Life moves fast, but our kids don’t — and that’s exactly what makes childhood magical. In this episode, The OG Dad talks about the power of slowing down and letting kids move at their own pace. From tying shoes to pouring juice, he shares why stepping back often teaches more than stepping in. Imperfection, spills, and tiny mistakes aren’t setbacks… they’re the classroom.

In this very first episode of OG Dad: Off the Record, I’m kicking things off with a special guest who’s more like family — my friend of over 20 years, Jesse. We’ve been through it all: the highs, the lows, and everything in between. From wild stories of our younger days to how life, fatherhood, and friendship have shaped us, this conversation is real, unfiltered, and full of laughs. Grab your headphones — you’re about to get the raw history and brotherhood that built the OG Dad you hear today.

In this episode of OG Dad, our host reflects on his experiences as a father, particularly focusing on the lessons learned from his daughter’s swimming lessons. He discusses the emotional challenges of parenting, the importance of fostering independence in children, and the need to break generational cycles in family relationships. The OG Dad emphasizes the significance of communication within families and shares personal anecdotes about his own upbringing and relationships with his parents. He concludes with heartfelt advice to his younger self about the value of connection and communication in family life.

In this episode of the OG Dad Off the Record podcast, host Cedric Patterson shares his personal experiences and reflections on fatherhood, emphasizing the importance of being present rather than striving for perfection. He discusses the challenges of parenting, the pressures of societal expectations, and the significance of emotional engagement with children. Cedric also touches on the balance between work and family life, and how being physically and mentally present can create lasting memories and connections. Ultimately, he encourages listeners to focus on legacy over perfection, aiming to be the best parent they can be for their children.

Being a dad means juggling more than schedules and responsibilities — it’s also about balancing fun with what’s right for your kids. In this episode, I sit down with Tasheem Scatliffe to talk about fatherhood through the lens of the movies we watch with our little ones.

We dive into how dads decide what’s appropriate (and what’s not), the surprising kids’ movies we actually enjoy, and the ones we secretly can’t stand. Plus, we get real about the differences in raising sons vs. daughters — and how that shapes the way we see movies, role models, and the lessons we want our kids to learn.

From funny theater stories to deeper reflections on parenting, this is an episode every dad (and parent) can relate to.