RAP DADS Podcast

On this episode of the RAP DADS podcast Esteban Serrano speaks to five fathers from diverse backgrounds to find out how they talk to their kids about police brutality. The fathers are Jerry Lore (Asian), Darin Byrne (White), Alan Lerner (Jewish), Walker Stephens (Black) and Sekou Pyle (Black). The men each contributed amazing and honest insight into their private conversations. I'm sure you will learn a lot. Thanks for listening.   Be sure to check out RAPDADS.com for videos, audio, merch and more.

RAP DADS WELCOME TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF THE RAP DAD VLOG. I HOPE YOU ALL ARE WELL. IN MID FEBRUARY I THOUGHT THIS “CORONA-CATION” AS I’VE BEEN REFERRING TO IT AS, WOULD BE 2 WEEKS TOPS. HERE WE ARE APPROACHING JUNE AND THERE’S NO END IN SITE FOR NYC! ADJUSTING TO LIFE SHELTERED IN PLACE HAS BEEN A LOT OF TRIAL AND ERROR BUT I THINK WE’RE IN A GOOD GROOVE NOW. I WANTED TO LET YOU IN ON SOME OF THE THINGS I’VE BEEN DOING TO KEEP THE MORAL UP IN THE HOUSE. For more RAP DADS content check out RAPDADS.com and subscribe. Thanks for listening.

On this episode I interview Sean "Paperchasr" Williams, an OG of mine I met while working at MTV/Viacom. He’s always been a straight shooter. He’s always been fly. He’s always been a connector. Someone who will link and put good people together if it benefits him or not. He’s a force in hip hop culture. He’s an educator but most importantly he’s a father. We talk about everything from sneakers to teenagers.  Follow Sean on IG @osd_paperchasr and his education program on IG @SOLEcialStudies Follow the RAP DADS on IG @theRAPDADSig and visit RAPDADS.com

On this episode of RAP DADS I sat down with a childhood friend, rapper Reef Da Lost Cauze, to talk about his unique fatherhood journey. Reef is a father of two sons and has a daughter on the way. He talks about raising biracial kids and the struggle and the beauty of his oldest son who is Nonverbal Autistic.  Follow Reef on Instagram @Lostcauze Follow RAP DADS on Instagram @TheRAPDADSig and RAPDADS.com

Sean C is a well decorated Hip Hop vet. From starting the legendary X-Men DJ crew to producing records for Jay Z, Big Pun and more, his contributions to hip hop are well documented. However, his most remarkable journey and accomplishments come from his role as a father. I sat down with Sean C and heard all about his amazing journey in fatherhood and picked up a bunch of jewels he dropped in this episode. Thanks for listening.

I was listening to my wife’s podcast, Moms Unwine and I heard her guest Annie, who is a clinical psychologist say something that hit me like a ton of bricks. She said, “our children are our mirror.” If our children are a reflection of us then we as men need to look in the mirror and do some harsh, honest, self evaluating. For more RAP DADS content check out RAPDADS.com

In this episode of RAP DADS rapper Tone Trump talks about balancing his career with his responsibility as a father. The also talks about raising a Muslim family in Trumps America. This is an honest and insightful conversation with many gems.   From all things Tone Trump check out 247Trump.com and check out his brand new project Miracle on Market Street out now on all streaming services. RAPDADS.com

On this episode I sat down with Bay Area rapper Nef the Pharaoh. Nef is one of the dope MCs putting in work and climbing fast amongst the new generation. We spoke about teenage fatherhood, lessons and blessings, baby mama and more.  After finding out on his 18th birthday he was soon to be a father he had a lot to think about. Should he quit on his dream of becoming a rapper? Should he play it safe and go corporate? Nep, the son of an educator, was a high school drop out. He talks about coming to grips with that and his son inspiring him to go back to school. This is such an amazing RAP DADS conversation. I hope you enjoy it.

This episode of the RAP DADS podcast is about the dangers of teens sexting and sending nude pictures. Kids are growing up in an era where this is a norm, but the consequences and repercussions are server. The fall out doesn't just fall on the kids, the parents are just as at risk of legal recourse as the children involved. Articles mentioned in this video https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentTypeID=1&ContentID=3051 https://www.verywellfamily.com/what-are-the-consequences-of-sexting-460557

On this episode of the RAP DADS Podcast Premium Pete gives some solid advice for single fathers through his transparent and personal journey. Pete talks about the harsh reality not only for a child having gone through a divorce, but as a man as well. He also talks about his time in prison and how that impacted his fatherhood. For more fatherhood wisdom check out RAPDADS.com   You can find all things Premium Pete, including his amazing Premium Pete Show Podcast here https://linktr.ee/premiumpeteshow   Make sure you subscribe for more RAP DADS content. Thanks for listening.

My middle son came home with a good report-card and bad comments on his character. His excuse was he can't control himself enough not to talk when he isn't suppose to. So I challenged him to remain absolutely silent for an entire Saturday. 

In this episode Esteban talks to RAP DAD Ash Cash about the lessons he uses to teach his daughter about wealth.   When should we start talking about money? How do you feel about allowance? What bad habits could we be passing along to our children? What funds does he have set up for his children? Should you add your college student to your credit card? All this and more in this episode.

In this episode I’m joined by RAP DAD Mouse Jones. He is quickly becoming one of the most outspoken and magnetic voices in Hip Hop culture. He is ratchet and righteous at the same damn time. He shares his fatherhood journey in this clip like you’ve never heard Mouse before.   Be sure to follow him on IG @mouse_jones and listen to his podcasts; Guys Next Door & the Club house.   Make sure you subscribe for more RAP DADS podcasts. Thanks for listening.

In this episode I sit down the man who planted the seed. Literally! My dad, the OG RAP DAD, Steve Serrano. He’s not only my father but became the missing father figure in a lot of the kids in our neighborhood. We talk about some of the stories and lessons he’s taught me and more.   For more RAP DADS content check out RAPDADS.com and subscribe. Thanks for listening.

In this episode host Esteban Serrano goes into detail about the RAP DADS podcast as well as his background as a producer in music television and most importantly a father. His vision for this podcast is to connect RAP DADS all over the world and share information so we can become great dads. Thanks for listening. Please subscribe for more!