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#400 Jocko Willink Oct 02, 2020

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Episode 400 Jocko Willink is a First Class Father, Retired Navy SEAL, Podcaster, NYT Bestselling Author and Entrepreneur. He commanded SEAL Team 3's Task Unit Bruiser that fought in the Battle of Ramadi, and was awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Star with Combat V for his service. He achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He co-authored the books Extreme Ownership and The Dichotomy of Leadership along with fellow retired SEAL Leif Babin and co-founded the management consulting firm Echelon Front. Jocko is the host of Jocko Podcast, instructs jiu-jitsu at Victory MMA & Fitness in San Diego and co-owns Origin USA, a company based in Farmington, Maine which produces lifestyle apparel, nutrition supplements, and fitness equipment, as well as being the one of the only manufacturers of jiu-jitsu gis in the United States. In this Episode, Jocko shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four kids. He discusses the principles of leadership and how they apply to Fatherhood and Family Life. He describes his discipline philosophy as a father and how it differs from the discipline style he grew up with. He talks about the top values he hopes to instill in his kids which are similar to the ones in his bestselling children’s book The Way of The Warrior Kids. He gives his opinion on the Navy’s decision to change the SEAL ethos to be gender neutral. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Save 20% + Free Shipping Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ 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

#399 Rod Woodson Sep 30, 2020

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Episode 399 Rod Woodson is a First Class Father and NFL Legend. He was selected with the 10th overall pick of the 1987 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers where he played for ten years. He went on to play for the Baltimore Ravens and was a key part of arguably the greatest defense of all time destroying the NY Giants in Super Bowl 35. He was an inductee of the Class of 2009 of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on August 8, 2009. Woodson was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2016. He was also named as one of Top 100 NFL players of All Time. In this Episode, Rod shares his Fatherhood journey which includes five children. He talks about his strong relationship with his wife as well as being a man of Faith. He discusses how he handled the dating scene when his kids became old enough to date. He describes the importance of his kids being active in sports and the value it provides. He gives his opinion on young kids playing tackle football and what is a good age to start. He talks about the experience of being inducted into the Hall of Fame and his Non Profit Organization H.O.P.E. Through Football. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! H.O.P.E. Through Football - https://instagram.com/hopethroughfootball?igshid=1nxfdtoc8ssy5 MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Save 20% + Free Shipping Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ 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

#398 Matt Walsh Sep 28, 2020

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Episode 398 Matt Walsh is a First Class Father, Primetime Emmy Nominated Actor and Comedian. He is best known for his role as Mike McLintock in Veep, the smash hit HBO political satire comedy. He has also co-starred in films such as Ghostbusters, Life of the Party, Ted, Into the Storm, Brigsby Bear, The Hangover and Old School. He is a founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade sketch comedy troupe. In this Episode, Matt shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three children. He discusses the way Fatherhood has impacted his decision to play certain roles. He describes his children’s reaction to his on-screen performances. He has some tips for parents of kids interested in a comedy or acting career. He talks about his upcoming projects. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Save 20% + Free Shipping Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ 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

#397 Travis Lively Sep 25, 2020

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Episode 397 Travis Lively is a First Class Father, Screenwriter and Former Navy SEAL. He is well known for his appearance in the BUD/s Class 234 Documentary where his positive attitude and quick wit made him a favorite among viewers. Travis is a professional screenwriter and producer. Since 2007, he has also worked in the defense & aerospace industries as a recognized subject matter expert in the strategic and tactical employment of Unmanned Airborne Systems. In this Episode, Travis shares his Fatherhood journey which includes five children. He talks about the impact of his father leaving his family at a young age and the impact his stepfather had on his life. He discusses the moment he decided to become a Navy SEAL and his experience with the Documentary about his BUD/s Class. He describes his discipline style as a father and why keeping his word is so important. He talks about his transition out of the SEAL Teams and into the world of Screenwriting. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Save 20% + Free Shipping Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ 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

#396 Lou Dobbs Sep 23, 2020

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Episode 396 Lou Dobbs is a First Class Father and Fox Business Network host. He is the host of Lou Dobbs Tonight, the #1 news program on business television, which features a breakdown of the day's top stories and how they impact the economy. He was named"TV's Premier Business News Anchorman" by The Wall Street Journal, Dobbs has won several major awards for television journalism. In 2005, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences awarded him the Emmy for Lifetime Achievement. He has a new book available now, “The Trump Century: How Our President Changed the Course of History Forever”. In this Episode, Lou shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four children and five grandchildren. He discusses the current economic recovery and its effect on the middle class. He describes the importance of teaching kids about economics and the best way for parents to approach and save for college. He talks about reinforcing our Nuclear Family Units and how when it comes to political policies we need to consider their effects on the American family. He gives us the details of his new book, The Trump Century, and why he decided to write it. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! THE TRUMP CENTURY - https://www.amazon.com/Trump-Century-President-Changed-History/dp/0063029049 MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Save 20% + Free Shipping Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ 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

#395 Harry Campbell Sep 21, 2020

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Episode 395 Harry Campbell is a First Class Father and founder of The Rideshare Guy. Harry is a renowned blogger, writer and entrepreneur. Despite formally studying and working for 6 years as an aerospace engineer, in 2015, Harry gave that all up to pursue his passion of blogging and entrepreneurship. Harry is most well known for his industry leading blog and podcast, The Rideshare Guy, that reaches hundreds of thousands of viewers each month. Harry has quickly evolved into an industry expert with appearances in prestigious media outlets like The New York Times, CNET, BuzzFeed and NPR. In this Episode, Harry shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two children. He discusses why he decided to leave the Aerospace field to pursue The Rideshare Guy. He describes the pro’s and con’s of driving for Uber and Lyft. He talks about the future of Rideshare and whether or not it’s good for dads to do as a side hustle. He gives information on how to use Uber and Lyft and treat it as a business. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! The Rideshare Guy - https://therideshareguy.com MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Save 20% + Free Shipping Sign Up To Drive Uber - https://partners.uber.com/i/zgau5aj6d Uber Promo Code: 99N9K Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ 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

#394 Derrick Van Orden Sep 18, 2020

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Episode 394 Derrick Van Orden is a First Class Father, Retired Navy SEAL, Best Selling Author and Candidate for US Congress. Derrick served for 26 with the US Navy spending the majority of his time as a frogman with the elite US Navy SEAL Teams. He retired as a Navy SEAL Senior Chief with 5 combat deployments and several others to troubled areas in the world. He is the best-selling author of the book A Book of Man: A Navy SEAL’s Guide to the Lost Art of Manhood. He also starred in the movie Act Of Valor along with several other Teammates. Derrick is a candidate for Congress in the 3rd District of his beloved State of Wisconsin. In this Episode, Derrick shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four children and six grandchildren. He discusses why he decided to run for Congress and the response from his family. He describes the importance of Nuclear Family Units and why we must strengthen them. He talks about his faith and the role it has played in raising his kids. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Derrick Van Orden - https://vanordenforcongress.com MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Save 20% + Free Shipping Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ 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

#393 Matt LaCosse Sep 17, 2020

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Episode 393 Matt LaCosse is about to be a Father. He is the first guest of the podcast who is not a dad already. Matt and his wife are expecting their first child in November of 2020. Matt is an NFL Tight End who played college football at Illinois and has spent time with the NY Giants, NY Jets, Denver Broncos and currently plays for the NE Patriots. He has to make the toughest decision of his life whether or not to play in the 2020 season with the risk of the pandemic which would put his wife and unborn child at risk. In this Episode, Matt shares his experience so far during the pregnancy process and his decision on the 2020 NFL season. He discusses his expectations and concerns about being a father. He describes his upbringing and his relationship with his parents. He talks about his plans to vlog his experience as a new father. He tells us if and when he would allow his child to play tackle football. He offers advice for other about to be dads and more! MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Save 20% + Free Shipping Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ 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

#392 Nick Kosir Sep 16, 2020

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Episode 392 Nick Kosir is a First Class Father and Meteorologist known as the Dancing Weatherman. He currently forecasts the weather for WJZY Fox 46 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Before he became known as the Dancing Weatherman he rapped his weather reports. His dancing moves have gone viral on social media. Nick’s unique and entertaining style of delivering the weather has been seen by millions of viewers on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. In this Episode, Nick shares his Fatherhood journey which includes an eleven year old son. He discusses the origin of dancing during his weather forecasts and which move he considers to be his favorite. He describes the impact and response from viewers after going viral and how it changed his life. He talks about his son's reaction to him being famous on social media. He describes the values he hopes to instill in his son as well as his discipline style. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Nick Kosir Instagram - https://instagram.com/fox46nick?igshid=3xef903hxo0m Nick Kosir YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/krookedk Nick Kosir Tik Tok - https://m.tiktok.com/h5/share/usr/6748159922284839941.html MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Save 20% + Free Shipping Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ 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

#391 Roger Mathews Sep 14, 2020

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Episode 391 Roger Mathews is a First Class Father who is known for his role in the smash hit MTV Reality show Jersey Shore. He also appeared in all 54 episodes of Snooki & JWoww. His divorce from Jenni JWoww Farley was highly publicized. He currently co-hosts a podcast with UFC Superstar Frankie Edgar called The Champ and the Tramp. In this Episode, Roger shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two children. He describes his co-parenting situation with JWoww and how their relationship is today. He gives advice for dads who are in the process of getting divorced. He discusses when he felt comfortable introducing his kids to his girlfriend. He talks about the genesis of he and Frankie Edgar’s podcast. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! The Champ and the Tramp - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champ-and-the-tramp/id1494757700 MANSCAPED - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father Save 20% + Free Shipping Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ 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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