Dads Hour

**Iain Christie and Patrick McBride were alongside Mick Coyle for this week's Dads Hour and it's been an absolute scorcher!** **The dads gave their best tips on how to keep your children cool and also their best methods of applying suncream on to kids without them running away.** **Plus - new research published in The Times suggested that bigger men use their voices to scare away predators. Mick, Iain and Patrick gave their best "roar" to scare off the kids.**

The dads are back with stars in their eyes. Someone’s come up with a list of the greatest Hollywood dads, but its fair to say Mick and Iain aren’t impressed. Who’s the better father figure? Bryan from Taken or Mufasa? There’s only one way to find out… Also on the agenda, University College London have come up with some BREATHTAKING stats about when babies arrive, and Mick shares a story about his dad smashing up a Portuguese market (accidentally) Follow @MrMickCoyle and @Iain_Chris on Twitter As heard on Radio City Talk, 22nd June 2018.

What do modern dads day dream about? Apparently, it's dating a super model, scoring the winning goal at Wembley and partying on a super yacht in the med. Mick put the question to Iain and Che to see what is they really want. Plus, would you go as far to film your child's sports day on your iPad to challenge the results? One headteacher has had to stop pushy parents and reaffirm that staff have the final say on the results. All that and more on this week's #DadsHour Follow @MrMickCoyle, @Iain_Chris and @CheBurnley

Mick is back after his paternity leave, and Iain’s brought him gifts! Dad’s Hour returns for another round of stories about parenting. It’s not all been straightforward for Mick while he’s been away, he’s got all the lowdown from the maternity ward. Plus the latest parenting news, discussed. Check out Dad’s Hour, every Friday from 1.15pm on Radio City Talk, and follow @MrMickCoyle and @Iain_chris on Twitter.

With Mick still off on paternity leave, **Dave Easson** once again steps into the breach with familiar faces **Jim Johnson** and **Dale Roberts**. Since it's the middle of May, they're naturally talking...pantomime? And later, the trio discuss bedtime stories and fairy tales. All this and more in a fantasy-packed episode of **_Dad's Hour_**. Follow **@RadioCityTalk** and **@DavidEasson** on Twitter. Listen to **Dad's Hour** LIVE every Friday at 1pm on **Radio City Talk**. Originally broadcast 25th May 2018\. Produced by John Fogarty.

In the most dadding fashion, Mick wasn't around for this week's Dad's Hour as he was off having a baby! David Easson was in the hot seat alongside Jim Johnson and Dale Roberts to talk all things parenting. It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and the dads looked at how hard it can be when you're a stay at home dad and a new parent and the effect it has on your mental health. Plus, it's the Royal Wedding. Do you want your kids to get involved in the excitement?  All that and more on this week's Dads Hour.

It’s Mick’s last Dad’s Hour before he disappears for two week’s paternity leave. He and Iain Christie have a lot of ground to cover before baby number two arrives – so how is Mick feeling about it? Also on the show, a dad (and youth worker) offers his thoughts on how to cope when your little angel starts the descent into full blown adulthood. As heard on Radio City Talk, Friday 11th May 2018 Follow @MrMickCoyle and @Iain_chris on Twitter.

Chris Cairns and Iain Christie join Mick for this week’s Dad’s Hour. And a few uncomfortable truths emerge…  One in 10 people hate their partners cooking, and it sounds as if Iain is one of them! Chris gets a little carried away on the subject too. (All in good humour) Also on the agenda, is your house big enough for the number of kids you have? Or have you been forced to move to accommodate them and all their “stuff” As heard on Radio City Talk – Friday from 1.20pm

Big news this week, as the Royal baby gets a name, Mick has baby issues of his own, and Sam Avery announces details of his “Learner Parent” UK tour. But the dads take it all in their stride. Also on the agenda: What really frightens adults? And are nappy bins worth the hassle? As heard on Radio City Talk, Friday 27th April 2018. Follow @MrMickCoyle @Iain_Chris and @learner_parent on Twitter. Details of Sam’s tour here: http://www.boundandgaggedcomedy.com/bandg-tour-sam-avery.html

It's that important time of year for every parent... choosing your kids primary school! What's the most extreme thing you have done to get your child into their preferred school?  Plus, Christian tells the dads of his escapades at school and how he altered his own grades to get into a college! Follow Mick @MrMickCoyle, Che @CheBurnley and Christian @KidsOnBridges

“Be Careful!” Just how many times a day do you find yourself warning your kids about potential dangers? The dads discuss that and a whole lot more on this week’s **Dad’s Hour**. Also on the agenda, Mick is off to see Disney on Ice and he can’t wait. And is it time for dads to wake up to the emotional needs of their daughters? Yes, obviously. Follow **@MrMickCoyle**, **@iain_chris**, and **@NewMilkTrayMan** on Twitter. _Recorded April 13th, 2018._

Chicken Pox has struck in Dad’s Hour HQ! How has Mick coped this week? And what’s the best way to stop the dreaded itching? (Disclaimer: Speak to a pharmacist or GP before copying the dad’s advice) Also on the agenda, Mick reviews the new Peter Rabbit movie, and Iain gets into hot water over befriending ex-girlfriends on social media. Check out @MrMickCoyle, @iain_chris and @cheburnley on Twitter.

The dads were back for another week on Radio City Talk. Dave Sanderson joined Mick and Iain to talk all things parenting including the joy and pain of bedtime routines. Plus - after Iain’s year long meeting last week, the dads asked, what extremes have you gone to to get out of one?

Mick Coyle and Jake Mills are this week’s dads on Dad’s Hour… but where is Iain Christie? On the agenda: Mother’s Day – how to do it right and how to do it very, very wrong. And a mum swings by to help us out –celebrity Kimberly Walsh from Girls Aloud. As heard on Radio City Talk – Friday at 1.15pm on 9th March 2018.

Mick is joined by Journalist and Dad David Sanderson, along with Iain Christie for this week’s Dads Hour. Iain’s just hit the big 4-0, but how did he celebrate his monumental day? Are the days of long holidays abroad over for us dads? Also on the agenda… Why did Dave use Lucozade as a screenwash? And when you say you’re listening to your partner, are you really listening? As heard on Radio City Talk. Follow @MrMickCoyle @DCSanderson and @Iain_Chris on Twitter

Dad’s Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie and Sam Avery Its February 2018, and its time for the dads to admit they’re now fully grown up. But how have their lives changed since childhood? And why is Sam so excited by mortgage overpayments? Also on Dad’s Hour: Romance is in the air, as we reveal the top ways that men propose. And the dads find out why it pays off in the long run if you’re an optimistic parent. As heard on Radio City Talk on 9th Feb 2018. Watch the show here: https://www.facebook.com/radiocitytalk/videos/1706929516039575/

Mick is joined by Iain and Patrick McBride to discuss the top 10 worse things about being a man. Going grey is NOT on the list. Also on the agenda: Do you send your kids into school when they’re ill? One school says that’s absolutely fine. And are you a helicopter parent? Or would you rather your child gets the chance to relax from time-to-time? All that and more discussed on this week’s Dad’s Hour Podcast As heard on Radio City Talk on 2nd Feb 2018.

Special guest director, writer and producer, Matthew Vaughn, joined Mick Coyle on this week's Dads Hour to talk about the release of 'Kingsman: Golden Circle' and how he watches films with his own children. The dads then talked cinema trips with their kids: what are the best types of films to take your children to watch? And is there one film your child loves to watch over and over again? Plus, a new study shows that children think that their parents are the equivalent to superheroes as they get to speak to santa! Follow @MrMickCoyle, @iainchristie and @cheburnley

Iain Christie is back after his extended winter break, and he and Mick have a lot to discuss (Once they’ve finished hugging) On the agenda: A new survey says men are doing their wives a favour by letting them do the housework. The dads are more than happy to take part in the research. Also, how much do you know about your grandparents? One grandma says they’re an underused resource for kids. And just how romantic are you? The lads have some top tips on how to stay in your partner’s good books (This advice might not get you into your partner’s good books) As heard on Radio City Talk on 19th Jan 2018. Follow @mrmickcoyle and @iain_chris on twitter.