First Class Fatherhood

Episode 442 Steve Treviño is a First Class Father and Comedian. He is quietly becoming one of the country’s fastest-rising comics, and embodies the title of “America’s Favorite Husband.” Steve is headlining specials for Amazon, NETFLIX, and Showtime, and most recently, a once in a lifetime pandemic comedy special, My Life In Quarantine, that is now available on Amazon. The Mexican American comic i...

Episode 441 Andrew East is a First Class Father and former NFL player. This is Andrew’s second appearance on First Class Fatherhood, his first was back on Episode 324. Andrew and his wife, Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson, are expecting their second child this summer. The East Family has built an online community of nearly 9 million strong which is all centered around family events, experiences...

Super Bowl 55 Media Day is a Special Edition Podcast where I ask questions about Fatherhood and Family Life to players from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs who will be playing in Super Bowl LV in Tampa Bay. This is my third consecutive year being invited by the NFL to participate in Super Bowl Media Day and this year it was conducted virtually over the course of four days. In t...

Episode 440 Ryan Serhant is a First Class Father and Real Estate entrepreneur. Ryan Serhant is a co-star on Bravo's hit show Million Dollar Listing New York and a national bestselling author with a new book available now, BIG MONEY ENERGY: How to Rule at Work, Dominate at Life, and Make Millions. Ryan made just $9,000 his first year in the business. Twelve years later, he averages a billion dollar...

Episode 439 Maz Jobrani is a First Class Father, Stand-up Comedian and actor. His new standup comedy special PANDEMIC WARRIOR is now available for streaming on PeacockTV. As an actor, he was most recently seen playing the loveable “Fawz” on the CBS comedy SUPERIOR DONUTS. He has also been a regular guest on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT and THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN. Maz’s other st...

Episode 438 AJ Styles is a First Class Father and WWE Superstar. AJ is one of the world's best professional wrestlers who has headlined numerous pay-per-view events internationally, including the premier events of WWE and TNA, WrestleMania and Bound for Glory. Since making his long-awaited WWE debut in the 2016 Royal Rumble Match, The Phenomenal One has brawled with the likes of Roman Reigns, Kevi...

Episode 437 Matthew McConaughey is a First Class Father and Academy Award winning actor. He has starred in blockbuster movies including DALLAS BUYERS CLUB, INTERSTELLAR, MAGIC MIKE, THE LINCOLN LAWYER and many others as well the smash hit HBO Crime Drama TRUE DETECTIVE. He has won numerous awards including the Oscar and the Golden Globe for Best Actor. He is now a New York Times Bestselling Author...

Episode 436 Ray Ray McElrathbey is a First Class Father whose life story was made into a Disney film titled SAFETY. The film is set in 2006 when Ray’s mother was being moved to a mandatory rehab facility and Ray took custody of his younger brother Fahmarr. He secretly hid his brother on the Clemson University campus. Once friends and teammates discovered what was going they began helping Ray which...

Episode 435 Antonio Sabato Jr. is a First Class Father, Actor, Model whose career has spanned more than three decades. Antonio immigrated to California in 1985 seeking a better life with his mother and sister. As a young man, Antonio went on to establish a successful career as a model and actor starring in numerous successful television shows and movies, including “General Hospital,” “Earth 2,” “C...

Episode 434 Brad Taylor is a First Class Father, Veteran and New York Times Best Selling Author. Brad served for more than 21 years, retiring as a Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel. During that time he held numerous Infantry and Special Forces positions, including eight years in 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment – Delta where he commanded multiple troops and a squadron. Brad’s new book, AM...

Episode 433 Justin Willman is a First Class Father, Magician and Comedian. He is the creator and star of Magic for Humans on Netflix which has three seasons available. He has made regular appearances on The Tonight Show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and Conan. His online videos have logged over a 100 million views and one time he performed at the White House for the Obama family. He has a brand new s...

Episode 432 Rob Kenney is a First Class Father and YouTuber who began a YouTube Channel called DAD, HOW DO I?, at the beginning of the pandemic. His channel is focused on teaching things that Dads usually teach their children such as; How to tie a tie, How to Check the oil on a car, How to unclog a drain, etc. His channel became an instant hit with viewers and he is closing in on 3 million subscri...

Episode 431 Jason & Keon Papillion join me for the first ever Father/Son edition of the podcast. Jason Papillion is a former professional Boxer who began his fight career back in 1992 and would eventually go on to become the NABF Super Welterweight Champion. During his career he fought top fighters such as Bronco McKart and Ronald “Winky” Wright. Jason’s son Keon is a 5x National Champion who is 1...

Episode 430 Chris Duffin is a First Class Father known as the “Mad Scientist of Strength”. He is the only person in the world today squatting and deadlifting over 900lbs at his body weight and is one of the best Powerlifters of our age, and one of the most respected strength coaches in the industry. He has positioned himself uniquely in the fitness world bridging the gap between the top clinical r...

Episode 429 Curtis Sliwa is a First Class Father, Founder of the Guardian Angels, Radio host and legendary New Yorker. Curtis refused to accept criminal activity and founded one of the world's largest grassroots organizations, the Guardian Angels which has expanded into 14 countries and over 140 cities. His work has been recognized by Presidents Nixon, Reagan, Clinton and Bush; applauded by New Yo...

Episode 428 Gunnar Peterson is a First Class Father and personal trainer whose clients include celebrities, professional athletes, and everyday people. He is also the Los Angeles Lakers’ Director of Strength and Endurance. He is widely recognized for his expertise in functional training and his commitment to developing and implementing innovative fitness techniques. Gunnar has worked with athletes...

Episode 427 Mark “Oz” Geist is a First Class Father, US Marine and Benghazi attack survivor. Mark was a member of the Annex Security Team that fought the Battle of Benghazi, Libya, from September 11 to September 12, 2012. After serving 12 years in the United States Marine Corps, Oz became a Deputy Sheriff in Teller County, Colorado where he Investigated for Crimes against Children. Certified as a...

Episode 426 Kurt Warner is a First Class Father and NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback. He has one of the greatest stories in NFL history which includes going from Undrafted to Enshrined. Kurt led the Rams to a Super Bowl Championship and was the MVP of Super Bowl XXXIV. He is a 2x NFL League MVP and was the Walter Payton Man Of The Year in 2008. After his NFL career he successfully transitioned to the...

Episode 425 Brian Deegan is a First Class Father and Freestyle Motocross Legend. Brian is the most decorated Freestyle Motocross rider in the competition’s history with 14 X-Games medals to his name, including X Games Gold medal in Rally Cross. He also holds the elite distinction of being the only rider to compete in every X Games competition since the games’ inception. In the last year, Brian has...

Episode 424 Josh Abbott is a First Class Father and Country Music singer and songwriter. He founded the Josh Abbott Band in 2006 which is a Texas country band. The band's third CD, Small Town Family Dream, was their highest charting album, debuting at #5 on Top Country Albums, selling 21,000 copies in the US in its first week. The band made several national television performances including an app...

Veterans Day Special Edition features my interviews with Navy SEALs Jocko Willink, Andy Stumpf and Green Berets Tim Kennedy, Matthew Williams. Thank you to all the men and women who have served in the United States Military. In honor of Veterans Day you will hear the most downloaded Military Dad interviews of 2020 in this order: MATTHEW WILLIAMS - Green Beret, Medal of Honor Recipient and First Cl...

Episode 423 Tom Laidlaw is a First Class Father and former NHL Defenseman. He was drafted by New York Rangers in 1978 and played for both the Rangers and the Los Angeles Kings. After retiring from the NHL he became the colour commentator for the Kings radio broadcasts. He competed on Survivor: Island of the Idols, the 39th season of the CBS series Survivor. He was the first Canadian-born person to...

Episode 422 Darren Woodson is a First Class Father and 3x Super Bowl Champion. He played his entire NFL career at Safety for the Dallas Cowboys and was inducted in their Ring of Honor. During his career he was selected to 5 Pro Bowls and was a 4x First Team All-Pro. He played his college ball at Arizona State University where he graduated with a degree in criminal justice. He was inducted into the...

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 Par...

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 a...