#Throwback: The Grind at Home & Beyond feat. Kardinal Offishall
The Father Hoods crew taps back in with a throwback featuring the legendary Kardinal Offishall, and the convo is loaded with real fatherhood gems! Kardi kicks things off breaking down his family dynamics: from raising kids with tight age gaps to dealing with sibling jealousy, handling little ones acting up, and balancing multiple jobs without losing that crucial family time. He gets 100 about how his household held it down through the pandemic, managing school, work, and sanity all at once.
The talk hits even deeper as Kardi shares how he and his wife built a home where feelings get voiced, problems get aired out, and communication is a daily practice. Discipline, respect for different parenting styles, and the reality of kids wildin’ out in public? All on the table!
Kardi also dives into introducing his kids to the neighborhood he grew up in, giving them the context without glamorizing it. And to close it out, he gives big props to Drink Champs and Father Hoods, calling them model platforms for men — especially Dads — to show up, speak truth, and lead with love.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
[00:01:27] Keeping the Hustle Tight and the Home Tighter
[00:13:01] Parenting Without Filters
[00:19:45] Discipline Without Breaking the Bond
[00:28:28] Surviving the Wild Child Moments
[00:38:55] Guiding Without Controlling
[00:41:15] Where You’re From vs. Who You Become
[00:50:19] Where Hip Hop Meets Home Life
Why It Matters: DJ EFN, Manny Digital & KGB serve fatherhood lessons with the flow of a timeless Hip Hop joint: honest, sharp, and lasting.
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Dads vs. Demon Hunters and the AI Parenting Tech
The Father Hoods crew is back with a FRESH DROP!
The episode kicks off with Manny’s unforgettable “six-seven” teacher story from the Halloween parade and dives into the K-Pop Demon Hunters craze, from kids fully decked out in costumes to the merch and hype surrounding it. The Dads break down the cultural phenomenon, sharing laughs and insights on how fandoms like this sparked kids’ creativity and excitement.
But it’s not all fun and games. The conversation turns to the role of Ai in parenting, with the Dads discussing the new app “Joy,” imagining hilarious variations like an abuela (grandma) edition, and discussing how tech is creeping into everyday life. They also unpack “snowplow parenting,” emphasizing the value of letting kids figure things out before stepping in, and share practical tips for navigating the challenges and surprises of raising the next generation. Energetic, funny, and insightful, this episode proves parenting doesn’t have to be boring. It can be a wild ride full of lessons, laughs, and heart to hearts.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
[00:01:15] The KPop Demon Hunters Takeover
[00:09:50] Dad Confessions: Jamming to Demon Hunters
[00:11:10] AI as a Parenting Sidekick
[00:19:25] Snowplow Parenting
Why Hit Play: DJ EFN, Manny Digital & KGB break down parenting like it’s a classic Hip Hop verse, timeless, real, and unforgettable.
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#Throwback: When Fatherhood Fuels Art feat. Derek Lane
The Father Hoods tap back in with another throwback, and this one’s got that creator-energy meets dad-energy vibe all the way through. DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB kick it with Derek Lane, the mind behind “AJ From Oudder Space Town” - a kid’s book turned podcast, Audible series, AND animation.
Derek breaks down how the project came to life, the grind behind getting it published, and how turning imagination into content became a dope family mission. His son AJ shining with pride? That’s that real fatherhood flex. Summer project turned legacy moment.
The crew also digs into love languages with kids, breaking the old “dads don’t show emotion” stereotype, and how culture shapes the way we raise our kids. And when Manny tries to see if Derek’s going for kid number four? Nah! Family team is SET and the roster is locked!
Real fatherhood. Real creativity. Real love for the kids. This one hits.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
[00:02:50] AJ From Oudder Space Town
[00:07:13] The Hustle Behind the Vision
[00:17:11] Father-Son Creative Time
[00:20:27] Raising Boys With Heart
[00:28:33] Tradition vs. Modern Dad Life
What It Hits Everytime: Three dads, one mission: raise strong kids and stay solid while doing it, sharing wisdom and real talk that plays back forever like a classic Hip Hop record.
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#Throwback: Who You Gonna Call? The Father Hoods!
The Father Hoods crew is back with a spooky throwback! DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB trade some spooky stories in this throwback episode that’s equal parts eerie and hilarious.
They kick things off with some wild encounters: DJ EFN’s daughter waking up in the middle of the night, Manny’s youngest seeing her late grandmother, and KGB recalling his own childhood run-in with the supernatural. Even EFN’s bathroom story about his grandfather’s “visit” had the crew cracking up.
But it’s not all ghosts and goosebumps. The Dads also get into the real struggles of fatherhood - the guilt, the worry, and the daily work of being present. Between Halloween plans, horror movies, and personal reflections, they remind us that fatherhood is about showing up, even when things get scary.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
[00:00:58] When Kids See What We Don’t
[00:07:58] Keeping It Real About Life & Death
[00:13:40] Spooky Szn Is In!
[00:19:03] The Real Dad Struggles
What Keeps It Timeless: Three fathers, three voices, one mic — all dropping raw honesty, love, and lessons that age like classic vinyl.
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Fatherhood Ain’t Acting feat. Darnell “J.D.” Williams
When Darnell “J.D.” Williams pulls up to the Father Hoods, you already know it’s gonna be real. The Wire and Oz actor chops it up with DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB about fatherhood, family, and finding balance between Hollywood and home.
J.D. opens up about raising a teenage daughter, co-parenting with intention, and staying locked in as a supportive dad. He talks about guiding his daughter through life, how he’d back her if she chose acting, and what it takes to keep that emotional connection strong.
The crew also gets into the tough stuff: college talk, teaching kids to “agree to disagree,” and handling relationship convos without losing your cool.
It’s raw, relatable, and packed with gems. J.D. reminds us that behind every role, there’s a real one, and for him, being a Dad is the role that means the most.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
[00:01:32] Intentional Parenting
[00:06:30] Co-Parenting Done Right
[00:10:17] College Prep
[00:16:19] Game Planning for Life
[00:21:03] Emotional Connections
[00:26:41] Disagree Without Disrespect
[00:29:12] Facing the Tough Topics
[00:34:25] The Role That Matters the Most
Why It’s Timeless: DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB proving that fatherhood’s a freestyle. No wrong bars, just real ones.
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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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