The Dadsnet Show

JK is in his element today - as he's deep diving into world of smart home technology with a Hive guru. You can discover more about Hive here - https://www.hivehome.com/smart-home-security/hive-homeshield?icid=mname%3Amega-menu.iname%3Asecuritypack Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/ FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Never let it be said that we don't tackle the big issues on this podcast - today we're discussing Lego. We're also reading from Al's wife's diary and laughing at "pearl necklaces". Yes, we're grown ups. Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/ FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's our absolute honour and privilege to speak with double Olympic Gold Medalist James Cracknell. We talk about being a dad, the road to recovery and adventure. Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/ FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's a lot steps, but we've just about nailed the rules to help end lock-down. Cannot wait to meet a friend to have coffee on a bench! We've got a Dad who's being hard on himself but needs to know he's not alone. And Al's been beaten up by his kid. ...again. Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/ FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some advice is good, some advice is bad and some advice we never asked for. We'll be unpacking that. We're also chatting about strippers, boobies and cars - lads, lads, lads. And of course, JK has some shiny new tech... Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/ FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From time to time we can all be a little socially awkward, especially when we're kids. But what's going to happen to our children's social development after all this time of being separated from their friends? There's also an effect no one is talking about - extra wrapping for presents from Amazon!! We're also awarding a mum 10/10 during our confession and it can't get Al to stop thinking about his folks being intimate. And of course - director of technology - JK, has new tech! Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/ FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're very lucky on the podcast to be joined by the legendary David James. As a father of 4 and a grandfather, David has some great insights. We discuss fatherhood (obvs), grassroots football and naturally we want some football stories! Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/ FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So it's no secret that we're all feeling a little flat at the moment. Dealing with the events of the past 12 months have been tough on everybody. And this means Dads too. We're going to get into the loneliness that's effecting Fathers everywhere. We're also finally going to address the keeping your clothes neat and tidy on the bedroom floor. And some dad has inadvertently taught his kid to make bombs. Oops! And Al's got some new tech - not a typo! Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/ FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does masculinity mean to you? Is it about big muscles and refusing to cry during the start of Up? Or is it about being in touch with your emotions? We scratch beneath the surface. We're also venting some dishwasher fury! Why are Dads the only ones capable of stacking it right? Perhaps it's all those years playing Tetris. And we've got a dad who's not messing around when it comes to bedtime monsters. Also - JK's got some great tech to perk you up! https://www.amazon.co.uk/TAS6502GB-TASSIMO-Machine-Plastic-milliliters/dp/B0812552CW/ref=sr\_1\_2?dchild=1&keywords=Tassimo+Bosch+My+Way+2+TAS6502GB&qid=1611435966&s=kitchen&sr=1-2 Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/ FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hats off to those who are going through the highs and lows (mostly lows) of home learning. Who knows, maybe the silver lining is we'll learn stuff that never sunk in while we were at school. We're also talking about being caught speeding, how we deal with sick dogs and for some reason we spend quite a bit of time talking about our showering routines. And oh boy - we have some great tech this week! You can find out more here - http://epson.co.uk/ef-12 Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/ FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back for a new year and we've got a simple formula to being a good dad... maybe even a good human! We're going to hear about some Zoom mishaps and we've also got a handy little traffic light system to keep you out of the dog house - there's a surprising amount of reds. Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/ FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the Christmas episode - we've got the best dad jokes of the year, JK's got a tech round up, we've got tips to get your kids to sleep on Christmas eve and the power of being the knife wielder! Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/ FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're having a look at the impact of isolation on Dads. It's a tough time for everyone at the moment, so remember - it's ok not to be ok. Unfortunately scammers with sophisticated malware don't seem to be affected. And we've got a forgetful dad, but let's be honest - we've all done it. It's only repeat offenders who are a concern. And guess what?! JK's got some new tech - but it's alright. You know, whatever. Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/ FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Believe it or not we can be mature and sincere. It's a very heavy topic that has impacted us both personally. But obviously, we're going to balance all this seriousness out with stupidity - like how one of our dads, who put something he shouldn't have in his mouth. And we've got some of the best tech we've ever had too! You can check it out here - https://store.nintendo.co.uk/games/nintendo-switch/mario-kart-live-home-circuit.list Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/ FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just what should our kids be worrying about? Nothing right? They should be in a state of mental bliss. Apart from when they're overtired dad puts vapor rub on their bits that is. Weirdly we explore both those topics. Also - Al's cracked the code to marital bliss. And of course, we've got new tech! Baby cameras that for some reason we're using on pets. Check them out here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Littlelf-Security-Wireless-Detection-Reverse/dp/B086QXHQ77/ref=sr\_1\_3\_mod\_primary\_lightning\_deal?crid=2L1XC1GD74Q9S&dchild=1&keywords=littlelf+indoor+camera&qid=1606731546&sbo=Tc8eqSFhUl4VwMzbE4fw%2Fw%3D%3D&smid=A1EUZ6I8UU8KLE&sprefix=littlelf+in%2Caps%2C310&sr=8-3 Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/ FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even though Al is practically useless, he's got a load of tips to get through Christmas. JK is a little confused as to what Santa actually brings his children. But at least neither of them have tied their kids up and forgot - unlike a certain dad! Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/ FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a very sad but all too common story from a fellow dad that we can relate to. But this is what we're all about - dads helping dads. Also, an astute mum has called "fake cat piss!" Yes, we are responsible grown-ups - what are you? We also have the latest must-have tech! Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/ FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a very exciting episode as we are chatting to the Head of Fun from London Zoo! What a great job and a great place to visit!! We also have a very heavy confession. Dads (and non-dads), you'll need your big boy pants on for this. Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/ FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oh boy - a lot of us were right little so and so's as kids. But we can still get cross when our kids are naughty can't we? It's not hypocritical, right? And we've got a poor dad who's on a call with HR because of a letter (facepalm emoji) Our tech this week will blow your mind! The camera you never knew you needed until now! - https://www.dji.com/hk/pocket-2 Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/ FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're trying out a bit of therapy. Good thing too as we're also discussing a little bit of politics - all hail Attenborough Also, we've got a dad who can hold his baby hands free and pee! Our tech this week is a robot mower... Robot mower? Next will be a robot butler. You can check it out here (the mower, not the butler. - https://www.amazon.co.uk/WORX-WR147E-L1000-Landroid-Robotic/dp/B0873LCPJ1/ref=sr\_1\_2?dchild=1&keywords=L1000+LANDROID&qid=1602495231&sr=8-2 Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/ FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nobody: Hey guys, what's the best toy ever? Us: Well, we've done a survey and the results are as official as they come! Also, when a dad doesn't believe his child is ill, sends them to school and they end up in A&E - that. And we've some tech that will mow (not a typo) and you can pick up from amazon right here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/WORX-WG743E-1-Cordless-Mower-Batteries/dp/B07ZKZK962/ref=sr\_1\_1?dchild=1&keywords=WG743E&qid=1602495163&sr=8-1 Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/ FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're looking at the highs and lows (mostly lows) of working from home. Chris who works on the show can't put a foot right after his lovely wife gave birth. And holy moly - someone's kid is going to the same school as the child of an adult entertainer. We've also got a cracking bit of tech that you can pick up from amazon right here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/WD-My-Cloud-EX2-Ultra/dp/B01BIGST2U/ref=sr\_1\_3?dchild=1&keywords=my+cloud&qid=1602494506&sr=8-3 Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/ FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're tackling the mother-in-law (thank you) of all new dad grief. We sympathise, we teach, we have a list of (un)common traits. What more do you want? We also have someone who's been counterfeiting our precious money! Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/ FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JK's found the perfect pizza oven from https://uk.ooni.com/ and talks with founder Darina Ooni about sauce, dough, and rehashes the debate over wood burner vs gas burner. Also - kids are back Nursery at a very complicated time. Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/ FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The boys are back after Summer! They talk about pandemic life, they talk to Spencer Matthews and Vogue Williams about their new podcast, and they talk about a Dad's roll in during child birth. Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/ FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The boys have their bags packed and are off on Summer Holiday. One final thing to do is wrap up season number... ahhhh.... ummmm... Hhhhhmmm, it doesn't matter what season - we're wrapping it up. Have a great Summer - you deserve it. Regular service will commence when the beer has run out. Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/ FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Al (the new Michael Parkinson) caught up with Advanced Nurse Pracitioner Defence and friend - Carl Southern about having the virus, getting it again, becoming a dad and for good measure they bust some myths. Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com https://www.thedadsnet.com/dont-tell-your-mum-podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if the police cornered you three or four times a week, every week, tugging at your clothes, getting in your personal space, intimidating you? What if you were chased down the street by a gang of youths shouting racist slurs about you What if you were more likely to die early because of how you look? What if you were told from an early age that you'll achieve nothing; that you'll either have a low paid, low skilled job, or end up in prison? If these were your life experiences, you'll understand that being an ethnic minority in Britain is challenging and sometimes dangerous. For those of us lucky enough to have avoided the above, The Dope Black Dad's talk to Al about being a black man growing up and parenting in Britain, and the unique difficulties presented in our society. In this incredible conversation, we hear how ownership and solutions are key to moving forward and all becoming a little closer and understanding to one another. Find out what they've got to say in this episode of Don't Tell Your Mum! Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com https://www.thedadsnet.com/dont-tell-your-mum-podcast/ DTYM is pre-recorded. Please rely on the latest government advice concerning the Coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the coronavirus vaccines around the world progressing fast, its only a short wait until one of the trials becomes available for public use, but would you trust it to be safe? In a climate where the anti-vaccine argument hasn't gone away, what are the actual risks of a vaccine and what are the myths? And if some of us refuse to take it, then how will that affect the others? Could a vaccine become mandatory? JK and Al give their take on all these point and hear your suggestions from www.thedadsnet.com Find out what they've got to say in this episode of Don't Tell Your Mum! Plus, JK's got new tech and it might just make your phone look rubbish! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-DSCRX100M6-Advanced-Digital-Compact/dp/B07DL8F6YS Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com https://www.thedadsnet.com/dont-tell-your-mum-podcast/ DTYM is pre-recorded. Please rely on the latest government advice concerning the Coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's confession is a corker. If the true identity of this dad ever gets out, it could get very messy. Find out what he did and whether you can forgive in this week's ep! Plus, are there 'blue' jobs and 'pink' jobs in the house? Or is the age of jobs by gender dead and gone? What housework do you secretly enjoy? And how can we help our kids to catchup at school after such a long break? Is it really going to affect their futures or is it not such a big deal? And should we just carry on as normal or do we need to roll back a year? JK and Al give their take on all these point and hear your suggestions from www.thedadsnet.com Find out what they've got to say in this episode of Don't Tell Your Mum! Plus, JK's got new tech and its a bit saucy! Get it! Sorry. https://www.amazon.co.uk/NUTRiBULLET-Blender-Food-Processor-1-27/dp/B01M3115C2/ Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com https://www.thedadsnet.com/dont-tell-your-mum-podcast/ DTYM is pre-recorded. Please rely on the latest government advice concerning the Coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What challenges does raising children in a multi race/multi cultural setting bring? And what role do single race/single culture parents have to support community members from different cultures? How can a parent of one culture or race teach their children about another outside of their own experience? JK and Al talk to Mark Lemon and his wife Sim. They discuss their experiences of being in a mixed race relationship and raising children of mixed race and mixed culture. They discover that exposure and conversation go a lot further towards bridging gaps that perhaps you might realise. And can you forgive this week's father who accidentally took his son to the wrong birthday party? Find out all in this episode of Don't Tell Your Mum! JK's got new tech - and it's got headlights on! https://www.vax.co.uk/onepwr-blade-4-glide-bundle Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com https://www.thedadsnet.com/dont-tell-your-mum-podcast/ DTYM is pre-recorded. Please rely on the latest government advice concerning the Coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When your pet dies, how do you explain death to your kids? How much can you expect them to understand? Plus, can you forgive the dad who accidentally let his kid run out into the street and walk in the road? And, what's annoyed you the most about your kids during lockdown? From drawing on the wall's with poo to shouting profanities in the supermarket, we hear all your messages to us! JK and Al discuss the difficult time of losing a family pet. From the grief you and your partner will feel for the loss of a silent family member, to explaining to your children the circle of life. Hear how JK's recent loss of his beloved family dog has really affected him and his wife. He talks about how his kids are coming too terms with the loss of their dog and understanding future life and death of family and friends. Find out all in this episode of Don't Tell Your Mum! Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com https://www.thedadsnet.com/dont-tell-your-mum-podcast/ DTYM is pre-recorded. Please rely on the latest government advice concerning the Coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A recent poll of DTYM listeners shows that a majority of you are concerned about restrictions easing too quickly and the impact this could have on your family and community health. So, as lockdown eases, what are our responsibilities? Should we just follow the government advice to the letter or do we need to take additional precautions? Is it safe to go outside and meet people yet? Should our children be in school? JK and Al discuss how we can stay safe and their personal interpretations of how many of the lockdown restrictions they are comfortable with and how they predict the recent easing of restrictions may affect the future. Find out all in this episode of Don't Tell Your Mum! And in this week's 'JK's Got Some Tech', one for the kids, he reviews the VTech Touch and Learn Activity Desk. https://www.amazon.co.uk/VTech-195803-Touch-Activity-Multi-Colour/dp/B07CT21S4B/ Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com https://www.thedadsnet.com/dont-tell-your-mum-podcast/ DTYM is pre-recorded. Please rely on the latest government advice concerning the Coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you remember your childhood holidays? What were your fondest memories? And how do you try to find a place to relax while giving your kids the same memories you had? Plus, can you remember when your dad took a joke too far? Us dad's love to play and tease, but it's not long until it ends in tears, as JK and Al find out! Find out all in this episode of Don't Tell Your Mum! And in this week's 'JK's Got Some Tech', he reviews the awesome JBL Charge 3 portable bluetooth speaker. https://www.amazon.co.uk/JBL-Portable-Bluetooth-Speaker-Rechargeable/dp/B07HGHRYCY/ Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com https://www.thedadsnet.com/dont-tell-your-mum-podcast/ DTYM is pre-recorded. Please rely on the latest government advice concerning the Coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this exclusive interview we hear Andy from Andy and The Odd Socks talk about his life as a children's TV star and father. Find out all in this episode of Don't Tell Your Mum! Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com https://www.thedadsnet.com/dont-tell-your-mum-podcast/ DTYM is pre-recorded. Please rely on the latest government advice concerning the Coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is the first in a series of mini-eps released in-between the full episodes of DTYM. We know the Mum's are listening, so we decided to tip them off with some Father's Day gift ideas as the big day is soon upon us. And ladies - all we want is some piece and quiet and a few beers with our mates. We can see the kids every other day of the year for 'quality time'. Here's the links as mentioned in this episode: Kleen Kanteen https://www.whitbyandco.co.uk/collections/klean-kanteen Opinel https://www.whitbyandco.co.uk/collections/opinel Cellar Dine https://cellardine.co.uk Greenpan http://greenpan.co.uk Slingkingz https://slingkingz.com Gimbowl http://gimbowl.com Sonos Beam http://sonos.com Find out all in this episode of Don't Tell Your Mum! Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com https://www.thedadsnet.com/dont-tell-your-mum-podcast/ DTYM is pre-recorded. Please rely on the latest government advice concerning the Coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this exclusive two part interview we hear comedian Russell Kane's final instalment on his strategies to avoid the virus and get his baby to sleep. He got his newborn to regularly sleep 12 hours overnight in the first three months. Now he enjoys a lie-in most mornings. Hear how he did it. And Russell delves into his childhood and how he was raised by a 'Neanderthal-man' who showed love in his own unique way, also written about in his new book 'Son Of A Silverback'. As well as exploring his childhood, he talks about how he parents differently to his father, and reveals one of the most embarrassing parenting experiences of his life! Find out all in this episode of Don't Tell Your Mum! Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com https://www.thedadsnet.com/dont-tell-your-mum-podcast/ DTYM is pre-recorded. Please rely on the latest government advice concerning the Coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this exclusive two part interview we hear comedian Russell Kane's first instalment on how he's been coping with lockdown and being a father. Hear his tips on escaping the kids and carving out some 'me time', even if it means urinating on the petunias. Russell also gives his opinions on how to avoid catching covid-juice as well as home schooling and the importance of carrying on. And if there's one tip he couldn't make clearer, 'Anti-Date-night'. It's free, easy and every man's dream. Plus it can make your relationship stronger! Find out all in this episode of Don't Tell Your Mum! Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com https://www.thedadsnet.com/dont-tell-your-mum-podcast/ DTYM is pre-recorded. Please rely on the latest government advice concerning the Coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever gone for a wee in the garden? I'm sure we all get caught short from time to time, but can you forgive this dad who accidentally taught his son to lay a pipe amung the petunias? Imagine his wife's face when she found it! And how do you raise a confident kid? Whats the line between discipline and maintaining self-esteem? Plus an exclusive interview with the Jonas Brothers! Hear how they've been coping with lockdown, discovering new talents in baking and coffee making, working remotely and what their plans are for the near future. Find out all in this episode of Don't Tell Your Mum! And JK's got new tech! Hear JK's recommendation for the best mic to get started podcasting, improve your web chats and even get started making music! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Audio-Technica-AT2020USB-PLUS-USB-Microphone/dp/B00B5ZX9FM/ Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com https://www.thedadsnet.com/dont-tell-your-mum-podcast/ DTYM is pre-recorded. Please rely on the latest government advice concerning the Coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What kind of Parent are you? The helicopter parent? The free-range parent? A tiger-parent? Or a 'I'm so fed up I can't hack it anymore' parent? JK and Al discuss parenting styles, what works for them, and whether their other halves parent the same way. And DTYM has been infiltrated! In this week's confession, hear how the Dad's have been rumbled! What's the next move to keep the Dad-safe-space alive? Find out in this episode of Don't Tell Your Mum! And JK's got new tech! Hear JK's recommendation for the best webcam for your buck. If you don't need all the bells and whistles, just a great value webcam, then here it is! https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07QZZS7S1/ref=cm\_sw\_r\_cp\_api\_i\_XPfUEbFHMN74Y Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com https://www.thedadsnet.com/dont-tell-your-mum-podcast/ DTYM is pre-recorded. Please rely on the latest government advice concerning the Coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Weening your child onto good food doesn't have to be a burden. Joe Wicks talks to us about how you can teach your kids to eat healthy nutritious food and setup good habits that last a lifetime. In this special episode of DTYM, Al and JK talk to fitness legend and all round top bloke Joe Wicks to find the secrets to weening children without all the fuss and effort. You'll have them chomping on kale and broccoli in no time! Plus we hear how Joe is coping with lockdown and what he misses most. And we get an exclusive inside view to his best parenting tips. Find out in this episode of Don't Tell Your Mum! Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com https://www.thedadsnet.com/dont-tell-your-mum-podcast/ DTYM is pre-recorded. Please rely on the latest government advice concerning the Coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's nearly two months since we visited the barbers. By now most of the nation that can grow hair, are sporting significant rugs. There comes a point where you just have to ditch the castaway look in favour or something more refined - but how do you cut your own hair? And what happens when it goes wrong? JK and Al have both taken the plunge and both their wives wish they hadn't! Plus Al's body odour smells like drugs and the pair are starting to crack under lockdown pressure. Who's going to go super nova first? Find out in this episode of Don't Tell your Mum! Plus JK introduces his review of the Raleigh Stow-E-Way electric folding bike https://www.raleigh.co.uk/stow-e-way-2019 Twitter/Insta/FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com https://www.thedadsnet.com/dont-tell-your-mum-podcast/ DTYM is pre-recorded. This episode was recorded before the UK lockdown. Please rely on the latest government advice concerning the Coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So maybe the exercise regime is slipping? The nation is balloning, and by that I mean most of us won't have a neck anymore by the time we're let out again. But you know what? Justin Timberlake doesn't mind. He's baking muffins and piling on the carbs. And before you judge - he just wants us all to enjoy ourselves and be kind. Hear more in this weeks episode, featuring an exclusive interview with Justin Timberlake. And with kindness in mind, what do you think of this week's confession? Can you forgive? Find out in this episode of Don't Tell Your Mum! Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com https://www.thedadsnet.com/dont-tell-your-mum-podcast/ DTYM is pre-recorded. Please rely on the latest government advice concerning the Coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you getting a dad-bod? Bit tubby in the middle? Carrying a spare tire can be exhausting, but there's hope for us all. Exercise isn't a chore if you're enjoying it, so in this special episode of DTYM, Al and JK talk to fitness legend and all round top bloke Joe Wicks to discover how we can fit in exercise and feel healthy in mind and body. Plus we hear how Joe is coping with lockdown and what he misses most. And we get an exclusive inside view to his best parenting tips. Find out in this episode of Don't Tell Your Mum! Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com https://www.thedadsnet.com/dont-tell-your-mum-podcast/ DTYM is pre-recorded. Please rely on the latest government advice concerning the Coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How are you doing home-ed? Have you got spectacles and a chalk board, or are you going for a lighter approach? How do you feel about the pace of life during the lockdown? Have you found more time for you family? Do you prefer it? Is this the beginning of a new way of living? Or will things just go back to how they were as soon as the lockdown is lifted? And can you forgive this week's confession? What things have you left lying around that could hurt your kids? Find out in this episode of Don't Tell Your Mum! Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Plus JK introduces his review of the Raleigh Stow-E-Way electric folding bike https://www.raleigh.co.uk/stow-e-way-2019 Twitter/Insta/FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com https://www.thedadsnet.com/dont-tell-your-mum-podcast/ DTYM is pre-recorded. This episode was recorded before the UK lockdown. Please rely on the latest government advice concerning the Coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Interview with Dave corn(thwaite). Controversially not a dad (dun dun dun!) but does he remind you or all the worries and doubts you had before you had kids? He's been through countless crazy epic endurance adventures, yet being a father is one adventure he's not so confident about. Dad's know what it's like to have to endlessly change nappies on 30 minutes sleep all week, but have you skateboarded across Australia? Or taken a push scooter across Japan? Or paddle boarded the length of the Mississippi Maybe Dave should consider that he's already achieved the same level of endurance as fathers do, just in a different way. What does a good dad look like? Will Dave be an angry father? What's his greatest fear for his potential children? Find out in this episode of Don't Tell Your Mum! Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet @DaveCorn www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com https://www.thedadsnet.com/dont-tell-your-mum-podcast/ davecornthwaite.com DTYM is pre-recorded. This episode was recorded before the UK lockdown. Please rely on the latest government advice concerning the Coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sometimes you just want to laze about and do nothing. But the kids are screaming and your partner has planned a day of shopping, activities for the family and you're expected to be dragged around with them. What if there was another way? A way to stay at home, drink beer and watch box sets on the telly? Perhaps there is, if you can be a creative with the truth. Al and JK find out how! And can you forgive this week’s dad? How would you handle the inlaws that won't leave? Find out in this episode of Don't Tell Your Mum! Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com https://www.thedadsnet.com/dont-tell-your-mum-podcast/ DTYM is pre-recorded. This episode was recorded before the UK lockdown. Please rely on the latest government advice concerning the Coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you watch kids tv in your spare time, jK watches Peppa Pig! Do you feel an affinity for the dad characters in kids programs? Hear JK’s frustrations with Daddy Pig’s life Can you forgive this week’s dad? Do you agree with hunting? Expecting a baby - what to buy new and what to buy 2nd hand What do you need new, what can you save money on buying second hand, and what don’t you need at all? Find out in this episode of Don't Tell Your Mum! Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com https://www.thedadsnet.com/dont-tell-your-mum-podcast/ DTYM is pre-recorded. This episode was recorded before the UK lockdown. Please rely on the latest government advice concerning the Coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's bath time like in your house? And how do you bond with your kids? Did you know that bath-time is a great way to spend time with your kids and strengthen bonds? Al interviews Robert, Managing Director from Childs Farm and father of two children. Al finds out how Robert, bonds with his kids, maintains friendships with his mates and juggles running a successful brand, in this episode of Don't Tell Your Mum Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com https://www.thedadsnet.com/dont-tell-your-mum-podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What the most painful thing your kids have done to you? Hit you in the knackers? Cracked you on the nose? Uppercut to the chin? Some parents have been hospitalised by their five-year-olds, what can you do to protect yourself from the little terrors when they play rough? JK and Al hear experience from some of the most abused parents! And instead of costly child care or bribing family to look after your kids for a night 'out-out' How about saving some dough and having a night 'in-in' instead? JK and Al talk through ideas you can use to transform another night in front of the telly into something really fun for the parents to let of steam - all without having to leave the house! Are you a jealous parent? Al and JK here from a guilty father asking for forgiveness. What lengths has jealously driven him to and can they forgive? Al and JK find out the answers to these and loads more dad-centric issues in this episode of Don't Tell Your Mum Plus, JK's tech addition - a brand new tech review every episode. In this week's episode, JK reviews some exciting new tech! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Behringer-UCA222-U-Control-Ultra-Low-Interface/dp/B0023BYDHK/ref=sr\_1\_1?keywords=behringer+flexible+audio+interface&qid=1583866596&sr=8-1 Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com https://www.thedadsnet.com/dont-tell-your-mum-podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices