Podcast appearances and mentions of tommy riles

Tommy Riles is a husband, father, and founder of Life of Dad, the largest community of dads and fastest growing parenting social media brand in the world. He is also the long-time audience warm-up comedian for “The Ellen DeGeneres Show." He started the Life of Dad community from a hospital room as his daughter was awaiting open-heart surgery at only three days old. In today's episode, Tommy shares how he got other dads to be vulnerable and resolve issues between spouses through his series Mom vs. Dad. They also talk about cargo shorts, grocery shopping, and the benefits of being a dad!   Continue On Your Journey JRmartinez.com J.R. on Instagram J.R. on Facebook J.R. on Twitter J.R. Youtube Channel Lifeofdad.com Life Of Dad on Facebook Life Of Dad on Instagram Life Of Mom on Facebook Life Of Mom on Instagram Mom vs. Dad: The Not-So-Serious Guide to the Stuff We're All Fighting About By Lucy and Tommy Riles

This Week's Guest: Tommy Riles from Life of DadOur good buddy, the legend in the dad game, Tommy Riles, returns to the show to escape to our parenting oasis that is The Parent's Lounge. You know Tommy from the massive juggernaut of all things fatherhood "Life of Dad".  He was the opener for such shows as American Idol, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Dancing with The Stars, and more! Come join Jamie Kaler, Jason Gowin, Clare Kramer, and Kate Mulligan as we take another ride on the chaotic train of parenting that is The Parent's LoungeThis Week's Topics:Locked up DeodorantDoes Tommy live in a Sex Dungeon in L.A.?Clare has a Dog and Daughter PhotoshootThe Clean Plate ClubJason reveals he works with AI and 3D printing sparking Kate to request a traveling pee device.Tommy asks Spray Tan Etiquette, And So much more!#theparentslounge #lifeofdad #tommyriles #jamiekaler #jasongowin #clarekramer #katemulligan #parenting #parenthood #comedy

This Week's Guest on The Parent's Lounge: Tom Riles!  Tom is the creator of the Massively popular Life of Dad, a comedian, and above all else Father! He'll be dropping in to the show this week to tackle the world of Fatherhood with Jamie and Jason. They talk about what it's like being the opening comic for The Ellen Show, the wonderful world of having a vasectomy, youth soccer, and more! Catch us Live Every Tuesday Night 10pm EDT/7pm PDT www.facebook.com/theparentslounge www.youtube.com/jamiekaler www.twitch.tv/thetplshowLike and Subscribe - Leave us a Review!

#70: Tommy Riles is a cofounder of Life of Dad. He's a Host, Entrepreneur, Writer, Producer, Audience Warm-up Comic, Emcee, Announcer, Digital Creator, and Innovator.As a founder of Life of Dad, he grew the social media following to over 3 million followers. Want to grow your social media following?Tommy Riles is teaching us the most effective ways of selling a book. How to scale your business, and how to grow on social media. https://www.lifeofdad.com/Mom vs Dad Book: https://amzn.to/3b7zIrSJoin the private group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/marksavantmedia

We're back by popular demand in the time of Covid. And yes, we have a LOT to talk about. Luckily, my guest for this episode is not only the warm up comic for the Ellen Degeneres Show, the creator of the parenting site, Life of Dad, but has a new book entitled "Mom vs Dad" that he co-wrote with his wife, Lucy. Tommy Riles has taken every possible fight you can have with a spouse and broken it down to a play-by-play format. Informative, funny, and honestly, cathartic, The Riles have created a little positive oasis for struggling parents. Enjoy. Mom vs Dad

What do you do when you learn your baby will need open heart surgery within days of being born? You start a blog, obviously. And if you're Tommy Riles you build that blog into Life of Dad, one of the most influential parenting brands in all the land. On this episode, Riles tells us how the whole thing started and what he's learned about parenting from the giant community he helped build. We talk about men “leaning in” to parenting, getting the “superhero” treatment, and how to cook a different meal for every member of your house!

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy bring on former Chicago Bears star, Anthony “Spice” Adams to talk about fatherhood, football, and his new show on ABC. Anthony “Spice” Adams is a retired professional football player. After graduating from Penn State, Anthony was selected #57 overall in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft by the … Continue reading #279 – Anthony ‘Spice' Adams →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy bring on former NFL quarterback and now football analyst, Ron Jaworski, to talk football and fatherhood. After a 17 year distinguished career as an NFL quarterback, today Jaworski is coaching football fans on TV with a multiplatform NFL analyst role that includes appearances on Sunday NFL Countdown, Monday Night Countdown, … Continue reading #278 – Ron Jaworski →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy bring actor, John O'Hurley to talk about fatherhood, Seinfeld, and more. John O'Hurley has become one of the entertainment industry's most versatile players, Award-winning actor, show host, advertising spokesperson, feature film star and one of People Magazine's ‘Sexiest Men Alive'. He has served as host of The National Dog Show … Continue reading #277 – John O'Hurley →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy bring on Scott Kelly, who is a former military fighter pilot and test pilot, an engineer, a retired astronaut, and a retired U.S. Navy captain. A veteran of four space flights, Kelly commanded the International Space Station (ISS) on three expeditions and was a member of the yearlong mission to … Continue reading #276 – Scott Kelly →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy bring on Paul Teutul Jr. to talk about fatherhood, his new book, The Build, American Chopper, and more. Paul Teutul Jr. was just 27 when American Chopper: Jet Bike premiered on the Discovery Channel, featuring Paulie and his father, Paul Sr., building a custom chopper for 2002's Laconia Bike Week. … Continue reading #275 – Paul Teutul Jr. →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy bring on NASCAR great, Ray Evernham. The guys talk with Ray about NASCAR, his role in Cars 3, and fatherhood. Driven by a passion for automobiles, Ray Evernham started working on short track race cars at age 15 and never looked back. Since then, he has designed, built and driven … Continue reading #274 – Ray Evernham →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy bring on actor Jon Seda. Jon Seda stars as Det. Antonio Dawson in the Chicago P.D. Intelligence Unit on the hit NBC drama, Chicago P.D. Seda, a New Jersey native and amateur boxer, hung up his gloves in 1992 when he made his screen debut as a fighter in Gladiator. … Continue reading #273 – Jon Seda →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy bring on actor, comedian, and podcast legend, Michael Rapaport. You know Michael for the way he shares his strong, funny, and sometimes offensive points of view on life, sports, music, film, and everything in between on the I Am Rapaport podcast. He has starred in Boston Public, Friends, True Romance, … Continue reading #272 – Michael Rapaport →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy bring on Philadelphia Eagles defensive end, Chris Long, to talk about fatherhood, his foundation, playing in the NFL, and the great work he does with his Waterboys organization. Chris Long is currently playing his tenth season in the NFL, and his first as a defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles. … Continue reading #271 – Chris Long →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy bring on actor, director, and writer, Mark Feuerstein. Over the past 15 years, Mark Feuerstein has received critical acclaim for his roles in feature film, television and theater, but he is best known for his lead role as Dr. Hank Lawson in the series Royal Pains. They talk with Mark … Continue reading #270 – Mark Feuerstein →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy bring on actor, Matt Lanter to talk about his journey into fatherhood since he recently found out that he was going to be a dad. Matt Lanter, who you might know from his many cool roles on TV and film is starting his path into fatherhood. He and his wife, … Continue reading #269 – Matt Lanter →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy bring on Pro Football Hall of Fame and Canadian Hall of Fame member, Warren Moon, to chat about his Crescent Moon Foundation, playing in the NFL and CFL and fatherhood. Many only know Warren Moon as the NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback, but Warren is much more. Warren Moon is … Continue reading #268 – Warren Moon →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy bring on Peter Macon who stars on the hit new FOX series, The Orville. If you are a fan of Showtime's Shameless or Amazon's Bosch then you probably have seen actor, Peter Macon in action. Now Peter will star opposite Seth MacFarlane in FOX's upcoming hour-long comedic drama, The Orville, … Continue reading #267 – Peter Macon →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about what father-son relationships they would love to read about anyone in world of professional sports. They get inspired by this week's guest, Gary Myers. Gary Myers is the NFL columnist for the New York Daily News. He has authored three books: The Catch, a look at the iconic … Continue reading #266 – Gary Myers →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about what principles they learned when they were making a career for themselves, ones that they will share with their kids. They get inspired by their guest, Chris Jericho, author of three New York Times bestsellers, six-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion, lead singer of heavy metal band Fozzy, and … Continue reading #265 – Chris Jericho →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about how they help teach their kids about the ups and downs in life. They get inspired by this week's guest singer and songwriter, Tauren Wells. Tauren and Lorna have two sons, Kanaan and Lawson. Balancing work and family might be crazy at times and both Tauren and Lorna … Continue reading #264 – Tauren Wells →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about how they keep their kids active. They are inspired by this week's guest, Michael Bennett. Michael and his family started up The Bennett Foundation to raise awareness on getting kids active every day. Michael grew up in a lower income area and witnessed family and friends struggle with … Continue reading #263 – Michael Bennett →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about all the fun of back to school clothes shopping, the different happy dances they do when the kids go back to school this month. Then they bring on the one and only Tom Kenny. Tom Kenny is known for the fantastic voices he gives life to in many … Continue reading #262 – Tom Kenny →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about staying connected with your family during the busy back-to-school season. Then the guys bring on the one and only Jim Breuer to the show. With over 20 years of stand-up comedy experience, Jim Breuer remains one of today's top entertainers and continues to win over audiences with his … Continue reading #261 – Jim Breuer →

Tommy Riles tells Art Eddy the story about the birth of his son, Tommy. There were a lot of things going on that day, and he shares that experience with Art. They got inspired by this week's guest, Philadelphia Phillies infielder, Freddy Galvis. For Freddy Galvis, Monday, July 3rd will be a day long remembered. … Continue reading #260 – Freddy Galvis →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about their favorite morning cartoons when they were growing up. They were inspired by their guest, voice actor extraordinaire, Kevin Michael Richardson. Kevin Michael Richardson was born in Bronx, New York and at a young age started making up and recreating voices from his favorite TV shows. Many of … Continue reading #259 – Kevin Michael Richardson →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy discuss whether or not they could bring a Navy SEAL into each of their homes and work with them for 30 days. They get inspired by this week's guest, Jesse Itzler. Jesse is an entrepreneur, co-owner of the Atlanta Hawks, New York Times Best Selling Author, and so much more. … Continue reading #258 – Jesse Itzler →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about beach volleyball, Olympic sporting events, and which book inspired them to be better dads. They get inspired by this week's guest 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist, Phil Dalhausser. Phil Dalhausser was born in Switzerland and moved to the U.S. at a young age. As he got older Phil started … Continue reading #257 – Phil Dalhausser →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about how as parents they switch the parenting hat sometimes for a coaching hat or a leadership hat. They get inspired by this week's guest, NBA star, Caron Butler. 15-year NBA veteran and father of five, Caron Butler is teaming up with the NBPA Foundation who filmed a great … Continue reading #256 – Caron Butler →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about moments when each of their kids surprised them and made them proud parents. They get inspired by this week's guest, lead singer of Jars of Clay and founder of Blood:Water, Dan Haseltine. Blood:Water is an equipping agency that partners with African grassroots organizations to address the water and … Continue reading #254 – Dan Haseltine →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about some of the accomplishments in their lives and why it's important that they share those moments with their families. They got inspired by this week's guest, two-time World Series Champ, New York Times Bestselling Author, and Dancing with the Stars finalist, David Ross. David wanted his family to … Continue reading #253 – David Ross →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about how they prepare for family vacations and what travel hacks they use to get ready for the trip. Then the guys bring on Grammy Award winning artist, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo. 23 Skidoo‘s music is the celebration of creativity, exploration, adventure and especially diversity. A sworn defender of … Continue reading #252 – Cactus Skidoo →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about the difference in the “Dad Schedule” their dads had to now as they are fathers. They are inspired by this week's guest, comedian Josh Blue. Josh‘s schedule differs from the typical nine-to-five that our dads had back in the day. Blue, who is widely revered as the winner … Continue reading #251 – Josh Blue →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy are inspired by this week's guest, actor, director, comedian, and author, Ben Falcone, and ask if each of their kids wrote a book about them as dads what the title would be and what their kids would write about them. For Ben, he penned his thoughts in a book about … Continue reading #250 – Ben Falcone →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy discuss whether or not they are cool with their parents spoiling their kids. They were inspired by this week's guest, three-time NBA Champion, Byron Scott, who likes to spoil his grandkids. Byron Scott grew up in Inglewood, California and played at Morningside High School, in the shadow of what was … Continue reading #249 – Byron Scott →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk with singer, songwriter and actor Joey McIntyre. Joey is known for being in the band New Kids on the Block. Not only is the band back and out on tour, Joey is back with a new show called Return of the Mac. Return of the Mac airs on Pop … Continue reading #248 – Joey McIntyre →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about what profession they wanted to get into while they were in high school. They were inspired by this week's guest, Paul Greene. Once Paul Greene saw the Jean Claude Van Damme movie, Bloodsport, he knew he wanted to become an actor. In 2005, Paul Greene‘s passion for acting … Continue reading #247 – Paul Greene →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about their favorite father and kid duos. They were inspired by this week's guests, Shawn and Kenny Porter. Expect unrelenting intensity and nonstop physical fireworks when 147-pounder Shawn Porter climbs into the ring. Trained by his father Kenny, Shawn compiled 276 wins as a standout amateur before becoming a … Continue reading #246 – Kenny and Shawn Porter →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy discuss how they try to teach their kids to stop and smell the roses from time to time. They are inspired by this week's guest Ernie Johnson. Ernie calls these times blackberry moments. We spoke to Ernie about his new book, Unscripted: The Unpredictable Moments that Make Life Extraordinary. In … Continue reading #245 – Ernie Johnson →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about the fact that they have been doing The Life of Dad Show for some time now, and they share their pet peeves about each other. They were inspired by this week's guest, ESPN Radio host, Mike Golic, who has been working with his co-host Mike Greenberg for over … Continue reading #244 – Mike Golic →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about the nicknames that were given to them when they were younger. They were inspired by the this week's guest who also has an awesome nickname, Pro Football Hall of Famer, Mean Joe Greene! We all know how great of a football player Mean Joe Greene was. His enshrinement … Continue reading #243 – Joe Greene →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about what life skill they learned in school that helped them become a better father. The topic is inspired by this week's guest, NFL running back, Shaun Draughn. Shaun and his wife, Shonda, are blessed with two kids, a daughter and a son. He and his wife set up … Continue reading #242 – Shaun Draughn →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about the moment they each found out they were going to be fathers. They were inspired by their guest for this week, Christian music artist, Steven Curtis Chapman. Steven Curtis Chapman is a Christian music icon with over 11 million records sold, 58 Dove Awards, 5 Grammys, an American … Continue reading #241 – Steven Curtis Chapman →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about how they try to not spoil their kids by purchasing random toys or gifts. They get inspired from Art's chat with NASCAR driver, Aric Almirola, who chooses not to buy his kids toys for no good reason. He feels like his kids need to work for the things … Continue reading #239 – Aric Almirola →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about whether or not kids should get participation trophies in sports. Their discussion is inspired by this week's guest, actor, director, host and singer, Alfonso Ribeiro. Alfonso talks to the guys about his thoughts on participation trophies, fatherhood, and the entertainment business. Alfonso enjoys non-competitive race car driving, playing … Continue reading #238 – Alfonso Ribeiro →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy finally catch up on Tom‘s Super Bowl experience, from feeling low and making a horrible dinner to witnessing the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history. Towards the end, the conversation gets a bit heated, but thankfully it happens after the guys bring on NASCAR driver, Justin Allgaier. Coming off an … Continue reading #237 – Justin Allgaier →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about the songs that they sing and dance to with their kids, and then they bring on singer and songwriter, Andrew McMahon. As parents we all have done it. We are singing to our children as we are holding them. Whether it is lullabies or silly songs we as … Continue reading #236 – Andrew McMahon →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about their favorite Super Bowl memories from when they were kids and now as adults. Then they bring on Kansas City Chiefs running back, Jamaal Charles, and author, Sean Jensen, to chat about fatherhood and their new book, The Middle School Rules of Jamaal Charles. Follow Jamaal Charles on … Continue reading #235 – Jamaal Charles & Sean Jensen →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about things they might change in their parenting style in hopes of becoming a better parent. Then they bring on WWE Superstar, Kofi Kingston. For those who watch Kofi Kingston in action for the WWE they know that his energy could power a major city for several years. The … Continue reading #234 – Kofi Kingston →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about their favorite movies when they were kids. Then they bring on actor, Thomas Lennon, who stars in Monster Trucks that comes out Friday, January 13th. The film is set around Tripp played by actor, Lucas Till, as he looks for any way to get away from the life … Continue reading #233 – Thomas Lennon →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about their favorite father-and-son combinations in the world of professional sports. Then they bring on NFL Hall of Famer, Bruce Matthews, who knows a thing or two about having a lot of family members playing in professional sports. Bruce Matthews has played in more NFL games than any non-kicker … Continue reading #232 – Bruce Matthews →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about dads who inspire them to be better fathers. Then the guys bring on Scott Fujita. Scott Fujita talks with the guys about fatherhood, the work he did as a producer for the Gleason documentary, and playing in the NFL. Fujita has served on the NFLPA Executive Committee as … Continue reading #231 – Scott Fujita →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about jokes or pranks that they did at work. Then the guys bring on Mark Hamill to talk about his new show Pop Culture Quest, Star Wars, voice acting, and fatherhood. Many people know Mark Hamill from his role as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars films. Some may … Continue reading #229 – Mark Hamill →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about when they were kids and their parents made them or encouraged them to try something new even though they didn't want to, but in the end are glad that they did it. Then they bring on soccer star, Alexi Lalas. Alexi Lalas has a passion for soccer. You … Continue reading #228 – Alexi Lalas →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about whether they would rather take their family on a cross-country trip in America or somewhere else. They got inspired from this week's guest, IndyCar driver, Alex Lloyd, who took his family on a cross-country trip through the United States. Born and raised in England, Alex Lloyd began racing … Continue reading #227 – Alex Lloyd →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about what it is like to bring their kids into work. They talk about what their kids think of what their dads do and more. Then they bring on NASCAR driver, Elliott Sadler. Elliott Sadler has over 19 years of experience in the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Xfinity and Camping … Continue reading #226 – Elliott Sadler →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about what they thought they needed to change about themselves once they became dads. Then they bring Craig Sager onto the show. Many people know Craig Sager as the Emmy Award-winning broadcaster for Turner Sports who has become synonymous with the NBA over his more than four decades on … Continue reading #225 – Craig Sager →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about their sports heroes growing up and how they made a difference in their community. Then the guys bring on Washington Redskins veteran defensive lineman, Ricky Jean Francois. Ricky recently became a father for the first time when his son Ryan came into the world in April 2016. Ricky … Continue reading #224 – Ricky Jean Francois →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about their favorite concert moments and then bring on Marc Roberge, who is the lead singer from O.A.R. Marc Roberge and the rest of his bandmates have been together for twenty years now. They document that journey in their latest album called XX. One of their songs from that … Continue reading #223 – Marc Roberge →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about some of their favorites moments with their dads. Then they bring on Jonathan Auxier. Jonathan Auxier is a Canadian-American writer of young adult literature, who won the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award and the Canadian Library Association Book of the Year for Children Award for his 2014 novel … Continue reading #222 – Jonathan Auxier →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about what hobby or sport they would pick up if they had more time. Then they bring on Chicago Bears great, Brian Urlacher. Brian Urlacher not only played for the Chicago Bears, but he carried on the tradition of the great linebackers before him. He won the NFL Rookie … Continue reading #221 – Brian Urlacher →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about Halloween and what each of their kids are dressing up as for the upcoming holiday. Then they bring on actor, producer and writer, Ken Jeong, to talk about fatherhood, his show Dr. Ken, and much more. Ken Jeong has established himself as one of today's top comedic stars. … Continue reading #220 – Ken Jeong →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about what they learned from their coaches in school and now apply those lessons as parents. Then they bring the University of Wisconsin Athletic Director, Barry Alvarez. Barry Alvarez knows a thing or two about what it takes to win. Alvarez started out as a high school coach before … Continue reading #219 – Barry Alvarez →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about how tough it is to get their kids active each day. They compare the time from when they were growing up to now, as their kids are sometimes distracted with tablets, video games, and more. Then the guys bring on former US Men's National Team and Los Angeles … Continue reading #217 – Cobi Jones →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about what were some of the meals and recipes they made with their parents and now with their own children. Then the guys bring on the Cake Boss himself, Buddy Valastro. Buddy Valastro is a fourth-generation baker, whose father taught him everything about baking and running a business. Today, … Continue reading #216 – Buddy Valastro – Cake Boss →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about who they loved learning about in school. They both chat about a few people that made an impact in the world one way or the other. Then they bring on bestselling author, Brad Meltzer. Brad Meltzer is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of adult thrillers including … Continue reading #215 – Brad Meltzer →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy discuss what the right age is for kids to start playing competitive sports. Then the guys bring in Boston Celtics head coach, Brad Stevens. Before coaching the Celtics, Brad coached at Butler University where he led his team to four league regular season championships, three league tournament titles and six … Continue reading #214 – Brad Stevens →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about how their music tastes might have changed throughout the years. Have their wives and kids made them change what they listen to? Then, the guys bring on hip hop recording artist, record producer, songwriter and rapper, Jermaine Dupri. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Jermaine … Continue reading #213 – Jermaine Dupri →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about their favorite moments experienced in school as well as some embarrassing ones. They also talk about what their kids like about school. Then, the guys bring Greg Grunberg on to the show. Actor, writer, and producer Greg Grunberg is best known for his acting role as Matt Parkman … Continue reading #212 – Greg Grunberg →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about what they are passing down to their kids in the way of traditions and things that they like, such as making up songs and reading books. Then they bring on author, Tom Angleberger. Tom Angleberger is the author of the bestselling Origami Yoda series, as well as Horton … Continue reading #211 – Tom Angleberger →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about how their kids inspire them to become better dads, just like Dick Hoyt tries to be with his son, Rick. You might have heard of the father and son running team called Team Hoyt. Dick Hoyt and his son, Rick Hoyt, are from Holland, Massachusetts. Together they have … Continue reading #210 – Dick Hoyt →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about their favorite cartoon shows from back in the day and which ones their kids love to watch now. Then they bring on Emmy Award-winning director and producer, Ryan Quincy. Ryan is the creator and executive producer of Disney XD animated comedy adventure series, Future-Worm! Quincy is best known … Continue reading #209 – Ryan Quincy →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy discuss what they wanted to do as a profession when they were kids and chat about what their kids want to do when they grow up. Then the guys bring on Kevin Cleary, chief executive officer of Clif Bar & Company. Kevin focuses on expanding Clif Bar‘s growth in the … Continue reading #208 – Kevin Cleary →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy discuss their favorite books as a kid, teenager and now what books they like as adults. Then, they bring on New England Patriots tight end, Martellus Bennett. Recently he signed with the New England Patriots and is gearing up for another season in the NFL. Yet there is so much … Continue reading #206 – Martellus Bennett →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about the necessity of enrolling your kids into swim lessons. Then they bring on actor, Joe Nieves, who stars as Tom Diaz, the easygoing and laid-back father of seven, in Disney Channel‘s family comedy series Stuck in the Middle. Nieves was born in Brooklyn, New York, and attended Fairleigh … Continue reading #205 – Joe Nieves →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about how a squirrel wreaked havoc in the Riles house this past week. You get to learn how Tommy solved the problem and why he's a bit mad at his dog. Then, the guys bring on Oakland Raiders offensive tackle, Donald Penn. Early in his eight year run with … Continue reading #204 – Donald Penn →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy recap each of their Father's Day and talk about the #CheerioChallenge that Life of Dad co-founder Patrick Quinn came up with last week. They also bring on actor, Stephen Amell. “I just want her to be able to come and always talk to me and have open conversations.” Those are … Continue reading #203 – Stephen Amell →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy keep up with the Father's Day theme as they talk about Jimmy Fallon's book — Your Baby's First Word Will Be DADA — which would make a great Father's Day gift! Tommy also shares a fun story about the time he met Fallon! Then the guys talk with Richard C. … Continue reading #202 – Richard C. Shadyac Jr. →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy get ready to celebrate Father's Day as Life of Dad teams up with Pampers to thank all the babies out there. Pampers and Life of Dad are using the hashtag of #ThanksBaby on all of our social media outlets. It is all about celebrating the incredible feeling that little ones … Continue reading #201 – Jerry Rice →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy are back on The Life of Dad Show. They are talking about the new site and app at Life of Dad, summer plans, and the NBA Finals. Then, the guys bring on KoRn guitarist, Brian Welch. One of the first things that Brian “Head” Welch told us in our interview … Continue reading #199 – Brian Welch →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about family and community gardens, fun things to do with the kids, some baseball, and then they bring on Baltimore Ravens tight end, Benjamin Watson. Benjamin Watson makes a name for himself on the football field, but it is the work he does off the field that is more … Continue reading #198 – Benjamin Watson →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk March Madness, April Fools pranks, kid's jokes, and they even come up with new nicknames for each other. After that the guys welcome legendary men's basketball coach, Jim Calhoun. Jim Calhoun has coached for 40 years. In his outstanding coaching career he has won 873 games and three National … Continue reading #197 – Jim Calhoun →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy break the internet with some EXCLUSIVE news that they received from this week's guest. What happens when Tommy Riles, who has been a Mets fan since he was seven years old, gets to talk to one of the heroes from the 1986 World Series Mets team? You will find out … Continue reading #196 – Ron Darling →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about March Madness and the cool way Tommy's father in law watches the games. Then the guys bring on actor Curtis Armstrong. Believe it or not, actor Curtis Armstrong has been in the entertainment business for over thirty years. Fans of his work know him from his roles in … Continue reading #195 – Curtis Armstrong →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about how their Lee X-Treme Comfort pants give them the opportunity to look great, while wearing the most comfortable pants around. One of them can actually dunk while wearing them. They have found their #LeeEdge. They also talk some college hoops and Art tries his talents as a voice … Continue reading #194 – Steve Blum →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about Tom‘s recipe called Stuffed Pepper Cinderellas, which he made for Life of Dad's #TurkeyMadness campaign with Shady Brook Farms and Honeysuckle White turkey. They also talk about Tom‘s family's reaction to the very unusual thunderstorm that happened over the weekend. Then, they go in a different direction when … Continue reading #193 – Dee Bradley Baker →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy are very happy to welcome Michael Strahan as their guest this week as part of their collaboration with Meta Wellness and the Heart 2 Heart campaign. In celebration of Heart Month this February, Meta and Michael Strahan launched the Heart 2 Heart campaign to encourage men across the country to … Continue reading #192 – Michael Strahan →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy recap the good times at the Dad 2.0 Summit this past weekend in Washington D.C. as well talk about Star Wars, pop culture and sports trivia. Then the guys welcome PGA Tour Pro, Jim Furyk. Jim was born into golf. Well sort of. He grew up in West Chester, Pennsylvania. … Continue reading #191 – Jim Furyk →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy wrap up Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) Awareness Week by talking about Tommy‘s brave daughter Barbara's story dealing with CHD. Then the guys are honored to chat with Backstreet Boys singer, Brian Littrell. Brian Littrell is known for being part of the very popular group, The Backstreet Boys. He is a … Continue reading #190 – Brian Littrell →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy recap Super Bowl 50 with their take on the game, Peyton Manning's legacy, and much more. They also bring Arizona Cardinals defensive back, Patrick Peterson, on the show. Now in his fifth-year Arizona Cardinals cornerback, Patrick Peterson is a 3-time pro bowler and holds the NFL record for most punt … Continue reading #189 – Patrick Peterson →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy give their predictions on who will win the Super Bowl, how their kids cheer for other teams, and who was Tom and Art‘s Disney Princess crush from back in the day. The guys also bring on former Giants star, Tiki Barber. Tiki made a name for himself in the NFL … Continue reading #188 – TIki Barber →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about the New England Patriots loss to the Denver Broncos and preview the Super Bowl match up between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos. They give a shout out to Darrell Milton from Modern Dad Online for this football stats. To go with the NFL theme the guys … Continue reading #187 – Joe Andruzzi →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy talk about the Disney film, The Lion King, because their guest this week, Ford Riley, is the executive producer of the new animated series, The Lion Guard. On January 15th, Disney Junior is premiering The Lion Guard, an animated series that continues the epic storytelling of The Lion King and … Continue reading #186 – Ford Riley →

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy celebrate their first show for 2016 by talking about Art‘s move and his new accent. They also talk about getting their kids back into their daily schedule after vacation and their love or hate of alarm clocks. Then the guys bring on race car driver extraordinaire, Juan Pablo Montoya. Juan … Continue reading #184 – Juan Pablo Montoya →