Episode 727 - Zach Bates is a First Class Father and the oldest of 19 children featured on the popular reality television series Bringing Up Bates.  Bringing Up Bates focused on Zach’s parents Gil and Kelly Bates and their children. The show was featured on Up TV and ran for 10 seasons.  Zach was first seen on 19 Kids and Counting, where he made regular appearances.  TLC then launched a reality show called United Bates of America before the Bates family moved over to Up Tv.  
In this Episode, Zach shares his Fatherhood journey which includes five children with his wife Whitney.  He discusses his time on reality television and the impact it made on his family.  He describes the values he hopes to instill in his children.  He talks about his discipline style as a dad.  He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more!

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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! 
 
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Episode 747 - Ken Coleman is a First Class Father, a two-time national bestselling author, host of The Ken Coleman Show, and co-host of the nationally syndicated Ramsey Show.  Since 2014, he has served at Ramsey Solutions, where he offers expert advice to help people make more income, create a bigger impact, and win at work and in life. Coleman has helped thousands of people identify what they do best, the work they love doing, and the results that matter deeply to them.
In this Episode, Ken shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three children.  He discusses the importance of Dads finding a career in a job they were born to do.  He describes his “grid of decision making” when it comes to choosing a college for your kids.  He talks about his new book, FIND THE WORK YOU’RE WIRED TO DO.  He offers some great advice for new and soon-to-be Dads and more!

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Episode 746 - Adam Schefter is a First Class Father and Legendary Sports Reporter.  He is the Senior NFL Insider at ESPN where he has worked since 2009.  He has been covering the NFL since 1990 and is the go-to resource for NFL Fans, 13 million of which follow him on Social Media.  

I met up with Adam in NYC for an in-person interview.  He is promoting his partnership with Sanofi on “The 1 Pledge” Movement to encourage early testing for Type 1 Diabetes.  

In this Episode, Adam shares his Fatherhood Journey which includes a son and a daughter.  He discusses how he became an instant dad when he married his wife whose first husband died in the September 11th attacks.  He describes the feeling of watching his daughter follow in his footsteps behind the mic interviewing NFL players.  He talks about the importance of testing early for Type 1 Diabetes, which is a condition that his wife has. He tells us what to expect in this year’s NFL Draft.  He offers some great advice for new or soon to be dads and more!

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Episode 745 - Billy Dee Williams is a First Class Father and Legendary Actor.  He is well known for portraying Lando Calrissian in Star Wars.  He first appeared as Lando in The Empire Strikes Back in 1980 and reprised the role in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in 2019.  Billy Dee Williams starred as Gayle Sayers in the smash hit TV movie Brian’s Song and also played Harvey Dent in Batman.  
He has a new book available now, What Have We Here?: Portraits of a Life. 
In this Episode, Billy shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two children and two grandchildren.  He discusses how becoming a dad changed his perspective on life and where he was in his acting career at the time.  He describes his transition to grandfather.  He talks about his new book, What Have We Here?  He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be Dads and more!

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Episode 744 - Trey Brunson is a First Class Father who competed on The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On.  The Ultimatum is a dating reality TV show in which features couples on the verge of getting married.  Each couple had eight weeks to decide whether they will get married or split up forever.  Trey competed on Season 2 and issued the Ultimatum to Riah Nyree who accepted his proposal. 
In this Episode, Trey shares his Fatherhood journey which began at the end of last year when he and Riah welcomed their first child.  He describes his experience on The Ultimatum and how his family and friends reacted to his appearance on the show.  He discusses how becoming a dad has thus far changed his perspective on life. He talks about how Riah has been crushing motherhood.  He shares the latest details on their upcoming wedding.  He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more!

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Episode 743 - Chris Johnson is a First Class Father and Legendary NFL Running Back known as CJ2K.  Chris was drafted in the 1st round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans after playing his college football at East Carolina University.  His 40 yard dash time at the NFL Combine, 4.24 seconds, was the fastest time ever recorded at the time.  Chris rushed for over 1,000 yards every year he played for the Titans including his 2,000 yard season in 2009 when he set the all time NFL record for most yards from scrimmage in a single season.  He went on to play for the New York Jets and Arizona Cardinals before retiring in 2017. 
In this Episode, Chris shares his Fatherhood journey which includes twin boys and a daughter.  He describes the balance of being an NFL player while being a dad.  He discusses the trouble with NIL money going to college athletes and gives advice to parents of student athletes deciding which school is right for their kids.  He talks about what he enjoys about being a Girl Dad.  He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more!

Bonus Throwback Interview 

Episode 689 - Larry Csonka is a First Class Father and NFL Hall of Fame Running Back.  He is a two-time Super Bowl Champion and was the MVP of Super Bowl VIII. 

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