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 Toni dropped at the family reunion.

Yes, the lasagna really was really good. 

Listen to Toni and Ryan podcast! https://open.spotify.com/show/5OzkclFjD6iAjtAuo7aIYt

BUY OUR SMELLY T SHIRTS HERE 

https://www.twodotingdads.com/category/all-products

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   

You know Ryan as one-half of the Toni and Ryan show. He also happens to be a dad to little toddler Mabel!&nbsp;
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&rsquo;s got stories.
He also opens up about being adopted, meeting his biological parents for the first time, and the very risky joke Toni dropped at the family reunion.
Yes, the lasagna really was really good.&nbsp;
Listen to Toni and Ryan podcast! https://open.spotify.com/show/5OzkclFjD6iAjtAuo7aIYt
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BUY OUR SMELLY T SHIRTS HERE&nbsp;
https://www.twodotingdads.com/category/all-products
Buy our book, which is now available in-store!
<a href="https://www.penguin.com.au/books/two-doting-dads-9781761346552">https://www.penguin.com.au/books/two-doting-dads-9781761346552</a>&nbsp;
If you need a shoulder to cry on:&nbsp;
Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/</a>&nbsp;
YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads">https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads</a>&nbsp;
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/">https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/</a>&nbsp;
TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads">https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;

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.

Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash

#181 Adopted Life and Fake Finger Labour Support with Proud Dad Ryan Jon

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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 all come down to a lunchbox.

Matt opens up about his biggest fears for the girls at school, while Ash is surprised to find his past school fears bubbling to the surface while discussing Oscars'.

Once again Gen has loads of take home advice plus a great, new card game to play with the kids (and the boys) that'll get them giving you more than one word answers after school.

This is one episode that you'll want to share with your fellow parents.

Give your kids the reading edge they need with ABC Reading Eggs.

Head to readingeggs.com.au/2DD for your 30-day free trial and make this school year their best one yet!

You can buy Gen's High, Low, Buffalo cards here. 

Or follow Gen's amazing advice here or her instagram here. 

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  

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&nbsp; problems that may arise... and it could all come down to a lunchbox.
Matt opens up about his biggest fears for the girls at school, while Ash is surprised to find his past school fears bubbling to the surface while discussing Oscars'.
Once again Gen has loads of take home advice plus a great, new card game to play with the kids (and the boys) that'll get them giving you more than one word answers after school.
This is one episode that you'll want to share with your fellow parents.
Give your kids the reading edge they need with ABC Reading Eggs.
Head to readingeggs.com.au/2DD for your 30-day free trial and make this school year their best one yet!
You can buy Gen's High, Low, Buffalo cards <a href="https://www.highlowbuffalo.com.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;
Or follow Gen's amazing advice <a href="https://www.connectedparenting.com.au/">here</a> or her instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/connectedparentingau/">here.</a>&nbsp;
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If you need a shoulder to cry on:&nbsp;
Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/</a>&nbsp;
YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads">https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads</a>&nbsp;
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/">https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/</a>&nbsp;
TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads">https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads</a> &nbsp;

#Ep 198 Back To School Success with Gen Muir

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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 another year of shenanigans !

ALSO GIVE US A REVIEW FOR THE WELLBEING OF MATT !

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  

Before we bring in 2026, we want to remind you of how great 2025 was!&nbsp;
Aw, remember when Poppy was just a twinkle in Dad's eye?&nbsp;
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 another year of shenanigans !
ALSO GIVE US A REVIEW FOR THE WELLBEING OF MATT !
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If you need a shoulder to cry on:&nbsp;
Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/</a>&nbsp;
YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads">https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads</a>&nbsp;
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/">https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/</a>&nbsp;
TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads">https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads</a> &nbsp;

Best Of 2025: How Poppy Came To Be & I'm A Celeb Announcement

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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 gift of a big life.

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  

<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Taylah Montoya - How Taylah found out she was having Twins</li>
<li aria-level="1">Wholesome Sarah - How Sarah's struggle with breastfeeding led to a dramatic turn of events.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Reggie Bird - Recalls being run over by an old man on a mobility scooter</li>
<li aria-level="1">Jessie Stephens - Shares feelings of depression during pregnancy and how it's important to seek help.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Ryan Jon &ndash; How his biological mother gave him the gift of a big life.</li>
</ol>
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Buy our book, which is now available in-store!
<a href="https://www.penguin.com.au/books/two-doting-dads-9781761346552">https://www.penguin.com.au/books/two-doting-dads-9781761346552</a>&nbsp;
If you need a shoulder to cry on:&nbsp;
Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/</a>&nbsp;
YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads">https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads</a>&nbsp;
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/">https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/</a>&nbsp;
TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads">https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads</a> &nbsp;

Best Of 2025: Ryan Jon, Wholesome Sarah and Jessie Stephens plus more!

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#181 Adopted Life and Fake Finger Labour Support with Proud Dad Ryan Jon

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