Fathernetics

About Fathernetics

Fathernetics | Dad Hero Stories Real stories from the men who chose fatherhood and everything it took to get there. From adoption and fostering to IVF and surrogacy, Fathernetics explores the journeys behind modern dads, who they were before, what they faced, and who they became along the way. Centered on LGBTQ+ men, with occasional perspectives from women reflecting on their own fathers, these are honest, unfiltered conversations about identity, resilience, relationships, and the realities of building a family. Because becoming a dad isn’t simple and it’s never one-size-fits-all. 🎙️ Hosted by Jameel Mayers 📲 YouTube & Instagram: @fathernetics 📢 New episodes every Thursday

Publisher

Jameel Mayers

Category

kids & family · society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Apr 2025

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

14 of 73 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   S03:E15 - Casey & Sunshine (Surrogacy.is ______)

   Host Jameel Mayers interviews Sunshine and Casey from Surrogacy.is about the practicalities and emotional nuances of building families through surrogacy for diverse intended parents.

2. 

   1 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   S03:E14 - Arnel Calvario Ripken | Kaba Modern Father

   Host Jameel Mayers interviews Dr. Arnel Calvario, a Kaba Modern Father, exploring how passion fuels leadership, parenting, and personal growth, offering insights into building stronger teams and healthier families.

3. 

   24 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   S03:E13 - Lindsey Strickland | What Do You Really Know about Surrogacy?

   Host [Host Name] interviews Lindsey Strickland, a surrogate from North Carolina, exploring the human stories and diverse realities of LGBTQ+ surrogacy and family building.

Inside a recent episode

S03:E15 - Casey & Sunshine (Surrogacy.is ______)

Published 8 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] So I decided to be a surrogate. after watching my friends struggling. And I just remember thinking, well, this isn't fair. And if I wanted to have kids, I wanted to be able to have that right. And I felt like if you decided you wanted to be a parent, you should have that right to be able to be a parent. So learning about surrogacy, I jumped both feet in and was a surrogate for my first journey, fell in love with the process. I did a lot of research in that first journey, just what to expect. Thankfully, I landed with a good agency that truly was the example of what an agency should be and how they should act and support the surrogate and the intended parents. […]

Who has been a guest on Fathernetics

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Sunshine
• Casey
• Arnell Calvario Ripken
• Lindsey Strickland
• Lindsay

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

23 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

85

Social presence

91

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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