S1:E1 - Who Approved This? Restaurant Decorum with Kids vs. Shaming Kids

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Ever wish you could rewind and pass on some parenting wisdom? Or maybe just laugh at the spectacularly bad behaviors caught on social media? Welcome to Certified Bad Examples, where the goal is not to judge, but to learn (maybe with a smirk).

In this episode:

How parents handle risky social media pics and the importance of context
The fine line between pranks and trauma — spoiler alert, don't traumatize your kids for views
Managing kids' screen addiction, tantrums, and restaurant decorum
The real-life lessons from viral head-shaving and meltdown moments

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction and the podcast premise
02:25 - The importance of exposing kids to the bad to teach better
07:14 - The shocking story of a dad shaving his girl’s head live
13:01 - The impact of social media on kids' self-esteem
14:19 - Parents crossing lines in risky pranks
24:28 - The meltdown over losing an iPad and the power of patience
34:30 - Restaurant tantrums and teaching restaurant behavior
40:54 - The chaos of public parenting and the importance of patience

Co-Hosts: August Black and Jameel Mayers

Remember, folks: no perfect parents—only perfectly imperfect ones, learning as they go. Thanks for tuning in to Certified Bad Examples. Now go kiss some heads, put down the screens, and embrace the chaos!

Certified Bad Example – Introduction

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Coming this June 1st, 2026, Certified Bad Example officially steps in with hosts August Black and Jameel Mayers leading the conversation. This is where real-life situations, pulled from headlines, everyday moments, and the kind of stories people usually avoid, get put under the microscope. Not to shame, but to unpack.

Every “bad example” becomes a conversation, and every conversation becomes a choice: what would you do instead?

Episode One sets the tone. You’ll hear exactly what this show is about, how it works, and why it exists. August and Jameel bring perspective, parenting experience, and sassy opinions. From personal missteps to social dynamics, cultural moments, and everything in between, the goal is simple: call it out, break it down, and leave better than we found it.

This isn’t just about parenting. It’s about behavior. Decision-making. Accountability. Growth. The kind that happens when you’re willing to look at something messy and say, yeah…we’re not doing that. Whether you’re a parent, partner, friend, or just someone navigating life, this show is built to make you think, react, and maybe even laugh at the chaos of it all.

Season One kicks off June 1st, 2026, with weekly episodes across all major platforms.

Watch and subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CertifiedBadExamplePodcast

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