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Episode 736 - Chris Cassidy is a First Class Father, Navy SEAL and NASA Astronaut. He is currently the President and CEO of The Medal of Honor Museum.  Chris served as a Navy SEAL for ten years. He was the Honor Man of BUD/S Class 192.  He went on to become the SEAL Platoon Commander of SEAL Team 3 and Platoon Commander of SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 2.  He received many awards including the Bronze Star with “V” Device for Valor and another Bronze Star for Combat Leadership.  In 2004, Chris became a NASA Astronaut and became the 500th person in space. He spent a total of 377 days in space and completed 10 spacewalks with an EVA time of 54 hours.  In this Episode, Chris shares his Fatherhood Journey which includes five children.  He discusses what it’s like being a dad while preparing to leave planet Earth on a space mission.  He describes the current state of America’s interest in space exploration.  He talks about the top values he has instilled in his kids.  He discusses his role with the Medal of Honor Museum.  He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more! Medal of Honor Museum - https://mohmuseum.org The Alec Lace Show - https://rumble.com/user/TheAlecLaceShow My Pillow - https://mystore.com/fatherhood Promo Code: Fatherhood  First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://bit.ly/36XpXNp 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: [email protected]

Episode 735 - Garret Wing is a First Class Father, World Class Dog Trainer and Entrepreneur.  He is the founder and CEO of American Standard Dog Training, and has emerged as a leading voice in dog training. With almost two decades of tenure as a law enforcement K9 handler, he's now a celebrated social media figure (over 6 million followers), entrepreneur, and training expert. His approach reshapes how people interact with, train, and understand their dogs, making every interaction between humans and canine count. In this Episode, Garret shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two daughters.  He discusses his difficult decision to leave his 18 year law enforcement career to dedicate himself to his dog training business.  He talks about the challenges of starting a business while being a dad and working a full time job.  He describes the most important things a family can do First when they get a new puppy.  He offers some great advice for new or about to be dads and more! DIY K9 - https://www.diyk9.com/ American Standard Dog Training - https://www.americanstandardk9.com The Alec Lace Show - https://rumble.com/user/TheAlecLaceShow My Pillow - https://mystore.com/fatherhood Promo Code: Fatherhood  First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://bit.ly/36XpXNp 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: [email protected]

Super Bowl LVIII Media Day - First Class Fatherhood was live at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada for Super Bowl 58 Media Day!   In this episode you will hear Alec Lace speaking with: Kansas City Chiefs  K Harrison Butker LS James Winchester  WR Rashee Rice WR Justin Watson QB Blaine Gabbert Coach Matt Naggy San Francisco 49ers DL Arik Armstead OL Trent Williams WR Deebo Samuel LB Fred Warner DL Nick Bosa HC Kyle Shanahan  RB Christian McCaffrey The Alec Lace Show - https://rumble.com/user/TheAlecLaceShow My Pillow - https://mystore.com/fatherhood Promo Code: Fatherhood  First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://bit.ly/36XpXNp 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: [email protected]

Episode 734 - Derik Fay is a First Class Father and serial Entrepreneur.  He is the founder of 3F Management, a venture capital firm.  He has built and sold more than 30 companies, all of which he exited in the 7,8 and 9 figure exit ranges.  He is known as the “deal structure guy”.  In this Episode, Derik shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two daughters.  He discusses the top values he hopes to instill in his girls.  He describes how he has handled the dating scene with his teenage daughters.  He talks about dads who are looking to transition from a job they hate into becoming an entrepreneur.  He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more! First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://bit.ly/36XpXNp 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: [email protected]

Episode 733 - Zoro the Drummer is a First Class Father and Legendary Musician. He has toured and recorded with Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, The New Edition, Jody Watley, Philip Bailey of Earth Wind & Fire and many more.  He is an award-winning, in-demand drummer, educator, motivational speaker and author.  Zoro is known as The Minister of Grove to his fans. He was named the number one R&B drummer and clinician in industry magazines including Modern Drummer and ‘Drum! In this Episode, Zoro shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two children. He discusses his childhood growing up without a father and how it motivated him to become a First Class Father.  He describes the balance of being a professional drummer while being a dad.  He talks about the importance of his faith and the values he has instilled in his children.  He tells us about his forthcoming memoir;  Maria's Scarf: A Memoir of a Mother's Love, a Son's Perseverance, and Dreaming Big.  He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more! Maria's Scarf: A Memoir of a Mother's Love, a Son's Perseverance, and Dreaming Big - https://a.co/d/0FKcxhO First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://bit.ly/36XpXNp 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: [email protected]

Episode 732 - Xavier Woods is a First Class Father and NFL Safety for the Carolina Panthers.  Xavier played college football at Louisiana Tech where he was a 3x All Conference USA Safety.  He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2017 NFL Draft and is currently playing for the Carolina Panthers.  In this Episode, Xavier shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three children.  He discusses the balance of playing in the NFL while being a dad.  He describes the top values he hopes to instill in his kids growing up.  He talks about young kids playing tackle football. He discusses what he enjoys about being a girl dad. He tells us his plans for this offseason.  He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more! First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://bit.ly/36XpXNp 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: [email protected]

Donny Osmond - Best of First Class Fatherhood  This is a rebroadcast of my interview with Donny Osmond from November of 2021.  Donny Osmond is a First Class Father and Legendary Singer, Dancer, Actor, Entertainer and former Teen Idol.  Throughout his illustrious career, Donny has earned 33 gold records, selling over 100 million albums and becoming a worldwide music legend. He has made history by celebrating almost 6 decades in show business.  Donny first gained fame performing with four of his elder brothers as the Osmonds, earning several top ten hits and gold albums.  He then began a solo career, earning several additional top ten songs.  He starred alongside his sister in the popular variety show, Donny & Marie.  In 2009 he was crowned the winner of Dancing With The Stars.  He was runner-up in the First season of The Masked Singer in which he performed as the Peacock.  Donny is currently performing shows at Harrah’s Las Vegas.  In this Episode, Donny shares his Fatherhood journey which includes five sons.  He discusses the most important values he hopes to instill in his sons growing up.  He describes his kids reaction to his performance and Dancing with the Stars and what his oldest son said to him that helped him win the championship.  He talks about his current residency at Harrah’s Las Vegas and why his show is different every night.  He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Donny Osmond at Harrah’s - https://www.caesars.com/harrahs-las-vegas/shows/donny-osmond First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://bit.ly/36XpXNp 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: [email protected]

Jocko Willink - Best of First Class Fatherhood - 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.   Jocko 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 (400 From October 2020) 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! Contact Captain James Price - [email protected] First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://bit.ly/36XpXNp 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: [email protected]

Johnny Knoxville - Best of First Class Fatherhood - This is a rebroadcast of my interview with Johnny Knoxville.  One of the most downloaded episodes in 2022.  Johnny Knoxville is a First Class Father, Actor, Stunt Performer and co-creator of JACKASS.  He has starred in films such as Men in Black II, Walking Tall, The Dukes of Hazzard, The Ringer, and he also voiced Leonardo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014).  He starred in Jackass: The Movie, Jackass Number Two, Jackass 2.5, Jackass 3D, Jackass 3.5, Jackass Forever, and Jackass 4.5. First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://bit.ly/36XpXNp 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: [email protected]

Andrew McCarthy - Best of First Class Fatherhood - This is a rebroadcast of my interview with Andrew McCarthy from May 9, 2023.  One of the most downloaded episodes of the year! Andrew McCarthy is a First Class Father and Legendary Hollywood Actor.  He is well known for his movie roles in Pretty in Pink, St. Elmo's Fire, Weekend at Bernie's, and Less than Zero.  He was a charter member of Hollywood's Brat Pack. That iconic group of ingenues and heartthrobs included Rob Lowe, Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, and Demi Moore.  Andrew McCarthy is a New York Times Bestselling Author of a memoir; “Brat: An '80s Story”.  He now has a new book available; “Walking with Sam: A Father, a Son, and Five Hundred Miles Across Spain”.  When Andrew McCarthy's eldest son began to take his first steps into adulthood, McCarthy found himself wishing time would slow down. Looking to create a more meaningful connection with Sam before he fled the nest, as well as recreate his own life-altering journey decades before, McCarthy decided the two of them should set out on a trek like few others: 500 miles across Spain's Camino de Santiago. In this Episode, Andrew shares his Fatherhood Journey which includes three children.  He discusses why he decided to take the 500 mile trek across Spain with his son Sam and what he took away from the journey.  He describes how becoming a father at 39 years old changed his perspective on life.  He talks about his son Sam’s reaction to reading his Memoir, BRAT: AN 80’s STORY.  He discusses his feelings about his kids getting involved in show business.  He describes what he hopes his legacy will be as a father.  He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more! Walking with Sam: A Father, a Son, and Five Hundred Miles Across Spain - https://a.co/d/gU6kstg Watch on Rumble - https://rumble.com/user/FirstClassFatherhood My Pillow - https://mystore.com/fatherhood Promo Code: Fatherhood  First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://bit.ly/36XpXNp 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: [email protected]

Episode 731 - Tim Sheehy is a First Class Father and former US Navy SEAL.  Tim served as a SEAL from 2004 to 2014 deployed all over the world including Afghanistan and Iraq.  He completed over 200 missions and has numerous military awards including the Bronze Star with Valor and the Purple Heart.  Tim was wounded in combat and medically discharged in 2014.  He then moved to Montana and launched his company Bridger Aerospace creating hundreds of jobs.  Tim is also an active firefighting pilot working to combat wildfires.  He is currently campaigning for the US Senate.  In this Episode, Tim shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four children.  He discusses how becoming a father changed his perspective on life and how it changed him as a Navy SEAL.  He describes his transition from military to civilian life as a business owner and balancing it all with fatherhood.  He talks about the values he hopes to instill in his kids growing up.  He discusses why he has decided to get into politics and run for Senator.  He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more! Tim Sheehy Campaign - https://timformt.com Interview with Tim on The Alec Lace Show - https://rumble.com/v3srz2k-guests-alan-dershowitz-and-tim-sheehy-antisemitism-at-harvard-university-th.html First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://bit.ly/36XpXNp 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: [email protected]

Episode 730 - Jason Frazer is a First Class Father and meteorologist.  He has been forecasting the weather for FOX Weather since it started October 25th, 2021. Jason has worked at several news networks since arriving at FOX Weather and his wife, Romney is also in the news business as she works mornings for NBC in New York.  Jason is a graduate of Columbia University and worked in finance for more than three years before pursuing his career as a meteorologist.  In this Episode, Jason shares his Fatherhood journey as a new dad to a five month old daughter.  He discusses how becoming a dad has changed his perspective on life so far. He describes the work-life balance of being a dad while being a meteorologist.  He talks about his dream of becoming a pilot and if becoming a dad has changed that idea.  He tells us the values he hopes to instill in his daughter growing up.  He offers some great advice for other new or soon-to-be dads and more! FOX Weather - https://www.foxweather.com First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://bit.ly/36XpXNp 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: [email protected]