Daddies Overnight
Kids & Family
About
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, cuddles, 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. WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS?📩 Send us you...
Episodes
- Baby Number Two: Adopting Again & Looking at Nurseries
Matthew and Ryan explore the significant decision of adopting a second child, sharing their deliberations on timing and the potential finality of their family size. They also recount their experiences visiting nurseries for their son and e…
- Toddler Tantrum Nightmare In Public & The Start Of A Post Adoption Midlife Crisis
Matthew and Ryan discuss the identity shifts and unexpected emotions that come with parenthood, a potential post-adoption midlife crisis, and the challenges of a recent family holiday, including navigating parent guilt.
- Adopting a Teenager & Realising Every Parent’s Worst Nightmare
In this episode of Daddies Overnight, Ryan discusses his foster care background and the challenges of adopting a teenager, relating it to his own parenting journey. Matthew launches a new segment about his husband's weekly annoyances, and…
- Apparently We’re Raising a Spoilt Child… and Dealing With Mean Mums
Daddies Overnight hosts Matthew and Ryan discuss the emotional aspects of parenting, including tearful moments and concerns about spoiling their child. They also share their experiences with making mum friends and recap their Easter weeken…
- Our Last Hour With Our Son. Times Are Changing 😭
In this episode of Daddies Overnight, hosts Matthew and Ryan navigate the chaotic aftermath of the UK's daylight saving time change, which disrupted their toddler's routine, leading to early wake-ups and bedtime challenges.
- Dealing with Our First Public Parenting Disaster & Broken Cheekbones
Matthew and Ryan recount a chaotic week including a public parenting disaster involving a poo explosion and a child-free date night. They also touch on extreme beauty trends and driving incidents, sharing their real-time parenting journey.
- Celebrating Our Son's First Birthday… How Did It Go So Wrong?
The podcast episode covers Ryan's sleep anxiety and Lincoln's potential night terrors, alongside a challenging first birthday celebration and a visit to Disneyland Paris. Hosts Matthew and Ryan share their experiences navigating parenthood.
- The Night We Rushed Our Son to A&E (And Trusted Our Gut)
In this episode, Matthew and Ryan recount the experience of rushing their son to the A&E, detailing the panic and self-doubt they felt. They emphasize the crucial role of trusting parental instincts, even when unsure if they are overreacti…
- Our Son's Face Being Exposed By AI & Life Changing Decisions
Matthew and Ryan discuss the frightening implications of AI being used to uncover their son's face in photos and navigate the challenges of protecting him online. They also touch on outgrowing baby clothes and Matthew's decision to have su…
- Goodbye Social Workers - What Happens After Adoption
In this episode, hosts Matthew and Ryan detail the emotional rollercoaster following their son's adoption, covering the exhaustion, overwhelm, and pressure to appear coping after social workers departed. They share their experience of 'fak…
- Surviving Japan With a Baby: No Seatbelts, Poo Explosions & Still Living Life
Matthew and Ryan recount their messy, chaotic, and hilarious trip to Japan with their baby, highlighting the unexpected challenges like no seatbelts and poo explosions, and how the experience led them to reconsider their future.
- If this doesn’t change, we’re getting divorced… | Valentine’s Special
In this Valentine's special, Daddies Overnight hosts Matthew and Ryan revisit their relationship's history, compare past Valentine's Days to their current life as parents, and play a "How well do you know each other?" game that includes ta…
- When Your Child Picks a Favourite Parent (One Of Us Is Having A Meltdown)
Matthew and Ryan share their experiences with a child choosing a favorite parent and discuss the post-adoption blues, reflecting on their journey as dads.
- We’re Taking Our Son on a 15 Hour Flight... Are We Insane?
Matthew and Ryan of Daddies Overnight discuss their decision to take their adopted son on a 15-hour flight for their first family holiday, sharing their anxieties, planning, and mental preparation for the experience.
- We Can’t Hide Our Son’s Age Anymore! Admitting Ms Rachel Is Our Best Friend
In this episode of Daddies Overnight, Matthew and Ryan discuss the sensitive topic of their son's age and the decision to share it publicly, touching on boundaries and privacy. They also humorously confess their reliance on Ms. Rachel for…
- Our Son Has Two Dads - Why Does That Upset People?
Matthew and Ryan discuss online hate received because their son has two dads. They share a special moment about their son
- We’re Not Sure If We’ll Adopt Again | Reflections on Christmas & New Year
Matthew and Ryan reflect on their son's first Christmas and discuss their thoughts on future adoptions. They also share New Year's resolutions and hopes for the year ahead as a family.
- We’re NOT Ready for Our Son’s First Christmas
Matthew and Ryan, hosts of Daddies Overnight, discuss the overwhelming feelings and pressures surrounding their son's first Christmas. They share insights on traditions, managing sleepless nights, and embracing the joyful chaos of new pare…
- Introducing our son to the WORLD...And we make every parent angry
Matthew and Ryan discuss the challenges and joys of bringing their adopted son home, including introductions to family and their dog, alongside raw conversations about their feelings.
- Our Son Is Finally Home. We’ve Officially Adopted.
Matthew and Ryan recount the emotional chapter of bringing their adopted son home from foster care, sharing the joy of becoming a family and the heartbreak of saying goodbye to foster carers.
- Our Son Is Coming Home... It’s Finally Happening
In their final episode before adopting their son, hosts Matthew and Ryan discuss their overwhelming excitement, nerves, and joy as they prepare for the foster carer handover and become parents overnight. They also record an emotional messa…
- 37 Weeks Pregnant Without a Bump?! And Our Baby Shower
Matthew and Ryan are 37 weeks pregnant with no visible bump and hosted a baby shower they renamed a "coming home party" for their baby boy. They share highlights from the celebration and discuss their journey into parenthood.
- Nursery Bickering & Being Told We’ll Never Travel Again With a Baby
Matthew and Ryan share their chaotic journey preparing for their baby's arrival, including nursery setup and anxieties about future travel. They navigate the overwhelming advice and emotional aspects of becoming parents.
- Meeting Our Son For The FIRST TIME — We Changed Our First Nappy!
Matthew and Ryan recount the emotional experience of meeting their son for the first time after a long wait, detailing their nerves, the meeting with the foster carer, and their first, somewhat chaotic, nappy change.
- The Brutal Honesty Of Adoption - What It’s Really Like To Adopt
Matthew and Ryan detail their adoption process on Daddies Overnight, covering the complexities of paperwork, their experience working in a nursery, and opening up with their social worker as they navigate becoming parents.
- Gender Reveal! Wait... We’re Gonna Be Dads?!
In the first episode of Daddies Overnight, hosts Matthew and Ryan reveal the gender of their expected child and discuss their journey of becoming dads through adoption, sharing the emotional and exciting moments leading up to parenthood.
- We're Literally Becoming Daddies Overnight!
Matthew and Ryan document their journey to becoming parents through adoption on the Daddies Overnight podcast. This episode covers their gender reveal and the real-time, often chaotic, experiences of learning to parent together.