
Dads On Tap
Being a dad isn't easy and we often feel alone.
Scott Mawdesley
Show overview
Dads On Tap has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 57 episodes. That works out to roughly 25 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 16 min and 40 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Kids & Family show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 25 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2026, with 25 episodes published. Published by Scott Mawdesley.
From the publisher
Being a dad isn't easy and we often feel alone. This is why we launched Dads on Tap to provide a place for dads to hang out with other dads in a laid-back environment, have a great beer and learn some practical ways to become a better dad. On the DOT Podcast you'll hear real stories from real dads aimed at helping you be a better Dad.
Latest Episodes
View all 57 episodesSomething Stuck in Your Spiritual Life?
Don't Go BIG, Go small
A Toast to Dads on Fathers Day
Weekly Quick Sip - The Myth of Catching Up
The Dad Next Door Isn't Doing as Well as You Think
"Judgy, Are We?!" Quick-Sip
What Your Kids Will Actually Remember
Quick Sip - Not OK?
Dad, You're Doing Better Than You Think!
Quick Sip - Today IS The Good Old Days!
Weekly Quick-Sip
What To Do When You Blow It
The Dads on Tap Weekly Quick-Sip
When You're Not the Dad You Want to Be
4 Ways Rest Makes You a Better Dad
4 Practices to Quiet Your Mind & Be More Present at Home
Why You Can’t Slow Down (Even When You Know You Should)

Ep 40Rest? Are You Kidding Me?!
In this episode, we tackle a belief many dads carry but rarely name: the idea that if we slow down, everything might fall apart. Beneath the pressure to provide, lead, and hold it all together is a quiet fear that rest isn’t safe—it’s risky. But what if the constant pace isn’t strength… it’s strain? In this conversation, we unpack why so many men struggle to truly rest, what it’s costing us in our relationships, and how learning to slow down might actually make us more present, patient, and grounded as fathers. If you’ve been running hard and feeling the weight of it, this episode will help you take a breath—and maybe take your first step toward a different rhythm.

Ep 394 Keys to a Great Marriage
A bonus quick episode where Scott shares his reflections on celebrating 25 years of marriage and 4 keys he's learned to having a great marriage.

Ep 38The Darn Voice in Your Head!
Every dad has a voice in his head. It would be great if that voice was always positive, but the truth is, it's often negative and filled with shame and insecurity. In fact, many of us assume this voice is telling us the truth. In this episode, we explore how the internal stories we’ve believed—about performance, conflict, failure, and shame—shape the way we see ourselves and live our lives. More importantly, we talk about how to begin challenging those narratives and replacing condemnation with curiosity. Because one of the most important shifts a man can make is learning to recognize the difference between the negative voice of shame and frustration… and the positive voice of grace and growth.No dad is perfect, but we can always get better!