Al catches up with comedian and creator of Taskmaster, Alex Horne. Alex shares some stories about taking Taskmaster into schools, the ups and downs of writing a children's book, and he has a brilliant rule that is great advice for creating memories of the kids growing up. 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/group...
Jun 23, 2025•30 min
Al has a natter with the "one and only" Chesney Hawkes as he pops in while on tour across the UK. Chesney talks about the pros and cons of working with your kid, as his eldest son is now one of his guitarists. He talks about being away for work at important milestones and the importance of showing emotion as a dad. He also shares some levelling stories about his journey through fatherhood. Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Face...
Jun 18, 2025•41 min
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
May 27, 2025•35 min
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
May 18, 2025•49 min
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 https://en-uk.ring.com/pages/video-doorbell-cameras Learn more about your ad cho...
Apr 30, 2025•57 min
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
Apr 23, 2025•42 min
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/TheDa...
Mar 16, 2025•19 min
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 https://en-uk.ring.com/pages/video-doorbell-cameras Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....
Mar 12, 2025•18 min
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...
Jan 27, 2025•36 min
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
Jan 13, 2025•36 min
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 podc...
Jan 06, 2025•10 min
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
Dec 30, 2024•31 min
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 y...
Dec 23, 2024•14 min
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
Dec 16, 2024•23 min
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 podca...
Dec 09, 2024•15 min
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
Dec 02, 2024•21 min
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 https://en-uk.ring.com/pages/video-doorbell-cameras Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...
Nov 30, 2024•17 min
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
Nov 25, 2024•15 min
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
Nov 18, 2024•19 min
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
Nov 04, 2024•28 min
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
Oct 21, 2024•21 min
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...
Oct 07, 2024•53 min
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
Sep 23, 2024•41 min
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
Sep 09, 2024•22 min
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
Aug 27, 2024•27 min
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 perso...
Aug 22, 2024•25 min
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
Aug 19, 2024•16 min
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
Aug 15, 2024•42 min
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
Aug 05, 2024•18 min
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
Jul 22, 2024•15 min
