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Episodes

What does autism mean to YOU? Part II
Feb. 25, 2026

What does autism mean to YOU? Part II

What does autims mean to YOU? Part II

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What does autism mean to YOU? part 1
Feb. 18, 2026

What does autism mean to YOU? part 1

What does autims mean to YOU? Part 1

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What men don't say: The grief & glory or raising an autistic son
Feb. 11, 2026

What men don't say: The grief & glory or raising an autistic son

What men don't say: The grief & glory or raising an autistic son

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The Den
Feb. 10, 2026

The Den

Being a caregiver is one of the most demanding roles a man can take on. The Den is a support group created to provide male caregivers with a place to vent, find resources, and build community with others in the same boat. If ...

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Billy Footwear
Feb. 9, 2026

Billy Footwear

Support the show and save on your next pair of shoes! We’ve partnered with BILLY Footwear to bring you their revolutionary "flip-top" shoes that bridge the gap between fashion and function. • The Deal: Get an additional 10% O...

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What does it mean to be a man.. & how has it affected you as a caregiver?
Feb. 4, 2026

What does it mean to be a man.. & how has it affected you as a caregi…

Shawn & Maurice each discuss what it means to them to be a man, how they each define masculinity, how society today defines both, & how it has affected they way they parent.. each as fathers to young adult men on the autism s...

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How has being a Caregiver affected your relationships with loved ones..including your self?
Jan. 27, 2026

How has being a Caregiver affected your relationships with loved ones…

Susanna, Maurice, & Shawn have an open conversation about how being caregivers has & continues to affect relationhips in their lives.

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Preivew of Beyond the Spectrum
Nov. 17, 2025

Preivew of Beyond the Spectrum

A preview of the forthcoming podcast, Beyond the Spectrum

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The Final Episode
Oct. 15, 2025

The Final Episode

In the final episode of Just Two Dads, Shawn & Brian reflect on the creation of the show, express their tremendous gratitude, and discuss the decision to bring the show to an end, & share the exciting things that lie ahead fo...

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5elevenHoops.org
Oct. 8, 2025

5elevenHoops.org

From Compton, CA, Stacy McAlister is a proud father of two, a son on the autism spectrum and a daughter, who inspire much of his work and passion today. A graduate of Claflin University (Class of 2012), Stacy played Division ...

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Solace in the storm
Oct. 1, 2025

Solace in the storm

Dr. Merle Griff is a nationally recognized intergenerational therapist, author, and caregiving expert with over three decades of experience helping families navigate the complexities of caring for loved ones of all ages. As t...

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Why care work is the work all other work depends on
Sept. 24, 2025

Why care work is the work all other work depends on

AI-Jen Poo is the co-founder & Executive Director of Caring Across Generations, an organization committed to changing the way we define caregiving.

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Support the spectrum
Aug. 6, 2025

Support the spectrum

Ryann Sutera, M.S. CCC-SLP.. founder of Support the Spectrum, visits Shawn & Brian to discuss her passion for serving others through speech therapy, the rarely known practice of Gestalt Language Processing (GLP), the need to ...

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The big bill part 2
July 25, 2025

The big bill part 2

In the second of a two-part episode, Shawn & Brian continue their discussion about how Donald Trump's bill will affect the special needs/care-giving community. PLEASE NOTE-At the time of the recording of this episode, The Vig...

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The big bill..part 1
July 23, 2025

The big bill..part 1

Shawn & Brian have an open, honest, & vulnerable conversation about how Donald Trump's big bill will affect the special needs/caregiving community. In their most vulnerable episode to date, they discuss what it's like to have...

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Have autism, will travel
July 2, 2025

Have autism, will travel

Certified autism travel consultant, mother, & caregiver, Dian Rambo returns to Just Two Dads to share some of the challenges she's faced & overcome as a single mom since her last visit. She also shares some practical tools & ...

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Let's skip the bull
June 25, 2025

Let's skip the bull

Daryl Calfee is a widower & a father to three children, one of whom was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. He has walked the path of caregiver for some time & does so with vulnerability, love, & honesty. Much of that journey i...

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The Anti-Ableist Manifesto
June 18, 2025

The Anti-Ableist Manifesto

Author, Activist, & Advocate extraordinaire. Tiffany Yu shares the genesis of her book, The Anti-Ableist Manifesto & tells her remarkable story of inspiration, while sharing the origin of her fight for inclusion of ALL abilit...

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From challenge to purpose
June 11, 2025

From challenge to purpose

Felisa Strickland is the sole parent/caregiver to her adult daughter, Lily, who has multiple disabilities and requires 24 hr care. They live in Santa Barbara, California where they moved in 2012, after the passing of Lily’s f...

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Opening ourselves to the Magic of Oneness-Suzy Miller
June 4, 2025

Opening ourselves to the Magic of Oneness-Suzy Miller

An integration specialist is someone who can perceptively identify the parts of you that you’ve kept separate and gently encourage you to embrace them all. This specialist nurtures your natural ability to confront whatever ar...

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Your special needs child graduates High School, then..?
May 28, 2025

Your special needs child graduates High School, then..?

So your child with special needs has graduated from High School …now what? Check out the latest episode of Just Two Dads featuring Elayne Howitt to find out. Elayne has nearly 30 years of experience as a special needs educato...

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When technology & purpose collide
April 30, 2025

When technology & purpose collide

What if you could control or operate more than just your phone with an in-ear device? How much more? How about virtually any device that uses Buetooth technology? Dave Segal & Sandeep Arya of Naqi Logix sit down to share thei...

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15% OFF Billy Footwear
April 27, 2025

15% OFF Billy Footwear

Billy Footwear.. makers of fine adaptive footwear. Get 15% off your final purchase price when you shop at billyfootwear.com by using the discount code JUST2DADS or by using the following link. billyfootwear.com/ref=just-two-d...

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Love beyond labels..a tool to find friendship & love
April 23, 2025

Love beyond labels..a tool to find friendship & love

Will my young adult with special needs know true friendship or find love?Jeremy & Ilana Hamburgh are on a mission to help those who are asking that very question. In this episode, they visit with Shawn & Brian to discuss thei...

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