A podcast dedicated to involved fathers who are "Dad as they wannabe" hosted by career entertainment journalist Jerry Barrow (@JLBarrow)
On the next episode of Father Who Bother I chop it up with Grammy-nominated producer Wyldfyer about growing up in family of car enthusiasts, his son being born on his birthday, why he originally wanted a girl, raising a toddler during a pandemic and more.
On the next episode of Fathers Who Bother I speak with novelist, DJ and cultural critic Adam Mansbach about his New York Times best selling book Go The Fuck To Sleep, raising three girls and cultivating his daughter Viv's rap aspirations and more.
On the next episode of Fathers Who Bother I catch up with west coast rep veteran Wildchild of Lootpack to talk about his new project 'Omowale,' raising his son, Black-Ish star Miles Brown, recording their NBA battle song “GOAT,"an ode to Fatherhood with Posdnous and Big Daddy Kane and more.
To kick off the third and final season of Fathers Who Bother, I catch up with comedian and producer Roy Wood Jr to talk about raising his son, his 'Father Figure' stand up special, the connection between his father and Don Cornelius and more!
For the 50th episode of the Fathers Who Bother Podcast I invited my fellow hip hop journalism dads Jesus Trivino of TIDAL, Rob Markman of Genius and Chuck Creekmur of Allhiphop.com to talk about the state of fatherhood in hiphop, how they juggle their careers with parenting and much more. Support us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FathersWhoBother Follow us: Twitter: @FathersWhoB Instagram: @FathersWhoBother Listen to us: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/fathers-whobother Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1hdQ8lf3uO1eWOpcD8NKO5?si=EKDO-tehSfWopB-hpIUL5A Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fathers-who-bother-podcast/id1518816449
On the next episode of Fathers Who Bother I talk to Donwill of Tanya Morgan about getting whooped in Mario Kart by his daughter, inheriting his dad's sense of style, parenting advice from Phonte and more.
On the next episode of Fathers Who Bother I talk to Philly's own DJ Qool Marv on naming his son Thelonious, co-parenting after divorce, the Christmas mix that became a bonding project, the one time he had to raise his voice, his son following in his musical footsteps and more.
On the next episode of Fathers Who Bother I talk to battle rap legend PackFM about being a founding member of #Daughterhouse, the perils of performing in front of his dad and FM now standing for Family Man. Support us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FathersWhoBother Follow us: Twitter: @FathersWhoB Instagram: @FathersWhoBother
On the next episode of Fathers Who Bother I talk to Duck Down Records Co-Founder Dru Ha on being a citibike milkman for his newborn baby, the positive influence of his late father, running a marathon for him and more. Support us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FathersWhoBother Follow us: Twitter: @FathersWhoB Instagram: @FathersWhoBother Listen to us: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/fathers-whobother Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1hdQ8lf3uO1eWOpcD8NKO5?si=EKDO-tehSfWopB-hpIUL5A Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fathers-who-bother-podcast/id1518816449
Support us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FathersWhoBother Follow us: Twitter: @FathersWhoB Instagram: @FathersWhoBother Listen to us: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/fathers-whobother Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1hdQ8lf3uO1eWOpcD8NKO5?si=EKDO-tehSfWopB-hpIUL5A Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fathers-who-bother-podcast/id1518816449
On the next episode of Fathers Who Bother I talk to producer and director Justin Rhodes about his powerful new film, “It's A Wonderful Plight,” why his beats still ain't free, giving birth to an 808 and raising four girls. Support us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FathersWhoBother Follow us: Twitter: @FathersWhoB Instagram: @FathersWhoBother Listen to us: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/fathers-whobother Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1hdQ8lf3uO1eWOpcD8NKO5?si=EKDO-tehSfWopB-hpIUL5A Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fathers-who-bother-podcast/id1518816449
In the next episode of Fathers Who Bother I talk to MC, producer and educator Substantial about his new children's book, “She Sees,” inspired by his two daughters, how he parents differently from his dad, why his wife is the realest, and what it means to be "Dedicated and Driven."
Producer Sean C on being a single dad as a 19 year old in Harlem, which legendary rapper his son didn't like, his love/hate relationship with his father and why he considers his son his best friend.
On the next episode of Fathers Who Bother I talk to director Deon Taylor and comedian/actor Katt Williams about their new film "The House Next Door: Meet The Blacks 2" and what they had to learn when they became fathers.
In the next episode of Fathers Who Bother, I talk to actor and singer Tristan “Mack Wilds” about having a daughter with his high school sweetheart, being raised by a neighborhood hero, the best parenting advice he’s gotten and whether you should throw cheese at your baby to stop their crying.
On the next episode of Fathers Who Bother I talk to rapper Tracey Lee Esq about the benefits of becoming a dad in his 40s, parenting in the age of Google, recording a song with his daughter and more.
On the next episode of Fathers Who Bother I speak with stars of the new Kung Fu Comedy, "The Paper Tigers," Mykel Shannon Jenkins and Alain Uy about their real life roles as dads, the importance of mentorship, when to administer tough love and more.
On the next episode of Fathers Who Bother I kick with Grammy-nominated producer and lecturer Tony Dofat about raising his four not so Bad Boys, how his Chinese father met his Black mother and how his sons are following in his musical footsteps.
On the next episode of Fathers Who Bother I talk to MC and radio personality Headkrack about raising his four boys, finding private time to smoke during a pandemic, giving relationship advice to his oldest and more.
On the next episode of Fathers Who Bother I speak with R&B singer VEDO about planning his daughters first birthday party, the gift and curse of “Baby Shark,” what his toddler thinks of his music and more.
On the next episode of Fathers Who Bother I speak with record executive Sha Money XL about what was like growing up in his Haitian household, why he planned his first child at 17 and what it’s like having daughters that are twenty years apart.
On the next episode of Fathers Who Bother I speak with "Sherman’s Showcase" co-creator Diallo Riddle. We talk about his kids appetite for scary movies, men’s misperceptions of labor, the professional advantages of having kids, and more.
On the next episode of Fathers Who Bother I speak with R&B sensation Eric Roberson about raising his three boys, what songwriting his taught him about parenting, why his kids are his first A&Rs and invaluable lessons from his father.
On the next episode of Fathers Who Bother, I speak with MC Craig Of of the Legendary Juice Crew about raising his boy to a 26-year-old man, the inspiration for his song “Dear Daddy” and why he refused to record a song with his rapping son.
On the next episode of the Fathers Who Bother podcast I speak with rapper and actor Che “Rhymefest” Smith and we engage in some spiritual sparring as we grapple with generational traumas, how relationships impact parenting and much much more. “I had to get my son wrong so I could get my daughters right.”
On the next episode of Fathers Who Bother I speak with actor and rapper Tray Chaney about the family bond on “The Wire,” his songs “Dedicated Father” and “Fatherhood” and the advice he got from his own dad during one of his hardest times as a parent.
On the next episode of Fathers Who Bother, DJ Rich Medina shares how becoming a father changed his hustle, how nightlife prepared him for fatherhood and more.
On the next episode of Fathers Who Bother I kick it with General Steele of Smif-N-Wessun about raising his two sons, repairing his relationship with his father and his new project Amerikkka’s Nightmare Part 3.
On the next episode of podcast MC Mickey Factz returns to give us a track-by-track breakdown of his new project, "Hue," a audio last will and testament that he recorded for his son in a month.
On the next episode of Fathers Who Bother, I kick off season two speaking with stage and screen legend Glynn Turman about being a "baby having babies," coping with the loss of his son, being a girl dad and more.
On the next episode of Fathers Who Bother I speak with Mr. Walt of Da Beatminerz about how having a baby changed the way he went digging for records, his son becoming a DJ himself and how his father helped shape his love of music.
On the next episode of Fathers Who Bother I speak with Queens MC Consequence about getting his son Caiden’s rap career started, dealing with illness during their XXL feature photo shoot, how he discussed his health diagnosis with his son and why everything is different now.
In the next episode of Fathers Who Bother podcast I speak with Brooklyn MC Wordsworth about becoming a teacher to help his daughters grades improve, how that impacted his career and the unreleased song he wrote for his late father.
On the next episode of Fathers Who Bother I talk with DJ House Shoes about the challenges of being a weekend dad, the last time he spoke to his own father and the craziest birth story ever.
On the next episode of Fathers Who Bother I speak with rapper and comedian Open Mike Eagle about his new album “Anime, Trauma and Divorce,” recording two songs with his son and why he is done having kids.
On the next episode of Fathers Who Bother I speak with North Carolina MC Supastition about becoming a father at the age of 16, why he regrets recording a song about that experience and what happened the one time he met his biological father.
In the next episode of Fathers Who Bother I speak with stage and screen veteran Clarke Peters about being in the delivery room when it wasn’t common for men to do, his children following in his footsteps and what real life experience he brings to his roles as a father.
In the next episode of Fathers Who Bother I speak with Grammy Award winning producer Needlz about raising his three kids amidst the changes in the music industry, how becoming a dad changed his sound and why talking to his children about social justice and financial literacy is so important.
On the next episode I talk with Detroit producer Apollo Brown about raising his daughter and son in the age of Corona, parenting advice from DJ Premier, buying his father his dream car and more.
On the next episode of Fathers Who Bother I speak with MC, producer and DJ J-Live about getting his parenting style from his mom, bridging the generation gap through music and guiding his children in the ways of the force. Check it out.
On the next episode of Fathers Who Bother I speak with Rockness Monsta of Heltah Skletah about raising his daughter Raquel, his parenting super power, the one battle rapper he plays for her in the car and which reality TV kid gave him baby fever.
On the next episode of Fathers Who Bother, Dres Of Black Sheep talks about his first son making a cameo in the Roll With Flava video, his middle son forming a punk rock band, his youngest making music for Angry Birds and how his street hustling father may have inspired some of that early Black Sheep music.
On the next episode of Fathers Who Bother I speak with comedian and actor Felonious Munk about how stand-up comedy altered his relationship with his daughter, why he doesn’t hit his kids, recovering from bad puns, raising a “woke” baby and more.
In the next episode of Fathers Who Bother I speak with rap phenom RA The Rugged Man about paying homage to his late father Staff Sgt John A. Thorburn, recording the song “First Born” for his daughter on his latest project All My Heroes Are Dead, his son’s favorite horror movies and more.
In the next episode of Fathers Who Bother we speak with the legend Masta Ace about how his rap career changed when he had a daughter, parenting advice he gets from fellow hip hop dads, why Father’s Day isn’t that big a deal for him and more.
On the next episode of Fathers Who Bother I speak with DJ and Producer Statik Selektah about parenting advice he got from Sean Price, the politics of picking baby names, recording “Harley’s Blues” for his daughter and her song with 2 Chainz. If you’re enjoying Fathers Who Bother please make sure to hit that subscribe button and follow us on instagram @FathersWhoBother and Twitter @FathersWhoB.
In the next episode of the podcast I speak with rapper and producer Oddisee about his pandemic project Odd Cure, growing up in Sudan, how being a parent to his siblings prepared him for fatherhood, his father’s parenting style and more.
In this episode we speak with producer Amadeus about developing his own parenting style, talking to his son about his divorce, co-parenting during a pandemic and more!
In the next episode of the podcast we speak with Detroit producer and MC Mr. Porter about his unique experience with parenting his daughter and the continued work he is doing to repair his relationship with his own father.
In this next episode of "Fathers Who Bother" we speak with Detroit MC Royce Da 5’ 9 about raising his five kids, being a girl dad, the unique challenges of raising his autistic son and why he’d keep having more kids if his wife let him.
For the next episode of the "Fathers Who Bother" podcast we speak with the the hardest working man in hip-hop, Torae Carr, about being the father of two. We cover everything from his potty training adventures to teaching his daughter how to drive, finding common ground through their "Family Matters" podcast and his amazing Father's Day gift.
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