Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash

This week the guys get schooled by author, actor, comedian, teacher and now new dad Ben Knight and for once, it’s not their kids doing the teaching.
Ben reveals what teachers really mean when they write those cryptic little comments on our kids’ report cards, and shares the one thing we should actually look for if we want to know whether we’re doing a decent job as parents.
He also gives the guys a fascinating insight into what school is really like from the teacher’s perspective, although becoming a dad himself has given Ben a very different view of his students. Funny how that works.
Ben also opens up about the arrival of baby Dulcie, whose birth was anything but smooth. The experience has left him incredibly grateful for everything he has in life… and probably a little more appreciative of a full night’s sleep.
And because apparently he wasn’t busy enough being a teacher, actor, comedian and new dad, Ben has also written a kids’ book and it’s got one hell of an earworm in it.
If you’re looking for something to get stuck in your kids’ heads for the next six months, you can grab a copy here. Or follow Ben on here.
While you're at it you can also grab a copy of Ash's new book The Secret Ingredient here.

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This week the dads are handing kids' sport a straight red card after both finding themselves trapped in sporting situations they'd rather have escaped.
Matt spent hours stuck in a chaotic queue for a dance concert while Ash accidentally became Oscar's fill-in soccer coach.
What started as helping out somehow turned into inspiring the team... and now he's terrified they'll ask him to do it again.
The guys also unpack why more 18-year-olds are getting vasectomies (which, frankly, isn't great news for parenting podcasts).
Plus, Ash books himself in for some long-overdue health checks and has an important reminder for every dad to do the same.
And finally, the boys declare war on Ooshies.
If you'd like to donate to Chris Dixon's run for free 3D hands for kids you can do so here.
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This week the guys are going against everything they've ever promised, diving headfirst into your parenting dilemmas... with a sprinkle of advice for the Doters.
💥 Does moving away from your best mate mean the friendship is destined for the group chat graveyard?
🚸 What age should kids be allowed to walk to school on their own?
🍺 And how on earth do you tell your partner it's time to ease up on the booze... without it backfiring?
As always, Ash has some seriously good advice that every couple could take something from.
Plus, Matt shares a worrying update after Buster is rushed in for emergency surgery.
And if you're wondering why Matt's wearing a very special T-shirt, it's for Frankie, the daughter of one of our favourite guests, Jackson.
The shirts are raising money to support children living with cerebral palsy. If you'd like to help out (and score a great tee), you can grab one here.
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This week, Ash is up in arms over a betrayal of the highest order after walking in on his wife in... let's just say, a compromising position.
Meanwhile, Matt faces the ultimate dilemma: spend the evening watching a war documentary with his mum or having sex with Laura. You won't believe who wins.
Ash opens up about why he's changing the way he reacts to sport in front of Oscar, while Matt has an emotional conversation with his girls about heaven that might just leave you reaching for the tissues.
Plus, the best parenting lies we've heard in a long time... you'll want to write them down.
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School's back, which means the guys are already feeling defeated by the daily lunchbox battle so they've called in the expert – qualified nutritionist Jules from The Bable (The Baby Food Bible) – to show them not only how to pack a healthy lunchbox the kids will actually eat but how to feed children confidently from babies right through to the school years.
With Matt navigating solids with Poppy, Jules shares everything any new parent needs to know about breastfeeding, introducing solids, baby-led weaning, fussy eaters, family meals and some genuinely game-changing lunchbox hacks that even the boys couldn't believe.
Then it's time for the ultimate lunchbox battle.
The guys go head to head with their lunchboxes and Jules will be the judge. There are some brutal scores, plenty of laughs and one clear winner crowned the supreme lunchbox master.
If mealtimes feel like a daily battle in your house, this episode is packed with practical advice you'll actually use.
To buy a Baby Food Bible or Lunch Box Bible head here.
Or you can follow Jules here and The Baby Food Bible here.
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