Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash

This week we’re celebrating Ash’s birthday... with a gorilla-gram, because why not?
Matt has become a godfather and now he’s finally got the son he’s always wanted. Naturally, he plans to shower the kid in gifts and a car is apparently not off the table.
Ash has been solo parenting while April is away and he’s discovered a genius trick to get the kids out the door. Naturally, it’s already backfired and of course screens are to blame.
It’s Open Education Week, which means yet another school event for parents to squeeze into the mental load and Matt would like some sympathy from the mums because he's carrying just as much of it as them.
Plus, your best parenting lies thanks to OMO Ultimate Capsules.
And if you'd like to join Zach for a walk you can follow him here or buy his new book about becoming a dad here.
While you're at it you can also grab a copy of Ash's new book The Secret Ingredient here.
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This week the guys get schooled by author, actor, comedian, teacher and now new dad Ben Knight and for once, it’s not their kids doing the teaching.
Ben reveals what teachers really mean when they write those cryptic little comments on our kids’ report cards, and shares the one thing we should actually look for if we want to know whether we’re doing a decent job as parents.
He also gives the guys a fascinating insight into what school is really like from the teacher’s perspective, although becoming a dad himself has given Ben a very different view of his students. Funny how that works.
Ben also opens up about the arrival of baby Dulcie, whose birth was anything but smooth. The experience has left him incredibly grateful for everything he has in life… and probably a little more appreciative of a full night’s sleep.
And because apparently he wasn’t busy enough being a teacher, actor, comedian and new dad, Ben has also written a kids’ book and it’s got one hell of an earworm in it.
If you’re looking for something to get stuck in your kids’ heads for the next six months, you can grab a copy here. Or follow Ben on here.
While you're at it you can also grab a copy of Ash's new book The Secret Ingredient here.

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This week the dads are handing kids' sport a straight red card after both finding themselves trapped in sporting situations they'd rather have escaped.
Matt spent hours stuck in a chaotic queue for a dance concert while Ash accidentally became Oscar's fill-in soccer coach.
What started as helping out somehow turned into inspiring the team... and now he's terrified they'll ask him to do it again.
The guys also unpack why more 18-year-olds are getting vasectomies (which, frankly, isn't great news for parenting podcasts).
Plus, Ash books himself in for some long-overdue health checks and has an important reminder for every dad to do the same.
And finally, the boys declare war on Ooshies.
If you'd like to donate to Chris Dixon's run for free 3D hands for kids you can do so here.
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This week the guys are going against everything they've ever promised, diving headfirst into your parenting dilemmas... with a sprinkle of advice for the Doters.
💥 Does moving away from your best mate mean the friendship is destined for the group chat graveyard?
🚸 What age should kids be allowed to walk to school on their own?
🍺 And how on earth do you tell your partner it's time to ease up on the booze... without it backfiring?
As always, Ash has some seriously good advice that every couple could take something from.
Plus, Matt shares a worrying update after Buster is rushed in for emergency surgery.
And if you're wondering why Matt's wearing a very special T-shirt, it's for Frankie, the daughter of one of our favourite guests, Jackson.
The shirts are raising money to support children living with cerebral palsy. If you'd like to help out (and score a great tee), you can grab one here.
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This week, Ash is up in arms over a betrayal of the highest order after walking in on his wife in... let's just say, a compromising position.
Meanwhile, Matt faces the ultimate dilemma: spend the evening watching a war documentary with his mum or having sex with Laura. You won't believe who wins.
Ash opens up about why he's changing the way he reacts to sport in front of Oscar, while Matt has an emotional conversation with his girls about heaven that might just leave you reaching for the tissues.
Plus, the best parenting lies we've heard in a long time... you'll want to write them down.
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