#FatherhoodIsLit
198 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsYour PRESENCE never has to be BORING! Join James Lopez founder of http://Cool4Dads.com every week as he and his guests explore the best and worst parts of Fatherhood. Real topics, real unfiltered conversations, the DAD way.
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49: The Essential Dads, Yup That's Us #FatherhoodIsLit
June 24, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 7.5 MBI am, better yet, we are Essential Dads! We all may not be first responders and we might not all be an essential employee but that doesn't mean that we are not essential to our kids. We matter and in this episode we covered 2 big reasons why we are ESSENTIAL. Salutes to all the dads out there making a difference. Got something to say? Follow us @fatherhoodislit on all social media channels and let us know. #FatherhoodIsLit
48: #FatherhoodIsLit with Chuck Creekmur of AllHipHop.com
June 17, 2020 10:00 - 58 minutes - 47 MBThis week we sat down with Chuck Creekmur who is an og in the hip hop journalism game and is the founder of AllHipHop.com We talked about fatherhood, how hip hop has influenced his life and how he is teaching his daughter about the culture. Chuck dropped gems and even talked about a concert he took his daughter to with Jay Z and Jay Electronica. My type of concert. For more on Chuck: Follow him on IG: @chuckcreekmur Website: AllHipHop.com
S2 Ep48: #FatherhoodIsLit with Chuck Creekmur of AllHipHop.com
June 17, 2020 10:00 - 58 minutes - 47 MBThis week we sat down with Chuck Creekmur who is an og in the hip hop journalism game and is the founder of AllHipHop.com We talked about fatherhood, how hip hop has influenced his life and how he is teaching his daughter about the culture. Chuck dropped gems and even talked about a concert he took his daughter to with Jay Z and Jay Electronica. My type of concert. For more on Chuck: Follow him on IG: @chuckcreekmur Website: AllHipHop.com
47: Marching For Equality w/ Your Kids
June 10, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 14.2 MB#BlackLivesMatter My son and I marched alongside 1000 protestors on Staten Island for equality! It was one of those moments that hard to describe but easy to feel and I wanted to fill the community in on why it was important to be there fighting for what's right. Remember we matter and so do the lessons we teach, make your presence felt
S2 Ep47: Marching For Equality w/ Your Kids
June 10, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 14.2 MB#BlackLivesMatter My son and I marched alongside 1000 protestors on Staten Island for equality! It was one of those moments that hard to describe but easy to feel and I wanted to fill the community in on why it was important to be there fighting for what's right. Remember we matter and so do the lessons we teach, make your presence felt
46: Keeping it Hip Hop with DJ EFN
June 03, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutes - 45.6 MBThis week we sit down with Hip Hop legend DJ EFN. I wanted to find out how he handles being a father while also working in the industry. He kept it real like he does on both of his famous podcasts and didn’t hold back. Let’s get it. #FatherhoodIsLit To contact DJ EFN IG: @whoscrazy Podcasts: The Drink Champs & Fatherhoods Podcast Company: Crazy Hoods
S2 Ep46: Keeping it Hip Hop with DJ EFN
June 03, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutes - 45.6 MBThis week we sit down with Hip Hop legend DJ EFN. I wanted to find out how he handles being a father while also working in the industry. He kept it real like he does on both of his famous podcasts and didn’t hold back. Let’s get it. #FatherhoodIsLit To contact DJ EFN IG: @whoscrazy Podcasts: The Drink Champs & Fatherhoods Podcast Company: Crazy Hoods
45: Making Videos With Your Kids
May 27, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 8.64 MBMaking videos with your kids can be fun but when you have a goal in mind, it can get REALLY frustrating real QUICK! I learned that the hard way as we made a paid video for the #dadscare series brought to you by Dove Men + Care. Listen in for the cheat code on making videos with your kids. To check out our video hit up Dove Men + Care youtube account or click HERE!
S2 Ep45: Making Videos With Your Kids
May 27, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 8.64 MBMaking videos with your kids can be fun but when you have a goal in mind, it can get REALLY frustrating real QUICK! I learned that the hard way as we made a paid video for the #dadscare series brought to you by Dove Men + Care. Listen in for the cheat code on making videos with your kids. To check out our video hit up Dove Men + Care youtube account or click HERE!
44: Ned Schaut: Journaling Can Help Your Fathering
May 20, 2020 10:00 - 45 minutes - 36.6 MBYou ever used journaling to step your dad game up? We sat down with Ned Schaut creator of the Fatherhood Legacy Journal and the dope podcast Rebel and Create: Fatherhood Field Notes, to find out how he is using a journal to become a better father. He dropped gems on how a visual representation of your goals can go a long way in business and #dadlife. He kept it super real and dropped gems for the community. #FatherhoodIsLit Get in contact with Ned IG: @rebelandcreate Site: Rebelandcrea...
S2 Ep44: Ned Schaut: Journaling Can Help Your Fathering
May 20, 2020 10:00 - 45 minutes - 36.6 MBYou ever used journaling to step your dad game up? We sat down with Ned Schaut creator of the Fatherhood Legacy Journal and the dope podcast Rebel and Create: Fatherhood Field Notes, to find out how he is using a journal to become a better father. He dropped gems on how a visual representation of your goals can go a long way in business and #dadlife. He kept it super real and dropped gems for the community. #FatherhoodIsLit Get in contact with Ned IG: @rebelandcreate Site: Rebelandcrea...
S2 Ep43: Real World Lessons: 6ix9ine & Attention
May 13, 2020 10:05 - 6 minutes - 5.5 MBLast week 6ix9ine made his return to the real world and had the internet going crazy! I caught a piece of his Instagram live with my son and the lessons started pouring in. Sometimes we as dads need real word activities to fuel our lessons, this was one of those days. Tune in to hear 3 of the lessons I had to share with my son thanks to a kid with rainbow hair. #FatherhoodIsLit
43: Real World Lessons: 6ix9ine & Attention
May 13, 2020 10:05 - 6 minutes - 5.5 MBLast week 6ix9ine made his return to the real world and had the internet going crazy! I caught a piece of his Instagram live with my son and the lessons started pouring in. Sometimes we as dads need real word activities to fuel our lessons, this was one of those days. Tune in to hear 3 of the lessons I had to share with my son thanks to a kid with rainbow hair. #FatherhoodIsLit
42: Being Yourself with Julian Mitchell
May 06, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBI love being myself and love getting paid to be myself. This week I sat down with my friend Julian Mitchell founder of IQ Labs and Get Paid To Be Yourself to chat about #dadlife and more. He filled me in on how he is working to make sure his son knows he can be himself, get paid for it, and how we can do the same. It starts with self-belief and he dropped gems all about it. Get inspired and remember #FatherhoodIsLit if you let it be! For more of Julian Mitchell IG and all social media: @a...
S2 Ep42: Being Yourself with Julian Mitchell
May 06, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBI love being myself and love getting paid to be myself. This week I sat down with my friend Julian Mitchell founder of IQ Labs and Get Paid To Be Yourself to chat about #dadlife and more. He filled me in on how he is working to make sure his son knows he can be himself, get paid for it, and how we can do the same. It starts with self-belief and he dropped gems all about it. Get inspired and remember #FatherhoodIsLit if you let it be! For more of Julian Mitchell IG and all social media: @a...
S2 Ep41: Benefits of being there, they are plentiful
April 30, 2020 15:28 - 9 minutes - 8.02 MBAs fathers, we can dwell on the negative or find a way to appreciate the positive things that are thrown our way. I know it’s not easy but even this pandemic has its positives. When will we ever get to spend this much time with our family? For this episode, we talk about a few of those positives and why YOU should appreciate them. Follow us on IG: @FatherhoodIsLit Our Website: Cool4dads.com or FatherhoodIsLit.com
41: Benefits of being there, they are plentiful
April 30, 2020 15:28 - 9 minutes - 8.02 MBAs fathers, we can dwell on the negative or find a way to appreciate the positive things that are thrown our way. I know it’s not easy but even this pandemic has its positives. When will we ever get to spend this much time with our family? For this episode, we talk about a few of those positives and why YOU should appreciate them. Follow us on IG: @FatherhoodIsLit Our Website: Cool4dads.com or FatherhoodIsLit.com
40: Where You Came From w/ Vic Medina
April 22, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutes - 45.6 MBRemembering where you came from can be a huge deal for dads like Vic Medina. He has friends like Jay Z and Romeo Santos and is an executive at Roc Nation but that hasn’t changed the person that he is. This week we talked about Vic’s come up, how he is making sure to teach his kids about hustling, loyalty and never forgetting where you came from. This was raw and real, don't sleep. To contact Vic Medina Instagram: @mrVicMedina Website: RocNation Saucey Extracts Vamos Pay
S2 Ep40: Where You Came From w/ Vic Medina
April 22, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutes - 45.6 MBRemembering where you came from can be a huge deal for dads like Vic Medina. He has friends like Jay Z and Romeo Santos and is an executive at Roc Nation but that hasn’t changed the person that he is. This week we talked about Vic’s come up, how he is making sure to teach his kids about hustling, loyalty and never forgetting where you came from. This was raw and real, don't sleep. To contact Vic Medina Instagram: @mrVicMedina Website: RocNation Saucey Extracts Vamos Pay
S2 Ep39: Staying Strong with Kenny "Clutch" Thomas
April 15, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 38.4 MBStaying strong during rough times is easier said than done, but possible. This week we had Kenny aka The Dancing Dad come through and talk to us about staying STRONG! We all needed this conversation. Stay safe, stay healthy, stay STRONG! To get in contact with Kenny Thomas: IG: @kennyclutch_ Website: kennyclutchspeaks.com
39: Staying Strong with Kenny "Clutch" Thomas
April 15, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 38.4 MBStaying strong during rough times is easier said than done, but possible. This week we had Kenny aka The Dancing Dad come through and talk to us about staying STRONG! We all needed this conversation. Stay safe, stay healthy, stay STRONG! To get in contact with Kenny Thomas: IG: @kennyclutch_ Website: kennyclutchspeaks.com
S2 Ep38: Flipping The Script w/ Jason Wallace
April 08, 2020 10:00 - 59 minutes - 48 MBI don't do politics but there's no denying the power of it when used for the right things. This week I sat down with my homie Jason Wallace who happens to be the Executive Director of the Commission on Fathers, Men and Boys at the DC Mayor's Office. He kept it so real and told us why he is fighting for dads every day with Flip The Script. We need people like Jason in politics and I'm so proud to call him an ally but most of all a friend. To get in contact with Jason: Personal IG: @jasonwa...
38: Flipping The Script w/ Jason Wallace
April 08, 2020 10:00 - 59 minutes - 48 MBI don't do politics but there's no denying the power of it when used for the right things. This week I sat down with my homie Jason Wallace who happens to be the Executive Director of the Commission on Fathers, Men and Boys at the DC Mayor's Office. He kept it so real and told us why he is fighting for dads every day with Flip The Script. We need people like Jason in politics and I'm so proud to call him an ally but most of all a friend. To get in contact with Jason: Personal IG: @jasonwa...
41: Benefits of being there, they are plentiful
April 01, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.02 MBAs fathers, we can dwell on the negative or find a way to appreciate the positive things that are thrown our way. I know it’s not easy but even this pandemic has its positives. When will we ever get to spend this much time with our family? For this episode, we talk about a few of those positives and why YOU should appreciate them. Follow us on IG: @FatherhoodIsLit (http://instagram.com/fatherhoodislit) Our Website: Cool4dads.com (https://cool4dads.com) or FatherhoodIsLit.com (http://fatherhoo...
37: Everybody Is Home #sendhelp
April 01, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MBWhen trouble hits, #RealFathers step up to the plate but with this pandemic, well things are just a little too crazy! Everybody is home now and for many of us, this new normal is driving us crazy lol. Me included and due to that, I wanted to share a few dad hacks that have helped me with the first few weeks of having a full household 24/7. Chances are we are going to need a part 2, so if you have tips send them our way. Shoot me an email at [email protected] or dm me on Instagram at @Fa...
S2 Ep37: Everybody Is Home #sendhelp
April 01, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MBWhen trouble hits, #RealFathers step up to the plate but with this pandemic, well things are just a little too crazy! Everybody is home now and for many of us, this new normal is driving us crazy lol. Me included and due to that, I wanted to share a few dad hacks that have helped me with the first few weeks of having a full household 24/7. Chances are we are going to need a part 2, so if you have tips send them our way. Shoot me an email at [email protected] or dm me on Instagram at @Fa...
S2 Ep36: The Life Of Dad with Art Eddy
March 25, 2020 10:06 - 45 minutes - 37 MBThe Life Of Dad is on full display all over the internet! Art Eddy knows this because he co-founded one of the 1st sites to showcase this. This week I sat down with Art to talk about creating the globally known website, The Life Of Dad, The Art Of Fatherhood Podcast he produces and of course my favorite, life as a SNEAKER DAD! Art is someone I respect big time and you should too. Tune in to learn more. Get In Contact with Art: Websites: LifeOfDad.com & ArtOfFatherhood.net IG: @arteddy...
36: The Life Of Dad with Art Eddy
March 25, 2020 10:06 - 45 minutes - 37 MBThe Life Of Dad is on full display all over the internet! Art Eddy knows this because he co-founded one of the 1st sites to showcase this. This week I sat down with Art to talk about creating the globally known website, The Life Of Dad, The Art Of Fatherhood Podcast he produces and of course my favorite, life as a SNEAKER DAD! Art is someone I respect big time and you should too. Tune in to learn more. Get In Contact with Art: Websites: LifeOfDad.com & ArtOfFatherhood.net IG: @arteddy...
35: Being Grateful, The New Normal
March 18, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 6.84 MBWith all the craziness around us, we sometimes forget how far we have made it. We take for granted the little things that made us who we are, the best FATHERS out there.
S2 Ep35: Being Grateful, The New Normal
March 18, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 6.84 MBWith all the craziness around us, we sometimes forget how far we have made it. We take for granted the little things that made us who we are, the best FATHERS out there.
S2 Ep34: The Black Fathers Foundation with Matt Prestbury
March 11, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 37.5 MBNo matter how manly or tough you are, there comes a time when a DAD needs another DAD, but where do we go when in need? This episode I sat down with Matt Prestbury, founder of the Black Fathers Foundation and the Black Fathers facebook group. His group has over 67k dope FATHERS with something to say. Dude is representing for Baltimore and the dads in a huge way. Tune in. For more on Matt: Donate: The Black Father's Foundation Instagram: @theblackfathersfoundation FaceBook: Black Fathe...
34: The Black Fathers Foundation with Matt Prestbury
March 11, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 37.5 MBNo matter how manly or tough you are, there comes a time when a DAD needs another DAD, but where do we go when in need? This episode I sat down with Matt Prestbury, founder of the Black Fathers Foundation and the Black Fathers facebook group. His group has over 67k dope FATHERS with something to say. Dude is representing for Baltimore and the dads in a huge way. Tune in. For more on Matt: Donate: The Black Father's Foundation Instagram: @theblackfathersfoundation FaceBook: Black Fathe...
33: Fatherhood Is A 24/7 Gig
March 04, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes - 9.53 MBThis week I was able to represent for the dads at a conference called Dad2.0Summit in the DC area! While there I connected with so many dads that firmly believe Fatherhood is a 24/7 gig. Check out how and why we are always on. Make your presence felt, #FatherhoodIsLit
S2 Ep33: Fatherhood Is A 24/7 Gig
March 04, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes - 9.53 MBThis week I was able to represent for the dads at a conference called Dad2.0Summit in the DC area! While there I connected with so many dads that firmly believe Fatherhood is a 24/7 gig. Check out how and why we are always on. Make your presence felt, #FatherhoodIsLit
32: Trucking & Fathering with Gerren Hoffman
February 26, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 24.3 MBWhen you think about trucking or the trucking DAD you picture someone that’s always on the road. At least that’s what I thought until I got to learn more from this week's guest Gerren Hoffman. Gee as we call him, is an owner/operator of a trucking company called Hoffman Transportation and tells us how a trucker gets busy as a father. He dropped gems on being a longshoreman to business owner but also why your VALUE matters more than anything when it comes to being that DAD. Straight uncenso...
S2 Ep32: Trucking & Fathering with Gerren Hoffman
February 26, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 24.3 MBWhen you think about trucking or the trucking DAD you picture someone that’s always on the road. At least that’s what I thought until I got to learn more from this week's guest Gerren Hoffman. Gee as we call him, is an owner/operator of a trucking company called Hoffman Transportation and tells us how a trucker gets busy as a father. He dropped gems on being a longshoreman to business owner but also why your VALUE matters more than anything when it comes to being that DAD. Straight uncenso...
31: Teaching Your Kids About Losses
February 19, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes - 7.88 MBI am a huge competitor! Due to this, I have learned how to take a loss and turn it into something positive. Now I'm trying to teach my son the same thing and man, it's not easy. In this episode, we dig into some of the ways I teach my son and kids around me about losses. Hit me up at [email protected] or on ig @fatherhoodislit to tell me how you teach YOUR kids about losses. Remember, to tell a friend to tell a friend #FatherhoodIsLit
S2 Ep31: Teaching Your Kids About Losses
February 19, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes - 7.88 MBI am a huge competitor! Due to this, I have learned how to take a loss and turn it into something positive. Now I'm trying to teach my son the same thing and man, it's not easy. In this episode, we dig into some of the ways I teach my son and kids around me about losses. Hit me up at [email protected] or on ig @fatherhoodislit to tell me how you teach YOUR kids about losses. Remember, to tell a friend to tell a friend #FatherhoodIsLit
30: DADVICE with Chuck Dizzle
February 12, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes - 40.5 MBWe all need advice when it comes to this thing we call FATHERHOOD! This time around I got my homie Chuck Dizzle from the West Coast to come through and represent for the dads! He told us how life is as a radio host, hustler and how he is able to snag DAD ADVICE from some of the hottest musicians out there. Chuck Dizzle kept it all the way a 100 with these gems. Tune in and get your DADVICE our way, the best way! #FatherhoodIsLit Follow Chuck on all social media platforms : @chuckdi...
S2 Ep30: DADVICE with Chuck Dizzle
February 12, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes - 40.5 MBWe all need advice when it comes to this thing we call FATHERHOOD! This time around I got my homie Chuck Dizzle from the West Coast to come through and represent for the dads! He told us how life is as a radio host, hustler and how he is able to snag DAD ADVICE from some of the hottest musicians out there. Chuck Dizzle kept it all the way a 100 with these gems. Tune in and get your DADVICE our way, the best way! #FatherhoodIsLit Follow Chuck on all social media platforms : @chuckdi...
29: One Resolution, Multiple Goals
February 05, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes - 7.63 MBThis week we are starting off discussing new year resolutions but with a twist. I could never create a list of resolutions and resolutions shouldn’t feel like a "to do" list So I do things a little bit differently here. I only focus on one resolution a year and that is to work on becoming a better FATHER every day. That's attainable and we can work on that every single day without even thinking about it. Listen to why my one resolution gives me multiple goals, not only for the year but fo...
S2 Ep29: One Resolution, Multiple Goals
February 05, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes - 7.63 MBThis week we are starting off discussing new year resolutions but with a twist. I could never create a list of resolutions and resolutions shouldn’t feel like a "to do" list So I do things a little bit differently here. I only focus on one resolution a year and that is to work on becoming a better FATHER every day. That's attainable and we can work on that every single day without even thinking about it. Listen to why my one resolution gives me multiple goals, not only for the year but fo...
S1 Ep28: #GoodDadGang With Termanology
December 18, 2019 05:05 - 39 minutes - 32.1 MBWe sat down with #GoodDadGang Founder and lyricist Termanology to talk about everything fatherhood. He kept it real from his battle for custody to building a brand that has people tattooing his company logo on them. Some do it for the gram, others leave a legacy. Daniel Carrillo told us why #FatherhoodIsLit
28: #GoodDadGang With Termanology
December 18, 2019 05:05 - 39 minutes - 32.1 MBWe sat down with #GoodDadGang Founder and lyricist Termanology to talk about everything fatherhood. He kept it real from his battle for custody to building a brand that has people tattooing his company logo on them. Some do it for the gram, others leave a legacy. Daniel Carrillo told us why #FatherhoodIsLit
27: Modern Day Stay At Home Dad
December 11, 2019 05:02 - 13 minutes - 11 MBTimes are changing! Staying at home to care for your kids and family used to be a motherly thing to do, but now dads are stepping up to the plate. No matter the reason, maybe they are starting businesses from home as I did, dads are putting in work and are proud to do so. Check out how the Tamron Hall Show made me realize that society hates on us for being there but our families ultimately win!
S1 Ep27: Modern Day Stay At Home Dad
December 11, 2019 05:02 - 13 minutes - 11 MBTimes are changing! Staying at home to care for your kids and family used to be a motherly thing to do, but now dads are stepping up to the plate. No matter the reason, maybe they are starting businesses from home as I did, dads are putting in work and are proud to do so. Check out how the Tamron Hall Show made me realize that society hates on us for being there but our families ultimately win!
S1 Ep26: Class Trips with Latif "Jet" Rivers of the Harlem Globetrotters
December 04, 2019 05:05 - 29 minutes - 24.4 MBI love going on CLASS TRIPS with my kids and found a father who loves it just as much as I do. Latif "Jet" Rivers of the famous Harlem Globetrotters came through and dropped some gems on why it matters to make time for your kids. From touring the world with the Globetrotters to class trips, Latif showed us why #FatherhoodIsLit, especially with school trips! For more on Latif "Jet" Rivers: Follow him on IG @jet_rivers32 Check Out Latif on his own show, The Formula: https://www.facebook.co...
26: Class Trips with Latif "Jet" Rivers of the Harlem Globetrotters
December 04, 2019 05:05 - 29 minutes - 24.4 MBI love going on CLASS TRIPS with my kids and found a father who loves it just as much as I do. Latif "Jet" Rivers of the famous Harlem Globetrotters came through and dropped some gems on why it matters to make time for your kids. From touring the world with the Globetrotters to class trips, Latif showed us why #FatherhoodIsLit, especially with school trips! For more on Latif "Jet" Rivers: Follow him on IG @jet_rivers32 Check Out Latif on his own show, The Formula: https://www.facebook.co...
S1 Ep25: Giving Thanks To Fatherhood!
November 27, 2019 05:05 - 11 minutes - 9.96 MBThanksgiving wasn't a big deal in my household, then I had kids. Without them, life wouldn't be the same. Because of them, I am able to be thankful on a day that really didn't matter. Find our why I rather deal with their craziness than the alternative. Hit us up on IG, FB and Twitter: @FatherhoodIsLit
25: Giving Thanks To Fatherhood!
November 27, 2019 05:05 - 11 minutes - 9.96 MBThanksgiving wasn't a big deal in my household, then I had kids. Without them, life wouldn't be the same. Because of them, I am able to be thankful on a day that really didn't matter. Find our why I rather deal with their craziness than the alternative. Hit us up on IG, FB and Twitter: @FatherhoodIsLit