Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash

What’s it like having five kids under eight while running multiple businesses? Chontel Duncan knows firsthand. Matty J and Ash chat with Chontel, the powerhouse behind HIIT gyms across Queensland and the Neuform fitness app. Chontel shares how she manages her "home circus" with her husband, Sam, dives into the challenges of a high-risk twin pregnancy and opens up about a terrifying moment ev...

The boys are back in town, and it's time to catch up on the shitshow that was Christmas and New Year's!  Each dad was tasked with a particular job on Christmas, and the kids have made their way onto next year's naughty list.  Fast forward to the countdown of 2025, and New Year Resolutions are not for dads. They just want to achieve some peace and quiet.  Plus, we tackle our question...

Happy New Year! Before we bring on 2025, we want to remind you of how great 2024 was. 2025 Raunchy Ranch Calendar IS OUT NOW!  https://budgysmuggler.com.au/products/two-doting-dads-raunchy-ranch   Buy our book, which is now available in-store! https://www.penguin.com.au/books/two-doting-dads-9781761346552   If you need a shoulder to cry on:  Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: http...

Here are some of your favourite guests from 2024!  The lineup:  Laura Byrne April Wicks  Ellidy Pullin   Cayla George Braith Anasta 2025 Raunchy Ranch Calendar IS OUT NOW!  https://budgysmuggler.com.au/products/two-doting-dads-raunchy-ranch   Buy our book, which is now available in-store! https://www.penguin.com.au/books/two-doting-dads-9781761346552   If yo...

Merry Christmas from us at Two Doting Dads to your family! Thank you for sticking by us all year...it makes Ash's Grinch heart pound.  Here are some of our favourite moments from 2024 as is an extra gift for you!  2025 Raunchy Ranch Calendar IS OUT NOW!  https://budgysmuggler.com.au/products/two-doting-dads-raunchy-ranch   Buy our book, which is now available in-store! https://...

Ho Ho Holy Crap, it's almost Christmas, and while Matt and Ash are nowhere near ready for the big day, they are ready to clock off for the year.  But before that happens, Ash complains about how the cicadas are pissing all over him, Matt has had a really tough week of dad duties, and the boys share Oscar and Marlie's kindy graduation.  Plus, we tackle your questions! When are siblings to...

Preparing your kids for school is a bit like the great unknown – who knows what will happen!   Matt and Ash are gearing up to send Marlie and Oscar off to big school. While orientation has the kids prepared, the parents are not so sure. To help with this, the dads welcome Mr. Luke the Teacher, a loved online educator with over 3 million followers on TikTok and Instagram. Mr. Luke s...

Ash threatens to move his entire family again as an army of cicadas takes over his household.  Matt sends his daughter Lola into a headspin after dropping her off at gymnastics during a power nap.  Plus, we tackle your questions! What’s your ultimate test for whether a babysitter is good? If there’s a queue at the park…What is a reasonable amount of time you can spend...

Ash is crawling his way to the end of the year after slicing his foot during a dad activity.  Matt has made a rookie parenting mistake with the girls by taking them on a Christmas shopping trip.  Meanwhile, Matt and Ash's two eldest kids are causing their dads some grief after making a mess with bodily functions.  Plus, we tackle your questions! Do grandparents have a favourite grandchild? How wer...

Victoria Devine hosts the wildly successful podcast She's On The Money , is the author of several books, the founder of Zella Money, and is the mother of 8-month-old Harvey.  Victoria shares her experience of having two miscarriages and the impact it had on her physical and mental health before ultimately giving birth to her baby boy.  As she prepared for her son's arrival, Victoria outlined her l...

Ash has encountered a new dilemma with little Macy – she likes the bad boys.  It turns out she's not the only one feeling loved up, with Marlie looking to marry the man of her dreams at daycare.   Meanwhile, Lola is thinking about one thing this week – a hamburger! Plus, we tackle your questions! When is the right time to have a baby? Who is allowed in the birth suite after giving birth? Slide int...

Matty J and Ash are having a really difficult time managing the school transition. From forgetting lunchbox week to not following instructions to falling asleep at info sessions, the kids' education hangs in the balance of Two Doting Dads. Adding to the drama, Matt has found himself attacked by a ferocious dog on a run while Ash attracts the claws of another pup. How will these dads get through th...

Aimee Connor , or “Aims” to her audience, has become a well-loved mum in the online parenting community for her refreshingly honest, humorous, and unfiltered take on motherhood. She’s the mother of four young children—Mahli, Indi, Billi, and Bodhi—and shares the real-life chaos of raising them. Aims is known for creatively repurposing leftover food into enjoyable recipes. She documents the daily u...

Sometimes, you're having a big masculine weekend; other times, you're dealing with an 'Ultra Tantrum'! After making a bad move with dad, Oscar has given Ash absolute hell this week.  Meanwhile, Matt slowly lets go of his little girl after sending Marlie-Mae to school orientation.  Have you got a Parenting Hack Or F*ck That? Plus, we tackle your questions! How did you introduce your first kid to yo...

Ash shares his first and disastrous gig as a wedding DJ this week, only to be saved by a tiny hero. Plus, he’s in hot water after teaching Oscar a new “trick” that didn’t go down well.  Meanwhile, Matt’s morning with the kids was rough, and he’s feeling Laura’s frustration after a charity run that's been taking up his nights. He also has school orientation on the agenda and some… interesting renov...

Steph Claire Smith is an entrepreneur, health influencer, and co-founder of KIC, a holistic wellness platform offering fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness programs.  As a working mother, Steph and her husband, Josh, have embraced a unique family dynamic in which Josh stays home to care for their four-year-old son, Harvey.  Steph’s journey into motherhood and her commitment to a balanced and realis...

Ash is back from what felt like a year-long trip to Bali! One surprising thing happened during the trip after Ash shared some photos online, leading Matt to call April to investigate.  Matt felt inspired by Ash and invited two other families up north for a quick getaway to Tropical Fruit World, leaving them horrified after doing something only a true Queenslander would do.  Buy our book, which is...

It's the episode we've all been waiting for! The wives are finally jumping on the podcast and ready to reveal the dirt on the Two Doting Dads.  Matt, Ash, Laura and April have put the kids to bed and are spending their weekend away by the beach, getting to know each other a little bit more.  From pet peeves to hidden talents to revealing the many lives of Ash Wicks, the laughs were so loud it's a...

While Ash is away, Matt J brings his wife on to play!  Laura Byrne joins us this week to update us on what her household has been up to. It turns out she's a born-again cruiser. While some may think she spends a lot of time at parks, Laura is actually really into mega-ships after returning from a four-day cruise. We also answer your big questions:  What are your thoughts on divorce?  Should people...

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 screen during Matty's season of the Bachelor. Since then she's found herself a husband, given birth to two little ones and endlessly entertained her audience of almost 200k followers on social media. Tara discusses managing perinatal depression...

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 when trying to relax.  Meanwhile, Matty J returns to renovations but is met with a sneaky surprise that threatens the build's progress.  We also hear your Parenting Lies with us 👇 Slide into our DM's @twodotingdads with any parenting questi...

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 disaster. One disaster turned into another after a neighbouring party upstaged a friend's kids' birthday party.  Ash took the kids out for sushi for the afternoon, except it took a wild turn when Oscar had to poo midway through. Did he make it...

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 took a sharp turn in a small town in Germany. This would lead her onto a path where she would go on to meet her husband and coach and qualify in four Olympic Games as a long jump athlete.  Despite knowing how to face a difficult challenge,...

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 Wicks family are on the run after realising they've made a common shopping mistake that can only be blamed on the kids. Do you have a Parenting Hack Or F*ck That? Plus, we tackle your questions! When did you stop hating your partner? Do y...

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 completing the job on her own.  Macy, Ash's little girl, is upset that someone took her balloon after her mum watched the culprit sprint out of Rhyme Time with the balloon in hand.  The tears continue this week as Matty J makes the very TOUGH dec...