Untidy

In this episode of Untidy, Hannah and Matilda return from the structural wilderness of the holidays to the regimented back-to-school routine. They take on a mother–daughter LEGO® challenge to build their animal besties and discover the evolving magic of going on a creative adventure with their girls.
There are the dolphins, orcas, and puppies they expected, and then the less-anticipated freestyle creations, inter-generational competition, and a delightfully quiet long tail of small-human engineering in the afterglow.
Matilda talks a big game with a recipe invention she claims are the best blueberry muffins she’s ever made. (The recipe is below, as promised – tell us if you agree.)
Plus, the girls unpack the risk differential between parents, which becomes all too real for Matty during an incident at the airport.
Finally – keep a close eye on Instagram… there’s a humdinger of a giveaway coming your way that you will not want to miss.
This episode has been proudly brought to you by the LEGO® Group. SHE BUILT THAT – LEGO sets for creative storytellers.
Mentioned in the episode:
Matty’s Top Secret Classified Blueberry Muffins
Find your LEGO® Besties here!
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In this eagerly awaited update in The Case of the Missing Santa, Matty and Hannah bring you new developments in Warkworth’s shocking cosy crime ...
Just four days after being installed by Matty’s letterbox to spread seasonal cheer, our festive hero was abducted. Only cloth fragments remained. A community is rocked. A missing person investigation is ongoing ...
Following official police correspondence, a bulletin to all staff, and active roadside and community page speculation, a person of interest has emerged. Motives have been discussed. Alibis are questionable. An interrogation may be imminent. The detectives are honing in.
The file remains open. We will not rest.
Forever at your service,
DI Matilda Green and DI Hannah Davison
Missed the start of the investigation? Head to:
Galloping forth, Santa’s ghetto, and petty revenge! on Spotify
Galloping forth, Santa’s ghetto, and petty revenge! on Apple
Got leads, evidence, or hot tips? Email the investigation hotline, [email protected] or DM us @untidypodcast
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Don’t forget! Untidy is made for YOU – the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess! Follow the show and DM us on Instagram @untidypodcast or email [email protected]. Your stories and ideas to help shape the show! Find us online at Untidy podcast. Find Matilda at @matootles and get your copy of The Feel Good Guide. Find Hannah at @hannahedavison and her My Big Moments children’s books at @mybigmoments. Enter code UNTIDY at checkout for 10% off your order.
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In this episode of Untidy, Hannah and Matilda discuss what’s really happening in your child’s brain when they play. They’re joined by Dr Annette Henderson, a New Zealand child development expert and Professor at the University of Auckland. Specialising in how children develop communication, cooperation, and social understanding, Annette brings a deeply researched and reassuring perspective on why play is central to children’s cognitive, social, and emotional development. She also offers easy tips for making the most of even a little bit of playtime with your kids, no matter how fast you’re juggling!
They explore how children’s brains are shaped through everyday play experiences, from building and imagining to rough-and-tumble and solitary play. Annette explains how play supports problem-solving, language development, emotional regulation, empathy, and executive functioning.
This conversation also tackles the things parents can worry most about:
– Why children gravitate toward certain types of play
– How preferences can be influenced by environment and experience
– How to support play without over-directing
– How to praise in ways that build confidence and curiosity
Whether you’re sitting on the floor building with LEGO® bricks, watching your child disappear into their imagination, or simply being there, ‘playing rock’, this episode will help you understand what actually matters and why you’re probably better at playing than you think. Happy listening!
This episode has been proudly brought to you by the LEGO® Group. SHE BUILT THAT – LEGO sets for creative storytellers.
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Learn more about Annette Henderson
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In this mini-episode of Untidy, Matty and Hannah share highlights from their chat with podcaster, presenter and comedian, Hamish Blake. This Best Bits episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered what their kids will actually remember about growing up, and hope it’s the good stuff!
Hamish talks about presence, rituals, and why parenting isn’t about the activity, the advice, or getting it “right” but about showing up so your child feels like their world matters. From shared rituals and side-by-side time, to letting kids lead and playing the long game so they come to you later when it really counts, this conversation is warm, funny, and casually profound.
To hear the full episode with Hamish, head to:
How Hamish Blake ‘dads’ on Spotify
How Hamish Blake ‘dads’ on Apple
Listen to How Other Dads Dad on your favourite listening platform
If you’re enjoying Untidy, the best way to show your support is by tapping the ‘+ follow’ button in your podcast app and subscribing on YouTube! That way, fresh episodes will always be ready and waiting for you. Help us to keep building this supportive community – share an episode with a mate, and chuck us a 5-star review – it helps more people find our Untidy, unfiltered, and relatable chats. Thank you for listening, contributing and supporting this independent production! We’re grateful to have you here! – Hannah & Matty xx
Don’t forget! Untidy is made for YOU – the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess! Follow the show and DM us on Instagram @untidypodcast or email [email protected]. Your stories and ideas to help shape the show! Find us online at Untidy podcast. Find Matilda at @matootles and get your copy of The Feel Good Guide. Find Hannah at @hannahedavison and her My Big Moments children’s books at @mybigmoments. Enter code UNTIDY at checkout for 10% off your order.
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In this episode of Untidy, Hannah and Matilda cover a veritable feast of topics from the big mistake behind the Beckhams' family feud, the devastating decline of the roadside boop-boop, and the time Matilda and Art got properly and painfully scammed.
They have teenagers on the brink of independence, dogs on the brink of demise, and households descending into full renovation chaos, soon to be followed by Matty's sensibilities ...
Hannah lifts the lid on caravan politics, there's a firm toilet brush advisory, and the girls deliver a little cultural commentary, you know, for balance. As always, thanks for being here!
References mentioned in the episode:
The Spinoff article about Dommy the scammer
Sky News: Brooklyn Beckham's explosive statement
Untidy episode: ‘Do other people find this hard?’ on Spotify
If you’re enjoying Untidy, the best way to show your support is by tapping the ‘+ follow’ button in your podcast app and subscribing on YouTube! That way, fresh episodes will always be ready and waiting for you. Help us to keep building this supportive community – share an episode with a mate, and chuck us a 5-star review – it helps more people find our Untidy, unfiltered, and relatable chats. Thank you for listening, contributing and supporting this independent production! We’re grateful to have you here! – Hannah & Matty xx
Don’t forget! Untidy is made for YOU – the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess! Follow the show and DM us on Instagram @untidypodcast or email [email protected]. Your stories and ideas to help shape the show! Find us online at Untidy podcast. Find Matilda at @matootles and get your copy of The Feel Good Guide. Find Hannah at @hannahedavison and her My Big Moments children’s books at @mybigmoments. Enter code UNTIDY at checkout for 10% off your order.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.