First Class Fatherhood

Episode 585 Josh Peck is a First Class Father, Actor and Comedian. Josh rose to prominence for his role as Josh Nichols in the Nickelodeon sitcom DRAKE & JOSH. He played the main role in the Disney+ original series TURNER & HOOCH. He currently stars in the Hulu sitcom HOW I MET YOUR FATHER which is a standalone sequel to HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER. Josh is also a YouTube and Social Media star with millions of subscribers and followers. He has a brand new book available now, HAPPY PEOPLE ARE ANNOYING. In this Episode, Josh shares his fatherhood journey which includes a three year old son. He discusses the impact of growing up without a Father and how that has affected him as a dad. He describes the process of writing his new book HAPPY PEOPLE ARE ANNOYING and reliving his battles with weight loss, drugs, alcohol and more. He responds to a recent articles calling him a “Hunk”. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! HAPPY PEOPLE ARE ANNOYING - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063073617/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_QYFSPGVCZY6DQVG4M4ZP Pre-Order First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://www.amazon.com/First-Class-Fatherhood-Advice-High-Profile/dp/0785241035 Watch First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 584 Theo Rossi is a First Class Father and actor. He is well known for portraying Juan Carlos "Juice" Ortiz on the FX series SONS OF ANARCHY and Hernan "Shades" Alvarez in LUKE CAGE. An Ambassador to the Boot Campaign, Theo worked with multiple organizations that raise money for wounded soldiers and those returning with post-traumatic stress disorder. Throughout his time on SONS OF ANARCHY, Theo often traveled to different bases to visit US military personnel. He stars alongside Kevin Hart and Wesley Snipes in the Netflix drama TRUE STORY. In this Episode, Theo shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two sons. He describes his experience growing up without a Father and who took on the role of Father-Figure. He describes his rise through Hollywood beginning as an extra and how becoming a dad has impacted his career. He talks about some of his upcoming projects. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Pre-Order First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://www.amazon.com/First-Class-Fatherhood-Advice-High-Profile/dp/0785241035 Watch First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 583 Brady Duke is a First Class Father, former Navy SEAL and Congressional candidate. Brady served with the elite Navy SEAL Teams where operated as a sniper and breacher. Brady deployed to Afghanistan and earned multiple awards including two Navy Commendation medals, one with valor. After his deployments, he remained stateside on active duty and trained thousands of other SEALs before deployment for the same mission. Upon honorably separating from the Navy to focus on being a husband and father, he continued as a civilian instructor training SEALs in Close Quarters Combat. Brady transitioned from the Navy, going to school for Christian Ministries, and training SWAT teams around the country. He is currently running for Congress in Florida. I sat down with him at CPAC 2022 in Orlando and in this Episode, Brady shares his Fatherhood journey which includes five kids. He describes the balance of being a lethal Navy SEAL and as a man of faith. He discusses why he decided to transition out of the Navy to focus on being a dad. He talks about his campaign for Congress and why he decided to run. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! BRADY DUKE - https://bradyduke.com Pre-Order First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://www.amazon.com/First-Class-Fatherhood-Advice-High-Profile/dp/0785241035 Watch First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 582 Parker Young is a First Class Father, Model and Actor. He has modeled for Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein. Parker has accrued a notable list of acting credits across television including ARROW, ENLISTED, A MILLION LITTLE THINGS, and Lena Waithe’s TWENTIES for BET. He is most often recognized for playing the determined “Richard Evans” on Bravo’s IMPOSTERS and heartthrob “Ryan Shay” alongside Jane Levy on ABC’s SUBURGATORY. He has been featured on the cover of MEN’S HEALTH, AVANTE MAGAZINE and featured in PEOPLE MAGAZINE. In this Episode, Parker shares his Fatherhood journey which includes a three year old daughter. He describes his wedding to his longtime love in a beautiful ceremony – just him, his wife, and their daughter. He discusses why he is so vocal about why he didn’t feel the overwhelming joy he expected upon the birth of his daughter. He talks about the experience of watching his longtime love transition into motherhood. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Pre-Order First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://www.amazon.com/First-Class-Fatherhood-Advice-High-Profile/dp/0785241035 Watch First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 581 Barry Watson is a First Class Father and Actor. He rose to stardom when he portrayed Matt Camden in the award winning family drama 7TH HEAVEN. He most recently starred in Lifetime’s modern reimagination of HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN and now stars in Ava DuVernay’s superhero DC drama NAOMI, in which he plays Naomi’s adoptive/military father in the series. Barry Watson is also a cancer survivor who was diagnosed with stage 2 non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma back in 2002. In this Episode, Barry shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three children. He discusses the impact of being diagnosed with cancer and how it played into his vision of having children. He describes his co-parenting philosophy and gives advice for dads on the onset of a co-parenting situation. He talks about his role as an adoptive father in the new series NAOMI. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Pre-Order First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://www.amazon.com/First-Class-Fatherhood-Advice-High-Profile/dp/0785241035 Watch First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 580 Dr. Oz is a First Class Father and Legendary TV Personality. Dr. Oz is the host of the Emmy award-winning “The Dr. Oz Show” and is an Attending Physician at NY Presbyterian-Columbia Medical Center. He has performed thousands of heart operations and has practiced medicine simultaneously with his TV show. Dr. Oz was a regular guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, making more than sixty appearances. In 2009, The Dr. Oz Show, a daily television program about medical matters and health, was launched by Winfrey's Harpo Productions. Dr. Oz is running in the 2022 U.S. Senate election in Pennsylvania as a Republican. I had the honor of interviewing Dr. Oz live at CPAC 2022 in Orlando, Florida. In this Episode, Dr. Oz shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four children. He discusses the Fatherless crisis. He describes his opinion on whether or not children should get the Covid-19 vaccine or booster shot. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Pre-Order First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://www.amazon.com/First-Class-Fatherhood-Advice-High-Profile/dp/0785241035 Watch First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 579 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 Show, Family Feud, Celebrity Family Feud, Steve, Little Big Shots, Little Big Shots: Forever Young, Steve Harvey’s Funderdome, Miss Universe, New Year’s Eve with Steve Harvey, NFL Honors and numerous others. He is now Judge Steve Harvey on the new courtroom comedy series for ABC. He has inspired millions of people and is one of the most recognizable and sought-after celebrities in the world. In this Episode, Steve Harvey shares his Fatherhood journey which includes seven kids. He discusses the Fatherless Crisis in America. He describes his feelings about the cancel-culture. He talks about the dating advice he’s given to his kids. He tells us who he thinks could play Steve Harvey in a movie about his life. He describes what he wants his legacy to be as a Father. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Pre-Order First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://www.amazon.com/First-Class-Fatherhood-Advice-High-Profile/dp/0785241035 Watch First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 578 Frank Bello is a First Class Father and Bassist for Anthrax. Anthrax is a legendary NYC Trash Metal band which has sold more than 10 million albums. Born into a family of five, Frank grew up in difficult circumstances. His father abandoned his wife and children, and Frank’s mother moved heaven and earth to keep them fed and educated. Left with no male role model, Frank found inspiration in heavy metal bass players, following their example and forging a career with Anthrax from his early teens―first as a roadie, and then as the group’s bass player. Frank tells his story in his new memoir “Fathers, Brothers, and Sons: Surviving Anguish, Abandonment, and Anthrax”. In this Episode, Frank shares his Fatherhood journey which includes a 15 year old son. He discusses his life growing up without a Father in the home and the impact that has had on him as a Father now. He describes the horrific murder of his brother Anthony which took place at the height of his career. He talks about his memoir Fathers, Brothers, and Sons: Surviving Anguish, Abandonment, and Anthrax. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Fathers, Brothers, and Sons: Surviving Anguish, Abandonment, and Anthrax - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1644282313/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1645592240&sr=8-3 Watch First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 577 Vernon Davis is a First Class Father, NFL Super Bowl Champion and Actor. Vernon played college football at Maryland and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 6th overall pick of the 2006 NFL Draft. He went on to play 13 seasons as a Tight End in the NFL, was a 2x Pro Bowls, led the NFL in receiving Touchdowns in 2009 and won Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos. He finished his playing career with the Washington Redskins. Vernon is now a Hollywood actor with major upcoming roles starring alongside Morgan Freeman, Bruce Willis and John Malkovich. In this Episode, Vernon shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three children. He discusses the challenges of becoming a dad while playing football at an elite level in the NFL. He discusses his experience on Dancing with the Stars. He talks about his transition into acting. He weighs in on young kids playing tackle football. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Watch First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 576 Anthony Rodia is a First Class Father and Comedian. He is a first-generation Italian-American born and raised in Westchester, New York. In a very short time, Anthony gained over 900,000 social media followers and his YouTube videos have amassed over 22 million views. Rodia’s comedy pulls from his real life and razor-sharp observations on marriage, parenthood, road rage, and everything else worthy of a social media rant. Anthony made the most of a captive audience, delivering a staggering 86 weekly videos. “ROAD RAGE WEDNESDAY” became a fan favorite, but his Uncle Vinny and Zia Lucia characters transformed into a phenomenon. They are the crazy uncle and aunt you love but can’t be out in public with, who speak their minds (whether you asked for it or not). Anthony Rodia has quickly become a show favorite on the syndicated radio show, Elvis Duran in The Morning and New York morning show Good Day New York. He is currently on tour with his The Road Rage Tour. In this Episode, Anthony shares his fatherhood journey which includes two children. He describes how he left a job he didn’t like to pursue his love and passion for comedy. He discusses how he made a pivot during the pandemic that boosted his social media presence. He talks about his comedy tour. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Anthony Rodia - https://www.rodiacomedy.com Watch First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Super Bowl LVI Media Day Special Edition. First Class Fatherhood was invited to participate in this year’s Media Day for Super Bowl LVI between the Cincinnati Bengals and the LA Rams. I interviewed many of the Dad’s playing in the big game both virtually and live from Los Angeles. In this Episode you will hear from… LA Rams OT Andrew Whitworth NT Greg Gains K Matt Gay G David Edwards RB Sony Michel G Austin Corbett WR Van Jefferson QB Matthew Stafford Cincinnati Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor WR Tyler Boyd CB Mike Hilton LB Germaine Pratt G Quinton Spain FS Ricardo Allen DE Zack Kerr NT DJ Reader WR Ja’Marr Chase QB Joe Burrow Watch First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 575 Jimmy Chase is a First Class Father whose son Ja’Marr Chase is a star wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals. Jimmy has watched his son Ja’Marr win the College National Championship with LSU and then become the 5th overall pick of the 2021 NFL. Ja’Marr was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and has played a pivotal role in the Bengals making it to Super Bowl LVI. Jimmy Chase is a Social Worker and a counselor by trade who helps youth and underprivileged kids get on the path to a better life. In this Episode, Jimmy shares his fatherhood journey which includes five kids. He discusses the guidance he gave his son Ja’Marr about sitting out his final year at LSU. He describes the feeling as a dad watching his son be selected in the First Round of the NFL Draft. He talks about sharing these moments with Jimmy Burrow, the dad of Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow with whom Ja’Marr played with at LSU. He talks about the impact of the Fatherless Crisis. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 574 Mike Pompeo is a First Class Father and Former Secretary of State. He has served as the 70th Secretary of State of the United States, the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and was elected to four terms in Congress representing the Fourth District of Kansas. Mike graduated first in his class from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1986. He served as a cavalry officer in the U.S. Army, leading troops patrolling the Iron Curtain, rising to the rank of Captain. As our nation’s most senior diplomat in the Trump Administration and President Trump’s chief negotiator, Mike helped to craft U.S. foreign policy based on our nation’s founding ideals that put America First. In his second interview on First Class Fatherhood, Pompeo gives us an update on his son Nick who is now engaged to be married this summer. He discusses some of the issues making it a scary time for parents in the United States right now. He describes the importance of school choice. I ask him if he will be running for President in 2024. He offers some great advice for Dads and more! Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 573 Shawn Ryan is a First Class Father, Former Navy SEAL, CIA Contractor, Entrepreneur and host of The Shawn Ryan Show. Shawn is a combat veteran who served with SEAL Team 2 and SEAL Team 8 deploying to both Iraq and Afghanistan. After leaving the Navy, Shawn served as a contractor with the CIA where he participated in clandestine operations all over the globe. In 2015, he founded Vigilance Elite which provides training to both the civilian and law enforcement sectors. He is also the host of the wildly popular podcast The Shawn Ryan Show in which he interviews other elite military men and other awesome guests. In this Episode, Shawn shares his Fatherhood journey which includes a four month old son. He describes how becoming a dad has changed his perspective on life and what it’s been like watching his wife Katie become a mom. He discusses some safety tips for parents while they're out with their kids. He talks about his podcast The Shawn Ryan Show and what it’s like for him to interview other Frogmen. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Vigilance Elite - https://www.vigilanceelite.com The Shawn Ryan Show - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shawn-ryan-show/id1492492083 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Episode 572 Donovan McNabb is a First Class Father and NFL Legend. He played his college ball at Syracuse University where they retired his #5 jersey after dominating the Big East and being named Big East Offensive Player of the Year three times. He was drafted in the first round with the second pick of the 1999 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles who would eventually retire his #5 jersey as well. During his time with the Eagles he led the team to eight playoff appearances, five NFC East division championships, five NFC Championship games and Super Bowl XXXIX. He became the Eagles' all-time leader in pass attempts, pass completions, passing yards, and passing touchdowns. In this Episode, Donovan shares his fatherhood journey which includes four children. He discusses his discipline style as a dad. He describes his view on young kids playing tackle football. He talks about his QBL Minicamps. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! QBL Minicamps - www.theQBLegacy.org Hope Wear Clothing - https://www.hopewearclothing.com/ SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support