Dad Tales

The dads went Live tonight on Instagram to celebrate their milestone of 50 (+1) because Andy can't count. Discussions with the listeners and lots of interactions with the listeners giving their input.  Leon went 3-0 up in the challenge stakes as his lamp beat Andy's attempt so he's called in the big guns - The girls!!! New challenges have been set and stay tuned for those results.  The p...

Welcome back!   In this weeks episode, the dads ask the children the best schoolyard questions! Would you rather........ Thank you for your feedback and for getting involved on this one this week.  If you would like to get involved in any of our topics, then get in touch! https://instabio.cc/20816N5u9cx     This weeks review was brought to you by Ava and Noah! They reviewe...

Episode 49 has the dads asking their kids where they would travel if they had a time machine. Before that fun discussion starts, the dads discuss Leon's birthday and if it's in the future or the past - the confusion doesn't end there! Some of the kids would go to the future and some back in to the past. One things for sure, the answers the kids give are always gems!!  Discussions get deep and...

Ding Ding Round 2!   In this weeks episode, the dads are still split on the parent tactics! even with some feedback from the listeners! Thank you for your feedback and for getting involved.  If you would like to get involved in any of our topics, then get in touch! https://instabio.cc/20816N5u9cx     This weeks review was brought to you by Ava and Noah! They reviewed a day...

The dads try and be cool in front of their DIY expert mate in this weeks edition. Rob Fawcett from Raw Home is the guest this week and his amazing beard matches his fantastic DIY skills. Rob talks through his upcycling experiences as well as his current work on TV on BBC 2's Saved and Remade. Inspired (and possibly slightly delusional) the dads decide to go head to head in a "Lamp Challenge". Comp...

Welcome back!! Who's up for a mass debate??   In this weeks episode, the dads are split on parent tactics! Although by the end Leon was up and over the fence and sat on the other side!  Let us know where you stand on this topic https://instabio.cc/20816N5u9cx What topic! you'll have to listen!     This weeks review was brought to you by Ava and Noah! They reviewed the new...

This weeks topic centres around school and specifically the transitions between schools. What were yours memories of that? Fear, excitement or just plain curiosity? Well, sit back and have a listen to what the dads experiences were as well as the famous 5 (the kids!). These stories range from the school hall, wearing dads ugly blazer and being distracted by girls!  Andie (8) gives her thought...

Welcome back!! Who wants some mad skills??  In this weeks episode, the dads asked the kids "If you could wake up with a new skill what would that skill be?" What skill would you like to wake up with? Zero effort!  Let us know https://instabio.cc/20816N5u9cx     This weeks review was brought to you by Ava and Noah! They reviewed everyone's favourite toy LEGO!   We do a...

Episode 43 has the dads discussing what things they did as children that they wouldn't want their kids doing now. The dads share their experiences of hammering wood and throwing bricks in the air - Exciting eh!!! Another story well worth a listen is Leon's personal bus driver..... for those of you who know Leon personally won't be surprised by this one! Little Andie flies solo on this weeks review...

To lie or to not to lie!!!  In this weeks episode, the dads talked about that tricky subject of lying! Fibs, white lies are they okay and a part of social development for kids?? Or are they a big no no! What do you think about lying? Let us know https://instabio.cc/20816N5u9cx     We have another review this week! That classic game of Checkers by Noah and Chess by Ava! We appre...

In the year of Two Oh Two One, the dads this week are talking about the worlds best things! Surprise surprise! Pokemon made an appearance. You'll have to listen to find out what else is deemed the worlds best thing in our kids' eyes! What do you consider is the worlds best thing? Let us know https://instabio.cc/20816N5u9cx     We have kept the reviews going and this week, we had an...

Ep 40 Enters the world of fascination and imagination with the Dads discussing all that is superheroes and superpowers. Leon is definaitly in his element this episode and his excitement is clear for all.  After chatting through their own superheroes they get the kids involved with their own hero's and what their super powers would be.  If the Dads had superpowers how would they use them...

Happy Dad Tales Day to you all    In this weeks episode, the dads talk about dad hacks!   Are you no good at putting your son or daughter's hair into a ponytail? Or are you always spilling food down your t-shirt!! well, don't worry we have the solutions for you and much more.  We keep the reviews going and this week, we an amazing review from Andie and Lexi on Sunday Roast &nbs...

Ep 38. The dads begin by discussing the weather and Andy thinks its "snow" joke he's not getting the option of building a snowman! This weeks topic is all around finance,and if money is the root of all evil the dads certainly have some work to do to teach their kids the right way. Asking the kids to guess the price of certain objects certainly raised a few eyebrows and some were waaaaaay wide of t...

Happy Dad Tales Day!!!  This week it is National Children's Mental Health Week, from 1st Feb to 7th Feb Two Oh Two One.  In this weeks episode, the dads were joined by another special guest! That's right another guest!! This week we would like to welcome Darren Gladstone to be part of the Dad Tales family. Follow Darren on:  Strava: Daz Gladstone  Instagram: @daz_g4_groupcycle Darren is a Live-wel...

Ep 36 Sees the dads asking their kids how they would describe themselves to someone who has never met them and they have some very interesting answers. Who says they're pretty? who's kind? who describes themselves as weird and who's got a belly button?????  The dads then ask their kids what they know about themselves - will they know their dads favourite cow film? (Cow film AKA Moooooooviiiee...

In this episode, the dads are joined by a special guest, Jody Barford to discuss national sugar awareness week. January 18th to January 24th 2021 Not only is Jody a father to 2 children and semi-professional footballer, he also works in the fitness industry delivering national training courses. Alongside his busy schedule he also with runs a very successful bootcamp and personal training sessions...

Ep 34. The madness continues this week and the dads discuss TV shows their kids have recommended and there are real mixed results.  Could this be the start of the dad's watching nothing but cartoons?  Leon mishears a child's name in a way only he could and this wouldn't be a Dad tales podcast without a little tune. This week there's two little sing songs for good measure!  The first...

Happy New Year!!! It's the year Two Oh Two One New year, new Andy! In this episode, the dads discussed some things they would like to achieve this year, not resolutions but more goals.     Andy is back to making up words again this year! The dictionary of dad tales is going to be published soon! Darren Gladstone who is a good friend to the dad tales family is going to run a total of 50 miles throu...

Ep 32.  The dads take a look back over the festive period and reminiscing on how their Christmases have gone (insert winking, smiley emoji here) It's New years Eve (kind of) and we all know throughout this year the dads have made some quite elaborate claims. It would seem Leon has waited until the last day for the biggest - he actually thinks he may have dreamt this one!  The New Years h...

Ep 31. At NO extra cost the dads have recorded this special episode just to say a big thank you to all our listeners for your support this year.  Following the dads being unindated (a dad tale special word) with correspondence from the listeners and asking questions on what we do in certain circumstances as parents! Strap yourselves in - here it is!!  The das have always claimed they are...

Ep 30 and its Christmas Eve! The dads discuss their Christmas preparations and Leon can barely contain his excitement that the big fella will soon be here!  ***Episode Warning*** Leon not only sings but he also does impressions - not very well either!  After discussing Christmas movies, Andy becomes emotional after Leon claims that Home Alone isn't a Christmas 'cow film' (a moooooooooovi...

Not long now till the fat man's arriving!!!!! In this episode, the dads discussed some bad Christmas presents the listeners had mailed in.   Secret Santa split opinions between the dads! What came out from this discussion was the fact Leon would like a neck massager! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review and some nice comments.   Don't forget to head over to our YouTube channel to see...

In this episode, the dads offered their advice on alternative Christmas presents.  Andy learnt a valuable life lesson that he should have acquired as a kid!   DO NOT PICK YOUR NOSE!!!  Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review and some nice comments.   Don't forget to head over to our YouTube channel to see our latest video. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuyLNdkckOkQligJtlQ_w...

Ep. 27. This week starts the festive period - Unfortunately for Andy but Leon does his best to cheer him up! The dads this week discuss a variety of embarrassing and funny stories that the listeners have sent in and even discuss a couple of their own faux-paus!  Leon goes into detail when he was caught creeping into his parents bedroom in the early hours of the morning and also tries his hand...