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Better Call Daddy

Reena Friedman Watts

Reena loves a story, and she‘s fascinated by the people behind them. She loves to bring stories to life. Her appetite for storytelling has taken her from the Jerry Springer Show to the legal drama of the courtroom. From influential players to reality stars, nothing is censored here. Reena interviews people whose stories haven‘t been told, at least not through her unique lens, and then gets daddy‘s advice afterward like a good daughter does. Whether you have daddy issues or a father who‘s inspired

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449. Poetic Resilience: The Crash and Burn Story of...

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2025/09/30

It’s International Podcast Day and we’re celebrating with a powerhouse guest from Canada! In this riveting episode of Better Call Daddy, hosts Reena Friedman Watts and Wayne Friedman sit down with the dynamic Crash, creator of the award-winning podcast Crash and Burn.With a gift for storytelling and a heart of gold, Crash shares her incredible journey of resilience, creativity, and transformation. The episode opens with a powerful poem from Crash, setting the tone for an emotional and inspiring

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54:39

448. The Gift of Life Alison Bucklin's Living Kidney...

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2025/09/25

Right before her 50th birthday, Alison Bucklin gave the ultimate gift. She donated a kidney to a fellow teacher. It was the biggest rebirth of her life.In this inspiring episode of Better Call Daddy, hosts Reena Friedman Watts and Wayne Friedman welcome Alison Bucklin, a woman of deep faith and transformation, who shares her remarkable journey of selflessness and healing. Alison opens up about her experience donating a kidney to her friend Lori Raxenberg, detailing the emotional rollercoaster

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63:14

447. The Best Sports Podcast in Alaska: Prescott...

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2025/09/17

"If this isn't going to turn into the business that I want it to be, I might as well have as much fun as I can with it.""I think that at this point in time, just doing it the way that I want to do it is what keeps me going." "I want to leave something behind that people remember me for." Today's guest, Prescott Kelly, is a podcaster, dad, husband, and sports fan who knows the best plays in life take patience. In this exciting episode of Better Call Daddy, hosts Reena Friedman Watts and Wayne

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39:05

446. 24 Hours. No Sleep. All Creativity | Bob Sager...

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2025/09/09

"Creativity is all about mixing ideas, building on them, and following curiosity wherever it may lead.""The process of getting your creative juices flowing is the same whether you're trying to come up with good ideas or trying to come up with bad ideas." "When something feels like fun, people want to do more of it." "You can change how people viewed themselves in a day." "All actions begin with thought." In this rockstar episode of Better Call Daddy, hosts Reena Friedman Watts and Wayne

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63:33

445. Perseverance, Podcasts, and Going For the Brass...

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2025/09/03

"What you want is never going to be the way you envisioned it.""Dreams don't always happen overnight, but if you keep plugging away, they do come true." I wanted to be Bo Jackson, but instead—I built my dream studio. Today, Freddy Cruz shows us how perseverance can turn detours into destinies. In this engaging episode of Better Call Daddy, hosts Reena Friedman Watts and Wayne Friedman welcome Freddy Cruz, a dynamic radio veteran turned podcast host, who shares his journey of creating a new reality

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59:44

444. Turns Out Guns and Jews do Mix: Pew Pew Jew...

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2025/08/28

"The Pew Pew Jew is not just a catchy brand; it's a movement for faith, freedom, and the Second Amendment."In this timely episode of Better Call Daddy, hosts Reena Friedman Watts and Wayne Friedman sit down with Yehuda Remer, the creative mind behind the Pew Pew Jew brand. Yehuda shares his extraordinary journey from a shy, book-loving child to a prolific author and influential figure in the gun community. Yehuda recounts the serendipitous moment when a friend dubbed him the "Pew Pew Jew," igniting

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443. The Origin of JobGubby and Chris Hodges' Career...

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2025/08/22

"Not everything works exactly the same way forever."In this exciting episode of Better Call Daddy, hosts Reena Friedman Watts and Wayne Friedman dive deep into the world of career exploration with guest Chris Hodges, the creator of the JobGuppy podcast. Chris shares his unique journey from being a validation engineer to becoming a podcast host, revealing the inspiration behind JobGuppy and how it aims to help individuals navigate their career paths. Chris discusses the challenges

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01:00:23

442. It's a Go, How Alison Bucklin's Kidney Became a...

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2025/08/14

Alison Bucklin didn’t realize the tremendous need for organ donation until she felt called to make a difference.On World Donor Day, Alison shares her transformative journey of donating a kidney to a fellow teacher just before her 50th birthday. Guided by intuition, faith, and a deep sense of purpose, she embraced the opportunity to help save a life. "If there's anything in your intuition that is whispering, like, this could be for you, listen to that." "I believe that this was pre-planned; our

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01:17:46

441. 600 Messages in 3 Days What Reno Lovison...

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2025/08/08

"Networking is just building relationships and sharing ideas with people.""It's not how many people you know, but how many people know you." "If you can't do what they're looking for, you probably know someone who can help them." In this enlightening episode of Better Call Daddy, hosts Reena Friedman Watts and Wayne Friedman sit down with networking expert Reno Lovison to explore the art of building meaningful connections. With a wealth of experience, Reno shares his insights on how networking

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01:08:14

440. No Dad, Just the Old Man and Shonda: A Kitchen...

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2025/07/30

"I try to keep it as simple as possible. That way I'm comfortable.""You never know what they're gonna talk about. They can jump from Amelia Earhart mystery to what's in a burger." "I never learned anything from my dad. I loved cars. I liked tools. But he never taught me or showed me anything." In this kitchen table chat episode of Better Call Daddy, hosts Reena Friedman Watts and Wayne Friedman engage in a candid conversation with Shonda Sinclair and the Old Man, Jim Maerk, as they explore

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01:16:10

439. Undercover with Hate: Former FBI Agent Scott...

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2025/07/23

"In my world, you just have to understand that there are evil people on the planet that want to do evil things to good people.""I believe that society is going to collapse on its own or from man-made events and they want to accelerate the collapse." "Hate begets hate. You do one thing, then the other side wants to do something back." "You have to stay on top of it. I'm not a helicopter parent, but I did learn the hard way that Snapchat's the devil for children." In this powerful episode of

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438. Finding Sandler A Journey of Second Chances with...

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2025/07/16

"If you don't have anything to offer somebody, especially in showbiz, they don't want anything to do with you.""Any day on set is a good day." "I learned like patience, like a lot of patience." "Life is short. Do what you love." "Without them, I don't know where it would be. It probably be still sitting on a shelf." In this captivating episode of Better Call Daddy, hosts Reena Friedman Watts and Wayne Friedman sit down with David Seth Cohen, the creative mind behind the documentary

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55:35

437. New Nose, New Me, The Truth About Rhinoplasty...

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2025/07/11

"It's okay if I do this for myself and it's okay that I do this to feel more confident.""It's not just surgery, but being able to be there with them through that process." "I want you to look like you, but better." "How much of your face and how you present yourself to the world affects every area of your life." "The bottom line should be that you shouldn't let the peanut gallery determine what you do." Wayne Friedman In this revealing episode of Better Call Daddy, hosts Reena Friedman

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32:54

436. 95% of Self-Help is Crap, Start a Business...

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2025/07/03

"Courage comes with practice, and you find confidence through that because you will win.""Stop wishing problems away. Warren Buffett has money problems. So do we." "I turn shit into fertilizer and teach other people to do the same." "Your business will only grow to the level you're willing to grow inside as a human." In this downhome episode of Better Call Daddy, hosts Reena Friedman Watts and Wayne Friedman welcome Mike Ashabraner, known as the Redneck Connector, to share his incredible

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38:36

435. How to Fulfill Your Life's Journey with Purpose...

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2025/06/26

"Be the same person that you are online in person. Why? Because that's your personal brand.""Surround yourself with people that put you at ease, people that give you grace, people that cheer you on." "The tools over the last five years have come so far. Just start recording yourself." In this fulfilling episode of Better Call Daddy, hosts Reena Friedman Watts and Wayne Friedman reflect on a rebroadcast featuring Phil Davis, a vocal powerhouse and career coach. Phil shares his insights on finding

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56:44

434. Sweating to the Oldies Saved My Life, I Lost 157...

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2025/06/18

"I shed a whole person, but gained a whole new lease on life.""When you find your why and you're lacking motivation, look to what your why is." "Healthy looks different on everyone." In this empowering episode of Better Call Daddy, hosts Reena Friedman Watts and Wayne Friedman introduce Dana Bradley, a true inspiration and queen in every sense. Dana's incredible journey of losing 157 pounds naturally is a testament to her dedication, resilience, and unwavering faith. As a wife of 30 years and a

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01:05:47

433. Burned But Not Buried Plane Crash Survivor...

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2025/06/11

"Sometimes it takes a little spark and compassion to help others.""I feel like I have to get these stories out there." "There are good things that can come out of any situation." In this shell shocking episode of Better Call Daddy, hosts Reena Friedman Watts and Wayne Friedman welcome Thomas Craig, a resilient survivor who transformed his life after a devastating plane crash. Given just a 10% chance of survival and having endured over 50 surgeries, Thomas now shares a powerful message of hope and

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01:10:50

432. Instinct Over Fear: A Father's War on Muscular...

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2025/06/06

"It takes a village to raise a child. It literally takes almost a country to solve a complex disease like this one.""The will to act is everything. If you want to change a very complex disease with very little resources, you have to keep going." "It’s not just about fighting; at some point, you have to transition to more of a logic." "Time is our most valued and precious resource, and for that reason, we’re not able to wait." In this inspiring episode of Better Call Daddy, hosts Reena Friedman

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01:17:53

431. Flirting, Fights, and Fame: Jimmy the Hat Speaks

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2025/05/30

"Not everybody can say they work there. There's a lot of people who work there, but not everybody can say it.""You either have to date somebody that's a coworker because it's the only time you're going to see them." "The show would never last today. It just wouldn't." In this captivating episode of Better Call Daddy, hosts Reena Friedman Watts and Wayne Friedman sit down with the charismatic Jimmy the Hat, a former producer from the iconic Jerry Springer show. Jimmy takes us on a wild ride

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01:15:53

430. Daddies X Reena: From Springer to Daddy Wisdom

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2025/05/26

"The more you do it, the more comfortable you are, the more you learn." "A good story was like, some shock and awe!" "You need positive projects." "I try not to yuck anyone's yum." In this special rebroadcast episode of Better Call Daddy, hosts Reena Friedman Watts and Wayne Friedman flip the mic as they take a turn in the hot seat. The Daddies podcast, Greg and Erik, and I have a candid conversation about the intricacies of podcasting, personal branding, and the evolution of our shows. Reena shares

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