DADS United Podcast
by Dads United Podcast
The "Dads United Podcast" brings together three lifelong mates—Rob, John, and Dave—who, after years of playing soccer together at their local club, have reunited to share their experiences and insights on navigating the unique challenges of life as fathers. Each of the hosts brings a distinct perspective to the table, reflecting the diverse stages of fatherhood they find themselves in.
Episodes
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Extra Time - With Rob, John & Jakki?
Rob and John are back answering your parenting questions—but this time, Rob’s partner Jakki joins the crew, bringing a woman’s perspective to the chaos of dad life. From Spiderman-obsessed kids and lying toddlers to phone-distracted partners and housework arguments, no topic is off-limits. They...
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"VAR or Very Advanced Robots?" – Parenting in the Age of AI
Lads, it’s a whole new season — and we’re not just talking footy! This week, we tackle the brave new world of raising kids in the age of AI. From ChatGPT helping with homework to Spotify DJs who know your guilty pleasures, we’re diving headfirst into the tech that's shaping our parenting…
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Coaching 101s - Navigating Tech, Trust & Teenagers with Steve (Pt. 2)
Back for round two, Steve jumps off the bench and straight into the thick of it with Rob and Dave in this no-holds-barred episode of Dads United. We’re talking parenting as a team sport—where being caught offside can mean your kid's talking to strangers online, and the goal is just keeping your...
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Injury & Ice Packs – Turning 50, Fatherhood, and the Ageing Dad Body
The boys are back and feeling every ache and pain as Rob hits the big 5-0. This episode, we dive deep into what it's really like ageing as a dad — from dodgy knees and gym injuries to the guilt of not keeping up with the kids. We reflect on parenting past 40, the physical vs mental game of...
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Routine Rovers vs Dad FC - The clash between chaos and calm with kids
It’s match day at home, lads! In this episode of the Dads United Podcast, we tackle the toughest opposition of all—daily routine. From morning mayhem to bedtime battles, we chat tactics, slip-ups, and golden goals in parenting. It’s a proper dad dugout discussion—grab your boots (or just a brew)...
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Democracy Sausages - A dads eye view of this weeks Aussie Election
With election season heating up in Australia this week, the dads dive deep into the chaos, comedy, and contradictions of the campaign trail. From the disappearance of Stobie pole posters (RIP moustache-drawn candidates) to serious debates about nuclear energy, childcare funding, and the...
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Easter Fixtures - Holiday Plans and the Used by - Best by Debate!
It’s the school & Easter holidays, and we’re knee-deep in Easter eggs, Holiday planning, and dodgy knees (cheers, Rob). Join Rob, John, and Dave as they take on the holy trinity of chaos: Easter, school holidays, and Anzac Day. Expect Dave's holiday hacks, caravan capers, and the Dads biggest...
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Milestone Mayhem - From Toddlers to Teens
This week on the Dad United Podcast, we’re diving into the chaos and wonder of milestone moments, birthdays and icon ages as the kids grow up,—whether it’s your toddler mastering toilet training or your teen disappearing into the night with their L-plates and an app-based game of hide and seek...
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Financial Fair Play - The RBA Rate Drop – What Now, Dads?
The RBA cut rates by 0.25% — but what does that actually mean for everyday dads and their families? The boys dive into the real impact: from shrinking interest payments (maybe) to juggling tighter budgets, delayed overseas holidays, fewer pub meals, and giving up the Sunday golf game (RIP). In...
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Football Banter? - Dad Jokes, how far is to far when it comes to old school humour around the kids?
Welcome back to another episode of DADS United Podcast! This week, Rob, John, and Dave dive into the world of dad jokes or old school humour. We’re talking about the classic groaners and cheeky benny hill classics, the kingwood country of the past TV shows and comics that just don't wash anymore....
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Extra Time 2025 - Questions from our Audience
Extra Time: The Q&A Knockout Round! Alright, legends, it’s that time again our first for 2025 — Extra Time, where YOU the listeners hit us with the big questions, and we go 1-on-1 with the answers (and maybe a few dad jokes along the way). No topic is off-limits in this round, and today, we’re...
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New Season, New Coaches - Back to School, New Teachers, New Challenges & Parental Guilt
The kids are back in school, and the DADS United crew is diving into the highs, lows, and downright stressful moments of the new academic year! In this episode Rob, John, and Dave tackle the big questions: How do you handle a new teacher? – Whether it’s a fresh-faced rookie or a seasoned pro,...
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Valentine’s Day Special - Flowers, Fuss & Furry Friends
Love is in the air… or is it just panic setting in? The lads are back, and this time, they’re tackling Valentine’s Day. Is it all about MUM, or do the kids expect a bit of love too? And what about the DADS—does anyone want them to be their Valentine in today’s world? Rob, John, and Dave break…
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Love for the Club - Keeping the Spark Alive with your partner post kids.
We’re kicking off 2025 with a bang (and a bit of banter) on the DADS United Podcast! As we enter our second season, we’ve lined up some hard-hitting topics, starting with a New Year’s special that’ll have you thinking beyond the pitch. First, we tackle our 2025 New Year’s resolutions—including…
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Catch Up Games - Festive Fireworks, Holiday Hassles and Workplace Woes
The Dads United lads are back, kicking off the new year with a raw, unstructured 50th Episode (and definitely VAR-worthy) discussion about the holidays. From dodgy NYE fireworks displays (seriously, where do they come from?) to keeping the kids busy without losing your mind—or your pets—we’ve got...
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Extra Time - Bonus Stocking Filler
This Christmas, grab a cuppa, settle in by the tree, and join the DADS United Podcast crew for our most festive Extra Time bonus episode yet! 🎅✨ Rob, John, and Dave are back with their signature banter, reflecting on listener questions from the past year. From hilarious parenting mishaps to...
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Christmas Fixtures - Monkey Bar Banter Part 2
It’s that time of year, and if you made it through Part 1, congratulations—you were warned about the chaos! Now, here’s Part 2 of this unpredictable holiday special from the DADS United Podcast, packed with more absurdity, babble, and outright nonsense. Here’s what’s in store: New Pets in the…
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Christmas Fixtures - Monkey Bar Banter Part 1
It’s that time of year, and the boys have clearly overdosed on Christmas cheer! This episode is an unpredictable rollercoaster of dad banter, festive reflections, and some questionable physical feats. Here’s what’s in store for Part 1 of this two-part holiday special: 1. Unsuccessful weight and...
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Extra Time – Listeners Questions - Rob & Dave Take the Pitch (John’s Still on the Bench)
This week, it’s a two-man squad as Rob and Dave lace up for another session of Extra Time. With John benched (again!) for “home duties” – translation: the gaffer at home said no to beers and banter – the lads carry the load for the second week running. Expect some proper footie-style banter as…
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Post Game Interviews - Police & Parenting with Special Guest Steve F (Pt 1)
Oi, lads & ladies! This week on DADS United, Rob and Dave take to the pitch with a proper legend of the force, Stephen – a retired copper and detective with 40 years on the clock. This isn’t your usual kickabout; it’s part one of a cracking deep dive into life as a top-tier dad while patrolling…
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Even Playing Fields - Navigating the Woke World
Hold onto your scarves, lads, because this week Rob, John, and Dave are lacing up their boots and taking on a tricky away fixture – the woke world. 🌈🏳️🌈 From VAR-style reviews on pronouns to tackling non-traditional parenting head-on, the boys are stepping onto a pitch that’s as unpredictable...
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Extra Time - Questions from the listeners Ep1 (Rob & John)
Hold onto your dad hats! Rob and John are tackling your burning questions in the very first Extra Time segment. With over 40 episodes under their belts, it’s time to flip the script and let YOU call the shots. This episode dives headfirst into the rollercoaster of parenting—think social media...
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Domestic League - The female perspective on the Dads United podcast and other domestic issues.
This week, we’ve got a guest appearance like no other! Rob’s partner Jakki joins us on the pitch to give the domestic league lowdown, offering the ultimate female perspective on the DADS United banter. Does Jakki even tune in to hear us lads go on about the trials and triumphs of fatherhood,...
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Media Games - Kids, Content & The Social Media Free-Kick
Alright, people, gather 'round because this one's a proper belter. We're diving headfirst into what we are calling Pt 1 of the wild world of social media and the on-demand madness that’s got our kids glued to their screens like it's stoppage time in a cup final. Are we keeping a close eye on what...
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No Pain, No Gain - Punishment and Reward with modern day kids.
Alright listeners.....strap in for a cracking episode of the DADS United Podcast! Rob, John, and Dave are back on the pitch, but this time it’s the kids in the firing line! We’re talking discipline, from time-outs to chucking the devices in the sin bin—proper old-school tactics versus the modern...
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The Mental Game - R U OK Day & mental health.
In this week’s episode of the DADS United Podcast, the lads give a Dads look, lace up their boots and tackle R U OK Day—yeah, it was a few weeks ago, but the chat's still as relevant as ever. Rob, John, and Dave pull no punches as they talk mental health, from checking in on your mates to making...
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Founding Fathers - What does fathers day mean for us and our kids?
Welcome to the latest episode of DADS United, where Rob, John, and Dave lace up their boots and dive into the Father’s Day fixture! From reflecting on their own gaffers—past legends and present-day captains—to passing on their wisdom to the next generation of young strikers (their kids), the lads...
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League Promotion - Kids being independent and when are they ready?
In this episode of DADS United, it's all about when to let your little ones lace up their boots and take on the world solo! Rob, John, and Dave are back in the studio, tackling the big moments of growing up—whether it's toilet training, getting dressed without a VAR check, or even whipping up…
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Foul Play - Preventing swearing in home & in public
This week on the DADS United Podcast, Rob, John, and Dave dive headfirst into the hilarious chaos of raising kids in a world where bad words are lurking around every corner. From TV screens to schoolyards, and yes—even the playgrounds—the lads try to tackle the impossible mission of keeping their...
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Financial Fair Play - Planning & budgeting for Christmas 24
In this episode of the "DADS United Podcast," the lads are lacing up their boots and getting ready for the second half of the year—it's all about "Saving to Avoid the Drop!" Just like your favorite team battling to stay in the Premier League, we’re talking tactics to manage your budget, where to...
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The Youth League Report- Tracking the kids progress at school
Oi, Dad Pod fans! This week, the gaffers—Rob, John, and Dave—are swapping the pitch for the playground in a continuation of the mid-year reviews. We're not just talking footy tactics, but how the kids are getting on at school. Are the young ones in need of a bit more fitness training, some…
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Mid Season Review - A look back at 2024 so far.
Like any probation review this one is late...but never fear... The lads are back, and this week it's a proper mid-season review, innit? We've been nattering on for months now, and it's time to take a look back at all the dad banter, Kids and toddler tantrums, and life lessons we've dropped like...
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Team Mates - Maintaining Friendships post kids.
In this week's episode of the DADS United Podcast, Rob and John dive into the hilarious yet heartwarming chaos of trying to keep those bromances alive post-kids. From the gut-wrenching reality of life changes, relocating, and accepting that the body just can't handle those Monday morning recovery...
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Financial Fair Play - Tax time, how we navigated the last fin year and prepare for the future
This week on the DADS United Podcast, Rob, John, and Dave dive into the one thing we all dread... Tax Time! 💸 But fear not, because our favorite trio is here to make it interesting, if nothing else. Join the guys as they share their top-notch financial fair play tactics that help them navigate…
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Good Coach, Bad Coach - How to know if you are a good parent
In this week's episode of the Dads United podcast, we tackled the all-important question: are we achieving a top parent rating from ourselves and our kids? Think of it like checking the league table at Christmas – are we top of the table or facing relegation? Our hosts kicked things off with a…
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Supporting Your Team - IOU's and tips for when you leave the other parent to manage the team.
Grab your headphones and settle in for another rollicking episode of the Dad United Podcast! This week, we're tackling the age-old conundrum of Supporting Your Team – and no, we're not talking about the footie. First up, we've got Rob, who's jetting off overseas for work (fancy!) and leaving his...
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Keepy Uppies - A Dads look at work life balance.
New Episode Alert: Keepy Uppies! This week on the DADS United Podcast, it's a special duo episode! With Dave off moving into his new home , Rob and John are taking the reins. Tune in as these two super dads dive deep into the wild world of work-life balance, all while wrangling their tribes of...
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Lessons from the pitch - How the football club prepared us for fatherhood & parenting.
This week, join Rob, John, and Dave as they take a trip down memory lane, back to their days on the soccer field, and uncover how those experiences have shaped their journey as dads. From nail-biting matches to locker room pep talks, discover the unexpected ways that kicking a ball around has...
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Intimidation Tactics - Dealing with bullies
Today the Lads Tackle Intimidation Tactics. Something we had seen multiple times at the club, on the field , in the changeroom....but now as Dads? How do we deal with it with our kids? What do we teach them about being bullied or heaven forbid if they are the Bullie? Thats a lot of question marks…
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The Love of the Game - Intimacy & time together when you have kids
Welcome to the latest episode of the "Dad United Podcast," where we tackle the cheeky topic of "The Love of the Game - Intimacy & Time Together When You Have Kids." Picture this: it's like a full-throttle finals match, but instead of 90 minutes of heart-pounding action, we’re diving deep into the...
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Moving Stadiums - Build, Buy or Rent? - Family homes in the current Adelaide property market.
🍻 Welome to the Dads United Podcast! 🎙️ Join us as we dive into this weeks hot topic of Moving Stadiums - Build, Buy or Rent? 🏡⚽️ We’re talking everything we know about the current Adelaide property market to whether you should build, buy, rent / invest your way to your family home. 💬 📚…
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Win Loss Ratio - Dealing with grief and loss
Welcome to another cracker of an episode on the "Dad United Podcast"! This week, we're tackling a tough one: "Dealing with grief and loss." Whether it's waving goodbye to the old school, losing touch with mates, saying farewell to a beloved family member or pet, we've got the full Monty on…
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Inside the Dressing Room - kmart kids clothes & other tips
Join us on this hilarious and heartwarming episode of the Dad United Podcast as Rob, John, and Dave tackle the ultimate dad challenge: kids' clothes. Picture the three of us at the bar after a weekend soccer match, sharing war stories and laughs. From deciphering the latest fashion trends of…
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Red Card for Domestic Violence - Positive Male Attitudes against domestic violence statistics
In the latest episode of the Dads United Podcast, titled "Red Card for Domestic Violence," the lads delve into a critical issue plaguing communities worldwide, with a particular focus on the alarming statistics in Australia, where more than 30+ women have tragically lost their lives to domestic...
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The Diet of Champions - What and how to feed kids?
Gather 'round, folks! It's time to spill the beans (and maybe a few crisps) on the latest episode of the "Dad United Podcast"! Picture this: a bunch of blokes, fresh off the pitch, pints in hand, and ready to tackle the age-old conundrum of feeding the ankle-biters. In this rip-roaring episode,...
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National Pride - what is ANZAC day for kids ?
Welcome to the latest episode of the "Dad United Podcast"! This week, we're diving into a topic close to many of our hearts: Anzac Day for Dads & what is anzac day for kids? Now, if you're like me, you might be wondering how to navigate explaining the significance of this solemn day to your…
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Coaches Influence - Discovery & influence on your kids interests
"Welcome back, folks, to another riveting episode of the Dads United Podcast, where we tackle the world of fatherhood with the finesse of a newly signed striker on his or her debut match! Today, we're diving headfirst into the dynamic realm of 'Coaches Influence - Discovery & Influence on Your...
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International Break - Managing Work and Family over the School Holiday Break
Alright, picture this: You've survived another week of adulting, dodging deadlines and navigating the chaos of family life like a boss. But now, the school holidays are looming large, and you're facing the ultimate challenge: balancing work, family, and sanity while the kids run wild. Join the…
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VAR: "Visually Appropriate Review" Managing what your kids watch on TV and devices
Ladies and gents, grab your mugs of steaming tea and settle into your favorite armchair, because this week on the "Dads United Podcast," we're diving headfirst into the wild world of children's viewing entertainment! Strap on your shin pads and lace up your boots because it's about to get as...
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Easter Fixtures List: Dave’s Dilemma and Discount Eggs Galore!"
Join us for another exciting episode of the "Dads United United Podcast," where at least 2 dedicated fathers, Me Rob, John, and myself :P delve into the intricacies of a Dads Easter Weekend. This week we find ourselves in a bit of a predicament as Dave, is fashionably late, or perhaps a no-show...
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The "Dads United Podcast" brings together three lifelong mates—Rob, John, and Dave—who, after years of playing soccer together at their local club, have reunited to share their experiences and insights on navigating the unique challenges of life as fathers. Each of the hosts brings a distinct perspective to the table, reflecting the diverse stages of fatherhood they find themselves in.
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