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The Art of Fatherhood Podcast
Hosted by Art Eddy - Fatherhood · EN
A podcast that follows the journey of fatherhood.
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Christopher Choukalas Talks Fatherhood, His Book, Even The Darkest Night, Mental Health & More
3d ago00:42:35Tap to summarizeChristopher Choukalas stops by to have a very honest and open conversation about his fatherhood journey. Christopher shares the scary moments during the birth of his twin daughters where his wife nearly died. We then discuss the mental health struggles he had after the birth of his daughters. The conversation leads into the reasons why he wrote his book, Even The Darkest Night. His book is a must read for any parent. It helps to create open and honest conversations that will help you become a better parent and spouse. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. About Christopher Choukalas Christopher G. Choukalas, MD, MS, is a physician in community practice in Marin County, California. While he is board-certified in anesthesiology and critical care medicine and is a professor in the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, he remains still a student of parenting. Even The Darkest Night, Choukalas’s powerful memoir, sheds light on the hidden struggles of fatherhood. With raw honesty and emotional insight, it challenges the silence and stigma surrounding men’s mental health, especially in the early years of parenting. A much-needed voice and new understanding for fathers navigating love, identity, and healing in the shadows of expectation. Make sure you follow Chris on Instagram over at @christopherchoukalasmd. In addition pick up his book, Even The Darkest Night wherever you purchase books. About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.
Transcribe →Sam Wilson Talks Fatherhood, Playing Trap Jaw In The Masters Of The Universe & More
1w ago00:37:50Tap to summarizeSam Wilson sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares some very heartwarming stories about being a dad. He shares the values he looks to instill into his daughter. After that we talk about his latest role as Trap Jaw in the Masters of the Universe film. He talks about the process of getting the make-up for Trap Jaw. In addition, he shares what he learned from playing this role and how much this film meant to a lot of people. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. About Sam Wilson Sam C. Wilson is a Welsh actor from Cardiff best known for his imposing physical roles, most notably portraying the iconic cyborg villain Trap Jaw in the film Masters of the Universe and Blood in Season 2 of HBO’s House of the Dragon. He and his wife have one daughter. Make sure you follow Sam on Instagram over at @samcwilsonactor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X21JsHLHnY8 About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.
Transcribe →Zach Lutz Talks Fatherhood, Playing In The MLB, Youth Sports & More
2w ago00:22:52Tap to summarizeZach Lutz sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He and I chat about the values he looks to instill into his kids as they grow up. In addition, he shares some of the life lessons that he has learned from his kids. After that we talk about him playing for the New York Mets. He shares the obstacles that got in his way and had to overcome to fulfill his dream of playing in the big leagues. Next we talk about the current state of youth sports and the work he is doing to improve the youth sports landscape. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. About Zach Lutz Zach Lutz is an American former professional baseball third baseman. Zach played in Major League Baseball for the New York Mets. He was drafted by the Mets in the 5th round of the 2007 MLB Draft. He played college ball at Alvernia University. Lutz overcame a series of minor league injuries to debut in the majors in 2012. He played 22 total MLB games across the 2012 and 2013 seasons. Currently, he serves as the Director of Player Development and Teams at the All-Star Sports Academy in Pennsylvania, where he has earned viral recognition for advocating accountability and independence in youth sports coaching. Make sure you check out the work Zach over at LinkedIn and at @LutzGo19 on Instagram. About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.
Transcribe →Bill Brady Talks Fatherhood, Troomi Wireless, Tech & More
3w ago00:27:02Tap to summarizeBill Brady, who is the CEO and Founder of Troomi Wireless stops by to share his fatherhood journey. He and I talk about the influence his dad had on his parenting style. Bill opens up about the life lessons he learned from his kids. After that we talk about the reason he started up Troomi Wireless. We talk about why parents and kids will appreciate the smartphones that Troomi has for kids. In addition, Bill gives some great advice on how parents can talk to their kids about technology and the importance of checking in with them. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. About Bill Brady Bill Brady has been a pioneer of the kid-safe technology movement since 2018 and is the founder and CEO of Troomi, the only kid-safe phone for digital wellness and positive mental health. He earned a bachelor's degree in public relations from Brigham Young University, where he served as Student Body President, and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Utah. Bill and his wife, Heidi, have been married for 25 years and have five wonderful children. To learn more about Troomi make sure you go to troomi.com. About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.
Transcribe →Payton Smith Talks Fatherhood, His Music Career & More
3w ago00:37:31Tap to summarizePayton Smith stops by to explore his fatherhood journey. We talk about how he and his wife are getting ready for their second child. We discuss the lessons he has learned since becoming a dad. In addition, he shares how much he relies on his wife to help him as they are raising a family. After that we talk about his music and latest work, See How It Sounds. He goes into his creative process and his life as a musician. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. About Payton Smith As a Louisiana native and self-taught guitarist, Payton brings an authentic, grounded perspective. He first broke out in 2019 with his debut single Like I Knew You Would, which amassed more than 50 million streams. Since then, he's earned major playlist support and was named a Next Big Thing by MusicRow. Payton is navigating this new chapter in real-time, from touring with major acts like Brantley Gilbert, ZZ Top, and Chris Young, to now preparing for fatherhood while continuing to create music that reflects this journey. To learn more about his latest work, See How It Sounds and the rest of his music go to his website at paytonsmithmusic.com. In addition follow him on Instagram over at @thepaytonsmith. Troomi Is This Week’s Sponsor As a pioneering provider of safe technology for children, Troomi Wireless is dedicated to helping children develop healthy digital habits. In addition they look to help with fostering mental wellness and balance. Troomi creates a safe and secure digital environment, shielding kids from predators, bullies, screen addiction, and other online dangers. Through innovative solutions, including real-time parental insights and mental health dashboards. Troomi helps families navigate the digital world confidently. Focusing on prevention, awareness, and empowerment, Troomi provides the tools kids need to excel academically, pursue their passions, and grow confidently in today’s digital age. For more information, visit Troomi.com About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.
Transcribe →Pete Oswald Talks Fatherhood, New Book, Kindergarten Gets Ready & More
Jun 1500:28:04Tap to summarizePete Oswald sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. We talk about the values he looks to instill into his kids. In addition, we talk about how his kids are sometimes brutally honest with feedback on his work. After that we talk about his latest book, Kindergarten Gets Ready. He shares the inspiration behind the book. We talk about his creative process. We even talk about the ProStars cartoon series from back in the day. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. About Pete Oswald Pete Oswald is a #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, The Cool Bean, The Couch Potato, and The Smart Cookie all authored by Jory John. Pete’s author debut, Hike, was shortlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal and received 5 starred reviews. Pete is an Annie Award-nominated animation production designer best known for The Angry Birds Movie franchise, Oscar Nominated ParaNorman, and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and three kids. Make sure you follow Pete on Instagram over at @peteoswald. Also make sure you pick up his latest book, Kindergarten Gets Ready wherever you purchase books, especially your favorite independent book store. Troomi Is This Week’s Sponsor As a pioneering provider of safe technology for children, Troomi Wireless is dedicated to helping children develop healthy digital habits. In addition they look to help with fostering mental wellness and balance. Troomi creates a safe and secure digital environment, shielding kids from predators, bullies, screen addiction, and other online dangers. Through innovative solutions, including real-time parental insights and mental health dashboards. Troomi helps families navigate the digital world confidently. Focusing on prevention, awareness, and empowerment, Troomi provides the tools kids need to excel academically, pursue their passions, and grow confidently in today’s digital age. For more information, visit Troomi.com About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.
Transcribe →Kenny Mayne Talks Fatherhood, New Greeting Card Collection, His Golf Podcast & More
Jun 800:32:48Tap to summarizeKenny Mayne stops by once again to have more in-depth conversations on fatherhood. We talk about missing the good ol’ days, but enjoying the present with our families. After that Kenny shares his inspiration for his new card line, love kenny from Lovepop. He shares how he enjoys creating these cards and hopes people will enjoy a new take on greeting cards. In addition, we talk about his fantastic podcast, We Need A Fourth he does with Cooper Manning and Brian Baumgartner. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. About Kenny Mayne Kenny Mayne is a longtime sports media personality, writer, and storyteller best known for redefining the voice of sports television during his celebrated run on SportsCenter. With a style that blends dry humor, sharp observation, and unexpected sincerity, Mayne has built a career across broadcasting, film, writing, acting, and podcasting. Whether delivering highlights or human truths, features or interviews, his work stands out for saying more by trying less, making him one of the most distinctive and enduring voices in sports media. Make sure you follow Kenny on Instagram at @mayne.kenny. In addition check out his love kenny, card collection with Lovepop over at lovepop.com/collections/love-kenny. Troomi Is This Week’s Sponsor As a pioneering provider of safe technology for children, Troomi Wireless is dedicated to helping children develop healthy digital habits. In addition they look to help with fostering mental wellness and balance. Troomi creates a safe and secure digital environment, shielding kids from predators, bullies, screen addiction, and other online dangers. Through innovative solutions, including real-time parental insights and mental health dashboards. Troomi helps families navigate the digital world confidently. Focusing on prevention, awareness, and empowerment, Troomi provides the tools kids need to excel academically, pursue their passions, and grow confidently in today’s digital age. For more information, visit Troomi.com About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.
Transcribe →Noah Galuten Talks Fatherhood, New Cook Book, Grill Time, Cooking & More
Jun 100:48:39Tap to summarizeNoah Galuten stops by to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares some fun and insightful tips on how to get your kids to try new foods. He shares what values he looks to teach his kids as they grow up. After that we talk about his new book, Grill Time. He even adds a few dad hacks in the cook book. He has a ton of great recipes in this book that your friends and family will enjoy. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. About Noah Galuten Noah Galuten is a chef, James Beard Award-winning cookbook author. He is the author of The Don’t Panic Pantry Cookbook. In addition, he is also the co-author of On Vegetables: Modern Recipes for the Home Kitchen with Jeremy Fox. Plus he has the Bludso's BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul with Kevin Bludso, among other titles. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, children and small dog. Make sure you follow Noah on Instagram over at @galuten. Also make sure you check out his cookbook, Grill Time. In addition, go to his Substack over at noahgaluten.substack.com. Troomi Is This Week’s Sponsor As a pioneering provider of safe technology for children, Troomi Wireless is dedicated to helping children develop healthy digital habits. In addition they look to help with fostering mental wellness and balance. Troomi creates a safe and secure digital environment, shielding kids from predators, bullies, screen addiction, and other online dangers. Through innovative solutions, including real-time parental insights and mental health dashboards. Troomi helps families navigate the digital world confidently. Focusing on prevention, awareness, and empowerment, Troomi provides the tools kids need to excel academically, pursue their passions, and grow confidently in today’s digital age. For more information, visit Troomi.com. About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.
Transcribe →Mark Hertling Talks Fatherhood, New Book, If I Don’t Return: A Father’s Wartime Journal & More
May 2500:41:30Tap to summarizeMark Hertling sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He and I talk about the values he looked to instill into his sons as they grew up. In addition, he shares the life lessons his kids have taught him. After that he and I talk about his new book, If I Don’t Return: A Father’s Wartime Journal. He tells me how this book came to be and how his sons were the inspiration. We also talk about the similarities of fatherhood and being a leader in the military. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. About Mark Hertling Mark Hertling served thirty-eight years in the US Army as a tanker and cavalryman, serving at every level from tank platoon leader on the East-West German border to commander of the US Army, Europe (USAREUR) and the Seventh Army. During his combat tours, Mark served as a major in a cavalry squadron during Desert Storm. From 2014 to 2024, Mark appeared as a military and national security analyst for CNN/CNN International. Today, he is a freelance analyst and writes extensively on national security and leadership for a variety of media outlets.Make sure you follow Mark on Instagram over at @markhertling1975. Also make sure you purchase his book, If I Don't Return: A Father's Wartime Journal wherever books are sold. CodeMonkey Is This Week’s Sponsor CodeMonkey is an AWARD-WINNING online platform that teaches kids real coding languages like CoffeeScript and Python. Children and teenagers learn block-based and text-based coding through an engaging game-like environment. Millions of CodeMonkey's students are now excited about coding! CodeMonkey does not require prior coding experience to teach and is designed for schools, clubs, and home use. Do you want to start coding now? Kids from 5-14 years old can learn block-coding, text-coding, CoffeeScript and Python all while playing! Kids as young as 5 can start programming to solve scaffolded puzzles and build their own games. Try it today! Go to their website over at codemonkey.com. About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.
Transcribe →Michael Schur & Joe Posnanski Talk Fatherhood, New Book, BIG FAN, Fandom, Baseball Cards & More
May 1800:52:23Tap to summarizeMichael Schur and Joe Posnanski stop by to talk about their latest book, BIG FAN. Since both of them have been on the podcast before, we switch up the fatherhood topics. They share some great parenting stories. Next we talk about the blending of fatherhood and their book, BIG FAN connect. They share the inspiration for this book and what events they each forced each other to attend to write about their experience. I even open up a pack of baseball cards to have a fun way to end the interview. There is even a fun connection with a player in the pack that I opened during the podcast. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. About Michael Schur Michael Schur is an Emmy Award–winning American television producer and writer. He created or co-created the comedy series Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Good Place, and A Man on the Inside, after getting his start on Saturday Night Live and The Office. Schur lives in California with his wife, Jennifer Philbin, and their children. About Joe Posnanski Joe Posnanski is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of nine books, including Why We Love Baseball, Why We Love Football, and The Baseball 100, and has been named National Sportswriter of the Year by five different organizations. He writes at JoePosnanski.com and currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife Margo and their ancient poodle Westley. About BIG FAN Bestselling authors and podcast hosts Joe Posnanski and Mike Schur love games—almost any game!—and they bring readers to the front row (and sometimes even right onto the field). Whether ringside at WrestleMania in Las Vegas, singing along with the maniacs at the World Darts Championships in London, or just watching eight straight hours of football at a Buffalo Wild Wings in Dallas, they bring us to the very heart of what it means to love something so much it hurts. Through crushing defeats and glorious wins, whether cheering penalty kicks with 65,000 fans in Liverpool or beholding a chess master castling in dead silence, BIG FAN is about why we love what we love and how fandom connects us in a time when so much else pulls us apart. Make sure you follow Joe on Instagram over at @jposnanski. Plus pick up BIG FAN wherever you purchase books. Also, make sure you check out the The PosCast wherever you get your podcasts. CodeMonkey Is This Week’s Sponsor CodeMonkey is an AWARD-WINNING online platform that teaches kids real coding languages like CoffeeScript and Python. Children and teenagers learn block-based and text-based coding through an engaging game-like environment. Millions of CodeMonkey's students are now excited about coding! CodeMonkey does not require prior coding experience to teach and is designed for schools, clubs, and home use. Do you want to start coding now? Kids from 5-14 years old can learn block-coding, text-coding, CoffeeScript and Python all while playing! Kids as young as 5 can start programming to solve scaffolded puzzles and build their own games. Try it today! Go to their website over at codemonkey.com. About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.
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