#272 Cubicle Confessions

This week, the guys are absolutely failing at dad life. Matt makes one wrong move and ruins his kid's entire day, while Ash's house is threatening to collapse after a year of DIY renovations. Even the Doters are having a rough time, with literal shit in their hands. Ash has also defected to a new phone, which is already testing his patience, while Matt's relationship with Lola reaches new heights after she asks to join him on a run. Turns out kids CAN be interested in things other than ruining your day! Plus, the Doters share their best parenting hacks to claw back 15 precious minutes of your day. Because every minute counts when you're a parent. Thanks to National Pies! Pick & Flick: Ash:  Picking Ask Dad instructional video - you can see it here  Flicking putting bread in the freezer Matt: Picking Sussan's for mum-friendly clothing Flicking police handing out parking tickets at school drop-off  Vic: Picking Eco-cocoon lunch boxes Flicking drinkable vitamin C ______________________________________________________________________________ If you want to buy a doting hat or choreplay calendar head to: https://www.twodotingdads.com/category/all-products  If you need a shoulder to cry on:  Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the guys are back tackling your deepest, darkest Doting Dilemmas, kicking things off with an OG listener from across the ditch! She wants to know how the bloody hell you get your son to stop sucking his thumb. Plus, gender disappointment when you're expecting a baby, whether baby wipes are actually baby-proof, and the tricky question of when (if ever) it's okay to tell another parent they're not keeping a close enough eye on their child. All the big questions. None of the easy answers. ______________________________________________________________________________ If you want to buy a doting hat or choreplay calendar head to: https://www.twodotingdads.com/category/all-products  If you need a shoulder to cry on:  Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The frequent flyer points are getting a workout, but Ash is finally back from yet another overseas escape before announcing he's heading back overseas again next week! Seriously, what are we up to now, #4 or #5? Meanwhile Matt also has some big news that could see him tick off his New Year's resolution just in the nick of time. Plus, he's discovered something that REALLY turns Laura on, so he'll be booking tickets to it every week, while Ash has a holiday epiphany about his little boy growing up, And the guys have a brand new segment, but does it have legs? You'll have to listen and be the judge! Pick & Flick: Ash: Picking "Palm Springs" movie on Prime Video Flicking single beds in holiday rooms - go for the queen for kids to share  Matt: Picking Kids Sport & Marlie's Netball team Flicking School hats which keep getting lost Vic: Picking "Sande" bags for an easy beach bag that doesn't collect sand  Flicking the extremely high interest rates ______________________________________________________________________________ If you want to buy a doting hat or choreplay calendar head to: https://www.twodotingdads.com/category/all-products  If you need a shoulder to cry on:  Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the guys sit down with CEO and founder Keira Rumble, who opens up about the journey to becoming a mum and why getting pregnant was only the beginning of the battle. From infertility struggles and a difficult pregnancy to a postpartum fog that lasted two years, Keira holds nothing back about the realities of her motherhood journey, the impact on her mental health and finding her way back to the light. It's raw, honest and deeply moving, with plenty of love for the two beautiful kids who made it all worthwhile. Content warning: This conversation touches on depression and suicide. If you or someone you know needs support, please find helpful links below. https://www.cope.org.au/ https://www.panda.org.au/ https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/  ______________________________________________________________________________ If you need a shoulder to cry on:  Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready to RAGE, because the guys are absolutely fed up with everything this week. Car parks, nosy neighbours, construction sites, ChatGPT, their own kids… nothing is safe. Matt is feeling guilty about teaching his kids something stupid, while Ash is ready to take matters into his own hands with flyers for inconsiderate drivers. Subtle. Plus, the guys debate whether men or women experience more pain, explain why Laura is the true hero of the household, and discover how to turn your kids’ little rhymes into a song that’ll have them dancing around the living room. Basically, everyone's annoying them. Including themselves. ______________________________________________________________________________ If you need a shoulder to cry on:  Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Matt confesses to something he’s deeply uncomfortable with: using a public toilet when someone’s in the next cubicle. Thankfully, Ash has some sound (and mildly disgusting) advice to help him get through it. And if you thought the toilet chat ended there, you clearly haven’t been listening to this podcast. Today’s Doter Dilemma asks how to get a toddler to poo on the toilet. So, same theme, really. The guys also tackle the art of getting an unwilling toddler into the car (think angry cat), how to reassure a dad whose newborn refuses to feed from him, and why we need to change the conversation around men and school pick-up. From toilet anxiety to parenting wins, it’s another week of the guys tackling the big issues. Well, some of them. ______________________________________________________________________________ If you need a shoulder to cry on:  Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Ash has been gallivanting around Asia, Matt’s being rejected in his own bedroom and the guys are preparing to unleash a calendar nobody asked for but everyone needs. First up, Ash is back from China (does this man ever unpack?) with a full rundown of his adventures and we’re pretty sure he’s been recruited… either that or we’ll all be relocating to China soon because frankly, it sounds bloody brilliant. He also spills on meeting his online racing league mates in Singapore for the first time. Big risk, potentially big reward. But did the internet strangers pass the vibe check?  Meanwhile, Matt’s down in the dumps after his latest attempt to woo Laura in the bedroom fails… again. Plus Ash has discovered a new ick in fully grown men and the guys get into why skin-to-skin contact is so good for our bubs. And there are more updates on the Sexy Choreplay Calendar coming soon for 2027. Finally, a way to make household chores worth looking at. ______________________________________________________________________________ If you need a shoulder to cry on:  Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The queen of common sense, Maggie Dent, is here to sort out the guys’ parenting problems with all the charm and wisdom we know and love about her. From schoolyard friendships to why presence beats presents, Maggie dishes out some much-needed perspective on the little moments that make you a good dad (even when you’re fairly certain you’re stuffing it up). Then she turns the tables and puts the guys in the hot seat to examine their own parenting. Needless to say, Matt gets emotional, Ash is left speechless, and the boys realise this little podcast they started for fun has become something far more meaningful than they ever could have imagined. Part parenting masterclass, part therapy session, this one will make you laugh, cry and possibly feel better about your own parenting. All thanks to the wonderful Maggie Dent. You can get Maggie's latest book, Digital Freedom here.  ______________________________________________________________________________ If you need a shoulder to cry on:  Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the guys are feeling unhinged and it all starts with a pet graveyard in Nan’s backyard.  Matt is still recovering from one of the most stressful airport experiences of his life for a holiday which somehow also delivered his biggest fanboy moment… with a Doter. Meanwhile, Ash is loading his house with smart bulbs so he can automate the absolute shit out of everything and let the kids put on a killer concert. Priorities. Plus, the guys discuss the prospect of a male contraceptive pill and why we all need to check our breasts this month. And Vic is giving one lucky Doter the chance to win a bromance photoshoot thanks to Movember. Stay tuned to find out how to enter. Finally, a chance to make your friendship official! ______________________________________________________________________________ If you need a shoulder to cry on:  Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vic’s away, so naturally the boys have immediately reverted to children. They’re talking snacks, childhood favourites and the finer details of losing their virginity… because that's what happens when they're left unsupervised. Ash also gets a surprisingly wholesome moment when someone he used to coach reaches out to tell him the impact he had on his life. Who knew Ash was capable of inspiring anyone? But there’s a job to do, and it’s Doter Dilemma Day. This week: should teenagers be allowed to use the parents’ room in shopping centres? How do you help a dad who’s lonely? And should a daughter contact her biological dad after discovering who he really is? So, snacks, sex and some genuinely big questions. Basically, another normal day at Two Doting Dads And if you or someone you know needs support with men’s mental health, head to Movember.com ______________________________________________________________________________ If you need a shoulder to cry on:  Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.