First Class Fatherhood

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#664 Ian Eagle Nov 23, 2022

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Episode 664 - Ian Eagle is a First Class Father and legendary Sports Broadcaster. Ian Eagle joined CBS Sports in March 1998 as a play-by-play announcer for the CBS Television Network’s coverage of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship. He has called play-by-play for the Network’s coverage of the National Football League since 1998, and served as pregame and postgame host contributor during the Network’s coverage of Super Bowl LV, Super Bowl LIII and Super Bowl 50. This season Eagle again teams with Charles Davis and Evan Washburn to form the Network’s No. 2 NFL ON CBS announce team. In 2024, Ian will take over for Jim Nantz on NCAA Tournament coverage.

In this Episode, Ian shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two children. He discusses some of the challenges being a sports broadcaster, which includes a lot of traveling, while being a family man. He describes the joy of watching his son Noah follow in his footsteps becoming a sports broadcaster. He shares some funny stories about the names his son wanted to be called even in public situations. He talks about how he has disciplined his kids and dealt with things such as dating. He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more!

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#663 Kirk Cameron Nov 21, 2022

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Episode 663 - Kirk Cameron is a First Class Father and Actor known by millions as “Mike Seaver” from the 1980’s hit sit-com, Growing Pains. Since then, he’s invested his time and energy into faith and family-focused films, television shows, and live events. These projects include Fireproof—the marriage-centered film that became the #1 inspirational movie of the year. Kirk has also produced the documentaries, Monumental: In Search Of America’s National Treasure, Connect, The Way Of The Master television series, and hundreds of live events focused on marriage, family, and parenting. Kirk’s new TBN talk show, Takeaways, airs weekly on Monday nights. Recently, he’s been featured in the national media for his American Campfire Revival: 100 Day Plan, which urges the family of faith to return to the principles that will bring blessing and protection to America. His newest documentary is The Homeschool Awakening. He and his wife, Chelsea, met on the set of Growing Pains and have been married for 31 years. They have six children and host an all-expenses-paid summer camp for terminally ill children and their families called Camp Firefly.

In this Episode, Kirk shares his Fatherhood journey which includes six children, four of which are adopted. He discusses his new film, LIFEMARK, which is based on a true story and begins streaming on PureFlix on November 22nd. He describes the process of adopting four of his children and their interest in discovering their biological parents. He talks about how becoming a dad changed him as an actor and the particular roles he chooses to play. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more.

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#662 Michael Savage Nov 18, 2022

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Episode 662 - Michael Savage is a First Class Father and Radio Hall of Fame Legend. In 2019, he launched The Savage Nation Podcast with one of the most successful podcast debuts. He is also the author of more than 25 books, including nine New York Times best-sellers. In 2007, his media presence and profile earned him the coveted “Freedom of Speech Award” from Talkers Magazine. In 2009, Dr. Savage was the second most listened-to radio talk show in the country with an audience of over 20 million listeners on 400 stations across the United States.

Dr. Savage holds a master’s degree in medical botany and a second in medical anthropology. Additionally, he earned his PhD. from the University of California at Berkeley in epidemiology and nutrition sciences. He is currently the host of The Michael Savage Podcast https://michaelsavage.com

In this Episode, Dr. Savage interviews me while I interview him and this episode will also be heard on The Michael Savage Podcast. Dr. Savage discusses the many challenges facing the American Family today. He describes the importance of religion and the need for family values to be restored in order to save the culture in America. He talks about the Fatherless Crisis and the crisis facing our education system. He shares some stories about his father and life growing up in the Bronx. He talks about his parenting philosophy and how he raised his children. He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more!

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#661 Ryan McPartlin Nov 16, 2022

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Episode 661 - Ryan McPartlin is a First Class Father and Actor. He is well known for his role as Devon "Captain Awesome" Woodcomb on the NBC action-comedy series Chuck. Before he began acting, Ryan was a model for Abercrombie & Fitch. He would go on to star as Hank Bennett on the popular soap opera ”Passions”. Some of his other acting credits include “L.A.'s Finest” and “Mad Men”.

Ryan played college football at the University of Illinois and currently coaches his sons football team.

In this Episode, Ryan shares his fatherhood journey which includes two teenage sons. He discusses the challenges of being an actor while being a dad and how becoming a dad has changed him as an actor. He describes how things changed when he became the first person in his friend group to start having children. He talks about the importance of not putting too much pressure on yourself as a father. He discusses an upcoming project he is working on with Navy SEAL Travis Lively. He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more!

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#660 Stephen Miller Nov 14, 2022

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Episode 660 - Stephen Miller is a First Class Father and Dad of The Miller Fam. Stephen is a creator and entrepreneur who has grown his platform to nearly one million followers in just two years through his show The Miller Fam, a channel that displays the beauty of diversity and adoption featuring his large, diverse, adoptive family of nine. No clickbait. No fake drama. Just a story that says, “Where grace guides, we'll go.” With over fifteen years of ministry in some of the nation's largest churches, Stephen has recorded six studio albums and is the author of a new book, “The Art of Getting It Wrong: Finding Good in the Misadventures of Life”. Stephen and his wife, Amanda, host a podcast on The FamilyMade Media Network, WHAT‘S UP BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE.

In this Episode, Stephen shares his Fatherhood journey which includes seven children. He discusses the adoption process and why he and his wife decided to adopt. He talks about the journey of sharing his life on social media and how his kids have responded to being on camera. He describes the impact of finding out his son had a rare brain disease and how they handled it as a family. He talks about the importance of his faith and the values he hopes to instill in all his kids growing up. He discusses his new book The Art of Getting It Wrong: Finding Good in the Misadventures of Life. He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more!

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#659 Travis Mills Nov 11, 2022

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Episode 659 - Travis Mills is a First Class Father and Retired United States Army Staff Sergeant. He joins me for a Special Veterans Day Episode of First Class Fatherhood. On April 10, 2012, United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne was critically injured on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan by an IED (improvised explosive device) while on patrol, losing portions of both legs and both arms. He is one of only five quadruple amputees from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to survive his injuries.

Thanks to his amazing strength, courage, an incredible will to live, the heroic actions of the men in his unit, the prayers of thousands, and all the healthcare providers at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, near Washington D.C., Travis remains on the road to recovery. Every day is a battle, but Travis continues to astound friends and family alike with his progress and with his amazing spirit.

He is the Founder of the Travis Mills Foundation https://www.travismills.org He is a motivational speaker and NYT Bestselling Author of TOUGH AS THEY COME https://a.co/d/aR70beX

In this Episode, Travis shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two children. He describes his life as a quadruple amputee father. He discusses the relationship with his wife before and after his injuries. He talks about his foundation and his commitment to helping veterans. He shares a Veterans Day message for those who served. He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more!

First Class Fatherhood who like to say Thank You to all the veterans! May God Bless you and your Families!

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#658 George Monsoor Nov 09, 2022

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Episode 658 - George Monsoor is a First Class Father and Gold Star Father of Navy SEAL Medal of Honor Recipient Michael Monsoor. George is U.S. Marine veteran and the author of a new book about his son Michael’s life titled; Defend Us in Battle: The True Story of MA2 Navy SEAL Medal of Honor Recipient Michael A. Monsoor.

The Medal of Honor was presented to Mike Monsoor posthumously and received by George and his wife Sally from President George W. Bush.

On September 29, 2006, Michael Monsoor and three SEAL snipers watched vigilantly for enemy activity from their rooftop post in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. When a grenade thrown from insurgents bounced off Michael's chest, he could have escaped. Instead, he threw himself onto the live grenade, shielding his fellow soldiers from the immediate explosion. Michael died thirty minutes later, having made the ultimate sacrifice.

In this Episode, George shares his fatherhood journey which includes four children and nine grandchildren. He describes the paradox of pride and sorrow of his son making the ultimate sacrifice to save the lives of his teammates in combat. He discusses what his Michael Monsoor was like as a child and how he stood up to bullies from a young age. He talks about his new book, Defend Us in Battle: The True Story of MA2 Navy SEAL Medal of Honor Recipient Michael A. Monsoor. He describes the presentation by President Bush awarding Michael the Medal of Honor posthumously at the White House. He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more!

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#657 Senator Ted Cruz Nov 08, 2022

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Episode 657 - Senator Ted Cruz is a First Class Father and U.S. Senator from Texas. He joins me for a special edition Election Day episode! Senator Cruz earned his undergraduate degree from Princeton and his law degree from Harvard Law School. In 1999, Ted joined George W. Bush’s campaign for president as a domestic policy advisor. After working at the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission during the Bush administration, Ted moved back home to be the Solicitor General of Texas. In 2013, Ted was sworn into the United States Senate, where he became the first Hispanic-American to serve as a U.S. Senator from Texas.

In this Episode, Senator Cruz shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two daughters. He discusses the midterm elections, his recent 17-State bus tour and what issues are most important to parents. He talks about the difficulties facing parents today as well as the Fatherless Crisis in America. He tells us about his new book “Justice Corrupted: How the Left Weaponized Our Legal System”. He describes what he enjoys most being a Girl Dad. He discusses some of the challenges being a U.S. Senator while being a dad. He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more!

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#656 Derrick Hayes Nov 07, 2022

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Episode 656 - Derrick Hayes is a First Class Father and entrepreneur who founded Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks. Dave started with a small restaurant in a gas station in Dunwoody, Georgia, has since blossomed to a thriving location in downtown Atlanta as well as other locations including Mercedes Benz Stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons. Derrick dedicated his business to his father, who passed away from lung cancer in 2009, after promising him that he would start a small business. Derrick comes from humble beginnings in Philadelphia and is now a successful entrepreneur who is just getting started.

In this Episode, Derrick shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four children. He discusses the importance of creating generational wealth for his family. He describes his philosophy which has skyrocketed his career as an entrepreneur and how he is intentional about teaching his kids financial literacy. He gives advice for dads who are stuck in a job they hate and would love to start a business. He talks about the future of BIG DAVE’S CHEESESTEAKS. He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more!

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#655 Tyrus Nov 04, 2022

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Episode 655 - Tyrus is a First Class Father, and Contributor to GUTFELD on Fox News Channel. He is also a professional wrestler, NYT Bestselling Author, actor, comedian and more! His contribution to GUTFELD has helped the late night talk show dominate the ratings, crushing competition from The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimble. Following his initial calling to football, he became a bouncer at numerous establishments in Los Angeles where he caught the attention of Snoop Dogg and became his bodyguard. That drew the attention of the WWE where he went on to enjoy success as “Brodus Clay,” and later, “The Funkasaurus,” which led to his starring in Mattel commercials and appearing in WWE video games. He is signed to the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), where he is a one-time NWA World Television Champion. Tyrus published his autobiography Just Tyrus: A Memoir in 2022, which has become a New York Times bestseller.

In this Episode, Tyrus shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four children. He discusses the challenges of having four kids with four different women and how he stays present in all of their lives. He describes the age he plans to step away from entertainment to focus on his family. He talks about the GUTFELD show and why it’s been such a huge success. He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more!

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