Dear Fathers Podcast

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

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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

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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

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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)

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

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

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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)

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

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

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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)

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

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

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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)

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

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

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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)

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

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

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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)

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

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

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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)

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

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

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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)

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