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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Parenting Got Us Like ‘Six Seven’
The Father Hoods are back at it! DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB bring the energy as they dive into the real-life highs and lows of parenting. From finding the right tutors to keeping up with their kids’ growth and wild personalities. The crew drops stories, laughs, and those “been there” dad moments that every parent can relate to.
And when the viral “six seven” meme comes up? Let’s just say the laughs DID NOT stop. Real talk, real laughs, and real fatherhood, all in one episode.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
[00:00:30] Parenting Preferences on Deck
[00:07:20] Learning As We Go
[00:15:15] When The Bond Finally Kicks
Why It’s So Real: No perfect parents here. Just fathers figuring it out, one story at a time!
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Bars Built on Bedtime feat. Bret Green a.k.a. Dad Got Bars
Fatherhood and Hip Hop collide in this episode as we sit down with Bret Green, the mind and mic behind @DadGotBars. What started as therapy in rhyme form turned into a viral wave that’s giving parents everywhere a soundtrack to real life. Bret breaks down how fatherhood fuels his art. From honoring his wife’s C-section and postpartum journey with a tribute that touched millions, to flipping clapbacks at trolls into anthems that every Dad can feel.
Bret gets real about the highs and lows: raising 2 kids, educating others on the process of IVF, and making sure presence and love stay at the center of his grind. He talks about breaking cycles from his own childhood and turning family moments into verses that resonate way beyond the studio.
The crew dives in with their own stories: from Manny and EFN repping for their kids’ passions to calling out the madness at youth competitions. By the end, Bret gets his flowers for keeping it authentic, blending fatherhood, Hip Hop, and heart into a movement that proves being a father is the realest role you’ll ever play.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
[00:01:35] Bars Born from Fatherhood
[00:06:40] The Flex Money Can’t Buy
[00:12:59] Living Fatherhood Out Loud
[00:21:00] The Complexities of IVF
[00:27:30] Supporting Kids’ Activities & Sports
[00:34:00] The Cycle Ends With Me
[00:38:35] What They’ll Remember The Most
Why You’ll Feel This One: The Father Hoods crew gives you real moments, real laughs, and fatherhood takes you won’t hear anywhere else!
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#Throwback: Fatherhood Over Habits feat. Smoke DZA
The Father Hoods crew throws it back with Harlem’s own Smoke DZA, and this one hits different!
DZA takes it from the studio to the crib, breaking down the grind of raising children, navigating fatherhood with a child on the spectrum, and keeping it authentic with his kids no matter what. He talks about the early struggles of acceptance, the brilliance he sees in his autistic son, and the daily balance of being present while still taking care of himself so he can lead right.
From no-smoke around his twins to a man-to-man talk with his eldest about bad habits, DZA keeps it 100 about the boundaries he sets as a Dad. He opens up about the “favorite kid” battle, daughters and dating (every Dad’s nightmare!), and why transparency at home matters more than tradition. Mix in lessons on generational wealth, the inspiration he took from his own parents, and how he fell in love with rap, and you’ve got a convo that’s equal parts Hip Hop, fatherhood, and straight-up life gems.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
[00:03:25] Raising Kids the DZA Way
[00:12:35] From Denial to Dedication
[00:22:10] Time is the REAL Currency
[00:24:20] Why Some Doors Stay Closed
[00:29:30] The Dating Dilemma
[00:37:15] Bag Secured for the Next Gen
[00:43:50] When Parents Set the Example
Why Rock With This Episode: The crew keeps it 100! Stories that hit, laughs that stick, and fatherhood talk you won’t hear anywhere else.
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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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