Getting engaged is a big deal and from buying the ring to getting down on one knee often things don't go exactly to plan when you're going to propose (even though actually proposing can only take a couple of seconds).

As soon as you get engaged, one of the first questions people will ask is how you got proposed to. So we get Ryan's story on how he and his partner (TK) got engaged a few weeks ago while it's still fresh in his mind.

Matt and Kane also both share their stories on their own engagements and as usual each of the boys have a completely different story on one of their most special days.

We also discuss the 3 Cs of diamonds and buying a ring and how despite there sometimes being an expectation of engagement how it still genuinely seems a surprise when it happens and how nervous we still get.

It's a fun episode with lots of laughs and a bit of love.

REMEMBER: If you have any suggestions for topics please send through to [email protected] and we will be sure to include them.

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Is the modern man a hunter or a gentleman? A manual labourer or a technophile? In today's culture the modern man usually is a mix of many things. The modern man must be adaptable.

Gender roles are changing and blending together and the stay-at-home dad or part time dad population is growing.

More fathers than ever are participating in their children's nurturing and upbringing.

The thing is that fathers and mothers come into the parenting process differently though. For the mother, the connection is biological. It's a part of her.

Fathering, on the other hand, is less so. Therefore, it's important for men to learn the skills they need to be a good dad. For some guys it's more intuitive, like kicking a football, but most guys need a coach or some direction.

DADDY EATS LAST discusses what it means to be a man and a father in modern society and all the issues that comes with both.

We all compare ourselves to other people. We do this even though we probably know that the comparisons aren’t meaningful. Even when we know the comparisons probably make us unhappy. Even when we know the comparisons don’t make us better, make us change, make us smarter or even make us better human beings.

For Ryan it happens when the BRW rich list comes out (probably cause of being overly ambitious) every year and he reviews it and comparing to others.

For Matty it's comparing how he is as a father compared to the perceptions around him.

For Kane it's comparing himself with his 25 year old self (and how incapable he seems these days). 

Comparisons seem to be happening more and more, especially with the uptake and of Social Media. Everyone has an angle or opinion or a comment. 

This week we discuss if and what we compare and how we try to take every comparison with a grain of salt. 

REMEMBER: If you have any suggestions for topics please send through to [email protected] and we will be sure to include them.

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Is the modern man a hunter or a gentleman? A manual labourer or a technophile? In today's culture the modern man usually is a mix of many things. The modern man must be adaptable.

Gender roles are changing and blending together and the stay-at-home dad or part time dad population is growing.

More fathers than ever are participating in their children's nurturing and upbringing.

The thing is that fathers and mothers come into the parenting process differently though. For the mother, the connection is biological. It's a part of her.

Fathering, on the other hand, is less so. Therefore, it's important for men to learn the skills they need to be a good dad. For some guys it's more intuitive, like kicking a football, but most guys need a coach or some direction.

DADDY EATS LAST discusses what it means to be a man and a father in modern society and all the issues that comes with both.

So today Kane turns 40 (and today Kane will tell us what that means to him). Turning 40 is often thought of as a landmark age, like turning 10 or 13 or 18 or maybe 21.

However it’s also usually defined by one simple, undeniable fact: you’re getting older........my 3 year old tells me this every time I ask him how old I am: "I am 3.....you are 40" followed by a cackle....thanks little buddy.

Does turning 40 itself bother me? Not really.

But am I going to celebrate turning 40? Not really, well nothing big anyway.

I'm really only one day older....but overnight maybe you do become more aware of mortality (well really your own mortality).

So does turning 40 itself bother me. Not really....does getting older bother me. Yes of course it does.

What does turning 40 mean to me. Find out in this episode.

REMEMBER: If you have any suggestions for topics please send through to [email protected] and we will be sure to include them.

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Is the modern man a hunter or a gentleman? A manual labourer or a technophile? In today's culture the modern man usually is a mix of many things. The modern man must be adaptable.

Gender roles are changing and blending together and the stay-at-home dad or part time dad population is growing.

More fathers than ever are participating in their children's nurturing and upbringing.

The thing is that fathers and mothers come into the parenting process differently though. For the mother, the connection is biological. It's a part of her.

Fathering, on the other hand, is less so. Therefore, it's important for men to learn the skills they need to be a good dad. For some guys it's more intuitive, like kicking a football, but most guys need a coach or some direction.

DADDY EATS LAST discusses what it means to be a man and a father in modern society and all the issues that comes with both.

Having kids is often not easy, however as we discuss on this episode of Daddy Eats Last it is also unbelievably rewarding.

In fact we can assure you that if you have a kid (or kids) and you’re not having fun then you’re not paying attention or you are focussing on the wrong things.

Yes, taking care of children is a lot of work and there is a certain a relentlessness to it, but the rewards can be enormous.

The joy and benefits of parenthood is a best-kept secret caught up in a sea of

We discuss some of the great things about having kids from the unconditional love through to lappreciating rhe small things in life.

One thing we discuss is how we both enjoy wrestling/roughhousing with kids and the benefits of this for children.

Kane mentions the following article:

https://www.mother.ly/child/the-science-benefits-of-roughhousing-with-your-kids-that-will-make-you-less-anxious

REMEMBER: If you have any suggestions for topics please send through to [email protected] and we will be sure to include them.

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Is the modern man a hunter or a gentleman? A manual labourer or a technophile? In today's culture the modern man usually is a mix of many things. The modern man must be adaptable.

Gender roles are changing and blending together and the stay-at-home dad or part time dad population is growing.

More fathers than ever are participating in their children's nurturing and upbringing.

The thing is that fathers and mothers come into the parenting process differently though. For the mother, the connection is biological. It's a part of her.

Fathering, on the other hand, is less so. Therefore, it's important for men to learn the skills they need to be a good dad. For some guys it's more intuitive, like kicking a football, but most guys need a coach or some direction.

DADDY EATS LAST discusses what it means to be a man and a father in modern society and all the issues that comes with both.

Kids really know how to push our buttons (the good ones and the bad ones) and they all go through a time where their behaviour is less than ideal.

Unfortunately as a parent, one of your jobs to teach your child to behave.

So how do you go about teaching your child the difference between good behaviour and bad behaviour, or at least behaviour that isn't going to hurt them or others.

It's extremely difficult, but something every parent and child go through.

We discuss what we do, what we don't and what you shouldn't.

REMEMBER: If you have any suggestions for topics please send through to [email protected] and we will be sure to include them.

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Is the modern man a hunter or a gentleman? A manual labourer or a technophile? In today's culture the modern man usually is a mix of many things. The modern man must be adaptable.

Gender roles are changing and blending together and the stay-at-home dad or part time dad population is growing.

More fathers than ever are participating in their children's nurturing and upbringing.

The thing is that fathers and mothers come into the parenting process differently though. For the mother, the connection is biological. It's a part of her.

Fathering, on the other hand, is less so. Therefore, it's important for men to learn the skills they need to be a good dad. For some guys it's more intuitive, like kicking a football, but most guys need a coach or some direction.

DADDY EATS LAST discusses what it means to be a man and a father in modern society and all the issues that comes with both.

Before kids, life is pretty simple. 

However when you have kids, well, let's just say a few things are off the table. 

This week with Ryan off on a holiday (one thing that definitely changes) Matty and Kane discuss some of the major and minor things that change in your life when a child arrives.

Everything from catching up with friends to your sex life changes and most things inbetween change when you have a kid. 

Life certainly changes when a child arrives, so if your'e pondering a kid or have one on the way make the most of some of life's pleasures while you can. 

NOTE: Kane is posting this podcast from the floor of his kids bedroom as it is raining and the kid doesn't like "Thor Rain".....that's a change.

REMEMBER: If you have any suggestions for topics please send through to [email protected] and we will be sure to include them.

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Is the modern man a hunter or a gentleman? A manual labourer or a technophile? In today's culture the modern man usually is a mix of many things. The modern man must be adaptable.

Gender roles are changing and blending together and the stay-at-home dad or part time dad population is growing.

More fathers than ever are participating in their children's nurturing and upbringing.

The thing is that fathers and mothers come into the parenting process differently though. For the mother, the connection is biological. It's a part of her.

Fathering, on the other hand, is less so. Therefore, it's important for men to learn the skills they need to be a good dad. For some guys it's more intuitive, like kicking a football, but most guys need a coach or some direction.

DADDY EATS LAST discusses what it means to be a man and a father in modern society and all the issues that comes with both.

Yes our podcast is called Daddy Eats Last, but in this episode we discuss mothers.

When it comes to motherhood, there's no set way of doing things and mothers still disproportionately shoulder the responsibility of children.

For anyone who thinks mums have it easy you’re sadly mistaken, it's the toughest "job" in the world.

Often there is little structure, no breaks and just a relentlessness to raising children, often with little thanks (in fact mums usually bare the brunt of the tantrums).

We discuss the challenges our mums faced as well as the sacrifices that our mums made and everything that makes mums so amazing.

To all the listeners out there give your mum a kiss and thank her for everything she did for you and today ask what can you do for her!

REMEMBER: If you have any suggestions for topics please send through to [email protected] and we will be sure to include them.

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Is the modern man a hunter or a gentleman? A manual labourer or a technophile? In today's culture the modern man usually is a mix of many things. The modern man must be adaptable.

Gender roles are changing and blending together and the stay-at-home dad or part time dad population is growing.

More fathers than ever are participating in their children's nurturing and upbringing.

The thing is that fathers and mothers come into the parenting process differently though. For the mother, the connection is biological. It's a part of her.

Fathering, on the other hand, is less so. Therefore, it's important for men to learn the skills they need to be a good dad. For some guys it's more intuitive, like kicking a football, but most guys need a coach or some direction.

DADDY EATS LAST discusses what it means to be a man and a father in modern society and all the issues that comes with both.

Is being competitive a good or a bad trait?

People who are highly competitive usually can keep going and going until they reach their desired goals, they don't give up easily and try to be the best they can be.

Living in a world where competition is highly valued and "winning" is often directly tied to self-esteem and personal value often people perceive there to be two possibilities outcomes: to win or to lose.

So is being highly competitive always a good thing or always a bad thing?

The truth is probably somewhere in between.

We discuss whether we are inherently competitive and where we try and find the right balance.

The audio quality on this episode is a bit hit and miss...but still worth a listen.

REMEMBER: If you have any suggestions for topics please send through to [email protected] and we will be sure to include them.

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Is the modern man a hunter or a gentleman? A manual labourer or a technophile? In today's culture the modern man usually is a mix of many things. The modern man must be adaptable.

Gender roles are changing and blending together and the stay-at-home dad or part time dad population is growing.

More fathers than ever are participating in their children's nurturing and upbringing.

The thing is that fathers and mothers come into the parenting process differently though. For the mother, the connection is biological. It's a part of her.

Fathering, on the other hand, is less so. Therefore, it's important for men to learn the skills they need to be a good dad. For some guys it's more intuitive, like kicking a football, but most guys need a coach or some direction.

DADDY EATS LAST discusses what it means to be a man and a father in modern society and all the issues that comes with both.

Having just come off the back of Easter and Anzac Day Public Holidays and the School Holidays we discuss our approach to shortened weeks work wise and what we do when kids are home from school.

If you do the maths, there's roughly 12 weeks of school holidays a year, but only 4 weeks of annual leave and school holidays usually elicits the following emotions: fear, worry and exhaustion!

So how do you cope?

Then with missed days at work you end up trying to squeeze more work in to less time and the pressure builds.

We talk about how things work in our households and what we got up to over the extended break.

REMEMBER: If you have any suggestions for topics please send through to [email protected] and we will be sure to include them.

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Is the modern man a hunter or a gentleman? A manual labourer or a technophile? In today's culture the modern man usually is a mix of many things. The modern man must be adaptable.

Gender roles are changing and blending together and the stay-at-home dad or part time dad population is growing.

More fathers than ever are participating in their children's nurturing and upbringing.

The thing is that fathers and mothers come into the parenting process differently though. For the mother, the connection is biological. It's a part of her.

Fathering, on the other hand, is less so. Therefore, it's important for men to learn the skills they need to be a good dad. For some guys it's more intuitive, like kicking a football, but most guys need a coach or some direction.

DADDY EATS LAST discusses what it means to be a man and a father in modern society and all the issues that comes with both.

Originally from Medan in Northern Indonesia (near Aceh) Hendrik Wijaya came to Australia 3 years ago, his wife arrived 12 months ago and they now have a beautiful 6 month old baby girl.

Having taken over the family business in Indonesia after the death of his father, Hendrik helped turn this around to be one of the best restaurants in his city.

He then came to Australia with no job, business or family support and has made it all work.

Not only is Hendrik now doing his PHD in Engineering he also runs a small business, teaches engineering and has a 6 month old baby.

He gets up at 6:30am each day and goes to bed around midnight to get everything done.

Makes me tired just thinking about it.

REMEMBER: If you have any suggestions for topics please send through to [email protected] and we will be sure to include them.

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Is the modern man a hunter or a gentleman? A manual labourer or a technophile? In today's culture the modern man usually is a mix of many things. The modern man must be adaptable.

Gender roles are changing and blending together and the stay-at-home dad or part time dad population is growing.

More fathers than ever are participating in their children's nurturing and upbringing.

The thing is that fathers and mothers come into the parenting process differently though. For the mother, the connection is biological. It's a part of her.

Fathering, on the other hand, is less so. Therefore, it's important for men to learn the skills they need to be a good dad. For some guys it's more intuitive, like kicking a football, but most guys need a coach or some direction.

DADDY EATS LAST discusses what it means to be a man and a father in modern society and all the issues that comes with both.