First Class Fatherhood

Episode 567 Dallas Jenkins is a First Class Father, Director, Writer and Creator of THE CHOSEN. THE CHOSEN is an exploration of the life of Jesus Christ through the perspective of those that interacted with him. It is the first multi-season series about the life of Jesus, and the most successful media crowd-fund of all time. The series portrays Jesus "through the eyes of those who met him". The series has its own App which has been downloaded millions of times and the series is absolutely free for everyone to watch. Dallas’ First Class Father is Jerry B. Jenkins, a Christian novelist best known for the Left Behind series, one of the highest selling book series of all time, selling over 60 million copies. THE CHOSEN has a Christmas Special now playing in theaters throughout December titled, Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers. In this Episode, Dallas shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four children. He discusses THE CHOSEN and the feedback he’s received from the series. He answers a couple of questions about THE CHOSEN from my pastor Father Jeff. He talks about the Fatherless Crisis and the need for more positive Father figures. He describes philosophy as it applies to his kids dating and why he takes a different approach. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers - https://www.peoplemustknow.thechosen.tv Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace 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 565 Kenny Lattimore is a First Class Father and Grammy Nominated R&B Singer-Songwriter. His debut album, Kenny Lattimore, was released on Columbia Records in 1996. That set included a pair of Top 20 hits: "Never Too Busy" and the Grammy-nominated "For You". The album earned Lattimore a win for Best New Artist at the NAACP Image Awards. He has been hailed by the New York Times as a “modern soul man,” and released three successful records through his independent label SincereSoul: Anatomy of a Love Song (2015), A Kenny Lattimore Christmas (2016), and Vulnerable (2017). He has a new album available now, “Here to Stay” which has produced the chart-climbing single “Pressure”. I’m this Episode, Kenny shares his Fatherhood journey which includes an 18 year old son. He discusses the values he received from his father which he hopes to instill in his son. He describes his co-parenting philosophy after going through a difficult divorce and gives advice for dads facing a similar situation. He talks about the music industry and gives advice for aspiring artists. He tells us about his new album HERE TO STAY. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Kenny Lattimore - https://www.kennylattimore.com Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace 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 564 Bobby Valentine is a First Class Father and MLB Legend. Bobby Valentine was the fifth player chosen in the 1968 draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers, but his major league playing career was cut short by a broken leg several years later. He began his managerial career in 1985 with the Texas Rangers, before going on to manage the Chiba Lotte Marines; the New York Mets, whom he took to the 2000 World Series; and the Boston Red Sox. A second stint with the Marines resulted in the team winning the Japan Series and Asia Series in 2005. In 2002, he was awarded the Branch Rickey Award for his donations to and personal work with survivors of the 9/11 attacks. In 2018, the Emperor of Japan bestowed upon him the Order of the Rising Sun. He has also worked as an analyst for ESPN. Currently, he is the executive director of athletics at Sacred Heart University, the proprietor of the Bobby Valentine Sports Academy, and an owner of Makuhari Media, a company that produces sports documentaries. He was raised and resides in Stamford, Connecticut where he was named Citizen of the Year in 2011. In this Episode, Bobby shares his Fatherhood journey which includes a 38 year old son. He discusses a parenting request made by Nolan Ryan that was a make or break deal for him to consider what team he would pitch for. He describes the challenges of changing teams while raising his son. He talks about his new book, Valentine's Way: My Adventurous Life and Times. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more. Valentine's Way: My Adventurous Life and Times - https://www.amazon.com/Valentines-Way-Adventurous-Life-Times/dp/1637580940/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3RZU5I57HBPFH&keywords=bobby+valentine+book&qid=1638767654&sprefix=bobby+val%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-3 Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace 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 563 Spencer Pratt is a First Class Father and Reality TV Star. He is well known for being a cast member of “The Hills” along with his wife Heidi Montag. He first appeared on television in 2005 in the reality series “The Princes of Malibu” before being a featured cast member of MTV’s The Hills from 2007 - 2010. Spencer and Heidi competed as housemates on the eleventh series of the British version of “Celebrity Big Brother” in 2014 and again in 2017. He currently stars in “The Hills: New Beginnings” with Heidi. Spencer is also an entrepreneur who founded PrattDaddy.com where he sells gems and stones as bracelets, necklaces and more. In this Episode, Spencer shares his Fatherhood journey which includes a four year old son. He describes how becoming a father has drastically changed his perspective on life. He discusses the difficulty that he and Heidi are having with trying to have a second child. He talks about the joy of watching Heidi become a mom. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Spencer Pratt - https://prattdaddy.com Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace 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 562 Noah Galloway is a First Class Father and Combat Veteran and Purple Heart recipient who joined the United States Army after the attacks on 9/11. On December 19, 2005, during his second deployment, he was severely injured in an IED attack in Yusufiah, Iraq. As a result, Noah lost his left leg above the knee and his left arm above the elbow. “No Excuses,” became his mantra as he rose out of a post-traumatic depression via his reinvigorating passion for fitness. He would become the first veteran and amputee to be featured on the cover of Men’s Health magazine. Noah also became a finalist on the hit ABC show “Dancing with the Stars” and would win the debut season of FOX’s “American Grit”. He is currently a motivational speaker who shares his story to encourage audiences to embrace the “No Excuses” lifestyle on their way to an enhanced mental and physical wellness. In this Episode, Noah shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three children. He discusses his new marriage and when he felt comfortable enough to introduce his kids to his now wife. He describes his co-parenting situation and gives advice for other divorced dads. He talks about his experience on Dancing With The Stars. He shares his thoughts on how he would feel if his kids joined the military and gives some words of wisdom for parents of kids who are going to join. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! NO EXCUSES CHARITABLE FUND - https://noahgalloway.com/charity/ Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace 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 561 Glenn Greenwald is a First Class Father, award winning journalist and New York Times Bestselling Author. He is a former constitutional lawyer and co-founder of The Intercept and The Intercept Brasil, has earned numerous awards for his commentary and investigative journalism, including the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service and the George Polk Award for national security reporting. His 2014 book No Place to Hide: Edward Snowden, the NSA, and the US Security State, was a New York Times bestseller. He currently publishes on Substack, an online newsletter-based journalism platform and has also become a frequent guest on Fox News and other media outlets. In this Episode, Glenn shares his fatherhood journey which includes two children and guardianship of his nephew. He discusses why he and his husband decided to adopt instead of going through a surrogacy process. He describes his discipline style as a dad. He talks about the state of journalism and the trouble with clickbait headlines. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace 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 560 Sean Duffy and Rachel Campos-Duffy are First Class Parents of nine children. Rachel Campos-Duffy serves as a cohost of FOX & Friends Weekend. In addition, Campos-Duffy is the host of Moms on FOX Nation. The program aims to shine a light on family life and motherhood with women from across the country. She is also a recurring guest host on the network’s hit shows FOX & Friends and Outnumbered. Sean Duffy serves as a FOX News Media contributor, providing political analysis across all FOX News Media platforms. For nearly nine years, Duffy represented the people of Wisconsin’s Seventh Congressional District, the state’s largest district. While in Congress, he served on the Financial Services Committee and as the chairman of the Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance. In this Episode, Sean and Rachel share their parenthood journey which includes nine children. They discuss how they responded when their youngest daughter was born with Down syndrome and needed heart surgery. They describe why they decided Rachel would stay home with the kids early on while Sean pursued his career. Rachel talks about what it was like watching Sean become a father. They discuss the vaccine mandates and whether or not their children will be vaccinated. They explain their philosophy on sending their kids to college. They discuss their new Christmas book, All American Christmas. They offer some great advice for new or about to be Parents and more! All American Christmas - https://www.amazon.com/All-American-Christmas-Sean-Duffy/dp/0063046644/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=1G5OH7NMCRN2Z&keywords=all+american+christmas&qid=1637730628&sprefix=all+american+%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-3 Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace 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 559 Congressman Jim Jordan is a First Class Father and United States representative for Ohio's 4th congressional district. He is the Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee and former Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee. Congressman Jordan is also a founding member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus. Before he began his career in politics, Jim Jordan was a two-time NCAA Division I wrestling champion at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Prior to college he won state championships all four years he was in high school and compiled a 156–1 win-loss record. He went on to coach wrestling at the Ohio State University, while also earning a master’s degree. Congressman Jordan is the author of a new book, Do What You Said You Would Do: Fighting for Freedom in the Swamp. In this Episode, Congressman Jordan shares his fatherhood journey which includes two sons and two daughters. He discusses the Fatherless Crisis and the need for more positive father and father-figures in America. He describes how we can keep the younger generation engaged in debating the issues of the day despite the toxic environment surrounding politics in America today. He talks about his new book, Do What You Said You Would Do: Fighting for Freedom in the Swamp. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Do What You Said You Would Do: Fighting for Freedom in the Swamp - https://www.amazon.com/Do-What-You-Said-Would/dp/1637581459 Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace 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 558 Willie Gault is a First Class Father and NFL Legend. He was one of the fastest players in NFL history and was also a member of the U.S. Olympic team that boycotted the 1980 Olympics. Willie played his college football at Tennessee before being drafted with the 18th pick of the first round by the Chicago Bears in the 1983 NFL Draft. He was an integral part of the 1985 Bears team which was one of the most dominating NFL teams of all time and winners of Super Bowl XX. That year, Willie led the team in receiving yards and had a game-leading 129 yards in the Super Bowl. He finished his NFL career with the Los Angeles Raiders. After his retirement from the NFL Willie returned to the track and competed in Masters athletics where he set a number of World Records and was inducted into the USATF Masters Hall of Fame. He was also inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. In this Episode, Willie shares his Fatherhood journey which includes a son and a daughter. He discusses the importance of teaching his kids the value of being a leader. He describes the process and path kids must follow if they are hoping to take their talents to the next level in sports. He talks about how the 1985 Bears would’ve handled the Social Media era of today. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace 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 557 Mike Ritland is a First Class Father and former Navy SEAL. He is a combat veteran who served 12 years with the elite Navy SEAL Teams. Mike is also a K9 trainer, three-time New York Times bestselling author, and host of the popular podcast Mike Drop. He is the founder of Trikos International, which specializes in providing working K9s to celebrities, private individuals, and government agencies. He also created the Warrior Dog Foundation, a non-profit special operations K9 retirement foundation, dedicated to serving working military K9s, the special operations community, and their families. He has a new book available now titled “Unfuck America: A Respectful, Open-Minded Conversation”. In this Episode, Mike returns to First Class Fatherhood and gives an update on his two children. He describes his concerns as a parent and for parents as well as what needs to happen for positive change. He discusses his new book, “Unfuck America: A Respectful, Open-Minded Conversation” and why he decided to write it. He talks about all the toxic political atmosphere and the need for better, more informed conversations. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Unfuck America: A Respectful, Open-Minded Conversation - https://www.amazon.com/Unfuck-America-Respectful-Open-Minded-Conversation-ebook/dp/B09HRF494F Trikos - https://mikeritlandco.com Warrior Dog Foundation - https://warriordogfoundation.org Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace 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 556 Joe De Sena is a First Class Father, Founder and CEO of Spartan Race. Spartan Race is a series of obstacle courses with varying degrees of distance and difficulty. Spartan hosts more than 200 events in 45 countries across the world, with over one million annual participants. Joe is also a New York Times best selling author of “Spartan Up”, “Spartan Fit” and “The Spartan Way”. He currently has a new book available “10 Rules For Resilience: Mental Toughness for Families”. Before becoming involved in Ultra Events, Joe was a businessman and stock trader. His passion for long-distance events grew so rapidly that In one year he completed fifty ultra events and fourteen Ironmans. In this Episode, Joe shares his fatherhood journey which includes four kids. He describes the importance of teaching his kids resilience and self discipline. He discusses the need for kids to fail-forward in order to grow. He talks about how Spartan Race managed through the pandemic and his plans for the future. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! 10 Rules for Resilience: Mental Toughness for Families - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0063063360/ref=dbs_a_w_dp_0063063360 Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace 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 555 Sean Spicer is a First Class Father and former White House Press Secretary. He currently hosts a political talk show on Newsmax TV. Sean served as the 30th White House Press Secretary and as White House Communications Director under President Donald Trump in 2017. Prior to that, Sean was communications director of the Republican National Committee and its chief strategist. Sean was a contestant on season 28 of Dancing with the Stars where he advanced to the quarter finals. Sean is a New York Times Bestselling Author who has a new book available now titled, RADICAL NATION: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’s Dangerous Plan for America. In this Episode, Sean shares his fatherhood journey which includes two children. He discusses the Fatherless Crisis and the importance of father figures and strong families. He describes his concerns of being a public figure while being a father. He talks about his kids reaction to his performance on Dancing with the Stars. He tells us about his new book, RADICAL NATION: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’s Dangerous Plan for America. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! RADICAL NATION: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’s Dangerous Plan for America - https://www.amazon.com/RADICAL-NATION-Harriss-Dangerous-America/dp/1630061719/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=1ZK9FQMR94X11&keywords=radical+nation+sean+spicer&qid=1636348346&sprefix=radical+%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-3 Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 554 Perez Hilton is a First Class Father and Celebrity Blogger. He runs the website PerezHilton.com as well as two YouTube channels and a podcast, The Perez Hilton Podcast with Chris Booker. His blog is known for posts covering gossip items about celebrities. One of his YouTube channels, Perez Hilton and Family cover his personal life as a Dad. Perez Hilton is also the CEO of My True Ten CBD Gummies. He’s written four books and starred in two off-Broadway shows. In this Episode, Perez Shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three children. He discusses his surrogacy process and gives advice for other parents on the onset of using a surrogate. He describes his discipline style as a dad and why he recently punished his son. He talks about his new CBD company, My True Ten. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! MY TRUE TEN - https://linktr.ee/MyTrue10 Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 553 Donny Osmond is a First Class Father and Legendary Singer, Dancer, Actor, Entertainer and former Teen Idol. Throughout his illustrious career, Donny has earned 33 gold records, selling over 100 million albums and becoming a worldwide music legend. He has made history by celebrating almost 6 decades in show business. Donny first gained fame performing with four of his elder brothers as the Osmonds, earning several top ten hits and gold albums. He then began a solo career, earning several additional top ten songs. He starred alongside his sister in the popular variety show, Donny & Marie. In 2009 he was crowned the winner of Dancing With The Stars. He was runner-up in the First season of The Masked Singer in which he performed as the Peacock. Donny is currently performing shows at Harrah’s Las Vegas. In this Episode, Donny shares his Fatherhood journey which includes five sons. He discusses the most important values he hopes to instill in his sons growing up. He describes his kids reaction to his performance and Dancing with the Stars and what his oldest son said to him that helped him win the championship. He talks about his current residency at Harrah’s Las Vegas and why his show is different every night. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Donny Osmond at Harrah’s - https://www.caesars.com/harrahs-las-vegas/shows/donny-osmond Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 552 JON Moxley is a First Class Father and World Champion Professional Wrestler. Mox previously wrestled in the WWE under the ring name Dean Ambrose where he was a member of The Shield alongside Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins. He became the WWE’s longest reigning Champion before switching over to AEW and wrestling under the name Jon Moxley. He won the AEW World Championship in 2020. Overall, Moxley is an eight-time world champion in wrestling. Mox won the Pro Wrestling Illustrated award for Most Popular Wrestler of the Year in 2014 and 2015, and was named Wrestler of the Year by Sports Illustrated in 2019. He was also ranked #1 by Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s list of the top 500 wrestlers in the world in 2020. He is the author of a new book MOX which details his troubled childhood and rise through the professional wrestling ranks. In this Episode, Mox shares his Fatherhood journey which includes a four month old daughter. He discusses his estranged relationship with his father and how his perspective about his dad changed once he became a dad himself. He explains the joy of watching his wife, Renee, become a mom. He describes the joy of being a new dad and how he and wrestling legend EDGE (Guest on Episode 294) spend time swapping baby photos. He talks about his new book MOX. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! MOX - https://www.amazon.com/MOX-Jon-Moxley/dp/163758038X Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 551 Rob O’Neill is a First Class Father and Navy SEAL who killed Osama bin Laden. Rob served with the elite Naval Special Warfare unit known as DEVGRU or SEAL Team Six. He deployed more than a dozen times and participated in over 400 combat missions. Some of the most notable missions include the mission to save Captain Richard Phillips (Who I interviewed on Episode 353) and the rescue mission to save Marcus Luttrell (Who I interviewed on Episode 128). Some of his more than 52 decorations include two Silver Stars, four Bronze Star Medals with Valor device and a Joint Service Commendation Medal with Valor device. Rob is also the New York Times Bestselling Author of THE OPERATOR. This is Rob’s second interview on First Class Fatherhood (First interviewed on Episode 54). In this Episode, due to less security restrictions, Rob is able to get more candid about his Fatherhood journey which includes three daughters. He describes their sense of humor and the differences in their personalities. He discusses some current events such as the Alec Baldwin incident and how the mandates are affecting the SEAL Teams. He talks about the importance of spending one on one time with his girls. He mentions an upcoming book he’s working on with Dakota Meyer ( Who I interviewed on Episode 200). He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Rob O’Neill - https://rjoapparel.com/ Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 550 General Keith Kellogg is a First Class Father and former National Security Advisor to Vice President Mike Pence. He is a Retired Army Lieutenant General who has dedicated his life to national service, with tours of duty in Vietnam, Panama, and Iraq, as well as commanding the 82d Airborne Division. Some of his awards and decorations include the Silver Star and Bronze Star for Valor. General Kellogg advised Donald Trump during the 2016 campaign and worked as chief of staff to the National Security Council. He is the author of a new book, “War by Other Means: A General in the Trump White House”. In this Episode, General Kellogg shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three children. He discusses his 41 year marriage to the love of his life. He describes his time in the White House and gives his response to others within the administration who have written salacious books about the President. He talks about his new book, War by Other Means: A General in the Trump White House. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! War by Other Means: A General in the Trump White House - https://www.amazon.com/War-Other-Means-General-Trump/dp/1684512468 Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 549 Victor Glover is a First Class Father and NASA Astronaut. Victor was the pilot on the first operational flight of the SpaceX Crew Dragon to the International Space Station. He also flew in space with Expedition 64 and served as a station systems flight engineer. He has spent 167 days in outer space and over 26 hours outside of his spacecraft performing spacewalks. Victor is currently part of NASA's Artemis program which will be sending American Astronauts back to the moon for the first time since the Apollo missions. As a commander in the United States Navy, Victor accumulated 3,000 flight hours in more than 40 aircraft, and has completed over 400 carrier arrested landings and 24 combat missions. In this Episode, Victor shares his fatherhood journey which includes four daughters. He discusses how he prepares as a dad when he is leaving Earth and how his five deployments in the Navy helped him with the process. He describes the values that are important for him to instill in his four girls growing up. He answers a question from my 14 year old son who is fascinated with space. He talks about the Artemis program and the excitement of sending Americans back to the moon. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 548 Eric Trump is a First Class Father and Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization. He is the third child of the 45th President of the United States of America, Donald Trump. Both of Eric’s children were born while his father was President. I last spoke with Eric on Episode 296 of First Class Fatherhood just before the pandemic began. Eric is an avid outdoorsman who is always posting pictures of fishing with his kids. Eric is a respected authority in the business sector and highly sought after speaker delivering keynote addresses at many high profile real estate and business conferences worldwide. He appeared regularly as an advisor on NBC’s hit television series, “The Celebrity Apprentice.” In this Episode, Eric shares his Fatherhood journey which includes a son and a daughter. He discusses his wife Lara’s potential run for Senator of North Carolina and why they made the family decision to ultimately not run. He describes the relationship his kids have with their cousins, the children of his brother Don Jr and his sister Ivanka. He talks about the trouble with the education system, the mask mandate and vaccines for children. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 547 Brandon Leake is a First Class Father and Winner of America’s Got Talent season 15. He was the first ever spoken word poet on the popular competition show. He received the Golden Buzzer in the first round from Howie Mandel, who was a guest on Episode 467 of First Class Fatherhood. Brandon performed pieces about his sister who died and his father who abandoned him. He was named the champion of the 15th season in September 2020, took home the $1 million dollar cash prize, a brand new car and the opportunity to star in Luxor Las Vegas. He will begin performances at the Luxor on November 4th. He has performed in 36 US states, New Zealand, Mexico and Canada and has released a poignant new album titled “Level”. In this Episode, Brandon shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two children under two years old. He discusses the impact of growing up without a father and the need to have more positive male role models in society. He describes the power of creativity and gives advice for parents of kids interested in poetry. He talks about his upcoming performances at the Luxor in Las Vegas. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! BRANDON LEAKE - https://linktr.ee/calledtomovectm Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 546 Phil Keoghan is a First Class Father and Host of Reality Shows THE AMAZING RACE & TOUGH AS NAILS. He has been host of THE AMAZING RACE from its inception and also serves as a producer. He co-created and hosts the American reality competition television program TOUGH AS NAILS which is currently in its 3rd Season on CBS. Phil has been involved with winning ten Primetime Emmy Awards related to his work on THE AMAZING RACE and is highly responsible for the show’s success which is 32 Seasons deep. In this Episode, Phil shares his Fatherhood journey which includes a twenty-five year old daughter. He discusses whether being a Dad is advantage or disadvantage while competing on shows such as THE AMAZING RACE. He describes the values that were important for him to instill in his daughter growing up. He talks about the current season of TOUGH AS NAILS. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 545 Chris Hadfield is a First Class Father and Astronaut. He is also a former fighter pilot and author of a new book “THE APOLLO MURDERS”. He has flown in space three times and is the first Canadian to walk in space. Chris has served as commander of the International Space Station. He became the commander of the International Space Station as part of Expedition 35, responsible for a crew of five astronauts and helping to run dozens of scientific experiments dealing with the impact of low gravity on human biology. He spent 166 days in space and almost 15 hours outside of the spacecraft. Prior to his career as an astronaut, Hadfield served in the Canadian Forces for 25 years as an Air Command fighter pilot. He has been described by Forbes as "perhaps the most social media savvy astronaut ever to leave Earth" and his exchanges with William Shatner and other Star Trek actors have received media coverage. In this Episode, Chris shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three children. He discusses how he prepared to leave earth as father to ensure his family would be taken care of in the event something went wrong. He describes the impact of being a famous astronaut had on his kids growing up. He talks about his new book “THE APOLLO MURDERS”. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! The Apollo Murders - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0316264539/ref=dbs_a_w_dp_0316264539 Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 544 Jim Breuer is a First Class Father and Stand-up comedian. He is well known for his role in the movie Half Baked which co-starred fellow comedian Dave Chappelle. Jim was a regular cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1995 to 1998. He’s had several one hour specials on Comedy Central and has sold out shows all across the country. Jim also hosted radio shows on Sirius XM and TV shows on MTV and VH1. He is currently touring the country with his “Freedom of Laughter Tour” and has an upcoming Stand-up special “Somebody had to Say It” which will be available on his Patreon Page. In this Episode, Jim shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three daughters. He discusses how he responded when his girls became old enough to start dating. He describes his discipline style as a Dad. He talks about the cancel culture and gives advice for parents of aspiring comedians. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! JIM BREUER - https://www.jimbreuer.com Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 543 Jeff Nelson is a First Class Father and 4x World Series Champion Pitcher. Jeff pitched for the New York Yankees World Series Championship teams in 1996, 1998, 1999 and 2000. Jeff also pitched for the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers and Chicago White Sox. During his 15 year career, Jeff pitched in 798 games with a winning record. In 55 post-season games he recorded 62 strikeouts and a 2.65 ERA in 54.1 innings. He is currently a television color analyst for the Miami Marlins and New York Yankees. In this Episode, Jeff shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four daughters. He discusses the balance of becoming a new dad while playing at a high level in professional Baseball. He describes his parenting philosophy when his girls became old enough to start dating. He talks about young kids playing baseball and gives advice for parents of kids interested in taking it to the next level. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 542 Chris “Mad Dog” Russo is a First Class Father and Legendary Sports Radio Host. He is the former co-host of the Mike and the Mad Dog sports radio program which was broadcast on WFAN in New York City and simulcasted on the YES Network. He joined Sirius XM Radio in August 2008 and operates his own channel, Mad Dog Radio. He also hosts an afternoon radio show, Mad Dog Unleashed, SiriusXM Ch. 82 Mad Dog Sports Radio. Mad Dog has one of the most recognizable voices in radio and is known for his rapid-fire banter and vast sports knowledge. He has been a prominent figure in sports talk radio for decades. In this Episode, Chris shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four children. He discusses the pros and cons of having kids a bit later in life. He describes the challenges of bonding with his youngest son over the lack of common interests. He gives advice for parents of kids interested in a broadcasting career. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! MAD DOG UNLEASHED - https://www.siriusxm.com/channels/mad-dog-sports-radio Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 541 Andy Grammer is a First Class Father and multi platinum recording artist. He is a singer, songwriter and producer. His catalog consists of numerous bona fide hits, including the quadruple-platinum “Honey, I’m Good,” platinum singles “Keep Your Head Up,” “Fine By Me,” “Don’t Give Up On Me,” “Fresh Eyes,” “Good To Be Alive (Hallelujah),” and many others. His music has generated billions of streams and he has sold out shows on multiple continents. He just released his new genre-bending single “Damn It Feels Good To Be Me,” which will be featured on his forthcoming fifth full-length album due out in early 2022. In this Episode, Andy shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two daughters. He talks about what he loves about being a Girl Dad. He discusses how becoming a Dad has changed him as an artist. He tells us about his upcoming tour called “The Art of Joy” and how he schedules family time while touring. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! ANDY GRAMMER - Damn It Feels Good To Be Me - https://youtu.be/FAo0mWGQNG8 Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 540 James Patterson is a First Class Father and Legendary Author. His enduring fictional characters and series include Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Michael Bennett, Maximum Ride, Middle School, and Ali Cross. His books have sold more than 300 million copies. He has received many accolades for his works including the 2019 National Humanities Medal. The National Book Foundation presented him with the Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community, and he is also the recipient of an Edgar Award and nine Emmy Awards. He is the World’s Best Selling Author. In this Episode, James shares his Fatherhood journey which includes his son Jack. He discusses the importance of kids learning to read and how parents can get their kids interested in reading. He talks about his new book “E.R. Nurses: True Stories from America's Greatest Unsung Heroes”. He gives advice for parents of kids who want to become writers. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! E.R. Nurses: True Stories from America's Greatest Unsung Heroes - https://www.amazon.com/R-Nurses-Stories-Americas-Greatest/dp/0316301078 Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 539 Edgerrin James is a First Class Father and NFL Legend. He is a Pro Football Hall of Fame Running Back who was drafted with the 4th overall pick of the 1999 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. He played his college football at the University of Miami where he would later be inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame. Edgerrin played 11 seasons in the NFL. He was the Offensive Rookie of the year in 1999, he earned four Pro Bowl selections, he led the NFL in rushing twice, and he is 13th on the all-time NFL rushing list. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2020 and was enshrined in canton this past summer. I had the honor of sitting down with Edgerrin James to conduct this interview live from Miami. In this Episode, Edgerrin shares his Fatherhood journey which includes six children. He discusses how his mother made it a point to surround him with positive male role models growing up. He describes the legacy he wants to leave behind as a Father. He talks about the importance of giving each of his six kids some one on one time. He expresses how awesome it was to share the experience of being enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame with his kids. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 538 Jim McMahon is a First Class Father and 2x Super Bowl Champion Quarterback. He quarterbacked one of the greatest teams in NFL history, the 1985 Chicago Bears, which dominated the NFL regular season and destroyed the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX. Jim was drafted with the 5th overall pick in the first round of the 1982 NFL Draft by the Bears after playing his college football at BYU. He would go on to play for several other NFL teams including the Green Bay Packers who won Super Bowl XXXI with Jim as a backup quarterback. In this Episode, Jim shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four children. He discusses why he taught his kids the fundamentals of sports but was never the coach of any of their teams. He describes his feelings on young kids playing tackle football. He talks about his experience using CBD for his post football injuries. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 537 Carl Higbie is a First Class Father and former Navy SEAL. He is currently the host of Saturday Report on Newsmax. Carl is a combat veteran who served with the elite US Navy SEALs Teams. He joined the military as a result of the Terrorist attacks on 9/11. He was on the Navy SEAL assault team that captured the most wanted man in the Middle East known as the Butcher of Fallujah, Ahmed Hashim Abd Al-Isawi. After his military service he appeared regularly on Fox News and CNN before joining Newsmax. His day job is in finance and he has written two books “Enemies, Foreign and Domestic: A SEAL's Story” and “Battle on The Home Front: A Navy SEAL's mission to save the American dream”. In this Episode, Carl shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two children. He makes a huge family announcement. He discusses an incident in which he was molested as a child, how it has affected him as a Father and what parents need to know to protect their children. He describes the importance of the father and the consequences of the Fatherless Crisis. He talks about his upcoming book. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 536 Colin Mochrie is a First Class Father and Stand-Up Comedian. He is best known for his role on “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” which begins its 18th Season this week. Colin co-wrote, co-produced, and co-starred in the Canadian sitcoms “Getting Along Famously” and “She's the Mayor” He has received numerous awards, including two Canadian Comedy Awards, a Gemini Award, and a Writers Guild of Canada award. He was named Canadian Comedy Person of the Year at the 2013 Canadian Comedy Awards. In this Episode, Colin shares his Fatherhood journey which includes one child. He describes his reaction to his son coming out as a Transgender girl and offers advice for others dads with Transgender sons or daughters. He discusses the current comedy climate and gives some guidance for parents of kids interested in a comedy career. He talks about how he started his comedy career. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 535 Jeff Struecker is a First Class Father and retired Army Ranger who received the Silver Star for his heroic actions during The Battle of Mogadishu or Operation Gothic Serpent which would eventually become immortalized in the film BLACK HAWK DOWN. His other combat experience includes participation in the invasion of Panama, Operation Desert Storm, and more than a dozen combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. Jeff spent his final ten years in the US Army serving as a chaplain in Airborne and Ranger units. In 2017, he was inducted into the US Army Ranger Hall of Fame. In this Episode, Jeff shares his Fatherhood journey which includes five children. He describes the emotions of finding out he would be a dad for the first time during the Black Hawk Down mission. He discusses the balance of being a pastor and a man of faith while being a warrior. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! JEFF STRUECKER - https://jeffstruecker.com Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 534 Ken Shamrock is a First Class Father, MMA Legend and former professional wrestler. He is best known for his participation in the Ultimate Fighting Championships, Pride Fighting Championships, the World Wrestling Federation, Total Nonstop Wrestling Action and Pancrase. Some of his accomplishments include First UFC Superfight Heavyweight Champion, First Pancrase Heavyweight World Champion, Four Time UFC Heavyweight Champion, WWF Intercontinental Champion, WWF World Tag Team Champion and many others. Ken was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2003. During his legendary UFC career he was known as The World’s Most Dangerous Man! In this Episode, Ken shares his Fatherhood journey which includes seven children and sixteen grandkids. He discusses how his difficult childhood impacted him as a Father. He describes the importance of instilling confidence in kids. He talks about his work helping children who come from fatherless and broken homes. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! KEN SHAMROCK - https://kenshamrock.com Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 533 Chris Wallace is a First Class Father and Legendary Journalist and News Anchor. He is the host of Fox News Sunday, a position he has held since 2003. He is well known for his in-depth interviews with US Presidents such as Barack Obama and Donald Trump as well as other political leaders such as Vladimir Putin. Chris has won every major broadcast news award, including three Emmys, the Peabody Award and the Dupont-Columbia Silver Baton Award. Some of his previous positions include anchor for NBC Nightly News and host of Meet the Press, and ABC anchor for Primetime Thursday and Nightline. He was chosen to be the moderator for the final Presidential debate of 2016 between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump and was chosen again to moderate the first Presidential debate of 2020 between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. He has had a career that spans five decades and followed in the footsteps of his father, 60 Minutes correspondent Mike Wallace. In this Episode, Chris shares his Fatherhood journey which includes six kids. He discusses the Fatherless Crisis and its impact on the country. He describes his discipline style as a Dad and the values that were important for him to instill in his kids. He talks about his new book, COUNTDOWN BIN LADEN, which is the second installment of his Countdown series. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! On October 7th Fox News Channel is celebrating its 25th Anniversary!! Be sure to checkout all of my interviews with Fox News Dads including: Sean Hannity, Jesse Waters, Pete Hegseth, Stuart Varney, Will Cain, Charles Payne, Todd Piro, John Roberts, Brian Kilmead and more! Countdown Bin Laden: The Untold Story of the 247-Day Hunt to Bring the Mastermind of 9/11 to Justice - https://www.amazon.com/Countdown-bin-Laden-Mastermind-Wallaces/dp/1982176520 Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 532 Steve Smith Sr is a First Class Father and NFL Legend. He played wide receiver for 16 seasons in the National Football League, most of which he spent with the Carolina Panthers. He finished his career playing for the Baltimore Ravens. Steve is one of the greatest wide receivers to ever play the game and at the time of his retirement, he ranked 7th in NFL career all-purpose yards, 7th in NFL career receiving yards and 12th in career receptions. He is a 5 time pro-bowler and 3 time All-Pro. In this Episode, Steve shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four children. He describes what it was like to become a dad at a young age and what has changed about himself as a dad between his 24 year old and his 7 year old. He discusses the values that are important for him to instill in his kids. He talks about his foundation, The Steve Smith Family Foundation. He talks about his podcast, Cut To It. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! STEVE SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION - https://www.stevesmithfamilyfdn.org CUT TO IT - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cut-to-it-featuring-steve-smith-sr/id1530938338 Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 531 Justin Melnick is a First Class Father and actor who currently stars on SEAL Team. Justin is a former police officer and war photographer turned actor. He plays Brock Reynolds on CBS’ SEAL Team. SEAL Team follows the lives of the elite Navy SEALs as they train, plan and execute the most dangerous, high-stakes missions for the United States of America. The show begins its 5th season next month. In this Episode, Justin shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two Stepchildren and a month old. He discusses the paradox of doing a job he loves but causes him to miss a lot of time with his newborn. He describes what it’s like to work with and portray Navy SEALs who were his heroes growing up. He talks about how being a dad has influenced which future acting roles he will accept. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 530 Dennis Michael Lynch is a First Class Father, entrepreneur, documentary filmmaker and host of the DML Podcast. He is also the founder of one of the most popular and successful CBD companies in America, DML CBD. After years of making appearances on Fox News and hosting his own show, Dennis Michael Lynch: Unfiltered, on Newsmax, he began hosting Facebook Lives called the 'Walk & Talk', where he spoke into his cell phone about news and politics as he walked around his Long Island neighborhood. Most of his Lives went viral with over 7 million views per episode. He then launched the DML NEWS APP and it has become one of the most popular podcasts in the news category, outranking CNN, Fox News and other news apps. In this Episode, DML shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four children. He discusses his troubled relationship with his father growing up and how that experience has impacted him as a Father. He describes the values that are important for him to instill in his kids. He talks about the Fatherless Crisis and how it is affecting our communities in the United States. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! DML Podcast - https://megaphone.link/TDML3361757812 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 529 Joe Piscopo is a First Class Father, actor, comedian and performer. He is best known for his impressions of celebrities, especially Frank Sinatra. He was a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1980 to 1984, where he played a variety of recurring characters. Joe starred in movies such as “Johnny Dangerously”, “Wise Guys”, “Dead Heat” and “Sidekicks”. Joe has won the acclaim and affection of millions. For decades, Joe has proven to be one of show business’ brightest lights. He is currently the host of “Sundays With Sinatra” on 770 WABC. In this Episode, Joe shares his Fatherhood journey which includes five children. He discusses the relationship with his father and how Frank Sinatra became his role model. He describes the audience of his radio show SUNDAYS WITH SINATRA and how parents are listening with their kids. He talks about the values that are important for him to instill in his kids. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! SUNDAYS WITH SINATRA - https://wabcradio.com/podcast/piscopo_sunday_sinatra/ SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 528 Alex Avila is a First Class Father and Major League Baseball catcher. He currently plays for the Washington Nationals. He previously played for the Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs, Arizona Diamondbacks and Minnesota Twins. His father, Al Avila is the General Manager of the Detroit Tigers and his Godfather is MLB Legend Tommy Lasorda. Alex was the Tigers starting catcher for the team's four straight American League Central Division titles, which included catching Cy Young Award seasons for starting pitchers Justin Verlander in 2011 and Max Scherzer in 2013. Alex won the Silver Slugger Award and was selected to the All Star team in 2011. In this Episode, Alex shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two daughters. He describes what it was like having Tommy Lasorda as a Godfather and the impact it has had on him as he is now a Godfather of five children. He discusses his journey to professional baseball and gives advice for parents of kids interested in playing in the Major Leagues one day. He talks about the balance of being a dad and playing MLB. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 527 John O’Hurley is a First Class Father, actor, comedian, author, game show host and television personality. He is well known for his role as J. Peterman on the NBC sitcom SEINFELD. He was the host of the popular game show FAMILY FEUD. John was a contestant and runner up on the first season of the television show Dancing with the Stars. He is an accomplished pianist and a Broadway actor as well who has starred as Billy Flynn in CHICAGO. In this Episode, John shares his Fatherhood journey which includes a teenage son. He discusses the importance of teaching his son to live by his imagination to create an extraordinary life. He talks about epilepsy and gives advice for parents of kids with epilepsy. John honors his sister's memory by raising awareness for the Epilepsy Foundation. He talks about the principles that are important to him and that he is instilling in his son. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Epilepsy Foundation - https://www.epilepsy.com Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 526 Sean Garrett is a First Class Father, superproducer, singer-songwriter, and entrepreneur. He is responsible for 52 #1's on the Billboard Urban Charts and 14 #1s on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. Sean "The Pen'' Garrett is the man behind some of music’s biggest hits, and brightest stars. He is a multi platinum hitmaker and four-time Grammy nominee whose most notable acts include Beyonce, Usher, The Pussycat Dolls and Nicki Minaj. Sean recently announced the launch of his new record label, “Hey Young World,” which is holding a global talent search in partnership iHeart Radio called, “Looking For Legends.” In this Episode, Sean shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two sons. He discusses the differences in himself as a Father with his 20 year old vs his 6 year old. He describes the values he hopes to instill in his kids growing up. He talks about his new record label HEY YOUNG WORLD and his talent search LOOKING FOR LEGENDS. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! LOOKING FOR LEGENDS - https://iheart.com/lookingforlegends HEY YOUNG WORLD - https://www.heyyoungworld.com/ Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 525 T.J. Dillashaw is a First Class Father and 2x UFC Bantamweight Champion. He is currently the #2 Ranked Bantamweight fighter in the UFC. In 2014, he won the UFC Bantamweight Championship by dominating Renan Barão after being moved up the card to fight for the Bantamweight championship in UFC 173. Dillashaw regained the Bantamweight title in 2018 at UFC 217 by knocking out Cody Garbrandt in the second round. Dillashaw currently holds the record for most knockout wins in UFC Bantamweight division history with seven. In this Episode, T.J. shares his Fatherhood journey which includes a three year old son. He discusses how becoming a Dad has changed him as a fighter. He describes his son’s reaction when he comes home from a fight. He talks about kids getting into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and what is a good age for them to start. He tells us his plans for his post fight career, if he and his wife plan on having more kids and who he will be facing next in the octagon. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 524 Bobby Hall, a.k.a. Logic is a First Class Father and Grammy Nominated hip hop artist. He is a platinum-selling recording artist, author, actor, streamer, and film producer. In addition to his three #1 albums, ten platinum singles, and billions of streams, he is a New York Times Bestselling Author. His new memoir, THIS BRIGHT FUTURE, is now available and chronicles his life as the only child of an alcoholic, mentally ill mother on welfare and an absent, crack-addicted father to his rise to the top of the Billboard Charts. In this Episode, Logic shares his Fatherhood journey which includes a 19 month old son. He describes his upbringing and how becoming a Dad changed his perspective on life. He discusses how becoming a father has influenced him as an artist. He talks about his new memoir and the process of reliving his childhood through writing the book. He gives advice for parents of kids interested in a music career. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! THIS BRIGHT FUTURE - https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1982158247?tag=simonsayscom Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 523 Christian Okoye is a First Class Father and NFL Legend. Christian was known throughout his career as The Nigerian Nightmare. He didn’t play football until he was 23 years old but he would eventually be drafted in the second round of the 1987 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. He played his entire 6 year NFL career with the Chiefs and is in the Chiefs Ring of Honor and Hall of Fame. In this Episode, Christian shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four children. He discusses the death of his first child who died shortly after birth and the impact the tragedy had on his playing career. He describes his feelings on young kids playing tackle football and what he believes is a good age to start. He talks about Kamaru Usman using his nickname The Nigerian Nightmare and how he feels about it. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! California Sports Hall of Fame - https://californiasportshalloffame.org Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 522 Rickson Gracie is a First Class Father, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts Legend. He is a member of the Gracie family, the most prominent martial arts family, the third oldest son of Hélio Gracie. Rickson reigned as world Jiu Jitsu champion in both the middle heavyweight and open divisions. He retired from fighting with an undefeated record. In November 2014 he became an inductee of the Legends of MMA Hall of Fame. He is the author of a bestselling book, BREATH: A LIFE IN FLOW, an insightful memoir that weaves together the story of Gracie’s stunning career with the larger history of the Gracie family dynasty and the founding of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, showing how the connection between mind and body can be harnessed for success both inside and outside the ring. In this Episode, Rickson shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four children. He discusses the pain of having to bury his oldest son and the process of revisiting the pain of that loss while writing his book. He describes his discipline style with his children and how it led them to deserve what they received. He talks about his bestselling book BREATHE and why he decided to write it. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Breathe: A Life in Flow - https://www.amazon.com/Breathe-Life-Flow-Rickson-Gracie/dp/0063018950 Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 521 Greg Ellis is a First Class Father and Emmy Award–nominated actor. He has appeared in Oscar-winning movies, directed Hollywood superstars, produced and written television shows and commercials, performed leading stage roles in original Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh musicals on Broadway, voiced cartoon characters for movies, TV series, cartoons, over 120 video games and has recorded multiple albums, singles and soundtracks. Greg’s major motion picture film credits include billion-dollar franchises like the Pirates of the Caribbean series, and Titanic, Star Trek, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and Beowulf. TV credits include 24, The X-Files, CSI, Dexter, NCIS, Hawaii Five-O, and more. He is the author of, The Respondent: Exposing the Cartel of Family Law. In this Episode, Greg shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two sons. He discusses the overwhelming issues with the Family Court System and why it needs a complete overhaul. He describes the pain of custody battles and how it helps add to the fatherless crisis. He gives some advice for dads who are about to face a custody battle. He talks about his book and podcast, THE RESPONDENT. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! The Respondent: Exposing the Cartel of Family Law - https://www.amazon.com/Respondent-Exposing-Cartel-Family-Law-ebook/dp/B094DWXZCH THE RESPONDENT - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-respondent/id1519524161 Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 520 Dan Hooker is a First Class Father and Professional Fighter in the UFC. He competes in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and is currently the #8 ranked fighter in the lightweight division. Inside the octagon he is known as The Hangman but at home he is known as Dad. Dan fights out of his hometown of Auckland, New Zealand where he amassed a 10-4 professional MMA record before joining the UFC in 2014. In this Episode, Dan shares his Fatherhood journey which includes a two year old daughter. He discusses how becoming a father has changed him as a fighter as well as a man. He describes the response from his parents when he told them he wanted to become a professional fighter. He talks about when he began taking his career seriously and gives advice for parents of kids interested in professional fighting. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 519 Dr. Ben Carson is a First Class Father and World Class Neurosurgeon. He became director of pediatric neurosurgery at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center in 1984 at age 33, then the youngest chief of pediatric neurosurgery in the United States. He gained worldwide fame when he performed the first successful separation of conjoined twins who were attached at the back of the head. He would go on to become a professor of neurosurgery, oncology, plastic surgery, and pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. In 2008, he was bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He became a candidate for President of the United States in 2016 and served as the 17th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. In this Episode, Dr. Carson shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three sons. He discusses the Fatherless Crisis and how he attempted to make changes as the Secretary of HUD to help reduce the number of kids growing up without a Father in the home. He describes the sudden fascination with Critical Race Theory and it’s effect on our children. He talks about The American Cornerstone Institute and his vision for the future of the organization. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! The American Cornerstone Institute - https://www.americancornerstone.org Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 518 Alex Marlow is a First Class Father and editor-in-chief of Breitbart News Network. He hosts the flagship radio show Breitbart News Daily on SiriusXM’s Patriot channel. Alex has been on the cover of Time and Newsweek, named in Forbes 30 Under 30, and called “perhaps the most significant media figure in America.” He is also the New York Times Bestselling Author of BREAKING THE NEWS. In this Interview, Alex shares his Fatherhood journey which includes 2 children. He discusses the importance of having a father in the home and why he encourages young men to start families. He describes how fatherhood has changed him and why he considers himself a stay at home dad while being the editor-in-chief of Breitbart News. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! This interview was recorded live at Turning Point USA in Tampa. Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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 517 Kirk Herbstreit is a First Class Father and legendary College Football commentator. Kirk Herbstreit joined ESPN in 1995, establishing himself as the face and voice of college football, both as a member of the critically acclaimed College GameDay show, as well as the lead analyst for ESPN and ABC Sports primetime game broadcasts. Kirk is the author of a best selling new book, OUT OF THE POCKET: FOOTBALL, FATHERHOOD AND COLLEGE GAMEDAY SATURDAYS. He is the most honored ESPN commentator in the network’s history, having won multiple Sports Emmys as an event analyst and also as a studio analyst. In this Episode, Kirk shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four sons. He discusses the challenges of raising twins especially as it relates to spending one on one time with each of them. He describes the values he looks to instill in all of his kids. He talks about his new book, OUT OF THE POCKET: Football, Fatherhood and College GameDay Saturdays. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! OUT OF THE POCKET - https://www.amazon.com/Out-Pocket-Football-Fatherhood-GameDay-Saturdays/dp/1982171014/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1628830491&refinements=p_27%3AKirk+Herbstreit&s=books&sr=1-1 Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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