Shit My Dad Taught Me

In this special episode of Shit My Dad Taught Me , C hris Carter and Jamie switch seats and join Larry Hagner on The Dad Edge for an honest conversation about fatherhood, resilience, entrepreneurship, leadership and building stronger communities. Jamie shares his journey from a difficult childhood in Northern Ontario to leaving home at just 15 years old, overcoming adversity and creating a better...

What happens when a community comes together to turn heartbreak into hope? In this special episode of Sh*t My Dad Taught Me, hosts Chris Carter and Jamie Kozub lead a powerful live conversation at A Night of Hope, an event created by Julie Neal and the Levie Initiative to raise awareness and support for families facing childhood cancer. Through deeply emotional stories and honest discussions, six...

In this episode of Shit My Dad Taught Me, we sit down with Canadian broadcaster, author and radio personality Roz Weston for a conversation about media, fatherhood, grief, family, friendship and finding meaning outside of your career. Roz reflects on his journey from growing up in a small town and landing an early opportunity with The Howard Stern Show to building a decades long career in Canadian...

In this episode of Shit My Dad Taught Me, we sit down with entrepreneur, media founder and commentator Jonathan Harvey to talk about failure, resilience, business, fatherhood and what success actually means. Jonathan shares his journey from dropping out of college and failing at businesses in his twenties to building companies across restaurants, construction, media and technology. He talks about...

In this episode of Shit My Dad Taught Me , we sit down with former Canadian national team captain Jason deVos for a conversation about soccer, leadership, coaching, fatherhood and finding purpose beyond the game. Jason takes us from his childhood in rural Ontario through an 18 year professional soccer career, representing Canada and eventually moving into broadcasting, coaching and leadership. He...

In this episode of Shit My Dad Taught Me, we sit down with brothers Julien and Jermaine Franklin for a conversation about family, sports, fatherhood, perseverance and legacy. From their parents leaving Jamaica and building a life in Canada, to growing up moving across different cities and finding community through sports, the Franklin brothers share the foundation that helped shape their lives and...

In this episode of Shit My Dad Taught Me , we sit down with Trey Tucker , founder of Rugged Counseling and author of Tough Enough , for a conversation about men’s mental health, masculinity, fatherhood and emotional resilience. Trey shares his perspective on what real strength looks like, why men need accountability and meaningful relationships, and how faith, humility and discipline have shaped t...

In this episode of Shit My Dad Taught Me , we sit down with Graham Nordin , a husband, father of two, and wine and spirits executive whose life changed after discovering a congenital heart defect that ultimately required open-heart surgery. Graham shares his journey from playing football at UBC to building a career in the wine and spirits industry, along with the lessons his father taught him abou...

In this episode of Shit My Dad Taught Me , we sit down with Dr. Norm O’Reilly, sports business leader, author, educator, endurance athlete and father of four. Norm has written more than 20 books, advised major sports organizations and worked with Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic teams. We talk about his journey from growing up in Lindsay, Ontario to becoming a leading voice in sports business, comp...

In this episode of Shit My Dad Taught Me , we sit down with Mark Rector , retired engineering professor and bestselling independent author and host of the podcast Oh Canada! Our Home and Inventive Land , to uncover some of the incredible Canadian inventions and innovators that helped shape the modern world. Mark also shares the remarkable story of his father, who survived two devastating Springhil...

In this episode of Shit My Dad Taught Me , we sit down with Nate Tanzman , a former motorcycle stunt rider, entrepreneur, speaker, husband, and father whose journey took him from depression and a lack of identity to discovering purpose, discipline, and responsibility. Nate shares how motorcycle stunt riding became an escape, how a serious crash changed his perspective, and what happened when he ev...

In this episode of Shit My Dad Taught Me , we sit down with Michael Bartlett, CEO of Canada Basketball and former MLSE executive. Michael shares his journey into sports leadership, the incredible growth of basketball across Canada, and what it takes to build winning cultures at the highest level. We also discuss leadership, mental health, fatherhood, raising resilient kids, the future of Canadian...

In this episode of Shit My Dad Taught Me , we sit down with Lee Benson . Serial entrepreneur, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and founder of Dinner Table. Lee shares his journey from a challenging childhood to building multiple successful companies, and why he now dedicates his life to helping families raise resilient, value-driven kids. We explore intentional fatherhood, entrepreneurship,...

In this episode of Shit My Dad Taught Me , we sit down with Matt Devlin , the longtime television voice of the Toronto Raptors . Matt shares his journey from small-town broadcasting to becoming one of Canada's most recognizable sports commentators, along with behind-the-scenes stories from the Raptors' championship run, Kawhi Leonard's iconic shot, and life inside the NBA. We also dive...

In this episode of Shit My Dad Taught Me , we sit down with Dan O'Toole . Former TSN SportsCentre Anchor, broadcaster, and storyteller, to discuss the journey behind one of Canada's most recognizable television careers. Dan shares stories from his path into broadcasting, his partnership with Jay Onrait, and the lessons he learned growing up on a farm in rural Ontario. We also dive into add...

In this episode of Shit My Dad Taught Me, we sit down with Lexnour . Platinum producer, independent artist, songwriter, and social media creator whose music has connected with millions of people around the world. From leaving a government career to pursuing music full-time, Lex shares the journey of betting on himself and building a career on authenticity. We discuss creativity, entrepreneurship,...

In this episode of *Shit My Dad Taught Me*, we sit down with Mike Holmes Jr., contractor, entrepreneur, television personality, and advocate for the skilled trades. Best known for growing up alongside one of Canada's most recognizable names in home renovation, Mike shares the personal journey of building a life and career that's uniquely his own. We discuss overcoming adversity, fatherhood...

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,...

This week on Shit My Dad Taught Me, we sit down with Bryan Baeumler, one of Canada's most recognizable contractors, entrepreneurs, and television personalities. Bryan shares the story behind his journey from aspiring lawyer and entrepreneur to HGTV star, business owner, and father of four. Along the way, we discuss risk-taking, leadership, entrepreneurship, family, work-life balance, personal...

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, an...

Larry Hagner, founder of The Dad Edge , joins us for a deep conversation about fatherhood, marriage, masculinity, and the lessons that shape who we become. Growing up without a consistent father figure, Larry turned his personal struggles into a mission to help men become better dads, husbands, and leaders. Today, through The Dad Edge podcast and community, he's impacted thousands of families...

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 th...

In this special 50th episode of Shit My Dad Taught Me, we’re joined by Darryl Budd — longtime business leader, entrepreneur, mentor, and member of the family behind the Budds’ Group of Companies. Darryl shares the story of building a family-run automotive business from the ground up, starting with a small dealership in Oakville in 1973 and growing it into one of Ontario’s most recognized automotiv...

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 al...

In this episode, we’re joined by PJ Mercanti, CEO of Carmen's Group, for a conversation about family business, leadership, fatherhood, and building a meaningful life. PJ shares how growing up in a hardworking Italian family in Hamilton shaped his values, why he chose to leave a promising career opportunity with ESPN to return home, and what it’s really like leading a multi-generational hospita...