Two Black Dads Podcast

Keath Luke, Tyson Bell
  • 5.0 (6)
  • Parenting
  • Updated Weekly

Two Black Dads, hosted by Keath Luke and Tyson Bell, is a podcast where real life meets real talk. Through honest conversations and interviews with guest fathers, Keath and Tyson pull back the curtain on modern Black fatherhood. Expect raw vulnerability, humor, and deep dives into the realities of parenting, strengthening marriages, prioritizing mental health, and breaking generational curses to build a lasting legacy. Two Black Dads is more than just a podcast; it’s a supportive village. Pull up a chair, grab a drink, and join the conversation!

Episodes

  1. May 27

    Episode 10: Season 1 Finale: Passing the Torch to the Next Generation with Sipo Makapela

    Welcome to the Season 1 Finale of Two Black Dads! To close out this incredible first season, Keath and Tyson are bringing the conversation full circle. Following the powerful episode with Dr. Themba Makapela, the guys sit down with his youngest son, Sipo Makapela. At the time of this recording, Sipo was standing right on the threshold of his greatest chapter yet: expecting his first child, a baby boy. The guys get into the raw anticipation, the fears, and the overwhelming excitement of preparing to become a father. Sipo also opens up about his hopes for the future of his family and legacy. Keath and Tyson take this opportunity to pass the torch, offering their own hard-earned wisdom from the other side of the starting line.

    1h 12m

  2. May 20

    Episode 09 - The Grandfather Chapter: Legacy and Lessons with Dr. Themba Makapela

    Welcome back to the village! In Episode 9 of Two Black Dads, Tyson and Keath are honored to sit down with Tyson’s good friend, Dr. Themba Makapela, for a true masterclass in legacy, love, and life. With over 30 years of experience as an educator, a recently earned Ph.D., and a deeply rooted marriage, Dr. Makapela brings a wealth of hard-earned wisdom to the table. Having successfully raised two adult sons, he recently stepped into a brand-new, beautiful chapter: becoming a grandfather for the very first time. As his youngest son welcomes a baby boy, Dr. Makapela reflects on what it means to watch the fatherhood journey come full circle. The guys soak in the hindsight, lessons, and grace that only decades of dedicated parenting and partnership can provide.

    53 min

  3. May 13

    Episode 08: Project Managing Fatherhood - A Conversation with Ephraim Laidley

    Welcome back to the village! In Episode 8 of Two Black Dads, Keath and Tyson sit down with Keath’s good friend, Ephraim Laidley. As a Scrum Master, Project Manager, and Business Analyst in the banking world, Ephraim is an expert at managing timelines, mitigating risks, and keeping teams on track. But as the guys quickly establish, you can't exactly put a five-year-old on a Jira board! While Ephraim balances a busy career in the corporate world, this conversation is all about what happens when he clocks out. The guys discuss the intentional work of being a present "Girl Dad," the daily effort required to keep a marriage strong, and how to manage the beautiful chaos of family life.

    53 min

  4. May 6

    Episode 07: The Girl Dad Guide: High School, Hormones, and Fatherhood - A Conversation with Terry Campbell

    Welcome back to the village! In Episode 7 of Two Black Dads, Tyson and Keath are joined by their mutual friend, Terry Campbell, for a deep dive into a very specific chapter of fatherhood: raising teenage girls. While the toddler years are physically exhausting, the high school years require an entirely different kind of mental and emotional endurance. As a married father raising two daughters, Terry sits down with the guys to talk about the beautiful, complex transition from raising little girls into guiding young women. The guys discuss the realities of being a "Girl Dad" during the high school years, the shift from protecting to empowering, and what it takes to keep a marriage thriving when your house is filled with teenagers, busy schedules, and shifting hormones.

    42 min

  5. Apr 29

    Episode 06: The Long Game - Hindsight, Second Chances, and Raising Adult Kids: A Conversation with Philip Luke

    Welcome back to the village! In Episode 6 of Two Black Dads, the conversation hits close to home as Keath and Tyson are joined by Keath’s older brother, Philip Luke. When you are in the thick of raising young kids, it is hard to imagine what the "finish line" actually looks like. Philip brings the priceless gift of hindsight to the podcast. As a veteran and a father of two adult children, he shares exactly what parenting looks like once your kids are grown, out of the house, and making their own decisions. Philip also opens up about the harder chapters of his journey, discussing the painful realities of divorce, the grace found in second chances, and the intentional work it takes to build a thriving marriage today.

    48 min

  6. Apr 22

    Episode 05: The Currency of Fatherhood with Chris Spurlock

    Welcome back to the village! In Episode 5 of Two Black Dads, Keath and Tyson sit down with Keath’s good friend, Chris Spurlock. With an MBA and a career in banking, Chris knows a thing or two about investments and returns. But in this conversation, the guys are talking about the only currency that truly matters: time, presence, and legacy at home. In this deeply authentic episode, Chris, Keath, and Tyson discuss the universal bonds of fatherhood that transcend race, while also tackling the specific, nuanced conversations about culture, identity, and raising a Black son in today's world.

    59 min

  7. Apr 15

    Episode 04: Data, Diapers, and Dad Life - A Conversation with Johnathan Nwabunike

    Welcome back to the village! In Episode 4 of Two Black Dads, Keath and Tyson sit down with their mutual friend, Johnathan Nwabunike, to talk about one of the most exhausting and exhilarating seasons of fatherhood: the toddler trenches. Tune in as the guys discuss running on zero sleep, finding grace in the chaos, and keeping your marriage strong when the kids demand all your energy. Pull up a chair and join us.

    59 min

  8. Apr 8

    Episode 03: The Congregation of Home - Navigating Life with Ndubuisi Nwade

    Welcome back! In Episode 3 of Two Black Dads, Tyson and Keath sit down with a close friend and fellow father, Ndubuisi Nwade. While Ndubuisi spends a lot of his time leading and pouring into others as a pastor, this conversation is all about his most important priority: the family inside his own home. The guys get real about the daily grind and the unexpected joys of raising kids, discussing what it actually looks like to leave work at the door and show up fully as a dad.

    1h 2m

  9. Apr 8

    Episode 02: Lesson Plans & Life Lessons: Chatting with Sean Maycock

    What happens when three friends sit down to talk about the messy, beautiful reality of fatherhood? In this episode of Two Black Dads, Keath and Tyson are joined by their good friend Sean Maycock for an unfiltered conversation about raising kids and keeping marriages strong. While they all share a background in teaching, the real focus today is on the life lessons learned at home. Tune in for plenty of laughs, shared struggles, and real talk about what it takes to be a present, intentional dad today.

    50 min

  10. Apr 8

    Episode 01: The Men Behind the Dads

    Welcome to the very first episode of Two Black Dads! Before we start bringing on guests, we wanted to take a minute to introduce ourselves. Join hosts Keath Luke and Tyson Bell as we pull up a chair, share our personal origin stories, and talk about exactly why we created this space. We’re diving into who we are as men, husbands, and fathers, and setting the stage for the real conversations to come. Grab a drink and welcome to the village!

    42 min
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Ratings & Reviews

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About

Two Black Dads, hosted by Keath Luke and Tyson Bell, is a podcast where real life meets real talk. Through honest conversations and interviews with guest fathers, Keath and Tyson pull back the curtain on modern Black fatherhood. Expect raw vulnerability, humor, and deep dives into the realities of parenting, strengthening marriages, prioritizing mental health, and breaking generational curses to build a lasting legacy. Two Black Dads is more than just a podcast; it’s a supportive village. Pull up a chair, grab a drink, and join the conversation!

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  • Creator
    Keath Luke, Tyson Bell
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Keath Luke, Tyson Bell
  • Show Website
    Two Black Dads Podcast