Black Dads Club Podcast
Pastor Mike Will and iAM_Gavin·219 episodes·Bi-weekly
The Black Dads Club Podcast is a space for Black Fathers and Men seeking real conversations about fatherhood, relationships, personal growth, and mental health. Hosted by two Black dads, Pastor Mike Will and iAM_GavinB we explore parenting, marriage, masculinity, and culture.
If you're looking for honest, unfiltered conversations about being a better father, partner, and man, you’re in the right place.
Episodes
Latest Episode
September 2, 2026 · 1h 22m
Cheyenne Bryant has inspired so many! The fellas are back this week to discuss Gavin's vasectomy experience, a few scammers and Ryan Clark heading to Netflix WATCH EARLY ON PATERON : SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE ( (04:00) Gavin sends out thank you's to everyone sending prayers in the passing of his Grandmother - (10:30) Bill Burr sits down Dr. Debra Sohn to discuss high value Women struggling to find good Men and the fellas discuss if good Men just have more options in 2026 - (23:45) Dad Tip of the Week: Men stay hydrated and see your physician - (28:55) Daejon Love scams 26 women for a total of 1.3 Million dollars, posing as a San Francisco 49ers player - (43:55) Gavin shares his total experience getting a vasectomy! - (55:06) Keefe D is found guilty of the murder of Tupac but DJ Vlad and NORE are beefing! - (01:04:00) Congratulations to Joe Budden on the pregnancy and proposal - (01:06:00) Man catches his Wife cheating in their home through his vacuum camera - (01:11:00) Future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald is unretiring to play for the LA Rams! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Subscribe to YouTube - Discord - Patreon Follow Us On: Instagram - Twitter Submit to #ASKADAD: Follow Mike: Instagram Twitter
More Episodes
Aug 25 · 1h 50m
The first day of school hits differently when you're a dad.On Episode 238 of the Black Dads Club Podcast, Gavin and Pastor Mike talk about the emotions, fears, responsibilities, and unexpected lessons that come with sending your children back to school. From a first kindergarten drop-off and praying over your children before they leave the house, to preparing Black kids to navigate predominantly white spaces, this episode gets into the conversations fathers are having when nobody else is listening.WATCH EARLY ON PATERON : SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE((14:54) First Day of School message to parents and fathers starting a new school year, including Gavin's tradition of praying with his son before school.(19:30) Raising a Black Child in Predominantly White SpacesWhen should Black parents begin explaining race to their children? Gavin and Mike discuss helping their sons understand being Black while making sure fear doesn't define their childhood.(31:21) Target, Offensive Imagery & Corporate AccountabilityThe guys react to controversy surrounding an offensive Target Halloween product and debate corporate decision-making, representation, racism, AI-generated imagery, and who should be held accountable when something goes wrong.(46:06) LA Gang Culture, Colors & Getting Home AliveA serious discussion about gang politics, a young man's reported shooting, wearing certain colors or hats in unfamiliar territory, and why surviving the situation matters more than proving you're tough.(59:50) Chris Brown, Generational Envy & Aging in Hip-HopThe guys discuss criticism of Chris Brown, older entertainers judging younger artists, changing audiences, and what happens when hip-hop stars age alongside the genre.(01:10:06) Is Using ChatGPT for Homework Cheating?Gavin asks whether students using AI should automatically be considered cheaters. The guys make the case for using tools like ChatGPT and Gemini as tutors and research assistants without letting them replace actual learning.(01:19:55) Hakeem Jeffries & What Democrats Should Actually Focus OnPolitical commentary turns toward messaging, photo opportunities, economic priorities, accountability, and what voters actually need from Democratic leadership.(01:28:42) WNBA, Trolling & the Gender-in-Sports DebateThe guys discuss the WNBA, political trolling, gender identity, transgender athletes, and why both sides often avoid the more difficult parts of the conversation.(01:39:53) NIL, College Athletes & Getting PaidShould athletes be allowed to return to college after attempting to go pro? The guys debate NIL, eligibility rules, capitalism, exploitation in college athletics, and letting young athletes maximize their earning opportunities.SUPPORT THE PODCASTSubscribe to YouTube - Discord - PatreonFollow Us On: Instagram - TwitterSubmit to #ASKADAD: https://www.blackdadsclub.org/join-the-showFollow Mike: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pastormikewill/Twitter https://x.com/PastorMikeWill
Aug 20 · 1h 47m
The Journalist are fighting! From Stephen A Smith to Dr. Marc Lamont Hill, the fellas discuss it all and reveal why the Joe Budden Podcast is afraid to go to war with DJ Akademiks WATCH EARLY ON PATERON : SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE(01:55) Would you stand in line for hours for Fried Chicken? The fellas congratulate Bernard on his "Looka That Festival" in Charlotte, North Carolina - (06:15) Rashad from Earn Your Leisure catches flack for his comments on InvestFest being "Black". - (26:43) 13 current and former Penn State students arrested for running a cocaine ring within their fraternity - (35:00) The Journalist are at WAR: Stephen A Smith fires back at the National Association of Black Journalists for receiving their Thumbs Down Award - (59:30) Gavin Jokes of the Week: Kirk Franklin at the Steller Awards, Keefe D on Trial, Sophia Rain is boxing - (01:11:00) Detroit School System to begin paying students for attending school - (01:18:30) Lebron James speaks on why NIKE stock and brand is down - (01:35:15) The Buss Family is at war on selling their stake of the Los Angeles Lakers - (01:42:24) Is Russell Westbrook a top 5 Point Guard?SUPPORT THE PODCASTSubscribe to YouTube - Discord - PatreonFollow Us On: Instagram - TwitterSubmit to #ASKADAD: https://www.blackdadsclub.org/join-the-showFollow Mike: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pastormikewill/Twitter https://x.com/PastorMikeWill
Aug 13 · 1h 36m
It's bring your son to recording day, so please bear with Gavin! WATCH EARLY ON PATERON : SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE(01:30) The fellas open up if dating a liar is worse than a delusional Woman - (06:00) Pastor Mike is officially done with Gender Wars and sharing a recent dating story - (22:45) Podcast Introduction and Announcements - (38:45) The Los Angeles Lakers sell for a record 12.5 Billion Dollars to Joshua Kushner - (49:00) Drake is barking for Goth Girls during his 20v1 - (53:30) Gavin triples down on his Bonnets in College logic and the fellas discuss if the classroom is a professional setting - (01:08:00) DJ Vlad teases his interview with Dr Marc Lamont Hill and the fellas discuss being slaves to content creating - (01:21:00) NBA Legend Russell Westbrook retires from the NBA after 18 SeasonsSUPPORT THE PODCASTSubscribe to YouTube - Discord - PatreonFollow Us On: Instagram - TwitterSubmit to #ASKADAD: https://www.blackdadsclub.org/join-the-showFollow Mike: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pastormikewill/Twitter https://x.com/PastorMikeWill
Aug 6 · 1h 53m
Gavin finally is back and the boys have so much to catch up one! The fellas question if in 2026 are we meeting more people or more personas! WATCH EARLY ON PATERON : SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE(01:00) The fellas reflect on earlier audio mistakes with the Podcast and make a plea for a production manager - (06:30) DJ Envy details how his wife taught him how to wash his booty - (19:15) Gavin shares a review of his time in Virginia Beach and the worst ceviche in America - (33:33) Stephen A Smith issues a apology to Kyrie Irving and Gavin questions if we only know entertainers personas - (44:20) LeSean McCoy questions if Ryan Clark crying over losing his job at ESPN is genuine - (01:04:00) The Community is debating if you wearing durags and bonnets is right or wrong - (01:25:00) New Docs and Spider-Man Brand New Day Review: - (01:36:00) Former Denver Nuggets Coach George Karl use to keep a book titled N*GGERS on his desk SUPPORT THE PODCASTSubscribe to YouTube - Discord - PatreonFollow Us On: Instagram - TwitterSubmit to #ASKADAD: https://www.blackdadsclub.org/join-the-showFollow Mike: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pastormikewill/Twitter https://x.com/PastorMikeWillFollow Gavin: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iam_gavinb/Twitter https://x.com/iAM_GAVINB
Jul 22 · 1h 37m
Gavin had a photography gig in Miami, and the fellas missed a week, but they are back! Listen in as the fellas discuss Chris Brown time in Charlotte, Angela Rye defending Andrew Gillum, and if Lebron is wearing out his welcome!JOIN THE PATERON TODAY: SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE(01:30) Gavin starts off the pod with his son trip to the dentist and his first time alone with the baby! - (14:15) Gavin believes that 75% of Photographers should not be full time creators - (21:55) Gavin reacts to two ladies begging for liquor from Chris Brown inside a Charlotte Club - (32:30) Angela Rye calls out commenters for their takes on Andrew Gillum - (45:50) New Music: Future, Rick Ross and The Dream drop new projects and Gavin is HOT! - (58:00) Jay-Z held his 3 night tour at Yankee Stadium and the fellas discuss the freestyles and if Rihanna should retire from performing - (01:06:00) DJ Akademiks and Charlamagne the Godd sit down and masterclass was held. (01:23:30) SPORTS TAKES: Spain defeats Argentina, and Lebron is holding up the NBA ScheduleSUPPORT THE PODCASTSubscribe to YouTube - Discord - PatreonFollow Us On: Instagram - TwitterSubmit to #ASKADAD: https://www.blackdadsclub.org/join-the-showFollow Mike: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pastormikewill/Twitter https://x.com/PastorMikeWillFollow Gavin: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iam_gavinb/Twitter https://x.com/iAM_GAVINB
Jul 8 · 51m
The fellas are back to discuss Kirk Franklin again, Mike being ghosted on a dating app and the tragic death of Nolan Wells.JOIN THE PATERON TODAY: SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE(02:30) Pastor Mike details being ghosted on a dating app after telling a woman he has 7 kids - (11:45) Gavin details why he won't be talking about the upcoming season of The Ultimatum - (17:25) Prayers to Nolan Wells and his family, as he body was discovered after a 4th of July boating incident - (31:56) The fellas react to the recent post of Tammy Franklin, the wife of Kirk Franklin - (45:35) Christianity was gifted to us by Slave Masters debunked by Pastor MikeSUPPORT THE PODCASTSubscribe to YouTube - Discord - PatreonFollow Us On: Instagram - TwitterSubmit to #ASKADAD: https://www.blackdadsclub.org/join-the-showFollow Mike: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pastormikewill/Twitter https://x.com/PastorMikeWillFollow Gavin: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iam_gavinb/Twitter https://x.com/iAM_GAVINB
Jul 1 · 1h 46m
Teyana Taylor wins the Icon of the Year Award at the BET Awards and Gavin questions the transparency of voting at BET! Also with a few trades in the NBA, the streets of Charlotte are safer!JOIN THE PATERON TODAY: SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE(02:00) Gavin calls out restaurants with "Kids Eat Free" deals with no changing tables - (06:02) Who should cover the tab with a group of men hang out? - (21:25) BET Awards Recap: Teyana Taylor and Kendrick Lamar winning shocks Twitter and Threads - (38:50) Pretty Ricky beats B2K 18-0 in their Verzuz - (51:00) Kirk Franklin gets into a heated debate with a protester and Gavin is disgusted - (01:09:30) AITAH: Couple renig on their wedding invite to their complaining friend - (01:23:00) NBA TRADE SEASON IS HERE and Malik Beasley is caught in a federal indictment SUPPORT THE PODCASTSubscribe to YouTube - Discord - PatreonFollow Us On: Instagram - TwitterSubmit to #ASKADAD: https://www.blackdadsclub.org/join-the-showFollow Mike: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pastormikewill/Twitter https://x.com/PastorMikeWillFollow Gavin: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iam_gavinb/Twitter https://x.com/iAM_GAVINB
Jun 24 · 1h 40m
Gavin baby has finally arrived so the boys are back and ready to pod! The fellas discuss Daphane Joy on Cam Newton podcast, Jay-Z partnership with Target and play the "Can Your Wife Do This" game!JOIN THE PATERON TODAY: SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE(00:55) The fellas discuss if you can still say you know people from past relationships - (11:10) Denzel Washington discuss if your shadow can be too big for your son - (17:30) Welcome to the Black Dads Club and Gavin announces the delivery of his new baby! - (29:15) Mogul Jay-Z catches backlash for his recent partnership with Target and the fellas discuss if corporations use Black folks to fix race issues - (47:20) Former NBA Player Iman Shumpert discuss if his Woman can have male best friends - (01:10:30) The Daphane Joy tour with DJ Akademiks and her interview with Cam Newton is a work of art - (01:25:00) T.I calls Verzuz a poor person activity - (01:32:00) The Miami Heat traded for Giannis AntetokounmpoSUPPORT THE PODCASTSubscribe to YouTube - Discord - PatreonFollow Us On: Instagram - TwitterSubmit to #ASKADAD: https://www.blackdadsclub.org/join-the-showFollow Mike: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pastormikewill/Twitter https://x.com/PastorMikeWillFollow Gavin: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iam_gavinb/Twitter https://x.com/iAM_GAVINB
Jun 5 · 1h 38m
JOIN THE PATERON TODAY: SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE(11:00) Toure and Cheyenne Bryant have a dispute and his sexuality is called into question! - (26:30) The fellas react to Jay-Z recent freestyle at The Roots Picnic and his shots at Kanye West and Drake - (39:45) A video with Daphane Joy, Sly Digger and Diddy lands on Twitter and Vlad is questioning who leaked the video - (49:35) Kenny Smith visits the Pivot podcast and the fellas discuss what's a successful marriage - (56:45) The fellas discuss how can Men hold Women accountable without being misogynistic - (01:14:30) Gavin admits he may be down with Love Island type shows - (01:21:14) The New York Knicks win Game 1 SUPPORT THE PODCASTSubscribe to YouTube - Discord - PatreonFollow Us On: Instagram - TwitterSubmit to #ASKADAD: https://www.blackdadsclub.org/join-the-showFollow Mike: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pastormikewill/Twitter https://x.com/PastorMikeWillFollow Gavin: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iam_gavinb/Twitter https://x.com/iAM_GAVINB