Shit My Dad Taught Me

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 addiction, sobriety, fatherhood, men's mental health, recovery, resilience, and the people who helped him rebuild his life after hitting rock bottom. It's an honest conversation about vulnerability, purpose, finding joy in everyday life, and becoming the person your family needs you to be.
This is a powerful episode about second chances, personal growth, and the legacy we choose to leave behind.

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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, social media, mental health, heartbreak, faith, masculinity, and the importance of having people you can lean on during life's hardest moments. Lex also opens up about the personal experiences that inspire his music, the impact his songs have had on listeners, and the legacy he hopes to leave through his work.

This is an honest conversation about purpose, perseverance, vulnerability, and what success really looks like when you're building a life that's true to yourself
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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, marriage, entrepreneurship, leadership, the importance of the skilled trades, and the lessons Mike learned from both working with and learning from his father. He also shares why being present for his children, pursuing meaningful work, and creating his own legacy have become his greatest priorities.

This is a thoughtful conversation about resilience, family, personal growth, and what it truly means to build something that lasts.

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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.
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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.

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