Joe Maddon sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares the values he looked to instill into his kids as they were growing up. In addition Joe opens up about his book, The Book of Joe: Trying Not to Suck at Baseball and Life and why now was the right time to write this book. After that we talk about winning a World Series title with the Chicago Cubs and the importance of family in the MLB.Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five. 

About Joe Maddon 

Joe Maddon is a three-time Manager of the Year award winner. Among his 19 years managing, most recently with the Los Angeles Angels, he led the Tampa Bay Rays to their first World Series and the Chicago Cubs to their first World Series title in 108 years. Follow Joe on Twitter at @MaddHalos. Pick up The Book of Joe: Trying Not to Suck at Baseball and Life wherever you purchase books.

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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 dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. Please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.