Ep 49 - Matt Sinagoga

In this special episode of Shit My Dad Taught Me, we’re joined by mixologist and entrepreneur Matt Sinagoga for a conversation about cocktails, fatherhood, business, and the unexpected lessons life throws at you.

Matt opens up about becoming a first-time dad just weeks before the recording, the emotional shift that comes with fatherhood, and how it changed the way he understands his own dad. He also shares how he built a successful mixology business during Covid—going from virtual cocktail classes in his basement to consulting for restaurants, creating content for major brands, and hosting cocktail experiences across the city.

The episode also features live cocktail making with Grant's, including a Grant’s & Cola and Matt’s “Triple Wood Special.”

A fun, honest, and surprisingly heartfelt episode about becoming the kind of man—and dad—you want your kids to remember.

Contest Details:

We’re teaming up with Grant’s Whisky for a Father’s Day contest all about legacy, fatherhood, and the lessons that stay with us for life.

Contest Runs from NOW until Father's Day of 2026, and one lucky winner will take home a Blackstone Grill and a cocktail set

Here’s how you guys can enter!

Record a video sharing your dad’s legacy… the lessons he taught you, the impact he had on your life, or the values he passed down. Or, talk about the legacy you hope to leave behind for your own kids one day.

1. Post your video exclusively on Instagram,
2. Follow both Sh*t My Dad Taught Me and Grant’s
3. Use the hashtags #smdtmxgrants and #weregoodweregrants.

*this contest is for Canada, Ontario residents/citizens only*

Special Thanks To Our Incredible Sponsors:

This Episode’s Dad Jokes sponsor: Spicer Landscaping & Snow Removal Services

This Epsiode is sponsored by: Grants Triple Wood