First Class Fatherhood

Episode 467 Howie Mandel is a First Class Father, Comedian, TV Personality, Screenwriter, Actor, Producer, Director, Entrepreneur, Game Show Host and Author. He is well known as the host of DEAL OR NO DEAL as well as a judge on AMERICA’S GOT TALENT. He is currently co-hosting a podcast with his daughter Jackelyn Shultz called HOWIE MANDEL DOES STUFF. In this Episode, Howie shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three children and two grandchildren. He tells a hilarious story of when his daughter was potty training and another one in which he pulled his daughter out of school because he found marijuana in her room. He discusses his new podcast HOWIE MANDEL DOES STUFF. He describes his philosophy as a Father and the values he instilled in his kids. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! HOWIE MANDEL DOES STUFF - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/howie-mandel-does-stuff-podcast/id1555137542 SPONSORS: Strike Force Energy - https://www.strikeforceenergy.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save 15% MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 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 466 AJ McLean is a First Class Father, Singer, Songwriter, Dancer and Member of The Backstreet Boys. The Backstreet Boys have sold over 100 million records worldwide making them the best-selling boy band of all time, and one of the world's best-selling music artists. AJ was one of the celebrities who competed on season 29 of Dancing with the Stars and was teamed up with professional dancer Cheryl Burke. AJ and Cheryl have teamed up for a podcast of their own called PRETTY MESSED UP. In this Episode, AJ shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two daughters. He discusses sobriety and how he’s managed during the pandemic. He describes his experience on DANCING WITH THE STARS and how his girls helped him prepare for his dance routines. He talks about how his kids and all the kids of his Backstreet Boys band mates get along. He hints at the upcoming Backstreet Boys tour and other projects he’s working on. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! SPONSORS: Strike Force Energy - https://www.strikeforceenergy.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save 15% MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 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 465 Jack Carr is a First Class Father, Navy SEAL and New York Times Bestselling Author. Jack served 20 years as a US Navy SEAL and led special operations teams as a Team Leader, Platoon Commander, Troop Commander and Task Unit Commander. He is a NYT Bestselling Author of The Terminal List series with his latest installment THE DEVIL’S HAND available now. Jack’s books have been picked up by Amazon as an upcoming Series starring Chris Pratt as the protagonist James Reece. In this Episode, Jack shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three children. He describes how raising a child with severe special needs is helping to instill important values in his other two children. He discusses his new Thriller THE DEVIL’S HAND and some of the challenges of writing during the pandemic. He talks about gun safety and how dads should go about learning to use a gun while also keeping their families safe. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! THE DEVIL’S HAND - https://www.officialjackcarr.com/the-devils-hand/ SPONSORS: Strike Force Energy - https://www.strikeforceenergy.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save 15% MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 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 464 Brian Austin Green is a First Class Father and Actor who is well known for portraying David Silver in the smash hit TV Series BEVERLY HILLS 90210. He was also a series regular on Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Freddie, Wedding Band, and Anger Management. Recently he was a contestant on Season four of THE MASKED SINGER and a panelist on the spin-off series THE MASKED DANCER. Brian was also featured on the HULU Documentary KID 90 which featured many actors who were coming of age in Hollywood in the 90’s. In this Episode, Brian shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four children. He discusses his co-parenting situation with his ex wife Megan Fox. He describes his experiences on The Masked Singer and The Masked Dancer. He drops some advice for parents whose kids are interested in acting. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 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 463 Bassem Youssef is a First Class Father, an Egyptian comedian, writer, producer, surgeon, doctor, media critic, and television host. Before his career in comedy began, Bassem was a heart surgeon. In 2011 he began hosting a satirical news program in Egypt and was compared to American comedian Jon Stewart, whose satire program The Daily Show inspired Youssef to begin his career. In 2013, he was named as one of the "100 most influential people in the world" by Time magazine. In this Episode, Bassem shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two children. He discusses his new book THE MAGICAL REALITY OF NADIA. He describes the Fatherless Crisis as it pertains to Egypt. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! The Magical Reality of Nadia - https://www.amazon.com/Magical-Reality-Nadia-Bassem-Youssef/dp/1338572288 MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 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 462 Anthony D’Amico is a First Class Father who met his wife on the reality show MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT. Anthony is a sales and marketing professional who decided to take a shot at love by agreeing to go on the fifth season of the popular reality tv show MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT. On the show he was paired with Ashley Petta by relationship professionals and the two of them found true love. They have now been married for five years and recently welcomed their second daughter in February of 2021. In this Episode, Anthony shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two daughters. He discusses why he decided to go on MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT and the process that it involved. He describes the challenges of having his second child during the pandemic. He talks about his future plans including the upcoming COUPLES CAM. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Belcampo Meat - https://belcampo.com/?utm_source=FATHERHOOD&utm_medium=INFL&utm_campaign=FATHERHOOD MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 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 461 Governor Scott Walker is a First Class Father and 45th Governor of Wisconsin. Governor Walker is currently the President of YOUNG AMERICA’S FOUNDATION (YAF). He served two terms as Governor of Wisconsin from 2011-2019. As President of YAF Governor Walker has instituted The Long Game which is an ambitious action plan to beat back the deep-rooted cultural rot that has infected America’s youth. Instead of teaching young people to hate America, the Governor seeks to instill a new sentiment in the hearts of young Americans, one based on freedom and the values that made America great in the first place. In this Episode, Governor Walker shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two children. He discusses some of the challenges he faced being the Governor of Wisconsin while being a dad. He details the goals of The Long Game and why it is so important for today’s youth. He describes the importance of the Nuclear Family Unit and the devastating effects of the Fatherless Crisis. He talks about the values he has instilled in his two boys and what he said to them when it came time for them to start dating. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! YAF - https://www.yaf.org/news/jointhelonggame/ Belcampo Meat - https://belcampo.com/?utm_source=FATHERHOOD&utm_medium=INFL&utm_campaign=FATHERHOOD MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 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 460 Mirthell Mitchell is the First Class Father of the Onyx Family. The Onyx Family has over 6 million subscribers on YouTube with over 3 billion views worldwide. Mirthell writes, directs, and acts in many of the Onyx shows by bringing the family’s story to life in depicting how they rose from “the struggle life” to “the Onyx life.” As the host of The Onyx Life podcast, Mirthell seeks to inspire families around the world. In this Episode, Mirthell shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four kids. He discusses the moment that changed his life which led to him going from high school dropout to college graduate. He describes the origin of his family’s YouTube channel and how they went from the Struggle Life to living the Onyx Life. He talks about his kids cartoon show ONYX MONSTER MYSTERIES which is in its second season on Amazon Prime. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! The Onyx Family - https://www.onyxfamily.com Belcampo Meat - https://belcampo.com/?utm_source=FATHERHOOD&utm_medium=INFL&utm_campaign=FATHERHOOD MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 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 459 Floyd Schofield Sr and his son Floyd “Kid Austin” Schofield join me for a special Father & Son edition of First Class Fatherhood. Floyd and his son have overcome homelessness through hard work and dedication. Now Floyd Schofield jr is a professional boxer fighting under the name Kid Austin. Coached by his dad, Kid Austin won his first three professional boxing matches by KO in the first or second round of each fight. In this Episode, Floyd Sr shares his Fatherhood journey which includes seven children with Kid Austin being the only one he has full custody of and has raised as a single dad. Kid Austin describes what it’s like to have his father in his corner as a professional boxer. Floyd Sr discusses the Fatherless Crisis and how he sees many young men come into the gym seeking not only boxing guidance but a father figure as well. Kid Austin discusses why he decided to turn pro after over 150 amateur fights and not pursue the Olympics. Floyd Sr talks about the importance of Social Media to grow an audience as a prizefighter. Kid Austin gives advice for kids who are interested in a boxing career. Floyd Sr offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! FLOYD SCHOFIELD - https://floydschofield.com Kid Austin instagram - https://instagram.com/kid_austin1?igshid=182tv3d8um5l4 Kid Austin Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kidaustin1/ Belcampo Meat - https://belcampo.com/?utm_source=FATHERHOOD&utm_medium=INFL&utm_campaign=FATHERHOOD MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 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 458 Will Cain is a First Class Father and co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend on Fox News. He is formerly the host of The Will Cain Show on ESPN Radio and was a contributor for ESPN working with the features unit and E:60 and appearing on First Take. He was also a host on The Blaze, where he helmed a number of programs including, Real News, Cain and Cupp, and The Cain Conversation. In this Episode, Will shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two sons. He discusses the importance of raising young men in today’s world. He describes four major values that he hopes to instill in his kids growing up. He talks about the trouble with participation trophies and the effects it is having on kids. He tells us whether or not he would vote for Matthew McConaughey to be governor of his beloved state of Texas. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Belcampo Meat - https://belcampo.com/?utm_source=FATHERHOOD&utm_medium=INFL&utm_campaign=FATHERHOOD MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 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 457 Tobias Iaconis is a First Class Father and Hollywood Screenwriter. He is best known for writing, with Daughtry, the films “The Curse of La Llorona” and “Five Feet Apart”. Tobias recently wrote the screenplay for Netflix’s film adaptation of the children's fantasy-horror book, “Nightbooks” by author J. A. White. He was born in Germany and grew up outside of the city of Kaiserslautern, attending U.S. Department of Defense Dependents Schools. In this Episode, Tobias shares his Fatherhood journey which includes a 13 year old son. He discusses the challenges he has faced becoming a dad, how it has put him outside his comfort zone and how it has helped him to grow. He describes how being present is a top priority for him as a father and a husband. He talks about the screenwriting process and drops some gems for aspiring writers. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Belcampo Meat - https://belcampo.com/?utm_source=FATHERHOOD&utm_medium=INFL&utm_campaign=FATHERHOOD MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 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 456 Donnell Rawlings is a First Class Father, Comedian, Actor and Podcaster. He is best known as a cast member on the Comedy Central sketch comedy TV series Chappelle's Show and the HBO drama The Wire. Donnell is also a veteran who served four years in the United States Air Force. Recently, Donnell was the voice of the barber Dez in the 2020 Disney Pixar movie smash hit movie Soul. In this Episode, Donnell shares his Fatherhood journey which includes one son. He discusses how becoming a Father at 46 years old has truly cleared up his vision and changed his perspective on life. He describes the challenges of being a comedian and having to learn to discipline his son. He talks about the benefits of being able to spend more time with his son during the pandemic and how it may have changed the trajectory of his career. Donnell shares his thoughts on the Fatherless Crisis and gives some words of wisdom for dad’s struggling out there. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Belcampo Meat - https://belcampo.com/?utm_source=FATHERHOOD&utm_medium=INFL&utm_campaign=FATHERHOOD MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 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 455 Renzo Gracie is a First Class Father, Legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champion and UFC Fighter. Renzo has won numerous competitions, the most prestigious being the Abu Dhabi Combat Club in which he is a 2x Champion. Renzo has fought all over the world for organizations such as Pride FC in its heyday and the UFC. He pioneered Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in America in the 1990’s when he founded Renzo Gracie Academy in New York City, one of the cornerstones of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in America. He is established as one of the best teachers and mentors in the sport. In this Episode, Renzo shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three children and a grandson (who makes a cameo appearance). He describes the many benefits BJJ has to offer for both adults and kids. He discusses the values he instilled in his kids and how BJJ helped to reinforce them. He tells a hilarious story of how he handled his daughter’s first boyfriend. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! GRACIE ACADEMY - https://renzogracieacademy.com Belcampo Meat - https://belcampo.com/?utm_source=FATHERHOOD&utm_medium=INFL&utm_campaign=FATHERHOOD MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 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 454 Maksim Chmerkovskiy is a First Class Father, Latin–ballroom dance champion, choreographer, and instructor. He is well known as one of the professional dancers on Dancing With The Stars. In his 17 seasons on the show, Maksim made it to the final round five times, with two runner-up and two third-place finishes. He won the Mirrorball Trophy in 2014 when he paired up with Olympic ice dancer Meryl Davis. Maksim is married to Dancing With The Stars professional dancer Peta Murgatroyd. In this Episode, Maksim shares his Fatherhood journey which includes a four year old son. He discusses some of the challenges of immigrating from Ukraine to the United States. He describes the origins of his dancing career and how he ended up on Dancing With The Stars. He tells us why he thinks he didn’t walk away with more Mirrorball Trophies from DWTS. He talks about his experience as the Bachelor on Ukraine’s version of The Bachelor. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Belcampo Meat - https://belcampo.com/?utm_source=FATHERHOOD&utm_medium=INFL&utm_campaign=FATHERHOOD MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 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 453 Tim Storey is a First Class Father, author, speaker and life coach. He is well known for inspiring and motivating people of all walks of life, from entertainment to executives, celebrities and athletes, to adults and children in the most deprived neighborhoods in the country. Tim has visited 75 countries and has spoken to millions of people. He often meets privately and counsels high-profile leaders in various industries. Tim was interviewed for a full hour segment of Oprah Winfrey's OWN "Super Soul Sunday". He has a new book available now, THE MIRACLE MENTALITY. In this Episode, Tim shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two children. He discusses how losing his father at a young age impacted him as he became a dad himself. He describes the relationship he had with mentors growing up and how they became like father figures to him. He talks about his new book THE MIRACLE MENTALITY and how it is set apart from other self-help books. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! THE MIRACLE MENTALITY - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0785236724?tag=harperhorizon-20 Belcampo Meat - https://belcampo.com/?utm_source=FATHERHOOD&utm_medium=INFL&utm_campaign=FATHERHOOD MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 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 452 Eric Balfour is a First Class Father, actor and singer. Some of his roles on television include Milo Pressman on the action-thriller TV series 24, a recurring role in the HBO drama Six Feet Under as Gabriel Dimas, and Duke Crocker in the supernatural series Haven. Eric is currently starring as Boone alongside Katherine McPhee in the new Netflix Original Comedy Series COUNTRY COMFORT. He began his acting career back in 1991 as Eric on KIDS INCORPORATED. In this Episode, Eric shares his Fatherhood journey which includes a two and a half year old son Oliver. He discusses how becoming a Dad has changed the trajectory of his acting career. He describes the feeling of Fatherhood hitting him when he least expected it. He talks about the new Netflix series COUNTRY COMFORT and why it is a must watch Family Comedy. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Belcampo Meat - https://belcampo.com/?utm_source=FATHERHOOD&utm_medium=INFL&utm_campaign=FATHERHOOD 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 451 Adam Carolla is a First Class Father, radio personality, television host, comedian, and actor. He is currently the host of The Adam Carolla Show podcast which set the record as the "most downloaded podcast" as judged by Guinness World Records in 2011. He was the co-host of the radio show Loveline along with Dr. Drew from 1995 to 2005. Adam was the co-creator and co-host of the television program The Man Show and the co-creator and performer on the television program Crank Yankers. He has appeared on Dancing with the Stars and The Celebrity Apprentice. In this Episode, Adam shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two children (twins). He discusses the “woke” society that we are living and how it has affected his son and daughter differently. He also describes how the comedy industry has been impacted by wokeness and gives some advice to young people hoping to break into the comedy scene. He gives his thoughts on remote schooling and how his two teenagers have handled it. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Belcampo Meat - https://belcampo.com/?utm_source=FATHERHOOD&utm_medium=INFL&utm_campaign=FATHERHOOD 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 450 Dan Carter is a First Class Father and World Class Rugby Player. Dan Carter played for Crusaders in New Zealand and played for New Zealand's national team, the All Blacks. He is the highest point scorer in test match rugby,and is considered by many experts as the greatest ever Fly-Half in the history of the game. He was named the International Rugby Board Player of the Year in 2005, 2012 and 2015 and has won three Super Rugby titles with the Crusaders, and nine Tri-Nations and Rugby Championships with the All Blacks. He recently retired from professional Rugby and posted a heartfelt message to his fans on Instagram. In this Episode, Dan shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three boys and a baby on the way! He discusses the work-life balance of being a professional Rugby player and a Father. He describes the best way to introduce kids to Rugby and the importance of technique. He talks about his invitation to visit the New England Patriots who were interested in him as a kicker. He mentions his plans after retiring from Rugby. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Belcampo Meat - https://belcampo.com/?utm_source=FATHERHOOD&utm_medium=INFL&utm_campaign=FATHERHOOD 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 449 Darius Kasparaitis is a First Class Father and former Professional Hockey Player. He was drafted by the New York Islanders with the 5th overall pick of the 1992 NHL and went on to have a tremendous career as a defenseman. He also spent time with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Colorado Avalanche, and New York Rangers. Darius is a four-time Olympian and three-time medalist, winning one gold medal, one silver medal, and one bronze medal. He received the title of Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR in 1992 and was inducted into the Russian Hockey Hall of Fame in 2016. His 28 career Olympic games is a record among Russian national team's players. In this Episode, Darius shares his Fatherhood journey which includes six children. He discusses the differences of being a dad while playing in the NHL vs being retired from hockey. He describes the challenges of having twins and how fatherhood has made him a better man. He talks about the genesis of his hockey career which includes beginning at 8 years old and playing professionally by age 16. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Belcampo Meat - https://belcampo.com/?utm_source=FATHERHOOD&utm_medium=INFL&utm_campaign=FATHERHOOD 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 448 Deepak Chopra is a First Class Father and a world renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation. TIME magazine included Deepak Chopra in their list of the top 100 heroes and icons of the Twentieth Century. In conjunction with his medical achievements, he is recognized as a prolific author of over 90 books translated into over forty-three languages, including numerous New York Times bestsellers. For the last thirty years, Chopra has been at the forefront of the meditation revolution. He is the founder of The Chopra Foundation, a non-profit entity for research on well-being and humanitarianism. Dr. Chopra is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism, a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, and a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. In this Episode, Deepak shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two children. He discusses the pandemic from the physical and spiritual point of view. He describes the benefits of meditation, how to introduce kids to meditation and what age to start. He talks about his AI twin Digital Deepak and how it can help parents through seven different aspects of their lives. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! DEEPAK CHOPRA - https://www.deepakchopra.com Belcampo Meat - https://belcampo.com/?utm_source=FATHERHOOD&utm_medium=INFL&utm_campaign=FATHERHOOD 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 447 Gotham Chopra is a First Class Father, filmmaker and author. He is the Co-Founder of “Religion of Sports” which he Co-Founded with Tom Brady and Michael Strahan. Gotham is a well regarded documentary filmmaker. In 2012, he directed and produced “Decoding Deepak”, a feature documentary about his legendary father Deepak Chopra. Gotham has also produced and directed the incredible documentaries “Tom vs Time” and “Kobe Bryant’s Muse.” He has an upcoming documentary featuring the most decorated American gymnast, Simone Biles. In this Episode, Gotham shares his Fatherhood journey which includes his thirteen year old son. He discusses the origins of Religion of Sports and what he has learned by being around elite athletes such as Tom Brady and Kobe Bryant. He describes the discipline style of his father Deepak Chopra and how that compares to his own discipline style. He talks about his upcoming projects, offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! RELIGION OF SPORTS - https://www.religionofsports.com/ 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 446 Johnny Joey Jones is a First Class Father and retired United States Marine. He endured two combat deployments and eight years of active service in the Marine Corps. Staff Sergeant Jones suffered a life-changing injury while deployed in Afghanistan as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD/Bomb) technician. The 2010 IED-related incident resulted in the loss of both of his legs above the knee and severe damage to his right forearm and both wrists. Since his recovery, Jones has dedicated his work towards improving the lives of all veterans and their families. Currently he provides military analysis across all FOX News Media platforms, including FOX News Channel, FOX Business Network and FOX Nation. In this Episode, Jones shares his Fatherhood journey which includes a boy and a girl. He discusses how becoming a dad provided him with a purpose to keep going after losing both of his legs in war. He describes the difference between being a protector of his daughter while being a teacher to his son and how he is trying to balance the two. He talks about gun safety with kids and how dads who are unfamiliar with guns should approach owning a weapon. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! 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 445 Kel Mitchell is a First Class Father, actor, comedian and musician. He is widely known for his performance in the Nickelodeon sketch comedy series ALL THAT as well as its spin-off KENAN & KEL. Kel is currently producing the reboot of ALL THAT and is extremely involved in his community as a Youth Pastor. In this Episode, Kel shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four children. He discusses the birth of his son during the midst of the pandemic. He describes the experience of becoming a dad at 19 years old and the difference between himself as a dad today. He talks about his faith and the important role it plays in him raising his children. He tells us about the genesis of the ALL THAT reboot and words of wisdom he gave the young cast. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! 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 444 Sean Patrick Flanery is a First Class Father, actor, writer, producer and martial artist. He has starred in films such as “The Boondock Saints” and its sequel “The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day”. He played Indiana Jones in the ABC television series “The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles” and won a Daytime Emmy Award for his role as Ty Garrett on “The Bay”. Sean recently wrote, produced and starred in “Born A Champion” which is a mixed martial arts drama that focuses on Fatherhood, Faith, Family, Love and Legacy. Sean is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and performs all his own stunts in the fight scenes of the film which has enjoyed tremendous feedback from critics. In this Episode, Sean shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three children. He discusses why it was important for him to introduce martial arts to his kids. He describes his parenting philosophy on giving his kids an unfair advantage in life. He talks about the Fatherless Crisis and why men need to get serious about selecting their parenting partners. He tells us why he decided to make the movie, “Born A Champion” and the feedback it has received. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! BORN A CHAMPION - https://watch.amazon.com/detail?asin=B08TB7NP4Y&territory=US&ref_=share_ios_movie&r=web 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 443 Don La Greca is a First Class Father and Co-Host of “The Michael Kay Show”. The show is now heard weekdays on 98.7 FM ESPN New York and on Sirius XM satellite radio from 3 to 7 p.m. "The Michael Kay Show" is also simulcast on the YES Network. He has been part of the Kay show since 2002. Don has been around the sports radio industry for years. He started at Sports Phone, where he updated scores and covered all nine local pro teams. He then worked as a Sports anchor at 1010 WINS. Don La Greca has been with ESPN New York since its start and was actually the first voice listeners heard when the station launched on September 3, 2001. He now Co-Hosts a new YouTube show, “It’s A La Greca Show”! with his brother Dave. They are speaking candidly about important topics beyond wrestling and sports. Once a week, Dave and Don will talk about pop culture, music, 80’s movies and TV shows, food, cars and game shows. In this Episode, Don shares his Fatherhood journey which includes becoming a Father of twins at 49 years old. He discusses how becoming a Dad has changed him as a radio host which now includes fewer “La Greca rants”. He describes how “The Michael Kay Show'' had to pivot during the pandemic when there were no sports to cover for four months. He talks about how the twins have altered his sleeping habits. He tells us about his new show, “It’s A La Greca Show”. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! It’s A La Greca Show - https://youtube.com/channel/UCk1JoFe-QYzNvBiT61B8VVw 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 442 Steve Treviño is a First Class Father and Comedian. He is quietly becoming one of the country’s fastest-rising comics, and embodies the title of “America’s Favorite Husband.” Steve is headlining specials for Amazon, NETFLIX, and Showtime, and most recently, a once in a lifetime pandemic comedy special, My Life In Quarantine, that is now available on Amazon. The Mexican American comic is breaking barriers culturally and in the comedy world, as well as using his celebrity to help people in need. While being a positive force in the community, he raises money for Helicopters For Heroes, an organization benefiting veterans, something he is very passionate about. In this Episode, Steve shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two children. He discusses his comedy and how the pandemic has changed the comedy scene. He describes how he incorporates his wife and kids into his comedy routines and how they have responded to it. He talks about his new Podcast Steve Trevino & Captain Evil. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Steve Trevino - https://stevetrevino.com/podcast/ 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 441 Andrew East is a First Class Father and former NFL player. This is Andrew’s second appearance on First Class Fatherhood, his first was back on Episode 324. Andrew and his wife, Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson, are expecting their second child this summer. The East Family has built an online community of nearly 9 million strong which is all centered around family events, experiences and an encouraging message. The Easts are creating a content house. This first-ever, family-friendly content house won’t be one of the ones that you see dice rolling on TikTok or on The Hollywood Fix, but one that is centered on family values. Based in Nashville, the house will offer families the unique opportunity to join the family and learn from Shawn & Andrew about how they too can share their stories online. In this Episode, Andrew shares an update on his daughter Drew and when they are expecting baby number two. He tells us whether or not they plan on finding out the sex of the baby this time or if they are waiting until the end again. He discusses the new family focused content house and why they are creating it. He describes his first year as a father and what his expectations are as a father of two. He talks about the pregnancy visits during the pandemic. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! The East Family - https://youtube.com/c/ShawnJohnsonOfficial 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

Super Bowl 55 Media Day is a Special Edition Podcast where I ask questions about Fatherhood and Family Life to players from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs who will be playing in Super Bowl LV in Tampa Bay. This is my third consecutive year being invited by the NFL to participate in Super Bowl Media Day and this year it was conducted virtually over the course of four days. In this Episode you will hear my questions to Tampa Bay Buccaneers players: Shaquil Barrett, Mike Evans, Ryan Succop, William Gholston, Donovan Smith, Steve McLendon and Ndamukong Suh. Kansas City Chiefs players: Sammy Watkins, Harrison Butker, Chad Henne, Anthony Sherman, Anthony Hitchens and Mike Remmers. Watch On YouTube - https://youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ 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 440 Ryan Serhant is a First Class Father and Real Estate entrepreneur. Ryan Serhant is a co-star on Bravo's hit show Million Dollar Listing New York and a national bestselling author with a new book available now, BIG MONEY ENERGY: How to Rule at Work, Dominate at Life, and Make Millions. Ryan made just $9,000 his first year in the business. Twelve years later, he averages a billion dollars in sales every year, making him one of the most successful real estate brokers in the world. His social media platforms get a combined average of 3 million+ eyeballs. He is the CEO and founder of SERHANT, his eponymous real estate company, which launched in 2020 and is the most followed real estate brand in the world. He lives in New York City with his wife, Emilia, and their daughter, Zena. In this Episode, Ryan shares his Fatherhood journey. He discusses his new book BIG MONEY ENERGY and why he decided to write it. He describes the New York City Real Estate market during the pandemic and his thoughts on the future of Real Estate in NYC. He talks about the values he hopes to instill in his daughter, their bedtime routine and what he calls Dadurday. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! BIG MONEY ENERGY: How to Rule at Work, Dominate at Life, and Make Millions - https://www.amazon.com/Big-Money-Energy-Dominate-Millions/dp/0306923106 GREENLIGHTS - https://www.amazon.com/Greenlights-Matthew-McConaughey/dp/0593139135 MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 439 Maz Jobrani is a First Class Father, Stand-up Comedian and actor. His new standup comedy special PANDEMIC WARRIOR is now available for streaming on PeacockTV. As an actor, he was most recently seen playing the loveable “Fawz” on the CBS comedy SUPERIOR DONUTS. He has also been a regular guest on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT and THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN. Maz’s other standup comedy specials include IMMIGRANT, which was filmed at the prestigious Kennedy Center and is a NETFLIX original, as well as 3 additional solo specials on SHOWTIME: BROWN AND FRIENDLY, I COME IN PEACE, and I’M NOT A TERRORIST, BUT I’VE PLAYED ONE ON TV. He is also the host of his own podcast, BACK TO SCHOOL WITH MAZ JOBRANI on the All Things Comedy Network. In this Episode, Maz shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two children. He discusses the changes and challenges of doing stand-up comedy during the pandemic. He describes the relationship of Irainian families compared to American families. He talks about his Podcast BACK TO SCHOOL WITH MAZ JOBRANI and his new comedy special PANDEMIC WARRIOR. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! BACK TO SCHOOL WITH MAZ JOBRANI - https://www.mazjobrani.com/back-to-school-with-maz-jobrani-podcast/ GREENLIGHTS - https://www.amazon.com/Greenlights-Matthew-McConaughey/dp/0593139135 Sign Up To Drive Uber - https://partners.uber.com/i/zgau5aj6d Uber Promo Code: 99N9K Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 438 AJ Styles is a First Class Father and WWE Superstar. AJ is one of the world's best professional wrestlers who has headlined numerous pay-per-view events internationally, including the premier events of WWE and TNA, WrestleMania and Bound for Glory. Since making his long-awaited WWE debut in the 2016 Royal Rumble Match, The Phenomenal One has brawled with the likes of Roman Reigns, Kevin Owens, Shinsuke Nakamura and Brock Lesnar, and has further solidified his abilities with big victories over John Cena, Randy Orton and Daniel Bryan, all while backing up his claim that SmackDown is "The House that AJ Styles Built!" Hewas recently featured in WWE Network UNTOLD: AJ STYLES ROYAL RUMBLE DEBUT. In this Episode, AJ shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four children. He discusses his rise to the WWE which was 17 years in the making. He describes his love of gaming and his latest arcade game purchase. He tells us which one of his kids he thinks may become a wrestler. He talks about UNTOLD: AJ STYLES ROYAL RUMBLE DEBUT. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! GREENLIGHTS - https://www.amazon.com/Greenlights-Matthew-McConaughey/dp/0593139135 AMERICAN TRAITOR - https://www.amazon.com/American-Traitor-Pike-Logan-Novel-ebook/dp/B086SYNG85 Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 437 Matthew McConaughey is a First Class Father and Academy Award winning actor. He has starred in blockbuster movies including DALLAS BUYERS CLUB, INTERSTELLAR, MAGIC MIKE, THE LINCOLN LAWYER and many others as well the smash hit HBO Crime Drama TRUE DETECTIVE. He has won numerous awards including the Oscar and the Golden Globe for Best Actor. He is now a New York Times Bestselling Author of GREENLIGHTS. In this Episode, Matthew shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three children. He discusses his new book GREENLIGHTS and why he decided to write it. He talks about the Fatherless epidemic in America and the importance of Fatherhood and Family Life. He describes his love of being a father and how it has changed him as a man. He talks about the differences between how he was raised and how he and his wife Camila are raising their children. He tells us who he would like to see play himself in a movie, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! GREENLIGHTS - https://www.amazon.com/Greenlights-Matthew-McConaughey/dp/0593139135 UFC 257 Interviews DANA WHITE - https://youtu.be/5qCOX57UYpg DUSTIN POIRIER - https://youtu.be/Ndxoq8eUUUg AUDIE ATTAR - https://youtu.be/p8wXwlLjXlc Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 436 Ray Ray McElrathbey is a First Class Father whose life story was made into a Disney film titled SAFETY. The film is set in 2006 when Ray’s mother was being moved to a mandatory rehab facility and Ray took custody of his younger brother Fahmarr. He secretly hid his brother on the Clemson University campus. Once friends and teammates discovered what was going they began helping Ray which led to an NCAA investigation. After giving a heartfelt speech, the board ultimately decides to allow Ray and Fahmarr all the necessary benefits needed. The film is now streaming on Disney Plus. Ray is now a Father with a biological son of his own and owns a trucking company. In this Episode Ray shares his Fatherhood journey from raising his siblings to raising a child of his own. He discusses the film SAFETY and how it came to be made by Disney. He describes the relationship he has with his mother today and how she is doing. He talks about the father figures he had in his life growing up. He mentions his Ray Ray Safety Net Foundation and tells us his plans for the future. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! SAFETY - https://disneyplus.com/movies/safety/60yXP18CCjFo?sharesource=iOSI RAY RAY SAFETY NET FOUNDATION - https://m.facebook.com/RayRaySafetyNet/ AMERICAN TRAITOR - https://www.amazon.com/American-Traitor-Pike-Logan-Novel-ebook/dp/B086SYNG85 Sign Up To Drive Uber - https://partners.uber.com/i/zgau5aj6d Uber Promo Code: 99N9K Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 435 Antonio Sabato Jr. is a First Class Father, Actor, Model whose career has spanned more than three decades. Antonio immigrated to California in 1985 seeking a better life with his mother and sister. As a young man, Antonio went on to establish a successful career as a model and actor starring in numerous successful television shows and movies, including “General Hospital,” “Earth 2,” “CSI:NY,” and “Melrose Place,” as well as serving as the face of household names like Calvin Klein. In the height of his early acting and modeling career Antonio was named as one of People’s Sexiest Men Alive and starred in Mark Wahlberg’s smash hit, The Big Hit. Antonio recently announced plans to start his own film studio that promotes conservative entertainment and films. His latest book is titled Sabato: The Untold Story. In this Episode, Antonio shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three children, he describes the backlash he has faced for being a conservative in Hollywood and how that has affected his family. He discusses his faith and the importance of God in his family’s life. He talks about the news studio he is working on and the types of films he plans on making to elevate family values. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! SABATO: THE UNTOLD STORY - https://www.amazon.com/Sabato-Untold-Story-Antonio-Jr/dp/B08FP9XBW8 AMERICAN TRAITOR - https://www.amazon.com/American-Traitor-Pike-Logan-Novel-ebook/dp/B086SYNG85 Sign Up To Drive Uber - https://partners.uber.com/i/zgau5aj6d Uber Promo Code: 99N9K Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 434 Brad Taylor is a First Class Father, Veteran and New York Times Best Selling Author. Brad served for more than 21 years, retiring as a Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel. During that time he held numerous Infantry and Special Forces positions, including eight years in 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment – Delta where he commanded multiple troops and a squadron. Brad’s new book, AMERICAN TRAITOR, is the latest installment of his Pike Logan series and it is now available. This is his second time joining me on First Class Fatherhood. In this Episode, Brad gives us an update on his two daughters and how the pandemic has affected their college and nursing school experiences. He talks about how he managed to get his girls through the challenging teenage years. He gives some encouraging words for parents whose kids have decided to join the military. He discusses his new book, AMERICAN TRAITOR and gives us some hints about the next installment of the series. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! AMERICAN TRAITOR - https://www.amazon.com/American-Traitor-Pike-Logan-Novel-ebook/dp/B086SYNG85 Sign Up To Drive Uber - https://partners.uber.com/i/zgau5aj6d Uber Promo Code: 99N9K Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 433 Justin Willman is a First Class Father, Magician and Comedian. He is the creator and star of Magic for Humans on Netflix which has three seasons available. He has made regular appearances on The Tonight Show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and Conan. His online videos have logged over a 100 million views and one time he performed at the White House for the Obama family. He has a brand new show Magic for Humans AT HOME which is an ALL NEW mind-blowing and hilarious Zoom experience for the whole family just in time for the holidays. In this Episode, Justin shares his Fatherhood journey which includes a two year old son. He describes the unfortunate accident which led him to his career as a Magician. He discusses his new Zoom interactive Holiday Special Magic For Humans At Home. He gives advice for parents who have children interested in a career in Magic. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Magic For Humans At Home - https://www.justinwillman.com MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Save 20% + Free Shipping Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 432 Rob Kenney is a First Class Father and YouTuber who began a YouTube Channel called DAD, HOW DO I?, at the beginning of the pandemic. His channel is focused on teaching things that Dads usually teach their children such as; How to tie a tie, How to Check the oil on a car, How to unclog a drain, etc. His channel became an instant hit with viewers and he is closing in on 3 million subscribers. He has appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show and other media outlets to share the good news about his mission and today he joins me on First Class Fatherhood. In this Episode, Rob shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two adult kids. He describes the mission of his YouTube channel and why he decided to start it. He discusses the response from his audience and which videos they enjoy the most. He talks about his plans for the future of Dad How Do I? and upcoming videos he has in store. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! DAD, HOW DO ? - https://youtube.com/c/DadhowdoI MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Save 20% + Free Shipping Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 431 Jason & Keon Papillion join me for the first ever Father/Son edition of the podcast. Jason Papillion is a former professional Boxer who began his fight career back in 1992 and would eventually go on to become the NABF Super Welterweight Champion. During his career he fought top fighters such as Bronco McKart and Ronald “Winky” Wright. Jason’s son Keon is a 5x National Champion who is 1-0 as a professional boxer. He has big plans for what promises to be a successful career. In this Episode, Jason shares his Fatherhood journey and Keon talks about growing up with a professional boxer as a dad. Jason and Keon discuss the recent fight between Jake Paul and Nate Robinson and how the money they were paid was a slap in the face to real fighters. Jason describes how it feels to watch his son begin his professional boxing career. Keon talks about his upcoming second bout and his dreams of winning a title. Jason offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Save 20% + Free Shipping Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 430 Chris Duffin is a First Class Father known as the “Mad Scientist of Strength”. He is the only person in the world today squatting and deadlifting over 900lbs at his body weight and is one of the best Powerlifters of our age, and one of the most respected strength coaches in the industry. He has positioned himself uniquely in the fitness world bridging the gap between the top clinical rehab and sports professionals in the world and in the trenches athletes and strength & conditioning coaches. In this Episode, Chris shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three children. He describes his philosophy and approach towards diet and exercise. He discusses his upbringing and how he took on a parenting role for his siblings at an early age. He talks about his Kabuki Strength Equipment and why it is used by many professional sports leagues and powerlifters. He presents his opinion on young kids lifting weights and what is a safe age to start. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Save 20% + Free Shipping Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 429 Curtis Sliwa is a First Class Father, Founder of the Guardian Angels, Radio host and legendary New Yorker. Curtis refused to accept criminal activity and founded one of the world's largest grassroots organizations, the Guardian Angels which has expanded into 14 countries and over 140 cities. His work has been recognized by Presidents Nixon, Reagan, Clinton and Bush; applauded by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani; and commended by business, entertainment, and civic leaders worldwide. He currently co-hosts the Curtis & Juliet show on WABC weekdays from 12-3 PM Eastern. In this Episode, Curtis shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three boys. He discusses the Guardian Angels and the results that the fatherless crisis is having on our society. He describes the current state of crime in New York City and his campaign to run for NYC Mayor in 2021. He talks about the importance of parents taking responsibility and not always blaming the school teachers. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Save 20% + Free Shipping Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 428 Gunnar Peterson is a First Class Father and personal trainer whose clients include celebrities, professional athletes, and everyday people. He is also the Los Angeles Lakers’ Director of Strength and Endurance. He is widely recognized for his expertise in functional training and his commitment to developing and implementing innovative fitness techniques. Gunnar has worked with athletes from the NBA, NHL, NFL, MLB, USTA, professional boxing and various NCAA sports. Many film and television celebrities have also sought Gunnar’s guidance in preparing for roles and have stayed on to become year-round clients, making him a cornerstone of their fitness regimen. In this Episode, Gunnar shares his Fatherhood journey which includes five children. He describes the importance of health and fitness and how dads can keep the dad bod away. He discusses how dads can help teach their kids to eat healthy and exercise. He talks about the challenges of personal training during the pandemic. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Save 20% + Free Shipping Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 427 Mark “Oz” Geist is a First Class Father, US Marine and Benghazi attack survivor. Mark was a member of the Annex Security Team that fought the Battle of Benghazi, Libya, from September 11 to September 12, 2012. After serving 12 years in the United States Marine Corps, Oz became a Deputy Sheriff in Teller County, Colorado where he Investigated for Crimes against Children. Certified as a Forensic Interviewer of children, he investigated numerous cases of abuse in which he helped to secure convictions of the perpetrators. Oz is still recovering from the injuries he sustained in the battle. He is a co-author of the bestselling book 13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi. In this Episode, Mark shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three children. He discusses the challenges of being a dad while deploying over 20 times. He describes the importance of teaching kids about gun safety and when to introduce guns to your kids. He talks about the call to Defund The Police and what needs to happen to ease the tension between police officers and the community. He gives his opinion on the movie 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi and his kids' reaction to it. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! HIMALAYA BOTANIQUE TOOTHPASTE - https://www.amazon.com/Himalaya-Pomegranate-Fluoride-Free-Gluten-Free-Saccharin-Free/dp/B0026X3MKO Promo Code - Fatherhood Save 20% HIMALAYA - https://himalayausa.com MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Save 20% + Free Shipping Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 426 Kurt Warner is a First Class Father and NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback. He has one of the greatest stories in NFL history which includes going from Undrafted to Enshrined. Kurt led the Rams to a Super Bowl Championship and was the MVP of Super Bowl XXXIV. He is a 2x NFL League MVP and was the Walter Payton Man Of The Year in 2008. After his NFL career he successfully transitioned to the Broadcast booth. Kurt last joined me on Episode 71 of the podcast. In this Episode, Kurt Warner gives us an update on his seven kids. He describes his new platform QB Confidential, who it will benefit and when he plans to launch it. He discusses his faith and it’s impact on the lives of his children. He talks about the balance of disciplining the kids between his style and that of his, former Marine, wife Brenda. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! QB CONFIDENTIAL - https://instagram.com/qbconfidential?igshid=14q55wj2c9qtx HIMALAYA - https://himalayausa.com Promo Code - Father Save 20% HIMALAYA BOTANIQUE TOOTHPASTE - https://www.amazon.com/Himalaya-Pomegranate-Fluoride-Free-Gluten-Free-Saccharin-Free/dp/B0026X3MKO Promo Code - Fatherhood Save 20% MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Save 20% + Free Shipping Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 425 Brian Deegan is a First Class Father and Freestyle Motocross Legend. Brian is the most decorated Freestyle Motocross rider in the competition’s history with 14 X-Games medals to his name, including X Games Gold medal in Rally Cross. He also holds the elite distinction of being the only rider to compete in every X Games competition since the games’ inception. In the last year, Brian has dominated the off-road trucking world, taking both Lucas Oil Pro 2 Unlimited and Pro Lite Unlimited Championships, being named Lucas Oil Rookie of the Year in Pro 2 Unlimited, and taking home the 2011 Lucas Oil Driver of the Year. The talent in Brian’s family runs deep as his daughter Halie Deegan became the first female driver to have won races in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West. Brian’s son Haiden, at 14 years old, is touted by many to be the next big thing in Supercross just a few years down the road. In this Episode, Brian shares his Fatherhood journey which includes 3 children. He describes his rise through the action sports world and how he went from rebel motocross rider to family man. He discusses his faith and how important it is in raising his kids. He talks about the success of his kids and what it’s like to watch them compete in dangerous sports. He takes us through one of his near death experiences and how it changed his life. He talks about his approach as a dad once his daughter became old enough to start dating. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! BRIAN DEEGAN PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-deegans/id1481631496 HIMALAYA BOTANIQUE TOOTHPASTE - https://www.amazon.com/Himalaya-Pomegranate-Fluoride-Free-Gluten-Free-Saccharin-Free/dp/B0026X3MKO Promo Code - Fatherhood Save 20% HIMALAYA - https://himalayausa.com MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Save 20% + Free Shipping Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 424 Josh Abbott is a First Class Father and Country Music singer and songwriter. He founded the Josh Abbott Band in 2006 which is a Texas country band. The band's third CD, Small Town Family Dream, was their highest charting album, debuting at #5 on Top Country Albums, selling 21,000 copies in the US in its first week. The band made several national television performances including an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live and CONAN. The band performed at the 2017 Route 91 Harvest, the scene of the 2017 Las Vegas shooting. Their new album, The Highway Kind, drops on November 13,2020. In this Episode, Josh shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two children. He discusses the dichotomy of losing his father and finding out he was gonna be a father in the same month. He describes the changes in his music career since becoming a dad. He talks about his new album, The Highway Kind. He recalls the tragic events in Las Vegas where 60 people were murdered at the music festival in which his band was performing. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! THE HIGHWAY KIND - https://www.amazon.com/Highway-Kind-Josh-Abbott-Band/dp/B08GHY8L5C HIMALAYA BOTANIQUE TOOTHPASTE - https://www.amazon.com/Himalaya-Pomegranate-Fluoride-Free-Gluten-Free-Saccharin-Free/dp/B0026X3MKO Promo Code - Fatherhood Save 20% HIMALAYA - https://himalayausa.com MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Save 20% + Free Shipping Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Veterans Day Special Edition features my interviews with Navy SEALs Jocko Willink, Andy Stumpf and Green Berets Tim Kennedy, Matthew Williams. Thank you to all the men and women who have served in the United States Military. In honor of Veterans Day you will hear the most downloaded Military Dad interviews of 2020 in this order: MATTHEW WILLIAMS - Green Beret, Medal of Honor Recipient and First Class Father. Matt received the military’s highest award for his courageous actions in Afghanistan during The Battle Shok Valley. The Battle lasted more than seven hours after Matt and his team were ambushed by over 200 enemy insurgents. ANDY STUMPF - Navy SEAL, Podcaster, Wingsuit flying phenomenon and First Class Father. Andy served with the elite counterterrorism unit SEAL Team Six. His awards and decorations include the Purple Heart, 5 Bronze Star Medals (Four with Valor). He is the host of the podcast Cleared Hot. TIM KENNEDY - Green Beret, UFC Fighter, Entrepreneur and First Class Father. Tim has numerous deployments and many awards including the Bronze Star with Valor for his actions in combat. He is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has fought in twenty four professional MMA fights winning eighteen of them. JOCKO WILLINK - Navy SEAL, Podcaster, Bestselling Author and First Class Father. Jocko commanded SEAL Team 3's Task Unit Bruiser which fought in the Battle of Ramadi, and was awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Star with Combat V for his actions. He co-authored the books Extreme Ownership and The Dichotomy of Leadership and co-founded the management consulting firm Echelon Front. Jocko is the host of Jocko Podcast and instructs jiu-jitsu at Victory MMA & Fitness in San Diego. HIMALAYA BOTANIQUE TOOTHPASTE - https://www.amazon.com/Himalaya-Pomegranate-Fluoride-Free-Gluten-Free-Saccharin-Free/dp/B0026X3MKO Promo Code - Fatherhood Save 20% HIMALAYA - https://himalayausa.com MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Save 20% + Free Shipping Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 423 Tom Laidlaw is a First Class Father and former NHL Defenseman. He was drafted by New York Rangers in 1978 and played for both the Rangers and the Los Angeles Kings. After retiring from the NHL he became the colour commentator for the Kings radio broadcasts. He competed on Survivor: Island of the Idols, the 39th season of the CBS series Survivor. He was the first Canadian-born person to be a contestant on the show. He hosts a podcast called True Grit Life and does some motivational speaking as well. In this Episode, Tom shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two adult children. He talks about his rise through the NHL and his experience on Survivor. He describes the relationship he had with his kids while going through a difficult divorce. He discusses the values that were important for him to instill in his kids growing up. He explains what he means by living a True Grit life. He tells us about his podcast and plans for the future. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! TRUE GRIT LIFE - https://truegritlife.com/podcast/ MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Save 20% + Free Shipping Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 422 Darren Woodson is a First Class Father and 3x Super Bowl Champion. He played his entire NFL career at Safety for the Dallas Cowboys and was inducted in their Ring of Honor. During his career he was selected to 5 Pro Bowls and was a 4x First Team All-Pro. He played his college ball at Arizona State University where he graduated with a degree in criminal justice. He was inducted into the ASU Hall of Fame as well as the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame. As an entrepreneur Darren owns two businesses and after being an analyst on ESPN for fourteen years, he is now the host of The Darren Woodson Show. In this Episode, Darren shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four children. He describes his life growing up without a Father in the home and how that has affected his own parenting philosophy. He discusses the importance of his faith and the role it plays in his life. He talks about the changes in his parenting style from his three adult children to his four year old son. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! The Darren Woodson Show - https://www.buzzsprout.com/906109 MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Save 20% + Free Shipping Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 421 Bill Brown is a First Class Father and Former Navy SEAL. In 2019 he led a unique fundraising effort by organizing a group of more than 30 former and active SEALs to complete the first-ever legally sanctioned swim across the Hudson River to raise money for the GI Go Fund, a nonprofit that helps veterans in need. The swim began at Liberty State Park in New Jersey and ended in Battery Park in lower Manhattan with stops at the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island for pushups and pullups. From Battery Park, the group jogged to One World Trade Center for a ceremony near the 9/11 Memorial. The SEALs repeated the event this year and raised even more money for veterans. Bill is a graduate of Rutgers University and Rutgers Law School. He comes from a military family in which both of his grandfathers and his father are veterans. In this Episode, Bill shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two children. He describes his experience swimming across the Hudson River and why he decided to put the event together. He discusses his parenting struggles once he returned from combat in Iraq. He talks about his faith and why it’s important to him. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! GI Go Fund - https://gigo.org MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Save 20% + Free Shipping Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 420 James Harris is a First Class Father and Host of Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles. He specializes in high-end residential real estate and investment properties in Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Holmby Hills, Sunset Strip, the Hollywood Hills, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Malibu and the greater Los Angeles region. James has been hosting Million Dollar Listing on Bravo TV for six years and also hosts a podcast called Positively Chaotic. In this Episode, James shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two daughters. He discusses his rise to fame in the Real Estate world and gives excellent insight for dads who wish to pursue a career in Real Estate. He describes the Real Estate’s response to the pandemic and how it has affected his job. He talks about his new podcast Positively Chaotic. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! POSITIVELY CHAOTIC - https://link.chtbl.com/JamesHarris MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Save 20% + Free Shipping Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support