Shaun Bailey joins Marvyn to discuss the sense of community that has motivated him. They discuss his views on conservative politics and how they are influenced by the values he gained growing up as part of a strong community. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers with the aim of creating a safe digital space within the community. Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @...
May 02, 2022•59 min
Happy Thursday! In this episode, we talk about a father who recently helped his daughter when she started her first period. However, his wife wasn't happy, feeling as though he'd overstepped into her role as a mother. Source: The Mirror, Written by Julia Banim Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers with the aim of creating a safe digital space within the community. Join the conversation and the community online thro...
Apr 28, 2022•13 min
Marvyn sits down with Khaya, Pule and Sfiso. The four fathers speak about their childhood dreams and the dreams they see in their children. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers with the aim of creating a safe digital space within the community. Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDads Instagram: @DopeBlackDads Facebook Page: @DopeBlackDads If you want to g...
Apr 25, 2022•42 min
This week Donald is joined by Umar, Stephen and actor Okezie Morro, who created Tata Storytime which is a platform where Black actors tell black stories for kids. The group discuss how his daughter was the inspiration for Tata Storytime, how his upbringing influences the way he parents and the importance of telling diverse stories. Dope Black Dads is place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers, as well as creating a safe digital space for th...
Apr 21, 2022•46 min
***Trigger Warning*** This episode contains discussion about suicide and Baby Loss. Baby Loss is something that affects so many in the Black Community but so rarely spoken about. In this episode Donald shares his own story of Baby loss and shares the podcast with fellow Dope Black Mums Cerise and Katie. They share what they didn't know about Baby loss, the support (and lack of support) they had from family and friends, how they remember their children that have passed and how this loss has influ...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Former footballers, Troy Townsend, Marcus Gayle and Michael Duberry join Donald this week to reflect on the passing of the young footballer Jeremy Wisten They discuss mental health support within football, dealing with rejection, the pressures parents put on their children to make it as professional footballers and who they think is the top Black British footballer of all time. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Entrepreneur and CEO of Vitae London William Adoasi joins Donald on this week's podcast to discuss everything from his journey to fatherhood, becoming a successful business owner and the importance of family along the way. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers, as well as creating a safe space for the community. Your host this week is Donald Mbeutcha. Join the conversation and community online through our social ch...
Apr 21, 2022•43 min
Marvyn welcomes two new dads to the community - actor Oliver Alvin Wilson and personal trainer Tyrone Williams. They discuss how their work and industries have been impacted by the COVID-19 lockdowns as well as their relationships with their non-black partners and what it's like to be a dad in an interracial relationship. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers, as well as creating a safe digital space for the commun...
Apr 21, 2022•44 min
Marvyn is joined by Death In Paradise actor Ralf Little to discuss issues of race and allyship. They cover controversial casting, reflect on past experiences and explore the 7 steps of allyship. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers, as well as creating a safe digital space for the community. Your host is Marvyn Harrison. Join the conversation and community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDad...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 27 min
Marvyn is joined by Marvin Crichlow and hip-hop artist Mickey Factz. They discuss the passing of well-known artists in the industry including DMX, the importance of having a life plan and understanding the financial tools necessary for taking care of your family if you pass away. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about Black fathers, as well as creating a safe digital space for the community. Your host is Marvyn Harrison. Join the...
Apr 21, 2022•53 min
Marvin Crichlow and Ortis Deley are joined by voice artist and YouTuber Russell Evans. Together they discuss the topic of mortality; how and when to introduce the concept to your children; what values are important to instil in our children, and what they feel is the most valuable trait they have learned from their children. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers, as well as creating a safe digital space for the com...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, Marvin Crichlow and Marvyn Harrison chat about the 10-day meditative retreat that Marvyn recently completed. They explore the events which led to it being booked, what it was like whilst on the retreat and how it changed Marvyn's outlook and sense of peace. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers, as well as creating a safe digital space for the community. Your host is Marvyn Harrison. Join the conve...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr
Following the recent discussion around Naomi Osaka withdrawing from playing, Marvyn Harrison and Marvin Crichlow discuss how essential it is to find the right balance between work and your mental wellbeing. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers and creating a safe digital space for the community. Your host is Marvyn Harrison. Join the conversation and community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlac...
Apr 21, 2022•56 min
Marvyn is joined by regular co-host Marvin Crichlow and fellow DBD member Marlon Bruce. Together they discuss the different key points they took from Will Smith's Redtable Talk with Kevin Hart, issues of discounting your own feelings as part of the fatherhood mission and the controversy surrounding Nick Cannon having multiple children in one year Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers and creating a safe digital spa...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr
Marvyn, Marlon and Marvin are joined by comedian Babatunde Aléshé to explore a list of over 30 dope black dads in TV & Film. Together they narrow it down to their top 10 top and discuss how those dads influence their parenting styles in real life. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers and creating a safe digital space for the community. Your host is Marvyn Harrison. Join the conversation and the community onlin...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Marvyn is joined by Marlon and Marvin to explore their childhood experiences at home and school, discuss what lessons they learned and how that has shaped the way they raise their children. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers and creating a safe digital space for the community. Your host is Marvyn Harrison. Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDads Instagr...
Apr 21, 2022•46 min
A couple of weeks on from the Euro 2020 final and the racial abuse that Saka, Rasha and Sancho faced - Marvyn, Marlon and Marvin discuss their opinions towards the reactions of England fans and what possible solutions there are for ensuring racism of this kind is tackled. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers and creating a safe digital space for the community. Your host is Marvyn Harrison. Join the conversation an...
Apr 21, 2022•55 min
Marvyn is joined by fellow dads Marvin and Marlon to discuss the topic of Black Love. What is it? What does it mean when someone says they love you? What is the difference between love, intimacy and respect? Together they explore these questions in-depth and roundtable their thoughts. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers and creating a safe digital space for the community. Join the conversation and the community o...
Apr 21, 2022•45 min
Marvyn is joined by fellow Dope Black Dads Marlon, Marvin and Umar. Together they discuss which Avengers they are, black excellence and pose the question - should there be black billionaires? Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers and creating a safe digital space for the community. Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDads Instagram: @DopeBlackDads Facebook ...
Apr 21, 2022•59 min
In this episode, Marvyn has joined forces with Dope Black Mums lead Nina Malone to sit down with Dope Black Dad member Erod and his daughter Amahra about the process of and experiences with her adoption. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers and creating a safe digital space for the community. Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDads Instagram: @DopeBlackDa...
Apr 21, 2022•45 min
Marvyn, Marlon and Marvin come together to discuss black hair. They explore their own journeys with their hair, misconceptions about kinky hair textures and how they aim to navigate the hair journey of their children. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers and creating a safe digital space for the community. Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDads Instagram...
Apr 21, 2022•46 min
Marvyn, Marlon and Marvin catch up on what they've been watching, discussing what makes them introverts and exploring the way their children are growing up in comparison to how they grew up. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers and creating a safe digital space for the community. Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDads Instagram: @DopeBlackDads Facebook P...
Apr 21, 2022•48 min
Marvyn, Marlon and Marvin chat about current affairs revolving around love and jealousy in relationships, what is impacting their football teams and in the second half of the episode are joined by Ibrahim Mustapha to discuss his new book; No Longer Naive - African Football's Growing Impact At The World Cup. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers and creating a safe digital space for the community. Join the conversat...
Apr 21, 2022•55 min
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Anna and Dr. Aziza from Black Female Doctors UK, a non-profit organisation of medics, dentists, surgeons, scientists and PhD holders aimed at empowering and supporting each other and our community. We discuss Child Q and how Black students are over policed, usually less supported and disproportionately sanctioned by the educational system. Black female Doctors has a goal to raise much needed awareness and funds to help support the educational and legal needs...
Apr 18, 2022•43 min
In this episode, we are joined by Ken Okoroafor, The Humble Penny. Having achieved financial independence at age 34, Ken is now on a mission to help 10,000 stressed professionals, entrepreneurs, and families. We discuss financial literacy and the journey to financial independence. What's your relationship to money and how did it develop? Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers with the aim of creating a safe digital ...
Apr 11, 2022•53 min
#AD This special episode of Dope Black Dads is sponsored by Starling Bank. Today, we are joined by my children, Blake, 6, and Ocean, 4, who embark on a daring mission to learn about money with the help of the Starling Kite card. Starling Kite is a debit card made for 6-16 year olds and linked to your own Starling account, all with the aim of helping kids learn to spend like an adult and understand the value of money. In the #StarlingKidsTakeover Challenge, Blake and Ocean took over the family bu...
Apr 07, 2022•20 min
In this special episode, Dope Black Dads dives into anti-abuse initiative, ‘Enough’, which was recently launched by the government as part of their commitment to tackling crimes of violence against women and girls. The initiative differs from other anti-abuse initiatives in the respect that it highlights the responsibility of reporting or taking action against abusive behaviours. Marvyn is joined by Transformational Life Coach, Dilys Sillah, who will be talking us through the different forms of ...
Mar 31, 2022•40 min
Marvyn Harrison is joined by Aisha O'Reilly. The two talk about co-parenting, the roles that mothers and fathers play and the values they establish in their children's lives. The two also discuss topics that many people shy away from, including what to do as a family when things go wrong. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers with the aim of creating a safe digital space within the community. Join the conversation ...
Mar 28, 2022•56 min
Marvyn Harrison, is in Johannesburg, South Africa this episode, and is joined by Lebogang Rasethaba, Thabo Ngobeni and Kagiso Legotlo. The four discuss loss and how to deal with it as they honour one of their deceased colleagues, Wandile. They also touch on how COVID restrictions have turned grieving into an even more isolated process, as well as grief in relation to men, who they find for the most part feel unable to express their pain freely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
Mar 21, 2022•34 min
Marvyn Harrison and Marvin Crichlow discuss topics ranging from the overt racial biases harboured by the global society, and how they play out in the contrasting treatment on display in the midst of Kurt Zouma's controversy, to the online reactions to the leak of an intimate tape of Isiah Rashad, and the homophobic tone that seemed to characterise a number of them, in contrast to many others that showed a collective care for mental health. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the nar...
Mar 07, 2022•41 min
