Episode 13 - Role Reversal Dads (Final Episode)

The last episode of 2017 for Farter Figures is finally here!  I know it's come a little late - but it's now online for all of you to enjoy! In this episode I have a very special guest live in the studio with me - my very own dad! We talk about roles reversed when dads get older. Australia's popul…

Episode 12 - Dads From Different Cultures

The very first politician on Farter Figures stepped into the SYN Nation studio for this episode. Senator Sam Dastyari tells his story of migrating from Iran, fatherhood and juggling being a politician and a dad.  One in four Australians are born overseas and we have a rich indigenous culture to be…

Episode 11 - Gay Dads

What a wonderful episode this is! Farter Figures challenges some of societies perceptions that same-sex couples aren't capable parents. I speak to two gay dads. One is young, single and a foster parent to three sisters. The other comes from Portland in America whose transgender partner recently giv…

Episode 10 - Child Free Men

Farter Figures hits double figures! It was a different topic for the milestone episode, as the show looks at men deciding not to be dads! I speak to two child free men who share their very different reasons and thoughts about the decision. I also discuss society's responses to child free men with D…

Episode 9 - Adopting Dads

It was Farter Figures 3rd show in a week! Don't worry - there is three guests on this episode so you won't get too sick of me!  The theme was adopting dads. Our three guests are fascinating and they all have very different stories surrounding adoption. I talk to Pip who adopted two girls from Ethi…

Father's Day Special

You can't do a show all about dads without a Father's Day Special. Have a listen to a more relaxed extended episode of Farter Figures. Sunday the 3rd was Father's Day in Australia and I jumped on the SYN airwaves to bring you this episode. No theme, no guests, but a lot of fun.  There is father's …

Episode 7 - Expecting Dads

Do you know what couvade syndrome is? Have you ever heard of a sympathy pregnancy? Basically, men can get similar symptons to their pregnant partner such as morning sickness, food cravings, weight gain and in severe cases labour pains! This weeks episode of Farter Figures looks at dads to be. I c…

Espisode 6 - Stay at Home Dads

On this episode of Farter Figures we discover stay at home dads. They are still uncommon in Australia but I speak to three dads about their duties remaining home to look after their children. We talk about the challenges, isolation, stigma, and good times that come with being a stay at home dad. I…

Bonus Content - Addicted Dad Paul - Full Interview

As promised - here is the full interview with dad Paul from last weeks show about addicted dads. It's hard to fit everything into an hour, so I thought i'd upload this as a bit of bonus content while you wait for the next installment of Farter Figures. This is Paul's story about his battles with al…

Farter Figures Promo

This show is all about celebrating one half of the globe responsible for creating us. Basically, Farter Figures will be delving into the wonderful world of dads. There are over 5 million fathers in Australia and more than 100 million worldwide. There are so many different types including old dads, …