Father Support Network

EP 54: When Single Parents Choose their Partners over their Children

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:44:21 GMT

In this episode, I use real life cases to illustrate the danger of choosing your new partners over your children as single parents.

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EP 53: Marriage, Cheating & Children: A Reaction to the Chike Saga

Tue, 26 May 2026 22:13:12 GMT

In this episode l use the viral case of Nigerian popular singer, Chike, who was having an affair with the wife of another Nigerian media celebrity, Frank, to illustrate the untold impact that cheating and public spotlight have on the children of the actors involved.

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EP 52: The Divorce Culture Nobody Wants To Talk About

Mon, 18 May 2026 22:30:52 GMT

In this episode, I discuss a potential crisis in our hands with the increasing rate and celebration of divorce.

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EP 51: Fathers, Fight for your Seed

Mon, 04 May 2026 19:02:49 GMT

In this week’s episode, I emphasise the need for fathers to fight to be in their kids’ lives using the sad situation of Emmanuel Eboue, former Arsenal football star who is estranged from his children.

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EP 50: Why we must talk about Men’s Mental Health

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:48:18 GMT

In this issue, I react to the unfortunate incident in America where a father killed his eight children with ages ranging from 1-14 years, shot how ex-wife and girlfriend and killed himself. This is unacceptable—but there are indications that he may have been suffering from mental health.

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EP 49: Put a Price on Yourself

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:46:15 GMT

In this week’s episode, I use several real life examples to explain why you should value your self.

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EP 48: How to deal with toxic behaviour in your relationship

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:25:00 GMT

On this episode, I provide analysis and commentary on how you can deal with toxicity in your relationship. I also comment on how you can deal with a violent and physically abusive woman as a man.

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EP 47: Why Discipline Matters: The Role of a Father

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:27:21 GMT

In this episode, I explore the importance of discipline in parenting and the critical role that a father plays in this regard.

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EP 46: Black Fathers Should Strive to be in the Lives of their Children

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:10:58 GMT

In this episode, I reflect on my experiences as a single father of young kids and why it is important for fathers, especially black fathers, to be present in the lives of their children.

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EP 45: Be careful the help you accept as a single father

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:18:01 GMT

In this episode, I reflect on my own experiences and other live examples to illustrate how we should be careful the kind of help we accept especially as a single father or single parent in general.

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EP 44: How to Deal with Misinformation from an Ex

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 23:47:57 GMT

When is it appropriate to tell your kids why the relationship with their mum broke down and how do you deal with false narratives and misinformation from your ex? These are the questions that I address in this episode

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EP 43: Fathers are frequently under appreciated

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 23:14:31 GMT

In this episode, I discuss the tensions that exist between a man and woman in our modern society when a man cannot function in the ‘traditional’ role of being the main provider or breadwinner.

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EP 42: Stay Positive

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:34:57 GMT

This week’s episode focuses on the importance of staying positive.

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EP 41: How to deal with stress as a father

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:48:59 GMT

In this week’s episode, I provide tips on how to deal with stress as a father.

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EP 40: Rise of Stay-At-Home Dads

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 20:37:06 GMT

Nearly a quarter of stay-at-home parents are fathers. In this episode, I provide a nuanced analysis of the increase and why it’s not all that surprising!

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EP 39: Knowing your right as a father

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:16:11 GMT

In this week’s episode, I focus on the rights that father has and the importance of knowing that.

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EP 38: Value Yourself

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 21:46:38 GMT

In this episode, I focus on valuing yourself and how to deal with friends and family who take advantage of your kindness or feel entitled. Put some value on yourself.

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EP 37: My reflections on the sentencing of Daejaun Campbell’s killers & why fathers mattter

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 20:28:57 GMT

In this episode, I touch on the wider issues that was young boys to join gang and how we ca effectively address the knife crime epidemic in the U.K., focusing on the sentencing of the killers of Daejaun Campbell, a 15 year old boy murdered in Woolwich, Southeast London last year September.

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EP 36: DNA should be made compulsory at birth

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 20:10:49 GMT

in this episode, I react to the growing debate on whether DNA testing should be made compulsory at birth.

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EP 35: Politics, Polarization & the need for Critical Thinking: A Reaction to the Assassination of Charlie Kirk

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 15:54:49 GMT

In this episode, I react to the sad assassination of US conservative activist, Charlie Kirk. I look at the politicisation of his death and how his death show how divided our society is—divided along binary lines of liberal v conservative, left v right and many more.

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EP 34: Why discipline matters in a man’s life: Lessons from Shannon Sharpe’s ordeal

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 17:59:02 GMT

In this episode, I react to Shannon Sharpe, the American podcast host losing his deal with ESPN following his multimillion dollar settlement with a 19 year old Only Fan girl who accused him of sexual misconduct. I use Shannon’s case to caution fathers and men in general in maintaining discipline and being more guarded about their actions especially when you have a lot to loose!

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EP 33: My reaction to a happy Ja Rule walking his daughter down the aisle

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 05:48:54 GMT

In this episode, I explore the important role a father plays in the life of his child especially a girl- child. Reacting to the happy video of US rapper, Ja Rule walking his daughter down the aisle in a private wedding, I emphasise the symbolic passing of the touch from one man (father) to another (husband).

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EP 32: Fathers are also victims of domestic abuse: my reaction to a father that was stabbed to death by his estranged ex

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 19:37:46 GMT

In this episode, I react to the sad story about f a father of six that was stabbed to death by his ex-girlfriend in the U.K..

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EP 31: Why fathers must fight for their children after divorce or separation

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:52:23 GMT

In this episode, I analyze a case of a woman and her family who are making it difficult for the father of her young child to be effectively involved in his child’s life. I emphasise the need for fathers to do everything in their power to fight for their children.

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EP 30: How Fathers can Cope and Deal with Stress Effectively Pt2

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 22:02:06 GMT

This is part two of our series on how to deal with stress. The crux of the talk is ‘Knowing yourself”

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EP 29: How fathers can effectively manage and cope with stress

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 22:57:49 GMT

This is the first episode of a new series on how fathers can deal effectively with stress. I provide a few tips on how to cope with stress.

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EP 28: Rethinking child support: as reaction to TK Kirkland child support video

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:27:41 GMT

In this episode, I react to American popular comedian, TK Kirkland’s views on child support which he recently gave in a podcast interview.

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EP 27: Living life to the fullest: why it matters!

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 21:59:10 GMT

In this week’s episode, I discuss the importance of living our best life as tomorrow is not guaranteed. This is considered against the background of the recent Air India plane crash that left all but one person dead.

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EP 26: The importance of self control in a man’s life

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 20:03:04 GMT

In this week’s episode, using several case studies of high profile persons such as R.Kelly and Puff Daddy, I stress the importance of having self control as a man and father. I also look at the ways the word “control” has been politicised when it comes to man and woman relationships.

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EP 25: Rethinking the nice guy mentality: my reaction to the Papoose-Remy Ma drama

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 03:56:06 GMT

In this episode, I engage with the dilemma of the ‘nice guy’ syndrome using the case of US rappers and former lovers, Papoose and Remy Ma.

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EP 24: Balancing work, family & relationships as a single father

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 03:52:22 GMT

How do you balance work, family and relationships as a single father? In this episode, I provide a few tips on how to achieve this Herculean task.

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EP 23. The Tory Lanez Saga & the need to protect your freedom as a father

Tue, 20 May 2025 20:57:32 GMT

In this episode, I discuss the importance of protecting your freedom as a father using the unfortunate circumstances of the incarcerated Canadian rapper, Tory Lanez.

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EP.22 Why are Single Fathers with Primary Care of Young Kids Perceived to be Evil?

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:55:23 GMT

In this week’s episode, I engage with the troubling experience of single fathers with primary care of young kids perceived as evil by women in our society.

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EP 21: Who is a Mother?

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 06:21:33 GMT

In this episode, I react to the U.K. Supreme Court’s ruling on who a woman is—in rejecting the notion that a transgender woman is a woman.

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EP 20: How to Deal with your Child when your Ex Decides to Turn Her against you

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:43:00 GMT

In this episode, I provide three tips on how you can deal with a situation where your ex-partner has decided to poison your child’s mind against you.

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EP 19: Protect your Reputation

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:23:07 GMT

In this week’s episode, I discuss a wide range of topical issues on men who have been accused of sexual assaults, abuse and bullying. I argue that fathers and men in general should prioritise protecting their reputation.

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EP18. My review of the Netflix Crime Drama Series ‘Adolescence’

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:39:12 GMT

In this episode, I review the critically acclaimed Netflix crime drama series ‘Adolescence’. I provide a critical commentary and assessment of the familial relationship between the young murder suspect Jamie and his family, that between the lead detector and his son. I also provide a critical assessment of the influence of the so-called incel culture on the young murder suspect.

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EP 17. Men are also Victims of Abuse in the Society

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 09:40:19 GMT

In this week’s episode, I react to the viral video of a man who was physically assaulted by a woman (possibly his wife) in the presence of their children. The saddening part is the woman getting their young daughter, not older than 9 years old, participate in the ordeal.

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EP 16. Salute to the fathers who are holding it down in these difficult times

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:08:32 GMT

In this week’s episode, I’m taking out time to appreciate fathers who are doing their utmost best to hold it down for their family in these difficult times with increasing high cost of living.

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EP 15. Is it too Late to Mend Relationship with your Adult Child?

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 08:05:50 GMT

This week’s episode is based around a man’s struggle to maintain good relationship with his estranged adult daughter. I answer the question whether it is too late to repair the relationship between a father and his estranged adult child.

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EP 14: Cultivating Self Love

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:08:27 GMT

Following up on our series on fathers’ mental health and wellbeing, this week’s episode focuses on ways we can cultivate self love.

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EP 13: Tips on how Fathers can Prioritise their Health & Wellbeing

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 22:28:43 GMT

This episode is the first of our mental health and wellbeing series. The episode looks at tips on how fathers and men in general can take care of their mental health and wellbeing.

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EP.12 Fathers’ lives matter too-Tuface v Annie Idibia

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 21:17:06 GMT

In this week’s episode, I react to the recent announcement made by a popular Nigerian musician, Tuface Idibia that he is divorcing his wife and longtime sweetheart, Annie. The announcement generated a lot of controversy with many female celebrities criticising Tuface especially for ‘abandoning’ Annie during a time when she’s going through a lot of trouble. While the timing may be wrong, is there a good or bad time to separate from your partner? And should man prioritise his own happiness? Does a man or in our case, father’s life matter too? I hope you enjoy.

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Episode 11: How a Single Father can Handle the Vulnerability of Human Relations in Fatherhood

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:42:10 GMT

This episode focuses on how single parent households especially single father-led families are vulnerable to those who offer support with ulterior motives. Fathers need to be discerning in who they accept help from.

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The murder of Kelyan Bokassa and the fatherless home and corrupt care system

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 08:16:06 GMT

In this episode, I react to the recent brazen murder of a 15 year old boy, Kelyan Bokassa who was fatally stabbed on a public bus in London. I highlight the role of the absence of the father and the corrupt care system in this case and similar cases.

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How can Good Fathers Win?

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 22:05:01 GMT

This week’s episode follows up on the previous episode on “why good fathers suffer the most”. This week, I provide tips on how good fathers can win.

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Episode 8: Why Good Fathers Suffer the Most

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 21:36:13 GMT

In this episode, I provide 5 reasons why good fathers suffer the most after breakup.

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Episode 7: The Benefits of having a Father in a Child’s Life

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 02:42:42 GMT

In this week’s episode, I discuss the importance of having a father in a child’s life especially when the father lives separately from the mother.

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Should a man date a woman that keeps male friends?

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 04:17:09 GMT

This episode engages with a controversial topic on whether a man and woman can have platonic relationship and if a man should date a woman that maintains friendships with other men that have asked her out but whom she has no romantic interest in.

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Five Do’s and Don’ts after Breakup

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:56:06 GMT

In this episode, I provide five things you should or shouldn’t do after breakup, particularly when you have children with your ex.

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A Man’s right, happiness and wellbeing are as important as a woman’s

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:20:39 GMT

in this special episode to celebrate the International Men’s Day 2024, I reflect on the US election 2024, issues of toxic masculinity and positive male role models as I make an argument for the right, happiness and wellbeing of a man being as important as a woman’s.

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Does a father having custody of the children means that he has ‘taken’ them away from their mother

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 22:09:35 GMT

In this episode, I challenge the myth of who should have custody of the child after breakup. I argue that a mother having custody of a child does not necessarily guarantee the child a good standard of care. Conversely, a father having custody can be better for the child. The child’s interest supersedes. There is no law that gives automatic right to one parent over the other.

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Fight or flight? How to deal with parental alienation

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:04:16 GMT

This episode focuses on what fathers who are alienated from their children should do- fight for their children or abandon their responsibilities towards them!

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Should a man show emotion and cry?

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 18:14:25 GMT

In this episode, I react to the emotional outburst from the American RnB superstar Tyrese Gibson in one of his appearances at the Breakfast Club-a Radio Show based in New York. Tyrese argues that men ('black men') cry and vividly demonstrates through his emotional response to questions about his divorce from his ex-wife Samantha Lee and the ongoing child custody battle. Using this as a case study, I explore whether a man should express his emotion and cry.

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