Father Hoods

Spring is here and while the weather is improving in most places around the U.S., it’s more of the same old sh!* on the fatherhood front 😝. On episode #186 of Father Hoods, DJ EFN shares why his sense of urgency in figuring out how to be more creative is causing him stress. Manny Digital also shares how one of his kids’ parent-teacher conferences exposed an annoying genetic bond he has with her...

This week, we got lucky our guest wasn’t galavanting the comedy circuit with Dave Chappelle so he could join us for this episode. Back again for the 11teenth time is Father Hoods regular Cipha Sounds. Tune in and catchup on the latest dad fun he’s been experiencing and what KGB and DJ EFN are dealing with these days. Tune in and hear about… 🎙 Reconciling Your Career With Being Away From Your Famil...

With all that is going on with the war between Ukraine and Russia, it’s easy for a parent to be concerned about the impact his family may feel from this conflict, even if it might be thousands of miles away. Your worries are not unfounded. The world is increasingly getting smaller and the threat of World War 3 and nuclear annihilation looms ever so close.  We at Father Hoods sincerely hope that th...

A man’s perceived idea of how to be A MAN can get in the way of being a good father. Being macho, or playing the role of the ‘Man of the House’ prevents us from being communicative of our feelings and that hinders true growth when it comes to our children (especially our sons) as they may get the wrong idea on how a man ‘must act.’  This week, we welcome multi-platinum producer Amadeus as he sheds...

Fatherhood has a whole bunch of fun and terrible things associated with it. It’s some of the most confusing and best times in a man’s. You get to watch your kids develop and grow. You also get to figure out how to keep your emotions in check when your daughter is being given Valentine’s day cards from boys that like her. As a parent, you get to enjoy the wonderful bacteria that comes from your kid...

Sometimes life doesn’t pan out the way we would have wanted it to. This week, rapper Ill Conscious jumps on the Father Hoods podcast and shares how he balances life as a touring artist, while remaining present in the lives of his 4 children, even though they’re all from different mothers (and live in different areas).  You’ll hear... 🎙 Ill Conscious On Family Dynamic 🎙 How Ill Conscious Meditates...

We can all agree that the rate at which our kids have adopted new technology is mind-blowing. They’re exposed to more information than any generation before. This week, the co-hosts swap stories of how kids have a whole other level of smarts and cleverness when it comes to interacting with people. You can already guess what they’re learning via social media. You’ll be hearing some of the funniest...

Now more than ever, we need to be vigilant for symptoms of distress in our children. In addition to the unknown physical effects, the coronavirus has on the human body, there could be lasting mental effects that may not be easily seen. Living through a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic with so many uncertainties, people may unknowingly suffer trauma, mental anguish, and heightened stress levels...

As fathers, we all wish we could be successful in what we do so that we can provide for our families and ensure they have a chance at having a good life. But sometimes, we can forget that the time we give to our jobs and careers is also time taken away from our wives and kids. How do we balance all that in today's world? This week, DJ Envy (host of The Breakfast Club) joins the Father Hoods and br...

If we learn anything in this life, it’s that we have to be thankful for what we have. It doesn’t ring truer than when you hear the trials and tribulations people like our guest Prince of Pain endure. On this episode we get life lessons and some great stories from spoken word poet, P.O.P., as our co-hosts chop it up with him about being a dad and being incarcerated for 20 years. We learn about his...

On this episode we have something for everyone. Tune in and listen to your favorite dads behind the mic recount their week in fatherhood. You'll love hearing about how KGB bonds with his son selling records and investing in Cryptocurrency. Listen to DJ EFN talk about his new Drink Champs NFT adventure and Manny Digital shares how his daughter was exposed to racism while watching Netflix' "Family R...

It’s the first episode of 2022… and we’re hitting the ground running! On this episode, your favorite podcasting dads talk about the current state of COVID, a great way to have your kids help out around the house and much more! Happy New Year y'all! Get your dad game up in 2022 with your homies DJ EFN, KGB and Manny Digital! You’ll hear about... 🎙 "Among Us" Making Kids' Chores a Game 🎙 Do we just...

As we recount all the memories we have gained as fathers this year, let us all remember both the good and the bad as we strive to do better in the coming year. Do remember that even when we stumble, we always have the opportunity to get it right. On this episode, DJ E-Swift of Tha Alkaholiks joins the Father Hoods as we try to end 2021 on a high note!  We at Father Hoods want to thank everyone for...

As this year comes to a close, let us try to remember and be thankful for all the good times we have enjoyed as fathers and let us celebrate with our families during this Christmas season! This week, we are joined by Slug, one half of Hip Hop duo @atmosphere! Catch him chopping it up with the gang about life as a father of 4, record label owner and emcee! Merry Christmas to all the Father Hoods ou...

Being a father typically means the social life you once had shrivels up into almost nothing, now that parenting takes up damn near all of your free time. If you asked your homies, do they feel neglected that the way you used to hang is no more?  This week, co-hosts DJ EFN and Manny Digital chop it up about what it means to make time for your homies and maintain the friendships that you established...

Christmas is just around the corner and the Father Hoods co-hosts Manny Digital and KGB share their plans for the holidays including getting gifts for the kids. They also talk about kids getting back to traveling.  You’ll also hear a conversation about teenagers and their phones, peer pressure and how you instill confidence in them as they grow into adulthood. Tune in and hear... 🎙 Kids Learning O...

We fathers can get caught up in the work we do as we try to provide for our families. How do we balance work, home and our sanity? This week, we rap about this work and how we go about organizing ourselves to do it well (and limit impacting family time). We also discuss some of the family related things Kanye West spoke about during his recent appearance on the Drink Champs podcast. You’ll hear ab...

When our kids are done with the school year, we parents find ourselves trying to figure out how to have them enjoy their summer via play dates, trips and a gang of summer time activities. We seldom think about engaging them in projects that will instill in them skills and experiences that can change their lives.  This week, special guest Derek Lane shares how he partnered with his kids through the...

It’s been a wild time for the Father Hoods lately! Manny Digital caught COVID (even though he was fully vaxxed)! Hear that discussion and how real it still all is despite the world trying to get back to regular programming. KGB, DJ EFN and Manny Digital also share how this year’s Halloween festivities went down for their kids. You’ll hear about... 🎙 Silver Lining of Catching Covid 🎙 Halloween 2021...

This week, co-hosts Manny Digital and KGB talk about living in the post Covid era and how their kids' schooling experience has changed. They also discuss whether or not kids should be getting the vaccine. The guys get into a little crypto discussion and share how they view the crypto craze. You’ll hear about... 🎙 Are Kids Ready For Vaccines? 🎙 Flipping Records For Crypto 🎙 Manny's Bitcoin Adventur...

Dads often talk about leaving a legacy. We wax poetic about the things we expect to leave behind for our kids and work to serve as some source of inspiration for them to build their lives from. What about when roles reverse and your kids inspire you to create something bigger than you ever intended? Rapper/Actor Chris Bridges a.k.a. Ludacris joins the Father Hoods podcast to tell us how his experi...

We all try to enjoy this Dad Life as much as we can, while we can, and once we get to the point where our children are all grown up, does it end? Hell no! It’s Father Hood forever in this B!@$&  This week we have CrazyHood member Paul of Drink Champs Sports and the Dream Big Podcast joins us to share his experience, given that his many kids are all grown up! Big Dad experience, Ya Heard!! You’ll h...

The Father Hoods have been dealing with busy schedules and juggling that thing we always talk about: fatherhood! This week though, we're back in full effect as all three hosts made it for this one. We welcome one of our podcast plugs, a true renaissance man... and new father, Jordan Commandeur to the podcast. He's got several funny stories to share and the occasional gem or two! We kick it with th...

Being a father is all about the work: the day in and day out of everyday. It is what we do for our kids and what we do with them. The nuances of how we handle situations with our partners and how we handle ourselves when in front and away from the kids are critical in parenting effectively. In this episode, the Father Hoods talk about the nitty gritty of parenting: how we negotiate arguments with...

Music is a universal language that everyone can understand and partake in. That’s especially true in this podcast as it is one of the central themes, focusing on hip hop as a starting point in fatherhood with the theme of “Beats, Rhymes and Diapers.” On this episode, we welcome special guest Jumbled, an up and coming music producer who shares with us his unique take on being a dad via adoption. Ve...