Two Dads in Tech

Troy Munson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson and Daniel Berk – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk ring in the New Year with one of the most honest and reflective episodes of Two Dads in Tech yet.After 56 straight weeks of publishing, the dads look back on what consistency actually costs—and what it gives back. From parenting seasons and marriage growth to audience-building, faith, and choosing joy in the middle of stress, this episode captures what it really looks like to build something slowly and intentionally.They talk openly about:Why consistency matters more than talentThe episode that changed how they think about parenting and technologyLetting go of perfection and just showing upFaith as a lived value, not a talking pointParenting seasons, patience, and learning to truly support your partnerWhat happens when your kids reflect your behavior back to youWhy audience-building compounds faster than almost anything elseHow Two Dads in Tech quietly became a real businessStress vs joy—and learning which one deserves your attentionThis is a year-end / New Year’s episode about momentum, reflection, and staying the course—even when you don’t fully know where it’s leading.—🕒 Detailed Show Notes(0:00) New Year’s Eve energy & 365 days passing(1:00) December birthdays & parenting realities(2:20) Holidays, exhaustion & returning to work(3:50) Doing a year-in-review for Two Dads in Tech(4:20) The most impactful episode of the year (Nir Eyal)(5:30) Parenting vs technology & practical boundaries(7:00) Saying the hard things—and when a story needs its own episode(8:30) Sharing personal history & speaking openly(10:00) Faith as a lived part of life(11:20) Gratitude for the podcast team & operational consistency(13:00) When the podcast felt like a chore—and why that’s normal(14:30) Discovering the episodes that truly energize them(15:30) Why consistency comes before clarity(16:30) Parenting seasons & giving your partner freedom back(18:00) Kids being sick & patience as a daily practice(20:00) A child calling out unhealthy communication(22:00) Marriage, respect & modeling behavior for kids(24:30) Being more present—phones down, attention up(26:00) Owning parenting responsibilities with confidence(27:30) Where they fall short as dads & partners(29:00) Simple at-home dates & quality time(31:00) Professional wins & audience leverage(32:30) Building real revenue from community(34:30) Stress vs joy—and choosing perspective(36:00) Gratitude, reflection & Happy New Year—🔗 Links• Daniel Berk – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk• Troy Munson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson• Two Dads in Tech Newsletter – https://twodadsintech.com• Shop Two Dads in Tech – https://shop.twodadsintech.com• Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/30GQP8FPJoKpLGpYBahlFP• Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dads-in-tech/id1785662964

Troy Munson and Daniel Berk close out the year with one of the most honest and wide-ranging episodes of Two Dads in Tech yet.What starts as chaotic humor, Mad Libs, AI-generated chaos, and dad jokes, quickly turns into a serious conversation about technology addiction, the metaverse, robots in our homes, and how much of life we’re quietly giving away to comfort.In this episode, they talk about:Why technology consumes more of our lives than we realizeHow the metaverse and virtual worlds are closer than we thinkRobots living inside homes, and the privacy implicationsElon Musk, extreme wealth, and the Mars debateGlobal warming, flooding cities, and living with environmental realitySocial media dependence and why walking away isn’t that simpleWhat they want to leave behind in 2025Choosing discomfort, intentional living, and real experiences over convenienceVision boards, bucket lists, and redefining success as parentsThis is a reflective, end-of-year episode about slowing down, asking better questions, and being more intentional with technology, time, and life — one conversation at a time.—🕒 Detailed Show Notes(0:00) Mad Libs chaos & AI-generated nonsense(2:30) Humor, absurdity & why play matters(5:00) Kids, parenting stories & real-life chaos(8:30) The metaverse and online-only relationships(10:00) Why we’re closer to virtual worlds than we think(12:30) Robots inside homes & privacy concerns(14:30) Elon Musk, wealth & colonizing Mars(16:00) Sponsor: Zapier & automations(19:30) Extreme wealth vs real-world problems(20:00) Global warming & flooding cities like Charleston(22:40) “What are you leaving behind in 2025?”(25:00) The comfort trap & technology addiction(27:30) Choosing discomfort intentionally(28:30) Solo hikes, disconnecting & mental clarity(30:00) Vision boards & redefining success(32:30) Why vulnerable episodes resonate most(34:40) Making the world slightly better, one episode at a time(35:00) Merry Christmas & year-end wrap-up—🔗 Links• Get started with Zapier now: https://bit.ly/4ooQhlb • Daniel Berk –   / danielberk  • Troy Munson –   / troymunson  • Two Dads in Tech Newsletter –

Troy Munson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson and Daniel Berk – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk return with one of the most wide-ranging and thought-provoking episodes of Two Dads in Tech yet.It starts with a hot take: ChatGPT may not live up to the hype. From there, the conversation expands into the evolving AI race, why tools like Gemini are quietly outperforming expectations, and how AI is reshaping creativity, design, data analysis, and content creation.But this episode goes deeper.The dads unpack the Dead Internet Theory, fake engagement, AI-generated comments, and why it’s becoming harder to tell what — and who — is real online. They talk openly about LinkedIn burnout, creator exhaustion, and the pressure to perform authenticity instead of living it.Along the way, they explore:Why brand power (Roomba, Band-Aid, Kleenex) outlives innovationHow AI is unlocking creativity for non-technical peopleThe difference between being busy and actually moving your life forwardWhy most people build lives they can tolerate, not lives they wantThe importance of journaling, habits, and mental health check-insWhy asking friends “are you okay?” matters more than everThis episode blends AI, philosophy, mental health, and modern life into a brutally honest conversation about where we’re headed — and how to stay human along the way.—🕒 Detailed Show Notes(0:00) Hot take: ChatGPT may not live up to the hype(1:00) Roomba, bankruptcy & brand saturation(2:00) Competition kills novelty — AI parallels(3:00) Gemini vs ChatGPT: real usage comparisons(4:00) AI image & video generation gets scary good(5:00) Using AI for thumbnails, design & creativity(6:00) AI empowering non-technical creators(8:30) The Dead Internet Theory explained(10:00) Fake engagement, bots & AI comments(12:00) Can social media survive authenticity fatigue?(14:00) LinkedIn burnout & algorithm obsession(16:00) Why real communities beat platforms(19:30) Being busy vs making progress(21:30) Building a life you tolerate vs a life you want(23:00) Sponsor: Zapier & automations(26:00) Brand names becoming everyday language(28:30) TikTok tragedy & mental health reminders(30:00) Men bottling emotions & journaling(33:00) Habits vs your “true self”(35:00) Fitting in vs being authentic(38:30) Final reflections & community call-to-action—🔗 Links• Daniel Berk – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk• Troy Munson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson• Two Dads in Tech Newsletter – https://twodadsintech.com• Shop Two Dads in Tech – https://shop.twodadsintech.com• Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/30GQP8FPJoKpLGpYBahlFP• Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dads-in-tech/id1785662964

Troy Munson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson and Daniel Berk – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk are back with one of the most thought-provoking episodes of Two Dads in Tech yet.It starts with a simple question: if $30,000 hit your account right now and you had 24 hours to spend it—what would you actually do? But quickly, the conversation turns into something much bigger.From widening driveways and buying Jeep Wranglers, to traveling across Europe, living in Spain, dreaming about Tokyo, and questioning what retirement really means, this episode dives deep into meaning, community, faith, and personal values.The dads explore:Why retirement isn’t about stopping work—but choosing meaningful workTravel as a tool for perspective, not escapeWhy real language learning only happens through discomfortMeditation, prayer, and staying grounded in a hyper-connected worldParenting without forcing beliefs—and allowing kids to choose their own pathWhy assuming positive intent makes the world better (with boundaries)The danger of avoiding life’s hardest questionsThis is an episode about slowing down, thinking deeper, and choosing intentionality—in parenting, belief systems, and everyday life.—🕒 Detailed Show Notes(0:00) Cold open and chaotic banter(1:30) Widening driveways, home projects & the $30k problem(3:00) The rule: 24 hours to spend $30,000(4:00) Travel vs stuff—Europe is cheaper than you think(6:00) Spain, Portugal, Italy & the digital nomad pipeline(7:30) What “retirement before 40” actually means(9:00) Building community instead of chasing money(10:30) Living abroad vs owning property(12:00) Cities with water, mountains & culture (Hong Kong, Seattle)(14:00) Meditation, prayer & grounding practices(16:00) Jeep Wranglers, community, and “Jeep ducking”(20:00) Traveling with kids & why Tokyo feels different(23:00) Language learning through immersion (China & Spain stories)(26:00) Why Duolingo won’t make you fluent(27:30) Raising kids with values—without forcing belief(30:00) Studying religion, culture & philosophy(32:00) Assuming positive intent (without being naïve)(35:00) Why discomfort is necessary for meaning(38:00) Avoiding life’s biggest questions(41:00) Cliffhangers, philosophy & wrap-up—🔗 Links• Daniel Berk – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk• Troy Munson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson• Two Dads in Tech Newsletter – https://twodadsintech.com• Shop Two Dads in Tech – https://shop.twodadsintech.com• Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/30GQP8FPJoKpLGpYBahlFP• Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dads-in-tech/id1785662964#twodadsintech #podcast #life #parenting #fatherhood #meaning #travel #faith #mindset #values #community #dads

Troy Munson – LinkedIn and Daniel Berk – LinkedIn celebrate one year of Two Dads in Tech — 52 weeks of honest conversations about tech, fatherhood, marriage, mental health, and what it really means to balance it all.In this milestone episode, they unpack everything from back injuries and parenting chaos to toxic masculinity, suicide prevention, and the strange world of going viral online.They also talk openly about:The fear that “my kids will think I worked too much”Why men struggle to talk about mental health and emotionsBreaking toxic masculinity and redefining what strength meansHow creating online leads to unexpected opportunitiesParenting exhaustion, brushing teeth battles & dad guiltUsing tools like Zapier & Beehiiv to power content & growthIt’s raw, funny, honest, and deeply human — exactly what Two Dads in Tech has been for a year straight.• Daniel Berk’s LinkedIn –   / danielberk  • Troy Munson’s LinkedIn –   / troymunson  • Two Dads in Tech Newsletter – https://twodadsintech.com• Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/30GQP8F...• Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...• Shop Two Dads in Tech – https://shop.twodadsintech.com• Get started with Zapier now: https://bit.ly/4ooQhlb (0:00) Sponsor: Zapier & automation for creators(1:00) Back pain, holidays & getting old(3:00) Diet, inflammation & dad health hacks(4:00) Parenting fear — “My kids will think I worked too much”(7:00) Redefining masculinity: protectors, not suppressors(9:00) Teaching sons emotional intelligence(13:00) Suicide awareness & men’s mental health(