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. 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.
Latest episodes
May 4, 2021 • 1h 8min
S3 | EP6 | Actor Devale Ellis Talks Fatherhood, Delivery Room Story, Acting Career, and More.
In this episode we chopped it up super dope father and actor Devale Ellis. We all know him for his amazing family based content on social media and from shows like BET's "Sistas" and "Bigger" but in this episode, we dive deeper into who Devale is as a father outside of social media, his relationship with his dad, his first delivery room story, and much more. Tap in and let's vibe!Host - James Meeks (@iamjamesmeeks)Co-Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com
Apr 27, 2021 • 1h 4min
S3 | EP5 | Actor Darius McCrary Talks Fatherhood, Family Matters, Relationship with Parents, and More.
In this episode we chopped it up Actor Darius McCrary about all things fatherhood, what it was like being a child star, Family Matters, his relationship with his father, the important role his Mom played in his career, and much more. Tap in and let's vibe!Host - James Meeks (@iamjamesmeeks)Co-Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com
Apr 20, 2021 • 1h 6min
S3 | EP4 | Brandon T. Jackson Joins Us To Talk Fatherhood, Acting Career, His Kingdom Brand, and More.
In this episode we chopped it up Actor, Comedian, Producer, and Kingdom Builder Brandon T. Jackson who you may know from classic movies like Roll Bounce and Lottery Ticket about all things fatherhood, his favorite moments in his career so far, his relationship with his father, his Kingdom brand, and much more! Tap in and let's vibe! Host - James Meeks (@iamjamesmeeks) Co-Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex) Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road" Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph) For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com
Apr 13, 2021 • 52min
S3 | EP3 | Cassidy Talks Fatherhood, Hip Hop, and the Balance of it all.
In this episode we chopped it up with legendary rapper Cassidy! This episode included our Guest Host Ricky Rock and Co-Host Jesse Alex, who got a chance to rap with Cassidy about all things fatherhood, his Hip Hop career, when he knew Rap was his calling, his relationship with his fatherhood, and the balance of it all. Tap in and let's vibe!Guest Host - Ricky Rock (@rickyrocklive)Co-Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com
Apr 6, 2021 • 1h 44min
S3 | EP2 | Marcus Spears, Your Favorite Sports Analyst Talks Fatherhood, Sports, Therapy, and More.
In this episode we chopped it up with your favorite ESPN Analyst seen on NFL Live weekdays at 4pm, Marcus Spears. We talked about everything from who he is as a father, his NFL and Analyst career, his relationship with his Pops, how therapy saved his marriage, the importance of black media, and much more. Tap in and let's vibe!Host - James Meeks (@iamjamesmeeks)Co-Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com
Mar 30, 2021 • 1h 15min
S3 | EP1 | B.Dot, Your Favorite NBA Impersonator, Actor, and Entrepreneur Talks Fatherhood, "Hood Twins". Relationship with Dad, and More.
In this episode we chopped it up with your favorite NBA impersonator, actor, and Entrepreneur B.DOT. We talked about everything from who he is as a father, having "Hood Twins" (2 kids by 2 different women at the same time), his relationship with his Pops, his love for black women, his favorite moments since he's blown up, and much more. Tap in and let's vibe! Host - James Meeks (@iamjamesmeeks)Co-Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com
Dec 22, 2020 • 1h 10min
S2 | EP15 | Former NFL Vet Nate Burleson Talks Fatherhood, His Many Jobs, Relationship with His Dad, & More.
In this episode we chopped it up former NFL Vet/Current NFL Analyst Nate Burleson about all things fatherhood, his many jobs, favorite NFL moments, his relationship with his father, and much more! His son Nate Burleson Jr. also makes a special guest appearance. Tap in for a great conversation, let's vibe!This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa.Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)CoHost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com
Dec 15, 2020 • 1h 2min
S2 | EP14 | Comedian Chico Bean Talks Fatherhood, Comedy Career, 85 South Show, & More.
In this episode we chopped it up with super dope comedian Chico Bean about all things fatherhood, his relationship with father figures in his life, how he got started in comedy, the 85 South Show, and much more. Tap in for a great conversation, let's vibe!This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa.Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)Guest Host - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com
Dec 1, 2020 • 48min
S2 | EP13 | Hall of Fame Baseball Legend Ozzie Smith Talks Fatherhood, Baseball Career, and Much More.
In this episode we chopped it up with Hall of Fame Baseball Player Ozzie Smith, known for being arguably the Greatest Short Stop of All Time. We got a chance to talk to him about some of his favorite moments in baseball, fatherhood, his relationship with his father, the impact of the black male voice in major league baseball, and much more! Tap in for a great conversation, let's vibe!This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa.Host - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Guest Host - Ricky Rock (@rickyrocklive)Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com
Dec 1, 2020 • 39min
S2 | EP12 | Legendary Actor Leon Talks Being a Father and Friend to His Daughter, Acting Career, and Much More.
In this episode we chopped it up with legendary actor Leon who you may know from some classic moves like: The Temptations, The Five Heartbeats, Above The Rim, Little Richard, and many more. We talked about everything from fatherhood, how he set a great foundation being a father and a friend to his daughter, his amazing actor career, and much more. Tap in for a great conversation, let's vibe!This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa.Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph)For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com
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