Absolutely spot on

Every episode was utterly engrossing, true and funny. I'm a dad of a two year old daughter and the stuff on sex, on screens, on anxiety on being a father, on roles of masculinity in 'traditional' families, and on just being there, around, as a dad. This is all stuff i've thought about to myself but never dreamed I could hear other people describe. There is a bizarre code of secrecy when it comes to Dads sharing this sort of thing, and this series absolutely brings it out. The team should be commended for making such a thoughtful and entertaining podcast.

25 people found this helpful

Irreverent and Hilarious - A Must for Modern Dads!

This is a brilliant podcast for modern Dads. You may not relate with all of the topics but it is likely you will with the majority. Stephen is brutally honest about the trial and tribulations he has faced in Fatherhood and there are frank discussions with experts and other parents who have dealt with similar issues. All in all a very valuable use of your time for all parents. Thoroughly recommended.

9 people found this helpful

Great listen for any parent

I didn't realise this was aimed at men and so the first few minutes of the first show nearly had me reaching for the delete button. But I was intrigued so carried on listening. I am so glad I did because this is a great series. Funny and honest, the show takes you through topics such as pot and pornography and answers those questions you probably didn't know you wanted answers to. The episode about choosing a name got me thinking for hours afterwards and spurred many a conversation amongst my social groups. I found the topics really made me engage on a basic level and then the seed of thought carried on growing for ages afterwards. Not life-changing but a definite must listen.

3 people found this helpful

Lost in translation

I downloaded this as a free item for a bit of light relief.
From a UK perspective a lot of what is discussed is lost on me. There’s a chapter on choosing the right name for your child for example, where the couple are so incapable of choosing a name they employ a baby naming consultant. Considered pretentious here.
Another chapter, my dad the porn star really doesn’t apply to many fathers does it?
I found it all rather American appropriate than generic to fathers everywhere. Gained nothing from listening to it.

16 people found this helpful

inspiring , thought provoking

lots of realy good advice from professional people and funny in parts. well researched and enlightening .

1 person found this helpful

Awful

Was like listening to a group of men in the pub, talking entire nonsense. Save your ears.

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Good 👍

I found a few of these topics quite relevant. Good listen and execution. some lacked specific relevance such as racist books or porn but I assume it will become more relevant later on

How not to ****

Good read good narration good book. Enjoyed listening while travelling to and from work. Try it out.

Struggle to listen to it, can’t finish this book

Struggle to carry on with the idea , can’t finish to listen, can understand the struggle for dad but this is not helping with how to bring a better dad.

This is not a book to help you to become a better dad , this is just a book that humiliate and makes the situation a joke.

condescending

made out all parents are stupid and felt all the stories/narrators condescending totally not a good listen