#245 - Ernie Johnson




The Life of Dad Show show

Summary: 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.