Father Figures brings you a monthly dive into the diverse and complex experiences of fathering, in all of its forms and evolutions. Hosted and produced by Steven Amaya for KMUN.Contact Steven at radioranchero@gmail.com with feedback or program ideas.
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We visit with Scott Forman who has a deep connection to the family home in Gearhart, a place where generations have built strong family ties.
It’s a twist on fatherhood, A real twist.
An encore episode of one of our favorites from 2025: Host Steven Amaya attends a community baby shower
An encore presentation of a show about deliberate fatherlessness.
In a revisit to an episode from last September: the tables are turned, as Steven is interviewed by his wife, Jennifer.
A conversation with Tom Elston about his professional work in the realm of fatherhood.
An anonymous mom navigates gender and activism.
Stay-At-Home dad Jeremy D. Haston navigates fathering, homemaking, and being a husband. Also there are some dad jokes. Sorry.
Arvis Brackeen navigates discipline, race, and courtesy.
The tables are turned, as your host gets interviewed.
A chat with therapist Sam Stevens
My guest Michael Finley navigates father advocacy and faith.
Get in. We’re going to a baby shower. I said, get in.
A wide-ranging chat with Andrew Morgan
A chat with Gulliver Kimble about sacrifice and sobriety.
Ric Wallace navigates a voluntary fatherhood beyond his responsibility.
A chat with Ryan Hamilton, a father navigating two cultures.
A conversation with author Paul Summers about sobriety and musical healing.
A conversation with author Paul Summers about sobriety and child custody.
Adam Orton and Steven Amaya each talk of faith, loss, and perseverance.
Our first interview with an expectant father, Erik.
We check in with Andrew, one our favorite dads
Steven speaks with Jeff pt. 2
A conversation with Jeff, a newcomer to Astoria, with wisdom from a hard life.
Astorian Gabe Sutton talks about the hopes, fears, and challenges he feels in helping to raise his 8-month-old child.
