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Ben and Matt are a couple of lads who became dads. Join us as we tell our story of how our lives changed after parenthood. Each week we'll be discussing our experiences as new parents, as well as sharing stories from the wilder days. We hope to give advice for new dads who might feel a bit lost in this jungle they call parenthood. As well as discussing topics such as mental health, relationships mixed in with all the usual banter you'd hear down the pub with your mates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location:

United Kingdom

Genres:

Comedy

Description:

Ben and Matt are a couple of lads who became dads. Join us as we tell our story of how our lives changed after parenthood. Each week we'll be discussing our experiences as new parents, as well as sharing stories from the wilder days. We hope to give advice for new dads who might feel a bit lost in this jungle they call parenthood. As well as discussing topics such as mental health, relationships mixed in with all the usual banter you'd hear down the pub with your mates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Interview with Paul Spence founder of P.A.U.L For Brain Recovery

3/27/2022
Paul Spence suffered a life changing brain injury on a night out in Hull. His life as a successful electrician and family man was turned upside down but he fought through adversity and turned his tragedy into triumph. We talked with him about how he did it, and how the Paul charity is helping others with an acquired brain injury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:32:55

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Conspiracy Theories - Moon Landing and Pyramids

3/21/2022
This episode we talk about the pyramids and the moon landing as well as have a debate on whether it's cold in space, it becomes quite clear that neither of us have a degree in astronomy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:34:34

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This dance move got Wonder woman weak at the knees

3/14/2022
Ben attends a rave for Kids and the grown ups end up taking over like it's the good old days, Matt has parenting problems, and do Men and Women act the same when it comes to being drunk in charge of a phone? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:34:57

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The female wrestler who became a serial killer

2/28/2022
This episode we look at Juana Barraza Mexicos most notorious female serial killer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:21:10

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Everything changed when we realised this about Kanye

2/21/2022
This episode was recorded on Valentines week, it's turned us a bit soft, we talk love languages, and what are they? Kanye and Kim Kardashians break up, we bring up something no one else is talking about, and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:54:50

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What we really thought about 'that' Jimmy Carr joke

2/14/2022
This week we talk about cancel culture, Joe Rogan, Adele and Jimmy Carr. We also review the Tinder Swindler and True story by Jimmy Carr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:45:46

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Lawrence clitburn and the sack soother of the south

2/6/2022
This episode contains very honest parenting stories and is definitely not suitable for children! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:27:55

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Don't Mention The War

1/31/2022
This week we talk about the controversial subject of disciplining your children, we review Afterlife series 3 and Matt goes speed dating in the Metaverse, and the lads play a game of it's not wrong, but it's not right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:41:10

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I was on an island with Beyonce and Alan Titchmarsh

1/24/2022
In this week's packed episode, Matt's metaverse is back, the lads decide how many chickens it would take to kill an elephant, the mental health section focuses on the difference between low mood and depression with a focus on the importance of exercise and the TV/Film review is back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:38:44

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Deaf Island and the stale wotsit

1/16/2022
This week Matt takes his first steps into the metaverse and quickly finds he's not welcome, Ben has a nightmare with a watermelon and as always we have an open and honest chat about mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:47:42

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Biscuits and Business with special guest Tom Pannett

5/23/2021
This Week Matt chats to entrepreneur and king of the biscuits Tom Pannett. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:18:45

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Pineapples, pizzas and parenting paranoia

5/16/2021
In this episode, we talk about all the things that make us anxious as parents, and how those anxieties can make us feel like bad parents. Underrated vs overrated takes us onto the pineapple on pizza debate, and Ben's convinced that his wife is deaf when she yawns, find out what he's decided to do about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:36:32

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We're back baby!

5/2/2021
The lads open season 4 with a bang and apromise to be even more open and honest than ever, with no fear of cancel culture, just honest opinions and honest stories of parenting! Ben visit's his friend's wife for a massage and Matt asks the question would you win in a fight against 12, 12 year olds and if so how? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:28:48

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Garden Wars

4/4/2021
In this episode, Matt and Ben come up with a new concept for a TV show called garden wars, they talk about things that cause them anxiety as parents, this week's review is MAFS and it's a sin. They also talk about pranks they used to play as kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:36:12

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The serial killers episode

3/28/2021
This episode Matt and Ben talk about serial killers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:31:03

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The lads learn about body positivity - with special guest Cliona Byrne

3/21/2021
This week's episode sees the lads learn how to feel good about their bodies and most importantly how that affects their children's positive view of themselves. They're joined by the lovely Cliona Byrne is an Irish Body Confidence Coach living in Paris. She helps people to shush their inner critic and boost their self-esteem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:36:50

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Sleep with one eye open

3/14/2021
In this episode, Matt has a moan about cyclists, we talk about gender reveal parties, what it's like finding out your child's gender round the back of Mothercare, Ben has something to share about his sleeping habits and we have our usual TV review as well as underrated, overrated, and properly rated. don't forget to hit subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:34:37

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The lads get rid of their Dad bods - with special guest Darren Kirby

3/7/2021
In this week's episode, the lads launch their mission to ditch the dad bod and get fit. Fitter healthier dad joins them to share his tips on nutrition, exercise, and how they can cheat their way to being healthier with food swaps and seven-minute workouts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:30:08

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The Rap Karaoke episode

2/28/2021
In this episode, the lads talk about Ronnie's unique way of saying sporky, matt has a moan about Topsy and Tim, Autumns favourite programme, we give you a blast of nostalgia when we reminisce about our favourite toys as kids, and Ben and Matt take the cringe levels up to a hundred with a rap karaoke session. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:43:46

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The Dentist, the girl stuck in the washing machine and other covid hoaxes

2/14/2021
In this episode we talk about matt's new dentist, Ben has an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction, the lads talk about the weird porn that is taking the internet by storm which involves women getting stuck in household furniture, and we dissect the covid situation so far! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:30:29