony—akaDaddy Chen (https://www.instagram.com/avery.atlas.zc) a proud gay dad raising two spirited little ones with his husband,Daddy Chase, in the heart of Orange County, California.Tony opens up about hissurrogacy journeyand how being theson of immigrantsshaped his identity as both a father and a partner. We get real aboutsocial

🎙Episode: #5 - Abuelo Energy: The OG Zaddy TalksIn this special episode (Father's Day), I sit down with my own father for a real, unfiltered conversation about what fatherhood meant to him—and how it’s evolved across generations. We get into the values he passed down, the mistakes he owned, and the pride he carries watching me raise my kids. It’s a full-circle moment you don’t want to miss.Highlights include:•The lessons he learned fromhisfather•What he thinks I’m doing right (and wrong)•How

🎙Episode: #4 - Chassé into Fatherhood, Huntey!In this episode, I talk with Michael (@mdjeffersonii) —one of many siblings, a proud Black father, and someone who always knew parenthood was part of his path.We unpack:• What it means to grow up in a big family and build your own• How race, culture, and identity shape the parenting journey• Why representation and community matter in adoptionMichael brings heart, history, and humor as he shares how the Black experience has shaped his approach to

🎙Episode: #3 - Sis Has Thoughts: Women on the Dad BeatIn this special Sunday episode, I sit down with our dear family friend Daisy to explore fatherhood from a different angle—not from the seat of a father, but from the heart of someone who’s been beside us, loving us, supporting us, and witnessing our journey as two dads raising boys.Daisy brings the kind of insight only a woman can—nurturing, reflective, and unflinchingly honest. She speaks to the quiet power of emotional labor, the role of women

🎙Episode: #2 - Adoption Chronicles: It’s Giving DestinyIn this episode, I sit down with my husband, Nicholas (Instagram: @nicnick), to have an open and honest conversation about fatherhood from our unique perspective as an interracial LGBTQ+ couple. We ask and answer some of the biggest questions we’ve faced on this journey, including:•How do you know you’re ready to be a dad?•How do we navigate adoption as an interracial LGBTQ+ couple?•How do we teach our child about diversity and acceptance?From

🎙Episode: #1: Category Is: Fatherhood RealnessIn this very first episode ofFathernetics, I introduce myself, the concept behind the podcast—fatherhood, redefined. This show is for fathers, by fathers, covering the real experiences, challenges, and joys of being a dad, especially from the perspective of LGBTQ+ fathers.I dive into:✅ What inspired me to startFathernetics✅ The many facets of fatherhood—parenting, adoption, relationships, mental health, career balance, and more✅ How being an LGBTQ+