AFTER BEDTIME

About AFTER BEDTIME

After Bedtime is a podcast that speaks with fathers about their individual dreams that they are chasing, while being “dad” at the same time. Different father’s will be on the podcast discussing their individual dreams, journeys and provide insight into what it takes to be a dreamer. This podcast is Fun, short and sweet, making it a great way to start your day,end your night, and even serve as a nice spark to start working on your dreams!

Publisher

BLACK AMERICAN DAD Foundation and Jeremy Givens

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Jul 2021

Latest episode

28 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

63 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Sept 2026

   After Bedtime Podcast: Demetrius Colbert

   What does it really mean to leave a legacy as a father? In this episode of After Bedtime Podcast, Jeremy Givens welcomes back father, grandfather, mentor and man of faith Demetrius Colbert for a deep conversation about what we pass from one generation to the next. Demetrius offers a powerful distinction: “It’s cool if I leave my kids something financially. It’s better if I leave something in my kids and not just to my kids.” That idea becomes the foundation for a conversation about family, faith, Black fatherhood, vulnerability, generational growth and the experiences that shape who our children eventually become. Demetrius identifies four principles he wants at the foundation of his family: Faith. Vulnerability. Transparency. Honesty. He explains why his children needed to see more than his accomplishments—they needed to see his struggles, his mistakes, his emotions and his willingness to apologize when he got something wrong. For Demetrius, vulnerability doesn't diminish masculinity; it's part of being accountable and responsible as a man and father. Jeremy and Demetrius also explore what happens when the next generation parents differently. Demetrius sees things his daughters are doing with their own children that he wishes he had done when they were young. Instead of viewing that difference as rejection, he sees it as evolution: the values can remain while the methods improve. The conversation eventually turns toward history, resilience and what Demetrius calls “the box”—the environments, limitations and experiences that shaped previous generations. Rather than simply rejecting that past, Demetrius discusses appreciating it as part of understanding how far you've come. And one lesson Jeremy says he has carried from Demetrius for years: “Discipline is not measured when things are good. Discipline is measured when things are bad.” This is a conversation about becoming—not perfection. About honoring where you came from without being confined by it. And about building something inside your children that can continue long after you're gone. Subscribe to After Bedtime Podcast for conversations about fatherhood, family, purpose, faith and legacy. #AfterBedtimePodcast #Fatherhood #BlackFathers #Legacy #Faith #Parenting

2. 

   14 Sept 2026

   After Bedtime Jay Tinsley

   What does successful fatherhood look like when your kids are grown? For Jay Tinsley, part of the answer is simple: he hopes his children still genuinely want to spend time with him. In this episode of After Bedtime Podcast, Jeremy Givens and Jay have an honest conversation about raising children with character while navigating youth sports, competition, family life, and a culture that can sometimes reward the wrong things. Jay shares why his family intentionally keeps sports focused on joy, hard work, friendships, grit, and personal growth rather than treating childhood athletics as an early audition for scholarships or professional sports. They discuss what it means to be a cheerleader for your children and others, why Jay teaches his kids to be upstanders rather than bystanders, and how fathers can model compassion, courage, humility, and support through everyday experiences. The conversation also explores running, coaching, the arts, family adventures, overcoming fear, and creating the kinds of memories that children carry into adulthood. For Jay, those experiences are ultimately building toward something bigger: raising children who become independent adults but still choose to come home, spend time with their parents, and continue experiencing life together. As Jay puts it, “The best reward is a life well lived.” This episode is about more than raising athletes or successful kids. It's about raising good people—and building a relationship with your children that can outlast childhood.

3. 

   12 Jul 2026

   After Bedtime Podcast x Kenneth McCall

   Jeremy welcomes his cousin, Kenneth McCall, for a heartfelt conversation about fatherhood, legacy, grief, and personal growth. Together, they reflect on the influence of their fathers, what it means to raise children with intention, and how becoming a parent changes the way you see yourself and the world around you. Kenneth shares how the loss of his father shaped his journey into parenthood, the lessons he hopes to pass on to his own son, and why patience, faith, and communication have become the foundation of his family. Throughout the conversation, Jeremy and Kenneth discuss the realities of parenting, the importance of learning from previous generations, and the responsibility fathers have to leave behind more than memories—they leave behind character, values, and example. This episode is an honest conversation about becoming the man your children need while honoring the men who helped shape who you are today.

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