Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash

#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...

Help I Have Haemorrhoids !

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ash's body continues to battle ailments - just after he was starting to get over his cold, his haemorrhoids have begun to flair up. Fingers crossed he...

Two Doting Dads and a Mum feat. Ellie Johnson (Matt's Mum)

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's ep is a little different - Ash has taken a few weeks off to frolic around Bali with the fam. Before he left, we recorded a very special episod...

Nobody Puts Baby in the Corner (except Ash)

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Would you bloody believe it.. Ash Wicks aka The Cat has landed on his feet once again. At the 11th hour on Sunday morning he managed to get a ticket t...

Bush-wee tips and the most painful Sunday imaginable

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt gives an update on his week without Laura (she's been working in Bali). Highlights include stealing his mum who was in town to help his sister mo...

The Curious Case of the Twisted Testicle

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever heard of Slap Cheek? No, neither had we before this ep, but Oscar (Ash's son) has it. For those wondering, it's a viral infection caused by the h...

Just take the f*cking photo !

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Ash enjoyed a lovely day out to celebrate Producer Keeshia's birthday - drinks were flowing, food was delish and there wasn't a toddler in si...

Dummies - a growing pandemic?

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We kick off this episode on a sad note as Ash reveals the local meth-head in his neighbourhood has been arrested. This comes after he decided to bring...

Should I be concerned about my toddler's murderous screams?

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're doing things a little differently this week and kicking off with a question - Should I be concerned about my toddler's murderous screams? Long s...

The Great Zoo Swindle and a Tropical Ear Infection

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt, Laura and the kids have just returned from being on Maggie Island for Laura's dad's 70th. Warm weather, beaches and catching up with the fam... ...

Three Doting Dads feat. Max Gawn

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We had the privilege of sitting down with Doting Dad, Max Gawn. He's a professional AFL player, premiership winning captain of the Melbourne Football ...

Down and Dirty with a Bunch of Blokes in a Van

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've loved reading the DM's from listeners - especially from a particular individual who sends us voice messages of his farts each week. Shout out to...

I've Been DAD-SHAMED !!

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ash, father of the year, #1 doting dad, selfless carer of Macy and Oscar... has been dad-shamed. The crime you ask? Taking two marshmallows from his c...

The Day We Became Dads - Birth Stories

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Strap yourselves in because we're going right back to the beginning - reliving the moments when we both became dads! From surprise due dates, going in...

Daycare Drug Mules

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ash has resorted to morning frisk searches with Oscar to make sure he's not smuggling any contraband (toys) into daycare. Even with these elevated sec...

Three Doting Dads feat. Mick Fanning

23 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Absolutely stoked to bring out this bonus ep (which is one of our favs to far) with all-round aussie legend, three time world surfing champ and doting...