Dope Black Dads Podcast

Marvyn Harrison launched Dope Black Dads to fill a gap he saw in the fatherhood conversation -- specifically, the near-total absence of Black men's voices in the parenting podcast world. The result is a show that's part parenting talk, part cultural commentary, and part honest discussion about masculinity, relationships, and identity. Don't come here expecting conversations about nappies and bottle warmers -- the show says as much upfront. Instead, Marvyn and his guests tackle co-parenting after separation, dating as a father, workplace discrimination, adoption stories, and the particular pressures Black fathers face navigating systems that weren't built with them in mind. The format mixes solo episodes, one-on-one interviews, and panel discussions, keeping the show's rhythm unpredictable in a good way. With over 200 episodes released twice weekly, Marvyn has built something with real depth and range. The tone walks a careful line between serious and entertaining -- you might get a candid conversation about mental health followed by a passionate debate about the best Netflix show. That tonal variety is part of what makes it feel like a real community rather than a lecture series. Rated 4.8 stars on Apple Podcasts, the show has earned praise for its authenticity and its willingness to go places other dad podcasts won't. If you're looking for fatherhood content that centers the Black experience without flattening it into a single narrative, Dope Black Dads offers perspective and personality in equal measure.