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It's been a while, but the boys are back with more tales of fatherhood. They have both survived a dry Veganuary and are now attempting to declutter the room of doooom!
The 2021 Christmas DadCast is definitely not a party. Richard's family is plagued with Covid, Alex's youngest is obsessed with Trainspotting and Bob the Spider is dead. Also, there are no Christmas beers. But there are some good cracker jokes if you stick around until the end...
Richard and Alex get set for their (2nd) most exciting Easter ever, the Chreaster! They also discuss reading and Richard's bare-cheeked online fail.
It's lockdown once again in the UK and Richard & Alex are back on homeschooling duties. Hear how they navigate this, work and more forest poos.
This week, Richard counts down his favourite quotes from the girls and Alex chips in with a jingle or two.
It's back to school on the DadCast this week. Richard has another poo disaster and Alex has been looking for Daddy fish...
This week, Richard and Alex discuss how engaging the kids' brains can help them sleep. To counterbalance that, they also talk a lot about poo.
This week, Alex has been camping out with the girls, Richard has been cracking on with the barbecues and they have both been celebrating Father's Day.
This week, Alex has been suffering from eye trouble and Richard, sorry "Gadget Guy", has been delving into a spot of spying.
This week, Alex talks about the joy of reading his daughter his favourite childhood book and the boys discuss what things they're looking forward to, post-lockdown.
In this week's show, Rich might have caught the bug, Alex might not be able to paint his fence and Georgia might be a spy. Get in touch with the show through Twitter and Instagram @DadCastUK
It's DadCast time once again. These times are strange, but we hope you are able to see a glimmer of light through the clouds. In the show this week, we talk about the ongoing stresses of homeschool, Richard's daughters commit the biggest crime imaginable and Alex's wife does the biggest shop imaginable.
Hey. We hope you are doing OK. A difficult episode this week as we try to adjust to the new normal. We dive deep into parenting during this crazy period of our lives and also attempt to bring some light.
This week, Richard announces some surprise books, Alex visits the London Toy Fair and we come up with the perfect Harry Potter Nappy metaphor.
It's 2020 and the Dad's are focussing on their daughters' art, dry January and New Year's resolutions.
He's been. He's been! Father Podmas has been and he's delivered you episode 50 of the DadCast. Enjoy and have a very Merry Christmas!
After many years, episode 1 of the podcast has been found on an old hard drive. Hear Alex and Rich stumbling through their first foray into podcasting. We chat about when we first found out that we were going to be fathers and we end with a song - how 5 Little Monkeys would actually sound in real life.
This week, Richard counts down his top 5 thoughts of the week. Will it build to a satisfying climax? Listen to the DadCast to find out!
The kids are at school and the Dads will play. After a bit of a Summer break, the DadCast is back. We chat about school, the holidays and what happened to the giant in Jack and the Beanstalk...
This week Richard gets freaked out by his kid in the night and Alex gets freaked out by other peoples' kids at Peppa Pig World.
It's a long one this week. We chat about epic meltdowns and Richard tells us his top 5 observations of the week.
Perki & Mann are back from their holidays with a new DadCast. Richard gets obsessed with old photos and Alex gets obsessed with old interviews with Mark Rylance.
This week Alex tells us a good dadhack, Richard talks about superpower that everyday needs and they discuss black and white movies.
This week we have a book special for you. The books that we love reading to our children. If you have a favourite, let us know - @dadcastuk on twitter and at facebook.com/dadcastuk
Also, we reveal the results of last show's Easter Egg Hunt.
It's time for our Easter Special 2019. On the show today, we talk about chicken pox, Easter as a parent and we have our very own "egg hunt".
This week Alex tells us about a long upcoming flight, Richard talks about ironing books and we discuss games that only our families play.
We get serious on the DadCast this week - yep we talk about shopping in IKEA! Also Richard gets chased by Daleks and the B-Word rears it's ugly head...
Episode 37 of the DadCast, eh? On this week's show, we spoke to Lawrence Lambert from Cash in the Attic about the power of collectables, Richard told us about his new power drink and we discussed star power over at CBeebies. So much power.
This week, Alex had a visit from the Dummy Fairy, Richard had a confrontation about tights and the boys discussed long car journeys.
OK, so I know that isn't Richard in the photo, but I thought it would look more festive with Mr Christmas himself. Welcome to our Christmas party! Quite early on, we sampled some Christmas beers and even a cheeky Christmas Pudding Vodka. We also spoke to Lee Bright, Dad and star of Cinderella at the Deco Theatre in Northampton. Enjoy the show and have a very Merry Christmas!
This week we talk about everything, nothing and all in-between. It's a really fun one, but difficult to explain in a small blurb like this. Just listen, OK?
Alex took a trip into London to attend Dream Toys, which showcases the best toys of Christmas 2018. Along the way, he met Santa as well as ex-Gadget Show presenter, Jason Bradbury.
It was a fun show this week. Alex brought in a real-life dilemma and Richard told spooky tales of his daughter's sleepwalking.
This week the guys bicker about bickering, Richard has a fairly unpractical DadHack and Alex launches Radio 10.
This week, Richard brings a Harry Potter themed Daddy Dilemma to the show. Alex has beef with Paw Patrol.
The DadCast goes back to school with chat about breaking the rules and those pesky lego cards. Get in contact via twitter (@dadcastuk) and instagram (@dadcastuk)
It's Easter and the boys are back with more Dad-chat for your ears. This week we talk about being corrected by your kids, what it's like to see your daughter being born on TV and Richard explains his problem with knickers.
This week, Alex and Richard went to the London Toy Fair at Kensington Olympia. The searched for the most Dad-friendly toys out there and recorded themselves while they did it. Most excitingly for them, they did a show face-to-face rather than in their individual studios like they would normally do.
Despite spending all year trying to stop his daughter from hurting herself, Richard took his daughter ice-skating this week. We also discussed sleep as part of our big Christmas debrief and Alex tried reasoning with his daughter...
Merry Christmas from Perki & Mann! It's the DadCast Christmas Special 2017. This week we discuss hospital trips, school nativities and hidden Gruffalo. Grab a mince pie and get your festive lugs round this!
We're back for Series 3 of the DadCast, and we kicked it off with a New Baby Special! Welcome to this crazy world... Emily Bea! Also, we discuss the top Dad-friendly toys out this Christmas and how Alex's new baby is already far more successful than him. Check out our toy photos on Instagram @dadcastuk
Alex and Rich are back with the biggest 'Daddy Dilemma' to date!!! As well as talking about theme parks, porky pies and how they test the sound for each DadCast recording. F - /dadcastuk T - @dadcastuk
After a few weeks where Rich and Alex got to meet each other in person, they're both back in their respective studios to record the DadCast. This week they discuss the 'Toothbrush Incident', helicoptering and they try to get to the 'bottom' of Alex's poo story. F - /dadcastuk, T - @dadcastuk, I - @dadcastuk
On today's show, Alex lets us know how he got on with his Half Marathon, Richard tells us about Phoebe's disturbing book and we discuss number 1s, number 2s and how to tell number 1s about number 2s! Please share, tweet and get involved - @dadcastuk on Twitter, /dadcastuk on Facebook or @dadcastuk on instagram
Perki & Mann have had busy weeks - Alex has recently come back from an American road trip with his family and Richard has been revisiting his youth with loads of rock and roll gigs. Also, Alex is hoping his daughter's Donald Trump impression will encourage you to sponsor him for his half-marathon. Tweet us @dadcastuk
It's Father's Day and time for the DadCast Father's Day special. So put on your new slippers, have a cup of tea out of your new novelty mug and listen to Rich and Alex. Tweet us @dadcastuk or join us on Facebook /dadcastuk
The Boys are back discussing famous family photos, the safety of CBeebies and another dad hack. As well as reviewing the new Mr Men / Doctor Who cross over books and listening to when story books die. Alex also has some big news!
The boys are back with Series 3 of the DadCast. This week there are dilemmas, DadHacks and deceitful books as well as a little bit of buggy hell. Follow the DadCast on twitter and instagram @dadcastuk
The DadCast is finally one! Soon we'll be walking, but for now hear us talking... All of your best bits from the first year of the show, far too many to list here. Please share this around to any Dads, Mums and other people with ears, and get in touch with your stories, advice and funny stuff - F: /dadcastuk T: @dadcastuk and on email: dadcastuk@gmail.com
It is 2017 and the boys are back with another DadCast. On the show today, they discuss learning to read, a misunderstanding involving a banana and the ability for kids' TV to shock you.
It's time for the DadCast:UK Christmas special. On the show today, we have last minute Christmas toy ideas and a free toy giveaway. We also discuss the nativity and rework classic Christmas cracker jokes to suit a new Dad audience.
Today we discussed the pinnacle of fatherhood - making your children believe that you are magic! Also, we chatted about strange foods and fancy dress. Get involved @dadcastuk /dadcastuk and dadcastuk@gmail.com
Alex had a birthday money dilemma this week. What would you have done? Phoebe went to school for the first time ever, while Richard and Georgia went for a coffee. Also, Alex was disturbed (and amused) by the innuendos in Matilda's "In the Night Garden" book. If you spot any naughtiness in kids' books, let us know - Tweet @dadcastuk, Facebook.com/dadcastuk or email us on dadcastuk@gmail.com
Two days early and slightly underweight, here is episode 10 of the DadCast! We talk cheesy names, living to 100 and what your Mum will do for £5 an hour! Get involved on Twitter @dadcastuk, on Facebook /dadcastuk or by emailing dadcastuk@gmail.com
We're back with Series 2 of the DadCast! Today we discuss car journeys, Jamie Oliver's baby name choices and how yogurt can shock you. Listen in, get involved and tell your friends!
As Summer finally arrives, Alex is getting into a festive mood and visits the Argos Xmas in July Event. He has a look at some of the toys that are going to be big this Christmas and chats to Peter the Toyologist, Nick from kidzcoolit.com and Colin, the creator of Lily's Driftwood Bay. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/lOl-LwfVvTg
Perki & Mann have both survived their holidays and are back with another DadCast for your ears. Today Richard poses some Daddy Dilemmas, Alex prepares for his first Father's Day and they both throw in some Pooey anecdotes. Follow us and get involved at facebook.com/DadCastUK and @DadCastUK on Twitter.
As we finally approach the Summer, holidays are on the agenda today, as well as Daddy-Time and (bizarrely) Buddhas and Shoemakers. Spread the word and get involved by tweeting your DadHacks to @DadCastUK
Two weeks after the due date, episode 5 is finally here! This week we talk nappies - the good, the bad and the stinky. Also we discuss having a birthday with kids and find out what else you could have bought with the money. Please listen, enjoy and spread the word!
After one big push, episode 4 of the DadCast is here. Today we discuss those first few weeks of fatherhood, as well as clothing conundrums, Easter Dad Hacks and problems with sleep. Get in touch on Facebook (/dadcastuk), Twitter (@dadcastuk) or by email (dadcastuk@gmail.com)