You Don’t Know You’re Born

THE WHOLE GANG IS BACK TOGETHER! Yes, Danny, Brooke and Wingman are all back in the studio together, and this week they're discussing parenting and heatwaves as the country sizzles once again. They'll be chatting about everything from sold-out air conditioning units and paddling pools ruining your lawn to the summer foods every '90s British mum served up. And to celebrate the whole gang being back...

Danny and Wingman are back, and this week they're discussing school residentials and trips – diving into what they're like for children today, how they've changed over the years, and taking a trip down memory lane to their own first overnight school trips. From first kisses, to communal showers... those were the days. Plus, the dad's dive into the pod inbox and answer your questions! Get in touch...

Brooke is still away, and after Danny and Wingman got a little too comfortable with it being dads-only last week, they decided to restore the balance by inviting a new mum onto the podcast... Emmerdale's Isabel Hodgins. She shares what life has been like since welcoming her little girl earlier this year, the reality of maternity leave when you work in the TV industry, and all the exclusive details...

Danny is back in the studio with Wingman… but now we’re Brooke-less, as she’s off being a busy mum. With the mum of the podcast away, the boys decided it was the perfect time for a good ol’ dad moan, chatting about all the things she normally wouldn’t allow. They discuss everything from Danny's family holiday and heatwave fun...to finding a drawer full of sex toys on Celebrity Apprentice! Plus, th...

This week, while Danny is still away working and busy being a dad, Brooke thought it would be a good opportunity to discuss Nige’s experience of going through IVF to have his daughter. They talk about everything from how he supported his wife Hayley through the process, to egg freezing, men’s mental health, and the moment they found out they were going to have a baby. Plus, Brooke and Wingman dive...

This week, we’re still Danny-less while he’s away filming and busy being a dad. So Wingman had a great idea - let’s get Brooke’s “better half” Kean on the pod to get all the gossip on what Brooke is really like as a mum. They discuss how they first met, from secret dates to deciding to become parents, and Kean’s football career, including what it’s like for parents with kids in football academies....

This week, Danny is away, so Brooke and Wingman are joined by Sophie, a mum of three, including a daughter who is autistic. Sophie shares her family’s journey, from navigating diagnosis to fighting for a place at an SEN school, and gives an honest insight into the realities of parenting children who each require different support from her. Plus, Brooke and Wingman dive into the pod inbox and answe...

This week, Danny, Brooke and Wingers tackle the chaos of fussy eaters, as requested by listener Julie. From surviving the beige-food phase and cooking multiple meals at tea time, to uncovering what a phobia of loud eaters actually says about you. Plus, they lean on their Coronation Street , Emmerdale and Hollyoaks experience to dish out some parenting wisdom in Acting Up ! Get in touch with the po...

This week, Danny, Brooke and Wingers discuss playdate etiquette - from keeping another child fed, watered and safe, to sleepover rules, and a debate around whether it’s your responsibility to wash the clothes of a child you’ve been looking after… and the correct way to put a wash on! Plus, they lean on their Coronation Street and Emmerdale experience to dish out some parenting wisdom in Acting Up...

This week, Danny, Brooke and Wingers discuss the challenge of balancing a career and parenthood, and the guilt that can come with putting yourself first at times. It’s also time to celebrate - as Danny and Brooke both have some very exciting career news to share with the pod. Plus, they lean on their Coronation Street and Emmerdale experience to dish out some parenting wisdom in Acting Up ! Get in...

This week, Danny, Brooke and Wingers talk all things tantrums - from toddler meltdowns to how they can actually get worse with age, and how their way of dealing with them is a little more PC than how their parents handled it back in the day. Plus, they lean on their Coronation Street and Emmerdale experience to dish out some parenting wisdom in Acting Up ! Get in touch with the podcast via email a...

This week, Danny, Brooke and Wingers discuss a difficult topic suggested by listener Megan - bullying. From their own experiences of being teased or feeling sick around a bully at school, to how they would handle it now as parents, as well as sharing advice on how they build their kids’ self-confidence. Plus, they lean on their Coronation Street and Emmerdale experience to dish out some parenting...

This week, Danny asks Brooke and Wingers for some advice, as he’s noticed his eldest is ready for school and is feeling emotional about not having him around five days a week. The gang help Danny navigate the change and focus on all the lovely things to come - his son making friends, learning and growing in confidence, taking part in activities, and the new parenting adventure ahead. Plus, they le...

DISCLAIMER: This episode includes Easter Bunny chat...little ears should hop away for this one!! This week, Danny, Brooke and Wingers answer your questions and share their advice on surviving the Easter half-term. From cheap days out, to managing work and fun, as well as a debate around how much chocolate you allow at Easter. Plus, they lean on their Coronation Street and Emmerdale experience to d...

This week, Danny, Brooke and Wingers discuss the differences in how mums and dads parent, as requested by James in South London. Covering everything from adapting your parenting style to suit your partner, to gentle parenting vs shouting - with some feng shui and farm animal chat for good measure. Plus, they lean on their Coronation Street and Emmerdale experience to dish out some parenting wisdom...

This week, Danny, Brooke and Wingers discuss the challenges of parenting kids growing up online, from TikTok trends and sharing images of your children on social media, to how parenting on Instagram can look very different from reality. Plus, they lean on their Coronation Street and Emmerdale experience to dish out some parenting wisdom in Acting Up! Get in touch with the podcast via email at hell...

This week, Danny, Brooke and Wingers chat all about chores, what age they’d introduce them, what the going rate is these days and reminisce about their money-making schemes as kids… including Danny holding mass in his living room! Plus, they lean on their Coronation Street and Emmerdale experience to dish out some parenting wisdom in Acting Up , with their WORST dilemma yet… strap yourself in! Get...

This week, Danny, Brooke and Wingers chat about children’s hobbies - how much is too much, and the pressure some parents put on their kids. They also reminisce about the hobbies from their own childhoods that they wish they’d kept up. Plus, they lean on their Coronation Street and Emmerdale experience to dish out parenting wisdom about a sweary kid in Acting Up ! Get in touch with the podcast via...

This week, Danny, Brooke and Wingers take on all things bedtime – from baths and lights-out, to the threats you turn to when they just won’t listen, and Danny shares his 2am ‘stubborn-off’ with his little girl. Plus, they dip into their Coronation Street and Emmerdale experience to dish out parenting wisdom in Acting Up! Get in touch with the podcast via email at hello@dontknowpodcast.com, message...

This week, Danny, Brooke and Wingers cover a lot of ground, from potty training dramas to the benefits of breastfeeding, and they share their birthing stories… including one of them being sick on their newborn son! Plus, they draw on their Coronation Street and Emmerdale experience to dish out some ‘parenting advice’ in Acting Up! Get in touch with the podcast via email at hello@dontknowpodcast.co...

It’s a Valentine’s Day special! This week, Danny, Brooke and Wingers chat all things love. From sneaking their first Valentine’s cards in the post, to buying cards and flowers for your kids - and the gang all share their very different engagement stories. Plus, they use their Coronation Street and Emmerdale experience to give a dad some ‘advice’ on how to deal with his teen daughter bringing home...

This week, Danny, Brooke and Wingers chat about their sleeping arrangements since having kids. From top and tailing, to the full family in one king-size bed, and a very heated discussion about whether changing sides of the bed is normal… or unhinged? Plus, they dip into their Coronation Street and Emmerdale experience to dish out some ‘parenting advice’ in Acting Up! Get in touch with the podcast...

This week, listener Zara requested that Danny, Brooke and Wingers chat about how EXTRA kids’ birthday parties are these days. From guest list politics, to everyone having to win a prize in pass the parcel, and the cost of parties compared to back in their day. Plus, they lean on their Coronation Street and Emmerdale experience to dish out some ‘parenting advice’ in Acting Up! Get in touch with the...

This week, Danny updates Brooke and Wingers on his recent holiday – his first trip with three kids! From ‘rawdogging’ the flight to pool time becoming a full-time dad job, and they debate whether kids’ club is a holiday essential or a no-go. Plus, they get their role-play on and dish out some ‘parenting advice’ in Acting Up… a little different from an Emmerdale storyline! Get in touch with the pod...

This week, Danny, Brooke and Wingers chat about winter boredom and how entertaining kids has changed since back in their day. They reminisce about playing out with mates, going on mooches, playing Knock a Door Run and Garden Hopping, which was all free fun. Plus, they also take on another parenting dilemma in Acting Up, which this week features Danny role-playing a seven-year-old...pretending to b...