This week on The Pints & Ponytails Show… we’re joined by JLS star, performer and dad of three, Aston Merrygold

But how will years of choreography prepare him for five increasingly difficult levels of hairstyling?

As the hairstyles get harder, so do the questions - as Lawrence and Mat chat to Aston about fatherhood, family life, his career and what he’s learned about himself since becoming a dad.

Can Aston make it all the way to Level 5?

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Ollie Proudlock joins Mat & Lawrence down at the pub for the latest episode of The Pints & Ponytails Show.

Entrepreneur, designer, former Made in Chelsea star and, most importantly for this conversation, dad - Ollie opens up about his journey into fatherhood, how it’s changed him, his relationship with his own identity and the kind of father he wants to be.

But there’s a catch…

Can he make it through all 5 increasingly difficult hairstyle levels, while Mat & Lawrence hit him with increasingly challenging questions along the way?

Hair gets harder. Questions get deeper.

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James Haskell is an ex England & British Lions rugby player, a DJ, celebrity reality TV star...and recently separated Girl Dad.

He is a hugely physical man, larger than life 'alpha' character...but he is also soft and reflective, gentle & aware - we couldn't think of anyone better to join us for this episode of The Pints & Ponytails Show!

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Our first-ever Pints & Ponytails podcast guest episode is here... featuring Cam Holmes!

Five hairstyles. Each one harder than the last...

At the same time, the questions go deeper - exploring fatherhood, mental health, relationships and modern masculinity.

Can Cam keep up as the pressure rises on both fronts?

Tune in to find out how far he gets...

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We have some explaining to do...its been a whirlwind 4 months since we launched our events for dads, Pints & Ponytails...the SLOD podcast is now The Pints & Ponytails Show!

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We are joined by Dr Anna Machin - evolutionary anthropologist, author and one of the leading voices on modern fatherhood.

Anna’s work explores the biology, anthropology and emotional realities of being a dad, and how men’s brains, hormones and identities change when they become fathers.

We often call her the godmother of dads - because few people have done more to understand, advocate for and humanise the role of fathers in the modern world.

Anna is currently writing her next book on fatherhood, and in this conversation we explore what science and evolution can teach us about the essential role of dads today.

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Peloton star coach Ben Aldis has built a career on strength, discipline and momentum. But becoming a dad has asked something very different of him.

In this conversation, Ben reflects on the man he became through his relationship with his own father, and the man he is becoming now he’s a dad himself. We talk identity, pressure, purpose - and how fatherhood reshapes what “strong” really means.

It’s a story about legacy. About choosing the kind of man your children get to grow up with.

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What if adventure didn’t disappear when you became a parent… it just changed shape?

In this episode, Lawrence and Mat sit down with world-renowned author and performance scientist Alex Hutchinson to explore how curiosity, motivation and endurance really work - not just in athletes, but in everyday life as parents.

Alex’s work shows us that growth isn’t only about physical limits or epic expeditions. It’s about how the mind and body work together to keep us engaged with life, even in the small, ordinary moments.

We talk about:

Why curiosity is a survival skill for modern parents

How endurance is as mental as it is physical

Reframing “adventure” for the school run years

Staying motivated when life feels repetitive

Raising kids who are explorers - by becoming one ourselves

This is a conversation about becoming better dads by staying awake to life. Not escaping it.

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When kids arrive, the relationship doesn’t disappear - it just gets pushed to the edges of life.

In this episode, Lawrence and Mat sit down with therapist and author Eli Weinstein, to explore what really happens to a relationship in the parenting years - and how couples can stay connected through it.

We talk about:

The identity shift from partners to co-parents

Why resentment quietly builds (and how to spot it early)

Communication when both people feel stretched and exhausted

Intimacy, teamwork, and emotional connection after kids

Practical tools to strengthen your relationship without adding pressure or guilt

This conversation is honest, compassionate, and deeply real - especially for parents who still want to be great partners, not just great caregivers.

If you’re in the thick of the parenting years, this one’s for you.

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What if most of what you’ve been told about kids’ nutrition… doesn’t apply to sporty kids? This week we sit down with Performance Canteen - the team who fuel young athletes across academies, clubs and schools - to unpack the myths parents keep seeing online. Is sugar really the enemy? Do overeating rules change when your kid trains for sport? And what are the real risks of under-fueling active teens? If you’re raising a sporty child, this is the conversation you’ve been waiting for.

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