Welcome to episode 51 of Two Dads in Tech — packed with laughter, honesty, and the occasional deep thought between bites of turkey.
From debating whether turkey is overrated, to the funniest and pettiest things they’re thankful for, to family traditions and awkward dinner questions — this episode has everything you love about Two Dads in Tech: humor, vulnerability, and genuine human connection.
They also touch on:
Why Thanksgiving dinners are secretly surface-level (and that’s okay)
What questions actually spark good family conversations
The art of embracing embarrassment
Learning how to open up emotionally as men and dads
How gratitude evolves with age and kids
The truth about public speaking fears and personal growth
This episode is equal parts hilarious and heartfelt — a reminder that sometimes, the best conversations happen around the dinner table.
🕒 Show Notes
(0:00) Thanksgiving vibes & family plans (1:10) Is turkey actually overrated? (3:00) What is “confit” and why does Troy know this? (5:00) Meeting LinkedIn friends IRL (7:00) Daniel’s rise on X (Twitter) and viral moments (10:00) The problem with online opinions (12:00) The “Top 10 Thanksgiving Questions” game (16:00) Replacing old traditions with new ones (18:00) The pettiest things we’re thankful for (20:00) Serious vs funny family conversations (22:00) Opening up emotionally and learning to express yourself (25:00) Favorite quotes and personal mantras (27:00) Potato debates: mashed vs baked vs tots (29:00) Health habits, less alcohol, more time (33:00) Quick-fire life questions: marriage, money & mindset (36:00) Gratitude, family, and getting older
Two dads, Troy Munson and Daniel Berk, dive into the world of software with the wit of seasoned tech veterans and the subtle chaos of raising kids. From the industry's hottest trends to the awkward questions no one asks at standups, they tackle it all with dry humor and a dash of relatability. If you’ve ever wondered what tech dads really think about software, this is the podcast you didn’t know you needed.
