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Father Hoods
by DJ EFN, KGB and Manny Digital
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
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What’s Next for the Father Hoods?
The Father Hoods are doing some soul-searching and going on hiatus! We’ve had an incredible run building with this community, but after nearly 10 years, it’s time to reinvent how we deliver the mission behind Father Hoods. While we map out the next chapter, we invite you to run through the...
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#Throwback: The Dad Network feat. Aldo Alowishus III
The Father Hoods spin back another throwback packed with laughs, lessons, and straight-from-the-heart Dad talk! DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB welcome another longtime listener and father of three, Aldo Alowishus, into the booth for a conversation that feels more like a family reunion than a...
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#Throwback: Dad State of Mind feat. Shawn Ewashko (@vfxshawn)
Kicking off 2026, the Father Hoods crew drops the first throwback episode of the year, and it’s full of laughs, lessons, and real talk! Manny Digital and KGB welcome longtime listener and Virtual Effects wizard, Shawn Ewashko, to the table. They dive into the highs and lows of trusting others to...
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#Throwback: Generations on Deck feat. Steve Rifkind and Sons
The Father Hoods crew spins back with a legendary throwback, this time linking up with Steve Rifkind and his sons, Alex and RyRif, for the first-ever father-sons episode! They dive deep into growing up in hip hop royalty—Steve breaks down his early days in the game and how he built bridges with...
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#Throwback: The Snip Debate
The Father Hoods crew spins back another throwback, and this one jumps straight into the real-life juggle! DJ EFN opens the convo with his Art Basel experience, breaking down the push-and-pull of chasing career moments while still feeling that magnetic pull toward home. He keeps it honest—no…
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Kids On Fast Forward
The Father Hoods are finally back with a fresh episode and zero filler! The Dads kick things off talking about their new recording setups before DJ EFN jumps straight into dad-life chaos: the whole family getting sick again, missing the icy school pickup, and surviving a full-blown meltdown in…
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#Throwback: Ease Up, Dad
Back-to-back throwback vibes this week as the Father Hoods crew gets real about fatherhood, friendship, and staying true to the culture. DJ EFN kicks things off with stories from his Art Basel trip, giving props to the people who helped him along the way, while breaking down the challenge of...
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#Throwback: Keep Calm & Father On
The Father Hoods spin it back with another #throwback gem, revisiting a moment where the DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB got deep about the parts of parenting most people keep quiet. Manny opens the convo with a real heart piece — the power of showing love to your kids, especially our sons, and…
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#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...
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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...
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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....
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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…
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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,...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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Dad First, Celebrity Second feat. The Kid Mero
BACK WITH A BANGER! This week, the Father Hoods squad links up with none other than The Kid Mero—comedian, writer, Bronx-bred Dominican dad of four, and all-around wild storyteller. From back-to-back diaper duty to riding in beach chairs as seats in minivans with his own pops, Mero breaks down…
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Blink And They’re Grown
The Father Hoods crew is back in the booth with another fire episode, loaded with Dad bars and laugh-out-loud moments. They kick things off trading travel stories, from EFN flying the fam first class to Manny being trapped in the middle seat between a couple beefing mid-flight. Back on home turf,...
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Fatherhood Hits Harder Than Hoops feat. Alan Hahn
This week on Father Hoods, the crew brings ESPN Radio/MSG Network’s own Alan Hahn into the cypher to chop it up about Dad life, hoops, and everything in between. Alan sets it off with some behind-the-scenes stories, then opens up about managing a family of four (and possibly 5… tune in for the...
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#Throwback: Be A Father, Be A Man feat. Edo. G
Back-to-back throwback energy on Father Hoods, and this time the crew is joined by the legendary Edo. G! The episode kicks off with DJ EFN shining light on Operation Underground Railroad, an org dedicated to rescuing victims of sex trafficking. From there, Ed takes us inside the story behind his...
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#Throwback: School Runs & Side Hustles
This week’s throwback episode of Father Hoods takes it back to some classic moments! Kicking things off, Manny recalls the early days of launching FlyDad, receiving praise from KGB, and seeing EFN put the First Born bag to real use. He also shares the behind-the-scenes of prepping for his...
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Back 2 School Flow
The Father Hoods are back with another episode full of real talk, laughs, and those everyday Dad moments that hit home! Manny opens up about his eldest heading off to college, breaking down the financial side of loans, grants, and scholarships while reflecting on how her siblings are dealing with...
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#Throwback: Storm-Proof Fatherhood
The Father Hoods are back in the building with a throwback that hits home for every parent in the game! DJ EFN breaks down the moment COVID knocked him off his feet and forced him to hit pause, while Manny Digital flips a blackout into a family bonding win. KGB comes through with rookie Dad…
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Mic in One Hand, Fatherhood in the Other feat. joMi
The Father Hoods squad is back at full strength! DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB chop it up with West Coast spitter, songwriter, and father of three, joMi, about life, family, and the grind. He breaks down juggling a full-time gig as a mechanical engineer while staying locked in on his music,...
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#Throwback: Showing Up When It Counts
Back-to-back throwback! And this one’s packed with real-life dad talk. DJ EFN and KGB link up to chop it up on sick week struggles, balancing work while the fam’s down bad, and the chaos that comes with kids under one roof. EFN opens up about trying to rest (but never really resting), sibling...
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#Throwback: Breaking Cycles, Building Legacy feat. Mike Smiff
In this throwback episode of Father Hoods, KGB holds it down solo while Manny's traveling and DJ EFN's on dad duty with sick kids. But the convo doesn’t miss a beat as KGB is joined by Florida’s own Mike Smiff for a real one! Mike opens up about the balance between being a present father and...
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Independence Hits Different Now
Another week, another Father Hoods episode with the whole crew at full strength! DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB link up for a no-filter talk on what it really means to raise independent kids in today’s world. KGB sparks the convo: When is it time to let your kids loose? The Dads swap stories on...
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The Real Dad Summer Starter Pack
Summer's heating up and so are the Father Hoods! DJ EFN and Manny are back swapping Dad moments. EFN’s finally getting some real sleep, dreams so vivid they belong in theaters! Meanwhile, Manny’s running a lowkey summer with no camps, just stay-at-home vibes. But don’t get it twisted, his son’s…
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Dads vs. Devices
The Father Hoods crew is back with a fresh drop! This time, it’s DJ EFN and KGB hold it down while Manny’s out. EFN kicks things off with a health check-in, breaking down his battle with sleep apnea and the nasal procedure that’s got him breathing easier. Then, the Dads dive into a timely convo…
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#Throwback: Patience Is the Real Superpower
The tantrums are real and the Dad talk is even realer! DJ EFN and Manny Digital are back with a double-up throwback this week, diving into the chaos of raising little ones with big emotions. EFN breaks down the start of his son’s Terrible Twos, complete with meltdowns, picky eating, and those...
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#Throwback: Two Under Three, Zero Chill
Back when the world was on lockdown, DJ EFN was in the delivery room becoming a second-time Dad in the middle of a pandemic. This week’s throwback episode takes it all the way back to 2020, when newborn life collided with masks, meltdowns, and madness. DJ EFN breaks down what it was like prepping...
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Dad Talk Unfiltered
The Father Hoods crew is back in full effect! This week, DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB dive into the ups, the awkward, and the unexpectedly hilarious moments of dad life. EFN opens up with some tough news that his family pup has a heart condition plus the emotional and financial weight that…
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#Throwback: Being Present Is The Real Flex feat. M.C Serch
On this week’s throwback episode, DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB sit down with M.C. Serch for a real one! From sharing a birthday with Manny to sharing the mic with legends, Serch brings stories that hit home. He kicks things off with a wild tale about his wife’s water breaking on the way to his...
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Hoops Culture Meets Fatherhood
The Father Hoods crew is back with a fresh drop! This week, it’s just the podcasting papis, Manny Digital and KGB, choppin’ it up on basketball, kids and that nonstop Dad grind. Manny gives an update on his eldest daughter’s college countdown, how she’s holding it down with a few jobs, and…
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#Throwback: Fatherhood, Culture & Legacy — A Conversation with Sacha Jenkins
In this #throwback tribute, we honor the late Sacha Jenkins. A creative force, cultural curator, and devoted father with a timeless conversation about raising kids in a world that doesn’t stand still. The Father Hoods crew gets into the real: from talking to your kids about gender identity and...
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Full-Time Father, Part-Time Everything Else feat. Doodlebug of Digable Planets
On this week’s episode of the Father Hoods, DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB connected with Hip Hop icon Doodlebug from Digable Planets for a real convo that hits on every level. He opens up about raising kids with wide age gaps, stepping up as a father figure, and the life lessons that came from...
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Dad’s Balancing Act
This week on the Father Hoods podcast, Manny Digital and DJ EFN get into some real ones! Manny kicks things off with a quick recap of his birthday, then dives headfirst into the wild world of Senior Assassins, a nationwide high school trend that had the Dads confused, entertained, and low-key...
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Abundance Over Fear
This week on Father Hoods, Manny Digital and KGB hold it down with the realest convo about what’s really going on in their fatherhood worlds. Manny breaks down the rollercoaster of college aid drama, how his daughter didn’t qualify for financial help but still came out on top with a solid merit...
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The Fatherhood Empire ft. Lucas and Adrian Rezza (of 80Empire)
Back with a banger! This week, DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB link up with the powerhouse production duo—Adrian and Lucas Rezza of 80 Empire—for a real one about fatherhood, family, and finding balance in the chaos. From navigating life as biracial families to raising kids who aren’t afraid to...
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#Throwback: Fatherhood Beyond Blood feat. Bervin Harris
This week on Father Hoods, DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and #KGB are throwing it back with a special guest who’s been putting in major work for the youth: Bervin Harris, co-founder of the Renaissance Youth Center. Mr. Harris shares how his work has impacted thousands of young lives, and how that same...
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Lost Teeth, Found Opportunities
This week on Father Hoods, the Dads are dropping gems left and right! DJ EFN kicks it off with his son’s first lost tooth and the “Tooth Fairy Prime delivery” that followed, plus big sis's unexpected reaction that hit all the feels. Manny shares a wild moment of several family members in his…
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College Prep Unfiltered
The Father Hoods are back in full force! Join DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB as they chop it up on everything from college prep to life perspective. Manny kicks things off with a play-by-play of the dry run he and his daughter did to get a feel for her potential college commute—train rides…
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One Foot Out The Door : The College Transition
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...
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#Throwback: Perfectionist Kids & Imperfect Parents
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…
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Boosting Confident Kids
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...
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Structure vs. Freedom: The Dad Debate
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...
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Outbreaks, Opinions & Everyday Dad Life
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....
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Big Kids, Bigger Lessons
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...
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Twice the Kids, Twice the Fun ft. Jae Havana
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...
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Throwback: Heart Over Hustle ft. Slug (of Atmosphere)
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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What is Father Hoods about?
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...
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Father Hoods is created and hosted by DJ EFN, KGB and Manny Digital.
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