The Art of Fatherhood Podcast

Rob Letterman sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. We talk about the values he looks to instill into his kids as they grow up. In addition, we chat about the life lessons his kids have taught him. After that we discuss his new series on Disney+, Goosebumps: The Vanishing. Rob talks about working with the cast and crew and what Goosebumps fans can expect from the new series. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Rob Letterman Writer/director Rob Letterman was born in Hawaii before moving to the mainland to study at the University of Southern California. Letterman primarily focused on family friendly fare starting with six minute animated short Los Gringos. Letterman then joined the pre-production crew for the first Shrek film which was the start of a fruitful relationship with DreamWorks studio. After that, Rob teamed up with Jack Black for a few films including R.L. Stine's horror stories for children, Goosebumps. Make sure you check out Goosebumps: The Vanishing on Disney+. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NsYcYtDBtc About Goosebumps: The Vanishing Goosebumps: The Vanishing, is the new chapter of the thrilling anthology series. It premieres January 10 on Disney+ and Hulu. The season begins when twins Devin and Cece Brewer are sent to spend a summer in Gravesend, Brooklyn, with their divorced dad. A threat is stirring, and they quickly realize that dark secrets are among them, triggering a chain of events that unravel a profound mystery. As they delve into the unknown, Devin, Cece and their friends — Alex, CJ and Frankie — find themselves entangled in the chilling tale of four teenagers who mysteriously vanished in 1994 BetterHelp Is This Week’s Sponsor  BetterHelp was founded in 2013 to remove the traditional barriers to therapy and make mental health care more accessible to everyone. Today, it is the world's largest therapy service — providing professional, affordable, and personalized therapy in a convenient online format. BetterHelp's network of more than 30,000 licensed therapists has helped over 5 million people take ownership of their mental health and work towards their personal goals. As the unmet need for mental health services continues to grow, BetterHelp is committed to expanding access to therapy globally. Plus for my readers and podcast listeners when you use the special link at betterhelp.com/artoffatherhood you can get 10% off your first month.  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.

Stephen Panus opens up about his fatherhood journey. He opens up about the loss of his oldest son from a car accident. Stephen bravely shares his family’s story and how he helped his youngest son cope with their loss. After that we talk about his book, Walk On and what inspired him to write this book. We also talk about the Jake Panus Walk-on scholarship and the many meanings behind the phrase walk on. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Stephen Panus Stephen Panus has been a publicist, sports agent, artist, attorney, sports marketing executive, and motivational speaker and serves as president of the Jockey Club's America's Best Racing brand. Yet the only title that's ever mattered to him has been father-to his two boys, Jake and Liam. When his elder son, Jake, was tragically killed in the summer of 2020 at the tender age of sixteen, Stephen's life imploded. He wrote Walk On to confront his daily agony, inspire a renewed faith in living, and regain purpose. Stephen and his wife, Kellie, live in Connecticut with their son, daughter, and two dogs. 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.

Chuck Wendig sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares the life lessons his son has taught him. We talk about the values he looks to instill into his kids. After that we talk about his latest book, Monster Movie. He shares the inspiration for this book and what he hopes people will take away from the book. In addition, we talk about his Star Wars books and his creative process. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Chuck Wendig Chuck Wendig is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Star Wars: Aftermath, as well as the Miriam Black thrillers, the Atlanta Burns books, Zer0es/Invasive, Wanderers, and Book of Accidents. He’s also worked in a variety of other formats, including comics, games, film, and television. A finalist for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer and the cowriter of the Emmy-nominated digital narrative Collapsus, he is also known for his books about writing. Make sure you follow Chuck on Instagram at @chuck_wendig. In addition check out his website at terribleminds.com. Pick up his book, Monster Movie and all his work wherever you purchase books. About Monster Movie  Ethan Pitowski is afraid of everything. Luckily, his best friends don’t mind, and when their entire class gets invited to watch a long-buried horror movie at the most popular boy in school’s house, Ethan’s friends encourage him to join in the fun. But when the “scariest movie ever made” reveals itself to be not just a movie about a monster, but a movie that is a monster, only a terrified Ethan escapes its clutches. Now he must find a way to stop the monster and save his friends (and also, um, get their heads back). 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.

Dan Hernandez sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. Before we talk about being a dad, we travel down memory lane of what it was like to get video games at places like Toys R Us. After that we talk about the values he looks instill into his kids and the life lessons his kids have taught him. In addition we chat about the fantastic work he does in the entertainment industry and his creative process. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Dan Hernandez Dan Hernandez is a producer and writer, known for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Pokémon: Detective Pikachu, and Koala Man. His most recent work is Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy. He is a talented writer and show runner for multiple shows. He and his wife had two kids. Make sure you follow Dan on Instagram and Twitter at @cubanmissiledh.  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.