Bad Parents

Another fun show that you do not want to miss! How would you rate yourself as a parent? We dig into what score we would give ourselves lol We reminisce on the phrases we heard from our parents growing up. Find out what it means if your kid wants to be famous. Exciting news! Season 2 of Bad Parents will include video, yep you heard us right, not only will you be able to hear us, but you can now wat...

We have another fun show you do not want to miss! Today we discuss: We got mail! Be sure to listen to this question from a Bad Parents listener and don't be shy, send in your very own to badparents@curiouscast.ca Is being a kid today different from being a kid back in the day? What is your parenting style? Oldschool vs New Cool! Do you polish off your kid's leftover lunch? If you do you are not al...

What would it be like not to have kids? Today we discuss the top 8 reasons why people are not having children. With the fall and school season in full effect, will kids ever not be sick?! Exciting news! This new season of Bad Parents will include video, yep you heard us right, not only will you be able to hear us, but you can now see us on YouTube! If you can't get enough of us, we also have a mor...

On this episode of Bad Parents, we get all spooky and talk about Halloween, and the Horrors of parenting! Kisses or Candy Corn? Whether you like either one, we know you are going to love this episode full of relatable laughs. Exciting news! This new season of Bad Parents will include video, yep you heard us right, not only will you be able to hear us, but you can now see us on YouTube! If you can'...

Welcome back to Season 2 of Bad Parents. We're super stoked for this new season, and we have so much to talk about, but first, let's get comfortable! In today's episode: We talk about the things we constantly worry about when it comes to our kids Things that we feel overwhelmed by And question, would you take photos with your parents/kids in underwear?! Exciting news! This new season of Bad Parent...

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36 episodes in and we are so thankful for being on this journey with you all! Summer has finally shone upon us, so the kiddos will soon be off school, and Mom and Dad will need a break too. We will be back bigger and better in the fall, and we can't wait to catch you up on our summer with the kids. You can listen back to all of our episodes, and you can still catch us on the Q107 Morning show in T...

Remember when summer meant fun? If you're a parent, it may be hard to remember the easy, breezy days of sunshine and sprinklers. Shawna, Ryan, and Johnny talk about what summer means now. If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:30 am-10 am Mon-Fri. We love hearing from you! Contact: badparents@curiouscast.ca for any funny stories to share, ideas...

Bad Parents are celebrating Dads! With Father's Day around the corner, we talk about the history of the special day, men's health, and what makes a good Dad's day gift.  HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:30 am-10 am Mon-Fri. We love hearing from you! Contact: badparents@curiouscast.ca for any funny stories to share, id...

Everyone needs a break once in a while, especially parents. So sit back, relax and enjoy some of the highlights of what we do when we aren't scrambling to make 'second dinner' or driving to swimming lessons. If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:30 am-10 am Mon-Fri. We love hearing from you! Contact: badparents@curiouscast.ca for any funny st...

Today we're talking about parents making headlines. Shawna, Ryan and Johnny talk about what happens when parenting decisions make the front page. Who's right and who's wrong when it comes to parenting in the spotlight? If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:30 am-10 am Mon-Fri. We love hearing from you! Contact: badparents@curiouscast.ca for a...

It's that time again, true confessions from your favourite Bad Parents. Every once in a while we have to vent about things that are really hard when it comes to raising the next generation. Filters are off!  If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:30 am-10 am Mon-Fri. We love hearing from you! Contact: badparents@curiouscast.ca for any funny st...

If you're raising kids, once in a while you realize you're actually raising future ADULTS. Today we talk about whether or not the stuff we're doing now is serving or hurting the future generation. And if you think that's heavy, don't worry Ryan also swears!  If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:30 am-10 am Mon-Fri. We love hearing from you! ...

It's that time again! Mother's Day is fast approaching, and we discuss the do's and don'ts of what gifts to give. What gifts have you received on Mother's Day? Whether it was something that you really wanted... or not... let us know! If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:30 am-10 am Mon-Fri. We love hearing from you! Contact: badparents@curio...

Parenting is tough, and if you don't laugh you'll cry!  Today's podcast is all about finding the lighter side of life and taking a stroll down memory lane to a time when we were kids, and life was a little easier.  If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:30 am-10 am Mon-Fri. We love hearing from you! Contact: badparents@curiouscast.ca for any f...

Having kids means being prepared for tough questions. Little minds often come up with big concerns! Today we talk about what strategies we've used when it comes to tackling life's hard conversations.  If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:30 am-10 am Mon-Fri. We love hearing from you! Contact: badparents@curiouscast.ca for any funny stories t...

We are reaching our hands into the giant Bad Parents mailbag and answering some of your burning questions. If we've learned anything this year, it's that when it comes to raising kids, we are all in this together!  If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:30 am-10 am Mon-Fri. Contact: badparents@curiouscast.ca for any funny stories to share, ide...

The solar eclipse brought something with it we didn't expect. No, not sudden blindness thank goodness, but a massive dose of PARENT GUILT. What happens when real life doesn't match the images bombarding us on social media? If you sometimes feel like you're just not measuring up, today's episode is a must-listen.  If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107...

When something bad happens, we want to know why…the weirder and badder the event, the more we need to know… It can’t possibly be random…someone needs to be responsible and held accountable…someone needs to be blamed…and there had better not be any loose ends… Certain segments of the population have always been suspicious of the official story…forget the simplest of most logical explanation…these a...

Today's podcast talks about having it all when it comes to family and career. We also get a special Garbutt/Whalen family vacation update... time for take-off baby! And with Easter approaching, whatever happened to simple egg hunts and chocolate bunnies?! If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:30am-10am Mon-Fri. We love hearing from you! Conta...

When celebrities make admissions about parenting, it often makes headlines. Bradley Cooper sparks some discussion on today's Bad Parents podcast. And when it comes to chores around the house, how much are Shawna, Ryan, and Johnny paying their kids?  If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:30am-10am Mon-Fri. We love hearing from you! Contact: ba...

"Can you handle the pressure when someone is always watching?" Big Brother follows a group of people living together in a house that is recording their every move! The houseguests will vote someone out of the house each week, and at the end, the last person standing will receive the grand prize of $100,000! Big Brother is currently in Season 12 of the series and is hosted by Arisa Cox (Instagram:...

There have been many studies into the different types of music fans…basically, they can be broken down into four types… At the bottom of the pyramid are people who aren’t fans at all…they don’t like you or don’t care about you…they may not even know who you are…so for the purposes of this discussion, they don’t matter… The next level is casual fans…they sort of like you or your music, but they can...

When it comes to parenting, fail to plan or plan to fail. Or at least that's what 'they' say. So what do summer camps, the state of Florida and driving all have in common? Tune in to todays' Bad Parents podcast to find out!  If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:30am-10am Mon-Fri. We love hearing from you! Contact: badparents@curiouscast.ca f...

Who is “Professor Booty Smack? And how do you say no to a pet?! Being a parent never gets easier but at least we have each other! If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:30am-10am Mon-Fri. We love hearing from you! Contact: badparents@curiouscast.ca for any funny stories to share, ideas of what topics you want to hear from us, and anything that...