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The UnDad Podcast is a podcast about family and how you are formed by your environment. Created by Trent Wilkie, a journalist, humourist, producer, husband, and stay-at-home father of two located in Alberta, Canada. Visit him at www.TheUnDad.com.


    • Jun 25, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 51 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The UnDad Podcast

    Lake of the Strangers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 24:29


    In celebration of Lake of the Strangers winning the Sterling Award for Outstanding New Play (they were nominated for four awards), and in connection with Naheyawin, I've revisited my viewing of the play so many months ago. I was sent a series of questions about how I was affected by the work. I also did a review of the show. This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton(@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song. Additional danke to Josh Woodward for the background tracks on the ads. Also also, to my research assistant and fact checker Garglemax. And hey, if you like this episode, you could always buy me a coffee.

    I couldn't help but laugh

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2019 72:40


    If this is my eulogy then consider me dead and smiling. This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton(@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song. Additional danke to Josh Woodward for the background tracks on the ads. And hey, if you like this episode, you could always buy me a coffee. Also remember to subscribe and rate on iTunes because it is a nice thing to do.

    Three made up things

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 14:39


    Three stories I'd like to tell. A western, an eulogy, and a parable. This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton(@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song. Additional danke to Josh Woodward for the background tracks on the ads. And hey, if you like this episode, you could always buy me a coffee. Also remember to subscribe and rate on iTunes because it is a nice thing to do.

    Bad Parents

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 35:18


    A collection of news stories on...you guessed it...bad parents. AND my thoughts on some of the topics. This will probably be a recurring theme. Would love to hear your thoughts. This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton(@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song. Additional danke to Josh Woodward for the background tracks on the ads. And hey, if you like this episode, you could always buy me a coffee. Also remember to subscribe and rate on iTunes because it is a nice thing to do.

    Japandrew

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 33:01


    Mr. Andrew Paul came back from visiting the land of the rising sun with a series of very good questions. He thought he'd ask me them. And more! This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton(@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song. Additional danke to Josh Woodward for the background tracks on the ads. And hey, if you like this episode, you could always buy me a coffee. Also remember to subscribe and rate on iTunes because it is a nice thing to do.

    BTS_TWT

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 22:25


    As a father to two kids who are under five years of age, I need to try new things. So, in this incarnation of The UnDad Podcast, I review several songs by the South Korean super boy band BTS. With the help from Twitter of course. This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton(@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song. Additional danke to Josh Woodward for the background tracks on the ads. And hey, if you like this episode, you could always buy me a coffee. Also remember to subscribe and rate on iTunes because it is a nice thing to do.

    Zoloft

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2019 18:07


    This is a step in the right direction. This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton(@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song. Additional danke to Josh Woodward for the background tracks on the ads. And hey, if you like this episode, you could always buy me a coffee. Also remember to subscribe and rate on iTunes because it is a nice thing to do.

    Ghosts Jason Kenney

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 30:00


    Many moons ago, I sent out a weird messenger request to several friends. It was about ghosts. Well, today, the answers of Scott McGovern, Sam Varteniuk, and Angela Seehagen are brought to life...about ghosts! Also, I've added some Jason Kenney poems. This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton(@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song. Additional danke to Josh Woodward for the background tracks on the ads. And hey, if you like this episode, you could always buy me a coffee. Also remember to subscribe and rate on iTunes because it is a nice thing to do.

    Children's book reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 30:52


    I do a lot of reading to my kids so I thought I'd go over some of my favourites (and least favourites) of out kid lit library. There is a little Sandra Boynton, Dr. Seuss, Moby Dick, Paw Patrol, and Beatrix Potter (with some others mingled in for taste). Main picture is from 'The Three Snow Bears' by Jan Brett. This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton (@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song. Additional danke to Josh Woodward for the background tracks on the ads. And hey, if you like this episode, you could always buy me a coffee. Also remember to subscribe and rate on iTunes because it is a nice thing to do.

    Question and Answer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2019 19:48


    In this episode I answer questions about dreams, smells, hell, tell a tale about a really good stabber. All those who asked got answered. Take a listen! This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network.  Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton (@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song.Thank you to the good people at Creative Commons for the background music on the fun parts. And hey, if you like this episode, you could always buy me a coffee. Also remember to subscribe and rate on iTunes because it is a nice thing to do.

    Grimpen and Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2019 34:21


    This was fun! I got to play video games with a moon being (Grimpen) and his friend (Chris Nelson) and I wasn't murdered nor was I consumed for nourishment by a moon being (Grimpen). Come, listen to us play a video game (Red Dead Redemption), or don't! Here is the long description of just what the crap Grimpen and Friends is, " GRIMPEN AND FRIENDS is a variety gaming show on the website twitch.tv, streaming every weekday from 11am to 2pm PST. We play games from all sorts of different genres on all sorts of different systems while chatting about our love of video games and random stupid nonsense. " This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton (@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song. Additional danke to Josh Woodward for the background tracks on the ads. An additional way-too-long Internet hug to Shuyler Jansen for the late night file conversion help. Radness abounds in these here parts.

    MAGApause

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2019 12:48


    This is a fun little episode I threw together after the family had a fun little nugget of food poisoning. Great times! Thanks to Jana O'Connor, Lou Casemore, and Samara Von Rad for their editorial input on the title bit. This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton (@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song. Thank you to the good people at Creative Commons for the background music on the fun parts.

    A Centurion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2019 26:31


    This was a gas. Thanks to Andred (It's a Conspiracy), Quinn (Learning to Listen), Rylan (History of Punk), Dan (Northern Nerd), and John from Fionn MacCool's (Mayfield) for the awesome. It takes a village in this episode that comes complete with a cautionary drinking game. This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton (@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song. Additional danke to Josh Woodward for the background tracks on the ads.

    The Bryan Baeumler experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2019 39:45


    Bryan Baeumler will be spitting truth at the Edmonton Renovation Show this January 25-27 (@yeghomeshows). In this episode he shares some special insights into why he is how is, how he does what he does, and why chasing eels on the shore of the Sydney River makes a person who they are (@hgtvcanada). For the chance to win free tickets to the Edmonton Renovation Show, answer this skill testing question (answer found in the podcast): Who did Lincoln (Bryan's son Link) kick in the shins? @theUndad your answer to qualify. This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton (@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song. Additional danke to Josh Woodward for the background tracks on the ads.

    The Jenerator

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2019 58:55


    I don't know how or why I've been this lucky...but maybe I do. Anyway. Jenny Adams is solid people. Even though she does not understand the existential architecture of the Snuggle Dungeon, she will always be welcomed in it. This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton (@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song. Additional danke to Josh Woodward for the background tracks on the ads.

    Best of The UnDad Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019 54:22


    Sorta. I lost some episodes. I collected as most as I could. This is a month in the making. Much love to all and more coming regularly. This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton (@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song. Additional danke to Josh Woodward for the background tracks on the ads.

    Santa is the best

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 19:26


    In this edition, I read a short Christmas story I wrote last year for Apocalypse Kow's awesome annual Christmas show. Also, I recorded a performance of myself during Booty Goose's 'Weird Al Karaoke', where one takes a popular song and changes the lyrics. I wrote a filthy version of 'Its Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas'. Enjoy! This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton (@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song. Additional danke to Josh Woodward for the background tracks on the ads.

    Don't mess with Noreen

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2018 46:39


    In this episode I talk with Nicola Doherty of the Alberta Mamas (albertamamas.com) about the East Coast, spoon collections, child-sized weaponry, and tattooing dolphins. I'm not kidding. This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton (@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song. Additional danke to Josh Woodward for the background tracks on the ads.

    Did they make the right choice?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2018 29:40


    In this episode I chat with former NHLer and current radio host Jason Strudwick. We cover topics ranging from adoption, hockey, parenthood, poetry, and a hypothetical room full of cocaine. This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton (@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song.

    The Questioneer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2018 34:20


    In this episode, Trent answers the many, many questions that his rabid fanbase* sent in to him. Some of them are funny, some sincere, and some are about corn nuts. This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton (@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song. Additional danke to Josh Woodward for the background tracks on the ads. *Just random folks (and his family) who were polite enough to answer his requests for questions.

    No biting

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2018 56:40


    This bad boy goes off the rails in all the best ways possible. I chat with the hilariously enabling Christine Bruckmann about the new Alberta Museum, legalized marijuana, how much I hate lentils, being a crazy parent, and dealing with hate when blogging. This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton (@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song. Additional danke to Josh Woodward for the background tracks on the ads.

    Julie Rohr Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2018 31:25


    In no specific order: Julie and I talk about the 'D' word, journalism, connecting to people you can't connect to, understanding, being brought up religious, giving yourself grace, and even though you have cancer you still have to be a parent. This conclusion of the two-parter is a doozie. This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton (@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song. Additional danke to Josh Woodward for the background tracks on the ads.

    Julie Rohr Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2018 36:39


    If you don't know who Julie Rohr is you are truly missing out. Currently battling a rare form of cancer, Jules is defined by her infectious smile, her love of life, and her all around resplendent radness. Just listen and find out what I mean. Part 2 coming out next week. This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton (@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song. Additional danke to Josh Woodward for the background tracks on the ads.

    The good Witch of the true North

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 63:45


    I catch up with Lindsey McNeill about what it is like to be adopted as an adult, how her and her mom are writing a book about the experience, and what it is like to be a screenwriter, producer, witch, and tarot card reader (and then she reads my tarot cards). This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton (@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song. Additional danke to Josh Woodward for the background tracks on the ads.

    I moved back

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 43:31


    In this episode I catch up with Antonio Bavaro (alter drag ego Connie Lingua) and chat about Montreal, excessive nostalgia, family influence, and his newest endeavour that will spotlight the Edmonton queer and trans community. This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton (@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song. Additional danke to Josh Woodward for the background tracks on the ads.

    Both of those masters are served

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2018 17:53


    In this episode I interview Dave Bidini about his new book 'Midnight Light' and all things artistic and important. Stay tuned after the credits for a bonus interview. This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton (@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song. Additional danke to Josh Woodward for the background tracks on the ads.

    What if people want to bring their own dogs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2018 39:31


    In this episode, I speak with Ainsley Hillyard and Jezebel about sharing the stage, pooping on stage, their sci fi show 'Jezebel, at the Still Point', how to extrapolate your verteron exit vector, and the deep and tangible love that people have for their pets.

    Know what I mean jelly bean?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2018 19:16


    In this one, I talk to myself about the upcoming changes to the UnDad podcast. I talk Metro Shorts, Metro Cinema, Edmonton Comedy Festival, Up Late With Dana Andersen, Dave Bidini, Litfest, Hold the Dark, New Girl, F&M, and these silly things humans call emotions. This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton (@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song.

    It's like nothing else

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2018 49:54


    Elizabeth Wilkie is not only my mechanic, she is my wife. Join us as we talk about our worries for the future, the past, and the future past. With a special cameo from Little Hell. This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton (@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song.

    Thus far in review with producer Andrew Paul

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2018 32:46


    Having Andrew Paul as a producer is like having a wizard/scientist friend that, no matter how under the influence you are, supports your crazy ideas and helps bring them to life. So, yeah, of course I was going to pick his brain. Jesus. This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton (@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song.

    Never use it as an excuse

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2018 61:31


    Mr. Owen Brierley is a delight to talk to. Join us as we chat about what it is like growing up being legally deaf, what a lawnmower parent is, and how everyone should have their own personal version of 'It's All Gone Pete Tong'. This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton (@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song.

    I have a ghost in my head and I call it Garglemax

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2018 21:33


    I got an implant that connects to a wizard class synthetic user interface. It's like 'Alexa' that only I can hear. It's for science. Everything is fine.

    Who would win in a fight, Mr. Rogers or Jesus?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2018 63:15


    Scott C. Bourgeois and I talk about our respective adoptions, what part of your body you should eat first if you were trapped on an island, all the effing podcasts he is involved with, and the best of kid lit.

    jesus christ mr. rogers scott c bourgeois
    Jana O'Connor PT 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2018 28:47


    The second of two parts of our Jana O'Connor interview (please listen to the first one if you already haven't). To get to the point: Jana is a jewel in the crown of the Canadian arts scene. She is triple H (not the goddamn wrestler): humble, humorous, and ensconced with humanity. We talk about working in the arts, being your own hero, and what it is like dealing with the brokenness of society and still being able to love deliberately. Oh yeah, we also talk about a mysterious box of bones. This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton (@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song.

    Jana O'Connor PT 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2018 36:20


    As the Etruscans put it, this one was a doozy. Join me and Jana O'Connor as we cover everything from antiquated idioms to how to butt in line at the dentist (and everything in between). We talked so long that I had to cut it in two. I had to cut it in two because there wasn't enough crap to cut out of it. Such a good problem. This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton (@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song.

    I think the Jedi have it all wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2018 47:19


    There is some rampant nerdery as Darren Pleavin and I talk horror movies, horror feelings, invisible motorcycles, family horror, and some scary stuff that left us holding each other, cerebrally. This episode is powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Thanks to Caitlynn Legris for her recording and vocal talents for the new intro intro. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton (@defendtherhino) for the use of ‘Fugitive' as a theme song.

    His Dumbledore is Shit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2018 41:48


    Garglemax handles the heavy lifting while I talk shop with Dave Breakenridge, the Managing Editor of the Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, and Edmonton Examiner. Topics covered: Helicopter parents, swearing, ADHD, Harry Potter readings in character, the 10/3 Podcast, columnists as journalists, and where not to get a tattoo.

    I'm still doing comedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2018 20:57


    Ken Valgardson answers the phone for a content over audio quality interview. We chat comedy, teaching, parenting, and child bowels. It truly is a magical time to be alive. Powered by ATB and the Alberta Podcast Network with help from the Edmonton Community Foundation.

    We're heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2018 60:19


    A rousing conversation with Elena Porter where we talk about being an actor and parent, the great Arlington Apartment fire of 2005, murder, and buying a horse. Powered by ATB and sponsored by the Alberta Podcast Network.

    Porch Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2018 12:04


    Laughter, a short Western novella, and Elizabeth does her best to tell the future while translating 'baby'.

    'Tis a fearful thing to love what death can touch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2018 13:11


    Interviews, soundscapes, and a twisted children's fairytale that is most definitely not for children. Alternate title: The Supple People.

    I love the rain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2018 8:07


    A Richard Attenborough-esque escape into a vast wet landscape filled with drugs, nudity, and a random sense of personal responsibility.

    Werewolves of Wondon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2018 11:16


    The UnDad is away with the pagans at North Country Fair leaving Garglemax to do all the work. There is a little bit of everything, and everyone, in this glitter box.

    I'm going to sing you guys a song

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2018 34:32


    Cartoonist, journalist and fatherist Chad Hukulak joins Team UnDad to talk about personal art, lying, and why one shouldn't pay for their child's first sexual experience. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton (@defendtherhino) for the theme song. Find me at theundad.com or on twitter @theundad.

    Interlude

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2018 11:30


    This is Garglemax. I hacked into the UnDad's phone and Google Home. Welcome to some random silliness.

    Kathleen Smith part 2: The sleeping bag shuffle

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2018 26:45


    Part 2 of our interview with Kathleen Smith (@KikkiPlanet). We talk about coping with masturbation, dealing with sports based emotions, and getting your period as a Mormon youth. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton for the theme song (twitter.com/defendtherhino).

    Twitter pain in the ass

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2018 22:48


    Part one of our interview with Kathleen Smith (@KikkiPlanet). We talk about coping with the death of a child, being an opinionated woman on social media, and public pooping. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton for the theme song (twitter.com/defendtherhino). Visit me at www.theundad.com or follow me on twitter @theundad.

    Deal With It

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2018 33:23


    Brent Felzien espouses his trepidation of teaching his kids about hte Internet and why it actually does take teamwork to make a dream work. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton for the theme song (twitter.com/defendtherhino). Visit me at www.theundad.com or follow me on twitter @theundad.

    I Slit The Sheets

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2018 32:52


    Wherein we chat with Gaia Willis and what it is like to come out to your teenage child (who doesn't really care). Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton for the theme song (twitter.com/defendtherhino). Visit me at www.theundad.com or follow me on twitter @theundad.

    Space Age Dreamscape

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2018 36:38


    I chat with Laurel Gregory about being a parent and why pot is overrated. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton for the theme song (twitter.com/defendtherhino). Visit me at www.theundad.com or follow me on twitter @theundad.

    Gandalf is my co-pilot

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2018 41:19


    I chat with Brahm Ollivierre about being a dad and why it is totally normal for a grown man to climb dangerous trees. Visit him here at www.troubadourcycles.com/. Thank you to Andrew Paul and the Edmonton Community Foundation for the recording space and production help. Also, many thanks to the super talented Nathaniel Sutton for the theme song (twitter.com/defendtherhino). Visit me at www.theundad.com or follow me on twitter @theundad.

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