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Our mission is to dive deep and crack open what it is to be a Black Man and look back on our own hurt, so that we can move towards healing. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

Julian Hart


    • Apr 25, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
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    • 75 EPISODES


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    New Season who this?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 8:07


    Getting ready for a new season follow me

    Life with a 4 yr old

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 26:39


    So I've been recording conversations between myself and my super advanced toddler. I've had the blessing of raising 3 children who are currently 16,13, and 4 and being able to have these amazing conversations have been nothing short of amazing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanindads/support

    Summer of 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 98:52


    Sharing some personal conversations with my oldest son who is now 16 in his 3rd year of high school. We discuss many important topics that a father should have with his son, talks I wish my father at the time did for me. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanindads/support

    Alone in the Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2023 37:26


    When you realize you've lost everything in life, not your children, but every relationship you truly held dear to you lost. Tune in as we explore ALONE. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanindads/support

    Self-Actualization & Introspection: Unleashing Potential

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2023 47:17


    In this thought-provoking episode, I am joined by my guest Ikechi Ukazu listen to us as we delve deep into the realms of self-actualization and introspection, exploring the transformative power they hold in our personal growth and fulfillment. Join us on a captivating journey as we uncover the essence of who we truly are and tap into our unlimited potential. Guest: Ikechi Uzaku https://linktr.ee/itsikechi? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanindads/support

    MAY bring you a healthy Mental Health month

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 14:05


    May is the month that we discuss mental health and how it affects ourselves, family, work, relationships how are you doing this month and how do you plan to tackle these issues? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanindads/support

    10/9 6yrs later

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2022 29:57


    I reflect on the 6yr anniversary of my mothers murder and how I allowed it to haunt my life for the last 6yrs. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    1985 Flow

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2022 94:33


    Gaining knowledge is something I told myself that I would make a priority this year and for my future. I always considered myself intelligent but sometimes you have to shut up to receive more downloadable content. This is a collection of messages that have been led to myself. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    Rolling w/ Rollie

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 92:44


    Car adventures with My Nigga Rollie --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    3-9-2016

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 35:30


    The universe has a way of showing you what you need and what you need to do to keep your blessings. When you don't listen it must correct and show you what it requires for you to bounce back, for me my wife Jiera was a blessing she was what I needed to remind myself of how I was always supposed to be but as a man when you put your ego and pride ahead of your commitment to your partner then what is keeping them attached to you…. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    My life as a Night Vamp

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 94:21


    This was like my first night out on the streets of Htx. It was scary at 1st but after seeing what the unfortunate people of Houston have had to endure cruelty from their own people , government, and their own mind. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 25:10


    Life life life life --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    Medic

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 22:54


    I just want to be a toys R us kid --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    Shit Happens

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 55:34


    Found myself finally living for myself and putting God as my ultimate roadie --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    Dating after Purgatory

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2022 102:14


    I'm a bit rusty but here we go --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    Enlightend ones

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 11:17


    When the universe needs you to hear something it's going to find a way to tell you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    Disconnect

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 72:41


    The disconnect between the black man and women is growing at an alarming rate, it's as if those “old racial” reasons for separation are still embedded in our DNA --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    Rich Niggas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 6:58


    Kendrick is homeless but to him, he is Rich as hell! Some people live off Currency and some of us live by what life enriches us with Life! Yes money makes life easier but does it make your whole? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    Numerology

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 63:35


    The universe is one of those things that allows for unlimited access to knowledge to be poured through different individuals and I've been blessed to share knowledge, because what other power do we have? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    Ok So A Libra, Sagittarius, Leo, and Taurus walk into a Bar…

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 22:09


    Sometimes Trauma Bonding can turn into a fruitful conversation that sometimes by the grace of God blooms into a respected brotherhood. Life is about risking everything to be who you want to be in life, and that my friends can be a lonely road… sometimes. I've had the pleasure of meeting the most laid back chilled and humble (MALE LEO)

    Strip Adventures pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2022 112:13


    My interactions with peeps are amazing follow me! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    Strip Club Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 43:43


    I've met some dope people in my new life. Can't wait to continue the adventure. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    Bathing once Again in the Glow of Urban Purchase.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 69:19


    Co Hostie Kendra and myself discuss the issues of LLC talk in the Urban Community and how so many of “US” are losing out on the bag simply because of lack of knowledge. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    How the mighty have fallen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 79:21


    Good enough for a convo but not good enough for a brotherhood. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    Sailor Jupiter on the Rise

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 34:38


    Man this energy is a whole different beast of problems. Between grown men in there absolute feelings. To grown women talking to men as though they Niggas as well. Welp the Island of Dr. Monroe was a place for misfits. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    Metro Boomin Adventures

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 11:54


    People love me what more can I say. But Metro Bus Employees show the most love --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    Toxic Coparenting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 14:22


    It's funny how the universe shows you truly who you are, it's crazy how a lot of men especially black men deal with Toxic Coparenting. It's sad to say that I deal with this disease daily. Hopefully one day we will all do the work individually & collectively to kill a virus that allows Women to use the system when they want to punish Men for just simply wanting to live life without them. But also using our children as collateral damage. They do say that in War no one is innocent. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    TimeCop

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 48:57


    This is the one , the best episode to date. I've met the smartest man that I've had the pleasure of conversing with --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    New Father's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 30:13


    First Father's Day solo but was able to meet some great goons --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    We talking Values

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 10:47


    Man what more can I say, couple of good fellas . Alex the Leo, Peter the Cap and J the Libra. Peter been married 3 times … I said hey my guy I only had 1 in me playboy . --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    Win some lose some

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 102:26


    ..... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    Irony

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 43:53


    I talk how my mom always would watch cold cases and make jokes.. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    Real nigs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 81:36


    Real convo with some thoroughbreds --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    CPort

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 49:58


    Getting a differentnview --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    Brand J

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 24:50


    Me and my guy speak improv --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    Bbq at creole

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 25:16


    Every Sunday these people show upand show out --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 20:05


    Funtime --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    SagMan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 11:51


    Had the pleasure hanging out with the forest make Sagittarius I know . Love you bro --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    Bacon and Dad time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 60:28


    My pop surprised me last year when I first had my mental break . Enjoy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    LeoMon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 69:22


    Running the streets of Houston with my big bro happy bday my guy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

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    PRBLMS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 16:23


    Improv session with my --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    Passing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 10:23


    Had the pleasure of meeting a gentle soul named Jim, by passing we struck a Convo that felt like we've known each other for ever. Within the length of this recording I found a new friend. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    LaZerbeak

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 104:34


    Great episode talking about the importance of pouring back into your own cup 1st. also attempting to review aew forbidden door but the man has other plans. Every 6 mins our connection would drop. So enjoy the ball of confusion --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    Mr. Owl

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 39:05


    Welcome back to another season of melanindads. I had the pleasure of catching up w/ my longest tenured bros. Richard Lewis & Jose Garcia. We discuss Fatherhood now after 15+ yrs of brotherhood. Reflect on growth , mental health Jedi battles, evolution, and LIFE! While incorporating our love for tv , anime, video games, pop culture. Etc! Grab that xxxxtra butter Orville and a snuggie and tune in. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message

    What does being a black dad mean to you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 96:34


    I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Aria Collins. The brainchild of the Colored Lens podcast, we discuss my motivation and vision for Melanin Dads. What continues to push me while still being a black man in America --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 84:37


    Milt, Casey, and I go on an adventure of self-discovery, setting boundaries, and why I feel like at 35 I am finally becoming a "man". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    In Session

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 55:35


    In light of Men's Mental Health Month, had the pleasure of having my first open podcast episode where men joined and gave their reflection of therapy on themselves, the community, and others. I believe therapy is what we all need to help us become a better version of who we are always meant to be. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    Structure

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 52:22


    Had the pleasure of speaking with Brother Jabril Muhammad, funny thing is this was our first convo and felt like we knew each other for decades. We discuss marriage, his love for engineering and how he is powering the science to our communities. I loved ever moment of this experience and look forward to more conversations. Hands down this conversation was very soul enriching. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    Leap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 34:40


    Had the extreme pleasure of talking with my long-time brother Christopher Berrios. We talk about our history, our love for our children, and the love of our black women. Chris like myself leaped faith and found himself grounded down south after living in Philly his whole life. This man is the definition of what it means to be a MelaninDad. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    Reflection

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 70:32


    Caught up with Queen Knox and we talk generational curses and the need for her to always wear the crown when it comes to her childrens upbringing, and the desire to always enrich their minds this was a much needed convo and loved every bit of it. Sorry for the audio unable to edit due to computer crashing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

    Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 56:14


    I had the pleasure of speaking with Dave Goldsmith. A two-time girl dad, and Philly's hottest and one of the most successful black realtors in the city. We talk about raising girls, how he went from retail to have a very thriving real estate business, his dedication to his community, and making sure people of color have a fair and equal state in the Housing game. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanindads/support

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