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 labour experience, Sam's partner Jordy asked for a Panadol!
Hugo Toovey – The confronting truth of planning your son's life without you in it. 
Sassy Scott – 6-year surrogacy journey that led to becoming a father to twin boys.

2025 Raunchy Ranch Calendar IS OUT NOW! 

https://budgysmuggler.com.au/products/two-doting-dads-raunchy-ranch 

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  

Before we bring in 2026, we want to remind you of how great 2025 was!
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Chontel Duncan - Son&rsquo;s close call to drowning and shares the importance of pool safety during summer.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Becky Lucas &ndash; The comedian's struggle to come to terms with her son&rsquo;s heart condition.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Ben Tate &ndash; Ben Tate shares the rollercoaster of the day his daughter Zara was born.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Sam Frost &ndash; During her labour experience, Sam's partner Jordy asked for a Panadol!</li>
<li aria-level="1">Hugo Toovey &ndash; The confronting truth of planning your son's life without you in it.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Sassy Scott &ndash; 6-year surrogacy journey that led to becoming a father to twin boys.</li>
</ol>
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2025 Raunchy Ranch Calendar IS OUT NOW!&nbsp;
<a href="https://budgysmuggler.com.au/products/two-doting-dads-raunchy-ranch">https://budgysmuggler.com.au/products/two-doting-dads-raunchy-ranch</a>&nbsp;
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;

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

Best Of 2025: Chontel Duncan, Becky Lucas, Sassy Scott plus more!

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa326977-3de5-4283-9b8b-af3500c58607/clips/9016f36b-29b6-42b7-a3f6-b38a0033f67d/transcript

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 fails) to recruit Ash to join the Elf on the Shelf trend.

And with Santa arriving tonight, Ash reveals he's facing all sorts of questions about how the big man in red will get into their new place to deliver presents.

Happy Christmas doters - we hope you have a wonderful and safe celebration with family and friends.

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  

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 fails) to recruit Ash to join the Elf on the Shelf trend.
And with Santa arriving tonight, Ash reveals he's facing all sorts of questions about how the big man in red will get into their new place to deliver presents.
Happy Christmas doters - we hope you have a wonderful and safe celebration with family and friends.
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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 192 - April Dishes The Dirt

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa326977-3de5-4283-9b8b-af3500c58607/clips/50f16b7a-8c82-4a97-90c1-b3b7009fc04a/transcript

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 danger. Your courage and compassion made a difference when it mattered most.

Our thoughts are with the Jewish community and everyone directly affected.

If this event has triggered past or present trauma or has left you feeling overwhelmed professional support is available at:

Lifeline 13 11 14

Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800

Beyond Blue 1300 22 46 36

PANDA 1300 726 306

Mental Health Line 1800 011 511

Transcultural Mental Health Line 1800 648 911

How to talk to your kids about what happened - advice here

If you would like to donate blood head to www.lifeblood.com.au

If you would like to donate to the victim's families head to:

Matilda's family

Rabbi Eli Schlanger's family

 

Like so many others, we&rsquo;re still trying to come to terms with the scale and impact of the recent attack in Bondi. As a result, we&rsquo;ve made the decision to pause our usual episode schedule - it didn&rsquo;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 danger. Your courage and compassion made a difference when it mattered most.
Our thoughts are with the Jewish community and everyone directly affected.
If this event has triggered past or present trauma or has left you feeling overwhelmed professional support is available at:
Lifeline 13 11 14
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
Beyond Blue 1300 22 46 36
PANDA 1300 726 306
Mental Health Line 1800 011 511
Transcultural Mental Health Line 1800 648 911
How to talk to your kids about what happened - advice <a href="https://www.connectedparenting.com.au/blog/how-to-talk-through-the-unspeakable-5-ways-to-support-your-child-after-the-bondi-mass-shooting">here</a>
If you would like to donate blood head to <a href="https://www.lifeblood.com.au">www.lifeblood.com.au</a>
If you would like to donate to the victim's families head to:
<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-in-loving-memory-of-matilda?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn1-M7CTolPi_aTGOL5qkpOAldJBEIjGh0zfjGLiwiqoO4ZrTLdQrdI9x3ewM_aem_xEeW_iujqNfIhkscKoE8MQ">Matilda's family</a> <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/our-beloved-rabbi-eli-schlanger-supporting-his-young-famil?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn4YT1o4ZgfhzM5hAkFSG46kDTmztK8PP7uGcwm7RxyGXwpaoUirYUgfoYkyo_aem_xKcnJcQ6ynznONYsqFwjew">Rabbi Eli Schlanger's family</a>
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#EP191 A message from Bondi

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa326977-3de5-4283-9b8b-af3500c58607/clips/dfcf4296-ff37-4c9f-9db7-b3b500a1ba0d/transcript

 

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 Ash cry (although he won't admit it) and he is left speechless for the first time, maybe ever!

And the parenting hack that could actually get your kids listening to you! There are so many nuggets of gold to take home in this episode, you won't want to miss it. 

If you want more advice from Gen head to: https://www.connectedparenting.com.au/

Or grab her High Low Buffalo cards here: https://www.highlowbuffalo.com.au/

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  

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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 Ash cry (although he won't admit it) and he is left speechless for the first time, maybe ever!
And the parenting hack that could actually get your kids listening to you! There are so many nuggets of gold to take home in this episode, you won't want to miss it.&nbsp;
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If you want more advice from Gen head to:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.connectedparenting.com.au/">https://www.connectedparenting.com.au/</a>
Or grab her High Low Buffalo cards here: https://www.highlowbuffalo.com.au/
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;

#190 Parenting Expert Gen Muir is in the house!

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa326977-3de5-4283-9b8b-af3500c58607/clips/d8e04b7d-437a-41e5-bdfc-b3b3009d6832/transcript

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