Episodes

Episode 227 Jason Weaver is a First Class Father and Actor who was the singing voice of young Simba in Disney’s original Lion King movie in which he performed hit songs such as “I just can’t wait to be king” and “Hakuna Matata". Jason also portrayed young Michael Jackson in the hit TV Miniseries “Jacksons An America Dream”. In this episode, Jason shares his Fatherhood journey, tells us about his acting career which is three decades deep and some of the challenges of being a Dad while working as ...

Episode 226 John Allen is a First Class Father, Combat Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient and Former Navy SEAL. He is also the founder of Elite Meet which helps connect elite veterans with high quality employment opportunities. In this episode John talks about some of the challenges of leaving the Teams, how his two daughters have changed his perspective on life and offers great situational awareness advice for Dads who are walking the streets with their families. First Class Fatherhood Merch is...

Episode 225 Carl McDowell is a First Class Father and Actor who stars in HBO’s smash hit series Ballers. He is a former College Football standout and has a great story of how his acting career began which he shares in this episode. Also, Carl talks about becoming a father at a young age, his involvement with speaking to young foster children and he offers great advice to aspiring actors as well as first time fathers.First Class Fatherhood Merch is Now Available - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/f...

Episode 224 Aden Stay is a First Class Father and Hollywood Stuntman who has performed stunts in Blockbuster Movies such as Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Logan and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. He is a divorced, single father of two girls and in this episode he discusses his Fatherhood journey and how he manages to Co-Parent with his ex-wife. He offers great advice to Dads who are at the beginning stages of a Divorce and tells us what projects he’s currently working on.First Class Fatherho...

Episode 223 Hue Jackson is a First Class Father and Former NFL Head Coach of the Oakland Raiders and Cleveland Browns. He is also the founder of the Hue Jackson foundation which provides assistance to victims of Human Trafficking. In this episode Hue shares his Fatherhood journey, talks about some of the challenges of being an NFL Head Coach while being a Dad and discusses the tragic issue of Human Trafficking and what you can do to ensure your child doesn’t fall victim to one of the most lucrat...

Episode 222 Lee Greenwood is a First Class Father, Singer and Songwriter. He has released more than twenty albums and has had over 35 singles hit the Country Music Billboard Charts. His song “God Bless The USA” is one of the most patriotic songs ever recorded. In this episode Lee shares his Fatherhood journey, he talks about when and why he decided to write the Patriotic tune, he discusses how he has adapted to the changing technology and offers some great advice for all Dads.First Class Fathe...

Episode 221 Nick Hays is a First Class Father, Combat Veteran and Former Navy SEAL. He also did some contracting work overseas. In this episode, Nick shares his Fatherhood journey and how a work related injury changed the course of his life. It led him to writing a book which was released recently titled Elite: High Performance Lessons and Habits from a Former Navy SEAL. He tells us how the principles of the book can be applied to Fatherhood and he tells us a shocking detail about YouTube. Buy...

Episode 220 Evan Bass is a First Class Father and Former Contestant on Season 12 of The Bachelorette. He eventually found true love on The Bachelor In Paradise where he met and married Carly Waddell. Evan has three boys from a previous relationship and a daughter with Carly who is expecting the couple's second child in November. In this episode Evan shares his Fatherhood journey and discusses the differences between being on the Bachelorette & Bachelor in Paradise. He talks about Carly and his w...

Episode 219 Greg T is a First Class Father and Radio Personality known as the Frat Boy of Z100’s Elvis Duran and the Morning Show. He has been entertaining listeners for years with his on air stunts and pranks. In this episode Greg shares his Fatherhood journey and some of the challenges that come with doing morning radio while being a Dad. He tells it like it is as it relates to his parenting style with his two girls, he offers some great advice for new or about to be fathers and reveals his go...

Episode 218 Chris Powell is a First Class Father, Personal Trainer and Transformation Specialist. Chris and his wife, Heidi, stared on ABC’s Extreme Weight Loss in which they helped people transform their lives. Chris is also a former Body Builder and is a New York Times Best Selling Author as well. In this episode Chris offers expert advice for Dads who are interested in losing weight and getting in shape. He tells us about his new Transformation App and how it helps people lose weight. Chris a...

Episode 217 Struggle Jennings is a First Class Father and Country Rap Artist who earlier this year released an album with his daughter, Brianna, titled “Sunny Days” which hit #1 on the Billboard Blues Charts. Struggle spent five years in prison for drug charges and has since transformed his life and message into a positive one that centers around the importance of Fatherhood. He lives with all seven of his children and in this episode he shares his Fatherhood journey, he describes his children’s...

Navy SEAL Collection Vol. 4 includes the interview only portions of the most Downloaded Frogman Friday Episodes so far in 2019. In this Collection you will hear my interviews with Navy SEALs:Eddie PenneyJeff NicholsRyan BatesDavid RutherfordMelanie & Marcus LuttrellFirst Class Fatherhood is sponsored bySeatGeek SAVE $20 OFF Tickets byVisiting seatgeek.com Use Promo Code: FIRSTCLASSGet Paid To Listen To First Class Fatherhood on Podcoin - https://podcoin.app.link/01oVbtv9VVFor info...

Episode 216 Joel Willis is a First Class Father and Creator of The Dad which is the best source of Fatherhood related content on social media. In this episode Joel shares his Fatherhood journey and tells us how The Dad came into existence and where it’s heading. He also tells us about his new book and calendar now available for Father’s Day. You can find them here:https://shop.thedad.com/products/the-dad-bookhttps://shop.thedad.com/products/dad-ism-calendarFirst Class Fatherhood is sponso...

Episode 215 Hamody Jasim is a First Class Father and youngest Sergeant Major Of the Iraq Army who fought alongside US Forces at the height of Global War on Terrorism in Iraq. He was placed in a Saddam Hussein prison and beaten when he was just 12 years old. His story is incredible and recounted in his book The Terrorist Whisperer. A documentary with the same name is currently being screened in select theaters across the country. In this episode Hamody talks about how the experience of becoming a...

Episode 214 Aaron Singerman is a First Class Father and CEO of Redcon1 which is one of the biggest names in the Supplement industry. Aaron is a former Bodybuilder turned entrepreneur and father of three boys. In this episode Aaron shares his Fatherhood journey and drops some awesome advice about lifting weights and taking supplements as it relates to kids and Dads.First Class Fatherhood is sponsored bySeatGeek SAVE $20 OFF Tickets byVisiting seatgeek.com Use Promo Code: FIRSTCLASSGet Paid...

Episode 213 Jason Belmonte is a First Class Father and World Class Bowler who has won 22 PBA Titles, 11 Major Championships and has Bowled 23 career 300 Games in the PBA. In this episode Jason joins me from his hometown in Australia to talk about his Fatherhood journey, how he became interested in Bowling and he he’s on a mission to help expand the game he loves so much. Plus he offers great advice for New Dads and discusses his unique two-handed bowling method. First Class Fatherhood is spons...

Episode 212 Clark Impastato is a First Class Father and Former Navy SEAL. He is a combat veteran who is also a former Phoenix Police Officer. In this episode Clark shares his Fatherhood journey and talks about being a Dad while deployed. He discusses some of his experiences with his kids milestone moments such as driving and dating and has some awesome advice for new or about to be fathers.First Class Fatherhood is sponsored bySeatGeek SAVE $20 OFF Tickets byVisiting seatgeek.com Use Promo ...

Episode 211 Mike Escamilla is a First Class Father, BMX Legend, Hollywood Stuntman, TV Host and Actor. He has performed stunts in Blockbuster Movies such as Captain Marvel, Ant-Man, American Sniper and Guardians of the Galaxy 2. In this episode Mike shares his Fatherhood journey and so much more. He lets us know which activities he has cut out of his life since becoming a father and makes a major announcement about an upcoming project he has been working on which drops in June.First Class Fath...

Episode 210 A. J. Buckley is a First Class Father, Actor and Entrepreneur. He had a recurring role on CSI: NY as Adam Ross. He currently plays Sonny on the hit CBS military drama SEAL Team. He is also a successful entrepreneur who designed a diaper bag that turns into a changing table. In this episode A. J. tells us how he thought up the idea for his award winning product, what it takes to play a Navy SEAL on TV and how he manages all of this with his most important role of Father to his three c...

Episode 209 Chris Henderson is a First Class Father, Musician and US Navy Veteran. He plays guitar for the popular band 3 Doors Down. He is also a big Cross-Fit fanatic. In this episode Chris talks about becoming a Dad at a young age, the challenges he faced being on the road with a successful band and his struggles with addiction. He also delivers some great advice for New Dads. First Class Fatherhood is sponsored bySeatGeek SAVE $20 OFF Tickets byVisiting seatgeek.com Use Promo Code: FIRS...

Episode 208 Larry Brown is a First Class Father, Grandfather and Vietnam Veteran. He is the Gold Star Father of Navy SEAL Team Six Operator Adam Brown who was killed in action on March 17, 2010 in Afghanistan. Adam Brown’s incredibly inspiring life story is wonderfully told by Eric Blehm in the book Fearless: The Undaunted Courage and Ultimate Sacrifice of Navy SEAL Team SIX Operator Adam Brown. In this Memorial Day Episode, Larry shares some memories of his son, talks about his reaction to the ...

Episode 207 Dan Luna is a First Class Father and Former Navy SEAL who recently retired after serving 20 years with the United States Navy. He is a skilled public speaker who earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from the University of Charleston and an Executive Master's in Leadership from Georgetown University. In this episode Dan shares his journey to Fatherhood and speaks openly about his commitment to becoming a better Dad after focusing primarily on his military career w...

Episode 206 David Ankin is a First Class Father and CEO of Toy Makerz Inc. He is the Host of The History Channel’s Toy Makerz and a hands-on entrepreneur, former stuntman, motorcycle racer, and custom motor vehicle fabricator that specializes in one-off custom builds & OEM enhancements for anything with wheels! In this episode David talks about raising his son and how becoming a Dad later in life has changed his perspective. He also discusses the importance for kids to learn a trade and expresse...

Episode 205 Michael Broderick is a First Class Father, Actor and United States Marine Corps Veteran. He has appeared in movies such as Get Shorty, TV Shows such as SWAT, SEAL Team and currently stars in HBO’s True Detective. Michael’s son was diagnosed with autism at an early age and in this episode he discusses some of the challenges of being an Autism Dad. He also talks about being a military veteran in the film industry and how more more vets are breaking into the Hollywood scene. First Cla...