The Life of Dad Show

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy break the internet with some EXCLUSIVE news that they received from this week's guest. What happens when Tommy Riles, who has been a Mets fan since he was seven years old, gets to talk to one of the heroes from the 1986 World Series Mets team? You will find out in the interview that Tommy and Art had with former New York Mets pitcher, Ron Darling. Thanks to the good folks over at St. Martin's Press, we were able to chat with Ron about his new book, Game 7, 1986 Failure and Triumph in the Biggest Game of My Life, fatherhood, and playing in the big leagues. Ron even shares something very cool with us that is definitely a Life of Dad moment! Recently, Ron and his wife were blessed with a baby boy. You can read all about it in the interview below! Ron Darling is an Emmy Award-winning baseball analyst for TBS, the MLB Network, SNY, and WPIX-TV, and author of The Complete Game. He was a starting pitcher for the New York Mets from 1983 to 1991 and the first Mets pitcher to be awarded a Gold Glove. Follow Ron Darling on Twitter @RonDarlingJr and purchase his book from St. Martin's Press.

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about March Madness and the cool way Tommy's father in law watches the games. Then the guys bring on actor Curtis Armstrong. Believe it or not, actor Curtis Armstrong has been in the entertainment business for over thirty years. Fans of his work know him from his roles in Ray to his most iconic and memorable role as Booger in Revenge of the Nerds. Did you know that Armstrong has been acting before he got his big break in Risky Business? Curtis got his taste of acting when he lived in Geneva, Switzerland with his family as a young boy. He would visit a little theater in the old town where they showed unabridged versions of old, silent films and he began to look to the actors of the 20s and 30s as inspiration. He co-founded a theater company after attending Oakland University Academy of Dramatic Arts and later moved to New York to pursue theater and film full time. For the past 30 years, in between filming television and movies, he continued to go back to his original love and could be seen on the stage. Along with his fantastic career Curtis is a loving father. He was able to be the primary caregiver when his daughter was young. Curtis talks with us about that along with his other thoughts on fatherhood, acting, and more. Follow Curtis Armstrong on Twitter @curtisisbooger and Facebook.

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about how their Lee X-Treme Comfort pants give them the opportunity to look great, while wearing the most comfortable pants around. One of them can actually dunk while wearing them. They have found their #LeeEdge. They also talk some college hoops and Art tries his talents as a voice actor. Speaking of voice acting the guys bring on someone who is a real pro in that world. They bring on Steve Blum. Steve voices the character Zeb Orrelios who is on the fantastic series Star Wars: Rebels on Disney XD. Some of his other credits include Spike Spiegel from Cowboy Bebop, Wolverine from different X-Men shows and video games, Green Goblin from the Spectacular Spiderman series, and Grunt from Mass Effect 2 and 3. In 2012, Steve was inducted into the Guinness Book of World records as Most Prolific Voice Actor in Video Games. We had the great fortune to chat with Steve Blum about Star Wars: Rebels, voice acting, and fatherhood. We loved Steve's take on fatherhood and we are guessing you will too! Follow Steve Blum on Twitter @blumspew, Facebook, and SteveBlumVoices.com.

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about Tom's recipe called Stuffed Pepper Cinderellas, which he made for Life of Dad's #TurkeyMadness campaign with Shady Brook Farms and Honeysuckle White turkey. They also talk about Tom's family's reaction to the very unusual thunderstorm that happened over the weekend. Then, they go in a different direction when they talk about when Tom took voice acting classes, especially since they bring on voice actor extraordinaire, Dee Bradley Baker. If you enjoy watching American Dad, you are more than likely a fan of Dee Bradley Baker. He is the voice of many loveable characters we see on American Dad, including the East German goldfish named Klaus. Baker is one of the most versatile and sought after A-list voice actors working today. His voice is seemingly everywhere, featured in literally hundreds of television shows, movies and top video games. Over the past two decades, Dee has earned an extraordinary reputation among show creators and fans alike with his chameleon-like acting skills and his wide range of realistic creature sounds, from tiny birds and insects to gigantic monsters. Thanks to TBS, the guys were able to chat with Dee Bradley Baker about his work on American Dad, voice acting, and fatherhood. Make sure you check out Dee's parenting site, WhatIHaveLearnedAsAParent.com, where he shares his experiences as a father. Follow Dee Bradley Baker on Twitter@deebradleybaker and visit his other sites DeeBaker.com and IWantToBeAVoiceActor.com. Plus check out the American Dad website here.

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy are very happy to welcome Michael Strahan as their guest this week as part of their collaboration with Meta Wellness and the Heart 2 Heart campaign. In celebration of Heart Month this February, Meta and Michael Strahan launched the Heart 2 Heart campaign to encourage men across the country to have important health conversations with their loved ones this February and beyond. As a catalyst for conversation, the Heart 2 Heart campaign is providing a first-hand look at how easy it is to have a heart health talk with your loved one through a new video showcasing Michael Strahan's intimate conversation with his father, Gene -- and tips on how to help your loved one jumpstart their heart-healthy routine with Meta. Watch the Heart 2 Heart video here. Tommy and Art talk with Michael Strahan about heart health, football, and fatherhood. To learn more about ways you can use Meta Wellness products to live a healthier lifestyle, please visit MetaWellness.com. Disclosure: We have partnered with Meta Wellness for this promotion.

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy recap the good times at the Dad 2.0 Summit this past weekend in Washington D.C. as well talk about Star Wars, pop culture and sports trivia. Then the guys welcome PGA Tour Pro, Jim Furyk. Jim was born into golf. Well sort of. He grew up in West Chester, Pennsylvania. His father Mike was an assistant pro at Edgmont Country club. That was where Jim learned about the game of golf. Jim then went on to play at the University of Arizona in Tuscon, where he was an All-American twice. He also led the Wildcats to their first NCAA title in 1992. That same year, Furyk turned professional and joined the PGA TOUR in 1994 and has won at least one tournament each year between 1998 and 2003. Jim Furyk truly hit his stride in 2010, winning a career-best three tournaments on the PGA TOUR that year. The most notable victory was the season-ending Tour Championship. That victory earned him the 2010 FedEx Cup. His stellar performance in 2010 won him both the PGA Player of the Year and PGA TOUR Player of the year. Jim and his wife Tabitha also started the Jim and Tabitha Furyk Foundation. The foundation was created in 2010 to help children and families in need. With Jim's success on the PGA TOUR, the couple decided it was time to establish a foundation to continue support of community charities. The foundation is dedicated to helping support those organizations that lend a hand to those who can't fulfill the most basic needs. By providing project specific funding to these organizations, the foundation helps to give food for underprivileged children, care for children with life-limiting or threatening conditions, and simply providing a safe place for them to go after school. We had the great honor of talking with Jim about his foundation, fatherhood, and golf. To learn more about Jim Furyk and his foundation go to JimFuryk.com and JimAndTabithaFurykFoundation.com.

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy wrap up Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) Awareness Week by talking about Tommy's brave daughter Barbara's story dealing with CHD. Then the guys are honored to chat with Backstreet Boys singer, Brian Littrell. Brian Littrell is known for being part of the very popular group, The Backstreet Boys. He is a singer, actor and songwriter. With all the success that Brian and his bandmates have had and still continue to have you might think that he feels that he is larger than life. Yet when you see him interact with fans on social media or watch how much fun he has with his wife and son you come to find out that Brian is a down to Earth guy. Brian is no stranger to hard times though. Brian was born with a congenital heart defect (CHD) which was diagnosed as a ventricular septal defect. For those who don't know February is heart awareness month. The second week is usually CHD Awareness week. We here at Life of Dad make it point to help raise that awareness. One way we do that is by talking with other dads who have experienced CHD in one way or another. Brian was kind enough to share his story about living with a CHD with us as well as talking about how his son is now following in his footsteps and what we can expect from the Backstreet Boys this year. Follow Brian on Twitter @brian_littrell, Facebook, BrianLittrell.com as well as the Backstreet Boys site at BackstreetBoys.com.

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy recap Super Bowl 50 with their take on the game, Peyton Manning's legacy, and much more. They also bring Arizona Cardinals defensive back, Patrick Peterson, on the show. Now in his fifth-year Arizona Cardinals cornerback, Patrick Peterson is a 3-time pro bowler and holds the NFL record for most punt return touchdowns in a season. Peterson was drafted fifth overall in the 2011 NFL Draft out of LSU, where he was an All-American. Patrick worked with Old Spice for its "Greatest Smell in the NFL" campaign. Old Spice grooming products are found in locker rooms across the NFL including in Santa Clara for Super Bowl 50. Old Spice brought Peterson to the Super Bowl festivities to talk about Old Spice's new Hardest Working Collection performance lineup. Old Spice's new Hardest Working Collection performance lineup including Odor Blocker and Sweat Defense anti-perspirant/deodorants and Dirt Destroyer body wash deliver the most powerful Old Spice products on the planet. Patrick and I spoke about the work he's doing with Old Spice, fatherhood, and much more. Peterson lives in Phoenix with his wife, Antonique, and 3-month-old daughter, Paityn, named after Broncos' QB Peyton Manning. Thanks to Old Spice for setting up time with Patrick Peterson. Go to OldSpice.com and follow Patrick on Twitter @RealPeterson21, Facebook, and PatrickPeterson21.com.

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy give their predictions on who will win the Super Bowl, how their kids cheer for other teams, and who was Tom and Art's Disney Princess crush from back in the day. The guys also bring on former Giants star, Tiki Barber. Tiki made a name for himself in the NFL playing for the New York Giants. He made it the Pro Bowl three times as a running back during his ten year career with the Giants. His success on the field made him be part of the 10,000 rushing yards club as well as being inducted to the New York Giants Ring of Honor. Besides football Tiki is the co-founder and co-chairman of Thuzio. He is as an author, TV analyst, businessman and corporate spokesman. Tiki's work includes being a correspondent for NBC News and Sports, Sirius Satellite radio host, author of nine children's books, and a director at First Global Xpress, an international shipping company. Tiki graduated from the University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce before being drafted by the Giants in 1997. Tiki was kind enough to talk with us about fatherhood, his love of running, a game he will never forget playing in the NFL, and more. Follow Tiki Barber on Twitter @TikiBarber.

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about the New England Patriots loss to the Denver Broncos and preview the Super Bowl match up between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos. They give a shout out to Darrell Milton from Modern Dad Online for this football stats. To go with the NFL theme the guys bring on three time Super Bowl Champ, Joe Andruzzi. Many people know that Joe Andruzzi was a very important player for the New England Patriots. He played five seasons with the Patriots. During that time he helped the team win three Super Bowls. Joe also made an impact off the field. In recognition of his contributions, Joe received the Ed Block Courage Award in 2002 and the first Ron Burton Community Service Award in 2003. In 2007, Joe was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins Burkitt's lymphoma, ending his football career. Joe is now cancer free, but a new passion grew from his own cancer experience: helping other patients and their families. After witnessing first-hand the stress cancer can cause, Joe and Jen created a foundation to help cancer patients and their families meet life's day-to-day challenges. The Joe Andruzzi Foundation helps cancer patients in treatment and their families by assisting with rent or mortgage, utilities or other household expenses during what can be the most stressful and challenging time of their lives. It also funds cutting-edge pediatric brain cancer research at Boston Children's Hospital and provides emotional and social support to patients and families. We had the great pleasure of talking with Joe about his foundation, playing in the NFL and fatherhood. Follow Joe Andruzzi on Twitter at @Andruzzi63 and @joeandruzzifndn. Go to JoeAndruzziFoundation.org to help Joe, his wife, and their foundation to beat cancer.

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about the Disney film, The Lion King, because their guest this week, Ford Riley, is the executive producer of the new animated series, The Lion Guard. On January 15th, Disney Junior is premiering The Lion Guard, an animated series that continues the epic storytelling of The Lion King and follows Simba and Nala's second-born cub, Kion, and his diverse group of friends as they unite to protect the Pride Lands. The Lion Guard is executive produced by Ford Riley, who was approached by Disney Junior to develop a series that would expand on the world of The Lion King. After watching his then-eight-year-old son, Quinn, and his friends play in the park as a make believe superhero team, Ford came up with the concept of a group of heroes with different traits and qualities who share a common mission to protect others, providing the inspiration for Kion and his friends. Ford Riley developed and serves as executive producer of Disney Junior's The Lion Guard. Prior to The Lion Guard, Riley created and served as executive producer on Disney Junior's Emmy-nominated animated series Special Agent Oso. His additional credits include Doc McStuffins, Higglytown Heroes, Teamo Supremo, Teacher's Pet, and Recess. Riley also developed the television series Land Before Time, and wrote for Harmony Gold's Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles, helping to revive the franchise after twenty years. A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Riley attended the prestigious Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, where he studied playwriting, film and theater. Riley is an active member of Talk About Curing Autism (TACA), a national organization dedicated to providing information, resources and support to families affected by autism. He resides in Glendale, California with his wife, Holly, and their two children.

Art Eddy and special guest host, Jeff Bogle from Out With The Kids, talk about Jeff's interview with Arizona Cardinals quarterback, Carson Palmer. Jeff flew out to Arizona to Carson's home to interview on fatherhood, football and much more. Dove Men+Care sent Jeff to Palmer's house as part of the #ReaStrength campaign to get an in-depth look on Carson's take on what it means to be a father. Jeff and Carson even have a surprise guest stop by during the interview. Plus, Jeff tells Art what he is doing in Detroit for the North American International Auto Show and what stadium brings Jeff to tears anytime he mentions that venue. Make sure you follow Jeff Bogle on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to see all the cool adventures he has each month.

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy celebrate their first show for 2016 by talking about Art's move and his new accent. They also talk about getting their kids back into their daily schedule after vacation and their love or hate of alarm clocks. Then the guys bring on race car driver extraordinaire, Juan Pablo Montoya. Juan Pablo Montoya is well known for his fantastic resume in the world of racing. He is the only driver to win a CART Series title, the Indianapolis 500 and the 24 Hours of Daytona, all in his first attempt. He is also a former winner of one of the most prestigious races in the world: the Monaco Grand Prix. Legendary racers Mario Andretti and Dan Gurney are the only other drivers besides Montoya that can boast wins in Formula One (F1), CART/IndyCar and NASCAR. As the 38-year-old Montoya re-acclimates himself back to IndyCar racing in 2014, he has an opportunity to add to his impressive racing resume and to Team Penske's long legacy of success. Montoya was taught the art of motorsports at an early age by his father, Pablo. He quickly began to show promise as he captured four consecutive Colombian National Carting Championships from 1981-1984. After several successful seasons in the Colombia Formula Renault series, Montoya moved to Europe to pursue his dream of competing in F1. In 1997 he finished second in the Formula 3000 series and was signed to a contract as a test driver for the Williams F1 team. After capturing the Formula 3000 title in 1998, Montoya made the move to CART for the 1999 season. In a remarkable rookie season, Montoya became the youngest champion in the history of CART at the age of 24. He edged out Dario Franchitti for the title after the two racers posted the same number of championship points but Montoya had the advantage producing seven victories on the year to Franchitti's three. In addition to the CART title, he was also named series Rookie of the Year. From his start into racing to now, Juan Pablo Montoya is a fan favorite on any track. After you listen to our interview with him about fatherhood we are guessing that you will respect him even more. For more info on Juan Pablo Montoya, follow him on Twitter @jpmontoya and visit JPMontoya.com.

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy wrap up 2015 with highlights from each of their Christmas pasts and favorite New Year's Eve memories. Then, the guys bring on UFC fighter, Daniel Cormier. Daniel Cormier is not only UFC's Light Heavyweight Champion, but he has been a two-time Olympic wrestler and six-time U.S. Open National Champion. Even with Daniel's success there still has been a few challenges in his way. At one point Cormier UFC career he had an undefeated 14-0 record when he faced Jon Jones at UFC 182 in Las Vegas. Cormier gave Jones, who was the champion at that time, all he could handle, but Jones won the fight. Still with grit and determination Cormier wanted another chance at the title. Cormier asked UFC President, Dana White to fight Anthony Johnson, who is arguably the hardest puncher in the UFC. White put aside any concerns he may have had and granted Cormier a second shot in the span of four months. In UFC 187 Cormier reached the pinnacle of the UFC. He pushed Johnson against the cage and controlled the match on the mat, using his weight to tire out Johnson before he applied the decisive submission hold. Cormier worked his way up the ladder in an MMA career that began in 2009, scoring victories over Dan Henderson, Roy Nelson, Frank Mir and Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva. It culminated in a title belt that was well earned and well deserved. Outside of the octagon Cormier loves being a dad. He has a daughter and a son. From trips to Disney World to just having fun around the house Daniel embraces his role as a father. We had the great opportunity to chat with Daniel about his UFC career, wrestling, family, and much more. Follow Daniel Cormier on Twitter @dc_mma and Facebook.

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk Star Wars, football, and Christmas on this week's show. Plus, Tommy has an announcement involving him and NFL. Speaking of the NFL, the guys bring on Patriot great, Troy Brown. Troy Brown retired as a three-time Super Bowl champion, New England's all-time leader in receptions, and a fan favorite among Patriots fans due to his relentless dedication to the franchise and his numerous critical moments in playoff games. Patriot Pride: My Life in the New England Dynasty is the ultimate look back and celebration of the career of one of the greatest players of the New England Patriots' dynasty during the 21st century. Patriot Pride: My Life in the New England Dynasty chronicles the extraordinary life and career of Troy. In his own words, Brown demonstrates how his grit, hustle, and hard work endeared him to a generation of football fans. The player explores his own past, relating how he made it through college and into the pros despite people giving up on him several times. Brown's years with the Patriots are documented in detail, covering what it was like to play for Coach Belichick, why Tom Brady has been so successful, and the secrets behind the Patriots' three Super Bowl wins. We had the great pleasure of talking with Troy about his book, fatherhood, and playing for the New England Patriots. Follow Troy on Twitter at @RealTroyBrown80. Go to Triumph Books.com to purchase Troy's book.