The Father Hoods tap back in with another throwback, and this one’s got that creator-energy meets dad-energy vibe all the way through. DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB kick it with Derek Lane, the mind behind “AJ From Oudder Space Town” - a kid’s book turned podcast, Audible series, AND animation.

Derek breaks down how the project came to life, the grind behind getting it published, and how turning imagination into content became a dope family mission. His son AJ shining with pride? That’s that real fatherhood flex. Summer project turned legacy moment.

The crew also digs into love languages with kids, breaking the old “dads don’t show emotion” stereotype, and how culture shapes the way we raise our kids. And when Manny tries to see if Derek’s going for kid number four? Nah! Family team is SET and the roster is locked!

Real fatherhood. Real creativity. Real love for the kids. This one hits.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

[00:02:50] AJ From Oudder Space Town

[00:07:13] The Hustle Behind the Vision

[00:17:11] Father-Son Creative Time

[00:20:27] Raising Boys With Heart

[00:28:33] Tradition vs. Modern Dad Life

What It Hits Everytime: Three dads, one mission: raise strong kids and stay solid while doing it, sharing wisdom and real talk that plays back forever like a classic Hip Hop record.

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The Father Hoods crew is back with a spooky throwback! DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB trade some spooky stories in this throwback episode that’s equal parts eerie and hilarious.

They kick things off with some wild encounters: DJ EFN’s daughter waking up in the middle of the night, Manny’s youngest seeing her late grandmother, and KGB recalling his own childhood run-in with the supernatural. Even EFN’s bathroom story about his grandfather’s “visit” had the crew cracking up.

But it’s not all ghosts and goosebumps. The Dads also get into the real struggles of fatherhood - the guilt, the worry, and the daily work of being present. Between Halloween plans, horror movies, and personal reflections, they remind us that fatherhood is about showing up, even when things get scary.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

[00:00:58] When Kids See What We Don’t

[00:07:58] Keeping It Real About Life & Death

[00:13:40] Spooky Szn Is In!

[00:19:03] The Real Dad Struggles

What Keeps It Timeless: Three fathers, three voices, one mic — all dropping raw honesty, love, and lessons that age like classic vinyl.

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When Darnell “J.D.” Williams pulls up to the Father Hoods, you already know it’s gonna be real. The Wire and Oz actor chops it up with DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB about fatherhood, family, and finding balance between Hollywood and home.

J.D. opens up about raising a teenage daughter, co-parenting with intention, and staying locked in as a supportive dad. He talks about guiding his daughter through life, how he’d back her if she chose acting, and what it takes to keep that emotional connection strong.

The crew also gets into the tough stuff: college talk, teaching kids to “agree to disagree,” and handling relationship convos without losing your cool.

It’s raw, relatable, and packed with gems. J.D. reminds us that behind every role, there’s a real one, and for him, being a Dad is the role that means the most.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

[00:01:32] Intentional Parenting 

[00:06:30] Co-Parenting Done Right

[00:10:17] College Prep

[00:16:19] Game Planning for Life

[00:21:03] Emotional Connections

[00:26:41] Disagree Without Disrespect

[00:29:12] Facing the Tough Topics

[00:34:25] The Role That Matters the Most

Why It’s Timeless: DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB proving that fatherhood’s a freestyle. No wrong bars, just real ones.

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The Father Hoods are back at it! DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB bring the energy as they dive into the real-life highs and lows of parenting. From finding the right tutors to keeping up with their kids’ growth and wild personalities. The crew drops stories, laughs, and those “been there” dad moments that every parent can relate to.

And when the viral “six seven” meme comes up? Let’s just say the laughs DID NOT stop. Real talk, real laughs, and real fatherhood, all in one episode.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

[00:00:30] Parenting Preferences on Deck

[00:07:20] Learning As We Go

[00:15:15] When The Bond Finally Kicks

Why It’s So Real: No perfect parents here. Just fathers figuring it out, one story at a time!

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Fatherhood and Hip Hop collide in this episode as we sit down with Bret Green, the mind and mic behind @DadGotBars. What started as therapy in rhyme form turned into a viral wave that’s giving parents everywhere a soundtrack to real life. Bret breaks down how fatherhood fuels his art. From honoring his wife’s C-section and postpartum journey with a tribute that touched millions, to flipping clapbacks at trolls into anthems that every Dad can feel.

Bret gets real about the highs and lows: raising 2 kids, educating others on the process of IVF, and making sure presence and love stay at the center of his grind. He talks about breaking cycles from his own childhood and turning family moments into verses that resonate way beyond the studio.

The crew dives in with their own stories: from Manny and EFN repping for their kids’ passions to calling out the madness at youth competitions. By the end, Bret gets his flowers for keeping it authentic, blending fatherhood, Hip Hop, and heart into a movement that proves being a father is the realest role you’ll ever play.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

[00:01:35] Bars Born from Fatherhood 

[00:06:40] The Flex Money Can’t Buy

[00:12:59] Living Fatherhood Out Loud

[00:21:00] The Complexities of IVF

[00:27:30] Supporting Kids’ Activities & Sports

[00:34:00] The Cycle Ends With Me

[00:38:35] What They’ll Remember The Most

Why You’ll Feel This One: The Father Hoods crew gives you real moments, real laughs, and fatherhood takes you won’t hear anywhere else!

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The Father Hoods crew throws it back with Harlem’s own Smoke DZA, and this one hits different! 

DZA takes it from the studio to the crib, breaking down the grind of raising children, navigating fatherhood with a child on the spectrum, and keeping it authentic with his kids no matter what. He talks about the early struggles of acceptance, the brilliance he sees in his autistic son, and the daily balance of being present while still taking care of himself so he can lead right.

From no-smoke around his twins to a man-to-man talk with his eldest about bad habits, DZA keeps it 100 about the boundaries he sets as a Dad. He opens up about the “favorite kid” battle, daughters and dating (every Dad’s nightmare!), and why transparency at home matters more than tradition. Mix in lessons on generational wealth, the inspiration he took from his own parents, and how he fell in love with rap, and you’ve got a convo that’s equal parts Hip Hop, fatherhood, and straight-up life gems.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

[00:03:25] Raising Kids the DZA Way

[00:12:35] From Denial to Dedication

[00:22:10] Time is the REAL Currency

[00:24:20] Why Some Doors Stay Closed

[00:29:30] The Dating Dilemma

[00:37:15] Bag Secured for the Next Gen

[00:43:50] When Parents Set the Example

Why Rock With This Episode: The crew keeps it 100! Stories that hit, laughs that stick, and fatherhood talk you won’t hear anywhere else.

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BACK WITH A BANGER!

This week, the Father Hoods squad links up with none other than The Kid Mero—comedian, writer, Bronx-bred Dominican dad of four, and all-around wild storyteller. From back-to-back diaper duty to riding in beach chairs as seats in minivans with his own pops, Mero breaks down the madness of raising kids back then and now.

The host of 7 PM in Brooklyn keeps it raw about fatherhood, remembering the shock of becoming a young Dad, leaving his job to go full-time Dad, and even keeping it 100 with his kids about medicinal marijuana. Mero doesn’t sugarcoat, whether it’s talking about how his kids see him in the public eye or how he’d handle it if they ever tested the same boundaries he once did.

From hosting/writing/producing shows to cheering on his kids’ athletic dreams, Mero reminds us that being a Dad is about showing up, holding it down, and keeping it a stack no matter what. This one’s packed with laughs, gems, and that unfiltered Bronx energy only Mero can bring!

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

[00:01:13] Leche y Pampers On Repeat

[00:09:28] Fatherhood in the Trenches

[00:13:30] 24/7 Dad Grind

[00:21:18] Weed Talks with the Kids 

[00:26:13] Life as a Celebrity Dad

[00:35:14] Kicked Out, Bounced Back

[00:43:33] Straight Talk Fatherhood

Why Hit Play: Pull up for the stories and stay for the gems. DJ EFN, Manny Digital & KGB keep it funny, honest, and all the way authentic about fatherhood.

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The Father Hoods crew is back in the booth with another fire episode, loaded with Dad bars and laugh-out-loud moments. They kick things off trading travel stories, from EFN flying the fam first class to Manny being trapped in the middle seat between a couple beefing mid-flight.

Back on home turf, the Dads get into some gems. EFN talks about pulling his son’s tooth with his bare hands, while Manny reflects on last week’s convo with Alan Hahn, wishing he could rewind and relive those early moments with his kids. That sparks a raw convo on how fast kids grow, the importance of really listening when they share the little things, and how those small connections build the bond for life.

Of course, Father Hoods wouldn’t be Father Hoods without the comedy! The crew shares playtime stories, silly Dad voices, and Manny’s youngest sneaking in a middle finger emoji to her mom after a little argument. From sentimental throwbacks to slick kid tactics, this episode is high energy, full of Dad wisdom, and unfiltered laughs!

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

[00:00:21] First Class Flex, Middle Seat Stress

[00:06:55] Dad’s Barehanded Dentist Services

[00:14:05] Childhood on Fast Forward

[00:18:50] Slow Down and Listen to your kid

[00:24:00] Playtime is Prime Time

[00:27:15] The Sneakiest FU Text Ever Sent

Why Listen: This is dad life, uncut. EFN, Manny & KGB serve up raw stories, heavy laughs, and lessons only fathers can deliver.

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This week on Father Hoods, the crew brings ESPN Radio/MSG Network’s own Alan Hahn into the cypher to chop it up about Dad life, hoops, and everything in between. Alan sets it off with some behind-the-scenes stories, then opens up about managing a family of four (and possibly 5… tune in for the scoop) with his wife, who makes sure he’s not missing a beat.

From that first unforgettable moment holding their newborns to the gut check of dropping kids off at college, Alan and Manny swap stories that hit every father in the feels. They talk trust, independence, and the real fear of watching your kids step into a crazy world that doesn’t always play fair.

Alan drops gems for raising little ones, especially why screen time can’t run the house, and delivers a heartfelt answer to Manny’s time-travel question, something you won’t want to miss. 

And because you know we couldn’t let him leave without it, Alan closes out with his Knicks expectations for the season. Fatherhood, Hip Hop energy, and Knicks talk? It’s all here!

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

[00:02:45] Dad of 4 Energy

[00:12:18] First Drop Off, First Heartbreak

[00:21:15] College Send-Off and Letting Go

[00:33:20] Raising Smart Kids

[00:38:00] Digital Diet

[00:44:15] Greatest Dad Wins

[00:47:55] Knicks Real Talk for The ‘25-26 Season

Why Listen: Zero cap, all real talk. DJ EFN, Manny Digital & KGB serve raw dad stories, laughs on deck, and gems you won’t hear anywhere else.

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Back-to-back throwback energy on Father Hoods, and this time the crew is joined by the legendary Edo. G! The episode kicks off with DJ EFN shining light on Operation Underground Railroad, an org dedicated to rescuing victims of sex trafficking. From there, Ed takes us inside the story behind his iconic album “Be A Father To Your Child”—written before he was even a dad—explaining how it was a message to men about stepping up and doing right by their kids. Now that he’s a father himself, he reflects on how his journey has reshaped the way he connects to that music.

The conversation dives deep into Ed’s family dynamics, from navigating life as a stepdad to raising his own kids. He shares his thoughts on today’s music scene, breaks down his documentary “I Gotta Have It,” and opens up about growing up fatherless while being heavily influenced by his mother’s love for music. The crew also gets real about the pandemic, parenting talks, disciplining kids, and the hurdles of raising teenagers. With raw stories, timeless perspective, and gems for every parent, this episode is packed with lessons that hit across generations!

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

[00:02:30] Operation Underground Railroad

[00:04:33] Be A Father To Your Child

[00:15:27] Mic Check, Dad Check

[00:22:58] I Gotta Have It

[00:29:15] Dad on the Mic

[00:35:07] Raising with Respect

[00:42:00] Surviving the Teen Years

Why Listen: Zero cap, all real talk. DJ EFN, Manny Digital & KGB serve raw dad stories, laughs on deck, and gems you won’t hear anywhere else.

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