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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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505. Why Frank Racioppi Chooses Indie Podcasts Over...

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2026/10/02

How does an independent podcaster get on the radar of Forbes? In this episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts sits down with Frank Racioppi, Forbes contributing writer and founder of Earworthy, to pull back the curtain on podcast press, podcast reviews, and what editors actually want to see.Frank takes us from his childhood in New Jersey to becoming one of the most passionate champions of the independent podcast community. He explains why he left corporate podcast coverage behind

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60:23

504. A Breath for Sophia: Seeing Ability, Love &...

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2026/09/30

Happy International Podcast Day! To celebrate, Reena Friedman Watts sits down with a fellow podcaster and gifted storyteller.Jim Littlefield Dalmares is a storyteller, podcaster, and author (Seeing Ability) who turns his experiences as a father into stories that help other parents feel less alone. On Better Call Daddy, he shares the story behind "A Breath for Sophia" and his journey raising a child with disabilities. Jim talks about the emotional rollercoaster of his daughter's premature birth and

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61:25

503. Ex-FBI Analyst on Dating After Divorce

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2026/09/24

Former FBI intelligence analyst John Petrozzelli, host of the Done With Dating podcast, shares advice on dating after divorce, co-parenting, and what the Boston Marathon bombing investigation taught him about people.Reena Friedman Watts and Big Daddy Wayne Friedman sit down with John to talk about life after the Bureau, fatherhood, and dating as a divorced parent. John worked on high-profile cases, including the Boston Marathon bombing investigation, and explains how that work shaped the way he

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53:20

502. Roberto Vella III: SpaceX Career, Military...

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2026/09/17

In this episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts sits down with Roberto Vella III, a former oil field worker turned SpaceX aerospace technician, to talk career reinvention, military discipline, and fatherhood.Roberto shares how he answered Elon Musk's open call for talent and landed a job at SpaceX, describing the chaotic, high energy experience of interviewing alongside hundreds of other hopefuls. He talks candidly about the pressure of working in the aerospace industry, where

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59:21

501. Punk Rock, Endometriosis & Growing Up Shy: Jenny...

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2026/09/10

In this episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts welcomes Jenny Wuckert, a dynamic musician from Winnipeg, Manitoba, who wears many hats as a punk band member, airline employee, and freelance marriage commissioner.Jenny shares her journey from being a shy kid to rocking the stage with her band, Toaster Bath, and opens up about the transformative power of music in her life. The conversation delves into Jenny's experiences in the local music scene, her love for punk rock, and the

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55:26

500. Asylum Jiu Jitsu Isn't a Cage It's Freedom with...

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2026/09/02

In this milestone 500th episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts sits down with Will McKee, Jiu Jitsu black belt and founder of Asylum Jiu Jitsu in Aledo, Texas.Will shares his transformative journey from a 255-pound medical operations manager to a confident, mission-driven Jiu Jitsu practitioner shedding 60 pounds and rebuilding his mental health along the way. Will opens up about the physical and mental transformation he's experienced through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ),

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61:36

499. In the Age of AI, This Doctor Says Integrity Is...

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2026/08/27

What if the biggest limitation in your life isn't your circumstances, but what you've been taught to believe is possible?On this episode of Better Call Daddy, Reena Friedman Watts sits down with Dr. Ravi Iyer, a physician with more than four decades of experience, for a thought-provoking conversation about human potential, authenticity, integrity, suffering, emotional wealth, family, artificial intelligence, and the future of humanity. Dr. Iyer's lifelong curiosity began as a child when he started

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81:07

498. Boarding School Made Her Fearless: Chomp Founder...

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2026/08/20

In this episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts sits down with Kiko Zang, business executive, tech founder, and opinion leader building human-centric consumer products.Kiko is the Founder & CEO of Chomp, a social game that rewards honesty instead of punishing it and she's on a mission to fix what she calls the "performative internet." Kiko opens up about her path from boarding school in China to New Zealand and the United States, the anti-authoritarian streak she carried as a

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66:36

497. The Final Frontier: Aerospace Speaker Ken Ruffin...

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2026/08/13

Award-winning aerospace speaker and communicator Ken Ruffin joins Better Call Daddy host Reena Friedman Watts for a conversation about the moon landing, rocket propulsion, and the future of space exploration.Ken Ruffin, founder and CEO of Didymos Consulting LLC (dba Ruff-in-Space) and a longtime leader within the National Space Society, shares how being woken up as a child to watch Neil Armstrong's historic moonwalk sparked a lifelong passion for space, and how Star Trek shaped his transition from

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67:31

496. How an Uber Ride Led to TrueView: Charles Cade's...

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2026/08/07

What happens when an Uber ride turns into a profound conversation about spirituality, dreams, and the meaning of life?In this episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts sits down with Charles Cade founder of TrueViews Transportation, former rideshare driver, and self-described spiritual messenger — to talk about God, connection, and the lessons that show up in the most unexpected places. Charles opens up about his personal mission and the wisdom he's picked up along the way, reminding

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71:15

495. Old School Values in a New Age: Oshri Cohen on...

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2026/07/30

What does it mean to balance old school values with the rapid advancements of technology?In this episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts welcomes tech expert Oshri Cohen, who delves into the importance of maintaining traditional values in a world increasingly dominated by AI and digital innovation. Oshri shares his journey from a young coder to a fractional CTO, discussing how his unconventional beginnings shaped his approach to technology and business. He emphasizes the

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36:51

494. Dads, Daughters, and Dreams Kelby Green

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2026/07/22

What does it really take to break the cycles you were handed and build something better for the next generation?In this episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts sits down with Kelby Green, purpose-driven entrepreneur and proud girl dad, for a conversation that moves between boardrooms and bedrooms the business of building a life with intention. Kelby opens up about leaving the corporate world behind, what pushed him toward entrepreneurship, and the hard lessons that came with the

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74:41

493. Still Connected: Carre Gordon on Grief, Signs,...

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2026/07/15

In this heartfelt episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts reunites with her childhood friend Carre Gordon to talk about loss, connection, and healing. The two reminisce about their carefree days growing up together in Kentucky before Carre shares her journey through grief after the sudden loss of her son, Grant, during what began as an ordinary birthday celebration. Carre opens up about the unexpected signs and messages she's received from Grant, and how they've

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65:08

492. No Rabbi's Permission Needed: Inside the Fight...

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2026/07/09

What happens when personal trauma intersects with a mission to advocate for justice? In this powerful episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts sits down with Ariella Goldberg-Kay, a survivor liaison for Zaakah, an organization dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual violence within the Jewish community. Ariella Kay opens up about her deeply personal connection to this work, rooted in her aunt's tragic story of sexual assault and suicide a loss that has profoundly shaped

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58:46

491. True Crime, No Nightmares: ID Crime Vault's...

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2026/07/02

What draws us to true crime and what does it say about us? In this episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts sits down with Jerry Matz, the mind behind the hit Instagram account ID Crime Vault, for an honest conversation about true crime, storytelling, and the family moments that shape who we become. Jerry traces his love of true crime back to childhood watching shows like Joe Kenda and Hollywood Demons with family, and slowly realizing he didn't just want to consume these stories. He

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53:11

490. Answer the Call: A New Dad's Story of Suicide...

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2026/06/24

In this episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts sits down with Jey Young, a mental health counselor and podcaster, to talk about holding grief and joy at once. Just weeks before welcoming his baby boy into the world, Jey lost his father to suicide. Jey Young opens up about what it's like to process devastating loss while celebrating new life, sharing raw, unfiltered insight into that emotional whiplash. Together, Reena and Jey dig into the nuances of mental health, the power of open

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73:45

489. Loss of a Child, Grief & Healing with Malisa...

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2026/06/18

What happens when deep grief meets the journey of healing, honesty, and vulnerability?In this heartfelt episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts reconnects with Malisa Hepner grief expert and host of Emotionally Unavailable who has faced unimaginable loss. Malisa shares her profound journey through the heartache of losing her child, revealing the layers of grief that come with such a loss and how it has shaped her understanding of emotional availability. Malisa opens up

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39:30

488. How to Interview Like a Pro: Reena Watts Gets...

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2026/06/10

Reena goes on the other side of the mic and brings it back home.This one's a flip of the script. Robert Plank — podcaster, interviewer, and WordPress wizard who's sat across from over a thousand guests — turns the tables and interviews Reena on his own show. Then Wayne tunes in, weighs in, and Reena wraps it with a custom intro just for the Better Call Daddy family. The conversation covers what happens when you spend years behind the mic before you ever step in front of it: how early experiences in

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59:44

487. He Escaped a Cult and Found the Truth That...

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2026/06/05

What happens when everything you've been taught to believe is built on fear?In this powerful episode of Better Call Daddy, Reena Friedman Watts sits down with cult survivor Ryan Anthony Hernandez, host of the Truth That Heals podcast, to discuss his journey out of a controlling religious community and into a life of freedom, healing, and self-discovery. Ryan shares what it was like growing up in a high-control religious environment where questioning authority came at a cost. He opens up about the

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486. Kentucky Roots & the Power in Speaking: Jonathan...

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2026/05/28

What happens when Kentucky roots, a life in radio, and a passion for understanding people come together through the power of voice?In this down-to-earth episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts reconnects with Jonathan Mertz host of It’s Your Break for a conversation about creativity, reinvention, and what it truly means to use your voice with purpose. From Kentucky roots to radio beginnings, Jonathan shares how his journey has taken him through IT, consulting, voice work, and even

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