Dear Fathers Podcast
Dear Fathers Podcast
Dear Fathers
#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.
Master P Talks Fatherhood, Generational Wealth, & More with Son Mercy Miller
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'...
Jun 25, 2024
46 min
Ruben Studdard Talks Upbringing, Fatherhood, Music, and More.
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 (@m...
May 17, 2024
46 min
Yung Joc Talks Fatherhood, 9 Kids with 5 Baby Mommas, & Shares Heartfelt Letter to His Dad.
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 A...
Apr 9, 2024
1 hr 3 min
Pusha T Opens Up About Being a New Dad, The Impact of His Late Parents, Legacy, and More.
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 ...
Mar 18, 2024
46 min
Shaq Talks Fatherhood, Relationship with His Father(s), Nepotism, and More.
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 ...
Jan 24, 2024
40 min
Lil Rel Talks Fatherhood, Blended Families, and Mental Health | DEAR FATHERS PODCAST
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 Re...
Jan 16, 2024
53 min
S4 | EP8 | Quentin Richardson Talks NBA Career, Fatherhood, Losing His Mom at an Early Age, More.
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)Follow Q. Rich (@qrich)For mo...
Aug 30, 2022
57 min
S4 | EP7 | Actor Amin Joseph Talks Snowfall, Being a Dad, and Much More.
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 ...
Aug 16, 2022
57 min
S4 | EP6 | Actor Curtiss Cook Talks The Chi, Fatherhood, & More.
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 (@meetjesseal...
Jul 26, 2022
48 min
S4 | EP5 | TV Personality Mike Hill Talks Fatherhood, Blended Families, & Mental Health.
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 A...
Jul 12, 2022
58 min
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