Facing the Noise: Rory vs. the Trolls

We’re live from Toronto Podcasts near Cherry Beach for a special Blue-Eyed Devil episode featuring my biggest guest yet: my son, Rory Ian Giffen (12 this week). Rory and I get into the real conversation people keep having about him: being “too young” for a podcast, facing critics, and why Raising Dad has grown into something neither of us expected. From there, we talk discipline and identity—football training at Ferris 360, what it means to be “hurt vs. injured,” what “Be Humble” actually looks like, and why Scottish history (and pride) matters to him. We also get into the hard topic: how to think about speech, satire, and boundaries—without losing your humanity. If you’re a parent, a coach, a young person building something online, or someone who’s still figuring out who they are—this one’s for you. The Blue-Eyed Devil Podcast: Spotify / Apple / YouTube #BlueEyedDevilPodcast #RaisingDad #TorontoPodcasts #FatherSon #YouthVoice #FootballTraining #ScottishHeritage #BeHumble #Identity #Podcast