AFTER BEDTIME: Recent Episodes
BLACK AMERICAN DAD
After Bedtime is a podcast that speaks with fathers about their individual dreams that they are chasing, while being “dad” at the same time. Different father’s will be on the podcast discussing their individual dreams, journeys and provide insight into what it takes to be a dreamer. This podcast is Fun, short and sweet, making it a great way to start your day,end your night, and even serve as a nice spark to start working on your dreams!
We sit down with Anthony Glover and Aaron Parker, two black fathers who happen to be amazing Authors of stories that speak to the children of today.
We explore their books " I can't wait to be a man" by Anthony Glover and "Grant's Huge Choice" by Aaron Parker and what it means to them to create stories surrounded around black characters and stories.
We sit down with Stefon, a father located Baltimore, Maryland. Stefon is an entrepreneur. We talk about his marketing company KBF Marketing, balancing being dad and a business owner, embracing the role of dad with your dreams, fatherhood and how it has opened up doors for him through his business, the future of KBF marketing, why it is important to dream and more. Follow him @stefonkbf
We sit down with Jayson Tinsley, a father based in Phoenix, Arizona. We start off with morning routines and " once your in ti, your in it". We talk about his journey as captain of Black Men Run's Phoenix chapter, being ACTIVE with our kids and a NEW PODCAST from Black American Dad coming out called "The Debrief Series" that Jayson Co-hosts. Follow him @meted99
We sit down with Demetrius Colbert, a father based out of Phoenix, Arizona. We talk about his kids be parents and how he feels about that, his journey as Life Coach and "The DIGG", 'the example being more important than the words', 'Character over Cash', Discipline, why it is important to dream and more. Follow him @demetrius.colbert .
We sit down with Demetre, a father based out of Seattle, Washington. We talk about his journey as dad, his photography business, why it is important to dream and more. Follow him @_dwilks .
We sit down with Curtis Williams, a father based out of Nashville,Tennessee. We speak about his service in the military, his journey as a actor , becoming a "stage dad" , why it is important to dream and more. Follow him @Curtiswilliams_eljefe
We sit down with Aaron Parker, a father based out of Las Vegas, Nevada. We talk about his journey as dad through art , his book "Grant's Huge Choice" what it means to dream and more. Follow him @apthegreat and @sawubonaculture .
Podcast brought to you by Black American Dad Foundation.
We sit down with Josh Boughton, a father located in Orange County, California. We catch up with him on his comedy journey, the importance of where you place your focus, intention and following through, why it is important to dream and more. Follow him @watchjoshwin
We sit down with Dontay Moch, a father based in Phoenix, Arizona. We catch up with him about his Fitness company Inferno Performance Fitness and the success stories, how to overcome "opinions" , "believe in yourself", jujitsu as a family activity and why it is important to dream. Follow him @infernoperformanceaz
We sit down with Joey Diggs jr, a father located in Los Angeles California. We catch up with him on his journey through his dreams, his relationship with his daughter Izzy, why it is important to dream and more. Follow him @joeydiggsjr
We sit down with Jerome Tennison, a father located in Los Angeles, Califronia. Jerome is a stand up commedian and we talk about his journey in stand up, becoming a dad for the first time , what comedy has taught him about fatherhood, why it is important and more. Follow him @Jerome_ten.
We sit down with Steven James, a father located in Phoenix, Arizona. We talk about his business Couisn Steve's BBQ and how he is expanding, how important community is as he is pursuing of his dreams, Coaching his sons football team, why it is important to dream and more. Follow him @tha_real_stevie_j on instagram.
We sit down again with Doral Miller aka Milla, A father located in Los Angles, California. We also get to sit down with his daughter Alanna. We share stories and explore connection without always having physical presence, how to handle the "Daddy I miss you.", why it is important to dream and more. Folllow the @thamindofmilla on instagram.
We sit down with Xavier, a new dad based out of Los Angles, California. Xavier is a multifaceted artist that speaks to us about the new dad experiences, being a writer and the new perspectives her has on his art forms. Follow him on instagram @Darkskinnedchampagnepapi Follow @blackamericandad on instagram.
We sit down with Marc again to catch up on how life is and where he is at in his journey. Marc speaks to us about some accomplishments and new chapter in his life as he pursues his dream in front of the camera. Follow him on instagram @marc.mo90 Follow @blackamericandad on instagram.
We sit down with Josh Boughton, a single father living in Los Angeles, California. Josh is an SEO expert and has a passion for Stand up Comedy. We hear his unconventional way of becoming an SEO expert, his journey to comedy, his ever-evolving relationship with his daughter filled with laughter and great stories and of course, why it is important to dream. Follow him @watchjoshwin
We sit down with Tyler Cole, a father based out of Phoenix Arizona. We talk about his company, Take2 Events, the rhythm of fatherhood, why it is important to dream and more! Follow him @djtake2
We sit down with Mark Murphy, a father based in Phoenix, Arizona. We talk about the power of real estate investing and teaching his kids the real estate business, why entrepreneurship was important to him, the transition between ‘telling’ your kids what to do and ‘advising’ them on what to do and why it is important to dream. Follow him @MarkmurphyCEO
We sit down with Kwame Crooks, a grilling enthusiast based out of Gilbert, Arizona. This episode is unique and turned from a focus on dads and their dreams to a round table conversation about fatherhood between Jeremy, Drew, Halisi and Kwame. Follow Kwame @sircooks
We sit down with Titus Covington, an Actor/Director based out of Phoenix, Arizona. We talk about his new show “Cooking with OhSoBella” and the spice they add on it, explore his passions of the film industry both in front and behind the camera , the marathon of your creative journey and why it is important to dream. Follow him @titus_covington
We sit down with Reavis Dorsey, A father and an actor, based in Phoenix,Arizona. We start out the pod with a Drew hijack session where Reavis and Drew explore the journey of “Girl Dad”, we explore Reavis as an actor and his evolution in the film industry, and our first ever PARENT NOTES: hearing from Reavis daughter Eva. Please follow him on Instagram @reavisdorsey
We sit down with Steven James, a father based out of Phoenix, Arizona. We talk with his about his new venture “Cousin Steve’s BBQ”, being able to cook alongside his kids, the beauty of creating your own schedule to prioritize your kids and more! Follow him @tha_real_Stevie_j
We sit down with Sedric Salinas, a father based out of Los Angeles, California. We talk with him about his mobile barber business, his time in the NBA bubble during the 2020-21 season as the league barber, his son starting his artistic entrepreneurial journey working alongside dad and why it is important to dream. Follow him @ysthebarber
We sit down with Cedric Stephens, an actor and signer songwriter in Los Angeles, California. We talk with him about the evolution of fatherhood, his voyage as an artist and not being limited to one aspect of your artistry. Follow him @iamsedrique .
We sit down with Will Lewis, a single father who is an activist and an entrepreneur. We talk with him about his journey as dad and his organization “Fathers Are Needed”. Follow him on Instagram @will.lewis89
We sit down with Vince Ford, a Pastor, Author and entrepreneur. We travel to Columbus, Ohio and talk about his role as Pastor and the doors it has opened up for him, his Book " The Leader Society Did Not Choose." , his mentor program that involve the youth of Columbus called "The Wille Edward society" and of course being dad. Please follow him @vincefordtoo
We sit down with Jeremy, a single father, activist, actor & co-host of The After Bedtime Podcast. Jeremy is the founder of The Black American Dad Foundation. We talk about his journey of fatherhood, life as an actor and why it is important to dream. Follow him @_jgerm_
We sit down with Josh, a teacher, activist & entrepreneur. Josh talks about his family life and the balancing act of dad/husband, his organization Hometown Hereaux and the inspiration behind it & a company he and a partner started called Barley Human Design. Josh also speaks on how he supports his wife's dreams and ambitions through her own company Rare Essence Studio . A Phoenician at heart, Josh talks about his care for the community and why its important to be creative. Follow him at @hometownjg
We sit down with Bilal, an entrepreneur and director of a non profit Our Black Fathers Committee. We go through his journey as the director of Our Black Father Committee and its importance to him, his business Nacho Xpress and his family's participation in it, and another business a partner and he have collaborated on called "Fight 4 Life" No Excuses. Follow him @obfc.az
We sit down with Andrew St. Juste, co-host of the After Bedtime podcast. Andrew is a writer, producer and entrepreneur. We talk about him leaving money, position and security in the corporate world to becoming a full time creative producer for BuzzFeed, a major media company. We touch on his journey as a writer and why it is important to dream. Follow him @Drewdynamite04 .
We sit down with Davion Pearson, an entrepreneur based in Las Vegas, Nevada. We talk about his clothing line, Untamed Humanity, the power of your network and exposure. Please follow him on Instagram @dpthewildboyeee .
We sit down with Dr. Dewayne Rischer, an entrepreneur based in Tennessee. We talk with him about his book “Lessons that I learned from my Father and Brother”, how to approach teenage daughters, what is Mindful Inergy LLC. and the next step of the company. Follow him on Instagram @mindfulinergytees.
We sit down with Alex Weathers. A rapper and aspiring actor, Alex talks with us about ‘why it is important to dream’,the motivational spark that was given to him by his son and his journey as a rap artist. Follow him on Instagram @Tdrae_way
We sat down with Dontay Moch, a former NFL player turned fitness entrepreneur. Dontay gives us the playbook on how to balance being dad, husband, and fitness entrepreneur.
We sat down with Brother Ali AKA Mobolaji (@bigbroali_) to talk about transitioning from 9-5 to organizing, legacy, and the important of history to any revolutionary. This talk was both inspiring and insightful to show how we can all do more to make the world a better place.
Today we sit down with AJ (@APTheGreat) and discuss his new book Grant's big Choice, chronicling the decisions a kid has to make before picture day. This conversation was about taking a chance, the importance of family, and how balance is the key to true revolution.
We sat down with Robert Singleton, anesthesiologist. Robert takes us through his schedule as doctor and creative outlets with his kids.
"Stop talking all the time and listen"
Celebrity trainer Eric Smalls drops by the podcast and talks about his story from an attic to being one of the biggest celebrity trainers in LA. He stresses humility and listening as what started as frsutrated pushups led to his Confused Muscles empire.
"Build slowly, if you build it too fast it'll crumble"
We sit down with David Popejoy one of the founders of Armored Roofing a multi-state Roofing and building company. He talks about leaving his job at Taco Bell after finding out he was having twins and the power of building consistency.
"Money will always follow money, but money will listen to talent"
This week we talk to actor, writer, and musician Marcus Morrison on his journey from Ohio to LA and how he leans on the late greats Kobe Bryant and Nipsey Hustle on his approach to acting and parenting.
Today we talk to Joey Diggs Jr. an accomplished writer musician, who went from touring with a boy band to moving independently and even developing a tv show.
Shelton Hunter, father based in Baltimore, Maryland, takes us through his journey of becoming an entrepreneur by way of truck hauling services, Hunter Hauling services that is. Enjoy!
Halizi Tambuzi, husband, father, and founder of FourFiveSixWallet, a service created to make traffic stops safer. He talks about being a new father to a newborn baby girl and balancing that with the intense professional world in law and his wife in Physical Therapy.
We sit down with Brother Anthony an author entrepreneur husband and father of two girls! He talks to us about usefulness and helping the next generation find their mark.
We sit down with Father, fitness guru, and nationally ranked Powerlifter, Troy Thompson. He talks about balance legacy and building a future with his kids. Check it out!