Welcome to the World Class Dads Podcast, the show where we explore fatherhood with the world's top performers to learn how they integrate being amazing dads with their pursuit of world-class achievement.
Geoff Woods is the Vice President of The ONE Thing and the host of The ONE Thing podcast which is in the top 5% of all podcasts in the world. After hearing the Jim Rohn quote that “you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with” Geoff set out on a mission to surround himself with high level CEOs and successful entrepreneurs. Fast forward, Geoff went from employee to entrepreneur, launching a company with the co-authors of the best selling book The ONE Thing. Geoff has been featured in Entrepreneur.com and is on a mission to help people better invest their time and achieve extraordinary results. Links mentioned in this episode the1thing.com Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)
Will Dempsey is an American country singer from South Louisiana, and one of country music's newest stars. His 2020 song "Best Parts of Me", which he wrote for his daughter, hit number 1 on iTunes' Top Country music chart and has been featured on Access Hollywood with Mario Lopez and The Today Show. What's really crazy is that this was his first single as an independent artist, and it went wildly viral and launched him into the musical zeitgeist. Links mentioned in this episode: @WillDempseyMusic on Instagram WillDempseyMusic.com Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)
Cal Callahan hosts The Great Unlearn podcast and runs Unlearn Ventures, an investment fund and incubator for forward-thinking projects. After retiring from a successful financial trading career at age 41, he now lives in Austin, TX with his wife, three kids, two dogs and pet pig named Petunia. Through The Great Unlearn Podcast, Cal shares conversations with some the world's leading experts & performers to help men and women unlearn their way into a new way of being. Links mentioned in this episode: TheGreatUnlearn.com The Great Unlearn Podcast @cal.callahan on Instagram Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)
This is rounds 2 of a special episode format specifically for new and expecting dads. We've pulled together advice from our 2nd ten guests for dads who are just getting started in their fatherhood journeys. This one includes advice from Jon Vroman, Robb Wolf, Dr. David Langer, Robert Glazer, Mikey Taylor, Jason Belmonte, Nick Dadas, Pat McNamara, Larry Hagner, and Travis Chappell. Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)
Brant Pinvidic is an award-winning film director, veteran television producer, C-level sales and presentations coach, keynote speaker, top-rated podcast host, columnist for Forbes, and author of the 3-Minute Rule. He has been named to the Hollywood Reporter's 30 Most Powerful Reality TV Sellers and is widely recognized as one of the great creative sales leaders in Hollywood. Brant has taken the life, business, and storytelling lessons he's developed during his Hollywood career and used them to uniquely bridge the entertainment industry and the business community. His endless energy, quest for adventure, and 3-Minute Rule have helped make him one of the most sought after C-level consultants in the US and abroad. He was living in Southern California with his wife and three children, but this year they sold their house, packed their lives into an RV, and are currently traveling across the country on a 6-month family adventure. Links mentioned in this episode: @BrantPinvidic on Instagram RejectAverage.com BrantPinvidic.com Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)
Preston Smiles is an author, speaker, coach, and conscious content creator whose work is all developed around the idea of spreading love and being in service of others. He has a book titled Love Louder and his YouTube videos have amassed over 4.5 million views. Preston's name and work kept popping up in my world, so I started following and listening to his messages, and really vibed with it. Especially when it comes to the realm of fatherhood, since he's the father of 3 young ones with a 4th on the way, I could relate to a lot of what he was experiencing. Links mentioned in this episode Preston's YouTube channel @PrestonSmiles on Instagram PrestonSmiles.com Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)
Jason Kokrak is a professional golfer who is currently playing in his 10th year on the PGA Tour. He turned pro in 2008, has snagged six career professional victories, including his first PGA Tour win in October 2020 at the CJ Cup at Shadow Creek. This year, his world ranking has broken into the top 25 players in the world. Another fun fact about Jason is that we attended the same small high school in Warren, OH, although he was a few years ahead of me. In this conversation, we discuss his family, including his two sons, why he chooses to live in Cleveland, OH when most golfers opt for locations with more year-round golfable weather, how having kids has changed his approach to golf, and a bunch more. Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)
Elliott Hulse is a YouTube sensation, entrepreneur, author, athlete, coach, husband, and father. Elliott uploaded his first YouTube video in 2007 featuring himself training clients and has gone on to attract over 2 million subscribers on his self-titled and Strength Camp channels. His videos cover fitness topics and solutions to life questions of young people in Elliott's signature entertaining and controversial style. His videos have over 360 million views and earned the award of "YouTube Fan's Favorite" in 2015. Elliott's businesses include his fitness company Strength Camp, meditation company Grounding Camp, and life-coaching program KING. Find Elliott on Instagram and YouTube. Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)
Ryan Michler is a husband, father, Iraqi Combat Veteran, and the Founder of Order of Man. His mission is to help men grow fully into their roles as protectors, providers, and presiders for themselves, their families, and their communities. His book ‘Sovereignty' calls for men to fulfill their potential with his thirteen Sovereign Virtues, and the Order of Man Podcast features leading influential men like Jocko Willink, Ryan Holiday, and David Goggins. Links mentioned in this episode: orderofman.com Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)
This is a special episode specifically for new and expecting dads, but can really be insightful to dads at any stage in the game. I've pulled together advice from our first ten guests for dads who are just getting started in their fatherhood journeys. This one includes advice from Kyle Kingsbury, Tucker Max, Mark Bell, Kelly Starrett, Hal Elrod, Joe De Sena, Kevin Kelly, Tim Kennedy, David Heinemeier Hansson, and Brent Gleeson. Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)
Today's episode is a bit different. Instead of interviewing a world-class achiever and father, I'm taking an opportunity to share some personal things about myself. I'm talking about my story, why I started the World Class Dads Podcast, lessons I've learned in fatherhood, and my dance with failure. Links mentioned in this episode: My Instagam pages - @BradMulvey and @WorldClassDads WorldClassDads.com Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)
Travis Chappell is the host of the top-rated show, Build Your Network Podcast, and the founder and CEO of Guestio, a new software that connects high-level guests with high-level podcasts and content creators. In addition to being featured in Entrepreneur, NASDAQ, and Yahoo Finance, Travis's show has also been featured in Forbes as a top ten podcast that will change your life alongside legends like Joe Rogan, Gary Vaynerchuck, and Tim Ferriss. Links mentioned in this episode PodcastProfitCourse.com TravisChappell.com Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)
Larry Hagner is the founder of the Good Dad Project and host of The Dad Edge Podcast. Besides being an entrepreneur and podcast, he is also an author, speaker, and coach. The Dad Edge free Facebook community boasts over 14,000 members. Larry's community, podcast, books, and other content are focused on helping fathers become the best, strongest, and happiest versions of themselves so that they can help guide their kids to the best versions of themselves. Links GoodDadProject.com GoodDadProject.com/Alliance Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)
Patrick McNamara spent 22 years in the United States Army in a myriad of special operations units. He retired from the Army's premier hostage rescue unit as a Sergeant Major. He's recognized as one of the leading experts in marksmanship, gun-handling, and tactical applications having trained people from all walks of life. Pat's the author of T.A.P.S. (Tactical Application of Practical Shooting), The Sentinel: Become the Agent in Charge of Your Own Security Protection Detail, and Combat Strength Training: The No-Nonsense Retrofit for Your Combat Chassis. On the business side, McNamara is the founder of Combat Strength Training, a fitness training methodology with deep roots in the US Army Special Operations community, and TMACS Inc. He's also the co-host of the University of Badassery Podcast. I first came across Pat when I heard him on the Joe Rogan Experience and I joined the ranks of the hundreds of thousands of followers Pat has on Instagram, where he shares a variety of his ludicrous and unconventional outdoor workouts, comical "Basic Dude Stuff" segments, and clips from the range. Links mentioned in this episode: @tmacsinc on Instagram TMACSInc.com Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)
Nick Dadas is a dedicated husband and father, entrepreneur, podcaster, athlete, and adventurer. In 2003, while still in college, Nick co-founded University Tees. The company has gone on to grow into the premier custom apparel brand for the college market, and has also expanded into the corporate market. Nick is also the Co-Founder of The ISI Life and hosts the ISI Life Podcast, both with a mission to help equip others to achieve excellence within the 5 disciplines of Faith, Family, Faculty, Finance and Fitness. He is also the Co-Founder of MasterPlan Coaching. Links mentioned in this episode: Seasons in a Man's Life book masterplancoach.com utees.com @NickDadas on Instagram Nick on LinkedIn Fit Soul by Ben Greenfield Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)
Jason Belmonte is an Australian professional ten-pin bowler, and indisputably one of the best in the world. He plays on the PBA Tour in the US and is only one of 11 players in history to win 25 PBA titles. His PBA victories include a record 13 major championships. He is one of two bowlers in PBA history to have won the Super Slam, winning all five PBA major titles. He has been named PBA Player of the Year 6 of the last 8 years, including being the overwhelming choice in 2020. Belmonte accumulated $1 million (USD) in career PBA earnings faster than any player in history and has 25 career 300 games in PBA Tour events through 2020. Jason is nothing short of a legend on the lanes. But, that success hasn't come without certain sacrifices. Playing in the United States while his family is based out of Australia means that he has long stints, sometimes up to 3-months at a time, away from home. As a family man who holds his family relationships in extremely high regard, this has been the most challenging aspect of achieving world-class status at his craft. So in this episode we dive into that, how Jason prioritizes his family even when he can't be there in person, how he creates quality time with each of his 3 (soon to be 4) kids, and much more. Links mentioned in this episode: JasonBelmonte.com @jbelmo on Instagram @jbelmo on Twitter @jbelmo on TikTok Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)
Mikey Taylor is currently the co-founder, President and Managing Principal of Commune Capital, a private equity real estate investment firm. A serial entrepreneur at heart, he first found success with nearly two decades of professional skateboarding. Mikey was one of the most recognizable skateboarders on the planet, with lucrative sponsorship contracts with DC Shoe Co., GoPro Cameras and Alien Workshop. Over his tenure, he had over 100 signature skateboard decks and 7 pro model shoes. Even with monumental success on a board early in life, Mikey was already thinking about life after skateboarding. He co-founded the Saint Archer Brewing Company, a San Diego based craft beer company with a first of its kind business model that led to quick success and multi-million dollar purchase by MillerCoors Co. in 2015. Since then, Taylor has been busy co-founding Sovrn Skateboards, Avni Intelligence (an entrepreneur education platform and podcast) and most notably Commune Capital. Armed with only a high school education, but more than a lifetime of real-world experience, Mikey is committed to assisting the next generation define the new American dream. Born and raised in Southern California, Mikey resides in Thousand Oaks, with his wife Jen and their three kids. Links mentioned in this episode: @MikeyTaylor on Instagram @MikeyTaylor on TikTok Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)
Robert Glazer is the founder and CEO of global partner marketing agency, Acceleration Partners, and the co-founder and Chairman of BrandCycle. Robert was ranked #2 on Glassdoor's list of Top CEOs of Small and Medium Companies in the US. Robert's popular weekly inspirational newsletter, Friday Forward, reaches over 100,000 individuals and business leaders across 50+ countries. He is also the host of the Elevate Podcast and a Wall Street Journal, USA Today and international bestselling author of four books: Elevate, Friday Forward, Performance Partnerships and How To Make Virtual Teams Work. A regular columnist for Forbes, Inc. and Entrepreneur, Robert's writing reaches over five million people around the globe each year who resonate with his topics, which range from performance marketing and entrepreneurship to company culture, capacity building, hiring and leadership. Outside of work, Robert can likely be found skiing, cycling, reading, traveling, spending quality time with his family or overseeing some sort of home renovation project. Links mentioned in this episode: RobertGlazer.com Robert's Friday Forward "Here's Why I Don't Let My Teenage Son Beat Me In Basketball" "Don't Let Your Own Financial Success Become a Crutch for Your Kids" "18 Summers"
Dr. David J. Langer is the chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City and vice president of neurosurgery for Northwell Health's Western Region. He is a professor of neurosurgery and radiology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, and is one of the featured physicians on the top trending Netflix docuseries “Lenox Hill”. Dr. Langer has published award-winning work in numerous peer-reviewed publications and is internationally recognized as a leading neurosurgeon and an expert in cerebral revascularization and cerebral aneurysms. Links mentioned in this episode: @drdlanger on Instagram @drdavidlanger on Twitter Lenox Hill Netflix docuseries The Lenox Hill BRAINterns Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)
Robb Wolf is a former research biochemist and the 2X New York Times/WSJ Best Selling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired To Eat. Robb has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world via his top-ranked iTunes podcast, books, and seminars. Robb has functioned as a review editor for the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism (Biomed Central) and as a consultant for the Naval Special Warfare Resiliency program. He serves on the board of Directors/Advisors for Specialty Health Inc, The Chickasaw Nation's “Unconquered Life” initiative, and a number of innovative start-ups with a focus on health and sustainability. Robb holds a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, is a former California State Powerlifting Champion (565 lb. Squat, 345 lb. Bench, 565 lb. Dead Lift), and a 6-0 amateur kickboxer. Wolf has provided seminars in nutrition and strength & conditioning to a number of entities including NASA, Naval Special Warfare, the Canadian Light Infantry, and the United States Marine Corps. Robb lives in Texas with his wife Nicki and daughters Zoe and Sagan. Links to resources mentioned in this episode: The Social Dilemma The Healthy Rebellion Radio Join.TheHealthyRebellion.com DrinkLMNT.com @DrinkLMNT on Instagram Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)
Jon Vroman is the founder of Front Row Dads and host of the Front Row Dad podcast. But if you ask him, he would tell you that he is husband and father first and foremost, and also happens to do those things in his professional life. However, that prioritization was not always the case. In this episode, we explore Jon's journey and how he re-prioritized his life to ensure that his family truly was at the top of the list. Links mentioned in this episode: FrontRowDads.com Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)
Brent Gleeson is a Navy SEAL combat veteran with multiple tours to Iraq and Africa, bestselling author, award-winning entrepreneur, TV personality, and high-performance leadership expert. He is the CEO of TakingPoint Leadership and a regular contributor to Forbes and Inc. His 2018 book TakingPoint: A Navy SEAL's 10 Fail Safe Principles for Leading Through Change was a #1 New Release in the categories of Organizational Change and Business Structural Adjustment. Brent also just released his new book, Embrace the Suck: The Navy SEAL Way to an Extraordinary Life which includes a foreword by the legendary David Goggins. He is also the father of four children, welcoming his youngest just this last week! Links mentioned in this episode: Embrace the Suck: The Navy SEAL Way to an Extraordinary Life BrentGleesonSpeaker.com TakingPointLeadership.com Brent on Instagram Brent on Twitter Brent on LinkedIn Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)
David Heinemeier Hansson (aka. DHH) is the creator of Ruby on Rails, founder and CTO of the project management program Basecamp, and the best-selling co-author of It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work, Rework and Remote: Office Not Required. Besides his profound professional achievements, he also went from not having a driver's license at 25 to winning, at 34, the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, one of the most prestigious automobile races in the world. David is also a devoted father of 3 and committed husband. Resources and links mentioned in this episode: dhh.dk Hey.com It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work David is @dhh on Twitter Pessimists Archive - @PessimistsArc on Twitter Viral video of dad holding space during his toddler's meltdown The Manual by Epictetus The Self-Driven Child by William Stixrud PhD Punished by Rewards by Alfie Kohn Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)
Tim Kennedy is an active, Ranger qualified, Green Beret, Special Forces Sniper with tours in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other locations around the world. He is the founder and owner of multiple businesses including military-inspired clothing company Ranger Up and tactical training and self-defense company Sheepdog Response. Tim has hosted several television shows, including Hunting Hitler on the History Channel and Hard to Kill on the Discovery Channel. He professionally fought MMA for both Strikeforce and the UFC. And, to round it out, he is founding a school next year. Tim is one of the only fighters to simultaneously serve in the United States Army while also fighting professionally. Among his multiple military awards is the Army's Bronze Star, which was awarded for valor under fire. Tim, for good reason, has been referred to as the real-life Captain America. Oh, and did I mention he's an awesome dad who puts his family ahead of everything? Links mentioned in this episode: @TimKennedyMMA on Instagram @TimKennedyMMA on Twitter Tim Kennedy on YouTube TimKennedymma.com ApogeeCedarPark.org ApogeeStrong.com Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)
Kevin Kelly is Senior Maverick at Wired magazine, which he co-founded in 1993. His most recent book, The Inevitable, is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller. From 1984-1990 Kelly was publisher and editor of the Whole Earth Catalogs. He co-founded the Hackers' Conference, and was involved with the launch of the WELL, a pioneering online service started in 1985. He also founded the popular website Cool Tools in 2003. Kevin wrote a short essay titled 1,000 True Fans that to this day is one of my all time favorite short reads, especially for content creators or artists on any type. Tim Ferriss calls Kevin the real-life Most Interesting Man in the World. Resources mentioned in this episode: 24/6: The Power of Unplugging One Day a Week by Tiffany Shlain KK.org @VanishingAsia Instagram Recomendo Cool Tools Podcast Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)
Joe De Sena is the CEO and founder of Spartan Race and the Death Race. He is a NY Times best selling author of Spartan Up, Spartan Fit and The Spartan Way and also hosts the Spartan Up Podcast. Resources mentioned in this episode: Spartan Races Spartan Nutrition @realJoeDeSena on Instagram @realJoeDeSena on Twitter Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)
Hal Elrod is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and podcaster. He's best known for his 2012 best-selling book, The Miracle Morning, which has grown into a personal development phenomenon, selling over 1 million copies and translated into 27 languages. The Miracle Morning online community boasts nearly 300,000 members on Facebook and is regarded as one of the fastest growing and most engaged online communities in existence. Hal actually died at age 20. Hit head-on by a drunk driver at 70 miles per hour, his heart stopped for 6 minutes, he broke 11 bones, and eventually woke from a coma to be told by doctors that he would never walk again. Not only did Hal walk, he went on to run a (52 mile) ultra-marathon and become a hall of fame business achiever—before the age of 30. Then, in November of 2016, Hal nearly died again—his kidneys, lungs, and heart on the verge of failing, which led to his being diagnosed with a very rare, very aggressive form of cancer. As you could imagine, with kids and family, he had to tap into the depths of his mindset practices to get through that experience. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Miracle Morning MiracleMorning.com Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)
Kelly Starrett is one of the world's top movement and mobility coaches for players in the NFL, MLB, NHL, and NBA, as well as Olympic gold medalists, elite military personnel, and other world-class athletes. He is also recognized as one of the top Crossfit coaches in the world. Beyond coaching, Kelly is a physical therapist, author, speaker, and co-founder of San Francisco Crossfit and The Ready State. His books Becoming a Supple Leopard, Ready to Run, and Deskbound have each become New York Times and/or Wall Street Journal bestsellers. In this episode, we cover the importance of having trusted male friends, why you need to prioritize your body's health, how different areas of your life will take priority at different times, and so much more. Kelly is an incredible human being and a blast to talk to. So I hope you guys enjoy this one! Resources mentioned in this episode: Finite and Infinite Games by James Carse thereadystate.com/worldclassdads @TheReadyState on Instagram Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)
This episode's guest is Mark Bell, aka Smelly, aka the Meathead Millionaire, aka the People's Coach. Mark is a world-record holding powerlifter, innovator, founder, CEO, speaker, author, husband, and father. Mark has leveraged his successful powerlifting career into a multi-million dollar business empire. He founded the Super Training Gym, Sling Shot, Power Magazine, Mark Bell's Power Project Podcast (a Top 50 health and fitness podcast), and is currently developing his nutrition and supplement line. He is also currently ranked in the top 10 of all-time powerlifters, with lifts including a 1,080 lb squat, 854 lb bench press, and 766 lb deadlift. In this episode, we discuss prioritizing family, what school isn't teaching our kids, letting kids learn lessons, and much more. Resources mentioned in this episode: MarkBell.com @MarkSmellyBell on Instagram Mark Bell's Power Project on YouTube Mark Smelly Bell on YouTube Mark Bell - Super Training Gym on YouTube Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)
Our guest today is the one and only Tucker Max. You may know Tucker from his world-famous books detailing his drunken tales of tomfoolery and chasing women, including I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell. What you might not know is that four of his books have been New York Times Best Sellers, which have sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. He's credited with being the originator of the literary genre, “fratire,” and is only the third writer (after Malcolm Gladwell and Michael Lewis) to ever have three books on the New York Times Nonfiction Best Seller List at one time. He was even nominated to the Time Magazine 100 Most Influential List in 2009. Now, while that all makes for an impressive resume, you still may be wondering why I would have invited him to join me on a podcast about fatherhood and family values. Well, Tucker isn't one of those guys who finds something he's good at and then holds on until he's washed up and trying to hold onto a thread of his former glory. Quite the opposite in fact. Once he realized that partying and sharing the details of debauchery was no longer fun for him, he simply stopped doing it. What did he do instead? Started a massively successful company, Scribe Media, that helps people write, publish, and market their own books. He also got married, had three children, and places his family as his number one priority. And THAT is why we're talking with him today, and he does not disappoint. He shares some amazing feedback on his family rules, reframing the perspective that kids are disruptive to your life, and the importance of being present with your kiddos. Resources mentioned in this episode: Scribe Media Tucker's Books Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)
Kyle Kingsbury is a former professional Mixed Martial Artist, Director of Human Optimization at Onnit, and now hosts the massively successful Kyle Kingsbury Podcast. He's a multiple-time guest on the Joe Rogan podcast, a beast of a man (just Google his name), and an all-around fascinating dude to learn from. This is a wild episode. From fighting at the highest level in the UFC, to his extensive work with plant medicines (yes we dive into psychedelics), to the extremes of bio-hacking and human performance, Kyle brings a unique perspective on fatherhood that I was honored to learn from. If you enjoy this episode with Kyle, be sure to check out his podcast and show him some love on Instagram (@LivingWithTheKingsburys), which is his and his wife's shared Instagram page. Resources mentioned in this episode: Books Becoming a Supple Leopard - Kelly Starrett Conscious Loving - Kathlyn & Gay Hendricks Nonviolent Communication - Marshall B. Rosenberg The Master of Love - Dom Miguel Ruiz Becoming Nobody - Ram Dass Quantum Spirituality - Amit Goswami Ph.d. King, Warrior, Magician, Lover - Robert Moore The Kyle Kingsbury Podcast Power Speed Endurance's Art of Breath HeartMath Muse YogaAnytime.com NutriSense Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) Oura Ring Whoop watch Fit for Service Fellowship Music Credit: Rob Riccardo (robriccardo.com)
Welcome to the World Class Dads Podcast, the show where we explore fatherhood with the world's top performers to learn how they integrate being amazing dads with their pursuit of world-class achievement. Music credit: Rob Riccardo (https://www.robriccardo.com/)