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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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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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    #745 Billy Dee Williams

    #745 Billy Dee Williams

    Episode 745 - Billy Dee Williams is a First Class Father and Legendary Actor.  He is well known for portraying Lando Calrissian in Star Wars.  He first appeared as Lando in The Empire Strikes Back in 1980 and reprised the role in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in 2019.  Billy Dee Williams starred as Gayle Sayers in the smash hit TV movie Brian’s Song and also played Harvey Dent in Batman.  
    He has a new book available now, What Have We Here?: Portraits of a Life. 
    In this Episode, Billy shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two children and two grandchildren.  He discusses how becoming a dad changed his perspective on life and where he was in his acting career at the time.  He describes his transition to grandfather.  He talks about his new book, What Have We Here?  He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be Dads and more!

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    • 17 min
    #744 Trey Brunson

    #744 Trey Brunson

    Episode 744 - Trey Brunson is a First Class Father who competed on The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On.  The Ultimatum is a dating reality TV show in which features couples on the verge of getting married.  Each couple had eight weeks to decide whether they will get married or split up forever.  Trey competed on Season 2 and issued the Ultimatum to Riah Nyree who accepted his proposal. 
    In this Episode, Trey shares his Fatherhood journey which began at the end of last year when he and Riah welcomed their first child.  He describes his experience on The Ultimatum and how his family and friends reacted to his appearance on the show.  He discusses how becoming a dad has thus far changed his perspective on life. He talks about how Riah has been crushing motherhood.  He shares the latest details on their upcoming wedding.  He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more!

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    • 21 min
    #743 Chris Johnson

    #743 Chris Johnson

    Episode 743 - Chris Johnson is a First Class Father and Legendary NFL Running Back known as CJ2K.  Chris was drafted in the 1st round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans after playing his college football at East Carolina University.  His 40 yard dash time at the NFL Combine, 4.24 seconds, was the fastest time ever recorded at the time.  Chris rushed for over 1,000 yards every year he played for the Titans including his 2,000 yard season in 2009 when he set the all time NFL record for most yards from scrimmage in a single season.  He went on to play for the New York Jets and Arizona Cardinals before retiring in 2017. 
    In this Episode, Chris shares his Fatherhood journey which includes twin boys and a daughter.  He describes the balance of being an NFL player while being a dad.  He discusses the trouble with NIL money going to college athletes and gives advice to parents of student athletes deciding which school is right for their kids.  He talks about what he enjoys about being a Girl Dad.  He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more!

    Bonus Throwback Interview 

    Episode 689 - Larry Csonka is a First Class Father and NFL Hall of Fame Running Back.  He is a two-time Super Bowl Champion and was the MVP of Super Bowl VIII. 

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    • 54 min
    #742 Ernie Hudson

    #742 Ernie Hudson

    Episode 742 - Ernie Hudson is a First Class Father and Actor.  He is well known for portraying Winston Zeddemore in the Ghostbusters movies.  He is currently starring in “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” which is in theaters now.  Ernie Hudson has been acting since the 1970’s and has starred in movies such as “The Crow” and “Congo” and “Miss Congeniality”.  He played the warden on HBO’s prison drama “Oz” and had recurring roles on TV shows such as “Law & Order” and “L.A. 's Finest”. 
    In this Episode, Ernie shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four sons, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  He discusses how becoming a dad motivated him to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. He describes growing up without knowing his father and how that has influenced his own parenting journey.  He talks about reviving his role as Winston in the Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire movie.  He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more!

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    • 29 min
    #741 Andre Ward

    #741 Andre Ward

    Episode 741 - Andre Ward is a First Class Father and World Class Boxer.  He retired from boxing in 2017 with an undefeated record of 32-0.  Ward held world championship titles in both the Super Middleweight and Light Heavyweight divisions. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2021. Prior to turning pro in 2004, he won the Gold Medal in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens representing the United States of America in the Light Heavyweight division.  Ward starred in “Creed” and “Creed II” as Danny “Stuntman” Wheeler. He now has a new book called KILLING THE IMAGE: A CHAMPION’S JOURNEY OF FAITH, FIGHTING AND FORGIVENESS. 
    In this Episode, Andre shares his Fatherhood Journey which includes five children.  He discusses the challenges of becoming a young father while pursuing his passion for boxing.  He describes his faith and when it became the main focus of his life.  He talks about his new book KILLING THE IMAGE and what he hopes readers will take away from reading it.  He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more!

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    • 20 min
    #740 Chris & Julie Bennett

    #740 Chris & Julie Bennett

    Episode 740 - Chris & Julie Bennett are First Class Parents and authors of FIGHTING FOR FAMILY.  Chris Bennett is a pastor, storyteller, writer, and producer originally from Dallas, Texas. Julie Bennett is a writer, producer, speaker, and two-time cancer survivor from Edmond, Oklahoma. 
    Together, Chris and Julie are the founders of Welcome Home Lifestyle, a production company which exists to create and promote content celebrating healthy, thriving families, friendships, and communities.
    In this Episode, Chris & Julie share their parenting which includes four children.  They discuss how they maintained a strong relationship through difficult times including Julie being diagnosed with cancer.  They describe their parenting style as it relates to disciplining their children and the top values they hope to instill in them growing up.  They talk about their new book, Fighting for Family: The Relentless Pursuit of Building Belonging.  They offer some great advice for new and soon-to-parents and more!

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    • 28 min

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