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, ...
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This comedy focused actual play podcast stars a diverse group of nerds who tell a story together through shitty improv and the rolling of dice. The Knight Light Podcast delves into the world of Nirvangard where yetis can be 5 star chefs, "Tims" are so much more than just a pair of boots and everyone has the potential to awaken their unique Aspect of the Divine.
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#133 KLP Wasn't Prepared For How Different Her Births Would Be
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50:43KLP, or Kristy Lee Peters, knows exactly how to get your kids to dance silly and make the parents' feet tap. KLP has been cooking up a tune since she was a kid, from featuring in that iconic Lube Mobil ad, Real Blonds 00s girl group, triple j's House Party, and she now fills out rooms for adults at night and kids by day. She juggles this alongside …
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Remember when Ash was the reason why his father's car door was ripped apart and had to live with the consequences many years later? No? Well, his sister Beth does! Matty J and Ash demand that she come clean and explain what really happened almost 28 years ago. Meanwhile, Macy has hit another milestone, this time during swimming lessons. Her growing…
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#139 Dad With Millions Of Followers Shares His Sobriety Journey
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55:42Ben Tate may just be the biggest social media dad we’ve had on the pod. You probably know him as one-half of Ben and Zara, the father-daughter duo behind those viral lip-sync videos. However, behind the fun and fame lies a pretty wild story. Ben grew up in the entertainment world, acting in ads and TV shows. He lived life on unpredictable schedules…
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How do you know that you're "getting on"? Some say grey spotting, perhaps rickety knees, but for Matty J and Ash...it's a hairy butt-crack. This week, it's Marlie-Mae's turn to run the cross-country, and she's not keen. Her father gives her a pep-talk that his very own mother used to give him when he was Marlie's age. What's the most you'll pay for…
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#137 Drunk Tooth Fairies, Spicy Reno Opinions And An Expensive Accident
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44:43Today marks day one of medicated Ash! Have you noticed a difference in his "spark"? Nah, neither do we! Matt, on the other hand, feels frosty after receiving very mixed reviews online when he and Laura reveal their bathroom reno. Ash has another childhood flashback after visiting a gallery on the weekend. You'll understand why the flashback memory …
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#136 Reggie "Bird' Sorensen Faces The Reality Of Never Seeing Her Kids Again
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49:12It's easy to understand why Reggie "Bird" Sorensen is so beloved by the public and the people around her. From winning Big Brother twice, to connecting with people on this years I'm A Celebrity Get My Out Of Here Australia, you can always rely on Reggie to bring the laughs no matter how dark the situation. But Reggie’s faced more challenges than mo…
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Ash has found himself in a compromising position after dropping the kids off at school. Will he ever recover? Let's face it, probably not. Over at the Johnson household, Lola has given up her dummy addiction...or has she?! You can never be too sure with that kid. We also answer your questions: Best TV shows that don't drive you insane! BUY OUR SMEL…
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🚨 Breaking news 🚨 Ash is shocked to find out that his son has been awarded a title that only well-behaved kids receive! Ash also experiences a bout of PTSD after watching Oscar accept his award. Matty J and Laura have decided to bring Lola's schooling forward and prepare her for Kindy. Mr Johnson has also been up to no good - is he in the wrong?! W…
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#132 Daycare Contraband, Rollercoaster Bus And Lie Busting
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44:37Keeping the kids entertained is just another form of parent torture. This week, the Wicks decided to spend "family day" at the big shops, but who needs a car when you can jump on the rollercoaster double-decker bus? It could not have been more of a disaster. Matty J. and Laura have gotten into a tiff about daycare contraband. Who do you think is in…
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#131 Body Slamming, Touching Towels And Sleeping Rules
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47:15The beach rules have changed: gone are the days when you could mark your territory with a towel. Matty J was left SHOCKED after discovering this firsthand when he took the kids to the beach over the weekend. Turns out it wasn't an isolated experience, as Ash found himself in a similar situation. What do you think? What is the right way to mark your…
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#130 Becky Lucas: Preparing my newborn for open heart surgery
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52:38Becky Lucas is one of Australia's favourite comedians. She knows how to disarm a crowd with her endearing humour and quick wit as she tries to express how she really feels about the state of the world. In 2023 when Becky was pregnant, she went in for a routine scan and found out that her baby had a complex heart condition that would require open he…
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It's Ash's turn to update Matty J on what's been happening while he's been in the throws of the jungle. During a tiny blip of focus, Ash has decided to test for ADHD, which has inevitably kicked off the process of diagnosis. While the process has been confronting, Ash quickly discovers why being diagnosed is worthwhile. Meanwhile, an Aussie TV star…
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Matty J has returned from the South African jungle after spending 29 gruelling days removed from civilisation. Matt and Ash answer all of your I'm A Celebrity questions, from behind-the-scenes secrets to post-production comedowns. 2025 Raunchy Ranch Calendar IS STILL ON SALE! https://budgysmuggler.com.au/products/two-doting-dads-raunchy-ranch Buy o…
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#127 Cricketer Megan Schutt On Sperm Donation And Her Premmie Baby
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45:02Megan Schutt is an Australian fast bowler who is mum to little Rylee. Schutt and her wife Jess became parents through the process of reciprocal IVF, where Megan's egg is fertilised using donor sperm and implanted into Jess's womb. Despite falling pregnant quickly, Jess' pregnancy was high-risk and led to Rylee's premature birth at only 24 weeks dur…
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#126 Big First Birthday's, Troublemaking Kids And Hangover Bribes
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48:18Daddy Matty is recharging his batteries after spending 5 weeks in the South African jungle. Thank you for all of the support you've given Matty! Comedian and former podcast guest Nick Cody is stepping in to fill in the ripped dog's co-hosting seat. He shares the wild story of how he celebrated his eldest son's first birthday, how that same kid emba…
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Matty J is in the Top 3 for I'm A Celeb...Get Me Out Of Here! You know what’s even better? Taking home the crown and donating $100,000 to the Starlight Foundation! https://10play.com.au/im-a-celebrity-get-me-out-of-here/save So get out there and VOTE! Every person gets 10x votes per day until Sunday. ✅10x votes Friday ✅10x votes Saturday ✅10x votes…
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#125 Angry Bottoms, First Day Of School Panic And Unhelpful Toddlers
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44:46Mama Laura Byrne is back to filling in for her husband while he soaks in the last few remaining days in the jungle and is child free. Meanwhile, Laura continues to solo parent the chaos at home, but Lola is taking things to a whole new low! Ash is gearing up for Oscar's first day of school and feels more nervous than his son. Macy is also trying to…
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#124 Gus Worland On The Best Advice For Being A Parent
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56:52Gus Worland has devoted his life to saving lives and being a solid dad and husband. After losing a mentor and father figure to suicide, Gus co-founded Gotcha 4 Life, an organisation committed to reducing the male suicide rate to zero. Gus shares the moment he found out his own dad was gay, advice for dads with young kids and how to keep your friend…
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#123 Kids Have Grandparents Wrapped Around Their Tiny Finger
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39:47Mum and Dad have finally found time to reflect on the week that was in the Wicks household. April catches Prince Oscar living his best life with his slave, Poppa. Ash updates April about what happened at home while she was partying with the girls. PLUS April answers your questions: How do you handle conversations with Ash about sharing the parentin…
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#122 Naughty Street Kids, Poo Baths And Telling Off Over People's Offspring
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51:48Sometimes, your kid is a bully; other times, your kid stands up to the bully! Matty's wife, Laura Byrne, joins us again this week as her significant other enjoys pig anus in the South African jungle. The girls watched Daddy on I'm A Celeb...Get Me Out Of Here! and they were absolutely terrified. But trust Ashy Bashy (Marlie and Lola's nickname for …
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#121 Sleep Witchcraft, Gender Burnouts And Existential Questions With Wippa
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51:10Wippa, from Fitzy and Wippa with Kate, shares the other side of his life, which is parenting. Wippa is a dad of three to Ted, Jack, and Francesca and opens up about how he juggled early morning radio with the relentless demands of newborn life. Between juggling newborns, sleep deprivation, and crack-of-dawn radio calls, Wippa somehow found time to …
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#120 While The Cat's Away, The Mice Will Play
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50:03Matty J is officially in the South African jungle, which means one thing...GIRLS DAY! IYKYK. Ash is holding down the fort, and who better to step in as co-host than Matt's wife, Laura? While one half of Two Doting Dads is roughing it in the wild, the other half is having the time of his life. No rules, no Matt... Laura shares her week since Matt le…
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Matty J is heading into the jungle! Yep! That's right. Matty J will be trading the urban jungle for the real thing as a contestant on "I'm a Celebrity: Get Me Out Of Here!" So many questions and thoughts...wait, how will Ash cope?! No need to worry about that—let’s focus on helping Matt bring home the win! We must first get him primed and prepped f…
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#118 Chontel Duncan On Juggling 5, High Risk Pregnancies And A Parents Worst Nightmare
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57:46What’s it like having five kids under eight while running multiple businesses? Chontel Duncan knows firsthand. Matty J and Ash chat with Chontel, the powerhouse behind HIIT gyms across Queensland and the Neuform fitness app. Chontel shares how she manages her "home circus" with her husband, Sam, dives into the challenges of a high-risk twin pregnan…
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#117 Pork Drama, Roll Patrol And The Frightening Centipede
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37:01The boys are back in town, and it's time to catch up on the shitshow that was Christmas and New Year's! Each dad was tasked with a particular job on Christmas, and the kids have made their way onto next year's naughty list. Fast forward to the countdown of 2025, and New Year Resolutions are not for dads. They just want to achieve some peace and qui…
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#116 New Year, Same Dads: More Of The Best of 2024
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21:47Happy New Year! Before we bring on 2025, we want to remind you of how great 2024 was. 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 D…
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Here are some of your favourite guests from 2024! The lineup: Laura Byrne April Wicks Ellidy Pullin Cayla George Braith Anasta 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 yo…
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#114 Merry Christmas! The Gift That Keeps on Giving (Best of 2024)
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27:14Merry Christmas from us at Two Doting Dads to your family! Thank you for sticking by us all year...it makes Ash's Grinch heart pound. Here are some of our favourite moments from 2024 as is an extra gift for you! 2025 Raunchy Ranch Calendar IS OUT NOW! https://budgysmuggler.com.au/products/two-doting-dads-raunchy-ranch Buy our book, which is now ava…
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Ho Ho Holy Crap, it's almost Christmas, and while Matt and Ash are nowhere near ready for the big day, they are ready to clock off for the year. But before that happens, Ash complains about how the cicadas are pissing all over him, Matt has had a really tough week of dad duties, and the boys share Oscar and Marlie's kindy graduation. Plus, we tackl…
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#112 Mr Luke The Teacher Answers All Your School Questions!
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41:48Preparing your kids for school is a bit like the great unknown – who knows what will happen! Matt and Ash are gearing up to send Marlie and Oscar off to big school. While orientation has the kids prepared, the parents are not so sure. To help with this, the dads welcome Mr. Luke the Teacher, a loved online educator with over 3 million followers on …
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#111 The Cicadas Are Tearing My Family Apart!
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39:25Ash threatens to move his entire family again as an army of cicadas takes over his household. Matt sends his daughter Lola into a headspin after dropping her off at gymnastics during a power nap. Plus, we tackle your questions! What’s your ultimate test for whether a babysitter is good? If there’s a queue at the park…What is a reasonable amount of …
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#110 Mystery Turds, Christmas Tantrums And A Duct Taped Foot
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49:13Ash is crawling his way to the end of the year after slicing his foot during a dad activity. Matt has made a rookie parenting mistake with the girls by taking them on a Christmas shopping trip. Meanwhile, Matt and Ash's two eldest kids are causing their dads some grief after making a mess with bodily functions. Plus, we tackle your questions! Do gr…
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#109 Victoria Devine On Miscarriage, Birth Rules & Family Finance
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58:53Victoria Devine hosts the wildly successful podcast She's On The Money, is the author of several books, the founder of Zella Money, and is the mother of 8-month-old Harvey. Victoria shares her experience of having two miscarriages and the impact it had on her physical and mental health before ultimately giving birth to her baby boy. As she prepared…
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Ash has encountered a new dilemma with little Macy – she likes the bad boys. It turns out she's not the only one feeling loved up, with Marlie looking to marry the man of her dreams at daycare. Meanwhile, Lola is thinking about one thing this week – a hamburger! Plus, we tackle your questions! When is the right time to have a baby? Who is allowed i…
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#107 School Gremlins, Free Kids Meals And Push Presents
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51:35Matty J and Ash are having a really difficult time managing the school transition. From forgetting lunchbox week to not following instructions to falling asleep at info sessions, the kids' education hangs in the balance of Two Doting Dads. Adding to the drama, Matt has found himself attacked by a ferocious dog on a run while Ash attracts the claws …
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#106 Aims Connor: Sobriety, Raising A Child With Autism And Unapologetic Parenting
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50:59Aimee Connor, or “Aims” to her audience, has become a well-loved mum in the online parenting community for her refreshingly honest, humorous, and unfiltered take on motherhood. She’s the mother of four young children—Mahli, Indi, Billi, and Bodhi—and shares the real-life chaos of raising them. Aims is known for creatively repurposing leftover food …
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Sometimes, you're having a big masculine weekend; other times, you're dealing with an 'Ultra Tantrum'! After making a bad move with dad, Oscar has given Ash absolute hell this week. Meanwhile, Matt slowly lets go of his little girl after sending Marlie-Mae to school orientation. Have you got a Parenting Hack Or F*ck That? Plus, we tackle your quest…
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#104 Oscar’s New Trick, School Orientation, and DJ Ash’s Big Oops
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48:21Ash shares his first and disastrous gig as a wedding DJ this week, only to be saved by a tiny hero. Plus, he’s in hot water after teaching Oscar a new “trick” that didn’t go down well. Meanwhile, Matt’s morning with the kids was rough, and he’s feeling Laura’s frustration after a charity run that's been taking up his nights. He also has school orie…
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#103 Steph Claire Smith: Intimacy Challenge, Bounce-Back Culture and Failed Sleep Routines
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50:23Steph Claire Smith is an entrepreneur, health influencer, and co-founder of KIC, a holistic wellness platform offering fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness programs. As a working mother, Steph and her husband, Josh, have embraced a unique family dynamic in which Josh stays home to care for their four-year-old son, Harvey. Steph’s journey into mother…
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#102 Kitchen Abs, The Silent Game And Cane Toads
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35:59Ash is back from what felt like a year-long trip to Bali! One surprising thing happened during the trip after Ash shared some photos online, leading Matt to call April to investigate. Matt felt inspired by Ash and invited two other families up north for a quick getaway to Tropical Fruit World, leaving them horrified after doing something only a tru…
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It's the episode we've all been waiting for! The wives are finally jumping on the podcast and ready to reveal the dirt on the Two Doting Dads. Matt, Ash, Laura and April have put the kids to bed and are spending their weekend away by the beach, getting to know each other a little bit more. From pet peeves to hidden talents to revealing the many liv…
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#101 Peeing In The Pool, Lovemaking and Fight Styles With Laura Byrne
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52:06While Ash is away, Matt J brings his wife on to play! Laura Byrne joins us this week to update us on what her household has been up to. It turns out she's a born-again cruiser. While some may think she spends a lot of time at parks, Laura is actually really into mega-ships after returning from a four-day cruise. We also answer your big questions: W…
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#100 Lightning Crotch, Health Anxiety And Perinatal Depression: Tara Pavlovic
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41:11Tara Pavlovic is a stay-at-home mum who tells you exactly how it is! There's a good chance you first met her way back in 2017 when she burst onto the small screen during Matty's season of the Bachelor. Since then she's found herself a husband, given birth to two little ones and endlessly entertained her audience of almost 200k followers on social m…
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#99 Accidents Abroad And Protecting Our Dadhood
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41:38Ash is in Bali, taking what some would say is an undeserved holiday. Joking! Every parent needs a holiday, just make sure you avoid getting into an accident when trying to relax. Meanwhile, Matty J returns to renovations but is met with a sneaky surprise that threatens the build's progress. We also hear your Parenting Lies with us 👇 Slide into our …
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#98 Upstaging Kids Parties And A Sushi Poo Saga
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44:20Matt's kids were psyched out of their brains to attend a kid's dance party. Of course, things didn't go as planned, and it turned into a complete and utter disaster. One disaster turned into another after a neighbouring party upstaged a friend's kids' birthday party. Ash took the kids out for sushi for the afternoon, except it took a wild turn when…
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#97 Gold Medals and Toddler Tantrums: Paralympian Vanessa Low
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48:44Paralympian Vanessa Low achieved Gold Medal status at the 2024 Paris Paralympics while bringing her toddler in tow. Vanessa was just 15 years old when her life took a sharp turn in a small town in Germany. This would lead her onto a path where she would go on to meet her husband and coach and qualify in four Olympic Games as a long jump athlete. De…
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Preplanned sexy time gets pushed back after an unsuspecting interruption enters the room between Matt and Laura#96 Our Kids Are On The Run From The Law 🧄 👀 The Wicks family are on the run after realising they've made a common shopping mistake that can only be blamed on the kids. Do you have a Parenting Hack Or F*ck That? Plus, we tackle your questi…
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#95 Breakups, Balloon Fights And Bum Wipes
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46:40Is your kid a good self-bum-wiper? Lola, Matty J's littlest, is sick and tired of people wiping her bum. The only problem is that she's not very good at completing the job on her own. Macy, Ash's little girl, is upset that someone took her balloon after her mum watched the culprit sprint out of Rhyme Time with the balloon in hand. The tears continu…
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#94 Weatherman Sam Mac: Travelling Dad, Drive-Thru Dinners and Tackling Newborn Life
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59:17Australia’s beloved weatherman Sam Mac joins Matty J and Ash as he's knee-deep in newborn life! Sam and his fiancée Bec recently welcomed their second child, Mabel, just a few weeks ago, while their first, Margot, is almost two! The boys dive into the highs and challenges of parenting two under two and the wild story of how Sam and Bec’s love bloss…
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Ash is holding down the Wicks household, and everyone is as sick as a dog, so Dad is getting little sleep. But if Manly invites you to their awards night, you must go! Matty J and Ash were lucky to attend the Sea Eagles' honorary event, but they couldn't believe who they sat next to. Meanwhile, Matt is pulling his hair out from the chaos that comes…
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