Daddies Overnight

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 lost when it comes to finding “our people”, we finally feel like we’ve had a breakthrough with making mum friends… even if not every mum encounter has been the easiest.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday.WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS?📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM to our Instagram or send your voice note to [email protected]://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernightTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernightTwo 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 funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 actually save bedtime, this one is honest, chaotic and very real. If you’ve ever experienced the UK time change with a toddler… you’re not alone.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday.WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS?📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM to our Instagram or send your voice note to [email protected]://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernightTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernightTwo 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 funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 of “beauty,” and Ryan’s questionable driving makes yet another appearance. Safe to say - there’s never a dull moment in our new family.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday.WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS?📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM to our Instagram or send your voice note to [email protected]://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernightTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernightTwo 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 funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 comes with it. On a much more magical note, we talk about our trip to Disneyland Paris to experience the brand new World of Frozen before finally sharing Lincoln’s first birthday, which was meant to be a beautiful milestone… but very nearly turned into the world’s biggest birthday disaster. Sleep deprivation, Disney magic, and a first birthday we won’t forget anytime soon.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday.WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS?📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM to our Instagram or send your voice note to [email protected]://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernightTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernightTwo 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 funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 constant worry of “Is this normal… or is something actually wrong?” In this episode we share what happened the day we had to rush our son to A&E, the panic, the second-guessing, and the fear of wasting everyone’s time. Most importantly, we talk about why trusting your gut as a parent matters - even when you're worried you might be overreacting. Because sometimes your instincts are the most important parenting tool you have.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday.WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS?📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM to our Instagram or send your voice note to [email protected]://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernightTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernightTwo 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 funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 clothes he’s already outgrown (how are they this tiny already?) and Matthew shares some surprising news about a surgery he wants to have.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday.WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS?📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM to our Instagram or send your voice note to [email protected]://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernightTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernightTwo 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 funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 to look like we were coping. We were often “faking it till we made it,” trying to hold everything together while adjusting to becoming daddies overnight. If you’re in the adoption process, thinking about it, or in that blurry 'just becoming parents' phase, wondering if everyone else is finding it easier than you, then this one’s for you. This is what happens after adoption - our experience.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday.WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS?📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM to our Instagram or send your voice note to [email protected]://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernightTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernightTwo 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 funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 rethink our whole future. Could we really move here? Join us for the highs, the lows, the laughs in this episode and discover why having a baby doesn’t end adventure… it just opens the door to a bigger, wilder, more beautiful world (with a little bit of sprinkled exhaustion)New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday.WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS?📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM to our Instagram or send your voice note to [email protected]://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernightTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernightTwo 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 funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, some of the answers don’t go to plan… with talk of divorce thrown around more than once. Perfect if you’re new here, and even better if you’ve been with us from the start. Happy Valentine's Day!New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday.WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS?📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM to our Instagram or send your voice note to [email protected]://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernightTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernightTwo 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 funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 advance! One thing we never see anyone chat about is the post-adoption blues, which we touch on. After the excitement settles, the adrenaline disappears, and you’re left thinking, “Wait… are we actually any good at this?” New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday.WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS?📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM or a voicenote to our Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernightTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernightTwo 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 funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. If you’ve ever wondered whether travel with kids is worth it (or if everyone will hate you on the plane), this one’s for you. We're gonna experience this together haha!New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday.WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS?📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM or a voicenote to our Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernightTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernightTwo 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 funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 through this stage. Also, why Peppa Pig isn't allowed in our household hahaNew episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday.WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS?📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM or a voicenote to our Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernightTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernightTwo 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 funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 ever could. We also can't forget about celebrating our first New Year as a family, plus a more light-hearted catch-up on Stranger Things, Amber Alert, and the everyday moments that make this chapter of our lives so special.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday.WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS?📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM or a voicenote to our Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernightTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernightTwo 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 funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, reflection, and life’s big questions after a year full of huge changes.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday.WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS?📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM or a voicenote to our Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernightTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernightTwo 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 funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 and the stress as two new daddies.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday.WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS?📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM or a voicenote to our Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernightTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernightTwo 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 funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday.WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS?📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM or a voicenote to our Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernightTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernightTwo 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 funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 episode is a raw and honest look at the journey that finally made us parents. We've officially become Daddies Overnight.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday.WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS?📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM or a voicenote to our Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernightTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernightTwo 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 funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.