The Art of Fatherhood Podcast

Art Eddy - Fatherhood
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A podcast that follows the journey of fatherhood.

  1. 5D AGO

    Alec Gillis Talks Fatherhood, Monster Making, Film Industry, Working With Family & More 

    Alec Gillis stops by to have a heartfelt conversation about his fatherhood journey. He and I have an honest conversation about the influence his dad had on him to make his own choice on how to be a dad. He shares the life lessons he learned from his four daughters. After that we blend family and his career by talking about working with his daughter, Camille. We go into his fantastic career in the film industry and how his craft has evolved over the years. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Alec Gillis Alec Gillis grew up in Orange County, California within sight of the Disneyland fireworks show. As a kid he roamed the mean streets of Main Street Disneyland, sometimes summering on Tom Sawyer’s Island. It was here he gained a lifelong appreciation of animatronics, but it was in the local movie theaters that he fell in love with genre films. At age 20 Gillis began working for Roger Corman on a film called Battle Beyond The Stars. This was along with James Cameron and Gale Anne Hurd. It wasn’t long before Alec dropped out of UCLA Film School in favor of the education Corman offered. Gillis was recommended by James Cameron to Stan Winston, where Gillis worked on effects for classic films such as Aliens and Predator. In 1988 he co-founded Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. (ADI) with Tom Woodruff, Jr. Tremors was the company’s first feature, and the film’s giant subterranean worms gained notoriety for Gillis. As of 2022, Gillis is now a solo Creature FX Designer, founding his new company, Studio Gillis. His mission is to continue the tradition of creating high quality practical characters and to promote the art of Practical FX. To that end, his production company, Pro Machina, produces modest budget genre films as well as creating miniature effects for films such as Alien: Romulus. Make sure you follow Alec on Instagram at @alec_gillis. Plus go to studiogillis.com to learn more about Alec and his work. 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.

    1h 7m

  2. MAR 9

    Tom Junod Talks Fatherhood, New Book, Writing & More 

    Tom Junod sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares the life lessons he learned from his daughter. We talk about the process of adoption as well. After that we talk about his new book, In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man. Tom shares the inspiration for this book and his relationship with his father. In addition, I ask him about how he looked at fatherhood while writing this book. Plus we talk about his famous interview he did with Fred Rodgers. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Tom Junod  Tom Junod is a senior writer for ESPN, where his work has won an Emmy and the Dan Jenkins Medal for Excellence in Sportswriting. He is a two-time winner of the National Magazine Award for Feature Writing and a winner of the James Beard Award for essay writing. Previously, he was a staff writer at GQ and Esquire. The film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood was based on his article in Esquire. He lives in Atlanta with his wife and daughter. Make sure you follow Tom on Instagram at @tom_junod. Also make sure you pick up his book, In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man 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.

    35 min

  3. MAR 2

    Champ Bailey Talks Fatherhood, New Film, Signing Tony Raymond, Playing In The NFL & More 

    Champ Bailey sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. We chat about the values he looks to instill into his kids. In addition, he shares the life lessons his kids have taught him. After that we talk about his new film, Signing Tony Raymond. He shares some insight into the film and what he learned from working on that film. Next we discuss his fantastic career in the NFL and getting into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. We also talk about the inspiration for him to start up the Champ Bailey Family Foundation. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Champ Bailey  Roland “Champ” Bailey, Jr. is the Founder of Bailey Companies & Investments, Inc. While best known as a Pro Football Hall of Famer and one of the greatest cornerbacks to ever play football, Champ now spends his time as a founder, investor, speaker and endorser of companies. During his playing days for the University of Georgia, Washington Redskins, and Denver Broncos, Champ built a stellar reputation as a diligent and detailed leader who modeled high-performance. He continues to take that same approach with his business interests. As a privately held company, “Team Bailey” is involved with numerous entities. Champ’s vision is to make a lasting impact in the community by creating sustainable jobs that change lives. Make sure you follow Champ on Instagram at @thechampbailey. Plus go to Champ’s website over at champbailey.com. For more on Signing Tony Raymond, please go to the film’s website,  signingtonyraymond.com. About Signing Tony Raymond  Signing Tony Raymond is a 2026 American sports comedy-drama film written and directed by UGA alumnus Glen Owen, following a college coach (Michael Mosley) attempting to sign a top defensive prospect in rural Alabama. The film, which features Mira Sorvino, Rob Morgan, and NFL veterans, focuses on the intense, often dysfunctional, world of recruiting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1o031cnRnAk 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.

    39 min

  4. FEB 23

    Travis Kennedy Talks Fatherhood, The Whyte Python World Tour & More 

    Travis Kennedy sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He talks about the values he looks to instill into his kids as they grow up. In addition he shares what his kids have taught him. After that we talk about his book, The Whyte Python World Tour. We talk about the inspiration for the book and how it will be turned into a movie. Plus, he gives some insight on if any of the characters were inspired by himself or others. He even talks about how he looks at storytelling and the importance of creating interesting characters. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Travis Kennedy Travis Kennedy’s work is in the Best New England Crime Stories. In addition, you can see his work in Best American Mystery Stories anthologies. He is the Grand Prize Winner of ScreenCraft’s 2021 Cinematic Book Contest for “Sharks in the Valley,” to be published as Welcome to Redemption. He lives in Scarborough, Maine, with his wife and their two children. The Whyte Python World Tour is his debut novel. Make sure you follow Travis on Instagram at @kennedywriting. In addition, pick up his book, The Whyte Python World Tour wherever you purchase books. SLIDEMVP Is This Week's Podcast Sponsor As a dad and coach, inspired by some awkward slides and makeshift cardboard sliding tools, Coach Robby asked: “How can I help players slide better?” After countless brainstorming sessions and prototypes, the SLIDEMVP™ was born. Players immediately had fun, and their sliding skills improved dramatically. To further support athletes, Coach Robby has hosted multiple sliding clinics, building confidence and teaching techniques like the pop-up slide. Proudly manufactured in the USA, SLIDEMVP™ is player-tested and coach-approved. It enhances sliding technique, boosts speed, and improves agility on the basepaths. Most importantly, SLIDEMVP™ helps players build confidence and take their game to the next level. To learn more go to their website at SlideMVP.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.

    32 min

  5. FEB 16

    Chris Manhertz Talks Fatherhood, Football & More 

    Chris Manhertz sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. We chat about the values he looks to instill into his kids. In addition, he shares what fatherhood has taught him. After that we talk about his football career. He shares some fantastic stories about his first touchdown and what it is like to play in the NFL. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Chris Manhertz  Chris Manhertz is a veteran NFL tight end known for his elite blocking abilities, currently playing for the New York Giants as of 2026. A former college basketball standout at Canisius University who never played college football, he successfully transitioned to the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He has previously played for the Saints, Panthers, Jaguars, and Broncos. Make sure you follow Chris on Instagram over at c_manhertz.  SLIDEMVP Is This Week’s Podcast Sponsor As a dad and coach, inspired by some awkward slides and makeshift cardboard sliding tools, Coach Robby asked: “How can I help players slide better?” After countless brainstorming sessions and prototypes, the SLIDEMVP™ was born. Players immediately had fun, and their sliding skills improved dramatically. To further support athletes, Coach Robby has hosted multiple sliding clinics, building confidence and teaching techniques like the pop-up slide. Proudly manufactured in the USA, SLIDEMVP™ is player-tested and coach-approved. It enhances sliding technique, boosts speed, and improves agility on the basepaths. Most importantly, SLIDEMVP™ helps players build confidence and take their game to the next level. To learn more go to their website at SlideMVP.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.

    14 min

  6. FEB 11

    Robby Little Talks Fatherhood, Coaching, SLIDEMVP & More 

    Robby Little stops by to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares the values he looks to instill into his kids. We talk about the challenges that pop up when you want to be a great dad while running your own business. After that we talk about the company he started, SLIDEMVP. He shares the inspiration that gave him the idea for SLIDEMVP. In addition, he talks about how his product is not just for kids since teams in Major League Baseball also use SLIDEMVP. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Robby Little  As a dad and coach, inspired by some awkward slides and makeshift cardboard sliding tools, Coach Robby asked: “How can I help players slide better?” After countless brainstorming sessions and prototypes, the SLIDEMVP™ was born. Players immediately had fun, and their sliding skills improved dramatically. To further support athletes, Coach Robby has hosted multiple sliding clinics, building confidence and teaching techniques like the pop-up slide. Proudly manufactured in the USA, SLIDEMVP™ is player-tested and coach-approved. It enhances sliding technique, boosts speed, and improves agility on the basepaths. Most importantly, SLIDEMVP™ helps players build confidence and take their game to the next level. 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.

    30 min

  7. FEB 9

    Anthony Lucero Talks Fatherhood, His New Film, Paper Bag Plan & More 

    Anthony Lucero sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. We chat about the values he looks to teach his son. In addition, he talks about how fatherhood has changed his life. After that we discuss his is latest film called, Paper Bag Plan. Lucero shares the family inspiration behind his film. Thirdly, we talk about the how this film can help parents to let go and let their children learn to grow. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Anthony Lucero Writer and Director Anthony Lucero's feature film, Paper Bag Plan, to date has won 12 festival awards. Some of those awards included Best Feature and Best Actor. His directorial debut feature film, East Side Sushi garnered 15 festival awards nationwide. Plus it has a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score. It was listed as one of the “Top 10 Films of 2015” by SF Weekly and "One of the Most Overlooked Films of 2015" from the Los Angeles Times. In 2017, Lucero was selected as a U.S. Envoy and spoke at six U.S. Embassies and Consulates as a film ambassador throughout Japan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFRKK3wIQ3E After receiving his B.A. in Film, Lucero spent over a decade in visual effects at George Lucas’ Industrial Light and Magic. He worked on such films as Ironman, Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean and The Avengers. Moreover, Lucero is an alum of the Disney Directors Fellowship Program. In addition, he was invited to participate in the Netflix Director’s on the Rise Masterclass. Make sure you follow Anthony on Instagram at @antlucero1. Also make sure you check out his film, Paper Bag Plan. SLIDEMVP Is This Week’s Podcast Sponsor As a dad and coach, inspired by some awkward slides and makeshift cardboard sliding tools, Coach Robby asked: “How can I help players slide better?” After countless brainstorming sessions and prototypes, the SLIDEMVP™ was born. Players immediately had fun, and their sliding skills improved dramatically. To further support athletes, Coach Robby has hosted multiple sliding clinics, building confidence and teaching techniques like the pop-up slide. Proudly manufactured in the USA, SLIDEMVP™ is player-tested and coach-approved. It enhances sliding technique, boosts speed, and improves agility on the basepaths. Most importantly, SLIDEMVP™ helps players build confidence and take their game to the next level. To learn more go to their website at SlideMVP.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.

    31 min

  8. FEB 2

    Ian Deitchman Talks Fatherhood, New Series, It’s Not Like That & More 

    Ian Deitchman sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. We chat about the values he looks to teach his daughters. In addition, he shares the life lessons his kids have taught him. After that we discuss his new series from the Wonder Project called, It’s Not Like That. We talk about his creative process and why he enjoys writing about parenting. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Ian Deitchman Ian Deitchman is a prominent American television and film writer and producer, widely recognized for his long-term creative partnership with Kristin Robinson. Deitchman has worked on a diverse range of high-profile projects across major networks and streaming platforms. Some of them include, Parenthood, As We See It, Life as We Know It and more. He currently serves as the creator, showrunner, and executive producer for the Amazon Prime Video series It's Not Like That, which premiered in January 2026. Make sure you follow Ian on Twitter at @IanDeitch. Plus check out It’s Not Like That by The Wonder Project on Amazon Prime Video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWdIl7ofD28 SLIDEMVP Is This Week’s Podcast Sponsor As a dad and coach, inspired by some awkward slides and makeshift cardboard sliding tools, Coach Robby asked: “How can I help players slide better?” After countless brainstorming sessions and prototypes, the SLIDEMVP™ was born. Players immediately had fun, and their sliding skills improved dramatically. To further support athletes, Coach Robby has hosted multiple sliding clinics, building confidence and teaching techniques like the pop-up slide. Proudly manufactured in the USA, SLIDEMVP™ is player-tested and coach-approved. It enhances sliding technique, boosts speed, and improves agility on the basepaths. Most importantly, SLIDEMVP™ helps players build confidence and take their game to the next level. To learn more go to their website at SlideMVP.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.

    31 min
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A podcast that follows the journey of fatherhood.

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  • Creator
    Art Eddy - Fatherhood
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2019 The Art of Fatherhood
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    The Art of Fatherhood Podcast

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