The Life of Dad Show

Tom Riles and Art Eddy talk about how improv is a big part of parenting. Tom also gives some background on his early days of acting and improv. To go along with that theme, the guys welcome Colin Mochrie. Colin is a fantastic actor and improvisational comedian, most famous for his work on the UK and U.S. versions of the TV show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" This summer the CW Network brought back the improv show and Colin was part of the cast. Colin also works with fellow actor and comedian Brad Sherwood on a two-man show called "An Evening with Colin and Brad". They tour literally around the world and perform funny and crazy scenes to a laughing audience. If that was not enough, Colin has a book out called "Not Quite the Classics" that is already available as an eBook, but will be in hard cover in this month.

This week on the Life of Dad Show hosts Tom Riles and Art Eddy talk sports. There is a lot going on in the world of sports. From the NFL to the MLB postseason, the guys talk about this week's important games. They also talk about the final installment of the #DadsDoingGood video campaign with Honda and National Fatherhood Initiative. To keep with the sports themes the guys welcome ESPN football analyst Herm Edwards to the show. Edwards, who used to be a former player and head coach in the NFL, breaks down the league, talks about his playing and coach days and, of course, fatherhood. You will see that Herm has a great perspective on life and fatherhood.

This week on the Life of Dad Show hosts Tom Riles and Art Eddy dub this show the FUN EPISODE. Why is it the fun episode? Well, we talk about our time in Vegas with the rest of the Life of Dad crew and about baseball. We chat about baseball since we have former World Series Champion with the Boston Red Sox, Kevin Millar on the show. You can now see Kevin with Chris Rose on the MLB Network show "Intentional Talk" that airs weekdays at 5 PM EST. Kevin talks about his show, fatherhood, and what it was like to be a "bunch of idiots" that made MLB history in 2004. Millar and the Red Sox were down 0-3 in the ALCS series against their rivals the New York Yankees, but won the next four games to move on to the World Series.

Tommy Riles tells co-host Art Eddy about the most recent #DadsDoingGood video, sponsored by Honda. In the video, the dads assisted the Mauli Ola Foundation and helped teach kids with cystic fibrosis how to surf. A big shout goes to Life of Dad veteran blogger Patrick Quinn, who came up with the idea. Tom and Art also talk about how your circle of friends could depend on whether or not your friends have kids. That discussion goes right into this week's guest on the show. The guys welcome Sean Kent from the A&E show "Modern Dads". Sean talks about the show, his stand-up career, and how he balances family and work.

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about their memories from 9/11. The guys discuss where they were during the tragic events that unfolded that day in 2001. They then move on to some lighter talk as they chat about Week 1 in the NFL and who won the Junk Food Clothing T-shirt this week for the Life of Dad Fantasy Football League. Speaking of football this week guest is former NFL wide receiver Joe Horn. Joe Horn played in the NFL for 11 years, most notably for the New Orleans Saints. The four time Pro Bowler was elected to the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame and finished his career with 58 receiving touchdowns. Horn went from having a great career in the NFL to starting his own business. For a few years now Joe is running a successful company called Bayou 87. Joe sells barbeque sauce and smoked sausage. Part of the proceeds from his company goes to various charity organizations. He played a role to help rebuild New Orleans especially after Hurricane Katrina. Joe also has a busy home life with raising his kids and makes sure he spends quality time with his children.

Tom Riles and Art Eddy present the "BACK TO FALL SPECTACULAR" show. The boys talk about their kids going back to school, football, and the Dads Doing Good campaign with Honda. They also welcome former NFL great Tim Brown. Heisman Trophy winner Tim Brown has proved that he was one of the top NFL receivers during his days with the Oakland Raiders. The nine time Pro Bowler scored 105 touchdowns during his NFL career. He entered the College Football Hall of Fame in 2009 and was awarded the 2012 NCAA Silver Anniversary Award. Brown, who had over 1,000 receptions in the NFL still does a lot after he retired from the game. Brown is the National Chairman for the 911 for Kids organization that educates kids on the proper use of using the 911 emergency service. Art was able to chat with Tim about his days at Notre Dame and in Oakland, fatherhood, and his work with 911 for Kids.

Life of Dad Show hosts, Art Eddy and Ryan Hamilton, welcome Eluka Moore and Larry Puzniak from Bread and Butter Publishing. Eluka and Larry explain how their first book "End of the Rainbow Fruit Salad" came to be. Ryan and Art share their stories about how "End of the Rainbow Fruit Salad" has been a big hit for their kids. Find out which Food Network star gave the book rave reviews as well. Kitchen Club Kids is a brand new recipe adventure series that is designed to use cooking as a platform to teach kids basic counting, colors, food recognition and help kids develop their problem solving and critical thinking skills. It also introduces the concept of sharing to kids. Each book uses colorful illustrations that take kids on a cooking adventure while teaching them important learning fundamentals as well as promote healthy eating habits. Find Bread and Butter Publishing on Facebook and follow them on Twitter @KitchenClubKids

Tom Riles and Art Eddy discuss what happens when their children act up in public and how to keep things in perspective. Tom talks about the new video for the Dads Doing Good campaign with Honda that debuted this week on Life of Dad. Tom and Art chat about the Life of Dad Fantasy Football League and that people can still enter to win a $500 gift card from Starbucks. Tom also introduced a new segment called "Dad of the Week." Which dad got the honors this week? Listen to the podcast. They also have special guest comedian, actor, and martial artist Hal Sparks. He is currently starring in the Disney XD show, "Lab Rats". Hal is a star commentator on VH1's popular "I Love the 80s" series and can be heard every Wednesday on the nationally syndicated "Stephanie Miller Radio Show". Hal is also a pop culture expert and regularly appears on such shows as "Joy Behar" and CNN's "Your Money".

Tom Riles and Art Eddy discuss the wonders of technology that we have today. One is being able to use Skype or FaceTime with family when we are away. They also chat about the fun and exciting campaigns Life of Dad is running with Starbucks Coffee and the Milk Mustache Campaign. The fellas bring Charles Baker on the show to discuss his role as Skinny Pete on the AMC hit series "Breaking Bad". Baker opens up about his role on the show, fatherhood, and his outstanding work he does with the National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association.

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy cover a wide range of topics. They talk about Tom's daughter having surgery, Art winning Super Bowl tickets, and the great campaigns that Life of Dad has with Starbucks and Honda. The boys also chat about the Life of Dad fantasy football league and the way it will be structured. Speaking of fantasy football the guest for this week's show is none other than the "Talented Mr. Roto" himself, ESPN fantasy sports analyst and ESPN.com columnist, Matthew Berry. "Fantasy Life" is Berry's new book that intertwines life and fantasy sports. Matthew opens up about the book, fatherhood, and fantasy sports.

Art Eddy and Ryan Hamilton talk about making crafts with the kids and possibly having Ryan create video games for his son. Art learns a few things about internet addresses from Ryan as well. They also welcome Rusty and Julie Bulloch on the show to talk about their new show, "Bulloch Family Ranch" that is on the Up Network every Wednesday at 10 PM EST. "Bulloch Family Ranch" chronicles the dramatic everyday adventures of Julie and Rusty Bulloch, a fun-loving working class couple that juggles multiple jobs to make ends meet. Together, they are the proud "parents" of more than 25 kids. Only two, Amanda and Brodie, are biological. The rest are teens who have lived at the Bulloch Ranch during various times of dire need. The Bulloch's share their view on parenthood.

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about the "Dads Do Good" campaign we are working on with Honda and the National Fatherhood Initiative. Plus Tom explains how he busy he has been this summer, and Art talks about celebrating his youngest daughter's birthday. We also welcome former NBA great Tim Hardaway to the show. Tim Hardaway was fun player to watch in the NBA. Tim entered into the NBA in 1989 from his college playing days at UTEP. He played for the Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, and Indiana Pacers. He was a five time NBA All-Star and had his numbered retired by the Miami Heat. Now Tim gets to watch his son, Tim Jr. follow his footsteps by playing in the NBA. Tim's son got drafted this year by the New York Knicks. Hardaway also started up the Tim Hardaway Foundation to help kids have a brighter future.

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about the death of Cory Monteith. The young actor from the FOX show "Glee" passed away at the age of 31. In this episode we also have the pleasure to speak with Jon Kesty, whose daughter Sumner passed away at the age of 23 due to drugs. Jon talks about how he and his family dealt with everything that surrounded his daughter's drug addiction. Jon spoke highly of the website, GRASP. This site is there to help families cope with losing a family member as a result of substance abuse or addiction. This episode is a tremendous eye opener for any parent to understand how drugs can take over your child's life. We here at Life of Dad thank Jon Kesty for opening up on a difficult subject.

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about summer and their endless search to cool off the kids and what pitfalls can rise up when you deal with a toddler, potty training, and the pool. The guys welcome Adam Savage to the show. Adam is the co-host of the popular Discovery Channel show, "MythBusters". Adam and the rest of the crew are celebrating the show's 10 year anniversary. If you ever have watched MythBusters, you know that the show's co-host Adam Savage has a deep passion for science. He and his partner in crime, Jamie Hyneman, along with the rest of the MythBusters crew is celebrating the show's 10 year anniversary this season. Savage is a modern day "Renaissance Man". Not only is he heavily involved in science, but Adam had a love for the arts. In his free time he sculpts and has had his work on display in San Francisco, New York and Charleston, West Virginia. Adam has done special effects work from notable films and TV shows. He has worked on props for films like "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace", "Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones", "Galaxy Quest", and "Terminator 3". Even with all the hats that Adam wears he makes sure that he is a devoted father. He has twin sons, which he affectionately calls "Thing 1" and "Thing 2". We were able to chat with Adam about the longevity of MythBusters, fatherhood, sculpting, and his work on film sets.

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about wine, sports, and parenting, which is a great fit for this week's guest. The Life of Dad Show is proud to welcome Drew Bledsoe to this week's show. Drew is a former NFL quarterback and now he founded a vineyard and has four children. Drew Bledsoe is known for his great career as a quarterback in the NFL most notably for the New England Patriots. Bledsoe was the focal point of the Patriots offense which was the reason why he drafted number one overall in 1993 from Washington State University. Now retired from football, Drew has pursued another career. He founded the Doubleback Winery located near Walla Walla, Washington. Along with his friend and co-founder, Chris Figgins they strive to make an outstanding cabernet sauvignon. Drew takes his new career very seriously. He looks to educate people on the fact that great wine can come from other states than just California. Drew is also a proud father of four children. Bledsoe and his wife take a hands-on approach to parenting. He and his parents created foundation called Parenting with Dignity.