On Great Dad Talks

Earlier this year, I had a great opportunity to be a guest on the fatherhood podcast “Great Dad Talks,” hosted by Paul Banas, parenting coach and publisher of Pregnancy Magazine. Our conversation explored many facets of modern fatherhood, including how to be a present and mindful parent as well as navigate the complexities of racialContinue reading “On Great Dad Talks”

A song about A Family, Maybe by Bruce Dalzell

Bruce Dalzell, a contemporary folk singer / songwriter from Ohio, wrote this song after reading A Family, Maybe. He came on to perform it during my interview on The Anna Jinja Show, and my jaw hit the floor. I had no idea! I just thought he’d be playing some background music. Watch the video ofContinue reading “A song about A Family, Maybe by Bruce Dalzell”

Interview airs on NPR, Pacifica, and other radio stations

Our deep, densely-packed, and dynamic conversation on The Anna Jinja Show, the #1 adoption podcast in the country, aired last week on 4 radio stations, including WOUB-FM (NPR), KHOI 89.1 FM (Pacifica Radio), STAR 107 FM, and Radio St.Pete 86.7 FM. Listen at https://dub.sh/woub . The Anna Jinja Show focuses on the stories, issues, andContinue reading “Interview airs on NPR, Pacifica, and other radio stations”

On A Joyful Rebellion

“In this powerful episode, writer and father Lane Igoudin reveals the painful flaws of the foster system and the quiet strength needed to protect his family. This inspiring adoption story proves love always finds a way.” – Podcast host James Walters, A Joyful Rebellion A wonderful experience sharing our story in an interview with onContinue reading “On A Joyful Rebellion”

My op-ed in LA Blade on the Mahmoud v. Taylor ruling

At the end of June, an important, disturbing decision came down from the US Supreme Court concerning LGBTQ-themed books in public schools. Here’s my op-ed piece published by Los Angeles Blade, America’s longest-running gay newspaper, about its wide-reaching consequences. PS. I am particularly glad to see it appearing both online and in print. It isContinue reading “My op-ed in LA Blade on the Mahmoud v. Taylor ruling”

On Young Dad Pod

A memorable one-hour interview: a heated but friendly debate about state-run child welfare (we really got into it!). What’s inspiring is how much these issues concern all of us, no matter the background. Thanks, Jey Young, for bringing me on your show! Welcome into the Young Dad Pod, Ep. 234 —whether you’re folding laundry, wipingContinue reading “On Young Dad Pod”

On Silver Linings Handbook

An interview which zeroes in on “the balancing act between the rights of parents and what’s best for children.” So glad for the opportunity to share our story on Jayson Blair’s podcast which aims to “peel back life’s layers to find the depth, beauty, joy, suffering and struggles that become the silver linings.” Listen atContinue reading “On Silver Linings Handbook”

On Zen Commuter

An illuminating conversation about bringing mindfulness into parenting and other aspects of daily life with meditation instructor and podcaster Thom Walters. From the Zen Commuter episode description: “. . . Our conversation moves between personal reflection and practical insight, touching on Lane’s writing process, the complexities of chosen family, and how Zen meditation helped guideContinue reading “On Zen Commuter”

On Living the Dream with DJ Curveball

On the air with the podcaster, Internet radio DJ, and hip-hop artist Curtis Jackson, a.k.a. DJ Curveball. Living the Dream, Season 27, Episode 3 (28 min.) | “Embracing Adoption: A Journey of Love and Resilience“ In this episode of Living the Dream, host Curveball sits down with Lane Igoudin, a passionate advocate for adoption andContinue reading “On Living the Dream with DJ Curveball”

24 podcasts taped this year

Since January 15, I’ve been interviewed about A Family, Maybe on 24 podcasts, some syndicated on the radio. My original goal was 5, but there is clearly a lot of interest out there. Some taped episodes have been released, while others are still in the pipeline. My podcast-matching service PodMatch sent me the following report:Continue reading “24 podcasts taped this year”