Dear Fathers Podcast

Rickey Smiley Talks Upbringing, Fatherhood, and Dealing with Grief Sep 20, 2024

In this episode we chopped it up with legendary actor, comedian, and radio host Rickey Smiley about who he is as a Dad, growing up without a Father because his Dad was killed when he was 6, the passing of his oldest son due to overdose, dealing with grief, and much more.
Tune in for an impactful conversation as we learn more about who Rickey Smiley is as a black man/father, SALUTE! You can now watch the Full Episode here or like and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you stream your podcasts.
Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)
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About The Dear Fathers Podcast
#1 Podcast for Black Fatherhood! Our official podcast hosted by our Co-Founder #JesseAlex unpacks the many joys and hurdles of #blackfatherhood with our celebrity guests.

Master P Talks Fatherhood, Generational Wealth, & More with Son Mercy Miller Jun 25, 2024

In this episode we chopped it up with the Hip Hop Mogul and Businessman #MasterP and his son Mercy Miller, who is a 4star basketball phenom heading into his freshman year at The University of Houston. We pulled up to Houston TX for our first live recording with the father/son duo where we talked about everything from who Master P is as a father, his growth over the years. the importance of #GenerationalWealth, and more. Mercy also talked about things he's learned from his father, the work he's doing with the #LordHaveMercyFoundation, and who would win in a game of one on one between him and his Pops.
Tune in for an impactful conversation as we learn more about who Master P is as a black man and #father and the importance of his #fatherson relationship with #MercyMiller, SALUTE! You can now watch the Full Episode on our YouTube as well, Subscribe Today - Dear Fathers on YouTube.
Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)
Follow - Master P (@masterp)
Follow - Mercy Miller (@mercymiller)
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You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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About The Dear Fathers Podcast
#1 Podcast for Black Fatherhood! Our official podcast hosted by our Co-Founder Jesse Alex unpacks the many joys and hurdles of black fatherhood with our celebrity guests.

Ruben Studdard Talks Upbringing, Fatherhood, Music, and More. May 17, 2024

In this episode we chopped it up with the legendary singer Ruben Studdard, known for his hit record "Sorry for 2004" about everything from his upbringing, relationship with this parents, who he is as a Father, his singing career, and much more.
Tune in for an impactful conversation as we learn more about who #rubenstuddard is as a black man and #father, SALUTE! You can now watch the Full Episode on our YouTube as well, Subscribe Today - Dear Fathers on YouTube.
Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)
Follow - Ruben Studdard (@realrubenstuddard)
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Yung Joc Talks Fatherhood, 9 Kids with 5 Baby Mommas, & Shares Heartfelt Letter to His Dad. Apr 09, 2024

In this episode we chopped it up with Yung Joc his upbringing, who he is as a Father, his relationship with his oldest son Amoni, how he balances having 9 kids with 5 baby mothers, and he also shares a heartfelt letter to his Dad.
Tune in for an impactful conversation as we learn more about who #yungjoc is as a black man/father, SALUTE! You can now watch the Full Episode here or like and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you stream your podcasts.
Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)
Follow - Yung Joc (@joclive)
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You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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About The Dear Fathers Podcast
#1 Podcast for Black Fatherhood! Our official podcast hosted by our Co-Founder #JesseAlex unpacks the many joys and hurdles of #blackfatherhood with our celebrity guests.

Pusha T Opens Up About Being a New Dad, The Impact of His Late Parents, Legacy, and More. Mar 18, 2024

In this episode we chopped it up with legendary rapper #PushaT about who he is as a Dad, how his relationship with his late parents shaped his life, his admiration he has for his Father, advice he’s received from Pharrell about fatherhood, how having his son at 42 changed his life for the better, and more.
Tune in for an impactful conversation as we learn more about who Pusha T is as a black man/father, SALUTE! You can now watch the Full Episode on YouTube or like and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you stream your podcasts.
Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)
Follow - Pusha T (@kingpush)
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Shaq Talks Fatherhood, Relationship with His Father(s), Nepotism, and More. Jan 24, 2024

In this episode we chopped it up with NBA Legend #Shaq about who he is as a Dad, his relationship with his (step) Father and Biological Father, who his favorite kid is, how his new goal as a parent is to create nepotism, what Shaq as a grandparent looks like when the time comes, and much more.
Tune in for an impactful conversation as we learn more about who Shaq is as a black man/father, SALUTE! You can now watch the Full Episode on our YouTube as well, Subscribe Today - Dear Fathers on YouTube.
Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)
Follow - Shaq (@shaq)
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You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
SUBSCRIBE to get the latest #DearFathers Pod content:
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Listen to the our podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
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About The Dear Fathers Podcast
#1 Podcast for Black Fatherhood! Our official podcast hosted by our Co-Founder #JesseAlex unpacks the many joys and hurdles of #blackfatherhood with our celebrity guests.

Lil Rel Talks Fatherhood, Blended Families, and Mental Health | DEAR FATHERS PODCAST Jan 16, 2024

In this episode we chopped it up with actor and comedian Lil Rel, known for his roles in Get Out, Bird Box, Judas and the Black Messiah, Uncle Drew, his own comedy specials, and most recently Dashing Through The Snow and Good Burger 2. In this episode we talked about his career and what's next for him, his relationship with his Father, who he is as a Dad, how he makes his blended family work, mental health, and more.
Tune in for an impactful conversation as we learn more about who Lil Rel is as a black man/father, SALUTE! You can now watch the Full Episode on our YouTube as well, Subscribe Today - Dear Fathers on YouTube.
Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)
Follow - Lil Rel (@comedianlilrel)
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You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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About The Dear Fathers Podcast
#1 Podcast for Black Fatherhood! Our official podcast hosted by our Co-Founder Jesse Alex unpacks the many joys and hurdles of black fatherhood with our celebrity guests.

S4 | EP8 | Quentin Richardson Talks NBA Career, Fatherhood, Losing His Mom at an Early Age, More. Aug 30, 2022

In this episode we chopped it up with former NBA player and current host of the Knuckleheads Podcast Quentin Richardson. We got a chance to unpack what it was like losing his Mom at an early age, his relationship with his Father, his NBA Career, how his run with the LA Clippers impacted the culture, who he is as a Dad, and so much more! Tap in for an impactful conversation, SALUTE!
Host - James Meeks (@iamjamesmeeks)
Co-Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)
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S4 | EP7 | Actor Amin Joseph Talks Snowfall, Being a Dad, and Much More. Aug 16, 2022

In this episode we chopped it up with Amin Joseph, an amazing actor most recently known for his role on the hit show Snowfall as Uncle Jerome. We got a chance to chop it up about all things Fatherhood, his upbringing, how he got into acting, what it's like on the set of Snowfall, and much more. Tune in as we get to know who Amin is as a black man/father and be sure to check out "Snowfall" on FX if you haven't already, SALUTE!
Host - James Meeks (@iamjamesmeeks)
Co-Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)
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S4 | EP6 | Actor Curtiss Cook Talks The Chi, Fatherhood, & More. Jul 26, 2022

In this episode we chopped it up with the super dope actor and amazing father Curtiss Cook most recently known for his role on Showtime's hit show "The Chi." We got a chance to learn about the ups and downs of his acting career, his upbringing, who he is as a Father, and much more. Tune in to learn more about who Curtiss is as a black man/father and be sure to check out "The Chi" every Sunday on Showtime, SALUTE!
Host - James Meeks (@iamjamesmeeks)
Co-Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)
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S4 | EP5 | TV Personality Mike Hill Talks Fatherhood, Blended Families, & Mental Health. Jul 12, 2022

In this episode we chopped it up with amazing father Mike Hill, who is a TV Personality known for his time at ESPN and most recently the Black News Channel. During this conversation we got a chance to dive into Mike's upbringing without his Father, who he is as a Dad, his relationship with his wife Cynthia Bailey, how he goes about co-parenting, and more. Tune in to learn more about who Mike Hill is as a black man/father, SALUTE!
Host - James Meeks (@iamjamesmeeks)
Co-Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)
Follow Mike Hill (@itsmikehill)
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S4 | EP4 | MLB MVP Mookie Betts Talks Fatherhood, Career, and Much More. Jul 05, 2022

In this episode we chopped it up MLB MVP and Word Series Champ Mookie Betts of the LA Dodgers about all things Fatherhood, his relationship with his parents, his career, and much more. Tune in for an impactful conversation as we learn more about who Mookie is as a black man/father, SALUTE! Episode also available anywhere you get your podcasts.
Host - James Meeks (@iamjamesmeeks)
Co-Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)
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S4 | EP3 | Isaiah John Talks Being a New Father, Snowfall, and More. Jun 28, 2022

In this episode we chopped it up amazing actor Isaiah John about his role on Snowfall, his upbringing, his relationship with his Father, and who he is as a new Dad to his baby boy. Tune in for an impactful conversation as we learn more about who Isaiah aka Leon from Snowfall is as a black man/father, SALUTE! Episode also available anywhere you get your podcasts.
Host - James Meeks (@iamjamesmeeks)
Co-Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)
Follow Isaiah John (@isaiahkjohn)
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S4 | EP2 | Clifton Powell Talks Fatherhood, Son Dating Sasha Obama, More. Jun 21, 2022

In this episode we chopped it up with legendary actor Clifton Powell about his acting career, his relationship with his Father, who he is as a Dad, and about his son Clifton Powell Jr. dating Sasha Obama. Tune in for an impactful conversation as we learn more about who Clifton is as a black man/father, SALUTE! You can now watch the Full Episode on our YouTube as well, Subscribe Today - Dear Fathers on YouTube.

Host - James Meeks (@iamjamesmeeks)

Co-Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)
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S4 | EP1 | Dreamville's Lute Talks Fatherhood, Mental Health, and More. Jun 14, 2022

In this episode we chopped it up Dreamville Records artist Lute about his music, fatherhood, dealing with anxiety/depression, his relationship with his Dad who recently passed away, and much more. Tune in for an impactful conversation as we learn more about who Lute is as a black man/father, SALUTE! You can now watch the Full Episode on our YouTube as well, Subscribe Today - Dear Fathers on YouTube.

Host - James Meeks (@iamjamesmeeks)

Co-Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)
Follow Lute (@lute_west9)

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S3 | EP11 | Lecrae Talks Fatherhood, Music Career, Mental Health, & More. Aug 03, 2021

In this episode we chopped it up the 2x Grammy Award Winning Artist Lecrae about everything from his upbringing, growing up with an absent father, his journey to the top in music, fatherhood, mental health, and much more. Tune in for an impactful conversation as we learn more about who Lecrae is as a black men/father, SALUTE! You can now watch the Full Episode on our YouTube as well, Subscribe Today.

Episode sponsored by FlyDad, who's mission is to help dads preserve their swag as they navigate life with their kids.

Host - James Meeks (@iamjamesmeeks)

Co-Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)

Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"

Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)

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S3 | EP10 | Kel Mitchell Talks Child Stardom, Family, Fatherhood, and More. Jul 20, 2021

In this episode we chopped it up the living legend and orange soda lover himself Kel Mitchell. We got a chance to talk with him about everything from growing up as a child star, how he was raised by his parents, the importance of faith, fatherhood, everything he has going on now, and more. Tune in for an amazing conversation with Kel to learn more about who he is as a father, SALUTE!

Episode sponsored by FlyDad, who's mission is to help dads preserve their swag as they navigate life with their kids.

Host - James Meeks (@iamjamesmeeks)

Co-Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)

Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"

Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)

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S3 | EP9 | New Orleans Saints All-Pro LB Demario Davis Talks Fatherhood, Football, Faith, & More. Jul 13, 2021

In this episode we chopped it up with New Orleans Saints LB Demario Davis! In this convo we got a chance to tap in with him on all things fatherhood, how he was raised, struggles he's overcome to get where he is today, his growing faith, and much more. Check out this amazing conversation to learn more about Demario's journey as a NFL player and father, let's vibe!

Episode sponsored by FlyDad, who's mission is to help dads preserve their swag as they navigate life with their kids.

Host - James Meeks (@iamjamesmeeks)

Co-Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)

Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"

Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)

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S3 | EP8 | KevOnStage Talks Fatherhood, Road To The Top, Failed Hoop Dreams, Relationship with Parents, and Much More. May 25, 2021

In this episode we chopped it up Actor, Comedian, and Director KevOnStage about everything from fatherhood to the ups and downs of his content creator journey, his relationship with his parents (mom, dad, stepfather), and much more. You may have seen Kev from his hilarious Instagram and YouTube content or even as the host of Will Smith's "Dad's Just Don't Understand" Facebook Watch Series. Tap in for a wonderful conversation with an amazing father, let's vibe!

Host - James Meeks (@iamjamesmeeks)

Co-Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)

Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"

Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)

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S3 | EP7 | 2x NBA Champion Josh Powell Talks Fatherhood, Kobe Bryant, Phil Jackson, and More. May 18, 2021

In this episode we chopped it up with former 9 Year NBA Vet, 2x Champion, Founder of 21 Reasons To Give Foundation, and amazing father Josh Powell. We talked about everything from his foundation growing up, playing with Kobe and being coached by Phil Jackson, who he is as a father, and much more. Tap in and let's vibe!

Host - James Meeks (@iamjamesmeeks)

Co-Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)

Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"

Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)

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S3 | EP6 | Actor Devale Ellis Talks Fatherhood, Delivery Room Story, Acting Career, and More. May 04, 2021

In this episode we chopped it up super dope father and actor Devale Ellis. We all know him for his amazing family based content on social media and from shows like BET's "Sistas" and "Bigger" but in this episode, we dive deeper into who Devale is as a father outside of social media, his relationship with his dad, his first delivery room story, and much more. Tap in and let's vibe!

Host - James Meeks (@iamjamesmeeks)

Co-Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)

Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"

Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)

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S3 | EP5 | Actor Darius McCrary Talks Fatherhood, Family Matters, Relationship with Parents, and More. Apr 27, 2021

In this episode we chopped it up Actor Darius McCrary about all things fatherhood, what it was like being a child star, Family Matters, his relationship with his father, the important role his Mom played in his career, and much more. Tap in and let's vibe!

Host - James Meeks (@iamjamesmeeks)

Co-Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)

Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"

Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)

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S3 | EP4 | Brandon T. Jackson Joins Us To Talk Fatherhood, Acting Career, His Kingdom Brand, and More. Apr 20, 2021

In this episode we chopped it up Actor, Comedian, Producer, and Kingdom Builder Brandon T. Jackson who you may know from classic movies like Roll Bounce and Lottery Ticket about all things fatherhood, his favorite moments in his career so far, his relationship with his father, his Kingdom brand, and much more! Tap in and let's vibe!

Host - James Meeks (@iamjamesmeeks)

Co-Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)

Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"

Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)

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S3 | EP3 | Cassidy Talks Fatherhood, Hip Hop, and the Balance of it all. Apr 13, 2021

In this episode we chopped it up with legendary rapper Cassidy! This episode included our Guest Host Ricky Rock and Co-Host Jesse Alex, who got a chance to rap with Cassidy about all things fatherhood, his Hip Hop career, when he knew Rap was his calling, his relationship with his fatherhood, and the balance of it all. Tap in and let's vibe!

Guest Host - Ricky Rock (@rickyrocklive)

Co-Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)

Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"

Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)

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S3 | EP2 | Marcus Spears, Your Favorite Sports Analyst Talks Fatherhood, Sports, Therapy, and More. Apr 06, 2021

In this episode we chopped it up with your favorite ESPN Analyst seen on NFL Live weekdays at 4pm, Marcus Spears. We talked about everything from who he is as a father, his NFL and Analyst career, his relationship with his Pops, how therapy saved his marriage, the importance of black media, and much more. Tap in and let's vibe!

Host - James Meeks (@iamjamesmeeks)

Co-Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)

Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"

Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)

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S3 | EP1 | B.Dot, Your Favorite NBA Impersonator, Actor, and Entrepreneur Talks Fatherhood, "Hood Twins". Relationship with Dad, and More. Mar 30, 2021

In this episode we chopped it up with your favorite NBA impersonator, actor, and Entrepreneur B.DOT. We talked about everything from who he is as a father, having "Hood Twins" (2 kids by 2 different women at the same time), his relationship with his Pops, his love for black women, his favorite moments since he's blown up, and much more. Tap in and let's vibe!

Host - James Meeks (@iamjamesmeeks)

Co-Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)

Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"

Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)

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S2 | EP15 | Former NFL Vet Nate Burleson Talks Fatherhood, His Many Jobs, Relationship with His Dad, & More. Dec 22, 2020

In this episode we chopped it up former NFL Vet/Current NFL Analyst Nate Burleson about all things fatherhood, his many jobs, favorite NFL moments, his relationship with his father, and much more! His son Nate Burleson Jr. also makes a special guest appearance. Tap in for a great conversation, let's vibe!

This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa.

Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)

CoHost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)

Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"

Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)

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S2 | EP14 | Comedian Chico Bean Talks Fatherhood, Comedy Career, 85 South Show, & More. Dec 15, 2020

In this episode we chopped it up with super dope comedian Chico Bean about all things fatherhood, his relationship with father figures in his life, how he got started in comedy, the 85 South Show, and much more. Tap in for a great conversation, let's vibe!

This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa.

Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)

Guest Host - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)

Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"

Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)

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S2 | EP13 | Hall of Fame Baseball Legend Ozzie Smith Talks Fatherhood, Baseball Career, and Much More. Dec 01, 2020

In this episode we chopped it up with Hall of Fame Baseball Player Ozzie Smith, known for being arguably the Greatest Short Stop of All Time. We got a chance to talk to him about some of his favorite moments in baseball, fatherhood, his relationship with his father, the impact of the black male voice in major league baseball, and much more! Tap in for a great conversation, let's vibe!

This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa.

Host - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)

Guest Host - Ricky Rock (@rickyrocklive)

Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"

Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)

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S2 | EP12 | Legendary Actor Leon Talks Being a Father and Friend to His Daughter, Acting Career, and Much More. Dec 01, 2020

In this episode we chopped it up with legendary actor Leon who you may know from some classic moves like: The Temptations, The Five Heartbeats, Above The Rim, Little Richard, and many more. We talked about everything from fatherhood, how he set a great foundation being a father and a friend to his daughter, his amazing actor career, and much more. Tap in for a great conversation, let's vibe!

This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa.

Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)

Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)

Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"

Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)

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S2 | EP11 | Actor Demetrius Grosse Talks Fatherhood, Love Craft Country, Acting Career, Black Love, & More. Nov 24, 2020

In this episode we chopped it up with actor Demetrius Grosse who you may have seen in movies like Straight Outta Compton, TV shows that include: Love Craft Country, NCIS, Fear The Walking Dead, and more. We got a chance to dive deep with Demetrius about everything from fatherhood, his relationship with his father, black love, and much more! Tap in for a great conversation, let's vibe!

This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa.

Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)

Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)

Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"

Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)

For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com

S2 | EP10 | Comedian Earthquake Talks Fatherhood, Career, What Being a Good Parent Looks Like, & More. Nov 17, 2020

In this episode we chopped it up with Legendary Comedian Earthquake as he talks about everything from fatherhood, his career, his show Quake House, what being a good parent looks like, how he's balanced being a public figure while being a father, and much more. Tap in for a great conversation, let's vibe!

This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa.

Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)

Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)

Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"

Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)

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S2 | EP9 | NBA Vet Dorell Wright Talks Career, Fatherhood, Text Message Talk Show, and More. Nov 03, 2020

In this episode we chopped it up with NBA Champion Dorell Wright about what he's been up to since COVID hit, fatherhood, NBA Career, his dope Text Message Talk Show concept, family and much more! Tap in for a great conversation, let's vibe!

This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa.

Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)

Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)

Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"

Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)

For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com

S2 | EP8 | Jeff Johnson Talks Fatherhood, His Platforms Men Thrive + Journacy, Mindset, & More. Oct 27, 2020

In this episode we chopped it up with your favorite cousin, Jeff Johnson. In this episode we dived into so many great topics including who Jeff is as a father, his relationship with his father, mental health, going from a surviving mindset to a thriving mindset, his platforms Men Thrive/Journacy, and more. Tap in for a great conversation, let's vibe!

This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa and Men Thrive.

Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)

Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)

Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"

Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)

For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com

S2 | EP7 | Beleaf in Fatherhood Talks Being a Dad, Relationship with his Father, Mental Health, & More. Oct 20, 2020

In this episode we chopped it up with Beleaf in Fatherhood, a super dope fatherhood content creator with many amazing YouTube videos. You may have also seen Beleaf on the Anthony O'neal show or Oprah's 100 Black Fathers segment on OWN. We got a chance to talk to him about everything from fatherhood, his relationship with his dad, mental health, his transition from music to content creation, and much more! Tap in for a great conversation, let's vibe!

This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa.

Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)

Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)

Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"

Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)

For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com

S2 | EP6 | NBA Vet & Entrepreneur Al Harrington Talks Fatherhood, Voila Brands, Business, & More. Oct 13, 2020

In this episode we chopped it up with former NBA Vet and current entrepreneur Al Harrington. We got the opportunity to talk about everything from fatherhood, how his relationship with his father impacted him, how CBD helped change his grandmothers life and how it led to his company Viola Brands, and much more. With Al being a big advocate for CBD, find out what he feels about his kids when it comes to smoking and the use of CBD. Al also dove deep into his journey to the NBA and some of his favorite moments of his career. Tap in for a great conversation, let's vibe!

This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa.

Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)

Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)

Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"

Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)

For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com

S2 | EP5 | Cincinnati Bengals Guard Shaq Calhoun Talks Fatherhood, NFL Career, and More. Oct 06, 2020

In this episode we chopped it up with former Mississippi State, Miami Dolphin, and now Cincinnati Bengals Guard Shaq Calhoun about his NFL Career, Fatherhood, how his relationship with his father impacted him, and more. Tap in for a great conversation, let's vibe!

This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa.

Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)

Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)

Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"

Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)

For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com

S2 | EP4 | Legendary Comedian Damon Williams Opened Up About Fatherhood, Comedy In Our New Normal, and More. Sep 22, 2020

In this episode we chopped it up with legendary comedian Damon Williams about everything from comedy in our new normal, all the great Chicago comedians, fatherhood, obstacles he's overcame in fatherhood, his relationship with his father, and more. Tap in for a great conversation, let's vibe!

This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa.

Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)

Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)

Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"

Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)

For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com

S2 | EP3 | King of Comedy Ced The Entertainer Talks Comedy Career, Fatherhood, Relationship with his Father, and More. Sep 15, 2020

In this episode we chopped it up with legendary comedian Cedric The Entertainer about his career, newest show "Greatest at Home Videos" on CBS, fatherhood, his relationship with his father, and MUCH more. He even told us who would've made a better dad between him and Steve Harvey on the Steve Harvey Show! Tune in to this great conversation about fatherhood with one of the greatest comedians of all time.

This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa and The Kinloch Doc.

Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)

Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)

Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"

Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)

For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com

S2 | EP2 | Harlem Globetrotter Tay Fisher aka Firefly Opens Up About Fatherhood & More. Sep 08, 2020

In this episode we chopped it up with Tay "Firefly" Fisher about his amazing fatherhood journey. He also opened up about his career as a Globetrotter, his relationship with his father, and much more.

This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa.

Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)

Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)

Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"

Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)

For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com

S2 | EP1 | 76ers Forward Mike Scott Talks Life in the NBA Bubble, Favorite Career Moments, His Growth as a Father, and Much More. Sep 01, 2020

In this episode we chopped it up with NBA Vet Mike Scott, currently of the 76ers about the NBA Bubble, his favorite NBA moments, how he's grown as a father, his dynamic relationship with his father, and much more.

This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa and the Ari Foundation.

Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)

Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)

Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"

Production - Bryant J. Martin

For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com

Ep 14 | Dee Brown Talks Winning the 1991 NBA Dunk Contest, Being Drafted by the Celtics, Police Brutality, Fatherhood, and More. Jun 30, 2020

In this episode we chopped it up with Dee Brown, 12 year NBA Vet, 91 Slam Dunk Champ, and current VP of Integrated Player Development for the LA Clippers about everything from fatherhood, police brutality, the Last Dance Doc, playing 1-on-1 with his daughter Lexie Brown, and more. Let's vibe!

This Episode is Sponsored by the Ari Foundation.

Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)

Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)

Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"

For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com

Ep 13 | Legendary Journalist Ed Gordon Talks Fatherhood, George Floyd, Letter to his Father, and More. Jun 23, 2020

In this episode we chopped it up with legendary journalist Ed Gordon, known for his interviews with Tupac, Whitney Houston, R. Kelly, OJ Simpson, Obama, and more about fatherhood and more. Ed opened up about the current state of the world. how we can make a change, and wrote a very special letter to his father starting with "Dear Father", let's vibe!Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com

Ep 12 | La Guardia Gross Talks Fatherhood, YouTube Collaborations, Mental Health, & More. Jun 16, 2020

In this episode we chopped it up with super dope Content Creator La Guardia Cross about all things Fatherhood, his relationship with his father, how he got started with YouTube, Mental Health, and more. Let's vibe!

Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)

Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)

Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"

For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com

Ep 11 | Reno Wilson Talks Fatherhood, His Role on NBC's Good Girls and More. Jun 09, 2020

In this episode we chopped it up with Reno Wilson about fatherhood, his role as a dad on NBC's Good Girls, his first role ever on The Cosby Show, Top TV Dads, and much more. Let's vibe! Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys) Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex) Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road" For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com

Ep 10 | Rob Hill Sr. Talks Fatherhood, His Book Hope For Love, Self Help, and More. Jun 03, 2020

In this episode we chopped it up with Rob Hill Sr. about his books The Missing Piece & Hope For Love, who he is as a father, his relationship with his biological father, how his stepdad made an impact on his life, and more. Let's vibe! Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys) Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex) Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road" For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com

Ep 9 | Kyren Gibson aka @Kyng_Kyren Chopped It Up About Fatherhood, His Growth as a Man, & More. May 26, 2020

In this episode we chopped it up with Karen Gibson, an amazing father known for his viral Instagram videos with his son. In this episode, Kyren got a chance to dive deeper into who he is as a father, his growth as a man, and much more! Let's vibe!Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ep 8 | 12 Year NFL Vet & Literacy Advocate, Brandon Carr Talks All Things Fatherhood. May 19, 2020

In this episode we chopped it up with an amazing father, 12 year NFL vet, and Founder of Carr Cares & Lit Buddies Box, Brandon Carr. Tune in as Brandon opened up about who he is as a father, how his parents laid a great foundation for his success, his favorite NFL moments, Lit Buddies Box, and much more! Let's vibe!

Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)

Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)

Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"

For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com

--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ep 7 | Sean Williams, Founder of The Dad Gang joined us to chop it up about all things Fatherhood. May 12, 2020

In this episode we chopped it up with an amazing father and Founder of The Dad Gang, Sean Williams. Tune in as Sean opened up about life in quarantine, who he is as a father, how he got started with The Dad Gang, his favorite moments so far, and much more! Let's vibe!

Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)

Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)

Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"

For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com

--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ep 6 | Keith Smith of the Atlanta Falcons talks Fatherhood, NFl Career, #MakeFullBacksGreatAgain, and more. Apr 28, 2020

In this episode we chopped it up with Atlanta Falcons Fullback Keith Smith about life, what he's been up to in quarantine, fatherhood, his relationship with his father, his NFL Career, Vayner Sports, and more. Let's vibe!

Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)

Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)

Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"

For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com

--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ep 5 | NBA All Star Brad Beal talks fatherhood, his favorite moments in the league, life in quarantine, and more. Apr 21, 2020

In this episode we chopped it up with Washington Wizards All Star Guard Bradley Beal about life, how his role as a father has changed him, his relationship with his father, and how life without the NBA has been since Coronavirus hit. Let's vibe! This episode is sponsored by: The Talented 10th Collective. Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys) Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex) Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road" For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ep 4 | Comedian Alex Thomas Talks His 25+ Years in Entertainment, Fatherhood, Breaking the Cycle, and more. Apr 14, 2020

In this episode we chopped it up with actor/comedian Alex Thomas about his amazing career, fatherhood, parenting styles, breaking the cycle, his new Netflix show "MoTown Magic", and more. You may also know him for his roles in The Players Club, The Wash, The Jamie Foxx Show, and much more. Let's vibe! Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys) Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex) Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road" For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com

--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ep 3 | Glenn Robinson III of the Philadelphia 76ers talks fatherhood, the Ari Foundation, coronavirus, Kobe, and more. Apr 07, 2020

In this episode we chopped it up with 76ers guard/forward and Founder of the Ari Foundation Glenn Robinson III about fatherhood, his relationship with his father, struggles on his fatherhood journey so far, how he's handling coronavirus, his favorite NBA players of all time, Kobe Bryant, and more. Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys) Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex) Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road" For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ep 2 | Actor Marcus Henderson talks Fatherhood, John Singleton, his role on Snow Fall, and more. Mar 30, 2020

In this episode we spoke to actor Marcus Henderson or as you may know him as Walter from "Get Out" or Andre from "Snow Fall", about fatherhood, his parenting style, how he felt when he first found out he was about to be a father, working with John Singleton, the night he met Kobe, and more.Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ep 1 | Featuring NBA Sharpshooter and Philanthropist Anthony Morrow Mar 23, 2020

This episode we got a chance to speak with former NBA sharpshooter, businessman, and philanthropist Anthony Morrow about fatherhood, his relationship with his father, his favorite times in the NBA, Kobe Bryant stories, The Big3, and more.Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Song by: Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"For more: follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Interlude - Featuring Co-Founders Jesse Alex & Lamar Johnson Jr. Mar 15, 2020

In this episode we talk to the two guys who started Dear Fathers. Get a chance to meet Lamar Johnson Jr. and Jesse Alex as they talk what prompted them to start the brand, goals for Dear Fathers, their individual journey's, top TV dads, and more.Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)Guest - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Guest - Co-Founder, Lamar Johnson Jr. (@lamarjohnsonjr)Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"For more follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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