Phil Rosenthal stops by to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares a very important view on being a parent. He shares what his kids have taught him as well. After that, we talk about this new book, Phil's Favorites: Recipes from Friends and Family to Make at Home. Phil shares what he loves the most about sharing a meal with family and friends. In addition, we talk about a moment he is very proud of from his fantastic career. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 







About Phil Rosenthal



Phil Rosenthal is the creator and host of the Emmy-nominated Somebody Feed Phil. He also created the hit CBS comedy, Everybody Loves Raymond, which was nominated for over seventy Emmy awards, and won fifteen awards, including for Outstanding Comedy Series in 2003 and 2005. In addition, he is also the bestselling author of the book Somebody Feed Phil the Book. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, actress Monica Horan (who played Amy on Everybody Loves Raymond), and they have two children. Make sure you follow Phil on Instagram at @Phil.Rosenthal. Plus go to his site to learn more about him over at philrosenthalworld.com. In addiction pick up Phil's Favorites: Recipes from Friends and Family to Make at Home wherever you purchase books. 







Ryder Is This Week’s Podcast Sponsor



Ryder Toys is a small family owned USA based business operating out of California. What started out as a project in the garage has grown into the #1 ride on toy company in the USA due to innovative designs and experiences. They take pride in providing exceptional products and world class customer service. Their mission is to bring endless joy and radiant smiles to both you and your little one. Through their innovative designs and enchanting experiences, they strive to ignite imagination, spark wonder, and create cherished memories that will last a lifetime. All of their products are backed by smiles guaranteed. For more information go to their site at rydertoys.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.

Kim and Penn stop by to talk about their parenting journey. They share the lessons that their kids have taught them. Kim and Penn share some of their ups and downs as they navigate the social media world. After that we talk about their latest book, All You Can Be with ADHD. They share what families will learn from this book. In addition they offer advice for families who want to know more about ADHD. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 







About Kim & Penn Holderness



Kim and Penn Holderness are social media creators, New York Times bestselling authors, award-winning podcasters, game creators, and winners of The Amazing Race. Their viral videos have garnered over three billion views and have been featured on Good Morning America, the Today Show, Fox News Channel, and CNN. The Holderness family currently lives in North Carolina, with their children, Lola and PC, and their dog, Sunny. Make sure you follow Penn and his family on Instagram at @theholdernessfamily. Plus go to his site to learn more about his tour dates at theholdernessfamily.com. In addition make sure you pick up his book, All You Can Be with ADHD wherever you purchase books. 







Ryder Is This Week’s Podcast Sponsor



Ryder Toys is a small family owned USA based business operating out of California. What started out as a project in the garage has grown into the #1 ride on toy company in the USA due to innovative designs and experiences. They take pride in providing exceptional products and world class customer service. Their mission is to bring endless joy and radiant smiles to both you and your little one. Through their innovative designs and enchanting experiences, they strive to ignite imagination, spark wonder, and create cherished memories that will last a lifetime. All of their products are backed by smiles guaranteed. For more information go to their site at rydertoys.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.

Seamus Sullivan sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares the life lessons his kids have taught him. In addition, he shares what it is like to balance work and being the stay at home dad. After that we talk about his book, Daedalus is Dead. He shares why he couldn’t write this until he became a dad. Seamus talks about his writing process and how he creates a schedule as a stay at home dad. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 







About Seamus Sullivan



Seamus Sullivan’s fiction has appeared in Terraform and his book reviews have appeared in Strange Horizons. He lives in Jersey City with his family. Daedalus is Dead is his first novel. A delirious and gripping story of fatherhood and masculinity, told through the reimagined Greek myth of Daedalus, Icarus, King Minos, Ariadne, and the Minotaur. Pick up Daedalus is Dead whenever you purchase books. Make sure you purchase, Daedalus is Dead wherever you get your books. 



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.

Roy Wood Jr. stops by to talk about his fatherhood journey. Wood Jr. was kind enough to open up about his relationship with his dad. In addition, he talks about how he and his son bond. Roy shares a lot of great insight into fatherhood. Next we talk about his new book, The Man of Many Fathers and how men in his life shaped who he is today. After that we talk about his fantastic career. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 







About Roy Wood Jr.



Roy Wood Jr. is a two-time Emmy-nominated writer and producer. The comedian, actor, and podcaster is primarily known for his stand-up comedy and work as a correspondent on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show and hosting CNN’s Have I Got News for You. Roy hosted the 2023 White House Correspondents’ dinner and this year’s 85th Peabody Awards. He has created original half-hour scripted projects at FOX, NBC, and Comedy Central. 



Roy is the former host of the award-winning Comedy Central podcast The Daily Show: Beyond the Scenes. He remains a regular guest star on various ESPN shows and the MLB Network. Roy lives in New York. Make sure you follow Roy on Instagram at @roywoodjr. Plus go to his site to learn more about his tour dates at roywoodjr.com. In addition make sure you pick up his book, The Man of Many Fathers wherever you purchase books.







Kidde Fire Safety Is This Week’s Podcast 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.

Isis Wu sits down with me to talk about her motherhood journey. She shares the values she looks to instill into her kids as they grow up. After that we talk about the work she does at Kidde. Isis shares a lot of information about fire and carbon monoxide, gives safety tips and shares what you can do to help stay safe when you are traveling. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Art of Fatherhood Quick Five. 







Kidde Fire Safety Is This Week’s Podcast 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.

Alan Barillaro sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares the values he looks to instill into his kids. We talk about certain things that his kids have taught him as they were growing up. Next we talk about his latest book, Bunns Rabbit. In addition, he shares his creative process and how much his family has been an influence in his career. After that he shares what it was like to win an Oscar for the animated short film Piper. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 







About Alan Barillaro



Alan Barillaro is the Academy Award–winning writer and director of the animated short film Piper and has been supervising animator on many other popular theatrical releases, including The Incredibles, Incredibles 2, WALL-E, and Brave. In addition, he is the author and illustrator of Where the Water Takes Us and Bunns Rabbit. He has been honored with an ASIFA-Hollywood Award, an ICFF Award for Outstanding Career and was recognized by House Commons of Canada for his artistic and cultural contribution to the city of Niagara Falls, Ontario. 



Alan began his career in animation at sixteen years of age, graduated from Sheridan College in 1996, and spent twenty-five years at Pixar Animation Studios. He lives in California with his wife and three children. Make sure you follow Alan on Instagram at @alan.barillaro. Plus go to alanbarillaro.com to learn more about Alan and his work. In addition, pick up his latest book, Bunns Rabbit wherever you purchase books.







Kidde Fire Safety Is This Week’s Podcast Sponsor



Founded by Walter Kidde, 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, 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.

Tony Reali stops by to talk about his fatherhood journey. We have a heartwarming conversation on what he looks to teach his kids as they grow up. Tony and I talk about the life lessons his kids have taught him. After that I ask him about how he looks to spread positivity and care wherever he goes in life. He shares some fun and touching stories about Around The Horn and the meaningful relationships he created along the way. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 







About Tony Reali



Tony Reali was born in New York City. He was raised in New Jersey and schooled in the Bronx. Tony, Samiya, Francesca, Enzo and Antonella live in Brooklyn, NY. Around the Horn broadcasted its series finale in May 2025. Reali triumphantly signed off after nearly 5,000 episodes. That number puts him ahead of The Oprah Winfrey Show, Late Night with David Letterman, and The Jerry Springer Show in longevity, top 10 all-time in the history of the medium. Make sure you follow Tony Reali on Instagram at @tonyreali. Plus go to his YouTube channel over youtube.com/@tonyreali. 







Kidde Fire Safety Is This Week’s Podcast Sponsor



Founded by Walter Kidde, 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, 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.

Matt Heizman talks to me about his fatherhood journey. He shares the values he looks to instill into his kids as they grow up. After that we talk about the work he does at Kidde. Matt shares some insightful tips on fire and carbon monoxide safety. We talk about the evolution of fire safety over the years. Plus he shares why families need to create a plan in case of a fire. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 







Kidde Fire Safety Is This Week’s Podcast Sponsor



Founded by Walter Kidde, 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.

Oliver Jeffers sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. We talk about the values that are important to him to instill into his kids. Plus, Oliver shares how much his father was to him and his own parenting style. After that we talk about his latest book, I'm Very Busy. He shares the inspiration for the story. Next we talk about his creative process and why he wants to promote positivity in his work. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 







About Oliver Jeffers



Oliver Jeffers from his much-loved debut, How to Catch a Star he has gone on to create a collection of award-winning and bestselling picture books. They have been translated all over the globe. Some of them include the #1 New York Times bestseller and TIME Best Book of the Year Here We Are. as well as the companion What We’ll Build. He is also the illustrator of the smash hits The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home. Both written by Drew Daywalt. 



His fine art is world-renowned and his dip-art exhibitions are a much sought-after event. Oliver is from Belfast, Northern Ireland, and now he, his wife and young children split their time between Belfast and Brooklyn, NY. Make sure you follow Oliver on Instagram at @oliverjeffers. Plus go to oliverjeffers.com to learn more about Oliver and his work. In addition, pick up his latest book, I'm Very Busy wherever you purchase books.







Kidde Fire Safety Is This Week’s Podcast 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.

Dr. Phillip Ahn stops by to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares the values he looked to instill into his daughter as she was growing up. In addition, he talks about the lessons his daughter has taught him about life. Next, we talk about his latest book, Mortal Doctrine: Test Your Faith. Finish Your Destiny. Faith-ality. Plus we talk about how he got into the world of Mortal Kombat by playing Shang Tsung in Mortal Kombat II. Ahn shares how and why he became a doctor. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 







About Dr. Phillip Ahn



Phillip Ahn, M.D. is an accomplished family physician and lifelong martial artist who transformed from a shy and insecure boy to a confident, yet reserved and appreciated leader. Throughout his life, Phillip has overcome obstacles to pursue his dreams and encounter unique experiences like becoming Shang Tsung in Mortal Kombat II. This book was written so that his fans, friends and family can better understand him and become inspired to make the most out of every God-given talent and opportunity. 



Make sure you follow Dr. Phillip Ahn on Instagram at @ahn.phillip. Plus go to mortaldoctor.com to learn more about Dr. Ahn and his work. In addition, pick up his book, Mortal Doctrine: Test Your Faith. Finish Your Destiny. Faith-ality wherever you purchase books. 



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.

Gaten Matarazzo, Tony Revolori, Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit talk to me about the new season of LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild The Galaxy: Pieces of the Past. I was part of a roundtable discussion with them. We get to talk about how they each approached the series. We even geek out over the new Star Wars LEGO sets. 













About LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild The Galaxy: Pieces of the Past



The LEGO Star Wars animated sequel series is a continuation of the story with Rebuild the Galaxy. There is a new threat rises in the galaxy, and Sig Greebling and Darth Dev must combine their powers. Alongside Jedi Bob, Yesi Scala, and Servo, they will journey into the deepest corners of LEGO Star Wars lore. You will see uncovering pieces of all the galaxies that have come before.



Returning voice cast includes Gaten Matarazzo as Sig Greebling, Tony Revolori as Darth Dev and Bobby Moynihan as Jedi Bob. Marsai Martin as Yesi Scala, Michael Cusack as Servo, Ahmed Best as Darth Jar Jar, and a special guest appearance by Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker. The four-piece sequel series welcomes Dan Stevens as Solitus, Ashley Eckstein as LEGO BrickHeadz™ Ahsoka Tano, and Ben Schwartz as Jaxxon. The series is written and executive produced by Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit, and the director is Chris Buckley.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr2UMWHgNqk




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.

Chris Buckley sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. We have an in-depth conversation about the values he looks to instill into his daughter. In addition, he shares how his daughter taught him about work/life balance. Next we chat about his work as a director for LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild The Galaxy Pieces of the Past. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 







About Chris Buckley 



Chris Buckley is known for Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi, The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part and LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy. LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past is written and executive produced by Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit, and the director is Chris Buckley. Gaten Matarazzo, Tony Revolori, and Bobby Moynihan headline an awesome cast. Dan Stevens has joined the upcoming sequel series LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past as Solitus, a fallen Jedi who sought out access to Forcehold, a secret realm full of discarded pieces of the past. Make sure you follow Chris on Instagram at @backtobuckley. In addition, make sure you watch LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild The Galaxy Pieces of the Past on Disney+.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr2UMWHgNqk




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.

Rich Diviney stops by to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares the values he looks to instill into kids as they were growing up. After that we talk about his latest book, Masters of Uncertainty: The Navy SEAL Way to Turn Stress into Success for You and Your Team. In addition we talk about some misconceptions about being a Navy SEAL. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 







About Rich Diviney



Rich Diviney is a retired Navy SEAL commander. In a career spanning more than twenty years, he completed more than thirteen overseas deployments—eleven of which were to Iraq and Afghanistan—and served as the officer in charge of selection, assessment, and training for a specialized SEAL command. He also spearheaded the creation of the SEALs’ “Mind Gym” to train their brains to perform faster, longer, and better, especially in high-stress environments.



Since 2017, he has taught classes and delivered keynote speeches about leadership, optimal performance, and high-performing teams to thousands of business, athletic, and military leaders. Make sure you follow Rich on Instagram at @rich_diviney. In addition, purchase Rich’s book, Masters of Uncertainty: The Navy SEAL Way to Turn Stress into Success for You and Your Team wherever you purchase your books.



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.

Tik Maynard stops by to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares the values he is looking to instill into his kids. We talk about the life lessons his kids have taught him. After that we chat about his new book, Starting in the Middle How Horses, Those Who Study Them, and 265 Minutes with One Colt Helped Me Find Myself at Midlife. He shares stories about his experience in the equestrian world. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 







About Tik Maynard 



Tik is the son of Rick and Jennifer Maynard. Rick was an international Three-Day Event rider in the 70’s. After that he became a Grand Prix Show jumper, and the Maynard family would travel to Spruce Meadows every summer. Rick still rides and coaches in Southland’s, Vancouver, Canada. Jen was a Grand Prix Dressage rider and is a four star Para Dressage judge. Tik’s parents also authored a book on horse photography, Horses In Focus, published by Half Halt Press. Tik’s family in Vancouver run Southland’s Heritage Farm. 



Maynard lives with his wife Sinead, a top American eventer, and their two children in Citra, Florida, where they run Copperline Farm. Pick up Tik’s book, Starting in the Middle How Horses, Those Who Study Them, and 265 Minutes with One Colt Helped Me Find Myself at Midlife wherever you purchase books. Make sure you follow Tik on Instagram at @tikmaynardcompany. In addition, go to his website at copperlineequestrian.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.

Peter Brown stops by to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares the values he is looking to instill into his son. We talk about how it is hard as a parent these days to balance technology and creativity. After that we talk about this new book, The Wild Robot On The Island and his inspiration for this book. Peter and I discuss how this book is great for kids. In addition, we talk about his creative process and what it was like for him to see his book turned into a movie. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 







About Peter Brown



Peter Brown is the author and illustrator of many bestselling children’s books, including The Wild Robot Trilogy, Children Make Terrible Pets and The Curious Garden. He is the recipient of a Caldecott Honor for Creepy Carrots!, two E.B. White Read Aloud Awards, a New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book award, and a Children’s Choice Award for Illustrator of the Year. Peter’s website is peterbrownstudio.com. Pick up Peter’s new book, The Wild Robot On The Island wherever you purchase books. Make sure you follow Peter on Instagram at @peterbrownstudio. In addition, go to his website at peterbrownstudio.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.

Karl Mecklenburg and I talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares the values he looked to instill into his kids as they were growing up. After that he shares a very heartwarming story about what his kids taught him about life. Next, we talk about his time in the NFL. Karl shares what he is most proud of from his time in the NFL. In addition, Karl talks about paying it forward by helping out other communities. He also shares what got him into public speaking. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 







About Karl Mecklenburg



Former Denver Broncos Captain and All-Pro Linebacker Karl Mecklenburg rose from being a college walk-on and a 12th round draft pick to a pro career that included six Pro Bowl and three Super Bowl appearances. Considered the NFL’s most versatile player, Karl played all seven defensive front positions. Bronco coaches wanted him at the point of attack and would move him throughout the game. Therefore, there were games where Mecklenburg played all seven positions in the course of a single game. In 2001, Karl was inducted into the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame and the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. Make sure you follow Karl on Instagram at @karlmecklenburg. In addition, go to his website at karlmecklenburg.com.







Brainiac Is This Week’s Podcast Sponsor



Brainiac is the first and only line of snacks to contain the BrainPack, a blend of Omega-3s and choline. The company was started as part of their pursuit to provide the healthiest and smartest food for their our own kids. Brainiac Snacks offers foods kids love that parents can feel good about. They can be found at retailers like Walmart, Target and regional grocers nationwide. To learn more about their products and discover where you can purchase them, check out their website over at brainiacfoods.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.

Dennis Muren sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares the values he looked to instill into his kids as they grew up. In addition, he shares what his kids have taught him about life. After that we talk about his career working on films like Star Wars, Jurassic Park and many more. Afterwards, Dennis shares some stories from his time working at Industrial Light & Magic. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 







About Dennis Muren



Dennis Muren is the Senior Visual Effects Supervisor and Creative Director of Industrial Light & Magic. Muren is the recipient of 8 Academy Awards for Best Achievement in Visual Effects. Plus he worked on design and development of new techniques and equipment. Muren is the first visual effects artist to be honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Muren is working on a book focusing on ‘observation’ for digital artists.



As Creative Director of Industrial Light & Magic, Muren is a key member of the company’s leadership team and collaborates with all of ILM’s supervisors on each of the films that the company contributes to. In addition, for more on ILM’s history that created movie magic check out Light & Magic, a two-season, documentary series now streaming on Disney+.







Brainiac Is This Week’s Podcast Sponsor



Brainiac is the first and only line of snacks to contain the BrainPack, a blend of Omega-3s and choline. The company was started as part of their pursuit to provide the healthiest and smartest food for their our own kids. Brainiac Snacks offers foods kids love that parents can feel good about. They can be found at retailers like Walmart, Target and regional grocers nationwide. To learn more about their products and discover where you can purchase them, check out their website over at brainiacfoods.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. Therefore 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.

Mark Brooks stops by to talk about his fatherhood journey. He talks about about values he is looking to instill into his kids. After that Mark shares the life lessons he learned from his kids. Next we talk about the inspiration that he and his co-founder Jonathan Wolfson had to create Brainiac Foods. After that we talk about the benefits that people can gain from eating their products. In addition, Mark even shares some tips on creating a healthier lifestyle. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 







About Brainiac Foods 



Brainiac is the first and only line of snacks to contain the BrainPack, a blend of Omega-3s and choline. The company was started as part of their pursuit to provide the healthiest and smartest food for their our own kids. Brainiac Snacks offers foods kids love that parents can feel good about. They can be found at retailers like Walmart, Target and regional grocers nationwide. To learn more about their products and discover where you can purchase them, check out their website over at brainiacfoods.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.