Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash
Episodes
#128 Daddy Is Back From The Jungle
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matty J has returned from the South African jungle after spending 29 gruelling days removed from civilisation. Matt and Ash answer all of your I...
#127 Cricketer Megan Schutt On Sperm Donation And Her Premmie Baby
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Megan Schutt is an Australian fast bowler who is mum to little Rylee. Schutt and her wife Jess became parents through the process of reciprocal ...
#126 Big First Birthday's, Troublemaking Kids And Hangover Bribes
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Daddy Matty is recharging his batteries after spending 5 weeks in the South African jungle. Thank you for all of the support you've given Matty! ...
Let's Crown Daddy The King Of The Jungle!
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matty J is in the Top 3 for I'm A Celeb...Get Me Out Of Here! You know what’s even better? Taking home the crown and donating $100,000 to the St...
#125 Angry Bottoms, First Day Of School Panic And Unhelpful Toddlers
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mama Laura Byrne is back to filling in for her husband while he soaks in the last few remaining days in the jungle and is child free. Meanwhile,...
#124 Gus Worland On The Best Advice For Being A Parent
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gus Worland has devoted his life to saving lives and being a solid dad and husband. After losing a mentor and father figure to suicide, Gus co-founded...
#123 Kids Have Grandparents Wrapped Around Their Tiny Finger
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mum and Dad have finally found time to reflect on the week that was in the Wicks household. April catches Prince Oscar living his best life with...
#122 Naughty Street Kids, Poo Baths And Telling Off Over People's Offspring
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, your kid is a bully; other times, your kid stands up to the bully! Matty's wife, Laura Byrne, joins us again this week as her signifi...
#121 Sleep Witchcraft, Gender Burnouts And Existential Questions With Wippa
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wippa, from Fitzy and Wippa with Kate, shares the other side of his life, which is parenting. Wippa is a dad of three to Ted, Jack, and Francesca and ...
#120 While The Cat's Away, The Mice Will Play
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matty J is officially in the South African jungle, which means one thing...GIRLS DAY! IYKYK. Ash is holding down the fort, and who better to step in a...
#119 Daddy's Got A Surprise For You!
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matty J is heading into the jungle! Yep! That's right. Matty J will be trading the urban jungle for the real thing as a contestant on "I'm a Cel...
#118 Chontel Duncan On Juggling 5, High Risk Pregnancies And A Parents Worst Nightmare
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s it like having five kids under eight while running multiple businesses? Chontel Duncan knows firsthand. Matty J and Ash chat with Chontel...
#117 Pork Drama, Roll Patrol And The Frightening Centipede
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 jo...
#116 New Year, Same Dads: More Of The Best of 2024
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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://budgysmug...
#115 2024’s Most Unforgettable Guests
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of your favourite guests from 2024! The lineup: Laura Byrne April Wicks Ellidy Pullin Cayla George Brait...
#114 Merry Christmas! The Gift That Keeps on Giving (Best of 2024)
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
#113 All I Want for Christmas is Sleep
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
#112 Mr Luke The Teacher Answers All Your School Questions!
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Mar...
#111 The Cicadas Are Tearing My Family Apart!
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#110 Mystery Turds, Christmas Tantrums And A Duct Taped Foot
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#109 Victoria Devine On Miscarriage, Birth Rules & Family Finance
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#108 I Think My Daughter Likes Bad Boys
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 loo...
#107 School Gremlins, Free Kids Meals And Push Presents
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matty J and Ash are having a really difficult time managing the school transition. From forgetting lunchbox week to not following instructions to fall...
#106 Aims Connor: Sobriety, Raising A Child With Autism And Unapologetic Parenting
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aimee Connor, or “Aims” to her audience, has become a well-loved mum in the online parenting community for her refreshingly honest, humorous, and ...
#105 You're Grounded!
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 giv...
#104 Oscar’s New Trick, School Orientation, and DJ Ash’s Big Oops
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 n...
#103 Steph Claire Smith: Intimacy Challenge, Bounce-Back Culture and Failed Sleep Routines
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steph Claire Smith is an entrepreneur, health influencer, and co-founder of KIC, a holistic wellness platform offering fitness, nutrition, and mindful...
#102 Kitchen Abs, The Silent Game And Cane Toads
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 M...
BONUS Bring On The Wives!
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
#101 Peeing In The Pool, Lovemaking and Fight Styles With Laura Byrne
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#100 Lightning Crotch, Health Anxiety And Perinatal Depression: Tara Pavlovic
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#99 Accidents Abroad And Protecting Our Dadhood
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
#98 Upstaging Kids Parties And A Sushi Poo Saga
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#97 Gold Medals and Toddler Tantrums: Paralympian Vanessa Low
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paralympian Vanessa Low achieved Gold Medal status at the 2024 Paris Paralympics while bringing her toddler in tow. Vanessa was just 15 years old wh...
#96 Our Kids Are On The Run From The Law
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 La...
#95 Breakups, Balloon Fights And Bum Wipes
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 goo...
#94 Weatherman Sam Mac: Travelling Dad, Drive-Thru Dinners and Tackling Newborn Life
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia’s beloved weatherman Sam Mac joins Matty J and Ash as he's knee-deep in newborn life! Sam and his fiancée Bec recently welcomed their s...
#93 Do Dads Ever Feel "Dad Guilt"?
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ash is holding down the Wicks household, and everyone is as sick as a dog, so Dad is getting little sleep. But if Manly invites you to their awards ...
#92 Broken Toe, Dangerous Driveway And Scary Dogs At The Footy
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt has broken his pinky toe, and it turns out it's the one thing keeping the 38-year-old dad upright. He would like some sympathy, but no one is giv...
#91 Lara Pitt's Three Boys Won't Sleep In Their Own Beds
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lara Pitt is a seasoned sports journalist at Fox Sports, covering the NRL, and a doting mum to three boys—Lachlan, Cooper, and Hamish. She never exp...
#90 There's A Hole In Dad's Head!
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After finally visiting the "tooth salesman", Ash gifts Matt a present that only a few have the honour of receiving. Matt has entered a new level of ...
#89 Barely Surviving Book Week
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Book Week: When parents either shine or hit their breaking point. Matt and Ash are the parents who almost hit their breaking point. Can someo...
#88 Braith Anasta On Navigating The Single-Dad Life
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former footy player and Fox commentator, Braith Anasta, was a teenage sports prodigy. He seemed to have it all - a loving and supportive family and ...
#87 The Chief Would Like Some Of Your Oreos
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ash has returned from his trip galavanting across the seven seas - well actually, just one sea en-route to Vanuatu. Whilst on an island, he and the fa...
#86 A Weekend With 14km, 3hrs, 2 kids and 1 pram!!
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A few months ago Matt and Ash had the brilliant idea to sign up to the City 2 Surf with the kids. What an amazing experience it'd be for the family (t...
#85 Cayla George - How My Sister-In-Law Gifted Me A Baby
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Firstly, HUGE congrats to Cayla for winning a bronze medal with the Opals at the Paris Olympics!!! We're so bloody proud of you!! Balancing a basketba...
#84 There's Nothing Funny About A Hot Sigh!
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Great news - Ash has a new house! Bad news is that the battle has only just begun with his landlord to get his bond back. We will keep you updated on ...
#83 Are you a Folder, a Scruncher or a Raveller?
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're warning you.. human faeces get's a red hot crack in this episode. After a quick update on Ash's rental situation, we get straight into the imp...
#82 Ellidy Pullin: Losing a Partner, IVF Struggles and Birth of Minnie !
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ellidy Pullin is the co-host of the popular podcast DARLING, SHINE!, a model, author, and, of course, mum to little Minnie Alex Chump. In 2020 Ellid...
#81 Parenting Wipeouts and Toddler Potty Mouths!
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's great to have you with us for another week of parenting bliss! insert sarcasm Sadly, Ash is no closer to find a home for his family but fear not ...
#80 Man Flu and Vigilante Mums
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We kick off this ep with a beautiful moment from Ash as he gifts Matt a present for his b'day. What a lovely guy! Ash then breaks the news that he's b...
#79 Aaron 'Woodsy' Woods Shares IVF struggles
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Woodsy has played NRL for the West Tigers, Cronulla Sharks, Bulldogs, and now the Manly Sea Eagles. But today, we’re diving into his life off ...
#78 Rain Man, Shitty Dinners and Solo Parenting!
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt has survived a total of 10 days with Laura oversees for work (please give him a collective round of applause). It's not been without its challeng...
#77 Plane Attacks And Panic Attacks At School!
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What a bloody week - Matt had a nightmare of a flight with both girls when a passenger (who was off his head) threatened to break his nose. Next thing...
#76 Mrs April Wicks !!
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The most anticipated guest since we found out Ash's wife is, in fact, real – Mrs April Wicks! April shares all of Ash's deepest, darkest secrets -...
#75 Toy Troubles, Nits, and Tantrum Tips
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt has a new household member who is laying eggs in not only his children's hair but also his own. Ash's oldest son, Oscar, finds a new friend in ...
#74 The Party Of The Century!
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finally, after 5 years, Oscar gets a birthday party! Hope he doesn't expect one every year. Did everything go to plan? Well, Matt and Ash will let y...
#73 Tillie's Mum Katrina Gorry: From Solo IVF to Sharing Motherhood and Growing Their Family
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matilda’s superstar Katrina Gorry shares her remarkable journey from solo IVF to expanding her family with her partner Clara Markstedt. Katrina chat...
#72 Dads Need To Stop Skipping The Doc
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guess who just returned from her long senior Contiki Tour? Ellie, also known as Mum Johnson, is back from her two-month trip to France! It's also In...
#71 Surviving Daycare Disasters and Weekend Sweet Treats
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt shared the chaotic morning when he took the girls to daycare looking like little rats, only to realize it was the worst possible day for it. But ...
#70 UFC Dad Alex Volkanovski On Why Parenting Is Tougher Than The Octagon
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Volkanovski says parenting makes UFC fighting feel like a walk in the park. Well, we won't be jumping into the ring with the bloke anytime soon...
#69 No More Piggy-Backing Birthdays!
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After many years of peer pressure and a creeping sense of dad guilt, Ash has finally caved. After finding a hungry caterpillar in his coffee, Matty ...
#68 Toddlers And Maple Syrup Do Not Mix
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ash has made a mistake this week that you only make once as a parent: accidentally picking up the wrong kid from daycare. Meanwhile, Macy, always ...
#67 Doting Mum Julia Morris On Divorce, Miscarriage And Menopause
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the Queen of Gosford herself! Lady Julia Morris, the doting mother of two young ladies, drops by post-jungle fever to share the good, the bad and...
#66 Are You Going To Dirty Talk.... Or Not?
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Mother's Day! We adore you, and yes, we would not be here without you. ❤️❤️❤️ The Wicks spend a weekend away from the kids and decid...
#65 Lava Monster Ruins Playtime Forever
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ash shares something very rare on today's episode – advice. It's time for millennial parents to ditch Stranger Danger and introduce something new to...
#64 BONUS Doting Mum Kat Clark
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kat Clark is truly a force to be reckoned with. With a platform boasting millions of followers across social media and a thriving skincare business,...
#63 Dad Voice Activated
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt has had to activate the almighty dad voice to a group of young teens at the footy this week. It's safe to say it put the fear of god into them. A...
#62 Juggling Parent Life, Anniversaries and Raspberry Kisses With Laura Byrne
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
OUR KIDS BOOK IS FINALLY AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER HERE! Guess who's made her way onto the podcast, FINALLY. Laura Byrne, Matt's lovely wife, is in th...
#61 Three Doting Dads ft. Tom Birmingham (Hello Sport)
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
FIRST THINGS FIRST - OUR KIDS BOOK IS FINALLY AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER HERE! As a fellow girl dad, Tom Birmingham's working life is a world apart from ...
#60 Daddy Needs His "Special Time"
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
FIRST THINGS FIRST - OUR KIDS BOOK IS FINALLY AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER HERE! It's a tale of two dads trying to catch up one one thing always gets in th...
#59 What A Clusterfluck Of A Week
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Big breath in, big breath out! Matt is solo parenting this week, and the kids are running an absolute muck while Mum is away. Lola's 3 AM wake-up call...
#58 BONUS Three Doting Dads ft. Sean Szeps
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up in America, Sean Szeps always wanted to be a mum until he realised that a few things were standing in the way of that dream. Sean is a podc...
#57 Big Easter Blow Out, Toddler Cravings, Gender Disappointment
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Ash hate the Easter long weekend. Kids are jacked up on sugar, daycare charges you the public holiday, and you can't escape it because the ...
#56 We Almost Lost Nana
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A silent killer is taking on innocent nanas! Matty J arrives home with Nana Johnson and the kids in tow. Unfortunately, Nana makes the fatal mistake...
#55 BONUS Three Doting Dads and One Doting Mum feat. The Buckleys
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James and Clair Buckley's parenting life began when they first met in their early twenties. At that time, James was filming a movie spinoff about the ...
#54 Elevator Phobia, Fart Bombing And Butter Heaven
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After spending a whole week away from the kids, Matt J and Ash have decided to take the whole family on a cruise. This is also the first time the da...
#53 Weasel is on the loose, parenting stamina and moldy mattresses
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Ash are back on home soil after a week in Vegas and missing the kids. Matt shares his experience watching The Weasel (AKA Ash) on full disp...
#52 Dads Get Loose in Viva Las Vegas, Baby!
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Ash have jumped on a flight to Las Vegas without the kids! (Do people even take their kids to Vegas?) Kayo has invited the dads to get amon...
#51 How to trick your child into loving you
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's spaghetti bolognese night at the Johnson household again, except a new ingredient has been added to the menu... No one prepares you for this when...
#50 Weird Allergies, Bum Births And Gremlins In The Night
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How much are you willing to spend on a fruit salad platter? Last weekend, Lola turned the big three. When it rains, it pours, leaving poor Lola afra...
#49 Kid poops, pooping yourself and finding a pooper
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The plan for today's ep definitely wasn't to talk about shit nonstop.. but here we are. Apologies ! Macy is in the running for a world record for larg...
#48 Two Doting Dads and Mum feat. Amy Gerrard
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our first bonus ep for 2024 and first doting mum on the pod! Sorry to make you all wait so bloody long for this ep featuring the one and only Amy Gerr...
What's Your Facebook Marketplace Limit?
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ash has reached his Facebook marketplace limit - he now flat out refuses to have any involvement with his wife's transactions. He's even gone as far a...
What Not To Say To Kids In A Park
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We start this episode with an update regarding Lola's hatred of her dad - the poor, desperate, lonely Matty J. You know which dad has kids that don't ...
The World's Best New Years Resolution List
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're bloody lucky to be releasing this ep today - whilst Ash was mid-jog through the lovely streets of Warriewood, he was approached and threatened b...
Why You Should Never Give Someone A Soggy Doggy
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WE'RE BACK BABY ! Matt's transition into Ash has continued as he realised that Christmas is actually the most stressful time of the year and he's happ...
Removing Dummies and Mouth Salesman
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's our last ep of the year! Don't cry because it's over - smile because it happened. But fear not, we'll be back in Jan with more parenting tales. I...
One of us hates Christmas!
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lots to get through in this ep - she's bloody jammed packed! Firstly, Ash's haemorrhoids are back and he's shittng out leaves. We've launched the worl...
Three Doting Dads feat. Nick Cody
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's another bonus ep. And we know what you're thinking. Shit, these boys dish out more bonus eps than Ash gets hemorrhoids. You're absolutely right. ...
Kids Always Wanna Pretend To Be Parents - Until They're Parents
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We kick off this episode with an update on Mr Freeze - unfortunately he didn't like the idea of the family home being sold so he decided to ward off p...
Three Doting Dads feat. Trey Kennedy
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Would you believe it - we've got international !? Well.. not us, our guests. Today's bonus ep features social media sensation, comedian, singer, actor...
Holiday Rules and Being Out-daded
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ash has just returned from a relaxing little weekend away with some families from his mother's group. Whilst he was on the shitter, he noticed a stran...
The Secret To Throwing Bday Parties For Your Kids
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Macy (Ash's daughter) had her birthday over the weekend and Ash managed to tick off another year without throwing her a bday party. How I hear you gas...
Daycare Terrors
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Daycare - what the hell would we do without this glorious organisation that helps give parents all across the world their weekly relief? Although, as ...
Depression & Anxiety - Breaking the stigma
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is a lot of stigma attached to depression and anxiety amongst aussie men, despite 1 in 5 battling these illnesses in their lifetime. In this epi...
Pink eye, lost luggage, and a piss stained cot
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt has returned back to Sydney after travelling with Laura and the kids to Canberra and Brisbane for the final two Life Uncut live shows. Three nigh...
Library Brawls & Finding Your Dad-Tribe
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Ash have very differing views on how to deal with a stubborn toddler. It's off the back of a run in Matt had with a stubborn toddler in the l...
Three Doting Dads feat. Anthony Field from The Wiggles
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Would you bloody believe it, we've manage to lock down Anthony Field a.k.a the Blue Wiggle for a chat. Anthony has lived one hell of a life - 3 years ...
Bali Belly & The World's Biggest Nose Bleed
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ash is back and we're not sick any more - actually, that's a lie because Ash has a strong case of spitty bum post Bali. He shares his highs and lows f...