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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Jessie Stephens fell in love at work with her boss’s son, Luca Levigne. What started as an office romance turned into a life together, and they now have a daughter, Luna, who is almost two.

Jessie opens up about the spiciness of that early relationship, the reality of prenatal depression, and the pressure to “get everything done” before birth that left her feeling emotionally flat. 

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If we tell you too much, we'll give it away! 

Just know that Ash is THRILLED. Matty J, too 😉

We also answer your questions: 

• What are your top 3 naughty names?

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Remember when Ash was the reason why his father's car door was ripped apart and had to live with the consequences many years later? 

No? Well, his sister Beth does! Matty J and Ash demand that she come clean and explain what really happened almost 28 years ago.  

Meanwhile, Macy has hit another milestone, this time during swimming lessons. Her growing independence is making things extra difficult for Dad.

Let's face it, children don't know what they want. Matty J shares how he tried to prevent Lola from drowning despite demanding to be left ALONE! 

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

We also answer your questions: 

• What are your top kid's songs? 
• What's the longest you've gone without washing your kids?

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Ben Tate may just be the biggest social media dad we’ve had on the pod. You probably know him as one-half of Ben and Zara, the father-daughter duo behind those viral lip-sync videos. However, behind the fun and fame lies a pretty wild story.

Ben grew up in the entertainment world, acting in ads and TV shows. He lived life on unpredictable schedules and short-term contracts. That was all fine... until the birth of his daughter Zara nearly nine years ago.

Her arrival came with a dramatic birth story and a major wake-up call, one that forced Ben to step away from something that was quietly pulling his life off course.

For anyone struggling with addiction or seeking support, here are some helpful resources in Australia:

1. Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF): Offers information, advice, and services to help with addiction recovery.

   • Website: adf.org.au

2. Beyond Blue: Provides support for mental health issues, often linked with addiction.

   • Helpline: 1300 22 4636
   • Website: beyondblue.org.au

3. Lifeline: Offers crisis support for individuals in need.

   • Helpline: 13 11 14
   • Website: lifeline.org.au

Each organisation offers resources, hotlines, and guidance on seeking help and managing recovery.

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