The Black Fathers' Pulse Podcast

About The Black Fathers' Pulse Podcast

The myth of the "Absent Black Father" harms American culture and the mental health of Black men and their families. The Black Fathers' Pulse Podcast, hosted by Dr. Alvin Thomas, a clinical psychologist, associate professor, and Director of the TRYLab at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, aims to dismantle this myth. Through engaging conversations with Black authors, artists, and academics, the show explores issues affecting Black fathers, both past and present, and celebrates and strengthens Black Fatherhood. Tune in for insightful, fun, and impactful discussions!

Publisher

Dr. Alvin Thomas

Category

kids & family · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Jun 2022

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 84 episodes have a transcript.

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   12 Oct 2026

   JoJo Simmons: Therapy, Hip Hop, and Healing

   From MTV's "Run's House" to championing mental health advocacy, Joseph "JoJo" Simmons Jr. is changing the narrative for Black men. Discover his inspiring journey of healing and teaching strength through vulnerability in the latest episode of Black Fathers Pulse. You won't want to miss it! 🖤 #VulnerabilityIsStrength #BlackFathers #HipHop #Podcast

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   5 Oct 2026

   The Power of Presence: How Fathers Shape the Future Through Love and Healing

   🎧 Dive into a powerful episode of #TheBlackFathersPulse with Mike de la Rocha and Dr. Alvin Thomas! Discover the transformative journey of fatherhood, vulnerability, and emotional healing. Join this heartfelt conversation and explore how love and presence shape the future generations. Don't miss the wisdom shared about breaking cycles and fostering genuine connections. 🌟 #FatherhoodReimagined #EmotionalHealing #PodcastLife #BlackFathersPulse

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   7 Sept 2026

   Love, Legacy, and Leadership: Charles Johnson on Transforming Chicago's Future

   Join us for an inspiring journey with Charles E. Johnson, a true changemaker who transformed his Englewood upbringing into a platform for community empowerment. In the latest episode of #BlackFathersPulse, Dr. Alvin Thomas unpacks Charles's story of resilience and purpose. Discover how his leadership at SodexoMagic isn't just about business success but fostering real change through economic empowerment and youth mentorship in Chicago. Charles and Dr. Thomas reflect on the power of love, discipline, and the critical role of Black fathers in shaping future generations. Their conversation dives deep into personal responsibility, community building, and redefining success. Don't miss this episode—it's a call to action and a blueprint for impactful change. Tune in! #CommunityLeadership #Fatherhood #BlackExcellence #ChicagoSeries https://thedifferenceengine.asu.edu/team/charles-johnson https://www.instagram.com/p/DFYEBMTRX3m/ https://www.essence.com/news/money-career/charles-johnson-marketing-mastermind/

Inside a recent episode

From Field to Family: Brandon Williams on Building Champions

Published 20 Oct 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] I don't even think I've ever been to an NFL game. I have to make it one day. I've never been to an NFL game, being from the Caribbean. What is the one thing that you wish every father knew that you learned from your NFL days? I would say you can't make the club in the tub. This is something that we used to always talk about in pro sports because health is wealth. And if you can stay healthy, you give yourself an opportunity to really be successful. But if you're always injured, you're always sick, then you just won't be able to make the club, right? So I would encourage fathers to really look at their health, number one, and make sure that they're taking care of their body, taking care of their mind, and really focusing on your diet that you eat, but also the diet of what you see and the diet of what you hear. […]

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YouTube views

22,611

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

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64

Social presence

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YouTube

76

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