The Art of Fatherhood Podcast

Art Eddy - Fatherhood

A podcast that follows the journey of fatherhood.

  1. 1D AGO

    Mark Hertling Talks Fatherhood, New Book, If I Don’t Return: A Father’s Wartime Journal & More

    Mark 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.

    42 min
  2. MAY 18

    Michael Schur & Joe Posnanski Talk Fatherhood, New Book, BIG FAN, Fandom, Baseball Cards & More 

    Michael 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.

    52 min
  3. MAY 13

    Jonathan Schor Talks Fatherhood, CodeMonkey, Teaching Kids To Code & More 

    CodeMonkey Co-Founder & CEO Jonathan Schor stops by to talk about his fatherhood journey. He and I chat about the life lessons he learns from his daughter. In addition, Jonathan gives some good advice for dads and parents. Next, he and I discuss the benefits both kids and adults can learn from CodeMonkey. We talk about the use of A.I. these days and why people should not rely on A.I. He even shares how parents and teachers can get the programs that CodeMonkey offers to their children and students. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Jonathan Schor CodeMonkey Co-Founder & CEO, Jonathan’s inspiration for founding CodeMonkey stems from his early experiences teaching programming to children using computer games. He envisioned making computer science education accessible globally, with a product that teachers can use without fear and kids will enjoy tremendously. Under Jonathan’s leadership, CodeMonkey has grown into a leading platform for K-12 coding and computer science education, bringing fun, knowledge, and opportunity into the lives of millions of learners around the world. To learn more about all the different coding plans and programs make sure you go to the CodeMonkey 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.

    26 min
  4. MAY 11

    Connor Barwin Talks Fatherhood, Playing In The NFL, His MTWB Foundation & More

    Connor Barwin stops by 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 the life lessons his kids have taught him. After that we discussed his time in the NFL. He shares some fun stories of his playing days. Next we talk about the Make The World Better Foundation he helped to start up and the impact it has on different communities. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Connor Barwin Connor Barwin and his mom Margaret founded the Make The World Better Foundation (MTWB) in 2013 during his first season playing for the Philadelphia Eagles. They later teamed up with Jeffrey Tubbs, founder of Philly-based youth mentor org Urban Roots, whose track record of responsible, environmentally sustainable, and inclusive real estate projects made him a great choice to become a Co-Founding Member of MTWB. Make The World Better connects people and inspires stewardship through public space revitalization projects. MTWB believes that communities prosper when all people have access to high-quality public spaces that provide safe outlets for recreation, sports, and arts-based activities. Connor Barwin is part of the Philadelphia Eagles' football operations department. During the 2024 offseason, he was promoted to head of football development and strategy. Barwin enjoyed a 10-year playing career that included four seasons in Philadelphia. Originally selected by the Houston Texans in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft, Barwin played in 142 career regular-season games and registered 56.5 sacks. Make sure you follow Connor on Instagram over at @connorbarwin98. Also make sure check out the Make The World Better Foundation website over at mtwb.org. 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.

    41 min
  5. MAY 6

    Jon Gustin Talks Fatherhood, New Book, Tired Dad & More 

    Jon Gustin stops by to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares the life lesson his kids have taught him. We talk about the values he looks to instill into his kids. After that we talk about his new book, The Tired Dad, 100 Reflections on Showing Up for What Matters Most. He shares what this book is about and what people can take from the book. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Jon Gustin Jon Gustin is the founder and owner of The Tired Dad LLC. As a content creator and influencer who goes by the moniker “The Tired Dad” online, Jon has amassed over two million followers for his portrayal of life as an ordinary father and the lessons he’s learned. His videos and writing showcase both the heartwarming and heartbreaking aspects of being adad. Jon is also the host (along with his wife) of The Tired Dad & Tired Mom Podcast. He and his wife live in Tennessee with their son and daughter. Make sure you follow Jon on Instagram over at @thetireddad. Also make sure you pick up his book, The Tired Dad, 100 Reflections on Showing Up for What Matters Most 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.

    36 min
  6. MAY 4

    Brent Jones Talks Fatherhood, Playing In The NFL, Broadcasting & Life After Football 

    Brent Jones sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He and I talk about the life lessons his kids have taught him. In addition, Brent shares the values he looks to instill into his daughters. After that we move to talk about his fantastic football career. We chat about his tough start into the league after a car accident to playing with the 49ers and winning Super Bowls with Joe Montana and Bill Walsh. We get into his broadcasting career and the challenges that he faced in the broadcast booth. Then we talk about him creating Northgate Capital and getting into the financial industry. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Brent Jones  Brent Jones spent his entire athletic career—prep, college and professional—in the Bay Area, going from Leland High in San Jose to Santa Clara University to the San Francisco 49ers. He was the third tight end taken in the 1986 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 5th round. After being injured in a car accident, the Steelers released him allowing him to be signed by the 49ers and the rest is history for the South Bay product. Eleven of his twelve years in the NFL were as the Niner’s All-Pro tight end. Jones ranks fifth in 49er career receiving history. In regular season play, he caught 417 passes for 5,195 yards and 33 touchdowns. In addition, Jones had 60 receptions for 740 yards and 5 touchdowns in the playoffs.  He helped San Francisco to victories in Super Bowls XXIII, XXIV and XXIX. Therefore, Jones became the prototype for the tight end position under legendary 49er Coach Bill Walsh, the architect of the West Coast Offense. A strong blocker, he was an integral part of the 49er offense. In 1998, Jones was awarded the AIA Bart Starr Award, given annually to the NFL player who best exemplifies outstanding character and leadership in the home, on the field and in the community. Brent retired from the NFL in 1998 and was quickly signed by CBS Sports for the NFL Today Show, and later as an NFL game analyst. He co-founded Northgate Capital and resides with his family in the Bay Area. Brent Jones and his wife, Dana, have two daughters, Rachel and Courtney. 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.

    43 min
  7. APR 27

    Arda Öcal Talks Fatherhood, Working At ESPN, Star Wars, Broadcasting & More

    Arda Öcal sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He and I talk about the life lessons that he has learned from his kids. In addition, Arda talks about making sure he is appreciating every moment with his family. After that we talk about the great work he does over at ESPN. He shares how he got into broadcasting and how he thinks the industry has evolved over the years. Next we dive into the Star Wars universe. We chat about our favorite characters and moments from Star Wars. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Arda Öcal Arda Öcal is an NHL on ESPN host and a SportsCenter anchor who also hosts SportsCenter on Snapchat, SportsNation, and has contributed to NBA, PGA TOUR, Euro soccer, esports, MLS, UFC, MLB and NFL coverage at ESPN. In addition, Öcal is a member of MENSA International and is a dual official video game world record holder, in NHLPA93 and NHL96 for Sega Genesis. Arda is also the voice of the NHL Gaming World Championship. Arda has a degree in Mathematics from the University in Waterloo and lives in New York with his wife Jennifer and daughters Ayla and Katia. Make sure you follow Arda on Instagram over at @ardaocal. Also make sure check out his work on ESPN. In addition check out the Never Tell Me The Odds podcast wherever you get your podcasts.  BetterHelp Is This Week’s Sponsor  BetterHelp was founded in 2013 to remove the traditional barriers to therapy and make mental health care more accessible to everyone. Today, it is the world’s largest therapy service — providing professional, affordable, and personalized therapy in a convenient online format. BetterHelp’s network of more than 30,000 licensed therapists has helped over 5 million people worldwide take ownership of their mental health and work towards their personal goals. As the unmet need for mental health services continues to grow, BetterHelp is committed to expanding access to therapy globally. Plus for my readers and podcast listeners when you use the special link at betterhelp.com/artoffatherhood you can get 10% off your first month.  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
  8. APR 20

    Chip Leighton Talks Fatherhood, New Book, Dad Can You Not? & More 

    Chip Leighton stops by to talk about his fatherhood journey. He and I talk about what he has learned from his kids about life. In addition he talks about how his kids helped him in the beginning of creating his social media platforms. After that we talk about his new book, Dad Can You Not? Chip shares how many parents reached out to him to share some of the funny and outlandish things their kids will say to them. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Chip Leighton  Chip Leighton is the creator and host of The Leighton Show. His debut book, What Time is Noon, was an instant New York Times bestseller. In addition, his comedy has been featured in Library Journal and the New York Post. Plus his work has been on ABC News, Fox News, and more. His comedy focuses on funny relationship and parenting moments. “Things I’ve Apologized to My Wife for” or “Texts from our College Freshman” are among his many relatable viral hits. His latest book "Dad Can You Not?" publishes on April 21st. He lives in Maine with his wife and two children. Make sure you follow Chip on Instagram over at @the_leighton_show. Also, make sure you purchase his book, Dad Can You Not? wherever books are sold. BetterHelp Is This Week’s Sponsor  BetterHelp was founded in 2013 to remove the traditional barriers to therapy and make mental health care more accessible to everyone. Today, it is the world’s largest therapy service — providing professional, affordable, and personalized therapy in a convenient online format. BetterHelp’s network of more than 30,000 licensed therapists has helped over 5 million people worldwide take ownership of their mental health and work towards their personal goals. As the unmet need for mental health services continues to grow, BetterHelp is committed to expanding access to therapy globally. Plus for my readers and podcast listeners when you use the special link at betterhelp.com/artoffatherhood you can get 10% off your first month.  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.

    25 min
4.9
out of 5
47 Ratings

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A podcast that follows the journey of fatherhood.

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