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Let's face it! Parents don't have all the answers. We never have! There's no playbook to being a parent, you kinda have to figure it out for yourself. With 7 kids under the age of 17 between them, join Ryan, Shawna, and Johnny from Q107 Toronto as they hilariously navigate their way through parenting in 2024 making all kinds of mistakes along the way. Plus from time to time they're joined by celebrity parents just trying to keep it all "on the rails " just like them. A place to laugh, learn, ...
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On this episode of Bad Parents, we get all spooky and talk about Halloween, and the Horrors of parenting! Kisses or Candy Corn? Whether you like either one, we know you are going to love this episode full of relatable laughs. Exciting news! This new season of Bad Parents will include video, yep you heard us right, not only will you be able to hear …
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Welcome back to Season 2 of Bad Parents. We're super stoked for this new season, and we have so much to talk about, but first, let's get comfortable! In today's episode: We talk about the things we constantly worry about when it comes to our kids Things that we feel overwhelmed by And question, would you take photos with your parents/kids in underw…
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36 episodes in and we are so thankful for being on this journey with you all! Summer has finally shone upon us, so the kiddos will soon be off school, and Mom and Dad will need a break too. We will be back bigger and better in the fall, and we can't wait to catch you up on our summer with the kids. You can listen back to all of our episodes, and yo…
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Remember when summer meant fun? If you're a parent, it may be hard to remember the easy, breezy days of sunshine and sprinklers. Shawna, Ryan, and Johnny talk about what summer means now. If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:30 am-10 am Mon-Fri. We love hearing from you! Contact: badparents@cu…
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Bad Parents are celebrating Dads! With Father's Day around the corner, we talk about the history of the special day, men's health, and what makes a good Dad's day gift. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:30 am-10 am Mon-Fri. We love hearing from you! Contact: badparents@c…
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Everyone needs a break once in a while, especially parents. So sit back, relax and enjoy some of the highlights of what we do when we aren't scrambling to make 'second dinner' or driving to swimming lessons. If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:30 am-10 am Mon-Fri. We love hearing from you! Co…
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Today we're talking about parents making headlines. Shawna, Ryan and Johnny talk about what happens when parenting decisions make the front page. Who's right and who's wrong when it comes to parenting in the spotlight? If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:30 am-10 am Mon-Fri. We love hearing f…
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It's that time again, true confessions from your favourite Bad Parents. Every once in a while we have to vent about things that are really hard when it comes to raising the next generation. Filters are off! If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:30 am-10 am Mon-Fri. We love hearing from you! Con…
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If you're raising kids, once in a while you realize you're actually raising future ADULTS. Today we talk about whether or not the stuff we're doing now is serving or hurting the future generation. And if you think that's heavy, don't worry Ryan also swears! If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05…
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It's that time again! Mother's Day is fast approaching, and we discuss the do's and don'ts of what gifts to give. What gifts have you received on Mother's Day? Whether it was something that you really wanted... or not... let us know! If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:30 am-10 am Mon-Fri. We…
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Parenting is tough, and if you don't laugh you'll cry! Today's podcast is all about finding the lighter side of life and taking a stroll down memory lane to a time when we were kids, and life was a little easier. If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:30 am-10 am Mon-Fri. We love hearing from yo…
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Having kids means being prepared for tough questions. Little minds often come up with big concerns! Today we talk about what strategies we've used when it comes to tackling life's hard conversations. If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:30 am-10 am Mon-Fri. We love hearing from you! Contact: b…
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We are reaching our hands into the giant Bad Parents mailbag and answering some of your burning questions. If we've learned anything this year, it's that when it comes to raising kids, we are all in this together! If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:30 am-10 am Mon-Fri. Contact: badparents@cu…
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The solar eclipse brought something with it we didn't expect. No, not sudden blindness thank goodness, but a massive dose of PARENT GUILT. What happens when real life doesn't match the images bombarding us on social media? If you sometimes feel like you're just not measuring up, today's episode is a must-listen. If you can't get enough of us, we al…
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When something bad happens, we want to know why…the weirder and badder the event, the more we need to know… It can’t possibly be random…someone needs to be responsible and held accountable…someone needs to be blamed…and there had better not be any loose ends… Certain segments of the population have always been suspicious of the official story…forge…
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Today's podcast talks about having it all when it comes to family and career. We also get a special Garbutt/Whalen family vacation update... time for take-off baby! And with Easter approaching, whatever happened to simple egg hunts and chocolate bunnies?! If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:3…
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When celebrities make admissions about parenting, it often makes headlines. Bradley Cooper sparks some discussion on today's Bad Parents podcast. And when it comes to chores around the house, how much are Shawna, Ryan, and Johnny paying their kids? If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:30am-10a…
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"Can you handle the pressure when someone is always watching?" Big Brother follows a group of people living together in a house that is recording their every move! The houseguests will vote someone out of the house each week, and at the end, the last person standing will receive the grand prize of $100,000! Big Brother is currently in Season 12 of …
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There have been many studies into the different types of music fans…basically, they can be broken down into four types… At the bottom of the pyramid are people who aren’t fans at all…they don’t like you or don’t care about you…they may not even know who you are…so for the purposes of this discussion, they don’t matter… The next level is casual fans…
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When it comes to parenting, fail to plan or plan to fail. Or at least that's what 'they' say. So what do summer camps, the state of Florida and driving all have in common? Tune in to todays' Bad Parents podcast to find out! If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:30am-10am Mon-Fri. We love hearin…
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Who is “Professor Booty Smack? And how do you say no to a pet?! Being a parent never gets easier but at least we have each other! If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:30am-10am Mon-Fri. We love hearing from you! Contact: badparents@curiouscast.ca for any funny stories to share, ideas of what t…
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Happy Valentine's Day from the Bad Parents Podcast! From kid pickup lines, Reddit responses, and the unconditional love we receive from our kids… it’s all here on this special love podcast! If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:30am-10am Mon-Fri. We love hearing from you! Contact: badparents@cu…
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Have you ever left your kiddo somewhere, have you lied about where you're going because you'd rather go without the kids? In this episode we fess up to some of these and more! If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:30am-10am Mon-Fri. We love hearing from you! Contact: badparents@curiouscast.ca f…
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We're opening the Bad Parents mail bag again to answer your questions! We may not have all the answers, but we sure are having fun trying! If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:30am-10am Mon-Fri. Contact: badparents@curiouscast.ca for any funny stories to share, ideas of what topics you want to…
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New year new us! Just kidding, it's the same Shawna, Ryan and Johnny making the same parenting decisions/mistakes. On today's episode hear how our 2023 holidays went, and our plans for 2024. Spoiler alert, someone's going topless.... If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:30am-10am Mon-Fri. We l…
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Oh do we have a special episode for you! We are joined by Jack Bauer, Ace Merrill, David Powers, celebrity Dad, and Son of celebrities yep you guessed it, a true Canadian treasure, Kiefer Sutherland! If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:30am-10am Mon-Fri. We love hearing from you! Contact: bad…
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At around 7:30 on the cold, rainy evening of Wednesday, October 30, 2002, someone walked into the lounge of a recording studio in Jamaica, Queens, New York and fatally shot Jason Mizell with a 40-calbire gun: once to the body and another to the head…he died instantly…and whoever pulled the trigger just walked away… This was big news…Mizell was bett…
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On June 15, 2011, riots broke out in Vancouver following Game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup final downtown after The Canucks were defeated by the Boston Bruins in a stunning 4-0 win. A report found that the total damage caused by the riot was just over $3.7 million. There were 112 businesses and 122 vehicles damaged, and 52 assaults were reported agains…
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You may be thinking to yourself, if these guys are so bad at parenting, is there something they are good at?! We have a day job working on the radio and now you can be the judge. Today's podcast shares some of our on-air highlights of 2023. https://q107.com/show/q-mornings-with-shawna-ryan-johnny/ We love hearing from you! Contact: badparents@curio…
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It's a Bad Parents Christmas part deux! Every good holiday movie has a sequel so we made one too. More festive stories from Shawna, Ryan, and Johnny, as well as some of our listeners on our radio show on Q107. If you've always wondered what a milking table is, this episode is for you. This episode contains strong language- sensitive listeners pleas…
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If Christmas was the Olympics of parenting, I wonder what medal Shawna, Ryan, and Johnny would get! This special episode takes you through Christmas joys of the past, present, and future! This episode contains strong language- sensitive listeners please be advised. We love hearing from you! Contact: badparents@curiouscast.ca for any funny stories t…
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Is parenting harder now for us more than it was for our parents? We compare and contrast the “Who Has It Harder” question on this episode of Bad Parents. We love hearing from you! Contact: badparents@curiouscast.ca for any funny stories to share, ideas of what topics you want to hear from us, and anything that involves parenthood. Learn more about …
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Whoever first coined the phrase 'if you don't laugh you'll cry' had to be talking about parenting! So let's agree to laugh on today's podcast about some of the crazy stuff that happens when you decide to bring life into the world. Nothing is off limits in this hilarious edition of Bad Parents. We love hearing from you! Contact: badparents@curiousca…
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For the first time we reach into our mailbag and answer your questions. We talk about kids and their risk-taking. Does unsolicited advice ever end? Do parents even work anymore? How are they at every sporting event? Contact: badparents@curiouscast.ca for any funny stories to share, ideas of what topics you want to hear from us, and anything that in…
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One of the hardest parts of modern parenting has to be navigating the world of technology and our kids' access to it. How much screen time is too much? As kids, we were raised by TV, but is their iPad equivalent to the same thing? What happens when we turn the tables and ask our kids the definitions of some old-school tech terms? Listen to this hil…
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We all have them, some love them, some hate them, but in the end, there's always cake.. and cake is a good thing! This episode is all about the Birthday! We discuss the ups and downs and everything in between while celebrating our little one's special day! Contact: badparents@curiouscast.ca for any funny stories to share, ideas of what topics you w…
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Johnny surprises Ryan and Shawna in this epic episode where they discover what their kids REALLY think about them. Which parent is making the grade, and which one could use a time-out?! If you want to really know what's going on behind these Bad Parents closed doors, you don't want to miss this one! Contact: badparents@curiouscast.ca for any funny …
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It's that time of year again! The spooky season has arrived, and when it comes to being a kid and having kids, it's a night like no other. Shawna, Ryan, and Johnny share some Halloween tricks and treats that will have you howling with laughter! Contact: badparents@curiouscast.ca for any funny stories to share, ideas of what topics you want to hear …
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Thinking about starting some extra-curricular activities for your kids? Maybe they've been dancing or playing sports for years already? We go “top shelf” on the good, and let some bad through the “Five Hole” about what it’s like for kids AND parents when it comes to after-school activities. Contact: badparents@curiouscast.ca for any funny stories t…
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After a summer of vacationing with our kids, we lay down the pros and cons of where to go, how to get there, and all that happens in between! Shawna, Ryan and Johnny help get you ready for your next family trip! Contact: badparents@curiouscast.ca for any funny stories to share, ideas of what topics you want to hear from us, and anything that involv…
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We as parents get so little time to ourselves. So if you know when vacationing with kids actually becomes a relaxing vacation… please let us know. In this episode we discuss the literal ups and downs of traveling with kids. Contact: badparents@curiouscast.ca for any funny stories to share, ideas of what topics you want to hear from us, and anything…
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“The Stork Brings Them”, “Reading in the Dark Will Ruin Your Eyes” and “Swallowing Your Gum Takes Seven Years to Digest” just some of the lies we have told our kids or have heard from our parents. When is a white lie ok to tell just to get you five minutes of peace? We share some of the funniest lies out there. Contact: badparents@curiouscast.ca fo…
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