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Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash
Two Doting Dads is a podcast series that follows the parenting escapades of two good mates, Matty J and Ash Wicks. Like all good modern relationships, they met on Instagram and instantly bonded over the fact that they were both sleep-deprived Dads doing their best to dote over their two children. They share a very laid-back style to parenting, they don't pretend to be experts and they celebrate every single parenting mishap (which there are plenty). If you're listening for parenting advice…
Episodes
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#217 The Biggest Parenting Stitch Up Of All Time
The guys are still recovering from what they say is the biggest parenting stitch up of all time... and the end of daylight saving has left them tired and…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#216 An "Adults Only" Error
Ash went on an adults only holiday and accidentally booked himself into a very questionable hotel. Meanwhile Matt's recovering from a dramatic week after…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#215 Child Safety with Kristi McVee
Today's guest is a former detective who spent ten years on the force interviewing kids - so she knows everything there is to know about keeping them safe…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#214 Farts, Lies & Questionable Lyrics
The boys let loose this week with a few fun facts about farts and let's just say their wives won't be happy about them. Plus Ash is dealing with a bad habit…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#213 Popcorn & Punch-Ups: When Parents Go Missing
This week it's back to the crazy, beautiful chaos of parenting and the boys feel like they're in the wild west where it's every parent for themselves. Matt…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#212 Relatable Teacher Jim
He's known as relatable teacher Jim, but he's also a relatable dad-of-three with so much great advice when it comes to kids, we started taking notes. He's a…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#211 Ash's Sobriety & The Moment That Had Us All In Tears
It's a heavy ep today but an important one. Ash opens up about his sobriety journey now he's made it to day 100... a milestone he and Matt weren’t sure…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#210 An Awards Night Fight & A Risky Seal Show
The guys are lucky they can bring you the pod this week after a near brawl with podcast rivals at a recent awards night. The boys live to tell the tale AND…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#209 Tanya Hennessy - Seven-Year Fertility Journey
We know author & comedian Tanya Hennessy has been open about her struggles to become a mum, but we didn't know she'd been secretly pining to come on the…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#208 A Cursed House, Mum Rage & Matt's Apology to Laura
It's tough times for Matt at the moment - his white goods are dropping like flies and he's in the dog house with Laura - but he swears it's not his fault! The…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#207 The doll that should be banned
It's not been a good week for poor old Matt. There's a doll in his daughter's life that's causing him all sorts of grief. Plus he opens up about being verbally…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#206 Ilai Matangi aka Havea_676
The boys meet Tiktok megastar Havea 676 also known as Ilai Matangi. The father-of-four has had a huge couple of years after being named both Tiktok creator of…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#205 The Great Birthday Party Mistake
Matt is still recovering from Lola's birthday party - but he's fronted up to give Doters advice on what not to do after things almost went horribly wrong. Plus…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#204 So We're Giving Advice Now
We know, we know - we said we'd never give advice. But our inbox has been heaving with questions from mums & dads begging for advice and we started to think…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#203 - Matty Fahd + Matty J + Ash
You might recognise Matty Fahd from his 17 seasons on Gogglebox, but he's also a father-of-two caught up with the boys during a long week of solo-parenting…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#202 - On The Path Of Least Resistance
School is finally back and the boys have dragged their tired dad-bods to the finish line. Their trick? The path of least resistance... and the guys admit…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#201 Baby formula and worming chocolate - a winning combo?
It's almost the start of the school year so you know what that means? New term, de-worm! Th boys sample a smorgasbord of worming chocolate for your listening…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#Ep 200 Matty Acton, the 38-year-old Grandad
From babies and grandbabies to catfishing and condom lessons, this chat is full of laughs as well as a whole lotta love from big softie, Matty Acton. You might…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#Ep 199 A new year & some questionable resolutions
It's the new year and the boys are wasting no time getting out their new years' resolutions. But can they actually stick to them? Some are achievable, some…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#Ep 198 Back To School Success with Gen Muir
The boys have brought back "The Oracle", Gen Muir, for some advice before school goes back and how to avoid those post school meltdowns. Lola is starting big…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & AshBest Of 2025: How Poppy Came To Be & I'm A Celeb Announcement
Before we bring in 2026, we want to remind you of how great 2025 was! Aw, remember when Poppy was just a twinkle in Dad's eye? When Matt announced he was going…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & AshBest Of 2025: Ryan Jon, Wholesome Sarah and Jessie Stephens plus more!
Taylah Montoya - How Taylah found out she was having Twins Wholesome Sarah - How Sarah's struggle with breastfeeding led to a dramatic turn of events. Reggie…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & AshBest Of 2025: ADHD Diagnosis, Dress-ups, New Parents, Peculiar Meditations
Before we bring in 2026, we want to remind you of how great 2025 was! Ash is finally diagnosed with severe adult ADHD Matty J's sister loved to dress-up her…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & AshBest Of 2025: Pregnancy Kink, Destroying A Car Door, Nana's Genius Parenting Lie
Before we bring in 2026, we want to remind you of how great 2025 was! Matty J has a kink for pregnant women! Ash is blamed for destroying the father’s…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & AshBest Of 2025: Chontel Duncan, Becky Lucas, Sassy Scott plus more!
Before we bring in 2026, we want to remind you of how great 2025 was! Chontel Duncan - Son’s close call to drowning and shares the importance of pool…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#EP 192 - April Dishes The Dirt
We're at Ash's house today and Matt's already snooping around checking out the new pad. Luckily for us, April was home, so we brought her in to chat to the…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#EP191 A message from Bondi
Like so many others, we’re still trying to come to terms with the scale and impact of the recent attack in Bondi. As a result, we’ve made the…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#190 Parenting Expert Gen Muir is in the house!
One thing we pride ourselves on at Two Doting Dads is that we provide you with the good, the bad and the relatable parenting stories but we NEVER provide…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#189 Baby Blankets & A Bunk Bed Breakdown
As we all drag our tired parent bodies to the end of the year, the boys' focus has moved to sleep and how they can get more of it. They dive into fierce…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#188 Let's talk about sex, baby!
Matt opens up about his sex life life after baby #3 and how Poppy's presence in the room is somewhat ruining the mood. Meanwhile Ash divulges all the dirty…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#187 Laura's hot-take on life with Poppy
Laura's back with Poppy in tow and she's dishing all the dirt on how Matt's doing as a third-time-dad. Hint: he's bringing all the positive vibes (just don't…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#186 How do you like them apples!?
If you’re into ASMR of people eating apples then this episode is for you… Ash has an incredible trick with an apple that accidentally aroused his…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#185 How do you turn a boy into a man?
It's a deep one today and it's a question the boys aren't taking lightly. In fact Ash reveals he's back with his psychologist to talk through his concerns over…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#184 Newborn and child Sleep Specialist Sarah Clifton
The dads are running off fumes this week! Sleep expert (and founder of SwoopBaby) Sarah Clifton joins us to answer all your burning questions about kids and…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash# 183 A dog poo disaster and a life-changing dinner hack
We're into another chaotic week with the kids but this time it's Buster who's in the naughty corner. Ash shares why his daughter's hunger has no bounds, even…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#182 Lunchbox Notes, Fake Feet, Throwing Out Important Things
Matty J's wife, Laura, has been accused of throwing out an expensive bottle that belongs to producer Jess (it has a metal top, mind you!) Should she be blamed…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#181 Adopted Life and Fake Finger Labour Support with Proud Dad Ryan Jon
You know Ryan as one-half of the Toni and Ryan show. He also happens to be a dad to little toddler Mabel! From the time his partner Bridget squeezed his fake…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#180 Beware of my devilish charm
What's the most you've ever paid when it comes to your child's sporting activities? Matty J is left speechless after getting a glimpse of Marlie's ballet…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#179 Daddy did a big poo!
It's been a while since Daddy Ash has had an "accident" in public. Unfortunately, it happened at the worst place possible and has left him scarred ever since…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#178 Picky Eaters, Breastfeeding Nightmares and A Divvy Van with Wholesome by Sarah
Wholesome by Sarah is the absolute queen of keeping family meals real! She knows exactly how to keep the kids happy, from picky eaters and beige diets to…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#177 Poppy Has Arrived!
The Johnson/Byrne's are finally a family of five! Despite a change of midwives mid-labour, Poppy's birth was a breeze (according to Matty J). Dad was nervous…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#176 The Calm Before The Storm
Technically, baby Poppy has arrived! However, in this episode, past Matty J, his wife Laura, and Ash have yet to meet her. The anticipation is high! So are the…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#175 Scotty James on Redefining Success as a Dad and Pro Athlete
Becoming a parent has a way of reshaping everything you thought you knew about yourself. For Scotty James, an Olympic medalist, professional snowboarder, and…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#174 Baby on the Way, Insurance in Delay
Poppy has arrived! Except, in this podcast universe, she's still in Mum's belly waiting for her father to sort out the hospital insurance...that he forgot to…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & AshSurprise Bonus:The Dads Go Live At Apple!
We’ve got something different for you this week, our first-ever live show! Recorded at the Apple Store on George Street in Sydney as part of a Today at…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#173 Saucy Sexy Chaos
Before you ask...baby three isn't born yet! That's probably a good thing because there are builders onsite (again) at the Johnson/Byrne household, fixing…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#172 Sassy Scott On His Rollercoaster 6 Year Surrogacy Journey
You probably know Sassy Scott from the internet, where he and his brother Luke go viral for driving each other absolutely mad. The bickering, the banter, the…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#171 I'm Going To Be A Dad (Again) Any Second Now!
Baby Johnson #3 is about to arrive any minute now. (Hopefully, before Matty J lets slip the inducement date, IYKYK). The girls are PUMPED for a baby sister…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#170 How Dare You Message My Wife!
Happy Father's Day to all of the Big Pappis out there! It's a big family affair this episode, with Mum Ellie jumping on the pod to update us on her health…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#169 Double The Chaos With Italian NRL Wag Tayla Montoya
Tayla Montoya is an Italian mum from "The Area" who happens to be married to a Bulldogs football player, Marcello. After a whirlwind pregnancy, Tayla and Marc…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#168 I've Made A Dumb Parenting Mistake
Ash has given Oscar, 6, a fresh new look as he prepares for Book Week (when does it end!) Matt, on the other hand, has made a stupid parenting error after…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#167 Is It Normal To Keep A Used Pregnancy Test?
The Johnson/Byrne household is holding on to a positive pregnancy test. Is this normal? Meanwhile, Ash has received a gift from a friend...5 years after the…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#166 Sibling Smackdown: Kate vs Matty J
Despite a crazy skiing injury, the (in)famous big sister Kate has finally made her way onto the show, and Matty J is shaking in his crocs! Kate is mum to 3…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#165 Can I Be The Godfather?
Apologies in advance for the renovations! Don't be alarmed if you hear them in the background. Laura, Matty J's wife, has activated "nesting mode" which could…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#164 Best Birthday Gift EVER?
It's the Big Dog's 35th birthday, and this year, Matty J spoils him rotten! (It's definitely not because he forgot for a second year in a row...) Matt was also…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#163 Blakey Johnston on Losing His Dad, Finding Peace In The Sea And Forgetting Lunchboxes
Blakey Johnston looks like a Viking, walks around barefoot, and once surfed for 40 hours straight to raise awareness for mental health. A former pro surfer…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#162 My Wife's Biggest Deal-Breaker
Ash has made another grand purchase this week (must be nice!), and it's taken him many years to get to this point. He also took Oscar and Macy to a Manly Sea…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#161 Big Boy Purchase
Matty J and Ash are twinning this episode after making a big boy purchase in the hope of solidifying their masculinity (For the record, there's no such thing…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#160 Hugo Toovey on What Matters After Facing Death Twice
Hugo Toovey is a bloke who’s been through more than most of us could ever imagine and somehow still keeps moving forward. An army man, two-time cancer…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#159 Wheeping At The Wheel
Matty J's littlest (soon-to-be middle child), Lola, has unlocked a new fear - monsters! Unfortunately, mum Laura turns Daddy into a liar after telling a…