Best Good Father Podcasts (2024)

Aaaaaaaand we're back. After giving ourselves the summer off to watch the World Cup (and Love Island), we're returning to your podcast app to talk all things fatherhood. In this ep, the first of our unofficial second series, we find out how Seth and Jamie's summer holidays have shaped up with Eliza and Matilda in tow and we hear a cautionary tale o…

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Ep.15 - A First Aid Special with Sarah Kohn 33:29

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In this month's FIRST AID SPECIAL episode, our guest is Sarah Kohn, mother of three and founder of Early Bird First Aid. From head injuries to burns, choking to drowning, Sarah takes Seth and Jamie through all the important stuff you NEED to know if you look after children. Sarah also offers great tips on baby-proofing your homes, so make sure you …

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The Big Question with Tom Redwood 16:42

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We're joined back in the studio by celebrity chef and founder of the revolutionary baby food company - Babease. Seeing as we have him in again, we thought we'd ask him the Big Question, which is - How much influence should Dad have in pregnancy and birth? I'm sure we all have a lot to say on this matter, which made it a question worth asking. Check…

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Ep.14 - Tom Redwood & His Baby Food Revolution 48:00

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This month we are joined by chef to the stars turned entrepreneur Tom Redwood as he talks to us about the disappointing encounter with baby food which inspired him to set up 'Babease', his own brand of 'vegetable-led' baby food, currently making waves in the industry. Tom also discusses his take on how to develop your baby's love for different (and…

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Ep.13 - The Good Dad Ugly Team & a Few Too Many Beers 1:24:53

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Yes! We're back after a month off and we bring you a 'best of' episode. But unlike the 'best of' episodes of some of your favourite American sitcoms, our one is pretty entertaining. It's been a year since we started this podcast...and since Seth became a dad, but let's focus on the bigger picture here...so the four of us decided to sit down with a …

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The Big Question with Alex Baker 15:48

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Ho ho holy crap it's another podcast! We're back on the tinsel-lined Dad Couch once again with Kerrang Radio's Alex Baker, to ask a Christmas themed Big Question - How much should you spoil your kids at Christmas? It's something that everyone has an opinion on and so who better to come up with the answer than us idiots? Have a listen to find out if…

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EP.12 - Alex Baker & The Fear of Horror Movies, Bodily Fluids & Burger Sauce 53:12

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On this episode we are delighted to be joined by the ‘New Artist Overlord' himself - Kerrang Radio's Alex Baker! Father to 1 year old Luna, Alex talks candidly about how it took him several months to really fall in love with her. He also confesses to ditching his beloved cats once Luna entered the world and that drinking gin straight from the bottl…

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The Big Question with Elliott Rae 14:50

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Hi everyone! This month's Big Question is not only for the dads and mums out there but also for the granddads and grandmas! We're joined in the studio again by founder of the Music, Football, Fatherhood website, Elliott Rae to debate the tricky and sensitive subject of the role of grandparents. We all need their support (obvs) but can they sometime…

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EP.11 - Elliott Rae & The Invisibility of Black Dads 51:44

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This month we are thrilled to welcome dad, founder of the 'Music. Football. Fatherhood.' website and general good egg, Elliott Rae onto the Dad Couch. Elliott talks about the under representation of "normal" black fathers in the media and advertising, why flexible working hours for women and men are the future if we really want gender equality in t…

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Baby Bite: The Alphabet Song (DJ Kojak vs Blackalicious) 2:14

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Have you been teaching your kids their ABCs? Sure you have. But have you been teaching them like this?? Unlikely. Check out this week's Baby Bite episode, as our very own spin doctor - DJ Kojak, steps in as substitute teacher and brings you his unique way of learning the alphabet. If only all classes were like this. Sesame Street aint got nothing o…

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The Big Question with Seany O'Kane 11:59

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Happy Monday everyone!! This week we are joined on the 'Dad-Couch' again by fatherhood practitioner and domestic violence expert, Seany O'Kane, to ask another Big Question - Should you swear in front of your children? Seems like an obvious one, but we discuss some interesting takes on the issue and wonder what the best way to broach the subject wit…

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Ep.10 - Seány O'Kane & the Zimbabwean Ace of Base 1:05:32

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Hi everyone! We're back and this month we're delighted to sit down with award winning fatherhood practitioner, Seány O'Kane! We hear how the former Big Brother contestant turned his back on the celebrity life and embarked on the journey of becoming a leading expert in working with young dads in domestic violence situations - helping vulnerable dads…

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Baby Bite: Ill Behaviour (Shiloh FX Remix) 5:02

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We think our kids stay in their bedrooms at night. For some of us, this is not true. Kojak’s daughter has been sneaking into his studio undetected to learn daddy’s craft of producing phat beats. She hasn’t mastered the art of using samplers and synthesisers yet but knows her way round egg shakers, triangles, recorders and xylophones. She might just…

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Baby Bite: The Big Question with Mark Harris 14:20

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We're back with another BIG QUESTION. This month, we're asking our guest from episode 9, male midwife and author - Mark Harris...'Is breastfeeding just for mums?' With the UK having the lowest breastfeeding rates in the WORLD after 1 year, we discuss how men can get more involved in breastfeeding and ask if there's more us men can do to help. Enjoy…

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Ep.9 - Mark Harris and the Trendy Hormone 1:04:14

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This month we're delighted to be joined by male midwife, author of 'Men, Love & Birth', founder of Birthing4Blokes, father of six and grandfather of nine, Mark Harris. As well as answering your questions (and debunking some myths) about pregnancy and birth, Mark tells us how in his early days his patients would mistake him for the hospital security…

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Baby Bite: The Big Question with Doc Brown 12:56

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Our 'Big Question' this month is - can fame come too early? Helping us tackle this tricky topic with his unique insights is our amazing guest from Ep 8, Ben Bailey Smith aka Doc Brown. As we heard on episode 8, Ben came to fame relatively late, but his two young daughters have already started to dip their toes into the world of entertainment. How h…

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Baby Bite: I Am Bear with Doc Brown 1:58

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Hi everyone! After an amazing episode with Ben Bailey Smith AKA Doc Brown last week (if you haven't heard it yet, we suggest you do!), we thought we'd get him back to do a special reading of his children's picture book, 'I Am Bear', just for you guys! With a beat supplied by our very own DJ Kojak, this is a little bit special and something both adu…

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Ep8. Doc Brown & His Bear With No Morals 1:06:13

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This month we are thrilled to be joined on the dad-couch by actor, comic, writer, rapper, creator of the hugely popular Children's BBC show - 4 O'Clock Club, and most importantly a devoted father of two...it's the one and only Ben Bailey Smith, AKA Doc Brown. In this episode he tells us how there's no money in children's books; how it was clear fro…

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Baby Bite: Wilderness Festival Special 16:50

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Hi everyone! Get your wellies out, your glittery face paint on and grab a pint of your favourite warm cider...we're off to a festival! In this Baby Bite episode Jamie turns roving reporter and heads to Wilderness Festival in Oxfordshire (with his 7 week old baby, Matilda, in tow) to find out from other dads the best tips and tricks for surviving a …

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Baby Bite: DJ Kojak's Daddy Cool Summer Mix (Part 3) 14:37

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By popular demand we have another instalment of the Daddy Cool Summer Mix! Part 3 sees Kojak digging in the crates and diving deeper down the rabbit hole to unearth the existential rhythm of fatherhood. Or to put it another way, he is throwing beats, cuts and samples into a cauldron of fatherhood soup for your audio-eating pleasure. Nom flippin' no…

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Ep7. Jamie finally joins the club 51:36

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Hi everyone! In this two part ep, we opted to go without the distraction of a guest so Jamie and Seth could focus on the task at hand...easing Jamie into 'Dad Club'. In part 1 we join the boys at the time when Nat was ten days overdue and an induction was looming the following morning. Jamie's starting to lose hope that the baby will ever show up a…

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Baby Bite: DJ Kojak's Daddy Cool Summer Mix (Part 2) 12:58

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Following on from our smash hit father's day mix, our resident spin doctor - DJ Kojak, is back behind the 1s and 2s to give you a dad-themed summer mix. A mixtape by fathers, for fathers, about fathers. Sort of. Tracklist: What's Going on? Fathers and Mothers Like Father Like Son Enjoy! Follow us on Twitter & Instagram - @gooddadugly Artwork - Nick…

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Baby Bite: The Big Question with Matt Willis 14:16

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Episode 6's brilliant guest, Matt Willis, is back in the studio with Seth and Jamie to discuss the pros and cons of pushing musical, sporting or any other passions onto your children. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram - @gooddadugly Artwork - Nick Haill Sound Design & Music - Benji Elimelech Producer - Tom Sabbadini And if you like what we're doing …

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Baby Bite: DJ Kojak's Father's Day Mixtape 13:26

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Behind the scenes at GoodDadUgly HQ, Papa Kojak jumps behind the turntables to bring you the first instalment of our summer mixtapes - Daddy Cool (Part 1) A mixtape by fathers, for fathers, about fathers. Sort of. Track list: Papa Kojak Intro Big Poppa A Song for Shiloh Just the Two of Us (double deck twins special) Enjoy! Follow us on Twitter & In…

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Ep6. Matt Willis - Busted, Babies & Bedtime Stories 58:33

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This month we are delighted to be joined by actor, musician and father-of-three, Matt Willis!! I know, right?! The 'Busted' singer tells us how he juggles the demands of touring with the duties of modern day fatherhood, and how he and his wife Emma deal with keeping their kids out of the media spotlight. Matt also speaks openly about how the birth …

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Baby Bite: RIP Old Brown (DJ Kojak Remix) 2:37

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Next week on your favourite fatherhood podcast, we have a very special guest, so make sure you tune in! Until then, here's a little something to keep you going from our time with Father of Daughters. When FOD told us the tragic story about his beloved dressing gown and star of many of his Instagram posts, Old Brown, no longer being fit for purpose.…

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Baby Bite: The Big Question with Father of Daughters 11:46

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Have we got parental leave totally wrong in the UK? Dads should go to work and mums should stay at home with the kids, right? RIGHT?! Our guest from Ep5, Simon Hooper (aka Father of Daughters), is back on the pod to unpick this month's 'Big Question' - Have we got parental leave totally wrong in the UK? Why don't fathers in the UK see extended pare…

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Baby Bite: Father of Daughters and BadDad spill the beans on NCT classes 9:41

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Thinking of signing up to NCT classes? Not sure if they’re for you? Dad-to-be Jamie is about to attend his first one and he’s not feeling too sure (mainly cos he’s having to miss the football for it). Baddad thinks they’re good for basic tips but under no circumstances consider befriending anyone! Meanwhile Simon Hooper, AKA Father of Daughters, su…

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Ep5. Father of Daughters & his rise to Instagram stardom (and the demise of 'Old Brown') 53:16

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Parent blogger and bona fide Instagram SENSATION Simon Hooper (aka Father of Daughters or simply...FOD) explains why sleep and breakfast are for wimps as well as why you should never bring gifts back from a work trip. Plus he reveals his plans for a vasectomy. Meanwhile Seth ponders whether Alice's breasts will stop working at 39,000ft as they prep…

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Baby Bite: BadDad goes to Clown Town 5:38

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In this Baby Bite, we hear from BadDad as he gives us some helpful tips on how to palm off your kids and spend minimum time supervising them by taking a trip to a soft play centre. However it's not always plain sailing as he recounts the time it all went a bit wrong for him and his eldest, Evie. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram - @gooddadugly Artwo…

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Baby Bite: The Big Question with Jim Hickey 15:50

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Our guest from Ep4, MTV's Jim Hickey, returns to the pod to answer this month's 'Big Question' - How young is too young for kids to be using social media? In this new regular feature, we'll ask our guest to bring a topic to the pod, which we'll then discuss for 15mins in this unedited bite sized episode of The Good, the Dad & The Ugly. Follow us on…

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Baby Bite: Eliza's Poonami vs Dr Dre 2:24

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Seth recounts the time he used the tickle technique to squeeze out Eliza's last bit of poo and things got a bit out of hand! Remixed and reversioned by our very own DJ Kojak to some beats by Dre...obviously. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram - @gooddadugly Artwork - Nick Haill Sound Design & Music - Benji Elimelech Producer - Tom Sabbadini And if yo…

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Ep4. Jim Hickey & his pair of Six-Pounders 52:22

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Director of MTV's 'Dirty Sanchez' & father of twins, Jim Hickey, shares some priceless stories regarding his time with the Sanchez boys, including a tricky situation with the Mexican border guards! He also relives the moment of terror/delight he and his wife had when they found out there were two heartbeats going on. Seth speaks about his (genuine)…

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Baby Bite: 'Drippy Cock' - April Showers Remix 4:06

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Episode 3's guest Gerry Boujo is thrown into our dragon's den to provide some guest Dad-Tech as he unveils the prototype for ingenious Drip Dry Boxer Shorts, in an attempt to tackle the dreaded 'drippy cock'! Follow us on Twitter & Instagram - @gooddadugly Artwork - Nick Haill Sound Design & Music - Benji Elimelech Producer - Tom Sabbadini And if y…

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Baby Bite: DJ Kojak's Babyrave Mixtape 38:04

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For this Baby Bite we have something quite special. Our resident music maestro - DJ Kojak, has taken to the 1s & 2s to bring you and your baby a 45min mix of unique music, guaranteed to make you move your feet. Kojak has put his own 'spin' on a set list comprising solely of tunes from the amazing Rockabye Baby lullaby collection, as featured in Ep3…

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Baby Bite: Deodorant Man! 3:21

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Episode 3's guest, and IVF dad-to-be, Gerry is terrified that the antiperspirant on his chest has mixed with the sperm sample he has just worked hard to produce. Has he just created DEODORANT MAN...?! Follow us on Twitter & Instagram - @gooddadugly Artwork - Nick Haill Sound Design & Music - Benji Elimelech Producer - Tom Sabbadini And if you like …

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Ep3. Gerry Boujo - IVF & The Clinical Wank 48:14

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Gerry talks candidly about the highs and lows of IVF and reveals how he feared he had contaminated his sperm with deodorant, Seth is in smug-dad mode as Eliza continues to sleep through the night and Jamie’s entered the ‘nursery painting phase’ as the third trimester looms. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram - @gooddadugly Artwork - Nick Haill Sound …

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Baby Bite: A Journey into Fatherhood 7:34

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In this Baby Bite edition, we go back in time to the day of Eliza's birth and are transported to South London with the help of a few home recordings from Seth. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram - @gooddadugly Artwork - Nick Haill Sound Design & Music - Benji Elimelech Producer - Tom Sabbadini And if you like what we're doing please share, rate and r…

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Baby Bite: John Lewis Metronomy Mashup 3:22

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Resident spin king Benji cuts Jamie's 4-hour John Lewis marathon down to 4 minutes of Metronomy. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram - @gooddadugly Artwork - Nick Haill Sound Design & Music - Benji Elimelech Producer - Tom Sabbadini And if you like what we're doing please share, rate and review. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…

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Baby Bite: Buggies & Beckham 14:56

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Seth & Jamie catch up to discuss the topic of buggy snobbery, and Jamie's recent trip to John Lewis in order to test drive some of the best buggies out there. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram - @gooddadugly Artwork - Nick Haill Sound Design & Music - Benji Elimelech Producer - Tom Sabbadini And if you like what we're doing please share, rate and re…

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Baby Bite: Alice's Right of Reply 3:47

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Seth's 'alternative facts' are exposed when his dad's-eye-view of Eliza's birth - recounted in episode 2 - is challenged by mum Alice. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram - @gooddadugly Artwork - Nick Haill Sound Design & Music - Benji Elimelech Producer - Tom Sabbadini And if you like what we're doing please share, rate and review. Thanks for listeni…

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Ep2. Will Clark Smith & The Mucus Plug 43:02

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Brand new dad Seth and soon-to-be dad Jamie are joined by director, dad and old pal Will Clark Smith. Seth is still getting to grips with having come face-to-face with the mucus plug, Jamie explores the latest ‘dad tech’ on the market and 'Bad-dad' drops in to provide his top tips for labour. *Apologies for the slight drop in sound quality on this …

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Ep1. Ben Ockrent & The Perineum Massage 39:10

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Soon-to-be-dads Seth and Jamie are joined by writer, director and father Ben Ockrent. Seth is seeking advice on what to pack into the all important hospital bag whilst Jamie gets a lesson in perineum massages. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram - @gooddadugly Artwork - Nick Haill Sound Design & Music - Benji Elimelech Producer - Tom Sabbadini And if …

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