Summer's heating up and so are the Father Hoods! DJ EFN and Manny are back swapping Dad moments. EFN’s finally getting some real sleep, dreams so vivid they belong in theaters! Meanwhile, Manny’s running a lowkey summer with no camps, just stay-at-home vibes. But don’t get it twisted, his son’s out here plotting YouTube domination with a content plan tighter than most adults. From DIY summer missions to raising young hustlers, these Dads stay ten steps ahead!
Then the convo hits a deeper note. Both Manny and EFN keep it clean around the kids: no drinks, no cigars, no slip-ups. And when it comes to coffee? Manny’s kids won’t even go near it. Funny enough, EFN’s not with it either. Caffeine, sure. Coffee? Hard pass.
Lastly, EFN shares how his kids are enjoying summer camp, while he’s tackling classic Dad challenges like his son’s hitting phase and his daughter getting way too comfy with their dog. Chaos, comedy, and pure Dad life!
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
[00:02:20] No Camps, No Problem
[00:09:55] Don’t Do it in Front of the Kids
[00:18:45] The Anti-Coffee Crew
[00:21:50] Managing Chaos
Why Tap In: Real talk, raw moments, and zero sugarcoating. It’s fatherhood straight from the source! DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB bringing laughs, life lessons, and that unfiltered Dad game you won’t get anywhere else.
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Dads vs. Devices
The Father Hoods crew is back with a fresh drop! This time, it’s DJ EFN and KGB hold it down while Manny’s out. EFN kicks things off with a health check-in, breaking down his battle with sleep apnea and the nasal procedure that’s got him breathing easier. Then, the Dads dive into a timely convo on AI and the digital future their kids are walking into, what they’re excited about, what worries them, and how they’re setting limits on screens while trying to bring back real outdoor play.
They take it back to the old days, reminiscing on how different growing up felt when kids could just roam and learn the hard way. Now? It’s all tech, tighter rules, and talk of chaperones making a comeback. They wrap with a moment every parent knows too well: that sudden gut-check when you realize how fast your kids are growing up. Honest, thoughtful, and a little nostalgic, with a side of “where’s optimistic Manny when you need him?” 😅
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
[00:00:20] Breathe Easy, Dad!
[00:06:55] Futureproofing our Kids
[00:13:35] iPads or Outside?
[00:24:20] Old-School Parenting Moves
[00:29:00] Blink and They’re Grown
Why Lock In: It’s fatherhood without the filter. Just laughs, lessons, and the kind of insight only DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB can drop.
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#Throwback: Patience Is the Real Superpower
The tantrums are real and the Dad talk is even realer! DJ EFN and Manny Digital are back with a double-up throwback this week, diving into the chaos of raising little ones with big emotions. EFN breaks down the start of his son’s Terrible Twos, complete with meltdowns, picky eating, and those guilt-heavy doctor visits. Manny shares how he’s navigating the balancing act of giving each of his kids quality time and why it’s easier said than done.
The Dads get into the art of setting boundaries, managing moods, and letting kids flex a little independence to avoid those next-level tantrums. Whether your kid refuses to eat anything green or flips out over the wrong color cup, this one’s packed with real strategies, relatable laughs, and that Father Hoods flavor every parent needs!
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
[00:03:00] Quality Time > Quantity Time
[00:08:20] Boundaries Built Right
[00:15:40] Confidence Starts Early
[00:21:55] Eat This, Not That
Why Tap In: The Father Hoods crew keeps it authentic, breaking down the highs, the hurdles, and the hard-earned lessons with that signature flavor only they know how to bring.
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#Throwback: Two Under Three, Zero Chill
Back when the world was on lockdown, DJ EFN was in the delivery room becoming a second-time Dad in the middle of a pandemic. This week’s throwback episode takes it all the way back to 2020, when newborn life collided with masks, meltdowns, and madness. DJ EFN breaks down what it was like prepping his toddler for a new sibling, surviving sleepless nights, and balancing the guilt of getting more rest than his wife.
From tough convos around circumcision to full-blown “terrible twos” struggles, this one’s packed with the realest parenting gems. Plus, a zoo trip with Wrekonize and the kids that went from chill to chaotic real quick. It’s all the joy, frustration, and realness of parenting two under three. If you know, you know!
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
[00:02:05] Making Room for Baby #2
[00:10:08] Zombie Dad Diaries
[00:19:40] To Snip or Not to Snip?
[00:23:45] Newborn Life Ain’t Light
[00:34:40] Zoo Day with the Squad
Why Listen: This is fatherhood in full effect. Uncut, unapologetic, and rooted in the culture. The Father Hoods crew delivers the wins, the struggles, and the gems, all wrapped in that one-of-a-kind vibe only they bring.
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Dad Talk Unfiltered
The Father Hoods crew is back in full effect! This week, DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB dive into the ups, the awkward, and the unexpectedly hilarious moments of dad life. EFN opens up with some tough news that his family pup has a heart condition plus the emotional and financial weight that comes with it. Meanwhile, Manny’s deep in graduation season with his eldest, complete with prom prep, senior parties, and a moment that’ll have every dad nodding when the prom date is already in the house.
From there, it’s classic Father Hoods energy. KGB shares how the “birds and bees” convo went down with his son (spoiler: awkward alert!), while Manny and EFN compare notes on their boys’ reactions to romantic music and cringey commercials. The laughs don’t stop as Manny revisits a childhood memory involving women’s pantyhose, EFN is faced with the classic “how did I get in mommy’s tummy?” question. Last but not the least, KGB breaks down the real reason kids and adults keep rewatching the same movies/clips over and over again!
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
[00:03:05] Graduation Season
[00:09:50] Breaking Down “The Talk” with your Kid
[00:20:10] Answering the Unanswerable
[00:23:35] Comfort Flicks and The Pscyhology Behind It
Why Tap In: This is fatherhood, no filter. Real talk, real laughs, and real-life lessons straight from the culture. The Father Hoods crew brings the highs, the hurdles, and that unmistakable flavor only they can serve.
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From the creators of The Drink Champs, come... insider Hip-Hop Stories, Parenting Advice and Therapy Sessions from devout Hip Hop heads. Father Hoods is a weekly podcast where DJ EFN, KGB and Manny Digital discuss being fathers and how they parent from a Hip-Hop perspective.
In their rap sessions they get into their child raising strategies, fears and joys - all while serving as each other's trusted council in figuring out how NOT to screw up being good dads. They're often joined by guests from around Hip Hop culture to share their own parental takes and lend some advice to the cause.
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