Direct Advice For Dads Podcast

Endless alerts, video calls and screen time - what's the real impact, and how can we manage our health around it? Doctor Kristy Goodwin wrote a book about it, and is here to give our Dads some expert advice.

Acclaimed Aussie comedian & mum Amy Hetherington breaks down parenthood without all the BS. She also gives some gold advice on how we as dads can "reconnect" with our partners post baby.

Ryan was a high flyer in the corporate world, managing a group of execs and earning good money... but overwhelm crept in when he was caught between work and family time. Find out how he changed his life and handled the challenge so many dads face every day.

Dads, this is a big one. There is now actual scientific research about fussy eating - and we've tracked down the researcher, Dr Georgie Russel from Deakin University. Get the breakdown on what makes kids fussy eaters and what strategies can help you break down barriers to getting a bellyful of healthy food down the hatch.

Two battle-tested Dads share the best ways to cope with the chaos that comes with the silly season. They also tackle the million dollar question: how early is too early for Christmas?

Expert tips on home renos, man caves and "kiddy proofing" your house from proud father and renovation judge from The Block, Darren Palmer. Plus a crazy story of how Darren's building a LEGO house on the Channel 9 special, LEGO Masters Bricksmas.

Proven strategies for kids and parents to talk about, manage and overcome bullying and cyber-bullying. From the incredible teacher, author, and founder of a children's mental health foundation, Di Wilcox.

Dr Marny Lishman breaks down how playtime can improve your health, happiness and relationships. Turns out adults have been playing for millennia, across cultures, and it's literally unhealthy to be a boring adult.

It tastes good, it's healthier than beer, and it might be a pathway for happier Dads. Ross and Dan break down the process of brewing non-alcoholic beer and how it's potentially a game-changer for those dads who need a beer or two to unwind.

Everyone says "it's hard" but when should you actually get help? Mum of 2 Nikolina Kharoufeh dispels the silly idea that it's 'weak' to get help, and shares how she and her partner went about it.

An accountant joins us with some advice on interest rates, tax and how to save some cash. It's been quite the year for families, with the cost of living seemingly on the continual up! Dan and Ross talk with friend of the podcast, Michelle Maynard, who gives a whole bunch of advice on how to save some cash and maximise what you can at tax time.

Former Cowboy Michael “Morgo” Morgan was a player for the late, great Paul Green, who sadly passed aged just 49 years old. Morgo talks about how he's dealing with the grief that comes from losing a great mate, countered with the emotion that his own family of 3 is about to become a family of 4.

We've all been there. Those times where it all feels like it's getting a bit too much. Ross and Dan count down the 5 things you can look forward to getting easier, the older your kids get.

You might have just gotten socks and jocks, but being a dad means more than that... right? Well we asked, and Aussie dads answered! Dig into this hearty episode where Dan and Ross react and reflect on our fans responses to the big question: What does Father's Day mean to you?

Ross taps into Dan's expertise in video games. It turns out that Dan knows quite a lot about the subject, and the boys take a deep dive into what you need to be aware of should your child show an interest in gaming.

David Gribble is the CEO of the Constable Care Foundation, a WA based organisation that focuses on keeping our kids safe and educating them to be so. David chats about their brand-new initiative, taking the issue of ethics and “making good decisions” by teaching it in schools as part of a trial curriculum. A powerful episode on empowering our kids to make good life decisions.

It's the battery powered elephant in the room for you and your kids. How much screen time is too much screen time? The boys chat with Dr Rosa Virgara from the University of SA, who has recently completed a study on this very same issue. She breaks down quality screen time over “junk” screen time, and reveals not only how much screen time our kids should be getting, but how much “huff and puff” time they should be doing daily too.

Friend of the pod, The Fatherhood's Jeremy Macvean, is back to share his work in changing workplace attitudes. In particular, why it's okay to be “there” for your kids when they need you. Jeremy shares a deeply personal story about navigating a divorce and how coming through that, as well as a pandemic, has changed him as a man and a dad.

Is it all getting away from you? You're not alone, but that's why we got Ninja Warrior and dad of three (and about to be four), Sam Goodall. He shares a whole bunch of gold about what it takes to stay fit and continue to be the best version of a dad you can be.

For most dads, it's why we sign up to be a dad, right? To have lots of fun with your kids. Ross and Dan are fun blokes who have made it their quest to be the “fun” dad, and they both share some personal tips and tricks on how you can make some of the more mundane dad stuff a little bit more fun.

What can we do to keep our kids playing and engaged with sport? Hint: it's not about us anymore dads. Former representative soccer player, Mark Lee, shares his advice. Mark now spends his time coaching the next stars of the beautiful game.

Australians have known Pete Rowsthorn for years during his time on The Comedy Company and of course, his role as the long-suffering Brett Craig on Kath and Kim. But what makes Pete tick as a dad? Ross and Dan get to know the Australian comedy legend in a ‘warts and all' chat about his journey as a dad and husband.

Ross and Dan deep dive into a rather deep question. Are you fit to be a dad? In the wake of the sudden deaths of Shane Warne and Taylor Hawkins, the boys reckons it's time to take stock of our health and ask yourself honestly, are you fit to be a dad?

Dan reveals the 5 "must-have” items that every man cave should feature. Every Dad needs a space to call their own, right?

LEGO fanatic and star of TV show LEGO Masters Australia Ryan McNaught talks about why LEGO is so important to him and his two twin boys.

Psychologist Dr Marny Lishman talks us through common anger issues that most of us, as dads, will no doubt encounter on the journey. In this episode, Ross also bravely admits how he sought professional help as a result of his anger issues. A revealing thought-provoking episode for dads (and mums) alike.

There is so much that changes when you become a dad. In this episode, Dan & Ross give all the best advice they wish they knew before having kids.

This episode is all about the importance of having time with your partner to let sparks fly and how that can be the key to a healthier relationship.

Ross and Dan have worked out that there are 10 very good, valid reasons why the life of a rock star is EXACTLY the same as the life of a parent. It starts with blue M&M's and ends with multiple people in your bed at night.

Guy Sebastian is a dad to two boys and in a revealing episode, Guy shares the ups and downs of juggling a successful music career with being a regular, hands-on dad. Guy also shares an amazing cause that he and his best mate are raising awareness for, by walking from Wagga Wagga to Sydney. That's a lot of chafing!

Amelia Walker, from the Gidget Foundation, talks about how Christmas time can trigger feelings and emotions that are not welcome. In this episode, Amelia walks through the danger signs and steps we can take to stay relatively sane through the silly season.

Derek Ebbs is a clinical relationship psychotherapist who has studied the effects of screentime on children and how much of it is in fact negative. For any parent who is curious about how much is too much screen time, then this episode is for you.

In this episode, we dive a little deeper with a dad that helps everyday dads ditch the fat. A motivational and practical episode with fitness expert and long-time listener, Andrew Jax.

He's arguably one of Australia's best boxers, the Green Machine - Danny Green, gives us an overview of how we as Dads can change our ways to find the time to get fit.

Parental burnout is a relatively new phenomenon with lots of research coming out of France. What is it, how do we know we have it and how can it be treated? All this was answered by an award-winning international psychologist, Hélène Gatland. An expert on the subject and yes, she's French.

You may know him from Channel 9's show, Parental Guidance. Dr Justin Coulson is also a dad to SIX girls! This episode is an open and forthright discussion about modern-day parenting.

In Postnatal Depression week, the boys chat with ‘friend of the podcast', Dr Marny Lishman, who reveals just how prevalent the scourge of PND is in both mums AND dads. She talks us through the steps and processes we can follow to take care of ourselves.

You're about to become a parent. Do you know what that means? Lots and lots of spending. Ross and Dan chat with money expert Michelle Maynard on breaking down exactly what you need to do in order to be in a better financial position for your impending arrival.

What would compel a woman to give up her eggs to a complete stranger, so that they can fulfil their dream of starting a family? Life coach and airline pilot, Katie Bateman, is doing exactly that and she tells Ross and Dan all about her experience.

A legend of “the beautiful game”, Archie Thomson reveals how life post-representative career has panned out, culminating in his starring performance in Celebrity Masterchef. We know that as dads, we've got to lift our game in the kitchen and Archie's flying the flag for us all.

He's a former Rugby League champion who went through a very public battle to protect his daughter's name. In this enlightening episode, MG explains how he and his daughter kept an open and honest dialogue throughout the battle to keep the nasty stuff at bay. MG also shares what he learnt from the experience and how he sees social media's all-encompassing role in our kids' lives.

Penny Dellsperger is an Accredited Practising Dietitian specialising in coeliac disease. She also suffers from the disease and helps Ross and Dan understand the implications and solutions around kids and coeliac. A must-listen for anyone close to a coeliac sufferer.

Mark Lee is an ex-professional soccer player who now runs a very successful coaching academy in Perth. He shares a fountain of knowledge with Ross and Dan on the very best ways you can be involved with your children's sport, without overstepping the mark.

Luke is a regular dad like the rest of us, but he happens to help manage a website that's all about helping us to be the best dads we can be. Ross and Dan present five big challenges that dads face in this day and age to Luke, and hear how he handles them with aplomb. A fantastic, relatable chat with a bloke seriously in the know.

He's a fan fave on the current series of The Block, but Ronnie Caceres reveals just how hard it is to do work that separates you from your kids.

It's that time of year fellow dads! The greatest, most beautiful day of the year... FATHER'S DAY! Ross and Dan break down why it simply is the greatest day ever, and why we need to celebrate it wholeheartedly. Did we mention it was the greatest day of the year?

You've probably seen Matt Okine on any one of multiple ABC shows. He's also in a band, recording podcasts and yes, he's a dad as well. Ross and Dan drill down on just how Matt manages to stay as busy as he is, all the while juggling the demands of toddlers around the house.

Are headphones destroying your kids ears? Why is ear health important for mental health? And is there any way you can blame ear health on not listening to your partner? (Just kidding on that last one). But seriously, let's break down why ear health is surprisingly important for dads with the Ear Science Institute's Professor Marcus Atlas.

Luke Toki has been on our screens for years, but behind the scenes, he's been dealing with the trials and tribulations of having a child with autism and another child diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. This is an open, forthright chat with a bloke who's taking it all in his stride and doing his best to help his kids shine.

He's the man that's kept your babies entertained for years, but how's life been for him as a dad?

This week, the boys chat with award winning relationship mediator Lisanne Iriks, who walks us through the do's and do not's of separation and divorce, should things not be working out for you and your partner. Hot tip - most of this advice works for ALL dads, not just those going through a split.