Best Daniel Berk Podcasts (2025)

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beehiiv just became the everything app for your online business 28:54

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Troy Munson and Daniel Berk – dive deep into beehiiv’s biggest update yet — the Winter Release Event — and break down how it’s completely reshaping the creator economy. From websites, link-in-bio pages, and AI web builders to digital products, native ads, and automation — beehiiv is becoming the all-in-one operating system for creators, businesses,…

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Laid Off by Tech, Building My Own Dream Instead 41:00

12d ago41:00

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Troy Munson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson and Daniel Berk – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk return for a fast-paced, idea-filled episode of Two Dads in Tech. From mass layoffs at Amazon to side projects going viral, this conversation captures the modern tech dad experience — trying to build something real while the world keeps cha…

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Losing My Bestfriend at 17 - How It Shaped Me 42:51

19d ago42:51

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Troy Munson https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson and Daniel Berk –https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk return with one of the most vulnerable and powerful conversations yet on Two Dads in Tech. For the first time, Troy opens up about the night he lost his best friend in a tragic drunk driving accident at 17 — a story that changed his life forev…

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The Silent Breakup (When Kids Take Over Your Relationship) 46:25

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Troy Munson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson and Daniel Berk –https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk dive deep into one of the most real conversations any parent can have: are we parenting in fear? From the growing backlash against gentle parenting to the pressure of raising resilient kids in a chaotic world, this episode pulls zero punches…

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A Midlife Crisis Before 40 - Are We Doing Life Wrong? 40:16

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Episode 46: Troy Munson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson and Daniel Berk – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk open up about midlife shifts, burnout, and finding meaning beyond work. From Troy’s recent Dimmo pivot to raw conversations about mental health, selfishness vs. self-care, and why life behind a screen can feel empty, this episod…

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Gen Z Parents are Ditching Gentle Parenting 46:28

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Episode 45: Troy Munson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson and Daniel Berk – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk – get brutally honest about parenting, burnout, and the fine line between patience and losing it. From gentle parenting and “aggressive dad moments” to marriage dynamics, comparison culture, and raising kids in a world of fear, …

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Lovable and Sora 2 Will Change How AI is Used 41:05

2M ago41:05

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Troy Munson and Daniel Berk break down the two biggest tech revolutions of 2025 — OpenAI’s Sora 2 and Vibe Coding — and what they mean for creators, coders, and the future of work. From AI-generated movies to apps that can build themselves from a single sentence, this episode dives into how prompting is becoming the new superpower — and why the nex…

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The Benefits of Having AI in Your Child's Life 46:55

2M ago46:55

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Episode 43: Troy Munson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson and Daniel Berk - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk flip the script for a forward-looking episode on technology, parenting, and the moral compass of the next generation. From asking how AI will improve kids’ lives, to exploring connection in a digital-first world, to unpacking th…

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Why Your Bathroom Habits Are Actually DISGUSTING 30:51

2M ago30:51

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Troy Munson and Daniel Berk return for a raw, funny, and surprisingly insightful episode of Two Dads in Tech. From getting scammed on Hamilton tickets in Chicago, to the hilarious reality of dad staches, public restrooms, and dude wipes, to viral investing tweets and whether copying politicians on Robinhood is genius or insane this one is packed wi…

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The United States Has Never Really Been United 37:54

2M ago37:54

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Troy Munson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson and Daniel Berk – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk return for one of the rawest Two Dads in Tech episodes yet. From the shock of watching traumatic world events unfold online, to the weight of polarization in America, to the very real personal cost of chasing success—this conversation pulls…

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From Facing Death to Building Multimillion Dollar Businesses 52:40

3M ago52:40

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Episode 39: Troy Munson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson – and Daniel Berk – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk – sit down with Scott Leese – https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottleese – for one of the rawest and most vulnerable conversations yet. From surviving nine surgeries and an opioid addiction, to building billion-dollar startups and…

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How to Become Indistractable from Technology with Nir Eyal 49:08

3M ago49:08

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Episode 38: Troy Munson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson – and Daniel Berk – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk – sit down with Nir Eyal – https://www.linkedin.com/in/nireyal – for a deep dive into distraction, focus, and fatherhood. From the famous “superpower story” with his daughter, to why attention is the skill of the century, Nir …

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How AI is Going to Shape Tech, Parenting, and Friendships 47:07

3M ago47:07

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Episode 36: Troy Munson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson – and Daniel Berk – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk – go raw and unfiltered on friends, faith, family, and tech. From why making “parent friends” feels like dating, to the loneliness vs. longevity debate of friendships, to whether kids today can still have a childhood without s…

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This is the WORST Sales Advice EVER 42:04

3M ago42:04

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Episode 36: Troy Munson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson – and Daniel Berk – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk – swap PB&J tips, parenting wins, and hard truths about friendship, marriage, and work. From the hunt for “your Shawn and Ashton” couple friends, to rules of engagement that keep marriages healthy, to why “friendly jabs” aren’…

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Anthony Natoli Almost Lost His Life to Gambling 54:28

4M ago54:28

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Episode 35: Troy Munson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson – and Daniel Berk – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk – sit down with Anthony Natoli – https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonynatoli – for one of the most vulnerable and powerful episodes yet. From gambling addiction and $100k in debt, to fitness transformation and mindset mastery, A…

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How Parenthood Ruins Your Quality of Life 49:24

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Episode 34: Daniel Berk – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk – and Troy Munson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson – dive headfirst into one of their spiciest topics yet: Should everyone have kids? They unpack the data on parenting and happiness, question cultural expectations, and get deeply personal about their own dad journeys. Along th…

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Moving Away from iPhone After 15 Years 45:50

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Episode 33: Daniel Berk – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk – is back with Troy Munson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson – for a wide-ranging convo that spans euro trips, retirement blueprints, and AI clones. They riff on building wealth without burnout, why vacations matter more than birthday parties, and what happens when your AI twin…

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He Made $45,000/mo Making Memes 36:39

4M ago36:39

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Episode 32: Daniel Berk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk/) goes solo dad this week, joined by meme mastermind Charlie Light — the guy behind viral Twitter personalities like John W. Rich, Hunter Cold Calls, and Chase Passive Income. They break down the business behind meme accounts, how to turn tweets into six figures, and what it’s really l…

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Does Cold Calling Work in 2025? - Ep 31 44:15

5M ago44:15

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Episode 31: Troy Munson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson/) and Daniel Berk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk/) jump from cold call sprints to billion-dollar acquisitions, all while hiking the Dolomites and dodging SEO doom. They dive deep on why the internet is broken (again), how social virality actually works, and why email lists mig…

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This Is Not How Life Should Be.. - Ep 30 49:39

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Episode 30: Troy Munson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson/) and Daniel Berk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk/) go full late-night therapy session — live from Spain (again) and the depths of parental chaos. From mushroom microdosing and screaming toddlers to productivity paranoia and the new AI gold rush, the dads get vulnerable, real, …

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The iPhone is Going Extinct - Ep 29 40:56

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Episode 29: Troy Munson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson/) and Daniel Berk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk/) fire up the mics from across the globe — literally. With Daniel calling in from a Spanish bedroom, the dads get real about raising kids while building companies, how their own childhoods shape their parenting, and what legacy …

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The Harsh Truth About Gentle Parenting - Ep 28 54:07

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Episode 28: Troy Munson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson/) and Daniel Berk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk/) go off on the current state of AI and the annoying trend of fake content. They share hilarious (and painful) stories of ChatGPT hallucinations, the dangers of outsourcing content creation, and why you need to be your own sourc…

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Your Phone is Destroying Your Life - Ep 27 48:22

6M ago48:22

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Episode 27: Troy Munson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson/) and Daniel Berk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk/) are back from a wild lake trip — 4 families, 7 kids, and a whole lot of chaos. They get real about co-parenting dynamics, underwater earbuds, and the mental load moms often carry. This one’s a vulnerable, reflective take on mo…

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Will Your Kids Marry an AI Robot? 51:09

6M ago51:09

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Episode 26: Troy Munson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson/) and Daniel Berk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk/) unpack the concept of "alpha dads," react to that viral “I would never let a man take care of me” post, and dive into the difference between being masculine vs emotionally present. One of the most honest convos yet. — Show Not…

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The 7-Day Digital Disconnect Challenge - Ep 25 52:51

6M ago52:51

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Episode 25: Troy Munson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson/) and Daniel Berk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk/) dive into screen addiction, parenting guilt, and creating the Two Dads in Tech 7-Day Digital Disconnect Challenge. They also get real about viral content, sharing kids online, and the pros and cons of working from home as a pa…

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How to Break Into Tech Sales - Ep 24 55:15

6M ago55:15

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Episode 24: Troy Munson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson/) and Daniel Berk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk/) go deep on how to break into tech sales, how to start your own product, and why building with AI is the cheat code of 2025. If you're stuck in your job or waiting to start something, this one's for you. Show Notes: (0:00) AI j…

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Tips on Preparing for Parenthood - Ep 23 45:59

6M ago45:59

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Troy Munson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson/) and Daniel Berk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk/) get deep on parenthood prep, marriage maintenance, parenting guilt, relationship regrets, and the grind vs balance debate. One of the most honest episodes yet. Show Notes: (0:00) How do you actually prepare to be a parent? (4:30) The CPR …

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How Do You Parent with AI? - Ep 22 48:12

7M ago48:12

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Troy Munson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson/) and Daniel Berk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk/) go full dad mode. From steroid shots and ChatGPT addiction to broken dog toes, budget EV trucks, and gorilla vs grizzly debates.. this one covers it all. Show Notes: (0:00) Birthday episodes and Daniel’s neck pain saga (4:00) From running…

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Why Working for a Startup Sucks - Ep 21 42:12

7M ago42:12

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Troy Munson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson/) and Daniel Berk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk/) reflect on startup growth, golf simulators, raising mini athletes, MVPs, newsletter empires, and what it means to let go of your role as your company scales. It’s a full founder therapy session. Show Notes: (0:00) We hit 21 episodes (and …

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Here's How Money Makes You Happier - Ep 20 43:15

7M ago43:15

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Shop Our Merch (https://shop.twodadsintech.com/) Episode 20: Troy Munson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson/) and Daniel Berk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk/) celebrate hitting 20 episodes and dive into money, happiness, content creator cringe, AI ethics, parenting, and ice cream hot takes. No guests. Just the dads. — Show Notes: (0:0…

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Sam Parr, the World's Largest Podcaster, Hates Podcasting - Ep 19 49:59

7M ago49:59

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Troy Munson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson/) and Daniel Berk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk/) sit down with Sam Parr (https://www.linkedin.com/in/parrsam/) — founder of The Hustle, host of My First Million and Money Wise, co-founder of Hampton, and proud dad of two. They talk about fatherhood, sobriety, business regrets, and how m…

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CEO of beehiiv Shares His Secrets on Building a Startup - Ep 18 48:09

8M ago48:09

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Episode 18: Daniel Berk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielberk/) and Troy Munson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymunson/) talk to Tyler Denk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-denk/) — co-founder and CEO of beehiiv, and creator of Big Desk Energy — about going from $120K in debt to building one of the fastest-growing media platforms in SaaS. — Sh…

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They AI Bubble is Real and It's About to Pop - Ep 17 41:58

8M ago41:58

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It’s a serious one, but don’t worry — we still bring the dad jokes. This week, we talk about two heartbreaking stories of teens who were influenced by bad friends and AI tools. As two dads, it really hit home. We talk parenting, tech, and how we even begin to prepare our kids for this wild world. Also in this episode: A $50M AI startup is in hot wa…

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Why Dads Stay Silent About Postpartum Depression - Ep 16 47:08

8M ago47:08

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This week on Two Dads in Tech, we unpack the viral spy scandal between two HR tech giants — Deel and Rippling. A mole, a honeypot trap, and a bathroom escape? It’s like a Netflix drama, but real. Then we shift into dad mode. We get honest about postpartum depression for dads, the identity crisis that hits after having kids, and why therapy isn’t ju…

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How Vibe Coding Will Replace Entire Engineering Teams - Ep 15 47:31

8M ago47:31

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In this episode of Two Dads in Tech, we dive into some of the biggest conversations happening in B2B SaaS, sales tech, and AI. LinkedIn just removed Seamless AI and Apollo.io from its platform—what does this mean for data providers, and is your company at risk? We break down the controversy and what it signals for the future of LinkedIn’s policies.…

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How to Make Money on the Internet - Ep 14 52:35

9M ago52:35

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Two dads. Two mics. Way too many hot takes. Welcome to Two Dads in Tech, the podcast where we say the things most LinkedIn influencers are too scared to post. 🚀 In this episode, we tackle: 💰 How to make money online (without selling your soul to a get-rich-quick course). Whether it’s launching a newsletter, ghostwriting for execs, or flipping stuff…

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Does eating Chick-fil-A make you a bad person? - Ep 13 54:42

9M ago54:42

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In this episode, we break down the biggest debates in dad life and tech, including: But first, check out our sponsor, Fathom, the best call recorder ever: https://2ly.link/24uFH 🐶 Are dogs secretly more expensive than kids? Daniel’s dog had a vet bill that cost more than his last vacation. Troy’s dog almost lost a leg thanks to a spider. Do we stil…

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Business Ideas You Can Steal Today (and Controversial Things..)- Ep 12 40:48

9M ago40:48

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In this episode, Troy and Daniel dive into the chaos of parenting, business ideas, and deep (but hilarious) life debates. Ever wondered if you’ll poop yourself during a marathon? We tackle the hard-hitting questions first. Then, we shift gears into raising kids in 2025—what do you actually teach them at home? Math and coding? Nope. How to be decent…

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How to Get Away from the Job You Hate - Episode 11 41:36

9M ago41:36

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In this jam-packed episode of Two Dads in Tech, Troy Munson and Daniel Berk take a deep dive into the wild world of startups, family life, and, of course, dad fashion. What’s Inside This Episode? Startup Life vs. Family Life: Can you really balance building a high-growth startup and being present for your family? Troy gets real about the impossible…

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TDIT Episode 10: People on LinkedIn Are Weird.. 49:34

10M ago49:34

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Welcome to another hilarious, insightful, and completely unfiltered episode of Two Dads in Tech! In this episode, Troy Munson and Daniel Berk sit down with the one, the only, the myth, the legend—Brian LaManna from Gong. And trust us, this guy isn’t just good at sales… rumor has it, he once debugged software by whispering “work” at the code. We kic…

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TDIT Episode 9: China is Taking All of Our Data! 48:09

10M ago48:09

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Welcome to another chaotic, hilarious, and slightly sleep-deprived episode of Two Dads in Tech! This week, Troy Munson and Daniel Berk are back at it again—armed with dad jokes, hot takes on AI, and an in-depth analysis of just how many times you can wear pants before washing them. (Spoiler: It’s a lot.) Before we get into it, go try Superhuman, ou…

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TDIT Episode 8: What Does a CRO Even Do? 42:34

10M ago42:34

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Welcome to another episode of "Two Dads in Tech," the podcast where we discuss the topics everyone thinks about but rarely talks about. In this episode, hosts Troy Munson and Daniel Burke are joined by the legendary Kevin "KD" Dorsey, CRO at Finally and renowned sales leader with over a decade of experience building high-performing teams and drivin…

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Will AI Enhance the Totalitarian Behaviors of Humans 18:57

10M ago18:57

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This podcast examines whether artificial intelligence (AI) will amplify totalitarian tendencies in human societies through the philosophical lenses of Augusto Del Noce, Alexander Solzhenitsyn, Pope Benedict XVI, and Václav Havel. The case for AI enhancing totalitarianism hinges on its alignment with instrumental rationality, which reduces human rea…

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TDIT Episode 7: Quitting Your Job for Family, TikTok Ban, AI SDRs, and more.. 57:37

10M ago57:37

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Welcome back to Two Dads in Tech, where two dads with two kids each tackle the unspoken truths of work, tech, and parenthood—all with a dash of humor. This episode is jam-packed with relatable moments and thought-provoking debates. Here’s what’s on the docket: Would you quit your job for your family? Inspired by Tom Holland’s statement about leavin…

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TDIT Episode 6: Sick Kids, Marketing Leads Suck, and a Whole Lotta Dog Poop 34:37

10M ago34:37

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Welcome back to Two Dads in Tech. In this episode, Troy and Daniel bring the dad vibes, dry humor, and tech wisdom straight to your ears. From birthday disasters (shattered snow globes and toddler chaos) to reminiscing about the PSP being ahead of its time, this episode is a mix of fun, tech insights, and real-life dad moments. We dive into: Surviv…

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TDIT Episode 5: Selling the Moon, Tipping Culture, and LinkedIn Cringe 41:10

11M ago41:10

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Welcome to Episode 5 of Two Dads in Tech, where Troy Munson and Daniel Berk prove once again that being mildly unhinged is their default setting. This week, we dive headfirst into the murky waters of tipping culture—because who doesn’t love feeling judged by a payment screen at a coffee shop? Spoiler: Taco Bell makes an appearance, and yes, the aft…

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TDIT Episode 4: New Years Resolutions, Bench Accounting, Hubspot vs. Salesforce 51:19

11M ago51:19

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What happens when two dads in tech dive into everything from gym resolutions to the future of AI and the fate of college athletes? You get an hour of laughs, hot takes, and some oddly insightful conversations. Troy Munson and Daniel Berk kick off the episode by debating New Year’s resolutions, why running is both a blessing and a curse, and whether…

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TDIT Episode 3: Are We Strong? Farewell, SDRs. Brian LaManna Rumor. 48:08

11M ago48:08

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In Episode 3 of Two Dads in Tech (TDIT), Troy Munson and Daniel Berk tackle a mix of light-hearted banter, deep dives into tech trends, and thoughtful discussions about life and career. Highlights include: Redefining Strength: What does strength mean today? The hosts explore societal changes, from physical endurance in marathon running to the evolv…

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TDIT Episode 2: The Robots Are Coming, Parenting Realities, and Sales Without Tools 44:55

11M ago44:55

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In Episode 2 of Two Dads in Tech (TDIT), Troy Munson and Daniel Berk discuss parenting, the latest in tech, and how to succeed in sales without relying on expensive tools. Highlights include: Parenting Realities: From potty training challenges to deciding between a crib and a big-kid bed, Troy and Daniel share relatable and entertaining stories abo…

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Daniel & Troy Meet for the First Time - Turns Into a Full Podcast 48:54

12M ago48:54

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Episode Summary: In this episode, two tech dads (that’s us) tackle everything from remote work chaos to the weird world of cold calling. We share personal stories, like how we met our wives (spoiler: Vegas and Clemson), moving closer to family, and our journeys into tech—complete with plenty of awkward and hilarious detours. We dive into why workin…