Jul 24, 2026

When Dad Isn't There: How Grandfathers Can Help Raise Good Men

When a father isn't actively involved in a boy's life, many grandfathers wonder what role they should play. Should they step in? How much influence is appropriate? How can they support their grandson without replacing his father or...

Jul 17, 2026

Show Notes

Can grandparents influence our lives even if we never really knew them?

Author and former environmental attorney Sylvia Liu believes the answer is yes.

In this fascinating conversation, Sylvia shares the remarkable stories of her two grandfathers, both generals in Nationalist China whose lives intersected...

Jul 10, 2026

The 3 Biggest Challenges Grandparents Face Today (And What the Research Says)

Grandparenting is one of life's greatest blessings—but it isn't always easy.

In this episode of The Cool Grandpa Podcast, Greg Payne explores three of the biggest challenges facing grandparents today, backed by current research and years of...

Jul 3, 2026

Show Notes:

As a six-year-old boy in Louisville, Kentucky, I celebrated America's Bicentennial in 1976 with parades, flags, and neighborhood celebrations. Fifty years later, that little boy is now a grandfather himself, reflecting on what it means to leave a lasting legacy.

In this special Independence Day episode,...