53 episodes

#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.

Dear Fathers Podcast Dear Fathers

    • Kids & Family
    • 4.9 • 53 Ratings

#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.

    Yung Joc Talks Fatherhood, 9 Kids with 5 Baby Mommas, & Shares Heartfelt Letter to His Dad.

    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 Alex (@meetjessealex)
    Follow - Yung Joc (@joclive)
    For more - Follow @dear.fathers on  Instagram | dearfathers.com
    You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    SUBSCRIBE to get the latest #DearFathers Pod content:   

     / @dearfathers  
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    About The Dear Fathers Podcast
    #1 Podcast for Black Fatherhood! Our official podcast hosted by our Co-Founder #JesseAlex unpacks the many joys and hurdles of #blackfatherhood with our celebrity guests.

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Pusha T Opens Up About Being a New Dad, The Impact of His Late Parents, Legacy, and More.

    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 Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you stream your podcasts. 

    Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)
    Follow - Pusha T (@kingpush)
    For more - Follow @dear.fathers on  Instagram | dearfathers.com
    You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    • 46 min
    Shaq Talks Fatherhood, Relationship with His Father(s), Nepotism, and More.

    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 YouTube.

    Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)
    Follow - Shaq (@shaq)
    For more - Follow @dear.fathers on  Instagram | dearfathers.com
    You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    SUBSCRIBE to get the latest #DearFathers Pod content:   

     / @dearfathers  
    Listen to the our podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
    Listen to the our podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ke3eNa... 

    About The Dear Fathers Podcast
    #1 Podcast for Black Fatherhood! Our official podcast hosted by our Co-Founder #JesseAlex unpacks the many joys and hurdles of #blackfatherhood with our celebrity guests.

    • 40 min
    Lil Rel Talks Fatherhood, Blended Families, and Mental Health | DEAR FATHERS PODCAST

    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 Rel 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 - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)
    Follow - Lil Rel (@comedianlilrel)
    For more - Follow @dear.fathers on  Instagram | dearfathers.com
    You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Dear Fathers Pod content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJfMNs0Uf6AHNGj9VprXvGQ
    Listen to the our podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-fathers-podcast/id1504938146?uo=4
    Listen to the our podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ke3eNa5vF4aoWASHZTG0S 

    About The Dear Fathers Podcast
    #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.

    • 53 min
    S4 | EP8 | Quentin Richardson Talks NBA Career, Fatherhood, Losing His Mom at an Early Age, More.

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

    • 57 min
    S4 | EP7 | Actor Amin Joseph Talks Snowfall, Being a Dad, and Much More.

    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 (@meetjessealex)

    Follow Amin Joseph (@aminjoseph)

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

    • 57 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
53 Ratings

53 Ratings

Rih Nicole ,

One of the best podcasts I’ve listened to yet!!

This podcast is so amazing. It gives men, particularly black men, a safe space to open up discuss mental health and the positive impact of strong father figures... two topics that are often overlooked in our community. Salute to these men!! Continue to bridge the gap and set a great example!

echantè ,

Much Respect

I loved the content. The perspectives of men and their journey of becoming a father. Speaking their truths!

GirlDad23 ,

Perspective

I love hearing these successful brothers speak so passionately about being a father. This platforms brings it all together so well!!

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