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Finding time for yourself is an important part of parenting. That Nerd Dad Joe Williamson is a self described loving father and adequate husband. Join him as he talks parenting, pop culture, politics and more while his kids are asleep. Whether you’re an exhausted parent looking for a laugh or a stoned teenager who clicked on this by mistake this is the podcast for you.

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    • Nov 20, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 24m AVG DURATION
    • 166 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Nerd Dad Podcast

    "Be Well, Be Safe And Thanks For Listening"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 16:21


    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

    Canadian Politics Suck But Let's Not Give Up Hope w/David Moscrop

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 38:47


    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

    HUGE interview with Brent Butt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 26:44


    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

    Thankful For A Bunch Of Stuff w/ Joe Williamson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 28:10


    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

    Optimisic Political Talk with Mike Le Couteur

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 39:43


    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

    That Nerd Dad Is Talking To Himself

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 22:50


    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

    Ninja Talk with Sandy Zimmerman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 32:36


    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

    From Econmics Major to Raptors Writer. How Will Lou Made The Leap.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 30:21


    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

    Back to School with PC Sean Shapiro

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 33:08


    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

    OMG, Are You Meekah? A conversation w/ Kaitlin Becker

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 30:34


    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

    Dean Blundell from Shock Jock to International Man of Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 42:49


    Dean Blundell is back and this time we are talking about the transformation of deanblundell.com to Crier Media. His dealings with Benfica and the Trump Indictments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Let's Get Personal w/Joe Williamson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 18:01


    In an act of stupidity and self-indulgence, I decided it would be a fun idea to interview myself. I had a few things happen to me recently that I wanted to share but also didn't like the idea of just talking and sharing for 15min so in order to get around that, I used some modern-ish technology to interview myself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Two Thats Talk About This. This Being Parenting. w/CJ Kelsey

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 30:27


    CJ aka That Mom Tho is a freelance writer for Scary Mommy and her essays put a humorous spin on the hurdles and joys of parenting. Her content relates to parents of younger school-aged children as she is currently navigating this stage of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Two Nerds Walk Into A Parenting Podcast w/Anthoy LaFuci

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 29:31


    Self-described as a single dad, writer, bad joke maker, movie lover, bard type creature Anthony joins me for a talk about being a nerd Dad, making time for your hobbies, and why he loves podcasting. This is a fun parenting conversation with a pinch of nerding out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    That Nerd Dad Interviews Joel MacLeod

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 39:32


    Joel MacLeod is co-host of the 905er podcast and a former political staffer who worked for the Ontario Liberal Party and at Queen's Park. He left that life to dive head-first into the fast-casual hospitality industry as an entrepreneur. He now works to help build brands for small and medium-sized businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    That Nerd Dad Interviews Douglas Connors Again!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 44:57


    Co-host of the True North Eager Beaver Podcast Douglas describes himself on Twitter as: Political junkie podcaster, Optimist,

    That Nerd Dad Interviews Scott McGregor of Hot Wallet Podcast AGAIN!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 36:21


    What do you do when you have a popular guest? You have them back ASAP. This time we're talking Threads vs. Twitter, NFTs, and his ID being stolen! Scott McGregor is a former Award Winning Broadcaster turned Trader based out of Alberta Canada. He has over 10 years of successful active investing experience, and since 2019 has been mentoring retail and institutional traders at StockMarketMentor.com. His history in the media gives him an edge in being able to interpret a lot of information quickly and break it down into straightforward analyses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    That Nerd Dad Interviews Griff Bordignon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 30:24


    Griff is the sports and betting guru for Crier Media and also hosts the YWC Football Talk Podcast. We're talking football and the Simpsons. Join us for a lighthearted conversation about topics that Griff is obviously passionate about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    That Nerd Dad Interviews Charles Adler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 26:18


    Legendary broadcaster Charles Adler is a Hungarian-Canadian writer/broadcaster and political commentator, most noted as a former host of the newsmagazine series Global Sunday and as host of the syndicated radio talk show Charles Adler Tonight on the Global News radio network from 2016 until 2021. Naturally, we talk about our shared love of country music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    That Nerd Dad Interviews The Founders of Canuckle Mark & Jeff Rogers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 26:35


    The creators of every Canadian's favorite word game Canuckle stop by to talk about its origins, some fun facts, and what's next! And once the show is done be sure to play the game on your device! https://www.canucklegame.ca/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    That Nerd Dad Interviews Douglas Connors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 34:49


    Co-host of the True North Eager Beaver Podcast Douglas describes himself on Twitter as: Political junkie podcaster, Optimist,

    That Nerd Dad Interviews Stewart Reynolds aka Brittlestar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 31:59


    Brittlestar, or Stewart Reynolds (as his mom calls him when he's in trouble), is the father of two young men, Owen (award-winning podcast producer) and Gregor (social media personality and speaker). These three guys, along with Brittlestar's wife, Shannon, have created viral videos for a variety of brands and organizations such as Disney, ESPN, Subway, CBC, Walmart, Kal Tire and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    That Nerd Dad Interviews Victor Lucas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 33:12


    Creator, executive producer and co-host of “EP Daily” and “Reviews on the Run”, Victor Lucas is a television and new media pioneer. His first original TV series, “The Electric Playground,” hit the airwaves in 1997 and is now a daily TV series seen coast to coast in syndication and on national cable in Canada and the US. “Reviews on the Run,” a spinoff from EP, debuted in 2002 and is now also a daily series in syndication and cable in Canada. Both daily programs focus on the latest innovations and content from the worlds of videogames, entertainment and technology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    That Nerd Dad Interviews Mary Anne Ivison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 37:49


    Mary Anne Ivison is a trusted media professional with over 13 years of experience in radio broadcasting, television, voice-over, and live-hosting. In this wide-ranging conversation we discuss the grind of voice-over work, technical problems, and her podcast "Let's Take This Outside." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    That Nerd Dad Interviews Spenny

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 33:26


    Canadian Comedian Icon Spencer Rice of Kenny vs. Spenny fame stopped by to chat about his time on the show, his regrets, and how he'll handle talking to his kids about his time on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    That Nerd Dad Interviews Scott McGregor of Hot Wallet Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 35:00


    Scott McGregor is a former Award Winning Broadcaster turned Trader based out of Alberta Canada. He has over 10 years of successful active investing experience, and since 2019 has been mentoring retail and institutional traders at StockMarketMentor.com. His history in the media gives him an edge in being able to interpret a lot of information quickly and break it down into straightforward analyses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    That Nerd Dad Interviews PC Sean Shapiro!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 21:48


    The Voice Over Cop is BACK and we're talking: - Do helmets make riding a bicycle safer? - What's allowed to be on your dashboard? - What are the rules for being an "off duty" officer? - His thoughts on the current perception of Police Officers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    That Nerd Dad Interviews James DiFiore

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 31:18


    James has interviewed some of the most influential creators in Hip-Hop from The D.O.C to Domingo, Jully Black and Classified. I took this opportunity to ask him about the current "white rapper feud" and its frivolity as well as get his thoughts on AI in hip-hop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    That Nerd Dad is BACK!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 24:00


    I'm back! I took some time off for the birth of my 3rd son but I'm back on the grind, talking parenting, pop culture and politics. This week I'm talking about my past month, the Super Mario Bros Movie, Trump Getting Arrested, AI and Canada losing a legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    NOT Live on Lunchbreak 03/28/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 27:30


    Parenting | Pop Culture | Politics On today's show... NHL LGBTQ Digital Blackface A new anxiety cure? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Live on Lunchbreak 03/23/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 26:42


    Parenting | Pop Culture | Politics On today's show... Baby #3 Champions Review John Wick is HELLA long IHOP Arrest Trump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    NOT Live on Lunchbreak 03/10/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 22:31


    On today's show... 9mth preggers TMNT Mutant Mayhem Mar10 81yr old survives on candy Boy Meets Congress? Keanu playing Wolverine? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Live on Lunchbreak 03/01/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 28:36


    Parenting | Pop Culture | Politics On today's show... The Auto Show Elephant and Piggie Coffee News Meth Gator Dilbert Run for the Money Jully Black Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Live on Lunchbreak 2/15/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 32:21


    Parenting | Pop Culture | Politics On today's show... Ezra Miller & The Flash Deadpool Barney is coming BACK! John Tory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Live on Lunchbreak 02/09/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 22:08


    Parenting | Pop Culture | Politics On today's show... Blippi World Tour King of the Hill Returning AMC wants your money Tomb Raider The Last of Us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Live on Lunchbreak 01/31/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 22:39


    Parenting | Pop Culture | Politics On today's show... Hazel McCallion Jay Leno The Simpsons Tyre Nichols Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Live on Lunchbreak 01/25/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 22:27


    Parenting | Pop Culture | Politics On today's show... Take 2 Buzz Aldrin Unexploded Grenade Smart Kid Australian Runner John Laraquette Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Live on Lunchbreak 01/18/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 17:50


    Parenting | Pop Culture | Politics On today's show... The launch of Crier Media Funerals Mental Health The Penguin Shoresy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    That Nerd Dad (is occasionally) LIVE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 20:53


    Parenting | Pop Culture | Politics On Today's Episode: - Rise of the Pink Ladies - Jeopardy Masters - 82yr old FINALLY retires - Bell doesn't want to talk anymore - Eddie Murphy mic drop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    That Nerd Dad (is occasionally) LIVE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 21:03


    Parenting | Pop Culture | Politics On Today's Episode: - Blake Wheeler's Testicle - Delta Airlines and free wifi - Wednesday Renewed - Celine Dion Protest - Oldest woman dies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    That Dad (is occassionally) LIVE! - BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 21:12


    We'll start 2023 with our first LIVE episode! I've got a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT, an adorably racist baby, and the move from hell! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    That Nerd Dad Interviews Police Constable Sean Shapiro

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 32:40


    PC Sean Shapiro is back and this time we talk about some whacky and probably illegal products I found on TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Just Joe Show - Wisdom Teeth, Going to the Doctors, Georgia and How I Met My Murder

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 20:34


    It's the second to last show before a break for a couple of weeks and I'm flying solo. I'm talking about getting some teeth out, my wife is smarter than me, a shitty Doctor, Georgia, and what we're watching now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    That Nerd Dad Interviews Randy King of 80:20 Conflict Management Strategies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 26:32


    Randy King is a highly respected authority on conflict management and violence prevention. He has taught in 10 countries and over 50 cities, and his work has been featured in media outlets around the world. He is the president of 80:20 Conflict Management Strategies, a company that provides training and consultancy services in the field of conflict management and violence prevention. Randy is also an internationally recognized self-protection specialist who has been involved in martial arts for over 30 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    That Nerd Dad Interviews Jennifer Weedon Palazzo of MomCaveTV

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 31:24


    Jennifer Weedon Palazzo is the founder of MomCaveTV.com, an online network of award-winning comedy videos for moms. Jen and I discuss the origins of MomCaveTV as well as the content she loves and regrets. Along with a touch of gentle parenting talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    That Nerd Dad Interviews Sham aka @HomeWithPeanut

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 31:38


    Sham is back for round 4 and we talk DeSantis vs Trump, Elon's Twitter and HOW COME MY KIDS ARE ALWAYS SICK! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    That Nerd Dad - Just Joe - Elon Musk, Quentin Tarantino, Chris Evans, The Oscars & 'Murica

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 22:22


    Another Just Joe Show for you! Talking Elon Musk, Quentin Tarantino, Chris Evans, The Oscars & 'Murica Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    THE LOST EPISODE! That Nerd Dad - Just Joe - Talking Stumble Guys, Going Viral, Texas DNA Kits and Sad News!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 19:45


    This episode was sitting in my drafts and wasn't posted two weeks ago. #Fail. But I'm releasing it now as a LOST EPISODE! I was barely able to record this week so there's no video but there is tons of quality content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    That Nerd Dad - Just Joe - Talking Halloween, Broken Hips and Anxiety Hangovers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 33:46


    It's been an interesting couple of weeks around here and I'll catch you up on all the latest in another solo show. On today's agenda: Halloween, broken hips, swimming lessons, anxiety hangovers, and of course Elon Musk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    That Nerd Dad Interviews Ousa O'Mara

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 28:14


    You may recognize Ousa from her hilarious tweets about family life but what you might not know is she is a Mother of triplets, two of which were diagnosed with autism. We talk about her journey, growth, and understanding of raising children with autism. It's an incredibly heartfelt conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Just Joe Show - The Ear Infection Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 24:20


    On today's show... The Blue Jays are out. Whatever happened to the common cold? Would you buy your kid tap shoes? Bloody noses & poop. They are not trying to ruin your childhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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