Matilda’s superstar Katrina Gorry shares her remarkable journey from solo IVF to expanding her family with her partner Clara Markstedt. Katrina chats about the challenge of moving to Sweden with her 6-month-old daughter Harper, how motherhood reignited her career, and navigating the start of kindergarten. Matt and Ash spoke to Katrina a week before her partner Clara gave birth to their son!  If you need a shoulder to cry on:  Buy our...

Guess who just returned from her long senior Contiki Tour? Ellie, also known as Mum Johnson, is back from her two-month trip to France!  It's also International Men's Health Week. Matt and Ash explain why they need to prioritize their health after personal sobering experiences. We encourage men to make regular doctor’s check-ups a routine part of life for you and the sake of your kids’ future. Let us know when you’ve booked your appointment with your local GP! Slide into our DM's...

Matt shared the chaotic morning when he took the girls to daycare looking like little rats, only to realize it was the worst possible day for it. But it’s not all chaos—Matt also shares the romantic highlights of his weekend trip to Byron Bay, where he managed to get some sexy time, not once, but twice! Meanwhile, Ash dives into the intriguing dynamics of grandparent preferences, as Oscar favors Poppa for daycare pickups.   Plus, the guys tackle the hilariously awkward moments when kids...

Alex Volkanovski says parenting makes UFC fighting feel like a walk in the park.  Well, we won't be jumping into the ring with the bloke anytime soon! UFC former lightweight world champ, Alex Volkanovski is known as Alexander the Great in the octagon but is also a doting dad to three young daughters: Ariana (9), Airlie (7), and Reign (8 months).  Standing by his side is his high school sweetheart, Emma, who has helped Volk balance the intense world of MMA with the equally demanding role of...

After many years of peer pressure and a creeping sense of dad guilt, Ash has finally caved.  After finding a hungry caterpillar in his coffee, Matty J is widening his diet with bugs.  Find out how the Allambie Jets football club has been performing since Two Doting Dads began sponsoring the team. Don't be surprised if the update differs from your expectations. We have a new segment called Petty Couples! Make sure you share your best stories with us 👇 Slide into our DM's @twodotingdads...

Ash has made a mistake this week that you only make once as a parent: accidentally picking up the wrong kid from daycare.   Meanwhile, Macy, always one to keep us on our toes, has developed a new and unique sleeping habit.  Matty J has taken a moment away from parenting kids who don't want pancakes to audition for a big-time opportunity. Keep your fingers and toes crossed, people! We have a new segment called Petty Couples! Make sure you share your best stories with us 👇 Slide into our...

It's the Queen of Gosford herself! Lady Julia Morris, the doting mother of two young ladies, drops by post-jungle fever to share the good, the bad and the relatable of parenting.  It's safe to say Matty J and Ash had no idea what they were getting themselves into, but keep up and enjoy the ride as Julia chats about how she dealt with divorce and telling her kids, miscarriage and the chaos of menopause. Julia is a long-time Aussie comedian and the much-loved co-host of Australia's version of...

Happy Mother's Day! We adore you, and yes, we would not be here without you. ❤️❤️❤️ The Wicks spend a weekend away from the kids and decide to bring a carry-on friend with them for the trip. Can they get it through customs, though?  Oscar has learnt a new phrase except he doesn't realise how rude he is!  Matt treats Laura to the highly coveted parent sleep-in but reckons she's getting way more sleep than she thinks. Daddy J also has a new hack to convince Lola to love him and we're not...

Ash shares something very rare on today's episode – advice. It's time for millennial parents to ditch Stranger Danger and introduce something new to their kids' vocabularly! Matt has a kleptomaniac on his hands. Can you guess which kid it is? Yep. You're probably right. We have a new segment called Petty Couples! Make sure you share your best stories with us 👇 Slide into our DM's @twodotingdads with any parenting question you need answered by a couple of doting dads.  If you need a...

Kat Clark is truly a force to be reckoned with.  With a platform boasting millions of followers across social media and a thriving skincare business, Kaladé, which she co-runs with her daughters Latisha and Deja.  After falling pregnant at the young age of 17, Kat found herself in an abusive relationship, disconnected from her family on an island north of Queensland.  Thankfully, she was able to escape her situation, start her life anew, and rebuild it to what it is today.  We're...

Matt has had to activate the almighty dad voice to a group of young teens at the footy this week. It's safe to say it put the fear of god into them. Are you a family that loves a good hand-me-down? Well, Ash does, and as a rare treat, he's surprised Macy with something new that she can't take off, even during bathtime.   Speaking of bathtime, Marley dropped a bombshell during her night routine that shocked the Johnson household after she shared some new words she learned at daycare. We...

OUR KIDS BOOK IS FINALLY AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER HERE! Guess who's made her way onto the podcast, FINALLY.  Laura Byrne, Matt's lovely wife, is in the house, and it looks like Ash is third wheeling for this week's episode.  The Johnson family have a new family member they'd like to introduce you to. Lola has shoved something up her nose, and Laura shares how she juggles mum's life, work and wife's life.  Ash also has a dilemma on his hands – which anniversary should you celebrate? Wedding...

FIRST THINGS FIRST - OUR KIDS BOOK IS FINALLY AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER HERE! As a fellow girl dad, Tom Birmingham's working life is a world apart from his parenting life.  Tom co-hosts one of the biggest (and dribbliest) sports podcasts in the nation and juggles this as a doting dad to Evie, 4, and Zoe, 2 ½, with his wife, Stef.  Check out Hello Sport here  https://www.hellosport.com.au/ Slide into our DM's @twodotingdads with any parenting question you need answered by a couple of doting...

FIRST THINGS FIRST - OUR KIDS BOOK IS FINALLY AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER HERE! It's a tale of two dads trying to catch up one one thing always gets in the way - the kids. We wrote as a story for kids that parents will also love. In other news, we all know that sexy time is a rare treat after having kids. Daddy needed his special time this week; however, some of us had to wait a little longer for it.   Matt tolerates Ash's gripe and welcomes back his wife, Laura, with open arms, but things...

Big breath in, big breath out! Matt is solo parenting this week, and the kids are running an absolute muck while Mum is away. Lola's 3 AM wake-up calls have left Matt sleep-deprived, causing accidental moments like reaching for two-week-old milk for breakfast 🤮 Ash, on the other hand, is running after Macy, who's escaped to a place he can't go. Meanwhile, his son Oscar has a black eye, and you'll never guess how it happened...  We share your best Toddler Meltdown stories and have a crack...

Growing up in America, Sean Szeps always wanted to be a mum until he realised that a few things were standing in the way of that dream. Sean is a podcast host, writer, and content creator who has found a platform to share his journey as a gay husband raising 6-year-old boy-girl twins Stella and Cooper. As you can imagine, Sean's road to becoming a dad is full of ups and downs, including surrogacy, overcoming post-natal depression and parenting mishaps.  Buy Sean's book 'Not Like Other...

Matt and Ash hate the Easter long weekend.  Kids are jacked up on sugar, daycare charges you the public holiday, and you can't escape it because the roads are packed full of other families trying to escape.  The only upside is that the calories don't count during Easter. Ash takes the family to the Royal Easter Show, entering with the best intentions but leaving as a very full man.  Matt is trying to find time to have sex longer, but life is getting in the way. In an unrelated topic, he...

A silent killer is taking on innocent nanas!  Matty J arrives home with Nana Johnson and the kids in tow. Unfortunately, Nana makes the fatal mistake of exclaiming aloud, 'Well, that was pretty painless!' Matt isn't prepared for what will happen next.  Meanwhile, April is away for work, which means Ash is the primary parent of two kidlets. It's time to bring in backup—mum!  By the way, have you ever been on the world's tallest escalator?  We share your best Toddler Meltdown stories and...

James and Clair Buckley's parenting life began when they first met in their early twenties. At that time, James was filming a movie spinoff about the popular TV show The Inbetweeners. Imagine their surprise when they found out Clair was pregnant after only six months of knowing each other!  Matt and Ash chat to James and Clair about what it's like to raise kids in England and all the other things that come with being a Buckley.  Check out Sickness And In Health...

After spending a whole week away from the kids, Matt J and Ash have decided to take the whole family on a cruise.  This is also the first time the dads have experienced each other's parenting styles in all their glory, and let's just say things didn't go so smoothly.  We share your best Toddler Meltdown stories and have a crack at answering your listener questions:  What age should you stop being naked in front of your child? What is a lazy game you play with your kids? Slide into our...

Matt and Ash are back on home soil after a week in Vegas and missing the kids.  Matt shares his experience watching The Weasel (AKA Ash) on full display in Las Vegas. When he finally gets home and returns to the game of parenting, his sweet children test his form and throw him several curveballs.  Ash takes the title of The Weasel seriously whilst in Vegas and makes some of the greatest weasel moves known to man. Unlike Matt, he doesn't return to his kids but a pitstop on the south...

Matt and Ash have jumped on a flight to Las Vegas without the kids!  (Do people even take their kids to Vegas?) Kayo has invited the dads to get amongst the excitement of the NRL Las Vegas launch, so it's time to get LOOSE. We share your best Toddler Meltdown stories and have a crack at answering your listener questions:  Do you miss your kids when you're away from them? Slide into our DM's @twodotingdads with any parenting question you need answered by a couple of doting dads. If...

It's spaghetti bolognese night at the Johnson household again, except a new ingredient has been added to the menu... No one prepares you for this when you become a parent.  Matt also has a new trick up his sleeve to make Lola love him, inspired by Pavlov's dog.  After a wild night at the Blink 182 concert, Ash realises that he can no longer handle hangovers like he used to in his pre-parenting days. We share your best Toddler Meltdown stories and have a crack at answering your listener...

How much are you willing to spend on a fruit salad platter? Last weekend, Lola turned the big three.  When it rains, it pours, leaving poor Lola afraid that no one will turn up to her party, but even Ash makes the trek. Matt may have left the catering at the last minute and may have also spent waaay too much on a fruit platter.  Ash is dealing with a gremlin child who crawls into Mum and Dad's bed every night. Oscar has somehow managed to smuggle a foreign crunchy object into the bed that...