Farter Figures Podcast

Episodes

1. 13

   Episode 13 - Role Reversal Dads (Final Episode)

   The last episode of 2017 for Farter Figures is finally here! I know it's come a little late - but it's now online for all of you to enjoy! In this episode I have a very special guest live in the studio with me - my very own dad! We talk about roles reversed when dads get older. Australia's...

   Nov 4, 2017

   1h 06m
2. 12

   Episode 12 - Dads From Different Cultures

   The very first politician on Farter Figures stepped into the SYN Nation studio for this episode. Senator Sam Dastyari tells his story of migrating from Iran, fatherhood and juggling being a politician and a dad. One in four Australians are born overseas and we have a rich indigenous culture to be...

   Oct 3, 2017

   1h 06m
3. 11

   Episode 11 - Gay Dads

   What a wonderful episode this is! Farter Figures challenges some of societies perceptions that same-sex couples aren't capable parents. I speak to two gay dads. One is young, single and a foster parent to three sisters. The other comes from Portland in America whose transgender partner recently...

   Sep 24, 2017

   1h 04m
4. 10

   Episode 10 - Child Free Men

   Farter Figures hits double figures! It was a different topic for the milestone episode, as the show looks at men deciding not to be dads! I speak to two child free men who share their very different reasons and thoughts about the decision. I also discuss society's responses to child free men with...

   Sep 18, 2017

   55m
5. 9

   Episode 9 - Adopting Dads

   It was Farter Figures 3rd show in a week! Don't worry - there is three guests on this episode so you won't get too sick of me! The theme was adopting dads. Our three guests are fascinating and they all have very different stories surrounding adoption. I talk to Pip who adopted two girls from...

   Sep 9, 2017

   1h 14m
6. 10

   Father's Day Special

   You can't do a show all about dads without a Father's Day Special. Have a listen to a more relaxed extended episode of Farter Figures. Sunday the 3rd was Father's Day in Australia and I jumped on the SYN airwaves to bring you this episode. No theme, no guests, but a lot of fun. There is father's...

   Sep 5, 2017

   59m
7. 7

   Episode 7 - Expecting Dads

   Do you know what couvade syndrome is? Have you ever heard of a sympathy pregnancy? Basically, men can get similar symptons to their pregnant partner such as morning sickness, food cravings, weight gain and in severe cases labour pains! This weeks episode of Farter Figures looks at dads to be. I...

   Sep 2, 2017

   1h 06m
8. 8

   Espisode 6 - Stay at Home Dads

   On this episode of Farter Figures we discover stay at home dads. They are still uncommon in Australia but I speak to three dads about their duties remaining home to look after their children. We talk about the challenges, isolation, stigma, and good times that come with being a stay at home dad.…

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   Aug 27, 2017

   1h 02m
9. 7

   Bonus Content - Addicted Dad Paul - Full Interview

   As promised - here is the full interview with dad Paul from last weeks show about addicted dads. It's hard to fit everything into an hour, so I thought i'd upload this as a bit of bonus content while you wait for the next installment of Farter Figures. This is Paul's story about his battles with...

   Aug 22, 2017

   39m
10. 6

    Farter Figures Promo

    This show is all about celebrating one half of the globe responsible for creating us. Basically, Farter Figures will be delving into the wonderful world of dads. There are over 5 million fathers in Australia and more than 100 million worldwide. There are so many different types including old…

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    Aug 22, 2017

    1m
11. 5

    Episode 5 - Addicted Dads

    Farter Figures is back for another exciting episode - addicted dads! It's a very emotional theme. It includes chats with two dads who have suffered from drug and alcohol dependencies. We talk about how it controlled their lives, effected their ability to be good dads and what they are doing to…

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    Aug 20, 2017

    1h 02m
12. 4

    Episode 4 - Working Dads

    Over 90% of Australian dads with young children are employed. So why not talk about working dads? Episode 4 of Farter Figures is all about dads who work and especially those dads who spend lots of time away for work. There is a recrod four guests on the show! Two dads who work in the media, a...

    Aug 13, 2017

    1h 00m
13. 3

    Episode 3 - Step Dads

    Farter Figures is online for another week! If you missed the live show on Wednesday night, you can now enjoy the podcast. It’s all about step dads! Just like your dads coin jar, its full to the brim, with all things dad. The episode includes interviews with a psychologist, step dad and step kid.…

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    Aug 4, 2017

    56m
14. 2

    Episode 2 - Dads in sport

    On the second week of Farter Figures it's another topical issue focusing on dads in sport. How involved should dads be in their kids sport? I discuss different approaches fathers have to their kids sport, reflect on some negative cases and highlight some positive dad influences. I chat with two…

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    Jul 28, 2017

    49m
15. 1

    Episode 1 - IVF

    It's the first episode of Farter Figures! This weeks theme is IVF - I speak to a dad who used IVF to have kids after a vasectomy and have a fascinating chat with Carlin, who’s parents used IVF and a sperm donor to conceive him! There was still time for some dad jokes, dad fashion and a lot of dad...

    Jul 20, 2017

    43m