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Do bedtime routines really affect how well you sleep? In this archive episode, we talk about everything from Mini CPAP devices, sleep apnoea, snoring and bedtime habits to the voices that help us drift off—including why so many people fall asleep listening to Stephen Fry reading Harry Potter.

We also revisit one of our funniest adventures at the London Beer Festival, where our beer ratings become increasingly generous as the evening progresses. Then it's off to Belfast for a memorable music festival experience as one of us takes his nearly 70-year-old mum to her first outdoor concert to see Lionel Richie and The Human League.

Elsewhere, we discuss the risks of buying random sleep gadgets online instead of seeking proper medical advice, before diving into the surprisingly addictive world of SoundFonts—where famous songs are recreated using classic video game sounds.

In this episode:
• Mini CPAP, snoring and sleep apnoea
• Bedtime routines and the best podcasts and audiobooks for sleep
• Stephen Fry's Harry Potter audiobooks
• London Beer Festival highlights and beer tasting
• Taking Mum to her first music festival at nearly 70
• Lionel Richie and The Human League live
• SoundFonts, retro gaming music and Nintendo-inspired songs
• Dad-life stories, comedy and everyday adventures

First Look Gnomes is the comedy dad-life and pop culture podcast where two dads try new things, revisit old favourites, and somehow learn something along the way. Follow now for new episodes every other week and classic archive episodes.

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What starts with anime, big bikes and dad jokes quickly turns into one of our most relatable parenting conversations yet.

In this episode, we discover One-Punch Man and discuss why anime is becoming our latest obsession. We also look ahead to the summer cinema season, debate the challenges of creating new stories in the shadow of Star Wars, and share some of our favourite pop culture discoveries.

But the heart of the episode is parenting.

We talk about helping a child move up to their first "big bike", teaching gears for the first time, supporting children through homework and transfer test preparation, and the emotional realisation that our kids are growing up much faster than we'd like.

Along the way we discuss confidence, team sports, resilience, and the challenge every parent faces when trying to balance encouragement with pressure.

In this episode:
• One-Punch Man and our first steps into anime
• First mountain bikes and teaching children to ride with gears
• School homework and transfer test preparation
• Confidence, team sports and trying your best
• Summer cinema releases and why the big screen still matters
• Star Wars nostalgia and modern storytelling
• Listener messages, voicemails and community updates
• Dad life, parenting milestones and children growing up

If you enjoy parenting podcasts, dad-life stories, anime discussions, family humour, pop culture conversations and honest reflections on raising children, this episode is for you.

🎧 Follow First Look Gnomes for new episodes every other week featuring comedy, parenting chaos, pop culture, first-time experiences and the everyday adventures of modern family life.

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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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