Father's Day looks a little different on Roots 2 Realities this year...

After filing a completely unofficial complaint, Renaud successfully removed his wife from her own podcast and took over as Kevin's co-host for the episode.

But once the jokes were out of the way, the conversation became something much deeper.

In this Father's Day special, Kevin and Renaud discuss what it means to become fathers without a clear blueprint, how they learned to navigate manhood, the people who influenced them, and the responsibility of raising young Black boys in today's world.

They explore the realities of fatherhood, the pressure of being a Black father in America, breaking generational cycles, balancing strength and vulnerability, and the lessons they hope their sons will carry into adulthood.

This isn't a conversation about perfect fathers.

It's a conversation about present fathers.

The fathers still learning.
Still growing.
Still healing.
And still showing up.

Whether you're a father, a son, a husband, a mentor, or someone reflecting on the men who helped shape your life, this episode offers an honest discussion about legacy, responsibility, and becoming the role model the next generation deserves.

Topics Discussed:
• Becoming a father without proper guidance
• Black fatherhood and raising sons
• Learning manhood while parenting
• Generational cycles and breaking patterns
• Positive male role models and influences
• Strength, vulnerability, and masculinity
• Being present beyond simply providing
• Building a legacy through fatherhood

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