Episode 10

S1:E10 - Beyoncé’s Dad, Brandon Marshall, and the Cost of Bad Decisions

Success, fame, and talent don’t shield families from difficult decisions. In this episode of Certified Bad Example, August Black and Jameel Mayers examine what the stories of Matthew Knowles and Brandon Marshall reveal about parenting, accountability, and the lasting impact adults have on the next generation.

From celebrity family dynamics to social media, public perception, and everyday parenting challenges, the conversation explores how children learn far more from what adults do than what they say.

In this episode:

  • The parenting lessons behind Matthew Knowles’ family story
  • Brandon Marshall’s journey, accountability, and personal growth
  • Why success doesn’t excuse poor decisions
  • How family reputation can affect children for years
  • Social media’s role in shaping public perception
  • Healthy discipline versus harmful punishment
  • Building resilience without damaging trust
  • Why parents must model the behavior they expect from their children
  • The importance of boundaries, responsibility, and consistency at home
  • Finding teachable moments in today’s biggest headlines

Timestamps

00:00 Welcome back to Certified Bad Example

02:15 Matthew Knowles, family dynamics, and difficult parenting conversations

08:10 The impact of adult decisions on children and family relationships

14:22 Brandon Marshall’s story and lessons in accountability

20:35 Social media, reputation, and public perception

27:18 Discipline, boundaries, and raising resilient kids

34:41 Why children learn more from actions than words

41:56 Parenting through mistakes and rebuilding trust

48:20 Final thoughts on accountability, growth, and leading by example

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August Black

August Black is the co-host of Certified Bad Example, bringing sharp instincts, quick humor, and a willingness to say exactly what a story has everyone else thinking. As a parent, he brings real-life perspective to conversations about kids, relationships, accountability, and the wonderfully messy business of being an adult. Whether he’s challenging Jameel, defending the indefensible for five minutes, or changing her mind halfway through the conversation, August keeps the show unpredictable, unscripted, and grounded in real reactions.
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Jameel Mayers

Jameel Mayers is the co-host of Certified Bad Example and the guy most likely to hear a wild story and immediately start asking questions. A husband, dad, and unapologetic overthinker, Jameel brings curiosity, skepticism, humor, and the occasional side-eye to conversations about parenting, relationships, pop culture, and people making spectacularly questionable decisions. He’s less interested in telling people what to think and more interested in figuring out how we got here in the first place.

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