Daddies Overnight is a podcast hosted by two husbands, Matthew and Ryan, who are documenting their journey to parenthood through adoption. Each episode shares the funny, messy and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight with no roadmap. Alongside parenting stories, they cover everyday life as a married couple learning as they go. The show also invites listeners to send in embarrassing or amusing "dummy confessions" via Instagram and other social channels. New episodes are released every Tuesday, with video versions available on YouTube.
Episodes
Is It CHEATING If It Happened In Your Dreams? Relationship Bickering
Is it cheating if it happens in your dreams? Can you really be annoyed at your partner for something they've done whilst fast asleep? And why do the smallest things in a relationship sometimes turn into the biggest disagreements? haha! We're also getting into the things we do that might make other parents raise an eyebrow, and welcoming a very special guest for his podcast debut… our first
Dani Harmer's School Gate Stalker & STEALING From Tracy Beaker Set
We're still pinching ourselves that we're sitting down with actual MILLENNIAL ROYALTY! This week, we're joined by the incredible Dani Harmer for a nostalgic trip down memory lane, chatting all things parenting, Tracy Beaker and life beyond the Dumping Ground. From a rather alarming school gate stalker encounter to the things she may or may not have taken from the Tracy Beaker set (and
Can Our Son See DEAD People?! Ouija Boards & Halloween Parenting Horrors
This week, we're getting into the spooky side of parenting… and things get a little weird! Because it's our Daddies Overnight Halloween Special! Can children really see dead people? Ryan reveals that he once did a Ouija board, and Matthew isn't entirely convinced by his story. We chat about ghosts, talking to spirits and whether there's more going on than we can explain. Plus, we&#
Parent Shaming, Holiday Fears & Our Disney Cruise | AT SEA SPECIAL!
We can’t believe we’ve gone from recording in our little garden studio to bringing our microphones aboard the Disney Dream! We’re so excited to be the first UK podcast to record on board, and we genuinely can’t thank you enough for listening to and watching Daddies Overnight and helping make moments like this happen. This episode is packed with cruise chaos, unexpected adventures, funny stories we
Our Changing Feelings About Adoption... & Leaving Our Son For A WEEK!
Guys, we went away for a WEEK without Lincoln, and it came with the guilt and worries around leaving him behind, but our overall feeling throughout the week surprised us and probably will surprise you too...Should parents feel guilty for taking time away from their children, or are we allowed to be Matthew and Ryan as well as Daddy and Daddy? We also dive into a conversation that’s left us genuine
I Nearly Poisoned My Child! Has Gentle Parenting Gone Too Far?
We share the story from a dummy confession from a completely exhausted listener nearly poisoning their child, because apparently sleep deprivation and juggling all things parenting really does turn your brain to mush! We’re also getting into the debate around gentle parenting and asking whether a generation of new parents has become too scared to say no, set boundaries or simply… parent?! Are we a
Bad Parenting Choices, Offending Almond Mums & Type A Parents with Muddle Through Mummy
For the first time ever, we’re joined by a guest on Daddies Overnight! (We are literally SO excited!) This week, we’re joined by the amazing Daisy AKA Muddle Through Mummy! She's a mum of two, creator and fellow parent navigating the chaos, laughs and questionable decisions that we all know come with raising kids. We’re getting into the parenting choices we probably shouldn’t admit to, the thi
The Real Reason Our Podcast Disappeared...
We’re back for SEASON 2 (woo!)... and A LOT has changed since we last recorded. Before we get started, we can't thank everyone who messaged us about the podcast coming back enough. We decided we should share the real reason we disappeared. We’re catching up on life with a toddler, tantrums, sex education, whether kids should be allowed to swear, and all the chaos in between. We're so happy to be b
Baby Number Two: Adopting Again & Looking at Nurseries
A question that’s been quietly (and sometimes not so quietly) on our minds - should we have another baby? And if so... when? We talk honestly about the constant back and forth of whether to adopt again now, wait a little longer, or if our family might already be complete. It’s a bigger emotional decision than we expected, and we’re definitely feeling the pressure of “is there ever a right time?” I
Toddler Tantrum Nightmare In Public & The Start Of A Post Adoption Midlife Crisis
This week we’re feeling… old. Like, suddenly questioning 'what on earth has happened to us' old. Has parenthood aged us overnight, or is Ryan just fully entering his post adoption midlife crisis era? We talk about the strange identity shift that comes with becoming parents, the unexpected emotions that hit even when everything is “going well,” and why it sometimes feels like we’ve lost a version o
Adopting a Teenager & Realising Every Parent’s Worst Nightmare
This week might genuinely cover every parent’s worst nightmare as we read through a scary dummy confessions sent in by one of our listeners… and immediately question why we decided to bring this topic up. Ryan also opens up a little more about his experience in foster care, sharing how those early chapters of his life continue to shape the way we approach adoption, attachment, and parenting our bo
Apparently We’re Raising a Spoilt Child… and Dealing With Mean Mums
This week we’re chatting about the emotional side of parenthood as Ryan opens up about why special moments with our son always seem to bring him to tears. We’re also recapping our Easter weekend, sharing the little family moments that made it so special, and having an honest conversation about something a lot of parents quietly worry about... are we raising a spoilt child? AND after feeling a bit
Our Last Hour With Our Son. Times Are Changing 😭
The clocks changed in the UK… but our toddler didn’t. In this episode, we talk about what felt like our last peaceful hour before daylight savings completely flipped our routine upside down. No screens allowed. No extra sleep. Just two exhausted dads trying to survive British Summer Time with a suddenly very sassy little boy. From 3AM wake ups to an unexpected debate about what superpower would ac
Dealing with Our First Public Parenting Disaster & Broken Cheekbones
This week, parenting truly put us to the test… in public - honestly, a living nightmare occurred. From a full-blown poo explosion at the shopping centre (the kind that makes you question whether you’ll ever be allowed back) to a much-needed rare date night - one that was CHILD FREE, it’s been a chaotic one. We also dive into the bizarre and sometimes extreme lengths people are going to in the name
Celebrating Our Son's First Birthday… How Did It Go So Wrong?
This week we're running on VERY little sleep and a lot of coffee lol. Ryan opens up about the sleep anxiety he's been dealing with while Lincoln has been waking through the night, although he's not fully awake, but clearly distressed. We think he might be experiencing night terrors, and we're trying to figure out what’s normal, what’s not, and how on earth parents cope with the exhaustion that com
The Night We Rushed Our Son to A&E (And Trusted Our Gut)
Welcome to our snotty nose era. This week we’re talking about a parenting milestone we definitely didn’t see coming so soon… rushing our son to A&E. And...somewhere along the way we’ve become those parents... the ones we used to quietly judge before we had kids... walking around with a permanently snotty child and a bag full of tissues. But along with the sniffles also comes something new: the
Our Son's Face Being Exposed By AI & Life Changing Decisions
This week starts with something that honestly gave us chills, even if the intentions weren't bad, people using AI to try and remove the blue heart we put over our son’s face in pictures to see what he looks like. We talk about what that means, how scary the future of AI might be, and how we’re navigating protecting our child online. We also go through the emotional rollercoaster of sorting out clo
Goodbye Social Workers - What Happens After Adoption
The social workers are officially out of our lives. After hundreds of check-ins, forms, visits, and assessments, this chapter of our adoption journey has finally closed. And wow… it feels big. In this episode, we talk about what really happened after we brought our son home, the emotional rollercoaster we didn’t fully share at the time. The exhaustion. The overwhelm. The quiet doubts. The pressure
Surviving Japan With a Baby: No Seatbelts, Poo Explosions & Still Living Life
Everyone told us not to travel with a baby... so we went to Japan anyway with a baby haha! From no seatbelts for our little boy on the flight, to a full on poo explosion at the airport, to navigating jet lag and tantrums across the world... this trip was messy, chaotic, hilarious, and unforgettable. And somewhere between the chaos and the quiet moments, Japan did something unexpected. It made us r
If this doesn’t change, we’re getting divorced… | Valentine’s Special
This Valentine’s special gets a little… dramatic. We take a trip down memory lane and share the REAL story of how we met (we haven't always been truthful about this), what our Valentine’s Days used to look like before parenthood, and how our relationship has changed over the years. Then we put it to the test. We play a “How well do we know each other?” Valentine’s edition... and let’s just say, so
When Your Child Picks a Favourite Parent (One Of Us Is Having A Meltdown)
One of us has faced a devastating truth: "I'm not the favourite parent." Not second favourite. Not a joint favourite. Just… not it. What starts as a slightly wounded ego spirals into a very honest chat about the bit no one warns you about after becoming parents. We also chat and give our BEST parenting advice after all the experience we've had being daddies (insert sarcasm) haha! You're welcome in
We’re Taking Our Son on a 15 Hour Flight... Are We Insane?
We might have officially gone nuts because we booked a 15 hour flight with our son for our first holiday together. In this episode, we talk honestly about the nerves, the “what ifs,” and the fear of being judged while flying with a tiny child for the first time. We share why we chose the destination, how we planned the itinerary, and how we’re mentally preparing for long-haul flights as a family.
We Can’t Hide Our Son’s Age Anymore! Admitting Ms Rachel Is Our Best Friend
This week we're opening up about something we’ve been keeping private that we get asked about a lot... our son’s age. We talk honestly about our thoughts on sharing it with the world. It’s a real conversation about boundaries, privacy, and parenting in the public eye. We can also fully admit that Ms Rachel has become our best friend even after lots of resistance (from us), and how she’s helped us
Our Son Has Two Dads - Why Does That Upset People?
We’re opening up about life as a two-dad family... the love, the joy, and yes… the online hate. We talk honestly about the comments and trolls who seem upset by the fact that our son has two dads, and how we’ve chosen not to let that stop us from living our best life as a family. We also share a really special moment about what our son calls us and why that means more to us than any opinion online
We’re Not Sure If We’ll Adopt Again | Reflections on Christmas & New Year
Our son’s very first Christmas was full of magic, surprises, and moments we’ll never forget, but it also got us thinking. In this episode, we reflect on our first Christmas Day with our son, share our honest thoughts about whether we’ll adopt again and why, and talk through our New Year’s resolutions and hopes for the year ahead now that we're a family. A heartfelt conversation about family, refle
We’re NOT Ready for Our Son’s First Christmas
Our son’s first Christmas is almost here, and we’re feeling all the excitement... AND pressure. Between sleepless nights, keeping him out of our bed, and trying to make every tradition perfect, we share the highs, the nerves, and the magic of our first Christmas as a new family. From Santa visits to Christmas chaos, this episode is about the moments that make it unforgettable... The joy, the mess
Introducing our son to the WORLD...And we make every parent angry
Bringing our baby boy home was everything we dreamed of… and more mentally challenging than we expected. In this episode, we share introducing him to family (and ofc our dog Roscoe), the honest highs and lows of post adoption, and some raw conversations about our feelings. Plus, Ryan drops his biggest boast... one that’s bound to make other parents roll their eyes (or secretly envy him!) hahaNew e
Our Son Is Finally Home. We’ve Officially Adopted.
The most emotional chapter of our lives so far: bringing our son home from foster care as we become a forever family. We open up about the transition week - the huge joy of finally becoming a family, but also the unexpected heartbreak of saying goodbye to his incredible foster carers (seriously, get your tissues ready)! From overwhelming emotions to the moments that changed us forever, this episod
Our Son Is Coming Home... It’s Finally Happening
In our final episode before bringing our son home, the emotions are real… and they’re running high. We’re about to become daddies literally overnight, and the mix of excitement, nerves, and pure joy is overwhelming. As we head into our transition week and prepare for the foster carer handover, we share our last-minute thoughts, tiny moments of panic, and the reality of stepping into parenthood. Th
37 Weeks Pregnant Without a Bump?! And Our Baby Shower
It’s official: we’re full-term, bump-free, and feeling all the emotions. Somehow, we’ve basically made it to what would be 37 weeks pregnant with absolutely no bump to show for it haha! This week has been a whirlwind as we celebrated our baby shower… or as we ended up calling it, our “coming home party” for our little boy. We haven’t talked about any of this anywhere else, so we’re excited to fina
Nursery Bickering & Being Told We’ll Never Travel Again With a Baby
The chaos of getting ready for our little boy's arrival has officially begun. From nursery bickering and assembling the cot 'together' to last-minute house checks from our social worker, nothing goes unnoticed. We share the highs, the mini meltdowns, and the moments when all the advice (and opinions) start to feel a little overwhelming. Plus, the classic curveball everyone who has a baby probably
Meeting Our Son For The FIRST TIME — We Changed Our First Nappy!
After what felt like the longest wait of our lives, the day finally arrived... we got to meet our son for the FIRST TIME. We're sharing every moment of the day that has changed our lives forever: from the nerves of wanting to get it just right, to the slightly terrifying prospect of meeting his foster carer (what if they didn’t like us?!), to holding our son in our arms for the very first time. Oh
The Brutal Honesty Of Adoption - What It’s Really Like To Adopt
Hello and welcome back to Daddies Overnight! Parenthood isn’t as simple as “just getting pregnant”. In this episode, we share why surrogacy felt like a scam and why adoption became our path to parenthood. Join us as we navigate paperwork chaos, us working in a nursery to get through the process, and opening up with our social worker - all while surviving becoming parents 😅 We get real about the hi
Gender Reveal! Wait... We’re Gonna Be Dads?!
Hello and welcome from your soon to be daddies! 🎉 In our very first episode of Daddies Overnight, we’re finally sharing… our GENDER REVEAL! Join us as we open up about what it’s like preparing to quite literally become daddies overnight through adoption.We’ll take you behind the scenes of how we found our child, the emotional journey that led us here, and the incredible moment we discovered we wer
We're Literally Becoming Daddies Overnight!
Stay tuned for Tuesday's first epsiode and the long awaited GENDER REVEAL!Two husbands. One journey of becoming parents through adoption. Absolutely no clue what we’re doing. Welcome to Daddies Overnight - the podcast where we, Matthew and Ryan, try to figure out this whole parenting thing in real time. Expect chaos, laughs, and way too many coffee-fueled confessions as we share the funn
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