Father Hoods

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Father Hoods are finally back with a fresh episode and zero filler! The Dads kick things off talking about their new recording setups before DJ EFN jumps straight into dad-life chaos: the whole family getting sick again, missing the icy school pickup, and surviving a full-blown meltdown in the car. From there, he also opens up about feeling like he spends less time with his daughter, sparking real talk about guilt, balance, and doing the best you can when life doesn’t slow down. The crew also digs into routines, structure, and why switching things up is key to building new memories as the kids grow. Manny reflects on how the house feels different now that his oldest daughter is away at college, while KGB talks about his son in 7th grade and missing earlier chapters of fatherhood. Things take a deeper turn when DJ EFN shares a powerful piece, “A Man’s Journey with His Father,” hitting the trio right in the chest and bringing real emotion into the room.  The episode closes with reflections on how fast life changes, how technology might help Dads cope, and Manny delivering a sad story about aging, church, and adult diapers. Real talk, real feelings, real laughs. Father Hoods in full form! What You’ll Hear in This Episode: [00:01:40] Parenting Through the Chaos [00:08:00] Making Every Minute Count [00:14:31] Shifting Gears At Home [00:20:15] Where Did The Time Go? [00:23:10] Growing Older, Growing Wiser Why Hit Play: DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB go deep into the highs, lows, and real talk of fatherhood, dropping insights and stories that hit harder than any track. This is fatherhood laid down like a verse you can’t shake! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back-to-back throwback vibes this week as the Father Hoods crew gets real about fatherhood, friendship, and staying true to the culture. DJ EFN kicks things off with stories from his Art Basel trip, giving props to the people who helped him along the way, while breaking down the challenge of balancing fatherhood with the grind. He keeps it 100 about always putting his kids first, even while figuring out how to juggle being a present Dad and staying loyal to his crew. Manny and DJ EFN get candid about dad guilt, carving out safe spaces with their homies, and why laughter and inside jokes hit different when you’re grown and raising kids. They also dive into the importance of maintaining those old-school friendships, built long before fatherhood. DJ EFN shared some heartwarming moments, such as one of his eldest godkids visiting him on a Drink Champs episode, showcasing how the next generation is embracing the culture. He also shares the vision for “Kid Champs”, a book designed to inspire kids to be champions in their own lives—bringing that same energy and passion to the younger crowd without the drinks. Fatherhood, friendship, and legacy collide in this throwback episode, giving listeners real talk, laughs, and life lessons straight from the heart. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: [00:01:18] Off-Duty Daddy [00:06:45] Cut Yourself Some Slack [00:18:20] Real Talk On Early Fatherhood [00:24:10] Where The Homies At [00:29:25] Ride or Die Crew [00:39:40] Kid Champs: Future Champs on Deck Why Tune In: The Dads get real about fatherhood and lay it down like a verse you can’t forget! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Father Hoods spin it back with another #throwback gem, revisiting a moment where the DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB got deep about the parts of parenting most people keep quiet. Manny opens the convo with a real heart piece — the power of showing love to your kids, especially our sons, and why affection matters more than we admit. The Dads break down their own styles and how they stay intentional with them. DJ EFN jumps in with a flashback update from the time his partner was pregnant with their second child. He shared how he’s wanted another daughter, handling that second-time-around calm, and the difference between first-kid chaos and seasoned parenting confidence. Then the table turns to a universal parent truth: the thoughts that keep you up at night. The future of our kids. Mortality. That heavy paternal anxiety every dad wrestles with sooner or later. Before the throwback wraps, Manny steps in with a quick flex. The Father Hoods website is officially up, locked in as the hub for all the episodes and other Father Hoods content. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: [00:01:09] Real Dads Show Love Loud  [00:10:14] Girl Dad x Boy Dad [00:18:00] The Fears You Don’t Say Out Loud [00:25:38] The Father Hoods HQ Launch Why Hit Play: DJ EFN, Manny Digital & KGB take fatherhood realness and turn it into a verse that sticks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices