This was first broadcast July 6th 2025, on MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria.

In this episode of the show, Sam sits down with Tim (frontman for You Am I, Hard-Ons, and North Melbourne tragic), about what we can learn about dadding and parenting from the 1980 Best Picture Oscar winner, Ordinary People. Using the trials and tribulations of Calvin and family as their jumping off point, the dads chat about grief, worrying about our kids, and dadding while in the public eye.

Don't come expecting definitive answers or paths to parenting greatness. This is just two ordinary, imperfect dads getting real and having a chat.

It should be (extra)ordinary.

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This was first broadcast June 29th 2025, on MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria.

In this episode of the show, Sarah chatted with Sophie (circus performer, instructor, and ex-expat Australian), about the coming of age film Mermaids. Sophie is an acrobat extraordinaire juggling being a mum with travel, performance and grace (well most of the time). Being new to a community is something both Sophie and Sarah can resonate with. They talk about the challenges of living away from “home”, remaining true to themselves and their developing tweens. For those of you grateful for finding your feet and your community.

Don't come expecting definitive answers or paths to parenting greatness. This is just two ordinary, imperfect mums getting real and having a chat.

It should be fin-tastic (yes, that is a terrible pun).

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This was first broadcast June 22nd 2025, on MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria.

In this episode of the show, Sam sits down with Stew (Radio Galah's captain and ex-youth worker), about what we can learn about dadding and parenting from the nostalgic National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Using the adventures of Clark Griswold and family as their jumping off point, the dads chat about Christmas traditions, financial pressures, and learning to not feel guilty for trying to have a life of our own.

Don't come expecting definitive answers or paths to parenting greatness. This is just two ordinary, imperfect dads getting real and having a chat.

Come all ye faithful.

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This was first broadcast June 8th 2025, on MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria.

In this episode of the show, you get both hosts, Sam AND Sarah! They're here to talk about what we can learn about parenting from the Aussie sporting comedy, The Merger. It's a movie about country towns, prejudice, opening ourselves up to new experiences, and allowing the village to pitch in when needed to help raise our kids.

Don't come expecting definitive answers or paths to parenting greatness. This is just two ordinary, imperfect parents getting real and having a chat.

Grab your footy beanies and plug yourself in.

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This was first broadcast June 1st, 2025, on MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria.

In this episode of the show, Sam sits down with Taylor (artist and your new friendly local Canadian), about what we can learn about dadding and parenting from the amazing freak-fest Everything Everywhere All At Once. As it turns out, there's quite a lot including the culture of family, how to do discipline right, and the beauty of accepting an ordinary life with our loved ones.

Don't come expecting definitive answers or paths to parenting greatness. This is just two ordinary, imperfect dads getting real and having a chat.

More interesting than hotdog fingers.

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This was first broadcast May the 25th 2025, on MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria.

In this episode of the show, Sarah chatted with Tallace about the poignant documentary, Gayby Baby. Tallace is a local who is currently completing a PHD in the middle of making delicious treats for the local school, mothering two exceptional boys and keeping her community healthy with her medicinal produce.

Sarah and Tallace talk about feeling accepted, compromising for your kids, sibling love (and rivalry) and our role in shaping our kids’ moral compass. Tallace’s considered responses reflect the challenges faced by the queer community on a plebiscite that didn’t need to happen.

Don't come expecting definitive answers or paths to parenting greatness. This is just two ordinary, imperfect mums getting real and having a chat.

Should be real.

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This was first broadcast May the 11th, 2025, on MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria.

In this extra special Mother's Day edition of the show, Sarah talks to her boy Taylor about Wes Andersen’s charming adaption of Fantastic My Fox. Taylor loves gaming, Yu Gi Oh, and basketball. In this interview he is goofy, clever and devastatingly honest at times. Sarah and Taylor talk about kids and parents’ similarities, parents being proud, and how parents show up for their kids.

Be ready for a take on parenting from a kid’s perspective. And a laugh or two.

Should be inter-generational.

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This was first broadcast May the 4th (be with you), 2025, on MainFM in Castlemaine, Victoria.

In this episode of the show, Sarah chatted with Keeks about the movie Riding in Cars with Boys. Keeks is a local who is a pro roller skater, loves taking her bike out for an afternoon cruise and hanging with her super kid Ned.

Sarah and Keeks talk about those uncomfortable conversations, repairing with your kid when mess up, dealing with disappointment and parenting your parents.

Don't come expecting definitive answers or paths to parenting greatness. This is just two ordinary, imperfect mums getting real and having a chat.

Grab the tissues, this one’s a tearjerker.

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