Shit My Dad Taught Me

In this episode, we're joined by Ed Bolian, entrepreneur, founder of VinWiki, Cannonball Run record holder, and one of the most influential voices in automotive storytelling. Ed shares the journey from growing up in a traditional household to building businesses, breaking records, and creating one of the largest automotive media communities in the world. Along the way, we discuss fatherhood, faith, mentorship, entrepreneurship, marriage, personal growth, and the lessons that shaped his approach to life and business. This is a thoughtful conversation about risk-taking, chasing ambitious goals, raising great kids, and building a legacy that extends far beyond your own success.🎙️ Listen, learn, and enjoy.Special Thanks To Our Incredible Sponsors: This Episode’s Dad Jokes sponsor: Spicer Landscaping & Snow Removal Services

Brittney Crabb joins the podcast to talk about content creation, the paranormal, social media, and the lessons that shaped her journey. From uploading horror videos on YouTube as a teenager to becoming a paranormal investigator and celebrity interviewer, Brittney has built a career by embracing what makes her different. Along the way, she's learned how to navigate criticism, stay authentic, and continue pursuing the dreams she's had since childhood. We talk about ghost hunting, growing up online, confidence, father-daughter relationships, social media, creativity, and why being yourself is still the best strategy for long-term success.A fun and entertaining conversation about passion, perseverance, and creating your own path.Special Thanks To Our Incredible Sponsors: This Episode’s Dad Jokes Sponsor: Spicer Landscaping & Snow Removal Services This Episode is Sponsored By: Grants Triple Wood

In this episode, we’re joined by Dan Trepanier — founder of Articles of Style, former Division 1 basketball player at Columbia University, and one of the early pioneers of online men’s fashion content.Dan shares his journey from growing up on a farm in Ontario to playing Ivy League basketball in New York City, eventually transitioning into fashion, entrepreneurship, and content creation. Along the way, he opens up about identity, masculinity, fatherhood, and the lessons he learned from both success and failure.We talk about:Division 1 basketball and mental resilienceEntrepreneurship and building a fashion brandAuthenticity in the social media eraModern masculinity and online cultureFatherhood and balancing business with family lifeWork ethic, discipline, and self-respectThe psychology of style and confidenceWhy presence matters more than “legacy”Dan also explains how Articles of Style evolved from a simple menswear blog into a successful custom clothing business focused on intentional living, timeless style, and helping men feel confident in how they present themselves.A powerful conversation about identity, purpose, discipline, and becoming the kind of man you actually want to be.Special Thanks To Our Incredible Sponsors: This Episode’s Dad Jokes sponsor: Spicer Landscaping & Snow Removal Services This Epsiode is sponsored by: Grants Triple Wood

In this special episode of Shit My Dad Taught Me, we’re joined by mixologist and entrepreneur Matt Sinagoga for a conversation about cocktails, fatherhood, business, and the unexpected lessons life throws at you.Matt opens up about becoming a first-time dad just weeks before the recording, the emotional shift that comes with fatherhood, and how it changed the way he understands his own dad. He also shares how he built a successful mixology business during Covid—going from virtual cocktail classes in his basement to consulting for restaurants, creating content for major brands, and hosting cocktail experiences across the city.The episode also features live cocktail making with Grant's, including a Grant’s & Cola and Matt’s “Triple Wood Special.”A fun, honest, and surprisingly heartfelt episode about becoming the kind of man—and dad—you want your kids to remember.Contest Details: We’re teaming up with Grant’s Whisky for a Father’s Day contest all about legacy, fatherhood, and the lessons that stay with us for life.Contest Runs from NOW until Father's Day of 2026, and one lucky winner will take home a Blackstone Grill and a cocktail set Here’s how you guys can enter!Record a video sharing your dad’s legacy… the lessons he taught you, the impact he had on your life, or the values he passed down. Or, talk about the legacy you hope to leave behind for your own kids one day.Post your video exclusively on Instagram,Follow both Sh*t My Dad Taught Me and Grant’sUse the hashtags #smdtmxgrants and #weregoodweregrants.*this contest is for Canada, Ontario residents/citizens only*Special Thanks To Our Incredible Sponsors: This Episode’s Dad Jokes sponsor: Spicer Landscaping & Snow Removal Services This Epsiode is sponsored by: Grants Triple Wood

In this episode, we’re joined by Mark Palmer, Chief Commercial Officer at Golf Canada, for a conversation about leadership, fatherhood, and building a career in professional sports.Mark shares how he went from entry-level ticket sales with the Toronto Blue Jays to leading the commercial strategy behind one of Canada’s biggest sports organizations. We talk about:Breaking into the sports industry with no connectionsWhy sales skills can shape your entire careerParenting in a blended family of five kidsMental health, stress, and opening up as a manThe lessons his dad passed down—and how he’s passing them onThis is an honest conversation about work, family, and showing up the right way, both at home and in your career.Special Thanks To Our Incredible Sponsors: This Episode’s Dad Jokes sponsor: Spicer Landscaping & Snow Removal Services

In this episode, we’re joined by JC Deacon, Head Coach of the University of Florida Men’s Golf Team, to talk about leadership, fatherhood, and what it takes to build champions.JC shares his journey from growing up in Toronto to coaching at the highest level of collegiate golf, including winning a national championship and developing elite athletes. But beyond the wins, this conversation dives into the mindset behind success—focusing on attitude, work ethic, and building strong character.We talk about the role of parents in youth sports, how pressure impacts young athletes, and why separating identity from performance is critical for mental health. JC also reflects on the lessons his father taught him, how those shaped his career, and what legacy means as both a coach and a dad.A powerful episode on discipline, perspective, and raising the next generation the right way.Special Thanks To Our Incredible Sponsors: This Episode’s Dad Jokes sponsor: Spicer Landscaping & Snow Removal Services

Anthony is a former Vice President of Sports & NHL Sales at Rogers Sports & Media, where he helped lead the commercial partnerships behind Sportsnet and some of the biggest properties in Canadian sport, including the NHL and the Toronto Blue Jays.In this episode, we go beyond what fans see on the surface and dive into the business side of sports, how deals get done, how brands connect with teams, and what really happens behind the scenes of major leagues.But this conversation goes deeper than just sports.Anthony shares:How he broke into the sports industry with zero clear pathThe mindset and persistence required to close big dealsWhy relationships are everything in business and lifeHow winning teams impact entire communities (especially in Canada )And the real, honest side of fatherhood, mental health, and navigating life after divorceFrom selling ads early in his career to helping shape major sports partnerships, this episode is packed with insight, stories, and real-life lessons that apply far beyond sports.If you’ve ever wondered what actually goes on behind the scenes in pro sports, this is the episode for youSpecial Thanks To Our Incredible Sponsors:This Episode is Sponsored By: Smokey Bay This Episode’s Dad Jokes sponsor: Spicer Landscaping & Snow Removal ServicesThe Clothing and Swag Sponsor: One Bone

This week we’re joined in studio by Adam Greenberg, founder of One Bone, the apparel brand redefining how clothing fits and feels for bigger menWhat started as a simple frustration turned into a mission driven company. Adam noticed that traditional fashion completely overlooked an entire group of men who wanted better fitting, better feeling clothes. Instead of accepting it, he decided to build a solution.One Bone has since grown into more than just a clothing brand. It has become a community built around confidence, identity, and making men feel good in what they wear.In this conversation we talk about:• Growing up in Montreal and developing an entrepreneurial mindset early• The real story behind building One Bone and the team behind it• Turning a personal frustration into a business opportunity• The challenges of building a brand in a niche others ignored• Entrepreneurship, resilience, and learning through failure• The pressure of building something meaningful while raising a family• The role fatherhood plays in leadership and decision makingAdam shares honest insight into the realities of building a company from scratch, staying authentic while scaling, and why solving a real problem will always matter more than chasing trends.At its core, this episode is about identity. Finding confidence in who you are, building something that serves others, and creating a legacy that goes far beyond business.🎙️ Sh*t My Dad Taught MeSpecial Thanks To Our Incredible Sponsors:This episode’s Dad Jokes sponsor: Spicer Landscaping & Snow Removal ServicesThe Clothing and Swag Sponsor of the show is One Bone

This week, we’re joined in studio by Ryan Lazar, tech and AI executive, sales leader, former GM of Canada at Qualtrics and CareerBuilder, and proud Detroit sports fan.Ryan’s career didn’t follow a straight line. After studying civil engineering and getting laid off during the recession, he pivoted into sales, starting at Xerox, grinding it out, building relationships, and ultimately leading high-growth teams across North America. Along the way, he’s learned that success isn’t about titles. It’s about culture, discipline, and surrounding yourself with the right people.We talk about:• Growing up in a small Ontario town with a schoolteacher dad• Being taught discipline, organization, and respect at an early age• Making the jump from engineering to sales• What separates good leaders from great ones• Why networking and relationships change everything• Coaching his son’s baseball team and raising confident, resilient kids• Showing up as a dad consistently• The evolution of AI, customer experience, and where technology is headed nextRyan shares powerful insights on leadership under pressure, building winning cultures, and why communication and decision-making will matter more than ever in the AI era.Most importantly, this is a conversation about legacy. What we carry from our fathers, what we pass on to our kids, and how purpose changes when you become a parent.Special thanks to our incredible sponsors:This episode’s Dad Jokes sponsor: Spicer Landscaping & Snow Removal ServicesThe Clothing and Swag Sponsor of the show is One Bone

What does it really take to last 15 seasons in professional football?In this episode of Shit My Dad Taught Me, we sit down with 2x Grey Cup Champion Chris Van Zeyl, one of the most respected offensive linemen in the CFL and a true student of the game. From switching positions early in his career…To battling dark seasons, career-threatening injuries, and identity shifts…To winning championships and redefining greatness beyond the field…Chris opens up about:The mindset that built a 15-year career in the Canadian Football LeagueWhy learning how to lose matters more than learning how to winThe pressure of professional sports and what happens after the final gameThe discipline, intention, and leadership required to stay at the topWhat football taught him about fatherhood and legacyThis isn’t just a football story.It’s a story about resilience, growth, and showing up — as an athlete, a leader, a husband, and a dad.If you’re chasing longevity in your career, raising kids, or trying to build something that lasts… this one’s for you.Special thanks to our incredible sponsors:This episode’s Dad Jokes sponsor: Spicer Landscaping & Snow Removal ServicesThe Clothing and Swag Sponsor of the show is One Bone

In this episode of Shit My Dad Taught Me, we sit down with Robin Yates, a quiet force behind some of the most respected outerwear brands in Canada and around the world.Robin is a seasoned brand builder and operator whose career spans performance apparel, global brand strategy, and disciplined execution. He was appointed CEO of Woods, one of Canada’s oldest outdoor brands, where he helped guide the company into a modern era by focusing on relevance, authenticity, and long-term positioning in a crowded global market.He also served as a senior executive at Canada Goose during a critical period of growth, playing a key role as the brand scaled from a respected Canadian label into a global icon.Following that chapter, Robin founded Nobis, a premium outerwear brand known for technical innovation, clean design, and uncompromising quality. Nobis earned its reputation not through hype, but through performance and product integrity.Across his career, Robin has built trusted relationships with elite athletes, industry leaders, and high-profile individuals by prioritizing credibility, long-term thinking, and doing things the right way — especially when the stakes are high.But this conversation goes beyond brands and titles.We talk about leadership under pressure, lessons learned the hard way, building things that last, and how fatherhood and legacy shape the way you show up, in business and in life.Performance thinking doesn’t stop at the big brands.Robin Yates helped shape Hatty Pro Dry — applying technical apparel principles to help kids stay dry, comfortable, and focused on play.Special thanks to our incredible sponsors:This episode's Dad Jokes sponsor: Spicer Landscaping & Snow Removal Services The Clothing and Swag Sponsor of the show is One Bone

Doug Gilmour is a Hall of Fame legend and Stanley Cup champion celebrated for his iconic, gritty leadership as the Toronto Maple Leafs' captain. Today, he remains an active figure through his DG93 lifestyle brand and his role as a dedicated family man.Doug's Links: https://www.douggilmour.com/shophttps://www.prodrysport.comSpecial thanks to our incredible sponsors:This episode's opening sponsor is Circle Mortgage https://circlemortgage.ca/This episode's Dad Jokes Sponsor is Spicer Landscaping and Snow Removal.https://www.spicerlandscaping.ca/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22983886066&gbraid=0AAAAA9cNwRLb_TgsFK8xf6fGW0UAG1VB0The Clothing and Swag Sponsor of the show is OneBone Clothing.https://onebonebrand.com/?tw_source=google&tw_adid=704028473756&tw_campaign=21416418368&tw_kwdid=kwd-496287830148&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21416418368&gbraid=0AAAAAChk8g2Rdf0jFMynF0fTHv7OxhuTpThis episode's closing sponsor is Lalande Personal Injury & Disability Lawyers.https://injured.ca/

Steve Cadigan is someone who helped shape the culture of one of the most impactful platforms in the world, LinkedIn. He’s been called a Talent Hacker, a Culture Strategist, and a Future of Work thought leader. But today, we’re more interested in the man behind all that, what shaped him, what he’s learned, and what he’s still figuring out.Steve Cadigan is a rare blend of boardroom strategist and culture architect. He’s not just dug into the trenches of HR, he led those trenches. At LinkedIn, when the company was just a few hundred people, he helped scale it into thousands, shaping the very culture that made it a global icon.Before that, he cut his teeth at tech giants like Cisco and EA, helping organizations navigate rapid growth, acquisitions, global teams and change. Today, through Cadigan Talent Ventures, Steve advises leaders and companies around the world on how to turn talent into advantage, how to re‑think work in this era of disruption, and how to build cultures people actually want to join.This episode was sponsored by Matthew Stevenson Insurance.Website: https://matthew-stevenson.ca/#workInstagram: @mattstevensoninsuranceThis episode's Dad Jokes Sponsor is Spicer Landscaping and Snow Removal.Website: https://www.spicerlandscaping.caThe Clothing and Swag Sponsor of the show is OneBone Clothing.Website: https://onebonebrand.com