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#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. Jesse, who grew up without a Father, and recently reconnected with his Dad after 21 years, uses this platform as a learning experience as we talk to your favorite celebrity dads about their journey through parenting, careers, mental health, and the balance of it all.
Most times, when celebrities are interviewed, it's about what they've done in their careers. Whether you're an actor, athlete, or entertainer, most people only focus on who you are in your craft. Our goal with the Dear Fathers podcast is to humanize black fathers making an impact on the culture by learning who they are as black men and dads.
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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 - Jes...
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) For more...
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) Fol...
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 (...
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 ...
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 wit...
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...
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 (@iamjamesmee...
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. Mart...
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. &nbs...
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 I...
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 R...
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"...
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 -...
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 ...
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. Tay...
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 - Br...
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 - &...
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 - &nb...
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-Founde...
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