2 Gay Dads
By: Jason and Nathan Brunner-Burns
Language: en
Categories: Kids, Family, Parenting, Health, Fitness, Sexuality
Welcome to "2 Gay Dads" — the podcast where two dads, one daughter, and a whole lot of sass take on parenting, pop culture, politics, and the occasional PTA drama.We’re just two gay dads raising a brilliant, curious, occasionally sticky little human in a world that’s still buffering on equality. Our family might not look like the default emoji, but we’ve got love, laughter, and a suspicious amount of glitter in every corner of our home.Each week, we dive into the chaos of modern parenting — from navigating school picture day (why is there always syrup on her shirt?) to...
Episodes
Family Rewritten
Dec 15, 2025What does it mean to build a family on your own terms? In this episode, Jason and Nate explore the growing movement of single parenting by choice—a bold, intentional path that’s rewriting the rules of what family looks like.
We sit down with our friend Kelly Healy, who made the life-changing decision to become a single mom by choice. From the spark that started her journey to the challenges, triumphs, and unexpected joys along the way, Kelly shares what it really takes to go solo on the parenting adventure. We’ll talk a...
Duration: 00:44:01The Call That Changed Everything...
Dec 08, 2025What happens when one phone call turns your world upside down? In this deeply personal episode of Two Day Gay Dads, Jason and Nathan share the emotional rollercoaster of their adoption journey—from the first conversations and endless waiting to the life-changing moment they learned their daughter was on the way.
You’ll hear about:
The decision to adopt and the process of creating a family profile.The unexpected call during COVID: “She’s in labor—are you ready?”The whirlwind trip across state lines, NICU bonding, and meeting Lizzy for the firs... Duration: 00:51:57Just Keep Traveling...
Dec 01, 2025Pack your bags and buckle up—this episode is all about the adventures (and misadventures) of traveling as LGBTQ+ parents. Jason and Nate kick things off with a quick recap of Episode 1, a few hilarious clean-ups, and Lizzy’s latest Christmas song obsession (spoiler: it involves a donkey and a hippopotamus).
Then we dive into the big stuff:
Traveling as LGBTQ+ and adoptive parents—from passports and paperwork to navigating spaces that aren’t always welcoming. Hear stories from Disney cruises, solo parenting weekends, and the dream of international travel.The Gay Agenda of the W... Duration: 00:49:14Welcome to the Chaos!
Nov 24, 2025In the premiere episode of 2 Day Gay Dads – Parenting with Pride in a World Still Catching Up, Jason and Nathan introduce themselves, their sassy five-year-old daughter Lizzy, and the beautiful chaos of queer family life. From Meijer meltdowns over sunglasses (spoiler: she got them) to bedtime battles and lunchbox showdowns, they dive into the real, ridiculous, and rewarding moments of parenting.
They also get candid about the politics of playgrounds and paperwork—like why forms still ask for “Mother’s Name” and how book bans are hitting close to home. Plus, they dish on Full House rewatches, their love...
Duration: 00:45:42