The Dadsnet Podcast with JK & Al

Updated: 23 Jun 2025 • 310 episodes
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The Dadsnet Podcast with JK & Al is THE parenting podcast, with gear reviews, celebrity interviews, and stories from the Dadsnet community. Hosted by JK (off of Heart, and the 90s) and Al (the founder of Dadsnet), this show is packed full of helpful and interesting stuff for parents - whether it's reviewing the latest baby monitor, hearing awful and funny stories from Dadsnet community members, or interviewing Romesh Ranganathan. Subscribe and follow so you never miss a show, or head over to Dadsnet on facebook to see all the video content from this week's show!

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Al catches up with comedian and creator of Taskmaster, Alex Horne. Alex shares some stories about taking Taskmaster into schools, the ups and downs of writing a children's book, and he has a brilliant rule that is great advice for creating memories of the kids growing up. Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes

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Al has a natter with the "one and only" Chesney Hawkes as he pops in while on tour across the UK. Chesney talks about the pros and cons of working with your kid, as his eldest son is now one of his guitarists. He talks about being away for work at important milestones and the importance of showing emotion as a dad. He

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Al catches up with wildlife legend Steve Backshall ahead of his new TV series and arena tour. Steve talks about scary moments with animals, adventures with his kids and how to help them explore their passion for nature. We also find out how he fits in being a dad whilst travelling the world to track down deadly animals

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Comedian Chris McCausland joins Al in the studio to talk about what parenting is like when you're doing it (literally) blind, and about how risky he found Strictly! Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the

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Former England Rugby captain, Chris Robshaw, speaks to Al at Dadsnet about how important it is for men to explore and express their emotions, injuries, parenthood, and loads more. Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheD

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JK speaks to Radio legend Jeremy Vine about the different stages of being a parent, relationships with your dad and his new book. Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say

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