• Karl Mecklenburg Talks Fatherhood, Football, Giving Back, Public Speaking & More
    Aug 25 2025
    Karl Mecklenburg and I talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares the values he looked to instill into his kids as they were growing up. After that he shares a very heartwarming story about what his kids taught him about life. Next, we talk about his time in the NFL. Karl shares what he is most proud of from his time in the NFL. In addition, Karl talks about paying it forward by helping out other communities. He also shares what got him into public speaking. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. About Karl Mecklenburg Former Denver Broncos Captain and All-Pro Linebacker Karl Mecklenburg rose from being a college walk-on and a 12th round draft pick to a pro career that included six Pro Bowl and three Super Bowl appearances. Considered the NFL’s most versatile player, Karl played all seven defensive front positions. Bronco coaches wanted him at the point of attack and would move him throughout the game. Therefore, there were games where Mecklenburg played all seven positions in the course of a single game. In 2001, Karl was inducted into the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame and the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. Make sure you follow Karl on Instagram at @karlmecklenburg. In addition, go to his website at karlmecklenburg.com. Brainiac Is This Week’s Podcast Sponsor Brainiac is the first and only line of snacks to contain the BrainPack, a blend of Omega-3s and choline. The company was started as part of their pursuit to provide the healthiest and smartest food for their our own kids. Brainiac Snacks offers foods kids love that parents can feel good about. They can be found at retailers like Walmart, Target and regional grocers nationwide. To learn more about their products and discover where you can purchase them, check out their website over at brainiacfoods.com. About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.
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    28 mins
  • Dennis Muren Talks Fatherhood, Star Wars, ILM & More
    Aug 18 2025
    Dennis Muren sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares the values he looked to instill into his kids as they grew up. In addition, he shares what his kids have taught him about life. After that we talk about his career working on films like Star Wars, Jurassic Park and many more. Afterwards, Dennis shares some stories from his time working at Industrial Light & Magic. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. About Dennis Muren Dennis Muren is the Senior Visual Effects Supervisor and Creative Director of Industrial Light & Magic. Muren is the recipient of 8 Academy Awards for Best Achievement in Visual Effects. Plus he worked on design and development of new techniques and equipment. Muren is the first visual effects artist to be honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Muren is working on a book focusing on ‘observation’ for digital artists. As Creative Director of Industrial Light & Magic, Muren is a key member of the company’s leadership team and collaborates with all of ILM’s supervisors on each of the films that the company contributes to. In addition, for more on ILM’s history that created movie magic check out Light & Magic, a two-season, documentary series now streaming on Disney+. Brainiac Is This Week’s Podcast Sponsor Brainiac is the first and only line of snacks to contain the BrainPack, a blend of Omega-3s and choline. The company was started as part of their pursuit to provide the healthiest and smartest food for their our own kids. Brainiac Snacks offers foods kids love that parents can feel good about. They can be found at retailers like Walmart, Target and regional grocers nationwide. To learn more about their products and discover where you can purchase them, check out their website over at brainiacfoods.com. About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. Therefore you get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.
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    29 mins
  • Mark Brooks Talks Fatherhood, Brainiac Foods & More
    Aug 13 2025
    Mark Brooks stops by to talk about his fatherhood journey. He talks about about values he is looking to instill into his kids. After that Mark shares the life lessons he learned from his kids. Next we talk about the inspiration that he and his co-founder Jonathan Wolfson had to create Brainiac Foods. After that we talk about the benefits that people can gain from eating their products. In addition, Mark even shares some tips on creating a healthier lifestyle. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. About Brainiac Foods Brainiac is the first and only line of snacks to contain the BrainPack, a blend of Omega-3s and choline. The company was started as part of their pursuit to provide the healthiest and smartest food for their our own kids. Brainiac Snacks offers foods kids love that parents can feel good about. They can be found at retailers like Walmart, Target and regional grocers nationwide. To learn more about their products and discover where you can purchase them, check out their website over at brainiacfoods.com. About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.
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    20 mins
  • Talon Warburton Talks Fatherhood, Iron Man and His Awesome Friends, Acting & More
    Aug 11 2025
    Talon Warburton stops by to talk about his fatherhood journey. Talon recently became a dad and shared his experience about being a dad. We talk about the values he looks to instill into his son was he grows up. After that we talk about his role as Absorbing Man in the new Disney+ series, Iron Man and His Awesome Friends. We talk about how the lessons that kids and parents can learn from this series. In addition, he talks about his creative process when it comes to preparing for a new role. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. About Talon Warburton Talon Warburton is an American actor and voice actor. Talon is known for voicing characters in various animated series, including Tryco in Guardians of the Galaxy, Talon in DreamWorks Dragons: Rescue Riders, and Lord Nighty-Knight in Megamind Rules! He also the voice of Argenti in Honkai: Star Rail. You can see him voice the role of Absorbing Man in Iron Man and His Awesome Friends on Disney+. Make sure you follow Talon on Instagram at @talonwarburton. In addition, check out his show, Iron Man and His Awesome Friends on Disney+. Brainiac Is This Week’s Podcast Sponsor Brainiac is the first and only line of snacks to contain the BrainPack, a blend of Omega-3s and choline. The company was started as part of their pursuit to provide the healthiest and smartest food for their our own kids. Brainiac Snacks offers foods kids love that parents can feel good about. They can be found at retailers like Walmart, Target and regional grocers nationwide. To learn more about their products and discover where you can purchase them, check out their website over at brainiacfoods.com. About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.
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    25 mins
  • Seth Worley Talks Fatherhood, New Film Sketch & More
    Aug 4 2025
    Seth Worley stops by to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares the values he looks to instill into his kids. In addition, he shares what his kids have taught him about life. After that we talk about his new film, Sketch. This film is inspired by his sister when they were kids as well as his own children. Seth talks about working with a great cast including Tony Hale. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. About Seth Worley Seth Worley is an American film director, writer, and entrepreneur known for his short films, commercials, and explainer videos for clients like Bad Robot and Sandwich Video. His debut feature, Sketch, starring Tony Hale and D'Arcy Carden, premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. His 2011-2016 run of acclaimed branded shorts like Plot Device and Old/New: Narrated by Patton Oswalt helped put VFX software company Red Giant on the map. He cohosts a weekly live talk show called VFX and Chill about the world of visual effects, and in 2017 co-founded Plot Devices, a company that manufactures tools and resources for screenwriting and story development. Make sure you follow Seth on Instagram at @thesethworley. In addition, check out the movie, Sketch in theaters on August, 6th. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQxXne4vmjc Brainiac Is This Week’s Podcast Sponsor Brainiac is the first and only line of snacks to contain the BrainPack, a blend of Omega-3s and choline. The company was started as part of their pursuit to provide the healthiest and smartest food for their our own kids. Brainiac Snacks offers foods kids love that parents can feel good about. They can be found at retailers like Walmart, Target and regional grocers nationwide. To learn more about their products and discover where you can purchase them, check out their website over at brainiacfoods.com. About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.
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    34 mins
  • Steve Mesler Talks Fatherhood, The US Olympic Hall of Fame & More
    Jul 28 2025
    Steve Mesler returns to the Art of Fatherhood podcast. We talk about he and his wife were blessed with another child. We talk about the different stages of fatherhood. Steve opens up a lot about the different challenges he has experienced since the last time we spoke. After that we talk about him and his Bobsled teammates getting into the US Olympic Hall of Fame. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. About Steve Mesler Steve is a leader that helped push his team to Olympic gold and now pushes his organization and others to succeed. With that same push, Steve and his sister, Dr. Leigh Mesler Parise founded Classroom Champions, an international EdTech non-profit organization that is improving student achievement and promoting school culture change with the help of hundreds of Olympians, Paralympians, NFL, NHL, and NCAA (student-) athletes. Classroom Champions Olympians, Paralympians, and college student-athletes mentor over 50,000 students annually, while the organization reaches more than 1,000,000 students through programs, online events, and online education content. Mesler graduated with honors from the University of Florida in 2000 with a degree in exercise and sport science. He was a Division I scholarship track and field athlete, competing primarily in the decathlon. Mesler is an All-SEC and an All-SEC academic award winner. Mesler enjoys the mix of fear and adrenaline that he gets on a daily basis when bobsledding. After retiring from the sport, Mesler founded Classroom Champions, a non-profit organization that shares the Olympic ideals with young students across the nation using today’s most cutting edge technology. Make sure you follow Steve on Instagram at @steve.mesler. In addition, check out his website at classroomchampions.org. Sunseeker Is This Week’s Podcast Sponsor Sunseeker was founded with one goal in mind. It is to merge cutting-edge technology with innovative landscaping solutions. They believe that effortless lawn care should be accessible to everyone, and we continuously push the boundaries of what lawn care technology can achieve. As a leader in green innovation, Sunseeker delivers advanced products that elevate lawn care to new heights. Their diverse product portfolio features intelligent robotic mowers and professional-grade garden tools, designed to simplify maintenance while maximizing performance. From residential yards to commercial landscapes, Sunseeker empowers users to take control of their outdoor spaces with ease and precision. About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.
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    57 mins
  • Harris Barton Talks Fatherhood, Winning Super Bowls, Paying It Forward & More
    Jul 21 2025
    Harris Barton sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. We talk about the values he looks to instill into his kids. He shares the life lessons that his kids have taught him. After that we talk about his time in the NFL. He shares his side of the famous John Candy Super Bowl story. In addition we talk about the foundation he set up with his teammate, Ronnie Lott called Champion Charities. He weighs in about Bill Belichick coaching at UNC.Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. About Harris Barton Harris is the founder and managing director of H. Barton Asset Management. A veteran of 12 NFL seasons, Harris was an All-Pro offensive lineman and helped the 49ers win Super Bowls in 1989, 1990 and 1995. Harris graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1986, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance. In addition, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2021. In 2004, Mr. Barton founded Champion Charities with his friend and former NFL teammate Ronnie Lott. Dedicated to eradicating brain cancer and helping those afflicted with the disease, the charity has raised more than $20 million for research and patient care. Embracing his mantra of “always give back.” He and his wife, Megan are blessed with four kids. Make sure you go to the Champion Charities website over at championcharities.org to learn more about Harris’ foundation. Sunseeker Is This Week’s Podcast Sponsor Sunseeker was founded with one goal in mind. It is to merge cutting-edge technology with innovative landscaping solutions. They believe that effortless lawn care should be accessible to everyone, and we continuously push the boundaries of what lawn care technology can achieve. As a leader in green innovation, Sunseeker delivers advanced products that elevate lawn care to new heights. Their diverse product portfolio features intelligent robotic mowers and professional-grade garden tools, designed to simplify maintenance while maximizing performance. From residential yards to commercial landscapes, Sunseeker empowers users to take control of their outdoor spaces with ease and precision. About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.
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    25 mins
  • Alberto Belli Talks Fatherhood, Dora And The Search For Sol Dorado & More
    Jul 16 2025
    Alberto Belli sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares some new parenting experiences since we talked last time on the podcast. After that we talk about his latest movie, Dora And The Search For Sol Dorado. He talks about putting his spin on the beloved Dora the Explorer franchise. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. About Alberto Belli Alberto Belli is a computer science engineer whose love for storytelling turned him into a director. He moved from Mexico to LA. There he got his MFA from the USC School of Cinematic Arts. In addition, he received the prestigious John Huston directing merit scholarship. His latest project is the reboot of the Dora And The Search For Sol Dorado live-action movie for Paramount. His previous movie, Disney's The Naughty Nine, is a Christmas action/adventure film. It was nominated for 3 Emmys (including outstanding fiction special and VFX). His eclectic work, including commercials, TV episodes, and movies, has been recognized at Oscar-qualifying film festivals, including SXSW, HollyShorts, and Cannes Lions. Make sure you follow Alberto on Instagram at @abelli. In addition, check out his new film, Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado at Paramount+ and Nickelodeon. About Dora And The Search For Sol Dorado Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado, is on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon. The world’s greatest explorer and her friends will trek through the perilous dangers of the Amazonian jungle in search of the ancient treasure of Sol Dorado to prevent it from falling into enemy hands. Dora, who returns as a 16-year-old, is played by Samantha Lorraine. The cast also includes: Jacob Rodriguez as Diego, Dora’s 17-year-old loyal cousin and jungle-exploring partner; Mariana Garzón Toro as Naiya, Diego’s bold and no-nonsense coworker; Acston Luca Porto as Sonny, Naiya’s younger brother with boundless energy and curiosity; Daniella Pineda as Camila the Crusader, a legend in the world of archaeology and Dora’s childhood hero; and Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, as the voice of Boots, Dora’s monkey sidekick and best friend. The film is directed by Alberto Belli. About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.
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    19 mins