https://simplecast.com Three Dope Dads is a podcast hosted by three fathers, Malik, S. Na’im, and Mike Hill, who aren’t afraid to get real about what it means to be a dad in today’s world. Whether you grew up with a great father, a complicated one, or no father at all, this show has something for you. Each episode digs into the full experience of fatherhood, the lessons passed down, the cycles broken, and the lasting impact a father’s presence or absence can have on a child well into adulthood. But it doesn’t stop there. Three Dope Dads also gets into the conversations men actually want to have urban culture, politics, and sports, all through the lens of three guys who happen to be raising the next generation. Part therapy, part barbershop, part sports talk. This is fatherhood unfiltered. 2026 en Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:00:11 +0000 https://three-dope-dads.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/b3f405d2-e127-41e0-b9de-0d1d7a101e12/923a4276-2bf8-496e-ae3c-88200afe68d8/3000x3000/tdd-profilesquare-mar25.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://three-dope-dads.simplecast.com episodic Three Dope Dads is a podcast hosted by three fathers, Malik, S. Na’im, and Mike Hill, who aren’t afraid to get real about what it means to be a dad in today’s world. Whether you grew up with a great father, a complicated one, or no father at all, this show has something for you. Each episode digs into the full experience of fatherhood, the lessons passed down, the cycles broken, and the lasting impact a father’s presence or absence can have on a child well into adulthood. But it doesn’t stop there. Three Dope Dads also gets into the conversations men actually want to have urban culture, politics, and sports, all through the lens of three guys who happen to be raising the next generation. Part therapy, part barbershop, part sports talk. This is fatherhood unfiltered. Malik S, Mike Hill, Na'im Lynn false https://feeds.simplecast.com/ZyKq9zcg Malik S mark@pettycashstudios.com 5eb641fe-0591-491d-bc10-56db26f1020e Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000 mark@pettycashstudios.com (Malik S) https://three-dope-dads.simplecast.com/episodes/three-dope-dads-ep-5-dropping-your-daughter-off-at-college-8dbHiRLt Three Dope Dads Ep. 5 | Dropping Your Daughter Off At College Malik S 00:45:17 On this episode the guys, the fellas tackle one of the biggest milestones in fatherhood: sending your child off to college. The guys talk about the excitement, fear, pride, and anxiety that come with watching your kids grow up and start building lives of their own. On this episode the guys, the fellas tackle one of the biggest milestones in fatherhood: sending your child off to college. The guys talk about the excitement, fear, pride, and anxiety that come with watching your kids grow up and start building lives of their own. false full 5 be0d6a81-3ea2-4edc-8732-7a5b70614961 Mon, 6 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000 mark@pettycashstudios.com (Malik S) https://three-dope-dads.simplecast.com/episodes/three-dope-dads-ep-4-fatherhood-politics-purpose-family-x_XtRcmi Three Dope Dads Ep. 4 | Fatherhood, Politics, Purpose & Family Malik S 00:46:12 This week on Three Dope Dads, the conversation starts with global uncertainty, politics, war, and what every parent secretly worries about: the future our kids are inheriting. The dads dive into difficult questions about military service, the possibility of a draft, parenting through political division, teaching empathy, and helping children navigate a rapidly changing world. Helping kids discover their purpose. From college decisions and career paths to creative passions, entertainment careers, writing, gaming, and entrepreneurship, the dads share honest stories about supporting their children while still keeping them grounded in reality. This week on Three Dope Dads, the conversation starts with global uncertainty, politics, war, and what every parent secretly worries about: the future our kids are inheriting. The dads dive into difficult questions about military service, the possibility of a draft, parenting through political division, teaching empathy, and helping children navigate a rapidly changing world. Helping kids discover their purpose. From college decisions and career paths to creative passions, entertainment careers, writing, gaming, and entrepreneurship, the dads share honest stories about supporting their children while still keeping them grounded in reality. false full 4 e8a4c30a-444b-4394-98ac-1f745b88bf31 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000 mark@pettycashstudios.com (Malik S) https://three-dope-dads.simplecast.com/episodes/three-dope-dads-ep-3-raising-daughters-is-expensive-ZZ0IBcCu Three Dope Dads Ep. 3 | Raising Daughters Is Expensive! Malik S 00:57:34 This week on Three Dope Dads, the fellas welcome special guest Jay Black, entrepreneur, father of six, and the man who somehow knows a guy for literally everything. An honest discussion about raising daughters, parenting multiple children, teaching financial responsibility, first cars, allowances, dating standards, and preparing kids for adulthood. From debating whether a rich absent parent is better than a present struggling parent, to discussing expensive parking tickets, spoiled kids, first jobs, and the realities of helping adult children financially This week on Three Dope Dads, the fellas welcome special guest Jay Black, entrepreneur, father of six, and the man who somehow knows a guy for literally everything. An honest discussion about raising daughters, parenting multiple children, teaching financial responsibility, first cars, allowances, dating standards, and preparing kids for adulthood. From debating whether a rich absent parent is better than a present struggling parent, to discussing expensive parking tickets, spoiled kids, first jobs, and the realities of helping adult children financially false full 3 a0876a17-a257-40e0-b207-43fc282c79fa Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:37:38 +0000 mark@pettycashstudios.com (Malik S) https://three-dope-dads.simplecast.com/episodes/three-dope-dads-episode-2-the-parenting-decisions-we-still-regret-jtp2G761 Three Dope Dads Episode 2 | The Parenting Decisions We Still Regret Malik S 00:47:50 Being a parent means making big decisions with incomplete information... and sometimes living with the consequences. In Episode 2 of Three Dope Dads, the fellas get real about parenting mistakes, dad guilt, divorce, co-parenting, and the impossible balancing act between providing for your family and being physically present for your kids. From OCD and a Tourette's diagnosis after a traumatic medical experience, to honest conversations about divorce, missed moments, work travel, cheer competitions, and trying to be the best dad possible without a blueprint—this episode gets deep. The dads also tackle fatherhood expectations, Father's Day, raising daughters, overthinking parenting decisions, and the sacrifices parents make behind the scenes that children don't always understand until they're older. Being a parent means making big decisions with incomplete information... and sometimes living with the consequences. In Episode 2 of Three Dope Dads, the fellas get real about parenting mistakes, dad guilt, divorce, co-parenting, and the impossible balancing act between providing for your family and being physically present for your kids. From OCD and a Tourette's diagnosis after a traumatic medical experience, to honest conversations about divorce, missed moments, work travel, cheer competitions, and trying to be the best dad possible without a blueprint—this episode gets deep. The dads also tackle fatherhood expectations, Father's Day, raising daughters, overthinking parenting decisions, and the sacrifices parents make behind the scenes that children don't always understand until they're older. false full 2 1d61a294-2879-4ad8-bdc8-d29b084fa5d3 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:17:35 +0000 mark@pettycashstudios.com (Malik S) https://three-dope-dads.simplecast.com/episodes/three-dope-dads-episode-1-absent-fathers-girl-dads-breaking-generational-cycles-pLdV55b7 Three Dope Dads Episode 1 | Absent Fathers, Girl Dads & Breaking Generational Cycles Malik S 00:52:51 In this episode, we dive straight into the real conversations most dads never have out loud. From raising daughters and navigating divorce to dealing with absent fathers, childhood trauma, therapy, grief, and the everyday challenges of showing up for your kids, nothing is off limits. This isn't just a podcast for fathers. It's for anyone who's had a dad, missed a dad, is raising kids with a dad, married a dad, or is trying to become a better parent and person. The fellas share personal stories about fatherhood, family relationships, co-parenting, learning how to be present, breaking generational patterns, and why being a "dope dad" isn't about being perfect—it's about showing up. In this episode, we dive straight into the real conversations most dads never have out loud. From raising daughters and navigating divorce to dealing with absent fathers, childhood trauma, therapy, grief, and the everyday challenges of showing up for your kids, nothing is off limits. This isn't just a podcast for fathers. It's for anyone who's had a dad, missed a dad, is raising kids with a dad, married a dad, or is trying to become a better parent and person. The fellas share personal stories about fatherhood, family relationships, co-parenting, learning how to be present, breaking generational patterns, and why being a "dope dad" isn't about being perfect—it's about showing up. true full 1