Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash

Matty J & Ash
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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.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    #98 Upstaging Kids Parties And A Sushi Poo Saga

    Matt's kids were psyched out of their brains to attend a kid's dance party. Of course, things didn't go as planned, and it turned into a complete and utter disaster. One disaster turned into another after a neighbouring party upstaged a friend's kids' birthday party.  Ash took the kids out for sushi for the afternoon, except it took a wild turn when Oscar had to poo midway through. Did he make it to the toilet in time?  P.S. Did you catch the Easter Egg at the end of the pod?  Have you got a Parenting Hack Or F*ck That Plus, we tackle your questions! Do you remember the first thing you stole? At what age should kids be allowed to wear makeup, even if just for fun?  Make sure you share your best Parenting Lies with us 👇 Slide into our DM's @twodotingdads with any parenting question you need answered by a couple of doting dads.  Buy our book, which is now available in-store! https://www.penguin.com.au/books/two-doting-dads-9781761346552  If you need a shoulder to cry on:  Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    44 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    #97 Gold Medals and Toddler Tantrums: Paralympian Vanessa Low

    Paralympian Vanessa Low achieved Gold Medal status at the 2024 Paris Paralympics while bringing her toddler in tow.  Vanessa was just 15 years old when her life took a sharp turn in a small town in Germany. This would lead her onto a path where she would go on to meet her husband and coach and qualify in four Olympic Games as a long jump athlete.  Despite knowing how to face a difficult challenge, pregnancy with Matteo was on a different level.  Buy our book: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/two-doting-dads-9781761346552  Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    49 min

  3. OCT 1

    #96 Our Kids Are On The Run From The Law

    Preplanned sexy time gets pushed back after an unsuspecting interruption enters the room between Matt and Laura#96 Our Kids Are On The Run From The Law 🧄 👀 The Wicks family are on the run after realising they've made a common shopping mistake that can only be blamed on the kids. Do you have a Parenting Hack Or F*ck That? Plus, we tackle your questions! When did you stop hating your partner? Do you regret getting circumsized? Make sure you share your best Parenting Lies with us 👇 Slide into our DM's @twodotingdads with any parenting question you need answered by a couple of doting dads.  Buy our book, which is now available in-store! https://www.penguin.com.au/books/two-doting-dads-9781761346552  If you need a shoulder to cry on:  Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min

  4. SEP 24

    #95 Breakups, Balloon Fights And Bum Wipes

    Is your kid a good self-bum-wiper?  Lola, Matty J's littlest, is sick and tired of people wiping her bum. The only problem is that she's not very good at completing the job on her own.  Macy, Ash's little girl, is upset that someone took her balloon after her mum watched the culprit sprint out of Rhyme Time with the balloon in hand.  The tears continue this week as Matty J makes the very TOUGH decision to break up with his daughter's daycare.  We've introduced a new segment called – Parenting Hack Or F*ck That Plus, we tackle your questions! Is it okay to change your baby's nappy on the plane?  What's a tip for a new girl that they don't tell you? Make sure you share your best Parenting Lies with us 👇 Slide into our DM's @twodotingdads with any parenting question you need answered by a couple of doting dads.  Buy our book, which is now available in-store! https://www.penguin.com.au/books/two-doting-dads-9781761346552  If you need a shoulder to cry on:  Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    47 min

  5. SEP 22

    #94 Weatherman Sam Mac: Travelling Dad, Drive-Thru Dinners and Tackling Newborn Life

    Australia’s beloved weatherman Sam Mac joins Matty J and Ash as he's knee-deep in newborn life!  Sam and his fiancée Bec recently welcomed their second child, Mabel, just a few weeks ago, while their first, Margot, is almost two! The boys dive into the highs and challenges of parenting two under two and the wild story of how Sam and Bec’s love blossomed over Zoom during the pandemic. From navigating lockdown love to balancing TV life with fatherhood, Sam shares how he juggles the parenting chaos.  Buy Suddenly One by Sam Mac Here https://www.penguin.com.au/books/suddenly-one-9781761347849 Buy our book: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/two-doting-dads-9781761346552  Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    59 min

  6. SEP 17

    #93 Do Dads Ever Feel "Dad Guilt"?

    Ash is holding down the Wicks household, and everyone is as sick as a dog, so Dad is getting little sleep.  But if Manly invites you to their awards night, you must go! Matty J and Ash were lucky to attend the Sea Eagles' honorary event, but they couldn't believe who they sat next to. Meanwhile, Matt is pulling his hair out from the chaos that comes with house renovations. He can't tell the difference between a White Wave and a French Cream either!  To top it all off, Ash is flabbergasted to hear his friend's 3-year-old has been kicked out of dance class.  We've introduced a new segment called – Parenting Hack Or F*ck That Plus, we tackle your questions! We know mum guilt is a thing, but what about dad guilt? When do you feel it most? Make sure you share your best Parenting Lies with us 👇 Slide into our DM's @twodotingdads with any parenting question you need answered by a couple of doting dads.  Buy our book, which is now available in-store! https://www.penguin.com.au/books/two-doting-dads-9781761346552  If you need a shoulder to cry on:  Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads   Subway Delivers® free delivery is valid on Subway® app and web purchases atparticipating restaurants from 4am AEST 20/09/2024 - 11.59pm AEST 26/09/2024.Delivery radiuses and $10 minimum spend applies to receive $0 delivery fee.Subway Delivers® prices may vary from in-restaurant or click and collect prices. ®/© 2024  Subway IP LLC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    49 min

  7. SEP 10

    #92 Broken Toe, Dangerous Driveway And Scary Dogs At The Footy

    Matt has broken his pinky toe, and it turns out it's the one thing keeping the 38-year-old dad upright. He would like some sympathy, but no one is giving it to him.  Ash has moved into what can only be described as an acreage—no, but he does have a big backyard. The new house is great, but there is only one little quirk, and that's the death drop at the end of the driveway. Oh, and Matt takes the girls to the footy for the first time, but he's unsure whether they liked it or not - you be the judge!   We've introduced a new segment called – Parenting Hack Or F*ck That Plus, we tackle your questions! Is it ok to leave your kid in the car when paying for petrol? Has Matt had any fights with mum since she moved in? Make sure you share your best Parenting Lies with us 👇 Slide into our DM's @twodotingdads with any parenting question you need answered by a couple of doting dads.  Buy our book, which is now available in-store! https://www.penguin.com.au/books/two-doting-dads-9781761346552  If you need a shoulder to cry on:  Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    47 min

  8. SEP 8

    #91 Lara Pitt's Three Boys Won't Sleep In Their Own Beds

    Lara Pitt is a seasoned sports journalist at Fox Sports, covering the NRL, and a doting mum to three boys—Lachlan, Cooper, and Hamish. She never expected motherhood to mean sharing her bed with all three boys every night! In this episode, Lara opens up about her experience after giving birth for the first time, sharing the unexpected challenges she faced. Not only did she face the rollercoaster of postpartum, but Lara was also dealing with an undiagnosed Postpartum thyroiditis that made her feel like life was in turbo mode. Plus, she dropped a surprise halfway through our chat, leaving Matt bright red! Buy our book: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/two-doting-dads-9781761346552  Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    59 min
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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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