Welcome to "Dad and Olive, Conversations!" a unique and heartwarming podcast that invites you into the lively discussions between a father and his 10-year-old daughter, Olive. As they navigate the twists and turns of everyday life, their conversations delve into hot topics that will keep you hooked – from the comical debates about why Olive should or shouldn't have a cat, to revealing glimpses into parenting wins and (often hilarious) fails. Bridging the generation gap, we celebrate the magic in family dialogues. It’s family-friendly, it’s real, and it’s a whole lot of fun!
Hosts Dad and Olive discuss secret auditions, cat training, sharing lollies, and adopting animals, showcasing their chaotic and humorous perspectives on everyday topics.
16 Mar 2025
Nails, Neck Tattoos and the NRL season is BACK!
In this episode we dive into the world of fake nails, consider what it takes to make the perfect fake tattoo transfer, and Dad gets waaaaaay too excited about the football season starting.
Yes, we FINALLY got back in the studio and recorded this episode (first one since November 2024). We think our audio is starting to sound pretty good again with these new mics.
The studio is a bit of a mess, so please excuse the clutter in the vid 🤣 We will make sure its cleaned up for next time.
10 Oct 2024
Get ya skates on!
this episode we reflect on this school holidays, and practice with our new microphones!
15 Sept 2024
Our first video podcast + we caved and got cats...
We finally did it - our very first video podcast! In this episode Olive introduces our new cats Mango and Basil, and updates us on a very special creative endeavor.
17 May 2024
Comedians in Cars Playing Spotto
We recorded this episode from the car, but the audio quality turned out pretty bad (sorry!). Join us for another riveting conversation that includes an intense round of the classic car trip game Spotto!
8 Apr 2024
Walking in the rain
Olive and Dad go for a stroll around the block on a rainy morning with their faithful dog Zelda.
11 Feb 2024
First ep of 2024
Welcome back to the podcast and 2024 is coming in hot!
17 Dec 2023
The EEK before Christmas
I just realised that olive turned the gain all the way up on the mic so this may be the opposite of last week (when we recorded it too softly..) - listen with at your own RISK! We will work the sound out eventually ;)
8 Dec 2023
Dad and Olive UNWRAPPED 2023
WOW! 2023 is coming to an end and Spotify for podcasters gave us our very own UNWRAPPED. Join us for this inside look at our podcasts unwrapped for 2023.
23 Nov 2023
A Swifty at Heart & the H.I.S Presentation Night wrap up
This episode we are a little crusty and recording the very next morning after Olive's school presentation night, the BIGGEST event in the school's calendar.
But don't worry, we still have time to deconstruct Taylor Swift songs and ponder philosophical debates on whether dad is cringe or not.
Yep this Episode has it all so join us again for another conversation.
12 Nov 2023
Halloween was fun but we lost half our content!?
We went trick or treating, and 2 weeks later we recorded the wrap-up for the episode. it was 24 minutes but we accidentally deleted it so ... tune in next time for more content :)
16 Oct 2023
Powerhouse secrets (behind the scenes of a school holiday workshop)
Hi everyone! In this episode we take our podcast on location to the powerhouse museum in Sydney to capture Olive’s thoughts of a 3D printing workshop. Also check out Olive’s new podcast Paws and Play (https://anchor.fm/olive-popely)
24 Sept 2023
3 Dimensional Chess Math! (a belated fathers day episode)
Olive is an unstoppable rock-paper-scissors champion thanks to her signature strategy - the ingenious "3D chess math" technique.
But what exactly is this advanced chess logic? And how can you use it to unleash your own mind and start winning at Rock, Paper, Scissors? Listen to find out!
OH and happy fathers day to all the dads out there. Stay strong :)
6 Aug 2023
Baby Faif is Out to Get Me!
In this week's episode we talk about trying mascara for the first time, upcoming sports events, and Olive's wild imagination involving a demon named "Baby Faif." Laugh along as we banter and get off track as usual. A big thank you to our new sponsor "Llamas that eat bananas or bananas that eat llamas" for supporting our show! Their revolutionary work pairing llamas and bananas is not to be missed. Be sure to check them out and pay them a visit! As always, let us know if you have any questions for our next Q&A and please leave a review to help us reach more listeners. Thanks for tuning in!
9 Jul 2023
An Etsy store and footy galore
Welcome to another wild episode of "Dad and Olive, Conversations" titled, "An Etsy Store and Footy Galore". This time, Olive and I dive into our newest venture - an Etsy store! We attempt to explain our offering of kid-friendly, digital activity packs...but do we quite nail it? You'll have to listen to find out! From there, we journey to the footy, recounting our team's honorable loss and Olive's dance-off with her reflection in the Darling Harbour's giant mirrors. And just when you thought things were settling down, we end with a fiery debate about none other than...Taylor Swift. Tune in for another dose of our unexpected and amusing father-daughter banter!
Link to our new Etsy store - https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/PrintCraftCreate ( https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/PrintCraftCreate)
30 Jun 2023
What's Hot, What's Not: Tweenage Banter Unleashed
In this lively and hilarious episode of "Dad and Olive, Conversations", we welcome a special guest, Olive's cousin Elsie. Join us as we dive into some heated debates in our hot-or-not segment, discussing everything from the coolness (or lack thereof) of a beaver named Justin, the charm of cats, and the value of entrepreneurship. Enjoy the spontaneous tangents and oddball commentary, trademark to our podcast's humor. With a delightful sprinkle of confusion over ad breaks, the unexpected creation of a net-flicking invention, and Olive's continued journey in determining whether she should get a cat or not, this episode is an absolute riot you don't want to miss!
Here are some random links :)
All our cover art is made with Canva (https://www.canva.com)!
Here is how you save a dying kitten (https://www.wikihow.com/Save-a-Dying-Kitten) (according to wikihow...)
And why not learn about Entrepreneurship (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entrepreneurship) (or however you spell it)
4 Jun 2023
Kitten Dreams and Podcast Themes
In this premier episode of "Dad and Olive, Conversations!" get ready to be charmed by the spirited Olive and her lively plans for her own podcast. Olive shares her love for funny podcasts and introduces her upcoming podcast "Paws for Thought," a blend of comedy, animal facts, and kid-friendly conversation, with a strict six-minute rule! From her aspirations of having celebrity guests to speed reading, she talks about it all. But it's not all podcast business: Olive also discusses her relentless pursuit to persuade her parents to get a cat. Will her cat dreams come true? And when exactly is she planning to move out? Tune in to this entertaining and insightful chat to find out, and you might just be persuaded to adopt a pet too!
Links discussed in the episode:
Olive's favourite podcast group for kids The Listies - https://www.thelisties.com/ (https://www.thelisties.com/ )
Olive's favourite pet adoption centre - https://www.petrescue.com.au/ (https://www.petrescue.com.au/ )
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