Daddies Overnight

Matthew and Ryan

Two husbands. One journey of becoming parents through adoption. Absolutely no clue what we’re doing. Welcome to Daddies Overnight - the podcast where we, Matthew and Ryan, try to figure out this whole parenting thing in real time. Expect chaos, cuddles, and way too many coffee-fueled confessions as we share the funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go. New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS? 📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM or a voicenote to our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/ 📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernight TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernight Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. We’re Not Sure If We’ll Adopt Again | Reflections on Christmas & New Year

    16H AGO

    We’re Not Sure If We’ll Adopt Again | Reflections on Christmas & New Year

    Our son’s very first Christmas was full of magic, surprises, and moments we’ll never forget, but it also got us thinking. In this episode, we reflect on our first Christmas Day with our son, share our honest thoughts about whether we’ll adopt again and why, and talk through our New Year’s resolutions and hopes for the year ahead now that we're a family. A heartfelt conversation about family, reflection, and life’s big questions after a year full of huge changes. New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS? 📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM or a voicenote to our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/ 📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernight TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernight Two husbands. One journey of becoming parents through adoption. Absolutely no clue what we’re doing. Welcome to Daddies Overnight - the podcast where we, Matthew and Ryan, try to figure out this whole parenting thing in real time. Expect chaos, laughs, and way too many coffee-fueled confessions as we share the funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go. New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
  2. We’re NOT Ready for Our Son’s First Christmas

    DEC 23

    We’re NOT Ready for Our Son’s First Christmas

    Our son’s first Christmas is almost here, and we’re feeling all the excitement... AND pressure. Between sleepless nights, keeping him out of our bed, and trying to make every tradition perfect, we share the highs, the nerves, and the magic of our first Christmas as a new family. From Santa visits to Christmas chaos, this episode is about the moments that make it unforgettable... The joy, the mess and the stress as two new daddies. New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS? 📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM or a voicenote to our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/ 📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernight TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernight Two husbands. One journey of becoming parents through adoption. Absolutely no clue what we’re doing. Welcome to Daddies Overnight - the podcast where we, Matthew and Ryan, try to figure out this whole parenting thing in real time. Expect chaos, laughs, and way too many coffee-fueled confessions as we share the funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go. New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  3. Introducing our son to the WORLD...And we make every parent angry

    DEC 16

    Introducing our son to the WORLD...And we make every parent angry

    Bringing our baby boy home was everything we dreamed of… and more mentally challenging than we expected. In this episode, we share introducing him to family (and ofc our dog Roscoe), the honest highs and lows of post adoption, and some raw conversations about our feelings. Plus, Ryan drops his biggest boast... one that’s bound to make other parents roll their eyes (or secretly envy him!) haha New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS? 📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM or a voicenote to our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/ 📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernight TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernight Two husbands. One journey of becoming parents through adoption. Absolutely no clue what we’re doing. Welcome to Daddies Overnight - the podcast where we, Matthew and Ryan, try to figure out this whole parenting thing in real time. Expect chaos, laughs, and way too many coffee-fueled confessions as we share the funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go. New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
  4. Our Son Is Finally Home. We’ve Officially Adopted.

    DEC 10

    Our Son Is Finally Home. We’ve Officially Adopted.

    The most emotional chapter of our lives so far: bringing our son home from foster care as we become a forever family. We open up about the transition week - the huge joy of finally becoming a family, but also the unexpected heartbreak of saying goodbye to his incredible foster carers (seriously, get your tissues ready)! From overwhelming emotions to the moments that changed us forever, this episode is a raw and honest look at the journey that finally made us parents. We've officially become Daddies Overnight. New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS? 📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM or a voicenote to our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/ 📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernight TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernight Two husbands. One journey of becoming parents through adoption. Absolutely no clue what we’re doing. Welcome to Daddies Overnight - the podcast where we, Matthew and Ryan, try to figure out this whole parenting thing in real time. Expect chaos, laughs, and way too many coffee-fueled confessions as we share the funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go. New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  5. Our Son Is Coming Home... It’s Finally Happening

    DEC 2

    Our Son Is Coming Home... It’s Finally Happening

    In our final episode before bringing our son home, the emotions are real… and they’re running high. We’re about to become daddies literally overnight, and the mix of excitement, nerves, and pure joy is overwhelming. As we head into our transition week and prepare for the foster carer handover, we share our last-minute thoughts, tiny moments of panic, and the reality of stepping into parenthood. Things get a little emotional toward the end, especially Ryan, as we record a message for our son that we hope he’ll listen to one day. It’s finally happening. New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS? 📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM or a voicenote to our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/ 📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernight TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernight Two husbands. One journey of becoming parents through adoption. Absolutely no clue what we’re doing. Welcome to Daddies Overnight - the podcast where we, Matthew and Ryan, try to figure out this whole parenting thing in real time. Expect chaos, laughs, and way too many coffee-fueled confessions as we share the funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go. New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
  6. 37 Weeks Pregnant Without a Bump?! And Our Baby Shower

    NOV 25

    37 Weeks Pregnant Without a Bump?! And Our Baby Shower

    It’s official: we’re full-term, bump-free, and feeling all the emotions. Somehow, we’ve basically made it to what would be 37 weeks pregnant with absolutely no bump to show for it haha! This week has been a whirlwind as we celebrated our baby shower… or as we ended up calling it, our “coming home party” for our little boy. We haven’t talked about any of this anywhere else, so we’re excited to finally share it with you and relive the sweetest moments. Join us as we chat about the love, the surprises, and the joy of celebrating our little boy who’s coming home VERY soon. 💛 New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS? 📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM or a voicenote to our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/ 📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernight TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernight Two husbands. One journey of becoming parents through adoption. Absolutely no clue what we’re doing. Welcome to Daddies Overnight - the podcast where we, Matthew and Ryan, try to figure out this whole parenting thing in real time. Expect chaos, laughs, and way too many coffee-fueled confessions as we share the funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go. New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min
  7. Nursery Bickering & Being Told We’ll Never Travel Again With a Baby

    NOV 18

    Nursery Bickering & Being Told We’ll Never Travel Again With a Baby

    The chaos of getting ready for our little boy's arrival has officially begun. From nursery bickering and assembling the cot 'together' to last-minute house checks from our social worker, nothing goes unnoticed. We share the highs, the mini meltdowns, and the moments when all the advice (and opinions) start to feel a little overwhelming. Plus, the classic curveball everyone who has a baby probably experiences: being told we’ll never travel again… all because we're about to become parents. Join us as we navigate all the nerves and the beautiful mess of preparing for parenthood. New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS? 📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM or a voicenote to our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/ 📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernight TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernight Two husbands. One journey of becoming parents through adoption. Absolutely no clue what we’re doing. Welcome to Daddies Overnight - the podcast where we, Matthew and Ryan, try to figure out this whole parenting thing in real time. Expect chaos, laughs, and way too many coffee-fueled confessions as we share the funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go. New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  8. Meeting Our Son For The FIRST TIME — We Changed Our First Nappy!

    NOV 11

    Meeting Our Son For The FIRST TIME — We Changed Our First Nappy!

    After what felt like the longest wait of our lives, the day finally arrived... we got to meet our son for the FIRST TIME. We're sharing every moment of the day that has changed our lives forever: from the nerves of wanting to get it just right, to the slightly terrifying prospect of meeting his foster carer (what if they didn’t like us?!), to holding our son in our arms for the very first time. Oh, and let’s not forget our debut attempt at changing a nappy - spoiler: it did not go smoothly. This one’s full of emotion, laughter, and those messy, magical moments that make becoming parents through adoption real. New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS? 📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM or a voicenote to our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/ 📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernight TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernight Two husbands. One journey of becoming parents through adoption. Absolutely no clue what we’re doing. Welcome to Daddies Overnight - the podcast where we, Matthew and Ryan, try to figure out this whole parenting thing in real time. Expect chaos, laughs, and way too many coffee-fueled confessions as we share the funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go. New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  9. The Brutal Honesty Of Adoption - What It’s Really Like To Adopt

    NOV 4

    The Brutal Honesty Of Adoption - What It’s Really Like To Adopt

    Hello and welcome back to Daddies Overnight! Parenthood isn’t as simple as “just getting pregnant”. In this episode, we share why surrogacy felt like a scam and why adoption became our path to parenthood. Join us as we navigate paperwork chaos, us working in a nursery to get through the process, and opening up with our social worker - all while surviving becoming parents 😅 We get real about the highs, the nerves, and the surreal excitement of being approved to adopt before our little one comes home. New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS? 📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM or a voicenote to our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/ 📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernight TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernight Two husbands. One journey of becoming parents through adoption. Absolutely no clue what we’re doing. Welcome to Daddies Overnight - the podcast where we, Matthew and Ryan, try to figure out this whole parenting thing in real time. Expect chaos, laughs, and way too many coffee-fueled confessions as we share the funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go. New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  10. Gender Reveal! Wait... We’re Gonna Be Dads?!

    OCT 28

    Gender Reveal! Wait... We’re Gonna Be Dads?!

    Hello and welcome from your soon to be daddies! 🎉 In our very first episode of Daddies Overnight, we’re finally sharing… our GENDER REVEAL! Join us as we open up about what it’s like preparing to quite literally become daddies overnight through adoption. We’ll take you behind the scenes of how we found our child, the emotional journey that led us here, and the incredible moment we discovered we were going to be parents. This episode is full of love, nerves, excitement, and one very special reveal. 💖💙 New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS? 📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM or a voicenote to our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/ 📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernight TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernight Two husbands. One journey of becoming parents through adoption. Absolutely no clue what we’re doing. Welcome to Daddies Overnight - the podcast where we, Matthew and Ryan, try to figure out this whole parenting thing in real time. Expect chaos, laughs, and way too many coffee-fueled confessions as we share the funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go. New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
5
out of 5
54 Ratings

About

Two husbands. One journey of becoming parents through adoption. Absolutely no clue what we’re doing. Welcome to Daddies Overnight - the podcast where we, Matthew and Ryan, try to figure out this whole parenting thing in real time. Expect chaos, cuddles, and way too many coffee-fueled confessions as we share the funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go. New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS? 📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM or a voicenote to our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/ 📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernight TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernight Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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