First Class Fatherhood

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#537 Carl Higbie Oct 06, 2021

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Episode 537 Carl Higbie is a First Class Father and former Navy SEAL. He is currently the host of Saturday Report on Newsmax. Carl is a combat veteran who served with the elite US Navy SEALs Teams. He joined the military as a result of the Terrorist attacks on 9/11. He was on the Navy SEAL assault team that captured the most wanted man in the Middle East known as the Butcher of Fallujah, Ahmed Hashim Abd Al-Isawi. After his military service he appeared regularly on Fox News and CNN before joining Newsmax. His day job is in finance and he has written two books “Enemies, Foreign and Domestic: A SEAL's Story” and “Battle on The Home Front: A Navy SEAL's mission to save the American dream”. In this Episode, Carl shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two children. He makes a huge family announcement. He discusses an incident in which he was molested as a child, how it has affected him as a Father and what parents need to know to protect their children. He describes the importance of the father and the consequences of the Fatherless Crisis. He talks about his upcoming book. 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: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father 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 First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 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

#536 Colin Mochrie Oct 05, 2021

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Episode 536 Colin Mochrie is a First Class Father and Stand-Up Comedian. He is best known for his role on “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” which begins its 18th Season this week. Colin co-wrote, co-produced, and co-starred in the Canadian sitcoms “Getting Along Famously” and “She's the Mayor” He has received numerous awards, including two Canadian Comedy Awards, a Gemini Award, and a Writers Guild of Canada award. He was named Canadian Comedy Person of the Year at the 2013 Canadian Comedy Awards. In this Episode, Colin shares his Fatherhood journey which includes one child. He describes his reaction to his son coming out as a Transgender girl and offers advice for others dads with Transgender sons or daughters. He discusses the current comedy climate and gives some guidance for parents of kids interested in a comedy career. He talks about how he started his comedy career. 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: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father 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 First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 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

#535 Jeff Struecker Oct 04, 2021

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Episode 535 Jeff Struecker is a First Class Father and retired Army Ranger who received the Silver Star for his heroic actions during The Battle of Mogadishu or Operation Gothic Serpent which would eventually become immortalized in the film BLACK HAWK DOWN. His other combat experience includes participation in the invasion of Panama, Operation Desert Storm, and more than a dozen combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. Jeff spent his final ten years in the US Army serving as a chaplain in Airborne and Ranger units. In 2017, he was inducted into the US Army Ranger Hall of Fame. In this Episode, Jeff shares his Fatherhood journey which includes five children. He describes the emotions of finding out he would be a dad for the first time during the Black Hawk Down mission. He discusses the balance of being a pastor and a man of faith while being a warrior. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! JEFF STRUECKER - https://jeffstruecker.com Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father 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 First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 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

#534 Ken Shamrock Oct 01, 2021

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Episode 534 Ken Shamrock is a First Class Father, MMA Legend and former professional wrestler. He is best known for his participation in the Ultimate Fighting Championships, Pride Fighting Championships, the World Wrestling Federation, Total Nonstop Wrestling Action and Pancrase. Some of his accomplishments include First UFC Superfight Heavyweight Champion, First Pancrase Heavyweight World Champion, Four Time UFC Heavyweight Champion, WWF Intercontinental Champion, WWF World Tag Team Champion and many others. Ken was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2003. During his legendary UFC career he was known as The World’s Most Dangerous Man! In this Episode, Ken shares his Fatherhood journey which includes seven children and sixteen grandkids. He discusses how his difficult childhood impacted him as a Father. He describes the importance of instilling confidence in kids. He talks about his work helping children who come from fatherless and broken homes. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! KEN SHAMROCK - https://kenshamrock.com Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father 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 First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 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

#533 Chris Wallace Sep 29, 2021

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Episode 533 Chris Wallace is a First Class Father and Legendary Journalist and News Anchor. He is the host of Fox News Sunday, a position he has held since 2003. He is well known for his in-depth interviews with US Presidents such as Barack Obama and Donald Trump as well as other political leaders such as Vladimir Putin. Chris has won every major broadcast news award, including three Emmys, the Peabody Award and the Dupont-Columbia Silver Baton Award. Some of his previous positions include anchor for NBC Nightly News and host of Meet the Press, and ABC anchor for Primetime Thursday and Nightline. He was chosen to be the moderator for the final Presidential debate of 2016 between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump and was chosen again to moderate the first Presidential debate of 2020 between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. He has had a career that spans five decades and followed in the footsteps of his father, 60 Minutes correspondent Mike Wallace. In this Episode, Chris shares his Fatherhood journey which includes six kids. He discusses the Fatherless Crisis and its impact on the country. He describes his discipline style as a Dad and the values that were important for him to instill in his kids. He talks about his new book, COUNTDOWN BIN LADEN, which is the second installment of his Countdown series. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! On October 7th Fox News Channel is celebrating its 25th Anniversary!! Be sure to checkout all of my interviews with Fox News Dads including: Sean Hannity, Jesse Waters, Pete Hegseth, Stuart Varney, Will Cain, Charles Payne, Todd Piro, John Roberts, Brian Kilmead and more! Countdown Bin Laden: The Untold Story of the 247-Day Hunt to Bring the Mastermind of 9/11 to Justice - https://www.amazon.com/Countdown-bin-Laden-Mastermind-Wallaces/dp/1982176520 Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father 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 First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 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

#532 Steve Smith Sr Sep 27, 2021

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Episode 532 Steve Smith Sr is a First Class Father and NFL Legend. He played wide receiver for 16 seasons in the National Football League, most of which he spent with the Carolina Panthers. He finished his career playing for the Baltimore Ravens. Steve is one of the greatest wide receivers to ever play the game and at the time of his retirement, he ranked 7th in NFL career all-purpose yards, 7th in NFL career receiving yards and 12th in career receptions. He is a 5 time pro-bowler and 3 time All-Pro. In this Episode, Steve shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four children. He describes what it was like to become a dad at a young age and what has changed about himself as a dad between his 24 year old and his 7 year old. He discusses the values that are important for him to instill in his kids. He talks about his foundation, The Steve Smith Family Foundation. He talks about his podcast, Cut To It. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! STEVE SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION - https://www.stevesmithfamilyfdn.org CUT TO IT - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cut-to-it-featuring-steve-smith-sr/id1530938338 Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father 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 First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 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

#531 Justin Melnick Sep 24, 2021

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Episode 531 Justin Melnick is a First Class Father and actor who currently stars on SEAL Team. Justin is a former police officer and war photographer turned actor. He plays Brock Reynolds on CBS’ SEAL Team. SEAL Team follows the lives of the elite Navy SEALs as they train, plan and execute the most dangerous, high-stakes missions for the United States of America. The show begins its 5th season next month. In this Episode, Justin shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two Stepchildren and a month old. He discusses the paradox of doing a job he loves but causes him to miss a lot of time with his newborn. He describes what it’s like to work with and portray Navy SEALs who were his heroes growing up. He talks about how being a dad has influenced which future acting roles he will accept. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father 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 First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 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

#530 Dennis Michael Lynch Sep 22, 2021

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Episode 530 Dennis Michael Lynch is a First Class Father, entrepreneur, documentary filmmaker and host of the DML Podcast. He is also the founder of one of the most popular and successful CBD companies in America, DML CBD. After years of making appearances on Fox News and hosting his own show, Dennis Michael Lynch: Unfiltered, on Newsmax, he began hosting Facebook Lives called the 'Walk & Talk', where he spoke into his cell phone about news and politics as he walked around his Long Island neighborhood. Most of his Lives went viral with over 7 million views per episode. He then launched the DML NEWS APP and it has become one of the most popular podcasts in the news category, outranking CNN, Fox News and other news apps. In this Episode, DML shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four children. He discusses his troubled relationship with his father growing up and how that experience has impacted him as a Father. He describes the values that are important for him to instill in his kids. He talks about the Fatherless Crisis and how it is affecting our communities in the United States. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! DML Podcast - https://megaphone.link/TDML3361757812 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father 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 First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 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

#529 Joe Piscopo Sep 20, 2021

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Episode 529 Joe Piscopo is a First Class Father, actor, comedian and performer. He is best known for his impressions of celebrities, especially Frank Sinatra. He was a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1980 to 1984, where he played a variety of recurring characters. Joe starred in movies such as “Johnny Dangerously”, “Wise Guys”, “Dead Heat” and “Sidekicks”. Joe has won the acclaim and affection of millions. For decades, Joe has proven to be one of show business’ brightest lights. He is currently the host of “Sundays With Sinatra” on 770 WABC. In this Episode, Joe shares his Fatherhood journey which includes five children. He discusses the relationship with his father and how Frank Sinatra became his role model. He describes the audience of his radio show SUNDAYS WITH SINATRA and how parents are listening with their kids. He talks about the values that are important for him to instill in his kids. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! SUNDAYS WITH SINATRA - https://wabcradio.com/podcast/piscopo_sunday_sinatra/ 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 First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 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

#528 Alex Avila Sep 17, 2021

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Episode 528 Alex Avila is a First Class Father and Major League Baseball catcher. He currently plays for the Washington Nationals. He previously played for the Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs, Arizona Diamondbacks and Minnesota Twins. His father, Al Avila is the General Manager of the Detroit Tigers and his Godfather is MLB Legend Tommy Lasorda. Alex was the Tigers starting catcher for the team's four straight American League Central Division titles, which included catching Cy Young Award seasons for starting pitchers Justin Verlander in 2011 and Max Scherzer in 2013. Alex won the Silver Slugger Award and was selected to the All Star team in 2011. In this Episode, Alex shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two daughters. He describes what it was like having Tommy Lasorda as a Godfather and the impact it has had on him as he is now a Godfather of five children. He discusses his journey to professional baseball and gives advice for parents of kids interested in playing in the Major Leagues one day. He talks about the balance of being a dad and playing MLB. 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 First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 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

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