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Dear Son,

Derek Johns

Booking Overview

Interview-led fatherhood show focused on father-son relationships, parenting, emotional healing, and lessons for men, featuring accessible guests who share personal fatherhood experiences alongside occasional professionals such as finance experts. Strong candidates include fathers with compelling family or personal-growth stories, parenting specialists, and experts who can connect their expertise to raising boys; booking difficulty is low.

Metrics

Episodes: 233

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

djohnslive@gmail.com

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Host

Derek Johns - Fatherhood-focused podcast host exploring generational patterns, father-son relationships, emotional healing, and practical lessons for men and parents.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Compelling lived experience as a father or son, practical parenting insight, or professional expertise that can be meaningfully connected to fatherhood, raising children, relationships, or personal development.
Required Achievements:  
Personal experience overcoming family or fatherhood challenges, Demonstrated experience supporting children, co-parenting, or building healthier family relationships, Professional expertise in a practical area such as financial literacy that benefits parents and children

Recent Guest Discussions

Billy Grubbs - Healing Father Wounds, Vulnerability, Trust, Accountability, Relationship Patterns, And Building A Healthier Family Legacy.

Rob Weaver - Caretaking, Anxiety, Co-parenting, Communicating Love Directly, Adapting Expectations, Perseverance, And Fatherhood Under Pressure.

Wallace Fisher - Teaching Children Ownership, Investing For Kids, Disciplined Saving, Mentorship, Financial Education, And Parenting Through Changing Aspirations.

Recent Topics

Family, Fatherhood, Parenting, Father Son Relationships, Men's Mental Health

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Dear Son,
:

My Big Black Therapist: Triggers, Healing, and Intentional Fatherhood | Ep 224 | The Dear Son, Show

October 26, 2026

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood.My Big Black Therapist on Triggers, Healing, and Intentional Fatherhood | Dear Son ShowOn the Dear Son Show, host D. Johns talks with therapist Demani Anderson (“My Big Blac Therapist”) about what success in therapy really looks like: intrusive inner conversations and triggers may not disappear, but therapy builds tools to rec...

Maybe It Is Harder for Our Kids | Don't Dismiss Their Struggles | Ep 223 | The Dear Son, Show

October 22, 2026

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood.Dear Son… It Might Be Harder for You: COVID, Tech, and Not Dismissing Their StrugglesIn this episode of The Dear Son, Show, D Johns and Jey Blac discuss how modern pressures—technology, social media, shifting norms, and the lasting effects of COVID—may make life harder for today’s young men. Jey Blac shares concern after heari...

Autism Is A Superpower | Daycare Abuse to Autism Advocacy | Ep 222 | The Dear Son, Show

October 19, 2026

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood.From Daycare Abuse to Autism Advocacy: Will Adams on Fatherhood, Purpose & The Village NetworkIn this episode of The Dear Son Show, host D Johns sits down with neighbor and nonprofit founder Will Adams, Sr. to discuss fatherhood, identity, and purpose through the lens of raising a son with autism. Will shares how his famil...

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Frequently asked questions

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Dear Son,
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How do I get in touch with Dear Son,?

Dear Son, is hosted by Derek Johns. Its publicly listed email is djohnslive@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Dear Son,?

The publicly listed email for Dear Son,: djohnslive@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Dear Son, have?

Podseeker estimates Dear Son, reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Dear Son,?

Dear Son, typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Compelling lived experience as a father or son, practical parenting insight, or professional expertise that can be meaningfully connected to fatherhood, raising children, relationships, or personal development. Common among recent guests: Personal experience overcoming family or fatherhood challenges; Demonstrated experience supporting children, co-parenting, or building healthier family relationships; Professional expertise in a practical area such as financial literacy that benefits parents and children. Recent guests include Billy Grubbs, Rob Weaver, and Wallace Fisher.

How hard is it to get booked on Dear Son,?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Dear Son, cover?

Recent episodes cover Family, Fatherhood, Parenting, Father Son Relationships, and Men's Mental Health. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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