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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 an ...
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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 Fathe…
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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, …
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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 servi…
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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.…
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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 learn…
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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 teachin…
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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 …
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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 …
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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 Son…
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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 N…
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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. Chr…
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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”…
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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 Gol…
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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 Lifes…
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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 …
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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 p…
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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 acr…
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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 …
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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), entrepr…
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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…
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Episode 734 - Derik Fay is a First Class Father and serial Entrepreneur. He is the founder of 3F Management, a venture capital firm. He has built and sold more than 30 companies, all of which he exited in the 7,8 and 9 figure exit ranges. He is known as the “deal structure guy”. In this Episode, Derik shares his Fatherhood journey which includes tw…
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Episode 733 - Zoro the Drummer is a First Class Father and Legendary Musician. He has toured and recorded with Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, The New Edition, Jody Watley, Philip Bailey of Earth Wind & Fire and many more. He is an award-winning, in-demand drummer, educator, motivational speaker and author. Zoro is k…
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Episode 732 - Xavier Woods is a First Class Father and NFL Safety for the Carolina Panthers. Xavier played college football at Louisiana Tech where he was a 3x All Conference USA Safety. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2017 NFL Draft and is currently playing for the Carolina Panthers. In this Episode, Xavier shares his Fatherhood journe…
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Donny Osmond - Best of First Class Fatherhood This is a rebroadcast of my interview with Donny Osmond from November of 2021. Donny Osmond is a First Class Father and Legendary Singer, Dancer, Actor, Entertainer and former Teen Idol. Throughout his illustrious career, Donny has earned 33 gold records, selling over 100 million albums and becoming a w…
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Jocko Willink - Best of First Class Fatherhood - Jocko Willink is a First Class Father, Retired Navy SEAL, Podcaster, NYT Bestselling Author and Entrepreneur. He commanded SEAL Team 3's Task Unit Bruiser that fought in the Battle of Ramadi, and was awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Star with Combat V for his service. He achieved the rank of Lieute…
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Johnny Knoxville - Best of First Class Fatherhood - This is a rebroadcast of my interview with Johnny Knoxville. One of the most downloaded episodes in 2022. Johnny Knoxville is a First Class Father, Actor, Stunt Performer and co-creator of JACKASS. He has starred in films such as Men in Black II, Walking Tall, The Dukes of Hazzard, The Ringer, and…
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Andrew McCarthy - Best of First Class Fatherhood - This is a rebroadcast of my interview with Andrew McCarthy from May 9, 2023. One of the most downloaded episodes of the year! Andrew McCarthy is a First Class Father and Legendary Hollywood Actor. He is well known for his movie roles in Pretty in Pink, St. Elmo's Fire, Weekend at Bernie's, and Less…
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Episode 731 - Tim Sheehy is a First Class Father and former US Navy SEAL. Tim served as a SEAL from 2004 to 2014 deployed all over the world including Afghanistan and Iraq. He completed over 200 missions and has numerous military awards including the Bronze Star with Valor and the Purple Heart. Tim was wounded in combat and medically discharged in …
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Episode 730 - Jason Frazer is a First Class Father and meteorologist. He has been forecasting the weather for FOX Weather since it started October 25th, 2021. Jason has worked at several news networks since arriving at FOX Weather and his wife, Romney is also in the news business as she works mornings for NBC in New York. Jason is a graduate of Col…
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Episode 729 - David Zucker & Jim Abrahams are First Class Fathers, Writers and Directors of Airplane! Airplane is a cult comedy classic movie made by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker and Jerry Zucker. Jim and David join me on First Class Fatherhood today to discuss their new book, Surely You Can't Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane! Surely You Can't …
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Episode 728 - Curtis Stone is First Class Father and Celebrity Chef. He has been a host or guest judge on a variety of reality television shows including Iron Chef, Top Chef, Hell’s Kitchen, Crime Scene Kitchen and America’s Next Great Restaurant. He is also the owner of two Michelin-starred restaurants MAUDE and GWEN. He is the bestselling author …
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Episode 727 - Zach Bates is a First Class Father and the oldest of 19 children featured on the popular reality television series Bringing Up Bates. Bringing Up Bates focused on Zach’s parents Gil and Kelly Bates and their children. The show was featured on Up TV and ran for 10 seasons. Zach was first seen on 19 Kids and Counting, where he made regu…
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Episode 726 - Andrew Gamberzky is a First Class Father, Air Force Combat Controller and Combat Veteran. He is the recipient of the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and numerous other military awards. He and his wife, Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna welcomed their first child over the summer. In this Episode, Andrew shares his thoughts on becoming a new da…
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Episode 725 - Peter Facinelli is a First Class Father, Actor, Writer and Director. He is well known for portraying Dr. Cullen in the Twilight Saga series as well as Dr. Cooper in the hit series Nurse Jackie. Peter is now starring and directing the new film ON FIRE which will be released on September 29th. In this Interview, Peter shares his Fatherh…
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Episode 724 - Ian Ziering is a First Class Father and Actor. He is well known for portraying Steve Sanders in hit television series Beverly Hills 90210. Ian starred in all 292 Episodes of the series which ran from 1990-2000. He is also widely recognized for starring as Fin Shepard in the Sharknado film series. Ian made it to the Semifinals of Danci…
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Episode 723 - Gary John Bishop is a First Class Father and NYT Bestselling Author. Gary is one of the world’s leading personal development experts, and the author of the million-copy New York Times and international bestseller Unfu*k Yourself. His no-frills, no “B.S.” approach has brought him a growing following drawn to the simplicity and real-wor…
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Patrick Mahomes | Best of FCF | Super Bowl 57 Media Day - The 2023 NFL Season kicks off this week so I am throwing it back to my Special Edition Super Bowl 57 Media Day Episode from February. First Class Fatherhood was live from the Footprint Arena in Phoenix, Arizona to interview the Players and Coaches from the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia…
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Episode 722 - Peter Doocy is a First Class Father and White House Correspondent for FOX News. Peter and his wife Hillary welcomed their first child in February of this year! Peter is well known for his back and forth banter with White House press secretaries Jen Psaki and Karine Jean-Pierre. He is also one of few Correspondents who ask difficult qu…
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Vivek Ramaswamy - Best Of First Class Fatherhood - This is a rebroadcast of my interview with Vivek from February 2023. He will be on the debate stage tonight for the first GOP Presidential Debate. Vivek Ramaswamy is a First Class Father, Entrepreneur and 2024 Presidential Candidate. He founded multiple successful enterprises. A first-generation Am…
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Episode 721 - Victor Boyce is a First Class Father and founder of The Cameron Boyce Foundation. Victor’s son Cameron Boyce tragically passed away from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy Patients. Cameron, a world famous TV/Movie star who only had 5 seizures in his lifetime before his death from SUDEP in 2019 at the age of 20. In this Episode, Vict…
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Patrick Bet-David - Best of First Class Fatherhood. Today I’m throwing it back to my first episode of 2023 featuring my interview with Patrick Bet-David who has been on fire this year. Patrick Bet-David is a First Class Father, Entrepreneur and creator of Valuetainment. His family immigrated to America when he was 10 years old. After high school Pa…
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Episode 720 - Dean Stott is a First Class Father, former British Special Forces soldier and World Record Holder. Dean was one of the very first army members to join the Special Boat Service, a special forces unit of the United Kingdom's Royal Navy. He has conducted deployments to overseas hostile environments and been involved in Counterterrorism o…
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Episode 719 - Remi Adeleke is a First Class Father, former Navy SEAL, Bestselling Author and Actor. His first appearance on the podcast back on Episode 70. Remi was born into a wealthy family in Nigeria but following the death of his father, the Nigerian Government unjustly seized his family’s wealth. Remi, his mother, and brother permanently reloc…
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Best of First Class Fatherhood - Shawn Ryan is a Former Navy SEAL and CIA Contractor. On today’s throwback episode to the most downloaded Navy SEAL interview of the podcast, I am honored to make a HUGE Announcement. This summer I will be swimming with the Navy SEALs across the Hudson River in the 2023 NYC Navy SEAL Swim! I can use your help to rais…
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Episode 718 - Justin Gaston is a First Class Father, Singer, Songwriter, Model and Actor. He competed on both American Idol and Nashville Star. Some of his acting credits include NBC's Days of Our Lives, Hulu's If I Can Dream series, Lifetime's Santa Bootcamp and CBS's The Young & the Restless. Justin was the lead in Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” mus…
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Episode 717 - Jesse Kelly is a First Class Father, Veteran and host of The Jesse Kelly Show. Jesse joined the US Marines in 2000, served for four years and was deployed to Iraq. In 2010, Jesse ran for Congress in a Democratic-controlled district of Arizona. Though a virtual unknown in the race, he was only narrowly defeated by Rep. Gabrielle Giffor…
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Episode 716 - Jake Scott is a First Class Father, Singer and Songwriter. The Platinum pop singer-songwriter recently released his endearing, heartfelt new single “Married Young.” The song is dedicated to his wife Rachel and how they ignored the naysayers who advised them to not get married at a young age. “Married Young” will also appear on Scott’s…
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Episode 715 - Jamie Jones is a First Class Father, Grammy Award-winning singer and Founder of the iconic R&B group All-4-One. He founded All-4-One in 1993 and the group’s second single, “I Swear,” became their biggest hit, reaching #1 around the world and sitting atop the U.S. charts for nearly three months, propelling the group to multi-platinum s…
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Episode 714 - Clay Travis is a First Class Father, Radio Host and Political Commentator. He is the co-host of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, a three-hour weekday conservative talk show which debuted on June 21, 2021 as the replacement of The Rush Limbaugh Show on many radio stations. Clay Travis is the founder of OUTKICK, one of the largest …
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Episode 713 - Drago Dzieran is a First Class Father and retired Navy SEAL. Drago was born in Poland while under Communist rule and, after spending time in a Communist prison for his activism against the socialist oppression, immigrated to the United States in 1984. He became a US citizen in 1991 and enlisted in the Navy that same year. During his N…
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