Episodes

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-founde...

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, Jackas...

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...

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 ...

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 Fat...

Episode 729 - David Zucker & Jim Abrahams are First Class Fathers, Writers and Directors of Airplane! Airplane is a cult comedy classic movie made by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker and Jerry Zucker. Jim and David join me on First Class Fatherhood today to discuss their new book, Surely You Can't Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane! Surely You Can't Be Serious is an in-depth and hysterical look at the making of 1980's comedy classic Airplane! by the legendary writers and directors of the hit film...

Episode 728 - Curtis Stone is First Class Father and Celebrity Chef. He has been a host or guest judge on a variety of reality television shows including Iron Chef, Top Chef, Hell’s Kitchen, Crime Scene Kitchen and America’s Next Great Restaurant. He is also the owner of two Michelin-starred restaurants MAUDE and GWEN. He is the bestselling author of a number of books including Surfing The Menu and Cooking with Curtis. In this Episode, Curtis shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two son...

Episode 727 - Zach Bates is a First Class Father and the oldest of 19 children featured on the popular reality television series Bringing Up Bates. Bringing Up Bates focused on Zach’s parents Gil and Kelly Bates and their children. The show was featured on Up TV and ran for 10 seasons. Zach was first seen on 19 Kids and Counting, where he made regular appearances. TLC then launched a reality show called United Bates of America before the Bates family moved over to Up Tv. In this Episode, Zach s...

Episode 726 - Andrew Gamberzky is a First Class Father, Air Force Combat Controller and Combat Veteran. He is the recipient of the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and numerous other military awards. He and his wife, Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna welcomed their first child over the summer. In this Episode, Andrew shares his thoughts on becoming a new dad and how it has changed his perspective on life thus far. He discusses the balance of keeping his family life private while his wife leads a very pu...

Episode 725 - Peter Facinelli is a First Class Father, Actor, Writer and Director. He is well known for portraying Dr. Cullen in the Twilight Saga series as well as Dr. Cooper in the hit series Nurse Jackie. Peter is now starring and directing the new film ON FIRE which will be released on September 29th. In this Interview, Peter shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four children. He describes becoming a dad in his early twenties just after moving to LA and being on his own for the fir...

Episode 724 - Ian Ziering is a First Class Father and Actor. He is well known for portraying Steve Sanders in hit television series Beverly Hills 90210. Ian starred in all 292 Episodes of the series which ran from 1990-2000. He is also widely recognized for starring as Fin Shepard in the Sharknado film series. Ian made it to the Semifinals of Dancing With the Stars on Season 4 with professional dance partner Cheryl Burke. In this Episode, Ian shares his Fatherhood Journey which includes two dau...

Episode 723 - Gary John Bishop is a First Class Father and NYT Bestselling Author. Gary is one of the world’s leading personal development experts, and the author of the million-copy New York Times and international bestseller Unfu*k Yourself. His no-frills, no “B.S.” approach has brought him a growing following drawn to the simplicity and real-world application of his work. His “urban philosophy” is part of a new wave of personal empowerment and life mastery that has led to miraculous results i...

Patrick Mahomes | Best of FCF | Super Bowl 57 Media Day - The 2023 NFL Season kicks off this week so I am throwing it back to my Special Edition Super Bowl 57 Media Day Episode from February. First Class Fatherhood was live from the Footprint Arena 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 R...

Episode 722 - Peter Doocy is a First Class Father and White House Correspondent for FOX News. Peter and his wife Hillary welcomed their first child in February of this year! Peter is well known for his back and forth banter with White House press secretaries Jen Psaki and Karine Jean-Pierre. He is also one of few Correspondents who ask difficult questions to President Joe Biden. Peter’s dad, Steve Doocy also works for FOX News and joined me on First Class Fatherhood back on Episode 610. In this...

Vivek Ramaswamy - Best Of First Class Fatherhood - This is a rebroadcast of my interview with Vivek from February 2023. He will be on the debate stage tonight for the first GOP Presidential Debate. Vivek Ramaswamy is a First Class Father, Entrepreneur and 2024 Presidential Candidate. He founded multiple successful enterprises. A first-generation American, he is the founder and Executive Chairman of Roivant Sciences, a new type of biopharmaceutical company focused on the application of technolog...

Episode 721 - Victor Boyce is a First Class Father and founder of The Cameron Boyce Foundation. Victor’s son Cameron Boyce tragically passed away from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy Patients. Cameron, a world famous TV/Movie star who only had 5 seizures in his lifetime before his death from SUDEP in 2019 at the age of 20. In this Episode, Victor shares his Fatherhood journey which includes his late son Cameron and his daughter Maya. He discusses the importance of funding Epilepsy research ...

Patrick Bet-David - Best of First Class Fatherhood. Today I’m throwing it back to my first episode of 2023 featuring my interview with Patrick Bet-David who has been on fire this year. 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 ...

Episode 720 - Dean Stott is a First Class Father, former British Special Forces soldier and World Record Holder. Dean was one of the very first army members to join the Special Boat Service, a special forces unit of the United Kingdom's Royal Navy. He has conducted deployments to overseas hostile environments and been involved in Counterterrorism operations; he has traveled to some of the toughest places in the world, serving his country for 16 honorable years. Dean cycled the longest motor roa...

Episode 719 - Remi Adeleke is a First Class Father, former Navy SEAL, Bestselling Author and Actor. His first appearance on the podcast back on Episode 70. Remi was born into a wealthy family in Nigeria but following the death of his father, the Nigerian Government unjustly seized his family’s wealth. Remi, his mother, and brother permanently relocated to the Bronx, New York in 1987. Remi got himself involved with the wrong crowd, ending up in a lot of trouble before joining the Navy and eventua...

Best of First Class Fatherhood - Shawn Ryan is a Former Navy SEAL and CIA Contractor. On today’s throwback episode to the most downloaded Navy SEAL interview of the podcast, I am honored to make a HUGE Announcement. This summer I will be swimming with the Navy SEALs across the Hudson River in the 2023 NYC Navy SEAL Swim! I can use your help to raise money for The Navy SEAL Foundation https://impact.navysealfoundation.org/fundraiser/4796365 Any contribution would be greatly appreciated and all th...

Episode 718 - Justin Gaston is a First Class Father, Singer, Songwriter, Model and Actor. He competed on both American Idol and Nashville Star. Some of his acting credits include NBC's Days of Our Lives, Hulu's If I Can Dream series, Lifetime's Santa Bootcamp and CBS's The Young & the Restless. Justin was the lead in Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” music video. Justin currently stars as Noah Bryan in the film GOD’S COUNTRY SONG streaming now on PureFlix. In this Episode, Justin shares his Fatherho...

Episode 717 - Jesse Kelly is a First Class Father, Veteran and host of The Jesse Kelly Show. Jesse joined the US Marines in 2000, served for four years and was deployed to Iraq. In 2010, Jesse ran for Congress in a Democratic-controlled district of Arizona. Though a virtual unknown in the race, he was only narrowly defeated by Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. The race initially ended in a vote recount. After his Congressional run, Kelly continued to be a major voice among conservatives, using his large ...

Episode 716 - Jake Scott is a First Class Father, Singer and Songwriter. The Platinum pop singer-songwriter recently released his endearing, heartfelt new single “Married Young.” The song is dedicated to his wife Rachel and how they ignored the naysayers who advised them to not get married at a young age. “Married Young” will also appear on Scott’s anticipated, forthcoming debut album Lavender, which is due later this year on Elektra. Jake Scott was named as one of PEOPLE MAGAZINE’s Emerging Ar...

Episode 715 - Jamie Jones is a First Class Father, Grammy Award-winning singer and Founder of the iconic R&B group All-4-One. He founded All-4-One in 1993 and the group’s second single, “I Swear,” became their biggest hit, reaching #1 around the world and sitting atop the U.S. charts for nearly three months, propelling the group to multi-platinum status. To date, All-4-One has released a total of 10 albums with over 22 million sold. Today, in addition to performing and recording with All-4-One,...