Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash
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- Nov 10, 2026
About the podcast
Two Doting Dads is a podcast series that follows the parenting escapades of two good mates, Matty J and Ash Wicks. Like all good modern relationships, they met on Instagram and instantly bonded over the fact that they were both sleep-deprived Dads doing their best to dote over their two children. They share a very laid-back style to parenting, they don't pretend to be experts and they celebrate every single parenting mishap (which there are plenty). If you're listening for parenting advice, you've come to the wrong podcast.
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#277 How To Ruin Your Child's Day In One Move
This week, the guys are absolutely failing at dad life. Matt makes one wrong move and ruins his kid's entire day, while Ash's house is threatening to collapse after a year of DIY renovations. Even the Doters …
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This week, the guys are absolutely failing at dad life.
Matt makes one wrong move and ruins his kid's entire day, while Ash's house is threatening to collapse after a year of DIY renovations. Even the Doters are having a rough time, with literal shit in their hands.
Ash has also defected to a new phone, which is already testing his patience, while Matt's relationship with Lola reaches new heights after she asks to join him on a run. Turns out kids CAN be interested in things other than ruining your day!
Plus, the Doters share their best parenting hacks to claw back 15 precious minutes of your day. Because every minute counts when you're a parent. Thanks to National Pies!
Pick & Flick:
Ash:
Picking Ask Dad instructional video - you can see it here
Flicking putting bread in the freezer
Matt:
Picking Sussan's for mum-friendly clothing
Flicking police handing out parking tickets at school drop-off
Vic:
Picking Eco-cocoon lunch boxes
Flicking drinkable vitamin C
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#276 Watch Your Kid & Back Up Your Threats
This week, the guys are back tackling your deepest, darkest Doting Dilemmas, kicking things off with an OG listener from across the ditch! She wants to know how the bloody hell you get your son to stop sucking …
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This week, the guys are back tackling your deepest, darkest Doting Dilemmas, kicking things off with an OG listener from across the ditch!
She wants to know how the bloody hell you get your son to stop sucking his thumb.
Plus, gender disappointment when you're expecting a baby, whether baby wipes are actually baby-proof, and the tricky question of when (if ever) it's okay to tell another parent they're not keeping a close enough eye on their child.
All the big questions. None of the easy answers.
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#275 A Boatload of Big News!
The frequent flyer points are getting a workout, but Ash is finally back from yet another overseas escape before announcing he's heading back overseas again next week! Seriously, what are we up to now, #4 or …
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The frequent flyer points are getting a workout, but Ash is finally back from yet another overseas escape before announcing he's heading back overseas again next week! Seriously, what are we up to now, #4 or #5?
Meanwhile Matt also has some big news that could see him tick off his New Year's resolution just in the nick of time.
Plus, he's discovered something that REALLY turns Laura on, so he'll be booking tickets to it every week, while Ash has a holiday epiphany about his little boy growing up,
And the guys have a brand new segment, but does it have legs? You'll have to listen and be the judge!
Pick & Flick:
Ash:
Picking "Palm Springs" movie on Prime VideoFlicking single beds in holiday rooms - go for the queen for kids to share
Matt:
Picking Kids Sport & Marlie's Netball team
Flicking School hats which keep getting lost
Vic:
Picking "Sande" bags for an easy beach bag that doesn't collect sand
Flicking the extremely high interest rates
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#274 Keira Rumble: The Rollercoaster Of Motherhood
This week, the guys sit down with CEO and founder Keira Rumble, who opens up about the journey to becoming a mum and why getting pregnant was only the beginning of the battle. From infertility struggles and a …
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This week, the guys sit down with CEO and founder Keira Rumble, who opens up about the journey to becoming a mum and why getting pregnant was only the beginning of the battle.
From infertility struggles and a difficult pregnancy to a postpartum fog that lasted two years, Keira holds nothing back about the realities of her motherhood journey, the impact on her mental health and finding her way back to the light.
It's raw, honest and deeply moving, with plenty of love for the two beautiful kids who made it all worthwhile.
Content warning: This conversation touches on depression and suicide. If you or someone you know needs support, please find helpful links below.
https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/
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#273 Raging Against Everything
Get ready to RAGE, because the guys are absolutely fed up with everything this week. Car parks, nosy neighbours, construction sites, ChatGPT, their own kids… nothing is safe. Matt is feeling guilty about …
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Get ready to RAGE, because the guys are absolutely fed up with everything this week.
Car parks, nosy neighbours, construction sites, ChatGPT, their own kids… nothing is safe. Matt is feeling guilty about teaching his kids something stupid, while Ash is ready to take matters into his own hands with flyers for inconsiderate drivers. Subtle.
Plus, the guys debate whether men or women experience more pain, explain why Laura is the true hero of the household, and discover how to turn your kids’ little rhymes into a song that’ll have them dancing around the living room.
Basically, everyone's annoying them. Including themselves.
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#272 Cubicle Confessions
This week, Matt confesses to something he’s deeply uncomfortable with: using a public toilet when someone’s in the next cubicle. Thankfully, Ash has some sound (and mildly disgusting) advice to help him get …
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This week, Matt confesses to something he’s deeply uncomfortable with: using a public toilet when someone’s in the next cubicle. Thankfully, Ash has some sound (and mildly disgusting) advice to help him get through it.
And if you thought the toilet chat ended there, you clearly haven’t been listening to this podcast. Today’s Doter Dilemma asks how to get a toddler to poo on the toilet. So, same theme, really.
The guys also tackle the art of getting an unwilling toddler into the car (think angry cat), how to reassure a dad whose newborn refuses to feed from him, and why we need to change the conversation around men and school pick-up.
From toilet anxiety to parenting wins, it’s another week of the guys tackling the big issues. Well, some of them.
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#271 Are We Moving To China!?
This week Ash has been gallivanting around Asia, Matt’s being rejected in his own bedroom and the guys are preparing to unleash a calendar nobody asked for but everyone needs. First up, Ash is back from China …
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This week Ash has been gallivanting around Asia, Matt’s being rejected in his own bedroom and the guys are preparing to unleash a calendar nobody asked for but everyone needs.
First up, Ash is back from China (does this man ever unpack?) with a full rundown of his adventures and we’re pretty sure he’s been recruited… either that or we’ll all be relocating to China soon because frankly, it sounds bloody brilliant.
He also spills on meeting his online racing league mates in Singapore for the first time. Big risk, potentially big reward. But did the internet strangers pass the vibe check?
Meanwhile, Matt’s down in the dumps after his latest attempt to woo Laura in the bedroom fails… again.
Plus Ash has discovered a new ick in fully grown men and the guys get into why skin-to-skin contact is so good for our bubs.
And there are more updates on the Sexy Choreplay Calendar coming soon for 2027. Finally, a way to make household chores worth looking at.
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#270 Maggie Dent: Are We Getting Parenting Wrong?!
The queen of common sense, Maggie Dent, is here to sort out the guys’ parenting problems with all the charm and wisdom we know and love about her. From schoolyard friendships to why presence beats presents …
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The queen of common sense, Maggie Dent, is here to sort out the guys’ parenting problems with all the charm and wisdom we know and love about her.
From schoolyard friendships to why presence beats presents, Maggie dishes out some much-needed perspective on the little moments that make you a good dad (even when you’re fairly certain you’re stuffing it up).
Then she turns the tables and puts the guys in the hot seat to examine their own parenting. Needless to say, Matt gets emotional, Ash is left speechless, and the boys realise this little podcast they started for fun has become something far more meaningful than they ever could have imagined.
Part parenting masterclass, part therapy session, this one will make you laugh, cry and possibly feel better about your own parenting. All thanks to the wonderful Maggie Dent.
You can get Maggie's latest book, Digital Freedom here.
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#269 Parental Trauma Starts at the Airport
This week, the guys are feeling unhinged and it all starts with a pet graveyard in Nan’s backyard. Matt is still recovering from one of the most stressful airport experiences of his life for a holiday which …
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This week, the guys are feeling unhinged and it all starts with a pet graveyard in Nan’s backyard.
Matt is still recovering from one of the most stressful airport experiences of his life for a holiday which somehow also delivered his biggest fanboy moment… with a Doter.
Meanwhile, Ash is loading his house with smart bulbs so he can automate the absolute shit out of everything and let the kids put on a killer concert. Priorities.
Plus, the guys discuss the prospect of a male contraceptive pill and why we all need to check our breasts this month.
And Vic is giving one lucky Doter the chance to win a bromance photoshoot thanks to Movember.
Stay tuned to find out how to enter. Finally, a chance to make your friendship official!
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#268 Are You My Real Dad?
Vic’s away, so naturally the boys have immediately reverted to children. They’re talking snacks, childhood favourites and the finer details of losing their virginity… because that's what happens when they're …
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Vic’s away, so naturally the boys have immediately reverted to children.
They’re talking snacks, childhood favourites and the finer details of losing their virginity… because that's what happens when they're left unsupervised.
Ash also gets a surprisingly wholesome moment when someone he used to coach reaches out to tell him the impact he had on his life. Who knew Ash was capable of inspiring anyone?
But there’s a job to do, and it’s Doter Dilemma Day.
This week: should teenagers be allowed to use the parents’ room in shopping centres? How do you help a dad who’s lonely? And should a daughter contact her biological dad after discovering who he really is?
So, snacks, sex and some genuinely big questions.
Basically, another normal day at Two Doting Dads
And if you or someone you know needs support with men’s mental health, head to Movember.com
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#267 Foreskin Cleaning & Other Things You Can’t Unhear
We’re all a little short on sleep this week, which might explain why we can’t keep a straight face from the second we turn the mics on. Or it could be because Louis joins the boys with a joke that could put …
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We’re all a little short on sleep this week, which might explain why we can’t keep a straight face from the second we turn the mics on.
Or it could be because Louis joins the boys with a joke that could put them out of a job one day.
In this ep - Ash reveals Macy’s disturbing new doll game before sharing his very specific foreskin cleaning schedule.
While Matt shares stories from his family cruise, where he questions whether bringing Nanna meant an extra pair of hands… or another child.
There’s also a moth plague, peace lilies and a whole lotta laughs that'll keep you smiling all the way through.
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#266 Jai Arrow & The Fight For His Family
Jai Arrow has fought plenty of battles on the footy field but now he's facing the biggest fight of his life - against MND. The NRL superstar joins us this week for an incredibly honest and moving conversation …
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Jai Arrow has fought plenty of battles on the footy field but now he's facing the biggest fight of his life - against MND.
The NRL superstar joins us this week for an incredibly honest and moving conversation about his diagnosis and the decision to retire from the game to focus on fighting the disease.
With his wife Berina and daughter Ayla by his side in the studio, Jai opens up about the realities of living with MND - the things that have surprised him most, how it’s changed life as a dad and a husband and why his family are his reason to keep fighting every day.
It’s raw, heartbreaking, inspiring and at times, surprisingly funny.
If you’d like to learn more about MND, access support or help fund the fight, head to www.fightmnd.org.au or www.mndaustralia.org.au
All proceeds from our Two Doting Dads hats during the week of this episode from October 4-11 will go towards MND - you can purchase them here.
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#265 We Got Busted!
Buckle up, because you’re in for a wild ride with this one. The guys are loosey-goosey after a whirlwind trip south for the Choreplay calendar shoot - they get so loud in fact that the pod almost gets shut down …
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Buckle up, because you’re in for a wild ride with this one.
The guys are loosey-goosey after a whirlwind trip south for the Choreplay calendar shoot - they get so loud in fact that the pod almost gets shut down by noise complaints from the neighbours.
Perhaps they got a little too into character on the shoot because they've come back with sex on the brain! Ash has invested in an intimacy pillow, while Matt is still trying to get his head around his intimacy challenge with Laura.
Meanwhile, Matt has done something to one of his girls that he seriously regrets but on the plus side, he’s got an idea that could eradicate nits from every school around the country.
Plus, the boys unpack whether a simple formula can actually help keep a marriage alive and kicking.
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#264 The Birds & The Bees
This week the guys are flying solo without Vic, which means only one thing - another loose episode. The guys ask parents the one thing they’d love more of and without getting too political they think the …
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This week the guys are flying solo without Vic, which means only one thing - another loose episode.
The guys ask parents the one thing they’d love more of and without getting too political they think the solution is coffee.
Meanwhile Ash has some breaking news from Latvia & Matt has a hack for fixing his faulty freezer
But they're here to solve come more Doter Dilemmas and this week they tackle the tough topic of unfair dismissal when it comes to paid parental leave.
Remember, you can sign the petition here to help lobby the government for more paid parental leave.
Plus the guys tackle the age-old parenting dilemma: when the hell do you actually talk to your kids about the birds and the bees?
All in all, another chaotic housekeeping episode, just with significantly more farting.
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#263 Penis Slang and Phallic Toys
This week Ash has brought a brand new slang term to the pod and naturally, it’s all about the word penis. Now we just need to see if anyone else is actually willing to use it. Ash also shares a few of the …
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This week Ash has brought a brand new slang term to the pod and naturally, it’s all about the word penis. Now we just need to see if anyone else is actually willing to use it.
Ash also shares a few of the things that have helped him stay off the booze before turning his attention to the far more pressing issues of Oscar’s new haircut and how a seven-year-old somehow has enough money to pay for the family’s streaming services.
Over in Bondi, Matt's forking out big bucks for toys Poppy keeps grabbing, while simultaneously threatening to declare war on his street over the ongoing saga that is Tree-Gate.
And finally, there’s the intimacy challenge… which has Matt completely stumped and Ash thoroughly grossed out.
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#262 Choc's Chats: Beyond The Banter
This week we sit down with the man behind Choc’s Chats, Jake Cullen, who you might recognise from social media for his funny videos, which are suspiciously similar to Ash’s. So naturally, the guys have a lot to …
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This week we sit down with the man behind Choc’s Chats, Jake Cullen, who you might recognise from social media for his funny videos, which are suspiciously similar to Ash’s.
So naturally, the guys have a lot to talk about.
Choc and Ash actually have a very similar meet-cute to Matt and Ash… although there’s one fairly significant difference: they’ve pashed. On a work trip.
So prepare for some jealousy. Mostly from Matt.
But beneath the pashing and petty rivalry, Choc opens up about becoming a dad to 18-month-old Bobby, including one of the hardest decisions he and Kate have ever had to make while she was pregnant.
He also gets honest about the dad guilt he never saw coming, the pressure to be present while also keeping everything else going, and why the juggle of work, parenting and life is very real.
And yes, Matt is still processing the fact that Choc has kissed Ash.
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#261 Fast Dates, Fajitas & Flight Dramas
This week Ash is back from what he can only describe as the most disastrous holiday he’s ever been on. But there was one silver lining - he and April had their fastest date ever… you genuinely won’t believe how …
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This week Ash is back from what he can only describe as the most disastrous holiday he’s ever been on.
But there was one silver lining - he and April had their fastest date ever… you genuinely won’t believe how fast.
Naturally, this leads the guys into an unexpected obsession with fajitas.
Meanwhile, Matt is coming to terms with the fact his little girl is growing up and has already outgrown something he never expected.
Plus, the guys have discovered a teacher’s error - could this be the first time a teacher has ever got something wrong?
And we know the guys swear… a lot, but it seems their questionable language is starting to rub off on some of our youngest listeners.
Don’t forget to sign the petition for paid parental leave for dads here.
You can buy a copy of Damian Kookaburra here.
If you want to check out the linear clock a Doter designed, take a look here.
And you can follow Producer Vic here.
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#260 Are We Politicians Now?!
The guys have had a busy week. One minute they’re in Canberra lobbying politicians for more paid parental leave for dads, the next they’re accepting Father of the Year awards. Standard. Then it's straight into …
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The guys have had a busy week. One minute they’re in Canberra lobbying politicians for more paid parental leave for dads, the next they’re accepting Father of the Year awards. Standard.
Then it's straight into the important Doter Dilemmas because it’s Housekeeping Day.
They address playground etiquette and the age-old question: when is it actually acceptable to go up the slide? Plus, is it OK to say no to the kids when you’ve got absolutely nothing left in the tank?
From Parliament House to the playground… just another week in the life of Two Doting Dads.
If you wanna run with Matt as your coach, use the code: MATTYJ for one month free of the KICApp (can only be redeemed when joining via kicwellness.com)
If you would like to sign the petition you can do so here.
If you'd like more info on Dads & Paternity Leave you can read Movember's report here.
You can buy Gen's High low Buffalo cards here.
If you'd like a personalised mug like the guys you can grab them from here.
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#259 Ash & April - His Sobriety, Her Side Of The Story
This might just be one of our most emotional episodes yet. We’ve heard Ash’s sobriety story - the pain, the struggles and the voices in his head but today we hear from the person who was there through all of …
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This might just be one of our most emotional episodes yet.
We’ve heard Ash’s sobriety story - the pain, the struggles and the voices in his head but today we hear from the person who was there through all of it: April.
From their binge-drinking teenage years, through their 20's and into parenthood, to Ash making the life-changing decision to give alcohol up in his 30's, April has had a front-row seat.
She opens up about what she did, what she didn’t do and what she’s learned about supporting someone through addiction without losing themselves in the process.
It’s a raw, honest and incredibly vulnerable conversation that gives us a whole new look at their relationship, built on love, trust, honesty and a whole lot of hope.
There are some seriously powerful takeaways about marriage, parenting, addiction and what it really means to stand beside someone when life gets hard.
We hope you love this one as much as we do.
If you need help with addiction you can call Lifeline on 1800 250 015 or you can find resources here.
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#258 Gen Muir Is Back With Some Boundaries!
Our favourite parenting expert Gen Muir is back, and the guys waste absolutely no time using her as their own personal parenting hotline. The Oracle has also somehow found the time to write a whole new book …
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Our favourite parenting expert Gen Muir is back, and the guys waste absolutely no time using her as their own personal parenting hotline.
The Oracle has also somehow found the time to write a whole new book, this one about boundaries, so naturally she kicks off by setting a few with the guys.
This ep is packed with genuinely brilliant advice: the one question every parent should ask themselves before setting a boundary, why modern parenting feels so bloody confusing and what to do when your kids push back.
Basically, Gen is back to make us all feel slightly more capable of parenting our children once again.
You can buy her new book here or follow her daily wisdom here.
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#257 The Magpie Ruining My Mental Health
The guys are back and they’ve fallen straight into silly mode this week. It starts with a roly-poly show from Macy-Moo, before Ash gets into a crazy water fight with a magpie threatening his mental health …
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The guys are back and they’ve fallen straight into silly mode this week.
It starts with a roly-poly show from Macy-Moo, before Ash gets into a crazy water fight with a magpie threatening his mental health walks.
Matt has a hack for tired parents trying to keep their future plans in sight while stuck on the parenting hamster wheel, while also realising Poppy has entered the hardest parenting season yet. His angel baby is on the move.
Plus, with Father’s Day approaching, the guys get some very revealing messages from their kids about what they’re really like as dads.
And, of course, more of your best parenting lies, thanks to OMO Capsules.
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You can grab a copy of Ash's new book The Secret Ingredient here.
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#256 Someone Stop The Parenting Police
This week, the guys are recovering from Book Week - the annual tradition of parents spending far too much time and money making costumes their children will wear once before deciding they hate them. Who has the …
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This week, the guys are recovering from Book Week - the annual tradition of parents spending far too much time and money making costumes their children will wear once before deciding they hate them.
Who has the time when there are more parenting dilemmas to deal with?!
This week the boys attempt to answer (but not give advice) on:
Is it OK to ask another parent not to swear?
How do you tell a friend you don’t want your kids playing with their constantly sick kids?
Should you buy a present for siblings to avoid birthday disappointment?
Plus, the guys weigh in on Oreo-gate and discuss what parents should actually be doing with their kids instead of telling each other off.
Because apparently parenting wasn’t already complicated enough.
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#255 How I Twisted My Testicle
This week Ash opens up about something he’s NEVER told anyone and it all stems from this week’s breaking news about testicular pain. It’s got to be heard to be believed! Meanwhile, Matt is getting an early …
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This week Ash opens up about something he’s NEVER told anyone and it all stems from this week’s breaking news about testicular pain. It’s got to be heard to be believed!
Meanwhile, Matt is getting an early start on the spring clean, trying to offload furniture he’s shocked no one wants to buy… or even take for free.
He’s also in the trenches helping the girls with their homework, putting their public-speaking skills to the test.
Plus Ash has a hack to give your glow-in-the-dark ooshies a glow-up and something Oscar does in his sleep makes him think he might actually be a good dad after all.
And more parenting lies to keep in your back pocket for the week ahead.
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#254 Dr Golly & The Life-Saving Rule Every Parent Should Know
This week the guys sit down with the baby whisperer himself, Dr Golly, Baby Bunting's newest ambassador. Dr Golly has spent the last 20 years as a paediatrician, but he said it was becoming a dad himself that …
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This week the guys sit down with the baby whisperer himself, Dr Golly, Baby Bunting's newest ambassador.
Dr Golly has spent the last 20 years as a paediatrician, but he said it was becoming a dad himself that gave him his biggest lessons in the job because he realised just how hard babies can and how much they can shake up the entire family dynamic.
So, for the past decade, he’s gone deep on baby sleep and helping families work out what to do when nobody’s sleeping.
This is a must-listen for any parent who’s ever stood over a sick kid at 2am wondering, “Do we need the hospital… or are we being dramatic?”
Plus, Dr Golly puts the guys through the ultimate mental load test to find out whether they’re actually sharing the load at home… or just think they are.
And Dr Golly is giving $20 off all his online courses, use promocode: 2DOTINGDADS20 expires 31/12/2026.
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#253 We Almost Burnt The House Down
This week, April leaves town and Ash quickly discovers how much she's holding the family operation together after the kids come dangerously close to burning the house down. The guys admit they both use a …
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This week, April leaves town and Ash quickly discovers how much she's holding the family operation together after the kids come dangerously close to burning the house down.
The guys admit they both use a questionable tactic to get the kids on side - in fact it could even be a parenting hack to use whenever things get desperate.
Meanwhile, Matt's battling parent guilt after his day alone with Poppy somehow turned into a struggle just to leave the house.
Plus, the guys declare war on ice packs. When did they become the cure for every minor inconvenience?
And more of your brilliant parenting lies, thanks to OMO. Because life with kids is messy enough already.
You can grab a copy of Ash's new book The Secret Ingredient here.
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#252 You Wanna Do WHAT To My Baby?!
We know the guys say they don’t give advice… but that hasn’t stopped them from giving plenty of it in this episode. It’s Doter Dilemma Monday and the questions are coming in hot - what to do when strangers try …
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We know the guys say they don’t give advice… but that hasn’t stopped them from giving plenty of it in this episode.
It’s Doter Dilemma Monday and the questions are coming in hot - what to do when strangers try to touch your baby, how to navigate friendships when your the first to become a parent and whether babies have any business being in Business Class.
Three dilemmas. Several questionable opinions. Absolutely no qualifications. Enjoy!
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#251 Just A Couple Of Cheeky Monkeys
This week we’re celebrating Ash’s birthday... with a gorilla-gram, because why not? Matt has become a godfather and now he’s finally got the son he’s always wanted. Naturally, he plans to shower the kid in …
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This week we’re celebrating Ash’s birthday... with a gorilla-gram, because why not?
Matt has become a godfather and now he’s finally got the son he’s always wanted. Naturally, he plans to shower the kid in gifts and a car is apparently not off the table.
Ash has been solo parenting while April is away and he’s discovered a genius trick to get the kids out the door. Naturally, it’s already backfired and of course screens are to blame.
It’s Open Education Week, which means yet another school event for parents to squeeze into the mental load and Matt would like some sympathy from the mums because he's carrying just as much of it as them.
Plus, your best parenting lies thanks to OMO Ultimate Capsules.
And if you'd like to join Zach for a walk you can follow him here or buy his new book about becoming a dad here.
While you're at it you can also grab a copy of Ash's new book The Secret Ingredient here.
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#250 Getting Schooled On Report Cards By Ben Knight
This week the guys get schooled by author, actor, comedian, teacher and now new dad Ben Knight and for once, it’s not their kids doing the teaching. Ben reveals what teachers really mean when they write those …
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This week the guys get schooled by author, actor, comedian, teacher and now new dad Ben Knight and for once, it’s not their kids doing the teaching.
Ben reveals what teachers really mean when they write those cryptic little comments on our kids’ report cards, and shares the one thing we should actually look for if we want to know whether we’re doing a decent job as parents.
He also gives the guys a fascinating insight into what school is really like from the teacher’s perspective, although becoming a dad himself has given Ben a very different view of his students. Funny how that works.
Ben also opens up about the arrival of baby Dulcie, whose birth was anything but smooth. The experience has left him incredibly grateful for everything he has in life… and probably a little more appreciative of a full night’s sleep.
And because apparently he wasn’t busy enough being a teacher, actor, comedian and new dad, Ben has also written a kids’ book and it’s got one hell of an earworm in it.
If you’re looking for something to get stuck in your kids’ heads for the next six months, you can grab a copy here. Or follow Ben on here.
While you're at it you can also grab a copy of Ash's new book The Secret Ingredient here.
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#249 Officially DONE With Kids' Sport
This week the dads are handing kids' sport a straight red card after both finding themselves trapped in sporting situations they'd rather have escaped. Matt spent hours stuck in a chaotic queue for a dance …
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This week the dads are handing kids' sport a straight red card after both finding themselves trapped in sporting situations they'd rather have escaped.
Matt spent hours stuck in a chaotic queue for a dance concert while Ash accidentally became Oscar's fill-in soccer coach.
What started as helping out somehow turned into inspiring the team... and now he's terrified they'll ask him to do it again.
The guys also unpack why more 18-year-olds are getting vasectomies (which, frankly, isn't great news for parenting podcasts).
Plus, Ash books himself in for some long-overdue health checks and has an important reminder for every dad to do the same.
And finally, the boys declare war on Ooshies.
If you'd like to donate to Chris Dixon's run for free 3D hands for kids you can do so here.
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#Ep 248 Don't Tell Him To Stop Drinking
This week the guys are going against everything they've ever promised, diving headfirst into your parenting dilemmas... with a sprinkle of advice for the Doters. 💥 Does moving away from your best mate mean the …
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This week the guys are going against everything they've ever promised, diving headfirst into your parenting dilemmas... with a sprinkle of advice for the Doters.
💥 Does moving away from your best mate mean the friendship is destined for the group chat graveyard?
🚸 What age should kids be allowed to walk to school on their own?
🍺 And how on earth do you tell your partner it's time to ease up on the booze... without it backfiring?
As always, Ash has some seriously good advice that every couple could take something from.
Plus, Matt shares a worrying update after Buster is rushed in for emergency surgery.
And if you're wondering why Matt's wearing a very special T-shirt, it's for Frankie, the daughter of one of our favourite guests, Jackson.
The shirts are raising money to support children living with cerebral palsy. If you'd like to help out (and score a great tee), you can grab one here.
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