Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash

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Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash

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 come to the wrong podcast.

57 minutes 10 seconds

#128 Daddy Is Back From The Jungle

Matty J has returned from the South African jungle after spending 29 gruelling days removed from civilisation.

Matt and Ash answer all of your I'm A Celebrity questions, from behind-the-scenes secrets to post-production comedowns.

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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: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads
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25 February 2025, 6:00 pm
45 minutes 2 seconds

#127 Cricketer Megan Schutt On Sperm Donation And Her Premmie Baby

Megan Schutt is an Australian fast bowler who is mum to little Rylee.

Schutt and her wife Jess became parents through the process of reciprocal IVF, where Megan's egg is fertilised using donor sperm and implanted into Jess's womb.

Despite falling pregnant quickly, Jess' pregnancy was high-risk and led to Rylee's premature birth at only 24 weeks during the height of COVID-19.

Megan shares how her family navigated the sperm donation process, Jess' high-risk pregnancy and how they took care of Rylee after her premature birth.

2025 Raunchy Ranch Calendar IS STILL ON SALE!

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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: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads
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23 February 2025, 6:00 pm
48 minutes 18 seconds

#126 Big First Birthday's, Troublemaking Kids And Hangover Bribes
Daddy Matty is recharging his batteries after spending 5 weeks in the South African jungle. Thank you for all of the support you've given Matty!

Comedian and former podcast guest Nick Cody is stepping in to fill in the ripped dog's co-hosting seat. He shares the wild story of how he celebrated his eldest son's first birthday, how that same kid embarrassed him the other day, and the hangover parenting moments.

As Oscar completes his first week of kindy, Ash is getting a taste of what it feels like to parent a school child (woah!). He's also trying a new bribery tactic with the kids when he's experiencing a hangover morning.

Plus, we tackle our question!
- What is the craziest tantrum you've experienced?
Slide into our DM's @twodotingdads with any parenting question you need answered by a couple of doting dads.

2025 Raunchy Ranch Calendar IS STILL ON SALE!

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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: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads
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18 February 2025, 6:00 pm
2 minutes 27 seconds

Let's Crown Daddy The King Of The Jungle!

Matty J is in the Top 3 for I'm A Celeb...Get Me Out Of Here!

You know what’s even better?

Taking home the crown and donating $100,000 to the Starlight Foundation!
https://10play.com.au/im-a-celebrity-get-me-out-of-here/save
So get out there and VOTE! Every person gets 10x votes per day until Sunday.
✅10x votes Friday
✅10x votes Saturday
✅10x votes Sunday

VOTE VOTE VOTE

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14 February 2025, 1:13 am
44 minutes 46 seconds

#125 Angry Bottoms, First Day Of School Panic And Unhelpful Toddlers
Mama Laura Byrne is back to filling in for her husband while he soaks in the last few remaining days in the jungle and is child free.

Meanwhile, Laura continues to solo parent the chaos at home, but Lola is taking things to a whole new low!

Ash is gearing up for Oscar's first day of school and feels more nervous than his son. Macy is also trying to be more helpful around the house, but she's doing a terrible job of it by exposing Daddy's phone addiction.

Plus, we tackle our question!
- I just discovered we're expecting twins – HELP!
Slide into our DM's @twodotingdads with any parenting question you need answered by a couple of doting dads.

2025 Raunchy Ranch Calendar IS STILL ON SALE!

https://budgysmuggler.com.au/products/two-doting-dads-raunchy-ranch

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: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads
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11 February 2025, 6:00 pm
56 minutes 52 seconds

#124 Gus Worland On The Best Advice For Being A Parent

Gus Worland has devoted his life to saving lives and being a solid dad and husband.

After losing a mentor and father figure to suicide, Gus co-founded Gotcha 4 Life, an organisation committed to reducing the male suicide rate to zero.

Gus shares the moment he found out his own dad was gay, advice for dads with young kids and how to keep your friendships alive as a dad. Plus, with 30 years of marriage under his belt, Gus shares how he and his wife first met.

Buy 'Boys Do Cry' by Gus Worland here

https://www.penguin.com.au/books/boys-do-cry-9781761346583

2025 Raunchy Ranch Calendar IS STILL ON SALE!

https://budgysmuggler.com.au/products/two-doting-dads-raunchy-ranch

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: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads
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9 February 2025, 6:00 pm
39 minutes 47 seconds

#123 Kids Have Grandparents Wrapped Around Their Tiny Finger
Mum and Dad have finally found time to reflect on the week that was in the Wicks household.

April catches Prince Oscar living his best life with his slave, Poppa. Ash updates April about what happened at home while she was partying with the girls.

PLUS April answers your questions:
- How do you handle conversations with Ash about sharing the parenting workload + life admin? Every couple handles this differently!
- How do you tackle conversations or conflicts with your spouse when little ears are around?
- How has parenting impacted your social life?
2025 Raunchy Ranch Calendar IS STILL ON SALE!

https://budgysmuggler.com.au/products/two-doting-dads-raunchy-ranch

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: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 February 2025, 6:00 pm
51 minutes 48 seconds

#122 Naughty Street Kids, Poo Baths And Telling Off Over People's Offspring

Sometimes, your kid is a bully; other times, your kid stands up to the bully!

Matty's wife, Laura Byrne, joins us again this week as her significant other enjoys pig anus in the South African jungle.

The girls watched Daddy on I'm A Celeb...Get Me Out Of Here! and they were absolutely terrified. But trust Ashy Bashy (Marlie and Lola's nickname for Uncle Ash) to save the day.

Ash also has to wrangle his kids as he manages Macy's poo-escapades and Oscar's out-of-line behaviour!

2025 Raunchy Ranch Calendar IS STILL ON SALE!

https://budgysmuggler.com.au/products/two-doting-dads-raunchy-ranch

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: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 January 2025, 6:00 pm
51 minutes 10 seconds

#121 Sleep Witchcraft, Gender Burnouts And Existential Questions With Wippa

Wippa, from Fitzy and Wippa with Kate, shares the other side of his life, which is parenting.

Wippa is a dad of three to Ted, Jack, and Francesca and opens up about how he juggled early morning radio with the relentless demands of newborn life.

Between juggling newborns, sleep deprivation, and crack-of-dawn radio calls, Wippa somehow found time to invent his own sleep techniques… ones that probably won’t be included in any parenting books.

The guys also tackle the big questions kids ask, like “What is God?” which, as it turns out, might be harder to answer than getting a baby to sleep through the night.

2025 Raunchy Ranch Calendar IS STILL ON SALE!

https://budgysmuggler.com.au/products/two-doting-dads-raunchy-ranch

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: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads
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26 January 2025, 6:00 pm
50 minutes 3 seconds

#120 While The Cat's Away, The Mice Will Play

Matty J is officially in the South African jungle, which means one thing...GIRLS DAY! IYKYK.

Ash is holding down the fort, and who better to step in as co-host than Matt's wife, Laura?

While one half of Two Doting Dads is roughing it in the wild, the other half is having the time of his life. No rules, no Matt...

Laura shares her week since Matt left, while Ash deals with Macy and her DIY slip and slide.

2025 Raunchy Ranch Calendar IS STILL ON SALE!

https://budgysmuggler.com.au/products/two-doting-dads-raunchy-ranch

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: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 January 2025, 6:00 pm
30 minutes 31 seconds

#119 Daddy's Got A Surprise For You!

Matty J is heading into the jungle!

Yep! That's right. Matty J will be trading the urban jungle for the real thing as a contestant on "I'm a Celebrity: Get Me Out Of Here!"

So many questions and thoughts...wait, how will Ash cope?!

No need to worry about that—let’s focus on helping Matt bring home the win!

We must first get him primed and prepped for the jungle, and what better way to do that than a food challenge? Oh, and Ash has to do it too!

2025 Raunchy Ranch Calendar IS STILL ON SALE!

https://budgysmuggler.com.au/products/two-doting-dads-raunchy-ranch

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: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 January 2025, 7:55 pm
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