“Being a dad isn’t easy”

This new podcasts will have dads forgiving themselves and laughing, too. Image supplied.

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There are 5.4 million dads* in Australia and for LiSTNR’s new original podcast series, The Good Enough Dad, presented by Maggie Dent explores the wins, challenges and stuff-ups made by dads, proving along the way that being “good enough” is exactly what our kids need.

“Aiming to be a GOOD dad is important, but you know what, research actually shows that being a good ENOUGH parent is how you ace it,” Dent says.

Known around Australia as the “Queen of Common Sense”, Dent shares her characteristic humour and simple strategies with dads from all walks of life.

The guests include Ozzy favourite, Hamish Blake, discussing his fears and major stuff ups when things have just felt impossible.

Maggie Dent with Hamish Blake. Image supplied.

Dent is a trusted voice – her podcast Parental As Anything won gold at the Australian Podcast Awards, and she regularly travels around Australia presenting to parents on resilience, anxiety and raising boys to men. The author of nine books is also a mother to four sons and a grandma to seven grand kids.

“I’ve wanted to do something for dads for a long time…I’ve watched my own sons become fathers and there is just so little out there for dads. Seeing dads on telly and in ads being the bumbling fool - apart from in Bluey of course! - is frustrating.”  

Throughout the 26-episode season, Dent chats with good mate and Triple M Sydney host Gus Worland about the man who shaped the father he is today, former NRL star Ben Hannant discusses how he parents eight kids, and the hilarious How to Dad NZ Instagram star Jordan Watson talks about how running from half-crazed sheep in the wilds of New Zealand, informing his ‘dad style’ of parenting.

Musician John Butler, singer, actor and TV presenter David Campbell, acclaimed performer Stephen Page, footy legend Brad Kearns, father of twins and podcaster Sean Szeps, comedian and presenter Matt Okine, and TV presenter Tristan MacManus also talk to Dent about their fatherhood journey.

Dent says the podcast will have listeners laughing and nodding in agreement, reliving their own experiences — and groaning in understanding.

“Being a dad is not easy. I hope listeners want to high-five themselves or hug their own dad for all the incredible things he’s doing and [has] done...”

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