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From a family holiday in Spain to the moment your child spends their first night away from home, this episode is packed with the highs, lows, and unexpected chaos of modern dad life.

We share stories from a family trip to Mijas on the Costa del Sol, including a surprisingly dramatic journey back to Malaga Airport when our taxi seat suddenly catches fire. We also discuss the reality of returning to work after a holiday and why the holiday glow never lasts quite long enough.

Parenting takes centre stage as we talk about Mr Hodgkiss' son's first school residential trip, the challenge of letting children become more independent, and why resilience often comes from giving kids the freedom to learn through experience rather than wrapping them in cotton wool.

Elsewhere, we celebrate the return of gnomes to the Chelsea Flower Show, debate the best World Cup presenters and pundits on BBC and ITV, discuss eye-watering World Cup ticket prices, and share practical advice for dads considering adopting a rescue dog.

Plus, there's a tasting of Vault City Mini Choc Eggs stout, a look at feeding children's curiosity through learning resources, and the usual mix of dad jokes, questionable opinions, and everyday parenting adventures.

In this episode:
• Costa del Sol family holiday in Mijas and travelling with children
• The airport taxi fire nobody saw coming
• Child's first overnight school trip and building independence
• Chelsea Flower Show and the return of the garden gnome
• World Cup pundits, presenters and ticket prices
• Rescue dog adoption tips for families
• Vault City Mini Choc Eggs stout review
• The Boys finale and spin-off discussion
• Parenting, resilience and raising confident kids

Perfect for listeners who enjoy parenting podcasts, family travel stories, football discussions, dad-life humour, and honest conversations about modern family life

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