First Class Fatherhood

First Class Fatherhood

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! Listen Everywhere Podcasts Can Be Heard https://linktr.ee/alec_lace

Episodes

June 12, 2024 21 mins
Episode 753 - Zach Williams is a First Class Father and Grammy Award Winning Christian Rock Artist.  In 2018, his album, CHAIN BREAKER, won the Grammy for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album.  In 2021, his song THERE WAS JESUS featuring Dolly Parton, won the Grammy for Best Contemporary Christian Music Song.   In this Episode, Zach shares his Fatherhood journey which includes 4 children.  He discusses what it was like to become...
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Episode 752 - Douglas Brunt is a First Class Father and New York Times Bestselling Author.  Until 2011, Douglas Brunt was CEO of Authentium, Inc., a security company. His first novel, Ghosts of Manhattan, was a New York Times bestseller. He's best known for his position as CEO and president of the Florida-based security software company Authentium, Inc.  He would leave the company a year later to focus on another passion of his: wr...
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May 29, 2024 19 mins
Episode 751 - Roberto Clemente Jr. is a First Class Father, former professional baseball player and MLB Announcer. He is the eldest son of MLB Legend Roberto Clemente.  Robert Jr. also established the Roberto Clemente Foundation, bringing the goodwill works to the country and world by aiding at-risk youth, disaster relief, and promoting global service leadership. The foundation today is one of the most admired foundations in the co...
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May 22, 2024 30 mins
Episode 750 - Daniel Stern is a First Class Father and Legendary Actor.  He is widely known for his role as Marv in Home Alone and Home Alone 2. He is also well known as the voice of adult Kevin Arnold in the television series The Wonder Years.  In this Episode, Daniel shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three children and six grandchildren.  He discusses the balance of being a Hollywood celebrity with being a dad.  He des...
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May 15, 2024 26 mins
Episode 749 - Steve Guttenberg is a First Class Father and Legendary Actor.  He is widely known for his roles in Police Academy, Three Men and A Baby, Cocoon, and Short Circuit.  Steve told the story of his rise to Hollywood fame in the play he wrote and starred in, Tales from the Guttenberg Bible.  Steve put his life and career on pause when he learned that his father was diagnosed with kidney failure.  He dedicated his life to be...
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May 8, 2024 29 mins
Episode 748 - Jarrod Glandt is a First Class Father and President of Cardone Enterprises.  He is a real estate investor and the co-host of Young Hustlers Podcast. Jarrod went from being buried in debt to becoming a multi millionaire.   In this Episode, Jarrod shares his Fatherhood Journey which includes two sons.  He discusses the importance of teaching kids about financial literacy at an early age and how he is already doing so wi...
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May 1, 2024 29 mins
Episode 747 - Ken Coleman is a First Class Father, a two-time national bestselling author, host of The Ken Coleman Show, and co-host of the nationally syndicated Ramsey Show.  Since 2014, he has served at Ramsey Solutions, where he offers expert advice to help people make more income, create a bigger impact, and win at work and in life. Coleman has helped thousands of people identify what they do best, the work they love doing, and...
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April 24, 2024 17 mins
Episode 746 - Adam Schefter is a First Class Father and Legendary Sports Reporter.  He is the Senior NFL Insider at ESPN where he has worked since 2009.  He has been covering the NFL since 1990 and is the go-to resource for NFL Fans, 13 million of which follow him on Social Media.   I met up with Adam in NYC for an in-person interview.  He is promoting his partnership with Sanofi on “The 1 Pledge” Movement to encourage early testi...
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April 17, 2024 17 mins
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 H...
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April 10, 2024 21 mins
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 journ...
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April 3, 2024 54 mins
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...
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March 27, 2024 29 mins
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 s...
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March 20, 2024 20 mins
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 Ame...
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March 15, 2024 28 mins
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 h...
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March 13, 2024 33 mins
Episode 739 - Dr. John Delony is a First Class Father a two-time #1 national bestselling author, mental health expert and host of The Dr. John Delony Show. John has two PhDs and over two decades of experience in counseling, crisis response and higher education. He is the author of the bestselling books Own Your Past, Change Your Future, Redefining Anxiety and most recently, Building a Non-Anxious Life.  He joined Ramsey Solutions i...
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March 6, 2024 26 mins
Episode 738 - Tom Payne is a First Class Father and Actor.  He’s best known for playing Jesus on AMC’s The Walking Dead and the lead in Fox’s big two season hit Prodigal Son opposite Michael Sheen.  Tom is playing the male lead of Blumhouse’s next big film, IMAGINARY, which hits theaters on March 8th.  He will also be starring in Kevin Costner’s two part epic western, HORIZON: An American Saga, which will be released on June 28th. ...
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February 28, 2024 32 mins
Episode 737 - Bob Kilpatrick is a First Class Father, Singer, Songwriter and Author.  He is well known for his hit song, “In My Life, Lord Be Glorified” which became one of the most popular worship songs in the last half a century.  His musical style is a mixture of folk, gospel and progressive rock. Bob has performed Christrian songs in churches across the country and around the world.  Bob is also a world renowned speaker and has...
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February 21, 2024 26 mins
Episode 736 - Chris Cassidy is a First Class Father, Navy SEAL and NASA Astronaut. He is currently the President and CEO of The Medal of Honor Museum.  Chris served as a Navy SEAL for ten years. He was the Honor Man of BUD/S Class 192.  He went on to become the SEAL Platoon Commander of SEAL Team 3 and Platoon Commander of SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 2.  He received many awards including the Bronze Star with “V” Device for Valor and...
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February 14, 2024 40 mins
Episode 735 - Garret Wing is a First Class Father, World Class Dog Trainer and Entrepreneur.  He is the founder and CEO of American Standard Dog Training, and has emerged as a leading voice in dog training. With almost two decades of tenure as a law enforcement K9 handler, he's now a celebrated social media figure (over 6 million followers), entrepreneur, and training expert. His approach reshapes how people interact with, train, a...
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February 7, 2024 17 mins
Super Bowl LVIII Media Day - First Class Fatherhood was live at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada for Super Bowl 58 Media Day!   In this episode you will hear Alec Lace speaking with: Kansas City Chiefs  K Harrison Butker LS James Winchester  WR Rashee Rice WR Justin Watson QB Blaine Gabbert Coach Matt Naggy San Francisco 49ers DL Arik Armstead OL Trent Williams WR Deebo Samuel LB Fred Warner DL Nick Bosa HC Kyle Shanahan...
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