The Art of Fatherhood Podcast

Jon Finkel comes back on the Art of Fatherhood podcast to dive further into his fatherhood journey. He shares why fishing is a great way to bond with your kids. Jon and I talk about certain traditions that our kids will age out of as well as teaching our kids how to drive. After that we talk about his latest book, Bear Brawl. He shares the inspiration behind the book and how it relates to being a dad. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Jon Finkel  Jon Finkel is the award-winning author of1996: 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, John Cena 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, Good Morning Chicago, 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”. About Bear Brawl  Fight Club meets The Revenant in Bear Brawl. This book is a heartfelt revenge-and-redemption story that asks, Could a man really take on a bear? Brick Bridger is a two-time NCAA heavyweight wrestling champion and the winner of eight UFC fights before retiring. One summer night, running late to his mom’s barbecue, disaster strikes. A rogue black bear goes on a rampage. It breaks into the cabin, kills his mom, and puts his brother in a wheelchair. Devastated, Brick knows that had he been there, he could have stopped the bear. With the help of a top zoologist, his old wrestling coach, and his training partner, Brick vows to get revenge. Bear Brawl takes readers on a blockbuster adventure from the first page, with a cast of unforgettable characters you’ll root for like you’re watching your favorite action movie. 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 Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, 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.

Dave Bernstein sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares some of the values he looks to instill into his son as he grows up. Dave and I also talk about how he found a great way to bond with his son. After that he shares the inspiration behind the TIVVY Bag and how parents and grandparents will love it just as much as kids do. Dave shares how the TIVVY Bag can create memories with your kids and spend quality time with them no matter your location. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Dave Bernstein & The TIVVY Bag For Dave Bernstein TIVVY started with a simple goal: to spend more real, active time with his son. TIVVY is a pre-packed activity go-bag designed to make spontaneous play easy. Designed to keep in your trunk, garage, or closet so when the moment appears after school, between errands, or any free time  you’re ready to grab the bag and go play. No more searching for the soccer ball. No realizing the pump is missing. Just everything you need to start playing, all in one place. The best family memories rarely come from screens. They come from playing together. In Play We Trust. To learn more go to their site at tivvybag.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 Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, 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.

Andrew Peterson sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares the values he and his wife look to instill into his kids as they were growing up. After that we talk about the latest season of the animated series, The Wingfeather Saga. We chat about how he sees his family in the characters he created for the book series that turned into an animated series. Next we talk about his creative process. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Andrew Peterson  Andrew Peterson is a singer-songwriter, author, and founder of the Rabbit Room. Andrew has released more than ten records over the past twenty years, earning him a reputation for songs that connect with his listeners in ways equally powerful, poetic, and intimate. As an author, Andrew’s books include the four volumes of the award-winning Wingfeather Saga, which have sold more than a million copies, along with his creative memoirs, Adorning the Dark, and The God of the Garden.  He’s also an executive producer of the Wingfeather Saga Animated Series, which is currently in production on its fifth season with Angel Studios. In 2008, Andrew co-founded the Rabbit Room, a nonprofit organization based in Nashville, Tennessee that nourishes Christ-centered communities by cultivating and curating stories, art, and music.   Make sure you follow Andrew on Instagram over at @andrewpetersonmusic. Plus, check out his website at andrew-peterson.com. Season 4 of The Wingfeather Saga is now streaming on Angel. TIVVY Is This Week’s Sponsor  For Dave Bernstein TIVVY started with a simple goal: to spend more real, active time with his son. TIVVY is a pre-packed activity go-bag designed to make spontaneous play easy. Designed to keep in your trunk, garage, or closet so when the moment appears after school, between errands, or any free time  you’re ready to grab the bag and go play. No more searching for the soccer ball. No realizing the pump is missing. Just everything you need to start playing, all in one place. The best family memories rarely come from screens. They come from playing together. In Play We Trust. To learn more go to their site at tivvybag.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 Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, 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.

Dan Issel stops by to talk to me about his fatherhood journey. He shares the values that were passed down to him by his parents that he and his wife, Cheri instilled into their kids. Dan even talks about the best parts about being a grandfather. After that we talk about his new book, Dan Issel: From Kentucky Wildcat to NBA Legend that he wrote with Doug Brunk. Dan shares some fantastic stories of him as a player and coach in college basketball and the NBA. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Dan Issel Dan Issel is a former professional basketball player and coach. He remains the all-time leading scorer for the University of Kentucky men's basketball program, where he earned All-American honors twice, broke twenty-three school records, and led the Wildcats to three Southeastern Conference titles. In Issel's professional career in the ABA, he was a six-time All-Star for the Kentucky Colonels. He ranks third on the Denver Nuggets' all-time scoring list and remains a central figure in the team's history. Issel returned to the Nuggets for two stints as head coach and also as general manager.  In 1993, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Dan and his wife, Cheri have two kids and grandchildren. Make sure you follow Dan on Twitter over at @DanIssel44. In addition, pick up his book, Dan Issel: From Kentucky Wildcat to NBA Legend Dan wrote with Doug Brunk wherever you purchase books. TIVVY Is This Week’s Sponsor  For Dave Bernstein TIVVY started with a simple goal: to spend more real, active time with his son. TIVVY is a pre-packed activity go-bag designed to make spontaneous play easy. Designed to keep in your trunk, garage, or closet so when the moment appears after school, between errands, or any free time  you’re ready to grab the bag and go play. No more searching for the soccer ball. No realizing the pump is missing. Just everything you need to start playing, all in one place. The best family memories rarely come from screens. They come from playing together. In Play We Trust. To learn more go to their site at tivvybag.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 Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, 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.

Jared “Cappie” Capp stops by to talk about his fatherhood journey. He will tell you that he never thought about being a dad. That was until he met his girlfriend’s daughter, Alex. He now fully embraces fatherhood. Besides talking about parenting we talk about the show he and Alex made called, Building Outside the Lines. He shares some really interesting stories about the show. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Jared “Cappie” Capp As the mastermind behind the construction magic on Building Outside the Lines, Cappie combines technical expertise with creative vision to bring unique and unconventional projects to life. With years of experience in the industry, Cappie has honed his skills as a builder, craftsman, and problem solver. In addition, his commitment to quality and craftsmanship is evident in every detail, from the sturdy foundations to the finishing touches. Whether he's wielding a plasma torch or sketching out blueprints, Cappie's passion for his work shines through. He helps to inspire everyone around him to reach new heights of creativity and innovation. Make sure you follow Cappie on Instagram over at @jared.cappie.capp. In addition, check out his work over at his website, buildweird.com. Kidde Fire Safety Is This Week’s Sponsor  Walter Kidde was a pioneer in early smoke detection and fire suppression. Kidde is a leading manufacturer of fire safety products. Each day, they work to expand upon their legacy of innovation. In addition, they are providing advanced solutions to protect people and property from fire and related hazards. Kidde is a part of Kidde Global Solutions. As North America’s #1 home fire safety brand (based on total household installations as of December 2023), Kidde provides you with the confidence to protect what matters most in your life. Kidde’s latest smoke and combination smoke + carbon monoxide (CO) detectors are bringing you the next level of fire and CO safety. For more information please go to their website over at kidde.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 Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, 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.