Weird Parents
96 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★ - 1 ratingAn honest parenting podcast, hosted by two weirdos. Join us every Friday for a new funny, alternative or disturbing topic.
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Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Hedgehogs (Episode 22)
December 23, 2021 01:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBIt wouldn't be Christmas if we didn't talk about weird family christmas traditions, now would it? Wishing you all the best this festive season. See you in 2022! P.S. The Hedgehog we talk about at the end is actually called a pomander, which is a gift people used to give in the medieval age. Read more about them here Watch the Elf on a Shelf video Theme music by Steve Oxen Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter
BONUS: Outtakes (Season 1)
November 26, 2021 01:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB... Mostly just Sammie eating or the dog fighting the cat. Also something about a chihuahua penis. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter Theme music by Yeah, He Dies
The Future Freaks Me Out (Episode 21)
November 19, 2021 01:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBAnd there we have it. Season one is over. We get all wistful about the last 21 episodes and start to plan what we're doing next, both personally and on the podcast. Thank you guys, we'll catch you in 2022 for season two! Watch W*NKERS on YouTube Countdown theme cover by Ollie Crayford Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter Theme music by Yeah, He Dies
Looking To The Future... (Episode 21)
November 19, 2021 01:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBAnd there we have it. Season one is over. We get all wistful about the last 21 episodes and start to plan what we're doing next, both personally and on the podcast. Thank you guys, we'll catch you in 2022 for season two! Watch W*NKERS on YouTube Countdown theme cover by Ollie Crayford Theme music by Yeah, He Dies
Weirdest & Most Disturbing Kids Books Ever Part III ft. shirlgirl68 (Episode 20)
November 12, 2021 01:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBMore creeptacular stories and tales including children melting in pots of milk and childhood best friends getting beheaded. We also finish off our chat to shirlgirl68 with a dramatic reading from the Wayside School series. Check out Shirlgirl68 on Twitch Goosebumps theme cover by Super Guitar Bros Theme music by Yeah, He Dies
Weirdest & Most Disturbing Kids Books EverL Part III ft. shirlgirl68 (Episode 20)
November 12, 2021 01:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBMore creeptacular stories and tales including children melting in pots of milk and childhood best friends getting beheaded. We also finish off our chat to shirlgirl68 with a dramatic reading from the Wayside School series. Goosebumps theme cover by Super Guitar Bros Theme music by Yeah, He Dies
Most Disturbing Kids Books Ever Part III ft. shirlgirl68 (Episode 20)
November 12, 2021 01:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBMore creeptacular stories and tales including children melting in pots of milk and childhood best friends getting beheaded. We also finish off our chat to shirlgirl68 with a dramatic reading from the Wayside School series. Check out Shirlgirl68 on Twitch Goosebumps theme cover by Super Guitar Bros Theme music by Yeah, He Dies
Most Disturbing Kids Books Ever Part III ft. shirlgirl68 (Episode 20)
November 12, 2021 01:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBMore creeptacular stories and tales including children melting in pots of milk and childhood best friends getting beheaded. We also finish off our chat to shirlgirl68 with a dramatic reading from the Wayside School series. Check out Shirlgirl68 on Twitch Goosebumps theme cover by Super Guitar Bros Theme music by Yeah, He Dies
Most Disturbing Kids Books Ever: Part II ft. shirlgirl68 (Episode 19)
November 05, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBFrom humanoid animals conducting robin funerals to the Goosebumps classic "Night of the Living Dummy" , we delve into more of the weirdest kids books we could find. We're also joined by Twitch streamer shirlgirl68 to talk through some of our daughter's weirdest books. Check out Shirlgirl68 on Twitch Goosebumps theme cover by Super Guitar Bros Theme music by Yeah, He Dies
Weirdest & Most Disturbing Kids Books Ever: Part II ft. shirlgirl68 (Episode 19)
November 05, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBFrom humanoid animals conducting robin funerals to the Goosebumps classic "Night of the Living Dummy" , we delve into more of the weirdest kids books we could find. We're also joined by Twitch streamer shirlgirl68 to talk through some of our daughter's weirdest books. Check out Shirlgirl68 on Twitch Goosebumps theme cover by Super Guitar Bros Theme music by Yeah, He Dies
Halloweird Special (Episode 18)
October 29, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBBad name. We know. But we can't all come up with something as genius as 'Treehouse of Horror'. This week, we chat about past halloweens and costumes. We also tie up our Spooky Season. Happy Halloween, everyone! Opening music: March of Midnight by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Theme music by Yeah, He Dies
Reincarnated Kids & Past Lives (Episode 17)
October 22, 2021 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBOur penultimate spooky season episode, where we delve into cases of reincarnated children with past lives. Sammie also does some past life regression guided meditation to see if she can find her past life. Spoiler: she almost falls asleep. Watch guided past life regression meditation Watch the Angel Initiative's angel meditation Theme music by Yeah, He Dies
Fear & Phobia (Episode 16)
October 21, 2021 19:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBWe're back from the brink. Better than ever? Hmm. Maybe not. We're still pretty fucked in this episode! But we chat through childhood and parenting fears, as well as fear-based parenting. Sammie also has a story about peeing in a bottle on the motorway. Good times. Watch Brett Ullman's intro to fear-based parenting Watch the cursed images video from I Like Phobias Watch the fear of oceans video from I Like Phobias Theme music by Yeah, He Dies
No episode this week :'(
October 14, 2021 19:00 - 2 minutes - 1.49 MBBooooooo... hoo. That was my attempt at keeping spooky season going. Many apologies, there's no episode this week because we're ill. But there will be two next week to make up for it. There's also a hilarious story about a ribena bottle in the next episode. Love ya!
Most Disturbing Fairy Tales Ever (Episode 15)
October 08, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBSpooky season continues. This week, we go right back to the OG tales of yore, full of wolves feeding grandmothers to their granddaughters and princesses collecting skeletons for their creepy gardens. Uh, and physic sausages, for some reason. We delve into the classics like Little Red Hiding Hood and Sleeping Beauty, right through to obscure stories from the Brothers Grimm, bringing it home to Angela Carter's Bloody Chamber and Walt Disney. It gets dark. And weird. More on the creepy aban...
Weirdest & Most Disturbing Fairy Tales Ever (Episode 15)
October 08, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBSpooky season continues. This week, we go right back to the OG tales of yore, full of wolves feeding grandmothers to their granddaughters and princesses collecting skeletons for their creepy gardens. Uh, and physic sausages, for some reason. We delve into the classics like Little Red Hiding Hood and Sleeping Beauty, right through to obscure stories from the Brothers Grimm, bringing it home to Angela Carter's Bloody Chamber and Walt Disney. It gets dark. And weird. More on the creepy aban...
Kids Are CREEPY (Episode 14)
October 01, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBWhat else is there to say? Little demons say and do some disturbing things. Thanks to everyone for sending in your spooky stories. We love ya x Theme music by Yeah, He Dies
Would You Rather? (Episode 13)
September 24, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBWould you rather be able to accurately predict your partner's rock, paper scissor moves? Or have a dog that can look after the baby overnight? Would you rather have your child sleep in in the morning? Or have an extra long nap in the afternoon? Would you rather have snot come out your butt or poo out your nose? We go through some of the weirdest 'would you rathers' we could find for parents, while we snuggle on the sofa with the puppy. Theme music by Yeah, He Dies
How To Deal With Mum Guilt And Parent Guilt (Episode 12)
September 17, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBParenting guilt is a topic we've mentioned sooooooooo many times already. But we decided it's finally time to get into it. This week, we talk through tactics and tips on how to deal with parenting guilt, and what experiences we've had with the never-ending pain of it. Theme music by Yeah, He Dies
Middle Child Syndrome: The Sandwich Toaster (Episode 11)
September 10, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MB"You know, you just forget you've got [a sandwich toaster]. And it just sits there on the top of the cupboard collecting a layer of greasy fudge. And even if you do see it you just assume it's broken, you think if it's working I'd be using it all the time, but you don't and it just sits there." - Daisy from Spaced. It's no secret. Middle children are the forgotten ones. Coop takes us through his experience as the middle child. Including a dive into his favourite middle children from TV show...
Lies Parents Tell (Episode 10)
September 03, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBWow, this one was a trip down trauma lane. We go through the lies our parents told us as kids - some of which were downright disturbing - as well as some of the 'useful' lies parents still use on their kids to this day. There's also a whole load of listener stories to get through. Thank you to everyone that submitted! Watch @Kat_Morgan's original video Watch @mombarrassed5's reply video Theme music by Yeah, He Dies
How Reduce Your Impact On The Environment, ft. Hollie Barber, @rainbeauadventures (Episode 9)
August 27, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBGetting started on sustainable living isn't an overnight switch. It takes years of messing around finding out what works for you. We take you through the five ways we've started to reduce our own impact at home, as well as the five ways we want to do more. Also, Hollie! She's awesome. We love her! The Mindful Mama herself joins us halfway through to talk through her viral zero-waste Christmas story, getting started on low-impact sustainable living, and what a 'shnoob' is. Follow Hollie on I...
Episode 9: How Reduce Your Impact On The Environment (ft. Hollie Barber, @rainbeauadventures)
August 27, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBGetting started on sustainable living isn't an overnight switch. It takes years of messing around finding out what works for you. We take you through the five ways we've started to reduce our own impact at home, as well as the five ways we want to do more. Also, Hollie! She's awesome. We love her! The Mindful Mama herself joins us halfway through to talk through her viral zero-waste Christmas story, getting started on low-impact sustainable living, and what a 'shnoob' is. Follow Hollie on I...
How To Reduce Your Impact On The Environment, ft. Hollie Barber, @rainbeauadventures (Episode 9)
August 27, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBGetting started on sustainable living isn't an overnight switch. It takes years of messing around finding out what works for you. We take you through the five ways we've started to reduce our own impact at home, as well as the five ways we want to do more. Also, Hollie! She's awesome. We love her! The Mindful Mama herself joins us halfway through to talk through her viral zero-waste Christmas story, getting started on low-impact sustainable living, and what a 'shnoob' is. Follow Hollie on I...
Most Disturbing Kids TV Shows Ever: Part II, ft. @poliscialex from The Zeitgeist Lab Collections (Episode 8)
August 19, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBA whole new load of messed up kids TV shows to take you sickos through. Everything from conservative puppet shows to a grown man playing with poo. We're also joined by Alex from The Zeitgeist Lab Collections podcast, who takes us through some of his finds. How long is the title of this episode? Jeez. Follow Alex's podcast on Twitter Theme music by Yeah, He Dies
Episode 8: Weirdest & Most Disturbing Kids TV Shows Ever (Part II) ft. @poliscialex from The Zeitgeist Lab Collections
August 19, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBA whole new load of messed up kids TV shows to take you sickos through. Everything from conservative puppet shows to a grown man playing with poo. We're also joined by Alex from The Zeitgeist Lab Collections podcast, who takes us through some of his finds. How long is the title of this episode? Jeez. Follow Alex's podcast on Twitter Theme music by Yeah, He Dies
Weirdest & Most Disturbing Kids TV Shows Ever: Part II, ft. @poliscialex from The Zeitgeist Lab Collections (Episode 8)
August 19, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBA whole new load of messed up kids TV shows to take you sickos through. Everything from conservative puppet shows to a grown man playing with poo. We're also joined by Alex from The Zeitgeist Lab Collections podcast, who takes us through some of his finds. How long is the title of this episode? Jeez. Follow Alex's podcast on Twitter Theme music by Yeah, He Dies
Easy Eco Swaps for Parents (Episode 7)
August 13, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBThe climate emergency is here. And it sucks. The worst bit is, we're all relatively helpless as individuals to do anything to solve it. But promoting an environmentally-friendly attitude in our daily lives, and with the products we buy, is one small thing we can do. From cloth nappies to daily toiletries, we talk about the easiest eco swaps to get you started with becoming more environmentally friendly. [Ad] Use the promo code 'SAMMIE' to get a 10% discount from the The Nappy Gurus for reus...
Episode 7: Easy Eco Swaps for Parents
August 13, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBThe climate emergency is here. And it sucks. The worst bit is, we're all relatively helpless as individuals to do anything to solve it. But promoting an environmentally-friendly attitude in our daily lives, and with the products we buy, is one small thing we can do. From cloth nappies to daily toiletries, we talk about the easiest eco swaps to get you started with becoming more environmentally friendly. [Ad] Use the promo code 'SAMMIE' to get a 10% discount from the The Nappy Gurus for reus...
First Child Syndrome: Throwaway Pancake (Episode 6)
August 06, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB"Kids are like pancakes. The first one’s always a throwaway." - Sex Pest Man from Big Bang Theory. Sammie talks her experiences as the oldest sibling in her family. And we talk a lot about cannabis pancakes and MSN Messenger. Theme music by Yeah, He Dies Watch Kimmy Tan make space pancakes Watch Conor Carbone skate a rail Watch a serious kid fight Watch the New Orleans tourist video Watch Tùng Phương Vũ pop like hell Watch the 'omg, what a beast' guy
Episode 6: Throwaway Pancake (The First Child)
August 06, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB"Kids are like pancakes. The first one’s always a throwaway." - Sex Pest Man from Big Bang Theory. Sammie talks her experiences as the oldest sibling in her family. And we talk a lot about cannabis pancakes and MSN Messenger. Theme music by Yeah, He Dies Watch Kimmy Tan make space pancakes Watch Conor Carbone skate a rail Watch a serious kid fight Watch the New Orleans tourist video Watch Tùng Phương Vũ pop like hell Watch the 'omg, what a beast' guy
Throwaway Pancake: The First Child (Episode 6)
August 06, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB"Kids are like pancakes. The first one’s always a throwaway." - Sex Pest Man from Big Bang Theory. Sammie talks her experiences as the oldest sibling in her family. And we talk a lot about cannabis pancakes and MSN Messenger. Theme music by Yeah, He Dies Watch Kimmy Tan make space pancakes Watch Conor Carbone skate a rail Watch a serious kid fight Watch the New Orleans tourist video Watch Tùng Phương Vũ pop like hell Watch the 'omg, what a beast' guy
Weirdest & Most Disturbing Kids TV Shows Ever: Part I (Episode 5)
July 30, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBThey definitely don't make them like they used to. From roadkill puppets to tapeworm jump scares, we check out some of the weirdest and most disturbing kids TV shows we could find. Shoutout to some of our favourites, including Moon & Me, Goosebumps, Pingu, Demon Headmaster, Mr Blobby, Courage The Cowardly Dog, Home Movies, Adventure Time and much more. We'll do a part two as well soon! Theme music by Yeah, He Dies
Most Disturbing Kids TV Shows Ever: Part I (Episode 5)
July 30, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBThey definitely don't make them like they used to. From roadkill puppets to tapeworm jump scares, we check out some of the weirdest and most disturbing kids TV shows we could find. Shoutout to some of our favourites, including Moon & Me, Goosebumps, Pingu, Demon Headmaster, Mr Blobby, Courage The Cowardly Dog, Home Movies, Adventure Time and much more. We'll do a part two as well soon! Theme music by Yeah, He Dies
Episode 5: Weirdest & Most Disturbing Kids TV Shows Ever (Part I)
July 30, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBThey definitely don't make them like they used to. From roadkill puppets to tapeworm jump scares, we check out some of the weirdest and most disturbing kids TV shows we could find. Shoutout to some of our favourites, including Moon & Me, Goosebumps, Pingu, Demon Headmaster, Mr Blobby, Courage The Cowardly Dog, Home Movies, Adventure Time and much more. We'll do a part two as well soon! Theme music by Yeah, He Dies
Episode 4: How To Find Time As A Parent
July 23, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBTime. The elusive, fleeting oasis we chase every day as parents, where all our wildest wishes will be granted true by some magical Robin Williams-esque genie once we stumble upon it. We have a right old gnatter about it this week. We also look to successful parents such as Mark Wahlberg, Orlando Bloom, Marie Kondo and Travis Barker on how we can perfect our parenting routines and maximise time. Shoutout to Jennifer Joy as well for her awesome YouTube channel, which we also check out. Watch ...
How To Find Time As A Parent (Episode 4)
July 23, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBTime. The elusive, fleeting oasis we chase every day as parents, where all our wildest wishes will be granted true by some magical Robin Williams-esque genie once we stumble upon it. We have a right old gnatter about it this week. We also look to successful parents such as Mark Wahlberg, Orlando Bloom, Marie Kondo and Travis Barker on how we can perfect our parenting routines and maximise time. Shoutout to Jennifer Joy as well for her awesome YouTube channel, which we also check out. Watch ...
Best & Worst Things About Being A Parent (Episode 3)
July 16, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBHaving a kid is 75% undignified agony, 25% unfathomable bliss which makes you forget the other 75%. We talk about it all. And watch some videos too, including wisdom from Kanye West and Ozzy Osbourne. Sammie also eats a sausage at the end. Follow and support Punks With Purpose on Twitter (Coop incorrectly calls them "Punks Against Brewdog" at 00:05:01) Watch Dubs CP video on the worst thing about being a parent Watch RiskyFiskey's video on the best thing about being a parent Theme music...
Episode 3: Best & Worst Things About Being A Parent
July 16, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBHaving a kid is 75% undignified agony, 25% unfathomable bliss which makes you forget the other 75%. We talk about it all. And watch some videos too, including wisdom from Kanye West and Ozzy Osbourne. Sammie also eats a sausage at the end. Follow and support Punks With Purpose on Twitter (Coop incorrectly calls them "Punks Against Brewdog" at 00:05:01) Watch Dubs CP video on the worst thing about being a parent Watch RiskyFiskey's video on the best thing about being a parent Theme music...
Weirdest & Most Disturbing Kids Books Ever: Part I (Episode 2)
July 09, 2021 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBFrom terrifying sparklers with legs to playground peeing contests, we delve into the weirdest kids books we could find. We actually found so many that we'll do a part II in future. Also, make sure to send Sammie lots of hatemail for drinking tea too loudly throughout this one. Theme music by Yeah, He Dies
Episode 2: Weirdest And Most Disturbing Kids Books Ever (Part I)
July 09, 2021 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBFrom terrifying sparklers with legs to playground peeing contests, we delve into the weirdest kids books we could find. We actually found so many that we'll do a part II in future. Also, make sure to send Sammie lots of hatemail for drinking tea too loudly throughout this one. Theme music by Yeah, He Dies
Most Disturbing Kids Books Ever: Part I (Episode 2)
July 09, 2021 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBFrom terrifying sparklers with legs to playground peeing contests, we delve into the weirdest kids books we could find. We actually found so many that we'll do a part II in future. Also, make sure to send Sammie lots of hatemail for drinking tea too loudly throughout this one. Theme music by Yeah, He Dies
Episode 2: Weirdest & Most Disturbing Kids Books Ever (Part I)
July 09, 2021 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBFrom terrifying sparklers with legs to playground peeing contests, we delve into the weirdest kids books we could find. We actually found so many that we'll do a part II in future. Also, make sure to send Sammie lots of hatemail for drinking tea too loudly throughout this one. Theme music by Yeah, He Dies
Episode 1: One Pregnancy, One Birth And One Squid's Eye
July 02, 2021 00:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBWhoa, going right in for the kill on episode one. We talk through our pregnancy and birth experience for our two-year-old daughter. We also watch a labour video for some reason. Theme music by Yeah, He Dies Watch the labour video from Da7eee7 on YouTube
Episode 1: One pregnancy, one birth and one squid's eye
July 02, 2021 00:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBWhoa, going right in for the kill on episode one. We talk through our pregnancy and birth experience for our two-year-old daughter. We also watch a labour video for some reason. Theme music by Yeah, He Dies Watch the labour video from Da7eee7 on YouTube
One Pregnancy, One Birth And One Squid's Eye (Episode 1)
July 02, 2021 00:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBWhoa, going right in for the kill on episode one. We talk through our pregnancy and birth experience for our two-year-old daughter. We also watch a labour video for some reason. Theme music by Yeah, He Dies Watch the labour video from Da7eee7 on YouTube