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Wiggle Talk - A Podcast For Parents

The Wiggles & iHeart Australia

Wiggle Talk lifts the curtain on The Wiggles you know and love. Every week, get an insight into the lives of Simon and Lachy as not only Wiggles, but parents, as they navigate issues you’re probably going through with your toddlers right now. Plus, each episode listeners, and famous friends, will have the opportunity to ask founding Wiggles member and expert dad Anthony Field questions about their kids they need help with. Get to know The Wiggles as parents, without the skivvies, as we all work out

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All Episodes

36:32

Goodbyes and Separation Anxiety

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2026/02/16

Separation anxiety can turn an ordinary goodbye into a huge moment - tears, clinging, second-guessing yourself, the whole thing. In this episode of Wiggle Talk, Simon and Lachy talk through why these goodbyes can feel so intense (for kids and parents), especially around daycare and school transitions. They’re joined by Jess Vanderwier from Nurtured First, who breaks down what separation anxiety actually is and shares a few practical, low-fuss strategies to make goodbye time easier, without

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13:21

Dear Wiggles: Why Does Everyone Fall in Love at The...

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2026/02/11

There’s something in the Wiggles water… and apparently, it’s love. OnDear Wiggles this week, we’re talking Evie and Zane’s engagement - how it came about, what it’s like when your relationship and your work life overlap, and why the Wiggles world seems to have a funny habit of turning colleagues into couples. HOSTSSimon Pryce Lachlan Gillespie GUESTSEvie FerrisZane Powell PRODUCERSProduced by The Wiggles and Mylk MediaMadeline JoannouNick Webb To submit a

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50:30

The First Week of Big School: Expectations vs Reality

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2026/02/09

Starting school is a milestone - and this week on Wiggle Talk, Simon and Lachy unpack the very first days of big school (kindy/prep) in their households: the nerves beforehand, the drop-off tears, and the reality check that hits the minute you’re staring down uniforms, bags, and multiple lunch boxes. And because it’s never just the dads on the sidelines, they bring in the real MVPs: their wives Lauren Hannaford (“Loz”) and Dana Stephensen for an honest debrief on how Asher,

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10:35

Dear Wiggles: Is My Toddler Going to Eat Beige Food...

Wiggle Talk - A Podcast For Parents ·

2026/02/04

If your toddler’s menu has turned into 50 shades of beige, you’re not alone. This week onDear Wiggles, we’re talking about the beige food phase - when your toddler suddenly acts like colour on a plate is illegal. Simon’s in the studio with John Pearce and Caterina Mete - our resident toddler experts - to get it out of your system first (yes, it’s maddening), then break down what tends to work in real life: how to take the pressure off, keep nutrition ticking along, and

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37:04

How Connection Builds Confidence in Young Children

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2026/02/04

Attachment security gets talked about a lot… but what does it actually look like in real life? In this episode, Simon and Lachy are joined by New York-based psychoanalyst and parent coach Erica Komisar to strip it back to what really matters: the everyday moments that help children feel safe and secure. They talk presence (even when you’re busy), why phones can feel like “disappearing” to young children, and how to repair after the moments we wish we could redo. HOSTSSimon

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11:44

Dear Wiggles: How Do I Get My Four-Year-Old Out the...

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2026/01/28

If your four-year-old is in their “I do it!” era, you’re probably also living in the “we’re late again” era. This Dear Wiggles is for parents who are watching independence bloom… one painfully slow shoe at a time. Simon and Lachy share a few sanity-saving ways to keep mornings moving without crushing that confidence - how to offer independence in small doses, when to step in and finish the job, and the tiny language shifts that stop it turning into a power

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44:09

Kids After COVID: What Parents Need to Know with Dr...

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2026/01/26

Parents keep saying the same thing: even though COVID was years ago, parenting still feels different. More germs going around, more worry, more screens - and that constant low-level question: “Am I doing this right?” In this episode, Simon and Lachy sit down with Dr Norman Swan (doctor, health journalist, and host of ABC Radio National’s The Health Report) for a calm, evidence-based reality check: what’s genuinely changed since 2020, what’s just a tricky phase of

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16:15

Dear Wiggles: Can You Stop the Daycare Sickness Spiral?

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2026/01/21

Daycare germs have entered the chat - and they’re not leaving. In this Dear Wiggles, we unpack the question every parent asks: can you actually avoid the endless bugs, or is the “sickness spiral” just part of the deal? Simon and Lachy share what they’ve learned the hard way about staying well (and keeping a working voice) when children bring everything home. HOSTSSimon Pryce Lachlan Gillespie PRODUCERSProduced by The Wiggles and Mylk MediaMadeline JoannouNick Webb To submit a

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56:47

Greg Page Unfiltered: The Laughs, The Lows, The Legacy

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2026/01/19

Greg Page is back on Wiggle Talk - and this time it’s unfiltered. The original Yellow Wiggle sits down with Simon, Lachy and Anthony for a rare behind-the-scenes chat that swings from genuinely funny to quietly huge: the early days, the moments that still crack them up, and what it was actually like when The Wiggles went from scrappy to unstoppable. But it’s not just a nostalgia lap. Greg opens up about the harder chapters too - stepping away, the emotional weight of coming back, and

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16:49

Dear Wiggles: Am I Passing My Fears Onto My Child?

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2026/01/14

Spiders. Germs. Heights. Lifts. And the moment your child looks at you to decide whether something is scary or not. In this Dear Wiggles, a mum notices her toddler is taking cues from her reactions - so what’s the best move: hide it, explain it, or try to conquer it? HOSTSSimon Pryce Lachlan Gillespie PRODUCERSProduced by The Wiggles and Mylk MediaMadeline JoannouNick Webb To submit a question for the ‘Dear Wiggles’ segment, email us at podcast@thewiggles.com.au or head to

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38:58

You’ll Never Hear Children’s Music the Same Way Again

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2026/01/12

Children’s music is everywhere - but most of us have never stopped to think about the people behind it (or why those songs hit kids so hard). This week on Wiggle Talk, Anthony joins Simon and Lachy in the studio with award-winning filmmaker Penny Lane, director of the HBO Original documentary If You’re Happy and You Know It! - a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the artists who write the earworms, perform to the world’s toughest audience, and shape so many of our daily

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36:30

The Christmas Episode (with John)

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2025/12/24

It wouldn’t be the end of the year without it. Simon and Lachy sit down with John for this year’s Wiggle Talk Christmas episode - a free-flowing chat full of laughs, festive distractions, and the kind of tangents that only happen at Christmas. It goes exactly where you think it will. HOSTSSimon Pryce Lachlan Gillespie GUESTJohn Pearce PRODUCERSProduced by The Wiggles and Mylk MediaMadeline JoannouNick Webb Got a question for The Wiggles? Leave a voice message at thewiggles.com/podcast,

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20:03

Dear Wiggles: How Do We Survive the School Holiday...

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2025/12/17

Late nights, extra sugar, cousins everywhere - school holidays can turn even the best routines upside down. In this Dear Wiggles episode, Simon and Lachy reassure parents that a little chaos isn’t just normal, it can be part of the magic. They’re joined by Evie and Tsehay, who share their own memories of school holidays - from family time and swimming to packed schedules and sweet treats - reminding us what kids actually remember. HOSTSSimon Pryce Lachlan Gillespie GUESTSEvie

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39:02

The Conversations That Are Still Sitting With Us

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2025/12/15

Some conversations don’t end when the microphones turn off. Simon and Lachy pause to reflect on the moments that have shaped season 2 so far - the ones that lingered, sparked conversations at home, or quietly shifted the way we think about parenting. They revisit powerful stories of grief, neurodiversity, boundaries, sobriety, movement, consent and safety. From Paul Field’s deeply personal story of loss, to Hugh van Cuylenburg sharing how he told his child they were autistic, to

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14:54

Dear Wiggles: My Child Loves Dancing… So Why the Nerves?

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2025/12/10

Leah’s daughter dances like no one’s watching at home - but in class? Total freeze.So Simon and Lachy do what any sensible dads would do… they call in the pros. Tsehay, Lucia, Evie and John drop by with stories from their own dancing childhoods and smart, gentle ways to keep things fun, low-pressure and confidence-boosting. HOSTSSimon Pryce Lachlan Gillespie GUESTSTsehay HawkinsLucia FieldEvie FerrisJohn Pearce PRODUCERSProduced by The Wiggles and Mylk MediaMadeline JoannouNick

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42:07

How To Talk To Children About Their Bodies, Consent &...

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2025/12/10

Some of the most important conversations we’ll ever have with our children are also the ones that make us squirm - private parts, consent, “safe vs unsafe” touch and what to do when something doesn’t feel right. In this episode of Wiggle Talk, Simon and Lachy sit down with psychologist and Safe Kids Project founder Victoria Barendsen to unpack how to teach body autonomy from toddlerhood in calm, everyday ways – without fear, shame or scary lectures. Content note: This

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8:47

Dear Wiggles: Can I Have A Baby Brother?

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2025/12/03

What do you say when your toddler asks for a baby brother or sister every single day… and you don’t actually have an answer? This week on Dear Wiggles, Simon and Lachy dive into one of the most tender parenting moments - when your child’s innocent questions bump up against your very adult reality. From Simon’s own experience with Asher’s sibling questions to the emotional sting that can come with fertility uncertainty, the Wiggles unpack how to stay honest, calm and

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40:23

What Children Should Actually Eat

Wiggle Talk - A Podcast For Parents ·

2025/12/01

Feeding kids shouldn’t feel like a daily battle - but between beige-food phases, lunchbox pressure and breakfast standoffs, it often does. So today, we called in help. Joel Feren - accredited dietitian, dad of two, and the internet’s beloved “Nutrition Guy” - joins Lachy and Simon to take the stress out of feeding families. Joel’s known for cutting through confusing food advice and giving parents permission to focus on what actually matters: balance, flavour, routine

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13:08

Dear Wiggles: What If My Toddler Refuses To Wear Pants?

Wiggle Talk - A Podcast For Parents ·

2025/11/26

In this week’s Dear Wiggles, Simon and Lachy tackle a very real toddler dilemma: what do you do when your child flat-out refuses to wear anything warm? Think shorts in winter, T-shirts in the snow, full-body meltdown when pants appear. They share what actually helps… and why sometimes, the pants just aren’t worth the fight. HOSTSSimon Pryce Lachlan Gillespie PRODUCERSProduced by The Wiggles and Mylk MediaMadeline JoannouNick Webb To submit a question for the ‘Dear

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33:25

Jeff Fatt: A Quiet Life in Purple

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2025/11/24

Most families know “Wake Up Jeff,” but far fewer know the gentle person behind it. Original Purple Wiggle, Jeff Fatt, sits down with Lachy and Simon for a rare conversation about growing into the purple skivvy, navigating shyness, and finding his place in a role he never chased - but ended up defining. Jeff never set out to be a symbol of anything - he was just a quiet kid from Casino, NSW who loved music. But somewhere between The Cockroaches and that purple skivvy, he became an

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