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  • #568 Nick Carter
    Episode 568 Nick Carter is a First Class Father and member of The Backstreet Boys. Nick is returning for a second interview on First Class Fatherhood. He first appeared on the podcast back in Episode 356. Nick and his wife welcomed their third child in April of this year making them a family of five. Nick began his career at the tender age of 12 years old and became an international pop superstar as the youngest member of the iconic boy band, Backstreet Boys. Known for his boyish good looks and heartthrob status, Nick’s 22-year entertainment career has spanned far beyond the stages of sold out arenas, with an array of projects in television and film, and as a philanthropist and author. In this Episode, Nick discusses the experience of having his daughter during the pandemic as well as the complications during the birth of his now seven month old baby girl. He describes the adjustment to being a father of three and the importance of spreading his love and attention to each of his children. He talks about his family’s Christmas traditions and sings a bar from his favorite Christmas song. He tells us the inspiration for his new single “Scary Monster”. He shares the details of the “Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Announces Virtual Celebrity Holiday Cooking Experience and Sing-Along” which is participating in with other celebrities. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more!
    Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Announces Virtual Celebrity Holiday Cooking Experience and Sing-Along - https://cure4thekids.org
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    28 min
  • #567 Dallas Jenkins
    Episode 567 Dallas Jenkins is a First Class Father, Director, Writer and Creator of THE CHOSEN. THE CHOSEN is an exploration of the life of Jesus Christ through the perspective of those that interacted with him. It is the first multi-season series about the life of Jesus, and the most successful media crowd-fund of all time. The series portrays Jesus "through the eyes of those who met him". The series has its own App which has been downloaded millions of times and the series is absolutely free for everyone to watch. Dallas’ First Class Father is Jerry B. Jenkins, a Christian novelist best known for the Left Behind series, one of the highest selling book series of all time, selling over 60 million copies. THE CHOSEN has a Christmas Special now playing in theaters throughout December titled, Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers. In this Episode, Dallas shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four children. He discusses THE CHOSEN and the feedback he’s received from the series. He answers a couple of questions about THE CHOSEN from my pastor Father Jeff. He talks about the Fatherless Crisis and the need for more positive Father figures. He describes philosophy as it applies to his kids dating and why he takes a different approach. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more!
    Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers - https://www.peoplemustknow.thechosen.tv
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    35 min
  • #566 BIG John McCarthy
    Episode 566 BIG John McCarthy is a First Class Father, Legendary MMA Referee and current broadcaster for Bellator MMA. He also co-hosts the MMA and combat sports podcast "Weighing In" with Josh Thomson. John is known for his delivery of "Let's Get It On!" at the beginning of every MMA fight. He served as one of the head referees for nearly every fight in the UFC from UFC 2 until UFC 77. He has refereed for promotions all over the globe including the UFC, K-1, Strikeforce, Affliction, Bellator, King of the Cage and many others. He is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. In 1985, John became a police officer for the Los Angeles Police Department and retired from the force in 2007. In this Episode, John shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three children. He discusses the benefits of kids learning Brazilian jiu-jitsu and the importance of teaching BJJ to police officers all across America. He describes the discipline style he grew up with and how the type of disciplinarian he is as a dad. He talks about the Fatherless Crisis and the need for more dads to be in their kids' lives. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more!
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    24 min
  • #565 Kenny Lattimore
    Episode 565 Kenny Lattimore is a First Class Father and Grammy Nominated R&B Singer-Songwriter. His debut album, Kenny Lattimore, was released on Columbia Records in 1996. That set included a pair of Top 20 hits: "Never Too Busy" and the Grammy-nominated "For You". The album earned Lattimore a win for Best New Artist at the NAACP Image Awards. He has been hailed by the New York Times as a “modern soul man,” and released three successful records through his independent label SincereSoul: Anatomy of a Love Song (2015), A Kenny Lattimore Christmas (2016), and Vulnerable (2017). He has a new album available now, “Here to Stay” which has produced the chart-climbing single “Pressure”. I’m this Episode, Kenny shares his Fatherhood journey which includes an 18 year old son. He discusses the values he received from his father which he hopes to instill in his son. He describes his co-parenting philosophy after going through a difficult divorce and gives advice for dads facing a similar situation. He talks about the music industry and gives advice for aspiring artists. He tells us about his new album HERE TO STAY. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more!
    Kenny Lattimore - https://www.kennylattimore.com
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    25 min
  • #564 Bobby Valentine
    Episode 564 Bobby Valentine is a First Class Father and MLB Legend. Bobby Valentine was the fifth player chosen in the 1968 draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers, but his major league playing career was cut short by a broken leg several years later. He began his managerial career in 1985 with the Texas Rangers, before going on to manage the Chiba Lotte Marines; the New York Mets, whom he took to the 2000 World Series; and the Boston Red Sox. A second stint with the Marines resulted in the team winning the Japan Series and Asia Series in 2005. In 2002, he was awarded the Branch Rickey Award for his donations to and personal work with survivors of the 9/11 attacks. In 2018, the Emperor of Japan bestowed upon him the Order of the Rising Sun. He has also worked as an analyst for ESPN. Currently, he is the executive director of athletics at Sacred Heart University, the proprietor of the Bobby Valentine Sports Academy, and an owner of Makuhari Media, a company that produces sports documentaries. He was raised and resides in Stamford, Connecticut where he was named Citizen of the Year in 2011. In this Episode, Bobby shares his Fatherhood journey which includes a 38 year old son. He discusses a parenting request made by Nolan Ryan that was a make or break deal for him to consider what team he would pitch for. He describes the challenges of changing teams while raising his son. He talks about his new book, Valentine's Way: My Adventurous Life and Times. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more.
    Valentine's Way: My Adventurous Life and Times - https://www.amazon.com/Valentines-Way-Adventurous-Life-Times/dp/1637580940/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3RZU5I57HBPFH&keywords=bobby+valentine+book&qid=1638767654&sprefix=bobby+val%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-3
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    21 min
  • #563 Spencer Pratt
    Episode 563 Spencer Pratt is a First Class Father and Reality TV Star. He is well known for being a cast member of “The Hills” along with his wife Heidi Montag. He first appeared on television in 2005 in the reality series “The Princes of Malibu” before being a featured cast member of MTV’s The Hills from 2007 - 2010. Spencer and Heidi competed as housemates on the eleventh series of the British version of “Celebrity Big Brother” in 2014 and again in 2017. He currently stars in “The Hills: New Beginnings” with Heidi. Spencer is also an entrepreneur who founded PrattDaddy.com where he sells gems and stones as bracelets, necklaces and more. In this Episode, Spencer shares his Fatherhood journey which includes a four year old son. He describes how becoming a father has drastically changed his perspective on life. He discusses the difficulty that he and Heidi are having with trying to have a second child. He talks about the joy of watching Heidi become a mom. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more!
    Spencer Pratt - https://prattdaddy.com
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    25 min
  • #562 Noah Galloway
    Episode 562 Noah Galloway is a First Class Father and Combat Veteran and Purple Heart recipient who joined the United States Army after the attacks on 9/11. On December 19, 2005, during his second deployment, he was severely injured in an IED attack in Yusufiah, Iraq. As a result, Noah lost his left leg above the knee and his left arm above the elbow. “No Excuses,” became his mantra as he rose out of a post-traumatic depression via his reinvigorating passion for fitness. He would become the first veteran and amputee to be featured on the cover of Men’s Health magazine. Noah also became a finalist on the hit ABC show “Dancing with the Stars” and would win the debut season of FOX’s “American Grit”. He is currently a motivational speaker who shares his story to encourage audiences to embrace the “No Excuses” lifestyle on their way to an enhanced mental and physical wellness. In this Episode, Noah shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three children. He discusses his new marriage and when he felt comfortable enough to introduce his kids to his now wife. He describes his co-parenting situation and gives advice for other divorced dads. He talks about his experience on Dancing With The Stars. He shares his thoughts on how he would feel if his kids joined the military and gives some words of wisdom for parents of kids who are going to join. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more!
    NO EXCUSES CHARITABLE FUND - https://noahgalloway.com/charity/
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    23 min
  • #561 Glenn Greenwald
    Episode 561 Glenn Greenwald is a First Class Father, award winning journalist and New York Times Bestselling Author. He is a former constitutional lawyer and co-founder of The Intercept and The Intercept Brasil, has earned numerous awards for his commentary and investigative journalism, including the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service and the George Polk Award for national security reporting. His 2014 book No Place to Hide: Edward Snowden, the NSA, and the US Security State, was a New York Times bestseller. He currently publishes on Substack, an online newsletter-based journalism platform and has also become a frequent guest on Fox News and other media outlets. In this Episode, Glenn shares his fatherhood journey which includes two children and guardianship of his nephew. He discusses why he and his husband decided to adopt instead of going through a surrogacy process. He describes his discipline style as a dad. He talks about the state of journalism and the trouble with clickbait headlines. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more!
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    32 min
  • #560 Sean Duffy & Rachel Campos-Duffy
    Episode 560 Sean Duffy and Rachel Campos-Duffy are First Class Parents of nine children. Rachel Campos-Duffy serves as a cohost of FOX & Friends Weekend. In addition, Campos-Duffy is the host of Moms on FOX Nation. The program aims to shine a light on family life and motherhood with women from across the country. She is also a recurring guest host on the network’s hit shows FOX & Friends and Outnumbered. Sean Duffy serves as a FOX News Media contributor, providing political analysis across all FOX News Media platforms. For nearly nine years, Duffy represented the people of Wisconsin’s Seventh Congressional District, the state’s largest district. While in Congress, he served on the Financial Services Committee and as the chairman of the Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance.
    In this Episode, Sean and Rachel share their parenthood journey which includes nine children. They discuss how they responded when their youngest daughter was born with Down syndrome and needed heart surgery. They describe why they decided Rachel would stay home with the kids early on while Sean pursued his career. Rachel talks about what it was like watching Sean become a father. They discuss the vaccine mandates and whether or not their children will be vaccinated. They explain their philosophy on sending their kids to college. They discuss their new Christmas book, All American Christmas. They offer some great advice for new or about to be Parents and more!
    All American Christmas - https://www.amazon.com/All-American-Christmas-Sean-Duffy/dp/0063046644/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=1G5OH7NMCRN2Z&keywords=all+american+christmas&qid=1637730628&sprefix=all+american+%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-3
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    34 min
  • #559 Congressman Jim Jordan
    Episode 559 Congressman Jim Jordan is a First Class Father and United States representative for Ohio's 4th congressional district. He is the Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee and former Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee. Congressman Jordan is also a founding member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus. Before he began his career in politics, Jim Jordan was a two-time NCAA Division I wrestling champion at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Prior to college he won state championships all four years he was in high school and compiled a 156–1 win-loss record. He went on to coach wrestling at the Ohio State University, while also earning a master’s degree. Congressman Jordan is the author of a new book, Do What You Said You Would Do: Fighting for Freedom in the Swamp. In this Episode, Congressman Jordan shares his fatherhood journey which includes two sons and two daughters. He discusses the Fatherless Crisis and the need for more positive father and father-figures in America. He describes how we can keep the younger generation engaged in debating the issues of the day despite the toxic environment surrounding politics in America today. He talks about his new book, Do What You Said You Would Do: Fighting for Freedom in the Swamp. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more!
    Do What You Said You Would Do: Fighting for Freedom in the Swamp - https://www.amazon.com/Do-What-You-Said-Would/dp/1637581459
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    29 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!