Wiggle Talk - A Podcast For Parents

Most dads don’t talk about postnatal depression. Sean Szeps does.

Sean is a writer, podcaster, and father of boy-girl twins with his husband Josh. In this episode, he joins Simon and Lachy to share the raw, funny, and surprising reality of modern fatherhood. From surrogacy and cultural clashes to gender stereotypes and survival kits (yes, wet wipes are involved), Sean opens up about what parenting really looks like when you s...

What do you say when your child looks you in the eye and asks if Santa is real? Or if the Tooth Fairy really sneaks under pillows at night? In this Dear Wiggles episode, Simon and Lachy open up about the tricky balance between keeping the magic alive and not wanting to lie to their kids. An honest, funny conversation about imagination, honesty, and those big questions that catch every parent off guard.

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You know them as the cheeky voices from your drive home on KIIS FM, but away from the mics Will & Woody are just two dads in the thick of nappies, night feeds, and toddler chaos.

In this episode of Wiggle Talk, Simon and Lachy sit down with the duo to swap stories about what fatherhood is really like - from strapping on a 12-kilo pregnancy belly to clashing over parenting styles, dad guilt, and the shock of losing yourself in t...

Is it normal to feel bored playing with your toddler? Absolutely. 

Tantrums over biscuits. Screen-time standoffs. Morning-rush chaos.

How do you explain special needs to kids in a way that’s kind and respectful?In this Dear Wiggles episode, Simon and Lachy are joined by Blue Wiggle Lucia Field to answer a parent’s heartfelt question. From playground moments to Wiggles meet-and-greets, they share simple ways to talk about differences, model acceptance, and raise kids who treat everyone with warmth and respect.

From wobbly first steps to fearless couch-climbing, toddlers are constantly testing their bodies - and parents’ nerves. But what’s typical, what’s worth checking, and how can we best support their growing bodies?

Ever look in the mirror and wonder what happened to the you before kids? In this Dear Wiggles episode, Simon and Lachy respond to a listener who feels like they’ve lost part of themselves in the blur of parenting. They open up about guilt and why even the smallest rituals - from exercise to reality TV binges - can make you feel like yourself again.

When Paul Field - brother of Blue Wiggle Anthony Field - lost his baby daughter Bernadette to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in 1988, his world changed forever. In this deeply moving conversation, Paul sits down with Simon and Lachy to share Bernadette’s story - the joy she brought in her short life, the heartbreak of her sudden passing, and the long journey of grief that followed.

Some stories get under your skin in the best way - they challenge how you parent, how you rest, and how you show up for the people you love.

What if one story could change the way you parent, travel, or even react in an emergency? These are the moments that made us pause, nod, and sometimes tear up - the kind of insights you carry with you long after the episode ends.

It’s one thing to tour the world making music for kids. It’s another to survive it. In this episode, Captain Feathersword (Paul Paddick) is back with Anthony, Simon and Lachy to swap more stories from the road - late-night Xbox tournaments, $20K tech bills, seafood market regrets and all.

Parenting never comes with a manual - but thankfully, it comes with Anthony Field! In this Ask Anthony compilation, listeners ask about routines on the move, the daily shoe struggle, and how to respond when well-meaning relatives have... very firm ideas about raising kids.

Because sometimes the hardest part of parenting isn’t the toddler - it’s your mum.

You know that gut feeling? The one that whispers something isn’t right, even when everyone around you says not to worry? Jordan Ablett knows it well. Jordan joins Wiggle Talk to share the journey of raising her beautiful son Levi, who was diagnosed with the rare genetic disorder Menkes disease.

Dinner doesn’t have to be a battle. Author, educator and self-confessed food nerd Alice Zaslavsky (aka Alice in Frames) joins Simon and Lachy for a joy-filled chat about raising curious eaters. From broccoli FOMO to the power of shared meals, Alice shares clever, practical ways to help kids build a positive relationship with food - no bribery required.

Murray Cook never planned to become a global icon in children’s music - but a university assignment changed everything.

Anthony’s answering your questions again - this time with a musical twist! In this special Ask Anthony compilation, we revisit moments where music took centre stage.  From the mystery behind those catchy Wiggles lyrics (gee c’mon and domino, anyone?) to favourite genres and how to spark a love of music in little ones. There’s even a surprise question from some very familiar voices - and Anthony couldn’t...

How do you raise curious children in a world of algorithms, screen time, and smart tech?

What if better play comes from less, not more? Myriam Sandler, creator of Mother Could and author of Playful By Design, joins us to challenge the idea that more toys lead to more play.