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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 & NeilMatt Ritter on Friendship, Fatherhood, and Crafting the Life You Want
Comedian and “friendship expert” Matt Ritter (host of Man of the Year and author of The Buddy System) joins Neil and Ali, where the conversation veers from…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilDirector & Producer Tommy Avallone on Fatherhood, Filmmaking, & Fuddruckers
Filmmaker Tommy Avallone has built a career telling quirky, deeply human stories from I Am Santa Claus to The Bill Murray Stories to the recent I Love You, You…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilKyle Rodgers on Fatherhood: How to Be a Present and Consistent Dad
In this episode of World’s Greatest Dad, we sit down with speaker and performance coach Kyle Rodgers for a powerful conversation about what it truly means to…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilFAFO Parenting, Period Parties, & Old School Adam Sandler
Adam Sandler, sitcom jingles, and barbecue ribs aren’t the only things on Neil and Ali’s minds this week. In this jam-packed solo episode of World’s Greatest…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilThe Earful Tower's Oliver Gee on Parenting, Paris & Podcasting
Join us as we sit down with Oliver Gee, host of The Earful Tower, for a heartfelt chat about life in Paris, raising kids across three cultures, and why…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilBack-to-School Parenting: Travel with Kids, Dave & Buster’s, and K-Pop Demon Hunters
In this back-to-school parenting episode of World’s Greatest Dad, Ali and Neil share real-life stories about fatherhood, kids, and family life. Neil dives into…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilBinoculars, Beards, and Big Fatherhood Questions with Birding Expert Michael Lombardo
What happens when you trade algorithms for orioles? Michael Lombardo joins us to talk about his leap from Google and YouTube into fatherhood, community…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilFood Network’s Jet Tila on Fatherhood, Family Rules & Raising Kids Today
Chef Jet Tila (Food Network, Iron Chef America, Cutthroat Kitchen) joins us for an unfiltered conversation about food, family, and fatherhood. Jet opens up…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilAugustine Sedgewick Wrote the Book on Fatherhood: Literally!
Ali and Neil sit down with Augustine Sedgewick, historian, dad, and author of Fatherhood: A History of Love and Power, to talk about the myths, stories, and…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilParenting In The Age of TikTok, How To Lose At Chess, Family Fart Confessions, and The Coldplay Affair
Ali wears a red hat WITHOUT ANY WORDS ON IT. Neil gets roasted online by displeased TikTokkers. And together they unpack what it’s like to parent in the era of…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilThe World's Greatest Dads Take on Aging and Hair Dye, Helping Kids Face Rejection, and Cooking to Save Money - Ep 23
The World's Greatest Dads unpack the subjects other dad podcasts refuse to tackle: from composting blood clots to dying our gray hair to why carnitas may be…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilBad Singing Is Actually Better, Sarcastic Six-Year-Olds, and The Art of Almost Saying Something
In this episode, Neil and Ali navigate the big stuff: kids, boredom, creativity, and letting go of perfection. Hear why bad singing isn’t the worst thing, how…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilA Vacation From America, Marriage Means Licking The Plate, and the Pokemon Trading Card Side Hustle
Ali returns from Asia with stories of travel and family bonding. From Korean barbecue tours and craft beer in Kyoto to yogurt shaming and leftover strategy…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilAJ Feliciano on Raising Good Humans, Airport Guilt Gifts, and Becoming a Jedi Dad in Central Texas
Accomplished podcast producer and dad of two, AJ Feliciano, joins Ali and Neil to talk about trading L.A. hustle for Texas balance, juggling cross-country…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilLevel Up: Gamified Parenting with Nick Holmquist
Nick Holmquist is a dad on a mission to make parenting more fun, meaningful, and emotionally connected. In this episode of World’s Greatest Dad, we dive into…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilIs Neil an AI Co-Host? Destination Wedding Drama, Graphic Novels vs. Chapter Books, & Going To Strip Clubs "for the steak"
Ali is packing his bags for an epic family trip to Asia, but first, he and Neil tackle whether Neil is secretly an AI co-host sent from the future, and Neil…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilPatrick Mahomes' Dad Bod, AI Teddy Bears, Mix CDs, and 90s Nostalgia Galore
Neil and Ali dig deep into what it means to be a dad in the modern age touching on everything from 90s music and trying to get on the Jumbotron at a Mets game…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilFrom Comedy Clubs to Carpool Lines: Matt Bearden on Dad Life
Comedian and radio host Matt Bearden joins Ali & Neil to talk about the moment he walked away from road gigs to raise his kids and how a health scare years…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilRanking History’s Dads: Who Nailed It, Who Failed It / World's Greatest Dad Does Father's Day
What do Abraham, Confucius, and Mr. Rogers have in common? They were all dads and they’re all on trial for the title of World’s Greatest Dad. In this special…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilNeil Turns 40, Ali's $400 Babysitter, Matching Family Outfits, and My Son Stuck His Finger In The Pencil Sharpener
Neil Padover celebrates the big 4-0 with matching family outfits (this year with custom shirts featuring his face), a fancy dinner, and a trip to the Whitney…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilJames Robilotta Named His Son A Verb, Minnesota Nice Versus New York Grit, Why Therapy's A Game Changer, & Teaching Your Kids To Lose Gracefully
Ali Khan (Cheap Eats) and Neil Padover welcome international speaker, author, and dad James Robilotta for a deep, hilarious, and refreshingly honest convo…
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That Time Ali’s Dad Found His Bong, Neil’s Leftover Sushi Math, Re-Watching The Parent Trap with Your Kid, and Why You're Not Your Child's Best Friend
Ali Khan (Cheap Eats, Spring Baking Championship) and Neil Padover kick things off with a tale of toothpaste tragedy and leftover sushi heartbreak. The guys…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilNut Allergies, Easter Monday, Grieving In Public, And When Smart Grills Hurt Dumb Feelings - Episode 11
Ali and Neil compare chaotic mornings, from bike rides and alternate-side parking to mysterious Easter Mondays. Together they unpack the weirdness of religious…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilFrom UFC Competitor to Magic The Gathering, LEGO, and Star Wars Vacations Obsessive: Dad Life with World's Strongest Nerd, BOBBY MAXIMUS - Ep 10
In Episode 10 of World’s Greatest Dad, hosts Ali Khan and Neil Padover welcome Bobby Maximus (former UFC fighter, world champion in Jiu Jitsu, and one of Men’s…
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Pre-Pre-Diabetic, Post-French Fry Regrets, Getting Ready for Bobby Maximus (Bonus Episode)
Ali and Neil get honest about their fitness journeys, late-night snacking, compulsive habits, and what it’s like trying to eat healthy while loving food. Ali…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilMy Teen Daughter Blocked Me Online, Seth Rogen vs. Chappell Roan in Parent Haters Club, & Colonoscopy Prep Parties - Ep 9
Ali Khan (Cheap Eats, Spring Baking Championship) and Neil Padover kick off the episode with a brutally honest convo about colonoscopy prep because midlife…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilMy Kid Got Hurt at School… and I Didn’t Go. Ali has GOUT. And How Competitive Should Youth Sports Be? FULL Ep 8
Ali Khan (Cheap Eats, Spring Baking Championship) and Neil Padover tackle the chaos, comedy, and curveballs of modern fatherhood. From terrifying school nurse…
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Ali's Unshowered Confessional, Dad Jokes vs. Bad Jokes, & Ali’s Son Discovers Austin Powers - Full Ep 7
Ali Khan (Cheap Eats, Spring Baking Championship) and Neil Padover explore the anxities truths of fatherhood as the guys swap delivery room war stories. Neil…
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Mice with Two Dads, Should You Visit When Grandpa's a Bigot, Ali's $65K Taco Tour - Full Ep 6
Ali Khan (Cheap Eats, Spring Baking Championship) and Neil Padover kick things off with some spring training chat and talk about the low, LOW minor league…
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Sometimes Traveling with Kids Can Make You Money, When Other Parents Think You're The Nanny, and the Classic BBC Dad Youtube Interruption - FULL EP 5
Ali Khan (Cheap Eats, Spring Baking Championship) and Neil Padover revisit the classic BBC Dad interrupted on live TV by his kids, Ali discusses almost getting…
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Cutting Off Toxic Friends as a Parent: When It’s Time to Protect Your Peace
Ali Khan (Cheap Eats, Spring Baking Championship) and Neil Padover wax nostalgic about their SAT scores, pirating songs on Limewire with the desktop computer…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & Neil$30,000 Grills, How To Win At LIFE, and Mark Bittman's Massive Ego Unleashed FULL EP 3
Ali Khan (Cheap Eats, Spring Baking Championship) and Neil Padover are back to talk fatherhood, nostalgia, and all the weird stuff that comes with being a…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilSurviving the Zombie Apocalypse, Marcus Jordan’s DUI & The Dad’s Guide to Picky Eaters FULL EP 2
Host Ali Khan (Cheap Eats, Spring Baking Championship) and Producer Neil Padover return to dive into the absurd, heartwarming, and sometimes chaotic world of…
World's Greatest Dad with Ali & NeilThe Ultimate Dad Meal, Groundhog Nepo Babies & Should You Buy Your Kid an iPhone? FULL EP 1
Host Ali Khan (Cheap Eats, Spring Baking Championship) and Producer Neil Padover explore the multifaceted experience of fatherhood, reflecting on their own…