Shit My Dad Taught Me

In this episode of Shit My Dad Taught Me, we sit down with Robin Yates, a quiet force behind some of the most respected outerwear brands in Canada and around the world.
Robin is a seasoned brand builder and operator whose career spans performance apparel, global brand strategy, and disciplined execution. He was appointed CEO of Woods, one of Canada’s oldest outdoor brands, where he helped guide the company into a modern era by focusing on relevance, authenticity, and long-term positioning in a crowded global market.
He also served as a senior executive at Canada Goose during a critical period of growth, playing a key role as the brand scaled from a respected Canadian label into a global icon.
Following that chapter, Robin founded Nobis, a premium outerwear brand known for technical innovation, clean design, and uncompromising quality. Nobis earned its reputation not through hype, but through performance and product integrity.
Across his career, Robin has built trusted relationships with elite athletes, industry leaders, and high-profile individuals by prioritizing credibility, long-term thinking, and doing things the right way — especially when the stakes are high.
But this conversation goes beyond brands and titles.
We talk about leadership under pressure, lessons learned the hard way, building things that last, and how fatherhood and legacy shape the way you show up, in business and in life.
Performance thinking doesn’t stop at the big brands.
Robin Yates helped shape Hatty Pro Dry — applying technical apparel principles to help kids stay dry, comfortable, and focused on play.

Special thanks to our incredible sponsors:
This episode's Dad Jokes sponsor: Spicer Landscaping & Snow Removal Services 
The Clothing and Swag Sponsor of the show is One Bone

In this episode of Shit My Dad Taught Me, we sit down with John Romano, the founder and owner of Nickel Brook Brewing, for an honest conversation about family, legacy, and building something from the ground up.
John opens up about growing up in a traditional Italian household, the values passed down through his family, and how those lessons shaped both the father and entrepreneur he is today. From raising his children to navigating the risks, sacrifices, and long nights that come with starting a brewery, John shares what it really takes to turn passion into a lasting business.
This episode goes beyond beer. It’s about hard work, responsibility, resilience, and the quiet moments that define success—at home and at work. Whether you’re a parent, a business owner, or someone chasing a dream, John’s story is packed with real perspective and timeless lessons.
Grab a drink and enjoy this one 🍺

Special thanks to our incredible sponsors:
This episode's opening sponsor is Circle Mortgage.
This episode's Dad Jokes Sponsor is Spicer Landscaping and Snow Removal.
The Clothing and Swag Sponsor of the show is OneBone Clothing.
This episode's closing sponsor is Lalande Personal Injury & Disability Lawyers.

Doug Gilmour is a Hall of Fame legend and Stanley Cup champion celebrated for his iconic, gritty leadership as the Toronto Maple Leafs' captain. Today, he remains an active figure through his DG93 lifestyle brand and his role as a dedicated family man.

Doug's Links: 
https://www.douggilmour.com/shop
https://www.prodrysport.com

Special thanks to our incredible sponsors:

This episode's opening sponsor is Circle Mortgage 
https://circlemortgage.ca/
This episode's Dad Jokes Sponsor is Spicer Landscaping and Snow Removal.
https://www.spicerlandscaping.ca/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22983886066&gbraid=0AAAAA9cNwRLb_TgsFK8xf6fGW0UAG1VB0
The Clothing and Swag Sponsor of the show is OneBone Clothing.
https://onebonebrand.com/?tw_source=google&tw_adid=704028473756&tw_campaign=21416418368&tw_kwdid=kwd-496287830148&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21416418368&gbraid=0AAAAAChk8g2Rdf0jFMynF0fTHv7OxhuTp
This episode's closing sponsor is Lalande Personal Injury & Disability Lawyers.
https://injured.ca/

Our guest today runs one of the most accessible Bitcoin entry‑points on the planet, Sat Chats, a welcome center for Bitcoin beginners. Stewart Arthur Pelto doesn’t preach crypto jargon. He simplifies it, humanizes it, and invites regular people to ask real questions about money, freedom, and the future. 

Stewart is more than a podcaster: he’s a former PAC manager turned tech‑sales rep turned full‑time Bitcoin evangelist. He uses his background in communications and systems thinking to make the complex world of Bitcoin relatable. On Sat Chats, he and his guests break down what “stacking sats” means in real life, how Bitcoin intersects with justice, financial sovereignty, generational wealth and personal freedom. 

Today we get to ask: who is Stewart beyond the microphone? What drove him to Bitcoin? What’s the mission behind the Welcome‑Center approach? And how does he navigate a world skeptical of crypto while trying to build something that might outlast us all.

YouTube: Sat Chats, The Bitcoin Podcast
Website: https://www.satchats.com

This episode was sponsored by Matthew Stevenson Insurance.
Website: https://matthew-stevenson.ca/#work
Instagram: @mattstevensoninsurance
This episode's Dad Jokes Sponsor is Spicer Landscaping and Snow Removal.
Website: https://www.spicerlandscaping.ca
The Clothing and Swag Sponsor of the show is OneBone Clothing.
Website: https://onebonebrand.com

Steve Cadigan is someone who helped shape the culture of one of the most impactful platforms in the world, LinkedIn. He’s been called a Talent Hacker, a Culture Strategist, and a Future of Work thought leader. But today, we’re more interested in the man behind all that, what shaped him, what he’s learned, and what he’s still figuring out.
Steve Cadigan is a rare blend of boardroom strategist and culture architect. He’s not just dug into the trenches of HR, he led those trenches. At LinkedIn, when the company was just a few hundred people, he helped scale it into thousands, shaping the very culture that made it a global icon.
Before that, he cut his teeth at tech giants like Cisco and EA, helping organizations navigate rapid growth, acquisitions, global teams and change.
Today, through Cadigan Talent Ventures, Steve advises leaders and companies around the world on how to turn talent into advantage, how to re‑think work in this era of disruption, and how to build cultures people actually want to join.

This episode was sponsored by Matthew Stevenson Insurance.
Website: https://matthew-stevenson.ca/#work
Instagram: @mattstevensoninsurance
This episode's Dad Jokes Sponsor is Spicer Landscaping and Snow Removal.
Website: https://www.spicerlandscaping.ca
The Clothing and Swag Sponsor of the show is OneBone Clothing.
Website: https://onebonebrand.com