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Only our SECOND ever mum on Pints & Ponytails, and what a guest! 😂 This week we’re joined by the brilliant Louise Boyce, aka @mamastillgotit, for a hilarious, honest and refreshingly open conversation about the realities of parenting. From the everyday tensions between mums and dads to the differences in how we experience parenthood, we get stuck into the conversations that so often divide us…with plenty of laughs along the way! Because ultimately, we're all on the same team. A huge thank you to Louise for being such a brilliant sport! This episode is proudly sponsored by Voy. SPECIAL OFFER: Get 50% off your first Voy treatment order using our exclusive link: https://go.joinvoy.com/pintsandponytails Tune in now to The Pints & Ponytails Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just three weeks after welcoming her baby boy, Chessie becomes the first-ever mum to join us on Pints & Ponytails! She gives us an honest insight into the early days of postnatal life in the King Carter household - as Mat and Lawrence put her hairstyling skills to the test and ask her ALL the questions… with baby Huxley in tow. Meet PrepGo UV from Tommee Tippee — the portable formula feed maker with built-in UV sterilisation, designed to make feeding on the go easier.Prepare a fresh feed in just 2 minutes and sterilise your flask on the go, without needing to carry an additional steriliser.Discover PrepGo UV at Tommee Tippee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on The Pints & Ponytails Show… we’re joined by JLS star, performer and dad of three, Aston Merrygold But how will years of choreography prepare him for five increasingly difficult levels of hairstyling? As the hairstyles get harder, so do the questions - as Lawrence and Mat chat to Aston about fatherhood, family life, his career and what he’s learned about himself since becoming a dad. Can Aston make it all the way to Level 5? Meet PrepGo UV from Tommee Tippee — the portable formula feed maker with built-in UV sterilisation, designed to make feeding on the go easier. Prepare a fresh feed in just 2 minutes and sterilise your flask on the go, without needing to carry an additional steriliser.Discover PrepGo UV at Tommee Tippee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ollie Proudlock joins Mat & Lawrence down at the pub for the latest episode of The Pints & Ponytails Show. Entrepreneur, designer, former Made in Chelsea star and, most importantly for this conversation, dad - Ollie opens up about his journey into fatherhood, how it’s changed him, his relationship with his own identity and the kind of father he wants to be. But there’s a catch… Can he make it through all 5 increasingly difficult hairstyle levels, while Mat & Lawrence hit him with increasingly challenging questions along the way? Hair gets harder. Questions get deeper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if adventure didn’t disappear when you became a parent… it just changed shape? In this episode, Lawrence and Mat sit down with world-renowned author and performance scientist Alex Hutchinson to explore how curiosity, motivation and endurance really work - not just in athletes, but in everyday life as parents. Alex’s work shows us that growth isn’t only about physical limits or epic expeditions. It’s about how the mind and body work together to keep us engaged with life, even in the small, ordinary moments. We talk about: Why curiosity is a survival skill for modern parents How endurance is as mental as it is physical Reframing “adventure” for the school run years Staying motivated when life feels repetitive Raising kids who are explorers - by becoming one ourselves This is a conversation about becoming better dads by staying awake to life. Not escaping it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When kids arrive, the relationship doesn’t disappear - it just gets pushed to the edges of life. Between sleepless nights, work stress, logistics and constant responsibility… it can feel like there’s no space left for “us”. In this episode, Lawrence and Mat sit down with therapist and author Eli Weinstein, to explore what really happens to a relationship in the parenting years - and how couples can stay connected through it. We talk about: The identity shift from partners to co-parents Why resentment quietly builds (and how to spot it early) Communication when both people feel stretched and exhausted Intimacy, teamwork, and emotional connection after kids Practical tools to strengthen your relationship without adding pressure or guilt This conversation is honest, compassionate, and deeply real - especially for parents who still want to be great partners, not just great caregivers. If you’re in the thick of the parenting years, this one’s for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if most of what you’ve been told about kids’ nutrition… doesn’t apply to sporty kids? This week we sit down with Performance Canteen - the team who fuel young athletes across academies, clubs and schools - to unpack the myths parents keep seeing online. Is sugar really the enemy? Do overeating rules change when your kid trains for sport? And what are the real risks of under-fueling active teens? If you’re raising a sporty child, this is the conversation you’ve been waiting for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lawrence and Mat sit down with ex England rugby captain Chris Robshaw and professional singer Camilla Kerslake for an honest conversation about performing at the highest level in both the sport and entertainment industries, Chris’s vulnerable adventure on Strictly Come Dancing and how the couple navigate parenting whilst juggling demanding careers. It’s a grounded, insightful and fun look at resilience, identity and keeping your family steady when life gets loud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the eve of England competing in the Women’s Rugby World Cup Final, we sit down with former England star and TV pundit Ugo Monye to explore the unstoppable rise of women’s rugby — a sport now packing out stadiums and inspiring the next generation. We discuss how over £6 billion of National Lottery funding into grassroots sport has helped pave the way for this moment and Ugo shares his own rugby journey from the pitch to punditry. As dads, we also talk about the role fathers play in shaping opportunities for our children — especially our daughters — to thrive in sport and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake's career has spanned over a decade in the public eye, from football to singing, reality TV to presenting, acting and musical theatre...he has never been afraid to try something new. Mat and Lawrence explore his willingness to be vulnerable in the name of growth and how this shapes his 'action led' approach to fatherhood - stemming from the impact his late father had on him growing up. This episode is as emotional as it is inspiring - we hope you take a lot from it, we certainly did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices