First Class Fatherhood

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 testing for Type 1 Diabetes. In this Episode, Adam shares his Fatherhood Journey which includes a son and a daughter. He discusses how he became an instant dad when he married his wife whose first husband died in the September 11th attacks. He describes the feeling of watching his daughter follow in his footsteps behind the mic interviewing NFL players. He talks about the importance of testing early for Type 1 Diabetes, which is a condition that his wife has. He tells us what to expect in this year’s NFL Draft. He offers some great advice for new or soon to be dads and more! Take The 1 Pledge - https://www.screenfortype1.com/take-the-pledge/ The Alec Lace Show - https://rumble.com/user/TheAlecLaceShow My Pillow - https://mystore.com/fatherhood Promo Code: Fatherhood First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://bit.ly/36XpXNp Watch First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: AlecLace@FirstClassFatherhood.com

New Interview with Billy Dee Williams and a Throwback Interview with Andrew McCarthy. 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 Have We Here?: Portraits of a Life. In this Episode, Billy shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two children and two grandchildren. He discusses how becoming a dad changed his perspective on life and where he was in his acting career at the time. He describes his transition to grandfather. He talks about his new book, What Have We Here? He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be Dads and more! Andrew McCarthy is a First Class Father and Legendary Actor who starred in 80"s classics such as Weekend At Bernie's and Mannequin. What Have We Here?: Portraits of a Life - https://a.co/d/bP3FvVg The Alec Lace Show - https://rumble.com/user/TheAlecLaceShow My Pillow - https://mystore.com/fatherhood Promo Code: Fatherhood First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://bit.ly/36XpXNp Watch First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: AlecLace@FirstClassFatherhood.com

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 2,000 yard season in 2009 when he set the all time NFL record for most yards from scrimmage in a single season. He went on to play for the New York Jets and Arizona Cardinals before retiring in 2017. In this Episode, Chris shares his Fatherhood journey which includes twin boys and a daughter. He describes the balance of being an NFL player while being a dad. He discusses the trouble with NIL money going to college athletes and gives advice to parents of student athletes deciding which school is right for their kids. He talks about what he enjoys about being a Girl Dad. He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more! Bonus Throwback Interview Episode 689 - Larry Csonka is a First Class Father and NFL Hall of Fame Running Back. He is a two-time Super Bowl Champion and was the MVP of Super Bowl VIII. HEAD ON by Larry Csonka - https://a.co/d/26Q4wva The Alec Lace Show - https://rumble.com/user/TheAlecLaceShow My Pillow - https://mystore.com/fatherhood Promo Code: Fatherhood First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://bit.ly/36XpXNp Watch First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: AlecLace@FirstClassFatherhood.com

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 shows such as “Law & Order” and “L.A. 's Finest”. In this Episode, Ernie shares his Fatherhood journey which includes four sons, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He discusses how becoming a dad motivated him to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. He describes growing up without knowing his father and how that has influenced his own parenting journey. He talks about reviving his role as Winston in the Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire movie. He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more! The Alec Lace Show - https://rumble.com/user/TheAlecLaceShow My Pillow - https://mystore.com/fatherhood Promo Code: Fatherhood First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://bit.ly/36XpXNp Watch First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: AlecLace@FirstClassFatherhood.com

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 America in the Light Heavyweight division. Ward starred in “Creed” and “Creed II” as Danny “Stuntman” Wheeler. He now has a new book called KILLING THE IMAGE: A CHAMPION’S JOURNEY OF FAITH, FIGHTING AND FORGIVENESS. In this Episode, Andre shares his Fatherhood Journey which includes five children. He discusses the challenges of becoming a young father while pursuing his passion for boxing. He describes his faith and when it became the main focus of his life. He talks about his new book KILLING THE IMAGE and what he hopes readers will take away from reading it. He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more! Killing the Image: A Champion’s Journey of Faith, Fighting, and Forgiveness - https://a.co/d/cxwvouP The Alec Lace Show - https://rumble.com/user/TheAlecLaceShow My Pillow - https://mystore.com/fatherhood Promo Code: Fatherhood First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://bit.ly/36XpXNp Watch First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: AlecLace@FirstClassFatherhood.com

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 in 2020. In this Episode, Dr. John Delony shares his Fatherhood Journey which includes a son and a daughter. He describes how to apply the principles of his book, Building a Non-Anxious Life, to parenting. He discusses his faith and the top values he is instilling in his children growing up. He talks about marriage and answers the question, Is Marriage Worth It? He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more! The Dr. John Delony Show - https://www.ramseysolutions.com/shows/the-dr-john-delony-show Building a Non-Anxious Life - https://store.ramseysolutions.com/personal-growth/books/building-a-non-anxious-life-by-dr-john-delony/ The Alec Lace Show - https://rumble.com/user/TheAlecLaceShow My Pillow - https://mystore.com/fatherhood Promo Code: Fatherhood First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://bit.ly/36XpXNp Watch First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: AlecLace@FirstClassFatherhood.com

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. In this Episode, Tom shares his Fatherhood journey which includes a son and another baby due in April. He discusses how becoming a father has changed his perspective on life. He describes the top values he hopes to instill in his kids. He talks about his upcoming films, “IMAGINARY” & “HORIZON”. He offers some great advice for new or soon to be dads and more! The Alec Lace Show - https://rumble.com/user/TheAlecLaceShow My Pillow - https://mystore.com/fatherhood Promo Code: Fatherhood First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://bit.ly/36XpXNp Watch First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: AlecLace@FirstClassFatherhood.com

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 another Bronze Star for Combat Leadership. In 2004, Chris became a NASA Astronaut and became the 500th person in space. He spent a total of 377 days in space and completed 10 spacewalks with an EVA time of 54 hours. In this Episode, Chris shares his Fatherhood Journey which includes five children. He discusses what it’s like being a dad while preparing to leave planet Earth on a space mission. He describes the current state of America’s interest in space exploration. He talks about the top values he has instilled in his kids. He discusses his role with the Medal of Honor Museum. He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more! Medal of Honor Museum - https://mohmuseum.org The Alec Lace Show - https://rumble.com/user/TheAlecLaceShow My Pillow - https://mystore.com/fatherhood Promo Code: Fatherhood First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://bit.ly/36XpXNp Watch First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: AlecLace@FirstClassFatherhood.com #NavySEAL #NASA #ChrisCassidy

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, and understand their dogs, making every interaction between humans and canine count. In this Episode, Garret shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two daughters. He discusses his difficult decision to leave his 18 year law enforcement career to dedicate himself to his dog training business. He talks about the challenges of starting a business while being a dad and working a full time job. He describes the most important things a family can do First when they get a new puppy. He offers some great advice for new or about to be dads and more! DIY K9 - https://www.diyk9.com/ American Standard Dog Training - https://www.americanstandardk9.com The Alec Lace Show - https://rumble.com/user/TheAlecLaceShow My Pillow - https://mystore.com/fatherhood Promo Code: Fatherhood First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://bit.ly/36XpXNp Watch First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: AlecLace@FirstClassFatherhood.com

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 RB Christian McCaffrey The Alec Lace Show - https://rumble.com/user/TheAlecLaceShow My Pillow - https://mystore.com/fatherhood Promo Code: Fatherhood First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://bit.ly/36XpXNp Watch First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: AlecLace@FirstClassFatherhood.com

Rebroadcast from my interview with Vivek Ramaswamy on First Class Fatherhood from last year when he first launched his campaign for President of The United States. In this Episode, Vivek shares his Fatherhood journey which includes two children. He discusses why he decided to run for President of the United States. He describes why restoring the Family Unit is vital to the future success of America. He talks about wokeism in schools and how parents can fight back against it. He tells us what he would do first if he was President right now. He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more! Original aired February 2023 #Vivek #VivekRamaswamy #Fatherhood