Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash

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 decision to pause our usual episode schedule - it didn’t feel right to continue as normal, and we appreciate your understanding. We also want to acknowledge the civilians and first responders who stepped forward in moments of unthinkable da...

  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 advice. Until today... well sort of. We've brought in parenting expert Gen Muir from Connected Parenting to dish out the advice and she has some incredible tips for the boys to try on their kids. Plus she does the unthinkable... she makes...

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 debates over bunk beds and baby blankets and their answers might surprise you! Meanwhile another week and another e-bike fiasco for Matt - they say bad luck comes in threes so hopefully after this one it'll be clear riding from here on?! And Ash h...

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 details of his recent Vegas trip, including his fall from grace going from "the penthouse to the shithouse". Plus little Lola has graduated from preschool and it's got Matt feeling all the feels - his little girl is growing up and he's no...

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 ask him to cook with Poppy strapped to him). Laura opens up about Poppy's healing nature and how their girls are adapting as a family of five (including Lola's surprise hot-take on her baby sister). And she answers the big question.. do...

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 wife. He’s also got a new tattoo… and it’s big .. but he maintains it’s not the size that matters ;) Matt has been lashing out at random strangers again - last week it was a van driver, this week’s it’s a...

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 how he's parenting Oscar and his big feelings. While Matty reveals the kids aren't the only ones struggling to regulate their emotions after he had a run in with another driver. We get an update on Marlie's annual dance concert and the surp...

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 sleep. From night wakes to nap strikes and the dark art of keeping your child out of your bed, Sarah has your answers! Learn more about Swoop Baby here: https://swoopbaby.com/ Buy our book, which is now available in-store! https://www.pe...

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 when it comes to saving the seals and Matt reveals how he became the innocent victim of a water gun attack. The boys learn what the actual meaning of 'Baby on Board' means, plus a listener has shared what could be the greatest dinner-ti...

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 for this horrible act, though?  Speaking of throwing out important things. Who in your household has the desire of someone who wants to live in a museum? Ash complains about losing items to the tip.  It's also Grandparents' Day, an...

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 finger a bit too hard during labour to getting in trouble at school for not throwing an eraser... Ryan’s got stories. He also opens up about being adopted, meeting his biological parents for the first time, and the very risky joke...

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 recital tickets. Can you top this?!  Ash had the  privilege of using a line every parent dreams of using after little Macy did something unspeakable.  And Ash has a new sleep hack for the kids that you should definitely use n...

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.  Matty J has found a way to sort out Lola's phantom "tummy aches" at the doctors. Is he an evil genius or just a very loving dad?! Making a return for this week's episode is your Parenting Lies and Pa-Rants! We've got some good ones.&nb...

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 sneaking in a few veggies into your kids' bellies.  Sarah is mum to three daughters and shares the household and business load with her husband. She gets into the raw pain she experienced after breastfeeding that landed her in the emergency,...

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 about the growing private medical bill and even tried to barter with the doctor.  Meanwhile, Ash couldn't believe his sister was asked to pet sit an animal that definitely shouldn't be pet sat. Making a return for this week's episo...

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 nerves...and in the words of Ash, "good luck!"  While Matt prepares to welcome a third baby, he's playing pranks on Marlie, and it's getting her into trouble at school. Ash has finally said goodbye to his Balie parasite and share...

Becoming a parent has a way of reshaping everything you thought you knew about yourself. For Scotty James, an Olympic medalist, professional snowboarder, and father to 1-year-old Leo, this involved tackling a new challenge while balancing nearly twenty years of training and competing at the top with the unpredictable and humbling experience of dadhood. In this episode, Scotty opens up about: The s...

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 renew. Oh dear.  Ash is back from Bali and took home an additional pet, or some would call a parasite. The best cure is bed (and toilet), but unfortunately, Ash is in the middle of moving house.  Making a return for this week'...

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 Apple event, this bonus episode brings you straight into the room with us. Expect plenty of laughs, dad banter, and a taste of what it’s like when the Two Doting Dads hit the stage. Couldn’t make it on the day? Don’t worry!...

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, plastering, hammering last-minute things before the baby arrives.  Ash, on the other hand, couldn't be living a more opposite life to Matty J right now! He has returned from a sexy poolside cocktail-sipping week in Bali with his wife,...

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 pranks… Classic sibling love that’s now the backbone of their hit podcast, Luke & Sassy Scott.  He's recently become a parent to twin boys with his husband, Marcus. Scotty opens up about his six-year journey to fatherhoo...

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.  So, it's time to get the nursery ready and make room for the baby, and there's only one place you turn to when going through a clean-out: Facebook Marketplace. So far, it's been a total nightmare.  There's also been a thief who's in...

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 after a major shoulder surgery. Please send all of your good vibes and energy her way as she recovers!  Matty J and Ash gift each other the same Father's Day presents, and that's a sweet little message from their kids.   Mak...

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 welcomed their twin girls, Tiana and Milan, almost a year ago.  But before the girls entered the world, mum would have to go through a type of miscarriage that only 1 out of every 1000 women experience.   Listen to The M...

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 letting Lola, 4, enjoy a Sunday afternoon nap that went a little too long...the consequences showed up a few hours later.  We also answer your questions:  How do you respond when your child asks whether the Easter Bunny is or isn't rea...