Fun Dad Dean & Wife: Unfiltered

S2 Ep5: The Mental Load Reloaded - “Not Arguing, Just Debating (Maybe)”

This week, Dean and Sara wade back into the wonderful, chaotic, emotionally charged swamp that is the mental load - and they swear it’s a discussion, not an argument… despite already having an argument about the argument earlier that morning.
With no guest to interrupt them, it’s full unfiltered Dean vs. Sara energy as they unpack:
🔥 What’s Inside This Episode
Why mums often end up the default parent (and why Dean sometimes forgets the tumble dryer even exists)
Emotional vs. financial responsibility - the invisible tug-of-war
How “helping” isn’t helping if it’s your house too
Childcare, societal expectations, and why breakfast clubs are both a blessing and a sad indictment of modern family life
The constant project management mode of parenting
The big question: Should society adapt work to fit parenting instead of forcing parenting to fit work?
Why Sara dreams of a world where she can actually cut toenails on time
Why Dean would absolutely leave washing up for 24 hours without blinking
 
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S2 Ep4: Parenting Only One Child, Fact-vs-Fiction Game & Stadium Anxiety

Half-term’s over and the house is loud again. Dean stayed home for football duty while Sara hid in a rain-lashed caravan with the Halloween-hating six-year-old - guess who actually parented?
We swap notes on one-on-one time vs the chaos of two kids, then play Fact or Fiction with research-ish claims about family dinners, letting kids win, boredom, late nights, and whether dads doing housework really changes daughters’ ambitions.
Also on the docket: the roast dinner that turned into a row (Celine Dion at full blast may have featured), a mini-war over swearing rules, and You Be The Judge: should Dean take our anxious 11-year-old to her first West Ham match? It’s relatable, honest, sarcastic, and just enough stats to sound clever without being boring.

S2 Ep3: We spent €440 on Glue on Our Disaster of a Holiday!

Fresh off their family holiday, Dean and Sara unpack the highs, the lows, and the absolute chaos of travelling with kids.
From lost laptops and water slide injuries to BBQ boat trips with zero health and safety, it’s a mix of laughs and lessons learned.
The pair dig into how they handle stress, who really stays calm in a crisis, and why disappointment is totally valid - even on a dream holiday. Plus, it’s game time with “Dean or Sara,” and the listeners weigh in with “You Be the Judge.”

S2 Ep2: Parenting in the 90's vs Now - Who Had it Easier?

1995 vs 2025: Which era makes parenting easier?We trade 90s freedom for today’s phones and constant pings.A baby sepsis scare shows why an ear thermometer mattered.Plus the motherhood pay hit, the cost squeeze, and that weekly golf debate

S2 Ep1: 4 Parenting Red Flags That Drive Us Mad!

Some parenting habits aren’t just annoying - they’re red flags waving in your face. Dean and Sara are back, unfiltered as ever, breaking down four big ones that make them want to scream into a pillow.
Plus, the debut of their new feature You Be the Judge, starting with a sick-bowl showdown that splits opinions and stomachs. Get ready for laughs, debates, and the brutally honest parenting chat you came for.

S1 Ep41: Parents on the Pitch, Teachers on a Power Trip, and Teen Parties Gone Wrong

This week, it's all kicking off—literally and figuratively. Dean shares his latest venture helping out with a girls’ football team, and the challenges that come with it. Dean and Sara also talk about teachers who might be overstepping boundaries, makeup in school, and teen house parties gone wrong—plus a few funny (and slightly embarrassing) stories from their own teenage years.
Expect opinions, laughs, and a bit of nostalgic cringe.

S1 Ep40: From Bluey to Sexting — What the Hell Are We Doing?

In this episode, Dean and Sara dive into the chaotic joys of parenting — from crying on camera, to kids sneaking tablets to bed, to the hell that is American kids' TV. They also get serious (well... kinda) about the dangers of teens and sexting, and share some wild stats that will leave any parent shook.
Expect laughs, raw honesty, and a good old British parenting meltdown. If you've ever been sabotaged by a bedtime routine or traumatised by Bluey, this one's for you.
 
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S1 Ep39: Mr P on What School Stuff Should Be Tossed or Kept

What do teachers really think about school rules, homework, the curriculum, and parents who take kids on holiday during term time? In this hilarious and brutally honest episode, we sit down with viral teacher and parenting hero Mr P (Lee Parkinson) to uncover the truth.
From outdated subjects and social media chaos to competitive sports days and school trip madness, this is the teacher tell-all you didn’t know you needed.
🔥 Featuring:
The worst parts of the curriculum
School fines & parent guilt
Why social media is messing with kids
A savage “Toss or Keep” school game
Mr P’s parenting tips that actually make sense

S1 Ep38: I Lost Myself After Kids... But I'm Finally BACK

This week got deep. After a rare night out clubbing (yes, actual clubbing), Sara has a bit of an emotional breakthrough… and ends up in tears on the podcast 😅
 
We dive into what it really feels like to lose your identity after having kids, the pressure mums face, and that moment you realise you’ve been running on empty for years. But it’s not all tears and tissues — we’re talking clubbing disasters, chicken fillets, fake IDs, and kids hijacking every corner of your life (even the sofa, fridge, AND front seat!)
 

S1 Ep37: The 3 Things We’d Actually Want Our Kids to Grow Up With

In this episode, Dean and Sara have a casual breakdown (the parenting kind) over the fact that their eldest is almost in high school. Cue the spiraling. We dive into the big question: if we could gift our kids three life skills or traits, genie-style, what would they be?
From emotional resilience to learning not to give a crap, we explore the serious skills wrapped in sarcasm that we wish someone had handed us on a silver platter before adulthood smacked us in the face. It’s honest, relatable, and full of the usual banter (and maybe some unfiltered regrets).
Whether your kids are toddlers or teens, you’ll laugh, nod, and maybe cry a little — but in a cool, emotionally-resilient way
 
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