Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash

One thing we pride ourselves on at Two Doting Dads is that we provide you with the good, the bad and the relatable parenting stories but we NEVER provide advice. Until today... well sort of. We've brought in parenting...

As we all drag our tired parent bodies to the end of the year, the boys' focus has moved to sleep and how they can get more of it. They dive into fierce debates over bunk beds and baby blankets and their answers might...

Matt opens up about his sex life life after baby #3 and how Poppy's presence in the room is somewhat ruining the mood. Meanwhile Ash divulges all the dirty details of his recent Vegas trip, including his fall from grace...

Laura's back with Poppy in tow and she's dishing all the dirt on how Matt's doing as a third-time-dad. Hint: he's bringing all the positive vibes (just don't ask him to cook with Poppy strapped to him). Laura opens up...

If you’re into ASMR of people eating apples then this episode is for you… Ash has an incredible trick with an apple that accidentally aroused his wife. He’s also got a new tattoo… and it’s big.. but he maintains it’s...

It's a deep one today and it's a question the boys aren't taking lightly. In fact Ash reveals he's back with his psychologist to talk through his concerns over how he's parenting Oscar and his big feelings. While Matty...

The dads are running off fumes this week! Sleep expert (and founder of SwoopBaby) Sarah Clifton joins us to answer all your burning questions about kids and sleep. From night wakes to nap strikes and the dark art of...

We're into another chaotic week with the kids but this time it's Buster who's in the naughty corner. Ash shares why his daughter's hunger has no bounds, even when it comes to saving the seals and Matt reveals how he...

Matty J's wife, Laura, has been accused of throwing out an expensive bottle that belongs to producer Jess (it has a metal top, mind you!) Should she be blamed for this horrible act, though? Speaking of throwing out...

You know Ryan as one-half of the Toni and Ryan show. He also happens to be a dad to little toddler Mabel! From the time his partner Bridget squeezed his fake finger a bit too hard during labour to getting in trouble at...

What's the most you've ever paid when it comes to your child's sporting activities? Matty J is left speechless after getting a glimpse of Marlie's ballet recital tickets. Can you top this?! Ash had the privilege of...

It's been a while since Daddy Ash has had an "accident" in public. Unfortunately, it happened at the worst place possible and has left him scarred ever since. Matty J has found a way to sort out Lola's phantom "tummy...

Wholesome by Sarah is the absolute queen of keeping family meals real! She knows exactly how to keep the kids happy, from picky eaters and beige diets to sneaking in a few veggies into your kids' bellies. Sarah is mum...

The Johnson/Byrne's are finally a family of five! Despite a change of midwives mid-labour, Poppy's birth was a breeze (according to Matty J). Dad was nervous about the growing private medical bill and even tried to...

Technically, baby Poppy has arrived! However, in this episode, past Matty J, his wife Laura, and Ash have yet to meet her. The anticipation is high! So are the nerves...and in the words of Ash, "good luck!" While Matt...

Becoming a parent has a way of reshaping everything you thought you knew about yourself. For Scotty James, an Olympic medalist, professional snowboarder, and father to 1-year-old Leo, this involved tackling a new...

Poppy has arrived! Except, in this podcast universe, she's still in Mum's belly waiting for her father to sort out the hospital insurance...that he forgot to renew. Oh dear. Ash is back from Bali and took home an...

We’ve got something different for you this week, our first-ever live show! Recorded at the Apple Store on George Street in Sydney as part of a Today at Apple event, this bonus episode brings you straight into the room...

Before you ask...baby three isn't born yet! That's probably a good thing because there are builders onsite (again) at the Johnson/Byrne household, fixing, plastering, hammering last-minute things before the baby...

You probably know Sassy Scott from the internet, where he and his brother Luke go viral for driving each other absolutely mad. The bickering, the banter, the pranks… Classic sibling love that’s now the backbone of their...

Baby Johnson #3 is about to arrive any minute now. (Hopefully, before Matty J lets slip the inducement date, IYKYK). The girls are PUMPED for a baby sister. So, it's time to get the nursery ready and make room for the...

Happy Father's Day to all of the Big Pappis out there! It's a big family affair this episode, with Mum Ellie jumping on the pod to update us on her health after a major shoulder surgery. Please send all of your good...

Tayla Montoya is an Italian mum from "The Area" who happens to be married to a Bulldogs football player, Marcello. After a whirlwind pregnancy, Tayla and Marc welcomed their twin girls, Tiana and Milan, almost a year...

Ash has given Oscar, 6, a fresh new look as he prepares for Book Week (when does it end!) Matt, on the other hand, has made a stupid parenting error after letting Lola, 4, enjoy a Sunday afternoon nap that went a little...

The Johnson/Byrne household is holding on to a positive pregnancy test. Is this normal? Meanwhile, Ash has received a gift from a friend...5 years after the fact! What is it and why did this happen? We also get into...