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
Sep 1, 2020 • 52min
S2 | EP1 | 76ers Forward Mike Scott Talks Life in the NBA Bubble, Favorite Career Moments, His Growth as a Father, and Much More.
In this episode we chopped it up with NBA Vet Mike Scott, currently of the 76ers about the NBA Bubble, his favorite NBA moments, how he's grown as a father, his dynamic relationship with his father, and much more. This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa and the Ari Foundation.Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"Production - Bryant J. MartinFor more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com
Jun 30, 2020 • 1h 5min
Ep 14 | Dee Brown Talks Winning the 1991 NBA Dunk Contest, Being Drafted by the Celtics, Police Brutality, Fatherhood, and More.
In this episode we chopped it up with Dee Brown, 12 year NBA Vet, 91 Slam Dunk Champ, and current VP of Integrated Player Development for the LA Clippers about everything from fatherhood, police brutality, the Last Dance Doc, playing 1-on-1 with his daughter Lexie Brown, and more. Let's vibe!This Episode is Sponsored by the Ari Foundation.Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys) Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex) Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road" For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com
Jun 23, 2020 • 41min
Ep 13 | Legendary Journalist Ed Gordon Talks Fatherhood, George Floyd, Letter to his Father, and More.
In this episode we chopped it up with legendary journalist Ed Gordon, known for his interviews with Tupac, Whitney Houston, R. Kelly, OJ Simpson, Obama, and more about fatherhood and more. Ed opened up about the current state of the world. how we can make a change, and wrote a very special letter to his father starting with "Dear Father", let's vibe!Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com
Jun 16, 2020 • 1h 3min
Ep 12 | La Guardia Gross Talks Fatherhood, YouTube Collaborations, Mental Health, & More.
In this episode we chopped it up with super dope Content Creator La Guardia Cross about all things Fatherhood, his relationship with his father, how he got started with YouTube, Mental Health, and more. Let's vibe! Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys) Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex) Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road" For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com
Jun 9, 2020 • 1h 11min
Ep 11 | Reno Wilson Talks Fatherhood, His Role on NBC's Good Girls and More.
In this episode we chopped it up with Reno Wilson about fatherhood, his role as a dad on NBC's Good Girls, his first role ever on The Cosby Show, Top TV Dads, and much more. Let's vibe! Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys) Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex) Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road" For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com
Jun 3, 2020 • 1h 2min
Ep 10 | Rob Hill Sr. Talks Fatherhood, His Book Hope For Love, Self Help, and More.
In this episode we chopped it up with Rob Hill Sr. about his books The Missing Piece & Hope For Love, who he is as a father, his relationship with his biological father, how his stepdad made an impact on his life, and more. Let's vibe! Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys) Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex) Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road" For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com
May 26, 2020 • 1h 9min
Ep 9 | Kyren Gibson aka @Kyng_Kyren Chopped It Up About Fatherhood, His Growth as a Man, & More.
In this episode we chopped it up with Karen Gibson, an amazing father known for his viral Instagram videos with his son. In this episode, Kyren got a chance to dive deeper into who he is as a father, his growth as a man, and much more! Let's vibe!Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
May 19, 2020 • 60min
Ep 8 | 12 Year NFL Vet & Literacy Advocate, Brandon Carr Talks All Things Fatherhood.
In this episode we chopped it up with an amazing father, 12 year NFL vet, and Founder of Carr Cares & Lit Buddies Box, Brandon Carr. Tune in as Brandon opened up about who he is as a father, how his parents laid a great foundation for his success, his favorite NFL moments, Lit Buddies Box, and much more! Let's vibe!Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
May 12, 2020 • 1h 11min
Ep 7 | Sean Williams, Founder of The Dad Gang joined us to chop it up about all things Fatherhood.
In this episode we chopped it up with an amazing father and Founder of The Dad Gang, Sean Williams. Tune in as Sean opened up about life in quarantine, who he is as a father, how he got started with The Dad Gang, his favorite moments so far, and much more! Let's vibe!Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Apr 28, 2020 • 55min
Ep 6 | Keith Smith of the Atlanta Falcons talks Fatherhood, NFl Career, #MakeFullBacksGreatAgain, and more.
In this episode we chopped it up with Atlanta Falcons Fullback Keith Smith about life, what he's been up to in quarantine, fatherhood, his relationship with his father, his NFL Career, Vayner Sports, and more. Let's vibe! Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys) Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex) Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road" For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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