Dear Fathers Podcast

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 (@meet...

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 Meek...

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...

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) So...

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 E...

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!...

In  this episode we chopped it up with actor Demetrius Grosse who you may have seen in movies like Straight Outta Compton, TV shows that include: Love Craft Country, NCIS, Fear The Walking Dead, and more. We got a chance to dive deep with Demetrius about everything from fatherhood, his relationship with his father, black love, and much more! Tap in for a great conversation, let's vibe! This E...

In this episode we chopped it up with Legendary Comedian Earthquake as he talks about everything from fatherhood, his career, his show Quake House, what being a good parent looks like, how he's balanced being a public figure while being a father, and much more. Tap in for a great  conversation, let's vibe! This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa. Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys) Coh...

In  this episode we chopped it up with NBA Champion Dorell Wright about what he's been up to since COVID hit, fatherhood, NBA Career, his dope Text Message Talk Show concept, family 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 Ly...

In this episode we chopped it up with your favorite cousin, Jeff Johnson. In this episode we dived into so many great topics including who Jeff is as a father, his relationship with his father, mental health, going from a surviving mindset to a thriving mindset, his platforms Men Thrive/Journacy, and more. Tap in for a great conversation, let's vibe! This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa a...

In this episode we chopped it up with Beleaf in Fatherhood, a super dope fatherhood content creator with many amazing YouTube videos. You may have also seen Beleaf on the Anthony O'neal show or Oprah's 100 Black Fathers segment on OWN. We got a chance to talk to him about everything from fatherhood, his relationship with his dad, mental health, his transition from music to content creati...

In this episode we chopped it up with former NBA Vet and current entrepreneur Al Harrington. We got the opportunity to talk about everything from fatherhood, how his relationship with his father impacted him, how CBD helped change his grandmothers life and how it led to his company Viola Brands, and much more. With Al being a big advocate for CBD, find out what he feels about his kids when it come...

In this episode we chopped it up with former Mississippi State, Miami Dolphin, and now Cincinnati Bengals Guard Shaq Calhoun about his NFL Career, Fatherhood, how his relationship with his father impacted him, and 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)...

In this episode we chopped it up with legendary comedian Damon Williams about everything from comedy in our new normal, all the great Chicago comedians, fatherhood, obstacles he's overcame in fatherhood, his relationship with his father, and more. Tap in for a great conversation, let's vibe! This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa. Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys) Cohost -  Co-Found...

In  this episode we chopped it up with legendary comedian Cedric The Entertainer about his career, newest show "Greatest at Home Videos" on CBS, fatherhood, his relationship with his father, and MUCH more. He even told us who would've made a better dad between him and Steve Harvey on the Steve Harvey Show! Tune in to this great conversation about fatherhood with one of the greatest...

In this episode we chopped it up with Tay "Firefly" Fisher about his amazing fatherhood journey. He also opened up about his career as a Globetrotter, his relationship with his father,  and much more. 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 Bri...

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....

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-F...

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 (@meand3ki...

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 mor...

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  Inst...

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...

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...

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 (@m...

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 Mo...