Super Bowl LVIII Media Day

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 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: [email protected]

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 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! 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: [email protected]

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 journey which began at the end of last year when he and Riah welcomed their first child.  He describes his experience on The Ultimatum and how his family and friends reacted to his appearance on the show.  He discusses how becoming a dad has thus far changed his perspective on life. He talks about how Riah has been crushing motherhood.  He shares the latest details on their upcoming wedding.  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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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 healthy, thriving families, friendships, and communities. In this Episode, Chris & Julie share their parenting which includes four children.  They discuss how they maintained a strong relationship through difficult times including Julie being diagnosed with cancer.  They describe their parenting style as it relates to disciplining their children and the top values they hope to instill in them growing up.  They talk about their new book, Fighting for Family: The Relentless Pursuit of Building Belonging.  They offer some great advice for new and soon-to-parents and more! Fighting for Family: The Relentless Pursuit of Building Belonging - https://a.co/d/iGtLPyj 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://pbit.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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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.  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: [email protected]

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 written several books including “The Art of Being You: How to Live as God’s Masterpiece”.   In this Episode, Bob shares his Fatherhood Journey which includes Five children and 22 grandchildren.  He describes what it was like getting married at 19 years old and what has sustained his marriage for more than 50 years.  He discusses the importance of his faith and how it has guided him through his life and fatherhood journey.  He talks about his discipline style as a dad, his music career, becoming a grandfather, he offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads and more! Bob Kilpatrick - www.bobkilpatrick.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: [email protected]