The Art of Fatherhood Podcast

The Art of Fatherhood Podcast


Jeff and Tim Kurkjian Talk Fatherhood, New Podcast, Is This A Great Game, Or What? & More 

April 08, 2024

Jeff and Tim Kurkjian sit down with me to talk about fatherhood and family. It is great to hear the strong bond and mutual respect they have for each other. They share memories of when Jeff was a kid to know when Jeff became a dad. After that we talk about their new podcast, Is This A Great Game, Or What? and how long it took them to get this podcast started. In addition they share what they can expect from their new podcast series. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 

About Tim Kurkjian 

Tim Kurkjian is a Hall of Fame baseball writer. Tim Kurkjian joined ESPN in March 1998 as both a reporter for Baseball Tonight and a senior writer. Known for his passionate storytelling and insight, he continues to provide analysis through his writing and regular appearances on Baseball Tonight and SportsCenter. Kurkjian is also a staple in ESPN’s Little League World Series coverage, and has served as a regular analyst in the booth, including for Monday Night Baseball and Wednesday Night Baseball. Follow Tim on Twitter at @Kurkjian_ESPN. Check out their new podcast, Is This A Great Game, Or What? wherever you get your podcasts. 

About Jeff Kurkjian

Jeff Kurkjian grew up in Maryland. He, his wife, Emily, and their daughter, McKinley, reside in Skippack.  Kurkjian is a proud graduate of Syracuse University. Jeff loves to volunteer his time working with ALS United Mid-Atlantic. He does this in memory of his uncle who passed away from the disease in 2023. Also, he has worked with the Salvation Army, Best Buddies, the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention and more. In his spare time, he loves spending time with his baby girl and binge watching the newest shows. He also is the host of the nationally syndicated show, “Jeff Kurkjian’s Country Beat,” heard on stations across the country including Philadelphia, Boston, Tampa and Vegas, just to name a few. You can follow him on all socials @jpkurkjian.

Semper Smart Games Is Sponsoring This Week’s Episode 

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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.