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Quite A Boast - A Celebration of Reeves & MortimerQuite A Boast - Episode 20 - Iain CoyleIn this episode we talk to Iain Coyle, who went from being a Runner for Jonathan Ross to a top TV Commissioner. Along the way he has had numerous adventures in television including writing questions for Vic & Bob on Shooting Stars and being a ‘naughty boy’ on Families At War. Hear how Mark Lamarr could start a fight in an empty room and how Leo Sayer came a cropper on a treadmill! https://www.linkedin.com/in/iain-coyle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-2359 min
Dads' HourEpisode 184: "Mick Coyle's Swap Shop"The Dads are back! 2020 is in full swing, and Mick is eager to kick the year off with his very own 'Swap Shop'! Plus, Iain brings a "guest" to the studio, and Chris....doesn't bring anything.
Originally broadcast 3rd January 2019.
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Produced by John Fogarty.2020-01-0327 min
Dads' HourEpisode 144: "Mick and Iain's 2p Minute"**The Dads are back!** **Che Burnley** joins **Iain Christie** and **Mick Coyle** for another week of the best and worst of dad chat.
This week:
- Che Burnley plays the **0K Minute** (Which definitely isn't stolen from **Radio City's Leanne & Dave at Breakfast**)
- When should you start cashing in on your kids?
- Just how many men does it take to jumpstart a car?
All that and more on this week's **Dads' Hour**!
Originally broadcast **February 15th 2019**.
Produced by **John Fogarty**.2019-02-1525 min
Dads' HourEpisode 129: "Iain Christie: Unlicenced Physiotherapist"**The dads are back!** **Tony Simpson** joins **Mick Coyle** & **Iain Christie** for another Friday afternoon of talking all-things **'dad'.**
**On the agenda today;** Iain takes us through a crash-course in physiotherapy, Mick talks about what landed him in A+E (don't worry, everyone's fine!), and the dads' discuss Rod Stewart's apparent lack of culinary skills!
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Listen to **Dads' Hour** live every Friday on **Radio City Talk**.
Originally broadcast 26th October 2018\.2018-10-2627 min
Dads' HourEpisode 112: With Mick Coyle, Iain Christie and Che BurnleyWhat 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 @CheBurnley2018-06-1534 minDads' HourEpisode 107: Mick Coyle, Iain Christie and Chris CairnsChris 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 1.20pm2018-05-0426 minDads' HourEpisode 106: With Mick Coyle, Iain Christie and Sam AveryBig 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.
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Details of Sam’s tour here: http://www.boundandgaggedcomedy.com/bandg-tour-sam-avery.html2018-04-2725 minDads' HourEpisode 104: w/ Mick Coyle, Iain Christie, and Patrick McBride“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.
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_Recorded April 13th, 2018._2018-04-1330 minDads' HourEpisode 102: With Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & David SandersonThe 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?2018-03-1626 min
Dads' HourEpisode 101: With Mick Coyle, Jake Mills and Kimberly WalshMick 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 2018.2018-03-0934 minDads' HourEpisode 99: With Mick Coyle, Iain Christie and Dave SandersonMick 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 Twitter2018-02-2329 min
Mental Health MondayEpisode 53: From Addiction To ArtThe Fallen Angels Dance Theatre group joined Mick Coyle in the studio to talk about they use art to help people in recovery from addiction.
Veterans Johnny and Sam were alongside Claire Morris, also from Fallen Angels, and they told Mick about their previous addictions to drugs and how performing has helped them with their mental health.
Plus, hear from author Michael Maitland on his book “Out of the Madhouse” that he co-wrote with his Dad, Iain, on anxiety and depression.
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Fallen Angels Dance Theatre @FallenAngelsDT2018-02-1237 minDads' HourEpisode 98: With Iain Christie and Sam AveryDad’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/1...2018-02-0931 minDads' HourEpisode 97: With Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Patrick McBrideMick 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 2018.2018-02-0229 minDads' HourEpisode 96: With Mick Coyle, Iain Christie, Che Burnley and Matthew VaughnSpecial 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 @cheburnley2018-01-2635 minDads' HourEpisode 95: With Mick Coyle and Iain ChristieIain 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 yo...2018-01-1928 minDads' HourEpisode 90: With Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Che BurnleyThis week on Dad’s Hour:
Has someone ever told you how to bring up your kids? One parent in London’s been given some unwanted advice from a nosy neighbour… the dads aren’t impressed.
Also, is CBeebies sexist? And is Dennis the Menace a homophobe? We turn to the comments section of the Daily Mail to find out.
And Iain, Mick and Che have some more top tips on things NOT to buy your loved one this Christmas.
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As heard on Radio City Talk, Friday 8th Dec 2017.2017-12-0831 minDads' HourEpisode 89: Mick Coyle & Iain ChristieThis week Mick and Iain shoot the breeze on the latest top parenting topics.
On the agenda: What are the worst gifts to buy your partner? We have a list of top 5 No-Nos.
Plus – What reason is stopping you from eating around the table with the kids?
And is Iain overweight? Or is it pure muscle mass? Find out on this week’s show.
Follow @MrMickCoyle and @iain_chris on twitter and check out Dad’s Hour every Friday from 1.15pm.2017-12-0129 minDads' HourEpisode 87: Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Sam Avery and Giovanna FletcherMick is back after a couple of weeks away, and is joined by his old sparring partner Iain Christie, and author and comedian Sam Avery.
This week, the dads discuss DINKs (“Double income, no kids” couples) who have £12,000 disposable income to spend every year!
Plus a new study warns grandparents might be putting our kids at risk of cancer through passive smoking and special treats. The dads aren’t impressed.
And how much does the tooth fairy deliver in your house? Are you higher or lower than the national average?
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Confessions of a Learner...2017-11-1741 minDads' HourEpisode 86: With Mick Coyle, Iain Christie and Jake MillsMick and Iain are joined by comedian and campaigner Jake Mills.
This week – would you call your child Lucifer? A couple in Germany had to be persuaded by a court to think of a new name for their new baby.
Also on the show: We learn to adopt the phrase “This is just what my life is like now” as Mick juggles a vomiting child while trying to have a social life, and we put the Bank of Mum and Dad through a stress test.
As heard on Radio City Talk, Friday 27th October.
Follow @mrmickcoyle @iain_chris @jakemills1 on Twitte2017-10-2732 minDads' HourEpisode 85: With Mick, Iain and Chris CairnsIf you were rich, who much money would you leave for your kids?
Not much, according to some of the most famous faces in the UK, but would the dads do things differently if they hit the jackpot?
Find out with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie and Chris Cairns on this week’s Dad’s Hour podcast.
Also on the show: Are dads lazy? Yes. But just how lazy?
And have you ever witnessed a crime involving a thong? We go down under to investigate.
As heard on Radio City Talk on 13th Oct 2017.2017-10-1333 min
Dads' HourEpisode 83: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Christian HughesSpecial guest vlogger, Christian Hughes, joined Mick Coyle and Iain Christie on this week's Dad's Hour.
The dads discussed their favourite lies that they tell their kids and also how it is apparently too expensive to go to the pub nowadays.
Follow Mick @MrMickCoyle, Iain @Iain_Chris and Christian @How2BeADad2017-09-2928 minDads' HourEpisode 82: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Jake MillsThe question of Dad's Hour this week was: how popular is your name?
The list of most popular baby names for 2016 come out earlier this week and it turns out, unfortunately for Iain, that was not one baby named Ian last year.
Also, hear about a super dad who tried to set a world record for bungee jumping whilst holding 150 eggs and breaking as little as possible.
Follow Mick @MrMickCoyle, Iain @Iain_Chris and Jake @JakeMills1 on Twitter2017-09-2226 min
Dads' HourEpisode 81: Dads Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie, Che Burnley & special guest Will MellorIain Christie was back from his week off to tell Mick how he took inspiration from last week's guest, Jamie Oliver, and created a new culinary dad masterpiece. Introducing the 'pork pie salad' - it's as interesting as it sounds.
Also, what signs do women supposedly use to show they are annoyed at their partners? The dads worked through the survey one by one to see if they could relate.
Plus - special guest star Will Mellor spoke to Mick about how embarrassing parents can be on holiday in front of their kids.
Follow Mick @MrMickCoyle, Iain @Iain_Chris and...2017-09-1533 minDads' HourEpisode 79: Dads Hour with Mick Coyle & Iain ChristieOn this week's Dads Hour, Mick and Iain discussed the hardship of trying to find a school uniform that fits your kid and the money it costs to buy everything brand new.
Also - how to get rid of nits and other old wives tales.
Top dadding advice every Friday from 1.15pm!2017-09-0130 min
Dads' HourEpisode 77: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Jake MillsMick Coyle and Iain Christie are reunited after their summer breaks and have some war stories to share about their holidays.
Jake Mills is also on the show, and he’s still not had a haircut.
Also on the agenda: Losing your keys and what age do your children stop believing in fairies?
Dad’s Hour: as heard every Friday from 1.15pm on Radio City Talk.2017-08-1829 minDads' HourEpisode 73: Dads Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Patrick McBrideThe dads were back for another week with top tips and dadding advice!
Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Patrick McBride talked parents intervening when you're in the middle of telling off your child and what gifts do you get your kids teachers?
Also - the dads give their thoughts on a story where a little girl was fined £150 for selling lemonade to concert goers in London.
Follow Mick Coyle at @MrMickCoyle2017-07-2131 minDads' HourEpisode 72: Dads Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Che BurnleyOn this week's Dads Hour, the dads were talking about their biggest dad fails after one listener tweeted in that they had a bought a gazebo without instructions.
Also, the dads take a look at modern motherhood in 2017. Apparently they don't have time to iron the bed linen!
All discussed and more on Dads Hour.
Follow Mick Coyle at @MrMickCoyle2017-07-1427 minDads' HourEpisode 71: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Chris CairnsIain Christie and comedian Chris Cairns joined Mick Coyle on this week's Dad's Hour.
The Dad's discussed how difficult it is to bring up kids in 2017 with new research by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, showing it costs around £40k for a happy life with two children.
Also - how close do you like being to your partner and how acceptable do you look on the school run? All discussed right here.
As heard on Radio City Talk.
Follow Mick Coyle: @MrMickCoyle2017-07-0730 minDads' HourEpisode 70: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Jake MillsIain Christie and Jake Mills joined Mick Coyle this week on Dad's Hour.
On the agenda - what can your kid not be without? Iain even brought in a picture!
Also your best dad hacks and shortcuts.
Follow Mick on @mrmickcoyle2017-06-3032 minDads' HourEpisode 69: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Rochelle Humes, Iain Christie & Patrick McBrideOn this week’s Dad’s Hour, the dads reflect on a bumper harvest of Father’s Day presents.
Mick Coyle, Iain Christie and Patrick McBride managed to get the holy trinity of gifts between them – slippers, socks and Toblerone.
Also on the agenda: The films you MUST see before you’re 11, why summer can be so expensive, and why it’s better to teach your child to be kind, not competitive.
As heard on Radio City Talk, Fridays from 1.15pm.
Follow @mrmickcoyle @iain_chris and @newmilktrayman on social media.2017-06-2332 minDads' HourEpisode 68: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Jeff Brazier, Iain Christie & Che BurnleyThis week we’ve got an extra long Dad’s Hour ahead of Father’s Day. On the agenda this week:
Celeb dad Jeff Brazier talks us through the results of a new dadding survey.
Che Burnley has his say on whether being a stay at home dad is all it’s cracked up to be
And Iain and Mick point out that nostalgia is not what it used to be.
As heard on Radio City Talk, Friday 16th June 2017
Follow @mrMickCoyle @cheburnley @iain_chris on Twitter2017-06-1643 minDads' HourEpisode 67: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Chris CairnsIt was a general election special on Dad's Hour this week! Mick, Iain and Chris discussed the results and also how to approach it as a 'sensible dad'.
Also, what do kids find the most embarrassing at the school gates? Crocs and socks? Pyjamas? The list goes on.
Follow Mick Coyle on Twitter @mrmickcoyle2017-06-0931 minDads' HourEpisode 66: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Ian SalmonAuthor Ian Salmon joined Mick Coyle and Iain Christie on this week's Dad's Hour.
How do you get your kids to sleep? Apparently there are 10 steps to follow to get your children to drop off to sleep. The Dad's gave their top tips and said whether they agreed or disagreed with the list.
Also, the age old question of 'how did they get so old?'
@mrmickcoyle2017-06-0231 minDads' HourEpisode 65: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie and Jake MillsThis week, Mick, Iain and Jake discuss the Manchester bombings, and how being a dad changed their perspective of events.
Also: What’s the best way to teach your child to swim? Mick and Iain disagree on this important dadding job.
PLUS Jake has some exclusive baby news, and the dads discuss organising weddings.
As heard on Radio City Talk, Friday from 1.15pm.
Follow Mick on Twitter @MrMickCoyle2017-05-2635 min
Dads' HourEpisode 62: Superhero day special with Mick Coyle, David Adams and Iain ChristieIt was superhero day at the tower and Dad's Hour had some very special guests joining them. David Adams and son Henry joined the Dad's in the studio to tell them about the amazing work that When You Wish Upon A Star has done for them and for Henry with his illness.
Plus - how many boxes of cereal do you get through in your family? And do you have a bromance with a fellow dad? Iain and Mick discuss that and more on this week's show.2017-05-0532 minDads' HourEpisode 59: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Che BurnleyOn this week's episode Mick Coyle was joined by Iain Christie and comedian Che Burnley.
We asked is it appropriate to be your child's best friend as well as their Dad? When do you draw the line between the two?
Also, a recent survey said the UK was one of the worst countries for babies crying - it seemed the Dad's fully agreed!2017-04-0728 minDads' HourEpisode 58: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Patrick McBrideMick was joined by regular Dad Iain Christie, back from his week off, and 'celebrity' Dad Patrick McBride (aka the Milktray Man!)
The dad's were talking when is the right time to let your kid 'off the leash' and let them do more things on their own. A report in the Mirror suggested 10 - what did the dad's think?
Also, they discussed whether Liam Payne from One Direction, a new Dad, had the right dadding tactics after he claimed he's going to make a 'man cave'.2017-03-3131 min
Dads' HourEpisode 56: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Chris Cairns and Iain Christie (with his kids!)On Dad's Hour this week it was inset day for Iain's kids so for the first time ever, we had children in the studio! We asked them to describe Daddy in one word and it was an interesting choice.
We also put it to the dad's what would you do for love? Pretend you know about politics? Watch a film of their choice? Also, they discussed how apparently parents live longer than people without children. Safe to say they found it very hard to believe!2017-03-1728 min
Dads' HourEpisode 55: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle & Iain ChristieAfter an incident involving quinoa , Mick and Iain contemplate its mysterious origins, while an article about a family of NINETEEN leads to the question; what do they have for tea?
#DadsHour2017-03-1027 minDads' HourEpisode 53: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle & Iain ChristieMick and Iain were back for another week and fresh from school holidays.
On the agenda today was how to manage your kids when going away and what to do with them whilst on holiday.
#DadsHour2017-02-2424 min
Dads' HourEpisode 52: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & comedian Patrick MonahanLittle bit different for Dad's Hour this week, Mick was joined by our dad regular Iain Christie and Irish comedian Patrick Monahan.
Mick asked Patrick about the gigs that he does for children and for some top tips on how he manages to make kids laugh!
He's also doing a gig in the Camp and Furnace on Sat 4th March, you can buy your tickets here: http://www.campandfurnace.com/events/comedy-camp/2017-02-1723 min
Dads' HourEpisode 51: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Chris CairnsDad's Hour was back after a week off and Mick was joined by our regular Dadding expert Iain Christie and local comedian Chris Cairns.
We asked the Dad's about bucket lists and in the wake of Beyoncé's baby reveal, how would you announce that you were going to have kids?
Plus, Dad's Hour was broadcast LIVE on Facebook Live for the first time and it's safe to say Chris loved the camera!2017-02-1028 min
Dads' HourEpisode 50: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie and author Michael RosenIt's safe to say we had 2 very excited Dad's for this week's Dad's Hour!
Mick and Iain were joined by special guest Michael Rosen, author of children's favourite 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'. He told us about the success of Bear Hunt,the new interactive experience #BearHuntLiverpool and he even read one of his poems live for us.2017-01-2727 min
Dads' HourEpisode 48: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Che BurnleyDads Hour is back for another week and we wanted to know what Iain and Che would do if they found out their kids wanted to join the army and how they would help their kids pursue their dreams.
There was also a couple of stories in the papers about how parents should attend extra lessons to help out with their kids homework and we asked the Dads would they be prepared to put the extra hours in?2017-01-1326 min
Dads' HourEpisode 47: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Jake MillsDads Hour is back for 2017! Mick was joined by our resident Dad Iain Christie and comedian Jake Mills to talk about what 2017 was like for them and how they dealt with Christmas! Endless batteries, boxes to unwrap and meeting the dreaded in-laws.
We also asked the Dads what their new years resolutions were and did they stick to last years?2017-01-0633 min
Dads' HourEpisode 45: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Romesh Ranganathan, Iain Christie & Jake MillsOn this week's Dad's hour we were talking about how happy your kids make you. Apparently, they only make you happy for a year and then it's all downhill from there so we wanted to see what Iain and Jake had to say on that!
We also had special guest and proud Dad Romesh Ranganathan on the show to tell us about his new DVD and how he dreads the Christmas nativity too.2016-12-1632 min
Dads' HourEpisode 41: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Chris Hollins, Iain Christie & Che BurnleyBack for another week and with another special guest! TV presenter and top Dad Chris Hollins joined us on the show to talk about Super Dads! He was saying how Dad's should get more credit for how much time they spend with kids and of course Iain and Che both agreed.
We also had to mention Black Friday and if they'd be picking up any Dad bargains!2016-11-2531 min
Dads' HourEpisode 38: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Sam AveryDad's Hour was back for another week with a bit of a Halloween special! With Halloween fast approaching we thought it would be best to ask the Dad's what sort of outfits they'll be dressing their kids up in and what is the most ridiculous costume they have worn?
We also spoke about a recent survey that said 1 in 10 boys didn't know that milk came from a cow and how boys apparently spend a lot more money on proms now than girls. We had to ask Iain and Sam how much they'd be prepared to pay out on their children...2016-10-2833 min
Dads' HourEpisode 37: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie, Che Burnley & Commander HadfieldOn this week's Dad's Hour, Mick was joined by our resident Dads Iain and Che and we thought we'd put their knowledge to the test on kids TV. We quizzed the Dad's to see how much they knew about children's TV shows through the decades.
Mick was also joined by special guest and out of this world Dad, Commander Chris Hadfield! He was telling us about the children's book he has wrote and what it's like being a Dad from afar.2016-10-2141 min
Dads' HourEpisode 36: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie, Chris Cairns and special guest Harry Hill!On this week's Dad's Hour we were joined by very special guest and funny man Harry Hill! Harry joined Mick to talk about his new show 'Harry Hill's Tea Time' and we asked Harry what programmes did he watch when growing up and what he thinks is great family TV.
We then asked Iain and Chris what they enjoyed watching growing up and we also put it to them that apparently Dad's enjoy parenting more than Mum's.2016-10-1438 min
Dads' HourEpisode 35: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie, Che Burnley & special guest John BishopOn this week's Dad's Hour, Mick asked the Dad's how good of a Dad do they think they are? Iain and Che both took the same quiz of 50 questions to determine how good of a Dad they are judging by the amount of 'Dad things' they do. They all got pretty good results!
They were also joined by celeb Dad and fellow scouser John Bishop who told us about his upcoming tour 'Winging It' and do his kids genuinely think he's cool?2016-10-0734 min
Dads' HourEpisode 34: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Jake MillsOn this week's Dad's Hour the Dad's talked about the most embarrassing moments with their kids. We put it to Iain and Chris and asked them what is the most embarrassing thing they have said or done and have they accidentally landed you in trouble.
They also spoke about how most adults are now addicted to their smart phones and does this affect your relationship with your child?2016-09-3032 minDads' HourEpisode 30: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Ian SalmonThings were a bit different on Dad's Hour this week as it was changed from Friday to Thursday because of the perfect Dadding reason of childcare!
Mick Coyle was joined by regular dad Iain Christie and local author Ian Salmon to talk all things parenting. On the agenda this week for Dads Hour we asked the Dad's how stressed they were after a recent survey suggests that parents suffer with 2 hours of stress per day... is this true? Do you kids make you suffer with 2 hours of stress? Or is it actually much more!
We also spoke about the cost...2016-09-0128 minDads' HourEpisode 29: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Jake MillsJoining Mick and Iain on this week's Dad's Hour to talk all things from the world of Dadding was comedian Jake Mills.
We asked the Dad's this week about their thoughts about the recent statistics that have come out in regards to the gender pay gap. According to a recent survey, working Mum's are earning a lot less than men and we asked the Dad's did they think this was fair? This also led us on to talk about parental leave and how much time off other countries give to Dad's compared to the UK. It's safe to say they...2016-08-2631 minDads' HourEpisode 28: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie, Sam Avery & special guest Mark CavendishOn this week's Dad's Hour, there was another special guest in the form of Olympic silver medallist Mark Cavendish! Mark was fresh from Rio and joined the Dad's to tell them what life is like being an Olympic Dad.
Also on Dad's Hour, a recent survey said that half of UK parents admitted to letting their kids under 14 have a drink in the house and 1 in 10 even admitted letting children as young as 5 drink alcohol. We wanted to get Sam's and Iain's thoughts on this and at what age they'd think it was acceptable to give their kids their first...2016-08-1933 minDads' HourEpisode 27: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Che Burnley & Jake MillsOur resident Dad Iain Christie was away this week but 2 of our regular Dad's, Che Burnley & Jake Mills, joined Mick Coyle to talk through all matters parenting.
We asked the Dad's how old is too old to have a teddy? This is after a recent survey which said that many adults still keep a teddy as their most prize possession.
We also asked Che and Jake at what age would you give your children an iPhone or iPad as well as how they deal with fussy eating and food demands from their kids!
Not forgetting the weekly Dad nods.2016-07-2931 minDads' HourEpisode 26: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Che BurnleyOn this week's Dad's Hour, the Dad's spoke about a story in the Daily Mail where a café owner said that she would scold people's kids if they weren't behaving. Do you agree with this? Would you let someone else tell your children off? Iain and Che certainly had a lot to say on the matter!
And we had to mention a survey in the Times Educational Supplement where accidentally calling a teacher 'mum' or 'dad' is among the top 100 rites of passage according to children. Youngsters were surveyed on what they think they should have done or experienced in s...2016-07-2227 minDads' HourEpisode 25: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie, Jake Mills & Chris CairnsWe had 4 Dad's in the studio this week. Joining Mick Coyle this week was Iain Christie from the Royal Court and comedians Jake Mills and Chris Cairns.
Big topic on Dad's Hour this week was baby names. We asked the Dads when was the last time you heard of a baby called Gary? Alan? Gordon? What are the deciding factors when you're picking out a baby name? It caused up a stir and the listeners tweeted in their thoughts too!
We also spoke about the Victoria Beckham fiasco that has taken over the internet this week as she posted a...2016-07-1533 minDads' HourEpisode 24: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Jake MillsOn this week's episode of Dad's Hour, the Dad's got to pick the topics! Mick Coyle was joined by Iain Christie and Jake Mills and we picked out 10 stories from the papers for the Dad's to choose from.
There were some interesting topics in the mix including hot dog championships, the price of raising a daughter compared to a son and do celebrities really encourage your kids to eat junk food?2016-07-0834 minDads' HourEpisode 23: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Che BurnleyMick Coyle was joined by resident Dad Iain Christie & comedian Che Burnley on this week's episode of Dad's Hour.
The Dad's were completely taken aback by a recent survey that we found in the Mirror that said that Mum's are cooler than Dad's... yes, it's true. Apparently, when kids were asked they said that Mum was cooler than Dad and tells funnier jokes. You can only imagine their horror!
We also touched on the Dad who won the lottery and now that he has his money, he's going to do a job he has always wanted to do. We asked...2016-07-0132 minDads' HourEpisode 21: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Simon Reeve, Iain Christie & John LogueTravel writer and presenter Simon Reeve was our special guest on this week's Dad's Hour joining Mick Coyle, resident Dad Iain Christie & Dad newbie and blogger, John Logue. Simon talked about what is classed as a modern Dad and how simple things such as reading a bedtime story can be taken forgranted. We also got Simon's Dad nods from around the world!
We also talked about balloons and how much of a pain they really are after Worcester City Council has banned them and will fine anyone letting them go. Are they really that much of a nuisance? The Dad's...2016-06-1738 minDads' HourEpisode 20: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Sam AveryIain Christie and Sam Avery joined Mick Coyle on this week's Dad's Hour and we talked about the recent story coming from Japan that a father had abandoned his 6 year old child in a forest to 'teach him a lesson'. We asked how far you would go to punish your child.
We also spoke about a recent survey which said that housewives and househusbands have the happiest jobs - we put it to our Dad's to see if they'd like to stay at home and look after the kids 24/7!2016-06-1035 minDads' HourEpisode 17: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Chris CairnsOn this week's Dad's Hour, Mick was joined by resident dad Iain Christie from the Royal Court and new to Dad's Hour comedian Chris Cairns who told us about his Dadding credentials.
Plenty of Dad nods were given on today's show to fellow Dad's out there and we also asked the question 'is it okay to still play video games?'. Chris and Iain had very different answers!2016-05-1329 min
Dads' HourEpisod 16: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & John Spellman live from Zoe's Place.On Dad's Hour this week we were live from Zoe's Place Baby Hospice in West Derby, Liverpool, for Superhero day. We were trying to raise as much money as possible to help Zoe's Place build a family room so that Mums and Dads could spend as much time as possible with their loved ones before they pass away.
Mick was joined by Dads Hour regular Iain Christie and John Spellman, dad of Jack who is in Zoe's Place. John told us all about little Jack and what it's like on a day to day basis for him and his family...2016-05-0627 minDads' HourEpisode 15: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie, Jake Mills and a very special guest...Bear Grylls!Joining Mick Coyle on Dad's Hour this week was comedian Jake Mills and Iain Christie from the Royal Court.
Plus we had a very special guest with us this week, you read it right, we had Mr Survival himself Bear Grylls on the show! Bear come on to talk to us about his new arena tour 'Endeavour' that is produced by Harvey Goldsmith and coming to the Liverpool Echo Arena on 16th October. But we took the opportunity to ask Bear about risk taking and he told us that we should let our children 'embrace danger'. The Dad's discuss.
This...2016-04-2932 minDads' HourEpisode 14: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Jake MillsJoining Mick Coyle on Dad's Hour this week was comedian Jake Mills and Iain Christie from the Royal Court is back from his yearly stag do.
This week, we spoke about Iain's yearly stag do and how it sounded like a 'Dad's weekend' instead of a 'lads weekend'. We also talked about a story in the papers today about two twin boys who go to the same school and how one of the boys likes to wear dresses. Is it controversial? Or is it just what makes them happy? The Dad's discuss.
And not to mention we have an extra...2016-04-2232 minDads' HourEpisode 12: Dad's Hour with David Easson, Iain Christie & Che BurnleyDavid Easson was in for Mick Coyle on this week's Dad's Hour and as a non-Dad, he was able to give his side of the story when it come to kids.
He was joined by Dad's Iain Christie & Che Burnley and with the Grand National this week, it seemed fitting to talk about the best places to spend your hangover after you are given the 'free pass' to go on a night out.
Also on the agenda, dropping your children for the first time. Safe to say the answers were certainly interesting.2016-04-0826 min
Dads' HourEpisode 11: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Patrick McBrideJoining Mick and Iain on Dad's Hour this week was the Milktray Man himself, Patrick McBride.
This week, they were talking about how we're apparently not getting enough sleep, and as Dad's, this is something they know all too well. Also, how many pints is acceptable before you have to come crawling home with your tail between your legs, realising you're going to have an early morning and a monstrous hangover to deal with.
And of course, we gave out some of our Dad Nod's. Cheers for listening.2016-04-0133 minDads' HourEpisode 10: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Andy PimblyOn this week's Dad's Hour, Mick was joined by Andy Pimbly from Claremont Farm and of course, resident Dad Iain Christie from the Royal Court theatre.
On the agenda this week, we talked about how a recent survey has said that modern Dad's get up more times in the night to change nappies more than Mum's. We also spoke about 'modern day family values' and pet peeves such as sitting on your phone around the table. All of that, and of course we had to go back to the 'Dad Nod'. If you're out and about and you see a...2016-03-1830 min
Dads' HourEpisode 9: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Jake MillsWe had a late substitution this week on Dad's Hour with Sam Avery having to drop out because of Dadding duties. Jake Mills joined Mick Coyle and Iain Christie for Dad's Hour on Liverpool Live this week.
On this week's Dad's Hour we talked about how John Lewis kicked out a Mum and her child because they were throwing a tantrum. We wanted to know how far they would go to stop their kids kicking off in public and we spoke about the taboo of 'smacking' your children. It got interesting.2016-03-1132 minDads' HourEpisode 8: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Candice FonsecaWith Mother's Day coming up on Sunday, we had Candice Fonseca in for Dad's Hour this week alongside Mick Coyle & Iain Christie. We talked about how a new study found that women do typically four more weeks worth of childcare than men a year and how a new study by Oxfam found that more than two-thirds of women admit that they do the bulk of the housework. And of course we spoke about World Book Day.2016-03-0430 minDads' HourEpisode 5: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Ian SalmonDad's Hour is on every Friday 1-2pm on Liverpool Live with Mick Coyle talking all things from the world of parenting.
This week Mick was joined by Iain Christie from the Royal Court and playwright Ian Salmon. This week they got talking about their version of a Dad's Valentine's Day, cheap days out with the kids and what they think about new figures which reveal older people in England are expected to live longer than before.2016-02-1231 minDads' HourEpisode 4: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Che Burnley.Dad's Hour is on every Friday 1-2pm on Liverpool Live with Mick Coyle talking all things from the world of parenting.
This week Mick was joined by Iain Christie from the Royal Court and comedian Che Burnley. They got talking about Dad dancing after Roberto Martinez was caught at a Jason Derulo concert busting a move. Is it down to age or is it a Dad thing? They also touched on their worst DIY moments. Safe to say it was very interesting!2016-02-0531 minDads' HourEpisode 3: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Bruno.Iain Christie & Bruno joined Mick Coyle on Dad's Hour this week, talking school's banning pyjamas, kids that are fussy eaters and would you leave the Australian Open final if your wife was having a baby?2016-01-2929 min
Ask The Industry PodcastEP40 - Iain Coyle - Comedy Commissioner at Dave / UKTVIain Coyle is a British TV presenter, producer and comedian who has worked on TV shows like Big Brother's Big Mouth and Shooting Stars. He is the current comedy commissioner for UKTV and Dave TV.I got him on the podcast to talk about... How to get your idea on TV? (and his email address)What the Dave TV audience likes to watch (and why)Why getting something on TV is not always a good thing.The best / worst show he’s ever worked on.Vital info on TV channels tone of voice.How...2016-01-271h 52Dads' HourEpisode 2: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Jake Mills.Joining Mick Coyle on this week's Dad's Hour is Ian Christie from the Royal Court and comedian Jake Mills talking all things parenting. On this week's show, Mick asked how Jake was coping as a new Dad and with a new baby in his life. His reaction says it all.2016-01-2230 minDads' HourEpisode 1: Dad's Hour with Mick Coyle, Iain Christie & Sam Avery.Dad's hour is on every Friday on Liverpool Live with Mick Coyle from 1-2pm talking all things parenting. This week Mick was joined by Iain Christie from The Royal Court and comedian Sam Avery who were talking about a school in Lancashire who have banned birthday cakes and things people never told you about becoming a parent.2016-01-1531 min
Pass & Move The Liverpool FC PodcastPass And Move - Episode15 - I Guess Thats Why Suarez Gives Them The BluesIain Coyle presents Pass and Move - The Liverpool FC Podcast - with Wilburforce Micrimmon Moose, Iain Donnely and Stephen Yemoh. Recorded in our Anfield South studios.2012-11-141h 40
Not Just a Matter of Life and Death - The Liverpool PodcastLined Up Like PeanutsIain Coyle is joined by Steven Yemoh, Moose and Stuart Wright to discuss the FA Cup final defeat and the league win over Chelsea and the plans for next season.2012-05-0900 minNot Just a Matter of Life and Death - The Liverpool PodcastLump It ForwardIain Coyle is joined by internet rumour mill maestro Wilberforce McCrimmon Moose and Stuart Wright, who by the way still 'likes' bacon. They have mixed emotions trying to make sense of the heartless performance against Fulham, the destruction of Norwich and the triumphant return of Uncle Woy. Theres bubbly, tops off and pants on heads, what more do you want2012-05-0200 minNot Just a Matter of Life and Death - The Liverpool PodcastA Shower With Roy HodgsonLive from England's North Western frontier comes Iain Coyle, dressed in red with his trusty sidekicks Stuart Wright and Internet mystery man Wilberforce McCrimmon Moose. Stuart likes bacon, Wilberforce has a transfer revelation and Iain raises the thorny issue of what gets said on other peoples podcasts and when it probably shouldn't. Follow us on Twitter @lfclifeanddeath2012-04-1700 minNot Just a Matter of Life and Death - The Liverpool PodcastKennys powerpoint presentation in pantsAs you would expect host Iain Coyle is especially riled this week and decides to take it out on his wardrobe. Yes it’s a semi naked show as he tries to make sense of Carroll’s diving, Kenny’s pending report and most importantly who has to be shown the door. He’s joined by Stuart Wright and internet mystery man Wilberforce McCrimmon Moose.2012-04-0400 minNot Just a Matter of Life and Death - The Liverpool PodcastMassive Sausage in StokeIain Coyle brings in newcomer Stuart '@LeytonRocks' Wright and even Ian Donnelly looks in briefly at the end to discuss Kenny In, Kenny Out, Kuyt's future career in retrospect and whether we'd take Peter Crouch back. What do you think? Come and get more involved at www.liverpoolpodcast.com - Une production sans chemise.2012-03-2100 minNot Just a Matter of Life and Death - The Liverpool PodcastEnd of Season SpecialA topless Iain Coyle and Steven Yemoh discuss the recent defeats and say farewell to a Champions League spot for another season. Its all about Everton and the Cup QF this week2012-03-1200 minNot Just a Matter of Life and Death - The Liverpool PodcastMilk Cup Winners 2012It's the 'Milk Cup Celebration Special' (for younger viewers milk is what Carling used to be called) as we look back on the delights of wonderful weekend at Wembley and Kenny's new silverware. The shirt is still off but Iain Coyle does not appear to as angry as usual. Stephen Yemoh denies arousal. (This podcast is hijacked by Boyd and Ben)2012-02-2800 minNot Just a Matter of Life and Death - The Liverpool PodcastWith a Table LegThis is the first episode where Iain Coyle starts the podcast with the shirt off. And then he gets angry. Stephen Yemoh is once again the voice of reason and Ian Donnelly is the voice of silence for the first half, as Coyley goes into a overdrive with the rant of the century. Listen on low volume.2012-02-2200 minNot Just a Matter of Life and Death - The Liverpool PodcastRacism and Wife Beating SpecialFollowing the most ludicrous of decisions ever to grace the beautiful game, Iain Coyle and Stephen Yemoh bring in Ian Donnelly to pick the bones of the shakiest legal case of the century and ponder how Sir Alex managed to get a close personal friend on the jury. With the circus in town there's barely enough time to mention the football, but somehow we manage it.2012-01-1000 minNot Just a Matter of Life and Death - The Liverpool PodcastPasty-StretcherIain Coyle and Ian Donnelly look back on the QPR match, laugh heartily at the fortunes of the Manchester twins and forward to Villa and Wigan, where the pasties are so abundant that they say the streets are paved with them. Stephen Yemoh does briefly appear in tonight's podcast. Near the end. If you get that far.2011-12-1600 minNot Just a Matter of Life and Death - The Liverpool PodcastClint Dempsey's EyelinerIain Coyle and Stephen Yemoh discuss all the things that every Liverpool fan needs to know, such as 'does Clint Dempsey wear eyeliner?'. Of course there is talk of Liverpool FC, but how can we overlook the appearance of the first goth striker?2011-12-0700 minNot Just a Matter of Life and Death - The Liverpool PodcastItalian TankIt's a 'shirts on' episode this week where Iain Coyle, Stephen Yemoh and Ian Donnelly talk Kenny, Blatter, Collymore, transfers, Peter Cech's mask and of course Sr. Suarez. We also look forward to Man City at home coming up this weekend and Chelsea in the Milk Cup on Tuesday. All this in only 48 minutes.2011-11-2300 minNot Just a Matter of Life and Death - The Liverpool PodcastWycombe Wanderers eBay Auction ClosingIt's the dream team this week (with the obvious omission of Arnie Ker). Yes, we're making do with the Crafty Rabbi Ashley Blaker and Stephen Blue Yemoh to join Iain Coyle in the first shirts off podcast of the year. There's so much to covered that we don't have time for it here. Our eBay Rating is not reflective of the quality of this podcast.2011-11-0300 minNot Just a Matter of Life and Death - The Liverpool PodcastHammer And DartsIain Coyle is joined by the crocked Rob Heaney and award winning Humphrey Kerr to discuss injuries, football violence and Adam's favourite left foot.2011-10-1000 minNot Just a Matter of Life and Death - The Liverpool PodcastServicing Roy in BeaconsfieldIt's a four mic special and all the shirts stay on. Ashley 'The Crafty Rabbi' Blaker, Stephen 'Blue' Yemoh and award winning Humpfrey 'I'm no Nazi Sympathiser' Ker (pron: Carr) join Iain Coyle for a 38 minute romp through that crazy world of football. And for the first time Humf reveals exclusively his secret meeting with Roy Hodgson in laybay off the A40.2011-09-2000 minNot Just a Matter of Life and Death - The Liverpool PodcastThe One Where Ashley Didn't Turn UpThe podcast that once attracted a guest to cross the globe, fails even to get the attention of a once regular co-host to make the 20 minute trip and tonight's show is two hander with Stephen Yemoh playing two positions. Even Humph has stopped answering the phone since he changed his name. On the brighter side, Iain Coyle has lost 7 pounds and Suarez is looking like the bargain of the century. #YNWA2011-08-1600 minNot Just a Matter of Life and Death - The Liverpool PodcastAndroids, Racism and Sperm BanksIt's all back in time for kick off of for the new season as Iain Coyle leaves filthy messages on a Nazi impersonator's voicemail, while Stephen Yemoh and Ashley Blaker wonder if this is what it's come to. Who's in and who's out are among the many topics of discussion on tonight's Liverpool FC podcast, not forgetting discussion of the launch of Iain's favourite new Android app which is available from www.liverpoolpodcast.com along with all our other stuff.2011-08-0300 minNot Just a Matter of Life and Death - The Liverpool Podcast24 May 11 - Someone Flew In From Australia To Do Our ShowThis week a man flies from Sydney on a moment's notice after winning an eBay auction and next thing you know he's on Iain Coyle's sofa and guesting on the podcast. Sean McGerty has made himself a household name (at Chez Coyle at least) for coming halfway across the world to join this shirts off, last of the season podcast. Humphrey Ker does Arnie and Stephen Yemoh is Blue, but nothing will compare to McGerty's feat of faith. YNWA. Sean leaves with a handful of gifts from Reebok, Betfair and Bulldog. You can look as good as Sean by visiting...2011-05-2500 minNot Just a Matter of Life and Death - The Liverpool Podcast10 May 11 - Bet You'd Score a Lot More Trim (in an Arnie voice)It's a four mic special as Iain Coyle welcomes the return of The Craft Rabbi, Mr. Crown Paints himself, Ashley 'The Oracle' Blaker (wait, there's more), Humphrey Ker and Ian Donnelly for a triumphant return to form and the starling revelation of where Liverpool would be in the table if the league had started the same day as Kenny did. Listen to it and it'll all become clearer. Check our Facebook at liverpoolpodcast.com too for details of how you can be our guest on the last podcast of the season!
This podcast has been voted for an EPL Talk...2011-05-1100 minNot Just a Matter of Life and Death - The Liverpool Podcast28 Apr 11 - It's Red And It's Good For YouIt's Preditor vs. Blue vs. St. Trinians II as tonight Iain Coyle welcomes Britain's premier Arnie impersonator, star of TV and film and glassesdirect.com spokesperson for the South East, Humphrey Ker. And also Stephen Yemoh out of Blue. It's a podcast the features superstitious celibacy, early windy-pops, the Arsenal pantomime, awesome Kuyt, 18 month old players, transfer rumours and Rooney being the right side of the law for once.2011-04-2900 minNot Just a Matter of Life and Death - The Liverpool Podcast16th March 10 - Iain Coyle - I Can Only ApologiseIain Coyle apologises to John Ryan and special guest Tim Clark for last week's "musings". In the wake of our glorious victory, there's a comprehensive round-up of Liverpool news - is 'better than Wigan' good enough? Had Hicks and Gillett counted on the 'De Burgh' factor? How many pairs of bad 'hooves' does one man need? You'll find all the answers (and more!) in this week's episode.2010-03-1646 min