“This episode was recorded before the podcast evolved into Modern Grandad. The ideas still hold — the mission just got bigger.”
🎙️ Week 1 – How Becoming a Grandad Changed My View of the Future
Welcome to the very first episode of the Best Grandad Podcast — my curious, messy, heartfelt quest to be the best grandad I can be.
Becoming a grandad has changed the way I see the future. In this episode, I share:
The moment with my grandson Remy that triggered the Best Grandad Project
Why I believe change isn’t a process — it’s a decision
The challenges boys and young men face today — and why grandads matter more than ever
How I see grandads filling the gap: connecting kids who need mentors with older men who need purpose
The three pillars of showing up: Play, Presence, and Purpose
Why I’m starting small with The New Grandad Club in Brisbane — and what I hope it will become
This podcast isn’t polished. It’s me learning out loud — sharing the stumbles as well as the steps forward. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to show up for the next generation, I invite you to follow along.
👉 Learn more at www.bestgrandad.com
✨ Quote from the Episode
"The best gift you can give your grandkids isn’t stuff — it’s you."
🔑 Takeaways
Change starts with a decision, not a process.
Kids need mentors. Older men need purpose. Grandads can be the bridge.
Play, presence, and purpose are the tools that help generations grow together.
Sometimes the bravest step is starting small — with what’s right in front of you.
