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Episode 551 Rob O’Neill is a First Class Father and Navy SEAL who killed Osama bin Laden. Rob served with the elite Naval Special Warfare unit known as DEVGRU or SEAL Team Six. He deployed more than a dozen times and participated in over 400 combat missions. Some of the most notable missions include the mission to save Captain Richard Phillips (Who I interviewed on Episode 353) and the rescue mission to save Marcus Luttrell (Who I interviewed on Episode 128). Some of his more than 52 decorations include two Silver Stars, four Bronze Star Medals with Valor device and a Joint Service Commendation Medal with Valor device. Rob is also the New York Times Bestselling Author of THE OPERATOR. This is Rob’s second interview on First Class Fatherhood (First interviewed on Episode 54). In this Episode, due to less security restrictions, Rob is able to get more candid about his Fatherhood journey which includes three daughters. He describes their sense of humor and the differences in their personalities. He discusses some current events such as the Alec Baldwin incident and how the mandates are affecting the SEAL Teams. He talks about the importance of spending one on one time with his girls. He mentions an upcoming book he’s working on with Dakota Meyer ( Who I interviewed on Episode 200). He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Rob O’Neill - https://rjoapparel.com/ Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 550 General Keith Kellogg is a First Class Father and former National Security Advisor to Vice President Mike Pence. He is a Retired Army Lieutenant General who has dedicated his life to national service, with tours of duty in Vietnam, Panama, and Iraq, as well as commanding the 82d Airborne Division. Some of his awards and decorations include the Silver Star and Bronze Star for Valor. General Kellogg advised Donald Trump during the 2016 campaign and worked as chief of staff to the National Security Council. He is the author of a new book, “War by Other Means: A General in the Trump White House”. In this Episode, General Kellogg shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three children. He discusses his 41 year marriage to the love of his life. He describes his time in the White House and gives his response to others within the administration who have written salacious books about the President. He talks about his new book, War by Other Means: A General in the Trump White House. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! War by Other Means: A General in the Trump White House - https://www.amazon.com/War-Other-Means-General-Trump/dp/1684512468 Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 549 Victor Glover is a First Class Father and NASA Astronaut. Victor was the pilot on the first operational flight of the SpaceX Crew Dragon to the International Space Station. He also flew in space with Expedition 64 and served as a station systems flight engineer. He has spent 167 days in outer space and over 26 hours outside of his spacecraft performing spacewalks. Victor is currently part of NASA's Artemis program which will be sending American Astronauts back to the moon for the first time since the Apollo missions. As a commander in the United States Navy, Victor accumulated 3,000 flight hours in more than 40 aircraft, and has completed over 400 carrier arrested landings and 24 combat missions. In this Episode, Victor shares his fatherhood journey which includes four daughters. He discusses how he prepares as a dad when he is leaving Earth and how his five deployments in the Navy helped him with the process. He describes the values that are important for him to instill in his four girls growing up. He answers a question from my 14 year old son who is fascinated with space. He talks about the Artemis program and the excitement of sending Americans back to the moon. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 548 Eric Trump is a First Class Father and Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization. He is the third child of the 45th President of the United States of America, Donald Trump. Both of Eric’s children were born while his father was President. I last spoke with Eric on Episode 296 of First Class Fatherhood just before the pandemic began. Eric is an avid outdoorsman who is always posting pictures of fishing with his kids. Eric is a respected authority in the business sector and highly sought after speaker delivering keynote addresses at many high profile real estate and business conferences worldwide. He appeared regularly as an advisor on NBC’s hit television series, “The Celebrity Apprentice.” In this Episode, Eric shares his Fatherhood journey which includes a son and a daughter. He discusses his wife Lara’s potential run for Senator of North Carolina and why they made the family decision to ultimately not run. He describes the relationship his kids have with their cousins, the children of his brother Don Jr and his sister Ivanka. He talks about the trouble with the education system, the mask mandate and vaccines for children. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 547 Brandon Leake is a First Class Father and Winner of America’s Got Talent season 15. He was the first ever spoken word poet on the popular competition show. He received the Golden Buzzer in the first round from Howie Mandel, who was a guest on Episode 467 of First Class Fatherhood. Brandon performed pieces about his sister who died and his father who abandoned him. He was named the champion of the 15th season in September 2020, took home the $1 million dollar cash prize, a brand new car and the opportunity to star in Luxor Las Vegas. He will begin performances at the Luxor on November 4th. He has performed in 36 US states, New Zealand, Mexico and Canada and has released a poignant new album titled “Level”. In this Episode, Brandon shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two children under two years old. He discusses the impact of growing up without a father and the need to have more positive male role models in society. He describes the power of creativity and gives advice for parents of kids interested in poetry. He talks about his upcoming performances at the Luxor in Las Vegas. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! BRANDON LEAKE - https://linktr.ee/calledtomovectm Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 546 Phil Keoghan is a First Class Father and Host of Reality Shows THE AMAZING RACE & TOUGH AS NAILS. He has been host of THE AMAZING RACE from its inception and also serves as a producer. He co-created and hosts the American reality competition television program TOUGH AS NAILS which is currently in its 3rd Season on CBS. Phil has been involved with winning ten Primetime Emmy Awards related to his work on THE AMAZING RACE and is highly responsible for the show’s success which is 32 Seasons deep. In this Episode, Phil shares his Fatherhood journey which includes a twenty-five year old daughter. He discusses whether being a Dad is advantage or disadvantage while competing on shows such as THE AMAZING RACE. He describes the values that were important for him to instill in his daughter growing up. He talks about the current season of TOUGH AS NAILS. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 545 Chris Hadfield is a First Class Father and Astronaut. He is also a former fighter pilot and author of a new book “THE APOLLO MURDERS”. He has flown in space three times and is the first Canadian to walk in space. Chris has served as commander of the International Space Station. He became the commander of the International Space Station as part of Expedition 35, responsible for a crew of five astronauts and helping to run dozens of scientific experiments dealing with the impact of low gravity on human biology. He spent 166 days in space and almost 15 hours outside of the spacecraft. Prior to his career as an astronaut, Hadfield served in the Canadian Forces for 25 years as an Air Command fighter pilot. He has been described by Forbes as "perhaps the most social media savvy astronaut ever to leave Earth" and his exchanges with William Shatner and other Star Trek actors have received media coverage. In this Episode, Chris shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three children. He discusses how he prepared to leave earth as father to ensure his family would be taken care of in the event something went wrong. He describes the impact of being a famous astronaut had on his kids growing up. He talks about his new book “THE APOLLO MURDERS”. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! The Apollo Murders - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0316264539/ref=dbs_a_w_dp_0316264539 Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 544 Jim Breuer is a First Class Father and Stand-up comedian. He is well known for his role in the movie Half Baked which co-starred fellow comedian Dave Chappelle. Jim was a regular cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1995 to 1998. He’s had several one hour specials on Comedy Central and has sold out shows all across the country. Jim also hosted radio shows on Sirius XM and TV shows on MTV and VH1. He is currently touring the country with his “Freedom of Laughter Tour” and has an upcoming Stand-up special “Somebody had to Say It” which will be available on his Patreon Page. In this Episode, Jim shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three daughters. He discusses how he responded when his girls became old enough to start dating. He describes his discipline style as a Dad. He talks about the cancel culture and gives advice for parents of aspiring comedians. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! JIM BREUER - https://www.jimbreuer.com Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 543 Jeff Nelson is a First Class Father and 4x World Series Champion Pitcher. Jeff pitched for the New York Yankees World Series Championship teams in 1996, 1998, 1999 and 2000. Jeff also pitched for the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers and Chicago White Sox. During his 15 year career, Jeff pitched in 798 games with a winning record. In 55 post-season games he recorded 62 strikeouts and a 2.65 ERA in 54.1 innings. He is currently a television color analyst for the Miami Marlins and New York Yankees. In this Episode, Jeff shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four daughters. He discusses the balance of becoming a new dad while playing at a high level in professional Baseball. He describes his parenting philosophy when his girls became old enough to start dating. He talks about young kids playing baseball and gives advice for parents of kids interested in taking it to the next level. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 542 Chris “Mad Dog” Russo is a First Class Father and Legendary Sports Radio Host. He is the former co-host of the Mike and the Mad Dog sports radio program which was broadcast on WFAN in New York City and simulcasted on the YES Network. He joined Sirius XM Radio in August 2008 and operates his own channel, Mad Dog Radio. He also hosts an afternoon radio show, Mad Dog Unleashed, SiriusXM Ch. 82 Mad Dog Sports Radio. Mad Dog has one of the most recognizable voices in radio and is known for his rapid-fire banter and vast sports knowledge. He has been a prominent figure in sports talk radio for decades. In this Episode, Chris shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four children. He discusses the pros and cons of having kids a bit later in life. He describes the challenges of bonding with his youngest son over the lack of common interests. He gives advice for parents of kids interested in a broadcasting career. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! MAD DOG UNLEASHED - https://www.siriusxm.com/channels/mad-dog-sports-radio Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 541 Andy Grammer is a First Class Father and multi platinum recording artist. He is a singer, songwriter and producer. His catalog consists of numerous bona fide hits, including the quadruple-platinum “Honey, I’m Good,” platinum singles “Keep Your Head Up,” “Fine By Me,” “Don’t Give Up On Me,” “Fresh Eyes,” “Good To Be Alive (Hallelujah),” and many others. His music has generated billions of streams and he has sold out shows on multiple continents. He just released his new genre-bending single “Damn It Feels Good To Be Me,” which will be featured on his forthcoming fifth full-length album due out in early 2022. In this Episode, Andy shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two daughters. He talks about what he loves about being a Girl Dad. He discusses how becoming a Dad has changed him as an artist. He tells us about his upcoming tour called “The Art of Joy” and how he schedules family time while touring. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! ANDY GRAMMER - Damn It Feels Good To Be Me - https://youtu.be/FAo0mWGQNG8 Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 540 James Patterson is a First Class Father and Legendary Author. His enduring fictional characters and series include Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Michael Bennett, Maximum Ride, Middle School, and Ali Cross. His books have sold more than 300 million copies. He has received many accolades for his works including the 2019 National Humanities Medal. The National Book Foundation presented him with the Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community, and he is also the recipient of an Edgar Award and nine Emmy Awards. He is the World’s Best Selling Author. In this Episode, James shares his Fatherhood journey which includes his son Jack. He discusses the importance of kids learning to read and how parents can get their kids interested in reading. He talks about his new book “E.R. Nurses: True Stories from America's Greatest Unsung Heroes”. He gives advice for parents of kids who want to become writers. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! E.R. Nurses: True Stories from America's Greatest Unsung Heroes - https://www.amazon.com/R-Nurses-Stories-Americas-Greatest/dp/0316301078 Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 539 Edgerrin James is a First Class Father and NFL Legend. He is a Pro Football Hall of Fame Running Back who was drafted with the 4th overall pick of the 1999 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. He played his college football at the University of Miami where he would later be inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame. Edgerrin played 11 seasons in the NFL. He was the Offensive Rookie of the year in 1999, he earned four Pro Bowl selections, he led the NFL in rushing twice, and he is 13th on the all-time NFL rushing list. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2020 and was enshrined in canton this past summer. I had the honor of sitting down with Edgerrin James to conduct this interview live from Miami. In this Episode, Edgerrin shares his Fatherhood journey which includes six children. He discusses how his mother made it a point to surround him with positive male role models growing up. He describes the legacy he wants to leave behind as a Father. He talks about the importance of giving each of his six kids some one on one time. He expresses how awesome it was to share the experience of being enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame with his kids. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 538 Jim McMahon is a First Class Father and 2x Super Bowl Champion Quarterback. He quarterbacked one of the greatest teams in NFL history, the 1985 Chicago Bears, which dominated the NFL regular season and destroyed the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX. Jim was drafted with the 5th overall pick in the first round of the 1982 NFL Draft by the Bears after playing his college football at BYU. He would go on to play for several other NFL teams including the Green Bay Packers who won Super Bowl XXXI with Jim as a backup quarterback. In this Episode, Jim shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four children. He discusses why he taught his kids the fundamentals of sports but was never the coach of any of their teams. He describes his feelings on young kids playing tackle football. He talks about his experience using CBD for his post football injuries. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 537 Carl Higbie is a First Class Father and former Navy SEAL. He is currently the host of Saturday Report on Newsmax. Carl is a combat veteran who served with the elite US Navy SEALs Teams. He joined the military as a result of the Terrorist attacks on 9/11. He was on the Navy SEAL assault team that captured the most wanted man in the Middle East known as the Butcher of Fallujah, Ahmed Hashim Abd Al-Isawi. After his military service he appeared regularly on Fox News and CNN before joining Newsmax. His day job is in finance and he has written two books “Enemies, Foreign and Domestic: A SEAL's Story” and “Battle on The Home Front: A Navy SEAL's mission to save the American dream”. In this Episode, Carl shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two children. He makes a huge family announcement. He discusses an incident in which he was molested as a child, how it has affected him as a Father and what parents need to know to protect their children. He describes the importance of the father and the consequences of the Fatherless Crisis. He talks about his upcoming book. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 536 Colin Mochrie is a First Class Father and Stand-Up Comedian. He is best known for his role on “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” which begins its 18th Season this week. Colin co-wrote, co-produced, and co-starred in the Canadian sitcoms “Getting Along Famously” and “She's the Mayor” He has received numerous awards, including two Canadian Comedy Awards, a Gemini Award, and a Writers Guild of Canada award. He was named Canadian Comedy Person of the Year at the 2013 Canadian Comedy Awards. In this Episode, Colin shares his Fatherhood journey which includes one child. He describes his reaction to his son coming out as a Transgender girl and offers advice for others dads with Transgender sons or daughters. He discusses the current comedy climate and gives some guidance for parents of kids interested in a comedy career. He talks about how he started his comedy career. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 535 Jeff Struecker is a First Class Father and retired Army Ranger who received the Silver Star for his heroic actions during The Battle of Mogadishu or Operation Gothic Serpent which would eventually become immortalized in the film BLACK HAWK DOWN. His other combat experience includes participation in the invasion of Panama, Operation Desert Storm, and more than a dozen combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. Jeff spent his final ten years in the US Army serving as a chaplain in Airborne and Ranger units. In 2017, he was inducted into the US Army Ranger Hall of Fame. In this Episode, Jeff shares his Fatherhood journey which includes five children. He describes the emotions of finding out he would be a dad for the first time during the Black Hawk Down mission. He discusses the balance of being a pastor and a man of faith while being a warrior. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! JEFF STRUECKER - https://jeffstruecker.com Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 534 Ken Shamrock is a First Class Father, MMA Legend and former professional wrestler. He is best known for his participation in the Ultimate Fighting Championships, Pride Fighting Championships, the World Wrestling Federation, Total Nonstop Wrestling Action and Pancrase. Some of his accomplishments include First UFC Superfight Heavyweight Champion, First Pancrase Heavyweight World Champion, Four Time UFC Heavyweight Champion, WWF Intercontinental Champion, WWF World Tag Team Champion and many others. Ken was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2003. During his legendary UFC career he was known as The World’s Most Dangerous Man! In this Episode, Ken shares his Fatherhood journey which includes seven children and sixteen grandkids. He discusses how his difficult childhood impacted him as a Father. He describes the importance of instilling confidence in kids. He talks about his work helping children who come from fatherless and broken homes. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! KEN SHAMROCK - https://kenshamrock.com Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 533 Chris Wallace is a First Class Father and Legendary Journalist and News Anchor. He is the host of Fox News Sunday, a position he has held since 2003. He is well known for his in-depth interviews with US Presidents such as Barack Obama and Donald Trump as well as other political leaders such as Vladimir Putin. Chris has won every major broadcast news award, including three Emmys, the Peabody Award and the Dupont-Columbia Silver Baton Award. Some of his previous positions include anchor for NBC Nightly News and host of Meet the Press, and ABC anchor for Primetime Thursday and Nightline. He was chosen to be the moderator for the final Presidential debate of 2016 between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump and was chosen again to moderate the first Presidential debate of 2020 between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. He has had a career that spans five decades and followed in the footsteps of his father, 60 Minutes correspondent Mike Wallace. In this Episode, Chris shares his Fatherhood journey which includes six kids. He discusses the Fatherless Crisis and its impact on the country. He describes his discipline style as a Dad and the values that were important for him to instill in his kids. He talks about his new book, COUNTDOWN BIN LADEN, which is the second installment of his Countdown series. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! On October 7th Fox News Channel is celebrating its 25th Anniversary!! Be sure to checkout all of my interviews with Fox News Dads including: Sean Hannity, Jesse Waters, Pete Hegseth, Stuart Varney, Will Cain, Charles Payne, Todd Piro, John Roberts, Brian Kilmead and more! Countdown Bin Laden: The Untold Story of the 247-Day Hunt to Bring the Mastermind of 9/11 to Justice - https://www.amazon.com/Countdown-bin-Laden-Mastermind-Wallaces/dp/1982176520 Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 532 Steve Smith Sr is a First Class Father and NFL Legend. He played wide receiver for 16 seasons in the National Football League, most of which he spent with the Carolina Panthers. He finished his career playing for the Baltimore Ravens. Steve is one of the greatest wide receivers to ever play the game and at the time of his retirement, he ranked 7th in NFL career all-purpose yards, 7th in NFL career receiving yards and 12th in career receptions. He is a 5 time pro-bowler and 3 time All-Pro. In this Episode, Steve shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four children. He describes what it was like to become a dad at a young age and what has changed about himself as a dad between his 24 year old and his 7 year old. He discusses the values that are important for him to instill in his kids. He talks about his foundation, The Steve Smith Family Foundation. He talks about his podcast, Cut To It. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! CUT TO IT - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cut-to-it-featuring-steve-smith-sr/id1530938338 Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support