The Art of Fatherhood Podcast

Art Eddy - Fatherhood

A podcast that follows the journey of fatherhood.

  1. 1d ago

    Andrew Brandt Talks Fatherhood, New Book, Smarter About Sports & More 

    Andrew Brandt sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares how he learned to balance life and work. Andrew talks about the life lessons his sons have taught him. After that we talk about his new book, Smarter About Sports. We discuss some of the key elements that helped him along the way of his incredible journey in all facets of sports. In addition, he shares a cool Michael Jordan story. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Andrew Brandt Andrew Brandt is a nationally recognized thought leader in sports business, law and policy.  A former sports agent and executive. He has worked with top athletes such as Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, and Boomer Esiason. After that he was the vice president of the Green Bay Packers for nine years. Brandt has brought his unparalleled credibility and unique perspective to academic and media since 2009. Brandt is professor of practice and the executive director of the Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law at Villanova University’s Charles Widger School of Law. He is the author of a weekly newsletter, the Sunday Seven, and hosts the podcast The Business of Sports with Andrew Brandt. He has also been a regular contributor to ESPN and Sports Illustrated throughout his career and has consulted with the Philadelphia Eagles, Vayner Sports, the University of Louisville Athletics, and several other professional and collegiate sports entities.   Make sure you follow Andrew on Twitter over at @AndrewBrandt. Plus go to mysunday7.com for his newsletter. In addition pick up his book, Smarter About Sports over at Amazon. SimplyFun Is This Week’s Sponsor  SimplyFun began its journey in 2004 with the introduction of 5 family friendly board games, 3 of which still remain in our line today. Those game are Eye to Eye, Linkity, and Walk the Dogs. Twenty years later SimplyFun has grown both their product line (now over 140 games) as well as their purpose and mission. At SimplyFun, they believe in the undeniable power of play to bring people together while building key skills for players of all ages! Learn more about all of their games over at their website at simplyfun.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.

  2. Aug 31

    Chris Jones Talks Fatherhood, New Book, Legs Hearts Minds, Writing, Soccer & More

    Chris Jones sits down with me to have an open and honest conversation about fatherhood. We cover so many topics in the world of parenting. We talk about miscarriages, divorce, co-parenting and starting over. After that we talk about his new book, Legs Hearts Minds. In addition, he shares all the different topics he writes about in his book. Next, we talk about suicide and mental health. Chris shares how talking to a therapist really helped him. Plus we talk about the power of sports. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Chris Jones Chris Jones, a former writer-at-large for Esquire, has won two National Magazine Awards. He has also written for The Atlantic, The New York Times Magazine, The Wall Street Journal Magazine, Golf Digest, Grantland, ESPN, and the CBC. His work was included in the Best American Sports Writing anthology six times. Born in London, he lives in Peterborough, Canada, with his family. Make sure you follow Chris on Twitter over at @EnswellJones. In addition back top his book, Legs Hearts Minds wherever you purchase books.  Fore Fathers Is This Week’s Sponsor  From the boardroom to the back nine, barbecues to bath time, changing diapers to changing the oil, we offer beautifully designed, thoughtfully tailored, ultra-comfortable, and original polos for Dads of all shapes and sizes. Inspired by what it means to be a father, we celebrate the joys of this adventure with fun and friendly Dad apparel meant to be worn as a Dad badge of honor! Check out all of the Fore Fathers gear at shopforefathers.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.

  3. Aug 24

    Bernardo Osuna Talks Fatherhood, Working At ESPN, Take Back Sports Program, Broadcasting & More 

    Bernardo Osuna Jr. sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares some honest moments about being a dad. We also talk about having twins and how he and his wife looked to instill certain values into their daughters as they were growing up. After that we discuss the Take Back Sports and Let’s Play programs from ESPN and Disney Jr. He talks about why youth sports is important if it is done the right way. Next we talk about what inspired him to get into sports broadcasting and now having a show with one of his sports heroes, Julio Cesar Chavez. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Bernardo Osuna  Bernardo Osuna Jr. is one of the most prominent bilingual sports authorities in Los Angeles. He joined ESPN in August 2011 as a commentator for ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN International. He currently serves as the lead bilingual commentator and reporter for ESPN and ESPN Deportes’ boxing coverage. In addition, he hosts A Los Golpes alongside Mexican boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez. Osuna has covered several World Series, Super Bowls, NBA Finals, and the MLS Cup Finals. Plus he has covered Gold Cups, Confederation Cups, World Cups and numerous boxing championship bouts.   His experiences as a reporter have seen him fly in an F-16 with the U.S. Air Force “Thunderbirds,” drive a NASCAR vehicle, ride in an IRL car, try out for the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team and has also appeared in video games.  Most recently, he voiced the “Don King Presents Prize Fighter” video game. Osuna is a 1994 graduate of Loyola Marymount University having received a double major in communications and Spanish literature. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his family. Make sure you follow Bernardo on Instagram over at @osuna.bernardo. In addition check out his work over at ESPN. Fore Fathers Is This Week’s Sponsor  From the boardroom to the back nine, barbecues to bath time, changing diapers to changing the oil, we offer beautifully designed, thoughtfully tailored, ultra-comfortable, and original polos for Dads of all shapes and sizes. Inspired by what it means to be a father, we celebrate the joys of this adventure with fun and friendly Dad apparel meant to be worn as a Dad badge of honor! Check out all of the Fore Fathers gear at shopforefathers.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.

  4. Aug 19

    Nick Scrivens Talks Fatherhood, Fore Fathers & Entrepreneurship 

    Nick Scrivens returns to the Art of Fatherhood to explore more into his fatherhood journey. He shares how being a dad is similar to being an entrepreneur. We talk about how he tries to instill lessons about life he has learned with his kids. After that we talk about the ups and downs he has experienced running Fore Fathers. He is very open about all the pitfalls he has experienced along the way. In addition, Nick shares how he learned to pivot to make his business successful. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Fore Fathers From the boardroom to the back nine, barbecues to bath time, changing diapers to changing the oil, we offer beautifully designed, thoughtfully tailored, ultra-comfortable, and original polos for Dads of all shapes and sizes. Inspired by what it means to be a father, we celebrate the joys of this adventure with fun and friendly Dad apparel meant to be worn as a Dad badge of honor! Check out all of the Fore Fathers gear at shopforefathers.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.

  5. Aug 17

    Coach Anthony Becht Talks Fatherhood, The UFL, Coaching, Playing & More  

    Coach Anthony Becht 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 coaching is similar to parenting. We move into his career by talking about winning Coach of the Year this past season in the UFL. He shares the lessons he learned as a player in the NFL, being a broadcaster and now a coach. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Anthony Becht  Anthony Becht is the Head Coach of the Orlando Storm. Selected in the first round (27th overall) by the New York Jets in the 2000 NFL Draft, Becht played 11 seasons at tight end in the NFL, also spending time with Tampa Bay, St. Louis, Arizona, and Kansas City. From 2000 to 2010, he played in 152 consecutive games. It is the third longest streak in the NFL over that time period behind only Brett Favre and Peyton Manning. Following his playing career, Becht worked as a college football analyst for ESPN and hosted the New York Jets pregame show before being promoted to their radio color analyst in 2024.  In addition, He also coached Tight Ends in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl before accepting the same position with the San Diego Fleet of the Alliance of American Football in 2018.A graduate of West Virginia, Becht was inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame in 2024. In addition, he received the John Russell Award. Plus, he was named the Mountaineer’s Most Valuable Player in 1999. Becht also served as a Trust Captain for the NFLPA Trust from 2015-20 and remains Legends Community Southeast Coordinator. Becht and his wife, DeeAnn have a son and daughter. Make sure you follow Anthony on Instagram over at @anthony_becht. Fore Fathers Is This Week’s Sponsor  From the boardroom to the back nine, barbecues to bath time, changing diapers to changing the oil, we offer beautifully designed, thoughtfully tailored, ultra-comfortable, and original polos for Dads of all shapes and sizes. Inspired by what it means to be a father, we celebrate the joys of this adventure with fun and friendly Dad apparel meant to be worn as a Dad badge of honor! Check out all of the Fore Fathers gear at shopforefathers.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.

  6. Aug 10

    Seth Wickersham Talks Fatherhood, Latest Book, Be On That Hill, Journalism & More 

    Seth Wickersham stops by to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares some cool stories about the life lessons his kids have taught him. In addition, he talks about some parallels in life he has with Tom Brady from interviewing him over the years. Next, we discuss his latest book, Be On That Hill. He shares the inspiration behind this book and the stories he wanted to use for this book. After that we talk about the state of journalism and his thoughts on where it stands today. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Seth Wickersham Seth Wickersham is a senior writer at ESPN. In addition, he is the author of two New York Times bestsellers. Those books are American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback and It’s Better to Be Feared: The New England Patriots Dynasty and the Pursuit of Greatness. Seth has been a finalist for the National Magazine Award for Reporting.  His stories have been anthologized in The Best American Magazine Writing, The Best American Sports Writing. Released in 2021, It’s Better to Be Feared was named Nonfiction Book of the Year by Sports Illustrated and Best Sports Book by the National Sports Media Association. He lives in Connecticut with his family. Make sure you follow Seth on Instagram over at @seth.wickersham. Go to his website over sethwickersham.com. In addition pick up his book, Be on That Hill: Stories from the Summits of Sport wherever you purchase books. Fore Fathers Is This Week’s Sponsor  From the boardroom to the back nine, barbecues to bath time, changing diapers to changing the oil, we offer beautifully designed, thoughtfully tailored, ultra-comfortable, and original polos for Dads of all shapes and sizes. These shirts are inspired by what it means to be a father. Therefore we celebrate the joys of this adventure with fun and friendly Dad apparel meant to be worn as a Dad badge of honor! Check out all of the Fore Fathers gear at shopforefathers.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.

  7. Aug 3

    Dan Madsen Talks Fatherhood, Star Trek, Star Wars & More 

    Dan Madsen sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares the values he looked to instill into his son. In addition, Dan shares the life lessons his son has taught him. After that we talk about working with Star Trek founder, Gene Roddenberry in starting a Star Trek Fan Club. Plus we talk about Dan working with Star Wars founder, George Lucas and how it landed him a role in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Dan Madsen Dan Madsen is an entrepreneur, actor, writer, editor, publisher and publicist. Dan has been involved in many aspects of the entertainment industry with a focus on the 'sci-fi' and fantasy genres. He is a recognized expert on fan relations and the world of fandom. In 1979, at 18 years old, he founded The Official Star Trek Fan Club with Paramount Pictures and friend, Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry. He oversaw all aspects of his fan club, including the publishing and merchandising, business development, contract negotiations, and marketing.  Over the course of the next twenty years, Madsen's company handled several other fan clubs, official magazines and merchandising empires. In 1987, George Lucas asked him to take over the Official Star Wars Fan Club for Lucasfilm and all its entities of which Madsen ran for almost 20 years before selling his company to Hasbro subsidiary, Wizards of the Coast. Make sure you follow Dan on Instagram over at @madsen8973. Fore Fathers Is This Week’s Sponsor  From the boardroom to the back nine, barbecues to bath time, changing diapers to changing the oil, we offer beautifully designed, thoughtfully tailored, ultra-comfortable, and original polos for Dads of all shapes and sizes. Inspired by what it means to be a father, we celebrate the joys of this adventure with fun and friendly Dad apparel meant to be worn as a Dad badge of honor! Check out all of the Fore Fathers gear at shopforefathers.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.

  8. Jul 27

    Kevin Maguire Talks Fatherhood, His Book, The New Fatherhood & More

    Kevin Maguire sits down with me to chat about his fatherhood journey. He shares the values he looks to instill into his kids as they grow up. After that we talk about his book, The New Fatherhood. He shares the inspiration behind the book. Next we talk about the different places he and his family have lived and the importance living in those different parts of the world. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Kevin Maguire  Kevin Maguire is the creator of The New Fatherhood newsletter, read by dads in many countries. His work has been featured in Esquire and Emily Oster’s ParentData, and he’s appeared on podcasts with Daniel Pink, Oliver Burkeman, Brad Stulberg, and Jon Klassen. As an executive coach, he works with leaders at Amazon, Netflix, Google, and other Fortune 500 companies on the collision of career, identity, and family. He lives in Barcelona with his wife and two children. Make sure you pick up his book, The New Fatherhood at newfatherhood.com/book.  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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A podcast that follows the journey of fatherhood.

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