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with Shaun Emerson & Chris Lozier

S4 · E91 hr 2 min

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In this episode, Chris and Shaun interview Joe Gidjunis, creator of the PBS documentary series "Grown Up Dad," which explores modern fatherhood. Joe's pilot episode, featuring a trip to Australia, received over 100,000 viewers. Upcoming episodes will cover topics like screen time challenges, evolving masculinity, and media literacy. Joe emphasizes the importance of intentionality and presence in parenting. He also discusses the challenges of balancing fatherhood with work and the impact of social media on children. Joe's personal journey includes finding role models in cartoons and addressing his own father's absence. The series aims to support and educate parents.

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