Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:20 — 20.8MB)
Martellus Bennett sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. We talk about how much he loves being a dad. He shares the values he looks to teach his daughter. After that we talk about his new Disney show, Hey A.J. that was inspired by his book series with the same name and he shares how thankful he is to see his book become an animated series. In addition, we also talk about his creative process. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.
About Martellus Bennett
Martellus Bennett is a former NFL tight end known for his decade-long career with teams like the Cowboys, Bears, and Patriots. As a player on the Patriots he and his team were Super Bowl LI champions. Now after football he is now focusing on his multimedia company, The Imagination Agency. His company creates children’s books and content, cementing his status as an author, artist, and entrepreneur beyond football.
Hey A.J. is inspired by children’s book author and former Super Bowl champion Martellus Bennett, the upcoming new series “Hey A.J.!” is a whimsical and music-filled family comedy about an imaginative young girl who, along with her stuffed bunny sidekick Theo, uses her big imagination to make ordinary life moments extraordinary. In addition, make sure you follow Martellus on Instagram at @martellusb. Plus, make sure you check out Hey A.J. over on Disney Jr and Disney+.
Free Spirits Company Is This Week’s Podcast Sponsor
The Free Spirits Company was founded to answer one simple question: “What if alcohol wasn’t the star player of every great cocktail?” They make a full line of hand-crafted, complex, bold expressions of the spirits that so many of us love. Minus the alcohol. Therefore, drinkers don’t have to chose between more great cocktails or less alcohol. DRINK LIKE YOU MEAN IT. Check out all of their products at their website at drinkfreespirits.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.