A Dope Black Dad
By Marcus A Smothers
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Episodes: 38
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A raw and reflective podcast about modern Black fatherhood, manhood, and legacy. Hosted by Marcus A. Smothers, a proud girl dad, educator, and community leader, each episode dives into the real stories, tough lessons, and daily joys of being a present father in a world that often misunderstands us. This isn’t a highlight reel — it’s a space for honesty, healing, and hope. Whether we're talking about breaking generational cycles, embracing imperfect parenting, or just showing up with love, A Dope Black Dad reminds us that being a father is one of the dopest things a man can be.
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"The Father's Day Gap" Ep. 34
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Jun 24, 2026 |
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"What Happens When Men Finally Feel Safe" Ep 33
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Jun 06, 2026 |
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“I Didn’t Feel Like Recording This Episode” Ep.32
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May 22, 2026 |
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“‘Just Keep Living’… Now It Makes Sense” Ep.31
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May 07, 2026 |
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“Leading, Providing… and Still Feeling Like It’s Not Enough” Ep.30
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Your Kids Know Your Not Perfect So Why Try To Pretend Ep. 29
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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“Why Are We Still Surprised When Dads Nurture?” Ep. 28
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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"Middle School Is Coming: Parents Are Adjusting Too" Ep. 27
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Lost Job, Found Purpose_ How to Beat the Drift
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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Anchored: How I’m Closing 2025 and Stepping Into 2026
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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My Girls Are Dating Ep 25
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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"I Will Trust Myself Again" Ep. 24
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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"Protecting My Peace" Ep. 23
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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42 & Unfiltered: Embracing Decisions, On My Birthday! Ep. 22
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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Words Matter: How Words Impact Our Lives Ep. 20
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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It's Okay To Not Be Okay: My Pen & Thoughts Ep. 17
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Rebuilding Your Life: Lessons from Iron Man 3 & Marcus Ep. 19
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Are Men Emotional? Ep. 16
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Aug 24, 2025 |
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The Pin Ep.15
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Share The Process Ep 14
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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On the Porch Ep 10
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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Quick Thought Ep 2: You Hurt Me
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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Handling Disappointment with Strength Ep. 13
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May 19, 2025 |
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Legacy Isn't Always Green Ep.12
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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A Letter to Fathers Ep 11
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Comparison Kills Ep 9
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Nov 08, 2024 |
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Transitional Parenting Ep 8
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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Back to School Voting Ep 7
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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Quick Thought Ep 1: Slow Down
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May 15, 2024 |
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Running for Mental Health Ep 6
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May 05, 2024 |
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"The Perfect Storm" Ep 5
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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Teaching Is My Choice Ep 4 Prt.2
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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"Teaching Is My Choice" Ep 4 Prt. 1
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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The Journey of Manhood Ep 2 prt. 2
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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The Ignitor of Change Ep 3
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Feb 24, 2024 |
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The Journey of Manhood Ep 2 Prt. 1
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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The Journey of Manhood (preview)
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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Intro/Girl Dad Ep. 1
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Feb 01, 2024 |