The Secret Life of Dads Podcast

James Haskell is an ex England & British Lions rugby player, a DJ, celebrity reality TV star...and recently separated Girl Dad.

He is a hugely physical man, larger than life 'alpha' character...but he is also soft and reflective, gentle & aware - we couldn't think of anyone better to join us for this episode of The Pints & Ponytails Show!
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Our first-ever Pints & Ponytails podcast guest episode is here... featuring Cam Holmes!

Five hairstyles. Each one harder than the last...

At the same time, the questions go deeper - exploring fatherhood, mental health, relationships and modern masculinity.

Can Cam keep up as the pressure rises on both fronts?

Tune in to find out how far he gets...
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We have some explaining to do...its been a whirlwind 4 months since we launched our events for dads, Pints & Ponytails...the SLOD podcast is now The Pints & Ponytails Show!
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We are joined by Dr Anna Machin - evolutionary anthropologist, author and one of the leading voices on modern fatherhood.

Anna’s work explores the biology, anthropology and emotional realities of being a dad, and how men’s brains, hormones and identities change when they become fathers.

We often call her the godmother of dads - because few people have done more to understand, advocate for and humanise the role of fathers in the modern world.

Anna is currently writing her next book on fatherhood, and in this conversation we explore what science and evolution can teach us about the essential role of dads today.
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Peloton star coach Ben Aldis has built a career on strength, discipline and momentum. But becoming a dad has asked something very different of him.

In this conversation, Ben reflects on the man he became through his relationship with his own father, and the man he is becoming now he’s a dad himself. We talk identity, pressure, purpose - and how fatherhood reshapes what “strong” really means.

It’s a story about legacy. About choosing the kind of man your children get to grow up with.
And about learning that the hardest work often begins when the training ends.
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