How You Do Dad
How You Do Dad is a podcast hosted by Minghan, Dennis, and Jon, who share their experiences of balancing fatherhood with their personal lives. The trio discusses the ups and downs of parenting, navigating unpredictable twists and turns together. They aim to provide a relatable and honest look at the journey of being a dad while still trying to maintain their own identities.
Episodes
#S3E8 How To (Not) Plan Your Family Trips
Ming Han is BACK from New Zealand and he's got plenty of stories to share! Our hosts Ming Han and Dennis answers some of your questions from Telegram, talk about the reality of planning a family trip and share fun moments with their family. Tune in for some practical advice if you're planning a trip for the holiday season!
#S3EP7 The Life of A Single Dad ft. Bryan Chin & Rizal Van Geyzel
What does life as a single dad look like? In this episode, we welcome Malaysian comedian Rizal Van Geyzel and entrepreneur Bryan Chin to share their day-to-day life as a single father. They open up about the toughest parts of parenting alone, while striving to provide their children love and support despite the absence of a mother figure.Wet wipes are a must-have in every parents' bag! With Ap
#S3E6 How Much Can You Plan for Family? ft. TimTiah
Sometimes, plans just don't go as expected... especially when children are involved. In this episode, Timothy Tiah, Malaysian entrepreneur and full-time content creator joins Ming Han, Dennis, and Jon for an open-hearted conversation about family planning and raising children while juggling a career.
#S3E5 Growing Up Online ft. Melissa Campbell and Mediha Mahmood
In this Mother's Day episode, we sat down with TV actress Melissa Campbell and the CEO of Content Forum, Mediha Mahmood to talk about their experiences on growing up alongside the internet, and how it's like raising children alongside the digital world.To celebrate this Mother's Day with all our hardworking parents, Applecrumby has an exclusive code for their Super Soft Lotions!HYDDAP10 — RM10 OFF
#S3E4 What's The 'Price Tag' on Family?
Ever wondered what’s the literal cost of starting a family? How much is it to deliver a baby? What are the monetary considerations when it comes to choosing hospitals? There’s no better guest than Mr. MoneyTV to answer these questions so get your notebook and excel sheet ready for this episode!
#S3E3 The PRICE of Making Life Work ft. Han Pin
If there's one guy who has perfected work life balance, it's probably Han Pin! We sat down with him to talk about the unseen sacrifices and support that goes behind making this possible. Here's another thing worth investing in - good diapers! Lucky for you, Applecrumby has an exclusive code for their iconic Airplus Diapers.HYDDAP10: RM10 OFF for existing customers on AirPlus Diaper HYD
#S3E2 We THINK We're Prepared But Parenthood Has Other Plans ft. Nabil Mahir
Nobody teaches you what to do when your kid gets sick or when they start cussing at the age of 4. We thought we were prepared for fatherhood but there's so much more we've yet to learn. Nabil joins us today to chat about lessons in fatherhood no one has prepared us for. But if there's one thing you can prepare for, it's your little one's skincare! Shop Applecrumby's skincar
#S3E1 We've All Changed, But The Kids Have Changed More
The Dads are back after a season of hiatus to catch up on life and how's parenthood going so far. They chat about new fears as their kids grow older, raising kids in the age of AI and adapting to new changes as one of the Dads will be expecting Baby No. 2!
What Nobody Told Us About C-SECTIONS (Ft. Jane Chuck, Melissa Campbell & Dr Alvin)
This week on How You Do Dad, we’re talking about something our dads know absolutely nothing about: C-sections. What actually happens for a C-section mom? And how do you support both mom and child after?We’re joined by Melissa Campbell, Jane Chuck, and Dr. Alvin as we finally ask all the questions dads are usually too scared (or clueless) to bring up. From plans that go smoothly to moments where no
#S2E7 ARE DADS HIDING THEIR STRUGGLES? ft. Bryan Botak Chin & Iherng
Here’s a look into how we celebrated Father’s Day weekend at Daddy Day, our first ever How You Do Dad live podcast event! With our friends Bryan(Botak)Chin and Iherng, we took a look at how the guys are navigating the precarious balance in their family and personal play time. Juggling the guilt of alone time, and how they keep the family involved. Diving deeper, we also had an honest check-in on f
#S2E6 BRO-FRIENDSHIPS: DO GUYS CALL EACH OTHER OUT? Ft. Bryan Botak Chin
Join the Daddy Day Event! https://www.cloudjoi.com/shows/3334-daddy-day-2025 This week on How You Do Dad, we’re putting fatherhood aside—just for a bit—and diving into the world of guy friendships.Joining us is the godfather of Malaysia’s streetwear scene, Bryan (Botak) Chin, as we get real about what guy groups are actually like behind the scenes.Are our friendships just surface-level? Do we ta
#S2E5 WHEN YOUR CHILD FALLS SICK with Daphne Iking & Scott's
In this episode, we’ll delve into the emotional highs and lows of navigating those first health challenges. Together with Daphne, we’re featuring personal stories and reflections on how these moments shape our mission as parents—to raise happy, resilient, and healthy children.Join us as we learn from mistakes and figure out this thing called daddyhood.#ScottsMalaysia #CelebrateEveryWin #ScottsGumm
#S2E4 WE’RE PUTTING TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON KIDS? With Daphne Iking & Scott’s
Is this a win for your child… or for you? What does “successful parenting” really mean today? In this episode, we’re joined by Daphne Iking and Scott’s to talk about how we measure our kids’ progress, why we compare milestones (even when we don’t mean to), and how to check ourselves before our expectations take over. Are we really supporting our kids—or just projecting? Let’s get honest about what
#S2E3 Do we let our kids chase every dream? (ft. Scott's)
In this episode, we’re revisiting our childhood dreams and unpacking how those early ambitions shaped the dads we are today.How do we support children’s passions while instilling resilience, strong values, and a sense of self-worth? And what happens when one day they say “Dad, I want to be an influencer?”Join us as we learn from mistakes and figure out this thing called daddyhood.#ScottsMalaysia #
#S2E2 Do we need to let our kids fail? (ft. Scott’s)
POV: Your kid loses a game and throws a tantrum. What now?If we want our kids to win in life, they’ve got to learn how to lose first. In this episode, the dads dive into why saying “no” is one of the most loving things we can do—and how handling setbacks early helps build resilience, patience, and emotional strength.Brought to you by Scott’s, we also talk about how our kids are way smarter than we
#S2E1 Why is preschool more expensive than my car? Ft. The Oven Cuttery
POV: You’re getting a haircut with the guys (seriously)In this episode, we’re kicking off this fresh new season with a fresh new fade! Join us as we catch up with the dads on where they’ve all been during our break, their 2025 goals as dads, and how they might start selling their cars to afford preschool. Join us as we learn from mistakes and figure out this thing called daddyhood.CHAPTERS00:35 -
#14 How You Do Dad Wrapped: A Look Back At The Season
In this special episode, we answer your burning questions, dive into what we really think about your comments, and reflect on the journey so far.
Tune in for a candid look back at the season—what we’ve learned, where we grew, and how we’ll do dad better next time.
Join us as we learn from mistakes and figure out this thing called daddyhood.
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#13 INVESTING: RISKY FOR THE FAMILY? Ft. Iherng, with Maybank
What do dads invest in?
On this episode, we’re picking Iherng’s brain on all things investing. From his most recent (and surprising) venture to his biggest failures and the lessons they taught him, we’ll also dive into the ever-present balancing act of building a future while living in the moment with family.
Join us as we learn from mistakes and figure out this thing called daddyhood.
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#12 ARE GENDER ROLES OUTDATED? FT. ALL THE WIVES, with Dyson
ARE GENDER ROLES OUTDATED? FT. ALL THE WIVES, with Dyson
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You asked (many, many times), and we finally delivered—this is the ultimate takeover!
For the first time ever, ALL the wives—Suyen, Amanda, and Jazel—are here to keep the dads in check.
Who should do the cleaning? Are traditional gender roles outdated? Together with Dyson, we’re debating it all.
Welcome to the ultimate h
#11 RAISING KIDS IN SINGAPORE VS. KL? Our Unfiltered Thoughts Ft. Amanda, with Maybank
We make fun of Jon a lot, but what do we really think about life in Singapore?
From uprooting families to deciding where we’d want our kids to grow up, we’re tackling the real ups and downs of dual-city living and what happens when family life splits into two countries.
With by special guest Amanda (Jon’s wife) and Maybank, we dive into the big question: is it actually better to “earn SG, live
#10 WHAT ARE ALL THESE BABY PRODUCTS??? (With Supermama Lab)
Baby products. What are they, what do they do, and need to spend all this money meh? This is the episode you send to the clueless husband. Together with SupermamaLab, we’re laying out everything you need to know about keeping the baby alive. Don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, we gotchu covered.Join us as we learn from mistakes and figure out this thing called daddyhood.For more information, r
#9 Dealing with household finances as husband and wife Ft. Suyen, with Maybank
How do you approach managing household finances—especially with your spouse?
This episode, we team up with Maybank to dive into the often tricky conversations around family finances. We’ll explore how to balance transparency in spending, saving, and decision-making with your partner, as well as how to handle the financial speed-bumps that come with raising kids.
Join us as we learn from mistake
#8 Crying Babies On Planes & Travel Horror Stories ft. Andrew Ngo (STONED & CO)
From travel nightmares to tips and tricks, we’re sharing how we survive (and maybe even enjoy) the chaos of family trips.
Join us as we learn from mistakes and figure out this thing called daddyhood.
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Welcome to How You Do Dad, a podcast hosted by Minghan, Dennis and Jon as they take on the wild journey of being the asian dad in
#7 How Do We Explain Money To Kids? Ft. Andrew Ngo, with Maybank
In this episode, we have Andrew Ngo from Stoned & Co joining us in the studio to chat about all things money with kids!
Teaming up with Maybank, we’re diving into financial planning for kids. We’ll expose our childhood allowances, how it shaped our view of money growing up, and discuss the best ways navigate the trickiest question: “Dad, what is money?”.
Join us as we learn from mistakes an
#6 Juggling our passions, poisons and work ft. Lawson (Venturi Motors)
“Every hobby need to become work meh??“
This episode of How You Do Dad takes us on a little field trip to Gasket Alley, where we sit down with Lawson, the owner of Venturi Motors, to explore turning passions into work!
We'll also discuss short-term passions that emerge after having kids and how becoming a dad changes our approach to balancing work and interests.
Join us as we learn from mis
#5 Postpartum depression, bringing the baby home and supporting the new mommy Ft. Jazel
The most careful week of our lives…
Let’s dive into the rollercoaster of baby arrivals, from crazy hospital bills to our love for confinement ladies and how we navigated postpartum with our wives.
We still have a lot to learn, but here's what we've got so far.
Join us as we figure things out the best we can.
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#4 SHE’S GOING INTO WHAT? The daddy baby prep, water burstings and shocking birth stories.
We dive into the chaos of preparing for a new baby. From packing the delivery bag to navigating the overwhelming world of strollers, and supporting our wives through some interesting prenatal classes.
We'll also discuss the shocking realities of childbirth, so brace yourself for wild stories about dilation issues, failed epidurals, week-long labors, and C-sections.
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#3 Is it harder for men to be truly happy?
Does wellness truly exist in men?
In this episode, we’re exploring what wellness truly means for the moderns dads. From fighting through the new pains (and cramps) of fatherhood, to balancing our passions and responsibilities and learning to stay healthy for our families.
We still have a lot to learn, but here's what we've got so far.
Join us as we figure things out the best we can.
#2 The Silent Dad curse, guilty pleasures, and sacrificing our hobbies?
In this episode, we expose our guilty pleasures, our crazy bachelor spendings and discuss how we've reprioritised expenses after kids.
How do we spend right? Do we provide enough? Is there generational curse of the silent dad still around?
We still have a lot to learn, but here's what we've got so far.
Join us as we figure things out the best we can.
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#1 Baby Daddies - Are we ready for this?
Excitement, worries, ups, downs - welcome to the first episode of How You Do Dad!
This episode we dive into the early realities of the new dad life. We tackle our anxieties of starting out with no guidance as dads. From the initial awkward first few days, weeks and months to the nerve-wrecking moments of saying goodbye to the confinement lady.
We still have a lot to learn, but here's what w
