Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash
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.
Episodes
#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 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
#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 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 frie
#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 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 w
#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 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
#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 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
#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 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.
#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 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. Na
#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 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 al
#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 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. T
#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 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
#247 How Will I Find You In Heaven?
This week, Ash is up in arms over a betrayal of the highest order after walking in on his wife in... let's just say, a compromising position. Meanwhile, Matt faces the ultimate dilemma: spend the evening watching a war documentary with his mum or having sex with Laura. You won't believe who wins. Ash opens up about why he's changing the way he reacts to sport in front of Oscar, while Matt has an e
#246 First Foods & Lunchbox Hacks With Jules from The Bable
School's back, which means the guys are already feeling defeated by the daily lunchbox battle so they've called in the expert – qualified nutritionist Jules from The Bable (The Baby Food Bible) – to show them not only how to pack a healthy lunchbox the kids will actually eat but how to feed children confidently from babies right through to the school years. With Matt navigating so
#245 Security Would Like To See You At Reception!
Ash has survived the school holidays… barely. With the entire household struck down sick for eight days, he became the designated nurse: cooking, cleaning, and running the ship solo. Matt's back from said Bali with tales of parent-child massages, the cruellest security camera prank ever played on a seven-year-old, and Ash shares the sacred flannel wash system for dodging Bali belly, M
#244 Crimes At The Breakfast Buffet!
Matt's back from Bali and he's got beef... with the nonnas of this country, who apparently think it's fine to kiss children they've never met in airport elevators. Ash also unveiled the greatest travel hack of all time: April's buffet tackle box, a Kmart special that's fed the family for an entire holiday. Matt and Ash also weigh in on the great plane seat debate, why the red-eye flight home is a
#243 The Swimming Lesson That Broke Matt
Matt's on the brink after a house full of nits and a swimming lesson that never happened. He's also discovered that entertaining a baby is a lot harder than it looks after realising he has no idea how to play with Poppy. Despite being sick, Ash has loaded up on vitamins and is ready to vent, starting with the ever-growing list of foods Oscar has decided he's scared of. Plus, the annoying things ki
#242 The Period Education We Clearly Needed - With Jackie From The Nourished Cycle
Confession: we thought we knew how periods worked. We absolutely did not. This week we're getting a proper education from Jackie from The Nourished Cycle. She schools us on every stage of the menstrual cycle including why we really need to know when the luteal phase is, why PMS isn't as simple as we've been led to believe and how we can better prepare our daughters for when that first period arriv
#241 Pocket Money Fails & Canteen Gossip
Ash is sick, in denial that school holidays have started and has a newfound respect for every woman who's ever had an epidural after seeing the size of that needle. Meanwhile, Matt's just landed from the Gold Coast and is already off to Bali (must be nice), but not before spiralling over the family plane seating plan. The guys tackle the screen time debate, why parents might be getting pocket mone
#240 Inappropriate Lyrics, Mood Lighting & Toilet Etiquette
Ash's sick, so naturally the episode goes completely off the rails. This week we're discussing the deeply concerning music our kids know all the words to, whether there's an acceptable playlist for sex (and just how much mood lighting is too much), plus a Doter Hack from a listener who's found a genius way to get the kids out the door in the morning. Then we tackle the debate that's got parents ar
#239 This Show Is BORING!
This week, Ash takes Oscar on a trip to make some core memories which might just earn him Dad of the Year. Meanwhile, Matt is trying to avoid kicking off another sibling rivalry while celebrating Marlie's birthday, but one very unimpressed child isn't exactly sold on the entertainment. Plus the boys settle the debate on Australia's favourite biscuit, say goodbye to one of our OG listeners and fina
#238 Jackson Wray: The Dad Every Parent Can Learn From
We've had plenty of parenting experts on the podcast lately and while we've loved every bit of advice they've shared, today's guest brings something just as valuable. Jackson Wray isn't a doctor or parenting guru. But he's an expert in showing up every day for his daughter, Frankie. Frankie is four years old and lives with severe cerebral palsy, blindness and epilepsy. While many might expect Jack
#237 We Didn't Sign Up For Homework
The boys are getting sentimental this week - after three years of recording everywhere from kitchen tables to borrowed spaces, they're finally settling into their very own podcast studio and enjoying the fruits of their labour. Ash shares the full, gruesome story behind his recent tooth extraction and how he narrowly escaped the clutches of the "tooth salesman". While, Matty is deep in the trenche
#236 Footy Before Fatherhood?
It's another Housekeeping episode and the boys are tackling one of parenting's toughest questions: should footy ever come before fatherhood? Matty reveals he's been flying solo while Laura and Nanna are away, so Vic suggests a little "tandem parenting" to help get through the chaos. Meanwhile, Ash's snack monster tendencies strike again, this time putting Oscar's birthday lolly bags in serious jeo
#235 Cock-blocked By A Toothache
Ash is having a rough week. Not only is he battling a toothache, but it also cost him a shot at some much-needed romance. He's also got an all-time "poonami" story after literally following his nose to discover one of his kids was hiding a nasty surprise. Meanwhile, Matt is flying solo on parenting duties and soaking up all the praise, while testing what he believes is a groundbreaking parenting h
#234 The Silent Struggle Of Dads with Dr Zac
This Men's Health Week (from June 15), we're turning the spotlight onto dads. Because when's the last time you asked a new father how he's really doing? Findings from Movember's More Than A Provider report reveal that 1 in 5 dads feel more isolated or lonely since having kids. The study also found that fathers are 2–3 times more likely to experience mental health challenges than the average
#233 Call Me Baby
This week the boys are divided over pet names - Ash says they’re pure ick, while Matt’s fully committed to the cringe. Then things escalate when Ash roasts the way Matt talks to his kids… until Matt produces actual evidence of Ash using a very different voice with Macy. Hypocrite or justified baby chat? We’ll let the Doters decide. Matt and Ash went head-to-head in a fierc
#232 The Toy That Finally Broke Us
We’re back with another housekeeping ep and the boys are ripping through the to-do list this week — from parenting lies and par-rants to a couple of doter dilemmas thrown in for good measure. The guys unpack the backlash around “new baby on board” commuter badges… and let’s just say they’ve got thoughts. They also launch an investigation into the most spi
#231 Parenting Hacks & Horrors - Two Doting Dads
This week, we're laying all our worst habits on the table. From snoring to bath-time dinners and a comment that quickly veered into dangerous territory, the boys aren't exactly covering themselves in glory. Add in a stressful studio fit-out and a few petty squabbles and things are getting a little tense. Meanwhile, Nanna's battling a mountain of washing thanks to the endless rain, while Ash
#230 Coaching Kids With Tim French
Today's guest is an absolute legend when it comes to understanding boys... and judging by this chat, parents too. Tim French is a father of two boys, a teacher, and now a parent educator who's helped countless young men find their feet when they've lost their way. He's seen struggling teenagers become school captains and says the key isn't tougher parenting or stricter rules — it's connectio
#229 Can We Leave The Kids At Home?
Cover your kids ears for this ep because there's a whole lotta adults only chat on board. Matt's girls walked in on something he'd rather they hadn't (don't worry, it's not as bad as it sounds). Ash's all hot under the collar because April's doing party pumps. Plus we debate the great parenting dilemma: is a child-free holiday self-care or selfish? And one of the all-time smartest dinner hacks wit
#228 A Birthday Crisis & Ash's Big Breakup
This week the guys are tackling the big questions facing Australia... and it's all centred around a beloved birthday party ritual that seems to have fallen by the wayside. Ash also thanks everyone for their outpour of support for his sobriety journey but there's one Doter letter that leads him down a rabbit hole. Plus Matt digs a little deeper into why Ash still feels like he's going through the b
#227 Petty Squabbles & Parenting Backflips
This week the boys are carrying on like feuding brothers who’ve just been told they need to share a bedroom. There’s tension over paint samples, furniture choices and the studio fit-out, forcing Vic to step-in and split them up. Meanwhile, Vic gives the guys a much-needed education on geriatric pregnancies and period cycles… because, unsurprisingly, they are deeply clueless. Ash
#226 Highs & Lows with Holly Nicholson (Kingston)
You might remember Holly Nicholson from winning the heart of Pilot Jimmy on The Bachelor - but these days her biggest challenge is negotiating with a toddler and surviving motherhood on minimal sleep. Since finding reality TV love, Holly’s gotten married, had baby Lenny and built a loyal following by sharing the very real side of mum life… and not just the cute Instagram bits. Fr
#225 Highchair Hassles & Horny Parents
This week there’s a LOT of pent-up frustration… and for once the kids aren’t entirely to blame. Ash is convinced Bluey is ruining his life, Matt’s at war with the latest pet Marlie’s brought home and a faulty door lock has officially cock-blocked Matt and Laura. The boys bond over the one baby product they’re sick of seeing dumped on the side of the road. Plus
#224 Did we just double our workload!?
We're back so soon! Not what you were expecting!? You've been asking and now we're FINALLY delivering - two eps a week every Monday and Wednesday. In today's new ep we dive head first into housekeeping and boy is there a lot of it (because we all know you secretly love it)! Ash reveals a pathetic injury he got while parenting this week. While Matt is wondering if he'll ever be remembered for
#223 Sexy Talk, Spicy Playdates & The Great Gender Debate
From bedroom conversations to playground politics, nothing’s off limits this week. We’re talking sexy talk, navigating spicy playdates and wading bravely into the great gender debate... and let's just say they've got some surprising revelations about the two sexes. The boys also tap into their emotional sides reading letters to their wives ahead of Mothers' Day. And more of the t
#222 Global Leading Sexologist Juliet Allen
We’re kicking off the week with a conversation guaranteed to spark a few chats at home… The guys sit down with globally recognised sexologist Juliet Allen for an honest, eye-opening chat about intimacy, connection, and keeping the spark alive. From dirty talk and wooing their wives, to the uncomfortable question of whether they’re actually doing the bare minimum as partners - no
#221 Losing Friends & Making Enemies
It's been a tough week in parenting for the guys - Ash is pissed his kids keeping wasting paper. While Matt's thinking about lying to one of his kids about their birth date which got them wondering why are we so fixed on birth dates in the first place?! And Matt confesses he and Laura have crossed a line they can't take back. The guys dive deep into a Doter Dilemma on babysitters' ages and w
#220 Producer Vic On the Mic
You asked and we delivered - everything you ever wanted to know about the person you hear giggling in the background of each episode. Vic joined the pod late last year and since then she's become a close part of the team, pumping the guys up, offering advice (and worming chocolate) and being a shoulder to cry on if they need it. She's had an extensive career in both TV and radio as well as b
#219 We Need More Breast Pumps!
The guys are on a mission this week - helping tiny humans get the strongest start by funding breast pumps for hospitals that urgently need them. We’re donating 100% of every Two Doting Dads Plush Toy sold to the Humpty Dumpty Foundation to help fund more pumps across Australia. If you'd like to donate some cash to the cause head to www.twodotingdads.com!Meanwhile in the Johnson household - s
#218 Gen Muir "The Oracle" is back!
We only made it through one term of school before we had to drag Gen Muir back for some more advice on how to parent our kids. This time she teaches us how to set boundaries with an empathy sandwich, why our kids lying to us is actually a good thing and why modern parenting is doing our heads in. It's another gold standard episode with our favourite parent educator and we know you'll leave feeling
#217 The Biggest Parenting Stitch Up Of All Time
The guys are still recovering from what they say is the biggest parenting stitch up of all time... and the end of daylight saving has left them tired and grumpy. Matt is pare-ranting after spending all weekend inside cleaning while the kids complained, while Ash is in brag mode after Oscar had a big win in sport. The guys dissect how much pocket money we should be giving our kids for this week's D
#216 An "Adults Only" Error
Ash went on an adults only holiday and accidentally booked himself into a very questionable hotel. Meanwhile Matt's recovering from a dramatic week after Laura's 40th and the death of his neighbour. Ash is suspicious that both events occurred in the same week. The boys have a LOL about whether or not sausages belong in the lunchbox and Matt's daughter has created a book about their family pet - cu
#215 Child Safety with Kristi McVee
Today's guest is a former detective who spent ten years on the force interviewing kids - so she knows everything there is to know about keeping them safe. Kristi McVee is also a mum, so she knows how hard it can be getting kids to tell us anything! So she's got some great advice and even a card game to help kids to start thinking about their safety and how to open up to us about it. We all love ou
#214 Farts, Lies & Questionable Lyrics
The boys let loose this week with a few fun facts about farts and let's just say their wives won't be happy about them. Plus Ash is dealing with a bad habit that Oscar has picked up from school. While Matty's been belting out a tune with very questionable lyrics to keep baby Poppy happy. And the boys discuss how much we should be spending on birthday presents that got the whole podcast team
#213 Popcorn & Punch-Ups: When Parents Go Missing
This week it's back to the crazy, beautiful chaos of parenting and the boys feel like they're in the wild west where it's every parent for themselves. Matt stumbles into a kids' fight club at the cinema and is wondering where the f*** are all the parents!? Meanwhile Ash thinks Oscar has signed up to some sort of playground premier league. And the boys discuss why kids are so obsessed with ba
#212 Relatable Teacher Jim
He's known as relatable teacher Jim, but he's also a relatable dad-of-three with so much great advice when it comes to kids, we started taking notes. He's a primary teacher from Victoria who's built a huge online following for his incredibly relatable videos on everything from how to change a nappy to how to bath a baby. You can follow him on instagram or twitter - but for some real nuggets of gol
#211 Ash's Sobriety & The Moment That Had Us All In Tears
It's a heavy ep today but an important one. Ash opens up about his sobriety journey now he's made it to day 100... a milestone he and Matt weren’t sure he’d reach. Ash stopped drinking simply to have a break - but what it unleashed is something bigger than he could've ever imagined and now he's not sure he can go back. It’s a really honest and, at times, emotional cha
#210 An Awards Night Fight & A Risky Seal Show
The guys are lucky they can bring you the pod this week after a near brawl with podcast rivals at a recent awards night. The boys live to tell the tale AND there's footage of how it all went down - you won't believe who started it! Plus Ash is unlocking core memories with Oscar lately and it's CUTE AF! While Matt's recent outing to the zoo uncovered his secret spite for Laura's plans to go wrong.
#209 Tanya Hennessy - Seven-Year Fertility Journey
We know author & comedian Tanya Hennessy has been open about her struggles to become a mum, but we didn't know she'd been secretly pining to come on the podcast but couldn't because she wasn't a mum yet. Well she's put an end to that because after seven years and seven rounds of IVF she's now enjoying motherhood with her beautiful baby Scottie. Tanya reveals why it's been hard complaining abou
#208 A Cursed House, Mum Rage & Matt's Apology to Laura
It's tough times for Matt at the moment - his white goods are dropping like flies and he's in the dog house with Laura - but he swears it's not his fault! The guys deep dive into mum rage and Ash has a cracking story about April - his ceiling fan has never looked the same since. And can you give the tooth fairy an IOU if you've got no coins? The boys battle it out over whether we need to keep the
#207 The doll that should be banned
It's not been a good week for poor old Matt. There's a doll in his daughter's life that's causing him all sorts of grief. Plus he opens up about being verbally assaulted by a child at pickup AND why he can't stand people who insist on spoiling his kids. Meanwhile Ash thinks he's getting trolled by his family before Matt starts trolling him about his Sizzler order. Oh and did we mention Sizzler's c
#206 Ilai Matangi aka Havea_676
The boys meet Tiktok megastar Havea 676 also known as Ilai Matangi. The father-of-four has had a huge couple of years after being named both Tiktok creator of the year and comedy creator of the year. And while he might have a few more million followers, Ilai is as humble as they come... and as the boys discover, is a big softie at heart. He even sheds a few tears getting deep with the boys about d
#205 The Great Birthday Party Mistake
Matt is still recovering from Lola's birthday party - but he's fronted up to give Doters advice on what not to do after things almost went horribly wrong. Plus he's realised the hardest part of having a nanny is something he never even considered. Meanwhile Ash reveals why he was surprised by the odd "toy" Macy chose to bring to kindy. This week the boys are back with more advice - they've opened
#204 So We're Giving Advice Now
We know, we know - we said we'd never give advice. But our inbox has been heaving with questions from mums & dads begging for advice and we started to think, with five kids between us and two hundred eps under our belt we do know a thing or two about parenting. So we're opening the floodgates, starting with a new dad who desperately wants to know if there is light at the end of the tunne
#203 - Matty Fahd + Matty J + Ash
You might recognise Matty Fahd from his 17 seasons on Gogglebox, but he's also a father-of-two caught up with the boys during a long week of solo-parenting while Sarah is away. Matty opens up about how he was raised, how it's affected his parenting style, how he gave away his adrenaline-junky lifestyle after having kids and the anxiety he faces as a parent of two boys. Matty admits while he might
#202 - On The Path Of Least Resistance
School is finally back and the boys have dragged their tired dad-bods to the finish line.Their trick? The path of least resistance... and the guys admit they've been letting their kids get away with whatever gets them through the day. Ash got sucked into buying flowers for Macy while Matt agreed to let Marlie busk on the street - but with the kids now out of their hair, the boys have time to answe
#201 Baby formula and worming chocolate - a winning combo?
It's almost the start of the school year so you know what that means? New term, de-worm! Th boys sample a smorgasbord of worming chocolate for your listening pleasure. But the taste tests don't stop there... to celebrate 201 episodes together the boys take a little quiz to see who knows who the best and the loser has to drink baby formula (although let's just say he enjoyed it a little bit t
#Ep 200 Matty Acton, the 38-year-old Grandad
From babies and grandbabies to catfishing and condom lessons, this chat is full of laughs as well as a whole lotta love from big softie, Matty Acton. You might recognise his voice from Aussie radio where he's been talking on-air for the past 20 years and while he might still look fresh-faced, don't be fooled, this 38-year-old is a wealth of parenting knowledge. Because Matty isn't just a Dad
#Ep 199 A new year & some questionable resolutions
It's the new year and the boys are wasting no time getting out their new years' resolutions. But can they actually stick to them? Some are achievable, some are... less so. Let's just say there is a boat and a new language involved so stay tuned. The boys realise they're officially getting old when everything at the playground gives them vertigo or has them seeing double from dizziness. And M
#Ep 198 Back To School Success with Gen Muir
The boys have brought back "The Oracle", Gen Muir, for some advice before school goes back and how to avoid those post school meltdowns. Lola is starting big school and Marlie and Oscar are both moving up a year - a big transition for our little ones. Gen teaches the boys how to get the kids (mentally) school ready as well as how to prep them for any problems that may arise... and it could a
Best Of 2025: How Poppy Came To Be & I'm A Celeb Announcement
Before we bring in 2026, we want to remind you of how great 2025 was! Aw, remember when Poppy was just a twinkle in Dad's eye? When Matt announced he was going on I'm A Celeb and the both tried to eat a century egg? When Ash went to a school parent pizza night.. or was it a something more sinister? Relive these moments before the boys are back from holidays and we get stuck into anothe
Best Of 2025: Ryan Jon, Wholesome Sarah and Jessie Stephens plus more!
Taylah Montoya - How Taylah found out she was having Twins Wholesome Sarah - How Sarah's struggle with breastfeeding led to a dramatic turn of events. Reggie Bird - Recalls being run over by an old man on a mobility scooter Jessie Stephens - Shares feelings of depression during pregnancy and how it's important to seek help. Ryan Jon – How his biological mother gave him the
Best Of 2025: ADHD Diagnosis, Dress-ups, New Parents, Peculiar Meditations
Before we bring in 2026, we want to remind you of how great 2025 was! Ash is finally diagnosed with severe adult ADHD Matty J's sister loved to dress-up her brother back in the day Listener question – Mum of a one-year-old is fighting with her partner. This is your PSA to take it easy on yourself! Ash and April’s sleep routines include peculiar meditations 2025 Raunchy Ranch C
Best Of 2025: Pregnancy Kink, Destroying A Car Door, Nana's Genius Parenting Lie
Before we bring in 2026, we want to remind you of how great 2025 was! Matty J has a kink for pregnant women! Ash is blamed for destroying the father’s door when he was 5 years old Nana shares a Parenting Lie that involves the PlayStation ***TW*** Body Autonomy with child psychologist Victoria Barendsen For parents and children: Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800 for confidential coun
Best Of 2025: Chontel Duncan, Becky Lucas, Sassy Scott plus more!
Before we bring in 2026, we want to remind you of how great 2025 was! Chontel Duncan - Son’s close call to drowning and shares the importance of pool safety during summer. Becky Lucas – The comedian's struggle to come to terms with her son’s heart condition. Ben Tate – Ben Tate shares the rollercoaster of the day his daughter Zara was born. Sam Frost – During her lab
#EP 192 - April Dishes The Dirt
We're at Ash's house today and Matt's already snooping around checking out the new pad. Luckily for us, April was home, so we brought her in to chat to the boys on life with Ash. And does she spill the tea or what!? Let's just say a war of words erupts and Matt is loving his front row seat to it all. The boys also discuss how much work it takes to keep up the magic of Christmas as Matty tries (and
#EP191 A message from Bondi
Like so many others, we’re still trying to come to terms with the scale and impact of the recent attack in Bondi. As a result, we’ve made the decision to pause our usual episode schedule - it didn’t feel right to continue as normal, and we appreciate your understanding. We also want to acknowledge the civilians and first responders who stepped forward in moments of unthinkable da
#190 Parenting Expert Gen Muir is in the house!
One thing we pride ourselves on at Two Doting Dads is that we provide you with the good, the bad and the relatable parenting stories but we NEVER provide advice. Until today... well sort of. We've brought in parenting expert Gen Muir from Connected Parenting to dish out the advice and she has some incredible tips for the boys to try on their kids. Plus she does the unthinkable... she makes
#189 Baby Blankets & A Bunk Bed Breakdown
As we all drag our tired parent bodies to the end of the year, the boys' focus has moved to sleep and how they can get more of it. They dive into fierce debates over bunk beds and baby blankets and their answers might surprise you! Meanwhile another week and another e-bike fiasco for Matt - they say bad luck comes in threes so hopefully after this one it'll be clear riding from here on?! And Ash h
#188 Let's talk about sex, baby!
Matt opens up about his sex life life after baby #3 and how Poppy's presence in the room is somewhat ruining the mood. Meanwhile Ash divulges all the dirty details of his recent Vegas trip, including his fall from grace going from "the penthouse to the shithouse". Plus little Lola has graduated from preschool and it's got Matt feeling all the feels - his little girl is growing up and he's no
#187 Laura's hot-take on life with Poppy
Laura's back with Poppy in tow and she's dishing all the dirt on how Matt's doing as a third-time-dad. Hint: he's bringing all the positive vibes (just don't ask him to cook with Poppy strapped to him). Laura opens up about Poppy's healing nature and how their girls are adapting as a family of five (including Lola's surprise hot-take on her baby sister). And she answers the big question.. do
#186 How do you like them apples!?
If you’re into ASMR of people eating apples then this episode is for you… Ash has an incredible trick with an apple that accidentally aroused his wife. He’s also got a new tattoo… and it’s big .. but he maintains it’s not the size that matters ;) Matt has been lashing out at random strangers again - last week it was a van driver, this week’s it’s a
#185 How do you turn a boy into a man?
It's a deep one today and it's a question the boys aren't taking lightly. In fact Ash reveals he's back with his psychologist to talk through his concerns over how he's parenting Oscar and his big feelings. While Matty reveals the kids aren't the only ones struggling to regulate their emotions after he had a run in with another driver. We get an update on Marlie's annual dance concert and the surp
#184 Newborn and child Sleep Specialist Sarah Clifton
The dads are running off fumes this week! Sleep expert (and founder of SwoopBaby) Sarah Clifton joins us to answer all your burning questions about kids and sleep. From night wakes to nap strikes and the dark art of keeping your child out of your bed, Sarah has your answers! Learn more about Swoop Baby here: https://swoopbaby.com/ Buy our book, which is now available in-store! https://www.pe
# 183 A dog poo disaster and a life-changing dinner hack
We're into another chaotic week with the kids but this time it's Buster who's in the naughty corner. Ash shares why his daughter's hunger has no bounds, even when it comes to saving the seals and Matt reveals how he became the innocent victim of a water gun attack. The boys learn what the actual meaning of 'Baby on Board' means, plus a listener has shared what could be the greatest dinner-ti
#182 Lunchbox Notes, Fake Feet, Throwing Out Important Things
Matty J's wife, Laura, has been accused of throwing out an expensive bottle that belongs to producer Jess (it has a metal top, mind you!) Should she be blamed for this horrible act, though? Speaking of throwing out important things. Who in your household has the desire of someone who wants to live in a museum? Ash complains about losing items to the tip. It's also Grandparents' Day, an
#181 Adopted Life and Fake Finger Labour Support with Proud Dad Ryan Jon
You know Ryan as one-half of the Toni and Ryan show. He also happens to be a dad to little toddler Mabel! From the time his partner Bridget squeezed his fake finger a bit too hard during labour to getting in trouble at school for not throwing an eraser... Ryan’s got stories. He also opens up about being adopted, meeting his biological parents for the first time, and the very risky joke
#180 Beware of my devilish charm
What's the most you've ever paid when it comes to your child's sporting activities? Matty J is left speechless after getting a glimpse of Marlie's ballet recital tickets. Can you top this?! Ash had the privilege of using a line every parent dreams of using after little Macy did something unspeakable. And Ash has a new sleep hack for the kids that you should definitely use ne
#179 Daddy did a big poo!
It's been a while since Daddy Ash has had an "accident" in public. Unfortunately, it happened at the worst place possible and has left him scarred ever since. Matty J has found a way to sort out Lola's phantom "tummy aches" at the doctors. Is he an evil genius or just a very loving dad?! Making a return for this week's episode is your Parenting Lies and Pa-Rants! We've got some good ones.&nb
#178 Picky Eaters, Breastfeeding Nightmares and A Divvy Van with Wholesome by Sarah
Wholesome by Sarah is the absolute queen of keeping family meals real! She knows exactly how to keep the kids happy, from picky eaters and beige diets to sneaking in a few veggies into your kids' bellies. Sarah is mum to three daughters and shares the household and business load with her husband. She gets into the raw pain she experienced after breastfeeding that landed her in the emergency,
