First Class Fatherhood

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#682 Frank Pavone Feb 15, 2023

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Episode 682 - Frank Pavone is a former Catholic priest who was defrocked by Pope Francis. He serves as the National Director of Priests for Life, National Pastoral Director of Rachel's Vineyard and the Silent No More Awareness Campaign and president of the National Pro-Life Religious Council.

Pavone was ordained to the priesthood in 1988, by Cardinal John O'Connor, then Archbishop of New York, and was assigned to St. Charles's Church in Staten Island, New York. In the late 1990s, Pavone served at the Holy See's Pontifical Council for the Family, an office which coordinated pro-life activities for the Catholic Church worldwide and his role included encouraging pro-life leaders to establish local projects.

Pavone is a supporter of President Donald Trump, who was the first sitting president to speak in person at the annual March for Life.

In this Episode, Frank Pavone shares his thoughts on a variety of topics including the Fatherless Crisis and the breakdown of the Nuclear Family Units in America. He discusses the state of the Pro-Life movement and why the Catholic Church was mostly quiet in the wake of Roe v Wade being overturned. He describes his stance on the major Pro-Choice issues regarding women who become pregnant as the result of rape or incest and when the mother’s health is at risk. He offers some great advice for new couples, new or soon-to-be Dads and much more!

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Super Bowl LVII Media Day Feb 10, 2023

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Super Bowl LVII Media Day - First Class Fatherhood was live from the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona to interview the Players and Coaches from the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles about Fatherhood and Family Life.

In this Special Edition Episode you will hear from:

Kansas City Chiefs

QB - Patrick Mahomes

HC - Andy Reid

OC - Eric Bieniemy

DC - Steve Spagnuolo

DT - Khalen Saunders

TE - Travis Kelce

K - Harrison Butker

FB - Michael Burton

Philadelphia Eagles

QB - Jalen Hurts

HC - Nick Sirianni

OC - Shane Steichen

C - Jason Kelce

P - Brett Kern

WR - A.J. Brown

CB - Darius Slay

OT - Lane Johnson

DE - Brandon Graham

Bonus

ESPN Senior Analyst - Adam Schefter

Little People Big World - Matt Roloff

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#681 Ed Kelce Feb 08, 2023

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Episode 681 - Ed Kelce is the First Class Father of NFL stars Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce who will be facing off against one another in Super Bowl LVII which is being dubbed as The Kelce Bowl. Ed’s son Travis plays tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs and his son Jason plays center for the Philadelphia Eagles.

In this Episode, Ed shares his Fatherhood journey. He describes Travis & Jason’s upbringing and when he knew they would become professional athletes. He discusses his plans for watching his two sons play each other in the Super Bowl. He talks about his son Jason becoming a Dad and how he thought Travis was close to becoming one himself. He shares some great stories from the boy’s childhood. He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be Dads and more!

Coming Soon - I had the opportunity to speak with both of Ed’s sons Travis and Jason at Super Bowl LVII Media Day. Special Edition Super Bowl Episode drops Friday.

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#680 Greg Kelly Feb 03, 2023

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Episode 680 - Greg Kelly is a First Class Father, US Marine Corps Veteran and host of Greg Kelly Reports, on Newsmax TV. He also hosts The Greg Kelly Show on WABC. Prior to that, Kelly was the co-host of Good Day New York on Fox 5 for almost a decade. Before hosting Good Day New York, Kelly was an anchor and correspondent for the Fox News Channel. Kelly joined FNC in 2002 and went on to serve as a White House correspondent from 2005-2007. He has also covered the war in Iraq extensively, including four long-term assignments in Baghdad.

Greg spent nine years as an attack pilot in the United States Marine Corps. He specialized in flying the AV-8B Harrier jet. During his military service he amassed 158 aircraft carrier landings and flew over Iraq in Operation Southern Watch, enforcing the United Nations-imposed “No-Fly Zone.”

He is the author of a new book, Justice for All: How the Left Is Wrong About Law Enforcement

In this Episode, Greg shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two daughters. He describes the state of Law Enforcement today and the relationship between police officers and citizens. He discusses the Memphis Police incident where five cops beat Tyre Nichols to death. He talks about his new book, “Justice for All: How the Left Is Wrong About Law Enforcement” and gives some solutions on how to ease the tension between police and citizens. He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be Dads and more!

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#679 Brian Brenberg Feb 01, 2023

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Episode 679 - Brian Brenberg is a First Class Father and co-host of The Big Money Show on FOX Business Network. Brian joined FOX News as a contributor in 2020.

Throughout his time with FOX News, Brian has appeared on a number of programs across the FOX News Media platform, including Mornings with Maria and FOX Business Tonight, providing financial commentary and analysis.

Brian also serves as an Executive Vice President and Chair of the Program in Business and Finance at The King’s College in New York City. Prior to joining the King’s faculty, he worked in the financial services and medical device industries, as well as public policy research and philanthropy.

Brenberg earned an MBA with distinction from Harvard Business School and an MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School.

In this Episode, Brian shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three children. He discusses the best way for parents to save for their kid’s college education and how they can avoid the pitfalls of College Loan Tuition. He describes methods to teach children about financial literacy and get them excited about earning and saving money. He talks about his new show on FOX Business, The Big Money Show. He offers advice for New or Soon-to-be Dads and much more!

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#678 Nick Lavery Jan 27, 2023

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Episode 678 - Nick Lavery is a First Class Father and active duty Green Beret. In 2013, on Nick's second combat rotation to Afghanistan, he and his Detachment fell victim to an insider attack ultimately resulting in the loss of his leg. Following a year of surgeries and initial recovery including the use of a prosthetic at Walter Reed National Medical Military Center, he returned to his unit. Refusing a military medical retirement, Nick set his sights on returning to operational status. In 2015, at the conclusion of a challenging, comprehensive assessment designed to evaluate Nick's abilities to operate, he returned to his Detachment and was subsequently deployed once again to Afghanistan conducting full spectrum combat operations. Nick is considered the first Green Beret to return to combat as an above the knee amputee.

Nick is the first amputee to complete the Special Forces Warrant Officer Technical and Tactical Certification course, the SOCP Instructor course, and the Combat Diver Qualification course in military history.

Nick's awards include the Silver Star, three Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars, Bronze Star with “V” for valor.

In this Episode, Nick shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two children. He discusses how becoming a changed his perspective on life as well as a Green Beret. He describes the inspiration he drew from other combat veteran amputees such as Travis Mills. He discusses some of the principles from his book, “Objective Secure” and how they can help parents and kids set and achieve their goals. He talks about the Fatherless Crisis and how he has witnessed fatherless men find positive male leadership through the military. He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be Dads and much more!

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#677 Trey Gowdy Jan 25, 2023

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Episode 677 - Trey Gowdy is a First Class Father, Former Congressman, Former Federal Prosecutor and New York Times Bestselling Author. He served as the U.S. representative for South Carolina's 4th congressional district from 2011 to 2019. Prior to being elected to Congress, Trey served as a federal prosecutor in the District of South Carolina from 1994 to 2000 and then as the district attorney for South Carolina's Seventh Judicial Circuit from 2000 to 2010. He is the host of “Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy” as well as the host of his own podcast “The Trey Gowdy Podcast”.

He is the author of a new book, Start, Stay, or Leave: The Art of Decision Making.

In this Episode, Trey shares his Fatherhood journey which includes a son and daughter. He discusses his new book, “Start, Stay, or Leave: The Art of Decision Making” and how it can be applied to marriage and parenting. He describes the common denominator in criminals he prosecuted. He talks about his discipline style as a Father and how it differed from the discipline he received growing up. He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be Dads and more!

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#676 Congressman Jimmy Gomez Jan 20, 2023

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Episode 676 - Congressman Jimmy Gomez is a First Class Father and Politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 34th congressional district. In the 117th Congress, he served as Vice Chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, sits on the powerful House Committee on Ways and Means, and serves as an Assistant Whip for the House Democratic Caucus.

Prior to being sworn in for the 118th Congress, which took a few days due to the lengthy vote for Speaker of the House, Congressman Gomez went viral on social media as he tweeted pictures of his first child, his four month old son Hodge.

In this Episode, Congressman Gomez shares his Fatherhood journey as a new dad. He discusses the viral moments from the House Floor and what it says about how we as a nation view Fathers. He describes the top values he hopes to instill in his son growing up. He talks about the experience of watching his wife become a mom and take on the role of motherhood. He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more!

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#675 Michael Fishman Jan 18, 2023

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Episode 675 - Michael Fishman is a First Class Father, Actor, Director, Writer, Producer, and Technical advisor. He began his illustrious career at the age of 6, playing D.J. Conner on ABC's iconic award-winning sitcom “Roseanne”. He captivated audiences earning numerous award nominations and wins throughout the show's nine-season run. Michael Fishman reprised his role as D.J. Conner, on ABC's hit comedy “The Conners”.

A standout in the entertainment industry for over thirty years, Fishman has earned venerable roles on “Seinfeld” and “Walker, Texas Ranger”. His feature film credits include: “A.I. Artificial Intelligence”, directed by Steven Spielberg; and “Undrafted”.

A lifetime humanitarian Michael has always believed in using his voice and platform to help others. In addition to serving on numerous charities, Fishman co-founded WeComend which is designed to break down barriers to inclusion by bringing aid, awareness, and empowerment to underrepresented and underserved segments of society.

In this Episode, Michael shares his Fatherhood Journey which includes four children. He discusses the circumstances which led him to adopting two children and shares the heartbreaking story of losing one of his kids in a tragic incident. He describes his life as a child actor in Hollywood and gives advice for parents who have children interested in an acting career. He talks about some upcoming projects he is working on. He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and much more!

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#674 Patrick Bet-David Jan 11, 2023

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Episode 674 - Patrick Bet-David is a First Class Father, Entrepreneur and creator of Valuetainment. His family immigrated to America when he was 10 years old. After high school Patrick joined the U.S. military and served in the 101st Airborne before starting a business career in the financial services industry. After a tenure with a couple of traditional companies, he was inspired to launch PHP Agency Inc., an insurance sales, marketing and distribution company – and did so before he turned 30.

In 2013 he launched Valuetainment, a media brand intended to teach entrepreneurship fundamentals and inspire people to break free from detrimental beliefs and limitations.

Patrick is the host of Spotify’s #1 Business Podcast, PBD Podcast. He is also a world renowned speaker and bestselling author.

In this Episode, Patrick shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four children. He discusses his parenting philosophy and what he uses as currency to motivate his kids. He describes his discipline style as a dad and how that differs from his own upbringing. He talks about the Fatherless Crisis and the need for strong fathers in America. He tells a story about teaching his son a difficult lesson while on vacation. He gives advice for dads looking to become entrepreneurs. He lays out his goals for 2023. He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more!

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