Best Rain Dinners Podcasts (2024)

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#78 Rain Man, Shitty Dinners and Solo Parenting! 46:54

4d ago46:54

46:54

Matt has survived a total of 10 days with Laura oversees for work (please give him a collective round of applause). It's not been without its challenges - atrocious weather, illnesses, attacks from wild animals.The fact that he's made it through this period with the family unscathed is testament to the fact that he's such a great dad ! (Yes, it's M…

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#78 Aaron 'Woodsy' Woods Shares IVF struggles 53:55

4h ago53:55

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Aaron Woodsy has played NRL for the West Tigers, Cronulla Sharks, Bulldogs, and now the Manly Sea Eagles. But today, we’re diving into his life off the field. Woodsy shares all the details about being married to the love of his life, Sarah, as well as as being a doting father of three, with two of his kids conceived via IVF and one naturally. Buste…

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#69 - Drugs 🍀 💊 59:23

4h ago59:23

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This week, we ponder the following questions: What drugs should be legalised if any? What’s your most memorable drug experience? A common observation I’ve heard is that psilocybin (shrooms) opens up a new way of thinking within the brain. Based on your experience, do you think that’s true? If a drug could make you happy and productive without any n…

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#68 - Prison 🔗 38:17

6d ago38:17

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This week's questions on Interview with an Alien: What’s your death row meal? Do you think we should have the death penalty? Is there anything you would change about the prison system if you had the power to? If you were put in prison for 1 year but got to pick one activity that you can do whenever you want, what activity would you pick? What’s the…

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#77 Plane Attacks And Panic Attacks At School! 55:22

11d ago55:22

55:22

What a bloody week - Matt had a nightmare of a flight with both girls when a passenger (who was off his head) threatened to break his nose. Next thing the cops were on the flight and the other passenger was escorted off the plane. WE KID YOU NOT! While Matt is making enemies, Ash is making friends at the local library during Rhyme Time! Meanwhile, …

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#76 Mrs April Wicks !! 49:47

13d ago49:47

49:47

The most anticipated guest since we found out Ash's wife is, in fact, real – Mrs April Wicks! April shares all of Ash's deepest, darkest secrets - from how he first got her attention at a bar on a Saturday night, how he spent two weeks courting her over text messages, not being able to afford their first dinner date to a proposal in San Francisco a…

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#67 - Religion 🙏 22:16

13d ago22:16

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Formerly known as "Drunk & Philosophical" This week on Interview with an Alien, we discuss the following: Are you religious? Does religion spread more good or evil in the world? Why is religion such an attractive concept to the majority of humanity? Is religion an effective way of ingraining ideologies into your mind? How much power does religious …

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#75 Toy Troubles, Nits, and Tantrum Tips 44:20

18d ago44:20

44:20

Matt has a new household member who is laying eggs in not only his children's hair but also his own. Ash's oldest son, Oscar, finds a new friend in Siri, but just like all friendships, this one comes with its highs and lows. Plus! Nanna Johnson answers your questions: How do you handle tantrums? Should you raise boys and girls differently? Make sur…

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#66 - Sports ⚽️🏀🏈 45:44

21d ago45:44

45:44

This week's questions on Drunk & Philosophical: What do you think would be the hardest sport in the world to compete in? Should kids sports be competitive or should every team receive the same prize regardless of the score? If you could magically be the best in the world at any one sport, which would you choose? What sport would take the longest to…

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#74 The Party Of The Century! 46:32

25d ago46:32

46:32

Finally, after 5 years, Oscar gets a birthday party! Hope he doesn't expect one every year. Did everything go to plan? Well, Matt and Ash will let you be the judge of that. Make sure you share your best Petty Couples stories with us 👇 Slide into our DM's @twodotingdads with any parenting question you need answered by a couple of doting dads. If you…

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#73 Tillie's Mum Katrina Gorry: From Solo IVF to Sharing Motherhood and Growing Their Family 47:12

27d ago47:12

47:12

Matilda’s superstar Katrina Gorry shares her remarkable journey from solo IVF to expanding her family with her partner Clara Markstedt. Katrina chats about the challenge of moving to Sweden with her 6-month-old daughter Harper, how motherhood reignited her career, and navigating the start of kindergarten. Matt and Ash spoke to Katrina a week before…

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#65 - Government 🤬 37:49

28d ago37:49

37:49

This week on Drunk & Philosophical: Is fear an effective way of governing? Do you think AI would do a better job than humans at governing? Should things that are bad for people be banned by the government, or is it the individual’s responsibility to avoid harmful substances? What’s the biggest problem with the current government of Canada? If you w…

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#72 Dads Need To Stop Skipping The Doc 42:58

1M ago42:58

42:58

Guess who just returned from her long senior Contiki Tour? Ellie, also known as Mum Johnson, is back from her two-month trip to France! It's also International Men's Health Week. Matt and Ash explain why they need to prioritize their health after personal sobering experiences. We encourage men to make regular doctor’s check-ups a routine part of li…

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#64 - Natural Disasters 🌪🌋 41:54

1M ago41:54

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This week we ask ourselves the following questions: What’s the scariest natural disaster? If you had the power to manipulate one of the elements (like airbender) which would you choose? Which natural disaster do you think is most likely to wipe out humanity? What natural disaster does your personality embody the most? Do you think you’ll ever own a…

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#71 Surviving Daycare Disasters and Weekend Sweet Treats 44:06

1M ago44:06

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Matt shared the chaotic morning when he took the girls to daycare looking like little rats, only to realize it was the worst possible day for it. But it’s not all chaos—Matt also shares the romantic highlights of his weekend trip to Byron Bay, where he managed to get some sexy time, not once, but twice! Meanwhile, Ash dives into the intriguing dyna…

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#70 UFC Dad Alex Volkanovski On Why Parenting Is Tougher Than The Octagon 45:22

1M ago45:22

45:22

Alex Volkanovski says parenting makes UFC fighting feel like a walk in the park. Well, we won't be jumping into the ring with the bloke anytime soon! UFC former lightweight world champ, Alex Volkanovski is known as Alexander the Great in the octagon but is also a doting dad to three young daughters: Ariana (9), Airlie (7), and Reign (8 months). Sta…

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#63 - Drunks vs Stoners 2v2 Trivia 🥴 30:19

1M ago30:19

30:19

Trivia Rules We will be split into teams of 2, Drunks vs Stoners. Get the question wrong, the drunks drink, the stoners smoke. Round One = 2 drinks or 2 vape hits as a team. Round Two = 3 drinks or 3 vape hits as a team. Round Three = 1 shot or 1 bong toke as a team. Support the Show. Formally known as "Drunk & Philosophical Podcast" NEW Episode Ev…

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#69 No More Piggy-Backing Birthdays! 51:47

2M ago51:47

51:47

After many years of peer pressure and a creeping sense of dad guilt, Ash has finally caved. After finding a hungry caterpillar in his coffee, Matty J is widening his diet with bugs. Find out how the Allambie Jets football club has been performing since Two Doting Dads began sponsoring the team. Don't be surprised if the update differs from your exp…

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#62 - Time ⏳ 25:33

2M ago25:33

25:33

🤩 Guest Starring: Marshall V. 🍻 This Week on Drunk & Philosophical we Ask Ourselves the following Questions: Does time only move forward or can it move any direction & forward is the only way we as humans can experience it? If you could pause time for one hour every day, what would you do with that extra time? How would you react if one morning you…

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#68 Toddlers And Maple Syrup Do Not Mix 50:13

2M ago50:13

50:13

Ash has made a mistake this week that you only make once as a parent: accidentally picking up the wrong kid from daycare. Meanwhile, Macy, always one to keep us on our toes, has developed a new and unique sleeping habit. Matty J has taken a moment away from parenting kids who don't want pancakes to audition for a big-time opportunity. Keep your fin…

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#67 Doting Mum Julia Morris On Divorce, Miscarriage And Menopause 52:31

2M ago52:31

52:31

It's the Queen of Gosford herself! Lady Julia Morris, the doting mother of two young ladies, drops by post-jungle fever to share the good, the bad and the relatable of parenting. It's safe to say Matty J and Ash had no idea what they were getting themselves into, but keep up and enjoy the ride as Julia chats about how she dealt with divorce and tel…

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#61 - Multiverse 🌎 32:03

2M ago32:03

32:03

🤩 Guest Starring: Raven S. & Nate B. 🍻 This Week on Drunk & Philosophical we Ask Ourselves the following Questions: Do you believe in the multiverse? Have you ever heard of the Mandela effect? Have you ever experienced the Mandela effect? Do you think it’s possible that people can jump through the multiverse & enter a new reality without realising?…

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The VivaLing English Podcast Listener Survey 8:54

2M ago8:54

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Maybe you noticed we have paused for a while - the reason is that we are re-organising the podcast to make it match our listeners' needs. Please contribute to the future by letting us know your opinion about our podcast - The survey can be accessed on this link... https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 Support the Show. https://form.jotform.com/2…

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#66 Are You Going To Dirty Talk.... Or Not? 48:43

2M ago48:43

48:43

Happy Mother's Day! We adore you, and yes, we would not be here without you. ❤️❤️❤️ The Wicks spend a weekend away from the kids and decide to bring a carry-on friend with them for the trip. Can they get it through customs, though? Oscar has learnt a new phrase except he doesn't realise how rude he is! Matt treats Laura to the highly coveted parent…

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#60 - Who's The Greatest of All Time 🐐 46:20

2M ago46:20

46:20

🤩 Guest Starring: Connor B. & Jake G. 🍻 This Week on Drunk & Philosophical we Ask Ourselves the following Questions: Who’s the greatest ______ of all time? → If we all disagree, we all have to take a shot. Basketball Player Actor & Actress Rapper Singer Athlete (all sports) Fast Food Chain Youtuber Hero & Villain Comedian Show & Movie Support the S…

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#65 Lava Monster Ruins Playtime Forever 41:05

2M ago41:05

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Ash shares something very rare on today's episode – advice. It's time for millennial parents to ditch Stranger Danger and introduce something new to their kids' vocabularly! Matt has a kleptomaniac on his hands. Can you guess which kid it is? Yep. You're probably right. We have a new segment called Petty Couples! Make sure you share your best stori…

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#64 BONUS Doting Mum Kat Clark 51:24

2M ago51:24

51:24

Kat Clark is truly a force to be reckoned with. With a platform boasting millions of followers across social media and a thriving skincare business, Kaladé, which she co-runs with her daughters Latisha and Deja. After falling pregnant at the young age of 17, Kat found herself in an abusive relationship, disconnected from her family on an island nor…

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#59 - Meaning of Life 🌹 25:14

2M ago25:14

25:14

🤩 Guest Starring: Raven S. 🍻 This Week on Drunk & Philosophical we Ask Ourselves the following Questions: What is the meaning of life? If your life had a theme song, what would it be? What animal do you think has the most fulfilling life? Imagine you wake up one day and discover you're the only person left on Earth. What would you do to find meanin…

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#63 Dad Voice Activated 49:59

2M ago49:59

49:59

Matt has had to activate the almighty dad voice to a group of young teens at the footy this week. It's safe to say it put the fear of god into them. Are you a family that loves a good hand-me-down? Well, Ash does, and as a rare treat, he's surprised Macy with something new that she can't take off, even during bathtime. Speaking of bathtime, Marley …

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#58 - Consciousness 🧠 23:28

3M ago23:28

23:28

🤩 Guest Starring: Nate B. 🍻 This Week on Drunk & Philosophical we Ask Ourselves the following Questions: Do you think we’re conscious? Are their levels to consciousness? Can a living being be more conscious than another? Does consciousness create reality? Is the universe conscious? What’s the purpose of consciousness? Is it wrong to kill things tha…

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#62 Juggling Parent Life, Anniversaries and Raspberry Kisses With Laura Byrne 54:25

3M ago54:25

54:25

OUR KIDS BOOK IS FINALLY AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER HERE! Guess who's made her way onto the podcast, FINALLY. Laura Byrne, Matt's lovely wife, is in the house, and it looks like Ash is third wheeling for this week's episode. The Johnson family have a new family member they'd like to introduce you to. Lola has shoved something up her nose, and Laura sh…

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#61 Three Doting Dads ft. Tom Birmingham (Hello Sport) 56:01

3M ago56:01

56:01

FIRST THINGS FIRST - OUR KIDS BOOK IS FINALLY AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER HERE! As a fellow girl dad, Tom Birmingham's working life is a world apart from his parenting life. Tom co-hosts one of the biggest (and dribbliest) sports podcasts in the nation and juggles this as a doting dad to Evie, 4, and Zoe, 2 ½, with his wife, Stef. Check out Hello Sport…

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#57 - Free Will / Destiny 👁 42:31

3M ago42:31

42:31

🤩 Guest Starring: Big Mike 🍻 This Week on Drunk & Philosophical we Ask Ourselves the following Questions: Do you believe humans have the ability to make choices freely, or are our actions predetermined by factors beyond our control? Lets say humans have no freewill & everything we do is determined by destiny, does that mean we aren’t responsible fo…

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#60 Daddy Needs His "Special Time" 58:14

3M ago58:14

58:14

FIRST THINGS FIRST - OUR KIDS BOOK IS FINALLY AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER HERE! It's a tale of two dads trying to catch up one one thing always gets in the way - the kids. We wrote as a story for kids that parents will also love. In other news, we all know that sexy time is a rare treat after having kids. Daddy needed his special time this week; howeve…

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#56 - Simulation Theory 👾 🌎 32:03

3M ago32:03

32:03

🤩 Guest Starring: Connor B. / Jake G. / Raven S. 🍻 This Week on Drunk & Philosophical we Ask Ourselves the following Questions: Do you think we’re in a simulation right now? If you found out life was a simulation, would you live yours differently? If life was a simulation & you were given the option to to exit the simulation and enter the "real" wo…

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#59 What A Clusterfluck Of A Week 42:32

3M ago42:32

42:32

Big breath in, big breath out! Matt is solo parenting this week, and the kids are running an absolute muck while Mum is away. Lola's 3 AM wake-up calls have left Matt sleep-deprived, causing accidental moments like reaching for two-week-old milk for breakfast 🤮 Ash, on the other hand, is running after Macy, who's escaped to a place he can't go. Mea…

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#58 BONUS Three Doting Dads ft. Sean Szeps 1:04:55

3M ago1:04:55

1:04:55

Growing up in America, Sean Szeps always wanted to be a mum until he realised that a few things were standing in the way of that dream. Sean is a podcast host, writer, and content creator who has found a platform to share his journey as a gay husband raising 6-year-old boy-girl twins Stella and Cooper. As you can imagine, Sean's road to becoming a …

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#55 - Animals 🐻 🦍 37:01

3M ago37:01

37:01

🤩 Guest Starring: Jake G, Nate B, & Raven S. 🍻 This Week on Drunk & Philosophical we Ask Ourselves the following Questions: If you could have any animal as a loyal companion in a post-apocalyptic world, & have that animal listen to your every command, which one would you choose? If could shapeshift into all animals in one group (mammals, fish, bird…

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#57 Big Easter Blow Out, Toddler Cravings, Gender Disappointment 1:00:42

3M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

Matt and Ash hate the Easter long weekend. Kids are jacked up on sugar, daycare charges you the public holiday, and you can't escape it because the roads are packed full of other families trying to escape. The only upside is that the calories don't count during Easter. Ash takes the family to the Royal Easter Show, entering with the best intentions…

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#54 - Would You Rather ... 🤔 38:49

4M ago38:49

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🤩 Guest Starring: Connor B. & Raven S. 🍻 This Week on Drunk & Philosophical we Ask Ourselves the following Questions: Would you rather have unlimited money but never be able to travel out of Ontario or be able to travel anywhere in the world but always be on a budget? Would you rather have a rewind button for your life or a pause button for the wor…

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Talking about grammar - gerunds! (suitable for CEFR level A2 and above) 9:16

4M ago9:16

9:16

The gerund finishes with -ing - but it is not a verb. What is it and how can we use it? Find out with Kari and Tom in this excellent podcast. Support the Show. https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 ★ Support this podcast ★By VivaLing

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#56 We Almost Lost Nana 36:51

4M ago36:51

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A silent killer is taking on innocent nanas! Matty J arrives home with Nana Johnson and the kids in tow. Unfortunately, Nana makes the fatal mistake of exclaiming aloud, 'Well, that was pretty painless!' Matt isn't prepared for what will happen next. Meanwhile, April is away for work, which means Ash is the primary parent of two kidlets. It's time …

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#55 BONUS Three Doting Dads and One Doting Mum feat. The Buckleys 36:17

4M ago36:17

36:17

James and Clair Buckley's parenting life began when they first met in their early twenties. At that time, James was filming a movie spinoff about the popular TV show The Inbetweeners. Imagine their surprise when they found out Clair was pregnant after only six months of knowing each other! Matt and Ash chat to James and Clair about what it's like t…

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#53 - Video Games 🎮 29:18

4M ago29:18

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🤩 Guest Starring: Raven S. 🍻 This Week on Drunk & Philosophical we Ask Ourselves the following Questions: What’re the top 3 best games of all time? What does your perfect game look like? If you could live inside one video game for a week, which would you choose? What would be the ultimate cross over game? Who’s the all time best video game villain?…

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Never cut your hair! Please have it cut! (Suitable for CEFR level A2 and above) 10:41

4M ago10:41

10:41

Last week we were talking about the passive voice - this episode is an extension of that - looking at a specific passive voice structure that many students have difficulty with 0 the causative! Support the Show. https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 ★ Support this podcast ★By VivaLing

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#54 Elevator Phobia, Fart Bombing And Butter Heaven 44:42

4M ago44:42

44:42

After spending a whole week away from the kids, Matt J and Ash have decided to take the whole family on a cruise. This is also the first time the dads have experienced each other's parenting styles in all their glory, and let's just say things didn't go so smoothly. We share your best Toddler Meltdown stories and have a crack at answering your list…

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#52 - Laws 👮🏻‍♂️ 43:06

4M ago43:06

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🤩 Guest Starring: Nate B. 🍻 This Week on Drunk & Philosophical we Ask Ourselves the following Questions: In a world with no laws, would humans remain relatively civil or would the world turn into complete chaos? Should religion influence the creation of laws? Do you think the death penalty should be enforced when necessary? If you could change any …

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Talking about grammar - the passive voice (suitable for CEFR level A2 and above) 12:04

4M ago12:04

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It's important to be able to use a variety of grammar when you are speaking and writing - Kari and Tom give some excellent tips on the difference between the passive and active voices. Support the Show. https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 ★ Support this podcast ★By VivaLing

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#53 Weasel is on the loose, parenting stamina and moldy mattresses 40:22

4M ago40:22

40:22

Matt and Ash are back on home soil after a week in Vegas and missing the kids. Matt shares his experience watching The Weasel (AKA Ash) on full display in Las Vegas. When he finally gets home and returns to the game of parenting, his sweet children test his form and throw him several curveballs. Ash takes the title of The Weasel seriously whilst in…

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#51 - Oceans 🐬 34:32

4M ago34:32

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🤩 Guest Starring: Big Mike 🍻 This Week on Drunk & Philosophical we Ask Ourselves the following Questions: If you were reincarnated as an ocean animal, which would you choose? Would you ever swim in open water with Sharks? Have you ever had a near death swimming experience? WYR: Be able to talk to all ocean animals or breathe underwater? As of 2023 …

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