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Three dads navigating the world of competitive cheer through the eyes of our daughters — one unfiltered episode at a time.

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EST. JAN 2026

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Winner · Best Podcast or Webinar2026 Cheer Awards

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In just six months after launching Cheer Dads Unfiltered, our community helped us earn the 2026 Cheer Award for Best Podcast or Webinar.

This recognition belongs to every parent, athlete, coach, guest, sponsor, and listener who has believed in our mission to bring authentic conversations and honest stories to the cheer community.

We're incredibly grateful to everyone who has been part of this journey.

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Meet the Dads

Three dads navigating the world of competitive cheer one conversation at a time

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TOM

The storyteller of the group

Always asking questions, connecting dots, and helping parents better understand the cheer world.

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HEART, HUMOR, AND DAD PERSPECTIVE

GEOFF

The relatable cheer dad

Says what everyone else is thinking and keeps the conversations fun. The dad-in-the-bleachers voice every parent recognizes.

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DAVID

Always looking for the details

Score sheets, systems, and strategies — David breaks down the technical side of cheer so the rest of us actually understand what we're watching.

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EP 31·Pro Cheer

Episode 31: Miami Metal's Skylar Graves Shares His Incredible Journey | CDU

What does it take to become one of the first professional cheer athletes in history? Skylar Graves — professional athlete for Miami Metal, former Trinity Valley standout, and Worlds Champion with USA Stars Obsession — shares his journey from competitive gymnastics into all-star cheer, college cheer, Worlds, and the inaugural Pro Cheer League season. We cover growing up as a boy in gymnastics, breaking the stigma around boys in cheer, college scholarships, mental toughness, brotherhood in cheer, and finding your purpose. Here for every count.

EP 30·Pro Cheer

Alex Simonis: From Back Spot to Pro Cheer League | The Roadmap Every Cheer Family Needs

What does it really take to go from a young All-Star athlete to competing in the Professional Cheer League? Alex Simonis — back spot, former Arizona State STUNT athlete, high school coach, and current member of the Atlanta Air — breaks down every stage of an athlete's journey, why back spots deserve more recognition, what college coaches are really looking for, and what it takes to reach the pro level.

EP 29·Cheer Dads

How Parker Kimber Became Cheer's Most Legendary Cheer Dad

From rodeo arenas to all star cheer competitions, Parker Kimber never expected to become one of the most recognizable cheer dads in the community. We talk fatherhood, the famous glitter beard, becoming the go-to competition hair dad, parenting through injuries, building community inside your gym, and why having fun might be the most important part of the entire journey.

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We're not coaches. We're not judges. We're not industry insiders. We're three dads learning alongside our daughters and sharing the journey with families everywhere

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