The Black Dad Experience
The Black Dad Experience (BDE)
Fatherhood. Unfiltered. From the front lines to the front porch.
Welcome to The Black Dad Experience—the podcast that fearlessly explores fatherhood from the Black male perspective. Hosted by Anthony, a proud father of three, military vet, and unapologetic leader in the dad space, BDE is more than talk—it's a movement.
Each episode dives into the complex, diverse, and very real life of raising kids in today’s world. From blending families and battling stereotypes, to navigating deadbeat dynamics and breaking generational cycles—we're holding nothing back. Expect hard conversations, bold truths, and plenty of “Yo, I never thought about it like that” moments.
Whether you’re a new dad, seasoned dad, expectant father, granddad, bonus dad, or just someone who loves a dope dialogue—you’ll walk away challenged, seen, and inspired.
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The Black Dad Experience
No Excuses, Just Moves: The Hustle & Heart of Fatherhood
When life knocked him down, David Preston Jr. laced up his shoes—and ran. Literally. From running diapers across cities without a car, to fighting for custody of his daughter, David’s story is one of pure grit, growth, and God-given purpose.
In this episode of The Black Dad Experience, we sit down with the Omaha native and father of three as he shares:
- Becoming a father at 19 and being broken by the system at 20
- Working 3-4 jobs without transportation just to make child support
- What it took to win custody—and win his daughter's trust
- Managing the dynamic between baby mama and bonus mom
- The difference he's seen raising kids in a married household vs. a single one
- And why he’s never bought into excuses—even when it hurt
David reminds us that making moves doesn’t always look glamorous, but it always looks like love. Tune in for an episode full of sacrifice, second chances, and what it really means to be a present father.
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