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The Dadsnet Podcast with JK & Al

The Dadsnet Podcast with JK & Al is THE parenting podcast, with gear reviews, celebrity interviews, and stories from the Dadsnet community. Hosted by JK (off of Heart, and the 90s) and Al (the founder of Dadsnet), this show is packed full of helpful and interesting stuff for parents - whether it's reviewing the latest baby monitor, hearing awful and funny stories from Dadsnet community members, or interviewing Romesh Ranganathan. Subscribe and follow so you never miss a show, or head over to Dadsnet on facebook to see all the video content from this week's show!
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Episodes

BIG TOPIC - Is It Good To Lose?

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

Jul 08, 202420 min

Alastair Campbell | Explaining Politics To Kids

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/TheDa...

Jul 03, 202436 min

EXCLUSIVE: Rishi Sunak Answers YOUR Questions

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...

Jun 24, 202413 min

Craig Phillips | Proper Dad DIY

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. Vi...

Jun 17, 202423 min

She asked her SON to send it back...

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 ...

Jun 10, 202415 min

BIG TOPIC - School Fines

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:...

Jun 03, 202415 min

Bear Grylls | What makes a good dad?

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 ...

May 27, 202431 min

The benefit of being small...

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...

May 20, 202422 min

George Clarke | Amazing Spaces & Amazing Kids

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.c...

May 13, 202442 min

Paul Brunson | MAFS Relationship Expert

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

Apr 29, 202435 min

Your bunghole is not a pocket for candy

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

Apr 22, 202419 min

Sonny Jay | Fatherhood Advice for the Dad-to-be Capital FM Presenter

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

Apr 15, 202442 min

Did you hide this turd in the couch?

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

Apr 07, 202421 min

Mitch Lane | Feed Your Family For A Fiver

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

Apr 01, 202424 min

Please don't invite people to smell your finger.

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

Mar 24, 202423 min

Rickie Haywood | Radio 1, Fatherhood and Football

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

Mar 18, 202436 min

Things you believed as a kid...

JK & Al discuss the things Dadsnet members believed as a kid, and there are some hilarious submissions! Plus we hear some truth from the mouths of babes. 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

Mar 11, 202419 min

Chris Packham | A Really WILD Interview

Chris Packham from Springwatch, The Really Wild Show, and loads more joins Al to talk about how we get kids interested in the great outdoors, his stepdaughter's rebellion, 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...

Mar 04, 202436 min

One poor pigeon, and things I never thought I'd say...

Al talks about his new family pet, and we have a lot of anonymous submissions for, "Things I thought I would never say as a dad..." 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

Feb 26, 202425 min

Lydia Bright | Life as a single parent & her new children's book!

Lydia Bright from TOWIE joins Al to talk about her new children's book, how she's loving life as a single parent, and about her top tips for dating Lydia Bright! 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

Feb 19, 202428 min

How do you stop kids picking their nose? A.I. answers for us!

JK & Al ask A.I. some parenting questions to see if they can get any tips, plus when do you find out that your Mrs isn't sarcastic, she's just mean? 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

Feb 12, 202422 min

Dr. Alex George | Financial & Mental Health

Dr. Alex George joins us to talk about men's mental health, including the pressures of being a dad, and the added strain that money can be causing to our mental health at the moment. 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

Feb 05, 202417 min

"My Mummy has a hairy front butt..."

JK & Al are back, they are standing, and they are discussing 3 new features! Including, "Wouldn't life be boring without kids?", where that quote comes up! There's also Date Night - with stories provided by the Dadsnet community. 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 c...

Jan 29, 202425 min

The Christmas Ep

WARNING: Don't listen with your kids! JK & Al talk about different ways that kids find out "ghosts" aren't real! Check out KidzBop music on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE0Xnj818IDaHvIcRiq0Bg And on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Vvvx45Apu6dQqwuZQxtgW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 19, 202324 min

Dr Zoe Williams GP | Your Kids' Winter Health

We are joined by Dr. Zoe Williams, who has a load of great tips on the best ways to keep your kids healthy keep your kids healthy this winter! Check out KidzBop music on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE0Xnj818IDaHvIcRiq0Bg And on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Vvvx45Apu6dQqwuZQxtgW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 15, 202327 min

Ferne McCann | Christmas Traditions

Ferne McCann from TOWIE joins Al to talk about family Christmas traditions, and unexpected guests on the big day! Get 6 FREE issues of The Week Junior here: https://theweekjunior.co.uk/dadsnet-23?utm_source=dadsnet&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=dadsnet&utm_id=dadsnet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 07, 202315 min

Am I A Toxic Dad??

JK & Al are back discussing whether being a hard line dad who doesn't tolerate crocodile tears makes you toxic in today's environment. Plus Al runs through his favourite Chuck Norris jokes! Check out Uncanny Brands on Amazon for some amazing kitchen gift ideas from your favourite brands - Batman, Harry Potter, Pokemon, Star Wars and more: https://amzn.to/3GrqFjX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 04, 202324 min

Planet Earth III | Matt Brandon and Theo Webb - Series Producers

This is a bit of a special episode. Al is joined by 2 of the producers from the iconic Planet Earth series, and boy do they have some stories to tell! Matt Brandon is the series producer and he has an amazing oversight of the series, and he’s worked closely with Sir David. He speaks about amazing examples of animal dads doing the most – the ostrich, a jacana and a hornbill. All AMAZING stories about dads going above and beyond for their offspring. Theo Webb produced our Extremes episode, and has...

Dec 01, 202340 min

Encouraging Your Kids | You Can Be ANYTHING

Can our kids really be anything at all? Should we set their expectations or should they be allowed to dream big? Plus, Al's wife hates surround sound, Get 6 FREE issues of The Week Junior here: https://theweekjunior.co.uk/dadsnet-23?utm_source=dadsnet&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=dadsnet&utm_id=dadsnet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 27, 202331 min

Baby Names | The Biggest Challenge Facing New Parents

Al & JK discuss the biggest challenge facing parents-to-be... WHAT do you call your new baby?! Get 6 FREE issues of The Week Junior here: https://theweekjunior.co.uk/dadsnet-23?utm_source=dadsnet&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=dadsnet&utm_id=dadsnet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 20, 202330 min
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