Father Hoods

The Father Hoods are doing some soul-searching and going on hiatus! We’ve had an incredible run building with this community, but after nearly 10 years, it’s time to reinvent how we deliver the mission behind Father Hoods. While we map out the next chapter, we invite you to run through the archives. Share your favorite episodes with a friend and tell us what you want more of, less of, and what you...

The Father Hoods spin back another throwback packed with laughs, lessons, and straight-from-the-heart Dad talk! DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB welcome another longtime listener and father of three, Aldo Alowishus, into the booth for a conversation that feels more like a family reunion than a podcast. Aldo breaks down how he discovered the show through Cypha Sounds and why Father Hoods instantly be...

Kicking off 2026, the Father Hoods crew drops the first throwback episode of the year, and it’s full of laughs, lessons, and real talk! Manny Digital and KGB welcome longtime listener and Virtual Effects wizard, Shawn Ewashko, to the table. They dive into the highs and lows of trusting others to watch your kids, being away from them, and starting fresh in a new city without family or close friends...

The Father Hoods crew spins back with a legendary throwback, this time linking up with Steve Rifkind and his sons, Alex and RyRif, for the first-ever father-sons episode! They dive deep into growing up in hip hop royalty—Steve breaks down his early days in the game and how he built bridges with Wu-Tang Clan, while Alex shares how he juggled basketball and music, inspired by his dad’s grind. RyRif...

The Father Hoods crew spins back another throwback, and this one jumps straight into the real-life juggle! DJ EFN opens the convo with his Art Basel experience, breaking down the push-and-pull of chasing career moments while still feeling that magnetic pull toward home. He keeps it honest—no guilt when he’s outside, but missing the family is always part of the equation. From there, the energy shif...

The Father Hoods are finally back with a fresh episode and zero filler! The Dads kick things off talking about their new recording setups before DJ EFN jumps straight into dad-life chaos: the whole family getting sick again, missing the icy school pickup, and surviving a full-blown meltdown in the car. From there, he also opens up about feeling like he spends less time with his daughter, sparking...

Back-to-back throwback vibes this week as the Father Hoods crew gets real about fatherhood, friendship, and staying true to the culture. DJ EFN kicks things off with stories from his Art Basel trip, giving props to the people who helped him along the way, while breaking down the challenge of balancing fatherhood with the grind. He keeps it 100 about always putting his kids first, even while figuri...

The Father Hoods spin it back with another #throwback gem, revisiting a moment where the DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB got deep about the parts of parenting most people keep quiet. Manny opens the convo with a real heart piece — the power of showing love to your kids, especially our sons, and why affection matters more than we admit. The Dads break down their own styles and how they stay intentio...

The Father Hoods crew taps back in with a throwback featuring the legendary Kardinal Offishall, and the convo is loaded with real fatherhood gems! Kardi kicks things off breaking down his family dynamics: from raising kids with tight age gaps to dealing with sibling jealousy, handling little ones acting up, and balancing multiple jobs without losing that crucial family time. He gets 100 about how...

The Father Hoods crew is back with a FRESH DROP! The episode kicks off with Manny’s unforgettable “six-seven” teacher story from the Halloween parade and dives into the K-Pop Demon Hunters craze, from kids fully decked out in costumes to the merch and hype surrounding it. The Dads break down the cultural phenomenon, sharing laughs and insights on how fandoms like this sparked kids’ creativity and...

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...

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 E...

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 thro...

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 l...

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 clapba...

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 ba...

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...

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...

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 holdin...

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 messa...

This week’s throwback episode of Father Hoods takes it back to some classic moments! Kicking things off, Manny recalls the early days of launching FlyDad, receiving praise from KGB, and seeing EFN put the First Born bag to real use. He also shares the behind-the-scenes of prepping for his daughter’s Quinceañera and how those father–daughter talks shape big decisions. The crew also dives into famil...

The Father Hoods are back with another episode full of real talk, laughs, and those everyday Dad moments that hit home! Manny opens up about his eldest heading off to college, breaking down the financial side of loans, grants, and scholarships while reflecting on how her siblings are dealing with the big move. The Dads also touch on that universal parent instinct: going all out for your kids, even...

The Father Hoods are back in the building with a throwback that hits home for every parent in the game! DJ EFN breaks down the moment COVID knocked him off his feet and forced him to hit pause, while Manny Digital flips a blackout into a family bonding win. KGB comes through with rookie Dad season memories from navigating those pre-baby jitters and then pushing through the sleepless nights once th...

The Father Hoods squad is back at full strength! DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB chop it up with West Coast spitter, songwriter, and father of three, joMi, about life, family, and the grind. He breaks down juggling a full-time gig as a mechanical engineer while staying locked in on his music, stepping up as a Dad, and leveling up his patience game. joMi keeps it a buck on Dad guilt, tough choices b...

Back-to-back throwback! And this one’s packed with real-life dad talk. DJ EFN and KGB link up to chop it up on sick week struggles, balancing work while the fam’s down bad, and the chaos that comes with kids under one roof. EFN opens up about trying to rest (but never really resting), sibling rivalries popping off, and how he’s building a tighter bond with his youngest. Also, EFN gives a shoutout...