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 growth, construction, television, and the lessons he's learned from building businesses and raising a family.

A candid conversation about success, resilience, fatherhood, and what it really takes to build something meaningful—both at work and at home.

🎙️ Listen, learn, and enjoy.

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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.

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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 around the world.

We talk about parenting with intention, building a stronger marriage, creating psychological safety for your kids, breaking generational patterns, and why the quality of our relationships ultimately defines our legacy.

A powerful episode for dads, husbands, and anyone looking to build stronger connections with the people who matter most.

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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 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 resilience

Entrepreneurship and building a fashion brand

Authenticity in the social media era

Modern masculinity and online culture

Fatherhood and balancing business with family life

Work ethic, discipline, and self-respect

The psychology of style and confidence

Why 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.

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This Episode’s Dad Jokes sponsor: Spicer Landscaping & Snow Removal Services

This Epsiode is sponsored by: Grants Triple Wood

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 automotive groups. Along the way, he opens up about leadership, risk-taking, mentorship, fatherhood, and the lessons passed down through generations.

We talk about:

• Building a long-term business with family
• Leadership and entrepreneurship
• Mentorship and learning through mistakes
• Fatherhood and raising independent kids
• Legacy and family values
• The state of Canada’s economy and entrepreneurship
• Why trades and skilled work still matter
• The mindset required to survive difficult times

Darryl also shares his perspective on success, personal responsibility, and what it means to leave behind more than just financial wealth.

A thoughtful and honest conversation about business, family, resilience, and building a legacy that lasts.

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.

1. Post your video exclusively on Instagram,
2. Follow both Sh*t My Dad Taught Me and Grant’s
3. Use 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 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 hospitality company under constant pressure.

We talk about:

Leadership and entrepreneurship

Fatherhood and family values

Mental health and staying balanced

Building discipline through routine and fitness

Mentorship and personal growth

Faith, spirituality, and accountability

Handling stress, adversity, and business challenges

The future of Hamilton’s entertainment scene

PJ also reflects on the legacy his father built, the lessons that shaped him as both a leader and a dad, and why true success means nothing if you lose the people closest to you along the way.

A powerful episode about purpose, resilience, and showing up for the people who matter most.

Special Thanks To Our Incredible Sponsors:

This Episode’s Dad Jokes sponsor: Spicer Landscaping & Snow Removal Services

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 connections
• Why sales skills can shape your entire career
• Parenting in a blended family of five kids
• Mental health, stress, and opening up as a man
• The lessons his dad passed down—and how he’s passing them on

This 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