Black Dads Magic

Meeting your father for the first time after 30 years?||The boys take a look at father appreciating fathers and share their thoughts on why this is appreciation is not common amongst dads. 

New business ventures, new family addition and do we actually acknowledge what parental burn out is?

A tell all episode someone's child went flying :D

As dads are we fixated on the notion of being an alpha and developing alpha males and females within our kids.But is this notion more damaging than good? Rolando unpacks his first primary's chill open morning with the boys abs what that experience was like

Kester and Patrick reunite in this episode to catch up on all things fatherhood since the last episode. Where they are at both mentally an physical, dealing with the change of and increased family as well as the hustle and bustle of routine life.

Our dads explore mens expectation of women and baring children, who upholds romance within the relationship as well as revealing the gender of Patricks expected child. It all goes off in this episode highlighting both realistic and unrealistic expectations we had growing up and once we became dads and answer the important question of are we being selfish with these.

It takes a village to raise a child, but does the village still exist? Jon joins us to discuss the transformation of parenthood from the Windrush era to present day, has the village that's required to raise a child still around or was that a pass time.

Joined by the the legend himself DJ milktray to talk all things fatherhood, the importance of faith and embedding the correct principles within our kids. Whilst highlighting the amazing work that's being put in place for kids within our community. How it's been building a reputable name within the industry whilst being so family orientated, from ontop FM to working part time to bbc 1xtra. We cover all and more.

Listent to the end for a special announcement :) @chadonthego founder of @GoGoCarib joins the transparent dads on discussing the transition from being a father locally to fathering from abroad. How honing his culinary skills helped to save his mental health and ways/initiatives being put in place to give back to the community and challenge the youth violence within the community.

Fellow dads and hosts of @listen2daddy podcast- Don & K join the transparent dads in this episode to unpack growing through fatherhood. What the experience of become fathers so young has taught them and any best practices that we can put in place to safe guard our kids from sexual predators/deviants out there. As well as exploring our reactions to a social experiment geared to test "stranger danger".

Its an ugly reality as parents we aren't really prepared for..or can we be? how can we prepare our kids to deal with bullying and/or prevent them becoming bullies themselves.As well as reacting to your child being bullied/being a bully, we discuss our own reactions to being on both sides of the fence.

Joined by the impactful @iammrtownsend Husband,Father, Dyslexic, Dyspraxic,ADDer,Mental Health Campaigner, Confidence Coach,Speaker and Founder @lensesofcroydon. A father on on a mission for the betterment of mens mental health and family wholeness.

Is the new government initiative correct? is the move to withdraw a "fathers" passport should he not be fulfilling his CSA requirements? We unwrap this bold move by the government and whether we are for or against this enforcement.

Join by @Moniqueendiva the CEO of @fontainefilmsproduction and the visionary behind “The Black Fathers Documentary”. We explore the driving factor behind this documentary and what the media scene is like for black fathers, as well as looking back at her own fathering experience. A conversation filled with fun, laughter and a co-ordinated recovery by the dads, tune in to find out more.

@Monikahlee joins our dads to discuss protecting our black women, the importance of creating a space for change as well as remaining accountable as dads. At the end of the day we have all the choices it's about who you choose to follow. The algorithm is real!

Joined by another brilliant dad and huge advocate for not only individual growth but also relationship growth. We delve deeper into identifying our own bad habits which our kids could inherit, keeping the romance alive and understanding language with kids.Great discussion with Thomas @thedad.coach, sharing experience and learn off each other.

This Espinosa we explore prostate cancer, the stigma surrounding it and the nursery run experience. Whilst delving into a hot topic making the rounds on social media, addressing the high mortality rate for black women during/post labour

Culture has played and integral role within our upbringing to help define who we are. As fathers we know how important this is for the next generation. But what are some of the challenges faced when the nuclear family is made of two or more cultures? On this guest episode Darren joins us to unpack raising a mixed family household. The joys and challenges faced along the way, as well as society's response to seeing a mixed family and the immediate family responses too. How well can we prepare the next generation on the challenges society has in store for those of single or mixed heritage?

This episode we are joined by Mr James Hope , a proud father and founder of “Elitefootballacademy.uk” to explore generational stereotypes. Growing up in an era that's been stereotype for lacking positive father figures and committed black fathers.the drive to not confirm to these stereotypes. Black dads have the responsibility to do better. “Are we changing our circles? Are we motivating each other to do better?”

Joined by Andre; founder of @standupblackdads to look at discipline from not just dads perspective, but that of a blended family. Varying disciplinary strategies and the impact of going too far.

This episode we unpack what it means to be a full time stay at home dad with our guest @TonyAsofficial who made the transition over two years back to become a full time stay at home dad.  Discussing the transition into make such a momentous decision, the joys of being home full time and the challenges that came along with it. As well as the struggle to find times for ourselves as dads; juggling fatherhood, relationships and socially.

Joined by our two guests; the hosts of TootiredMoms we take a look at fatherhood from the partners view, and how key it is to acknowledge the work and efforts of dads and the benefits of doing so. Along with  the usual, belly full of laughter and realizing that our kids enjoy driving us crazy. You can find them on social media and podcast as @tootiredmoms.

Due to local lockdown regulations we have taken to record remotely for this special guest episode. A father who saw the need for change and set out to create a space to support fathers through this journey. Exploring his own fatherhood journey and what inspired this initiative. Join us whilst we discuss the importance of father forums/support groups and having a good laugh at Kester's shenanigans.

Exploring our coping strategies used during the first lockdown, black history month visit to pentonville prison and these super humans we have as kids

Another great episode with a special guest whose new initiative will plug the gap in the education system that we have been soo longing for!. Black education Find further details @questsaturdayschool on all social media platforms.

Joined by resident financial advisor and all round dad @_josiahWilson, covering finance, investment and the importance of insurance cover for yourself and family. Generational wealth,the lack of financial literacy within the curriculum and what drove him to pursue this path.

The order of importance, how we dealt with post partum depression and the infamous daddy belly.

Exploring the highs and lows of fatherhood; discussing generational impact, upbringings, raising twins and taking on the responsibility to become a leader and positive influence to their non biological kid(s). Whilst challenging some of our own thoughts and misconceptions of going into a relationship with someone who is already/also a parent.

Exploring the influences that father figures play in shaping the dads we are becoming.

Continuation of a brilliant discussion with our guest on being a committed dad, exploring his own case of police brutality and being a father without having one.

Quite often the stigma is post break up, fathers are less involved and engaged in their kid(s) lives. We unpack co parenting with a superb example of a dad who defies that, whilst holding down multiple jobs.

Taking a deep dive into the bravado/stigma of men not talking about their emotions. The story of Jahziah, and using your voice.

Fatherhood for us in its infancy. The fears we had when our significant half was pregnant, the things we discovered along this journey so far, and ultimately what does it mean to be a black dad to a son/daughter?

The introduction to who we are individually and the collective as a whole. We don't always take each other seriously but one thing that remains important is the upbringing of our kid(s). The role we play as black dads and the stereotypes society holds of black fathers.