The Art of Fatherhood Podcast

Josh Cooley sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. We talk about the lessons his kids taught him since he became a dad. After that Josh talks about directing the Transformers One movie. Josh opens up about how he approached telling this origin story. In addition, he shares working with the voice cast. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 

About Josh Cooley 

Josh Cooley is an animator, screenwriter, director and voice actor. He is best known for working on the 2015 Pixar animated film Inside Out and directing the short film Riley's First Date? that was included in its home video release. Josh made his feature film directorial debut in 2019 with Toy Story 4, the fourth installment of the Toy Story franchise, which won him the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. He will also be the director of Transformers One, the first theatrical fully CG animated Transformers film. Follow Josh on Instagram at @lookitsjoshcooley. Also make sure check out Transformers One in theaters. 

About Transformers One 

Transformers One is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron who are sworn enemies. But once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. In the first-ever fully CG-animated Transformers movie, Transformers One features a star-studded voice cast, including Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi with Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Hamm.

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About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast 

The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.

Bobby Moynihan, Gaten Matarazzo, Tony Revolori, Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit talk to me about the new series, LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild The Galaxy. I was part of a roundtable discussion with them to talk about how they each approached the series. We even geek out over Star Wars collectibles and LEGOs. 

About LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild The Galaxy

The entire Star Wars Galaxy gets completely mixed up. It happens when an ordinary nerf-herder, Sig Greebling (Gaten Matarazzo) , unearths a powerful artifact from a hidden Jedi temple. He finds himself thrust into adventure in a new, wondrously wild and twisted version of the galaxy. It is where good guys are bad, bad guys are good, and the fate of all depends on Sig. Can he become the hero who can put all the pieces back together? The show also has the voice talents of Tony Revolori, Bobby Moynihan, Marsai Martin, Michael Cusack, Ahmed Best, and Mark Hamill. The Executive Producers are Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit, James Waugh, Jacqui Lopez, Josh Rimes, Jill Wilfert, Jason Cosler and Keith Malone. Watch the series on Disney+. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1IVPJGnwGA

About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast 

The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.

Daryl Johnston sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. We discuss the values he looked to instill into his kids as they were growing up. In addition, he shares the life lessons his kids have taught him. After that we talk about playing in the NFL, the transition from college to the pros and winning a Super Bowl. We also talk about the great work he does over at FOX Sports covering the NFL. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 

About Daryl Johnston

Daryl Johnston is on his 23rd FOX NFL season covering the NFL. The three-time Super Bowl champion and two-time Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl partners with play-by-play announcer Kevin Kugler in 2024. The duo is joined by veteran reporter Laura Okmin. Johnston joined the FOX NFL booth full-time as an analyst in 2001 after serving one year as game analyst for the NFL on CBS. 

Initially he started working with play-by-play announcer Dick Stockton at FOX. Then Johnston was paired with play-by-play announcer Kenny Albert and the late Tony Siragusa from 2008-2014. In 2023, he was paired with play-by-play announcer Joe Davis, and in past seasons, he also has called games alongside Kevin Burkhardt and Chris Myers. Johnston resides in Dallas with his wife, Diane, son Aidan and daughter Evan. Make sure you follow Daryl on Twitter at @DarylJohnston. In addition make sure you check out his work on FOX Sports. 

About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast 

The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.

Jayson Tatum sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. We discuss the values he looks to instill into his son. In addition, he shares the lessons his son has taught him. After that we talk about he and his Boston Celtics teammates winning the NBA Championship this year. Next we talk about his new children’s book, Baby Dunks-a-Lot. Jayson shares how his son was the inspiration for that book.Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 

About Jayson Tatum 

Jayson Tatum is a professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics. He and his Boston Celtics teammates are the 2024 NBA Champions. He is a 5X NBA All-Star, a multi-time All-NBA First Team selection, and an Olympic Gold Medalist. Jayson Tatum’s love for basketball and his hometown, St. Louis, began at a very early age. Jayson began playing basketball in the YMCA league in St. Louis. He looks to give back to many communities through the Jayson Tatum Foundation. 

Make sure you follow Jayson on Twitter and Instagram at @jaytatum0. In addition, make sure you pick up his new children’s book, Baby Dunks-a-Lot: A Picture Book wherever you purchase books. Check out his foundation over at thejaysontatumfoundation.org.

About Baby Dunks-a-Lot 

Inspired by Jayson Tatum’s life as both an NBA superstar and a loving dad, this laugh-out-loud picture book is the story of what happens when a tot becomes an NBA teammate. Co-authored by Sam Apple and featuring Parker-Nia Gordon’s sweet and appealing art. 

When a big kid teaches his little brother how to play basketball for the first time, something unusual happens. Baby bro flies through the air for a monster dunk! Before long, every professional team wants the incredible dunking baby on their roster. Baby Dunks-A-Lot is poised to become a basketball legend that is, until he misses his bedtime.

About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast 

The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.

Robert Ratliff sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. We discuss the values he looks to instill into his kids. In addition, he shares the lessons his kids taught him. After that we talk about the movie, You Gotta Believe that is based on him, his family and his 2002 Little League team. We talk about the touching moment in the film where he reads a letter from his dad. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 

About Robert Ratliff

The “always believing” mentality is the way Robert tries to live his life every day. A positive attitude along with never giving up is the reason why Robert is where he is today. You Gotta Believe Football Camp is a main focus for Robert; he truly loves serving and mentoring the youth.

Robert loss his father at the age of 13, and while that experience was horrible his father did leave him with the everlasting three words which are “You Gotta Believe”. These three words have shaped the way Robert lives his life every day. His father was and still is a role model to him and his brother, John. John and Robert realized at an early age that they did not want their father’s legacy to end in 2003, and that is why the You Gotta Believe Foundation is here today. The impact those three words have on John and Robert are immeasurable, but they also wanted to make sure other young men have the opportunity to hear those words.

Although coaching at Ole Miss was very exciting and a dream come true, after three seasons, Robert decided to move back home to Fort Worth, TX. Football will always be a major part of Robert’s life, and that is why You Gotta Believe and the future of the camps are so important to him. Robert, Natalie and their two boys, Wyatt and Henry, reside in Fort Worth, TX.

About You Gotta Believe 

You Gotta Believe is based on the inspiring true story of one team’s transformational journey from district underdog to taking its place in the Little League record books. After dedicating the season to a teammate’s ailing father, a group of underestimated youth baseball players from Fort Worth, Texas, takes its Cinderella run all the way to the 2002 Little League World Series—culminating in a record-breaking showdown that became an instant ESPN classic. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r_nbHSOyDE

About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast 

The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.

Ty Roberts sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. We discuss the values he looks to instill into his kids. In addition, he shares the lessons his kids taught him. After that we talk about his new movie, You Gotta Believe. He talks about what drew him to this project and what he hopes the audiences will take away from the film. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 

About Ty Roberts 

You Gotta Believe is Ty Roberts’ third feature film. Previously, he directed 12 Mighty Orphans, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. In addition it was subsequently released worldwide by Sony Pictures Classics as well as the award-winning Texas cult film THE IRON ORCHARD. Ty is currently preparing a feature film based on the true story of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid after they fled the United States for the wild frontier of Argentina. The film will include new research on Ethel’s leading role in the gang. Ty is a co-founder and partner of Santa Rita Film Co. and splits time between Austin and Argentina with his wife and two kids.

About You Gotta Believe 

You Gotta Believe is based on the inspiring true story. It is about one team’s transformational journey from district underdog to taking its place in the Little League record books. After dedicating the season to a teammate’s ailing father, a group of underestimated youth baseball players from Fort Worth, Texas, takes its Cinderella run all the way to the 2002 Little League World Series—culminating in a record-breaking showdown that became an instant ESPN classic. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r_nbHSOyDE

About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast 

The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.

Herm Edwards sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares how he is adjusting to his daughter going off to college. In addition he shares the lesson his kids have taught him. After that we talk about the work he does at ESPN and we talk about the upcoming NFL season. He shares why knowing history is important in any field you work in. Herm shares some really cool stories from his time playing and coaching in the NFL. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 

About Herm Edwards 

Former NFL and college football head coach and player Herm Edwards is a football analyst for ESPN. In November 2022, Edwards returned to ESPN after previously working as an NFL studio analyst from March 2009 through December 2017. Edwards appears primarily on SportsCenter and other ESPN studio shows, as well as ESPN Radio. During his initial nine-year run with ESPN, Edwards regularly appeared on NFL Live and a variety of other programs, while contributing to coverage of Super Bowl week and other major NFL events. 

In 2017, Edwards departed ESPN when he was named the head football coach at Arizona State, a position he held for close to five seasons. Now he is back on ESPN covering football. Make sure you follow Coach Edwards on Twitter at @HermEdwards. In addition make sure you check him out on ESPN covering the NFL.

Gabb Is Sponsoring This Week’s Episode 

No Internet, no social media, no worries. Gabb provides kid-safe tech to protect kids and connect families. Gabb’s kids smartwatches and smartphones include essentials like GPS tracking, voice calling, messaging, and more - all without the distractions and dangers of adult tech. We promise parents peace of mind for their kids' safety. Gabb is the way to introduce a kids phone as a first phone and teach them how to use technology responsibly. For more information go to their website at gabb.com. 

About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast 

The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Joe Montana, Bob Odenkirk, Vincent D’Onofrio, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.

Dee Bradley Baker took part in a roundtable interview to promote Season 2 of Young Jedi Adventures. I was able to participate in the discussion with other fans of Dee and the Star Wars Universe. This will be a quick interview in terms of other Art of Fatherhood podcasts, but you can listen to Dee answer two of my questions from the roundtable interview session. 

About Dee Bradley Baker 

Dee Bradley Baker is one of the entertainment industry’s most versatile and sought after A-list voice actors. His resume lists hundreds of roles in television shows, movies and top video games, spanning the past three decades. Dee is a master creature vocalizer, creating realistic animal and monster sounds for Hollywood’s top animation and film studios. Dee and his wife have two kids. Follow Dee on Twitter and Instagram at @deebradleybaker. In addition make sure you check out his role of Nubs in Young Jedi Adventures. For more on Dee go to deebaker.com.

About Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures

Set 200 years before The Phantom Menace, during the High Republic era, Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures follows Jedi younglings as they study the ways of the Force, explore the galaxy, help citizens and creatures in need and learn valuable skills needed to become Jedi along the way. Produced by Lucasfilm in collaboration with Wild Canary for Disney+ and Disney Junior. Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures stars Jamaal Avery, Jr. as Kai Brightstar, Juliet Donenfeld as Lys Solay, Dee Bradley Baker as Nubs, Emma Berman as Nash Durango, Jonathan Lipow as RJ-83, and Piotr Michael as Master Yoda.

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About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast 

The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.

Thaddeus Bullard, aka WWE Superstar Titus O’Neil, sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares why he always wants to be there for his kids. In addition we talk about his decision to adopt and the lessons all of his kids have taught him. After that he shares the inspiration for writing his latest book, Wrestling with Fatherhood and what his kids think about this book. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 

About Thaddeus Bullard

Thaddeus Bullard, aka WWE Superstar Titus O’Neil, is an accomplished athlete, global entertainer and philanthropist. In additon, he is the author of, “There’s No Such Things As A Bad Kid.” He grew up in poverty. He was labeled a “bad kid” who would be dead or in jail by the time he was 16. People invested in him when they had nothing to gain in return. As a result, he graduated from the University of Florida with academic and athletic accolades. Bullard has made it his mission to create change for those in need.

Through his Bullard Family Foundation, in partnership with Hillsborough County Public Schools, he’s transforming Sligh Middle Magnet School. Plus he is helping the surrounding area in Tampa, Florida into an innovative education and community hub to create lasting generational change. This includes a first-class gym for school staff, a multi-million-dollar track and turf field for community health and wellness, and a prosperity center offering support services to lift families out of poverty. 

Make sure you follow Thad on Twitter and Instagram at @TitusONeilWWE. Go to his website at thaddeusbullard.com and pick Wrestling with Fatherhood wherever you pick up books.

Gabb Is Sponsoring This Week’s Episode 

No Internet, no social media, no worries. Gabb provides kid-safe tech to protect kids and connect families. Gabb’s kids smartwatches and smartphones include essentials like GPS tracking, voice calling, messaging, and more - all without the distractions and dangers of adult tech. We promise parents peace of mind for their kids' safety. Gabb is the way to introduce a kids phone as a first phone and teach them how to use technology responsibly. For more information go to their website at gabb.com. 

About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast 

The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Joe Montana, Bob Odenkirk, Vincent D’Onofrio, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.

Nate Randle is the CEO of Gabb. We talk about his fatherhood journey. In addition, Nate shares fantastic advice that all parents should take to heart. Nate’s number one passion in his life is his family. You will see that from our conversation. After that we talk about why Gabb is keeping kids safe in this tech world. In addition, we talk about why Gabb phones and watches are perfect for kids because of the many safeguards they have on their devices. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 

About Nate Randle

Nate Randle has built his career on driving unprecedented results. Whether it’s a struggling product that needed an overhaul or a legacy brand looking for new ways to win, he’s led his brand and marketing teams to beat predictions and defy odds at every turn. Nate’s leadership credentials include reviving Callaway Golf’s Top-Flite brand, overseeing double-digit growth at Nike, and heading the now-famous Utah Jazz #TakeNote campaign. He also planned and executed two IPO’s as part of the Qualtrics and Vivint leadership teams.Above the deep list of career accomplishments and his post at the helm of Gabb, Nate prizes his role as a dad. Gabb’s mission to provide kids and families peace of mind with kid-safe tech is personal to him. He can regularly be found engaging with parents about anything from customer service questions to tech for good. His genuine and unprecedented interactions create lasting impact and a genuine example of what Gabb stands for. For more on Gabb, please go to their website gabb.com.  

About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast 

The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Joe Montana, Bob Odenkirk, Vincent D’Onofrio, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.