Ep: 63 - Mark Rector

In this episode of Shit My Dad Taught Me, we sit down with Mark Rector, retired engineering professor and bestselling independent author and host of the podcast Oh Canada! Our Home and Inventive Land, to uncover some of the incredible Canadian inventions and innovators that helped shape the modern world. Mark also shares the remarkable story of his father, who survived two devastating Springhill mining disasters and returned to help rescue others trapped underground. We discuss resilience, work ethic, Canadian history, engineering, entrepreneurship, the Avro Arrow, restoring a Lamborghini Diablo, and the lessons Mark inherited from one incredibly tough dad. It's a fascinating conversation about Canadian innovation, perseverance, fatherhood, and the stories and people that deserve to be remembered. Special Thanks To Our Incredible Sponsors: This Episode’s Dad Jokes Sponsor: Spicer Landscaping & Snow Removal Services