Bästa Black Fathers podcaster (2024)

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Trailer Episode: The Black Fathers’ Pulse Podcast 1:30

3d ago1:30

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Welcome to The Black Fathers’ Pulse—the podcast where fatherhood meets purpose. Join Dr. Alvin Thomas, clinical psychologist and associate professor, as he guides you through the highs, lows, and laughs of Black fatherhood. Dive into a vibrant community where stories are shared, support is given, and every heartbeat matters. Tune in to keep the pul…

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Introducing: Black Fathers Raising Toddlers 21:30

10d ago21:30

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Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Black Fatherhood Pulse! In this episode, titled “Black Fathers Raising Toddlers,” we delve into the unique joys and challenges of fatherhood during the toddler years. Join our esteemed guests—Eric Crawford, Shannon Reed, and Patrick Andrews—as they share their personal experiences and insights. Our dis…

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Fathers and Family Court 28:40

29d ago28:40

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Judge Mitchell, presiding Judge of the Juvenile Division in Dane County, oversees a myriad of juvenile and child welfare, family and civil cases. Judge Mitchell joins us today to talk about what fathers need to know about identifying and securing their parental rights, and the challenges many men face once 'in the system'.…

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Black Fathers Need Stronger Support Systems 35:52

29d ago35:52

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Black dads can too easily be excluded from the social welfare system, challenging their ability to be gainfully employed, engage with their children, and sustain a good quality of life. Dr. David Pate, Associate Professor and Chair Emeritus of the Social Work department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, joins us to talk about the effects of…

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Fathers and Feathers: BIPOC Birding for All 34:10

29d ago34:10

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On a mission to "spread as much joy as possible", Dexter Patterson, aka The Wisco Birder, is dedicated to making birdwatching welcoming for all birders around the state of Wisconsin. As founding member of The BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin, Dexter joins us to share in a “community of people of color who love the outdoors and the birds and beauty o…

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Challenges of Being a Father 34:30

29d ago34:30

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As our next guest writes, “Fatherhood, while immensely rewarding, comes with its own set of challenges. As a black father, these challenges are often compounded by societal pressures and stereotypes that can weigh heavily on your shoulders.” And we agree. Kenneth Braswell, a life long advocate for responsible fatherhood and mental health, joins us …

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Jacob Blake on Fatherhood and Life After Kenosha 55:58

29d ago55:58

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Exclusive Interview: In August 2020, Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old Black man, was shot seven times in the back by a white officer outside an apartment complex in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The shooting, which happened in front of Jacob's children, prompted national outrage with riots and protests breaking out across the country. But despite his new identity …

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The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health 36:44

29d ago36:44

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Mental health is too often overlooked and under appreciated in the Black community. Dr. Rheeda Walker, an award-winning professor, psychologist, and author of The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health, join us to talk about the mental health crisis in our community today, and how "in order to reclaim a life worth living, you must first reclaim …

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Kwame Alexander on Fatherhood 34:11

29d ago34:11

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Kwame Alexander, one of America’s most beloved writers, joins us to talk about Why Fathers Cry at Night - a collection of poems, recipes, and letters to his family about the beginnings of love, the ends of love, being a father, and a son.

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Black Santa 35:12

29d ago35:12

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Fred Conley, a community icon in Madison, Wisconsin, saw the need for representation at Christmastime and went to work. Shifting careers from a lifetime of experience as a police officer, Fred embraced his new role as a cherished holiday icon for Black children across the country.

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Why You Need to Know About Birth Cost Recovery 32:50

29d ago32:50

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We’ve long known that social policies disproportionally affect Black families. Dr. Tiffany Green, Assistant Professor in the Departments of Population Health Sciences and Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and co-chair of The Black Maternal and Child Health Alliance of Dane County, joins us to talk about one social po…

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The Black Working Class 38:07

29d ago38:07

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The national mythos of a predominantly white working class leaves little room for black workers or any opportunity to glean lessons from their histories. Today we’re talking about the origins of the Black working class with Dr. Blair Kelley, a historian and scholar of the African American experience, and author of, "Black Folk: The Roots of the Bla…

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I Am and I Feel 5:35

29d ago5:35

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George Floyd spoke, and no one listened. He cried, and no one responded. Black people are crying out and America is not listening and not responding, because it hears the noise and not the pain. Written at the height of racial unrest during the pandemic, this poem captures the emotional complexity throughout these traumatic experiences.…

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The Adventure Gap 49:13

29d ago49:13

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Why don’t we think of Black people going swimming, surfing, fishing, birding, or camping? Why are there still spaces we assume Black people shouldn’t be? James Mills, outdoor journalist, guide, and National Geographic Explorer, joins us to talk about how Black Americans, in both perception and practice, fall into what he calls “The Adventure Gap”.…

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Getting Real with Felonious Munk 44:54

29d ago44:54

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In addition to having appeared in numerous television shows and comedy clubs across the country, Felonious Munk is also a proud father whose greatest achievement might depend on whether or not he can get his young son to *just try* Ethiopian food. Comedian, social commentator, actor, producer - and dad - Felonious joins us to talk about the highs, …

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"An Amerikan Family": Two Families, One Cause. 41:19

29d ago41:19

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The Shakur family - legends in American history - forever shaped the fight for Black liberation. Writer and journalist Santi Elijah Holley joins us to talk about his new book “An Amerikan Family: The Shakurs and the Nation They Created” - a sweeping and detailed account of family, history, culture, and the deeply rooted influence fathers - and fath…

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How to Love Parents Who Weren't There For You 49:23

29d ago49:23

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How do we continue in relationships with people who’ve hurt us - especially those closest to us? Esau McCaulley, theologian, professor and author of “How Far to the Promised Land: One Black Family’s Story of Hope and Survival in the American South” joins us to talk about family, religion, poverty, grace and forgiveness.…

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Coaches, Father Figures, and the Boxing Match that Changed America 36:16

29d ago36:16

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Jack Johnson, boxing’s first ever African-American world heavyweight champion, broke color barriers and changed the sport forever. But he didn’t do it alone. He had an important father figure in his corner. “The Royale,” a play based on the life of Jack Johnson is currently on stage and today we’re speaking with Jamal James, the actor playing the t…

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The Black Man Can 33:57

29d ago33:57

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The negative narrative surrounding Black men and boys needs to change. Guest Brandon Frame, Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of TheBlackManCan, Inc. (an award-winning nonprofit that amplifies the stories of what Black Men and Boys can do), and Senior Director of Social Emotional Learning at The Urban Assembly, joins us to talk about how he’s worki…

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Black Men's Health 35:12

29d ago35:12

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Aaron Perry, the first African American diabetic to complete the Ironman Triathlon, has dedicated his life to building and strengthening himself and his family. He’s a father, son, and a brother, and we’ll be speaking with him today about his work to build healthy relationships in the community and at home.…

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A Scarcity of Black Father Support Systems 39:57

29d ago39:57

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Supports and resources that focus on Black fathers are scarce, and fathers' access to these supports for fathers is limited. Dr. Latrice Rollins, Assistant Professor at the Morehouse School of Medicine in the Department of Community Health and Preventive Medicine and Prevention Research Center, and the director of the National African American Chil…

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A Man of Many Fathers: Roy Wood, Jr. 37:07

29d ago37:07

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Roy Wood, Jr. is a nationally acclaimed comedian and actor, and a regular correspondent and guest host on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. But his most important job is being a father. Roy joins us to talk about parenting his son in a media spotlight, growing up with the legacy of his own equally famous father, and how being your own person can beg…

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Trailer: Season 2: The Black Fatherhood Podcast with Dr. Alvin Thomas 1:13

29d ago1:13

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5 Things to Make Custody Exchanges More Peaceful - Solo Episode 10:04

2y ago10:04

10:04

Custody exchanges suck, let's just keep it 100! But there are things you can do, to help make your exchanges more peaceful. This episode I'm going solo. And I'm sharing 5 things you can do, in order to make sure dropping off or picking up your kid(s) a happier moment for everyone involved especially the children. Follow We Black Fathers Instagram F…

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When You Know Better You Do Better - Earnest Lee 31:03

2+ y ago31:03

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Earnest Lee and I have known each other for 8-10 years. We hadn't seen each other in a few years and after unexpectedly bumping into Earnest, I asked him to join me on the podcast. Earnest the father of a 23 year old daughter, is a open book and he talks about getting hit with a felony charges at age 15. He shares how his father not being a constan…

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Behind the Scenes 54:38

2+ y ago54:38

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In this emotional, loud, unstructured, fun, and stirring episode, Eric and I reflect on the process that lead to this superb project - The Black Fatherhood Podcast. We trace this back from a germ of thought to the current product and make connects to the larger workings of the Thomas Resilient Youth Lab (TRYl). We talk about some of our favorite mo…

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I Suffered A Lot of Disappointment From My Dad - Carl Lewis 42:10

2+ y ago42:10

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Carl Lewis is one of the admins for the "Black Father's" Facebook group, which was started by my previous guest, Matt Prestbury. Carl replied to post I made about Matt's episode and in his comment, he mentioned that he had "quite the story", so I invited him on to share his story. Carl who has 1 biological daughter and 2 step children, not only has…

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The Black Family 1:05:21

2+ y ago1:05:21

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Is there a prototype for the Black family? Is it a necessary structure for today's realities, and are what challenges assail the structure and efficacy of the Black family? In this provocative discussion, Dr. Lucian Yates III and Mr. Floyd Stokes join us to shed light on suburban living, subsidized parenting, and to dissect and examine these and ot…

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The Renaming and Pledge 2:30

2+ y ago2:30

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This is a bonus episode simply to announce that I have rebranded and changed the name of the podcast. I explain why in the episode. JOIN THE COMMUNITY This is more than just a podcast! It's a FREE community, were you can continue the conversation after you listen to the podcast. To join the community visit: https://weblackfathers.com…

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Black Father: Past, Present, and Future 28:47

2+ y ago28:47

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How has fatherhood changed in the minds of Black families? How are Black men thinking about fatherhood, and how are researchers and community activists thinking about this critical role? In this episode I speak to two women who have been at the forefront of Black fatherhood research and community engagement Dr. Cleopatra Caldwell and Dr. E. Hill De…

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I Know Who I Am as a Father - Matt Prestbury 48:49

2+ y ago48:49

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Matt Prestbury the founder of The Black Fathers Foundation is my guest on this episode. After hearing the story about why he started the foundation and his own journey, I knew Matt was a voice in this space of fatherhood, that I really wanted to share with you. Topics: Matt talks about what you told his ex-wife, the day they decided to divorce and …

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Mental Health: Seeking/Accessing Help 57:44

2+ y ago57:44

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Depression and mental heal problems undermines mothers' ability to positively impact their children's development. Though the research on the impact of fathers' mental health on children's well-being is still limited, the impact is similar to that of mothers. But, once you have noticed signs that you are struggling with some emotional and mental he…

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Mental Health: Early Warning Signs 1:11:46

2+ y ago1:11:46

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What might some of the early warning signs of mental health struggle look like? Hear from Dr. Adrian Gale, PhD assistant professor in Social Work, Mr. Eric L. Crawford, therapist and counselling doctoral student, and Mr. Shannon Reed, a young entrepreneur from City of Milwaukee. We have gathered another powerhouse team of Black men, fathers, and pr…

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What is Mental Health? 1:01:26

2+ y ago1:01:26

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This is one of my most powerful conversations, and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. With so many social, financial, political, and familial challenges facing Black fathers, the conversation on men's mental health has to be normalized and elevated. Our esteemed guests for this conversation are family medicine practitioner Dr. Britt Gayle, MD.…

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I Should Be Leading As A Father - Norris Turner Jr. 40:38

2+ y ago40:38

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When I had the idea to launch "The Black Father's Podcast", there was one person I had in mind for the first episode, and that was Norris Turner Jr. Norris is a father of three (2 Sons & 1 Daughter), a husband, an entrepreneur and one of my life long friends of 35+ years. TOPICS: Roe v Wade decision and what black men need to do as a result. Hear N…

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Goals, Dreams, and Support 56:12

2+ y ago56:12

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In this exciting conversation with Dr. Qiana Cryer-Coupet and Mr. Kenneth Braswell we explore how Black fathers nurture the goals and dreams of their children, but also how fathers' own goals and dreams of fatherhood and purpose influence their roles. How would you answer these first two questions which we used to pique this conversation: "What wer…

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Co-parenting as Teamwork 1:03:28

2+ y ago1:03:28

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The family is a system, and if one part is not working well, then all the other parts become strained. Parenting is meant to be a team activity, still many carry the weight of the full team. Dr. Shauna Cooper, Dr. Waldo Johnson, and Mr. Dwayne Curry return to this podcast to extend our conversation on co-parenting as teamwork, especially involving …

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Allow Me to Introduce Myself - EP 00 6:35

2+ y ago6:35

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Before I release the first official episode which will be out July 18, 2022, I want to share with you a little bit about who am and why I started "The Black Fathers Podcast". Follow on InstagramAv Anthony McNeil

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Introducing The Black Father's Podcast 0:50

2+ y ago0:50

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If you are a black father or you know a strong black father, then you should share this trailer with them. The new podcast will be released July 18, 2022. The black fathers podcast, is bi-weekly podcast for black men who are fathers and not just Daddy's to their children. The purpose of this podcast is to support, educate, celebrate and build a com…

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Communication and Monitoring 1:04:17

2+ y ago1:04:17

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Join our conversation on communication and monitoring practices with Dr. Shauna Cooper, Mr. Derek Phillips, and Mr. Kevin Bremond. With so many challenges facing Black children, it would not be strange if Black fathers and parents, by extension, felt they need to keep close tabs on their children's every move. But when does this become overwhelming…

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Masculinity, Music, Culture 48:30

2+ y ago48:30

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We talk to two curators of music, Dr. Olajide Bamishigbin (Jide) and Mr. Leotha Stanley. Jide represents the hip, new swagger of the hip-hop generation and is a walking iPod shuffle of rap and Black music. Mr. Stanely is a composer, a music maven, and a connoisseur who uses music to heal and create community. Together they engage the dicey but nece…

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Provider and Protector -- Revisited 1:02:51

2+ y ago1:02:51

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In this episode, I speak to Dr. Maria Johnson and Dr. Ronald Mincy about the unspoken social contract men are born into, and by which we often measure fatherhood - to protect and provide. Together, these academics and experts provide an in-depth social, cultural, economic, and historical analysis of the protector and provider roles and how it appli…

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Black Pride, Health, and Future 28:50

2+ y ago28:50

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Dr. Courtney Cogburn and Dr. Justin Harty tackle the expansive discussion on what it means to be Black in America, and the specific implications for Black men and Black fathers. Exploring the impact of Black pride on physical and mental health, the speakers reflect on the historical and current significance of identity and connection to the culture…

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Introducing: The Black Fatherhood Podcast with Dr. Alvin Thomas 0:45

2+ y ago0:45

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We are proud to announce the official release of the first 2 episodes of our podcast. Two new episodes will be released weekly to complete the 15 episode season. Listen on spotify, google and apple podcasts, the TRYlab, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Video of the conversations will be posted to youtube @Dr.Alvin Thomas. Like, follow, and subsc…

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The Meaning of Fatherhood 1:16:09

2+ y ago1:16:09

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In this episode, I speak to four fathers who represent a large section of the lifespan and with varying but intersecting experiences that influence their fatherhood commitment. One father talks about being raised by a single dad, another talks about his life first as a stepfather and then a biological father, yet another talks about incarceration d…

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Man, Parent, Black - Intersecting Identities 57:22

2+ y ago57:22

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This episode features three individuals who are powerhouses in their areas. Their collective expertise represents that of parent, author, researcher, educator, academic, activist, public health leader, and poet. This conversation explores how the individual identities of man, parent, and Black, individually and intersectionally color Black men's fa…

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WELCOME BACK FT DAMARI 29:50

4y ago29:50

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My comback episode with my son just a casual conversation with my future --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/griplandroyalty/support

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EP. 8 IT GETS FT DWAYNE 38:33

4+ y ago38:33

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JUST STARTING GET READY--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/griplandroyalty/support

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A DAY FOR MY PEOPLE 26:57

4+ y ago26:57

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THE RETURN OF THE CHIEF FOR THE FATHER'S STAND STRONG BROTHERS WE GOTTA REBUILD --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/griplandroyalty/support

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