Mum! Dad’s Got Another Tattoo

Adventures in Midlife: Finding Balance, Resilience, and HumorJoin Marc and Richard as they navigate the ups and downs of midlife, sharing personal stories, practical advice, and a healthy dose of humor. This episode highlights the importance of staying connected, managing stress, and embracing the chaos with resilience. Main Topics Covered: The impact of recent life changes and job transitions on...

In this episode, Marc Cox interviews Ken Randlesome, also known as ThePadelDad73, who shares his journey into the world of paddle sports and how it has become a significant part of his life during midlife. They discuss Ken's competitive spirit, his athletic background, the rules and gameplay of paddle, and his ambition to become a top player. The conversation also touches on health awareness, the...

In this episode, Marc Cox interviews Joseph Renola, a New York City detective and real estate broker, who shares his journey of balancing multiple roles, including family life and entrepreneurship. Joseph discusses the challenges of mental health in policing, the entrepreneurial spirit that drives him, and the importance of setting boundaries to avoid burnout. He reflects on his ambitions, the nee...

In this episode, the hosts Marc and Richard, along with guest George, discuss their upcoming participation in the Wolf Pack Survival Race. They delve into the excitement and challenges of the race, including preparation, gear, nutrition, and mental strategies. The conversation highlights the camaraderie among the team and the importance of teamwork in overcoming obstacles during the race. They als...

In this episode, health and lifestyle coach Brian Parana discusses the transformative power of health coaching for high-performing professionals. He emphasizes the importance of leaving clients in a better situation, addressing common challenges in health and lifestyle, and the societal pressures that contribute to overwhelm. The conversation explores strategies for work-life balance, time managem...

In this episode, Marc interviews Belinda Coker, an Australian hiker, writer, and educator, who shares her journey of reclaiming confidence and freedom through hiking. Belinda discusses her experiences with multi-day hikes, the impact of COVID-19 on lifestyle choices, and the importance of community and connection in the hiking world. She emphasizes the psychological and physical benefits of hiking...

This week it’s just Marc and Richard — reunited for the first proper two-hander of the year — and they’ve done something questionable: they’ve entered the Wolf Pack London-to-Hastings Survival Race . No phones. No maps. No sleep. No dignity. Just two men in their 40s trying very hard not to die in a field. The boys talk gear, delusion, training, navigation, and whether it’s ethically acceptable to...

🦋 FROM CRISIS TO CHRYSALIS: Navigating Life After Dry January Special Guests: Steve Smith (Soberilliant) & James Lloyd (Alcohol Free Coach) Co-hosts of the Alcohol Free Revolution Podcast It’s January 30th. Dry January is ending, and the "First of February" fever is hitting. In this episode, Marc is joined by sobriety coaches James Lloyd and Steve Smith to discuss why a 31-day "white-knuckle"...

In this episode of the Mum Dad's Got Another Tattoo podcast, Marc and Richard are joined by Dash Lilley, the "Chief Alchemist" and co-founder of Three Spirit. Find Three SpiritOnline: threespiritdrinks.com Retailers: Ocado, Majestic, Selfridges. The Pub: Available in many Young's pubs across the UK. Follow the journey on Instagram: @dadsgotanothertattoo They dive into the world of botanical elixir...

Julian Thorne on Leaving the Force Special Guest: Julian Thorne (Director of Men’s Mind Project & Founder of Tip-Top Dog Training) This week, Marc and Richard are joined by Julian Thorne, a man who spent decades on the frontline of the ambulance service and the police force before "breaking" and reinventing himself in retirement. From dealing with machete attacks in Southwark to finding his tr...

Navigating Dry January Special Guest: Hamza Najam (Founder of Breathe Sober) Welcome to the first episode of 2026. While many are attacking January with "New Year Resolution Fever," Marc sits down with sobriety coach and breathwork teacher Hamza Najam to unpack our complex, often automated relationship with alcohol. Marc reflects on his own 12 months of sobriety—the gains, the "othering" at work,...

In the second half of the episode, we get into the part of Ricky’s story that most people never hear about: His move into a health-tech startup trying to use AI to support chemotherapy patients — what they got right, what they got wrong, and what the NHS could never have provided the room to experiment with. The emotional cost of working around cancer care , and why even the smartest tools struggl...

These show notes focus specifically on the boxing experience and the discussion surrounding the NHS and the medical profession, as requested. 🥊 The Doctor Who Fights: White Collar Boxing & NHS Burnout Special Guest: Dr. Ricky Gondhia (GP, Entrepreneur, and White Collar Boxing Champion) This week, Marc is joined by Dr. Ricky Gondhia—a successful GP, family man, and startup co-founder—who recen...

In Part Two of our conversation with Ollie, we go deeper — into parenting teenage boys in a digital age, the slow creep of manosphere nonsense, and how to talk to your kids without triggering the “opposite of whatever Dad wants” instinct. Then the episode shifts. Rich and Marc open up about losing their friend Frank young, and Ollie shares the story of his best friend Doug, who died from Motor Neu...

Here are the show notes for the episode, structured to highlight the humor, the stories, and the actionable advice discussed. Hosts: Marc Cox & Richard Guest: Ollie Hurrey (Sustainability Business Leader & "Golf Bore") In this episode of Mum, Dad’s Got Another Tattoo , Marc and Rich are joined by old university friend Ollie Hurrey. The trio dives deep into the reality of the midlife crisis...

Winter joints, old injuries, and new obsessions. Marc tries recovery tech at The Padded Cell , rants (usefully) about applicant-tracking A.I., emcees a village quiz, and wades into a school-governor debate on gender-neutral uniforms. Richard brings UFO-level road-rage from the A2, junior golfers with tour-dad energy, and the parenting win of getting a kid into sushi. This week we cover 🧠 Midlife...

A slightly different one this week — Marc heads to The Padded Cell , a new health and wellness centre run by previous guest Russell. It’s part gym, part recovery lab, part midlife rehab. After trying out the TheraJet Dry Hydro Massage Bed and the AquaVive Dry Hydro Chair (think car-wash rollers for your back, minus the water), Marc sits down with Russell for a joint Mum Dad’s Got Another Tattoo ×...

This week we gate-crash The Spooky Shed and hand over our scepticism to resident weirdologist Liam. Expect: a glass that slides (uninvited), a midwife who may — or may not — have come from beyond, family lullabies that shouldn’t be remembered, and a trio of UFO/UAP sightings that still make Rich stare at the sky. Marc tries very hard to be rational. It doesn’t always work. Equal parts cosy, uncann...

Marc sits down with author Jim Marshall to dig into Septemics: Hierarchies of Human Phenomena —a system of 35 seven-level “scales” Jim says can help people understand behavior and move up, one level at a time. We cover where the idea came from, why he claims it’s grounded in math, how to apply (and not apply) the scales in real life, and a few skeptical pushbacks from Mark on ethics, relationships...

Listener James clears up that Costa story, Rolling Stone drops a century-defining songs list, and we try to make a list episode… not boring. Marc argues rock’s gone missing, Richard defends his chaotic playlist, and we salute stealth pop powerhouse Kathy Dennis . Plus: Marc’s writing a practical midlife fitness e-book and shares the “minimum effective dose” idea that actually sticks. In this episo...

Summary A lighter, less-moany week (promise). Marc shares two tiny wins, we play a “Do Gen-X references still land?” quiz, talk flu, honesty around job loss, a powerful listener voice note, an insanely clever bank scam, public transport etiquette (or lack thereof), and… two eerie “explain-this-then” moments that even hardened skeptics will enjoy. Chapters 00:00 Sickbed chic & the politics of s...

What do redundancy, stolen donuts, kids’ football glory, ploughing matches, and a listener’s chino disaster all have in common? Somehow… midlife. This week Marc confesses to eating a seven-year-old’s chocolate donut (and making him cry), hiding under the bed to avoid his father-in-law, and wondering what the “right” answer is when people ask if you’re okay after being blindsided at work. But it’s...

💡 CALM’s Stay Tuned Campaign We’re proud to be part of the Campaign Against Living Miserably’s September Stay Tuned campaign. It costs just £12.20 to fund a potentially life-saving call to their suicide prevention helpline. The link to donate is here Donation Link — thank you to everyone who’s supported so far. Remember that scene in Goodfellas when Joe Pesci thinks he’s about to be “made,” only...

This week on Mum, Dad’s Got Another Tattoo we open on a sombre note. The tragic news of Ricky Hatton’s death sparks a conversation about men’s mental health, suicide prevention, and what you can actually do if you’re worried about a mate. Sometimes it really is as simple as asking, “Are you alright?” From there it’s classic MDGAT chaos: ⚠️ Spotting the signs – group chat silences, mood swings, and...

One call can save a life. One click can fund it. Support CALM. DONATION LINK This week on Mum, Dad’s Got Another Tattoo we’re joined by Chris Green from Andy’s Man Club – the nationwide movement giving men a safe, judgment-free place to talk. Chris’s story is powerful. After losing his son Nicky to suicide, he stumbled across Andy’s Man Club, almost by accident. What started as attending a group o...