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Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash

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, you"ve

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63:04

#160 Hugo Toovey on What Matters After Facing Death...

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2025/07/27

Hugo Toovey is a bloke who’s been through more than most of us could ever imagine and somehow still keeps moving forward. An army man, two-time cancer survivor, and the founder of 25StayAlive (a movement urging young people to get checked before it’s too late), Hugo opens up about what life really looks like behind the scenes. We get a glimpse into his world as a dad to 16-month-old Teddy while juggling surgeries, hospital visits, and all the quiet battles most people never see. Hugo

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#159 Wheeping At The Wheel

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2025/07/22

Matty J's littlest (soon-to-be middle child), Lola, has unlocked a new fear - monsters! Unfortunately, mum Laura turns Daddy into a liar after telling a contradictory story. Ash experiences a flashback to his childhood after his kids shared their fear of falling into the toilet. And Matty J (finally) tells the story of that time he hired a babysitter for Marlie and Lola that lasted less than a week. ******* We also get into your Par-Rants for this week, where you air out your parenting grievances

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#158 Teaching Children Body Autonomy with...

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2025/07/15

***TW*** This week we've created space to chat with registered psychologist, Victoria Barendsen, who specialises in working with children and provides sexual abuse and sexual harm prevention therapy. Like you, we've been devastated by the Melbourne investigation of alleged incidents in childcare centres, and we want to do something about it. Victoria explains how you can try to protect your children from vulnerable situations and how to be more proactive about your child's safety. ******* We also

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#157 Sam Frost On Birth Scares, Therapy And The Messy...

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2025/07/13

Sam Frost doesn’t do warm-ups. She knew her partner Jordie was the one from the very beginning, and so, they quickly became parents. That set the tone for everything that followed. If you’ve only ever known Sam as the Bachelorette or from Home and Away, you'll realise she's got the energy of someone who is grounded and incredibly open. She talks through the chaos of early pregnancy, a scare right before baby Teddy was due, and the big mistake Jordie made in the delivery room

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#156 It's A Special Little Boy's Birthday

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2025/07/08

Turns out October is baby-making season because it's everyone's birthday this June/July! Marlie-Mae celebrates her 6th birthday, and her father is sent into a tailspin trying to find a hitting stick for the piñata. It's also Matty J's birthday, and Ash has got him a present that will last a lifetime! We also get into your Par-Rants for this week, where you air out your parenting grievances. This week's rant hit a nerve and our pockets! Brought to you by ALDI Just low prices every day. ALDI

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#155 Preparing For Baby Number 3

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2025/07/01

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 week, where you air out your parenting grievances. This week's rant hit a nerve and

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46:40

#154 The Postpartum Cliff With Australian Birth...

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2025/06/29

Sophie Walker, host of Australian Birth Storiesis 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 days without a poo. Whether you’re expecting baby number one or three, this one’s full of honest advice and a reminder that no one really has it all figured out. Buy The

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#153 Peanut Butter Lunch, Stool Samples And Fake...

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2025/06/24

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? BUY OUR SMELLY T SHIRTS HERE https://www.twodotingdads.com/category/all-products Buy our book, which is now

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#152 We'd Like To Make A Formal Apology

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2025/06/17

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 parenting grievances. This week's rant hit a nerve and our pockets! We also answer

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#151 What's A Doula And Do I Need One?

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2025/06/15

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. BUY OUR SMELLY T SHIRTS HERE https://www.twodotingdads.com/category/all-products Buy our book, which is now available

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#150 Mum Wicks Is In The House!

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2025/06/10

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. BUY OUR SMELLY T SHIRTS HERE https://www.twodotingdads.com/category/all-products 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 Dads

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#149 Never Say This To A Parent

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2025/06/04

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 questions: What family traditions do you have? Top 3 things you NEVER say to a parent? BUY

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#148 Trish Is The Backbone Of The Johns Family

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2025/06/01

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 Cooper and Jack (and what it’s like having them move back home as adults), the chaos of parenting two very different boys, and her breast cancer diagnosis. She shares why

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#147 There's A Flaw In The System

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2025/05/27

Two Doting Dads dedicate this episode to those affected by suicide. Please know that no matter how hard it is, Ash will tell you italways 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 worried about how she went... Plus, we let you Par-RANT, a segment where Matty J and Ash listen to your

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#146 One Moment You’re Fine, The Next You’re in a...

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2025/05/20

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 parent rants. We also answer your questions: What are your thoughts on letting your

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#145 Only Thing Hughesy Loves More Than A Gig… Is His...

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2025/05/18

Dave Hughes is a comedian, radio host, and chaotic dad of three. His stories about fatherhood, fame, and the time he gotway 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. Matty J and Ash talk pocket money dramas with his kids, the realities of raising teenagers, and whether he’s actually serious about having more children at this stage of life. BUY OUR

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#144 Why Does Everything Hurt?

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2025/05/13

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 Matty J and Ash listen to your parent rants. We also answer your questions: How

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#143 The Great Pregnancy Leak

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2025/05/06

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 equal parental leave as mums? Baby items that are a scam! BUY OUR SMELLY T SHIRTS HERE

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#142 Jessie Stephens On Workplace Romance, Baby Highs...

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2025/05/04

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 left her feeling emotionally flat. BUY OUR SMELLY T SHIRTS HERE https://www.twodotingdads.com/category/all-products Buy our book, which

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#141 WE HAVE BIG NEWS

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2025/04/29

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? BUY OUR SMELLY T SHIRTS HERE https://www.twodotingdads.com/category/all-products 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 Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/ YouTube:

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