This week on the Blokethings Podcast, Shane & Dean are back to unpack the absolute carnage of family obligations. We’re diving deep into the realities of taking the kids to Bali—from the hunt for a Bintang that isn't bathwater-warm, to offloading the kids to the au pair, to surviving the absolute stitch-up that is the indoor go-kart fast lane. Then, we pivot back to WA for a Mother's Day lunch in Forrestfield that nearly ended in a brawl thanks to an overbooked restaurant and one incredibly obnoxious bloke. Grab a cold one (preferably not $22) and rip in.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Kids Being Kids: The joys of parenthood, including why the backyard is fair game but the kindy lawn is not.

• The Bali Survival Guide: Tackling the airport run, the truth about the Hard Rock Hotel, and why a digital au pair (an iPad) is a parent's best friend.

• Food Fails & Wins: Overcooked brisket at the "Fork", the glory of a perfect steak at Yellowstone, and why Bali KFC just hits different.

• The Bintang Index: The eternal struggle of finding a frosty beer in Kuta without paying resort prices, and the absolute beauty of a $2.50 bucket beer at Blue Lagoon.

• Mother’s Day Carnage: Navigating a crammed Italian restaurant in Forrestfield, putting up with whinging diners, and planning a tactical retreat from family functions.

• Bike Banter: Wrapping up with some thoughts on brand loyalty and why a new Indian motorcycle might just be an "electric bike."

Here are a few quote options pulled straight from the episode, They perfectly capture the banter, chaos, and absolute frustration of the stories:

• "You can't control them at your house... How do you think you're gonna control them on a plane? That's why I had zap collars on them."

• "Let's take the kids to go and get them used to Bali and dump them on someone else's lap. That's what you did. Gun good story."

• "He can't [swim]. He thinks he can, but he can't, he can drown. He can sink really well. She's a fish, he's a boat anchor."

• "I knew that I was gonna be on Bintang... so the fucking diet's going out the window. No fucks given."

• "You got to accept Bali for what it is... It's tropical, you can have some fucking cold beers and be fucking cheap."

• "I've got a list of places I want to try barbecue... Come out, it was fucking dog shit. All overcooked... I was like fucking over it."

• "Probably one of the highlights of Bali... was fucking bomb like proper. Proper like it used to be. Crispy fucking KFC."

• "Read the room you fuckhead... I don't think you understand, like this guy's ruining everyone else's day in the whole place... Why can't I do it back to him?"

• "Don't be a fucking miserable cunt, ruin the whole fucking place's Mother's Day. They're doing their best. They're overbooked. They didn't choose that."

• "You know what the worst part is? He's done the brand recognition. Guess what shirt he had on? An Indian t-shirt... If you're listening, your wife would be much happier if you ride a Harley, mate. Not an electric bike."