Better off Dad
Conversations with other Dads to share their unique stories. Better Off Dad is a podcast started by 3 mates wanting to create a community where dads from all walks of life can tune in wherever they are at in their journey. It’s about mateship, connection and having a laugh at ourselves along the way.
Episodes
24 episodes
The Return of the Living Dad
The idea of a long-awaited reunion of Shannon, Nathan & James seemed like a great idea. Get back to the roots of the Better Off Dad format and reload. Unfortunately, we forgot one thing and that is why we changed things up. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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38:32
Peter Brown
NW coast proud dad of 5 Peter Brown has quite a story. We discuss his experiences in the armed forces, his current role as the Principal of Boat Harbour Primary School and his values regarding leadership. He tells us the positives of havi...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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48:51
Josh Roberts - Buttons Brewing
This week we catch up with the man behind Buttons Brewing, Josh Roberts. How many people can honestly say they are doing their dream job? Josh had dreams of making a career out of what was a hobby and through sheer hard work and an ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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27:25
Campbell Brown
Our special guest Dad this week is former AFL Premiership star Campbell Brown. A successful career at the Hawthorn Football Club and Gold Coast Suns and a much loved figure in the media, Browny's greatest achievement is his young family.<...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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34:46
Paul Roos
We recently caught up with AFL legend and father of two, Paul Roos. As a player, Roosy played 356 games with the Fitzroy Lions and Sydney Swans and for a while during this time, was regarded by many as the best player in the game.&...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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32:39
Will Smith - JCP Youth
Will Smith is a youth leadership expert, coach and speaker. He is the founder and director of JCP youth, which is at the fore-front of personal development for at risk and vulnerable young people. Will has won numerous awards for hi...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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46:21
Angry Dad - Mark Orval
The Dads caught up with Mark Orval, aka Angry Dad. We discuss his football career which was cruelly cut down by injury and the mental health challenges that Mark faced after its. We talk about the overnight sensation that is l...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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45:34
Josh Pyke
Josh Pyke is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter who has had a successful career resulting in platinum album sales and numerous ARIA awards. His six studio albums have all debuted in the ARIA top 10 and he is widely regarded as one t...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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46:49
Season Opener
The Dads are back, kicking off with an intro for season 2. Some big changes have taken place over the season break, yet don't be fooled that these changes will make this podcast any better than last year.The big questions are alwa...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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30:20
The Xmas Catch Up
The Dads are reunited for an end of year recap from sunny Hawley beach to Yorkshire England, all the way to deep creek road in Wynyard. The Dads planned a Xmas special, talking about all the highlights of 2021 and the first year of the po...
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34:33
Speak Up Stay ChatTy - Mitch McPherson
Whilst Shannon has fled the country due to tax fraud (*allegedly) and James remains on a podcast vow of silence, Nathan is left to hold the fort.Luckily he is joined by Tasmanian Young Australian Of The Year, Speak up Stay ChatTY founder an...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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44:14
Brad Green
A kid from Georgetown Tasmania, captaining his country in junior cricket and trialling with Manchester United at 15, Brad Green went on to be an elite AFL footballer at the Melbourne Football Club.254 Games, captaincy, a best & fa...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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56:36
Trick or Treat
The Dads return after a long hiatus. James is back, yet not much has really changed there apart from better internet. Shannon is selling up and saying goodbyes. Halloween has been and gone with a few dodgy characters. Th...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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42:59
The New Dad feat Alex Baldock
The boys catch up with proud new Dad, teacher and fitness enthusiast Alex Baldock to discuss life and how it has changed in the past month. Alex describes his experiences becoming a dad including the joys, challenges and everything else t...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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51:41
Brendon Gale
Richmond Football club CEO Brendon Gale joins the dads for a conversation about dad life in lockdown, life lessons from a football club environment, positive mental health, self care and Nick Cave.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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34:06
The Wynyard Cat
The dads are in the same room recording for the first time. James has had cat issues . Liam the work experience kid has landed a new job so he can earn above award wages. What the boys got up to grand final day and what Shannon shamefully...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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30:09
Shed Show
2/3 of the Dads are in the shed and they sound like it. How to get your kids out of furniture when they get stuck and other useless information. Hear how life has changed now the twins are 15 month old. How is Shannon's dad bod prog...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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37:11
Private Health
The Dads welcome James back from a soft injury. Find out why he has a lot of money yet no private health insurance. Shannon exploits young workers and the lads discuss the health risks associated with living at doctors rocks. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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27:55
Kurt Gidley
Former Newcastle Knights captain, NSW State of origin captain and NRL legend Kurt Gidley joins the boys to discuss dad life and the joys and challenges that come with it. We discuss Kurt's journey and what he has learnt along the way.&nbs...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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49:55
Dad's Dads
What is Shannon's big news that has the other boys excited? The dad's discuss their own dads. Why is Shannon's father in law so happy with himself? James has new ink. Nathan has a crappy intro. Mr Tickles is in big...
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34:56
World Domination
Did the boys finally get their much sought after guest on? This week the lads discuss how life has changed since becoming dads. Obviously for the better, but they also talk about the daily challenges. What are the boys getting...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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32:59
The Cup of Life
From discovering pregnancies, to childbirth to vasectomies. All in 35 minutes. This podcast contains a few adult themes that the boys discuss in a very immature way. Yet its honest and partly entertaining.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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35:18