First Class Fatherhood
786 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 252 ratingsWe 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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#712 Daniel O’Connor
June 07, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutesEpisode 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 minutesEpisode 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 minutesEpisode 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 minutesEpisode 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 minutesEpisode 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 minutesEpisode 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 minutesEpisode 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 minutesEpisode 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...
#704 Senator Marco Rubio
May 03, 2023 05:10 - 29 minutesEpisode 704 - Senator Marco Rubio is a First Class Father and United States Senator from Florida. Prior to serving as a US Senator, Marco Rubio served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives in District 111. He was the Speaker of the House from 2006 to 2008 and was sworn in as Senator in 2011. He sought the Republican nomination for President of the United States in 2016, winning presidential primaries in Minnesota, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. In this Episode, Se...
#703 Joe Klecko
April 26, 2023 04:57 - 25 minutesEpisode 703 - Joe Klecko is a First Class Father and NFL Legend who will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame with the Class of 2023. Joe played Defensive End and Defensive Tackle for the New York Jets from 1977 - 1987. He was the NFL Sack Leader in 1981 and was a part of the legendary New York Sack Exchange. His #73 was retired by the New York Jets and was one of the first players selected for the New York Jets Ring of Honor. He played his college football at Temple. In this Ep...
#702 Chris Gethard
April 19, 2023 04:53 - 30 minutesEpisode 702 - Chris Gethard is a First Class Father, Actor and Comedian. Chris is based out of New Jersey and performs stand-up all over the world. He’s the host of the podcast Beautiful/Anonymous, an author, and an advocate for men’s mental health. His latest book takes a hilarious look at modern fatherhood in the all new Scribd Original, The Lonely Dad Conversations. In this Episode, Chris shares his Fatherhood Journey which includes a four-year-old son. He discusses how becoming a dad a...
#701 Steve Cortes
April 14, 2023 04:59 - 33 minutesEpisode 701 - Steve Cortes is a First Class Father and a trusted commentator on both political and financial issues for over a decade. He was a spokesman for President Donald Trump’s 2016 & 2020 Campaigns. During the 2016 presidential election, Cortes was named to the Trump campaign’s Hispanic Advisory Council. He has regularly appeared on CNBC, FOX Business, FOX News, and CNN. Before his involvement in politics, Cortes spent over two decades working in the financial sector as a trader an...
#700 Dean Cain
April 12, 2023 05:12 - 52 minutesEpisode 700 - Dean Cain is a First Class Father, Actor and Emmy Nominated Producer. It’s an honor to have Dean back for a third interview on the podcast for this milestone Episode! Dean’s first appearance on the podcast was back on Episode 47 and after his interview aired, First Class Fatherhood skyrocketed up the iTunes Charts to #1 in Kids & Family! Dean is well known for his portrayal of Superman in the TV series “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman”. He has been a successful ...
#699 Richard & Bryce Newman
April 10, 2023 05:04 - 29 minutesEpisode 699 - Richard & Bryce Newman are the focus of the film “Miracle At Manchester” which is streaming now on PureFlix. In 2015, Richard’s son, Bryce Newman at 15 years old, was diagnosed with medulloblastoma – a very aggressive and fast-growing brain cancer. He endured two 10-hour brain surgeries, chemo, radiation and one year of intense physical therapy. In April 2016, with Bryce’s cancer spreading and given the news of a 5% chance of survival 5 years out, 1800 students & staff from his...
#698 Gilbert Burns
April 07, 2023 04:57 - 23 minutesEpisode 698 - Gilbert Burns is a First Class Father and UFC Fighter. Gilbert will be fighting Jorge Masvidal in the co-main event of UFC 287 in Miami, Florida. Gilbert is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and submission grappler. As a grappler, Gilbert is a three-time World Champion and World Cup gold medalist. Gilbert currently competes in the Welterweight division for the UFC. In this Episode, Gilbert shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two sons. He discusses his upc...
#697 Eddie McClintock
April 03, 2023 05:01 - 28 minutesEpisode 697 - Eddie McClintock is a First Class Father, Actor and Director. He starred for 5 years on Syfy network’s most successful series “Warehouse 13”. He has also starred in “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers”, “Bones” and USA Network’s thriller “Shooter”. He made his directorial debut with “Miracle At Manchester” (Currently streaming on PureFlix), a film in which he also stars. MIRACLE AT MANCHESTER is an inspirational drama that tells the true story of Brycen Newman, a Catholic high sc...
#696 Chad Withrow
March 31, 2023 04:56 - 31 minutesEpisode 696 - Chad Withrow is a First Class Father and co-host of Outkick Hot Mic with Hutton & Withrow. Chad majored in Sports Management and Business at the University of Tennessee and has been covering sports since his graduation in 2004. Prior to his work at Outkick, Chad was the host of Nashville’s top sports talk radio show. Outkick Hot Mic with Hutton and Withrow features Jonathan Hutton and Chad Withrow as the hosts of the show, which airs live Monday through Friday from 3 PM–6 PM/E...
#695 Trent Talbot
March 29, 2023 04:58 - 28 minutesEpisode 695 - Trent Talbot is a First Class Father and Founder of Brave Books. Brave Books is a conservative children’s book publishing company. His sole mission is to "Help parents create a tight-knit and loving family united around truth and able to withstand any assault by culture." Trained as a medical doctor, Trent stepped back from his ophthalmology practice to push back. Some of the authors in the Brave Books series included former guests on First Class Fatherhood such as Kirk Cameron...
#694 Steve McBee
March 27, 2023 05:01 - 37 minutesEpisode 694 - Steve McBee is a First Class Father and President of McBee Farm & Cattle Company. Steve McBee appeared on Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer, when his son Steven McBee starred on the reality show. McBee Farm & Cattle Company farms over 40 thousand acres of land and started out from one central theme, a sincere love for the land, and the responsibility to future generations to leave the ground in better condition than we found it. In this Episode, Steve shares his Fatherhoo...
#693 Ian Prior
March 24, 2023 05:01 - 16 minutesEpisode 693 - Ian Prior is a First Class Father and one of the most recognizable voices in the parents’ revolution that has swept the country. He began his career as an attorney in New England in 2002 after graduating from Boston University School of Law. He transitioned into politics in 2011, working on various Republican campaigns before serving as a top spokesman at the Justice Department. In his new book, “Parents of the World, Unite” Ian explains how families can win the battle to sto...
#692 Daymond John
March 22, 2023 04:55 - 30 minutesEpisode 692 - Daymond John is a First Class Father, Businessman, investor, and star of Shark Tank. He is best known as the founder, president, and chief executive officer of FUBU. Daymond is also widely recognized as an investor on the ABC reality television series Shark Tank. Over the last 20 years, Daymond has evolved from one of the most successful fashion icons of his generation to one of the most sought after branding experts, business, and motivational speakers in the country. He is...
#691 Terry Schilling
March 20, 2023 04:56 - 19 minutesEpisode 691 - Terry Schilling is a First Class Father and President of American Principles Project. Since taking the reins at American Principles Project, Terry has overseen its growth into the premier national organization defending the family in politics. In 2021, he founded APP’s Big Family initiative, which aims to make the family into the most powerful special interest group in Washington, D.C. Through APP’s super PAC, he has also directed numerous election efforts, including campaigns ...
#690 Dr. Peter McCullough
March 17, 2023 04:55 - 16 minutesEpisode 690 - Dr. Peter McCullough is a First Class Father, internist, cardiologist, epidemiologist managing the cardiovascular complications of both the viral infection and the injuries developing after the COVID-19 vaccine in Dallas TX, USA. He was vice chief of internal medicine at Baylor University Medical Center and a professor at Texas A&M University. I sat down with Dr. McCullough in Washington DC at CPAC for this interview. In this Episode, Dr. McCullough shares his Fatherhood Jour...
#689 Larry Csonka
March 15, 2023 04:55 - 34 minutesEpisode 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. He played his college football at Syracuse where his number 39 has been retired. Larry was drafted in the first round of the 1968 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins who have also retired his number 39. He was a vital part of the Miami Dolphins historic undefeated 1972 season which remains the only undefeated team in NFL history. Larry ...
#688 Doc Brown
March 13, 2023 04:54 - 25 minutesEpisode 688 - Dr. Adolph Brown III affectionately known as "Doc Brown" is a First Class Father and Parenting Expert. He is the Co-Host, Parent Expert, & Moderator of "The Parent Test" on ABC. Doc Brown is an American businessman, mental health & parenting expert, clinical psychologist, investor, author, master teacher, urban and rural school educator, research-scientist, and keynote speaker. He became the Youngest Tenured Full Professor in the United States at the age of 29. He has been f...
#687 Chris Beck
March 10, 2023 06:00 - 50 minutesEpisode 687 - Chris Beck is a Retired Navy SEAL who served for 20 years and completed 13 deployments, 7 of which were combat deployments. He served with DEVGRU, better known as SEAL Team 6 and received multiple awards and decorations including a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. Chris gained public attention in 2013 after coming out as a trans woman and started going by the name Kristin. He has now detransitioned back to Chris and is speaking out against the Transgender Community forcing the...
#686 Sean Parnell
March 08, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutesEpisode 686 - Sean Parnell is a First Class Father, Combat Veteran and NYT Bestselling Author. He retired from military service as a highly decorated U.S. Army Captain, receiving 2 Bronze Stars (one for valor), and the Purple Heart. I sat down with Sean for this interview at CPAC in Washington DC. Sean was endorsed by President Donald Trump in his US Senate bid in Pennsylvania but was forced to suspend his campaign due to a custody battle filled with false allegations by his ex wife. Sean i...
#685 Vivek Ramaswamy
March 01, 2023 06:01 - 27 minutesEpisode 685 - 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 technology to drug development. He founded Roivant in 2014 which today has an estimated value of 6.5 Billion dollars. He is a New York Times bestselling author of “Woke Inc.”, and “Nation o...
#684 Cody & Amanda Brundage
February 24, 2023 05:56 - 29 minutesEpisode 684 - Cody and Amanda Brundage are First Class Parents and Professional Fighters. They are raising their daughter, Kingsley, and are expecting their second child. Kingsley was born with an extremely rare developmental disability caused by a gene mutation of ALG13. Less than 40 cases of the mutation have ever been observed, and it causes intractable epilepsy and seizures. Amanda “Bobby” Brundage is professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Strawweight division of the I...
#683 Sean Duffy
February 22, 2023 05:58 - 44 minutesEpisode 683 - Sean Duffy is a First Class Father and co-host of “The Bottom Line” on FOX Business Network. Sean Duffy joined FOX News Media as a contributor in 2020. He currently serves as the co-host of FOX Business’ The Bottom Line alongside Dagen McDowell. He also provides political analysis across all FOX News Media platforms. Prior to joining the network, Duffy served nearly nine years as a United States Congressman representing the people of Wisconsin’s Seventh Congressional District, ...
#682 Frank Pavone
February 15, 2023 05:53 - 50 minutesEpisode 682 - Frank Pavone is a former Catholic priest who was defrocked by Pope Francis. He serves as the National Director of Priests for Life, National Pastoral Director of Rachel's Vineyard and the Silent No More Awareness Campaign and president of the National Pro-Life Religious Council. Pavone was ordained to the priesthood in 1988, by Cardinal John O'Connor, then Archbishop of New York, and was assigned to St. Charles's Church in Staten Island, New York. In the late 1990s, Pavone se...
Super Bowl LVII Media Day
February 10, 2023 06:00 - 32 minutesSuper Bowl LVII Media Day - First Class Fatherhood was live from the Footprint Center 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 - Andy Reid OC - Eric Bieniemy DC - Steve Spagnuolo DT - Khalen Saunders TE - Travis Kelce K - Harrison Butker FB - Michael Burton Philadelphia Eagles QB - Jalen Hu...
#681 Ed Kelce
February 08, 2023 06:05 - 38 minutesEpisode 681 - Ed Kelce is the First Class Father of NFL stars Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce who will be facing off against one another in Super Bowl LVII which is being dubbed as The Kelce Bowl. Ed’s son Travis plays tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs and his son Jason plays center for the Philadelphia Eagles. In this Episode, Ed shares his Fatherhood journey. He describes Travis & Jason’s upbringing and when he knew they would become professional athletes. He discusses his plans for watc...
#680 Greg Kelly
February 03, 2023 05:59 - 37 minutesEpisode 680 - Greg Kelly is a First Class Father, US Marine Corps Veteran and host of Greg Kelly Reports, on Newsmax TV. He also hosts The Greg Kelly Show on WABC. Prior to that, Kelly was the co-host of Good Day New York on Fox 5 for almost a decade. Before hosting Good Day New York, Kelly was an anchor and correspondent for the Fox News Channel. Kelly joined FNC in 2002 and went on to serve as a White House correspondent from 2005-2007. He has also covered the war in Iraq extensively, inc...
#679 Brian Brenberg
February 01, 2023 05:58 - 30 minutesEpisode 679 - Brian Brenberg is a First Class Father and co-host of The Big Money Show on FOX Business Network. Brian joined FOX News as a contributor in 2020. Throughout his time with FOX News, Brian has appeared on a number of programs across the FOX News Media platform, including Mornings with Maria and FOX Business Tonight, providing financial commentary and analysis. Brian also serves as an Executive Vice President and Chair of the Program in Business and Finance at The King’s College ...
#678 Nick Lavery
January 27, 2023 05:53 - 44 minutesEpisode 678 - Nick Lavery is a First Class Father and active duty Green Beret. In 2013, on Nick's second combat rotation to Afghanistan, he and his Detachment fell victim to an insider attack ultimately resulting in the loss of his leg. Following a year of surgeries and initial recovery including the use of a prosthetic at Walter Reed National Medical Military Center, he returned to his unit. Refusing a military medical retirement, Nick set his sights on returning to operational status. In 2...
#677 Trey Gowdy
January 25, 2023 05:58 - 28 minutesEpisode 677 - Trey Gowdy is a First Class Father, Former Congressman, Former Federal Prosecutor and New York Times Bestselling Author. He served as the U.S. representative for South Carolina's 4th congressional district from 2011 to 2019. Prior to being elected to Congress, Trey served as a federal prosecutor in the District of South Carolina from 1994 to 2000 and then as the district attorney for South Carolina's Seventh Judicial Circuit from 2000 to 2010. He is the host of “Sunday Night i...
#676 Congressman Jimmy Gomez
January 20, 2023 05:59 - 22 minutesEpisode 676 - Congressman Jimmy Gomez is a First Class Father and Politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 34th congressional district. In the 117th Congress, he served as Vice Chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, sits on the powerful House Committee on Ways and Means, and serves as an Assistant Whip for the House Democratic Caucus. Prior to being sworn in for the 118th Congress, which took a few days due to the lengthy vote for Speaker of the House, Con...
#675 Michael Fishman
January 18, 2023 05:55 - 38 minutesEpisode 675 - Michael Fishman is a First Class Father, Actor, Director, Writer, Producer, and Technical advisor. He began his illustrious career at the age of 6, playing D.J. Conner on ABC's iconic award-winning sitcom “Roseanne”. He captivated audiences earning numerous award nominations and wins throughout the show's nine-season run. Michael Fishman reprised his role as D.J. Conner, on ABC's hit comedy “The Conners”. A standout in the entertainment industry for over thirty years, Fishman...
#674 Patrick Bet-David
January 11, 2023 05:57 - 46 minutesEpisode 674 - 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 a tenure with a couple of traditional companies, he was inspired to launch PHP Agency Inc., an insurance sales, marketing and distribution company – and did so before he turne...
#673 Dominique Moceanu and Dr. Michael Canales
December 21, 2022 06:19 - 34 minutesEpisode 673 - Dominique Moceanu and Dr. Michael Canales are First Class Parents and World Class Gymnasts. Dominique Moceanu is an Olympic Gold Medalist who became the youngest US gymnast to win gold when she was just 14 years old as a member of the “Magnificent Seven” women’s gymnastics team in 1996, the first US gymnastics team to win the team gold medal. Despite the fact that Dominique suffered a painful stress fracture in her tibia leading up to the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, she f...
#672 Dave Rubin
December 19, 2022 05:57 - 35 minutesEpisode 672 - Dave Rubin is a First Class Father and Host of The Rubin Report. Dave Rubin is an author, comedian, and TV personality best known for his political commentary. The Rubin Report is a top-ranking talk show recognized as one of the most influential spaces for candid conversations about politics, polarizing issues, current events, and more. Rubin began his career as a stand up comedian and continues to perform throughout the United States utilizing his voice to highlight the absu...
Governor Ron DeSantis • Best of 2022
December 16, 2022 05:49 - 20 minutesGovernor Ron DeSantis - Best of 2022 - Rebroadcast of my interview with Governor DeSantis from May 27, 2022. Governor Ron DeSantis is a First Class Father and 46th Governor of Florida. Prior to becoming Governor, he served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Florida's 6th district from 2013 to 2018. He graduated from Yale University and Harvard Law School. Governor DeSantis joined the United States Navy in 2004, where he was promoted to lieutenant before serving as an adv...
#671 Dr. Drew
December 14, 2022 05:52 - 35 minutesEpisode 671 - Dr. Drew Pinsky is a First Class Father, doctor of internal medicine and multimedia personality. Dr. Drew began his media career by hosting the nationally syndicated radio show, Loveline. This iconic show aired for over thirty-two years. Dr. Drew’s vast experience with treating addiction led to hosting stints on Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, the wildly popular VH1 series that chronicled celebrities’ struggle for sobriety, and Rehab with Dr. Drew, which followed the experience...
Steve Harvey • Best of 2022
December 09, 2022 05:55 - 29 minutesSteve Harvey - Best Of 2022 Rebroadcast from March 2, 2022. Steve Harvey is a First Class Father, Legendary Comedian and Entertainer. Steve Harvey is one of the busiest men in Hollywood who began his career doing stand-up comedy in the mid-1980s. He was a part of one of the most successful comedy specials in history — The Original Kings of Comedy. His successful comedy career led him to an eight year stint as host Showtime at the Apollo. His hosting career on TV includes The Steve Harvey...
#670 Victor Davis Hanson
December 07, 2022 06:01 - 39 minutesEpisode 670 - Victor Davis Hanson is a First Class Father and the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution; his focus is classics and military history. He was a National Endowment for the Humanities fellow at the Center for Advanced Studies in the Behavioral Sciences, Stanford, California (1992–93), a visiting professor of classics at Stanford University (1991–92), the annual Wayne and Marcia Buske Distinguished Visiting Fellow in History at Hillsdale College (2004–)...
#669 Tim Siegel
December 05, 2022 06:05 - 27 minutesEpisode 669 - Tim Siegel is a First Class Father and retired tennis coach at Texas Tech. In 2015 his son, Luke, was involved in a tragic golf cart accident that left him with traumatic brain injuries so bad the neurologist told the Siegel family that Luke would never use his voice or his limbs. Luke was a fighter and was able to inspire millions of people around the world without ever saying a word. In August 2021, Luke Siegel, passed away after complications related to COVID-19. Tim Sieg...
#668 Tommy Aceto
December 02, 2022 06:05 - 38 minutesEpisode 668 - Tommy Aceto is a First Class Father and former Navy SEAL. He served for 16 years as a medic in the U.S. Navy SEAL Teams where he conducted many combat missions. He deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa and the Pacific Islands. Tommy became a Basic Underwater Demolition/Seal (B.U.D/S) instructor and also helped develop many training curriculums for Combat Diving, Close Quarter Combat, Tactical Combat Casualty Care, and Special Surveillance Operations. Prior to joining the Nav...
#667 Dr. Joseph Ladapo
November 30, 2022 05:57 - 37 minutesEpisode 667 - Dr. Joseph Ladapo is a First Class Father and the Surgeon General of Florida. He is a professor at the University of Florida College of Medicine. He received his MD from Harvard Medical School and a PhD in Health Policy from Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Ladapo worked as an associate professor of general internal medicine and a health policy researcher at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. He is the author of a new book “Transcend Fear: A Blueprint for M...
#665 Kris “Tanto” Paronto
November 28, 2022 05:54 - 36 minutesEpisode 665 - Kris “Tanto” Paronto is a First Class Father and former Army Ranger who is well known as one of the CIA annex security team that responded to the 2012 Benghazi terrorist attack. He is co-author of the book “13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi” and the author of “The Ranger Way: Living the Code On and Off the Battlefield” and “The Patriot's Creed: Inspiration and Advice for Living a Heroic Life”. Kris is the founder of the 14th Hour Foundation and ...