From Behind This Chair

Anthony "Doc" Hamilton
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From Behind This Chair is where real talk meets real healing. Hosted by Anthony "Doc" Hamilton – functional illiterate turned 5x published author – the show takes you inside the neighborhood barbershop, one of the most powerful spaces in Black culture. Doc's chair isn't just for fresh fades. It's where people come to be seen, heard, and restored through raw conversations about heartbreak, fatherhood, faith, reinvention, and second chances. Part therapy session, part town hall, part roast – and 100% community. If life has ever knocked the wind out of you, you belong here.

Episodes

  1. Everybody Has That One Childhood Whooping Story

    4D AGO

    Everybody Has That One Childhood Whooping Story

    In this homecoming episode of From Behind This Chair, I'm sitting down with my sisters, Alice and Doretha, and we're taking it all the way back. We get into the kind of childhood memories that stay with you, having to choose food over fixing a cold house, getting pushed into hard moments way too young, and learning lessons the rough way. We talk about everything from a childhood fight our mother had a hand in, to me getting scarred up by barbed wire, to working jobs that left real marks, including the time my finger got cut on a pie-wrapping machine. We also laugh about the stuff only family can laugh about, counting change, playing school with our cousins, the candy house, the pig story, the five sisters, all of it. And somewhere in between the funny stories and the painful ones, we talk about what it means to still be here, still be connected, and still make time for each other. By the end of it, we made a promise to come back together every year, because this kind of bonding matters. _____________ Fam, real talk, thank you for rocking with me. This chair is only growing because y'all keep showing up. If you want to help us keep it going, here's the clear path: 👉 Listen and share: Catch From Behind This Chair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube, then send this to one person who needs it. 👉 Pull up closer on Patreon: Tap the Patreon link in the bio and join from $10 a month for early drops, bonus conversations, and behind-the-scenes. 👉 Show love through the shop: Hit the online shop via the link in bio and grab something from the Chair Collection.   Pull up a chair, join the community: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thefbtcpodcast Shop: https://frombehindthischair.com/collections/the-chair-collection IG: https://www.instagram.com/frombehindthischair/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/frombehindthischair TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@frombehindthischair X: https://x.com/thefbtcpodcast

    34 min
  2. "If I Could Do Life Over Again…I'd Be a Better Dad", Doc Gets Real About His Regrets

    MAR 2

    "If I Could Do Life Over Again…I'd Be a Better Dad", Doc Gets Real About His Regrets

    In this episode of From Behind This Chair, I'm chopping it up with James Kamara and Sebastian Poitier about one real question: If you could run life back, what would you do different? James keeps it honest. He talks about wishing he had listened to his mom, taken school serious, and not let embarrassment in ESL classes shake his confidence. Being sent to continuation school changed his path, especially with sports. He also opens up about being raised on fear and whoopings, and how he'd choose encouragement over that with his own kids. Sebastian says he would've locked in on education the same way he locked in on sports. More listening, less ego. And me? I had to own mine too. I was strict. Too strict sometimes. Led with fear instead of listening. I share how Coach Wallace gave me discipline that changed my life, but I've learned growth means admitting where you could've done better. This one's about accountability, reflection, and doing better moving forward. Pull up a chair.   _____________ Fam, real talk, thank you for rocking with me. This chair is only growing because y'all keep showing up. If you want to help us keep it going, here's the clear path:   👉 Listen and share: Catch From Behind This Chair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube, then send this to one person who needs it. 👉 Pull up closer on Patreon: Tap the Patreon link in the bio and join from $10 a month for early drops, bonus conversations, and behind-the-scenes. 👉 Show love through the shop: Hit the online shop via the link in bio and grab something from the Chair Collection.   Pull up a chair, join the community: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thefbtcpodcast Shop: https://frombehindthischair.com/collections/the-chair-collection  IG: https://www.instagram.com/frombehindthischair/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/frombehindthischair  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@frombehindthischair  X: https://x.com/thefbtcpodcast

    44 min
  3. Silky Slim: Former Gang Leader's Shocking Escape from a Life of Crime

    FEB 23

    Silky Slim: Former Gang Leader's Shocking Escape from a Life of Crime

    In this episode of From Behind This Chair, I'm sitting down with my guy, Silky Slim. This one hits deep. Silky shares his journey from a childhood full of pain and abuse to a life of survival, addiction, and violence. He talks about a moment when he decided not to run from conflict, and how that shaped him into the man he is today. We get real about what it's like to be stuck in the system, how he learned to read while locked up, and how he refused to let prison "incarcerate" his mind. Silky also opens up about the corruption in the justice system and the divine moments that kept him from giving up. From his time on the streets to his spiritual awakening, we cover it all. Silky's work with Stop the Killing Inc. and his mission to break the cycle of violence in our communities is at the heart of this conversation. Tune in for raw, honest talk on trauma, faith, and the journey to redemption. This is one you don't want to miss.   _____________ Fam, real talk, thank you for rocking with me. This chair is only growing because y'all keep showing up. If you want to help us keep it going, here's the clear path: 👉 Listen and share: Catch From Behind This Chair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube, then send this to one person who needs it. 👉 Pull up closer on Patreon: Tap the Patreon link in the bio and join from $10 a month for early drops, bonus conversations, and behind-the-scenes. 👉 Show love through the shop: Hit the online shop via the link in bio and grab something from the Chair Collection.   Pull up a chair, join the community: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thefbtcpodcast Shop: https://frombehindthischair.com/collections/the-chair-collection  IG: https://www.instagram.com/frombehindthischair/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/frombehindthischair  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@frombehindthischair  X: https://x.com/thefbtcpodcast

    50 min
  4. Unfiltered Sex Stories: Bold Confessions and Bad Decisions

    FEB 16

    Unfiltered Sex Stories: Bold Confessions and Bad Decisions

    I'm Doc Hamilton, and this one is as no filter as it gets. Tyler, James, and I trade uncensored stories and opinions about adult relationships, intimacy, boundaries, and consent. We get into how early exposure to explicit content can shape confidence, we break down the meanings behind certain adult slang, and we talk honestly about where limits come from and how communication changes everything. We also unpack messy dating situations, complicated relationship dynamics, risky choices, awkward moments, and the lessons we pulled from our earliest experiences. Viewer discretion advised, this episode includes explicit language and mature themes and is not suitable for minors.   _____________ Fam, real talk, thank you for rocking with me. This chair is only growing because y'all keep showing up. If you want to help us keep it going, here's the clear path: 👉 Listen and share: Catch From Behind This Chair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube, then send this to one person who needs it. 👉 Pull up closer on Patreon: Tap the Patreon link in the bio and join from $10 a month for early drops, bonus conversations, and behind-the-scenes. 👉 Show love through the shop: Hit the online shop via the link in bio and grab something from the Chair Collection.   Pull up a chair, join the community: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thefbtcpodcast Shop: https://frombehindthischair.com/collections/the-chair-collection  IG: https://www.instagram.com/frombehindthischair/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/frombehindthischair  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@frombehindthischair  X: https://x.com/thefbtcpodcast

    42 min
  5. The Truth About Money, and Why It's So Hard to Talk About

    FEB 9

    The Truth About Money, and Why It's So Hard to Talk About

    In this episode, join me, Anthony 'Doc' Hamilton, as I sit down with Sam Mearridy and Terrell Jones to share our personal stories about money. We get real about our financial struggles, the impact of money on our relationships, and the lessons we've learned along the way. From making impulse purchases to understanding the role of money in our lives, this candid conversation touches on the societal pressures we face and the importance of making mindful financial decisions. Tune in for an honest and insightful discussion that aims to inspire and educate, helping you navigate your own financial journey with wisdom and care. ________ Fam, real talk, thank you for rocking with me. This chair is only growing because y'all keep showing up. If you want to help us keep it going, here's the clear path: 👉 Listen and share, Catch From Behind This Chair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube, then send this to one person who needs it. 👉 Pull up closer on Patreon, Tap the Patreon link in the bio and join from $10 a month for early drops, bonus conversations, and behind-the-scenes. 👉 Show love through the shop, Hit the online shop via the link in bio and grab something from the Chair Collection.   Pull up a chair, join the community: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thefbtcpodcast Shop: https://frombehindthischair.com/collections/the-chair-collection IG: https://www.instagram.com/frombehindthischair/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/frombehindthischair TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@frombehindthischair X: https://x.com/thefbtcpodcast

    1h 7m
  6. I WAS HOMELESS: Living Through Loss, Addiction, and Survival on the Streets

    JAN 19

    I WAS HOMELESS: Living Through Loss, Addiction, and Survival on the Streets

    What does homelessness really look like when you stop talking about people and start listening to them? In this episode of From Behind This Chair, the conversation moves past statistics and stereotypes and into lived experience. Men who have survived years on the street speak openly with host Anthony "Doc" Hamilton about dignity, brotherhood, faith, addiction, loss, and the moments that kept them going when everything else was stripped away. Through shared stories, tears, laughter, and quiet truths, this episode asks harder questions: Who do we see? Who do we ignore? And what does it mean to belong when the world has already decided who you are? This isn't 'shop talk' – it's a communion. ________ Fam, real talk, thank you for rocking with me. This chair is only growing because y'all keep showing up. If you want to help us keep it going, here's the clear path: 👉 Listen and share, Catch From Behind This Chair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube, then send this to one person who needs it. 👉 Pull up closer on Patreon, Tap the Patreon link in the bio and join from $10 a month for early drops, bonus conversations, and behind-the-scenes. 👉 Show love through the shop, Hit the online shop via the link in bio and grab something from the Chair Collection.   Pull up a chair, join the community: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thefbtcpodcast Shop: https://frombehindthischair.com/collections/the-chair-collection IG: https://www.instagram.com/frombehindthischair/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/frombehindthischair TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@frombehindthischair X: https://x.com/thefbtcpodcast

    41 min
  7. "Where Was God?" Finding Faith Through Pain and Trauma

    JAN 19

    "Where Was God?" Finding Faith Through Pain and Trauma

    In this deeply personal episode of From Behind This Chair, Anthony "Doc" Hamilton opens the door to questions many people are afraid to ask out loud: Where was God when I was being beaten? When I felt unloved? When I was sure I wouldn't make it? Joined by men who believe, Doc and his guests reflect on trauma, doubt, resilience, loss, and the slow, unfinished journey toward belief. This is not a sermon. It's a confession. A conversation about faith that survives anger, grief, and unanswered questions – and the kind of belief that's forged not in certainty, but in endurance. ________ Fam, real talk, thank you for rocking with me. This chair is only growing because y'all keep showing up. If you want to help us keep it going, here's the clear path: 👉 Listen and share, Catch From Behind This Chair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube, then send this to one person who needs it. 👉 Pull up closer on Patreon, Tap the Patreon link in the bio and join from $10 a month for early drops, bonus conversations, and behind-the-scenes. 👉 Show love through the shop, Hit the online shop via the link in bio and grab something from the Chair Collection.   Pull up a chair, join the community: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thefbtcpodcast Shop: https://frombehindthischair.com/collections/the-chair-collection IG: https://www.instagram.com/frombehindthischair/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/frombehindthischair TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@frombehindthischair X: https://x.com/thefbtcpodcast

    35 min
  8. When Manhood Gets Bent: The Truth About Peyronie's Disease

    JAN 19

    When Manhood Gets Bent: The Truth About Peyronie's Disease

    This is the conversation most men never have – until it's too late. In this episode of From Behind This Chair, Anthony "Doc" Hamilton speaks candidly about his experience with Peyronie's Disease ("PD"), a painful and misunderstood condition that affects thousands of men every year. With extreme honesty, humor, "real talk," and zero embarrassment, Doc and the guys break down what happens when masculinity, intimacy, health, and pride collide. They talk about partner intimacy, medical trauma, mental health, and why silence around men's bodies can be deadly. This episode is raw, uncomfortable, and necessary – because laughing it off doesn't make it go away, and talking about it just might save someone else. ________ Fam, real talk, thank you for rocking with me. This chair is only growing because y'all keep showing up. If you want to help us keep it going, here's the clear path: 👉 Listen and share, Catch From Behind This Chair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube, then send this to one person who needs it. 👉 Pull up closer on Patreon, Tap the Patreon link in the bio and join from $10 a month for early drops, bonus conversations, and behind-the-scenes. 👉 Show love through the shop, Hit the online shop via the link in bio and grab something from the Chair Collection.   Pull up a chair, join the community: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thefbtcpodcast Shop: https://frombehindthischair.com/collections/the-chair-collection IG: https://www.instagram.com/frombehindthischair/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/frombehindthischair TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@frombehindthischair X: https://x.com/thefbtcpodcast

    40 min

  9. JAN 16 · VIDEO

    Official Trailer – From Behind This Chair

    From Behind This Chair is a ROSE Media original built on the belief that the most powerful breakthroughs happen in everyday conversations – not behind closed doors, but where real life unfolds. Created by master barber Anthony "Doc" Hamilton, this podcast is a space to sit in the mess, talk through the tough moments, and turn truth into transformation. This trailer introduces ROSE Media and the vision behind its slate of shows, including From Behind This Chair. If life has ever knocked the wind out of you, you belong here. New episodes coming soon.

    1 min

Trailer

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About

From Behind This Chair is where real talk meets real healing. Hosted by Anthony "Doc" Hamilton – functional illiterate turned 5x published author – the show takes you inside the neighborhood barbershop, one of the most powerful spaces in Black culture. Doc's chair isn't just for fresh fades. It's where people come to be seen, heard, and restored through raw conversations about heartbreak, fatherhood, faith, reinvention, and second chances. Part therapy session, part town hall, part roast – and 100% community. If life has ever knocked the wind out of you, you belong here.

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  • Creator
    Anthony "Doc" Hamilton
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026
  • Show Website
    From Behind This Chair