Fathernetics
By Jameel Mayers
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Episodes: 65
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Fathernetics | Dad Hero Stories
Real stories from the men who chose fatherhood and everything it took to get there.
From adoption and fostering to IVF and surrogacy, Fathernetics explores the journeys behind modern dads, who they were before, what they faced, and who they became along the way. Centered on LGBTQ+ men, with occasional perspectives from women reflecting on their own fathers, these are honest, unfiltered conversations about identity, resilience, relationships, and the realities of building a family.
Because becoming a dad isn’t simple and it’s never one-size-fits-all.
🎙️ Hosted by Jameel Mayers
📲 YouTube & Instagram: @fathernetics
📢 New episodes every Thursday
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S3:E08 - Jamayne & Chris | HBCU, Houston, and Louisiana Dads..
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Aug 20, 2026 |
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S3:E07 - @DadsTimeTwo | Webby Nominated LGBTQ+ Dad Juggernaut
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Aug 13, 2026 |
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S3:E06 - Dr. Ken Kemp | LGBTQ+ and being Black in America.
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Aug 06, 2026 |
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S3:E05 -- Stef Vachon | Stef Vachon on Bullying, Therapy, the Gay Games, and Becoming Your True Self
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Jul 30, 2026 |
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S3:E04 - Adrian & Shane Potter | How Gay Dads Raise Strong, Independent Kids Today
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Jul 23, 2026 |
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S3:E03 - Rita Soronen (CEO) - Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption.
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Jul 16, 2026 |
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S3:E02 - Eric Calvario - Drag Race SuperStar and Father Extraordinaire
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Jul 09, 2026 |
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S3:E01 - Ronaldo Dwight | Black Fatherhood Evolved...
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Jul 02, 2026 |
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S3:E00 - Gay Dads Do It Better | Jameel Mayers - Intro Episode
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Jun 25, 2026 |
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S2:E29 - Esteban Mayers - Panama War Zone and the Father Who Raised Me
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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S2:E28 - Gaytriarch | Serious Comedy with Gavin and David
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Jun 11, 2026 |
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S2:E27 - Cody Dolly | We Swiped Right on a Surrogate and Built a Family
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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S2:E26 - Drummond | You Need More Positive Talks in Your Life
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May 28, 2026 |
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S2:E25 - Leo Massey | Jewish Therapist for the LGBTQ+ Community (Prescribed)
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May 21, 2026 |
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S2:E24 - August Black | Mr. Black talks about being an intentional Trans-Dad
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May 14, 2026 |
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S2:E23 - Ben & Joshua Bishop | The Journey Does Sometimes Require A Smash Room
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May 07, 2026 |
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S2:E22 - Alex and Dustin | Fostering, Adoption, and the Messy Truth of Being LGBTQ+ Parents
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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S2:E21 - Nathan Serran | Talks Adoption and CELL Phones
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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S2:E20 - Casey Benson | Parenting Isn’t a Hobby, It’s a Whole Mortgage
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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S2:E19 - Daniel Berezowsky | Breaks Surrogacy Down to Baby Steps
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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S2:E17 - Sam Leeson -| Who Are You Becoming As They Grow?
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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S2:E16 - Oded Heilinger | War Time Dad
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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S2:E15 - Nate Kimeyer | Challenges What You Think a Modern Family Looks Like
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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S2:E14 - Cory Allen | Protects US Presidents and Writes Books
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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S2:E13 - Frank & BJ | Make Adventure Look Like Family Tradition
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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S2:E12 - Emmanuel | Explains How to Do Disney with a Two Year Old
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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S2:E11 - Jason & James | Reveals the Adoption Rules Nobody Talks About
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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S2:E10 - Graham Martin | Building a Brand While Raising Humans
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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S2:E9 - Ricky Conway | Adoption, Acceptance, and a Dash of Halloween Magic
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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S2:E8 - Shaun Thomas | Community Support and the Surrogacy Experience
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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S2:E7 - Brian Douglas James | Navigating Parenthood and Career in the Arts
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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S2:E6 - Mauricio Chamberlin | Family, Food, and Fatherhood
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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S2:05 - David, Founder of Gaddies, brand building with Boy Band Confidence
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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S2:E4 - Matt Tolbert | Social media juggernaut showcases Parenthood
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Dec 25, 2025 |
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S2:E3 - Kalyani Brooks | What’s louder — a dad’s advice or a mom’s survival guide?
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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S2:E2 - Dennis Wesemann Widmark | Social Media, and Support: A Conversation
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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S2:E1 - Joseph Tito | Fatherhood, Family & Fierce Parenting
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Season 2 - Jacob Takes the Mic | A Father-Son Conversation on Life & Growing Up
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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Inside the Mind of a Multi-Time Surrogate with Tammy | Oak Surrogacy
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Fatherhood at all Cost w/ Dustin Talley
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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Raising Intentional Daughters: Nader on Fatherhood, Allyship, and Global Perspective
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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John Berno talks about International Adoption and Therapy
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Sister Supreme & Sassy Queen (ft. Jowharah M.)
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Panama Mama: Women Who See Fatherhood (ft. Sonia M.)
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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BONUS: Inside Gays With Kids: Brian Rosenberg Talks Family and Advocacy
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Oct 12, 2025 |
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Vintage Vogue: Father's Guide to Dad Glam (ft. Robert M.)
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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Parenthood Readiness Course - Beyonce, Gaga, and Surrogacy w/ Jeff and Daniel
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Two Dads, Four Countries, and a 10-Year Surrogacy Journey ft. Aldo & Kim
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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From Surrogacy to Cultural Awareness: Lessons in Modern Fatherhood ft. Mark and Eoin
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Game, Set, Sass - Fatherhood Aces (ft. Crispin M.)
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Trevor Said WHAT?! Fatherhood Gets Candid (ft. Trevor H.)
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Bonus Episode: Sibling Sass & Paternal Class (ft. Abbas M.)
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Aug 31, 2025 |
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From Beyoncé to Baby Harrison – Shawn & Tyler’s Story of Adoption
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Louis and Sean Talk Surrogacy, the Canadian Way, Eh!
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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Growing Up on Fire Island w/ Gay Dads ft. Ethan Levy
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Bringing Ally Fatherhood Perspective to the Discussion ft. Anthony C.
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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Same Love, Different Leaves - International Influences - Fathers (ft. Shally V.)
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Mothers Spilling the Parental Tea (ft. Sheryl M.)
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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Paper Cradles Interview: Author Jameel Mayers on Open Adoption & Gay Fatherhood
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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Surrogacy to Sippy Cups: A Gay Dad’s Wild Ride with Tony
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Abuelo Energy: Celebrating Zaddy Latino Vibes with Esteban on Father’s Day
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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Chassé into Fatherhood: Ballroom Dancer Dad Michael J. Shares the Adoption Journey
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May 29, 2025 |
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Sis Has Thoughts: Women Talking Fatherhood with Daisy – Sunday Special
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May 25, 2025 |
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Adoption Chronicles: Destiny’s Story with Nicholas D. — LGBTQ+ Adoptive Dad
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May 15, 2025 |
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Category Is: Fatherhood Realness – Fathernetics Podcast Introduction
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Apr 30, 2025 |