In this episode we chopped it up with legendary actor, comedian, and radio host Rickey Smiley about who he is as a Dad, growing up without a Father because his Dad was killed when he was 6, the passing of his oldest son due to overdose, dealing with grief, and much more. Tune in for an impactful conversation as we learn more about who Rickey Smiley is as a black man/father, SALUTE! You can now watch the Full Episode here or like and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you stream your podcasts. Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Follow - Rickey Smiley (@rickeysmileyofficial)For more - Follow @dear.fathers on  Instagram | dearfathers.comYou can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.SUBSCRIBE to get the latest #DearFathers Pod content: @dearfathersListen to the our podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-fathers-podcast/id1504938146Listen to the our podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ke3eNa5vF4aoWASHZTG0SAbout The Dear Fathers Podcast#1 Podcast for Black Fatherhood! Our official podcast hosted by our Co-Founder #JesseAlex unpacks the many joys and hurdles of #blackfatherhood with our celebrity guests.

In this episode we chopped it up with the Hip Hop Mogul and Businessman #MasterP and his son Mercy Miller, who is a 4star basketball phenom heading into his freshman year at The University of Houston. We pulled up to Houston TX for our first live recording with the father/son duo where we talked about everything from who Master P is as a father, his growth over the years. the importance of #GenerationalWealth, and more. Mercy also talked about things he's learned from his father, the work he's doing with the #LordHaveMercyFoundation, and who would win in a game of one on one between him and his Pops. Tune in for an impactful conversation as we learn more about who Master P   is as a black man and #father and the importance of his #fatherson relationship with #MercyMiller, SALUTE! You can now watch the Full Episode on our YouTube as well, Subscribe Today - Dear Fathers on YouTube.Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Follow - Master P (@masterp)Follow - Mercy Miller (@mercymiller) For more - Follow @dear.fathers on  Instagram | dearfathers.comYou can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Dear Fathers Pod content:    / @dearfathers  Listen to the our podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Listen to the our podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ke3eNa5vF4aoWASHZTG0SAbout The Dear Fathers Podcast#1 Podcast for Black Fatherhood! Our official podcast hosted by our Co-Founder Jesse Alex unpacks the many joys and hurdles of black fatherhood with our celebrity guests.

In this episode we chopped it up with the legendary singer Ruben Studdard, known for his hit record "Sorry for 2004" about everything from his upbringing, relationship with this parents, who he is as a Father, his singing career, and much more. Tune in for an impactful conversation as we learn more about who #rubenstuddard  is as a black man and #father, SALUTE! You can now watch the Full Episode on our YouTube as well, Subscribe Today - Dear Fathers on YouTube.Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Follow - Ruben Studdard (@realrubenstuddard)For more - Follow @dear.fathers on  Instagram | dearfathers.comYou can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this episode we chopped it up with Yung Joc his upbringing, who he is as a Father, his relationship with his oldest son Amoni, how he balances having 9 kids with 5 baby mothers, and he also shares a heartfelt letter to his Dad. Tune in for an impactful conversation as we learn more about who #yungjoc  is as a black man/father, SALUTE! You can now watch the Full Episode here or like and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you stream your podcasts. Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Follow - Yung Joc (@joclive)For more - Follow @dear.fathers on  Instagram | dearfathers.comYou can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.SUBSCRIBE to get the latest #DearFathers Pod content:    / @dearfathers  Listen to the our podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Listen to the our podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ke3eNa...About The Dear Fathers Podcast#1 Podcast for Black Fatherhood! Our official podcast hosted by our Co-Founder #JesseAlex unpacks the many joys and hurdles of #blackfatherhood with our celebrity guests.

In this episode we chopped it up with legendary rapper #PushaT about who he is as a Dad, how his relationship with his late parents shaped his life, his admiration he has for his Father,  advice he’s received from Pharrell about fatherhood, how having his son at 42 changed his life for the better, and more. Tune in for an impactful conversation as we learn more about who Pusha T is as a black man/father, SALUTE! You can now watch the Full Episode on YouTube or like and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you stream your podcasts. Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Follow - Pusha T (@kingpush)For more - Follow @dear.fathers on  Instagram | dearfathers.comYou can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this episode we chopped it up with NBA Legend #Shaq about who he is as a Dad, his relationship with his (step) Father and Biological Father, who his favorite kid is, how his new goal as a parent is to create nepotism, what Shaq as a grandparent looks like when the time comes, and much more. Tune in for an impactful conversation as we learn more about who Shaq is as a black man/father, SALUTE! You can now watch the Full Episode on our YouTube as well, Subscribe Today - Dear Fathers on YouTube.Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Follow - Shaq (@shaq)For more - Follow @dear.fathers on  Instagram | dearfathers.comYou can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.SUBSCRIBE to get the latest #DearFathers Pod content:    / @dearfathers  Listen to the our podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Listen to the our podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ke3eNa... About The Dear Fathers Podcast#1 Podcast for Black Fatherhood! Our official podcast hosted by our Co-Founder #JesseAlex unpacks the many joys and hurdles of #blackfatherhood with our celebrity guests.

In this episode we chopped it up with actor and comedian Lil Rel, known for his roles in Get Out, Bird Box, Judas and the Black Messiah, Uncle Drew, his own comedy specials, and most recently Dashing Through The Snow and Good Burger 2. In this episode we talked about his career and what's next for him, his relationship with his Father, who he is as a Dad, how he makes his blended family work, mental health, and more. Tune in for an impactful conversation as we learn more about who Lil Rel is as a black man/father, SALUTE! You can now watch the Full Episode on our YouTube as well, Subscribe Today - Dear Fathers on YouTube.Host - Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Follow - Lil Rel (@comedianlilrel)For more - Follow @dear.fathers on  Instagram | dearfathers.comYou can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Dear Fathers Pod content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJfMNs0Uf6AHNGj9VprXvGQListen to the our podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-fathers-podcast/id1504938146?uo=4Listen to the our podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ke3eNa5vF4aoWASHZTG0S About The Dear Fathers Podcast#1 Podcast for Black Fatherhood! Our official podcast hosted by our Co-Founder Jesse Alex unpacks the many joys and hurdles of black fatherhood with our celebrity guests.

In this episode we chopped it up with former NBA player and current host of the Knuckleheads Podcast Quentin Richardson. We got a chance to unpack what it was like losing his Mom at an early age, his relationship with his Father, his NBA Career, how his run with the LA Clippers impacted the culture, who he is as a Dad, and so much more! Tap in for an impactful conversation, SALUTE! Host - James Meeks (@iamjamesmeeks)Co-Host -  Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Follow Q. Rich (@qrich)For more: Follow @dear.fathers on  Instagram | dearfathers.com

In this episode we chopped it up with Amin Joseph, an amazing actor most recently known for his role on the hit show Snowfall as Uncle Jerome. We got a chance to chop it up about all things Fatherhood, his upbringing, how he got into acting, what it's like on the set of Snowfall, and much more. Tune in as we get to know who Amin is as a black man/father and be sure to check out "Snowfall" on FX if you haven't already, SALUTE! Host - James Meeks (@iamjamesmeeks)Co-Host -  Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Follow Amin Joseph (@aminjoseph)For more: Follow @dear.fathers on  Instagram | dearfathers.com

In this episode we chopped it up with the super dope actor and amazing father Curtiss Cook most recently known for his role on Showtime's hit show "The Chi." We got a chance to learn about the ups and downs of his acting career, his upbringing, who he is as a Father, and much more. Tune in to learn more about who Curtiss is as a black man/father and be sure to check out "The Chi" every Sunday on Showtime, SALUTE! Host - James Meeks (@iamjamesmeeks)Co-Host -  Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Follow Curtiss Cook (@curtisscook)For more: Follow @dear.fathers on  Instagram | dearfathers.com

In this episode we chopped it up MLB MVP and Word Series Champ Mookie Betts of the LA Dodgers about all things Fatherhood, his relationship with his parents, his career, and much more. Tune in for an impactful conversation as we learn more about who Mookie is as a black man/father, SALUTE! Episode also available anywhere you get your podcasts. Host - James Meeks (@iamjamesmeeks)Co-Host -  Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Follow Mookie Betts (@mookiebetts)For more: Follow @dear.fathers on  Instagram | dearfathers.com