Ep4 | "It's a baby!!"

In Episode 4 of DadDum Josh and Rob take a heartfelt journey down memory lane, reflecting on their friendship, the challenges of fatherhood, and the unforgettable moments that have shaped their lives. Also in this episode:

• Josh and Rob reflect on how their lives intersected and the chance meeting at the Royal Alex Hospital.
• Rob becomes a fanboy, discussing Josh's older podcast, "Long and Hard."
• They dive into the emotional journey of Josh's family with the birth of his baby girl, Aurelia.
• The hosts ponder the challenge of calming down a spirited 12-year-old and share their thoughts on hospitals.
• Discussion centers on the heart-wrenching experience of leaving the hospital without Aurelia during her early days.
• They briefly touch upon Lily's birth and consider inviting Rebecca and Stacey onto the podcast.
• An update on Aurelia's progress nine months after her birth.
• The importance of making kids laugh and the existence of dad jokes.
• Contrasting approaches to talking to kids, from baby talk to treating them like young adults.
• Rob delves into his own dad backstory, including the concept of missed "firsts."
• The hosts discuss birth experiences, including Rob's humorous delivery room story.
• Conversations about cutting umbilical cords and managing work while caring for a new baby.
• Rob provides insights into the phases of Lily's growth, including josh's thoughts on cognitive leaps.
• Josh shares deep thoughts on nostalgia and living in the moment.
• Rob hints at an epiphany he had, foreshadowing a future episode's topic.

Episode 4 of DadDum offers an engaging exploration of friendship, fatherhood, and the memorable moments that have shaped Josh and Rob's lives.