Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash

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 

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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 ...

It'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 most, from growing up in Tassie with her mum's struggles with schizop...

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! 

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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?! 

We also answer your questions: 

• What is the correct seat...

KLP, 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 her main gig as a mum to Sienna and Monty with her partner Nick. 

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Keeping 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 the right? 

Parenting Lies has returned, and this week, Matty...

The 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 territory at the beach? 

Ash also updates us on Vegas (yeah, ...