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World Class Dads Podcast

33 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 53 ratings

Welcome to the World Class Dads Podcast, the show where we explore fatherhood with the world's top performers to learn how they integrate being amazing dads with their pursuit of world-class achievement.

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WCD 031: GEOFF WOODS - The ONE Thing

June 08, 2021 06:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MB

Geoff Woods is the Vice President of The ONE Thing and the host of The ONE Thing podcast which is in the top 5% of all podcasts in the world. After hearing the Jim Rohn quote that “you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with” Geoff set out on a mission to surround himself with high level CEOs and successful entrepreneurs.    Fast forward, Geoff went from employee to entrepreneur, launching a company with the co-authors of the best selling book The ONE Thing. Geoff ...

WCD 030: WILL DEMPSEY - Best Parts of Me

June 02, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 41.3 MB

Will Dempsey is an American country singer from South Louisiana, and one of country music's newest stars. His 2020 song "Best Parts of Me", which he wrote for his daughter, hit number 1 on iTunes' Top Country music chart and has been featured on Access Hollywood with Mario Lopez and The Today Show. What's really crazy is that this was his first single as an independent artist, and it went wildly viral and launched him into the musical zeitgeist.   Links mentioned in this episode: @WillD...

WCD 029: CAL CALLAHAN - Unlearning Fatherhood

May 25, 2021 06:00 - 56 minutes - 67.7 MB

Cal Callahan hosts The Great Unlearn podcast and runs Unlearn Ventures, an investment fund and incubator for forward-thinking projects. After retiring from a successful financial trading career at age 41, he now lives in Austin, TX with his wife, three kids, two dogs and pet pig named Petunia.   Through The Great Unlearn Podcast, Cal shares conversations with some the world’s leading experts & performers to help men and women unlearn their way into a new way of being.   Links mention...

WCD 028: Collective Advice for New and Expecting Dads - Volume 2

May 11, 2021 06:00 - 42 minutes - 51.4 MB

This is rounds 2 of a special episode format specifically for new and expecting dads. We've pulled together advice from our 2nd ten guests for dads who are just getting started in their fatherhood journeys. This one includes advice from Jon Vroman, Robb Wolf, Dr. David Langer, Robert Glazer, Mikey Taylor, Jason Belmonte, Nick Dadas, Pat McNamara, Larry Hagner, and Travis Chappell.   Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)   

WCD 027: BRANT PINVIDIC - Be In the Center of Family Experiences, Not the Sidelines

May 04, 2021 06:00 - 47 minutes - 57.8 MB

Brant Pinvidic is an award-winning film director, veteran television producer, C-level sales and presentations coach, keynote speaker, top-rated podcast host, columnist for Forbes, and author of the 3-Minute Rule. He has been named to the Hollywood Reporter’s 30 Most Powerful Reality TV Sellers and is widely recognized as one of the great creative sales leaders in Hollywood.   Brant has taken the life, business, and storytelling lessons he’s developed during his Hollywood career and used...

WCD 026: PRESTON SMILES - Say "No" to the Good So You Can Say "Yes" to the Great

April 27, 2021 06:00 - 42 minutes - 51.6 MB

Preston Smiles is an author, speaker, coach, and conscious content creator whose work is all developed around the idea of spreading love and being in service of others. He has a book titled Love Louder and his YouTube videos have amassed over 4.5 million views.    Preston's name and work kept popping up in my world, so I started following and listening to his messages, and really vibed with it. Especially when it comes to the realm of fatherhood, since he's the father of 3 young ones wit...

WCD 025: JASON KOKRAK - Fatherhood Insights from a PGA Champion

April 20, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 28 MB

Jason Kokrak is a professional golfer who is currently playing in his 10th year on the PGA Tour. He turned pro in 2008, has snagged six career professional victories, including his first PGA Tour win in October 2020 at the CJ Cup at Shadow Creek. This year, his world ranking has broken into the top 25 players in the world.   Another fun fact about Jason is that we attended the same small high school in Warren, OH, although he was a few years ahead of me.    In this conversation, we d...

WCD 024: ELLIOTT HULSE - Strength in Fatherhood

April 13, 2021 06:00 - 47 minutes - 109 MB

Elliott Hulse is a YouTube sensation, entrepreneur, author, athlete, coach, husband, and father.    Elliott uploaded his first YouTube video in 2007 featuring himself training clients and has gone on to attract over 2 million subscribers on his self-titled and Strength Camp channels. His videos cover fitness topics and solutions to life questions of young people in Elliott's signature entertaining and controversial style. His videos have over 360 million views and earned the award of "Yo...

WCD 023: RYAN MICHLER: Living an Integrated Life

April 06, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MB

Ryan Michler is a husband, father, Iraqi Combat Veteran, and the Founder of Order of Man. His mission is to help men grow fully into their roles as protectors, providers, and presiders for themselves, their families, and their communities. His book ‘Sovereignty’ calls for men to fulfill their potential with his thirteen Sovereign Virtues, and the Order of Man Podcast features leading influential men like Jocko Willink, Ryan Holiday, and David Goggins.   Links mentioned in this episode: ...

WCD 022: Collective Advice for New and Expecting Dads - Volume 1

March 30, 2021 06:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

This is a special episode specifically for new and expecting dads, but can really be insightful to dads at any stage in the game. I've pulled together advice from our first ten guests for dads who are just getting started in their fatherhood journeys. This one includes advice from Kyle Kingsbury, Tucker Max, Mark Bell, Kelly Starrett, Hal Elrod, Joe De Sena, Kevin Kelly, Tim Kennedy, David Heinemeier Hansson, and Brent Gleeson.   Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)

WCD 021: Brad Mulvey Solo Episode - My Story, Fatherhood Lessons, and Dealing with Failure

March 23, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

Today's episode is a bit different. Instead of interviewing a world-class achiever and father, I'm taking an opportunity to share some personal things about myself. I'm talking about my story, why I started the World Class Dads Podcast, lessons I've learned in fatherhood, and my dance with failure.    Links mentioned in this episode: My Instagam pages - @BradMulvey and @WorldClassDads WorldClassDads.com   Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)

WCD 020: TRAVIS CHAPPELL - Building Businesses with Young Kids

March 16, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes - 63 MB

Travis Chappell is the host of the top-rated show, Build Your Network Podcast, and the founder and CEO of Guestio, a new software that connects high-level guests with high-level podcasts and content creators. In addition to being featured in Entrepreneur, NASDAQ, and Yahoo Finance, Travis's show has also been featured in Forbes as a top ten podcast that will change your life alongside legends like Joe Rogan, Gary Vaynerchuck, and Tim Ferriss.   Links mentioned in this episode PodcastPro...

WCD 019: LARRY HAGNER - The Dad Edge

March 09, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 69 MB

Larry Hagner is the founder of the Good Dad Project and host of The Dad Edge Podcast. Besides being an entrepreneur and podcast, he is also an author, speaker, and coach.    The Dad Edge free Facebook community boasts over 14,000 members. Larry's community, podcast, books, and other content are focused on helping fathers become the best, strongest, and happiest versions of themselves so that they can help guide their kids to the best versions of themselves.   Links GoodDadProject.co...

WCD 018: PAT MCNAMARA - Fighting For Your Family

March 02, 2021 07:00 - 55 minutes - 67.2 MB

Patrick McNamara spent 22 years in the United States Army in a myriad of special operations units. He retired from the Army's premier hostage rescue unit as a Sergeant Major. He’s recognized as one of the leading experts in marksmanship, gun-handling, and tactical applications having trained people from all walks of life.    Pat’s the author of T.A.P.S. (Tactical Application of Practical Shooting), The Sentinel: Become the Agent in Charge of Your Own Security Protection Detail, and Comba...

WCD 017: NICK DADAS - Achieving Excellence in All Areas of Your Life

February 23, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 57.5 MB

Nick Dadas is a dedicated husband and father, entrepreneur, podcaster, athlete, and adventurer. In 2003, while still in college, Nick co-founded University Tees. The company has gone on to grow into the premier custom apparel brand for the college market, and has also expanded into the corporate market.   Nick is also the Co-Founder of The ISI Life and hosts the ISI Life Podcast, both with a mission to help equip others to achieve excellence within the 5 disciplines of Faith, Family, Fac...

WCD 016: JASON BELMONTE - World's Best Bowler on Family, Fatherhood, and Making It All Work

February 16, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 61.2 MB

Jason Belmonte is an Australian professional ten-pin bowler, and indisputably one of the best in the world.    He plays on the PBA Tour in the US and is only one of 11 players in history to win 25 PBA titles. His PBA victories include a record 13 major championships. He is one of two bowlers in PBA history to have won the Super Slam, winning all five PBA major titles.    He has been named PBA Player of the Year 6 of the last 8 years, including being the overwhelming choice in 2020. B...

WCD 015: Mikey Taylor - Pro Skateboarder Turned Serial Entrepreneur and World-Class Dad

February 09, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 121 MB

Mikey Taylor is currently the co-founder, President and Managing Principal of Commune Capital, a private equity real estate investment firm.   A serial entrepreneur at heart, he first found success with nearly two decades of professional skateboarding. Mikey was one of the most recognizable skateboarders on the planet, with lucrative sponsorship contracts with DC Shoe Co., GoPro Cameras and Alien Workshop. Over his tenure, he had over 100 signature skateboard decks and 7 pro model shoes....

WCD 014: Robert Glazer - Family Values and Quality Time with Your Kids

February 02, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 58.4 MB

Robert Glazer is the founder and CEO of global partner marketing agency, Acceleration Partners, and the co-founder and Chairman of BrandCycle. Robert was ranked #2 on Glassdoor’s list of Top CEOs of Small and Medium Companies in the US.   Robert's popular weekly inspirational newsletter, Friday Forward, reaches over 100,000 individuals and business leaders across 50+ countries. He is also the host of the Elevate Podcast and a Wall Street Journal, USA Today and international bestselling a...

WCD 013: Dr. David Langer - Fatherhood Insights from a Neurosurgeon

January 26, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 73.7 MB

Dr. David J. Langer is the chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City and vice president of neurosurgery for Northwell Health's Western Region. He is a professor of neurosurgery and radiology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, and is one of the featured physicians on the top trending Netflix docuseries “Lenox Hill”.   Dr. Langer has published award-winning work in numerous peer-reviewed publications and is intern...

WCD 012: Robb Wolf - Kids and Nutrition

January 19, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 140 MB

Robb Wolf is a former research biochemist and the 2X New York Times/WSJ Best Selling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired To Eat. Robb has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world via his top-ranked iTunes podcast, books, and seminars.   Robb has functioned as a review editor for the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism (Biomed Central) and as a consultant for the Naval Special Warfare Resiliency program. He serves on the board of Directors/Advisors fo...

WCD 011: Jon Vroman - Prioritizing Your Family and The Art of Moment Making

January 12, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 62.8 MB

Jon Vroman is the founder of Front Row Dads and host of the Front Row Dad podcast. But if you ask him, he would tell you that he is husband and father first and foremost, and also happens to do those things in his professional life. However, that prioritization was not always the case.   In this episode, we explore Jon's journey and how he re-prioritized his life to ensure that his family truly was at the top of the list.    Links mentioned in this episode: FrontRowDads.com    M...

WCD 010: Brent Gleeson

January 05, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 65.9 MB

Brent Gleeson is a Navy SEAL combat veteran with multiple tours to Iraq and Africa, bestselling author, award-winning entrepreneur, TV personality, and high-performance leadership expert. He is the CEO of TakingPoint Leadership and a regular contributor to Forbes and Inc.   His 2018 book TakingPoint: A Navy SEAL’s 10 Fail Safe Principles for Leading Through Change was a #1 New Release in the categories of Organizational Change and Business Structural Adjustment. Brent also just released...

WCD 009: David Heinemeier Hansson

December 29, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MB

David Heinemeier Hansson (aka. DHH) is the creator of Ruby on Rails, founder and CTO of the project management program Basecamp, and the best-selling co-author of  It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work, Rework and Remote: Office Not Required.   Besides his profound professional achievements, he also went from not having a driver’s license at 25 to winning, at 34, the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, one of the most prestigious automobile races in the world.   David is also a devoted father ...

WCD 008: Tim Kennedy

December 22, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 59 MB

Tim Kennedy is an active, Ranger qualified, Green Beret, Special Forces Sniper with tours in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other locations around the world. He is the founder and owner of multiple businesses including military-inspired clothing company Ranger Up and tactical training and self-defense company Sheepdog Response. Tim has hosted several television shows, including Hunting Hitler on the History Channel and Hard to Kill on the Discovery Channel. He professionally fought MMA for both Stri...

WCD 007: Kevin Kelly

December 15, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 65.7 MB

Kevin Kelly is Senior Maverick at Wired magazine, which he co-founded in 1993. His most recent book, The Inevitable, is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller. From 1984-1990 Kelly was publisher and editor of the Whole Earth Catalogs. He co-founded the Hackers’ Conference, and was involved with the launch of the WELL, a pioneering online service started in 1985. He also founded the popular website Cool Tools in 2003.   Kevin wrote a short essay titled 1,000 True Fans that ...

WCD 006: Joe De Sena

December 08, 2020 07:00 - 43 minutes - 52.5 MB

Joe De Sena is the CEO and founder of Spartan Race and the Death Race. He is a NY Times best selling author of Spartan Up, Spartan Fit and The Spartan Way and also hosts the Spartan Up Podcast.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Spartan Races Spartan Nutrition @realJoeDeSena on Instagram @realJoeDeSena on Twitter Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com) 

WCD 005: Hal Elrod

December 01, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 64 MB

Hal Elrod is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and podcaster. He's best known for his 2012 best-selling book, The Miracle Morning, which has grown into a personal development phenomenon, selling over 1 million copies and translated into 27 languages. The Miracle Morning online community boasts nearly 300,000 members on Facebook and is regarded as one of the fastest growing and most engaged online communities in existence.   Hal actually died at age 20. Hit head-on by...

WCD 004: Kelly Starret

November 24, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 62.7 MB

Kelly Starrett is one of the world's top movement and mobility coaches for players in the NFL, MLB, NHL, and NBA, as well as Olympic gold medalists, elite military personnel, and other world-class athletes. He is also recognized as one of the top Crossfit coaches in the world. Beyond coaching, Kelly is a physical therapist, author, speaker, and co-founder of San Francisco Crossfit and The Ready State. His books Becoming a Supple Leopard, Ready to Run, and Deskbound have each become New York ...

WCD 004: Kelly Starrett

November 24, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 62.7 MB

Kelly Starrett is one of the world's top movement and mobility coaches for players in the NFL, MLB, NHL, and NBA, as well as Olympic gold medalists, elite military personnel, and other world-class athletes. He is also recognized as one of the top Crossfit coaches in the world. Beyond coaching, Kelly is a physical therapist, author, speaker, and co-founder of San Francisco Crossfit and The Ready State. His books Becoming a Supple Leopard, Ready to Run, and Deskbound have each become New York ...

WCD 003: Mark Bell

November 17, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MB

This episode's guest is Mark Bell, aka Smelly, aka the Meathead Millionaire, aka the People's Coach. Mark is a world-record holding powerlifter, innovator, founder, CEO, speaker, author, husband, and father.   Mark has leveraged his successful powerlifting career into a multi-million dollar business empire. He founded the Super Training Gym, Sling Shot, Power Magazine, Mark Bell's Power Project Podcast (a Top 50 health and fitness podcast), and is currently developing his nutrition and s...

WCD 002: Tucker Max

November 17, 2020 07:30 - 54 minutes - 65.4 MB

Our guest today is the one and only Tucker Max. You may know Tucker from his world-famous books detailing his drunken tales of tomfoolery and chasing women, including I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell. What you might not know is that four of his books have been New York Times Best Sellers, which have sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. He's credited with being the originator of the literary genre, “fratire,” and is only the third writer (after Malcolm Gladwell and Michael Lewis) to ever hav...

WCD 001: Kyle Kingsbury

November 17, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutes - 70.7 MB

Kyle Kingsbury is a former professional Mixed Martial Artist, Director of Human Optimization at Onnit, and now hosts the massively successful Kyle Kingsbury Podcast. He's a multiple-time guest on the Joe Rogan podcast, a beast of a man (just Google his name), and an all-around fascinating dude to learn from.   This is a wild episode. From fighting at the highest level in the UFC, to his extensive work with plant medicines (yes we dive into psychedelics), to the extremes of bio-hacking ...

World Class Dads Podcast Trailer

October 19, 2020 01:26 - 2 minutes - 6.24 MB

Welcome to the World Class Dads Podcast, the show where we explore fatherhood with the world's top performers to learn how they integrate being amazing dads with their pursuit of world-class achievement.   Music credit: Rob Riccardo (https://www.robriccardo.com/)

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