How Other Dads Dad with Hamish Blake

Hamish Blake is one of Australia's biggest comedians and TV personalities, so when he decided to make a podcast about fatherhood, the result was never going to be a dry parenting manual. Alongside producer Tim Bartley, Hamish chats with other dads he admires -- actors, athletes, musicians, writers -- to steal their hard-earned wisdom and figure out how to "dad a tiny bit better." The magic here is Hamish's natural curiosity and comic timing. He asks the questions most dads think but rarely say out loud, and the humor keeps things light even when the conversations get surprisingly emotional. One episode might have a guest talking about creative ways to play with toddlers, and the next gets into the deep end of grief, career sacrifice, or the fear of repeating your own father's mistakes. With three seasons and about 40 episodes, it's a manageable listen -- no overwhelming back catalog to wade through. The production quality is polished, and episodes run long enough to really get somewhere (usually 45-60 minutes) without dragging. Rated 4.8 stars on Apple Podcasts, the show has built a loyal following. There's a distinctly Australian sensibility to the whole thing -- self-deprecating, warm, allergic to anything that sounds too earnest or self-important. If you want a fatherhood podcast that makes you laugh and think in equal measure, Hamish Blake's conversational charm makes this one of the most enjoyable listens in the dad podcast space.