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PODCAST

Hang On To Your Hat

Castaway Studios

Join Derek Myers, Dan Lee and their many guests as they discuss fatherhood. Our parenting conversations are sometimes funny, sometimes scary and sometimes sad.. just like every day of being a father in the modern world. Dads - you are not alone.

kids & family parenting

All Episodes

101:57

Richard Bradley - Base Jumping, Global Adventure And...

Hang On To Your Hat ·

2019/07/31

Richard grew up on a cattle station in the Kimberley, his adventures around the world are Hemmingway-esque to say the least. I met him when he was single and childless as was I at the time, now everything has changed and his kids are his greatest adventure. Topics discussed. A disaster at the bottom of the ocean- Richards near death experience while saturation diving. Hydraulic chainsaws in Louisiana swamps while avoiding crocodiles. Dangerous behaviours and being a father- an obligation to stay

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79:03

Andrew Eagleton: Rogue Bulls, Crocodiles And Kids

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2019/07/24

Topics discussed include: Quality time is about quantity of time. Making commitments to regular family activities. Alternatives to booze- in a big country there are lots of other activities. Trapping crocodiles in Africa. Tranquilising Rogue bulls in the Kimberley. "All humanities problems stem from man's inability to sit, quietly, alone in a room". Crocodiles operate on geological time. No amount of planning can prepare you for parenthood - crocodiles were easy! Your kids will raise you if you let

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91:46

Chris Hoare - Plumber, Drummer, Father Of Two

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2019/07/18

In his work as a youth worker on building sites and in trades, our special guest Chris Hoare reveals some amazing insights into balancing work and family life and the connection between struggling youth and bad(or absent) parents. While Dan Lee gallivants around the Kimberley recording some great Dad Stories, Chris and Derek chats about the issues caused by working long hours and the regrets of older workers wishing they had more time with their kids. We discuss work/play balance The importance

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51:37

Wil Thomas - Farewelling Your Father

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2019/07/11

Dan calls Derek from a beach in Broome to introduce the first of a series of conversations he is recording there. Wil Thomas is a local Historian, Radio Presenter, storyteller and blacksmith. His historical walking tours of Broome come highly recommended and contain stories from the early pearling days and the Japanese attack on Broome in the second world war. Stay tuned for more stories from Broome fathers over the next month or so.

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73:58

Jeff Barry - Bonsai Guy - Father

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2019/07/04

A Bonsai garden in Sassafras in the Dandenong ranges. The dangers of being a cyclist in city and country- It's Green but rage inducing. Bonsai is for the young, the patient and artistic. Derek is a Bonsai Killer- you might be too. Bonsai don't give a shit about your schedule and neither do kids. Nurturing and enhancing innate strengths. Children and Trees provide you with a chance to grow. Dan talks about how Bonsai has influenced his playwrighting. The idea of the sacrifice branch in Bonsai

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67:52

Bob Flower, Stone Mason, Three Grown Kids And Off To...

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2019/06/27

Topics discussed The breast Nazis- sometimes formula is a life saver. Vasectomies Vs Midlife crisis. Derek makes a failed attempt to compare stone masonry to child rearing. Masonry and Notre Dame restoration. What happens when your son is a born soldier. Connection to ancestral land. A series of fathering anecdotes. Dealing with swearing- or not. The kids are grown- I'm off to Mexico!

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76:10

Paul McIntosh -Phd, Father Of Two.

Hang On To Your Hat ·

2019/06/20

Topics discussed. D&D discuss previous episodes for a bit before Derek plays his conversation with Paul McIntosh. Dan learnt some things he didn't know about his dad. The act of recording a conversation brings new information to light. The sacrifices that parents make- immigrating from Scotland and Ireland, moving to the countryside. The importance of asking your parents about their lives while you can. Derek's Dad built a double bass from packing crates on a ship. The elders are a wasted

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73:30

Terry Lee - Psychologist, Father Of Two, Grandfather...

Hang On To Your Hat ·

2019/06/13

Topics discussed: Passing the baton on. Dad jokes- an art or early onset dementia. Pam Ayers. Who? Long drives with the family. Queensland holidays. Free range parenting- encouraging risk. Tree change- taking the kids to live in the country. The hippy dream- hobby farming. Stages of childhood- boys need boundaries. Differences between boys and girls, academically. The introduction of mixed ability teaching and diversity in the classroom- this was part of Terry's role in the 70's and 80's as the head

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73:10

Tuffy Returns - Ben Lee, Father Of Two

Hang On To Your Hat ·

2019/06/06

Topics Discussed include: When the kids ask about death- Burying the cat and visiting cemeteries. When you die, you go to Kevin. Methods for reconciling ourselves to the inevitable. Physics for beginners- dying stars. The art of affectionate ridicule. Forcing quality time- chasing your own childhood. Camping disasters. Scottish Immigrants determined to assimilate. Being a little bit dangerous- risk taking behavior. The terror of teenagers. The importance of elders and role models. Talking about

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71:03

Tommy Jackett - Podcaster, Father Of One

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2019/05/31

Podcaster, Film maker and father Tommy Jackett joins us for a chat this week. We get a greater insight into the experience of being self employed in a creative field, and the pros and cons of the flexible lifestyle. We talk discipline, hereditary naughtiness and the importance of prioritising the kids while living a hectic life. Every day Derek listens to Tommy's podcast - The Daily Talk Show with Josh Janssen and Tommy Jackett - and loves the insights Tommy gives us on his fatherhood journey,

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79:05

Mantra MC - Full Time Rapper - Father Of One

Hang On To Your Hat ·

2019/05/24

Mantra is a Hip Hop artist and father of one. Check you tube for his music videos! Topics discussed include: "Bloody Roman Catholics!" We discuss Mantra's music video for the song- Loud mouth. A little bit of Hip-Hop History. Timing is everything- when is the right time to have the baby. Losing a father and having a son. Examining the family history so that you can parent consciously- inherited traits, the good and the bad. Table etiquette for toddlers? Messy kids flash backs to share house filth-

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66:43

Pip Norman- Father Of Two, Mc From TZU

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2019/05/16

Pip is a father of two, a writer and music producer. (He produced Missy's last record "Solastalgia" actually) and is one of the vocalists/producers in Hip Hop act TZU. Topics discussed include: Does being a father make you bald? The second child is when the work really starts. Trying not to bring your work home with you. American Dads- a culture of optimism and affirmation. The joys of Breakdancing- perhaps not for dad's. When the kids interest align with yours. Sammy tells Missy that she's not a

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93:18

Jason Honrado - Father Of Three

Hang On To Your Hat ·

2019/05/09

Jason is a stay at home Dad with three daughters and a busy wife. He was raised by his mother and Grandmother - partly in the circus. Wait! What? You'll see. Topics discussed. Managing your kids in public, restaurant etiquette. Growing up without male role models. Fatherhood is the best of life and the worst of life. Selfish to Selfless- children force growth and maturity. Blokes need to get their hands dirty, it's a thankless job that women have done for centuries. Balancing your needs with your

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73:48

Ben Tuffy Lee

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2019/05/02

Ben is a father of two boys, he's a rock singer in, self described "Dad punk" band, the Dirty Bloods and he is Dan's brother. Topics discussed. Abandoning fashion- letting yourself go and saying all the same stuff your dad said to you. You reap what you sow- talk nonsense and telling bad jokes comes back at you twice as hard. What is normal for a 4 year old? Footy and the joys of indoctrinating your children. Laser tag is excellent therapy for parents. Dealing with the issue of drugs and alcohol as

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35:34

Bonus Anzac Day Recap Episode

Hang On To Your Hat ·

2019/04/28

D&D found themselves in the eerily empty streets of Collingwood on Anzac Day, so they took the opportunity to reflect on how fatherhood has been effected by war. Also included here, is a quick recap and discussion about the things they have learnt so far with our amazing, insightful and generous guests. Hang on to your hat all you new fathers out there and remember- you're not alone. Shows we discuss on this episode. Scott Edgar Sean M Whelan Dr Chris Higgins Brett

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70:36

Brett Cousins, Father Of Two

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2019/04/25

Brett is a founding member of Red Stitch Actors theatre, an actor of stage and screen, you might even recognise him from his time on Neighbours many years ago. He is a screenwriter, friend and father of two and today he joins us for one of my favourite conversations so far. The topics covered. Red stitch playlist fundraiser, playlets, playwriting, theatre directing. Derek talks about his time at Mooroolbark amateur theatre company. Fixed wheel bicycles, hipster and feeling old in Collingwood. The

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70:25

Dr Chris Higgins - Missy's Dad

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2019/04/18

This week our conversation is with Dr Chris Higgins. Chris is a father of three, Grandfather of five, a GP, Head Doctor at the Asylum Seekers Resource Centre and Dan's father in law. He was an early fan and critic of our previous podcast "What now, Derek?" and now he shares with us his thoughts on fatherhood. List of topics covered. The subculture of the 1960's, the Vietnam war, conscription and the terrible possibility of watching your children go to war. what do fathers expect of their children?-

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65:21

Sean M Whelan. Poet, Son And Sperm Donor

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2019/04/11

This week we talk with Poet, Civil Celebrant and podcaster, Sean Whelan about the early death of his father and learn about what it means to be a sperm donor. We discuss how expectations have changed since our fathers' generation, tell some anecdotes about our Dad's and their efforts to discipline us before moving on to discuss in detail the wonders of same sex parents and their donor men, conscious conception and considered parenting in the absence of a father. NOTE FROM DEREK: Some serious topics

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100:51

Scott Edgar - Father Of One

Hang On To Your Hat ·

2019/04/04

Dan and Derek get down to some serious fathering anecdotes and peer support with Scott Edgar from musical comedy trio tripod. We also touch briefly on the joys of Dungeons and Dragons which allows me to say, with great pleasure, that D&D declare that they are D&D curious. We also discuss the logistics of family meetings- the ethics of screen time and mobile phones for eleven year olds, corporal punishment and the terror of the teen years approaches. Scott has illustrated a series of kids books

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88:32

Genesis Or Metamorphosis

Hang On To Your Hat ·

2019/02/28

Here we go. Dan and Derek's award whining podcast 'What Now" has been rebranded and reborn into a show focussing loosely around fatherhood, and will be having plenty of interesting guests on the show at different levels of PFSD (Pre Fatherhood Stress Disorder). SO... hang on to your hats and let's get stuck in.

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