Wiggle Talk - A Podcast For Parents

Most families know “Wake Up Jeff,” but far fewer know the gentle person behind it. Original Purple Wiggle, Jeff Fatt, sits down with Lachy and Simon for a rare conversation about growing into the purple skivvy, navigating shyness, and finding his place in a role he never chased - but ended up defining. Jeff never set out to be a symbol of anything - he was just a quiet kid from Casino,...

Growing up without many family traditions can leave you wondering where to begin - and that’s exactly what Hannah, a first-time mum, asks this week on Dear Wiggles. From waffles and Friday Night Movie Nights to planting trees and rediscovering old rituals, Lachy and Simon share the simple moments in their own homes that quietly become the memories kids carry with them. HOSTS Simon Pryce Lach...

Before she was a mum, radio presenter and author Maz Compton made a decision that completely shifted the course of her life: she stopped drinking. In this episode, Maz sits down with Simon and Lachy to share what led her there, what those early days really felt like, and how that one choice shaped the way she parents now - clearer, calmer, and far more connected to the moments that matter. HOSTS S...

This week, Simon and Lachy finally answer the question on everyone’s mind - where’s Anthony? The Blue Wiggle drops by the studio to catch up, share what’s been keeping him busy behind the scenes, and chat about life, music, and the magic still happening at Wiggles HQ. HOSTS Simon Pryce Lachlan Gillespie GUEST Anthony Field PRODUCERS Produced by The Wiggles and Mylk Media Madeline...

What if the way your child’s brain works isn’t a problem to fix - but something to celebrate? Neurodivergent child psychologist and author Sandhya Menon, who wrote The Brain Forest , joins Simon and Lachy to explore how we can talk to children about neurodiversity with love, honesty, and pride. She reminds us that understanding different brains isn’t just a parenting skill - it&r...

How did a dancing tree steal the show? Simon and Lachy chat with Dominic Field, the man behind the green afro, to uncover how the Tree of Wisdom learned to groove, move, and become an unexpected fan favourite HOSTS Simon Pryce Lachlan Gillespie GUEST Dominic Field - The Tree of Wisdom PRODUCERS Produced by The Wiggles and Mylk Media Madeline Joannou Nick Webb To submit a question for the ‘De...

How do you help your children be brave when your first instinct is to bubble-wrap them? Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt (yes, that's Arnold’s daughter!) joins Simon and Lachy to talk about her new picture book Kat & Brandy , inspired by her own childhood with a not-so-perfect pony.  From getting thrown off the horse (literally) to helping her own children face their fears, it’s...

Happy birthday, Lachy!  This week’s Dear Wiggles question about milestone birthdays gets personal as Lachy turns 40. Lachy and Simon reflect on how birthdays change when you’re a parent - from first birthdays that are secretly for us, to big ones that make you think about the next decade. HOSTS Simon Pryce Lachlan Gillespie PRODUCERS Produced by The Wiggles and Mylk Media Madeline...

Every parent knows those big-feeling moments - when your child loses a game, feels frustrated, or bursts into tears over something small. This week, Simon and Lachy chat with two child-development researchers from Central Queensland University whose study of  Bluey made headlines - revealing that almost half the episodes model resilience and emotional strength. They unpack how animal characte...

When The Wiggles covered Tame Impala’s Elephant for triple j's Like A Version , the internet couldn’t agree - did they actually change the lyrics? This week, Simon and Lachy play back the tape and settle it once and for all. Plus, the real story behind that performance, Kevin Parker’s surprise reaction, and how The Wiggles ended up claiming the #1 spot on triple j’s Hottest...

When The Resilience Project ’s Hugh Van Cuylenburg wrote an open letter to parents of neurodivergent children, it struck a chord around the world. In this chat, Hugh joins Simon and Lachy to talk about the kind of love that changes you - the messy, beautiful, exhausting kind that comes from raising a child who experiences the world differently. It’s a conversation about patience, empat...

Every couple hits this point sooner or later - your child throws a toy, you go firm, your partner goes gentle… and suddenly you’re arguing in front of your toddler. In this week’s Dear Wiggles, Simon and Lachy talk about what really happens when parents don’t see eye-to-eye on discipline.   HOSTS Simon Pryce Lachlan Gillespie PRODUCERS Produced by The Wiggles and Mylk...

It all started with a hot chocolate. For Turia Pitt, that small, everyday moment became a wake-up call. She’d been doing what so many parents do - giving everything to everyone else, and leaving nothing for herself. In this conversation with Simon and Lachy, Turia opens up about burnout, boundaries, and the surprising power of being a little selfish. She shares how learning to say no changed...

It’s one of the trickiest things for parents to watch - when your child wants to join in, but shyness or fear holds them back. This week, Simon and Lachy call on Tsehay, Lucia, John and Evie to share their own stories of confidence, stage fright and finding their voices. From visualising success to turning nerves into excitement, The Wiggles talk about the small things that can make a big di...

Most dads don’t talk about postnatal depression. Sean Szeps does. Sean is a writer, podcaster, and father of boy-girl twins with his husband Josh. In this episode, he joins Simon and Lachy to share the raw, funny, and surprising reality of modern fatherhood. From surrogacy and cultural clashes to gender stereotypes and survival kits (yes, wet wipes are involved), Sean opens up about what par...

What do you say when your child looks you in the eye and asks if Santa is real? Or if the Tooth Fairy really sneaks under pillows at night? In this Dear Wiggles episode, Simon and Lachy open up about the tricky balance between keeping the magic alive and not wanting to lie to their kids. An honest, funny conversation about imagination, honesty, and those big questions that catch every parent off g...

You know them as the cheeky voices from your drive home on KIIS FM, but away from the mics Will & Woody are just two dads in the thick of nappies, night feeds, and toddler chaos. In this episode of Wiggle Talk, Simon and Lachy sit down with the duo to swap stories about what fatherhood is really like - from strapping on a 12-kilo pregnancy belly to clashing over parenting styles, dad guilt, an...

Is it normal to feel bored playing with your toddler? Absolutely.  In this Dear Wiggles episode, Lachy and Simon respond to Amy’s question about loving her little one but dreading another round of dinosaur pretend play, chatting about what that really feels like and how they find small, doable ways to keep playtime fresh.   HOSTS Simon Pryce Lachlan Gillespie PRODUCERS Produced by...

Tantrums over biscuits. Screen-time standoffs. Morning-rush chaos. Parenting expert Gen Muir - perinatal social worker, educator and mum of four - has seen it all. In this episode she shares gentle, practical ways to turn everyday challenges into moments of connection, including her connect-before-you-direct approach and three-step empathy sandwich for setting kind, confident boundaries. HOSTS Sim...

How do you explain special needs to kids in a way that’s kind and respectful? In this Dear Wiggles episode, Simon and Lachy are joined by Blue Wiggle Lucia Field to answer a parent’s heartfelt question. From playground moments to Wiggles meet-and-greets, they share simple ways to talk about differences, model acceptance, and raise kids who treat everyone with warmth and respect.  ...

From wobbly first steps to fearless couch-climbing, toddlers are constantly testing their bodies - and parents’ nerves. But what’s typical, what’s worth checking, and how can we best support their growing bodies? In this episode, Simon and Lachy are joined by Dr Amy Norman, a Chiropractor and Aquanatal Instructor with a decade of experience in pregnancy and paediatric care. In th...

Ever look in the mirror and wonder what happened to the you before kids? In this Dear Wiggles episode, Simon and Lachy respond to a listener who feels like they’ve lost part of themselves in the blur of parenting. They open up about guilt and why even the smallest rituals - from exercise to reality TV binges - can make you feel like yourself again.   HOSTS Simon Pryce Lachlan Gillespie...

When Paul Field - brother of Blue Wiggle Anthony Field - lost his baby daughter Bernadette to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in 1988, his world changed forever. In this deeply moving conversation, Paul sits down with Simon and Lachy to share Bernadette’s story - the joy she brought in her short life, the heartbreak of her sudden passing, and the long journey of grief that followed. Joining Pau...

Some stories get under your skin in the best way - they challenge how you parent, how you rest, and how you show up for the people you love. This week’s highlights episode is packed with those kinds of moments. From navigating food allergies and adoption stories to breaking cycles of perfectionism and learning to breathe again (literally), these are more of the big conversations that stayed...

What if one story could change the way you parent, travel, or even react in an emergency? These are the moments that made us pause, nod, and sometimes tear up - the kind of insights you carry with you long after the episode ends. From tiny wins to life-saving lessons, this special edition brings together unforgettable snippets from our favourite chats.   HOSTS Simon Pryce Lachlan Gillespie GU...