Feb. 5, 2026
Humor as a Handrail
Dead Dads
Dead Dads covers everything that comes with losing your dad. We talk about the stuff people usually skip: the paperwork marathons, the garages full of "useful" junk, the password-protected iPads, and the grief that hits you in the middle of a hardware store. Hosted by Roger Nairn and Scott Cunningham, it’s a show for men figuring out life without a dad—one uncomfortable, occasionally hilarious conversation at a time.
Dead Dads
The Dead Dads Podcast covers everything that comes after the funeral. We talk about the stuff people usually skip: the paperwork marathons, the password-protected iPads, and the grief that hits you in the middle of a visit to the hardware store.
Hosted by Roger Nairn and Scott Cunningham, it’s a show for men figuring out life without a dad—one uncomfortable, occasionally hilarious conversation at a time.
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About the Hosts
Roger Nairn
Host
Roger Nairn is a dad, a husband, and the co-host of Dead Dads. He’s also the co-founder and CEO of JAR Podcast Solutions, where he helps brands tell better stories. After losing his father, Roger started this show to talk honestly about what comes next. The grief, the absurdity, the paperwork, and the parts most men don’t say out loud.
Scott Cunningham
Host
Scott Cunningham is a dad, a husband, and the co-host of Dead Dads. He recently lost his father and, like Roger, is trying to make sense of what that actually means in real life. This show is his way of talking through the grief, the confusion, the dark humor, and the moments that don’t fit neatly into a eulogy.
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Feb. 20, 2026
Unqualified, But Willing | Dead Dads
Bill Cooper joins the table to share stories of his father, Frank, a British-born radiologist with an adventurous spirit and a questionable approach to home maintenance. From the perils of unlabeled dish soap to the specific ...
Jan. 30, 2026
Our Origin Story | Dead Dads
It's time to answer the question everyone has asked: Why on earth would two guys start a podcast about their dead dads? Join hosts Scott Cunningham and Roger Nairn as they discuss their origin story, the death of their dads, ...
Jan. 30, 2026
Buying Condoms in Bulk (+ The Power of Positive Thinking) | Dead Dads
Guest Tiff Daniels joins Scott and Roger to honour the memory of his father, George—a lifelong salesman and "Caring Canadian" award recipient who lived by a mantra of self-accountability. The group explores the heavy transiti...
Jan. 30, 2026
Not Being Able to Say Goodbye | Dead Dads
Kevin Barrett joins the podcast to share the story of his father, Rowe, a man who balanced a gregarious public persona with a deep, quiet devotion to his family. From his recurring fascination with a documentary about migrati...
Jan. 29, 2026
Welcome to Dead Dads
Dead Dads is the podcast for guys who’ve realized that losing a father is a club nobody wants to join, but the membership can come with some pretty funny stories. Join Scott Cunningham and Roger Nairn as they navigate death, ...
