The Life of Dad Show

Tommy Riles and Donnie Wilson welcome Buck Page, a CHD dad and member of the Professional Golfers Association of America. Buck's son, Max Page, is the actor who played Darth Vader in the hit 2011 Volkswagen Superbowl Commerical. Buck and his family have since become leaders in multiple awareness campaigns for congenital heart defects as well as fundraising efforts for multiple causes, including Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Buck discusses Max's condition, the Superbowl commercial, being a CHD father, and a funny story involving golf legend Arnold Palmer.

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy have a very special guest — former Denver Bronocos quarterback John Elway! Elway is now the Executive Vice President of Football Operations for the Broncos. John and another great quarterback, Doug Flutie teamed up with Dove Men+Care for the "Journey to Comfort" campaign. John discusses playing football, the transition to management, and fatherhood. Tom & Art also welcome Dan Lazarz and Tomm Bauer of TheBrewDaddy.com, who are the hosts of a new podcast on Life of Dad called "The Last Call Show".

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy interview Brian Dietzen, the actor that plays "Jimmy Palmer" on CBS's hit show, NCIS. Dietzen also wrote, produced, and stars in the great new film, "Congratulations." Life of Dad's Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Dan Lazarz, joins the show, discussing the breaking news on President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney possibly appearing in an upcoming Life of Dad debate.

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy interview Major League Baseball Cy Young Winner, World Series MVP, and future Hall-of-Famer, Tom Glavine. Glavine discusses raising a family as a professional athlete, reaching the milestone of 300 wins for a pitcher, and having his number retired by the Atlanta Braves. Glavine also talks about his family's important with work Cure Childhood Cancer and his initiative in getting kids more active, while teaming with Pediped, an excellent children's footwear line. Pediped sponsored this show by making a generous donation to Cure Childhood Cancer, on behalf of Tom Glavine.

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy welcome Frank South, Hollywood writer & executive producer of shows like Melrose Place and Baywatch who's lived his entire life with ADHD. Frank discusses raising two kids with ADHD and balancing a Hollywood career with family life. Learn more about Frank at FrankSouth.net

Tommy Riles and Donnie Wilson talk about Donnie's big Rock the Fight Against CHD concert this Friday, August 3rd, streaming live on Life of Dad. Next, they welcome Trent Hamilton, a CHD dad, and pioneer in the congenital heart defect awareness world. Trent discusses his son Tucker's HLHS diagnosis, as well as the great CHD organizations he is involved with, including Heartwaves.org and Whole Hearts Foundation. Read more about Trent at greeneggsandhamiltons.blogspot.com

Tommy and Art interview Rick Raisman, father of Olympian and U.S. Gymnastics team member Aly Raisman. Aly will be competing in the Summer Olympics beginning on July 29th. Check out the Comcast SportsNet New England documentary "Aly Raisman: Quest For Gold." It debuted on CSN New England on July 9, 10, and 11. Click on the PDF at the bottom of this link to see all the other networks that will be airing the documentary: http://www.csnne.com/alyraisman

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy discuss the Disney Princess Draft...something you would only understand if you have daughters. Then they welcome The Captain (Creed Anthony), a Life of Dad superstar, and the mind behind The Captain's Log...Tales from the Poop Deck.

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy welcome the mastermind behind CanadianDad.com, Chris Read. The boys discuss fatherhood, "trophy husbands," Justin Bieber, Nelly, and the geography of Canada.

Tommy Riles and Donnie Wilson discuss Donnie's upcoming CHD fundraising concert and awareness campaign, "Rock the Fight Against CHD." Next, they welcome Trey Flynn, who shares the inspiring and moving story of his son Holden (aka The Tin Man Flynn), who was born with a congenital heart defect. Read more about Trey and Holden's CHD journey at tinmanflynn.blogspot.com

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy interview comedian Don Friesen, whose 1-Hour Special "Ask Your Mom" is airing on Showtime on Friday, June 22nd. Make sure you check out Don's website — www.DonFriesen.com — and sign up for his mailing list!

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy discuss the film and book, "What to Expect When You're Expecting." The show welcomes two members of Life of Dad's own "Dude Group," Patrick Quinn and Dan Lazarz.

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy discuss the past, present, and future of social networking and fatherhood with Life of Dad co-founder and chief web developer, Ryan E. Hamilton. Featuring special guest and inventor of social networking, Gibby Miller, founder of MakeOutClub.com, the first-ever social networking website.

Tommy Riles and Art Eddy discuss the advent of "Dad-chelor Parties" with Life of Dad co-founder, David Guest. Find out how Tom and David created the concept, shooting the videos, the feature on ABC Nightline, etc. Then join special guest panelists, Dan Kunka and Dan Lazarz.

Once a month, the Life of Dad Show will focus on heart. Congenital heart defects to be exact. In this episode, Tommy Riles discusses the CHD journey of his daughter Barbara, and then welcomes fellow heart dad, and musician, Donnie Wilson to the show. Have a question you want our CHD expert Dr. Loren Wold to answer on the next episode? Email any CHD question at all to tom@lifeofdad.com