In this episode we chopped it up with legendary actor Leon who you may know from some classic moves like: The Temptations, The Five Heartbeats, Above The Rim, Little Richard, and many more. We talked about everything from fatherhood, how he set a great foundation being a father and a friend to his daughter, his amazing actor career, and much more. Tap in for a great conversation, let's vibe! This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa. Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys) Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse...
Dec 01, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In this episode we chopped it up with actor Demetrius Grosse who you may have seen in movies like Straight Outta Compton, TV shows that include: Love Craft Country, NCIS, Fear The Walking Dead, and more. We got a chance to dive deep with Demetrius about everything from fatherhood, his relationship with his father, black love, and much more! Tap in for a great conversation, let's vibe! This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa. Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys) Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (...
Nov 24, 2020•43 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In this episode we chopped it up with Legendary Comedian Earthquake as he talks about everything from fatherhood, his career, his show Quake House, what being a good parent looks like, how he's balanced being a public figure while being a father, and much more. Tap in for a great conversation, let's vibe! This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa. Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys) Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex) Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road" Pr...
Nov 17, 2020•59 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In this episode we chopped it up with NBA Champion Dorell Wright about what he's been up to since COVID hit, fatherhood, NBA Career, his dope Text Message Talk Show concept, family and much more! Tap in for a great conversation, let's vibe! This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa. Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys) Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex) Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road" Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph) For more: Follow @...
Nov 03, 2020•50 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In this episode we chopped it up with your favorite cousin, Jeff Johnson. In this episode we dived into so many great topics including who Jeff is as a father, his relationship with his father, mental health, going from a surviving mindset to a thriving mindset, his platforms Men Thrive/Journacy, and more. Tap in for a great conversation, let's vibe! This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa and Men Thrive. Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys) Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex) Song...
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr 48 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this episode we chopped it up with Beleaf in Fatherhood, a super dope fatherhood content creator with many amazing YouTube videos. You may have also seen Beleaf on the Anthony O'neal show or Oprah's 100 Black Fathers segment on OWN. We got a chance to talk to him about everything from fatherhood, his relationship with his dad, mental health, his transition from music to content creation, and much more! Tap in for a great conversation, let's vibe! This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa. Host...
Oct 20, 2020•58 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this episode we chopped it up with former NBA Vet and current entrepreneur Al Harrington. We got the opportunity to talk about everything from fatherhood, how his relationship with his father impacted him, how CBD helped change his grandmothers life and how it led to his company Viola Brands, and much more. With Al being a big advocate for CBD, find out what he feels about his kids when it comes to smoking and the use of CBD. Al also dove deep into his journey to the NBA and some of his favor...
Oct 13, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this episode we chopped it up with former Mississippi State, Miami Dolphin, and now Cincinnati Bengals Guard Shaq Calhoun about his NFL Career, Fatherhood, how his relationship with his father impacted him, and more. Tap in for a great conversation, let's vibe! This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa. Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys) Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex) Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road" Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.marti...
Oct 06, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode we chopped it up with legendary comedian Damon Williams about everything from comedy in our new normal, all the great Chicago comedians, fatherhood, obstacles he's overcame in fatherhood, his relationship with his father, and more. Tap in for a great conversation, let's vibe! This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa. Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys) Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex) Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road" Production - Bry...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this episode we chopped it up with legendary comedian Cedric The Entertainer about his career, newest show "Greatest at Home Videos" on CBS, fatherhood, his relationship with his father, and MUCH more. He even told us who would've made a better dad between him and Steve Harvey on the Steve Harvey Show! Tune in to this great conversation about fatherhood with one of the greatest comedians of all time. This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa and The Kinloch Doc. Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3ki...
Sep 15, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode we chopped it up with Tay "Firefly" Fisher about his amazing fatherhood journey. He also opened up about his career as a Globetrotter, his relationship with his father, and much more. This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa. Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys) Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex) Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road" Production - Bryant J. Martin (@bryant.martin_ph) For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.c...
Sep 08, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this episode we chopped it up with NBA Vet Mike Scott, currently of the 76ers about the NBA Bubble, his favorite NBA moments, how he's grown as a father, his dynamic relationship with his father, and much more. This Episode is Sponsored by Black Santa and the Ari Foundation. Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys) Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex) Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road" Production - Bryant J. Martin For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagra...
Sep 01, 2020•52 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this episode we chopped it up with Dee Brown, 12 year NBA Vet, 91 Slam Dunk Champ, and current VP of Integrated Player Development for the LA Clippers about everything from fatherhood, police brutality, the Last Dance Doc, playing 1-on-1 with his daughter Lexie Brown, and more. Let's vibe! This Episode is Sponsored by the Ari Foundation. Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys) Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex) Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road" For more...
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode we chopped it up with legendary journalist Ed Gordon, known for his interviews with Tupac, Whitney Houston, R. Kelly, OJ Simpson, Obama, and more about fatherhood and more. Ed opened up about the current state of the world. how we can make a change, and wrote a very special letter to his father starting with "Dear Father", let's vibe!Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"Fo...
Jun 23, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode we chopped it up with super dope Content Creator La Guardia Cross about all things Fatherhood, his relationship with his father, how he got started with YouTube, Mental Health, and more. Let's vibe! Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys) Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex) Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road" For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com
Jun 16, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode we chopped it up with Reno Wilson about fatherhood, his role as a dad on NBC's Good Girls, his first role ever on The Cosby Show, Top TV Dads, and much more. Let's vibe! Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys) Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex) Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road" For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com
Jun 09, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode we chopped it up with Rob Hill Sr. about his books The Missing Piece & Hope For Love, who he is as a father, his relationship with his biological father, how his stepdad made an impact on his life, and more. Let's vibe! Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys) Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex) Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road" For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode we chopped it up with Karen Gibson, an amazing father known for his viral Instagram videos with his son. In this episode, Kyren got a chance to dive deeper into who he is as a father, his growth as a man, and much more! Let's vibe!Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode we chopped it up with an amazing father, 12 year NFL vet, and Founder of Carr Cares & Lit Buddies Box, Brandon Carr. Tune in as Brandon opened up about who he is as a father, how his parents laid a great foundation for his success, his favorite NFL moments, Lit Buddies Box, and much more! Let's vibe! Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys) Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex) Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road" For more: Follow @dear.father...
May 19, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode we chopped it up with an amazing father and Founder of The Dad Gang, Sean Williams. Tune in as Sean opened up about life in quarantine, who he is as a father, how he got started with The Dad Gang, his favorite moments so far, and much more! Let's vibe! Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys) Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex) Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road" For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com --- This episode is ...
May 12, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode we chopped it up with Atlanta Falcons Fullback Keith Smith about life, what he's been up to in quarantine, fatherhood, his relationship with his father, his NFL Career, Vayner Sports, and more. Let's vibe! Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys) Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex) Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road" For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make ...
Apr 28, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode we chopped it up with Washington Wizards All Star Guard Bradley Beal about life, how his role as a father has changed him, his relationship with his father, and how life without the NBA has been since Coronavirus hit. Let's vibe! This episode is sponsored by: The Talented 10th Collective. Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys) Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex) Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road" For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram |...
Apr 21, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode we chopped it up with actor/comedian Alex Thomas about his amazing career, fatherhood, parenting styles, breaking the cycle, his new Netflix show "MoTown Magic", and more. You may also know him for his roles in The Players Club, The Wash, The Jamie Foxx Show, and much more. Let's vibe! Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys) Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex) Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road" For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | de...
Apr 14, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode we chopped it up with 76ers guard/forward and Founder of the Ari Foundation Glenn Robinson III about fatherhood, his relationship with his father, struggles on his fatherhood journey so far, how he's handling coronavirus, his favorite NBA players of all time, Kobe Bryant, and more. Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys) Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex) Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road" For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfa...
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode we spoke to actor Marcus Henderson or as you may know him as Walter from "Get Out" or Andre from "Snow Fall", about fatherhood, his parenting style, how he felt when he first found out he was about to be a father, working with John Singleton, the night he met Kobe, and more.Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"For more: Follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com--...
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 2
This episode we got a chance to speak with former NBA sharpshooter, businessman, and philanthropist Anthony Morrow about fatherhood, his relationship with his father, his favorite times in the NBA, Kobe Bryant stories, The Big3, and more.Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)Cohost - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Song by: Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"For more: follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathers.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest w...
Mar 24, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 1
In this episode we talk to the two guys who started Dear Fathers. Get a chance to meet Lamar Johnson Jr. and Jesse Alex as they talk what prompted them to start the brand, goals for Dear Fathers, their individual journey's, top TV dads, and more.Host - Matthew Kirby (@meand3kirbys)Guest - Co-Founder, Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Guest - Co-Founder, Lamar Johnson Jr. (@lamarjohnsonjr)Song by - Jayson Lyric feat. Taylor Morgan "Yellow Brick Road"For more follow @dear.fathers on Instagram | dearfathe...
Mar 15, 2020•54 min
