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Instructions Not Included

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Instructions Not Included will explore the various worries, stories, fears, and milestones that come with being a dad. It will delve into the challenges and joys of fatherhood and how it can impact a man's mental health. We will cover topics such as the pressure to provide for and protect one's family, the difficulties of balancing work and family life, and the emotional ups and downs of parenthood. The podcast will also discuss the importance of self-care and seeking support in order to maintain good mental health as a father.

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Ep 11: Tiny Voices Make Things Harder

Instructions Not IncludedMar 16, 2023

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Bonus EP-S2: Atlas Shrugged

Bonus EP-S2: Atlas Shrugged

My son makes his debut into the podcasting world!

Jan 13, 202412:05
Ep 9-S2: Happy New Year!

Ep 9-S2: Happy New Year!

Happy new year! I give more updates, some of my goals for 2024, and a few recent challenges with raising a threenager.

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IG: @Alaska_Dad_

Jan 10, 202428:31
Ep 8-S2: So Many Monsters In My Room At Night...

Ep 8-S2: So Many Monsters In My Room At Night...

Zombies biting fingers, zombie sharks, the wind, and vivid dreams. I go over a few stories of what my son has been seeing/dreaming about lately and how I dispatch said zombies.


X: @SmallTownfms

IG: @Alaska_Dad_

Dec 06, 202328:02
Ep 7-S2: Croup, Flu, & the Sh!t Machine

Ep 7-S2: Croup, Flu, & the Sh!t Machine

My son got hit with croup cough and influenza A at the same time, life updates and a rotating sh!t machine.

IG: @Alaska_Dad_
X: @SmallTownfms
Nov 06, 202325:11
Ep 6-S2: Fantastic Shows and Where to Find Them!

Ep 6-S2: Fantastic Shows and Where to Find Them!

I start off with a quick shopping/dad rant and then dive into some streaming platforms we use for our kid, the kind of shows I recommend and the kind of shows I suggest avoiding. You do you though....

IG: @Alaska_Dad_
X: @SmallTownfms
Discord: discord.gg/gyxh4djk
Oct 11, 202328:33
Ep 5-S2: "Where's the white kid?"...The Things Kids Say PT 1

Ep 5-S2: "Where's the white kid?"...The Things Kids Say PT 1

A quickie for you all, as I'm a busy parent like yourselves! I wanted to throw down some stuff my child has said over the last year which is forever burned in my memory. I also hint on some stuff they can say which I have to remind myself not to take it personally...which is a foreshadow for PT2.


IG: @Alaska_Dad_

X: @SmallTownfms

Discord: https://discord.gg/me6V5N39

Oct 05, 202322:09
Ep 4-S2: Potty Training, Moose Meat, Halloween...Oh My

Ep 4-S2: Potty Training, Moose Meat, Halloween...Oh My

We took the dive and started potty training! I go over how it went, how its going, and the monster turd my son created. Also discuss having a freezer full of moose meat and the fact that we've had Halloween decorations up since Sept 1st.


IG: @Alaska_Dad_

X: @smalltownfms

Oct 03, 202329:46
Ep 3-S2: I Broke My Face & Now I'm Half Terminator

Ep 3-S2: I Broke My Face & Now I'm Half Terminator

This episode I discuss what I like to refer to as "The Accident"....when a high pressure hose hit me in the face causing several fractures and months of healing. I was out for the count and felt completely useless as a dad, husband, landlord, and fire fighter.

IG: @Alaska_Dad_
X: @smalltownfms
Sep 28, 202333:38
Ep 2-S2: Almost 86'd From Daycare

Ep 2-S2: Almost 86'd From Daycare

My son was almost 86'd from daycare by simply being a typical toddler. I go over the drama with his previous daycare followed by what I like to call the "saving grace" academy that we stumbled over.

IG: @Alaska_Dad_
X: @smalltownfms
Sep 26, 202343:29
Ep 1-S2: The Sh*t Storm From Hell (No... Not About Poop)

Ep 1-S2: The Sh*t Storm From Hell (No... Not About Poop)

I start season two off by telling the story of one of the worst winter storms in my Alaskan existence and the week of "roughing it" without power / heat. Ultimate dad/husband/survival mode engaged!!!!
Sep 22, 202331:37
Ep 15: I Think I’m Doing It Right (Season Finale)

Ep 15: I Think I’m Doing It Right (Season Finale)

Season 1 finale! I go over a short list of what I like to call "dad wins". Everything from Top Gun themes, ready player one, and playing games...I've gotta say....we got a pretty rad little dude!

IG: @Alaska_Dad_
Twitter: @Alaska_Dad_
Apr 20, 202324:53
Ep 14: Mary Poppins & “Her Spoon Full of Sugar” Is Total Bullsh*t!

Ep 14: Mary Poppins & “Her Spoon Full of Sugar” Is Total Bullsh*t!

I discuss the morning/nightly wrestling match between parents and toddler when it comes to administering oral medications and what we do to make it easier. Also go over my sons small yet triumphant breakthrough in regards to finally eating different foods.

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Twitter: @Alaska_Dad_
Apr 13, 202329:27
Ep 13: School Shootings, Culture Chaos, Modern Parenting...Oh My w/ Jon Dawson

Ep 13: School Shootings, Culture Chaos, Modern Parenting...Oh My w/ Jon Dawson

I sit down with a very special guest and friend, Jon Dawson and discuss a wide range of issues that seem relevant to each other such as school shootings, American culture in regards to raising kids, technology/social media and its effects on kids, and general discussion on parenting.

IG: @Alaska_Dad_
Twitter: @Alaska_Dad_

Jon Dawsons links:
linktr.ee/JonDawson
Apr 06, 202301:11:53
Ep 12: Public School? No Thanks Bruh.

Ep 12: Public School? No Thanks Bruh.

This one may piss some folks off but that's why I was placed on this earth. I shallow dive into future plans of sending my kid to a private school versus going to a public school as well as a few at home educational things/my beliefs on discipline.

IG: @Alaska_Dad_
Twitter: @Alaska_Dad_

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Mar 23, 202328:58
Ep 11: Tiny Voices Make Things Harder

Ep 11: Tiny Voices Make Things Harder

Have you had too many of your own voices racing through your head at night? I know I do!
In this episode, I discuss my issue lately with sleep due to what I like to call "racing brain syndrome" and what I think is the root cause. Like, share and rate the podcast!
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Twitter: Alaska_Dad_
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Mar 16, 202330:05
Ep 10: The Tale of the Brown Magic Marker & the Evil F-18

Ep 10: The Tale of the Brown Magic Marker & the Evil F-18

In this quickie I discuss shower time and the elusive "brown magic marker" along with its friend "the sinker". I also go over first blood injury and moments of being a drama queen. Please remember to like, share, rate and comment on the podcast.

IG: @Alaska_Dad_
Twitter: @Alaska_Dad_

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Mar 07, 202324:01
Ep 9: I've Got Big Bills, You've Got Big Bills

Ep 9: I've Got Big Bills, You've Got Big Bills

Remember to rate, comment, and share the podcast!
Today I discuss one of the biggest frustrations / worries we all have....f*ckin bills. I share my personal ways of keeping my families head above water as well as future plans with our current property. I also touch base on that one dumb*ss thing called taxes.

IG: @Alaska_Dad_
Twitter: @Alaska_Dad_
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Feb 27, 202328:26
Ep 8: Dad Talk w/ My New Friend Justin

Ep 8: Dad Talk w/ My New Friend Justin

Justin joins the show and talks about life as a dad so far, worries, stories and fears with his 11 month old son. Expect Justin to return in future episodes as well as on Small Town Famous: Coffee, Bourbon & the Grit In-Between! Twitter: @Alaska_dad_ Instagram: @Alaska_Dad_ holdthelinecoffee.com Promocode: STfamous for 20% off at holdthelinecoffee.com
Feb 21, 202301:50:44
Ep 7: There's Not Enough Whiskey In The World

Ep 7: There's Not Enough Whiskey In The World

In this episode, I catch you all up on our trip to Miami to visit family, mickey mouse, the Miami zoo, and the toddler mood swings that came with it all!

Instagram: @Alaska_Dad_
Twitter: @Alaska_Dad_
Twitter: @SmallTownfms

Feb 19, 202329:48
Ep 6: Shopping in the Matrix / “You’re Never Traveling with a Kid” (Things That Piss Me Off)

Ep 6: Shopping in the Matrix / “You’re Never Traveling with a Kid” (Things That Piss Me Off)

In this quick episode, I talk about the frustrations with shopping since I've become a dad and also traveling with a kid. This will be an on going series as the show goes on called “Things That Piss Me Off”.

Twitter: @smalltownfms
IG: Alaska_Dad_

Feb 06, 202323:37
Ep 5: Chicken Nuggets & Fries 4 Life….That’s It….Seriously

Ep 5: Chicken Nuggets & Fries 4 Life….That’s It….Seriously

Today I talk about the picky eating with my two and a half year old and what I do for healthier eating to maintain some what of absolute sanity…. or something like that.

Twitter: @SmallTownfms
Twitter: @Alaska_Dad_

IG: @Alaska_Dad_
Jan 30, 202333:59
Ep 4: I Pay $8,400 For Daycare Just to Get Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease

Ep 4: I Pay $8,400 For Daycare Just to Get Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease

I go over the cost, pros and cons of daycare and one of the worst two weeks of my entire life.

IG: @Alaska_Dad_
Twitter: @Alaska_Dad_
Jan 17, 202326:12
Ep 3: Global Thermal Nuclear Scorched Earth Diaper Rash

Ep 3: Global Thermal Nuclear Scorched Earth Diaper Rash

I recall the first few weeks/months being a new parent and trying all sorts of different formulas followed up by extreme diaper rash (not me, my son).

Instagram: @Alaska_Dad_
Twitter: @Alaska_Dad_
Jan 10, 202322:29
Ep 2: Sleep Regression & the Hallucination of The Care Bears

Ep 2: Sleep Regression & the Hallucination of The Care Bears

I share my experience going through the motions of "sleep regression" with my son and the complete lack of sleep you and your spouse will get.

Instagram: @Alaska_Dad_
Twitter: @Alaska_Dad_

Jan 05, 202323:07
Ep 1: Hospital Furniture & A Visit From the La Leche Nazi

Ep 1: Hospital Furniture & A Visit From the La Leche Nazi

I recap a few moments hours before becoming a dad. From uncomfortable hospital furniture to my first experience with a member of "La Leche". Like and share the post, rate and comment on the podcast!

IG: @Alaska_Dad_
Twitter: @Alaska_Dad_

Dec 29, 202227:43
Calling All Dads...Come In..Over..

Calling All Dads...Come In..Over..

Welcome to "Instructions Not Included"! Here is a quick introduction episode for those that don't know me, where I briefly go over what to expect on this show. I look forward to releasing season 1 and meeting some wonderful people!


IG and Twitter: @Alaska_dad_

Nov 11, 202209:37