If you got given a baby like in the Truman Show, would you do anything interesting with it?

In this Episode we uncover May Thompson's father figures to understand what makes her dad, a man who is 'only just getting into reading', really tick. We also talk about a monkey who escaped from the zoo and became just another visitor, discuss (in great detail) whether a town of trained apes could raise a baby, and Max accidentally takes an important phone call live on-pod!

About our Guest: May Thompson is a Cornish standup (Machynlleth Comedy Festival) and comedy writer (BBC Radio Wales), she was a finalist in the Cornish Comedian of the Year and co-hosts the Justin Timberthon Podcast, which explores everything in Justin Timberlake's oeuvre. You can find her @maycomedy on Instagram and at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival in May 2026.

Mach Fest Tickets: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2026/may-thompson-the-room-is-filled-with-people-that-love-you/

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Did somebody say musical episode?

This week we take a look back at our dads' favourite tunes from meeting a woman with tiny hands at Tame Impala to a dad who loves a bit of the Bube'.

We also discuss Blur vs Oasis, Joe's dad's love of the Coldplay monkey video, plus a mum moment meeting one of the stars of Time Team at a folk open mic somewhere in the heart of Somerset.

We also sing a lot throughout the episode, so do enjoy that x

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What are friends to dads?

A scientist once said that "men over 50 only have like, 2 friends." In this episode, we find out whether or not this is true, by examining our dads' various friendships throughout the years. From Alvin's reluctant palling around with a shirtless sofa salesman and a swimming instructor who spear-tackled an old woman, to Kev's glory days with the 'king of the plumbers' and a man who used to wear a McDonald's uniform to play golf. We also look at tales from the current friend rosters of our dads - Alvin attending a gay wedding and exchanging memes with a naughty vicar, Kev getting free tickets to watch the Newport-Gwent Dragons in the royal box (which is more of a hut, really). Finally, we explore the concept of having friends as a dad - do all dads meet their friends through their wives' friends? Do you have much of a choice who you're friends with as a parent? Will we still have as many friends when we're dads? Also, Joe gets on a roll at one point with a couple of "jokes."

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Do you think it's cuck-y to tap off the bus?

In this episode Max & Joe give the latest dad updates on their Christmas and New Years’ - from an overly informative lecture from Alvin on how to tap on and tap off the train (which leads to a lively debate on public transport etiquette) and Kev’s avoiding of Joe's meltdown while cooking the family Christmas Dinner. We also chat about the story of a dad who gifted his son a box of balls, why parents take forever to take a photo, and finally Joe recounts the story of his New Year’s Eve ordeal of showing up to previous guest dad John Hampshire’s house with a poopy shoe.

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Have you ever tried to sleep angry?

In this episode we ask Austin Hampshire what his dad gets up to in his free time, which involves a significant number of live firearms. Austin tells us about his dad’s love of cycling, shooting and VR gaming. We talk M.A.M.I.Ls, why dads always have all the gear and no idea, and recount Austin’s days as a child shooting protégé; complete with his own little tweedy outfit.

We also rant about the insanity of organised running events that ruin the city, the impossibility of finding a decent parking space in Swansea city centre, and discuss whether Joe really did run over a pigeon in his car live on a call with Max.

Finally we hear some great dad-vice on how to beat insomnia!

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Have you read Harry Lawyer and the Lawyer of Azkaban?

In this episode we ask Austin Hampshire when he last touched his dad. Austin rolls back the tape on his dad touches to the emotional time he missed the deadline to hand in his dissertation, and we also discuss how Austin keeps in dad touch, explore why his dad texts him like a work colleague, and dive into the only book Austin has ever seen his dad read.

We also (dad)touch on dads’ obsession with the news, Austin’s best (and worst) dad jokes, and find out the one beloved celebrity his dad despises.

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How many ducks does your dad weigh?

Welcome back to Who’s Your Daddy…Really? - the ONLY podcast brave enough to ask the question: “When did you last touch your dad?”

In Episode 9 we welcome our very first guest - writer, comedian, and former Cardiff University Comedy Society President Austin Hampshire.

In this first instalment of our chat with Austin we dig into his father figures, from Austin’s complicated emotional relationship with the LEGO Star Wars games, to the impressive power of his dad’s arsenal of firearms.

We also chat about our wild weekend at Big Love Festival while Joe recounts the time he absolutely died at a Father’s Day comedy night - with his own dad sitting in the audience.

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Which character from the Bible would you want as a dad?

Welcome back to Who’s Your Daddy… Really? for Part 3 of our Christmas Specials: this time for some Gooch Gabble - the episode that lives in that strange festive limbo between Christmas Day and New Year, where nothing is real, trousers don’t fit, and no one knows what day it is.

In this episode, your hosts Joe Dehuai and Max Jones attempt to make sense of the Gooch of 2025 — the gooey, lawless stretch of time where routines collapse and dads truly come into their own. We discuss what day it even is (and why Max thinks you’re an idiot if you don’t know), settle the important question of what the best cracker is on the cheeseboard, analyse what your nativity play casting says about you, and decide which character from the Bible we’d most want to have as a dad.

Plus we chat about the time things got a bit out of hand when Joe saw his parents at a local Wetherspoons in front of South Wales comedy royalty.

It’s a loose-limbed, post-Christmas ramble through dads, religion, cheese logistics and festive confusion — the perfect companion for leftovers, low batteries, and that creeping sense you should probably go back to work soon.

Stay horizontal, keep snacking, and join us for Part 3 of our Christmas descent.

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