Father Hoods

The Father Hoods are doing some soul-searching and going on hiatus!

We’ve had an incredible run building with this community, but after nearly 10 years, it’s time to reinvent how we deliver the mission behind Father Hoods.

While we map out the next chapter, we invite you to run through the archives. Share your favorite episodes with a friend and tell us what you want more of, less of, and what you’ve always wanted to see us do.

Your feedback will help shape what comes next. Parenting isn’t easy, but having a space to share, learn, and support each other makes all the difference.

Stay tuned.

Why Hit Play (or Revisit the Archives): Real stories. Real fathers. Real lessons you can feel. We’ll be back stronger, louder, and with more to contribute to the betterment of Dads everywhere.
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The Father Hoods spin back another throwback packed with laughs, lessons, and straight-from-the-heart Dad talk! DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB welcome another longtime listener and father of three, Aldo Alowishus, into the booth for a conversation that feels more like a family reunion than a podcast. Aldo breaks down how he discovered the show through Cypha Sounds and why Father Hoods instantly became a space he could relate to, especially after an episode on sibling rivalry hit close to home and made him reflect on his own childhood and the kind of bond he wants his kids to have.

From there, the episode weaves through real-life fatherhood moments: sibling beefs at home and KGB opening up about his son’s need to be heard sparking a deeper conversation about truly paying attention to our kids. Aldo shares how his parenting style shifted once his kids hit puberty, while the crew digs into the pros and cons of kids having devices, internet access, and how boredom (or the lack of it) shapes them. The Dads also talk setting boundaries with tech, teaching street smarts in an AI-heavy world, and finding balance in a generation moving fast. 

The episode closes with Aldo showing love to Father Hoods as more than a podcast calling it a real community where dads can show up, share openly, and be fathers first, titles second.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

[00:04:23] Sibling Saga

[00:09:20] Fatherhood Circle

[00:15:40] Rivalry Realness

[00:21:55] Teenage Trials

[00:27:23] Screen Time Rules

[00:33:55] No-Tech Mode

[00:40:36] Raising Streetwise Kids

Why Hit Play: Fatherhood raw and unfiltered! DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB break it down—lessons, laughs, and life truths you feel in your chest.
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Kicking off 2026, the Father Hoods crew drops the first throwback episode of the year, and it’s full of laughs, lessons, and real talk! Manny Digital and KGB welcome longtime listener and Virtual Effects wizard, Shawn Ewashko, to the table. They dive into the highs and lows of trusting others to watch your kids, being away from them, and starting fresh in a new city without family or close friends to lean on.

Shawn also shares one of his go-to parenting apps that helps survive the modern parenthood grind, while the Dads dig into the importance of mental health for men. From laughs to life lessons, this episode hits on everything from fatherhood to friendship, showing that navigating the game of life as a Dad takes strategy, heart, and a little humor. Start your 2026 right. This throwback sets the tone for a year of parenting growth!

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

[00:03:30] Who’s Got the Kids?

[00:12:50] Hustle Mode: ON

[00:21:35] Adjust & Adapt

[00:29:15] Parenting in the Now

[00:39:15] Fatherhood Therapy

Why Tune In: Fatherhood like you’ve never heard it! DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB serve the highs, the lows, and the lessons with a rhythm that hits deep.
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The Father Hoods crew spins back with a legendary throwback, this time linking up with Steve Rifkind and his sons, Alex and RyRif, for the first-ever father-sons episode! They dive deep into growing up in hip hop royalty—Steve breaks down his early days in the game and how he built bridges with Wu-Tang Clan, while Alex shares how he juggled basketball and music, inspired by his dad’s grind. RyRif keeps it real about growing up with a busy, big-time dad and learning to navigate life in the spotlight.

The conversation hits both heart and hustle: Steve reveals which son mirrors him and who’s the calm one, Alex spills why he pivoted from hoops to running his own label, and they talk the balance between business and family. Steve keeps it authentic, sharing how he never censored music around the kids, leading to hilarious throwback moments like Alex’s “Like A Pimp” memory. They also dive into relaunching Loud Music Group, RyRif’s impact on the project, and how lessons flowed both ways between father and sons. Oh, and RyRif’s single “Run It Up”? Funkmaster Flex already blessed it with bombs on debut. Real talk, family vibes, and hip hop legacy all in one episode.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

[00:01:45] Two Gens, One Hustle

[00:08:50] Raised in the Streets & Beats

[00:16:45] Always Got Your Back

[00:22:55] Family First, Empire Second

[00:34:58] Lessons Passed Down

[00:41:15] Funkmaster Flex Certified

Why Tune In: Fatherhood like you’ve never heard it! DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB serve the highs, the lows, and the lessons with a rhythm that hits deep.
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The Father Hoods crew spins back another throwback, and this one jumps straight into the real-life juggle! DJ EFN opens the convo with his Art Basel experience, breaking down the push-and-pull of chasing career moments while still feeling that magnetic pull toward home. He keeps it honest—no guilt when he’s outside, but missing the family is always part of the equation. From there, the energy shifts to a feel-good moment as he revisits the gender reveal for their second child, capturing that pure mix of excitement, nerves, and gratitude that hits every time the family grows.

Then things take a sharp left and get hilarious! What starts as a serious convo about circumcision quickly turns into a laugh-filled, no-filter discussion as Manny, DJ EFN, and KGB trade perspectives, jokes, and real insight. The Dads touch on hygiene, manhood, and cultural traditions, with DJ EFN tying it back to his hip-hop docu-series, Coming Home, and circumcision practices in parts of South Africa. It’s classic Father Hoods. Deep one minute, comedy the next, always grounded in culture and real talk.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

[00:01:13] Dad Out And About

[00:06:11] Next Chapter: EFN Jr.

[00:10:00] Snip Talk

[00:18:00] Hygiene Is Part of Manhood 

[00:22:15] Coming Home: South Africa

Why Press Play: The Dads go all in on fatherhood—sharing lessons, laughs, and moments that hit harder than a bassline. DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB turn parenting into a story you feel in your chest!
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