When life knocked him down, David Preston Jr. laced up his shoes—and ran. Literally. From running diapers across cities without a car, to fighting for custody of his daughter, David’s story is one of pure grit, growth, and God-given purpose. In this episode of The Black Dad Experience, we sit down with the Omaha native and father of three as he shares: Becoming a father at 19 and being broken by the system at 20Working 3-4 jobs without transportation just to make child supportWhat it took to ...
Aug 27, 2025
1 hr 5 min
Public Service Announcement: The Black Dad Experience is back. Grown. Louder. And unapologetically present. In this Season 2 kickoff, Anthony returns to the mic after a powerful life pause—now as a father of three, a sharper leader, and the same unfiltered voice you’ve come to expect. This quick-hit solo episode sets the tone for what’s coming: real fatherhood, bold truth, and a community that refuses to be erased. We break down the myth of the “absent Black dad” with real stats, talk legacy,...
Jun 15, 2025
19 min
In this episode host Anthony Smith reflects on his first year as a full time dad. He goes over the lessons learned, highs, lows, and how it truly was to blend a family and bring in a new baby all within a whirlwind 365 days. Make sure to subscribe for notices of the next episode and follow us on IG @blackdad_experience , Twitter @TheBlackDadExp , and watch the video cast on YouTube @TheBlackDadExperience
Aug 10, 2023
34 min
On this episode of the BDE Anthony welcomes two fathers who have navigated the tough waters of blending families together. Guest Jermaine and Johnny discuss dealing with the other parent, hearing "you not my daddy", discipline, and a few other lesons to help us all face what for many is a new norm. Make sure to subscribe for notices of the next episode and follow us on IG @blackdad_experience , Twitter @TheBlackDadExp , and watch the video cast on YouTube @TheBlackDadExperience
May 15, 2023
49 min
In this episode of the Black dad Podcast we speak to 3 dads about the journey of raising young black men. We cover so much in this convo from setting the right example, the act of raising a gay son, are there differences in the way we treat our daughters versus our sons, and so much more. Make sure to subscribe for notices of the next episode and follow us on IG @blackdad_experience , Twitter @TheBlackDadExp , and watch the video cast on YouTube @TheBlackDadExperience
Apr 14, 2023
1 hr 5 min
This episode we talk to Girl Dads Kelvin and Mike about what it's like raising a young woman of color. From being stern versus sensitive to setting the right example for her as a man, we cover it all. I dedicate this episode to the memory of my Father-in-law, Froncell Shannon, the ultimate #girldad Make sure to subscribe for notices of the next episode and follow us on IG @blackdad_experience , Twitter @TheBlackDadExp , and watch the video cast on YouTube @TheBlackDadExperience
Mar 15, 2023
1 hr 16 min
In the inaugural episode of The Black Dad Experience we speak to three new to the game dads about how the process to becoming a dad went for them. We also touch on some tough lessons learned, how they found out they were having a kid, and more. Make sure to subscribe for notices of the next episode and follow us on IG @blackdad_experience , Twitter @TheBlackDadExp , and watch the video cast on YouTube @TheBlackDadExperience Make sure to subscribe for notices of the next episode and fol...
Feb 27, 2023
53 min
Welcome to the pilot episode of The Black Dad Experience Podcast. In this episode you can learn a little bit more about the host, Anthony Smith, where the BDE idea came from, and what to expect from this podcast series. Press play and take a listen! Make sure to subscribe for notices of the next episode and follow us on IG @blackdad_experience , Twitter @TheBlackDadExp , and watch the video cast on YouTube @TheBlackDadExperience
Feb 24, 2023
14 min