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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#100 Lightning Crotch, Health Anxiety And Perinatal Depression: Tara Pavlovic
Tara Pavlovic is a stay-at-home mum who tells you exactly how it is! There's a good chance you first met her way back in 2017 when she burst onto the small…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#99 Accidents Abroad And Protecting Our Dadhood
Ash is in Bali, taking what some would say is an undeserved holiday. Joking! Every parent needs a holiday, just make sure you avoid getting into an accident…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#98 Upstaging Kids Parties And A Sushi Poo Saga
Matt's kids were psyched out of their brains to attend a kid's dance party. Of course, things didn't go as planned, and it turned into a complete and utter…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#97 Gold Medals and Toddler Tantrums: Paralympian Vanessa Low
Paralympian Vanessa Low achieved Gold Medal status at the 2024 Paris Paralympics while bringing her toddler in tow. Vanessa was just 15 years old when her life…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#96 Our Kids Are On The Run From The Law
Preplanned sexy time gets pushed back after an unsuspecting interruption enters the room between Matt and Laura#96 Our Kids Are On The Run From The Law 🧄 👀 The…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#95 Breakups, Balloon Fights And Bum Wipes
Is your kid a good self-bum-wiper? Lola, Matty J's littlest, is sick and tired of people wiping her bum. The only problem is that she's not very good at…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#94 Weatherman Sam Mac: Travelling Dad, Drive-Thru Dinners and Tackling Newborn Life
Australia’s beloved weatherman Sam Mac joins Matty J and Ash as he's knee-deep in newborn life! Sam and his fiancée Bec recently welcomed their second child…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#93 Do Dads Ever Feel "Dad Guilt"?
Ash is holding down the Wicks household, and everyone is as sick as a dog, so Dad is getting little sleep. But if Manly invites you to their awards night, you…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#92 Broken Toe, Dangerous Driveway And Scary Dogs At The Footy
Matt has broken his pinky toe, and it turns out it's the one thing keeping the 38-year-old dad upright. He would like some sympathy, but no one is giving it to…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#91 Lara Pitt's Three Boys Won't Sleep In Their Own Beds
Lara Pitt is a seasoned sports journalist at Fox Sports, covering the NRL, and a doting mum to three boys—Lachlan, Cooper, and Hamish. She never expected…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#90 There's A Hole In Dad's Head!
After finally visiting the "tooth salesman", Ash gifts Matt a present that only a few have the honour of receiving. Matt has entered a new level of dad after…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#89 Barely Surviving Book Week
It's Book Week: When parents either shine or hit their breaking point. Matt and Ash are the parents who almost hit their breaking point. Can someone tell me…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#88 Braith Anasta On Navigating The Single-Dad Life
Former footy player and Fox commentator, Braith Anasta, was a teenage sports prodigy. He seemed to have it all - a loving and supportive family and…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#87 The Chief Would Like Some Of Your Oreos
Ash has returned from his trip galavanting across the seven seas - well actually, just one sea en-route to Vanuatu. Whilst on an island, he and the family were…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#86 A Weekend With 14km, 3hrs, 2 kids and 1 pram!!
A few months ago Matt and Ash had the brilliant idea to sign up to the City 2 Surf with the kids. What an amazing experience it'd be for the family (they told…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#85 Cayla George - How My Sister-In-Law Gifted Me A Baby
Firstly, HUGE congrats to Cayla for winning a bronze medal with the Opals at the Paris Olympics!!! We're so bloody proud of you!! Balancing a basketball career…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#84 There's Nothing Funny About A Hot Sigh!
Great news - Ash has a new house! Bad news is that the battle has only just begun with his landlord to get his bond back. We will keep you updated on the…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#83 Are you a Folder, a Scruncher or a Raveller?
We're warning you.. human faeces get's a red hot crack in this episode. After a quick update on Ash's rental situation, we get straight into the important…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#82 Ellidy Pullin: Losing a Partner, IVF Struggles and Birth of Minnie !
Ellidy Pullin is the co-host of the popular podcast DARLING, SHINE!, a model, author, and, of course, mum to little Minnie Alex Chump. In 2020 Ellidy's…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#81 Parenting Wipeouts and Toddler Potty Mouths!
It's great to have you with us for another week of parenting bliss! insert sarcasm Sadly, Ash is no closer to find a home for his family but fear not - the…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#80 Man Flu and Vigilante Mums
We kick off this ep with a beautiful moment from Ash as he gifts Matt a present for his b'day. What a lovely guy! Ash then breaks the news that he's being…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#79 Aaron 'Woodsy' Woods Shares IVF struggles
Aaron Woodsy has played NRL for the West Tigers, Cronulla Sharks, Bulldogs, and now the Manly Sea Eagles. But today, we’re diving into his life off the field…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#78 Rain Man, Shitty Dinners and Solo Parenting!
Matt has survived a total of 10 days with Laura oversees for work (please give him a collective round of applause). It's not been without its challenges -…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#77 Plane Attacks And Panic Attacks At School!
What a bloody week - Matt had a nightmare of a flight with both girls when a passenger (who was off his head) threatened to break his nose. Next thing the cops…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#76 Mrs April Wicks !!
The most anticipated guest since we found out Ash's wife is, in fact, real – Mrs April Wicks! April shares all of Ash's deepest, darkest secrets - from how he…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#75 Toy Troubles, Nits, and Tantrum Tips
Matt has a new household member who is laying eggs in not only his children's hair but also his own. Ash's oldest son, Oscar, finds a new friend in Siri, but…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#74 The Party Of The Century!
Finally, after 5 years, Oscar gets a birthday party! Hope he doesn't expect one every year. Did everything go to plan? Well, Matt and Ash will let you be the…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#73 Tillie's Mum Katrina Gorry: From Solo IVF to Sharing Motherhood and Growing Their Family
Matilda’s superstar Katrina Gorry shares her remarkable journey from solo IVF to expanding her family with her partner Clara Markstedt. Katrina chats about the…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#72 Dads Need To Stop Skipping The Doc
Guess who just returned from her long senior Contiki Tour? Ellie, also known as Mum Johnson, is back from her two-month trip to France! It's also International…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#71 Surviving Daycare Disasters and Weekend Sweet Treats
Matt shared the chaotic morning when he took the girls to daycare looking like little rats, only to realize it was the worst possible day for it. But it’s not…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#70 UFC Dad Alex Volkanovski On Why Parenting Is Tougher Than The Octagon
Alex Volkanovski says parenting makes UFC fighting feel like a walk in the park. Well, we won't be jumping into the ring with the bloke anytime soon! UFC…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#69 No More Piggy-Backing Birthdays!
After many years of peer pressure and a creeping sense of dad guilt, Ash has finally caved. After finding a hungry caterpillar in his coffee, Matty J is…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#68 Toddlers And Maple Syrup Do Not Mix
Ash has made a mistake this week that you only make once as a parent: accidentally picking up the wrong kid from daycare. Meanwhile, Macy, always one to keep…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#67 Doting Mum Julia Morris On Divorce, Miscarriage And Menopause
It's the Queen of Gosford herself! Lady Julia Morris, the doting mother of two young ladies, drops by post-jungle fever to share the good, the bad and the…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#66 Are You Going To Dirty Talk.... Or Not?
Happy Mother's Day! We adore you, and yes, we would not be here without you. ❤️❤️❤️ The Wicks spend a weekend away from the kids and decide to bring a carry-on…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#65 Lava Monster Ruins Playtime Forever
Ash shares something very rare on today's episode – advice. It's time for millennial parents to ditch Stranger Danger and introduce something new to their…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#64 BONUS Doting Mum Kat Clark
Kat Clark is truly a force to be reckoned with. With a platform boasting millions of followers across social media and a thriving skincare business, Kaladé…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#63 Dad Voice Activated
Matt has had to activate the almighty dad voice to a group of young teens at the footy this week. It's safe to say it put the fear of god into them. Are you a…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#62 Juggling Parent Life, Anniversaries and Raspberry Kisses With Laura Byrne
OUR KIDS BOOK IS FINALLY AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER HERE! Guess who's made her way onto the podcast, FINALLY. Laura Byrne, Matt's lovely wife, is in the house…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#61 Three Doting Dads ft. Tom Birmingham (Hello Sport)
FIRST THINGS FIRST - OUR KIDS BOOK IS FINALLY AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER HERE! As a fellow girl dad, Tom Birmingham's working life is a world apart from his…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#60 Daddy Needs His "Special Time"
FIRST THINGS FIRST - OUR KIDS BOOK IS FINALLY AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER HERE! It's a tale of two dads trying to catch up one one thing always gets in the way -…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#59 What A Clusterfluck Of A Week
Big breath in, big breath out! Matt is solo parenting this week, and the kids are running an absolute muck while Mum is away. Lola's 3 AM wake-up calls have…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#58 BONUS Three Doting Dads ft. Sean Szeps
Growing up in America, Sean Szeps always wanted to be a mum until he realised that a few things were standing in the way of that dream. Sean is a podcast host…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#57 Big Easter Blow Out, Toddler Cravings, Gender Disappointment
Matt and Ash hate the Easter long weekend. Kids are jacked up on sugar, daycare charges you the public holiday, and you can't escape it because the roads are…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#56 We Almost Lost Nana
A silent killer is taking on innocent nanas! Matty J arrives home with Nana Johnson and the kids in tow. Unfortunately, Nana makes the fatal mistake of…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#55 BONUS Three Doting Dads and One Doting Mum feat. The Buckleys
James and Clair Buckley's parenting life began when they first met in their early twenties. At that time, James was filming a movie spinoff about the popular…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#54 Elevator Phobia, Fart Bombing And Butter Heaven
After spending a whole week away from the kids, Matt J and Ash have decided to take the whole family on a cruise. This is also the first time the dads have…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#53 Weasel is on the loose, parenting stamina and moldy mattresses
Matt and Ash are back on home soil after a week in Vegas and missing the kids. Matt shares his experience watching The Weasel (AKA Ash) on full display in Las…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#52 Dads Get Loose in Viva Las Vegas, Baby!
Matt and Ash have jumped on a flight to Las Vegas without the kids! (Do people even take their kids to Vegas?) Kayo has invited the dads to get amongst the…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#51 How to trick your child into loving you
It's spaghetti bolognese night at the Johnson household again, except a new ingredient has been added to the menu... No one prepares you for this when you…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#50 Weird Allergies, Bum Births And Gremlins In The Night
How much are you willing to spend on a fruit salad platter? Last weekend, Lola turned the big three. When it rains, it pours, leaving poor Lola afraid that no…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#49 Kid poops, pooping yourself and finding a pooper
The plan for today's ep definitely wasn't to talk about shit nonstop.. but here we are. Apologies ! Macy is in the running for a world record for largest poop…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash#48 Two Doting Dads and Mum feat. Amy Gerrard
Our first bonus ep for 2024 and first doting mum on the pod! Sorry to make you all wait so bloody long for this ep featuring the one and only Amy Gerrard - but…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & AshWhat's Your Facebook Marketplace Limit?
Ash has reached his Facebook marketplace limit - he now flat out refuses to have any involvement with his wife's transactions. He's even gone as far as locking…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & AshWhat Not To Say To Kids In A Park
We start this episode with an update regarding Lola's hatred of her dad - the poor, desperate, lonely Matty J. You know which dad has kids that don't hate him…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & AshThe World's Best New Years Resolution List
We're bloody lucky to be releasing this ep today - whilst Ash was mid-jog through the lovely streets of Warriewood, he was approached and threatened by none…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & AshWhy You Should Never Give Someone A Soggy Doggy
WE'RE BACK BABY ! Matt's transition into Ash has continued as he realised that Christmas is actually the most stressful time of the year and he's happy to see…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & AshRemoving Dummies and Mouth Salesman
It's our last ep of the year! Don't cry because it's over - smile because it happened. But fear not, we'll be back in Jan with more parenting tales. In today's…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & AshOne of us hates Christmas!
Lots to get through in this ep - she's bloody jammed packed! Firstly, Ash's haemorrhoids are back and he's shittng out leaves. We've launched the world's…
Two Doting Dads with Matty J & AshThree Doting Dads feat. Nick Cody
It's another bonus ep. And we know what you're thinking. Shit, these boys dish out more bonus eps than Ash gets hemorrhoids. You're absolutely right. And for…