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World's Greatest Dad with Ali & Neil
World’s Greatest Dad is the podcast where fatherhood meets food, pop culture, and life’s everyday absurdities. Hosted by Ali Khan & Neil Padover this show serves up dad-life wisdom with a side of humor, deep cuts on everything from cartoons to culinary trends, and the kind of real talk about parenting and adulthood you won’t find in the manual. Whether we are dishing out advice, riffing on the best cheap eats, or diving into the wild world of nostalgia, the dads keeps it fun, unfiltered, and…
Episodes
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilWe Have Some VERY Questionable Parenting Advice | Dad Mailbag #93
Would you ever admit that you love your spouse more than your kids? Should you lie to your children to protect another family in your community? And is staying…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilThe Internet Is Making Men Weird: Toxic Tate Bros, Looksmaxxing Explainer, and Two Dads Who've Had Enough
What the hell is happening to men? This week on World's Greatest Dad, Neil and Ali dive headfirst into the bizarre world of looksmaxxing, Clavicular, Andrew…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilHalloween Horror Stories: Parenting Edition | Candy Thieves, Costume Meltdowns & More
Trick or treat? Neil and Ali celebrate Halloween by tackling some of the holiday's trickiest parenting dilemmas. Is it ever okay to take more than one piece of…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilThe Cornell 7 and the Failure of Modern Parenting
The Cornell 7 case has sparked national outrage. Seven fraternity members accused of sexual assault, disturbing allegations involving a group chat, and serious…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & Neil"Your Kids Should Be Better Than You" : Pitmaster Brendan Lamb on Raising Resilient, Happy Kids
Pitmaster and entrepreneur Brendan Lamb has lived a few different lives. He played college football, chased acting in Los Angeles, worked the pits at some of…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilThe Joy of Watching Your Kids Become Themselves with Guest Todd Weiser
Todd Weiser didn't expect to talk about donor conception when he sat down with us. But that's exactly where the conversation went. After struggling with…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilHe Cooked in Michelin-Starred Kitchens. His Kid Wants Nuggets.
What happens when a Michelin-trained chef becomes the dad of a picky eater? Chef Andy Knudson has spent more than 20 years in professional kitchens, working in…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilPrivate Equity Is Coming For Your $20 Bagel...also Dad Mailbag
Are private equity firms coming for your bagels? And when did a bagel with lox become a $20 meal?This week on World’s Greatest Dad, Ali Khan and Neil Padover…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilAlex Trippier On The Invisible Work of Parenting That Most Dads Miss
What if being a great dad isn't about spending more time with your kids but about noticing the behind the scenes work you've never seen? This week we're joined…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilWhat Movies Can Teach Us About Being Dads — Allan Shedlin Returns!
Allan Shedlin is back! Our first returning guest joins us as his Daddying Film Festival and Forum heads into its sixth year in Washington, DC. Allan tells us…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilHe Quit Banking to Raise His Daughter: Derek Mitti on Parenting, Content & Career Pivot
Derek Mitti never planned to become one of the internet’s most beloved dads but a career pivot from banking to full-time fatherhood changed everything. In this…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilHow to Talk to Your Kids About Death
Little Kids, Big Questions: How to Talk to Your Kids About Death Death is one of the most difficult topics parents will ever have to discuss and one of the…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilHow To Talk To Your Kids About Money
Money is one of those topics that gets complicated fast because before you can teach your kids about it, you have to reckon with your own baggage around it. In…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilHow to Talk to Your Kids About Body Image
Little Kids, Big Questions: How to Talk to Your Kids About Body Image Body image is one of the most personal, and loaded topics a parent can face, partly…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilHow to Talk to Your Kids About Homelessness, Inequality & Poverty
Little Kids, Big Questions: How to Talk to Your Kids About Homelessness, Inequality & Poverty Children notice inequality earlier than many adults realize…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilHow to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs & Alcohol
Little Kids, Big Questions: How to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs & Alcohol At some point, kids notice substances...whether it’s alcohol at home, marijuana in…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilHow to Talk to Your Kids About Mental Health
Little Kids, Big Questions: How to Talk to Your Kids About Mental Health Mental health conversations are becoming more common but they can still feel…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilThe World Cup Isn't Really About Soccer
Every four years, billions of people stop everything to watch the World Cup...but why? In this episode of World's Greatest Dad, Ali tries to convince Neil that…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilTaylor Swift & Travis Kelce's Wedding: Every Wild Detail We Couldn't Stop Talking About
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding may go down as one of the biggest celebrity events ever and Neil Padover and Ali Khan have a lot to say about it. In…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilHow to Talk to Your Kids About Divorce
Little Kids, Big Questions: How to Talk to Your Kids About Divorce Divorce can feel overwhelming for families not only because of the relationship changes…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilHas America Peaked? World's Greatest Dad Talks America at 250
In this July 4th special edition of World’s Greatest Dad, Neil Padover and Ali Khan tackle the big question hanging over America’s 250th birthday: has the USA…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilHow to Talk to Your Kids About Friendship & Exclusion
How to Talk to Your Kids About Friendship & Exclusion Few things hurt more than watching your child struggle socially, being left out, rejected, or unsure…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilDr. Amir Herman on How To Listen, Build Trust, and Raise Successful Kids
Family physician Dr. Amir Herman joins World’s Greatest Dad for an honest conversation about parenting, healthcare, and raising independent kids in today’s…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilHow to Talk to Your Kids About War & Violence
Little Kids, Big Questions: How to Talk to Your Kids About War & Violence Today’s kids are growing up in a world where news about war, shootings, and violence…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilHow to Be a Better Dad - 85 Year Old Parenting Expert Allan Shedlin on The Evolution of Fatherhood, Film, and Where We Go From Here
What do kids actually want from their dads? In this powerful episode of World’s Greatest Dad, fatherhood expert Allan Shedlin shares lessons from interviewing…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilHow to Talk to Your Kids About God & Religion
Little Kids, Big Questions: How to Talk to Your Kids About God & Religion Questions about God, faith, and belief often arrive earlier than parents expect and…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilThe New York Knicks Have Taken Over My Family
Three months ago Neil couldn't tell you much about the Knicks. Today he's breaking down playoff officiating, celebrity row, and Jalen Brunson highlights with…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilHe Was Told He’d Die at 4, Now He’s a Dad: Joseph Kibler’s Unbelievable Journey
Joseph Kibler was born with HIV and told he wouldn’t live past four years old but today, he’s thriving as a dad, husband, and performer. In this powerful…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilCNN's John Berman on Why Being a Dad Feels So Hard Today
John Berman joins us to talk about why modern fatherhood feels more difficult and less defined than ever. We dive into dad guilt, work-life balance, and the…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilPeter Pan Dads, Cancel Culture & Why We Haven’t Gone Back to the Moon
This episode is a chaotic, hilarious, and unexpectedly thoughtful dive into modern dad life, internet culture, and everything in between. From “Peter Pan dads”…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilMidwest Nice: How Elliot Nathan Is Redefining What It Means to Show Up as a Dad
Elliot Nathan grew up in Minneapolis, lasted about a year and a half in New York, and eventually put down roots in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where he works as…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilErnest Servantes: From Teenage Dad to Texas BBQ Legend
Ernest Servantes has cooked for hundreds, won grand champion titles across Texas, and built Burnt Bean Company into the number one barbecue spot in the state…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilFlying Solo With Kids: TSA Nightmares, Disney, and Dad Life
Fresh off spring break, the dads break down two very different family travel experiences: Arizona sunshine vs. Los Angeles chaos. From TSA stress and solo…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilThe Fatherhood Framework: Dylan Macinerney on Public Policy, Diapers, and the Culture Wars
Dylan McInerney spent five years on Capitol Hill, built a career in public policy and strategic communications, and now writes the Substack newsletter The…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilParenting Life Hacks That Actually Work (And Some We're Not So Sure About)
Neil and Ali are officially declaring it: there are cheat codes in life, and this week they have the receipts. In a wide-ranging episode inspired by the Adam…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilChristian Alquiza: Hot Ones, Filipino Food, and Raising Kids Without Losing Yourself
Christian Alquiza: chef, culinary producer at First We Feast, host of Hot Kitchen, and creative force behind some of the internet’s boldest food content, joins…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilScott Galloway Says Dads Are Useless To Babies… Is He Right?
Scott Galloway recently went viral for saying that dads are basically useless when kids are babies. In this episode of World’s Greatest Dad, we break down that…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilSleepless Babies, Anti-Vax Friends & All Inclusive Vacation Fails
Neil just got back from a family trip to Mexico and immediately has a story: a “90-minute” timeshare presentation that somehow turned into a four hour sales…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilRaising Kids in 2026: Pediatrician Dr. Michael Milobsky on Mental Health, Smartphones & Modern Parenting
Dr. Michael Milobsky has spent more than 20 years caring for children and families as a pediatrician but his most important role may be the one he plays at…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilMarch Madness But For Fatherhood
It’s March Dadness. We built the bracket, we argued the cases, and we crowned a champion. From Greatest TV Dad to Ultimate Dad Snack, we go full March Madness…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilRobert Irvine on Raising Successful Kids While Building an Empire
Robert Irvine is known worldwide as the no-nonsense chef behind Dinner Impossible and Restaurant Impossible, but in this episode of World’s Greatest Dad, you…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilAre We Better Dads Now? 52 Episodes Later
After 52 episodes of World’s Greatest Dads, we’re asking the big question: are we actually better fathers now? In this milestone episode, we reflect on a full…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilICE, Protest Shootings & Political Division: A Dad’s Perspective
This week on World’s Greatest Dad, Neil and Ali tackle one of the hardest conversations we’ve had yet. With ICE raids escalating, protest-related shootings…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilBarbecue Legend: ArnieTex on Fatherhood, Failure, and Never Quitting
What does it really take to build a meaningful life as a parent, a partner, and a creator, especially when nothing goes according to plan? In this deeply…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilJeff Mauro on Fatherhood, Loss, and Life After The Kitchen
Food Network star and Sandwich King Jeff Mauro joins World’s Greatest Dad for a raw, hilarious, and deeply personal conversation about fatherhood, career…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilBrooklyn Beckham vs Brand Beckham: When Celebrity Families Implode
Brooklyn Beckham just dropped a bombshell statement accusing his famous parents of control, manipulation, and sabotaging his wedding. On this episode of…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilThe Grill Dads Light Up World’s Greatest Dad
What happens when four dads get on a Zoom call with no producer, no FCC oversight, and absolutely no fear of dead air? Chaos. Regret. And somehow… a podcast…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilBrian Stelter on Big Stories, Big Ambition, and What Getting Fired Taught Him About Fatherhood
Brian Stelter has covered the biggest media stories in the world at the New York Times and CNN, wrote the book that inspired Apple's "The Morning Show," but…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilHow to Be a High-Performing Dad After 40 | Greg Scheinman’s Midlife Male Playbook
Midlife doesn’t have to be a slow fade, it can be a full-blown comeback. Greg Scheinman joins World’s Greatest Dad to talk about the moment at 47 when he…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilFrom Bali to Bedtime: How Chef Jack Yoss Balances a Global Career and Modern Fatherhood
This week we sit down with acclaimed chef and World's Greatest Dad, Jack Yoss for a powerful conversation on modern fatherhood. Jack shares how raising kids…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilYouth Slang, TikTok Culture, and What Kids Care About Today
What does modern youth culture really mean? In this episode of World’s Greatest Dad, Neil and Ali break down youth slang, why TikTok is the new MTV, fashion…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilEmmy-winning Daytripper Chet Garner on Being Dad to Five Kids, Taking Big Risks & Why Presence Beats Perfection
Chet Garner isn’t just the Emmy-winning host of The Daytripper, he’s also the father of five kids, a former attorney who walked away from a “safe” life, and a…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilFrom Top Chef to Single Dad: Arnold Myint on Parenting, Identity & Flavor
Arnold Myint’s path to fatherhood wasn’t easy. From visiting orphanages in Thailand to facing adoption roadblocks in Tennessee, Arnold always knew he wanted to…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilDad Braids' Founder, Strider Patton on Braiding, Presence, and Redefining Fatherhood
When artist and dad Strider Patton first decided to braid his daughter’s hair, he didn’t expect to start a global movement. But that’s exactly what happened. A…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilEddie Jackson Talks Going From NFL Star To Food Network Famous, How To Raise Successful Kids, & The World's Greatest Thanksgiving Playbook For Dads
Former NFL cornerback and current Food Network star Eddie Jackson joins World’s Greatest Dad for a Thanksgiving‑heavy conversation about family, food, and…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilSandy Danto on Dad Guilt, D.A.R.E. Trauma, and Raising Tiny Comedians
Comedian and actor Sandy Danto has spent nearly two decades making people laugh but these days, his toughest crowd is under seven years old. The stand-up…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilNoah Cappe on Adoption, Halloween Obsession & the Honest Chaos of Fatherhood
Before he was the host of Carnival Eats and Wall of Chefs, actor and food TV star Noah Cappe was the middle kid in a family of eight, a training ground for the…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilDuff Goldman on Raising a Goth Toddler, Eating Cake for a Living, & Parenting Like a Rockstar
Duff Goldman is used to handling pressure: from constructing gravity-defying cakes to judging young bakers on national TV. But fatherhood? That’s a new kind of…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilThe Halloween Episode: Candy, Costumes, Razor Blades, and Full Size Candy Bars
Halloween’s not just for kids...or is it? Neil and Ali get into it: cabbage night crimes, the end of childhood, and why middle school might be the real horror…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilThe Parenting Trends Episode: Luxe Skincare Kids, Inchstone Parties, Sleep Maxing, Tradwives, Six-Day Halloweens, and Type C Parents
Neil and Ali go deep, and sometimes off the rails, in the Parenting Trends 2025 episode. From luxe skincare for kids to Type C parenting to tradwives on…