The Art of Fatherhood Podcast Art Eddy - Fatherhood

Dave McCormack stops by to talk about his fatherhood journey. We talk about how fast kids grow up and how parents should embrace every part of parenthood. After that we talk about his role as Bandit Heeler on the popular show, Bluey. Dave shares a bit on the lasted Bluey special called The Sign. He also shares some fun facts about Taylor Swift. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 















About Dave McCormack 







David McCormack is a musician, singer-songwriter, and actor. He is known as the frontman of the Brisbane-based rock group Custard and for voicing the character Bandit Heeler in the animated children's series Bluey. He has two daughters that are around the same age as Bluey and Bingo. Follow Dave on Instagram at @davidmccornjack. Make sure you check out Bluey especially the new special, The Sign on Disney+.  















About Bluey 







Created and written by Joe Brumm, Bluey follows the adventures of a lovable and inexhaustible Blue Heeler puppy. Bluey lives with her Dad, Mum, and little sister, Bingo. It showcases the joyful simplicity that can be found in families, by bringing to life how children learn and grow through play. Jointly commissioned by ABC Children’s and BBC Studios Kids & Family, Bluey is produced by the multiple Emmy Award-winning Ludo Studio for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and BBC Studios Kids & Family. In addition, the series airs and streams to U.S. and global audiences across Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney+ through a global broadcasting deal between BBC Studios Kids & Family and Disney Branded Television.















Semper Smart Games Is Sponsoring This Week’s Episode 







Understanding that play is the mind’s favorite way of learning. Semper Smart Games has a mission of creating uniquely fun and educational games that teach invaluable skills and knowledge. They create games that you can play at home, in the classroom, or almost anywhere you can find a small playing surface. In addition, they are committed to giving today’s families meaningful tactile gaming options that are not screen based. It helps to encourage personal interaction. Sign up for news on new and exciting projects, promotions and games they are working on. 







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 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.

Semper Smart Games creator Jim Moran sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares the values he looks to instill into his kids. In addition he shares the life lessons his kids taught him. After that we talk about his game company, Semper Smart Games. Jim shares the inspiration of starting up his company and what he hopes families will take away from playing those games together. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 















About Jim Moran 







Semper Smart Games creator Jim Moran is a retired Coast Guard officer. In addition he has also been an SAT and ACT tutor for almost two decades. He invented the patent pending PlaySmart Dice system. Jim did this to ensure his daughters achieved fluency in the essential math operations he saw many students struggle with as they prepared for college entrance exams. With his game Election Night!, he wanted to help his daughters learn other things we should know like U.S. geography and the mechanics of the Electoral College. Most importantly, he wanted all kids to have fun with games that encourage them to think big things like running for and becoming President of the United States.















About Semper Smart Games 







Understanding that play is the mind’s favorite way of learning. Semper Smart Games has a mission of creating uniquely fun and educational games that teach invaluable skills and knowledge. They create games that you can play at home, in the classroom, or almost anywhere you can find a small playing surface. In addition, they are committed to giving today’s families meaningful tactile gaming options that are not screen based. It helps to encourage personal interaction. Sign up for news on new and exciting projects, promotions and games they are working on. 







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 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.

Jeff and Tim Kurkjian sit down with me to talk about fatherhood and family. It is great to hear the strong bond and mutual respect they have for each other. They share memories of when Jeff was a kid to know when Jeff became a dad. After that we talk about their new podcast, Is This A Great Game, Or What? and how long it took them to get this podcast started. In addition they share what they can expect from their new podcast series. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 















About Tim Kurkjian 







Tim Kurkjian is a Hall of Fame baseball writer. Tim Kurkjian joined ESPN in March 1998 as both a reporter for Baseball Tonight and a senior writer. Known for his passionate storytelling and insight, he continues to provide analysis through his writing and regular appearances on Baseball Tonight and SportsCenter. Kurkjian is also a staple in ESPN’s Little League World Series coverage, and has served as a regular analyst in the booth, including for Monday Night Baseball and Wednesday Night Baseball. Follow Tim on Twitter at @Kurkjian_ESPN. Check out their new podcast, Is This A Great Game, Or What? wherever you get your podcasts. 















About Jeff Kurkjian







Jeff Kurkjian grew up in Maryland. He, his wife, Emily, and their daughter, McKinley, reside in Skippack.  Kurkjian is a proud graduate of Syracuse University. Jeff loves to volunteer his time working with ALS United Mid-Atlantic. He does this in memory of his uncle who passed away from the disease in 2023. Also, he has worked with the Salvation Army, Best Buddies, the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention and more. In his spare time, he loves spending time with his baby girl and binge watching the newest shows. He also is the host of the nationally syndicated show, “Jeff Kurkjian’s Country Beat,” heard on stations across the country including Philadelphia, Boston, Tampa and Vegas, just to name a few. You can follow him on all socials @jpkurkjian.















Semper Smart Games Is Sponsoring This Week’s Episode 







Understanding that play is the mind’s favorite way of learning. Semper Smart Games has a mission of creating uniquely fun and educational games that teach invaluable skills and knowledge. They create games that you can play at home, in the classroom, or almost anywhere you can find a small playing surface. In addition, they are committed to giving today’s families meaningful tactile gaming options that are not screen based. It helps to encourage personal interaction. Sign up for news on new and exciting projects, promotions and games they are working on. 







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 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.

Jon Finkel sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares the values he looks to instill into his kids. In addition he shares the life lessons his kids taught him. After that we talk about his new book, Macho Man: The Untamed, Unbelievable Life of Randy Savage. Jon talks about the life of Randy Savage and his impact in the wrestling world and pop culture. Plus Jon shares a very cool story where he bonded with his daughter on a road trip he took with her to do research on his book. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 















About Jon Finkel 







Jon Finkel is the award-winning author of 1996: A Biography, Hoops Heist, The Life of Dad, Jocks In Chief, The Athlete, Heart Over Height, “Mean” Joe Greene and more. His books have been endorsed by everyone from Mark Cuban and Tony Dungy to Spike Lee, Kevin Durant and Chef Robert Irvine. He has written for GQ, Men’s Health, Yahoo! Sports, The New York Times and has appeared on CBS: This Morning, Good Morning Texas, and hundreds of radio shows, podcasts and streams. Jon was recently profiled in The New Yorker about the awesome community he’s built around his Books & Biceps newsletter. They describe him as “a gym rat’s Reese Witherspoon.” Follow Jon on Instagram and Twitter at @Jon_Finkel. Pick up his latest book, In addition go to his website, jonfinkel.com for more on Jon and his 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 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.

Ernest Cline sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares the values he looks to instill into his kids as they grow up. Ernest and I talk about what his kids have taught him about life. After that we talk about his new book, Bridge To Bat City. He talks about the inspiration about writing that book and why he got into a new genre of books. We also talk about Ready Player One and Armada. Plus we geek out together talking about the things we collect and movies and shows we love. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 















About Ernest Cline 







Ernest Cline is a #1 New York Times bestselling novelist, screenwriter, father, and full-time geek. He is the author of the novels Ready Player One and Armada and co-screenwriter of the film adaptation of Ready Player One, directed by Steven Spielberg. His books have been published in over fifty countries and have spent more than 100 weeks onThe New York Times bestsellers list. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his family, a time-traveling DeLorean, and a large collection of classic video games.















About Bridge To Bat City 







From #1 New York Times bestselling author Ernest Cline comes a mostly true tall tale about an unexpected friendship between a young girl and a music-loving colony of bats.After losing her mother, thirteen-year-old Opal moves in with her uncle Roscoe on the family farm. There, Opal bonds with Uncle Roscoe over music and befriends a group of orphaned, music-loving bats. But just as the farm is starting to feel like home, the bats’ cave is destroyed by a big mining company with its sights set on the farmland next.If Opal and the bats can fit in anywhere, it’s the nearby city of Austin, home to their favorite music and a host of wonderfully eccentric characters. But with people afraid of the bats and determined to get rid of them, it’ll take a whole lot of courage to prove that this is where the bats and Opal belong. Buy the book here!















Semper Smart Games Is Sponsoring This Week’s Episode 







Understanding that play is the mind’s favorite way of learning. Semper Smart Games has a mission of creating uniquely fun and educational games that teach invaluable skills and knowledge. They create games that you can play at home, in the classroom, or almost anywhere you can find a small playing surface. In addition, they are committed to giving today’s families meaningful tactile gaming options that are not screen based. It helps to encourage personal interaction. Sign up for news on new and exciting projects, promotions and games they are working on. 







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 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.

Jay Bilas sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares the values he looked to instill into his kids. In addition he shares the life lessons his kids taught him. After that we talk about the great work he does at ESPN covering college basketball. He talks which he prefers, coaching, commentating or playing basketball. Jay and I talk about the impact that Coach Mike Krzyzewski had on him. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 















About Jay Bilas







Jay Bilas, known for his extensive knowledge of men’s basketball and insightful analysis about the sports industry, joined ESPN in 1995. Bilas, who is featured on ESPN’s game and studio coverage, calls the top men’s college basketball games involving the nation’s marquee teams and conferences every week throughout the season. He joined ESPN’s Saturday Primetime telecasts in 2015, adding to his role on the popular Saturday morning, College GameDay Covered by State Farm. 







He has been an analyst on the show since its debut in 2005. Bilas is also present at the Men’s Final Four through studio coverage, as well as game telecasts on ESPN International. He has also been an integral part of ESPN’s coverage of the NBA Draft since 2003, providing in-depth player scouting and analysis. He is a regular contributor on several ESPN shows and platforms, including SportsCenter, Get Up! and ESPN Radio. Bilas resides in North Carolina, with his wife, Wendy and they have a son and daughter. Follow Jay on Instagram and Twitter at @jaybilas. Make sure you check out Jay covering college basketball and other sports on ESPN.















Alta Coaching Is Sponsoring This Week’s Episode 







Alta will change your life forever by building healthy fitness and nutrition habits. Everything you need to hit your goals is now in one place. Alta Coaching is founded by Andrew Hayes and Kat Best. You can get personalized nutrition plan based on your goals, preferences, and dietary needs. Alta has an app where you can get real time feedback on your food log and supplemental recommendations. You will get custom exercise plans for gym-goers, those who work out from home, or even for people who hate exercise. In addition you get unlimited access to your coaches via in-app messaging. There are flexible plans based on travel or work. Andrew and Kat will help you stay on track no matter how busy life gets. For more information go to their website, altaforlife.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 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.