First Year Dad Podcast
My name is TJ Laessig, I am a 34 year old entrepreneur and startup founder that just recently became a dad.
TJ Laessig
Show overview
First Year Dad Podcast launched in 2024 and has put out 53 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 10 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 10 min and 16 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 catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1 year ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2024, with 40 episodes published. Published by TJ Laessig.
From the publisher
My name is TJ Laessig, I am a 34 year old entrepreneur and startup founder that just recently became a dad! On this podcast, I am sharing my experience during my first year of the dad life. Join me on this journey by following along each week of this 52-episode podcast series!
Latest Episodes
View all 53 episodesEp 53Week 52: FINAL Episode & Reflections on the First Year as a Dad
TJ returns for the FINAL episode of the podcast, recapping the first year as a Dad, the experience of recording the podcast, and what is next in the Laessig household.
Ep 52Week 51: Year in Review + We Bought a House w/ Guest Christina
Christina joins the podcast one last time as we recap our first year as parents, and share some news about what's coming next - we bought a house and are moving to the suburbs!Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessigFollow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig
Ep 51Week 50: Baby's First Birthday Party
Liam is officially one year old! On this episode, TJ breaks down Liam's birthday party, baby presents, and Liam's first smash cake.Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessigFollow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig
Ep 50Week 49: Milestones of an 11-Month-Old
As we approach Liam's first birthday, TJ breaks down his five favorite recent milestones for 11-month-old baby Liam.Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessigFollow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig
Ep 49Week 48: Baby Liam is Off to Daycare
It's official - baby Liam is off to daycare, ending TJ's reign as a stay-at-home Dad. On this episode, TJ reflects on his 6 months staying at home, shares some of his favorite memories, and talks through the first week of daycare.Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessigFollow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig
Ep 48Week 47: Parents Weekend Away is a Win-Win-Win
TJ and Christina are fresh off a weekend away to Scottsdale, Arizona while baby Liam stayed overnight at his grandparents. On this episode, TJ breaks down why getting away for a few days is a win-win-win for all parties involved.Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessigFollow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig
Ep 47Week 46: Days with Dad & New Nighttime "Game"
After a crazy start to the year, we are coming off a more "normal" week in the Laessig household. TJ breaks down an update on his daily routine as a stay-at-home Dad and a new nighttime "game" the family is enjoying.Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessigFollow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig
Ep 46Week 45: Dad Jinxed It, Baby Takes a Tumble
After discussing the concept of "doing dangerous things carefully" on the last episode, Dad may have put in the jinx, because just two days later, poor baby Liam falls down the stairs.Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessigFollow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig
Ep 45Week 44: Different Parenting Styles & Saying “No”
TJ breaks down different parenting styles as described on Google and shares his thoughts on the different styles, along with the concept of saying "no" to a child.Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessigFollow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig
Ep 44Week 43: Technology, Screen Time & Miss Rachel
TJ shares his potentially unconventional takes on technology, screen time, and everyone's favorite YouTuber - Miss Rachel.Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessigFollow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig
Ep 43Week 42: Sleep Regression & Sleep Training 2.0
After a week of sickness which resulted in some sleep regression, it was time to get back to the basics - sleep training! TJ breaks down how to sleep train a baby using the "cry it out" method and shares some of his hot takes on babies, parenting, and sleep.Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessigFollow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig
Ep 42Week 41: Tips & Tricks for Handling a Sick Baby
We are off to a rough start to 2025 as TJ and baby Liam are both coming off a sickness. On this episode, TJ breaks down three tips and tricks for dealing with a sick baby.Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessigFollow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig
Ep 41Week 40: Three Core Memories from the Year 2024
2024 has come to a close and we are on to 2025. On this episode, TJ reflects on the year that was and shares three of his core memories from the year 2024.Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessigFollow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig
Ep 40Week 39: First Holiday Season as a Dad
TJ recaps the Holiday season and Liam's first Christmas.Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessigFollow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig
Ep 39Week 38: Daily Routine for a 9-Month-Old
On this episode of the podcast, TJ walks through the daily routine for 9-month-old Liam.Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessigFollow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig
Ep 38Week 37: Five Unexpected (Intellectual!) Baby Milestones
On this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down 5 recent milestones from baby Liam that he did next expect or see coming!Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessigFollow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig
Ep 37Week 36: Crawling, Climbing & Baby-Proofing
We are back to the basics with some baby milestones, because Liam is officially crawling! On this episode of the podcast, TJ talks all things crawling, climbing, and preparing to baby-proof the house.Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessigFollow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig
Ep 36Week 35: How I Met Your Mother
It's a week of recovery in the Laessig household coming off the Cancun wedding trip. On this episode, TJ reflects back four years ago to December 2020 and tells the story of his first date with Christina.Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessigFollow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig
Ep 35Week 34: Cancun Wedding Recap w/ Guest Christina (Mom & Wife!)
TJ and Christina are officially married! On this episode of the podcast, Christina Laessig(!) joins as a guest. They recap their destination wedding in Cancun, discuss flying on an airplane with an 8-month old baby, and share their favorite memories from the trip.Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessigFollow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig
Ep 34Week 33: Pumpkins, Costumes & Halloween Candy
On this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down baby Liam's first Halloween!Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessigFollow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig