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Daddies Overnight

Matthew and Ryan

Two husbands. One journey of becoming parents through adoption. Absolutely no clue what we’re doing. Welcome toDaddies Overnight- the podcast where we, Matthew and Ryan, try to figure out this whole parenting thing in real time. Expect chaos, cuddles, and way too many coffee-fueled confessions as we share the funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go.New

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46:10

Our Last Hour With Our Son. Times Are Changing 😭

Daddies Overnight ·

2026/03/31

The clocks changed in the UK… but our toddler didn’t. In this episode, we talk about what felt like our last peaceful hour before daylight savings completely flipped our routine upside down. No screens allowed. No extra sleep. Just two exhausted dads trying to survive British Summer Time with a suddenly very sassy little boy. From 3AM wake ups to an unexpected debate about what superpower would actually save bedtime, this one is honest, chaotic and very real. If you’ve ever experienced the UK time

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39:35

Dealing with Our First Public Parenting Disaster &...

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2026/03/24

This week, parenting truly put us to the test… in public - honestly, a living nightmare occurred. From a full-blown poo explosion at the shopping centre (the kind that makes you question whether you’ll ever be allowed back) to a much-needed rare date night - one that was CHILD FREE, it’s been a chaotic one. We also dive into the bizarre and sometimes extreme lengths people are going to in the name of “beauty,” and Ryan’s questionable driving makes yet another appearance. Safe to say - there’s never

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44:17

Celebrating Our Son's First Birthday… How Did It Go...

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2026/03/17

This week we're running on VERY little sleep and a lot of coffee lol. Ryan opens up about the sleep anxiety he's been dealing with while Lincoln has been waking through the night, although he's not fully awake, but clearly distressed. We think he might be experiencing night terrors, and we're trying to figure out what’s normal, what’s not, and how on earth parents cope with the exhaustion that comes with it. On a much more magical note, we talk about our trip to Disneyland Paris to experience the

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37:50

The Night We Rushed Our Son to A&E (And Trusted Our Gut)

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2026/03/10

Welcome to our snotty nose era. This week we’re talking about a parenting milestone we definitely didn’t see coming so soon… rushing our son to A&E. And...somewhere along the way we’ve become those parents... the ones we used to quietly judge before we had kids... walking around with a permanently snotty child and a bag full of tissues. But along with the sniffles also comes something new: the constant worry of “Is this normal… or is something actually wrong?” In this episode we share what

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42:31

Our Son's Face Being Exposed By AI & Life Changing...

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2026/03/03

This week starts with something that honestly gave us chills, even if the intentions weren't bad, people using AI to try and remove the blue heart we put over our son’s face in pictures to see what he looks like. We talk about what that means, how scary the future of AI might be, and how we’re navigating protecting our child online. We also go through the emotional rollercoaster of sorting out clothes he’s already outgrown (how are they this tiny already?) and Matthew shares some surprising news

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43:25

Goodbye Social Workers - What Happens After Adoption

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2026/02/24

The social workers are officially out of our lives. After hundreds of check-ins, forms, visits, and assessments, this chapter of our adoption journey has finally closed. And wow… it feels big. In this episode, we talk about what really happened after we brought our son home, the emotional rollercoaster we didn’t fully share at the time. The exhaustion. The overwhelm. The quiet doubts. The pressure to look like we were coping. We were often “faking it till we made it,” trying to hold everything

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44:04

Surviving Japan With a Baby: No Seatbelts, Poo...

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2026/02/17

Everyone told us not to travel with a baby... so we went to Japan anyway with a baby haha! From no seatbelts for our little boy on the flight, to a full on poo explosion at the airport, to navigating jet lag and tantrums across the world... this trip was messy, chaotic, hilarious, and unforgettable. And somewhere between the chaos and the quiet moments, Japan did something unexpected. It made us rethink our whole future. Could we really move here? Join us for the highs, the lows, the laughs in this

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45:53

If this doesn’t change, we’re getting divorced… |...

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2026/02/10

This Valentine’s special gets a little… dramatic. We take a trip down memory lane and share the REAL story of how we met (we haven't always been truthful about this), what our Valentine’s Days used to look like before parenthood, and how our relationship has changed over the years. Then we put it to the test. We play a “How well do we know each other?” Valentine’s edition... and let’s just say, some of the answers don’t go to plan… with talk of divorce thrown around more than once. Perfect if you’re

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44:15

When Your Child Picks a Favourite Parent (One Of Us...

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2026/02/03

One of us has faced a devastating truth: "I'm not the favourite parent." Not second favourite. Not a joint favourite. Just… not it. What starts as a slightly wounded ego spirals into a very honest chat about the bit no one warns you about after becoming parents. We also chat and give our BEST parenting advice after all the experience we've had being daddies (insert sarcasm) haha! You're welcome in advance! One thing we never see anyone chat about is the post-adoption blues, which we touch on. After

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38:50

We’re Taking Our Son on a 15 Hour Flight... Are We...

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2026/01/27

We might have officially gone nuts because we booked a 15 hour flight with our son for our first holiday together. In this episode, we talk honestly about the nerves, the “what ifs,” and the fear of being judged while flying with a tiny child for the first time. We share why we chose the destination, how we planned the itinerary, and how we’re mentally preparing for long-haul flights as a family. If you’ve ever wondered whether travel with kids is worth it (or if everyone will hate you on the

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41:33

We Can’t Hide Our Son’s Age Anymore! Admitting Ms...

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2026/01/13

This week we're opening up about something we’ve been keeping private that we get asked about a lot... our son’s age. We talk honestly about our thoughts on sharing it with the world. It’s a real conversation about boundaries, privacy, and parenting in the public eye. We can also fully admit that Ms Rachel has become our best friend even after lots of resistance (from us), and how she’s helped us through this stage. Also, why Peppa Pig isn't allowed in our household hahaNew episodes to watch and

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42:40

Our Son Has Two Dads - Why Does That Upset People?

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2026/01/06

We’re opening up about life as a two-dad family... the love, the joy, and yes… the online hate. We talk honestly about the comments and trolls who seem upset by the fact that our son has two dads, and how we’ve chosen not to let that stop us from living our best life as a family. We also share a really special moment about what our son calls us and why that means more to us than any opinion online ever could. We also can't forget about celebrating our first New Year as a family, plus a more

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43:52

We’re Not Sure If We’ll Adopt Again | Reflections on...

Daddies Overnight ·

2025/12/30

Our son’s very first Christmas was full of magic, surprises, and moments we’ll never forget, but it also got us thinking. In this episode, we reflect on our first Christmas Day with our son, share our honest thoughts about whether we’ll adopt again and why, and talk through our New Year’s resolutions and hopes for the year ahead now that we're a family. A heartfelt conversation about family, reflection, and life’s big questions after a year full of huge changes.New episodes to watch and listen to

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44:43

We’re NOT Ready for Our Son’s First Christmas

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2025/12/23

Our son’s first Christmas is almost here, and we’re feeling all the excitement... AND pressure. Between sleepless nights, keeping him out of our bed, and trying to make every tradition perfect, we share the highs, the nerves, and the magic of our first Christmas as a new family. From Santa visits to Christmas chaos, this episode is about the moments that make it unforgettable... The joy, the mess and the stress as two new daddies.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday.WANT TO BE INVOLVED

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52:50

Introducing our son to the WORLD...And we make every...

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2025/12/16

Bringing our baby boy home was everything we dreamed of… and more mentally challenging than we expected. In this episode, we share introducing him to family (and ofc our dog Roscoe), the honest highs and lows of post adoption, and some raw conversations about our feelings. Plus, Ryan drops his biggest boast... one that’s bound to make other parents roll their eyes (or secretly envy him!) hahaNew episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday.WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS?📩 Send us your

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45:07

Our Son Is Finally Home. We’ve Officially Adopted.

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2025/12/10

The most emotional chapter of our lives so far: bringing our son home from foster care as we become a forever family. We open up about the transition week - the huge joy of finally becoming a family, but also the unexpected heartbreak of saying goodbye to his incredible foster carers (seriously, get your tissues ready)! From overwhelming emotions to the moments that changed us forever, this episode is a raw and honest look at the journey that finally made us parents. We've officially become Daddies

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49:05

Our Son Is Coming Home... It’s Finally Happening

Daddies Overnight ·

2025/12/02

In our final episode before bringing our son home, the emotions are real… and they’re running high. We’re about to become daddies literally overnight, and the mix of excitement, nerves, and pure joy is overwhelming. As we head into our transition week and prepare for the foster carer handover, we share our last-minute thoughts, tiny moments of panic, and the reality of stepping into parenthood. Things get a little emotional toward the end, especially Ryan, as we record a message for our son that we

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40:16

37 Weeks Pregnant Without a Bump?! And Our Baby Shower

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2025/11/25

It’s official: we’re full-term, bump-free, and feeling all the emotions. Somehow, we’ve basically made it to what would be 37 weeks pregnant with absolutely no bump to show for it haha! This week has been a whirlwind as we celebrated our baby shower… or as we ended up calling it, our “coming home party” for our little boy. We haven’t talked about any of this anywhere else, so we’re excited to finally share it with you and relive the sweetest moments. Join us as we chat about the love, the surprises,

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41:45

Nursery Bickering & Being Told We’ll Never Travel...

Daddies Overnight ·

2025/11/18

The chaos of getting ready for our little boy's arrival has officially begun. From nursery bickering and assembling the cot 'together' to last-minute house checks from our social worker, nothing goes unnoticed. We share the highs, the mini meltdowns, and the moments when all the advice (and opinions) start to feel a little overwhelming. Plus, the classic curveball everyone who has a baby probably experiences: being told we’ll never travel again… all because we're about to become parents. Join us as

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42:13

Meeting Our Son For The FIRST TIME — We Changed Our...

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2025/11/11

After what felt like the longest wait of our lives, the day finally arrived... we got to meet our son for the FIRST TIME. We're sharing every moment of the day that has changed our lives forever: from the nerves of wanting to get it just right, to the slightly terrifying prospect of meeting his foster carer (what if they didn’t like us?!), to holding our son in our arms for the very first time. Oh, and let’s not forget our debut attempt at changing a nappy - spoiler: it did not go smoothly. This

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