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Just My Baby Daddy Podcast

Just My Baby Daddy Podcast

AJ Adams 94 Episodes Aug 18, 2026

The Just My Baby Daddy Podcast is based on the need for real, authentic conversation centered around fatherhood in the black and brown community. For far too long, the narrative has been painted, skewed, and disseminated without actually hearing from the men. We are here to deliver compelling content that aims to inspire, educate, and shed light from the perspective of the father through genuine, authentic, and real conversation.

Episodes

Off The Microphone | The JMBD Foundation Is Official
Off The Microphone | The JMBD Foundation Is Official Aug 18, 2026 626 The JMBD Foundation is officially a 501(c)(3). AJ breaks down the two programs it launches with — the HBCU Legacy Scholarship and Ari's Angels — and why a microphone was never going to be enough.
10 Kids, 3 Wives, 1 Table — The Cost of Leaving & the Work of Coming Back
10 Kids, 3 Wives, 1 Table — The Cost of Leaving & the Work of Coming Back Jul 28, 2026 2461 Last week we had one half — this week we run it back with the other. Kelly Burgess, co-host of The Better Baby Daddy Club, pulls up and gives us one of the most honest conversations we've ever had on this show.Ten kids. Three marriages. And a story most men would never tell on record: walking away from five children, choosing what he calls "the easy wrong instead of the hard right"
If You Meet My Kids, You're Ready to Marry Me | w/ John from Better Baby Daddy Club
If You Meet My Kids, You're Ready to Marry Me | w/ John from Better Baby Daddy Club Jul 21, 2026 2138 This week we're back with one of my favorite dad pods — John from The Better Baby Daddy Club pulls up, and it gets REAL. His dating rule stopped me cold: if a woman is ready to meet his daughters, she's ready to marry him. No revolving door around the kids. Period.But that's just one piece. We get into raising daughters as single fathers, why neither of us had a blueprint (shoutout
Why Men Don't Ask for Help
Why Men Don't Ask for Help Jun 9, 2026 497 How many times have you said 'I'm fine' when you knew you weren't? In this solo episode, AJ talks about why fathers struggle to ask for help, the weight we carry in silence, and why building a village might be one of the most important things a man can do."
Fatherhood Is an Assignment | Byron Bailey
Fatherhood Is an Assignment | Byron Bailey Jun 2, 2026 1515 What does it really mean to be a father?This week, I sat down with attorney, mentor, and father Byron Bailey to talk about responsibility, legacy, leadership, and raising young Black boys.We talked about growing up without fathers, learning from grandfathers, showing up for our children, trusting systems while still doing our job as parents, and why accountability starts at home.One thing Byron sa
Hearing Fatherhood Through My Children
Hearing Fatherhood Through My Children May 26, 2026 967 In this heartfelt interview, AJ discusses the meaning of fatherhood with his children, exploring their perspectives on love, responsibility, and the upcoming summer together. The conversation highlights the importance of family bonds, shared experiences, and the evolving relationship between parents and children.
I'm Not One of Your Little Friends… But I Kinda Wanna Be
I'm Not One of Your Little Friends… But I Kinda Wanna Be May 12, 2026 346 We've all heard it — "I'm not one of your little friends." But what happens when you actually want to be? In this episode, AJ gets real about one of the hardest balancing acts in fatherhood — staying authoritative while building a genuine friendship with your kids. He opens up about how his own relationship with his mother shaped the kind of dad he's determined to be, why
Should Your Kids See Your Emotions?
Should Your Kids See Your Emotions? May 5, 2026 466 What emotions should your kids actually see from you?In this episode of Just My Baby Daddy, AJ shares a real moment with his son after he scored his first goal—and why he chose not to celebrate in the moment.That decision opens up a deeper conversation about emotional leadership as a father:Should kids see your excitement… or your control?Is staying calm teaching strength—or creating distance?And
What It Costs to Be a Coach and Father | Elijah Sessoms
What It Costs to Be a Coach and Father | Elijah Sessoms Apr 28, 2026 2195 AJ Adams sits down with Elijah Sessoms for a powerful conversation about the real sacrifices of being both a coach and a father.From balancing marriage and children to chasing career goals without losing family, Elijah shares honest insight on what it takes to lead at home while building a career.A must-listen for fathers, husbands, and any man trying to balance ambition with presence.
The Intentional Father: Co-Parenting, Raising Standards & Building Legacy | Mandrake Miller
The Intentional Father: Co-Parenting, Raising Standards & Building Legacy | Mandrake Miller Apr 21, 2026 2068 In this episode of Just My Baby Daddy Podcast, AJ sits down with Mandrake Miller — founder of the Impact Collective, Vice President at Emmanuel University, husband and devoted father — for one of the most honest and intentional conversations about fatherhood we've had on the show. Mandrake opens up about raising his daughter across distance, navigating divorce, building a healthy co-parenting
I Planned Everything… Except Baby #2 | ft. MrJRegis
I Planned Everything… Except Baby #2 | ft. MrJRegis Apr 14, 2026 2650 In this episode of Just My Baby Daddy Podcast, AJ sits down with content creator, Jeremiah Regis for one of the most honest conversations about fatherhood you'll hear. Jeremiah breaks down how he planned literally everything — his wife, his daughter's name, her delivery, her school — and how baby #2 caught him completely off guard. They get into growing up in a Haitian household in Queen
When Your Dad Has Dementia… And You Become the Parent
When Your Dad Has Dementia… And You Become the Parent Apr 7, 2026 1192 In this episode of Just My Baby Daddy Podcast, we have a real and emotional conversation about what it’s like dealing with a father with dementia.AJ Adams sits down with Doug Honig to talk about the moment everything changed—when a strong, dependable father slowly begins to fade, and the roles between father and son begin to reverse.From taking away the car keys… to sitting with a parent who no lo

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