EPISODE 001: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE FATHERS GUILD

Welcome to the very first episode of The Fathers Guild Podcast—where we talk all things dad-life without the sugarcoating.

We’re Pat Barber and Rory Tolland, two dads figuring it out just like you, swapping stories, screw-ups, and a few wins along the way. In this kick-off episode, we crack open Rory’s journey into fatherhood—how it started, what’s surprised him, and the chaos that makes his family life uniquely his.

We get into why community matters, why communication is harder (and more important) than anyone tells you, and why being a dad means learning to be both harder to kill and easier to love.

This is where it all starts: real talk, a few laughs, and a promise to keep things raw and relatable. Pull up a chair, tune in, and let’s get this thing rolling.