In this unfiltered episode of Call with Dads, hosts E.A. Maynard and Mr. Pancakes sit down with Walter Blau of Be Raw Podcast for a gritty, heartfelt dive into fatherhood. Walter shares his incredible journey from a life-altering accident that left him sterile to the miracle of welcoming his son, Logan, four years ago. The trio explores the highs and lows of parenting, from teaching kids to balance kindness with standing their ground to navigating modern masculinity. Expect raw stories—like Logan defending his go-kart at a play place—and plenty of laughs over dad fashion, spousal shenanigans, and the chaos of mixed-race kids. They also touch on raising confident kids, the evolution of masculinity from Vikings to CEOs, and keeping family life fun. This is part one of an ongoing convo—stay tuned for more!

Show Article/Summary: https://callwithdads.com/embracing-fatherhood-a-raw-conversation-on-masculinity-family-and-raising-kids/

Guest Spotlight: Walter Blau
Walter Blau is the host of Be Raw Podcast, where he brings unapologetic, no-nonsense takes on life, family, and everything in between. A self-proclaimed “trophy husband” and dad to four-year-old, Walter’s journey to fatherhood was anything but easy, marked by a decade of sterility before a surprising turnaround. At 50, he’s a cargo-shorts-wearing, disciplinarian dad who believes in kindness as a superpower—and occasionally letting a Mother****** know what’s up. Find him at berawpodcast.com or @BRawPodcast on Instagram.

Hosts

  • E.a. Maynard: The polite one (thanks to his son eavesdropping), E.a. Maynard brings a construction-guy grit and a knack for dad jokes—like his wife being “made in China.” Catch his takes on fatherhood and more at callwithdads.com.
  • Mr. Pancakes: The mouthy, aggressive counterpart, Mr. Pancakes is a dad on a mission, from teaching his daughter confidence to launching the American Liberty Foundation. Check out his woodworking plans and merch at pancakeswithyourdad.com.

Resources Mentioned

  • Be Raw Podcast: berawpodcast.com – Walter’s hub for raw, real content and links to his growing YouTube community.
  • Pancakes With Your Dad: pancakeswithyourdad.com – Free woodworking plans, kids’ books, and silly merch to support the show.
  • American Liberty Foundation: american-liberty-foundation.org – Mr. Pancakes’ nonprofit to rebuild traditional American family values (501c pending!).
  • Call With Dads: callwithdads.com – Show notes, summaries, and all things dad-related.
  • High Speed Daddy: Mentioned by Walter—a tactical diaper bag and gear for dads (no official link provided).

Connect With Us

  • Website: callwithdads.com
  • Socials: Find us on Instagram, Facebook, and X via the site!
  • Walter Blau: berawpodcast.com | @BeRawPodcast
  • Mr. Pancakes: pancakeswithyourdad.com | Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, True Social

Have a question for Walter or the hosts? Drop it below or hit us up via the site!

Who We Support

The American Liberty Foundation, founded by Eric Sgarlata and his wife, is a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the nation by revitalizing the Traditional American Family through strong values and founding principles. It offers practical, community-focused programs that teach financial independence, leadership, life skills, and educate participants on American exceptionalism and constitutional originalism. The Foundation aims to empower families to build stable, self-reliant households, fostering honorable living and strong bonds to restore national prosperity to a unified Nation.

Visit them at: www.american-liberty-foundation.org