Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin Matt Nathanson: Looks Like a Child, Punches Like and Adult
Sep 16, 2025
This week’s guest is Matt Nathanson, a talented singer-songwriter known for his hit "Come On Get Higher." He shares nostalgic stories about MySpace and jests about parenting, including the hilarious moment of mooning his daughter. The conversation drifts to memorable on-stage experiences and personal reflections on fatherhood. Matt's humor shines through as he navigates the complexities of artistry and family life, creating a delightful blend of laughter and genuine connection.
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Nontraditional Upbringing And Boarding School
- Matt describes a fractured childhood with parents of different faiths and long boarding school stretches from age nine onward.
- He says he learned more from teachers and surrogate parents than from his own family during youth.
Parenting Rewires Childhood Patterns
- Matt says his boarding-school scars shaped how he parents and relates to others as an adult.
- He credits therapy and his wife for teaching him to communicate differently with his daughter.
Apologize And Model Accountability
- Apologize quickly and communicate honestly when you overreact to your child.
- Use clear statements like "I was out of line" to repair and model accountability.
