Dear Fathers Podcast

In this episode we chopped it up with former 9 Year NBA Vet, 2x Champion, Founder of 21 Reasons To Give Foundation, and amazing father Josh Powell. We talked about everything from his foundation growing up, playing with Kobe and being coached by Phil Jackson, who he is as a father, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this episode we chopped it up with one of our favorite followers and supporters B. Wash for an interlude episode to talk fatherhood, advice for dads, Dear Fathers content, and more. Just in case you didn't know, interlude episodes are geared towards talking with one of our followers to get insight on who they are as a dad, things they've learned on the journey, what they want to see more from us as a media platform, and more. Tap in for  a  great conversation, let's vibe!

This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa.

Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)

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

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