Author and Artist Jeffrey Brown sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. Jeffrey shares the values he looks to instill into his kids as they are growing up. We discuss how fatherhood has influenced his writing. Next, we talk about his new book, Batman and Robin and Howard and how he created a new take on the Bruce and Damian father and son relationship. Lastly, we finish the interview off with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 

About Jeffrey Brown 

Jeffrey Brown is the bestselling author and illustrator of the middle grade Jedi Academy series as well as the Darth Vader and Son series. Jeffrey has written a number of autobiographical books for adults, humorous graphic novels about cats, and parodies like Incredible Change-Bots. His middle grade series Lucy & Andy Neanderthal was 40,000 years in the making, and his new series, Space-Time!, is a middle grade romp across the galaxy. 

Follow Joey on Twitter at @jeffreybrownrq and make sure you pick up his book, Rey and Pals on August 20thand go to his website jeffreybrowncomics.com/

About Batman and Robin and Howard

Sidelined by a crime-fighting field trip gone wrong, Damian Wayne must refocus his attention on his life as an average student and learning how to be a team player especially when he meets his match in his new rival, Howard. To Damian Wayne, there is nothing more important than protecting the streets of Gotham City as Robin. But when he makes a critical mistake while out on patrol, Damian finds himself benched. And what's more, Damian's dad, Bruce Wayne, Batman decides that starting over in a new school will be just the distraction Damian needs from his superhero routine.

He is certain that Gotham Metro Academy has nothing to teach him. Damian is completely unprepared for the challenge he finds in Howard. Howard is the smartest and most athletic kid in school. The boys' rivalry is instantaneous and fierce. Both are sure only one of them can be the best in their class.

Tonies Is This Week’s Sponsor

Tonies was created by Patric Fassbender and Marcus Stahl. The reason for their creation was  for one reason, their kids. Patrick and Marcus feel that childhood should be a magical time full of big adventures and lovable memories. They wanted to create a way for kids to experience storytelling in a digital age. Furthermore they want something, that stimulates their imagination and creativity in ways that a screen can’t. They made the Toniebox for kids and parents who want to feel good about their entertainment at home. tonies wants to bring back imagination in its purest form. 

Tonies Blocks are the newest additions to tonies, combining STEAM learning with the award-winning Toniebox system. Blocks bridge tactile play with original audio lessons for young kids, covering science, arts, technology, history, and more. These Blocks deliver engaging, educational content for young children while removing the screen from the experience. Blocks sets retail for $19.99 and are available exclusively at tonies.com, with additional sets coming next year. Thanks to tonies you have a chance to win a tonies prize pack. To enter to win the prize pack that includes a Playtime Puppy Toniebox Starter Set, Marine Life Blocks, and Invention and Innovation Blocks. Just leave a review for The Art of Fatherhood podcast where you listen to this podcast. Good luck. 

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. In addition,