This week the guys are flying solo without Vic, which means only one thing - another loose episode. 

The guys ask parents the one thing they’d love more of and without getting too political they think the solution is coffee.

Meanwhile Ash has some breaking news from Latvia & Matt has a hack for fixing his faulty freezer

But they're here to solve come more Doter Dilemmas and this week they tackle the tough topic of unfair dismissal when it comes to paid parental leave.

Remember, you can sign the petition here  to help lobby the government for more paid parental leave.

Plus the guys tackle the age-old parenting dilemma: when the hell do you actually talk to your kids about the birds and the bees?

All in all, another chaotic housekeeping episode, just with significantly more farting.

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This week Ash has brought a brand new slang term to the pod and naturally, it’s all about the word penis. Now we just need to see if anyone else is actually willing to use it.

Ash also shares a few of the things that have helped him stay off the booze before turning his attention to the far more pressing issues of Oscar’s new haircut and how a seven-year-old somehow has enough money to pay for the family’s streaming services.

Over in Bondi, Matt's forking out big bucks for toys Poppy keeps grabbing, while simultaneously threatening to declare war on his street over the ongoing saga that is Tree-Gate.

And finally, there’s the intimacy challenge… which has Matt completely stumped and Ash thoroughly grossed out.

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This week we sit down with the man behind Choc’s Chats, Jake Cullen, who you might recognise from social media for his funny videos, which are suspiciously similar to Ash’s.

So naturally, the guys have a lot to talk about.

Choc and Ash actually have a very similar meet-cute to Matt and Ash… although there’s one fairly significant difference: they’ve pashed. On a work trip.

So prepare for some jealousy. Mostly from Matt.

But beneath the pashing and petty rivalry, Choc opens up about becoming a dad to 18-month-old Bobby, including one of the hardest decisions he and Kate have ever had to make while she was pregnant.

He also gets honest about the dad guilt he never saw coming, the pressure to be present while also keeping everything else going, and why the juggle of work, parenting and life is very real.

And yes, Matt is still processing the fact that Choc has kissed Ash.

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This week Ash is back from what he can only describe as the most disastrous holiday he’s ever been on.

But there was one silver lining - he and April had their fastest date ever… you genuinely won’t believe how fast.

Naturally, this leads the guys into an unexpected obsession with fajitas.

Meanwhile, Matt is coming to terms with the fact his little girl is growing up and has already outgrown something he never expected.

Plus, the guys have discovered a teacher’s error - could this be the first time a teacher has ever got something wrong?

And we know the guys swear… a lot, but it seems their questionable language is starting to rub off on some of our youngest listeners.

Don’t forget to sign the petition for paid parental leave for dads here.

You can buy a copy of Damian Kookaburra here. 

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And you can follow Producer Vic here. 

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The guys have had a busy week. One minute they’re in Canberra lobbying politicians for more paid parental leave for dads, the next they’re accepting Father of the Year awards. Standard.

Then it's straight into the important Doter Dilemmas because it’s Housekeeping Day.

They address playground etiquette and the age-old question: when is it actually acceptable to go up the slide? Plus, is it OK to say no to the kids when you’ve got absolutely nothing left in the tank?

From Parliament House to the playground… just another week in the life of Two Doting Dads.

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This might just be one of our most emotional episodes yet.

We’ve heard Ash’s sobriety story - the pain, the struggles and the voices in his head but today we hear from the person who was there through all of it: April.

From their binge-drinking teenage years, through their 20's and into parenthood, to Ash making the life-changing decision to give alcohol up in his 30's, April has had a front-row seat.

She opens up about what she did, what she didn’t do and what she’s learned about supporting someone through addiction without losing themselves in the process.

It’s a raw, honest and incredibly vulnerable conversation that gives us a whole new look at their relationship, built on love, trust, honesty and a whole lot of hope.

There are some seriously powerful takeaways about marriage, parenting, addiction and what it really means to stand beside someone when life gets hard.

We hope you love this one as much as we do.

If you need help with addiction you can call Lifeline on 1800 250 015 or you can find resources here.

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Our favourite parenting expert Gen Muir is back, and the guys waste absolutely no time using her as their own personal parenting hotline.

The Oracle has also somehow found the time to write a whole new book, this one about boundaries,  so naturally she kicks off by setting a few with the guys.

This ep is packed with genuinely brilliant advice: the one question every parent should ask themselves before setting a boundary, why modern parenting feels so bloody confusing and what to do when your kids push back.

Basically, Gen is back to make us all feel slightly more capable of parenting our children once again.

You can buy her new book here or follow her daily wisdom here.

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The guys are back and they’ve fallen straight into silly mode this week.

It starts with a roly-poly show from Macy-Moo, before Ash gets into a crazy water fight with a magpie threatening his mental health walks.

Matt has a hack for tired parents trying to keep their future plans in sight while stuck on the parenting hamster wheel, while also realising Poppy has entered the hardest parenting season yet. His angel baby is on the move.

Plus, with Father’s Day approaching, the guys get some very revealing messages from their kids about what they’re really like as dads.

And, of course, more of your best parenting lies, thanks to OMO Capsules.

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This week, the guys are recovering from Book Week - the annual tradition of parents spending far too much time and money making costumes their children will wear once before deciding they hate them.

Who has the time when there are more parenting dilemmas to deal with?!

This week the boys attempt to answer (but not give advice) on:

Is it OK to ask another parent not to swear?

How do you tell a friend you don’t want your kids playing with their constantly sick kids?

Should you buy a present for siblings to avoid birthday disappointment?

Plus, the guys weigh in on Oreo-gate and discuss what parents should actually be doing with their kids instead of telling each other off.

Because apparently parenting wasn’t already complicated enough.

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This week Ash opens up about something he’s NEVER told anyone and it all stems from this week’s breaking news about testicular pain. It’s got to be heard to be believed!

Meanwhile, Matt is getting an early start on the spring clean, trying to offload furniture he’s shocked no one wants to buy… or even take for free.

He’s also in the trenches helping the girls with their homework, putting their public-speaking skills to the test.

Plus Ash has a hack to give your glow-in-the-dark ooshies a glow-up and something Oscar does in his sleep makes him think he might actually be a good dad after all.

And more parenting lies to keep in your back pocket for the week ahead.

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This week the guys sit down with the baby whisperer himself, Dr Golly, Baby Bunting's newest ambassador.

Dr Golly has spent the last 20 years as a paediatrician, but he said it was becoming a dad himself that gave him his biggest lessons in the job because he realised just how hard babies can and how much they can shake up the entire family dynamic.

So, for the past decade, he’s gone deep on baby sleep and helping families work out what to do when nobody’s sleeping.

This is a must-listen for any parent who’s ever stood over a sick kid at 2am wondering, “Do we need the hospital… or are we being dramatic?”

Plus, Dr Golly puts the guys through the ultimate mental load test to find out whether they’re actually sharing the load at home… or just think they are.

And Dr Golly is giving $20 off all his online courses, use promocode: 2DOTINGDADS20 expires 31/12/2026.

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