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The Good Enough Dad with Maggie Dent

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  • Glenn Hall & Ace Buchan - How surfing can build strong family bonds

    June 16, 2025 · 44 min

    Professional surfing legends Adrian “Ace” Buchan and Glenn “Micro” Hall join Maggie Dent to reflect on their journeys — not just through waves, but through fatherhood. Adrian, who spent 16 years on the World Surf League tour and twice…

  • Billy Garvey - When being an expert doesn’t give you all the answers

    June 9, 2025 · 40 min

    Dr Billy Garvey is an expert in children, working as a specialist in one of the world’s largest tertiary pediatric hospitals, and receiving a Churchill Fellowship. He’s the co-host of the Pop Culture Parenting podcast and author of 10…

  • Brendan Hodges - Managing fatherhood when you’re a FIFO worker

    June 2, 2025 · 25 min

    Raising kids can be hard enough, but how do you manage it when you spend half of your time in remote parts of Australia? Brendan Hodges is a Fly in Fly Out Worker, and has been since before his three kids were born. Brendan shares what…

  • Jamie Durie - Building a family home with solid foundations

    May 26, 2025 · 41 min

    Australians might know Jamie Durie best for his incredible backyard makeovers and landscaping artistry, but Jamie is also a fierce environmentalist, winning an OAM for his services to the environment and Australian design. He’s also a…

  • Cameron Daddo - Keep it simple, put your family first

    May 19, 2025 · 43 min

    Cameron Daddo’s career has spanned everything from hosting Perfect Match, to acting and working with directors like David Lynch, to writing books, making music, advocating for mental health and presenting podcasts. He and wife Alison…

  • Guy Sebastian - Finding common ground for connection

    May 12, 2025 · 43 min

    Guy Sebastian’s accolades have only grown since he exploded onto our screens after 2003, winning the first season of Australian Idol. Now he has a swathe of number-one singles and top albums and he sits on the other side of the stage from…

  • Josh Cunningham- Surprised by fatherhood in his 40s

    May 5, 2025 · 37 min

    In his 40s, musician and member of beloved Aussie band The Waifs, Josh Cunningham thought perhaps the ship had sailed and he was not destined to be a father in this lifetime. However, a creative connection with fellow muso Felicity…

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About the show

Aiming to be a GOOD dad is important. But you know what? Being a good ENOUGH Dad is how you ace it.  The Good Enough Dad is hosted by Maggie Dent – parenting author, educator, and champion of boys and men. Chatting to committed, funny and loving dads about their wins and fails – Maggie offers awesome tips and insights into all the ways dads can feel good enough at this parenting gig.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.