Father Hoods

In this throwback episode of Father Hoods, KGB holds it down solo while Manny's traveling and DJ EFN's on dad duty with sick kids. But the convo doesn’t miss a beat as KGB is joined by Florida’s own Mike Smiff for a real one! Mike opens up about the balance between being a present father and staying active in the rap game, especially during the pandemic, where he found joy just being home with his...

Another week, another Father Hoods episode with the whole crew at full strength! DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB link up for a no-filter talk on what it really means to raise independent kids in today’s world. KGB sparks the convo: When is it time to let your kids loose? The Dads swap stories on giving their kids more freedom and the curveballs that come with it. From growing up street smart to rai...

Summer's heating up and so are the Father Hoods! DJ EFN and Manny are back swapping Dad moments. EFN’s finally getting some real sleep, dreams so vivid they belong in theaters! Meanwhile, Manny’s running a lowkey summer with no camps, just stay-at-home vibes. But don’t get it twisted, his son’s out here plotting YouTube domination with a content plan tighter than most adults. From DIY summer missi...

The Father Hoods crew is back with a fresh drop! This time, it’s DJ EFN and KGB hold it down while Manny’s out. EFN kicks things off with a health check-in, breaking down his battle with sleep apnea and the nasal procedure that’s got him breathing easier. Then, the Dads dive into a timely convo on AI and the digital future their kids are walking into, what they’re excited about, what worries them,...

The tantrums are real and the Dad talk is even realer! DJ EFN and Manny Digital are back with a double-up throwback this week, diving into the chaos of raising little ones with big emotions. EFN breaks down the start of his son’s Terrible Twos, complete with meltdowns, picky eating, and those guilt-heavy doctor visits. Manny shares how he’s navigating the balancing act of giving each of his kids q...

Back when the world was on lockdown, DJ EFN was in the delivery room becoming a second-time Dad in the middle of a pandemic. This week’s throwback episode takes it all the way back to 2020, when newborn life collided with masks, meltdowns, and madness. DJ EFN breaks down what it was like prepping his toddler for a new sibling, surviving sleepless nights, and balancing the guilt of getting more res...

The Father Hoods crew is back in full effect! This week, DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB dive into the ups, the awkward, and the unexpectedly hilarious moments of dad life. EFN opens up with some tough news that his family pup has a heart condition plus the emotional and financial weight that comes with it. Meanwhile, Manny’s deep in graduation season with his eldest, complete with prom prep, senio...

On this week’s throwback episode, DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB sit down with M.C. Serch for a real one! From sharing a birthday with Manny to sharing the mic with legends, Serch brings stories that hit home. He kicks things off with a wild tale about his wife’s water breaking on the way to his birthday lunch, leading to their son being born the very next day. Since then, Serch has kept his own b...

The Father Hoods crew is back with a fresh drop! This week, it’s just the podcasting papis, Manny Digital and KGB, choppin’ it up on basketball, kids and that nonstop Dad grind. Manny gives an update on his eldest daughter’s college countdown, how she’s holding it down with a few jobs, and reflects on last year’s unforgettable basketball moment where his son got the VIP locker room treatment at Ma...

In this #throwback tribute, we honor the late Sacha Jenkins. A creative force, cultural curator, and devoted father with a timeless conversation about raising kids in a world that doesn’t stand still. The Father Hoods crew gets into the real: from talking to your kids about gender identity and navigating explicit content, to managing blended families and learning through missteps. DJ EFN reflects...

On this week’s episode of the Father Hoods, DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB connected with Hip Hop icon Doodlebug from Digable Planets for a real convo that hits on every level. He opens up about raising kids with wide age gaps, stepping up as a father figure, and the life lessons that came from growing up without a dad. From fighting for custody to giving flowers to his wife for holding him down,...

This week on the Father Hoods podcast, Manny Digital and DJ EFN get into some real ones! Manny kicks things off with a quick recap of his birthday, then dives headfirst into the wild world of Senior Assassins, a nationwide high school trend that had the Dads confused, entertained, and low-key impressed once they saw the full picture.  Meanwhile, DJ EFN reflects on his 15-year pescatarian journey a...

This week on Father Hoods, Manny Digital and KGB hold it down with the realest convo about what’s really going on in their fatherhood worlds. Manny breaks down the rollercoaster of college aid drama, how his daughter didn’t qualify for financial help but still came out on top with a solid merit award! They tap into the power of positive mindset, choosing abundance over fear, and the growth that co...

Back with a banger! This week, DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB link up with the powerhouse production duo—Adrian and Lucas Rezza of 80 Empire—for a real one about fatherhood, family, and finding balance in the chaos. From navigating life as biracial families to raising kids who aren’t afraid to critique their music, these siblings keep it a buck. They break down how they prioritized fatherhood over...

This week on Father Hoods, DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and #KGB are throwing it back with a special guest who’s been putting in major work for the youth: Bervin Harris, co-founder of the Renaissance Youth Center. Mr. Harris shares how his work has impacted thousands of young lives, and how that same passion fuels his role as a father. He opens up about navigating divorce, fighting for custody, and show...

This week on Father Hoods, the Dads are dropping gems left and right! DJ EFN kicks it off with his son’s first lost tooth and the “Tooth Fairy Prime delivery” that followed, plus big sis's unexpected reaction that hit all the feels. Manny shares a wild moment of several family members in his house finding hidden hundred dollar bills and everyone claimed it wasn’t them  Young Digital, Manny’s son,...

The Father Hoods are back in full force! Join DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB as they chop it up on everything from college prep to life perspective. Manny kicks things off with a play-by-play of the dry run he and his daughter did to get a feel for her potential college commute—train rides, campus tours, financial aid talks, and all. He also breaks down how he’s mapping out the student loan game a...

The Father Hoods crew is back with another unfiltered episode! Manny Digital kicks things off with a college update as his eldest daughter visits schools across different states. He shares how she handled the disappointment of not getting into a particular school and how her younger siblings are reacting to the big changes ahead. With college on the horizon, Manny talks about how his daughter is s...

Ever feel like parenting is just controlled chaos? DJ EFN and Manny Digital are back with a classic throwback episode packed with laughs, real talk, and straight-up #DadLife struggles. Kicking things off, DJ EFN breaks down the nonstop juggle of being a father and entrepreneur—balancing priorities, battling stress, and still trying to be present for the fam. Manny jumps in with his own strategies...

New episode alert! Join your favorite podcasting Dads, DJ EFN, Manny Digital and KGB rap all things #DadLife. Starting off with DJ EFN who might’ve spoken too soon because his whole house got hit with the sick bug! That kicks off a convo about how kids handle being under the weather and the struggle of telling colds from allergies. The Dads also get into the challenge of raising health-conscious k...

The Father Hoods are back, and this one’s got it all—laughs, real talk, and a whole lot of dad energy! DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB kick things off roasting their own weird dad voices and accents. Then, KGB sparks a debate on kids riding the bus, Manny flexes on his eldest driving, and DJ EFN drops a wild stat about liquor sales dipping: good news or nah? The Dads also break down concert chaos,...

The Father Hoods are back at it again, and this one’s a wild ride! Manny’s daughter was all set for a birthday turn-up at school—until she got hit with a sick day. That leads the Dads into a convo about the recent measles outbreak, vaccine debates, and even some wild lab-created disease theories. Oh, and Manny? Turns out he’s allergic to cockroaches and almost got taken out by horsehair. Yeah, you...

The Father Hoods crew is back with another FIRE episode! This week, DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB tap into the realness of fatherhood. Manny’s feeling all the emotions as his eldest daughter hits the big 1-8, sparking a convo on watching your kids grow up and how DJ EFN and KGB imagine their own kids hitting that milestone. They also dive into personal stories about half-sibling dynamics, making...

This week on the Father Hoods Pod, DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB kick it with Jae Havana—former rapper turned entrepreneur and full-time Dad of two. Jae breaks down what it’s like going from a girl Dad of one to running zone defense with two and how he and his wife got their firstborn hyped and ready for big sister life. The convo gets real as the Dads swap stories on sleepless nights, endless cu...

This week on Father Hoods, DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB link up with the legendary Slug—one half of the iconic Hip Hop duo Atmosphere—for a #throwback episode packed with fatherhood gems! Slug breaks down what it’s like raising four kids, how he leveled up from young parent to seasoned Dad, and why he’s careful not to embarrass his kids (too much!). The Dads dive into real talk about the future,...