The Ryan Fields-Spack (Dad) Show
Ryan Fields-Spack
Show overview
The Ryan Fields-Spack (Dad) Show has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 158 episodes. That works out to roughly 60 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 3rd season.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 8 min and 39 min — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Kids & Family show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 23 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 56 episodes published. Published by Ryan Fields-Spack.
From the publisher
Fatherhood is tough, but great dads build community! Join Ryan Fields-Spack, a dad of 3, for real talk on being a better husband, father, and provider. With 20+ years as a paramedic and a Master’s in Homeland Security, Ryan shares poise and confidence to win at fatherhood. Learn to model faith, support your family, and grow wealth for your kids’ legacy. This podcast empowers dads with practical tips on parenting, marriage, and financial success. Be the role model your kids need! #Fatherhood #Dads #Parenting
Latest Episodes
View all 158 episodesPacking for London with 3 Kids: Full Fyro Levo Loadout & Family Travel Tips
Father’s Day Gift Guide – Practical Gifts I Actually Use
From Doom-Scrolling to Faith-Scrolling: Gerald Jones on Building Blessn & Leading as a Dad
Masters Merch Haul: $1,083 Family Gifts & Gear from My First Trip!
I Tried ALL 7 Masters Sandwiches – Honest Taste Test & Ranking!
Newborn Facts That Will Shock New Dads 😲 + How to Stop 6-Week Crying
99% of People Use AI Wrong – Fix These 5 Mistakes
C.B. Robertson: Why Dads Must Study Philosophy to Lead Stronger Families
Honey Badger, Glock 19 & Full Prepping Battle Belt Walkthrough for Dads
Ryan Fields-Spack walks through his complete battle belt setup for home defense — Honey Badger, Glock 19, Warrior Poet Society belt, medical kit, tourniquet, knife, and more.Practical prepping and protection tools every dad needs right now.Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:10 Honey Badger2:40 Glock 19 Backup3:50 Battle Belt Breakdown5:20 Medical & Trauma Gear7:30 Final Setup & CaseSubscribe for faith, fatherhood & real-world protection. Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ryanfieldsspack
S2 Ep 14How Dads Can Create Money, Margin & Meaning – Graham Cochrane Interview
Graham Cochrane on faith, sacrificial family leadership, generosity, and building a business with money, margin & meaning.Powerful wisdom for Christian dads who want to lead their families and impact the world.Timestamps:0:00 Intro3:06 Faith Journey11:59 Generosity Story19:08 Family Leadership28:33 Entrepreneurship44:49 Why Hire a Coach53:47 Diamond AdviceSubscribe for faith & fatherhood growth. Watch the full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ryanfieldsspackLinks:Graham Cochrane: https://www.grahamcochrane.comGraham’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/grahamcochrane
S2 Ep 134 Simple Techniques to Stay Calm Under Fire – Dad Stress Management That Works
Ryan Fields-Spack: 4 proven techniques every dad needs to stay calm under pressure — First Just Breathe, Meditation, Power Posing & Mental Rehearsal.Real firefighter stories + practical tools to lead your family with strength and peace.Timestamps:0:00 Intro & Fireground Lessons5:30 FIRST Just Breathe7:10 Meditation8:30 Power Posing9:30 Mental RehearsalSubscribe for faith, fatherhood & real leadership. Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ryanfieldsspack
S2 Ep 12The 4 Pillars Every Man Must Master in 2026
Jimmy Page returns: The four pillars every dad needs — faith that gives purpose, family leadership through sacrificial love, patriotism rooted in America’s foundations, and bold leadership that changes generations.Practical wisdom from the author of Daily Wisdom for Men and One Word.Timestamps:0:00 Intro & Four Pillars2:02 Faith & “Yes Lord”12:27 Family Culture36:22 God & Country47:05 Leadership Keys59:43 Diamond AdviceSubscribe for faith & fatherhood growth. Watch the full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ryanfieldsspackLinks:Be Unstoppable: https://beunstoppable.liveDaily Wisdom for Men: https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Wisdom-Men-Devotional-Influence/dp/140024000XOne Word for Kids: https://www.amazon.com/One-Word-Kids-Simple-Powerful/dp/1119525880
S2 Ep 11How I’m Building My AI Assistant Kensington – OpenClaw Wins & Lessons Learned
Ryan Fields-Spack OpenClaw update: Kensington AI now running locally (Mistral model), Telegram connected, memory files built, security locked down, and plans for automated faceless Christian Dad crypto channel.Practical AI steps for dads saving time & building legacy.Timestamps:0:00 Intro & Progress3:30 Local Model Win6:00 Teaching Kensington9:00 Security Setup11:30 VM Reset13:00 Real Lessons14:30 Next StepsSubscribe for faith, family & AI growth. Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ryanfieldsspack
S2 Ep 10Raise Independent Learners: Josh Larsen on AI, Homeschool & Kid-Led Projects
Josh Larsen on helping kids chase engineering passions beyond grades, self-selected projects, AI as patient tutor, homework tips for dads, homeschooling, and diamond advice—your kids are always welcome home.Practical tools for Christian dads raising motivated, independent learners.Timestamps:0:00 Josh Intro5:00 School Stress10:35 Self-Selected Projects16:17 Homework Help21:04 AI Tutor34:29 Future Vision41:17 Diamond AdviceSubscribe for faith/family talks, watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ryanfieldsspackLinks:Josh Larsen YouTube: Search "Josh Larsen" (engineering education)Recommended Channels:Veritasium: https://www.youtube.com/@veritasium3Blue1Brown: https://www.youtube.com/@3blue1brownBranch Education: https://www.youtube.com/@BranchEducationFloathead Physics: https://www.youtube.com/@Mahesh_Shenoy
S2 Ep 9Free-Range Kids Founder Lenore Skenazy: Break Helicopter Parenting & Let Kids Grow Confident
Lenore Skenazy (Free-Range Kids/Let Grow founder) on viral subway story pride moment, overprotection costs, drop-off/pick-up culture, worst-case thinking vs reality, Let Grow Experience (independence homework), Play Clubs (free play), exposure therapy for anxiety, and dads supporting moms to step back for capable kids.For parents raising resilient children.Timestamps:0:00 Subway Story Intro5:00 Culture Shift15:00 Let Grow Programs25:00 Exposure & Anxiety35:00 Dads RoleSubscribe for family growth talks, watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ryanfieldsspackLinks:Let Grow: https://letgrow.org
S1 Ep 8Mike Dickerson: , Dad Health Secrets & Building Legacy in 2026
In this Tuesday Dad Ledger Live, Mike Dickerson joins Ryan and Trent to talk market rebounds, real utility assets, staying physically strong for your family, and building a side business that reflects faith and purpose.Guest Mike Dickerson (Reflections Roasters owner, Constellation node runner, 29-year married dad) shares his journey from scam heartbreak to diamond-hand conviction, plus practical health inputs every father needs to hit 100 strong.Key Takeaways:• Market update: XRP, SOL rebounds + Goldman Sachs’ massive holdings revealed• Why chasing inputs over outcomes changed Mike’s life (health, faith, family)• Longevity hacks for busy dads: HRV, grip strength, farmer carries, VO2 max• Constellation/DAG nodes, Flare burns, utility over memes• Launching Reflections Coffee from home roaster to nationwide shipping• Holding through volatility while preparing family legacyTimestamps:00:00 Intro + Welcome Mike Dickerson00:49 Market Update: XRP dip/recovery, Clarity Act, Goldman Sachs 13F05:40 Buying the dip stories07:49 Mike’s background + family11:14 Core principles: Chase inputs, love God/neighbor16:17 Deep dive on dad health & longevity (HRV, grip, VO2, farmer carries)25:55 Airport stairs vs escalator challenge27:18 Viewer Q&A: XRP ETFs + supply burn30:42 Mike’s crypto journey (XRP, Flare, DAG node, scam recovery)37:54 Reflections Coffee story + current growth43:31 Ryan’s crypto origin story48:55 Community love + future outlook52:03 Advice for new dads entering markets53:02 Closing prayer led by MikeSupport Mike’s amazing coffee: https://reflectionsroasters.shop/Subscribe, hit the bell, share this with another dad who needs encouragement tonight. Moms — send it to your husband too.Not financial advice. Do your own research.
S1 Ep 7The TRUTH about OpenClaw: 48 Hours of Terminal Hell.
Everyone on X says OpenClaw is the "5-minute Jarvis setup." They lied. As a dad and a firefighter with zero coding experience, I spent 48+ hours in "Terminal Hell" trying to get this running on a Mac Mini.I almost wiped my entire machine, burned through my API budget in minutes, and realized very quickly that this isn't as easy as the "pros" make it look. In this video, I’m sharing the unfiltered truth so you don't make the same mistakes I did.🔗 Resources Mentioned:▶️My New Bot Channel: [Link to Crypto for Christian Dads]-Train your Bot: https://x.com/kloss_xyz/status/2019233893535346692?s=20-https://youtu.be/lxfakTpdz1Y?si=g9zCBzCvyZrZXX_yOpenClaw Script: https://openclaw.ai/📌 Key Lessons for Dads:Terminal is a New Language: Don't start without a 5-minute crash course.The API "Heartbeat" Trap: How to avoid a $500 idle bill.Virtual Machines are Mandatory: Why you shouldn't install this on your main desktop.Timestamps: 00:00 – The OpenClaw Lie (Why I fell for the hype) 01:15 – Mac Mini Unboxing: The last time I was happy 02:40 – Terminal Hell: What is a JSON file anyway? 04:10 – The $200 Mistake: Why my API died in 10 minutes 06:22 – Why I had to wipe my Mac and start over 08:05 – The "Dad Setup" (The clean way to do it) 10:15 – WARNING: Turn off your Wifi or lose your money 11:30 – Is OpenClaw actually worth it for 2026?#OpenClaw #AIAgent #MacMini #DadLife #CryptoAutomation
S2 Ep 6Warrior Dad Jeff Wickersham: Growth Mindset, Seasons of Life & Raising Boys Right
Jeff Wickersham (Warrior Dad) on growth after mom's loss, energy bookends (PM/AM wins), one word "command" 2026, seasons (aging parents, raising teens), vulnerability/example, progress in dips, and diamond—be husband girls marry / example for boys.For Christian dads leveling up presence & legacy.Timestamps:0:00 Jeff's Journey5:00 Family Priority15:00 Energy Systems25:00 Seasons & Growth35:00 Diamond AdviceSubscribe for faith/family talks, watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ryanfieldsspackLinks:Warrior Dad: thewarriordad.com
S1 Ep 1Crypto Wendy O on Dad Ledger: Market Volatility, Self-Custody Risks & Family Balance as Single Mom Trader
Crypto Wendy O (@CryptoWendyO) on Dad Ledger: Volatility insights (trillions wiped, metals parabolic, inflation strain), dollar-cost averaging, self-custody/AI risks, trading psych (de-risking/moon bags), accountability/boundaries, family over hype ("touch grass"), cigarette mom discipline, and diamond—boundaries + self-accountability.Wendy O single mom trader truth for dads.Timestamps:0:00 Wendy O Intro5:00 Volatility & Family9:00 Self-Custody Risks18:00 Psychology & Boundaries27:00 Diamond AdviceSubscribe for weekly crypto + faith talks, and watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ryanfieldsspackLinks:Wendy O X: https://x.com/CryptoWendyOWendy O Site: https://cryptowendyo.com
S2 Ep 4Do You Need Insurance for Home Defense Weapons? Top 5 Options Reviewed
Essential guide for dads: Why self-defense insurance is must-have if you own home defense weapons (AR, Glock, SBR). Even justified shoots lead to arrest, bail, legal fees—insurance covers it. Breakdown top 5 options (Right to Bear, CCW Safe, USCCA—my Platinum choice, US Law Shield, Second Call), coverage details, costs, and unbox USCCA perks (range bag + tactical backpack).Prepping/protecting family smarter in 2026.Timestamps:0:00 Why Insurance for Home Defense1:00 Reality After Incident2:30 Top 5 Options Overview5:30 USCCA Deep Dive & Choice8:30 Coverage Details + Gear UnboxSubscribe for faith, family, prepping & leveling up talks, and watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ryanfieldsspackLinks:USCCA: https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/referral?id=MDAxUW8wMDAwMUZBQ05FSUE1&tID=5bf43111b0cd6