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First Class Fatherhood
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We are not just ordinary fathers, we are striving to be "First Class Fathers," and we invite you to join us! Welcome to First Class Fatherhood, a Podcast with a vision to change the narrative of Fatherhood & Family Life. Your host, Alec Lace, takes you through transformative and encouraging interviews with over 650 high profile Dads. These interviews include NFL Legends Deion Sanders, Kurt Warner and Tom Brady; Hollywood Stars Matthew McConaughey and Steve Harvey; Navy SEALs Jocko Willink and Marcus Luttrell; Skateboarding Icon Tony Hawk, UFC Fighters Kamaru Usman and Dustin Poirier & many more! What do all of these guests have in common? They're all striving to fulfill their role as a father to the best of their ability, and they want to encourage all dads to do the same! Every day is Father’s Day on First Class Fatherhood!
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#573 Shawn Ryan
Jan 26, 2022Tap to summarizeEpisode 573 Shawn Ryan is a First Class Father, Former Navy SEAL, CIA Contractor, Entrepreneur and host of The Shawn Ryan Show. Shawn is a combat veteran who served with SEAL Team 2 and SEAL Team 8 deploying to both Iraq and Afghanistan. After leaving the Navy, Shawn served as a contractor with the CIA where he participated in clandestine operations all over the globe. In 2015, he founded Vigilance Elite which provides training to both the civilian and law enforcement sectors. He is also the host of the wildly popular podcast The Shawn Ryan Show in which he interviews other elite military men and other awesome guests. In this Episode, Shawn shares his Fatherhood journey which includes a four month old son. He describes how becoming a dad has changed his perspective on life and what it’s been like watching his wife Katie become a mom. He discusses some safety tips for parents while they're out with their kids. He talks about his podcast The Shawn Ryan Show and what it’s like for him to interview other Frogmen. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Vigilance Elite - https://www.vigilanceelite.com The Shawn Ryan Show - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shawn-ryan-show/id1492492083 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support
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#561 Glenn Greenwald
Nov 29, 2021Tap to summarizeEpisode 561 Glenn Greenwald is a First Class Father, award winning journalist and New York Times Bestselling Author. He is a former constitutional lawyer and co-founder of The Intercept and The Intercept Brasil, has earned numerous awards for his commentary and investigative journalism, including the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service and the George Polk Award for national security reporting. His 2014 book No Place to Hide: Edward Snowden, the NSA, and the US Security State, was a New York Times bestseller. He currently publishes on Substack, an online newsletter-based journalism platform and has also become a frequent guest on Fox News and other media outlets. In this Episode, Glenn shares his fatherhood journey which includes two children and guardianship of his nephew. He discusses why he and his husband decided to adopt instead of going through a surrogacy process. He describes his discipline style as a dad. He talks about the state of journalism and the trouble with clickbait headlines. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support
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#557 Mike Ritland
Nov 15, 2021Tap to summarizeEpisode 557 Mike Ritland is a First Class Father and former Navy SEAL. He is a combat veteran who served 12 years with the elite Navy SEAL Teams. Mike is also a K9 trainer, three-time New York Times bestselling author, and host of the popular podcast Mike Drop. He is the founder of Trikos International, which specializes in providing working K9s to celebrities, private individuals, and government agencies. He also created the Warrior Dog Foundation, a non-profit special operations K9 retirement foundation, dedicated to serving working military K9s, the special operations community, and their families. He has a new book available now titled “Unfuck America: A Respectful, Open-Minded Conversation”. In this Episode, Mike returns to First Class Fatherhood and gives an update on his two children. He describes his concerns as a parent and for parents as well as what needs to happen for positive change. He discusses his new book, “Unfuck America: A Respectful, Open-Minded Conversation” and why he decided to write it. He talks about all the toxic political atmosphere and the need for better, more informed conversations. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! Unfuck America: A Respectful, Open-Minded Conversation - https://www.amazon.com/Unfuck-America-Respectful-Open-Minded-Conversation-ebook/dp/B09HRF494F Trikos - https://mikeritlandco.com Warrior Dog Foundation - https://warriordogfoundation.org Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 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: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support
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#400 Jocko Willink
Oct 2, 2020Tap to summarizeEpisode 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
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#95 Mike Ritland
Nov 2, 2018Tap to summarizeEpisode 95 Mike Ritland is a Former Navy SEAL, Best Selling Author, K-9 Training Expert & Host of ‘Mike Drop’ and he is my Guest on today’s podcast. After his military service, Mike founded Trikos International, which specializes in providing working K9s to a multitude of clients. He now has over 15 years experience in importing, breeding, raising, and training multiple breeds of working dogs. With his unique training approach, Ritland has trained thousands of working dogs for real-world applications. Find out more about Trikos here: https://www.trikos.com/overview/ Mike delivers an awesome message about fatherhood and it was a true honor to speak with him. Please enjoy and share today’s episode with any Father or Parent in your circle. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support
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