We're tackling the mother-in-law (thank you) of all new dad grief. We sympathise, we teach, we have a list of (un)common traits. What more do you want? We also have someone who's been counterfeiting our precious money! Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/ FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 06, 2020•33 min
JK's found the perfect pizza oven from https://uk.ooni.com/ and talks with founder Darina Ooni about sauce, dough, and rehashes the debate over wood burner vs gas burner. Also - kids are back Nursery at a very complicated time. Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/ FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 29, 2020•46 min
The boys are back after Summer! They talk about pandemic life, they talk to Spencer Matthews and Vogue Williams about their new podcast, and they talk about a Dad's roll in during child birth. Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/ FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 21, 2020•59 min
The boys have their bags packed and are off on Summer Holiday. One final thing to do is wrap up season number... ahhhh.... ummmm... Hhhhhmmm, it doesn't matter what season - we're wrapping it up. Have a great Summer - you deserve it. Regular service will commence when the beer has run out. Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/ FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com Learn more about your ad choice...
Aug 18, 2020•6 min
Al (the new Michael Parkinson) caught up with Advanced Nurse Pracitioner Defence and friend - Carl Southern about having the virus, getting it again, becoming a dad and for good measure they bust some myths. Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com https://www.thedadsnet.com/dont-tell-your-mum-podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...
Aug 10, 2020•33 min
What if the police cornered you three or four times a week, every week, tugging at your clothes, getting in your personal space, intimidating you? What if you were chased down the street by a gang of youths shouting racist slurs about you What if you were more likely to die early because of how you look? What if you were told from an early age that you'll achieve nothing; that you'll either have a low paid, low skilled job, or end up in prison? If these were your life experiences, you'll underst...
Aug 05, 2020•43 min
With the coronavirus vaccines around the world progressing fast, its only a short wait until one of the trials becomes available for public use, but would you trust it to be safe? In a climate where the anti-vaccine argument hasn't gone away, what are the actual risks of a vaccine and what are the myths? And if some of us refuse to take it, then how will that affect the others? Could a vaccine become mandatory? JK and Al give their take on all these point and hear your suggestions from www.theda...
Jul 29, 2020•42 min
This week's confession is a corker. If the true identity of this dad ever gets out, it could get very messy. Find out what he did and whether you can forgive in this week's ep! Plus, are there 'blue' jobs and 'pink' jobs in the house? Or is the age of jobs by gender dead and gone? What housework do you secretly enjoy? And how can we help our kids to catchup at school after such a long break? Is it really going to affect their futures or is it not such a big deal? And should we just carry on as n...
Jul 22, 2020•52 min
What challenges does raising children in a multi race/multi cultural setting bring? And what role do single race/single culture parents have to support community members from different cultures? How can a parent of one culture or race teach their children about another outside of their own experience? JK and Al talk to Mark Lemon and his wife Sim. They discuss their experiences of being in a mixed race relationship and raising children of mixed race and mixed culture. They discover that exposure...
Jul 15, 2020•52 min
When your pet dies, how do you explain death to your kids? How much can you expect them to understand? Plus, can you forgive the dad who accidentally let his kid run out into the street and walk in the road? And, what's annoyed you the most about your kids during lockdown? From drawing on the wall's with poo to shouting profanities in the supermarket, we hear all your messages to us! JK and Al discuss the difficult time of losing a family pet. From the grief you and your partner will feel for th...
Jul 08, 2020•57 min
A recent poll of DTYM listeners shows that a majority of you are concerned about restrictions easing too quickly and the impact this could have on your family and community health. So, as lockdown eases, what are our responsibilities? Should we just follow the government advice to the letter or do we need to take additional precautions? Is it safe to go outside and meet people yet? Should our children be in school? JK and Al discuss how we can stay safe and their personal interpretations of how ...
Jul 01, 2020•56 min
Do you remember your childhood holidays? What were your fondest memories? And how do you try to find a place to relax while giving your kids the same memories you had? Plus, can you remember when your dad took a joke too far? Us dad's love to play and tease, but it's not long until it ends in tears, as JK and Al find out! Find out all in this episode of Don't Tell Your Mum! And in this week's 'JK's Got Some Tech', he reviews the awesome JBL Charge 3 portable bluetooth speaker. https://www.amazon...
Jun 24, 2020•51 min
In this exclusive interview we hear Andy from Andy and The Odd Socks talk about his life as a children's TV star and father. Find out all in this episode of Don't Tell Your Mum! Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com https://www.thedadsnet.com/dont-tell-your-mum-podcast/ DTYM is pre-recorded. Please rely on the latest government advice concerning the Coronavi...
Jun 17, 2020•59 min
This is the first in a series of mini-eps released in-between the full episodes of DTYM. We know the Mum's are listening, so we decided to tip them off with some Father's Day gift ideas as the big day is soon upon us. And ladies - all we want is some piece and quiet and a few beers with our mates. We can see the kids every other day of the year for 'quality time'. Here's the links as mentioned in this episode: Kleen Kanteen https://www.whitbyandco.co.uk/collections/klean-kanteen Opinel https://w...
Jun 12, 2020•29 min
In this exclusive two part interview we hear comedian Russell Kane's final instalment on his strategies to avoid the virus and get his baby to sleep. He got his newborn to regularly sleep 12 hours overnight in the first three months. Now he enjoys a lie-in most mornings. Hear how he did it. And Russell delves into his childhood and how he was raised by a 'Neanderthal-man' who showed love in his own unique way, also written about in his new book 'Son Of A Silverback'. As well as exploring his chi...
Jun 10, 2020•33 min
In this exclusive two part interview we hear comedian Russell Kane's first instalment on how he's been coping with lockdown and being a father. Hear his tips on escaping the kids and carving out some 'me time', even if it means urinating on the petunias. Russell also gives his opinions on how to avoid catching covid-juice as well as home schooling and the importance of carrying on. And if there's one tip he couldn't make clearer, 'Anti-Date-night'. It's free, easy and every man's dream. Plus it ...
Jun 03, 2020•41 min
Ever gone for a wee in the garden? I'm sure we all get caught short from time to time, but can you forgive this dad who accidentally taught his son to lay a pipe amung the petunias? Imagine his wife's face when she found it! And how do you raise a confident kid? Whats the line between discipline and maintaining self-esteem? Plus an exclusive interview with the Jonas Brothers! Hear how they've been coping with lockdown, discovering new talents in baking and coffee making, working remotely and wha...
May 27, 2020•43 min
What kind of Parent are you? The helicopter parent? The free-range parent? A tiger-parent? Or a 'I'm so fed up I can't hack it anymore' parent? JK and Al discuss parenting styles, what works for them, and whether their other halves parent the same way. And DTYM has been infiltrated! In this week's confession, hear how the Dad's have been rumbled! What's the next move to keep the Dad-safe-space alive? Find out in this episode of Don't Tell Your Mum! And JK's got new tech! Hear JK's recommendation...
May 20, 2020•47 min
Weening your child onto good food doesn't have to be a burden. Joe Wicks talks to us about how you can teach your kids to eat healthy nutritious food and setup good habits that last a lifetime. In this special episode of DTYM, Al and JK talk to fitness legend and all round top bloke Joe Wicks to find the secrets to weening children without all the fuss and effort. You'll have them chomping on kale and broccoli in no time! Plus we hear how Joe is coping with lockdown and what he misses most. And ...
May 13, 2020•42 min
It's nearly two months since we visited the barbers. By now most of the nation that can grow hair, are sporting significant rugs. There comes a point where you just have to ditch the castaway look in favour or something more refined - but how do you cut your own hair? And what happens when it goes wrong? JK and Al have both taken the plunge and both their wives wish they hadn't! Plus Al's body odour smells like drugs and the pair are starting to crack under lockdown pressure. Who's going to go s...
May 06, 2020•58 min
So maybe the exercise regime is slipping? The nation is balloning, and by that I mean most of us won't have a neck anymore by the time we're let out again. But you know what? Justin Timberlake doesn't mind. He's baking muffins and piling on the carbs. And before you judge - he just wants us all to enjoy ourselves and be kind. Hear more in this weeks episode, featuring an exclusive interview with Justin Timberlake. And with kindness in mind, what do you think of this week's confession? Can you fo...
Apr 29, 2020•27 min
Are you getting a dad-bod? Bit tubby in the middle? Carrying a spare tire can be exhausting, but there's hope for us all. Exercise isn't a chore if you're enjoying it, so in this special episode of DTYM, Al and JK talk to fitness legend and all round top bloke Joe Wicks to discover how we can fit in exercise and feel healthy in mind and body. Plus we hear how Joe is coping with lockdown and what he misses most. And we get an exclusive inside view to his best parenting tips. Find out in this epis...
Apr 22, 2020•41 min
How are you doing home-ed? Have you got spectacles and a chalk board, or are you going for a lighter approach? How do you feel about the pace of life during the lockdown? Have you found more time for you family? Do you prefer it? Is this the beginning of a new way of living? Or will things just go back to how they were as soon as the lockdown is lifted? And can you forgive this week's confession? What things have you left lying around that could hurt your kids? Find out in this episode of Don't ...
Apr 15, 2020•39 min
Interview with Dave corn(thwaite). Controversially not a dad (dun dun dun!) but does he remind you or all the worries and doubts you had before you had kids? He's been through countless crazy epic endurance adventures, yet being a father is one adventure he's not so confident about. Dad's know what it's like to have to endlessly change nappies on 30 minutes sleep all week, but have you skateboarded across Australia? Or taken a push scooter across Japan? Or paddle boarded the length of the Missis...
Apr 08, 2020•37 min
Sometimes you just want to laze about and do nothing. But the kids are screaming and your partner has planned a day of shopping, activities for the family and you're expected to be dragged around with them. What if there was another way? A way to stay at home, drink beer and watch box sets on the telly? Perhaps there is, if you can be a creative with the truth. Al and JK find out how! And can you forgive this week’s dad? How would you handle the inlaws that won't leave? Find out in this episode ...
Apr 01, 2020•42 min
Do you watch kids tv in your spare time, jK watches Peppa Pig! Do you feel an affinity for the dad characters in kids programs? Hear JK’s frustrations with Daddy Pig’s life Can you forgive this week’s dad? Do you agree with hunting? Expecting a baby - what to buy new and what to buy 2nd hand What do you need new, what can you save money on buying second hand, and what don’t you need at all? Find out in this episode of Don't Tell Your Mum! Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now, on Globa...
Mar 25, 2020•42 min
What's bath time like in your house? And how do you bond with your kids? Did you know that bath-time is a great way to spend time with your kids and strengthen bonds? Al interviews Robert, Managing Director from Childs Farm and father of two children. Al finds out how Robert, bonds with his kids, maintains friendships with his mates and juggles running a successful brand, in this episode of Don't Tell Your Mum Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now, on Global Player or wherever you get ...
Mar 18, 2020•36 min
What the most painful thing your kids have done to you? Hit you in the knackers? Cracked you on the nose? Uppercut to the chin? Some parents have been hospitalised by their five-year-olds, what can you do to protect yourself from the little terrors when they play rough? JK and Al hear experience from some of the most abused parents! And instead of costly child care or bribing family to look after your kids for a night 'out-out' How about saving some dough and having a night 'in-in' instead? JK a...
Mar 11, 2020•38 min
Did you watch Worzel Gummidge? Well its back! And it's got a banging soundtrack. And how do you get your kids to obey you? Do you find yourself turning into your Dad? And do you cringe at the thought? JK and Al discuss turning into their dads as they try to find ways to get their kids to do as they're told. And they hear from a guilty father who made a video of is kid face planting into a viral sensation (by mistake) Plus JK and Al can't stop laughing at this Taylor swift video! https://youtu.be...
Mar 04, 2020•48 min
Do you get sent porn by WhatsApp group? Everyone has "that" friend. When is the best time to leave, or should you leave at all? And when was the last time someone praised your child? Ever? Never? Do you eat soggy cornflakes? JK and Al discuss WhatsApp groups, child obsessions with dirt and cleanliness and inconsiderate parking. Can you forgive this week's guilty Dad as he pleads for forgiveness? And fussy eaters. Ugh. Is your kid a nightmare to feed? Or does one of his friends come over for tea ...
Feb 26, 2020•38 min
