The Late Mic Podcast - Parenting, Stories and Sarcasm

In her first-ever podcast appearance, my wife joins me to talk about what it was really like leaving America behind to start a new life in the UK. We get into everything — from NHS vs private healthcare, school systems, tipping culture, to what she misses most about home - and what’s surprised her the most about life over here. We also open up about the reality of visas — how insanely stressful, e...

Ever wondered what your 10-year-old self would think of the life you’re living now? In this episode, I sit down with my younger self to reflect on how far I’ve come — from dreaming of being an actor but not pursuing some dreams to going all in and becoming a husband, a dad of two beautiful children, a dog owner, and a bloke with a mortgage. I talk about looking up to my own dad and how his work et...

In this episode, I open up about the realities of working away from home and the toll it takes — not just on me, but on my wife and kids too. I talk about what it was like becoming a dad for the first time, how I struggled to create the first bond with my child at the start. I also share something deeply personal — the story of my daughter being born at just 26 weeks, and the emotional rollercoast...

A little taste of what’s to come. I’m Dan Hancock — a husband, dad, and late-night podcaster. The Late Mic Show is where I unpack the week, chat with mates, and dive into real-life stories after the house goes quiet. Solo episodes, guests, honest talk — new episodes coming very soon!