Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash

Ash committed the crime of all husband crimes and, as a consequence, is left living with a stink for the next week. 

Meanwhile, Ash and his wife April are planning a trip away from the kids, and it may coincide with the birth of baby Johnson no. 3!

Matty J and wife Laura also experience a personal scare that puts things into perspective as they prepare for life with a newborn. 

We also get into your Par-Rants for this wee...

Sophie Walker, host of Australian Birth Stories is here to talk all things birth, babies and what comes after.

Sophie shares the realities of postpartum recovery (aka “the cliff no one warns you about”), what partners can actually do to support mums in those blurry early weeks, and the time her baby went 10 day...

Poor Oscar, Ash's son, has to learn one of the hardest lessons a kid has to learn this week. 

Meanwhile, Ash gets recognised at possibly the worst moment imaginable, and Matt’s attempt at being a good Samaritan backfires. 

We also answer your questions: 

• What are the top 3 lame things you do now that you're a parent?
• How do I tell my partner that I appreciate them without using words?

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Matty J has returned from Bali with his tail between his legs after spilling the beans about Life Uncut's Britt Hockley's wedding. Except he doesn't remember spilling the beans on the podcast...Let's run the tapes, shall we?! 

Ash has found Lego bodies scattered all over his house, and he doesn't know why. Is there a serial Lego killer on the loose? 

We also get into your Par-Rants for this week, where you air out your pa...

Have you ever thought about hiring a trained companion for your next birth? 

Alice Worthy is a Modern Doula, and she is paid to hold a woman's hand as she brings new life into the world. 

We chat about the differences between a doula and a midwife, how partners can support mum during the throes of birth and Alice's most memorable birth story that ended in a newly renovated bathroom. 

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Gotta catch 'em all! 

Mum Wicks has finally made her way onto the show!

Yes, Ashton's mother has (reluctantly) said yes to being questioned about the antics of her son growing up. Has things improved since he found himself in an overnight jail? We'll see. 

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Matty J and Ash brave the week with another set of challenges with the kids!

Who knew parenthood was such a rough sport? 

Laura AND Ellie are away, living their best lives, which means Matty J has to fend for himself. 

Ash has another toilet debcale and this time it ends with poo smeared on the walls. 

Plus, we let you Par-RANT, a segment where Matty J and Ash listen to your parent rants. 

We also answer your qu...

Trish Johns is a mum, a straight shooter, and a woman with quiet strength and a wicked sense of humour.

She grew up pumping petrol at the local servo in Newcastle, was the spirited one in her massive Italian family, and somehow ended up marrying Matty Johns despite turning him down the first time.

Trish opens up about raising Co...

Two Doting Dads dedicate this episode to those affected by suicide.

Please know that no matter how hard it is, Ash will tell you it always gets better.  

If you, or anyone you know, is going through a tough time, please call 

Lifeline 13 11 14

Ash has received a bit of Karma this week from the pet parents. 

Matty J tackles Marlie-Mae's Oral Exam the night before it's due and let's just say, we're worri...

Ash is falling apart after experiencing a dumb little injury, and Matty J is not sympathetic. 

The kids are waking up to the realities of becoming a functioning human in society and complaining about doing homework. 

Macy is up to her antics again, pretending to be eating all of her dinner when, in reality, someone else is eating it for her. 

Plus, we let you Par-RANT, a segment where Matty J and Ash listen to your p...

Dave Hughes is a comedian, radio host, and chaotic dad of three. His stories about fatherhood, fame, and the time he got way too high on weed gummies in Hawaii.

Hughesy opens up about growing up with an alcoholic father, getting punched by Brother O’Brien at school, and the moment he met his wife Holly.

Is it just me, or am I hurtling towards middle age? 

Ash is all backed up this week and scares Macy in the process. He also recalls #1002 of his not-so-fantastic moments that involved seeing a friend for the first time since she fell pregnant.

Matty J takes little Marlie-Mae for a bike ride around town and shows her how easily it is to fall into the trap of a miscommunication... 

Plus, we let you Par-RANT, a segment where...

Nana is back on the pod, and this time she's setting things straight after being accused of spilling the pregnancy beans to Ash. Protect Ellie at all costs! 

Meanwhile, Matty J takes Marlie-Mae to horse school (?) and spends his week flipping people off. 

We have a new segment! It's called Par-RANT, where Matty J and Ash hear your parent rants.

We also answer your questions: 

• Do you think dads should receive eq...

Jessie Stephens fell in love at work with her boss’s son, Luca Levigne. What started as an office romance turned into a life together, and they now have a daughter, Luna, who is almost two.

Jessie opens up about the spiciness of that early relationship, the reality of prenatal depression, and the pressure to “get everything done” before birth that l...

If we tell you too much, we'll give it away! 

Just know that Ash is THRILLED. Matty J, too 😉

We also answer your questions: 

• What are your top 3 naughty names?

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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 independence is making things extra difficult for Dad.

Let's face ...

Ben 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 and short-term contracts. That was all fine... until the birth of his dau...

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 school uniforms? Matty J makes a rookie move after being upsold at...

Today 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 will be forever seared in his memory.

Plus, did you catch the viral clip ...