First Class Fatherhood

Episode 319 Tim Kennedy is a First Class Father, Active Duty Army Special Forces Green Beret, Professional UFC Fighter, Entrepreneur and more. In 2009 Kennedy transitioned from active duty to the Texas Army National Guard and served in the position of Special Forces Weapons Sergeant. In 2017 he re-enlisted into the US Army Special Forces. He has numerous deployments and many awards including the Bronze Star with Valor for his actions in combat. He is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as well as other Martial Arts and has fought in twenty four professional MMA fights winning eighteen of them. In this Episode, Tim shares his Fatherhood journey, he talks about deploying while being a Dad, he discusses his discipline style as a father, he breaks down his thoughts on the Super Bowl Halftime Show and its effect on young girls, he talks about his response to his daughters beginning to date, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! SMASHIN’ GREENS - https://masfsupplements.com/products/smashin-greens-superfood-blend Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 318 David J Harris Jr. is a First Class Father, Entrepreneur, Podcaster and Author. He founded a website aimed at bringing truth to news reporting and is the host of the David J Harris Show which can be viewed on YouTube or heard on his podcast. He is the founder and CEO Uncorked Health and Wellness, a supplement lifestyle company focused on helping people live life to the fullest. He is the author of WHY I COULDN'T’ STAY SILENT: One Man's Battle as a Black Conservative. In this Episode, David shares his Fatherhood journey, he discusses how he founded his Health & Wellness company and offers advice for other entrepreneur dads, he talks about the moment that fueled his rise in Social Media, he describes his passion for America and why he has come out as a Black Conservative who supports President Trump, he talks about raising his two successful daughters and how he handled it when they began dating, he drops some Health and Wellness tips to help keep parents and their kids safe during the Coronavirus Pandemic, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! David J Harris Jr. Website - https://davidharrisjr.com David J Harris Jr. Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-david-j-harris-jr-show/id1485932439 David J Harris Jr. YouTube - https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC62KZJ1mShIQ-14rjzVYt9A David J Harris Jr. Book - https://www.amazon.com/Why-I-Couldnt-Stay-Silent/dp/1949709078 Uncorked Health & Wellness - https://uncorkedliving.com Use Code: David SMASHIN’ GREENS - https://masfsupplements.com/products/smashin-greens-superfood-blend Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 317 Nick Ayers is a First Class Father, investor, entrepreneur and the former Chief of Staff to the Vice President of the United States Mike Pence. Time Magazine listed him as one of the Top 40 under 40 Most influential people in politics. He was at one time considered the favorite to become the White House Chief of Staff and in this Episode, Nick explains why he didn’t accept the position, he shares his Fatherhood journey which includes triplets, he discusses how becoming a Dad changed his perspective on life, he describes the challenges of raising three children the same age, he talks about his early political career and his time serving as the Vice President’s Chief of Staff, he tells us his plans for the future, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 316 Richard Eyre is a First Class Father, a Harvard MBA, president of his own management consulting company, a New York Times Best Selling Author and a global, leading speaker on parenting. Richard and his wife Linda are among the most popular speakers in the world on parenting and family life. The Eyres have been frequent guests on national network shows including Oprah, The Today Show, Prime Time Live, 60 Minutes, Good Morning America and many others. In this Episode, Richard shares his Fatherhood journey which includes raising nine children, he discusses the biggest challenges facing young fathers today, he talks about the impact of the Family IS Awards ( https://awards.family.is/family-is-awards-2020 ) he offers a free copy of his book, Simplified Fathership (Available here - https://valuesparenting.com/free-books/ ) he talks about the benefits of social media, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 315 Kenny “Clutch” Thomas is a First Class Father and inspiring motivational speaker known as The Dancing Dad. Kenny became well known around the world when videos of him Dancing with his youngest son went viral. His son Christian was born with autism and later diagnosed with Leukemia. Kenny recorded videos throughout his sons battle with Cancer as well the celebration of his sons triumph over the disease. In this Episode, Kenny shares his Fatherhood journey, he describes the process and experience of finding out about his son's condition, he talks about his faith and how he and his family handled his son’s situation, he details the origin of his motivational speaking career, he talks about the videos that went viral and the outpouring of support he and his family received, he shares his vision for the future, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ Fruit of the Bean - https://fruitofthebean.com Promo Code: Fatherhood More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 314 Ross Patterson is a First Class Father, actor, writer, director, comedian, podcaster and New York Times best selling author. He has appeared in over 20 films including Range 15, Pool Boy, The New Guy and many others. He is currently the host of two highly successful podcasts; Drinkin Bros Podcast and Ross Patterson Revolution. In this Episode, Ross shares his Fatherhood journey, he discusses whether or not fatherhood has changed him as a performer, he talks about the future of podcasting and where he sees it going, he describes his discipline style, he tells us if he is planning to have more kids, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ Fruit of the Bean - https://fruitofthebean.com Promo Code: Fatherhood More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 313 Cooper Davis is a First Class Father and Professional Bull Rider. He has over 300 rides to his credit and in 2016 he was the PBR World Champion. He has earned first place finishes at the Dewalt FlexVolt Invitational, Eugene Invitational, Calgary Stampede and more. In this Episode, Cooper shares his Fatherhood journey which began at age 21 with his wife Kaitlyn, he describes how becoming a Dad at a young age has changed his perspective on life, he details his recent injury and when he expects to be back on the bull, he talks about his own upbringing and how he became interested in bull riding, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ Fruit of the Bean - https://fruitofthebean.com Promo Code: Fatherhood More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 312 Ryan Stewman is a First Class Father, Best Selling Author and highly successful Entrepreneur. He went from Federal Prison to Multimillionaire and is currently the CEO of Hardcore Closer which is an online learning resource for salespeople with e-learning products in the advertising, marketing, funnel, sales and social media arenas, as well as personal coaching and live events. Break Free Academy program is his flagship program. In this Episode, Ryan shares his Fatherhood journey, he discusses how he went from prison to multimillionaire, he describes his difficult upbringing and how it has influenced him as a dad, he gives Dads who hate their job a blueprint for how to start moving towards a career they love, he explains whether or not College is necessary for your kids to succeed in today’s world, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Ryan Stewman books - https://www.amazon.com/Ryan-Stewman/e/B013PDEKHW%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ Fruit of the Bean - https://fruitofthebean.com Promo Code: Fatherhood More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 311 JP Dinnell is a First Class Father and former Navy SEAL who served with Task Unit Bruiser alongside Jocko Willink and Chris Kyle. During his 3 combat deployments he won numerous awards for valor, including a silver star. JP is now a leadership instructor and speaker with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Tactical Training Programs. In this Episode, JP shares his Fatherhood journey, he raves about the awesome experience of taking his twin girls to the Daddy/Daughter Dance, he talks about how he disciplines his three children, he discusses his role at Echelon Front, he describes how Fatherhood changed his perspective on life, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ Fruit of the Bean - https://fruitofthebean.com Promo Code: Fatherhood More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 310 Kyle Hines is a First Class Father and Professional Basketball Player. He played college basketball at UNC Greensboro where his number 42 was retired. He took his talent overseas and currently plays for CSKA Moscow. He is a four time EuroLeague Champion and was twice named EuroLeague Best Defender. In this Episode, Kyle shares his Fatherhood journey, he discusses life as an American raising his kids in Russia, he talks about the benefits of his children growing up overseas, he describes the impact that the passing of NBA legend Kobe Bryant has had on him and how the EuroLeague responded in tribute to Kobe, he tells us his plans for the future, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Thryve - https://www.thryveinside.com Coupon Code: Fatherhood Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 309 Doug French is a First Class Father, Writer, Speaker, Blogger and Co-founder of the Dad 2.0 Summit. He has been profiled in or written for several magazines and newspapers, including The New York Times, Slate, The Huffington Post, Babble, and Parents. In this Episode, Doug shares his Fatherhood journey as a single dad, he discusses his successful Co parenting situation with his ex wife, he tells us the origin of the Dad 2.0 Summit, he talks about the Fatherless Crisis and how it can improve, he lays out the topics that will be discussed at Dad 2.0, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Dad 2.0 Summit - https://dad2.com Doug French - http://www.mrdougfrench.com Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/podcasters/ Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 308 Danny Phillips is a First Class Father, YouTube Star and Entrepreneur. Danny, his wife Tina and their five children have an extremely popular family YouTube Channel, Phillips FamBam which has more than 129k subscribers. Their channel has something for the whole family to enjoy. They do Challenge videos, Grocery Hauls, Cook with Me's, Eat with Me's, Cleaning and so much more. In this Episode, Danny shares his Fatherhood journey, he talks about the hard work involved with running a successful YouTube channel, he discusses what happens when one or more of the kids don’t want to be in a video, he describes his discipline style and weather or not being YouTube famous makes that more or less difficult, he drops some wisdom for parents of kids looking to start their own YouTube channel, he tells us his plans for the future, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Phillips FamBam YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb0FfLxusXTynFHXhNkjy4Q Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/podcasters/ Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 307 Dean Toole is a First Class Father, Entrepreneur, CEO and Founder of Island Fights. In 2014 Dean was named Florida Promoter of the Year and has worked extremely hard to build Island Fights into what it is today. Island Fights provide the most entertaining, exciting & elite live professional Sports Combat MMA / Boxing events. All Island Fight Pro events can be viewed on UFC FightPass. In this Episode, Dean shares his Fatherhood journey, he talks about life as an entrepreneur Dad, he breaks down the surprising demographics of Island Fights attendees, he provides some great information for parents with kids interested in an MMA career, he discusses the differences in fighters once they have kids, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 306 Ryan Clark is a First Class Father and Super Bowl Champion Safety who played for the NY Giants, Washington Redskins and Pittsburgh Steelers. He was a key player on the Steelers defense which stopped Kurt Warner and the Arizona Cardinals on their way to winning Super Bowl 43. Since retiring from the NFL, Ryan successfully transitioned to the studio where he now works as an analyst for ESPN. In this Episode, Ryan shares his Fatherhood journey, he talks about his three talented kids, he gives us his thoughts on young kids playing tackle football, he discusses his discipline style as a father, he talks about the honest dialogue he has with his kids when it comes to dating, he tells us about his plans for the future, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 305 James “Buster” Douglas is a First Class Father and former Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the world. On February 11,1990 he scored the biggest upset in sports history by knocking out Mike Tyson. At the time Tyson was undefeated and considered to be the best boxers in the world and was feared by most of his previous opponents many of whom he disposed of with a first round knockout. Buster lost his mother a few weeks before his match with Tyson and dedicated his victory to her as well as his father who was a professional boxer as well. In this Episode Buster Douglas shares his Fatherhood journey, he talks about his dad’s reaction to him winning the fight against Tyson, he discusses his role in helping young kids in his community to learn how to box, he gives advice to parents whose kids are interested in a boxing career, he talks about the Fatherless Crisis, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 304 Darren McBurnett is a First Class Father and Retired Navy SEAL who served our nation for 24 years. He has made numerous deployments to combat zones in support of missions such as Operation Iraq Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Kosovo crisis, Liberia, and Operation Inherent Resolve. He was a SEAL platoon leader and senior enlisted advisor; trained and operated with SEAL Teams Two, Four, Eight, One, Three, and SDV (SEAL Delivery Vehicle). He is also a photographer and Author of the Bestselling Book UNCOMMON GRIT. In this Episode, Darren shares his Fatherhood journey, he talks about life since retiring from the SEALs, he discusses his journey into the world of photography and how he goes about taking pictures of his own family, he describes his discipline philosophy as a father and how he has handled his daughter’s boyfriends, he talks about his Bestselling Book UNCOMMON GRIT and how it came about, he tells us his plans for the future, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! UNCOMMON GRIT - https://dmcburnett.com Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 303 Diego Magdaleno is a First Class Father and Professional Lightweight Boxer out of Las Vegas, Nevada. He has fought in both the Super Featherweight and Lightweight Divisions and has been ranked a Top 10 fighter by Ring Magazine. He has a current professional record of 31 wins (13KO’s) and 3 loses. He has an upcoming bout against Austin Dulay on Saturday, February 15th in Tennessee. In this Episode, Diego shares his Fatherhood journey, he talks about the origin of his boxing career, he opens up about the abusive relationship he endured with his sons mother, he explains the reason for leaving her and how it was the best decision for his child, he talks about the genesis of his real estate career, he tells us what we can expect to see in his upcoming fight with Dulay, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 302 Gary Stevens is a First Class Father and Legendary Hall of Fame Jockey. He has won all the major Horse Races including 3 Kentucky Derby’s, 3 Preakness Stakes, 3 Belmont Stakes, 11 Breeders Cup Races and so many more. He also starred in the Academy Award nominated film “Seabiscuit”. In this Episode, Gary shares his Fatherhood journey, he talks about his difficult divorce from the mother of his first four kids, he discusses the differences in himself as a Dad to his young daughter, he describes his kids reaction to his many Horse Racing related injuries, he gives his opinion on the current state of the Horse Racing Game, he tells us his favorite Racetrack of all time, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 301 Adam Busby is a First Class Father of six girls. His wife Danielle gave birth to the first set of quintuplet girls ever born in the United States. Their family is featured on the popular TLC Reality Series OutDaughtered. In this Episode, Adam shares his Fatherhood journey, he talks about suffering from male postpartum depression, he discusses the challenges of raising six young girls, he speaks about filming OutDaughtered and how the crew has become family, he tells us his plans for the future, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 300 Jon Gosselin is a First Class Father and former Star of the Reality TV Series Jon & Kate Plus 8. He had a highly publicized divorce and was silenced by a gag which prevented him from telling his side of the story. Now with the gag order removed Jon is able to talk about his situation like never before. In this Episode, Jon shares his Fatherhood journey, he talks about the fight to gain custody of his children, he discusses the current situation between the children who live with him and the ones who live with his ex wife, he talks about his recent interview with Dr. Oz, he shares some information about his girlfriend Colleen, he tells us his plans for the future, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Super Bowl 54 Media Day - Live from Miami, Florida where I was invited by the NFL to Interview the Players and Coaches from the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers about Fatherhood and Family Life on Super Bowl Media Day. In this Episode you will hear from KC Chiefs - Andy Reid, Patrick MaHomes, Chris Jones, Frank Clark and Dustin Colquitt. SF 49ers - Kyle Shanahan, Jimmy Garoppolo, Raheem Mostert, Joe Staley, George Kittle and Richard Sherman. Also you will hear a very passionate Michael Irvin speaking about the Fatherless Crisis in our country. Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ VOTE For First Class Fatherhood - http://awards.family.is/ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 299 Bill Klein is a First Class Father, Entrepreneur and Star of the hit reality show The Little Couple. Bill and his wife, Dr. Jennifer Arnold have been featured on the popular TLC show for over a decade along with their two children. In this Episode, Bill shares his Fatherhood journey, he talks about how the show began, he discusses the challenges of parenting while doing reality tv, he talks about adoption and why he and his wife choose to adopt, he tells us his plans for the future he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ VOTE For First Class Fatherhood - http://awards.family.is/ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 298 Michael Muller is a First Class Father and World Class Photographer. He has photographed all of the major Hollywood celebrities, Sports icons, Politicians and more. He is one of the top Key-Art photographers in the business with credits including: The Avengers, Spider-Man, Iron-Man and many others. He is famous for his animal photography as well including his tremendous up close pictures of Sharks. In this Episode, Michael shares his Fatherhood journey, he describes his path to success as a photographer, he tells us how he shoots and stores his personal pictures, he gives some wise pointers for aspiring photographers, he talks about the danger of photographing sharks and whether he has toned it down since becoming a Dad, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! SHARKS PHOTO BOOK - https://www.amazon.com/Michael-Muller-Face-Face-Endangered/dp/3836553597 Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ VOTE For First Class Fatherhood - http://awards.family.is/ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 297 Jon Macaskill is a First Class Father and active duty Navy SEAL. Jon will be retiring from the Navy later this year. He is a mindfulness and meditation coach with two young children. In this Episode, Jon shares his Fatherhood journey, he talks about the affects becoming a father later in life, he discusses how mindfulness and meditation can help with parenting, he talks about his upcoming transition out of the military, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ VOTE For First Class Fatherhood - http://awards.family.is/ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 296 Eric Trump is a First Class Father, Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization and son of the President of the United States Donald Trump. Eric and his wife Lara have had two children since his father took the oath of office. In this Episode, Eric shares his Fatherhood journey, he talks about the fatherless crisis in America, he discusses the need for stronger families, he tells us about the many accomplishments his father has made since becoming President and how they plan on fighting for re-election as a family, he shares his morning and nighttime routines as a Dad, he talks about discipline with regards to children, he informs us whether or not he and Lara are planning to have any more kids, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ VOTE For First Class Fatherhood - http://awards.family.is/ First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap Alec Lace Interview On American Snippets - https://www.americansnippets.com/first-class-fatherhood-with-alec-lace/ For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 295 Micah Fink is a First Class Father and Former Navy SEAL who has earned numerous awards including the Bronze Star. Micah was in NYC on 9/11 and decided to join the military after the attacks. He is currently the CEO of Heroes and Horses which is a program that inspires veterans to move beyond the difficulties experienced from years of war, towards a life of restoration and hope. In this Episode, Micah shares his Fatherhood journey, he talks about the challenges of starting a family while serving our great nation, he tells us how he became interested in horses and started Heroes & Horses, he talks about the unique ways he disciplines his four children, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and much more! Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ VOTE For First Class Fatherhood - http://awards.family.is/ First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 294 Adam “Edge” Copeland is a First Class Father and WWE Hall of Fame Wrestler. He is now an actor who stars in the hit series Vikings on the History Channel. His wife Beth Phoenix is also a WWE Hall of Famer and together they have two girls. In this Episode, Adam shares his Fatherhood journey, he talks about how growing up without a Dad has affected his own parenting style, he walks us through his transition from Wrestling Superstar to his successful acting career, he answers rumors about his return to the ring, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and much more! Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ VOTE For First Class Fatherhood - http://awards.family.is/ First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 293 Michael Morelli is a First Class Father and founder of MorelliFit. He is a certified personal trainer working with hundreds of individuals on a one-to-one basis. He is also the Bestselling Author of The Sweet Potato Diet. Michael built such a strong presence on Social Media that he used it to sell four companies for more than $25 Million. In this Episode, Michael Morelli shares his Fatherhood journey, he dives deep into his struggles with addiction, he talks about going bankrupt and getting divorced, he tells us how he turned it all around, he gives some workout and dieting tips, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and much more! Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ VOTE For First Class Fatherhood - http://awards.family.is/ First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 292 Brad Taylor is a First Class Father, Veteran and New York Times Best Selling Author. Brad served for more than 21 years, retiring as a Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel. During that time he held numerous Infantry and Special Forces positions, including eight years in 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment – Delta where he commanded multiple troops and a squadron. Brad’s new book, Hunter Killer, is the 14th installment of his Pike Logan series. In this Episode, Brad shares his Fatherhood journey, he tells the incredible story of how it’s possible he and his daughter were born in the same hospital room in Okinawa, Japan, he talks about his new Thriller, how he became interested in becoming an author, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and much more! HUNTER KILLER - https://www.amazon.com/Hunter-Killer-Pike-Logan-Novel/dp/0062886029 First Class Fatherhood is sponsored by: REDCON1 - Visit https://redcon1.com Use Promo Code: Father STRIKE FORCE ENERGY - Visit https://www.strikeforceenergy.com Use Promo Code: Fatherhood SEATGEEK - Visit https://seatgeek.com Use Promo Code: FIRSTCLASS SAVE $20 OFF Tickets Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 291 Dr. Neil Riordan is a First Class Father and a leading expert in Stem Cell Research. He is an accomplished scientist and developer of regenerative medicine therapeutics. He founded the Stem Cell Institute in Panama, where his mesenchymal stem cell technologies continue to be implemented in patients, now numbering in the thousands, with autoimmune and degenerative diseases and injuries. He has written a Bestselling Book, Stem Cell Therapy: A Rising Tide: How Stem Cells Are Disrupting Medicine and Transforming Lives. He has also been featured on Joe Rogan’s Podcast. In this Episode, Dr. Riordan shares his Fatherhood journey, and breaks down what parents should know about Umbilical Cord Blood and Cord Tissue. Many parents are asked during the pregnancy whether or not they would like to store Umbilical Cord Blood or Tissue but that can get pricey. Is it worth it? What’s the difference between the two? Dr. Riordan answers these questions in depth, he talks about the future of Stem Cell Therapy, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and much more! Stem Cell Therapy: A Rising Tide: How Stem Cells Are Disrupting Medicine and Transforming Lives - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071GRNQPX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_r1ReEbKWSW1MA First Class Fatherhood is sponsored by: REDCON1 - Visit https://redcon1.com Use Promo Code: Father STRIKE FORCE ENERGY - Visit https://www.strikeforceenergy.com Use Promo Code: Fatherhood SEATGEEK - Visit https://seatgeek.com Use Promo Code: FIRSTCLASS SAVE $20 OFF Tickets Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Top 5 Most Downloaded Navy SEAL Episodes in 2019 is a collection of my most popular interviews with Navy SEAL Dads from this year. Including: #5 Jason Gardner #4 Jeff Nichols #3 Ed Byers #2 Melanie & Marcus Luttrell #1 Eddie Penney First Class Fatherhood is sponsored by: REDCON1 - Visit https://redcon1.com Use Promo Code: Father STRIKE FORCE ENERGY - Visit https://www.strikeforceenergy.com Use Promo Code: Fatherhood SEATGEEK - Visit https://seatgeek.com Use Promo Code: FIRSTCLASS SAVE $20 OFF Tickets Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Top 5 Most Downloaded Dads of the NFL Episodes of 2019 is a collection of my most popular interviews with NFL Dads from this year. Including: #5 Tim Brown #4 Ronnie Lott #3 Carson Palmer #2 Terrell Davis #1 Super Bowl 53 Media Day (Tom Brady, Bill Belichick etc.) First Class Fatherhood is sponsored by: REDCON1 - Visit https://redcon1.com Use Promo Code: Father STRIKE FORCE ENERGY - Visit https://www.strikeforceenergy.com Use Promo Code: Fatherhood SEATGEEK - Visit https://seatgeek.com Use Promo Code: FIRSTCLASS SAVE $20 OFF Tickets Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Top 5 Most Downloaded Fighting Father Episodes Of 2019 is a collection of my most popular interviews with Fighting Fathers this year. Including: #5 Matt Brown #4 Kelly Pavlik #3 Titus O’Neil #2 Tito Ortiz #1 Dana White First Class Fatherhood is sponsored by: REDCON1 - Visit https://redcon1.com Use Promo Code: Father STRIKE FORCE ENERGY - Visit https://www.strikeforceenergy.com Use Promo Code: Fatherhood SEATGEEK - Visit https://seatgeek.com Use Promo Code: FIRSTCLASS SAVE $20 OFF Tickets Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Top 5 Most Downloaded Fitness Father Episodes Of 2019 is a collection of my most popular interviews with Fitness Fathers this year. Including: #5 Jason Khalipa #4 Chris Powell #3 Aaron Singerman #2 Mark Bell #1 Stan Efferding First Class Fatherhood is sponsored by: REDCON1 - Visit https://redcon1.com Use Promo Code: Father STRIKE FORCE ENERGY - Visit https://www.strikeforceenergy.com Use Promo Code: Fatherhood SEATGEEK - Visit https://seatgeek.com Use Promo Code: FIRSTCLASS SAVE $20 OFF Tickets Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Top 5 Most Downloaded Celebrity & Entertainment Episodes Of 2019 is a collection of my most popular interviews with Celebrities & Entertainers this year. Including: #5 Jim Shockey #4 Lee Greenwood #3 Anne & Jordan Belfort #2 Matt Roloff #1 Tony Hawk First Class Fatherhood is sponsored by: REDCON1 - Visit https://redcon1.com Use Promo Code: Father STRIKE FORCE ENERGY - Visit https://www.strikeforceenergy.com Use Promo Code: Fatherhood SEATGEEK - Visit https://seatgeek.com Use Promo Code: FIRSTCLASS SAVE $20 OFF Tickets Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 290 Jason Redman is a First Class Father, Retired Navy SEAL and NYT Bestselling Author who returns to the podcast to talk about his new book OVERCOME: Crush Adversity with the Leadership Techniques of America's Toughest Warriors. Jason shares some of his Overcome mindset principles which helped him through being severely wounded on the battlefield and that can be applied to any situation he refers to as Life Ambushes. In this Episode, Jason also explains how applying this mindset can help those who suffer from Holiday or Seasonal Depression, he gives us an update on his kids, he talks about how he has handled his daughter hitting the dating scene, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Overcome - https://www.amazon.com/Overcome-Adversity-Leadership-Techniques-Americas/dp/1546084711 Jason Redman - https://jasonredman.com First Class Fatherhood is sponsored by: REDCON1 - Visit https://redcon1.com Use Promo Code: Father STRIKE FORCE ENERGY - Visit https://www.strikeforceenergy.com Use Promo Code: Fatherhood SEATGEEK - Visit https://seatgeek.com Use Promo Code: FIRSTCLASS SAVE $20 OFF Tickets Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 289 Michael Rutledge is a First Class Father, a Former Navy SEAL and Special Operations Pilot. Mike served as a Navy SEAL before transferring to the Army were he became a Chief Warrant Officer with the 160th SOAR (Special Operations Aviation Regiment) and finished his career as the Commander of the West Point Flight Detachment at the United States Military Academy. Mike went from Frogman to Night Stalker and recently retired after 30 years of distinguished service. In this Episode, Mike shares his Fatherhood journey which includes 3 boys, he tells us whether or not his kids want to follow in his footsteps, he describes the dating situation of his teenage boys, he talks about how he disciplines the kids, he gives his thoughts on College, he talks about his goals for the future after a lifetime in the Military, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! First Class Fatherhood is sponsored by: REDCON1 - Visit https://redcon1.com Use Promo Code: Father STRIKE FORCE ENERGY - Visit https://www.strikeforceenergy.com Use Promo Code: Fatherhood SEATGEEK - Visit https://seatgeek.com Use Promo Code: FIRSTCLASS SAVE $20 OFF Tickets Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 288 Conn Iggulden is a First Class Father and NYT Best Selling Author who became the first person to top the UK fiction and non-fiction charts at the same time. He has written a series of Historical Fiction novels based around the lives of Julius Caesar and Genghis Khan. He is also the author of The Dangerous Book For Boys and the newly published Double Dangerous Book For Boys. The Double Dangerous Book for Boys is a treasure trove of the essential activities and skills that have defined generations of boyhoods, from building a treehouse to fishing to finding true north. In this Episode, Conn shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four children, he illustrates the importance of boys learning skills such as the ones in his book, he shares the experience of writing the second Dangerous book with the aid of his sons, he talks about the difference of raising boys and girls, he tells us about his upcoming writing projects, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! The Double Dangerous Book For Boys - https://www.amazon.com/Double-Dangerous-Book-Boys/dp/0062857975 First Class Fatherhood is sponsored by: REDCON1 - Visit https://redcon1.com Use Promo Code: Father STRIKE FORCE ENERGY - Visit https://www.strikeforceenergy.com Use Promo Code: Fatherhood SEATGEEK - Visit https://seatgeek.com Use Promo Code: FIRSTCLASS SAVE $20 OFF Tickets Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 287 Shawn Nelson is a First Class Father, Highly Successful Entrepreneur and Founder of the LoveSac. Shawn came up with the idea for the oversized Bean Bag over 20 years ago and has turned that idea into a successful furniture company. In this Episode, Shawn shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four children, he takes us through his entrepreneurial life from idea to product to business, he talks about being an entrepreneur while being a Dad, he gives his opinion on whether or not kids need a college education to succeed in today’s world, he lays out his vision of the future and how he plans to revolutionize the furniture industry, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! First Class Fatherhood is sponsored by: REDCON1 - Visit https://redcon1.com Use Promo Code: Father STRIKE FORCE ENERGY - Visit https://www.strikeforceenergy.com Use Promo Code: Fatherhood SEATGEEK - Visit https://seatgeek.com Use Promo Code: FIRSTCLASS SAVE $20 OFF Tickets Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 286 Jim Shockey is a First Class Father, World Class hunter, writer and Big Game Outfitter. Jim is a Legend in the Big Game Hunting World and has also been the host of several Hunting shows including “Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures” and “Jim Shockey’s Uncharted”. In this Episode, Jim shares his Fatherhood journey, he talks about hunting with his kids Eva & Branlin, he describes his role when the kids began dating and eventually found their spouses, he speaks about the transition from Father to Grandfather, he also talks about his legacy, he gives us his thoughts about how the media views hunters and how he is educating the public to correct the narrative, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! First Class Fatherhood is sponsored by: REDCON1 - Visit https://redcon1.com Use Promo Code: Father STRIKE FORCE ENERGY - Visit https://www.strikeforceenergy.com Use Promo Code: Fatherhood SEATGEEK - Visit https://seatgeek.com Use Promo Code: FIRSTCLASS SAVE $20 OFF Tickets Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 285 Mikey Taylor is a First Class Father and Former Professional Skateboarder turned highly successful Entrepreneur. Mikey spent nearly two decades as a Pro Skateboarder with big time sponsors before settling into what has been an incredible Entrepreneurial experience in which he has owned seven businesses including Commune Capital. In this Episode, Mikey shares his Fatherhood journey, he describes his transition from Skateboarder to Entrepreneur, he gives some great tips to help with screen time, he maps out a blueprint for kids who are serious about going to the next level as a Skateboarder, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! First Class Fatherhood is sponsored by: REDCON1 - Visit https://redcon1.com Use Promo Code: Father STRIKE FORCE ENERGY - Visit https://www.strikeforceenergy.com Use Promo Code: Fatherhood SEATGEEK - Visit https://seatgeek.com Use Promo Code: FIRSTCLASS SAVE $20 OFF Tickets Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 284 Gunnar Hanson is a First Class Father and Former Navy SEAL who is now a Pastor. After becoming a Christian, Gunnar developed a deep desire to know what the Bible taught about what it meant to be a Christian and how this new life in Christ fit with his life as a US Navy SEAL. This desire led him to distance learning courses through Moody Bible Institute and ultimately to Southern California Seminary where he earned a Bachelors of Arts degree in Biblical Studies and a Masters of Divinity. In this Episode, Gunnar shares his Fatherhood journey, he discusses his transition from SEAL to Pastor, he talks about his abusive childhood and how that has influenced his own parenting philosophy, he explains what it’s like to be a Christian while serving in the SEAL Teams, he tells us his plans for the future, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! First Class Fatherhood is sponsored by: REDCON1 - Visit https://redcon1.com Use Promo Code: Father STRIKE FORCE ENERGY - Visit https://www.strikeforceenergy.com Use Promo Code: Fatherhood SEATGEEK - Visit https://seatgeek.com Use Promo Code: FIRSTCLASS SAVE $20 OFF Tickets Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 283 Andre Rison is a First Class Father and Super Bowl Champion Wide Receiver. Andre was selected in the first round of the 1989 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts and went on to have an outstanding career which included five trips to the Pro Bowl and a Super Bowl victory with the Green Bay Packers. He played his college ball at Michigan State where he won the Rose Bowl. In this Episode, Andre shares his Fatherhood journey, he describes himself as a young father of boys and contrasts that with being an older dad of four young girls, he talks about the challenges of technology as a parent yet how it is a big benefit for kids looking to go to the next level after high school football, he talks about his playing career and mentions one Defensive Player that he is still running away from, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and More! First Class Fatherhood is sponsored by: REDCON1 - Visit https://redcon1.com Use Promo Code: Father STRIKE FORCE ENERGY - Visit https://www.strikeforceenergy.com Use Promo Code: Fatherhood SEATGEEK - Visit https://seatgeek.com Use Promo Code: FIRSTCLASS SAVE $20 OFF Tickets Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 282 Glenn Banton is a First Class Father and CEO of Operation Supply Drop (OSD). OSD is a chapter based Veteran Support Ecosystem enhancing lives through community engagement. Since 2010, OSD has impacted over 1 million veterans, active military and family members through award-winning programs emphasizing Social Connectivity, Professional Development and Community Stewardship. In this Episode, Glenn shares his Fatherhood journey, he tells us all about OSD, he talks about the challenges facing veterans today, he describes the effect working with Veterans has on his kids, he gives some creative examples of how all families can volunteer together to help our Veterans, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! First Class Fatherhood is sponsored by: REDCON1 - Visit https://redcon1.com Use Promo Code: Father STRIKE FORCE ENERGY - Visit https://www.strikeforceenergy.com Use Promo Code: Fatherhood SEATGEEK - Visit https://seatgeek.com Use Promo Code: FIRSTCLASS SAVE $20 OFF Tickets Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 281 Brian Shaw is a First Class Father and 4x winner of the World’s Strongest Man competition. Shaw is also the first man to have won the Arnold Strongman Classic and the World’s Strongest Man contest in the same calendar year, a feat he accomplished in 2011 and then replicated in 2015. In this Episode, Brian shares his Fatherhood journey, he details the contrast of lifting thousands of pounds and then picking up a baby’s toy, he talks about nutrition and its importance to parents as well as children, he tells us how to build core strength, he describes the strongman experience and the opportunities available for those who are interested, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Checkout Brian Shaw’s website - https://shawstrength.com First Class Fatherhood is sponsored by: REDCON1 - Visit https://redcon1.com Use Promo Code: Father STRIKE FORCE ENERGY - Visit https://www.strikeforceenergy.com Use Promo Code: Fatherhood SEATGEEK - Visit https://seatgeek.com Use Promo Code: FIRSTCLASS SAVE $20 OFF Tickets Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Veterans Day Special Edition includes my interviews with six Veteran First Class Fathers. In this collection you will hear my interviews with Black Hawk Down Night Stalker Pilot MIKE DURANT, Captain Of the Outlaw Platoon Army Ranger SEAN PARNELL, US Marine Medal Of Honor Recipient DAKOTA MEYER, Benghazi Attack survivor JOHN TIG TIEGEN, Navy SEAL Lone Survivor of Operation Red Wings MARCUS LUTTRELL with his wife MELANIE and Finally the Navy SEAL Team Six Operator who killed Osama Bin Laden during Operation Neptune Spear ROB O’NEILL. God Bless all of the Men & Women of our Military First Class Fatherhood is sponsored by: STRIKE FORCE ENERGY - Visit https://www.strikeforceenergy.com Use Promo Code: Fatherhood SEATGEEK - Visit https://seatgeek.com Use Promo Code: FIRSTCLASS SAVE $20 OFF Tickets Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 280 Jeff Reid is a First Class Father and Retired Navy SEAL who relocated to Alaska with his wife after his military service to start a family and pursue the dream of becoming a Dog Musher. Jeff and his wife experienced a troubling situation as new parents when their newborn son, Atlas began having seizures shortly after they brought him home from the hospital. In this Episode, Jeff shares his Fatherhood journey, he talks about the terrifying circumstances he found himself in as a new father, he describes his wife’s bravery and reaction during the ordeal, he talks about the road ahead for his son and his future family plans, he tells us about life as a Dog Musher which includes 27 dogs, he offers some great advice for other new or about to be Dads and more! First Class Fatherhood is sponsored by: STRIKE FORCE ENERGY - Visit https://www.strikeforceenergy.com Use Promo Code: Fatherhood SEATGEEK - Visit https://seatgeek.com Use Promo Code: FIRSTCLASS SAVE $20 OFF Tickets Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 279 Carson Palmer is a First Class Father and Heisman Trophy winner who played Quarterback at USC. He was selected 1st Overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2003 NFL Draft and went on to have a tremendous NFL career playing for the Oakland Raiders and Arizona Cardinals as well. He made three trips to the Pro Bowl and lead the NFL in Passing TD’s In 2005. In this Episode, Carson shares his Fatherhood journey, he explains the benefits of living off the grid in Idaho, he talks about his NFL injuries and how they affect him as a Dad, he describes the feeling of having his family present as he was inducted into the Arizona Cardinals Ring Of Honor, he tells us his future plans, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! First Class Fatherhood is sponsored by: STRIKE FORCE ENERGY - Visit https://www.strikeforceenergy.com Use Promo Code: Fatherhood SEATGEEK - Visit https://seatgeek.com Use Promo Code: FIRSTCLASS SAVE $20 OFF Tickets Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 278 David “Finch” Guenthner is a First Class Father and Former F-16 Fighter Pilot. He is an Air Force Veteran and also a keynote speaker. In this Episode, Finch shares his Fatherhood journey, he talks about his experience flying fighter jets and how he became interested in flying, he gives great advice for parents of kids you are serious about a flying career, he discusses his transition from flying to speaking and now his new financial career, he talks about disciplining his three children, his plans for the future, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! First Class Fatherhood is sponsored by: STRIKE FORCE ENERGY - Visit https://www.strikeforceenergy.com Use Promo Code: Fatherhood SEATGEEK - Visit https://seatgeek.com Use Promo Code: FIRSTCLASS SAVE $20 OFF Tickets Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 277 Carlin Isles is a First Class Father and The World’s Fastest Rugby Player. He is an Olympic Athlete who played for the USA National Rugby Team in the 2016 Olympics. Isles was signed by the NFL’s Detroit Lions before leaving to pursue his Rugby career. In this Episode, Carlin shares his Fatherhood journey, he talks about his successful Co-Parenting situation with the mother of his children, he discusses the importance of keeping bitterness out of what is already a difficult set of circumstances of separating, he tells us how he was introduced to the sport of Rugby, he talks about his plans for next years summer Olympics, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! First Class Fatherhood is sponsored by: STRIKE FORCE ENERGY - Visit https://www.strikeforceenergy.com Use Promo Code: Fatherhood SEATGEEK - Visit https://seatgeek.com Use Promo Code: FIRSTCLASS SAVE $20 OFF Tickets Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support