Shit My Dad Taught Me

In this episode, we’re joined by Dan MacKenzie, President of the Canadian Hockey League, for a conversation about leadership, fatherhood, and what it means to shape the next generation.

Dan shares his journey from teaching and coaching basketball to helping grow the National Basketball Association in Canada, and eventually stepping into one of the biggest leadership roles in junior hockey. He reflects on patience, timing, and the importance of taking chances when opportunities come.

We also talk about:
The pressures facing young athletes today
Mental health in junior hockey
Parenting teens in a busy career
Lessons passed down from his father
Why being present matters more than perfection
This is a thoughtful episode about family, responsibility, and building a legacy that lasts far beyond sport.

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In this episode, we’re joined by JC Deacon, Head Coach of the University of Florida Men’s Golf Team, to talk about leadership, fatherhood, and what it takes to build champions.

JC shares his journey from growing up in Toronto to coaching at the highest level of collegiate golf, including winning a national championship and developing elite athletes. But beyond the wins, this conversation dives into the mindset behind success—focusing on attitude, work ethic, and building strong character.

We talk about the role of parents in youth sports, how pressure impacts young athletes, and why separating identity from performance is critical for mental health. JC also reflects on the lessons his father taught him, how those shaped his career, and what legacy means as both a coach and a dad.

A powerful episode on discipline, perspective, and raising the next generation the right way.

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This week we’re joined in studio by Dean McDermott, actor, producer, and storyteller whose life has played out both on screen and in the public eye, but whose real story goes far deeper than what people think they know.

Dean has experienced the highs of success and the lows of personal struggle, all while navigating it in front of the world. But what makes this conversation powerful isn’t the headlines, it’s the honesty behind them.

In this episode, Dean opens up about:
• Growing up and finding his path into acting
• The moments where things started to spiral
• Hitting rock bottom and what forced him to change
• Addiction, accountability, and rebuilding your life
• What it’s like having your struggles play out publicly
• Fatherhood, co-parenting, and showing up for your kids
• Mental health, sobriety, and doing the work daily
• Why authenticity matters more than ever

This isn’t a surface-level conversation.
It’s about taking ownership when you fall short, learning how to rebuild, and understanding that growth doesn’t happen overnight. Dean shares what it really takes to turn things around, not just for yourself, but for the people who depend on you most.

At its core, this episode is about redemption. About becoming a better man, a better father, and continuing to show up, even when it’s hard.
Because the real work begins when no one’s watching.Special Thanks To Our Incredible Sponsors:
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Anthony is a former Vice President of Sports & NHL Sales at Rogers Sports & Media, where he helped lead the commercial partnerships behind Sportsnet and some of the biggest properties in Canadian sport, including the NHL and the Toronto Blue Jays.
In this episode, we go beyond what fans see on the surface and dive into the business side of sports, how deals get done, how brands connect with teams, and what really happens behind the scenes of major leagues.
But this conversation goes deeper than just sports.
Anthony shares:
How he broke into the sports industry with zero clear path
The mindset and persistence required to close big deals
Why relationships are everything in business and life
How winning teams impact entire communities (especially in Canada )
And the real, honest side of fatherhood, mental health, and navigating life after divorce
From selling ads early in his career to helping shape major sports partnerships, this episode is packed with insight, stories, and real-life lessons that apply far beyond sports.
If you’ve ever wondered what actually goes on behind the scenes in pro sports, this is the episode for you

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This Episode is Sponsored By:  Smokey Bay 
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This week, we’re joined in studio by Johnny Muresan, marathon runner, endurance athlete, and someone who understands what it really takes to push past your limits.
Johnny’s story is built on discipline, consistency, and the mental toughness required to keep going when most people would quit. From long-distance running to the mindset behind endurance, this conversation goes far beyond just physical performance.

In this episode we talk about:
• What it takes mentally to run marathons and push your limits
• The role discipline and consistency play in long-term success
• How adversity and discomfort build real resilience
• Why mentorship, community, and brotherhood matter more than ever
• The challenges men face today with identity, confidence, and communication
• Lessons learned through failure, rejection, and personal growth
• Finding purpose through pushing yourself beyond what feels comfortable

Johnny shares insight into the mindset required to stay locked in, how to embrace the struggle, and why the hardest paths often lead to the most meaningful growth.
At its core, this episode is about becoming the kind of man who shows up when things get hard. Building resilience, owning your path, and continuing to move forward no matter what.
🎙️ Sh*t My Dad Taught Me

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