Father Hoods

Father Hoods

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.

Episodes

The Father Hoods crew is back with another unfiltered episode! Manny Digital kicks things off with a college update as his eldest daughter visits schools across different states. He shares how she handled the disappointment of not getting into a particular school and how her younger siblings are reacting to the big changes ahead. With college on the horizon, Manny talks about how his daughter is stepping up; looking for part-time ...
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Ever feel like parenting is just controlled chaos? DJ EFN and Manny Digital are back with a classic throwback episode packed with laughs, real talk, and straight-up #DadLife struggles. Kicking things off, DJ EFN breaks down the nonstop juggle of being a father and entrepreneur—balancing priorities, battling stress, and still trying to be present for the fam. Manny jumps in with his own strategies for staying on top of life when the...
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March 18, 2025 35 mins
New episode alert! Join your favorite podcasting Dads, DJ EFN, Manny Digital and KGB rap all things #DadLife. Starting off with DJ EFN who might’ve spoken too soon because his whole house got hit with the sick bug! That kicks off a convo about how kids handle being under the weather and the struggle of telling colds from allergies. The Dads also get into the challenge of raising health-conscious kids—avoiding plastics, making bette...
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March 11, 2025 30 mins
The Father Hoods are back, and this one’s got it all—laughs, real talk, and a whole lot of dad energy! DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB kick things off roasting their own weird dad voices and accents. Then, KGB sparks a debate on kids riding the bus, Manny flexes on his eldest driving, and DJ EFN drops a wild stat about liquor sales dipping: good news or nah? The Dads also break down concert chaos, sharing their experiences bringing...
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The Father Hoods are back at it again, and this one’s a wild ride! Manny’s daughter was all set for a birthday turn-up at school—until she got hit with a sick day. That leads the Dads into a convo about the recent measles outbreak, vaccine debates, and even some wild lab-created disease theories. Oh, and Manny? Turns out he’s allergic to cockroaches and almost got taken out by horsehair. Yeah, you read that right! Meanwhile, KGB’s...
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February 25, 2025 40 mins
The Father Hoods crew is back with another FIRE episode! This week, DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB tap into the realness of fatherhood. Manny’s feeling all the emotions as his eldest daughter hits the big 1-8, sparking a convo on watching your kids grow up and how DJ EFN and KGB imagine their own kids hitting that milestone. They also dive into personal stories about half-sibling dynamics, making DJ EFN lowkey wishing he had one o...
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This week on the Father Hoods Pod, DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB kick it with Jae Havana—former rapper turned entrepreneur and full-time Dad of two. Jae breaks down what it’s like going from a girl Dad of one to running zone defense with two and how he and his wife got their firstborn hyped and ready for big sister life. The convo gets real as the Dads swap stories on sleepless nights, endless cups of coffee, and the wild realitie...
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This week on Father Hoods, DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB link up with the legendary Slug—one half of the iconic Hip Hop duo Atmosphere—for a #throwback episode packed with fatherhood gems! Slug breaks down what it’s like raising four kids, how he leveled up from young parent to seasoned Dad, and why he’s careful not to embarrass his kids (too much!). The Dads dive into real talk about the future, sparked by Manny’s son dropping de...
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February 4, 2025 38 mins
The Father Hoods squad is back, and they’re diving into the deep end of #DadLife! DJ EFN shares a wild parenting moment when his daughter lost it, took a swing at mom, and ended up losing her shot at the gift shop—check out how he handled the chaos. Manny jumps in with a similar story, sparking a convo about the power of tone when checking your kids. KGB adds his take on why his son never acts up in public, while Manny talks about...
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January 28, 2025 28 mins
The Father Hoods crew is back with another fire episode! DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB chop it up about all things #DadLife. EFN kicks it off with a rare weather update—Florida’s cold, and some spots nearby are even getting snow! Then it’s all about the struggles of figuring out when your sick kids are good to head back to school. Manny also shares a proud dad moment, updating us on his oldest daughter’s college school of choice. ...
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January 21, 2025 40 mins
This week on the Father Hoods, DJ EFN and Manny Digital kick things off by talking about “helicopter dad” moments—walking that tightrope between keeping kids safe and letting them live their best (and sometimes wildest) lives! From the anxiety of watching their kids take on intense activities to the constant hustle of balancing family time with career goals, the Dads drop gems on the struggles every father can feel. Then things ge...
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January 14, 2025 38 mins
The Father Hoods crew is back with a new episode! This week, DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB serve up a relatable mix of parenting chaos and real talk! From a midnight home alarm scare to the guilt trips that come with overreacting around their kids, the Dads don’t hold back. They open up about the challenges of staying emotionally grounded, sharing personal stories about crying in front of their kids and how certain songs can unexp...
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January 7, 2025 45 mins
Happy New Year, fam! The Father Hoods crew—DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB—are back with a fresh episode to start 2025!!! From the chaos of shocking New Year’s violence to the madness of their holiday experiences, the Dads keep it raw and relatable. DJ EFN held it down solo after an urgent care scare with his wife, Manny’s fam got hit with a post-Christmas bug, and KGB’s crew got caught in the American Airlines shutdown on Christmas...
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The Father Hoods crew is back with another #throwback episode, and this one’s packed with laughs, lessons, and relatable Dad vibes! DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB tackle everything from holiday chaos to bathroom adventures, keeping it real every step of the way. DJ EFN shares how he handled a surprise bathroom mishap at the mall like a true pro and drops gems on staying cool under pressure. Plus, the Dads open up about battling si...
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December 24, 2024 36 mins
The Father Hoods crew is back with a NEW episode! And this one’s got it all! DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB kick things off with a wild convo about drones—breaking down everything from nuclear tracking theories to government PsyOps. They even touch on how all these add to parental anxiety and how kids today process these moments way differently than we did growing up. On the music tip, the Dads vibe out to Kendrick Lamar’s new alb...
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December 17, 2024 40 mins
This week, we’re throwing it back to 2020 with a classic Father Hoods episode that’s as raw as it gets! DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB chop it up about navigating the chaos of the COVID era, from vaccines to surviving the struggles of parenting in lockdown. DJ EFN drops a hilarious potty-training fail, Manny shares how his 4-year-old daughter had grown-folk energy, and KGB breaks down secret signals to keep kids cool under pressure...
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December 10, 2024 25 mins
This week on the Father Hoods pod, we’re bringing back another classic! Join DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB to tackle the real parenting challenges in today’s world. The episode kicks off with a story about a Dad flipping the script on how to handle his daughter’s bully—sparking a deep convo about school life, from the highs of socializing to the lows of peer pressure and the dynamics of how kids—boys, and girls—communicate and gro...
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December 3, 2024 52 mins
This week, we’re throwing it back with an episode that hits deep! KGB kicks things off with a thought-provoking question: how does growing up without a father figure shape the way you parent today? From there, the Dads get personal, with KGB sharing why being fully present for his son is his top priority, while Manny reflects on how his father’s influence gave him a deep appreciation for women. It doesn't stop there! The crew disc...
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November 26, 2024 37 mins
Back with a NEW episode! While KGB is out chasing stamps on his passport, DJ EFN and Manny Digital are back on the mics to bring you that raw, unfiltered Dad life energy! This week, the fellas dive into everything from playful petty moments with their partners to heavy-hitting reflections on life, love, and loss. Manny’s got you covered with a story breaking down a mom’s wild encounter with the law over a parenting misstep. And it...
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November 19, 2024 39 mins
What’s good, fam? The Father Hoods are back with a classic throwback episode you don’t wanna miss! While Manny Digital’s out handling biz, DJ EFN and KGB take the reins for a raw and relatable convo about all things fatherhood. From navigating the fine line between being too strict or too chill with your kids to tackling the tough convos about life and death, this episode is stacked with gems! They also dive into what it means to ...
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