The Real Dad Podcast

It was the day before Canada Day, and information about Residential Schools in Canada had resurfaced in the weeks prior, so we got together to discuss it all. We are no experts on the subject, but to us, it's important to be honest about what we don't know, talk about what we're learning, and talk about what we think our personal responsibilities are. 

In an effort to keep things 100, the guys break down some of the many ways they fall short as parents. 

Dave finally gets the boys together to do a Whiskey tasting. Will Dave convince anyone to join the Whiskey train, or will it be all for naught?

If you want to hear how four grown men transition seamlessly between conversations about wiping your butt, tenant/landlord adventures, gender, and being okay with changing your beliefs or perspectives, then grab your popcorn, put on your walking shoes, or get to work and enjoy. 

We discuss the right and the wrong ways to prank your family on Aprils Fools day, and how each of us feels about the tools we work with.   

We discuss some of our pet peeves in everyday life, and have a conversation about “International Women’s Day” and women in the trades

Michael McDougall joins us for a second time to talking about real estate, brand marketing, personal motivation, and..... grilled cheese with raisins?! 

The subject of bullying is something we've all dealt with one way or another over the years. Some have regrets, some have bad memories, and now we try to navigate it all as adults, and with our children.  Like anywhere, expertise in the trades comes from trying new things and figuring out what works best and when to use certain products or methods. The reality is, it can't always be the...

Diving into a recent opportunity we had to give back to a family of a front line worker, and where we can go with those types of opportunities. We also get into why it’s important to educate ourselves in and celebrate black history month, and how we find a balance between work life, and being a good dad. 

Joey and Dave made a pitch to a TV Network! Did they take the bate? Join us to find out, and see how the boys plan to move forward. 

Join the boys for a Christmas chat. 75% of the time they talk about Christmas 100% of the time.  

Join us as we tap into Bryan's wealth of knowledge in the trades, how he got started in television, and how his family adjusted to Covid isolation in the Bahamas.  

The family ties are even stronger in this episode as a 3rd brother-in-law joins the fold. Joey and Dave take a trip down memory lane with Paul and the boys. If you're not at least a little inspired after this episode, it doesn't exist. 

There's no hiding the BroLaws love and adoration for THE Tiffany Pratt. An incredible artist/designer/creative and equally incredible human being. 

This is a talk about truth, unity, and direction. We want to listen, learn, and take action where it's our place. This is not a one time conversation, but somewhat of a beginning in our journey as a team to create healthy conversation with respect to social injustices. Chris plugs: Instagram, Twitter: @thatchrischase Instagram-@thehouseofcommonshow Youtube- house of common show Songs in this...

The BroLaws family adds yet another little one to the roster amidst one of the strangest periods of time in our lives. Once we get talking about babies, it's hard to stop, except there's this thing called Covid-19, which we couldn't not talk about...

Creating a positive environment at home and in the workplace is equally as important, but fear can creep in a negatively impact both. Join us in discussing some of our personal experiences. Oh, and somehow we get into finances, because what conversation doesn't end up touching on that? 

When your client is also a real estate agent and his team helps you get into the investment property market, the list of things to talk about isn't short. Join us as we hear what Michael McDougall has to say about the real estate industry and what it was like working with the BroLaws. 

Are the trades established as a legitimate career? Would you encourage your kids to venture into the trades as much as you would post secondary? Or are trades still maybe  even subconsciously considered a "less than" career? 

Community is a big part of our lives. We talk about how our desire for community and our competitive nature have impacted our careers.

Do you have a phone addiction? So do we. In this episode we discuss the difficulties of finding quality time with our family in this technology based world, as well as a deep dive into Joey and Dave's journey through the TV world. Let's talk!

We're just four carpenters looking to spread some love. In this episode we touch on how we met and where we are headed.