This was first broadcast on January 19th, 2025 on 94.9 MainFM as part of the Sunday Midday Show.

In this episode of the show, host Sam and his guest Sam (Sam-squared!) have watched Parenthood (so you don't have to). Taking the depiction of the three dads (and one kick-arse mum) in the film as their jumping off point, they talk about being present, letting our kids discover the world for themselves, the importance of boredom, and the desire to be as good or better parents than we had.

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 emotional.

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This was first broadcast on December 12th, 2024 on 94.9 MainFM as part of the Sunday Midday Show.

In this episode of the show, host Sam and his guest Hamish have watched About Time (so you don't have to). It's a fillum from 2013 that's positively bursting with niceness and good vibes (and a couple of cracking dads).

Sam and Hamish share their thoughts on the film, as well as the drive for honesty and transparency, showing tenderness to our kids, and the importance of ritual, routine and tradition.

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 emotional.

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This was first broadcast on December 1st, 2024 on 94.9 MainFM as part of The Sunday Midday Show.

In it, host Sam and his guest Sanjay (music producer, teacher, event planner) have watched You Hurt My Feelings (so you don't have to). Taking the depiction of the dad in the film as their jumping-off point, they talk about fostering faith and trust in our kids, not going overboard with the support we show them, and prioritising our own self-care from time to time.

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 emotional.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This was first broadcast on November 17th, 2024 on 94.9 MainFM as part of The Sunday Midday Show.

In it, host Sam and his guest Roland (primary school teacher, dad of two, supporter of terrible football teams) have watched Mr. Mom (so you don't have to). Taking the depiction of the dad in the film as their jumping-off point, they talk about the pressures and expectations of being a manly provider, how housework we do, and other monsters in the house.

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 emotional.

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This was first broadcast on October 20th, 2024 on 94.9 MainFM as part of The Sunday Midday Show.

In it, host Sam and his guest Alex (teacher, broadcaster, step-dad) have watched Hot Rod (so you don't have to). Taking the depiction of the step-dad in the film as their jumping-off point, they talk about the unique role of a step-parent and how it's very, very different from what we see in the movies.

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 emotional.

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This was first broadcast on September 29th, 2024 on 94.9 MainFM as part of The Sunday Midday Show.

In it, host Sam and his guest Ryder (youth worker, model, brother-in-law extraordinaire) have watched Mrs Doubtfire (so you don't have to). Taking the depiction of the dad in the film as their jumping-off point, they talk about the fine line between being playful and irresponsible, the division of labour in the house, and being addicted to our kids.

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 emotional.

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This was first broadcast on August 25th, 2024 on 94.9 MainFM as part of The Sunday Midday Show.

In it, host Sam and his guest Brian (retired solicitor, author, history buff) have watched To Kill A Mockingbird (so you don't have to). Taking the depiction of the dad in the film as their jumping-off point, they talk about the important things we teach our kids, feeling pride in our kids, and being a neighbourhood Boo Radley.

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 emotional.

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This was first broadcast on July 12, 2024 on 94.9 MainFM as part of The Sunday Midday Show.

In it, host Sam and his guest Jakob (disability support worker, DJ, friendly bugger) have watched Blow (so you don't have to). Taking the depiction of the two dads in the film as their jumping-off point, they talk being a hero to our kids and the responsibility that entails, how to not lead our kids astray with our own bad behaviours, and the importance of being there.

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 emotional.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.