First Class Fatherhood

Episode 753 - Zach Williams is a First Class Father and Grammy Award Winning Christian Rock Artist.  In 2018, his album, CHAIN BREAKER, won the Grammy for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album.  In 2021, his song THERE WAS JESUS featuring Dolly Parton, won the Grammy for Best Contemporary Christian Music Song.   In this Episode, Zach shares his Fatherhood journey which includes 4 children.  He d...

Episode 752 - Douglas Brunt is a First Class Father and New York Times Bestselling Author.  Until 2011, Douglas Brunt was CEO of Authentium, Inc., a security company. His first novel, Ghosts of Manhattan, was a New York Times bestseller. He's best known for his position as CEO and president of the Florida-based security software company Authentium, Inc.  He would leave the company a year later to...

Episode 751 - Roberto Clemente Jr. is a First Class Father, former professional baseball player and MLB Announcer. He is the eldest son of MLB Legend Roberto Clemente.  Robert Jr. also established the Roberto Clemente Foundation, bringing the goodwill works to the country and world by aiding at-risk youth, disaster relief, and promoting global service leadership. The foundation today is one of the...

Episode 750 - Daniel Stern is a First Class Father and Legendary Actor.  He is widely known for his role as Marv in Home Alone and Home Alone 2. He is also well known as the voice of adult Kevin Arnold in the television series The Wonder Years.  In this Episode, Daniel shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three children and six grandchildren.  He discusses the balance of being a Hollywood...

Episode 749 - Steve Guttenberg is a First Class Father and Legendary Actor.  He is widely known for his roles in Police Academy, Three Men and A Baby, Cocoon, and Short Circuit.  Steve told the story of his rise to Hollywood fame in the play he wrote and starred in, Tales from the Guttenberg Bible.  Steve put his life and career on pause when he learned that his father was diagnosed with kidney fa...

Episode 748 - Jarrod Glandt is a First Class Father and President of Cardone Enterprises.  He is a real estate investor and the co-host of Young Hustlers Podcast. Jarrod went from being buried in debt to becoming a multi millionaire.   In this Episode, Jarrod shares his Fatherhood Journey which includes two sons.  He discusses the importance of teaching kids about financial literacy at an early ag...

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...

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”...

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 h...

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 Episod...

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 pl...

Episode 742 - Ernie Hudson is a First Class Father and Actor.  He is well known for portraying Winston Zeddemore in the Ghostbusters movies.  He is currently starring in “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” which is in theaters now.  Ernie Hudson has been acting since the 1970’s and has starred in movies such as “The Crow” and “Congo” and “Miss Congeniality”.  He played the warden on HBO’s prison drama “...

Episode 741 - Andre Ward is a First Class Father and World Class Boxer.  He retired from boxing in 2017 with an undefeated record of 32-0.  Ward held world championship titles in both the Super Middleweight and Light Heavyweight divisions. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2021. Prior to turning pro in 2004, he won the Gold Medal in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens re...

Episode 740 - Chris & Julie Bennett are First Class Parents and authors of FIGHTING FOR FAMILY.  Chris Bennett is a pastor, storyteller, writer, and producer originally from Dallas, Texas. Julie Bennett is a writer, producer, speaker, and two-time cancer survivor from Edmond, Oklahoma.  Together, Chris and Julie are the founders of Welcome Home Lifestyle, a production company which exists to creat...

Episode 739 - Dr. John Delony is a First Class Father a two-time #1 national bestselling author, mental health expert and host of The Dr. John Delony Show. John has two PhDs and over two decades of experience in counseling, crisis response and higher education. He is the author of the bestselling books Own Your Past, Change Your Future, Redefining Anxiety and most recently, Building a Non-Anxious...

Episode 738 - Tom Payne is a First Class Father and Actor.  He’s best known for playing Jesus on AMC’s The Walking Dead and the lead in Fox’s big two season hit Prodigal Son opposite Michael Sheen.  Tom is playing the male lead of Blumhouse’s next big film, IMAGINARY, which hits theaters on March 8th.  He will also be starring in Kevin Costner’s two part epic western, HORIZON: An American Saga, wh...

Episode 737 - Bob Kilpatrick is a First Class Father, Singer, Songwriter and Author.  He is well known for his hit song, “In My Life, Lord Be Glorified” which became one of the most popular worship songs in the last half a century.  His musical style is a mixture of folk, gospel and progressive rock. Bob has performed Christrian songs in churches across the country and around the world.  Bob is al...

Episode 736 - Chris Cassidy is a First Class Father, Navy SEAL and NASA Astronaut. He is currently the President and CEO of The Medal of Honor Museum.  Chris served as a Navy SEAL for ten years. He was the Honor Man of BUD/S Class 192.  He went on to become the SEAL Platoon Commander of SEAL Team 3 and Platoon Commander of SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 2.  He received many awards including the Bronze...

Episode 735 - Garret Wing is a First Class Father, World Class Dog Trainer and Entrepreneur.  He is the founder and CEO of American Standard Dog Training, and has emerged as a leading voice in dog training. With almost two decades of tenure as a law enforcement K9 handler, he's now a celebrated social media figure (over 6 million followers), entrepreneur, and training expert. His approach reshapes...

Super Bowl LVIII Media Day - First Class Fatherhood was live at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada for Super Bowl 58 Media Day!   In this episode you will hear Alec Lace speaking with: Kansas City Chiefs  K Harrison Butker LS James Winchester  WR Rashee Rice WR Justin Watson QB Blaine Gabbert Coach Matt Naggy San Francisco 49ers DL Arik Armstead OL Trent Williams WR Deebo Samuel LB Fred Warner...

Episode 734 - Derik Fay is a First Class Father and serial Entrepreneur.  He is the founder of 3F Management, a venture capital firm.  He has built and sold more than 30 companies, all of which he exited in the 7,8 and 9 figure exit ranges.  He is known as the “deal structure guy”.  In this Episode, Derik shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two daughters.  He discusses the top values he h...

Episode 733 - Zoro the Drummer is a First Class Father and Legendary Musician. He has toured and recorded with Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, The New Edition, Jody Watley, Philip Bailey of Earth Wind & Fire and many more.  He is an award-winning, in-demand drummer, educator, motivational speaker and author.  Zoro is known as The Minister of Grove to his fans. He wa...

Episode 732 - Xavier Woods is a First Class Father and NFL Safety for the Carolina Panthers.  Xavier played college football at Louisiana Tech where he was a 3x All Conference USA Safety.  He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2017 NFL Draft and is currently playing for the Carolina Panthers.  In this Episode, Xavier shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three children.  He discusses...

Donny Osmond - Best of First Class Fatherhood  This is a rebroadcast of my interview with Donny Osmond from November of 2021.  Donny Osmond is a First Class Father and Legendary Singer, Dancer, Actor, Entertainer and former Teen Idol.  Throughout his illustrious career, Donny has earned 33 gold records, selling over 100 million albums and becoming a worldwide music legend. He has made history by c...

Jocko Willink - Best of First Class Fatherhood - Jocko Willink is a First Class Father, Retired Navy SEAL, Podcaster, NYT Bestselling Author and Entrepreneur.  He commanded SEAL Team 3's Task Unit Bruiser that fought in the Battle of Ramadi, and was awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Star with Combat V for his service. He achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander.   Jocko co-authored the books Ext...