EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 49 MIN
Fatherhood Is NOT a Joke | B Lew | Ep 175 | The Dear Son, Show
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Brandon Lewis on Fatherlessness, Forgiveness, and Building a Life in ComedyOn the Dear Son Show, host Nate welcomes comedian and content creator Brandon Lewis for a wide-ranging conversation on life through fatherhood. Brandon shares growing up in Cobb County, Georgia with a hardworking mother, a brother who became a father figure through tough discipline, and an absent “phone call” dad he didn’t truly know until moving to Los Angeles at 24 to pursue standup. He describes the shock of seeing his father’s vices, the anger and perspective that followed, and how hustling open mics on buses and on foot strengthened his resolve. Now a dad of two daughters, Brandon talks co-parenting, choosing not to repeat his father’s absence, and balancing touring with being present. He defines success as having options, reflects on entrepreneurship vs corporate stability, and closes with what he wishes he’d learned—financial literacy—and what he teaches his kids: “If you listen the first time, your feelings won’t get hurt the second.”00:00 Welcome to Dear Son00:17 Meet Brandon Lewis01:14 From Georgia to LA02:14 Growing Up Without Dad04:20 Loss and Family Roots06:32 Meeting Dad at 2409:34 Chasing Standup Dreams11:32 Mother’s View of Dad13:45 Choosing Active Fatherhood17:14 Co-Parenting and Happiness19:57 Entrepreneur vs Corporate Life22:00 Creative Grind vs Clocking In23:18 Fatherhood and Tour Sacrifices26:54 Choosing Comedy in 201028:00 Social Media Doubts and Discouragement31:04 Pushing Through with Teamwork37:44 Defining Success as Options42:02 Hosting Energy and Show Control45:01 Dear Son Lessons and Farewell#fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk Channel Focus Areas:“What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons”“How to Be a Better Father”“Father Son Relationship Advice”“Mistakes Fathers Make”“Lessons Every Man Should Learn”Follow Brandon: https://instagram.com/whoisbrandonlewisAlso, if you've made it this far, don't forget to:1. subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications,3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and5. share this content with someone who needs it.The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Shop DSN Merch: https://dear-son-merch.creator-spring.com/listing/the-dear-son-show Love Kisha J Studios: https://lovekishaj.com My ebook: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/20lifepromptsv1My book (physical): https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/dear-son-what-i-wish-my-father-told-me-physical-copyLet’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma3. Help through telling stories of it all“Better Man. Better Father.”The Dear Son, Network ®Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Brandon Lewis on Fatherlessness, Forgiveness, and Building a Life in Comedy On the Dear Son Show, host Nate welcomes comedian and content creator Brandon Lewis for a wide-ranging conversation on life through fatherhood. Brandon shares growing up in Cobb County, Georgia with a hardworking mother, a brother who became a father figure through tough discipline, and an absent “phone call” dad he didn’t truly know until moving to Los Angeles at 24 to pursue standup. He describes the shock of seeing his father’s vices, the anger and perspective that followed, and how hustling open mics on buses and on foot strengthened his resolve. Now a dad of two daughters, Brandon talks co-parenting, choosing not to repeat his father’s absence, and balancing touring with being present. He defines success as having options, reflects on entrepreneurship vs corporate stability, and closes with what he wishes he’d learned—financial literacy—and what he teaches his kids: “If you listen the first time, your feelings won’t get hurt the second.” 00:00 Welcome to Dear Son 00:17 Meet Brandon Lewis 01:14 From Georgia to LA 02:14 Growing Up Without Dad 04:20 Loss and Family Roots 06:32 Meeting Dad at 24 09:34 Chasing Standup Dreams 11:32 Mother’s View of Dad 13:45 Choosing Active Fatherhood 17:14 Co-Parenting and Happiness 19:57 Entrepreneur vs Corporate Life 22:00 Creative Grind vs Clocking In 23:18 Fatherhood and Tour Sacrifices 26:54 Choosing Comedy in 2010 28:00 Social Media Doubts and Discouragement 31:04 Pushing Through with Teamwork 37:44 Defining Success as Options 42:02 Hosting Energy and Show Control 45:01 Dear Son Lessons and Farewell #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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