Don't Tell Your Mum

Al catches up with wildlife legend Steve Backshall ahead of his new TV series and arena tour. Steve talks about scary moments with animals, adventures with his kids and how to help them explore their passion for nature. We also find out how he fits in being a dad whilst travelling the world to track down deadly animals. Book tickets to see Steve Backshall on tour here. DeadlyLiveTour.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JK speaks to Radio legend Jeremy Vine about the different stages of being a parent, relationships with your dad and his new book. Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian Chris McCausland joins Al in the studio to talk about what parenting is like when you're doing it (literally) blind, and about how risky he found Strictly! Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former England Rugby captain, Chris Robshaw, speaks to Al at Dadsnet about how important it is for men to explore and express their emotions, injuries, parenthood, and loads more. Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Al speaks to Nicola from Castrol and Lunar Outpost about her latest space project sending astro ants to the south pole of the moon. They discuss the possibility of living in space in the future, how to prepare your children for jobs in the astro field that may not exist yet and why gaming could be more important than you think if you want a future at Nasa. Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Al speaks to Konnie Huq about the National Innovations Challenge. How can we get more kids into STEM jobs and whos job is it to inspire kids these days?  Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Al speaks to gadget man, Jason Bradbury, about when the right time is to give our kids phones, and about how they can access content without parental knowledge. Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does it get any cooler than having a rock star as a dad? Bush lead singer, Gavin Rossdale, talks to Al about his new cooking show, and whether his kids really think he's that cool? Watch Gavin's new cooking show this February, Dinner with Gavin Rossdale. Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Al chat's to Francesca Amber, host of the UK's No.1 Self Improvement Podcast, Law of Attraction Changed My Life. Can she convince him? Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a controversial one. Pizza and pineapple? Peanut butter and marmite? Get involved in the conversation! This episode is powered by Gtech. Find the best deals on Gtech technology here: https://www.gtech.co.uk/ Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pop Idol, Gareth Gates, joins Al to talk about the mayhem of his early stardom, having a kid, and how his speech has effected him at every step of his life. Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lie down. Beg. What are the things you can say to your dog but not to your partner? We go through some of the best answers from Dadsnet. This episode is powered by Gtech. Find the best deals on Gtech technology here: https://www.gtech.co.uk/ Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Al talks to all round lovely person, Scarlett Moffat, about making stupid noises with her kid and generally being a mum. Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We asked Dadsnet what the top 5 sounds you don't hear anymore are - is your answer in the top 5? Let us know! This episode is powered by Gtech. Find the best deals on Gtech technology here: https://www.gtech.co.uk/ Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Al is joined by Shivi Ramoutar, TV chef and author, who talks about how to improve his cooking! Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What things do you spend too much money on that you DON'T regret? This episode is powered by Gtech. Find the best deals on Gtech technology here: https://www.gtech.co.uk/ Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He was the Royal Butler, and now he is an etiquette expert ... can Grant Harold do ANYTHING to help Al, or is he a lost cause? Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Legendary javelin thrower, Fatima Whitbread, talks to Al about her new book My Bright Shining Star, based around children in care through her own story of adoption. Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Izzy Judd brings a bit of calm to Al's day, as they chat about kids toys, the benefit of wooden toys, and how different children play. Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comic legend Russell Kane returns to the Dadsnet podcast to talk about his new book for kids all about dogs! He has loads of great advice on choosing the right dog to fit your family, as well as parenting, life, and loads more! Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Author Josh Connolly talks to Al about his new book, It's them, not you: How to break free from toxic parents. Grab your copy here: https://amzn.eu/d/dydwbFS Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JK & Al catch up with music and entertainment legend, Rev. Richard Coles! Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Al speaks to the WBO World Cruiserweight Boxing Champion about the rise of the YouTube Boxer, parenting, and whether he would encourage his little ones into the sport. Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New from Dadsnet, it's Big Daddy's Power Hour - and it features Al from JK & Al! Have a listen and add it into your podcast rotation! Join Al, Jack, Kayne and Neil in this new parenting podcast from Dadsnet - the UK's largest online community of dads. In this episode, they talk about their wives crashing their cars, how to deal with a difficult kid at soft play, and the mechanics of how Al would defecate into a child's shoe. This episode is sponsored by Hims. Visit hims.com/dadsnet for personalized, doctor-trusted weight loss treatment plans To see more content from the guys, head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Then join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Was it a joint decision? Was your other half in charge? Is it a family name? Is there a right and wrong answer? Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Al catches up with comedy legend Andrew Maxwell about his Edinburgh show, The Bare Maximum, and about how he translates that to his parenting! Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a safety thing, but is it an invasion of privacy? Let's discuss! Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a question every parent encounters at some point, but JK has invented a whole new currency! Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JK & Al debate the merits of losing, whether children are now entitled, and whether prizes for 8th place should exist? Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Author and former Labour Spin Doctor, Alastair Campbell, joins JK and Al to talk about his new book, which talks to kids about politics in an unbiased and relevant way! Check out Why Politics Matters by Alastair Campbell here. Check your eligibility for free solar panels, air source heat pumps and insulation under the eco4 scheme - just head to warmauk.com Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have an exclusive interview with Rishi Sunak, answering questions put forward by Dadsnet members! We gathered your questions, and put forward some our favourite, which Prime Minister Rishi Sunak then answered in text format. We have taken his words and had them spoken by celeb impressionist and Britain's Got Talent star, Darren Altman in his very best Rishi voice. The words of the answers have not been altered in any way, so you are getting the exact answers given by the current PM. Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who better to talk about DIY with than Big Brother legend and TV presenter, Craig Phillips. Check your eligibility for free solar panels, air source heat pumps and insulation under the eco4 scheme - just head to warmauk.com Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a hilarious story from a listener, then we are talking about poo stories! That's because you should only be flushing poo, pee and paper down the loo. If you want to learn more about how to prevent blockages, or about the 3 Ps you ARE allowed to flush, head to United Utilities - https://shorturl.at/dejnq Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you heard about the new fines for taking your kids out of school? What do you think about them? JK & Al discuss and take a look at comments from the Dadsnet community! Check your eligibility for free solar panels, air source heat pumps and insulation under the eco4 scheme - just head to warmauk.com Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Al catches up with the absolute LEGEND that is Bear Grylls - man of the outdoors, man of the people... and man of family! Check your eligibility for free solar panels, air source heat pumps and insulation under the eco4 scheme - just head to warmauk.com Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have some fantastic new Useless facts for you, some more lies we tell our kids, and learn what happened to Blippi... Learn about the 3 Ps you CAN flush - search "Stop the Block", or click here >>> https://www.unitedutilities.com/help-and-support/wastewater-services/stop-the-block/ Want a decent jacket? Head to https://frahmjacket.com/ Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Al is joined by George Clarke to talk about keeping kids creative in design, his journey in property, and even his views on the current education system! Check your eligibility for free solar panels, air source heat pumps and insulation under the eco4 scheme - just head to warmauk.com Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Al is joined by Paul Brunson, relationship expert from Married at First Sight. Whether you are single or in a long term relationship, this is a must listen for everyone! Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Things you never thought you would say as a dad, useless but great facts, and little lies you tell your kids on the reg! Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Al is joined by Sonny Jay - Capital FM presenter and winner of Dancing on Ice! He is about to become a father for the first time, so obviously turns to Al for some advice. Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More things you never thought you would say as a dad, useless but great facts, and... well you will have to wait to see what the last feature is! Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Al is joined by instagram chef Mitch Lane (@mealsbymitchofficial) who talks about feeding your family for just £5! Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Vol 2. of Things I never thought I would say as a dad, useless facts, and weird things you believed as a kid! Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Radio 1's Rickie Haywood talks to Al about the 10 year age gap between his kids, how he got onto his football podcast, and how he balances life and work. Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices