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Jon Finkel comes back on the Art of Fatherhood podcast to dive further into his fatherhood journey. He shares why fishing is a great way to bond with your kids. Jon and I talk about certain traditions that our kids will age out of as well as teaching our kids how to drive. After that we talk about his latest book, Bear Brawl. He shares the inspiration behind the book and how it relates to being a dad. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.
About Jon Finkel
Jon Finkel is the award-winning author of1996: A Biography, Hoops Heist, The Life of Dad, Jocks In Chief, The Athlete, Heart Over Height, “Mean” Joe Greene and more. His books have been endorsed by everyone from Mark Cuban, John Cena and Tony Dungy to Spike Lee, Kevin Durant and Chef Robert Irvine. He has written for GQ, Men’s Health, Yahoo! Sports, The New York Times and has appeared on CBS: This Morning, Good Morning Texas, Good Morning Chicago, and hundreds of radio shows, podcasts and streams. Jon was recently profiled in The New Yorker about the awesome community he’s built around his Books & Biceps newsletter. They describe him as “a gym rat’s Reese Witherspoon”.
About Bear Brawl
Fight Club meets The Revenant in Bear Brawl. This book is a heartfelt revenge-and-redemption story that asks, Could a man really take on a bear? Brick Bridger is a two-time NCAA heavyweight wrestling champion and the winner of eight UFC fights before retiring. One summer night, running late to his mom’s barbecue, disaster strikes. A rogue black bear goes on a rampage. It breaks into the cabin, kills his mom, and puts his brother in a wheelchair. Devastated, Brick knows that had he been there, he could have stopped the bear. With the help of a top zoologist, his old wrestling coach, and his training partner, Brick vows to get revenge. Bear Brawl takes readers on a blockbuster adventure from the first page, with a cast of unforgettable characters you’ll root for like you’re watching your favorite action movie.
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.