That Nerd Dad

All good things must come to an end and it's time to put this creative venture to bed. Let's talk, one last time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Moscrop is a writer, author, podcaster, and political commentator. Sometimes he does academic work, too. David has become one of the country's most respected names in politics and during this conversation, we talk about many things that are wrong with the current state of affairs all the while sharing a laugh at how we can't give up hope, even though it seems hopeless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This was a bucket list type interview for me and I think it shows. I did my best to keep my cool but a certain element of fandom comes through. From BrentButt.com: Brent Butt has long been considered one of the funniest people in Canada, with a career in stand-up comedy that stretches into five decades, including numerous appearances at major festivals in multiple countries and being voted Best Male Stand-Up in Canada by his peers in the profession. He also created and starred in two successful sitcoms – CORNER GAS and HICCUPS. When you add in two theatrical comedy films (NO CLUE, CORNER GAS: THE MOVIE) and four seasons of an animated TV spinoff, it may seem surprising that Brent’s new venture has taken a rather dark turn. THE DARK TURN… Brent has written his debut novel – an intense, gritty psychological thriller called HUGE (from Doubleday Canada – Oct. 2023). The story follows three comedians on a rough run of shows through a remote stretch of rural countryside, as their priorities shift from getting laughs to fighting for their lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a solo show and what started as a pretty boring agenda turned into one of my best solo shows yet. Thanksgiving, the Wiggles, Mental Health and Why The World Sucks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike is a rare breed in Canada. He's an observer of our political system but is somehow not jaded or downtrodden. He remains optimistic and that's the message that comes through loud and clear during my chat with him. His enthusiasm for political news has been at the core of his career which started in his hometown of Montreal in 1999. As Senior Political Correspondent for CTV News Channel, Le Couteur has his ear to the ground in the nation’s capital where the decisions affecting Canadians are made. Over the course of his career, Mike has covered some of the biggest stories in North America, including the Dawson College shooting in 2006, Hurricane Sandy in 2012, the Lac-Megantic rail disaster in 2013 and the 2017 Quebec City Mosque shooting. Mike has also been on the front lines of the most important Canadian political stories for more than a decade, from the Mike Duffy expense scandal, to the Idle No More movement, and NAFTA negotiations, as well as three federal elections. He has reported from 6 continents, 26 countries and all of Canada’s 10 provinces and 3 territories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Couldn't firm up a guest this week so it's a solo show and I'm talking about some behind-the-scenes stuff from my appearances on CTV News The Debate as well as promoting my new active Substack! https://substack.com/@thatnerddad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may recognize her from American Ninja Warrior but Sandy Zimmerman has been overcoming obstacles and barriers her entire life. Despite an upbringing filled with poverty, abuse, time in foster care, countless injuries, and tons of failure, she has completely defied the odds. Sandy is excited to share the lessons she has learned and SCIENCE PROVEN tools she has acquired along the way to help others DISCOVER HOPE, OVERCOME OBSTACLES, and ACHIEVE BIG DREAMS of their own! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Lou has been one of the most prolific basketball writers in Toronto for the past 10 years. From grinding away with Raptors Republic to having The Raptors Show with Will Lou on Sportsnet he's seen and done it all. In this conversation we talk hoops, making the jump from starting out wanting to be a Doctor to his career as a broadcaster covering the NBA's only team north of the border. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Police Constable Sean Shapiro, also known as the VoiceoverCop, is here to educate and inform through his informative and entertaining content. This time around he's here to talk about school being back in session and how we can be prepared for those little ones running around again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kaitlin is an NYC-based actor originally from the great state of Kentucky. She graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre. She has been seen in numerous theaters around the country, and a couple in the Big Apple, including the York, Ars Nova, The Wild Project and The Triad. Kaitlin has a deep passion for music, improv, sketch comedy and television. Kaitlin is most known for her work on NBC’s Sprout Network. She was a host for Sunny Side Up working along side puppets, animals and celebrities. Recently you've seen her perform as Meekah alongside YouTube mega star Blippi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices