Jason Caceres joins Jameel Mayers and August Black for an unfiltered episode of Certified Bad Example that moves from viral relationship chaos to some much bigger questions about judgment, responsibility, power, and consequences.

The conversation starts with the strange world of prison romance and influencer Ash Trevino, who became known online for relationships with incarcerated men. Jameel, August, and Jason debate what drives someone toward relationships where freedom, access, money, and attention are so unevenly distributed.

From there, the conversation turns darker with a viral beach assault, raising questions about bystanders, accountability, and what people are willing to watch, record, or excuse when violence happens in public.

The group also gets into “robbery dating,” relationships where attraction and money become dangerously intertwined, and whether wealth or appearance causes people to ignore warning signs they would normally recognize immediately.

Then the episode moves into parenting, punishment, and boundaries, including the disturbing case of a Kentucky mother accused of forcing her 14-year-old daughter to consume alcohol as punishment after discovering she had been drinking. The story sparks a larger debate about discipline, humiliation, proportional consequences, and the point where trying to “teach a lesson” becomes harmful behavior itself.

Throughout the episode, Jason brings his perspective as an actor and storyteller to a conversation built around one of Certified Bad Example’s favorite questions: when somebody makes a terrible decision, what were they actually trying to accomplish?

Jason Caceres is an actor whose credits span television, film, and theater, including Criminal Minds, Hacks, Insatiable, Pam & Tommy, Kidding, Magic City, American Animal, and Ted Bundy.

In this episode:

• Jason Caceres joins Jameel Mayers and August Black

• The internet fascination with prison romances

• Ash Trevino and relationships with incarcerated men

• Attention, loneliness, money, and power imbalances in relationships

• A disturbing viral beach assault and the role of bystanders

• Why people sometimes record violence instead of intervening

• “Robbery dating” and relationships built around access to wealth

• Whether money and attractiveness cause people to overlook obvious red flags

• Parenting consequences versus punishment

• The Kentucky mother accused of forcing her teenage daughter to drink alcohol

• When teaching a child a lesson crosses a line

• Public humiliation, control, and accountability

• Why intention does not erase consequences

• The bad examples that somehow convince themselves they’re doing the right thing

Certified Bad Example is hosted by Jameel Mayers and August Black, breaking down real stories, questionable decisions, internet chaos, and the people who give the rest of us a perfect example of what not to do.

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Where does personal freedom end and professional responsibility begin?

In Episode 13 of Certified Bad Example, Jameel Mayers and co-host August Black get into three stories where the answer is anything but simple, from teachers facing consequences for what happens outside the classroom, to a mother leaving her four-year-old home alone overnight, to what can happen when someone decides to intervene in a dangerous situation.

Jameel also talks about balancing his director role in software, family life, and the podcast, plus an unexpected opportunity to write about fatherhood for Rolling Stone.

In this episode:

A Missouri teacher resigns after students and parents discover her OnlyFans account, raising questions about teachers, adult content, privacy, social media, and whether legal off-hours work should affect someone’s career.

A Utah art teacher is fired after distributing postcards featuring classical artwork with nudity. Jameel and August debate the difference between nudity and sexual content, parental expectations, school policies, and whether administrators sometimes punish teachers simply to make controversy disappear.

A Georgia mother is arrested after allegedly leaving her four-year-old child home alone overnight while she went drinking. The conversation turns to child endangerment, parental responsibility, alcohol, emergency preparedness, and why independence for children looks very different depending on age and culture.

August shares the story of stopping to help an injured bicyclist, only to have a bystander falsely accuse him of causing the accident. Jameel explains why being a good Samaritan can carry another layer of risk for a Black man when witnesses, assumptions, and law enforcement enter the situation.

The episode closes with a disturbing Ohio case involving a father who murdered a man after discovering evidence involving the sexual abuse of his 11-year-old daughter, opening a difficult conversation about parental rage, vigilantism, justice, and consequences.

Timestamps

00:00 Back-to-school banter and podcasting setup

02:53 Jameel’s day job and balancing podcasting

04:31 Rolling Stone reaches out about fatherhood writing

05:23 The weird world of OnlyFans

09:08 Missouri teacher resigns after OnlyFans discovery

10:42 Should legal off-hours work cost a teacher their job?

14:14 Teachers, students, privacy, and social media

19:49 Utah art teacher fired over classical nudity

21:21 Nudity versus sex in art and culture

24:38 Why the distinction between nudity and sex matters

27:21 When schools fire employees to quiet controversy

33:02 Georgia mother charged after leaving four-year-old alone overnight

36:53 Why four-year-olds cannot safely handle emergencies alone

39:38 Children, independence, and cultural differences in Japan

42:50 August’s good Samaritan story and a false accusation

Certified Bad Example is hosted by Jameel Mayers with co-host August Black, breaking down parenting, pop culture, public behavior, accountability, and the bad decisions that make the rest of us ask: What were they thinking?

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Every decision has consequences, whether it’s made at home, online, or in the public eye. In this episode of Certified Bad Example, August Black and Jameel Mayers dive into the moments that reveal character, from parenting decisions and child safety to racist online behavior, public accountability, and the difference between genuine remorse and performative apologies.

The conversation explores how trust is built with children, why consistency matters, and what parents can learn from everyday situations that become lifelong lessons. Along the way, they tackle controversial headlines, celebrity culture, and the responsibilities that come with influence.

• Parenting strategies that build independence while maintaining trust
• Why consistency matters more than perfection
• Cruise ship parenting, video monitors, and where parents should draw the line
• The debate over jackets, cold weather, and letting kids learn through experience
• Street safety, strollers, bicycles, and teaching children awareness
• The lasting impact of racist online comments and public behavior
• Free speech versus accountability in today’s world
• Whether public figures should face career consequences for harmful actions
• Louis C.K., comeback culture, and what genuine contrition really looks like
• Why actions speak louder than apology tours
• The importance of consequences in shaping better people, both children and adults

00:00 Screen sharing, camera habits, and season one energy

02:53 Welcome back to Certified Bad Example

03:21 Back-to-school routines and working from home with kids

06:57 Racist online comments and the fallout

08:04 Should public figures lose work over hateful behavior?

09:23 Hiring, social media, and hidden histories

10:44 Should celebrities take public stances?

12:43 Free speech, harm, and personal accountability

15:10 Why consequences matter

16:29 The Man in the High Castle and reflections on race and power

19:12 Louis C.K., accountability, and comeback culture

21:48 What real contrition looks like

25:24 Accountability for abuse and harassment

29:36 Cruise ship parenting and video monitors

32:51 Comparing home monitoring to cruise ship monitoring

36:55 Parenting backlash over jackets and cold weather

40:07 Letting kids learn through experience

43:33 Street safety, strollers, and defensive driving

46:48 Teaching kids to hold hands near traffic

47:23 A father-son bike milestone and the “hey daddy” phase

50:40 Closing thoughts, kids grow up fast

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Success, fame, and talent don’t shield families from difficult decisions. In this episode of Certified Bad Example, August Black and Jameel Mayers examine what the stories of Matthew Knowles and Brandon Marshall reveal about parenting, accountability, and the lasting impact adults have on the next generation.

From celebrity family dynamics to social media, public perception, and everyday parenting challenges, the conversation explores how children learn far more from what adults do than what they say.

• The parenting lessons behind Matthew Knowles’ family story
• Brandon Marshall’s journey, accountability, and personal growth
• Why success doesn’t excuse poor decisions
• How family reputation can affect children for years
• Social media’s role in shaping public perception
• Healthy discipline versus harmful punishment
• Building resilience without damaging trust
• Why parents must model the behavior they expect from their children
• The importance of boundaries, responsibility, and consistency at home
• Finding teachable moments in today’s biggest headlines

00:00 Welcome back to Certified Bad Example

02:15 Matthew Knowles, family dynamics, and difficult parenting conversations

08:10 The impact of adult decisions on children and family relationships

14:22 Brandon Marshall’s story and lessons in accountability

20:35 Social media, reputation, and public perception

27:18 Discipline, boundaries, and raising resilient kids

34:41 Why children learn more from actions than words

41:56 Parenting through mistakes and rebuilding trust

48:20 Final thoughts on accountability, growth, and leading by example

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Ever wondered why some school board meetings feel more like reality TV than public service? Or how the shows we binge can spark meaningful conversations about bullying, parenting, and LGBTQ+ representation? This episode takes a look at the adults setting questionable examples, the stories shaping our kids, and why the media we choose actually matters.

In this episode:

Why some school board meetings have become public spectacles—and what children learn from watching adults behave badly.

The importance of disagreeing respectfully, especially when kids are paying attention.

How LGBTQ+ representation in television can create empathy and normalize diverse families.

Why Korean dramas continue to surprise audiences with thoughtful storytelling and powerful anti-bullying messages.

A recommendation for Teach You a Lesson and why it stands out among today’s international dramas.

The connection between nutrition, body image, and raising healthy kids without shame or extremes.

What longevity hotspots around the world can teach us about family meals, movement, and community.

Why a simple family walk may be one of the most underrated parenting tools available.

Timestamps

00:00 – The TV shows we’re currently obsessed with

00:12 – School board meetings or reality television?

00:39 – What kids learn when adults lose control in public

01:07 – Modeling respectful disagreement for the next generation

01:53 – LGBTQ+ representation on screen and why visibility matters

02:52 – Teach You a Lesson: a Korean drama worth watching

04:10 – Bullying stories that challenge traditional narratives

05:45 – Diet culture, healthy habits, and raising confident kids

07:32 – What the world’s longest-living communities have in common

09:01 – Why family walks are about much more than exercise

10:18 – Final thoughts and this week’s Certified Bad Example takeaway

Whether it’s a chaotic public meeting, a binge-worthy drama, or a simple evening walk, every adult is modeling something. The question is whether we’re giving kids an example worth following.

Hold onto your diapers and hashtags! This episode dives into influencer parenting, social media ethics, playground lessons, and the sometimes bizarre choices adults make in the name of content. From viral adoption controversies to the dads who think diaper changes are optional, we’re separating the good examples from the certified bad ones.

• The influencer adoption controversy and the ethics of monetizing children online.
• Why “rehoming” adopted children sparked outrage around the world.
• How parents can protect their kids while still sharing family life on social media.
• The surprising number of dads who refuse to change diapers—and what that says about modern parenting.
• France’s laws protecting child influencers and why other countries are paying attention.
• Turning playground bullying into teachable moments instead of lifelong scars.
• Whether social media fame is ever worth sacrificing a child’s privacy.

00:00 – Parenting meets the internet

00:48 – When family content crosses the line

02:15 – The adoption controversy everyone was talking about

04:10 – Kids deserve privacy—even online

05:41 – Dads, diapers, and outdated expectations

07:18 – France’s child influencer protections explained

08:55 – Handling bullying the right way

10:32 – Raising kids in a world built around social media

12:04 – Final thoughts and this week’s Certified Bad Example takeaway

Parenting has never been easy, but social media has raised the stakes. This episode explores how today’s viral moments can become tomorrow’s parenting lessons—and why protecting kids should always come before chasing views.

Pride Month, viral internet stars, school assignments, and parenting decisions collide in an episode that explores the challenges of raising kids in a world where every moment can become content. From Baby Gronk to Target’s Pride controversy, we’re looking beyond the headlines to the lessons adults leave behind.

• Celebrating Pride Month and discussing whether Pride events are family-friendly.
• How social media fame can impact children’s mental health and development.
• The rise of Baby Gronk and the risks of parents building brands around their children.
• Why some parents chase internet fame through their kids—and the lasting consequences.
• The story of a father who sued his gay son over conversion therapy costs, and the court’s response.
• Target’s Pride merchandise controversy and how families can navigate public disagreements respectfully.
• Why teachers should encourage thoughtful conversations without shaming students for their perspectives.

00:00 – Pride Month, Father’s Day, and family conversations

01:42 – Baby Gronk and the business of childhood fame

03:56 – When parents become their kids’ biggest risk

06:15 – The conversion therapy lawsuit that shocked the internet

08:34 – Target, Pride merchandise, and consumer choices

10:26 – Social media, privacy, and protecting children

12:01 – Classroom conversations and respecting different viewpoints

13:22 – Final thoughts and this week’s Certified Bad Example takeaway

Growing up in the spotlight isn’t just a celebrity problem anymore. This episode looks at how parents, schools, companies, and social media all influence the examples kids see every day—and why those examples matter.