Dads, Deals and Dumbbells: The Podcast "Politics, Penalties & Parenthood with Dr. Emad Basta"

What happens when your wife’s running a town of 76,000 people, your kids are off to college, and you're still lacing up for adult rec soccer… all while leading teams in the high-stakes world of clinical trials? You get Dr. Emad Basta.

This week on Dads, Deals & Dumbbells, Joe and Dr. Quill sit down with Emad—MD, dad, husband to a two-term mayor, and certified soccer savage—to talk leadership at home and at work, parenting through political campaigns, and how to avoid blowing your hamstring after 40.

In this episode we hit on:

-The balance of marriage, medicine, and mayoral duties

-How adult rec sports keep dads grounded (and limping)

-Dad hacks, leadership lessons, and survival tips from the sidelines

-Dad Hack of the Week

-Quill’s Corner

Whether you're in the boardroom or on the soccer field, this one’s for the dads doing all the things—with grit, humor, and the occasional ice pack.

Drop your best "soccer dad" story or injury in the comments!

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🎙️ In This Episode:

👶 Can you build a legacy between bedtime stories and business calls? In this heart-filled episode of Dads, Deals & Dumbbells, Joe and Dr. Quill sit down with guest Tristan Schaub—a marketing pro, serial entrepreneur, and proud bonus dad—to talk about what it really means to show up for your family while scaling something bigger than yourself.

Dad Hack of the Week: How 15 minutes of distraction-free time can transform your connection with stepkids

Deep Dive: Tristan’s story of becoming a “bonus dad,” launching businesses, building a legacy, and the beautiful tension of doing it all

Quill’s Corner: Posture and stress—what your body’s saying when life gets heavy

Business tips from someone who’s seen it all—failures, pivots, and family-first wins

📌 Key Takeaways:

You don’t need DNA to be a dad—presence over perfection

Balancing business and parenting is never easy, but it's worth it

Your leadership style at work is shaped by how you lead at home

Car messes are temporary—your impact as a dad lasts forever

Sacred time with your kids = legacy in motion

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Ep. 5- Welcome Dads, Deals & Dumbbells: The Podcast — where two entrepreneurial dads juggle parenting, business, and barbells without losing their sanity (or their six-packs, of beer!).

Today's Episode has us interviewing professional triathlete coach Joe LoPresto who dropped his corporate America gig for life as an entrepreneur and never looked back!

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What do IBM, Nike, Life Time Fitness and triathlons have in common? Coach Joe LoPresto.

In this episode of Dads, Deals & Dumbbells, we sit down with the founder of Experience Triathlon, Coach Joe LoPresto, to talk about leaving the corporate grind behind and building a successful coaching business—all while raising a blended family and keeping his endurance game strong.

💼 From boardrooms to bike lanes
👨‍👧‍👦 From bedtime chaos to coaching calm
🏃‍♂️ From busy dad life to peak performance

This one’s packed with wisdom, laughs, and practical advice for any dad who’s thinking about making a big leap in life or business.

🔥 We Cover:
Why Coach Joe left corporate leadership at some of the most well known companies to follow his passion and start his own business.

The early struggles of launching Experience Triathlon

Balancing stepdad life, grown kids, and 5AM training sessions

Coaching philosophy: from elite athletes to everyday dads

Avoiding burnout and myths in the dad-fitness world

🧠 Recurring Segments:
Dad Hack of the Week, Quill’s Corner

🎧 Whether you're thinking about ditching the 9-5, want to get your fitness back, or just need some laughs—this episode hits all the marks.

📍 Find Coach Joe: https://experiencetriathlon.com or https://www.facebook.com/experiencetriathlon

👇 Like, comment, and subscribe if you're a dad building your empire—and your endurance. Email us at dadsdealsanddumbbells @gmail.com

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Episode 3: Consistency is King: Showing Up in Fitness & Business

In this episode, we’re talking about the unsexy secret to success: consistency. Whether you're trying to grow your business, stay fit, or just be a more present dad—it’s all about showing up, even when you don’t feel like it.

We cover:

Why consistency beats motivation every time

How we build daily habits around fitness and work (without losing our minds)

Joe’s “Dad Hack” to stay accountable with your goals

Dr. Quill’s quick strategy for sticking to your workout schedule, even as a busy parent

If you’ve ever struggled with staying on track or felt like you're constantly starting over, this episode is your wake-up call.

👉 Hit play and let’s build some momentum—one rep, one email, one diaper at a time.

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🎙 Episode 2: Rise & Grind: Morning Routines That Actually Work for Dads

In this episode of Dads, Deals & Dumbbells, we’re diving into the chaos and calm of morning routines. From diaper duty to emails before sunrise, we break down how two entrepreneurial dads (a chiropractor and a lawyer) start their days with intention—and coffee.

You’ll hear:

Our real-life morning routines (no fluff, no 4am ice baths)

The rituals that set us up to win the day—mentally, physically, and as dads

Joe’s “Dad Hack” for smoother starts to the day with young school age kids

Dr. Quill’s corner with a tip how to get the most out of your weightlifting workouts

If you’re tired of morning chaos and want a routine that works for your business, body, and babies—this one’s for you.

💬 Drop your own morning routine hacks in the comments!

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Episode 1: Meet the Dads Behind the Deals & Dumbbells

In our debut episode, we introduce the brains and brawn behind the mic—Dr. Mitchell Quill (chiropractor, dad, entrepreneur) and Joe Giamanco (lawyer, dad, business builder). We unpack why we launched this podcast and how we’re juggling dad life, health goals, and building empires without going totally off the rails.

You'll hear:

Our backstories: family, fitness, and the leap into entrepreneurship

Why this podcast exists (and who it’s for)

Joe’s “Dad Hack” to actually get your kid talking after school

Dr. Quill’s health tip on improving baseline health and how long you need to work out to do so

And our personal stories about stepping away from security to be our own bosses

If you're a dad trying to win at life, lift something heavy, and still make it to bedtime stories—this one’s for you.

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