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First Class Fatherhood

778 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 252 ratings

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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Episodes

#745 Billy Dee Williams

April 17, 2024 05:23 - 17 minutes

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 sha...

#744 Trey Brunson

April 10, 2024 05:00 - 21 minutes

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 welcom...

#743 Chris Johnson

April 03, 2024 04:53 - 54 minutes

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 f...

#742 Ernie Hudson

March 27, 2024 05:38 - 29 minutes

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 “Oz” and had recurring roles on TV shows such as “Law & Order” and “L.A. 's Finest”.  In this Epis...

#741 Andre Ward

March 20, 2024 04:57 - 20 minutes

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 representing the United States of America in the Light Heavyweight division.  Ward starred in “Cree...

#740 Chris & Julie Bennett

March 15, 2024 04:49 - 28 minutes

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 create and promote content celebrating healthy, thriving families, friendships, and communities. In th...

#739 Dr. John Delony

March 13, 2024 05:42 - 33 minutes

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 Life.  He joined Ramsey Solutions in 2020.  In this Episode, Dr. John Delony shares his Fatherhoo...

#738 Tom Payne

March 06, 2024 06:04 - 26 minutes

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, which will be released on June 28th.  In this Episode, Tom shares his Fatherhood journey which incl...

#737 Bob Kilpatrick

February 28, 2024 08:07 - 32 minutes

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 also a world renowned speaker and has written several books including “The Art of Being You: How to...

#736 Chris Cassidy

February 21, 2024 18:10 - 26 minutes

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 Star with “V” Device for Valor and another Bronze Star for Combat Leadership.  In 2004, Chris be...

#735 Garret Wing

February 14, 2024 18:10 - 40 minutes

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 how people interact with, train, and understand their dogs, making every interaction between hum...

Super Bowl LVIII Media Day

February 08, 2024 01:00 - 17 minutes

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 DL Nick Bosa HC Kyle Shanahan  RB Christian McCaffrey The Alec Lace Show - https://rumble....

#734 Derik Fay

January 31, 2024 06:00 - 26 minutes

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 hopes to instill in his girls.  He describes how he has handled the dating scene with his teenage ...

#733 Zoro the Drummer

January 24, 2024 16:37 - 31 minutes

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 was named the number one R&B drummer and clinician in industry magazines including Modern Drummer a...

#732 Xavier Woods

January 17, 2024 05:28 - 19 minutes

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 the balance of playing in the NFL while being a dad.  He describes the top values he hopes to ins...

Donny Osmond | Best of FCF

December 13, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes

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 celebrating almost 6 decades in show business.  Donny first gained fame performing with four of h...

Jocko Willink | Best of FCF

December 06, 2023 05:53 - 19 minutes

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 Extreme Ownership and The Dichotomy of Leadership along with fellow retired SEAL Leif Babin and co-...

Johnny Knoxville | Best of FCF

November 29, 2023 05:53 - 15 minutes

Johnny Knoxville - Best of First Class Fatherhood - This is a rebroadcast of my interview with Johnny Knoxville.  One of the most downloaded episodes in 2022.  Johnny Knoxville is a First Class Father, Actor, Stunt Performer and co-creator of JACKASS.  He has starred in films such as Men in Black II, Walking Tall, The Dukes of Hazzard, The Ringer, and he also voiced Leonardo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014).  He starred in Jackass: The Movie, Jackass Number Two, Jackass 2.5, Jackass 3D,...

Andrew McCarthy | Best of FCF

November 15, 2023 05:43 - 22 minutes

Andrew McCarthy - Best of First Class Fatherhood - This is a rebroadcast of my interview with Andrew McCarthy from May 9, 2023.  One of the most downloaded episodes of the year! Andrew McCarthy is a First Class Father and Legendary Hollywood Actor.  He is well known for his movie roles in Pretty in Pink, St. Elmo's Fire, Weekend at Bernie's, and Less than Zero.  He was a charter member of Hollywood's Brat Pack. That iconic group of ingenues and heartthrobs included Rob Lowe, Molly Ringwald, ...

#731 Tim Sheehy

November 08, 2023 05:53 - 23 minutes

Episode 731 - Tim Sheehy is a First Class Father and former US Navy SEAL.  Tim served as a SEAL from 2004 to 2014 deployed all over the world including Afghanistan and Iraq.  He completed over 200 missions and has numerous military awards including the Bronze Star with Valor and the Purple Heart.  Tim was wounded in combat and medically discharged in 2014.  He then moved to Montana and launched his company Bridger Aerospace creating hundreds of jobs.  Tim is also an active firefighting pilot ...

#730 Jason Frazer

November 01, 2023 05:00 - 23 minutes

Episode 730 - Jason Frazer is a First Class Father and meteorologist.  He has been forecasting the weather for FOX Weather since it started October 25th, 2021. Jason has worked at several news networks since arriving at FOX Weather and his wife, Romney is also in the news business as she works mornings for NBC in New York.  Jason is a graduate of Columbia University and worked in finance for more than three years before pursuing his career as a meteorologist.  In this Episode, Jason shares hi...

#729 David Zucker & Jim Abrahams

October 25, 2023 05:28 - 34 minutes

Episode 729 - David Zucker & Jim Abrahams are First Class Fathers, Writers and Directors of Airplane!  Airplane is a cult comedy classic movie made by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker and Jerry Zucker.  Jim and David join me on First Class Fatherhood today to discuss their new book, Surely You Can't Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane! Surely You Can't Be Serious is an in-depth and hysterical look at the making of 1980's comedy classic Airplane! by the legendary writers and directors of the hit ...

#728 Curtis Stone

October 18, 2023 05:00 - 18 minutes

Episode 728 - Curtis Stone is First Class Father and Celebrity Chef.  He has been a host or guest judge on a variety of reality television shows including Iron Chef, Top Chef, Hell’s Kitchen, Crime Scene Kitchen and America’s Next Great Restaurant. He is also the owner of two Michelin-starred restaurants MAUDE and GWEN.  He is the bestselling author of a number of books including Surfing The Menu and Cooking with Curtis.  In this Episode, Curtis shares his Fatherhood journey which includes tw...

#727 Zach Bates

October 11, 2023 15:42 - 39 minutes

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,...

#726 Andrew Gamberzky

October 04, 2023 04:57 - 24 minutes

Episode 726 - Andrew Gamberzky is a First Class Father, Air Force Combat Controller and Combat Veteran.  He is the recipient of the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and numerous other military awards.  He and his wife, Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna welcomed their first child over the summer. In this Episode, Andrew shares his thoughts on becoming a new dad and how it has changed his perspective on life thus far.  He discusses the balance of keeping his family life private while his wife leads a ve...

#725 Peter Facinelli

September 27, 2023 04:52 - 25 minutes

Episode 725 - Peter Facinelli is a First Class Father, Actor, Writer and Director.  He is well known for portraying Dr. Cullen in the Twilight Saga series as well as Dr. Cooper in the hit series Nurse Jackie.   Peter is now starring and directing the new film ON FIRE which will be released on September 29th.  In this Interview, Peter shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four children.  He describes becoming a dad in his early twenties just after moving to LA and being on his own for t...

#724 Ian Ziering

September 20, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes

Episode 724 - Ian Ziering is a First Class Father and Actor.  He is well known for portraying Steve Sanders in hit television series Beverly Hills 90210.  Ian starred in all 292 Episodes of the series which ran from 1990-2000.  He is also widely recognized for starring as Fin Shepard in the Sharknado film series.  Ian made it to the Semifinals of Dancing With the Stars on Season 4 with professional dance partner Cheryl Burke.  In this Episode, Ian shares his Fatherhood Journey which includes ...

#723 Gary John Bishop

September 13, 2023 04:45 - 30 minutes

Episode 723 - Gary John Bishop is a First Class Father and NYT Bestselling Author.  Gary is one of the world’s leading personal development experts, and the author of the million-copy New York Times and international bestseller Unfu*k Yourself. His no-frills, no “B.S.” approach has brought him a growing following drawn to the simplicity and real-world application of his work. His “urban philosophy” is part of a new wave of personal empowerment and life mastery that has led to miraculous resul...

Patrick Mahomes | Best of FCF | Super Bowl 57 Media Day

September 06, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes

Patrick Mahomes | Best of FCF | Super Bowl 57 Media Day - The 2023 NFL Season kicks off this week so I am throwing it back to my Special Edition Super Bowl 57 Media Day Episode from February.   First Class Fatherhood was live from the Footprint Arena in Phoenix, Arizona to interview the Players and Coaches from the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles about Fatherhood and Family Life.  In this Special Edition Episode you will hear from: Kansas City Chiefs  QB - Patrick Mahomes HC - ...

#722 Peter Doocy

August 31, 2023 04:45 - 16 minutes

Episode 722 - Peter Doocy is a First Class Father and White House Correspondent for FOX News.  Peter and his wife Hillary welcomed their first child in February of this year!   Peter is well known for his back and forth banter with White House press secretaries Jen Psaki and Karine Jean-Pierre.  He is also one of few Correspondents who ask difficult questions to President Joe Biden.  Peter’s dad, Steve Doocy also works for FOX News and joined me on First Class Fatherhood back on Episode 610. ...

Vivek Ramaswamy | Best of FCF

August 23, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes

Vivek Ramaswamy - Best Of First Class Fatherhood - This is a rebroadcast of my interview with Vivek from February 2023.  He will be on the debate stage tonight for the first GOP Presidential Debate.   Vivek Ramaswamy is a First Class Father, Entrepreneur and 2024 Presidential Candidate.  He founded multiple successful enterprises. A first-generation American, he is the founder and Executive Chairman of Roivant Sciences, a new type of biopharmaceutical company focused on the application of te...

#721 Victor Boyce

August 16, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes

Episode 721 - Victor Boyce is a First Class Father and founder of The Cameron Boyce Foundation.  Victor’s son Cameron Boyce tragically passed away from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy Patients.  Cameron, a world famous TV/Movie star who only had 5 seizures in his lifetime before his death from SUDEP in 2019 at the age of 20.   In this Episode, Victor shares his Fatherhood journey which includes his late son Cameron and his daughter Maya.  He discusses the importance of funding Epilepsy re...

Patrick Bet-David | Best of FCF

August 09, 2023 05:33 - 45 minutes

Patrick Bet-David - Best of First Class Fatherhood.  Today I’m throwing it back to my first episode of 2023 featuring my interview with Patrick Bet-David who has been on fire this year.   Patrick Bet-David is a First Class Father, Entrepreneur and creator of Valuetainment.  His family immigrated to America when he was 10 years old.  After high school Patrick joined the U.S. military and served in the 101st Airborne before starting a business career in the financial services industry.  After ...

#720 Dean Stott

August 02, 2023 05:03 - 25 minutes

Episode 720 - Dean Stott is a First Class Father, former British Special Forces soldier and World Record Holder.  Dean was one of the very first army members to join the Special Boat Service, a special forces unit of the United Kingdom's Royal Navy.  He has conducted deployments to overseas hostile environments and been involved in Counterterrorism operations; he has traveled to some of the toughest places in the world, serving his country for 16 honorable years.  Dean cycled the longest moto...

#719 Remi Adeleke

July 26, 2023 04:55 - 23 minutes

Episode 719 - Remi Adeleke is a First Class Father, former Navy SEAL, Bestselling Author and Actor.  His first appearance on the podcast back on Episode 70.  Remi was born into a wealthy family in Nigeria but following the death of his father, the Nigerian Government unjustly seized his family’s wealth.  Remi, his mother, and brother permanently relocated to the Bronx, New York in 1987.  Remi got himself involved with the wrong crowd, ending up in a lot of trouble before joining the Navy and ...

Shawn Ryan | Navy SEAL & CIA Contractor | Best of FCF

July 19, 2023 04:34 - 24 minutes

Best of First Class Fatherhood - Shawn Ryan is a Former Navy SEAL and CIA Contractor.  On today’s throwback episode to the most downloaded Navy SEAL interview of the podcast, I am honored to make a HUGE Announcement.  This summer I will be swimming with the Navy SEALs across the Hudson River in the 2023 NYC Navy SEAL Swim!  I can use your help to raise money for The Navy SEAL Foundation https://impact.navysealfoundation.org/fundraiser/4796365 Any contribution would be greatly appreciated and ...

#718 Justin Gaston

July 12, 2023 05:03 - 22 minutes

Episode 718 - Justin Gaston is a First Class Father, Singer, Songwriter, Model and Actor.  He competed on both American Idol and Nashville Star.  Some of his acting credits include NBC's Days of Our Lives,  Hulu's If I Can Dream series, Lifetime's Santa Bootcamp and CBS's The Young & the Restless.  Justin was the lead in Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” music video. Justin currently stars as Noah Bryan in the film GOD’S COUNTRY SONG streaming now on PureFlix.  In this Episode, Justin shares his Fa...

#717 Jesse Kelly

July 05, 2023 04:56 - 21 minutes

Episode 717 - Jesse Kelly is a First Class Father, Veteran and host of The Jesse Kelly Show.  Jesse joined the US Marines in 2000, served for four years and was deployed to Iraq.  In 2010, Jesse ran for Congress in a Democratic-controlled district of Arizona. Though a virtual unknown in the race, he was only narrowly defeated by Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. The race initially ended in a vote recount. After his Congressional run, Kelly continued to be a major voice among conservatives, using his l...

#716 Jake Scott

June 28, 2023 05:15 - 21 minutes

Episode 716 - Jake Scott is a First Class Father, Singer and Songwriter.  The Platinum pop singer-songwriter recently released his endearing, heartfelt new single “Married Young.”  The song is dedicated to his wife Rachel and how they ignored the naysayers who advised them to not get married at a young age.  “Married Young” will also appear on Scott’s anticipated, forthcoming debut album Lavender, which is due later this year on Elektra. Jake Scott was named as one of PEOPLE MAGAZINE’s Emergi...

#715 Jamie Jones

June 21, 2023 04:50 - 25 minutes

Episode 715 - Jamie Jones is a First Class Father, Grammy Award-winning singer and Founder of the iconic R&B group All-4-One.  He founded All-4-One in 1993 and the group’s second single, “I Swear,” became their biggest hit, reaching #1 around the world and sitting atop the U.S. charts for nearly three months, propelling the group to multi-platinum status. To date, All-4-One has released a total of 10 albums with over 22 million sold. Today, in addition to performing and recording with All-4-O...

#714 Clay Travis

June 16, 2023 04:51 - 25 minutes

Episode 714 - Clay Travis is a First Class Father, Radio Host and Political Commentator.  He is the co-host of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, a three-hour weekday conservative talk show which debuted on June 21, 2021 as the replacement of The Rush Limbaugh Show on many radio stations. Clay Travis is the founder of OUTKICK, one of the largest sports media and opinion sites in the country, he is the host of OutKick The Show with Clay Travis. In this Episode, Clay shares his Fatherhood jo...

#713 Drago Dzieran

June 14, 2023 04:57 - 49 minutes

Episode 713 - Drago Dzieran is a First Class Father and retired Navy SEAL.  Drago was born in Poland while under Communist rule and, after spending time in a Communist prison for his activism against the socialist oppression, immigrated to the United States in 1984. He became a US citizen in 1991 and enlisted in the Navy that same year. During his Navy career, he was a member of SEAL Team 2, SEAL Team 4, and a BUD/S instructor at Naval Special Warfare Center in Coronado, California. He perfor...

#712 Daniel O’Connor

June 07, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes

Episode 712 - Daniel O’Connor is a First Class Father and retired CIA agent.  He spent twenty-six years in the CIA, and as an Executive Senior Intelligence Service Officer, was the Chief of Security for five CIA Directors of Intelligence (DCI) and their Deputy Directors (DDCI). He served both at home and overseas ensuring that the Directors were protected while they were in office. Dan had the distinct honor of working with outstanding DCI/DDCI team members and was responsible for their safet...

#711 Senator Josh Hawley

May 31, 2023 04:58 - 27 minutes

Episode 711 - Senator Josh Hawley is a First Class Father and United States Senator from Missouri.  He previously served as Missouri’s Attorney General. He graduated from Stanford University in 2002 and Yale Law School in 2006.  Senator Hawley is recognized as one of the nation’s leading constitutional lawyers. He has litigated at the Supreme Court of the United States, the federal courts of appeals, and in state court, fighting for the people’s liberties. In this Episode, Senator Hawley retu...

#710 Charles Strange

May 26, 2023 04:51 - 44 minutes

Episode 710 - Charles Strange is a First Class Father and Gold Star Father of Michael Strange who was killed in action on August 6th 2011.  Michael served in the Navy as a Cryptologic Technician Petty Officer First Class and was a part of the DEVGRU (SEAL Team 6) unit that killed Osama bin Laden.  Ninety-three days after the Bin Laden raid, Michael and his entire unit was killed when their Chinook helicopter, Extortion 17, was shot down by the Taliban in Afghanistan.  The tragic event was the...

#709 Benjamin Hall

May 24, 2023 04:53 - 37 minutes

Episode 709 - Benjamin Hall is a First Class Father and State Department Correspondent for FOX News.  He is a veteran war reporter and in March of 2022, while covering the war in Ukraine, Hall was catastrophically wounded when his team was struck by incoming fire outside Kyiv. Tragically, his colleagues Pierre Zakrzewski and Oleksandra "Sasha" Kuvshynova were killed in the attack. Hall credits a vision of his eldest daughter with saving his life that day.  His book about this experience, “Sav...

#708 Ben Askren

May 17, 2023 04:57 - 23 minutes

Episode 708 - Ben Askren is a First Class Father, World Class Wrestler and former Professional MMA Fighter.  During high school, he became a two–time WIAA state champion out of Arrowhead High School in Wisconsin.  In college, Ben wrestled for the Missouri Tigers where he was a two–time NCAA Division I national champion (four–time finalist), and three–time Big 12 Conference champion.  Ben was a member of the United States Olympic wrestling team and competed in the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics....

#707 Arron Crascall

May 12, 2023 04:55 - 19 minutes

Episode 707 - Arron Crascall is a First Class Father and Social Media Comedian.  He grew popular making Vine videos and became recognized as one of the UK's most popular social media comedians.  He was working as a bookie when he began making a steady stream of public pranks, reaction videos, and creating zany characters.  He has grown his Social Media following to over 23 Million followers including over 10 million on Facebook. In this Episode, Arron shares his Fatherhood journey which inclu...

#706 Andrew McCarthy

May 09, 2023 04:55 - 23 minutes

Episode 706 - Andrew McCarthy is a First Class Father and Legendary Hollywood Actor.  He is well known for his movie roles in Pretty in Pink, St. Elmo's Fire, Weekend at Bernie's, and Less than Zero.  He was a charter member of Hollywood's Brat Pack. That iconic group of ingenues and heartthrobs included Rob Lowe, Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, and Demi Moore.  Andrew McCarthy is a New York Times Bestselling Author of a memoir; “Brat: An '80s Story”.  He now has a brand new book available ju...

#705 Dave Liniger

May 05, 2023 04:53 - 40 minutes

Episode 705 - Dave Liniger is a First Class Father and co-founder of RE/MAX, the Denver-based global real estate franchise that he co-founded with his wife Gail in 1973. RE/MAX is the leading franchisor of real estate offices throughout the world and has expanded to over 8,000 offices in over 100 countries, with 125,000+ sales agents.  Dave is internationally renowned for his real estate and franchising expertise and is widely credited with improving conditions for real estate agents. Over th...

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