Jack Dee

One of the nation’s favourite comedians and father of 4, Jack Dee, joined Dave on this episode of the Dadpod. How have other parents inspired some of Jack’s stand up routines over the years? Jack very honestly explains why he enjoyed going on tour when he had young kids. And he plays as the agony Uncle for one listener.

Anthony Horowitz

Novelist, screenwriter, CBE and father to 2 sons, Anthony Horowitz joins Dave for this episode of his Dadpod. How did Anthony’s experience growing up inspire him to provide escapism to other kids? Why is reading so important for both parent &amp; child? And what can we expect from Anthony’s latest mystery in his Hawthorne series, ‘The Twist of a Knife’, out 18th August?

Tom Chaplin

Singer-songwriter, and frontman of chart-topping, Brit award-winning band, Keane, and father of 2, Tom Chaplin joins Dave for this episode of his Dadpod. Why did Tom’s daughter miss the chance to see him live for the first time? What was her unexpected response to finding out he was on the Masked Singer? Plus, Tom opens up about how his family helped him through some personal battles.

As part of this Father’s Day special, Dave pays tribute to his own dad, reads your kind words about the dads in your lives, and hears from his Absolute Radio Breakfast Show co-host, and dad of 3, Matt Dyson. Plus we revisit some of our favourite Dadpod moments over the years.

Father's Day Special

Ade Adepitan

TV Presenter, Paralympian and MBE Ade Adepitan joins Dave for this episode of his Dadpod. What does Ade’s young son, Bolla, do to prank him? What is Ade doing to help protect the planet for Bolla and children of the future? And how did his appearance at the 2000 Paralympics help with his relationship with his own father?

Dom Holland

Award-winning comedian and author Dom Holland joins Dave to talk all things fatherhood in this episode of his Dadpod. Father to 4 boys including a certain Tom Holland, how does Dom feel about being eclipsed by his son? Why was it so important that Dom instilled politeness in his children at an early age and how did that help their successes? And Dave finds out if Dom still tells Tom off, even now he is Spiderman?

Dave Berry

Save the date, Dave Berry's Dadpod is returning on June 7th! Once again, he’ll be joined by some very special guests to talk all about the best job in the world, being a dad!

Dave Berry's Dadpod Season 4!

Jason Manford

One of the nation’s favourite comedians, Jason Manford, joins Dave for this episode of his Dadpod, to talk about all things fatherhood. How do Jason’s kids feel about providing comedy GOLD material for his tours, how has his own parents’ work ethic rubbed off on him as a dad, and also what did his children think when they found out he was the Hedgehog on the Masked Singer?

Griff Rhys Jones

Actor, writer &amp; comedian Griff Rhys Jones appears on Dave Berry’s Dadpod after he became a grandfather again during lockdown to baby Eris. Dave found it if Griff has been passing down dadvice to his son, George, plus, Griff remembers what it was like watching TV with his dad when he was younger, and what his dad’s attitude was towards him pursuing comedy.

Britain’s greatest ever athlete, Sir Mo Farah joined Dave on his Dadpod to talk about raising his 4 kids, each of whom, Mo dedicated one of his Gold medals to after his London &amp; Rio triumphs. Who will be getting the medal if Mo wins Gold in Rio? And after Mo’s heroics in London 2012, how did he manage to go from national hero to father to newborn twins, Aisha &amp; Amani, a matter of days after his successes?

Sir Mo Farah

Dave Berry recently became a father for the first time, which is why he wanted to create a place for all people to come and celebrate the wonderful, exciting, sometimes scary, but absolute joy of fatherhood!Join Absolute Radio's Dave Berry as he chats to a different guest each episode to talk about all things involved in being a dad, sharing their experiences of fatherhood (or motherhood in some guests' cases), their relationship with their own fathers, as well gathering some advice (or 'Dad-vice') along the way.

Dave Berry recently became a father for the first time, which is why he wanted to create a place for all people to come and celebrate the wonderful, exciting, sometimes scary, but absolute joy of fatherhood! Join Absolute Radio's Dave Berry as he chats to a different guest each episode to talk about all things involved in being a dad, sharing their experiences of fatherhood (or motherhood in some guests' cases), their relationship with their own fathers, as well gathering some advice (or 'Dad-vice') along the way.

Dave Berry's Dadpod

Tim Minchin

Tim Minchin, comedian, actor, composer, songwriter, pianist, director, multi-award winning man of many talents and father of 2, joins Dave for this episode of his Dadpod. He’s co-written one of the best-loved musicals in recent years, Matilda, but what do Tim Minchin’s kids really think of the smash-hit phenomenon? Tim also talks about savouring the early moments of being a Dad, why he doesn’t always share his kids’ sense of humour and Dave asks him to convey the stages of fatherhood using a child’s keyboard.Details about Tim’s brand new TV show, Upright:Sky Atlantic, 28th NovemberYou can follow Tim at:https://www.instagram.com/timminchin/

Tim Minchin, comedian, actor, composer, songwriter, pianist, director, multi-award winning man of many talents and father of 2, joins Dave for this episode of his Dadpod. He’s co-written one of the best-loved musicals in recent years, Matilda, but what do Tim Minchin’s kids really think of the smash-hit phenomenon? Tim also talks about savouring the early moments of being a Dad, why he doesn’t always share his kids’ sense of humour and Dave asks him to convey the stages of fatherhood using a child’s keyboard. Details about Tim’s brand new TV show, Upright: Sky Atlantic, 28th November You can follow Tim at: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/timminchin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/timminchin/</a>

Rob Beckett

Rob Beckett, the hilarious comedian and father of 2, talks all things Dad with Dave Berry. Rob chats about juggling his brand new stand-up tour as well as being a father, and how being a parent has influenced his act.Rob’s a very funny man, but how do his kids make him laugh? He tells us about how his girls have started to boss him around, the pressures of wanting to give them everything that he missed out on when growing up, and needing a tutor to keep up with their education.Tour date information:https://www.robbeckettcomedy.com/You can follow Rob at:https://www.instagram.com/robbeckettcomic/

Rob Beckett, the hilarious comedian and father of 2, talks all things Dad with Dave Berry. Rob chats about juggling his brand new stand-up tour as well as being a father, and how being a parent has influenced his act. Rob’s a very funny man, but how do his kids make him laugh? He tells us about how his girls have started to boss him around, the pressures of wanting to give them everything that he missed out on when growing up, and needing a tutor to keep up with their education. Tour date information: <a href="https://www.robbeckettcomedy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.robbeckettcomedy.com/</a> You can follow Rob at: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/robbeckettcomic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/robbeckettcomic/</a>

Kojo Anim

Kojo Anim, star of Britain’s Got Talent, stand-up comedian and father of 1, explains to Dave Berry why becoming a father has given him a new lease of life which has led to success off and on-stage. It doesn’t take long to realise just how in love with fatherhood Kojo is. He talks about his experiences in foster care and his incredible Aunt Sandra who raised him and why fatherhood is such a good topic for comedians and audiences to connect on. Plus, what does Kojo think of his son potentially supporting a rival football team?Tour date information:http://www.kojoanim.co.uk/For more information on fostering:https://www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk/ http://www.tactcare.org.uk/about-us/ https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/You can follow Kojo at:https://www.instagram.com/kojoanimlive/

Kojo Anim, star of Britain’s Got Talent, stand-up comedian and father of 1, explains to Dave Berry why becoming a father has given him a new lease of life which has led to success off and on-stage. It doesn’t take long to realise just how in love with fatherhood Kojo is. He talks about his experiences in foster care and his incredible Aunt Sandra who raised him and why fatherhood is such a good topic for comedians and audiences to connect on. Plus, what does Kojo think of his son potentially supporting a rival football team? Tour date information: <a href="http://www.kojoanim.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.kojoanim.co.uk/</a> For more information on fostering: <a href="https://www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk/</a> <a href="http://www.tactcare.org.uk/about-us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.tactcare.org.uk/about-us/</a> <a href="https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/</a> You can follow Kojo at: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kojoanimlive/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/kojoanimlive/</a>

John Thomson

John Thomson, star of Cold Feet, the Fast Show and father of 2, joins Dave Berry for this episode of his Dadpod. Comedy legend, John, has been in the fatherhood game for 17 years now, and so Dave is keen to learn as much as possible.John talks to Dave about growing up in an adopted family, the power of reading to his kids, and reveals what he does to annoy his children. Let’s just say, it’s quite painful!You can follow John at:https://www.instagram.com/johnthomson2/

John Thomson, star of Cold Feet, the Fast Show and father of 2, joins Dave Berry for this episode of his Dadpod. Comedy legend, John, has been in the fatherhood game for 17 years now, and so Dave is keen to learn as much as possible. John talks to Dave about growing up in an adopted family, the power of reading to his kids, and reveals what he does to annoy his children. Let’s just say, it’s quite painful! You can follow John at: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnthomson2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/johnthomson2/</a>

Chris Kamara

Chris Kamara, professional footballer, manager, much-loved sports pundit, TV host and now music star tells Dave all about life juggling both a football career and a family.Kammy’s got some hilarious stories about Roy Keane in a lift, a Chris Waddle wonder goal and getting up to mischief in Japan with Jeff Stelling.He’s also the first grandparent to appear on Dave Berry’s Dadpod, so what does Kammy’s grandson think when he gets asked for selfies?Plus, he tells us about the festive period in the Kamara household, with his birthday being on Christmas Day!Chris’s debut album, Here’s To Christmas, is out NOW!Follow Chris at @chris_kammy

Chris Kamara, professional footballer, manager, much-loved sports pundit, TV host and now music star tells Dave all about life juggling both a football career and a family. Kammy’s got some hilarious stories about Roy Keane in a lift, a Chris Waddle wonder goal and getting up to mischief in Japan with Jeff Stelling. He’s also the first grandparent to appear on Dave Berry’s Dadpod, so what does Kammy’s grandson think when he gets asked for selfies? Plus, he tells us about the festive period in the Kamara household, with his birthday being on Christmas Day! Chris’s debut album, Here’s To Christmas, is out NOW! Follow Chris at @chris_kammy

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