The Life of Dad Show

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 piece of him and his son -- JC, who happens to be one of the best high school basketball players in the country, as a sophomore! The video is part of their ongoing #EverydayDad campaign, which was launched to celebrate fathers and fatherhood. The #EverydayDad series is a key initiative of the NBPA Foundation, launched to celebrate fathers and fatherhood and to provide inspiration for fans to celebrate their own relationships with their dads and their kids. Check out Caron's video and follow him at caronbutler on Instagram and @realtuffjuice on Twitter. For more on this great campaign go to the NBPA Foundation website HERE!

Art Eddy brings on guest host Patrick Quinn to talk about what type of parenting style their dads had when they were growing up and whether or not being a strict father is the way to parent. They get inspired by this week's guest, TV host, author, and comedian, Tom Shillue. Tom Shillue is a popular host on Fox News Channel. He has appeared in his own Comedy Central Special, on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Last Comic Standing, Comics Unleashed, Broad City, and in the feature film Mystery Team. Shillue has been featured as part of the barbershop quartet on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon along with Justin Timberlake, Kevin Spacey, Steve Carrel, and Sting. In his new book, Mean Dads for a Better America, Tom takes a nostalgic look back at his childhood and the simple American values that shaped his worldview. Growing up as one of five kids in a devout Irish Catholic family in a small town outside of Boston, Tom believes that the rough-and-tumble, rules-dominated world in which he came of age was a better America -- a time and place that made him into the man he is today. As Tom celebrates the stability of family life and the sanity of days gone by, he encourages us to hold on to our sense of humor and look back at our own lives, as we work towards creating a better future for ourselves and our kids, all while making us laugh. Follow Tom Shillue on Twitter @tomshillue, Facebook, and TomShillue.com and pick up his book -- Mean Dads for a Better America.

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 HIV/AIDS crises. It does this by identifying Africa's hidden heroes and coming alongside their vision for change. Through technical, financial, and organizational support, Blood:Water expands the reach and effectiveness of African civil society organizations and the communities they serve. The guys spoke with Dan about his organization, his music and fatherhood. Dan and his wife have two boys and live in Tennessee. Follow Dan Haseltine on Twitter @scribblepotemus and go to BloodWater.org to learn more about the great things that Dan and his colleagues are doing. This is a sponsored podcast on behalf of Cheerios® and the #CheeriosChallenge #StackingSweepstakes campaign. Snap the picture of your best effort and share it on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter using BOTH hashtags #StackingSweepstakes and #CheeriosChallenge. This podcast is also brought to you by Folgers Coffee. We are teaming up with Folgers and asking you to give us your BEST coffee mug slogan on our Life of Dad Facebook Page. You'll put yourself in the running for a $250 VISA gift card! Whether you're hustling to comb through knotted hair as the school bus rolls down the street or, if summer is in full swing, and you're trying to explain to the kids why they can't go to the neighborhood pool at 7am - you need that Folgers Coffeehouse Blend boost to deal.

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 share a moment with him as he hit a home run in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series. Ross wrote a book called Teammate: My Journey in Baseball and a World Series for the Ages. In that book Ross shares the inspiring story of his life in baseball, framed by the events of that unforgettable November night. We got to chat with David about his new book, baseball, and fatherhood. David and his wife have three children and live in Florida. Follow David Ross on Twitter @D_Ross3 and pick up his book, Teammate: My Journey in Baseball and a World Series for the Ages. This podcast is bringing brought you by Disney's Beauty and the Beast, out now on Blu-ray/digital download. Bring home the story and characters you know and love come to spectacular life in the live-action adaptation of Disney's animated classic Beauty and the Beast, a cinematic event celebrating one of the most beloved tales ever told. This podcast is also brought to you by Folgers Coffee. We are teaming up with Folgers and asking you to give us your BEST coffee mug slogan on our Life of Dad Facebook Page. You'll put yourself in the running for a $250 VISA gift card! Whether you're hustling to comb through knotted hair as the school bus rolls down the street or, if summer is in full swing, and you're trying to explain to the kids why they can't go to the neighborhood pool at 7am - you need that Folgers Coffeehouse Blend boost to deal.

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 the wild and weird, he takes families on cerebral vacations into realms of crazy imagination backed by thumping basslines and heavy horn sections that wear out the dance floor. We sit down with Skidoo to chat about winning a Grammy, working with his daughter in the music industry, and much more. Follow Cactus on Twitter @agent23skidoo, Facebook, and SecretAgent23Skidoo.com. This is a sponsored podcast on behalf of Cheerios® and the #CheeriosChallenge #StackingSweepstakes campaign. The sweepstakes is live between the dates of 5/30 and 6/04, so get your cameras ready for some action! Winners will be announced 6/10 and it might be you! Snap the picture of your best effort and share it on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter using BOTH hashtags #StackingSweepstakes and #CheeriosChallenge.

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 of Last Comic Standing with cerebral palsy has successfully transcended the reality competition novelty and gone on to achieve respect from both critics and fans. He is a single father of two children, so a lot of his stand up is about fatherhood and how he balances his work while raising his kids. Follow Josh Blue on Twitter @JoshBlueComedy, Facebook, and go to JoshBlue.com for tour dates. This podcast is sponsored by Boudreaux's Butt Paste. As a new dad you want to be tough on diaper rash, but be gentle on your baby's booty at the same time! Boudreaux's Butt Paste Maximum Strength is an essential for your nursery arsenal and your baby's bottom. Use the hashtag #KickingRash on social media.

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 his father and shares his own stories about being a dad. Being A Dad Is Weird: Lessons in Fatherhood from My Family to Yours is a funny and intimate look at fatherhood that combines stories about his own larger-than-life dad and how his experiences raising two daughters with his wife, Melissa McCarthy, who wrote the Foreword, are shaped by his own childhood. The book is hilarious, and who would doubt it especially if the book was written by the guy who is the actor and writer/director of the films The Boss and Tammy? We had the great pleasure of chatting with Ben about the book, his relationship with his father and what it means for him to be a dad. Follow Ben Falcone on Twitter @benfalcone and purchase Being A Dad Is Weird: Lessons in Fatherhood from My Family to Yours wherever books are sold. This was a sponsored post on behalf of BOSEbuild, however the rigors behind getting my kids to learn something is ALL on me. To learn more about BOSEbuild and this killer project, check them out here, as well as on Facebook and Twitter.

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 then the Lakers' home arena, The Forum. He attended Arizona State University but left school in his junior year to enter into the NBA. As a player, he won three NBA championships with the Lakers during their Showtime era in the 1980s. Scott was named the head coach of the 2008 Western Conference All-Star team, and a few months after, he was awarded the 2007-2008 NBA coach of the year award. Byron Scott is now an ESPN studio analyst and is a frequent guest on shows including The Jump with Rachel Nichols, Sportsnation, and NBA Countdown. Scott can also be seen on Fox Sports West (FS1) performing as an analyst on shows including Undisputed and The Herd. We chat with Byron about fatherhood, his playing and coaching days, his new book Slam-Dunk Success: Leading from Every Position on Life's Court, and more. Follow Byron Scott on Twitter @official_bscott and Facebook, and you can purchase his book at OfficialByronScott.com This podcast is brought to you by the DIYZ mobile app and the #DIYZGuys campaign. For more information on DIYZ, download their mobile app, or follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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 TV. Pop's original scripted comedy series has Joey as a version of himself alongside his real-life family -- wife Barrett and their three children, Griffin (8), Rhys (6) and Kira (5). As he embarks on a hilarious quest to be taken seriously as a legit actor, Joey is thrown into the reluctant role of a talk-show host at a fledgling cable network called the Comfy Channel. He is joined by his often misguided manager and team played by a hysterical cast, including Adam Ray, Jamie Denbo, Katie Wee, Punam Patel and Jordan Black. Return of the Mac airs Wednesdays at 8:30/7:30c only on Pop. We sat down with Joey to talk about the show, fatherhood and more. Follow Joey McIntyre on Twitter @joeymcintyre and JoeyMcIntyre.com. Also follow Joey's show on Twitter @ReturnOfTheMac This podcast is sponsored by Cub Cadet. Now is the time to recognize those who take pride in bringing their lawns to life - show us your #LawnGoals. In addition, to recognize those who take pride in bringing lawns to life, Cub Cadet launched the "Where Lawns Come to Life" contest. To enter, take a photo or video of your yard, share how you brought your yard back to life and why your yard is worthy of #LawnGoals. It's just that simple. All approved entries are entered for a chance to win the following: One Cub Cadet RZT L 42 KH Lap Bar Zero-Turn Rider (ARV $2,399.99), hotel accommodations for two, and two tickets to attend an NHRA event in the summer of 2017.

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 brought him to Los Angeles. After studying in New York at Stella Adler, Uta Hagen's HB Studios, and Susan Batson's Black Nexxus, Paul's commitment to developing his craft continued in Los Angeles at Improv Olympic West and the Actor's Circle Theater and in work with, Nicoli Guzov, and Sandy Marshal. Paul has starred in Do No Harm with Lauren Holly, and appeared in Sofia Coppola's Somewhere. Paul is an avid pilot, accomplished musician and singer and photographer. Paul has recorded two albums. He was recently featured in, and helped film a documentary following 5 riders on motorcycles through the Himalayas from north India to the Tibetan plateau called The Highest Path. He lives in Los Angeles with his son, Oliver.Paul shares his story about being a father, co-parenting and keeping love as front and center. Follow Paul Greene on Twitter @paulgreenemedia. This podcast is being sponsored by Beautyrest® Sleeptracker® monitor. The Beautyrest® Sleeptracker® monitor gives you a closer look at the things keeping you up at night and offers personalized, easy-to-implement insights to help you make the most of your time asleep. For more information go to beautyrest.com.

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 world champion as a professional. We talk to the guys about their preparation for Shawn's match with Andre Berto in a world title eliminator main event at Barclays Center on April 22nd on Showtime at 9:30 pm ET/6:30 pm PT. Follow Shawn Porter on Twitter @ShowtimeShawnP and Facebook. This podcast is being sponsored by Beautyrest® Sleeptracker® monitor. The Beautyrest® Sleeptracker® monitor gives you a closer look at the things keeping you up at night and offers personalized, easy-to-implement insights to help you make the most of your time asleep. For more information go to beautyrest.com.

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 his book he shares stories about his marriage, having and adopting children, his battle with cancer, and all the challenges and hijinx of working in live TV in the sports world. Ernie lives in Georgia with his wife, Cheryl and their six children Follow Ernie Johnson on Twitter @TurnerSportsEJ and visit ErnieJohnsonJr.com to purchase his book. This week's podcast is brought to you by Marvel. Do you know a hero in your hometown? Whether they are big like Hulk, small like Ant-Man, a young boy, a teenage girl, in a wheelchair, a casual adult fan, or a diehard collector, heroes come in all sizes and that diversity is what makes them so powerful. We want to hear their story, and they'll have a chance to win a $250 VISA card and a $150 valued gift pack from Marvel. Go to the Life of Dad Facebook page to learn more about this campaign.

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 16 years. Mike Golic makes up one part of ESPN Radio's weekday morning show Mike & Mike. Mike used to play in the NFL, most notably for the Philadelphia Eagles, in his nine-year career. In 2016, Golic was inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters Broadcasting Hall of Fame with his Mike & Mike co-host, Mike Greenberg. Golic, along with Greenberg, released Mike & Mike's Rules for Sports and Life which reached number 3 on the New York Times Best Sellers List. Follow Mike Golic on Twitter @espngolic.

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 to not only the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but the College Football Hall of Fame is proof that Greene was an all-time legend in that sport. For fans of Greene, a new book is coming out about the Super Bowl champ that goes beyond football. Mean Joe Greene: Built By Football, written by Joe Greene and Jon Finkel, is the inside story of how a series of mentors, mindset changes, and maybe some luck helped a young man turn a scholarship offer from a small college in Texas into a selection as an All-American, a first-round draft pick in the NFL, and a life in football that would get him six Super Bowl rings, including two as a coach. Go to MeanJoeGreene75.com and jonfinkel.com to learn more about Joe and to pick up his book.

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 the Shaun Draughn Foundation. The foundation provides basic life skills, exposure to opportunities otherwise not available through mentorship and community involvement to middle and high school students in his home town of Tarboro, North Carolina and parts of Raleigh, North Carolina where Shonda grew up. Follow Shaun Draughn on Twitter @2ShaunDraughn0, Facebook, Instagram.