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Jay Bilas sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares the values he looked to instill into his kids. In addition he shares the life lessons his kids taught him. After that we talk about the great work he does at ESPN covering college basketball. He talks which he prefers, coaching, commentating or playing basketball. Jay and I talk about the impact that Coach Mike Krzyzewski had on him. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.
About Jay Bilas
Jay Bilas, known for his extensive knowledge of men’s basketball and insightful analysis about the sports industry, joined ESPN in 1995. Bilas, who is featured on ESPN’s game and studio coverage, calls the top men’s college basketball games involving the nation’s marquee teams and conferences every week throughout the season. He joined ESPN’s Saturday Primetime telecasts in 2015, adding to his role on the popular Saturday morning, College GameDay Covered by State Farm.
He has been an analyst on the show since its debut in 2005. Bilas is also present at the Men’s Final Four through studio coverage, as well as game telecasts on ESPN International. He has also been an integral part of ESPN’s coverage of the NBA Draft since 2003, providing in-depth player scouting and analysis. He is a regular contributor on several ESPN shows and platforms, including SportsCenter, Get Up! and ESPN Radio. Bilas resides in North Carolina, with his wife, Wendy and they have a son and daughter. Follow Jay on Instagram and Twitter at @jaybilas. Make sure you check out Jay covering college basketball and other sports on ESPN.
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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 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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