First Class Fatherhood

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  • #576 Anthony Rodia
    Episode 576 Anthony Rodia is a First Class Father and Comedian. He is a first-generation Italian-American born and raised in Westchester, New York. In a very short time, Anthony gained over 900,000 social media followers and his YouTube videos have amassed over 22 million views. Rodia’s comedy pulls from his real life and razor-sharp observations on marriage, parenthood, road rage, and everything else worthy of a social media rant. Anthony made the most of a captive audience, delivering a staggering 86 weekly videos. “ROAD RAGE WEDNESDAY” became a fan favorite, but his Uncle Vinny and Zia Lucia characters transformed into a phenomenon. They are the crazy uncle and aunt you love but can’t be out in public with, who speak their minds (whether you asked for it or not). Anthony Rodia has quickly become a show favorite on the syndicated radio show, Elvis Duran in The Morning and New York morning show Good Day New York. He is currently on tour with his The Road Rage Tour. In this Episode, Anthony shares his fatherhood journey which includes two children. He describes how he left a job he didn’t like to pursue his love and passion for comedy. He discusses how he made a pivot during the pandemic that boosted his social media presence. He talks about his comedy tour. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more!
    Anthony Rodia - https://www.rodiacomedy.com
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    33 min
  • Super Bowl LVI Media Day
    Super Bowl LVI Media Day Special Edition. First Class Fatherhood was invited to participate in this year’s Media Day for Super Bowl LVI between the Cincinnati Bengals and the LA Rams. I interviewed many of the Dad’s playing in the big game both virtually and live from Los Angeles. In this Episode you will hear from…
    LA Rams
    OT Andrew Whitworth
    NT Greg Gains
    K Matt Gay
    G David Edwards
    RB Sony Michel
    G Austin Corbett
    WR Van Jefferson
    QB Matthew Stafford
    Cincinnati Bengals
    Head Coach Zac Taylor
    WR Tyler Boyd
    CB Mike Hilton
    LB Germaine Pratt
    G Quinton Spain
    FS Ricardo Allen
    DE Zack Kerr
    NT DJ Reader
    WR Ja’Marr Chase
    QB Joe Burrow
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    29 min
  • #575 Jimmy Chase
    Episode 575 Jimmy Chase is a First Class Father whose son Ja’Marr Chase is a star wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals. Jimmy has watched his son Ja’Marr win the College National Championship with LSU and then become the 5th overall pick of the 2021 NFL. Ja’Marr was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and has played a pivotal role in the Bengals making it to Super Bowl LVI. Jimmy Chase is a Social Worker and a counselor by trade who helps youth and underprivileged kids get on the path to a better life. In this Episode, Jimmy shares his fatherhood journey which includes five kids. He discusses the guidance he gave his son Ja’Marr about sitting out his final year at LSU. He describes the feeling as a dad watching his son be selected in the First Round of the NFL Draft. He talks about sharing these moments with Jimmy Burrow, the dad of Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow with whom Ja’Marr played with at LSU. He talks about the impact of the Fatherless Crisis. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more!
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    19 min
  • #574 Mike Pompeo
    Episode 574 Mike Pompeo is a First Class Father and Former Secretary of State. He has served as the 70th Secretary of State of the United States, the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and was elected to four terms in Congress representing the Fourth District of Kansas. Mike graduated first in his class from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1986. He served as a cavalry officer in the U.S. Army, leading troops patrolling the Iron Curtain, rising to the rank of Captain. As our nation’s most senior diplomat in the Trump Administration and President Trump’s chief negotiator, Mike helped to craft U.S. foreign policy based on our nation’s founding ideals that put America First. In his second interview on First Class Fatherhood, Pompeo gives us an update on his son Nick who is now engaged to be married this summer. He discusses some of the issues making it a scary time for parents in the United States right now. He describes the importance of school choice. I ask him if he will be running for President in 2024. He offers some great advice for Dads and more!
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    22 min
  • #573 Shawn Ryan
    Episode 573 Shawn Ryan is a First Class Father, Former Navy SEAL, CIA Contractor, Entrepreneur and host of The Shawn Ryan Show. Shawn is a combat veteran who served with SEAL Team 2 and SEAL Team 8 deploying to both Iraq and Afghanistan. After leaving the Navy, Shawn served as a contractor with the CIA where he participated in clandestine operations all over the globe. In 2015, he founded Vigilance Elite which provides training to both the civilian and law enforcement sectors. He is also the host of the wildly popular podcast The Shawn Ryan Show in which he interviews other elite military men and other awesome guests. In this Episode, Shawn shares his Fatherhood journey which includes a four month old son. He describes how becoming a dad has changed his perspective on life and what it’s been like watching his wife Katie become a mom. He discusses some safety tips for parents while they're out with their kids. He talks about his podcast The Shawn Ryan Show and what it’s like for him to interview other Frogmen. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more!
    Vigilance Elite - https://www.vigilanceelite.com
    The Shawn Ryan Show - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shawn-ryan-show/id1492492083
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    25 min
  • #572 Donovan McNabb
    Episode 572 Donovan McNabb is a First Class Father and NFL Legend. He played his college ball at Syracuse University where they retired his #5 jersey after dominating the Big East and being named Big East Offensive Player of the Year three times. He was drafted in the first round with the second pick of the 1999 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles who would eventually retire his #5 jersey as well. During his time with the Eagles he led the team to eight playoff appearances, five NFC East division championships, five NFC Championship games and Super Bowl XXXIX. He became the Eagles' all-time leader in pass attempts, pass completions, passing yards, and passing touchdowns. In this Episode, Donovan shares his fatherhood journey which includes four children. He discusses his discipline style as a dad. He describes his view on young kids playing tackle football. He talks about his QBL Minicamps. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more!
    QBL Minicamps - www.theQBLegacy.org
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    24 min
  • Matthew McConaughey • FCF Flashback

    FCF Flashback From my interview with Matthew McConaughey on January 22, 2021 • Matthew McConaughey is a First Class Father and Academy Award winning actor. He has starred in blockbuster movies including DALLAS BUYERS CLUB, INTERSTELLAR, MAGIC MIKE, THE LINCOLN LAWYER and many others as well the smash hit HBO Crime Drama TRUE DETECTIVE. He has won numerous awards including the Oscar and the Golden Globe for Best Actor. He is now a New York Times Bestselling Author of GREENLIGHTS. In this Episode, Matthew shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three children. He discusses his new book GREENLIGHTS and why he decided to write it. He talks about the Fatherless epidemic in America and the importance of Fatherhood and Family Life.  He describes his love of being a father and how it has changed him as a man.  He talks about the differences between how he was raised and how he and his wife Camila are raising their children.  He tells us who he would like to see play himself in a movie, he offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more!

    GREENLIGHTS - https://www.amazon.com/Greenlights-Matthew-McConaughey/dp/0593139135

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    25 min
  • #571 Carter Oosterhouse
    Episode 571 Carter Oosterhouse is a First Class Father and Television Personality. He first gained national fame as a carpenter on the TLC series Trading Spaces. He was host of several HGTV network shows including Carter Can, Red Hot & Green, and Million Dollar Rooms. Carter co-hosts ABC’s hit primetime series, The Great Christmas Light Fight. He’s also a model who has been named one of People magazine's "Sexiest man on TV" in its "Sexiest Man Alive" issue. He was also named one of the sexiest men on television by TV Guide Channel, Inside TV magazine, and CosmoGirl. In this Episode, Carter shares his Fatherhood journey which includes a four year old daughter. He discusses the surrogacy process that he and his wife used to have their child. He describes the values he hopes to instill in his daughter growing up. He talks about his family’s Christmas traditions. He tells us what it’s like to see the amazing Christmas decorations he judges on The Great Christmas Light Fight. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more!
    Carter Oosterhouse - https://www.carteroosterhouse.com
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    27 min
  • #570 Brad Williams
    Episode 570 Brad Williams is a First Class Father and Stand-up Comedian. Brad has become one of the funniest, most in-demand comedians working today. He has appeared on numerous TV shows including the Tonight Show & Jimmy Kimmel Live. His one hour comedy special “Fun Size” was the highest rated comedy special on Showtime in the year 2015. A year later, he followed it up with a 2nd special called “Daddy Issues,” its airing prompted the New York Times to write “no one is doing it more hilariously than Brad Williams.” Brad’s show is high energy. Robin Williams called him “Prozac with a head.” Brad’s ability to make humorous observations on disability, relationships, sex, and race are winning over audiences and proving anyone can overcome their shortcomings. In this Episode, Brad shares his Fatherhood journey which includes a 23-month old daughter. He discusses the cancel-culture facing comedians today and how he approaches it. He describes some of his parenting fears as a Little Person Dad. He talks about some of the challenges growing up as a Little Person and why his daughter will be well equipped to handle herself. He tells us about his plans for 2022. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more!
    Brad Williams - https://www.bradwilliamscomedy.com
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    39 min
  • #569 J.R. Martinez
    Episode 569 J.R. Martinez is a First Class Father, Actor, Motivational Speaker and United States Army Veteran. J.R. was deployed to Iraq and was driving a Humvee when its left front tire hit an IED. As a result he suffered smoke inhalation and severe burns to more than 34 percent of his body. He spent 34 months at BAMC and has undergone 33 plastic surgery and skin graft surgeries. He became a motivational speaker and began providing support to fellow burn survivors while being treated for his burn injuries. In 2008, J.R. was cast in ABC's daytime drama “All My Children” as Brot Monroe. Despite having to relearn how to walk, he competed on and won Season 13 of ABC's “Dancing with the Stars”. J.R.is the host of his own podcast REBIRTH. In this Episode, J.R. shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two children. He describes how he handles the looks and comments from people about his appearance. He discusses the challenges of having a baby during the pandemic. He talks about his daughter’s reaction to watching him on Dancing with the stars. He talks about OPERATION FINALLY HOME and the impact it’s having on veterans. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more!
    OPERATION FINALLY HOME - https://www.operationfinallyhome.org
    REBIRTH Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rebirth-with-j-r-martinez/id1514640056?i=1000543862495
    JR’s website - https://jrmartinez.com/
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    33 min

About First Class Fatherhood

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We are not just ordinary fathers, we are striving to be "First Class Fathers," and we invite you to join us! Welcome to First Class Fatherhood, a Podcast with a vision to change the narrative of Fatherhood & Family Life. Your host, Alec Lace, takes you through transformative and encouraging interviews with over 650 high profile Dads. These interviews include NFL Legends Deion Sanders, Kurt Warner and Tom Brady; Hollywood Stars Matthew McConaughey and Steve Harvey; Navy SEALs Jocko Willink and Marcus Luttrell; Skateboarding Icon Tony Hawk, UFC Fighters Kamaru Usman and Dustin Poirier & many more! What do all of these guests have in common? They're all striving to fulfill their role as a father to the best of their ability, and they want to encourage all dads to do the same! Every day is Father’s Day on First Class Fatherhood!