What does it really take to build a movement of dads in your own city? In this episode, Andrew and Isaac pull back the curtain on what it means to launch a Dad Tribes chapter — from the application process and investment, to the deeper mission behind it all: turning fatherhood into a brotherhood. This isn’t another “men’s group.” It’s a family-first movement where leadership at home meets community impact — and yes, it’s also a business that creates freedom without becoming anoth...

Most dads carry a silent guilt — feeling like they never spend enough time with their kids. In this episode, Andrew O’Brien, founder of Dad Tribes, opens up about a moment with his 5-year-old daughter that completely changed how he views fatherhood. What started as an apology turned into a powerful reminder: It’s not about how much time we spend with our kids — it’s about how present we are when we’re with them. Andrew shares his personal struggle as a father, husband, and builder...

We’re launching the Dad Tribes Podcast and unveiling the Dad Tribes Foundation (501(c)(3) filing in progress). Isaac steps into the CEO role to lead our nonprofit mission: backing dads in real life—from attorney retainers and mediation to emergency needs (rent, utilities, food, temporary lodging) and Christmas giving for families in every chapter. How it works Use of funds: counseling-first → mediation → (if needed) attorney retainers; emergency relief; Christmas gifts.Safeguards: background ...

Mark Cuban joins Andrew O’Brien on the Dad Tribes Podcast to talk health, fatherhood, and why effort beats excuses every time. Mark shares how becoming a dad later in life shaped his priorities, why he works out five days a week and logs every meal, and how he handles critics without wasting energy. He explains why there are no shortcuts in business or parenting — and what he’d do if he had to start from zero tomorrow. In This Episode: Health as a dad’s duty — how to s...

Most men drift into default relationships—familiar, convenient, and safe—but rarely transformative. Andrew and guest Ryan Michler (Order of Man; founder of the 1,100+ member Iron Council; author of Sovereignty and The Masculinity Manifesto) break down how to replace comfort with deliberate brotherhood that sharpens rather than shatters. They discuss the Order of Man framework—Protect, Provide, Preside—and the four pillars behind it: Calibration (mental/emotional/spiritual health), Connection...

Welcome to the Dad Tribes Podcast — a show built for fathers who know they were meant for more than just a 9–5 grind. In this first episode, Andrew O’Brien shares his personal journey: from a $90K corporate job that left him miserable, to building a nationwide (soon global) movement of dads that creates freedom, purpose, and impact. You’ll hear the origin story of Dad Tribes, how a simple local group turned into 33+ chapters across the country, and why this podcast exists — to inspire dads to...