Podcasts by Father Hoods
From the creators of The Drink Champs, come... insider Hip-Hop Stories, Parenting Advice and Therapy Sessions from devout Hip Hop heads. Father Hoods is a weekly podcast where DJ EFN, KGB and Manny Digital discuss being fathers and how they parent from a Hip-Hop perspective.
In their rap sessions they get into their child raising strategies, fears and joys - all while serving as each other's trusted council in figuring out how NOT to screw up being good dads. They're often joined by guests from around Hip Hop culture to share their own parental takes and lend some advice to the cause.
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#Throwback: Fatherhood, Legacy, and Entrepreneurship feat. J. Prince from 2023-12-12T03:47:59
On this throwback episode of the Fatherhoods podcast, DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB welcome special guest, J. Prince, a music executive, and a full-fledged entrepreneur. Beyond his influential pre...
ListenCommunity of Dads feat. Aldo Alowishus III from 2023-12-05T05:00
The Father Hoods podcast returns with a fresh episode after a two-week hiatus! Join DJ EFN, Manny Digital, KGB and long time listener Aldo, a father of three, to the discussion! We revisit sibling ...
Listen#Throwback: Parenting Against All Odds from 2023-11-28T05:00
In this special throwback episode of Father Hoods, hosts Manny Digital, KGB, and DJ EFN sit down with Phresher for an insightful and heartfelt conversation about fatherhood, family, and balancing a...
Listen#Throwback: Kid 💩 from 2023-11-21T05:00
Join your favorite podcasting Dads DJ EFN, KGB and Manny Digital on this throwback episode of Father Hoods as they dive into a wide range of Fatherhood topics. From discussing the challenges of hel...
ListenRace Convos&Parenting from 2023-11-14T05:00
In this episode of Father Hoods, hosts Manny Digital and KGB rap about the complex and difficult topic of racial and cultural identity from the perspective of parenting. They share personal experie...
ListenBalding Dads 🫣 from 2023-11-07T05:00
On this episode of Father Hoods, KGB, Manny Digital and DJ EFN dive into hair loss as Manny Digital opens up and shares his thinning situation. Being the one member of the Father Hoods with a few s...
ListenYo Dad, Change your Mindset feat. Garrain Jones from 2023-10-31T04:00
In this thought-provoking episode of "Father Hoods," hosts DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB welcome special guest Garrain Jones to explore the power of mindset and confidence-building in parenting. T...
ListenGirl Dad Talk from 2023-10-24T04:00
On this episode of Father Hoods, hosts Manny Digital and DJ EFN try and unravel how to help improve the sometimes foul relationship between a daughter and her little bro. They also find themselves ...
ListenParenting Through Challenges from 2023-10-17T10:58
In this episode, DJ EFN, KGB, and Manny Digital address a range of topics, including a parent's concern for their child's physical and emotional distress, the struggles of maintaining confidence in...
ListenChild Support is Fraud feat. Lionell "TJ" Tillman from 2023-10-10T04:00
In this episode of Father Hoods, hosts Manny Digital and DJ EFN, yup of Drink Champs, dive deep into the world of parental rights and child support reform with special guest Lionell “TJ” Tillman. L...
ListenDad With No Help feat. Trek6 from 2023-10-03T04:00
In this episode of Father Hoods, DJ EFN, KGB, and Manny Digital bring you an important conversation about working through a partner’s illness, while navigating parenthood alone. Trek6 joins the Fat...
ListenParent Trappin feat. Rodney Carmichael from 2023-09-26T04:00
Welcome back to another enlightening episode of "Father Hoods"! In today's episode, titled "Parent Trappin”, DJ EFN, KGB, and Manny Digital are joined by the NPR Hip Hop journalist Rodney Carmichae...
Listen#Throwback: Reasonable Doubts in Parenting feat. Sacha Jenkins from 2023-09-19T04:00
In this episode of the Fatherhoods podcast, we discuss the intricacies of raising children in a world that is constantly evolving and changing. We delve into the importance of teaching our children...
ListenBreaking Stereotypes: Celebrating Committed Dads from 2023-09-12T04:02
On this episode of Father Hoods podcast, join Manny Digital, KGB, and DJ EFN as they delve into the challenges and joys of prioritizing family while juggling kicking it with their friends and their...
ListenCoast Conflicts: Adapting to Relocation from 2023-09-05T07:04
In this episode of Father Hoods, DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB dive into the challenges their children are facing and share their experiences as fathers. From deciding between extracurricular acti...
ListenTroublesome Youth from 2023-08-29T04:01
Back again with KGB, DJ EFN, and Manny Digital… the Father Hoods! The podcast where your favorite podcast Dads share their experiences and insights on navigating the ups and downs of fatherhood. In...
ListenSchoolyard Chronicles feat. Grouchy Greg (AllHipHop.com) from 2023-08-22T04:02
Welcome back to the Father Hoods Podcast, where we dive into all things fatherhood and family, from a Hip Hop perspective. Today, we have a special guest joining DJ EFN. Manny Digital and KGB - the...
Listen#Throwback: Weekend Dad Swag feat. Premium Pete from 2023-08-15T04:00
Welcome to another episode of Father Hoods, where we dive into the joys, challenges, and lessons of fatherhood. In today's throwback episode, DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB are joined by the one an...
ListenNuggets of Wisdom from 2023-08-08T04:01
Welcome back to another episode of Father Hoods! In today's episode, DJ EFN, Manny Digital and KGB dive deep into the world of parenting to discuss the fascinating and often perplexing behaviors of...
ListenClown Around from 2023-08-01T04:00
Welcome back to another exciting episode of Father Hoods! In today's episode, Manny Digital and KGB dive into the thrilling world of entrepreneurship as Manny takes the leap to focus on his brand, ...
ListenCo-Parent feat. Andrew Horn from 2023-07-25T11:26:27
On this episode of Father Hoods, hosts DJ EFN and Manny Digital are joined by special guest Andrew Horn to delve into the complexities of fatherhood, relationships, and personal growth. With heartf...
Listen#Throwback: Kids Bop to Hip Hop from 2023-07-18T04:01
In this #THROWBACK episode of the Father Hoods Pod, your favorite podcasting Dads: Manny Digital, DJ EFN, and KGB talk about important insights about why they expose their kids to Hip Hop music and...
ListenFocus On Bible&Music feat. Lecrae from 2023-07-11T04:01
In this episode of "Father Hoods," Lecrae joins hosts DJ EFN, KGB, and Manny Digital to discuss the importance of personal perspective in music and staying true to oneself in the ever-changing worl...
ListenKid Cuisine feat. Ghetto Gastro from 2023-07-04T12:36:36
We’re back with a FRESH one! On this episode of the Father Hoods Pod, Manny Digital, DJ EFN, and KGB welcome special guests, The Bronx Culinary Collective: Ghetto Gastro’s Pierre Serrao and Lester ...
Listen#Throwback: Baby Face feat. Paul Wall from 2023-06-27T04:04:25
On this week’s THROWBACK episode of the Father Hoods Pod, join your favorite podcasting Dads: DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB as they share their usual NYE routines after having kids and how they ge...
ListenChoose feat. Jay Ramirez from 2023-06-20T04:01
On this week’s episode of the Father Hoods Pod, the crew is joined by a special guest: creative director, entertainer, influencer, and father of 3, Jay Ramirez! Get your volume right and prepare to...
ListenTime Flies from 2023-06-13T04:02
The Father Hoods Pod is back with another FRESH drop! On this episode, join your favorite podcasting Dads, Manny Digital, KGB, and DJ EFN as they rap about how fast their kids are growing up! They ...
ListenSpy Games feat. Andrew Bustamante from 2023-06-06T06:00
On this NEW episode of the Father Hoods Pod, DJ EFN, KGB, and Manny Digital are joined by a special guest: former CIA Intelligence Officer and entrepreneur, Andy Bustamante!!! Join the gang as they...
ListenConflicts with Hip Hop from 2023-05-30T04:01
Back with a NEW episode! Take your seats and join DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB on the latest episode of the Father Hoods Pod! Get to hear your favorite podcasting dads as they discuss their takes...
ListenTeeth Tech Jokes from 2023-05-23T04:00
On this episode of the Father Hoods Pod, join Manny Digital, DJ EFN, and KGB as they share stories about their funny experiences as Dads. From the tooth fairy to being called out by their kids and ...
ListenNo Schedule feat. Chuck Dizzle from 2023-05-16T06:00
Back with a BANGER featuring a special guest: You hear him on LA’s REAL 92.3 FM and he’s also the founder of Home Grown Radio. Not to mention a Father of two. Welcome to the homie Chuck Dizzle! Joi...
ListenMake Ups To Break Ups from 2023-05-09T06:00
The trio’s finally back!!! On this week’s episode of the Father Hoods Pod, take a seat and hear what it sounds like when DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB work hard to talk through their lives as pare...
ListenMake Mistakes from 2023-04-25T04:01
This week on the Father Hoods Pod, join DJ EFN and Manny Digital as they drop some valuable gems about the reality of being an adult. You’ll also hear more as they weigh on the recent shootings sen...
ListenRelationships from 2023-04-18T04:01
On this week’s episode of the Father Hoods Pod, we talk about the challenge that can sometimes be managing close family relationships! Join your favorite podcasting Dads Manny Digital and KGB as th...
ListenBully-Proofing Kind Kids from 2023-04-11T04:01
Back again like we never left with another FRESH episode for y’all! This week hear the Father Hoods rap about how martial arts and basketball help shape confidence and self-discipline in the sons o...
ListenA Playground Story from 2023-04-04T04:01
On this week’s episode of the Father Hoods Pod, take a seat and join your favorite podcasting dads DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB as they take a deeper look at the safety of their kids at school an...
ListenChat About It from 2023-03-28T04:01
Technology is fast evolving. Social media platforms, Artificial Intelligence, and more are changing the world around us. But what about the pros and cons of technology? Your favorite podcasting dad...
ListenRubber Duckies from 2023-03-21T04:01
Back with some FRESH Fatherhood heat! On this week’s episode of the Father Hoods Pod, take your seats and join DJ EFN and KGB as they give their hot takes about the reality and struggles of discipl...
ListenFathers Have Power feat. Cey Adams from 2023-03-14T04:01
Back at it again with another #throwback episode of the Father Hoods Pod! Join your favorite podcasting dads DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB as we feature a special guest: iconic visual artist and s...
Listen#Throwback: Daddy Says feat. Statik Selektah from 2023-03-07T05:01
On this week’s #throwback episode of the Father Hoods Pod, join your favorite podcasting dads Manny Digital, DJ EFN, and KGB as a series of kid meltdowns almost triggered them to make an emergency ...
ListenMan of the House from 2023-02-28T05:01
On this week’s episode of the Father Hoods Pod, join your favorite podcasting dads Manny Digital, DJ EFN, and KGB rapping about gun culture and their thoughts on respecting their children’s decisio...
ListenThe FHP Files from 2023-02-21T13:18:58
Back with a banger! On this week’s episode of the Father Hoods Pod,take your seats and join DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB as they get all Sci-Fi talking that UFO talk, they also lock in discussing...
ListenDad Vision feat. Casual (Hierolyphics) from 2023-02-15T01:45:36
On this week’s episode of the Father Hoods Pod, the crew is joined by a Bay Area emcee, producer, and of course father himself, Jonathan Owens a.k.a Casual of the infamous Hieroglyphics crew! Hear ...
Listen#Throwback: Droolin' feat. Cipha Sounds from 2023-02-07T05:01
Back at it again with another #throwback episode! On this one we’re joined by “Mr. Very Famous in NY” Cipha Sounds! Just so happens we’re re-releasing this gem of an episode on the very week Ciph m...
ListenTo the Amusement Park from 2023-01-31T13:55:36
On this week’s episode of the Father Hoods Pod, join DJ EFN and Manny Digital as they discuss the importance of men seeking professional mental health services and their perspectives on having a di...
ListenYear in the Books from 2023-01-03T05:01
Starting the year with a fresh new episode!!! 🥂Mental health is an important issue for all men, especially fathers. In this episode of the Father Hoods Pod, join Manny Digital and DJ EFN as they d...
Listen#Throwback: Power of Dad Voice feat. Jacques Webster from 2022-12-27T05:01
Back at it again with another #throwback episode with special guest: Jacques Webster a.k.a Big Jack, the father of superstar Travis Scott! On this week’s episode of the Father Hoods Pod, join the d...
Listen#Throwback: Holiday Business feat. Gil Green from 2022-12-20T05:01
Lock in for another #THROWBACK episode! On this episode of the Father Hoods Pod, join your favorite podcasting dads, DJ EFN, Manny Digital and KGB as they rap about how they struggle with the guilt...
ListenF.O.M.O. feat. @vfxshawn from 2022-12-13T23:21
After 2 back-to-back throwback episodes, we’re finally here with a NEW one! And this week, we are joined by one of our long-time Father Hoods listeners and visual effects artist, Shawn Ewashko!On t...
ListenFlights: First Time in the Air from 2022-11-15T05:01
On this week’s episode of the Father Hoods Pod, tune in to your favorite podcasting dads Manny Digital and DJ EFN as they examine the trauma of kids being picked up last at school by parents. Our r...
Listen#Throwback: Plain Sight feat. Angie Martinez from 2022-11-08T11:45:52
We’ve resuscitated episode 27 from 2019 featuring New York Times bestselling author and the voice of NY Radio: Angie Martinez! On this episode of the Father Hoods Pod, join the Dads Manny Digital, ...
ListenNo Trick, Just Treat from 2022-10-25T04:01
On the latest episode of the Father Hoods Pod, join your favorite podcasting dads DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB as they talk about their paranormal experiences, making kids understand the reality ...
ListenBib feat. KXNG Crooked from 2022-10-04T14:19
We’re bringing back episode 30 and serving it up as a #THROWBACK episode featuring our special guests: Paul “Weird Thoughts” a.k.a Drink Champs Sports and member of the disbanded rap crew Slaughter...
ListenOn Punishment from 2022-09-27T04:01
On this episode of the Father Hoods Pod, join DJ EFN and KGB as they talk about their real-time fatherhood experiences from sending their kids to school for the first time, discussing pros and cons...
ListenTotal Honesty from 2022-09-20T13:13
DJ EFN and Manny Digital are back with a fresh episode!!! Join our podcasting dads as they serve up some of their battle-tested parenting advice on how to handle and discipline misbehaving kids, d...
ListenGame On feat. Danny Peña (Gamer Tag Radio) from 2022-09-06T13:20
On this episode of the Father Hoods Pod, the crew is joined by podcast Hall of Famer and host of the infamous Gamer Tag Radio, Danny Peña! Hear the fellas chat with Danny about some of their concer...
ListenHella Disobedient feat. Too $hort from 2022-08-23T04:05
Yo! We’re back at it again with another #THROWBACK episode!!! We’ve resuscitated episode 60 from 2019 featuring the newly minted dad, Too Short! On this episode of the Father Hoods Pod, hear our po...
Listen#Throwback Lie 4 Lie feat. Ras Kass from 2022-08-16T07:25
We resuscitated episode 26 and brought it back as a #THROWBACK episode featuring LA's very own Ras Kass! On this episode of the Father Hoods Pod, hear our podcasting dads Manny Digital, DJ EFN, and...
ListenSit Still, Take the Pic from 2022-08-09T07:26
On this episode of the Father Hoods Pod, our podcasting dads Manny Digital, DJ EFN, and KGB talk about basketball camps, discussing patriotism amongst kids, and a little bit of controversy surround...
ListenChristmas in July feat. Bun B from 2022-07-26T04:01
Yo! We’re back with a banger! It’s a #throwback from back in 2018 when we had The Trill O.G. himself Bun B join us to talk Dad and GRAND DAD LIFE!! Hear DJ EFN, Manny Digital and KGB rap with Bun B...
ListenFather Hoods Fundamentals feat. Shaka Senghor from 2022-07-05T11:47:19
We're back with a banger, this time with a very special guest: Shaka Senghor. On this episode of Father Hoods Pod, your favorite podcasting dads, Manny Digital, DJ EFN, and KGB, together with our s...
ListenDon't Bug Me feat. DJ Neil Armstrong from 2022-06-21T13:54:17
We’re back for more! As promised, here’s a part 2 with the internationally renowned DJ Neil Armstrong! In this episode, DJ Neil Armstrong gives us an intro course into In Vitro Fertilization or IVF...
ListenWaddle Wildly feat. DJ Neil Armstrong from 2022-06-14T11:06
On this episode of the Father Hoods special guest DJ Neil Armstrong joins your favorite podcasting dads! Hear DJ Neil Armstrong share a bunch of his roller-coaster experiences as a DJ for over 25 y...
ListenBaby in a New Crib from 2022-06-07T04:29
In this episode of the Father Hoods Pod, our podcasting dads, Manny Digital, DJ EFN and KGB rap about the current happenings in the world such as the masks in Florida, and the rumors about an upcom...
ListenProtect Our Children from 2022-06-01T10:29:04
Devastating, in a word, is how the Father Hoods feel about the recent massacre of children and teachers in Uvalde,Texas. On this episode Manny Digital and DJ EFN speak out about how they feel about...
ListenStories + Fables feat. 1Ton from 2022-05-24T04:01
Special guest 1Ton from rap group Potluck joins your favorite podcasting Dads! 1Ton shares how he manages a heavy touring schedule while keeping a consistent relationship with his two daughters. Al...
ListenGrounded, No Appeal from 2022-05-10T04:01
It’s hard to watch your kids go through tough emotions, and sometimes, handling these situations can be challenging. In this episode, your favorite podcasting dads share how their kids’ emotions af...
ListenDaddy's Mancave from 2022-05-03T13:59:09
The pandemic has brought about a lot of challenges for parents, and especially for dads trying to balance work and life. On this week’s episode, your favorite podcasting dads share how the pandemic...
ListenHangin Out from 2022-04-19T04:01
One of the most challenging aspects of parenting is trying to manage the 24 hours you get per day to accommodate your work, your family and figure out how to get those few precious hours to yoursel...
ListenThe Choice was Ours (Paternal Instinct) feat. Bervin Harris from 2022-04-12T11:36
On this episode, we welcome Bervin Harris, co-founder of the Renaissance Youth Center in the Bronx, NY, a sanctuary for kids in need of help and guidance. Mr. Harris has mentored hundreds and posit...
ListenStill Parenting from 2022-04-05T04:01
This week, our co-hosts DJ EFN and KGB ruminate about different aspects of having kids in today’s world. They delve into a variety of topics including how “Nature vs Nurture” can affect how a devel...
ListenToddler Voice from 2022-03-29T15:34:57
Sometimes, in the chaos that is Dad life, we sometimes forget to cherish what is most important! It's the simple things that give us the most joy! Like your kids dancing to music, or your daughter ...
ListenSnow Day, No School from 2022-03-22T04:01
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 s...
ListenMudButt feat. Cipha Sounds from 2022-03-15T12:01
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 Soun...
ListenSleep Tight from 2022-03-08T05:01
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 m...
ListenWelcome to the Play Date feat. Amadeus from 2022-03-01T05:01
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 ...
ListenPotty for You from 2022-02-22T05:01
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 f...
ListenDads Presence feat. Ill Concious from 2022-02-15T05:01
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 remai...
ListenDaddy, Father, Pops: Parental Language from 2022-02-08T05:01
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...
ListenSame Poop, Different Pamper from 2022-02-01T05:01
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 menta...
ListenTeach Em Young feat. DJ Envy from 2022-01-25T05:01
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 ...
ListenDon't Sweat the Small Stuff from 2022-01-11T05:01
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 sellin...
ListenEverybody Sad 🥺 from 2022-01-04T15:46:15
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 ar...
ListenWet Diapers feat. DJ E-Swift of Tha Alkaholiks from 2021-12-28T05:01
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...
ListenTo all my Fathers feat. Slug (of Atmosphere) from 2021-12-21T05:01
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 wee...
ListenToy Excited from 2021-12-07T05:01
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 ba...
ListenSnack Cups from 2021-11-30T05:01
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 o...
ListenDope Kids feat. Derek Lane from 2021-11-23T08:01
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...
ListenDads in Charge from 2021-11-16T08:01
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 ba...
ListenDiapers and Wipes from 2021-11-09T05:01
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 v...
ListenStimulate Their Mind feat. Ludacris from 2021-11-02T07:01
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. Wha...
ListenThe Story of Father Hoods Podcast w/ Paul of the Dream Big podcast from 2021-10-26T07:01
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!@$& Th...
ListenDefinition of Parenting feat. Jordan Commandeur from 2021-10-19T11:47:55
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....
ListenFather of Lucas from 2021-10-12T16:11:01
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 w...
ListenGumball feat. Jumbled from 2021-10-05T12:00
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 fath...
ListenUnfamiliar Places from 2021-09-28T12:19:26
The Father Hoods get the podcast going in an unconventional time and place as Manny Digital is on the road staying at a hotel while DJ EFN is forced to do it in his car as the babies are sleeping! ...
ListenTeddy Bears from 2021-09-22T14:23
In this episode, it’s just DJ EFN and KGB in the house as Manny Digital is off doing some digital things! It’s a mix of various topics this time as they both discuss everyday things and what's goin...
ListenTalking Dad S#!% from 2021-09-14T07:01
A big part of Dad Life is being able to support your family financially. This week the Father Hoods chop it up about that Money Talk and discuss different aspects of grinding, accumulating wealth a...
ListenCertified Dad feat. D'Anthony Ward from 2021-09-07T07:01
How do we know that we’re bringing up our children the right way? The simple answer is by us embodying and living the type of person we want them to be. It’s in how they eventually behave as indivi...
ListenThe Coparent feat. Natividad "TeeVee" Aguirre from 2021-08-24T07:01
Relationships and Culture are at the very core of family life and this week the Father Hoods discuss that with guest Natividad “Teevee” Aguirre of Rockstar.Marketing. The co-hosts chop it up about ...
ListenRep Yo Block from 2021-08-17T13:10:07
Sleep and rest are very important aspects of our lives. A good night’s sleep and the occasional vacation are much needed in order for us and our families to function properly. This week, the Father...
ListenDon't Make Me Say It Again feat. ANKHLEJOHN from 2021-08-10T07:01
Understanding what it takes to raise your kids as a new dad is half the battle won. This week, our guest ANKHLEJOHN does just that by being creative in his fatherhood journey and adapting to the ne...
ListenYa Big Baby feat. Tuma Basa from 2021-08-03T07:01
This week, we bring on Hip-Hop culture boss Tuma Basa who heads up Black Music&Culture at YouTube. You’ll find out what new dad life feels like as we learn about Tuma’s new world as the father to a...
ListenSplashy feat. Mike Smiff from 2021-07-27T07:01
It’s another round of that Dad Talk as we welcome up and coming rapper Mike Smiff from Miami! On this episode it’s just KGB holding it down as Manny Digital is still road tripping on his long ass v...
ListenTantrums feat. Mic Geronimo from 2021-07-20T07:01
Being a Hip-Hop personality while being a father to three boys is not easy. You’re away on tour and when you’re not, you’re in the studio putting it down. On this episode, Mic Geronimo shows us how...
ListenPeanut Butter Print from 2021-07-13T07:01
As Fathers, our job is to provide for and protect our family. A good provider makes sure their family is well taken care of, even when they’re no longer around to do that. The Father Hoods chop it ...
ListenWatch Your Language from 2021-07-06T07:01
It’s summertime and the Father Hoods discuss the activities they each have planned for their families. While, DJ EFN jokes about the stress he is feeling right now with work, Manny Digital worries ...
ListenDad's Champ feat. Amin Joseph from 2021-06-29T07:01
We got some good conversations going on this week on the podcast! The Father Hoods get to learn and share some gems about family life and how our actions affect the world our kids live in. On this ...
ListenDad Needs Love from 2021-06-22T07:01
Fatherhood can be a real challenge, especially during the early years when our children are still very young. There’s the lack of sleep, the constant need for attention, the tantrums, the sick days...
Listen#TouchHomeBase feat. The Bad Seed from 2021-06-15T07:01
Being a father to a child that isn't yours, even after you divorce her mother... deep right? We rap with The Bad Seed about his paternal journey and some of the challenges he's faced from within hi...
ListenThe Footprint Revisited feat. MC Serch from 2021-06-08T07:01
MC Serch jumps on the Father Hoods to break down life as a dad. This Hip Hop icon shares some of the joys, pains and many lessons he's been able to pull from life as a present father. We chop it up...
ListenCry Now Laugh Later feat. Deuce22 from 2021-06-01T07:01
The prison industrial complex has led to an unimaginable number of fathers locked up behind bars. Our guest today explains how he went away for 23 years and was still able to father his two childre...
ListenSuper Soaker feat. Knowledge the Pirate from 2021-05-25T07:01
Fatherhood often times transcends the nuclear family. Sometimes you have men who shoulder the responsibility for the whole neighborhood. On this episode of the Father Hoods we rap with long time Ro...
ListenPowaful Dads feat. Daniel Isenberg from 2021-05-18T07:01
Juggling a bunch is the norm for us parents. However, can you relate with someone who's in the mix of juggling being a producer, emcee, journalist, marketing professional, author and father? Our gu...
ListenCub Sh*t feat. Erotic-D, Evryday Tony&Re:Zen from 2021-05-11T07:01
Are you the type of father that wants your kids following in your career footsteps? Often on this podcast there’s a divide when we talk to artists across Hip Hop about how they’d feel if their kids...
ListenFather Certified from 2021-05-04T07:01
On this episode of the Father Hoods podcast...🎙DJ EFN's eldest was showing some dope progress as she started her new part time school routine. However, now it looks like she's regressing and DJ EF...
ListenFirst Born feat. John Jigg$ from 2021-04-27T07:01
Being a girl dad is full of all sorts of joys, but on this episode we get into some of our fears as fathers behind our little girls. You'll hear what our guest John Jigg$ is working through with hi...
ListenBecause Dads do it like that - feat. Slink Johnson from 2021-04-20T07:01
It takes a man to own up to his responsibilities, especially when that man has 5 kids by 3 mothers. On this episode we welcome in the star of "Black Jesus" actor Slink Johnson and get the real from...
ListenThe Parental feat. Eddie Gonzalez from 2021-04-13T07:01
Bi-Coastal parenting can be rough. Rougher still when you're dealing with the limitations of COVID-19 and having to coordinate and co-parent with 3 different mothers. On this episode we welcome in ...
ListenParent Blueprint from 2021-04-06T07:01
We kick things off recapping some of the major keys we copped in last week's conversation with our homies from the Earn Your Leisure Podcast. If you missed it, you might want to back up and catch t...
ListenFathering Off Xperience feat. Earn Your Leisure from 2021-03-30T07:01
Generational wealth keeps coming up on countless verses all throughout Hip Hop. Fact is, many of us dads aren't all that informed on how to even get started. So we linked up with the professionals...
ListenAllowance feat. Jerry Ferrara from 2021-03-23T07:01
So you're a father of a toddler and you're expecting your second. On top of that you're an actor and are on the go quite a bit to earn a living. What goes through the mind of this type of dad? On t...
ListenPreschool feat. Tim Ireland from 2021-03-16T07:01
WARNING! What you're about to hear may jerk a few tears. Imagine going to the doctor to check your son for some breathing issues and then in a blink you're being rushed to the ER. Once the tests c...
ListenDad's Greatest Hits from 2021-03-09T08:01
On this episode, the Father Hoods catch up on their week in parenting and get into...🎙Watching Coming To America w/ the kids🎙Why it's probably a bad idea to feed your kid through a funnel🎙Our li...
ListenPop Star Life from 2021-03-02T08:01
If you're like the Father Hoods, when you hear "bullying" you probably tense up and start thinking about what action you're going to take to right the wrong being done to your kid. What is the bull...
ListenDaddy's Way feat. Bodega Bamz from 2021-02-23T08:08
On this episode we kick it with rapper/actor Bodega Bamz. We chop it up with the Harlem rapper about raising his 2 kids. He tells us about the impact of growing up in a highly devout household and...
ListenWhat the Freak feat. Mike Gee (Jungle Brothers) from 2021-02-16T15:32:37
The Hip Hop scene in the late 80's - early 90's was in a word... DIFFERENT! The creators of that era had a lot to contend with trying to make a way to further their careers and the genre as a whole...
ListenWatching the Babies feat. Demone Carter from 2021-02-02T12:23
Dad life can get complicated. On this episode we rap with Demone Carter of the Dad Bod Rap Pod and get some insight on what life has been like for this father of 3. We talk about...🎙Why Dying Soci...
ListenThe Daddy Movement from 2021-01-26T12:28:43
Cole Cuchna took his side hustle and turned it into a full time gig dissecting iconic albums from notable artists like Kendrick Lamar, Lauryn Hill and Kanye West. He joins the Father Hoods to talk...
ListenNew Born feat. Jasmin Leigh from 2021-01-12T14:16:12
Jasmin Leigh takes DJ EFN, KGB and Manny Digital through her recent pregnancy. We dive into the taboo realm of breast feeding in public and touch on the topic of using drugs while pregnant. The co-...
ListenReal From the Start feat. Cipha Sounds from 2021-01-05T08:01
DJ EFN, KGB and Manny Digital are the Father Hoods! On this episode they're joined by Comedian/DJ and host of the "Juan Ep is Dead" podcast, Cipha Sounds. They end the year on a high note talking a...
ListenLegacy feat. Steve Rifkind&Sons from 2020-12-29T08:01
On this episode we welcome the man responsible for the deals that brought us the eargasmic talents of Big Pun, Mobb Deep, The Alkaholiks, MOP, and of course the iconic Wu Tang Clan (among others). ...
ListenThe 365 Days of Being Dad from 2020-12-22T08:01
On this episode of the Father Hoods podcast KGB drops some knowledge! He gives DJ EFN secret signals he can use to calm the jealousy of his daughter toward his son. Have ya'll seen the portable pot...
ListenEmpire feat. J. Prince (Rap-A-Lot Records) from 2020-12-15T13:46:09
Our roles as fathers comes with all sorts of challenges. We work hard to strike a balance in being able to teach our children the values we believe will carry them furthest in life. It's a mix of r...
ListenSo Much Love feat. Mid-Town of Puzzle Life from 2020-12-08T08:01
Being a parent is in and of itself a challenge for many of us Dads. When it comes to raising a child with special needs we can't even begin to fathom what life is like. On this episode we get the f...
ListenStill Growing feat. Goodie Mob from 2020-12-01T08:01
We’re joined by Hip Hop icons Goodie Mob on this episode of Father Hoods. Hear how Khujo, Cee Lo Green, T-Mo and Big Gipp all do their Dad thing. You’ll learn about the relationships each of these ...
ListenRhymes and Diapers feat. Kardinal Offishall from 2020-11-17T08:00
When other people's kids start acting up in your house and those parents say nothing... what do you do? On this episode we chop it up with Canadian artist Kardinal Offishall and get his take on how...
Listen#115: Spankonia from 2020-11-10T12:16:18
Remember before you were a Dad how much attention you paid to being fly? The Father Hoods talk about what fashion was like for them pre-fatherhood and how much care they now put into having their o...
Listen#114: Hell Raisers from 2020-11-03T08:00
DJ EFN tells us the latest in how he and his lady are dealing with the jealousy his daughter is feeling toward their newborn son. We also talk about something all parents are struggling with and th...
Listen#113: Politics **Election Special** from 2020-10-29T03:13:09
The United States election cycle is coming to a close. The Father Hoods have been discussing the state of the union behind the scenes and felt compelled to share our thoughts on this special electi...
Listen#112: PADRE feat. ILL MASCARAS from 2020-10-27T13:06:49
We kicked it with Los Angeles based battle rapper ILL MASCARAS. The homie has spent years putting it down for Spanish rap slaying the competition around the world. This father of 2 broke down how h...
Listen#111: The Book Report feat. N.O.R.E. from 2020-10-20T07:00
On this episode we sit down with LeFrak City Queens legend, N.O.R.E to talk about what fatherhood means to him. He shares some fun stories and drops some parenting 💎's for your earholes. We also p...
Listen#110: Child Care Book feat. MC Eiht from 2020-10-13T07:00
Compton's very own MC Eiht joins DJ EFN, KGB and Manny Digital to chop it up about coming up in Hip Hop while raising his kids. The Father Hoods learn all about Eiht's journey and... 🎙 When MC Eih...
Listen#109: Father Hoods Worldwide feat. Smoke DZA from 2020-10-06T07:00
On this episode of the Father Hoods we chop it up with NYC lyricist Smoke DZA. He tells DJ EFN, KGB and Manny Digital about his upbringing and how that has shaped his approach in raising his 3 kids...
Listen#108: If You're A Father Listen to This from 2020-09-29T12:31:13
Want to know what real Father Hoods living is like? We open the show with a special guest appearance by baby EFN, and the young homie is not happy! Listen to how his dad navigates recording a podca...
Listen#107: Make Dads Matter Again feat. Cipha Sounds from 2020-09-22T07:00
Three time Father Hoods podcast guest Cipha Sounds joins the show. He walks us through how he's been doing comedy shows even with the pandemic in full swing. He talks about having had the coronavir...
Listen#106: Legend of Father Hoods from 2020-09-15T07:00
Unless you've been under a rock you know the west coast is ablaze with intense forest fires. We spend a tick learning what KGB is experiencing these days out in California. We switch gears and disc...
Listen#105: You're Not My Dad feat. Pounds from 2020-09-08T07:00
What do you want your kids to remember you as? We touch on this topic with Rochester, NY rapper Pounds. He tells DJ EFN, KGB and Manny Digital about being a hard working father of 4. We kick it abo...
Listen#104: Mister Be a Father To Your Child feat. Edo. G from 2020-09-01T07:00
Before we kick off the episode there's an important initiative we wanted to get you familiar with. It's called Operation Underground Railroad. This effort exists to rescue children from sex traffic...
Listen#103: Dirty Baby Biz feat. Flee Lord from 2020-08-25T11:50:08
Our guest became cool with fallen Queensbridge legend Prodigy over a decade ago. 3 years ago after Prodigy's death, Flee Lord set his sights on establishing himself as a force in Hip Hop. Since the...
Listen#102: FHP Presents Dadsville w/ Director Michael Garcia from 2020-08-18T07:00
You know the phrase you can do anything if you put your mind to it? Well, on this episode we explore that with music video director Michael Garcia and how he's using his recent MTV Video Music Awar...
Listen#101: Back on our B.S. from 2020-08-11T07:00
Life is a motherf*%$!* ain't it? The Father Hoods reconvene for some therapy and walk through the recent goings ons round their respective ways! On this episode...🎙We check in on DJ EFN to find ou...
ListenFather Hoods Number 100 from 2020-08-04T07:00
100 EPISODES!!!!! Gotta make some noise for that!! It's been mad fun to go 100 weeks straight dropping an episode. We're proud and hope you've had a blast along with us for these 100 weeks. On ou...
Listen#99: Unapologetic Dad Trap feat. Open Mike Eagle from 2020-07-28T07:00
On this episode we rock with emcee, podcaster, comedian and father Open Mike Eagle. We learn about his Hip Hop ascent and some of the steps he took in amassing a catalogue of music over 10 albums d...
Listen#98: Dad Gets Over feat. Jerry Barrow from 2020-07-21T07:00
COVID-19 is still causing us plenty of headaches, but as the summer blazes on we can't help but wonder WHEN THE HELL ARE THESE KIDS GOING TO SCHOOL!? The Father Hoods share their views and what the...
Listen#97: U P B R I N G I N G from 2020-07-14T07:00
Where were you when your child had their first "out of diaper" experience? DJ EFN recently experienced it with his daughter ...and then emotions took over. On another front... there's still plenty ...
Listen#96: In Father Hoods We Trust feat. 38 Spesh from 2020-07-07T07:00
When you grow up without a father the assumption is you'll end up repeating the cycle with your own kids. We've shown on the podcast through the many guests we've had that the truth is, we learn fr...
Listen#95 Good Kid, M.A.A.D Happy feat. David Cannady from 2020-06-30T07:00
Election season is here! What in the F is a State Attorney? We're joined by Broward (FL) County State Attorney candidate and recent father, David Cannady. Mr. Cannady educates us on the duties of...
Listen#94: Quarantined Kids feat. R.A. The Rugged Man from 2020-06-23T07:00
On this episode the Father Hoods kick it with with rapper, screenwriter, film producer/director R.A. The Rugged Man. We learn about his decision to raise his kids abroad. We tap into his childhoo...
Listen#93: The Father Hoods Theory from 2020-06-16T07:00
When a brand new baby comes into the household routines are OUT THE WINDOW! DJ EFN, fresh off the birth of his newborn son tells us all about it. He walks us through the series of events that trans...
Listen#92: Playground w/Skyzoo from 2020-06-09T07:00
Here's some great news... DJ EFN is now a father (again)!!!! We welcome his new baby boy to the clique. Mom, Dad and Baby are doing great! We kick off this episode's Father Hoods convo with Brookl...
Listen#91: Father from 2020-06-03T07:00
We're releasing on a Wednesday this week (not on our normal Tuesday) as a symbol of pause and solidarity on Black Out Tuesday with the industries and individuals looking for justice and meaningful ...
Listen#90: Sleepy Time feat. Infamous (Hip Hop Producer) from 2020-05-26T07:00
On this episode we welcome in Hip Hop producer, Miami native and proud father... Infamous. We jump right in to talk about cartoons and which of them we fatherhoods loved growing up. Of course we ge...
Listen#89: Dads' Instinctive Travels Thru the Paths of Fatherhood from 2020-05-19T07:00
DJ EFN kicks the episode off with a BABY WATCH update and tells us how things are going as he and his lady await baby #2. He shares his sentiments as he approaches the last days of his daughter bei...
Listen#88: Father Hoods: Ya'll Nasty feat. Cey Adams from 2020-05-12T11:33:46
Single fathers, listen up! On this episode we rap with iconic visual artist Cey Adams. While he's most known for designing many of our favorite Hip Hop album covers, he's also a hands on single p...
Listen#87: Get Off The Phone feat. Ishmael "butterfly" Butler from 2020-05-05T07:00
On this episode of the Father Hoods we break bread with legendary artist Ishmael "butterfly" Butler (formerly of the infamous Digable Planets). We talk about the release of his latest Shabazz Pal...
Listen#86: Daddy Dysfunction w/ George Spits from 2020-04-28T07:00
We open to the horrible news of the passing of rapper Fred The Godson to COVID-19. We send our condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in peace. It has now been over a month since we've...
Listen#85: Fatherhood: A True Story w/Adam22 from 2020-04-21T07:00
On this episode we switch things up! We're joined by fellow content creator and soon to be first time dad Adam22, of the popular "No Jumper" podcast. We dive into what he's expecting life to be lik...
Listen#84: Fear of a Brown Diaper feat. Trackstar The DJ from 2020-04-14T11:48:05
Your Father Hoods are back! This time we're joined by the official tour DJ of infamous rap group Run The Jewel's, known as Trackstar the DJ. We shoot the breeze and explore what fatherhood has bee...
Listen#83: Dad's Home from 2020-04-07T07:00
On this episode the fellas recount when they went into quarantine. They spend time revisiting when they started taking COVID-19 seriously and how they're working through quarantine with their respe...
Listen#82: Pop... What's the Deal? (w/ Cipha Sounds) from 2020-03-31T12:19:26
We set things off understanding what the "new normal" is like for internationally known DJ/Comic -- Cipha Sounds. He shares how his 2 kids are adapting to quarantine and what his days now look like...
Listen#81: Lots More Time from 2020-03-24T07:00
What do you get when... there's a global pandemicyou're working from home the kids are home andyou haven't left the crib for a few days? A so fresh and so clean episode of the Father Hoods! Find...
Listen#80: AntiVirus feat. Ruste Juxx from 2020-03-17T13:10:10
In the latest adventures of the Father Hoods we rap with Brooklyn emcee Ruste Juxx. This proud father of 3, and disciple of the late Sean Price, talks to us about how he managed multiple jobs to ca...
Listen#79: Boo Hoo feat. Phresher from 2020-03-10T07:00
On this episode we welcome in rising Hip Hop star, cast member of Love&Hip Hop New York and newly engaged father of 2... Phresher! He shares how he became a father while in High School and how he...
Listen#78: Father Hoods Is Tired from 2020-03-03T08:00
When your kid enters those TERRIBLE TWO's parenting levels up! On this episode DJ EFN asks the rest of the Father Hoods about their experiences dealing with this stage, and gets a few tips to help ...
Listen#77: P.N.B.T. (Please No Back Talk) w/ Wrekonize from 2020-02-25T13:30:06
The lyrical one, Wrekonize, stops by the Father Hoods Podcast to update us on his twin boys, taking a year off from touring and why he started his brand new GTFOH podcast. Rock with us as we explor...
Listen#76: Daddy's World w/ Jacques Webster (Travis Scott's Dad) from 2020-02-18T15:10:48
Ever wonder how it is to parent a mega star? On this episode Jacques Webster (a.k.a. Big Jack), the father of Hip Hop icon Travis Scott, chops it up with the Father Hoods to tell us about his chil...
Listen#75: The Blankie from 2020-02-11T08:00
Do you proactively give your kids meds when they're sick? Listen in to the Father Hoods as they share their individual thoughts/approaches. Fever, migraines, kids's lack of awareness... oh my! The...
Listen#74: Co-Sleepers from 2020-02-04T08:00
On this episode the Father Hoods chop it up about the unfortunate death of Kobe and Gianna Bryant. They discuss celebrity and the dangers and insecurities it creates for you and your family. Do yo...
Listen#73: Kids That Rock from 2020-01-28T08:00
We open the show revisiting the bullshit "kidnapping" of Karol Sanchez (and how we got caught up in the staged event).Has your child experienced trauma? Listen to the scenario KGB puts us up on wit...
Listen#72: Father Hoods (The Podcast) from 2020-01-21T08:00
On today's episode we discuss when we'd consider having the talk with our young boys about women's menstrual cycles. Then the Father Hoods reminisce about when they became aware of girls around the...
Listen#71: Scribble Scrabble (w/ Adam Fu) from 2020-01-14T08:00
Father Hoods! You ever had the opportunity to take advantage of paternity leave to care for your newly born child/ren? Our guest, Adam Fu fills us in on his delayed pat leave. We get the opportunit...
Listen#70: Naps, Avoid Tantrum Attacks (w/Paul Wall) from 2020-01-07T08:00
The Father Hoods start the show discussing their NYE routines after having kids. How critical are naps for your kids? How serious do you take noise when naps are in session in your house? DJ EFN ta...
Listen#69: Year 2020 🎉 from 2019-12-31T08:00
As we get ready to bring in the new year, the Father Hoods share some more fatherhood moments on this last episode of 2019! By now you probably heard about the Bronx teenager (Karol Sanchez) who w...
Listen#68: Silence Be Still from 2019-12-24T08:00
What do you do when your child participates in bullying? Do you take their savings and buy stuff for the victim? The Father Hoods discuss on this episode. Would you credit school with preparing yo...
Listen#67: Thr33 Dadz from 2019-12-17T15:22:26
On this episode DJ EFN shares his vibe when he's home in Miami, but having to be away from his child working a jam packed weekend at Art Basel. EFN goes on to explain the special significance of th...
Listen#66 - WTF 2019 (w/ guest Rahzel) from 2019-12-10T08:00
Manny Digital shares a recent scare his family faced when his daughter's middle school went into a real deal lock down. He goes into how his daughter reacted and what lessons were learned from this...
Listen#65: Timeout from 2019-12-03T08:00
The Father Hoods start the episode this week discussing an excerpt from "Black Panther" / "Frozen II" actor Sterling K. Brown about how fathers express love to their children. DJ EFN shares his chi...
Listen#64 - Poop Vomit Drool from 2019-11-26T12:03:51
We kick off a new segment on the show called "Baby Watch" where we check in with DJ EFN to see how things are going for he and his lady during their pregnancy. Let's just say, a lot going on in the...
Listen#63: Crying or Lying from 2019-11-19T08:00
We start things off discussing recent events with rapper T.I., his visits to the gynecologist with his daughter and the fallout that followed. LADIES! Helps us understand why this became such a big...
Listen#62: Stop Trippin (w/ guest Garcia) from 2019-11-12T08:00
We kick this episode off with some BREAKING NEWS from DJ EFN! Trust... clicking play will be worth it! Then we get into the topic of affirmations and our thoughts on how we value/implement them wi...
Listen#61: LXI (w/ guest Black Seize) from 2019-11-06T01:12:06
Is it abnormal for infants to snack non stop? DJ EFN addresses this concern as he's feeling as though the grubbing might be excessive with his infant. Dr. KGB lends his interesting perspective to t...
Listen#60: Born To Nap (w/guest Too Short) from 2019-10-29T07:00
We open this episode revisiting some of the discussions we raised with the infamous Black Moon on episode #59. So if you haven't heard it, go get some of that in your life. We hone in on the challe...
Listen#59: Dad Biz (feat. Black Moon) from 2019-10-22T07:00
On this episode we attempted something different. We went "semi-live" with it and had our first in studio guests (sort of)! We had the opportunity to kick that Dad Biz with the infamous rap trio kn...
Listen#58: Stop Crying (w/ Tek from Smif-N-Wessun) from 2019-10-15T07:00
On this eppie the Father Hoods discuss episode 7 of the Starz series Power and try and apply the ending to their own lives. The fellas then welcome in one half of Brooklyn duo Smif-N-Wessun and spi...
Listen#57: Tantrums&Playdates w/ Paul a.k.a. Drink Champs Sports from 2019-10-08T07:00
With the new school year comes new LYING! #KGB kicks things off sharing the fibs that have transpired with his son. Bullying rears its ugly head amongst us again and we get into our thoughts and s...
Listen#56: FHP Boys w/ TREK6 from 2019-10-01T07:00
On this episode the Father Hoods welcome world renown street artist TREK6 to the program. They talk about the effects of depression and how coping happens. They trade thoughts on play areas in the ...
Listen#55: Please Pay Attention from 2019-09-24T11:44:17
On this episode... - Manny Digital recounts his day flying solo with his 3 kids (fully expecting chaos).- KGB introduces a tactic where parents give their kids independence in making key decisions...
Listen#54: Building Blocks w/ Royce da 5'9" from 2019-09-17T07:00
On this episode DJ EFN recounts his experience preparing for Hurricane Dorian while now having to consider his child for the first time. We gloss over the presidential stance on climate change an...
Listen#53: Back To School from 2019-09-10T07:00
Fresh from a trip to Africa, DJ EFN explains the experience of being far away from his daughter, while filming his upcoming documentary Coming Home: South Africa. Given their non-traditional caree...
Listen#52: The Daddy Chronicles from 2019-09-03T05:00
Break out the air horns... your Father Hoods podcast is now 1 year old!!! With this being our 52nd consecutive weekly episode we take a trip down memory lane and recount the things we've learned in...
Listen#51: Potty For Me Pleeeeeeease from 2019-08-27T04:43:39
The Father Hoods kick off the ep lending their thoughts on the immigration raids that took place a few weeks back. They describe their personal anxieties and try and put themselves in the shoes of ...
Listen#50: Baby Drama from 2019-08-20T05:00
On this ep we speak on the tragic mass shootings of El Paso + Dayton and the impact these events have on how we go about our daily lives. We go on to examine our survival strategies if such a cata...
Listen#49: Daddy Teach'n Ol Skool Moves w/ Saigon from 2019-08-13T05:00
On this episode of the Father Hoods podcast find out what circumstances lead to Manny Digital's daughter being introduced to the skunky smell of weed. That prompts a deeper discussion into the curr...
Listen#48: Kids And Their Pod Fathers w/ Cookbook (from Felipes Garage Podcast) from 2019-08-06T05:00
DJ EFN breaks down a frightening experience he had with his daughter right before he flew out to make Drink Champs history with the taping of their Nas episode. Here's the link. KGB&Manny Digital ...
Listen#47 Parenting with Your Boys feat. Stic Man (from Dead Prez) from 2019-07-30T05:00
Your boys DJ EFN, KGB and Manny Digital are back again!! On this episode DJ EFN introduces the 4 stages of raising children according to Tibetan wisdom. We then travel into the "Chore Zone" and the...
Listen#46: Unfinished Homework from 2019-07-23T07:00
DJ EFN realizes how fast his daughter is growing and how he's noticing kids around him hitting crazy growth spurts as well. Manny Digital walks into his daughter's room to find her and her cousi...
Listen#45 - Spillmatic w/ Sacha Jenkins from 2019-07-16T05:00
KGB kicks things off atoning for his poor recall skills when giving us his fatherhood stories. Manny Digital shares his complex convo with his son about gender. Then, the Father Hoods are joined by...
Listen#44 - Are We There Yet? from 2019-07-09T13:28:52
After catching a stomach bug KGB talks about the fear his son now has of being sick. We then press DJ EFN to get back on the wheels of steel to put together a Hip Hop lulaby's mixtape. They conti...
Listen#43 - Education Worth More Than Money from 2019-07-02T05:00
Have you witnessed your kid getting punked? On this episode, we explore an incident that got the Notorious KGB feeling a way! Then we ask the question... What if your kid was the bully? The homie...
Listen#42 - Father Hoods Forever from 2019-06-25T10:00
KGB opens up this episode addressing his concern with lies his son has started telling. That kicks off a discussion on exploring the various circumstances the Father Hoods have experienced in the p...
Listen#41 - Beats Rhymes&Diapers w/ Wes Jackson (BK Hip Hop Festival) from 2019-06-18T11:02:29
DJ EFN asks what he should expect when the terrible 2's invade and whether or not they should avoid going out to dinner when it hits. Manny Digital tells the rest of the Father Hoods about his ro...
Listen#40 - The Father Hoods Show from 2019-06-11T04:00
On this one KGB's son is going through food poisoning, and so we discuss the wonders of our sick kids and their shit (a.k.a. "cookie puss"). Then we get into how we manage and prep for travel with...
Listen#39 - Midnight Munchers w/ E.J. Jackson from 2019-06-04T10:46:18
DJ EFN turns a year older which triggers a little discussion on how insignificant we feel birthdays have become for us dads. We flip the convo to an article by the New York Times that talks about h...
Listen#38 - Ready to Nap w/ Thirstin Howl the 3rd from 2019-05-28T04:00
Are we the only ones who's kids are not following through on their extra curriculars? That's one of the questions we delve into. DJ EFN runs down what life is like with his newly minted 1 year old...
Listen#37 - Return to the 36 Diapers w/Eto from 2019-05-21T08:46:34
On this episode the Father Hoods do the unthinkable... talk about RELIGION! They discuss their belief systems, how they apply them to raising their kids and more. Then they welcome in Rochester's...
Listen#36 - Potty Training w/ Dru Ha (Duck Down Music) from 2019-05-14T12:54:14
The Father Hoods rap about J.O.S.E. (Jealous Ones Still Envy) as it pertains to their kids. They stumble into the topic of lying children and share tactics they apply in working through this phase ...
Listen#35: Father Hoods w/ Ebony Underwood from 2019-05-07T11:40:17
The Father Hoods open this episode discussing the situation of their children's mothers going back to work. They get into the pros and cons and the fun that is Daddy Daycare. Keeping with Mother's ...
ListenEpisode 34 - The Education of Father Hoods feat. Monie Love from 2019-04-30T04:00
As we enter into the month of Mothers (a.k.a. May) the Father Hoods wanted to flip the script and talk parenting with moms. On this episode we got to spend some time with Hip Hop icon Monie Love to...
ListenEpisode 33 - Parental Business feat. Gil Green from 2019-04-23T04:00
Is guilt a big thing in your household? Do you smoke/drink and feel bad when your kids see you do it? Do you come clean to them if you do consume any of these vices? On this episode DJ EFN, KG...
ListenEpisode 32 - Terrible 2s from 2019-04-16T04:00
We kick this episode off discussing the tragic murder of Ermias Asghedom (a.k.a. Nipsey Hussle). Then we transition to an interesting article where the country of Ecuador is legalizing street gangs...
ListenEpisode 31 - The Colic w/ Michael Corleone Blanco (VH1’s Cartel Crew) from 2019-04-09T04:00
We open this one discussing the offspring of some of Hip Hop's biggest names and how they've evolved as entertainers. That spills into the debate around the Father Hoods grooming their kids to beco...
ListenEpisode 30 - Circle Of Dads w/ Crooked I a.k.a. KXNG Crooked from 2019-04-02T04:00
Still at SXSW the Father Hoods dialogue about the travel woes being felt by DJ EFN and Drink Champs Sports (a.k.a. Paul "Weird Thoughts") with the grounding of Boeing planes. That catapults them in...
ListenEpisode 29 - Count to V from 2019-03-26T04:00
The Father Hoods setup shop at SXSW and discuss our takes on financial literacy (both for us and our kids). That spills into the uncertainty that looms over us as we rely on the arts to generate in...
ListenEpisode 28 - Fundamentals from 2019-03-19T05:00
The sudden untimely death of Miami Hip Hop producer, Profile, kicks off a discussion on mortality and the financial instruments we should have to aid our families (if the unthinkable happens). We m...
ListenEpisode 27 - The Great Adventures of the Father Hoods w/ Angie Martinez from 2019-03-12T05:00
On this episode we discuss (spoiler alert) the Netflix movie "Abducted in Plain Sight." We then spend some time self analyzing our parenting styles to see if we fall into the category of "Helicopte...
ListenEpisode 26 - Down with my Kids w/ Ras Kass from 2019-03-05T06:00
On this episode KGB raises one of his biggest fears which triggers a deep discussion around the question... What if our kids started messing with drugs? We then welcome to the fatherhood discussion...
ListenEpisode 25 - No Sleep Counting Sheep from 2019-02-26T05:00:36
On this episode we open the show answering listener questions. We give our thoughts on how a new step dad should approach co-parenting (a.k.a. parenting alongside separated biological parents). We ...
ListenEpisode 24 - The Parenting Struggle from 2019-02-19T06:00
On episode 24 of your favorite hip hop fatherhood podcast we talk about working from home while parenting (and how we handle it). We also take some time to admit some of our fatherly guilt, talk ab...
ListenEpisode 23 - Play Dates from 2019-02-12T06:00
On this episode of the Father Hoods podcast we kick off this episode discussing the topic of home schooling. Then we delve into each of the Father Hood's personal relationships with their dads and ...
ListenEpisode 22 - Change Diaper or Get Dirty Trying w/ James Lopez from 2019-02-05T05:00
On this episode of the Father Hoods podcast we get into dreams/nightmares and how they affect our kids. Which then moves us to ponder when we'd let our kids watch violent/horror flicks. Our gue...
ListenEpisode 21 - Sleepless Ride w/MURS from 2019-01-29T12:42:28
On this episode of the Father Hoods podcast we rap about our approach in feeding our kids + the impact we witness sugar having on them. We learn the about the process of adoption from the homie MUR...
ListenEpisode 20 - Pre-School from 2019-01-22T06:00
The Father Hoods discuss the "whyle out" stage kids go through and whether or not there's a sense of normalcy behind it. They delve into the LA district school strike and how they feel about substi...
ListenEpisode 19 - Pop's Da Name from 2019-01-15T05:00
DJ EFN reflects on the new year and how deep into "new father fatigue" he is. They discuss their sick kids and some of the tactics they use to help make them feel better. KGB went abroad with his f...
ListenEpisode 18 - Twinz w/ Wrekonize from 2019-01-08T13:21:34
In this episode the Father Hoods rap about how they cope with their sick kids and some of their frightful experiences. We then move into the twin zone and welcome in our first father of twin kids, ...
ListenEpisode 17 - "Tha Podfather" w/ Chris Morrow from 2019-01-01T06:00
The Father Hoods dialogue about the significance of Christmas cards, the spirit of Christmas and whether or not Santa exists. They then welcome in the pod father himself, Chris Morrow, to learn abo...
ListenEpisode 16 - Underground Kidz w/Bun B from 2018-12-24T14:31:31
On this special Christmas eve edition of the Father Hoods Podcast the Father Hoods rap about screen time and get into the internet regulation debate. They then welcome in the Trill O.G., Bun B., to...
ListenEpisode 15 - Birth Certificate w/ Juan Vidal from 2018-12-17T05:00
On this episode, DJ EFN has a breakthrough with his daughter and her sleeping situation! The Father Hoods share some of the songs they sing when putting their kids to bed. KGB and Manny Digital dis...
ListenEpisode 14 - 3 Feet High and Growing from 2018-12-10T05:00
In this episode the Father Hoods talk about their personal lack of a father and the impact that has had on their parenting. They exchange notes on how their own dad styles of parenting compare with...
ListenEpisode 13 - Naughty by Nurture w/ Premium Pete from 2018-12-03T05:00
The Father Hoods get into heavy conversation about the role nature vs nurture play in the development of our children. They also have fellow podcaster Premium Pete stop by to talk about his "Presen...
ListenEpisode 12 - A Children's Story w/ Bill Adler from 2018-11-26T05:00
The Father Hoods dialogue about the complexities of race and ethnicity. They also have Hip Hop historian Bill Adler (a.k.a. ill Badler) drop by to grace the pod with his fatherhood experiences. He ...
ListenEpisode 11 - Rhymes&Pacifiers w/Rob Markman from 2018-11-19T05:00
The Father Hoods revisit the infamous potty topic, touch on their plans for Halloween and rap with Genius' Rob Markman about fatherhood + his Write to Dream project. Beats. Rhymes&Diapers. s/o Ed O...
ListenEpisode 10 - Live at the Bouncy Tunnel w/ Cipha Sounds from 2018-11-12T05:00
The Father Hoods wonder what relaxing weekends used to be like, DJ EFN reconsiders having multiple children and our guest Cipha Sounds shares his fatherhood philosophy, tells us about his own upbri...
ListenEpisode 9 - Protect Ya Kidz - 36 Diapers from 2018-11-05T05:00
The Father Hoods rap some more about the daughter iPhone saga, random shooter drills at school and what language your kid should speak growing up in a multilingual home. Beats. Rhymes&Diapers. s/o ...
ListenEpisode 8 - 100 Miles and Crawlin' from 2018-10-29T04:00
The Father Hoods rap about co-sleeping, kids reading, the debate surrounding Manny Digital's daughter wanting an iPhone and more. Beats. Rhymes&Diapers. s/o Ed O.G.&Da Bulldogs - http://bit.ly/beaf...
ListenEpisode 7 - Good Dad Gang w/ Termanology from 2018-10-22T04:00
Listen to fire spitter and general of the #GoodDadGang Termanology chop it up with DJ EFN, KGB and Manny Digital on this episode of the Fatherhoods. They discuss navigating the changes children go ...
ListenEpisode 6 - Harley Harl's House of Hits w/ Statik Selektah from 2018-10-15T04:00
In this episode KGB's child has a series of meltdowns that almost triggered an emergency podcast. Plus, famed DJ/Producer Statik Selektah drops in to share his fatherly experiences with his daughte...
ListenEpisode 5 - Parents Just Don't Understand from 2018-10-08T04:00
The Fatherhoods rap about Webbie publicly shaming his kids and share their personal views on sleep overs. They discuss their kid self defense and the cultural customs they apply when protecting the...
ListenEpisode 4 - Licensed To Drool from 2018-10-01T04:00
The Father Hoods learn about DJ EFN's daddy/daughter Hip Hop ritual. They discuss their approaches to listening to hip hop around their kids. KGB wonders what MannyDigital and DJ EFN's POV's are on...
ListenEpisode 3 - Breast Milk is Chillin' from 2018-09-24T04:00
The Father Hoods discuss the current state of breast feeding and the impact of being away from your kids when traveling. We also get to hear young #KGB spit some of his favorite RUN DMC raps. s/o E...
ListenEpisode 2 - Who Got the Poops? from 2018-09-21T04:00
#KGB goes into how he and his wife kicked off potty training and succeeded to get their son trained up AT 5 MONTHS! Plus, the Father Hoods continue their therapy session on all the joys and pains o...
ListenEpisode 1 - Why Father Hoods? from 2018-09-17T04:00
The Father Hoods explain the genesis of the "Father Hoods" podcast and introduce you to their lives as Hip Hop dads. s/o Ed O.G.&Da Bulldogs - http://bit.ly/beafather2yourchild Learn more about you...
ListenEpisode 1 - Why Father Hoods? from 2018-09-17T04:00
The Father Hoods explain the genesis of the "Father Hoods" podcast and introduce you to their lives as Hip Hop dads. s/o Ed O.G.&Da Bulldogs - http://bit.ly/beafather2yourchild Learn more about you...
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