Fathernetics

🎙  Episode: #8 - Same Love, Different Leaves In this episode of  Fathernetics , I sit down with my close friend, Shally V, to explore how culture shapes our experiences as LGBTQ+ individuals and fathers. Coming from a deeply rooted Indian background and now building his life, career, and family in America, Shally shares his unique journey of navigating identity, tradition, and fatherhood...

🎙  Episode: #07 - Mothers Spilling the Parental Tea In this special episode, we flip the mic and bring  Mom  into the Fathernetics fold. As a co-parent, she shares her honest perspective on what it’s like partnering with dads, navigating blended family dynamics, and raising a child with love, boundaries, and humor. We talk about communication breakdowns, co-parent wins, and what fat...

Bonus: Paper Cradles Interview: Author Jameel Mayers on Open Adoption & Gay Fatherhood In this powerful episode of  Fathernetics , we go behind the scenes of  Paper Cradles  — a deeply personal and gripping memoir that chronicles the emotional terrain of fatherhood, open adoption, identity, and love. From the first phone call to finalizing the paperwork, this story doesn’t shy a...

Surrogacy to Sippy Cups: A Gay Dad’s Wild Ride with Tony In this episode of  Fathernetics , we sit down with the endlessly lovable and hilariously honest Tony—aka  Daddy Chen ( https://www.instagram.com/avery.atlas.zc ) a proud gay dad raising two spirited little ones with his husband,  Daddy Chase , in the heart of Orange County, California. Tony opens up about his  surrogacy...

🎙  Abuelo Energy: Celebrating Zaddy Vibes with Esteban on Father’s Day  In this special episode (Father's Day), I sit down with my own father for a real, unfiltered conversation about what fatherhood meant to him—and how it’s evolved across generations. We get into the values he passed down, the mistakes he owned, and the pride he carries watching me raise my kids. It’s a full-circle moment...

🎙 Chassé into Fatherhood: Ballroom Dancer Dad Michael J. Shares the Adoption Journey In this episode, I talk with Michael (@mdjeffersonii) —one of many siblings, a proud Black father, and someone who always knew parenthood was part of his path. We unpack: • What it means to grow up in a big family and build your own • How race, culture, and identity shape the parenting journey • Why represent...

🎙  Sis Has Thoughts: Women Talking Fatherhood with Daisy – Sunday Special In this special Sunday episode, I sit down with our dear family friend Daisy to explore fatherhood from a different angle—not from the seat of a father, but from the heart of someone who’s been beside us, loving us, supporting us, and witnessing our journey as two dads raising boys. Daisy brings the kind of insight only...

🎙  Adoption Chronicles: Destiny’s Story with Nicholas D. — LGBTQ+ Adoptive Dad In this episode, I sit down with my husband, Nicholas (Instagram: @nicnick), to have an open and honest conversation about fatherhood from our unique perspective as an interracial LGBTQ+ couple. We ask and answer some of the biggest questions we’ve faced on this journey, including: •  How do you know you’...

🎙  Category Is: Fatherhood Realness – Fathernetics Podcast Introduction In this very first episode of  Fathernetics , I introduce myself, the concept behind the podcast—fatherhood, redefined. This show is for fathers, by fathers, covering the real experiences, challenges, and joys of being a dad, especially from the perspective of LGBTQ+ fathers. I dive into: ✅ What inspired me to start...