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How Other Dads Dad with Hamish Blake

Hamish Blake & Tim Bartley

40 episodes · Explicit

Hamish Blake chats with other dads he really admires (and whose phone number he had relatively easy access to) about their approach to dadding, and in the process hopefully learn a little, steal some of their hard earned wisdom and help us all dad a tiny bit better.

Episodes

  1. Wild Rule Breaking Season 3 Finale with Dr Billy Garvey

    · 1 h 12 min · S3 E12

    Behavioural Paediatrician Dr Billy Garvey returns to tell us about the science behind the stories of Season 3. Dr Billy has picked some moments where our generous guests have touched on areas on which there is lots of…

  2. How Michael “Wippa” Wipfli Dads - Nothing is impossible, (Except, maybe a serious conversation with Hame)

    · 58 min · S3 E11 · Explicit

    One of Hamish’s oldest and dearest friends finally sits down on the HODD couch for a well overdue chat. Wippa and Hame talk all the time, but not often about the deep stuff that drives them to be better dads. In a…

  3. How Andy Griffiths Dads - Bum jokes, imagination and loving what is

    · 59 min · S3 E10 · Explicit

    Andy is responsible for igniting a love of reading in millions of kids. It’s a complex alchemy, but bum jokes have played a large part in it. From The Day My Bum Went Psycho to the hugely popular Treehouse series…

  4. How Rick J Petersen Dads - Survival tips for living a life connected (not Alone)

    · 58 min · S3 E9 · Explicit

    An awesome outdoorsy special, with inspirational outdoor specialist, Rick Petersen. Rick featured in Season 2 of Alone Australia, and quickly became a fan fave (especially for Hame), with his unwavering positivity in…

  5. How Luke Carroll Dads - The “beautiful challenge” of parenting in a blended family and what Play School has taught him about kids

    · 47 min · S3 E8 · Explicit

    As a long time host of Play School, Luke’s probably spent more time entertaining kids than any of us ever will! But beyond that, he’s an amazingly accomplished actor… from getting his start on the kids show Lift Off!…

  6. How Nathan Fa’avae Dads - Creating the ultimate team… your family!

    · 1 h 03 min · S3 E7 · Explicit

    When you push your limits and things get a little uncomfortable, you often learn something about yourself. When you repeatedly do it for years, we reckon you must learn some universal truths about humans and how we…

  7. How Bret McKenzie Dads - A creative play masterclass from a master of creativity

    · 1 h 12 min · S3 E6 · Explicit

    HODD overseas adventure time! We headed to Wellington to chat with Kiwi comedy and music legend, and one half of Flight of the Conchords, Bret McKenzie and he gave us a masterclass on playing with our kids. Bret makes…

  8. How Patrick Brammall Dads - An atypical path to dadding, and all the typical ups and downs!

    · 48 min · S3 E4 · Explicit

    He’s been on our screens making us laugh for years, most recently in Colin From Accounts, but in this chat Patrick Brammall unpacks one of his more meaty roles to date… Being a first time dad! Patty’s path to…

  9. How Dr Richard “Harry” Harris Dads - teaching kids to be good risk managers, not risk takers + lots more!

    · 1 h 05 min · S3 E4 · Explicit

    “I wasn’t going to miss the podcast just because I was slightly paralysed” - It’s one of the better quotes we’ve had on the show! But it neatly sums up the unassuming yet unflappable nature of Dr Harry, who unless you…

  10. How Santo Cilauro Dads - Provide Consistency, Variation… Oh, and strap yourself in!

    · 56 min · S3 E3

    He’s helped create some of Australia’s most memorable comedic characters, battled tirelessly to elevate Football (the proper round ball kind!) to the upper echelons of Australian sport, and most importantly, he’s the…

  11. How Ben Quilty Dads - Drawing lessons from life and a life drawing lesson!

    · 1 h 00 min · S3 E2 · Explicit

    As one of Australia’s great contemporary artists, Ben’s compassion and humanity is evident in all his work, and so is his willingness to self-examine. So perhaps unsurprisingly in his chat with Hamish, Ben opens up…

  12. How Wayne Hope Dads - Stepdadding, working on yourself, dadding after trauma and creating joy.

    · 1 h 10 min · S3 E1 · Explicit

    As a prolific co-creator of Australian comedy classics like Upper Middle Bogan, Wayne is probably more comfortable bringing to life hilarious, and hilariously flawed characters, rather than reflecting on his own life.…

  13. How Other Dads Dad Season 3 Trailer

    · 5:04 · Trailer · Explicit

    Finally, after waaaaaay too long, Season 3 of HODD is here. Well, actually… not just yet. It’s here next Friday, September 13. But boy, is it close!! To wet your appetite, here is a little taste of what’s to come this…

  14. Wild Rule Breaking Season 2 Finale with Dr Billy Garvey

    · 1 h 10 min · S2 E14 · Explicit

    It’s back! The episode where Hamish tears up the HODD rule book, by going over an hour AND talking to an expert. And not just any expert, but leading behavioural paediatrician at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Dr Billy…

  15. How Ben Crowe Dads

    · 59 min · S2 E13

    Mindset coach to some of the world’s finest athletes, Ben Crowe reflects on his dadding journey so far. Given Ben is used to helping other people discover their story rather than delving into and analysing his own, we…

  16. How Craig Foster Dads

    · 52 min · S2 E12 · Explicit

    Craig Foster - former Socceroo captain, legendary sports broadcaster, social justice champion… but his most important job? You guessed it… Good 'ol Dad! As a compassionate and thoughtful leader who spends much of his…

  17. How Russel Howcroft Dads

    · 59 min · S2 E11 · Explicit

    Russel Howcroft has been talking to Australians about how they are sold things for years on the much loved TV show Gruen - Now he lets us in on the secret of how he sells things to his kids! (Hint: like any good client…

  18. How Scott Pape Dads

    · 53 min · S2 E9 · Explicit

    Scott Pape, or perhaps as he’s better known The Barefoot Investor, has been teaching Australians about finances for almost 20 years. These days he’s also investing heavily in his 4 kids - and he’s got some great advice…

  19. How Maggie Dent Helps Dads Dad

    · 1 h 01 min · S2 E8 · Explicit

    Hold on, it’s another Wild Rule Breaking Episode, this time with an EXPERT MUM! The legendary Maggie Dent, one of Australia's most trusted voices on raising kids and helping families. Last season, Hamish made some…

  20. How Beau Miles Dads

    · 1 h 00 min · S2 E7 · Explicit

    Adventurer, filmmaker, outdoor education specialist, dad… Beau Miles has got lots of cool descriptors. He’s also infectiously positive and creative, and he put all these things to amazing use in this very different,…

  21. How Scott Cam Dads

    · 56 min · S2 E6 · Explicit

    We all know Scott Cam from The Block, but a few years ago, some words of wisdom from Scott Cam The Dad provided Hamish with some of the inspiration to create this pod. So, we advise you to Tools Down and listen in to a…

  22. How Eddie Betts Dads

    · 55 min · S2 E5 · Explicit

    He may have played 350 games of AFL - but as Eddie’s wife always reminds him - his job is only just beginning… for his kids, and for his people. Eddie, with his wife Anna, have 5 young children, so pre-season training…

  23. How Christian O'Connell Dads

    · 56 min · S2 E4 · Explicit

    An old friend of Hame, and according to his daughters an old dad, Christian O’Connell is a bona fide legend of radio broadcasting. And really, he’s not even old! In this super funny, yet super heartfelt episode,…

  24. How Tim Minchin Dads

    · 58 min · S2 E3 · Explicit

    Tim Minchin has created the most amazing, diverse and groundbreaking body of work. Significant to this episode is that he also co-created 2 kids with his wife, Sarah. Tim was extremely generous to sit down with Hame…

  25. How Martin "Rac" Heppell Dads

    · 59 min · S2 E2 · Explicit

    Former teacher and assistant principal, current powerhouse of enthusiasm and expertise, Martin Heppell, or just Rac as he is known to friends, blows Hame away in this episode. Yes, there are some crazy stories, but…

  26. How Joe Brumm Dads

    · 1 h 01 min · S2 E1 · Explicit

    Season 2 kicks off with our top requested guest, Joe Brumm, creator of the global smash show Bluey & perhaps Australia’s favourite dad, Bandit Healer. More importantly, he’s also father to two children in real life.…

  27. Season 2 Trailer

    · 6:18 · Trailer

    We’ve finally got our act together, and we’re back, baby! Episode 1 of Season 2 drops next Friday, 25th August. But while we get the finishing touches on a few things, here is a little taste of what’s to come in Season…

  28. Wild Rule Breaking Season Finale with Dr Billy Garvey

    · 1 h 14 min · S1 E12 · Explicit

    In a double rule breaking season finale, Hamish goes over his 1 hour & 3 minute episode time limit AND talks to an expert! Our special guest is Dr Billy Garvey, a Behavioural Paediatrician at the Royal Children’s…

  29. How Mark Donaldson Dads

    · 55 min · S1 E11 · Explicit

    Decorated soldier, Mark Donaldson VC kindly joins Hame on the HODD couch to share tales from his dadding journey so far. Mark shares his experience of trying to be available to his kids and playing and existing in…

  30. How Ben Lee Dads

    · 59 min · S1 E10 · Explicit

    Creativity and dadding combine in a fascinating chat with prolific singer songwriter, Ben Lee. After a chance meeting between Hame and Ben, where the chat quickly turned to their kids, Hame had the good sense to ask…

  31. How Pat Cummins Dads

    · 47 min · S1 E9 · Explicit

    Australian Test Cricket Captain, Pat Cummins was rated the world's best bowler in March 2022. But at the very same time, he was a brand new parent trying to figure out how this dadding thing works. Pat very kindly sat…

  32. How Dave Hughes Dads

    · 42 min · S1 E8 · Explicit

    A legend of Australian comedy, Hughesy is used to dealing with a tough crowd at times. But it seems his three kids provide the best heckles! Hamish was backstage at Rove many years ago when Hughesy and his wife Holly…

  33. How Max Gawn Dads

    · 57 min · S1 E7 · Explicit

    Fresh off winning the AFL Grand final in 2021, Max Gawn hit the jackpot again three weeks later with the birth of his first child. Captain of the Melbourne Football Club, five time All Australian Ruckman, and all…

  34. How Nazeem Hussain Dads

    · 56 min · S1 E6 · Explicit

    Nazeem Hussain is stand-up royalty in Australia and a perennial headliner of festivals at home and abroad. But perhaps his biggest gig is being a dad to two young kids. Naz and Hame laugh a lot in this episode, but…

  35. How Ben Shewry Dads

    · 56 min · S1 E5 · Explicit

    With his famed restaurant Attica, Ben Shewry is a guy that has made an indelible mark on the culinary world through his creativity, dedication & undoubtedly some really deep thought. As a mate, Hamish has been lucky…

  36. How Hugh van Cuylenburg Dads

    · 1 h 00 min · S1 E4 · Explicit

    As founder of The Resilience Project, a program that reaches 500,000 kids around Australia every year, Hugh van Cuylenburg has been talking to parents for ages. However, he’s the first to admit being a parent is a…

  37. How Stan Grant Dads

    · 57 min · S1 E3

    Proud Wiradjuri man, father of 4 and icon of Australian journalism, Stan Grant goes deep with Hame in this episode with his philosophies on Dadding. He shares brutal stories about the Australia that his father was…

  38. How Adam Hills Dads

    · 1 h 03 min · S1 E2 · Explicit

    Adam Hills talks to Hame about everything from the art of negotiating with kids who won't stay in bed, to his subconscious fears of becoming a father. He shares stories from his own childhood that only now, as a dad,…

  39. How Rob Sitch Dads

    · 59 min · S1 E1 · Explicit

    Rob Sitch is not only a prolific creator of some of Australia's most beloved comedy characters, TV shows and films, he is also one of the very first friends that Hamish got to see dadding up close. Many years ago,…

  40. What is How Other Dads Dad?!

    · 3:57 · Trailer

    Hamish has been working on a little passion project, and it’s all about dadding. Keenly aware that his own dadding playbook was made up from the tips, tricks and hacks he had nabbed from friends and colleagues -…

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