Big Belly 'Pats

Hello folks! Yes it's been awhile since we posted but we are still alive and kicking. Join us as we go over a fair few topics while catching up as well and filling the gaps of this mini vacation from the pod we've been on!

Daniel recaps his two-week trip to New York City, where the goal wasn’t sightseeing—it was quality time. We talk freezing at MetLife Stadium, catching live NFL and NBA games, soaking in the magic of Radio City at Christmas, and the harsh realities of long-haul economy flights. It’s less “tourist guide” and more real-life travel talk—memories, madness, and moments that matter.

🌟 Ever felt like life is just... life-ing? You're not alone! In our latest episode, we dive into the chaos of juggling responsibilities, from parenting to personal goals.

Life has really been lifing lately. No fancy title, no deep theme… just us being real. It’s 2 AM, Nick finally found a moment to edit, and honestly that alone deserves applause. In this episode, we catch up on the chaos, the randomness, and everything in between. It’s messy, it’s tired, it’s genuine—and hopefully, it’s a good laugh. Enjoy!

Season 2, Episode 2 brings a special guest—baby boy himself! We catch up on life as Nick embraces permanent tiredness, chat about some upcoming trips, and dive into our usual off-the-wall banter. Somewhere in between, we question what’s really going on with the chicken here (you’ll see what we mean). And as always, we wrap it all up with the one thing you can count on every episode—dad jokes.

Season 2 kicks off in true Big Belly Pats fashion as Nick forgets to turn on his mic, so yes, the audio is rough—but that feels about right for us. This episode brings some big life updates, as Nick embraces new dad life and Daniel explains why he feels no need to hide the baby’s name (don’t worry, this still isn’t a baby pod… even if there’s a little baby talk). We also get the full report on Daniel’s recent trip to New York—food, sights, chaos, the works—and of course, no episode would be complete without some classic dad jokes.

It’s Daniel’s last day with Nick before he jets off to New York! We dive into Nick’s baby shower (and the interestingaccommodation situation that came with it), ramble on about Daniel’s upcoming trip, swap food takes, and recap Nick’s work party-ish. Could this really be the end of Season 1? Stick around to find out—with plenty of laughs and, yes, dad jokes to close it out.

✨ Season 1 Wrap-Up ✨
That’s a wrap on Season 1 of Big Belly Pats! From dad jokes and cultural deep dives to wild travel stories, late-night rambles, and everything in between—we’ve loved sharing it all with you.

A massive thank you to everyone who tuned in, supported us, and became part of this community. Season 2 is on the horizon with new stories, fresh perspectives, special guests, and plenty more laughs. Stay tuned—the best is yet to come!

Daniel’s back in the UK (again!) and we catch up on his journey from South Africa to the British Isles—including a few flight horror stories featuring some seriously rude passengers. Meanwhile, Nick’s half-watching the Club World Cup (spoiler: Chelsea won), but we still manage to drop some solid expat gems and, as always, sign off with painfully bad dad jokes.

Yes, we’re very late dropping this one—and let’s just say Nick might be to blame. We catch up on Daniel’s studious trip to Xi’an with a group of students, talk through the maze that is dual citizenship, and even dip our toes into the political pool (briefly, we promise). As always, we bring it home with some classic dad jokes to end on a high note.

A late (but not late-late) episode where we dive into why watching Avengers in your own city might just suck, the mystery of chav culture (seriously, what’s with the black coats?), and a shoutout to Men’s Mental Health Month—because yes, men need support too. Plus, we dabble in some “white people s**t,” serve up classic randomness, and of course, dad jokes.