First Class Fatherhood

Episode 419 Andrew Klavan is a First Class Father, Best Selling Author and Podcaster. He has been nominated for the Mystery Writer of America's Edgar award five times and won twice. He is the author of several bestselling novels, including Don't Say A Word, filmed starring Michael Douglas, True Crime, filmed by Clint Eastwood, and Empire of Lies. He is the host of The Andrew Klavan Show, a podcast on The Daily Wire. In this Episode, Andrew shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two adult children, one grandchild and one on the way. He describes his career as a writer in Hollywood which changed dramatically once his political views as a conservative became public. He discusses the dangers of censorship and how it has affected his career. He talks about his faith and how important a role it has played in his life. He gives some great insight and suggestions for parents who have kids that aspire to become writers. 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 418 John Cummings is a First Class Father and Candidate for Congress in New York. John was born and raised in the Bronx and remains an engaged and active member of the community. He followed in his father’s footsteps and was sworn into the NYCPD in January of 1983. John suffered a serious knee injury in the line of duty, and was forced to retire in July 1991. He did so with multiple commendations for bravery and excellence in the line of duty. In 1998, John returned to his alma mater, St. Raymond High School in the Bronx, as a History and Government teacher, where he just completed his 22nd year. John has also been the Alumni Coordinator, Director of Development, the History Department Chairperson, and the Recruiting Coordinator, a role he now handles in addition to his teaching duties. John also serves as the cantor at school Masses, held on Catholic Holy Days of obligation. In this Episode, John shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two adult children. He discusses why he decided to take on Congresswoman and socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in New York's 14th Congressional District. He describes his passion and love for the community he intends to represent. He talks about the Fatherless Crisis and the importance of Faith and Family. He talks about the infiltration of Socialism and the dangerous changes in the textbooks of American schools. He discusses the importance of opening the schools and the damage being done by keeping kids home. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! JOHN CUMMINGS - https://cummings2020.com/en/ 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 417 Tito Ortiz is a First Class Father, UFC Hall of Famer and Candidate for City Council of Huntington Beach, California. Tito is making his second appearance on First Class Fatherhood and was last interviewed on Episode 237. Tito became a professional fighter and world champion at age 23. As a supporter of our US troops he visited them abroad in Iraq 6 times. Tito is also a strong supporter of our first responders being a contributor to annual charities for the fire department, police department, and children’s hospitals. Tito is very passionate about all of these brave men and women and hopes to bring more awareness, appreciation, and facilitate each of these very important organizations. In this Episode, Tito gives us an update on his three children and how they have handled the pandemic. He describes the moment he decided to run for office in his hometown of Huntington Beach. He discusses his campaign efforts and the impact it has had on his family. He makes his case for why he should be elected and what further political aspirations he has. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! TITO ORTIZ For City Council - https://titoforhbcc.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 416 Jake Zweig is a First Class Father, Former Navy SEAL and Director of Football Player Development at the University of Illinois. He earned a master’s of business administration from the University of Michigan and a bachelor’s of science in computer science from the U.S. Naval Academy. Jake was named the leader of BUD/s Class 217, went on to serve with SEAL Team 8 and attained the rank of Lieutenant. He Co-hosted the Discovery Channel series titled “Dude You’re Screwed” that pitted Special Forces veterans and survivalists in a competition to survive the world’s harshest places. Zweig notably defied the freezing peak of an Icelandic mountain and a scorching desert in southwest Africa. Jake also Competed in the History Channel’s “Top Shot” marksmanship show. In this Episode, Jake shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three children. He describes his upbringing and why he sought mentorship as a Dad. He discusses his position at the University of Illinois and how the football team has responded during the pandemic. He talks about leadership and how it applies on the field and in the home. 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 415 Dr. Marc Siegel is a First Class Father, a leading medical expert on the global Covid-19 pandemic and the chief medical analyst for FOX News. President Donald Trump, in an exclusive interview, calls Dr. Siegel one of his primary “guides” to the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr. Siegel is a member of the board of contributors at USA Today, a columnist for The Hill, a contributor to the Wall Street Journal, a clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Health and the medical director for Doctor Radio on SiriusXM. With over 30 years of experience in the medical field, Dr. Siegel has written extensively on health, outbreaks and pandemics. In this Episode, Dr. Siegel shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three children. He describes the best safety measures for parents to apply to their children. He discusses the pandemic and how many people are allowing fear to control them. He shares his thoughts on masks, vaccines, Hydroxychloroquine and all things COVID-19 related. He talks about his new book “COVID: The Politics of Fear and the Power of Science” and what separates it from other COVID books. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! COVID: The Politics of Fear and the Power of Science - https://www.amazon.com/COVID-Politics-Fear-Power-Science-ebook/dp/B08F2T79JH 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 414 Dinesh D’Souza and Danielle D’Souza Gill join me for the first ever Father/Daughter interview on First Class Fatherhood. Dinesh D’Souza is a First Class Father, Best Selling Author , scholar, and public intellectual, and has also become an award-winning filmmaker. Dinesh has been named one of America’s most influential conservative thinkers by the New York Times Magazine. The World Affairs Council lists him as one of the nation’s 500 leading authorities on international issues, and Newsweek cited him as one of the country’s most prominent Asian-Americans. His daughter Danielle D’Souza Gill is a graduate from Dartmouth College, she has filmed videos for PragerU, has been a Turning Point USA ambassador, and been on various tv and radio networks including Fox News, One America, Newsmax, and Salem Radio. She is the youngest Advisory Board member of Women for Trump, a coalition of Donald J. Trump’s campaign. The Choice: The Abortion Divide in America, is her second book. In this Episode, Dinesh shares his Fatherhood journey, how he handled things when his daughter became old enough to start dating and his discipline style as a dad with Danielle right there to tell her side of the story. Dinesh discusses his new book The United States Of Socialism as well as his new documentary Trump Card. He describes the impact of the fatherless and why we must strengthen our Nuclear Family Units. Danielle discuss her new book and men are affected by abortion. She gives advice for couples who are faced with an unwanted pregnancy. Dinesh describes the state of colleges in America, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! TRUMP CARD - https://www.dineshdsouza.com/films/trump-card/ UNITED STATES OF SOCIALISM - https://www.amazon.com/United-States-Socialism-Behind-Evil/dp/1250163781/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=united+states+of+socialism&qid=1603686290&sprefix=united+states+of+&sr=8-3 THE CHOICE: THE ABORTION DIVIDE IN AMERICA - https://www.amazon.com/61-Million-Counting-Abortion-Epidemic/dp/1546099867/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=the+choice+the+abortion+divide+in+america&qid=1603686445&sprefix=the+choice+&sr=8-3 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 413 Roy Wood Jr is a First Class Father and Standup Comedian. He stars on Comedy Central’s Emmy-nominated, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. He has performed two Comedy Central one-hour stand-up specials, Father Figure and Roy Wood Jr: No One Loves You. Wood can also be seen in a recurring role on the current seasons of the new Netflix comedy ‘Space Force’, as well as ‘Better Call Saul’ & ‘The Last O.G.’ Roy was selected by America as one of the top three finalists on Last Comic Standing, on NBC. Roy has appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyer, Conan, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. He also performed on numerous USO Tours for our Troops stationed everywhere from Guam to Iraq, to the Philippines. In this Episode, Roy shares his Fatherhood journey which includes one son. He describes his discipline style as a father and how it differs from when he grew up. He discusses the current climate of comedy and offers some wisdom for aspiring comedians. He tells us if he plans on having any more kids. 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 EAT CLEAN BRO - https://eatcleanbro.com Promo Code - FATHERHOOD10 Save 10% on Meals 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 412 Victor Avila is a First Class Father and Retired Supervisory Special Agent with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. While on official assignment in Mexico, Special Agent Avila suffered multiple gunshot wounds and survived a violent ambush by the Mexican Los Zetas drug cartel where Special Agent Jaime Zapata tragically lost his life. His book “Agent Under Fire: A Murder and a Manifesto” is now available. Victor is currently a candidate for City Council in Southlake Texas. In this Episode, his second interview on First Class Fatherhood, Victor shares his experience running for City Council, the value he brings to the community and how it has affected his family. He describes the problems with Defund The Police and the pushback he has received for being pro Law Enforcement. He discusses the trouble with the school system and how newly proposed procedures are dangerous for our kids. He talks about his new book, Agent Under Fire: A Murder and a Manifesto. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Agent Under Fire: A Murder and a Manifesto - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1632215292/ref=tsm_1_tp_tc Victor Avila - https://victorforsouthlake.com Victor Avila Twitter - https://twitter.com/vicsurvivor11?lang=en Victor Avila LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-avila-082854a4 MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Save 20% + Free Shipping EAT CLEAN BRO - https://eatcleanbro.com Promo Code - FATHERHOOD10 Save 10% on Meals 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 411 Jeff Timmons is a First Class Father and founding member of the pop group 98 Degrees which is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated boy band that dominated the Billboard charts in the late 90’s and early 00’s. Jeff is also a solo artist, actor, songwriter and producer. He has performed all over the world and with some of the biggest names in the music industry including Stevie Wonder and Mariah Carey. He teamed up with Chippendales to produce Men Of The Strip which he describes as "like Magic Mike with elements of Sex and the City. In this Episode, Jeff shares his Fatherhood journey which includes five kids in a blended family. He discusses how becoming a dad changed him from music pop icon to responsible parent. He describes his difficult relationship and divorce and how he found true happiness with his wife after all but giving up on relationships. He talks about his kids' reaction to Men Of The Strip. He gives some tips for parents of kids who want to pursue a music career. 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 EAT CLEAN BRO - https://eatcleanbro.com Promo Code - FATHERHOOD10 Save 10% on Meals 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 410 Errol Doebler is a First Class Father, former Navy SEAL, former FBI agent and Wim Hof Method instructor. He is a graduate of the US Naval Academy and was an Assistant Platoon Commander at SEAL Team FOUR, and a Platoon Commander at SEAL Team ONE. After his military career he joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation where he investigated International Terrorist Organizations out of the FBI’s flagship office in New York City and also served as a member of the FBI’s New York SWAT Team. While deployed to Afghanistan in 2010 with the 75th Ranger Regiment, Errol participated in extensive combat operations and was subsequently presented with the FBI’s second highest award for valor, the Shield of Bravery, for his actions on the battlefield. In this Episode, Errol shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three children. He discusses his introduction to the Wim Hof Method and why he decided to become an instructor. He talks about his book “The Process, Art, and Science of Leadership: How Leaders Inspire Confidence and Clarity in Combat, in the Boardroom, and at the Kitchen Table”. He describes how becoming a dad at 45 years old has changed his perspective. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! The Process, Art, and Science of Leadership - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0578708973/ref=dbs_a_w_dp_0578708973 MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Save 20% + Free Shipping EAT CLEAN BRO - https://eatcleanbro.com Promo Code - FATHERHOOD10 Save 10% on Meals 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 409 Jamie Giovinazzo is a First Class Father and founder of EAT CLEAN BRO. Eat Clean Bro is a healthy prepared meal service delivery company which Jamie has taken from his last $400 to 17 Million dollars in sales. Eat Clean Bro is based in Freehold Township in Central New Jersey which services 17 eastern and southern states to bring delicious and nutritious chef-prepared meals conveniently to your door. In this Episode, Jamie shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two children. He discusses the origin of Eat Clean Bro and how he has built the business into a success. He describes how he and the company helped out their community during the pandemic. He talks about the challenges of being an entrepreneur while being a Dad. He describes his vision for the future of Eat Clean Bro. 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 EAT CLEAN BRO - https://eatcleanbro.com Promo Code - FATHERHOOD10 Save 10% on Meals 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 408 Jack Brewer is a First Class Father and former NFL defensive back. He played for the Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, and the Arizona Cardinals. He is a frequent contributor to Fox News and is a big supporter of President Trump and became a member of the "Black Voices for Trump" group. He recently spoke at the Republican National Convention. In this Episode, Jack shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four children. He discusses the impact and perspective of becoming a dad at a young age. He describes the importance of the Nuclear Family Unit and why dangerous Marxist groups such as Black Lives Matter must be exposed. He talks about his support for President Trump. As a former NFL player he gives his thoughts on players who are protesting by kneeling for the National Anthem. 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 EAT CLEAN BRO - https://eatcleanbro.com Promo Code - FATHERHOOD10 Save 10% on Meals 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 407 Mike O’Hearn is a First Class Father and 4x Mr. Universe. He was voted one of the 12 greatest physiques of all time by the fitness industry. Mike is a true champion, well-rounded athlete who has graced over 500 fitness covers. He is also an actor and one of the original American Gladiators known as Titan. Other accolades include 4x California Powerlifting Champion, Mr. America, Mr. International, Mr. World, 2014 Hall Of Fame Martial Art, 7x Model Of The Year, Lead model on romance novels taking over from Fabio and he was selected for the Bodybuilding Hall Of Fame in 2011. In this Episode, Mike shares his Fatherhood journey which includes one child. He explains the process of how they selected their baby’s gender. He discusses how becoming a father later in life has changed his perspective. He talks about dieting and how dads can keep away from the dad bod. He describes his own upbringing and whether or not he plans on implementing some of his parents parenting techniques. He tells us about a huge upcoming project that he’s working on. 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 EAT CLEAN BRO - https://eatcleanbro.com Promo Code - FATHERHOOD10 Save 10% on Meals 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 406 Rudy Giuliani is a First Class Father who served as the 107th Mayor of New York City from 1994 to 2001. Mayor Giuliani was responsible for making New York City great again during his time as mayor because he focused on removing panhandlers and sex clubs from Times Square while promoting a "family values" vibe and a return to the area’s earlier focus on business, theater, and the arts. As a result crime rates fell steeply, well ahead of the national average pace. For his strong mayoral leadership during and after the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001, he has become known as America's Mayor." In this Episode, the Mayor shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two children who are now adults. He discusses the skyrocketing crime rate and homelessness that has returned to NYC and what needs to happen for that to change. He describes how the events of September 11th changed him as a father. He talks about the Marxist group Black Lives Matter and their assault on the Nuclear Family Units of America. He gives us an update on his health, 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 EAT CLEAN BRO - https://eatcleanbro.com Promo Code - FATHERHOOD10 Save 10% on Meals 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 405 Rorke Denver is a First Class Father, and Retired Navy SEAL Commander. He starred in the hit film Act of Valor, which is based on true SEAL adventures. He is also a New York Times bestselling author of “Damn Few: Making the Modern SEAL Warrior” as well as “Worth Dying For: A Navy SEALs Call to a Nation”. In 2006, Rorke was officer in charge of BRAVO Platoon of SEAL Team THREE in Iraq’s Al Anbar Province in one of the most combat-heavy deployments of any regular SEAL team since Vietnam. His team conducted over 200 missions including sniper operations, direct assaults, special reconnaissance, and ground patrols. He was awarded the Bronze Star with “V” for valorous action in combat. In this Episode, Rorke shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two daughters. He discusses the impact becoming a father played on his military service. He describes the huge shift between running high speed operations and family life. He talks about leadership principles and how they can be applied to fatherhood. He tells us whether or not he will eventually enter the political arena. 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 404 Tarek El Moussa is a First Class Father, Real Estate Agent and star of the HGTV hit series Flip or Flop. Tarek received his real estate license when he was 21 years old and quickly made a name for himself in Orange County, California. At the height of the housing boom, he was selling multi-million dollar mansions like hotcakes, but when the housing bubble burst, he carved out a new niche for himself in the world of real estate: flipping distressed properties. Tarek also stars in the HGTV series Flipping 101 With Tarek El Moussa where he draws upon his enormous success from flipping over 300 homes to help novice renovators get in the game. In this Episode, Tarek shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two children. He discusses why and how dads can get involved in the real estate game. He describes the effect the pandemic has had on the real estate market and what he expects to happen in the near future. He talks about his engagement to Heather Rae Young and whether or not the two are planning on having kids together. 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 403 Page Kennedy is a First Class Father, actor, comedian, singer-songwriter and social media influencer. He is best known for portraying Radon Randell in the Spike sports comedy series, Blue Mountain State, and U-Turn in the Showtime series, Weeds. In 2017 he released his first full length rap album titled "Torn Pages". Before he became a TikTok star he was extremely popular on Vine. In this Episode, Page shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four children. He discusses the emotional roller coaster of becoming a dad as a teenager and only a few years after his own father passed away. He describes his passion for creating art through music and entertainment and why work ethic is one of the top values he hopes to instill in his kids. He talks about how his tumultuous childhood experiences influenced his parenting style. He explains how creating content with his kids created a fine line between fooling around and being serious as a father. 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 402 Paul Scheer is a First Class Father, actor, comedian, writer, producer, director, and podcaster. He is best known for starring as Andre Nowzick on the FX series The League. He is the co-creator and one of the stars of the MTV sketch comedy series Human Giant. He currently stars alongside Don Cheadle in the Showtime comedy series Black Monday. In this Episode, Paul shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two children. He describes his parenting experience through the pandemic and tells the story of buying a Bouncy Castle that went terribly wrong. He discusses how becoming a dad has affected his career and whether or not it influences the project’s he decides to work on. 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 401 Brendan Schaub is a First Class Father, Comedian, Podcater and former UFC Fighter. He currently hosts three top ranked podcasts including THE FIGHTER AND THE KID, KING AND THE STING, BELOW THE BELT. After retiring from mixed martial arts in 2014, Schaub began pursuing a stand-up comedy career. At first, he toured and performed with Bryan Callen. In 2019 Brendan Schaub filmed his first ever Showtime comedy special titled, YOU’D BE SURPRISED. He has made many appearances on THE JOE ROGAN EXPERIENCE. In this Episode, Brendan shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two boys. He discusses his transition from the octagon to comedy and how much of a role Fatherhood played in his UFC retirement. He reveals what controversial show he watched with his son. He tells us whether or not he plans on having any more kids. He describes the eye opening lessons he has learned during the pandemic that will forever change his career going forward. 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 400 Jocko Willink is a First Class Father, Retired Navy SEAL, Podcaster, NYT Bestselling Author and Entrepreneur. He commanded SEAL Team 3's Task Unit Bruiser that fought in the Battle of Ramadi, and was awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Star with Combat V for his service. He achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He co-authored the books Extreme Ownership and The Dichotomy of Leadership along with fellow retired SEAL Leif Babin and co-founded the management consulting firm Echelon Front. Jocko is the host of Jocko Podcast, instructs jiu-jitsu at Victory MMA & Fitness in San Diego and co-owns Origin USA, a company based in Farmington, Maine which produces lifestyle apparel, nutrition supplements, and fitness equipment, as well as being the one of the only manufacturers of jiu-jitsu gis in the United States. In this Episode, Jocko shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four kids. He discusses the principles of leadership and how they apply to Fatherhood and Family Life. He describes his discipline philosophy as a father and how it differs from the discipline style he grew up with. He talks about the top values he hopes to instill in his kids which are similar to the ones in his bestselling children’s book The Way of The Warrior Kids. He gives his opinion on the Navy’s decision to change the SEAL ethos to be gender neutral. 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 399 Rod Woodson is a First Class Father and NFL Legend. He was selected with the 10th overall pick of the 1987 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers where he played for ten years. He went on to play for the Baltimore Ravens and was a key part of arguably the greatest defense of all time destroying the NY Giants in Super Bowl 35. He was an inductee of the Class of 2009 of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on August 8, 2009. Woodson was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2016. He was also named as one of Top 100 NFL players of All Time. In this Episode, Rod shares his Fatherhood journey which includes five children. He talks about his strong relationship with his wife as well as being a man of Faith. He discusses how he handled the dating scene when his kids became old enough to date. He describes the importance of his kids being active in sports and the value it provides. He gives his opinion on young kids playing tackle football and what is a good age to start. He talks about the experience of being inducted into the Hall of Fame and his Non Profit Organization H.O.P.E. Through Football. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! H.O.P.E. Through Football - https://instagram.com/hopethroughfootball?igshid=1nxfdtoc8ssy5 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 398 Matt Walsh is a First Class Father, Primetime Emmy Nominated Actor and Comedian. He is best known for his role as Mike McLintock in Veep, the smash hit HBO political satire comedy. He has also co-starred in films such as Ghostbusters, Life of the Party, Ted, Into the Storm, Brigsby Bear, The Hangover and Old School. He is a founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade sketch comedy troupe. In this Episode, Matt shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three children. He discusses the way Fatherhood has impacted his decision to play certain roles. He describes his children’s reaction to his on-screen performances. He has some tips for parents of kids interested in a comedy or acting career. He talks about his upcoming projects. 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 397 Travis Lively is a First Class Father, Screenwriter and Former Navy SEAL. He is well known for his appearance in the BUD/s Class 234 Documentary where his positive attitude and quick wit made him a favorite among viewers. Travis is a professional screenwriter and producer. Since 2007, he has also worked in the defense & aerospace industries as a recognized subject matter expert in the strategic and tactical employment of Unmanned Airborne Systems. In this Episode, Travis shares his Fatherhood journey which includes five children. He talks about the impact of his father leaving his family at a young age and the impact his stepfather had on his life. He discusses the moment he decided to become a Navy SEAL and his experience with the Documentary about his BUD/s Class. He describes his discipline style as a father and why keeping his word is so important. He talks about his transition out of the SEAL Teams and into the world of Screenwriting. 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 396 Lou Dobbs is a First Class Father and Fox Business Network host. He is the host of Lou Dobbs Tonight, the #1 news program on business television, which features a breakdown of the day's top stories and how they impact the economy. He was named"TV's Premier Business News Anchorman" by The Wall Street Journal, Dobbs has won several major awards for television journalism. In 2005, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences awarded him the Emmy for Lifetime Achievement. He has a new book available now, “The Trump Century: How Our President Changed the Course of History Forever”. In this Episode, Lou shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four children and five grandchildren. He discusses the current economic recovery and its effect on the middle class. He describes the importance of teaching kids about economics and the best way for parents to approach and save for college. He talks about reinforcing our Nuclear Family Units and how when it comes to political policies we need to consider their effects on the American family. He gives us the details of his new book, The Trump Century, and why he decided to write it. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! THE TRUMP CENTURY - https://www.amazon.com/Trump-Century-President-Changed-History/dp/0063029049 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 395 Harry Campbell is a First Class Father and founder of The Rideshare Guy. Harry is a renowned blogger, writer and entrepreneur. Despite formally studying and working for 6 years as an aerospace engineer, in 2015, Harry gave that all up to pursue his passion of blogging and entrepreneurship. Harry is most well known for his industry leading blog and podcast, The Rideshare Guy, that reaches hundreds of thousands of viewers each month. Harry has quickly evolved into an industry expert with appearances in prestigious media outlets like The New York Times, CNET, BuzzFeed and NPR. In this Episode, Harry shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two children. He discusses why he decided to leave the Aerospace field to pursue The Rideshare Guy. He describes the pro’s and con’s of driving for Uber and Lyft. He talks about the future of Rideshare and whether or not it’s good for dads to do as a side hustle. He gives information on how to use Uber and Lyft and treat it as a business. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! The Rideshare Guy - https://therideshareguy.com MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Save 20% + Free Shipping 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 394 Derrick Van Orden is a First Class Father, Retired Navy SEAL, Best Selling Author and Candidate for US Congress. Derrick served for 26 with the US Navy spending the majority of his time as a frogman with the elite US Navy SEAL Teams. He retired as a Navy SEAL Senior Chief with 5 combat deployments and several others to troubled areas in the world. He is the best-selling author of the book A Book of Man: A Navy SEAL’s Guide to the Lost Art of Manhood. He also starred in the movie Act Of Valor along with several other Teammates. Derrick is a candidate for Congress in the 3rd District of his beloved State of Wisconsin. In this Episode, Derrick shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four children and six grandchildren. He discusses why he decided to run for Congress and the response from his family. He describes the importance of Nuclear Family Units and why we must strengthen them. He talks about his faith and the role it has played in raising his kids. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Derrick Van Orden - https://vanordenforcongress.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 393 Matt LaCosse is about to be a Father. He is the first guest of the podcast who is not a dad already. Matt and his wife are expecting their first child in November of 2020. Matt is an NFL Tight End who played college football at Illinois and has spent time with the NY Giants, NY Jets, Denver Broncos and currently plays for the NE Patriots. He has to make the toughest decision of his life whether or not to play in the 2020 season with the risk of the pandemic which would put his wife and unborn child at risk. In this Episode, Matt shares his experience so far during the pregnancy process and his decision on the 2020 NFL season. He discusses his expectations and concerns about being a father. He describes his upbringing and his relationship with his parents. He talks about his plans to vlog his experience as a new father. He tells us if and when he would allow his child to play tackle football. He offers advice for other 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 392 Nick Kosir is a First Class Father and Meteorologist known as the Dancing Weatherman. He currently forecasts the weather for WJZY Fox 46 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Before he became known as the Dancing Weatherman he rapped his weather reports. His dancing moves have gone viral on social media. Nick’s unique and entertaining style of delivering the weather has been seen by millions of viewers on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. In this Episode, Nick shares his Fatherhood journey which includes an eleven year old son. He discusses the origin of dancing during his weather forecasts and which move he considers to be his favorite. He describes the impact and response from viewers after going viral and how it changed his life. He talks about his son's reaction to him being famous on social media. He describes the values he hopes to instill in his son as well as his discipline style. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Nick Kosir Instagram - https://instagram.com/fox46nick?igshid=3xef903hxo0m Nick Kosir YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/krookedk Nick Kosir Tik Tok - https://m.tiktok.com/h5/share/usr/6748159922284839941.html 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 391 Roger Mathews is a First Class Father who is known for his role in the smash hit MTV Reality show Jersey Shore. He also appeared in all 54 episodes of Snooki & JWoww. His divorce from Jenni JWoww Farley was highly publicized. He currently co-hosts a podcast with UFC Superstar Frankie Edgar called The Champ and the Tramp. In this Episode, Roger shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two children. He describes his co-parenting situation with JWoww and how their relationship is today. He gives advice for dads who are in the process of getting divorced. He discusses when he felt comfortable introducing his kids to his girlfriend. He talks about the genesis of he and Frankie Edgar’s podcast. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! The Champ and the Tramp - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champ-and-the-tramp/id1494757700 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 390 Rusty Noesner is a First Class Father and Former United States Navy SEAL. Rusty served for six years with the elite SEAL Teams and is currently a Firearms and Tactical Driving instructor. Rusty has a passion for art and for several years ran a nonprofit called War Paint where veterans and service members could create and sell art. In this Episode, Rusty shares his Fatherhood journey which includes a daughter and a newborn son. He discusses his love of art and why he founded War Paints. He describes what it was like growing up with a dad who was an FBI Hostage Negotiator and whether or not he intends to use a similar discipline style with his kids. He talks about the values he hopes to instill in his children. He gives a few tips for dads on what to look out for while walking the streets with their families. 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 389 Jim Kelly is a First Class Father and Legendary NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback. He was selected in the first round of the 1983 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. He played two seasons in the USFL where he was named Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player. He spent his entire NFL career with the Buffalo Bills leading them to four consecutive Super Bowls. His number 12 has been retired by the Bills and Kelly was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002. Jim Kelly was known for his toughness on the gridiron but it has been his toughness off the field that has inspired millions of people around the world. He has battled and defeated cancer three times and is a polished keynote speaker and has spoken to a wide variety of organizations including Fortune 500 companies, universities, healthcare systems, and many others. In this Episode, Jim Kelly shares his Fatherhood journey which includes having to bury his son Hunter at the age of eight and a half years old. He discusses how his son's illness affected his two daughters and how he managed to continue parenting them while dealing with the death of Hunter. He describes his struggle with faith while dealing with cancer. He talks about his motivational speaker career and his hope to bring strength to others going through difficult life challenges. He gives his opinion on young kids playing tackle football. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Jim Kelly’s Cameo - https://www.cameo.com/jimkelly12 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 388 Lee Goldberg is a First Class Father and Meteorologist. He is the Chief Meteorologist for Channel 7's Eyewitness News First 4:00pm and Eyewitness News at 5:00pm, 6:00pm and 11:00pm. He joined the Eyewitness News Weather Team in 1996. Lee has a dedication to community service that includes his avid support for the Pediatric Cancer Foundation, hosting their annual Walkathon in Riverside Park each spring. Lee is the best dressed Dad on television and posts pictures of his Accutire to his Instagram feed. In this Episode, Lee shares his Fatherhood journey which includes a son and daughter. He discusses the origin of his passion for weather and gives advice for parents of kids interested in pursuing a career in meteorology. He describes his feelings about moving into the parental role of empty-nester. He talks about his discipline style and how he approached things once his kids hit the dating scene. 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 387 Dustin Poirier is a First Class Father and World Class UFC Lightweight Fighter. He is the former interim lightweight champion and is currently the #2 Ranked Lightweight Fighter in the world. Dustin has beaten some of the top UFC fighters including Max Holloway, Eddie Alvarez, Justin Gaethje and Anthony Pettis. He is also currently the #8 ranked pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC. In this Episode, Dustin shares his Fatherhood journey and whether or not he plans on having more children. He discusses how becoming a father has changed him as a father and the age he will retire. He describes his training process and how he includes his family. He gives us some info on his next likely opponent. 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 386 Bob Kerrey is a First Class Father, Former Navy SEAL, Former US Senator of Nebraska and Medal of Honor Recipient. He was wounded in combat during the Vietnam War and awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his courageous actions under fire. He served as Governor for four years before being elected to the U.S. Senate, where he served from 1989 through 2001. In 2002 he published a memoir "When I Was A Young Man." In this episode, Bob Kerrey shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three children and four grandchildren. He discusses his transition from the business world to politics. He talks about how he and his family have managed during the pandemic. He describes his discipline style as a father as well as his approach once his kids began dating. 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 385 Andre Tippett is a First Class Father and Legendary NFL Hall of Fame linebacker. He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes and was drafted in the second round of the 1982 NFL draft by the New England Patriots. Andre played his entire pro football career with the Patriots recording 100 sacks and was selected to five Pro Bowls. He is a member of the NFL 1980’s All Decade Team. In this Episode, Andre shares his Fatherhood journey, he discusses the loss of both his mom and his stepfather to the coronavirus. He describes his passion for martial arts and how it played a huge role in his life. He speaks about the lessons he learned growing up in Newark NJ and how he applied them to Fatherhood. He shares his thoughts about the upcoming NFL season, 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 384 Sean Hannity is a First Class Father, the host of Hannity on Fox News and the nationally syndicated radio program The Sean Hannity Show. He is the author of three New York Times bestsellers Conservative Victory, Deliver Us From Evil, and Let Freedom Ring. Sean Hannity’s first book in 10 years (on sale 8/4, published by Threshold Editions), has sold 500,000 copies in just three weeks. This includes pre-orders, hardcover, ebook and audio sales. Threshold Editions has already gone back to press for a fourth printing to fulfill reorders and when complete, there will be over 630,000 copies in print. Simon & Schuster expects LIVE FREE OR DIE to be one of the year’s biggest books. Sean has a passion and love for America that is made perfectly clear during his many interviews with President Trump. Sean joins a long list of conservative dads I have interviewed on First Class Fatherhood including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Eric Trump, Sean Parnell, Dana White, Dean Cain, Tito Ortiz, Mike Lindell, Allen West and many more. In this Episode, Sean shares his Fatherhood journey, he discusses his own childhood, he talks about his relationship with his parents and how his career began. He describes his parenting philosophy when it comes to discipline, dating and his kids social life. He also addresses the current climate of the United States leading up to Election Day and why he decided to write his new book Live Free or Die. Sean offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! LIVE FREE OR DIE - https://www.seanhannitybook.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 383 Sean Parnell is a First Class Father, decorated combat veteran, New York Times Bestselling Author and Candidate for US Congress in Pennsylvania. This is Sean’s third appearance on First Class Fatherhood and it’s an honor to have him back on the show. He has a brand new book available now, ONE TRUE PATRIOT which is the third installment of his Eric Steele military fictional thriller series. In this Episode, Sean gives us an update on his three children and how they handled the coronavirus. He tells the story of what led him to run for Congress and his experience on the campaign trail. He discusses the importance of the Nuclear Family and why radical groups are trying to destroy it. He talks about his new book and why it is the best one of the series. He describes his family’s reaction to him entering the political arena, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! ONE TRUE PATRIOT - https://www.harpercollins.com/products/one-true-patriot-sean-parnell 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 382 Beav Brodie is a First Class Father, founder and CEO of TACTICAL BABY GEAR. Tactical Baby Gear is a lifestyle brand that’s heard the call of daddy. Only Tactical Baby Gear has engineered the toughest baby gear on the planet in its enthusiastic quest to provide you with the tools to handle some serious doodie. Designed with the idea that tactical is practical, Tactical Baby Gear efficiently organizes all your go-to items into one tough, dependable, military-grade tactical diaper bag. The first modular tactical diaper bag system on the market, the Tactical Baby Gear set is fully customizable and comes with multiple accessories. In this Episode, Beav shares his Fatherhood journey, he describes the circumstances that lead to him starting Tactical Baby Gear, he discusses the challenges of being an entrepreneur while being a dad, he talks about the the way dads have evolved over the years, he tells us his future plans for the company, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Tactical Baby Gear - https://tacticalbabygear.com MELIN United Hat - https://melin.com/collections/hydro/products/hydro-odyssey-united-mens-snapback-hat?variant=32314268418144 BOTTLE BREACHER - https://bottlebreacher.com Promo Code - Fatherhood MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Books by Dads featured on First Class Fatherhood - https://firstclassfatherhood.com/books-by-dads/ 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 381 Hue Jackson is a First Class Father and former NFL Head Coach of the Cleveland Browns who is making his second appearance on the podcast. His foundation, the Hue Jackson Foundation, is committed to empowering children, teens, and adults through awareness, education and prevention of Human Trafficking while assisting survivors and their families in their journey through recovery and survivorship. He recently launched a new program Strangers 2 Changers. The “Stranger2Changer” movement is a multi-level approach using social media, live interaction and engagements, participation through social media, volunteer opportunities and mentor programs. The mission is to address numerous social crises, social and economic disparities, risks of exploitation, abuse, assault, and trafficking. In this Episode, Hue gives us an update on his three daughters, he discusses the Stanger2Changer movement, he describes the challenges of Human Trafficking and how you can help keep your children safe, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Hue Jackson Foundation - https://www.huejackson.org Stranger2Changer - https://www.stranger2changer.com MELIN United Hat - https://melin.com/collections/hydro/products/hydro-odyssey-united-mens-snapback-hat?variant=32314268418144 BOTTLE BREACHER - https://bottlebreacher.com Promo Code - Fatherhood MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Books by Dads featured on First Class Fatherhood - https://firstclassfatherhood.com/books-by-dads/ 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 380 Chris Kirkpatrick is a First Class Father, singer, songwriter and founding member of the boy band NSYNC. Chris started the band as a vocal group that went on to take the world by storm selling more than 50 million albums with performances all across the globe. NSYNC has performed at the World Series, Super Bowl and Olympics and are one of the top selling boy bands of all time. Chris has lent his voice to several kids shows including The Fairly Odd Parents. In this Episode, Chris shares his Fatherhood journey, he discusses the benefits of becoming a dad after his success music career, he tells a funny story about his son and Justin Timberlake’s son, he describes his bedtime routine with his son, he gives some words of wisdom for aspiring singers, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! MELIN United Hat - https://melin.com/collections/hydro/products/hydro-odyssey-united-mens-snapback-hat?variant=32314268418144 BOTTLE BREACHER - https://bottlebreacher.com Promo Code - Fatherhood MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Books by Dads featured on First Class Fatherhood - https://firstclassfatherhood.com/books-by-dads/ 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 379 Bill Perkins is a First Class Father, former Hedge Fund Manager, High Stakes Poker Player, Film Producer and Author. His new book DIE WITH ZERO: GETTING ALL YOU CAN FROM YOUR MONEY AND YOUR LIFE is Now Available. Bill Perkins is the CEO of BrisaMax Holdings, a consulting services firm based in the US Virgin Islands. After training on Wall Street, Perkins made his fortune as an energy trader. These days, Perkins is recognized for his glamorous lifestyle, high-stakes poker games, and outrageous novelty wagers. He very much lives every day to the fullest. In this Episode, Bill shares his Fatherhood journey, he discusses his new book DIE WITH ZERO, he talks about what kids should know about money, he describes the best route for dads to take to get the most out of their life experiences, he tells us his favorite travel destination in the world, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! DIE WITH ZERO - https://www.amazon.com/Die-Zero-Getting-Your-Money/dp/0358099765 BOTTLE BREACHER - https://bottlebreacher.com Promo Code - Fatherhood MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Books by Dads featured on First Class Fatherhood - https://firstclassfatherhood.com/books-by-dads/ 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 378 Boston Rob Mariano is a First Class Father and Reality TV Show Legend who has spent more time on Survivor Islands then any other contestant on the CBS smash hit reality show. He met his future wife, Amber, on the 8th Season in which she was declared the Sole Survivor and Rob finished as runner up. Rob won the show's 22nd season Survivor: Redemption Island and most recently competed on Survivor: Winners at War. Rob and his wife Amber have competed twice on another popular CBS Reality show The Amazing Race. The couple’s wedding was a two hour CBS special event Rob and Amber Get Married. In this Episode, Rob shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four daughters, he describes the experience of competing with and against his wife on reality TV, he discusses the values he hopes to instill in his girls, he talks about his kids reaction to being a part of the latest Survivor show, he tells us if he plans to compete again on Reality TV and weather or not he and Amber plan on having more kids, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! BOTTLE BREACHER - https://bottlebreacher.com Promo Code - Fatherhood MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Books by Dads featured on First Class Fatherhood - https://firstclassfatherhood.com/books-by-dads/ 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 377 Al Roker is a First Class Father, legendary weather forecaster, journalist, actor, television personality and author. He is the current weather anchor on NBC's Today and has been with NBC for over forty years. He has hosted NBC's coverage of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade since 1995 and also serves as co-host on 3rd Hour Today. Al is a New York Times bestselling author with a new book, “You Look So Much Better in Person: True Stories of Absurdity and Success” which will be released on July 28th. In this Episode, Al Roker shares his Fatherhood journey, he discusses the challenges and blessings of raising a child with special needs, he describes his feelings and excitement about the recent engagement of his daughter, he also talks about how he disciplined his kids as well as how he managed the dating stages with them, he tells us about his new book, he describes the top values he hopes to instill in his kids, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! You Look So Much Better in Person: True Stories of Absurdity and Success - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0316426792/ref=dbs_a_w_dp_0316426792 BOTTLE BREACHER - https://bottlebreacher.com Promo Code - Fatherhood MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Books by Dads featured on First Class Fatherhood - https://firstclassfatherhood.com/books-by-dads/ 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 376 Benjamin Watson is a First Class Father and Retired NFL Tight End who was drafted by the New England Patriots in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft. During his professional football career he played for the Cleveland Browns, New Orleans Saints, Baltimore Ravens and finished his career where it began with the Patriots. He was a part of the Patriots team that won Super Bowl 39 and was the recipient of the Bart Starr Award in 2018. He is also the author of two books “Under Our Skin” and “New Dad's Playbook”. In this Episode, Watson shares his Fatherhood journey which includes seven children, he discusses the challenges of balancing one on one time with all of his kids, he describes the dangers of the Fatherless Crisis in our country and what needs to change to bring it under control, he talks about the importance of family and the role of the father as the spiritual leader, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! New Dad's Playbook - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0801018978/ref=dbs_a_w_dp_0801018978 Under Our Skin: Getting Real about Race. Getting Free from the Fears and Frustrations that Divide Us - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/149641330X/ref=dbs_a_w_dp_149641330x BOTTLE BREACHER - https://bottlebreacher.com Promo Code - Fatherhood MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Books by Dads featured on First Class Fatherhood - https://firstclassfatherhood.com/books-by-dads/ 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 375 Ken Daneyko is a First Class Father and Legendary NHL Defenseman. Daneyko was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the first round of the 1982 NHL and played his entire twenty year career with the organization earning the nickname Mr. Devil by the fans. Daneyko is a three-time Stanley Cup Champion who is best known for his bone crushing hits and many fights on the ice. In 2006, the New Jersey Devils retired his number 3 jersey cementing his legacy as one of the all time greats. He is currently a commentator for the NJ Devils. In this Episode, Daneyko shares his Fatherhood journey, he discusses the impact and importance of becoming a father, he raves about his talented son and the difference in their passions, he tells a funny story about the boys who pursued his daughter, he describes the feeling of having his number retired with his kids present, he talks about his involvement with the Center for Great Expectations which helps young addicted pregnant women, he discusses his relationship with his kids now that they’re adults, he hits on the upcoming continuation of the NHL Season, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Center for Great Expectations - https://www.cge-nj.org BOTTLE BREACHER - https://bottlebreacher.com Promo Code - Fatherhood MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Books by Dads featured on First Class Fatherhood - https://firstclassfatherhood.com/books-by-dads/ 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 374 Joel McHale is a First Class Father, comedian, actor, writer, producer, and television host. He is well known for hosting “The Soup” as well as his role as Jeff Winger on the NBC sitcom Community. He was the host of the 2015 ESPY Awards, the 43rd People's Choice Awards, and recently hosted the after-show special of the smash-hit documentary series “Tiger King” on Netflix. In this Episode, Joel shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two teenagers, he discusses the circumstances in which he discovered that he and his children are dyslexic, he describes how he manages technology with his teens especially when it comes to pornography, he talks about the awkwardness of his kids seeing him kiss other women on the screen, he tells us about some upcoming projects, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! BOTTLE BREACHER - https://bottlebreacher.com Promo Code - Fatherhood MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Books by Dads featured on First Class Fatherhood - https://firstclassfatherhood.com/books-by-dads/ 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 373 Jesse Lee Peterson is a First Class Father, author, activist, counselor, pastor, talk show host, and founder and president of BOND, the Brotherhood Organization of a New Destiny (est. 1990). BOND is a nationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to "Rebuilding the Family by Rebuilding the Man." He hosts the JLP Show Monday through Friday from 6:00am - 9:00am Pacific. In this Episode, Jesse shares his Fatherhood journey, he discusses the importance of the role of the Father, he describes the devastating impact that the Fatherless Crisis is having on the African American community, he talks about ways to fix the broken family units, he expresses concern with God being removed from society, he gives his thoughts on the George Floyd killing, the Black Lives Matter protests/riots, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! JLP Show - https://www.youtube.com/c/JesseLeePeterson1 Rebuilding The Man - https://rebuildingtheman.com JLP Call in # 888-77-JESSE BOTTLE BREACHER - https://bottlebreacher.com Promo Code - Fatherhood MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Books by Dads featured on First Class Fatherhood - https://firstclassfatherhood.com/books-by-dads/ 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 372 Brent Gleeson is a First Class Father, Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur and former Navy SEAL. This is Brent’s second time on First Class Fatherhood and it’s an honor to have him back. The last time he was on the podcast was Episode 77. As a member of SEAL Team 5, Gleeson's platoon had some of the first SEALs deployed to Iraq in early 2003. He served several tours in Iraq, Africa, and other theaters of war. After returning to civilian life, he built award-winning, multi-million dollar organizations that were repeatedly named in the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing private companies. In this Episode, Brent updates us on his growing family with some exciting news, he talks about his upcoming book “Embrace The Suck” which drops in December 2020 featuring a foreword written by David Goggins, he describes his new business venture Veteran Wellness, he discusses the current climate of the country and how he talks about it with his kids particularly his teenage son, he mentions the changes both professionally and personally he has made as a result of the pandemic, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Pre-Order “Embrace The Suck” - https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Suck-Navy-SEAL-Extraordinary/dp/0306846330 BOTTLE BREACHER - https://bottlebreacher.com Promo Code - Fatherhood MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Books by Dads featured on First Class Fatherhood - https://firstclassfatherhood.com/books-by-dads/ 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 371 John Brenkus is a First Class Father, Producer, Director and TV Personality. He was the on-air host, co-creator and executive producer of ESPN’s Emmy Award-winning show Sport Science. John is also the co-creator of the groundbreaking series Fight Science for the National Geographic Channel. He is currently the CMO of KILL CLIFF which is an all natural energy drink with all natural ingredients and zero sugar. It’s gained a fanbase with professional athletes and celebrities including comedian & UFC commentator Joe Rogan. In this Episode, John shares his Fatherhood journey, he discusses his involvement with Kill Cliff and the benefits it provides for kids who drink it, he describes the harmful effects of kids consuming other energy drinks as well as soda, he talks about his discipline style as a father, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Kill Cliff - https://killcliff.com/ BOTTLE BREACHER - https://bottlebreacher.com Promo Code - Fatherhood MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Books by Dads featured on First Class Fatherhood - https://firstclassfatherhood.com/books-by-dads/ 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 370 Gino Cafarelli is a First Class Father and Actor. He recently played Tom Hardy's opposite in the movie “Capone”. Gino also played Mayor Frank Rizzo in “The Irishman” opposite Robert DeNiro and Joe Pesci. He wrote a children’s book due out this fall which was inspired by his daughter who is hearing impaired. In this Episode, Gino shares his Fatherhood journey, he discusses his transition from working in corporate America to acting, he describes his Children’s book and why he decided to write it, he talks about the dichotomy of starring in “Capone” and writing a children’s book, he expresses his priorities when it comes to dating as a single dad, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! BOTTLE BREACHER - https://bottlebreacher.com Promo Code - Fatherhood MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Books by Dads featured on First Class Fatherhood - https://firstclassfatherhood.com/books-by-dads/ 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