Why Fun Conversations Build Deeper Father-Son Bonds featuring Colton Hagner

The Dad Edge Podcast

Larry Hagner

Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 19 November 2025

⏱️ 23 minutes

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Summary

In this heartwarming and hilarious episode, I sit down with my 9-year-old son Colton for a spontaneous and deeply connective conversation. Using our brand-new Questions for the Car resource, we explore everything from nightmares and Dog Man books to space rides and secret lemonade recipes. It's a candid glimpse into father-son bonding, full of laughter, surprises, and those unscripted moments that truly matter.

Whether you're a dad looking for creative ways to connect with your kids or just need a smile today, this episode is a reminder of the magic that happens when we slow down, ask meaningful questions, and just listen. Colton brings the energy and honesty only a 9-year-old can, and the stories he shares will absolutely make your day.

Episode Highlights

[0:00] - Introduction

[1:10] - Introducing Colton and the new "Questions for the Car" resource

[3:35] - The big move from Facebook to our private Dad Edge Alliance platform

[5:00] - Colton shares his outfit of the day and his excitement for Black Friday merch

[6:00] - Colton's wild dream involving spooky gray eyes and… Mr. Doo Doo?

[8:45] - Talking books: Colton breaks down his latest Dog Man read (spoiler alert!)

[11:00] - Reflecting on romance, weddings, and seeing parents show love

[13:10] - Favorite family memory: Disney World and the magic of Space Mountain

[15:45] - If he had a magic wand… Colton's Paris dreams and golden chocolate

[17:03] - What makes a good friend, and Colton's trampoline generosity

[18:00] - Why asking fun questions builds better conversations and memories

[20:00] - The best lemonade in the world (and the secret ingredient Colton won't tell!)

5 Key Takeaways

Ask Better Questions – Engaging your kids with meaningful questions opens the door to unforgettable conversations.
Connection Over Perfection – Conversations with younger kids might "squirrel," but the real gift is in the connection.
Create Fun Family Rituals – Resources like Questions for the Car can turn everyday drives into bonding moments.
Celebrate the Small Things – From dreams to books to lemonade, everything is an opportunity to connect.
Lead by Example – Showing love, presence, and intention as a father shapes your child's inner world.

Links & Resources

Questions for the Car: thedadedge.com/kidquestions

Closing Thoughts

Even the shortest chats with our kids can leave lasting impressions. Whether you're talking about books, dreams, or lemonade recipes, remember—it's not about the topic, it's about the connection. If this episode inspired you, made you laugh, or gave you new ideas to connect with your kids, please rate and review the show, and don't forget to share it with another dad who might need it.

Stay legendary.

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Dad Edge podcast. The Dad Edge movement creates leaders of men, leaders of families, and leaders of communities. We will not only impact this generation of fathers, but the next generation as well. The kids we are raising will have better chances and odds stacked in their favor because of the amazing example
0:21.2	that their fathers emulated for them. We are here to change the world. We are here to change
0:27.6	relationships. We are here to positively disrupt this generation of fathers so no man goes to their
0:33.6	grave with regret. We disrupt the drift of busyness and replace it with razor-focused intention,
0:40.3	passion, purpose, and direction.
0:43.7	We are the Dad Edge,
0:45.7	and we're here to change the game.
0:47.8	We're here to change the game.
1:06.4	I don't know. Hey, what's going on, guys, welcome to the Dad Edge podcast. I'm Larry Hagner, your host and founder of this podcast, this show, and movement. It is our Wednesday show where I'm interviewing, I'm not interviewing
1:12.4	Ethan today. You guys heard Lawson, my 11-year-old last week, and actually, he's going to be 12 this
1:20.9	month, which is kind of cool. This week, though, I've got something special for you and a repeat
1:26.7	guest, and that is my nine-year-old
1:29.3	Colton. And I'm going to introduce him here in a second, but I want to give you guys just some
1:34.2	context of what we're doing today. I've got a brand new resource that just came out called
1:39.1	Questions for the car. Questions for the car is questions that you can ask your kids while you're driving
1:46.6	them to practice or to the grocery store or to cheerleading or to dance or whatever. But I came
1:53.8	up with this resource because I know dudes love questions and they love cars and they love having
1:59.2	conversations with their kids in the car. But the problem
2:01.7	usually is, is like, what do I ask my kid besides how is their day? What did they learn in school?
2:06.4	Or do they have homework? Or what do we got going on this weekend? Guys who listen to this show,
2:11.8	you guys included always have a desire to get to know your kids better. And we do that through connection. And we do that
2:19.0	through really fun conversations. So my brand new resource called Questions for the Car just came out
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