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  • #421 Bill Brown
    Episode 421 Bill Brown is a First Class Father and Former Navy SEAL. In 2019 he led a unique fundraising effort by organizing a group of more than 30 former and active SEALs to complete the first-ever legally sanctioned swim across the Hudson River to raise money for the GI Go Fund, a nonprofit that helps veterans in need. The swim began at Liberty State Park in New Jersey and ended in Battery Park in lower Manhattan with stops at the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island for pushups and pullups. From Battery Park, the group jogged to One World Trade Center for a ceremony near the 9/11 Memorial. The SEALs repeated the event this year and raised even more money for veterans. Bill is a graduate of Rutgers University and Rutgers Law School. He comes from a military family in which both of his grandfathers and his father are veterans. In this Episode, Bill shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two children. He describes his experience swimming across the Hudson River and why he decided to put the event together. He discusses his parenting struggles once he returned from combat in Iraq. He talks about his faith and why it’s important to him. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more!
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  • #420 James Harris
    Episode 420 James Harris is a First Class Father and Host of Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles. He specializes in high-end residential real estate and investment properties in Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Holmby Hills, Sunset Strip, the Hollywood Hills, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Malibu and the greater Los Angeles region. James has been hosting Million Dollar Listing on Bravo TV for six years and also hosts a podcast called Positively Chaotic. In this Episode, James shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two daughters. He discusses his rise to fame in the Real Estate world and gives excellent insight for dads who wish to pursue a career in Real Estate. He describes the Real Estate’s response to the pandemic and how it has affected his job. He talks about his new podcast Positively Chaotic. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more!
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  • #419 Andrew Klavan
    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!
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  • #418 John Cummings
    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!
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  • #417 Tito Ortiz
    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!
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  • #416 Jake Zweig
    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!
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  • #415 Dr. Marc Siegel
    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
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  • #414 Dinesh D’Souza & Danielle D’Souza Gill
    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
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  • #413 Roy Wood Jr
    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!
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  • #412 Victor Avila
    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!
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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!