Matty J has returned from Bali with his tail between his legs after spilling the beans about Life Uncut's Britt Hockley's wedding. Except he doesn't remember spilling the beans on the podcast...Let's run the tapes, shall we?! 

Ash has found Lego bodies scattered all over his house, and he doesn't know why. Is there a serial Lego killer on the loose? 

We also get into your Par-Rants for this week, where you air out your parenting grievances. This week's rant hit a nerve and our pockets! 

We also answer your questions: 

• What's the WORST thing you could say to a parent, round 2!
• What to do when your child pinches you?
  
  

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Have you ever thought about hiring a trained companion for your next birth? 

Alice Worthy is a Modern Doula, and she is paid to hold a woman's hand as she brings new life into the world. 

We chat about the differences between a doula and a midwife, how partners can support mum during the throes of birth and Alice's most memorable birth story that ended in a newly renovated bathroom. 

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Gotta catch 'em all! 

Mum Wicks has finally made her way onto the show!

Yes, Ashton's mother has (reluctantly) said yes to being questioned about the antics of her son growing up. Has things improved since he found himself in an overnight jail? We'll see. 

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Matty J and Ash brave the week with another set of challenges with the kids!

Who knew parenthood was such a rough sport? 

Laura AND Ellie are away, living their best lives, which means Matty J has to fend for himself. 

Ash has another toilet debcale and this time it ends with poo smeared on the walls. 

Plus, we let you Par-RANT, a segment where Matty J and Ash listen to your parent rants. 

We also answer your questions: 

• What family traditions do you have?
• Top 3 things you NEVER say to a parent?
  
  

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Trish Johns is a mum, a straight shooter, and a woman with quiet strength and a wicked sense of humour.

She grew up pumping petrol at the local servo in Newcastle, was the spirited one in her massive Italian family, and somehow ended up marrying Matty Johns despite turning him down the first time.

Trish opens up about raising Cooper and Jack (and what it’s like having them move back home as adults), the chaos of parenting two very different boys, and her breast cancer diagnosis. She shares why she didn’t tell the boys straight away, how she got through two surgeries, and why she wants women to stop waiting and get checked early.

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Two Doting Dads dedicate this episode to those affected by suicide.

Please know that no matter how hard it is, Ash will tell you it always gets better.  

If you, or anyone you know, is going through a tough time, please call 

Lifeline 13 11 14

Ash has received a bit of Karma this week from the pet parents. 

Matty J tackles Marlie-Mae's Oral Exam the night before it's due and let's just say, we're worried about how she went... 

Plus, we let you Par-RANT, a segment where Matty J and Ash listen to your parent rants. 

We also answer your questions: 

• When was the last time you had a fight with your partner?
• Top 3 things you swore you never would do before becoming a parent...that you do now. 
  
  

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Ash is falling apart after experiencing a dumb little injury, and Matty J is not sympathetic. 

The kids are waking up to the realities of becoming a functioning human in society and complaining about doing homework. 

Macy is up to her antics again, pretending to be eating all of her dinner when, in reality, someone else is eating it for her. 

Plus, we let you Par-RANT, a segment where Matty J and Ash listen to your parent rants. 

We also answer your questions: 

• What are your thoughts on letting your kids sleep over at other people’s houses?
• Top 3 baby items you'd actually re-buy?

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Dave Hughes is a comedian, radio host, and chaotic dad of three. His stories about fatherhood, fame, and the time he got way too high on weed gummies in Hawaii.

Hughesy opens up about growing up with an alcoholic father, getting punched by Brother O’Brien at school, and the moment he met his wife Holly.

Matty J and Ash talk pocket money dramas with his kids, the realities of raising teenagers, and whether he’s actually serious about having more children at this stage of life.

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Is it just me, or am I hurtling towards middle age? 

Ash is all backed up this week and scares Macy in the process. He also recalls #1002 of his not-so-fantastic moments that involved seeing a friend for the first time since she fell pregnant.

Matty J takes little Marlie-Mae for a bike ride around town and shows her how easily it is to fall into the trap of a miscommunication... 

Plus, we let you Par-RANT, a segment where Matty J and Ash listen to your parent rants. 

We also answer your questions: 

• How do you introduce your children to their new sibling?
• What's the lamest injury you've ever received? 

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Nana is back on the pod, and this time she's setting things straight after being accused of spilling the pregnancy beans to Ash. Protect Ellie at all costs! 

Meanwhile, Matty J takes Marlie-Mae to horse school (?) and spends his week flipping people off. 

We have a new segment! It's called Par-RANT, where Matty J and Ash hear your parent rants.

We also answer your questions: 

• Do you think dads should receive equal parental leave as mums?  
• Baby items that are a scam!

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