Two Dads in Tech

• Waht Does Your Dream Life Look Like?

  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

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• Does Toxic Masculinity Cause Mental Health Issues?

  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(

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• 10 CRUCIAL Questions to Ask at Thanksgiving

  Welcome to episode 51 of Two Dads in Tech — packed with laughter, honesty, and the occasional deep thought between bites of turkey.From debating whether turkey is overrated, to the funniest and pettiest things they’re thankful for, to family traditions and awkward dinner questions — this episode has everything you love about Two Dads in Tech: humor, vulnerability, and genuine human connection.They also touch on:Why Thanksgiving dinners are secretly surface-level (and that’s okay)What questions actually spark good family conversationsThe art of embracing embarrassmentLearning how to open up emotionally as men and dadsHow gratitude evolves with age and kidsThe truth about public speaking fears and personal growthThis episode is equal parts hilarious and heartfelt — a reminder that sometimes, the best conversations happen around the dinner table.🕒 Show Notes(0:00) Thanksgiving vibes & family plans(1:10) Is turkey actually overrated?(3:00) What is “confit” and why does Troy know this?(5:00) Meeting LinkedIn friends IRL(7:00) Daniel’s rise on X (Twitter) and viral moments(10:00) The problem with online opinions(12:00) The “Top 10 Thanksgiving Questions” game(16:00) Replacing old traditions with new ones(18:00) The pettiest things we’re thankful for(20:00) Serious vs funny family conversations(22:00) Opening up emotionally and learning to express yourself(25:00) Favorite quotes and personal mantras(27:00) Potato debates: mashed vs baked vs tots(29:00) Health habits, less alcohol, more time(33:00) Quick-fire life questions: marriage, money & mindset(36:00) Gratitude, family, and getting older🔗 Links• Daniel Berk’s LinkedIn –   / danielberk  • Troy Munson’s LinkedIn –   / troymunson  • Two Dads in Tech Newsletter – https://twodadsintech.com• Shop Two Dads in Tech – https://shop.twodadsintech.com• Spotify –

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• beehiiv just became the everything app for your online business

  Troy Munson and Daniel Berk –  dive deep into beehiiv’s biggest update yet — the Winter Release Event — and break down how it’s completely reshaping the creator economy.From websites, link-in-bio pages, and AI web builders to digital products, native ads, and automation — beehiiv is becoming the all-in-one operating system for creators, businesses, and media companies.Daniel, who works at beehiiv, walks through how the platform evolved from a simple email tool to a complete content ecosystem, while Troy shares what it’s like using beehiiv firsthand for Two Dads in Tech and Eat With Troy.They cover:Why beehiiv is replacing tools like Substack, Mailchimp & Patreon.How creators are using beehiiv to launch full businesses.The truth about migrating from other platforms.How beehiiv’s new AI website builder and analytics work.The secret to list hygiene, onboarding, and email automation success.The rise of the “Content Economy” — and why beehiiv wants to own it.This is the episode for anyone building an audience, starting a media company, or creating a newsletter in 2025.—🕒 Show Notes(0:00) What is beehiiv? & the Winter Release Event recap(1:20) The Apple-style keynote & major product launches(3:00) New tools — websites, link-in-bio, dynamic content, and AI web builder(4:00) Native ad network + web analytics(6:00) beehiiv as the “operating system” for the content economy(8:00) Who beehiiv is (and isn’t) for — perfect ICP breakdown(11:00) Media companies, creators, and SaaS businesses using beehiiv(13:00) Migration from Mailchimp, Substack, etc.(15:00) Free plan, trials & how to profit from beehiiv(16:00) How to monetize newsletters the right way(18:00) List hygiene, domain reputation, and best email practices(20:00) Automations, drip sequences, and onboarding tips(22:00) Competing with Patreon and the power of Stripe(24:00) beehiiv’s future roadmap — podcasting & full creator OS(26:00) Agency partners, onboarding, and support(28:00) How to start today + beehiiv resources—🔗 LinksGet started on beehiiv: https://www.beehiiv.com/?via=ccef5abeehiiv’s Winter Release Event:   • beehiiv Winter Release 2025 | Full Event  Very Good Newsletters on beehiiv: https://www.goodnewsletters.io/Very Good Websites on beehiiv: https://www.goodwebsites.io/Two Dads in Tech Newsletter – https://twodadsintech.comShop Two Dads in Tech – https://shop.twodadsintech.comSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/30GQP8F...Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

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• Laid Off by Tech, Building My Own Dream Instead

  Troy Munson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson and Daniel Berk –  https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk return for a fast-paced, idea-filled episode of Two Dads in Tech.From mass layoffs at Amazon to side projects going viral, this conversation captures the modern tech dad experience — trying to build something real while the world keeps changing. Troy shares how his new project Eat with Troy blew up to 200 K views and free restaurant deals in a week, while Daniel accidentally created a 10,000-member running community in 24 hours.They dig into:Why tech layoffs might actually spark the next wave of creators.How to launch a viral side project in under a minute.What most founders get wrong about content and authenticity.Building family rhythms around work, hobbies, and travel.It’s the perfect blend of startup energy, dad banter, and creator mindset — a reminder that you don’t need permission to build something great.—🕒 Show Notes(0:00) Audio chaos and Amazon layoffs(2:00) At-will employment and why it’s brutal in America(5:00) Starting Eat with Troy — best wings in Wisconsin (7:00) AI tools and comment scraping for restaurant ratings(8:00) Going viral overnight — 200 K views in 4 days(10:00) How founders lose their voice on the internet(12:30) Why being “uncomfortable” online is a good sign(14:00) Creating Runners of ECS — 1,000 members in 24 hours(16:00) Merch, branding, and why good swag matters(18:00) Parent moments — snow, skiing, and dad adventures(20:00) Running half marathons & training through sickness(24:00) Marathon plans and consistency as a mindset(26:00) Trips, vacations, and family balance (32:00) Daniel’s brother — professional poker player (38:00) Fatherhood, travel, and supportive partners(40:00) Palmetto Parents growth and newsletter tactics(42:00) Closing thoughts and big plans for 2026—🔗 Links• Daniel Berk’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk• Troy Munson’s LinkedIn – 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• Check out Dimmo – https://www.dimmo.ai#twodadsintech #fatherhood #tech #entrepreneurship #layoffs #creator #startups #viralcontent #parenting #business #sidehustle #podcast #founderstory #dadlife

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