Bonus Dad Bonus Daughter
Welcome to "Bonus Dad, Bonus Daughter," a heartwarming and insightful podcast celebrating the unique bond between a stepfather Davey, and his stepdaughter Hannah.
Join them as they explore the joys, challenges, and everyday moments that make this relationship special.
Each episode they take a topic and discuss the differences, similarities and the effect each one had one them
Featuring candid conversations, personal stories, and many laughs
Whether you're a step-parent, stepchild, or simply interested in family dynamics, "Bonus Dad, Bonus Daughter" offers a fresh perspective on love, family, and the bonds that unite us.
Episodes
119 episodes
From Wolves To Wovie : How Animals Became Family
Ever wondered why a dog seems to know when it’s 5 pm, or why a cat acts like it picked you, not the other way around? We unpack what truly makes a pet a pet—taming versus domestication—and trace how wolves warmed their way to the hearth while w...
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47:02
Time Twists And Coinky Dinks
Think you’ve got history straight? Prepare to have your timeline scrambled—in the best way. We dive into the most surprising overlaps that upend what “ancient,” “modern,” and “new” really mean, from Cleopatra being closer to the Moon landing th...
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How Crowley, Gardner And The Golden Dawn Shaped Modern Witchcraft
A four-week pause, a fresh brew, and a return to magic that actually matters. We jump back into our Witchcraft series and follow the thread from smoky Victorian parlours to today’s living pagan traditions across Britain, asking what endures and...
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39:45
Witchcraft, From Druids To Wicca Part 1
Secrets don’t vanish; they change costumes. We open the cupboard of British “witchcraft” and find not pointy hats but a living history of healers, timekeepers, and storytellers—people who read the weather in birds, brewed medicine from hedgerow...
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39:09
Why Embarrassment Hits Hard And How To Laugh It Off
Ever feel your stomach drop over something tiny that suddenly feels enormous? We’ve been there. We take a candid, funny and surprisingly practical tour through embarrassment: why our brains treat a trip on the stairs like a social catastrophe, ...
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43:49
From Hangovers To Highlights: Our 2025 Wrapped
New Year energy, real talk, and a few chaotic confessions: we pull back the curtain on a year that stretched us, surprised us, and reminded us why this show matters. Listener numbers climbed to 3,937 downloads and we crossed the 100‑episode mar...
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55:32
A Bonus Dad Bonus Daughter Christmas Special With Quizzes, Gifts, And Laughs
If Christmas makes you grin and groan at the same time, you’re in the right place. We’re celebrating the big day with a fast, funny quiz, a heartfelt gift swap, and a curious dive into the origins of the traditions we repeat without thinking. O...
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Chips That Don’t Decompose Is Not The Food We Should Eat
Ever notice how a McDonald’s on the ring road feels like a promise kept? We dive into fast food as culture, comfort, and commerce, comparing the UK’s high-street mix with the United States’ mega-network of drive-thrus. From first memories of cl...
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49:01
My Knees Creak, My Mind Doesn’t: A Father’s Guide To Your Thirties
A birthday doesn’t make you a grown‑up; context does. We sat down to ask the questions that really matter at thirty and beyond: how do you redefine success without losing your spark, protect your energy without building walls, and find balance ...
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46:18
I Swear I Remember That… Until I Don’t
Memory isn’t a hard drive. It’s a storyteller that edits, trims, and fills gaps every time we press play. We put that idea to the test with Bartlett’s War of the Ghosts, a famously slippery folk tale that reveals how the brain swaps canoes for ...
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51:54
Tapes, Pencils, And The Ghetto Blaster That Started Cardio
What if the story of music isn’t just about sound, but about how we hold it? We jump from campfires to gramophones, from crackly vinyl to clean CDs, from bedroom mixtapes to algorithmic playlists, and ask a simple question: did convenience cost...
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54:15
Inside The Psychology And Power Of Cults: From Waco To NXIVM
What if belonging became the lever that someone else used to move your life? We dive into the unsettling mechanics of cults with a clear lens: how they recruit, why bright and capable people get swept up, and the tactics that turn belief into c...
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39:08
From Bowie To Taylor Swift: How Music Icons Are Made
What does it take to earn the title legend, and who deserves it now? We dive into a spirited, cross-generational showdown where one of us champions classic icons and the other fights for modern game-changers, revealing how the rules of greatnes...
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47:26
Backstage To Breaks: A Life Update
What happens when a sold-out show has tech issues and still becomes one of your favourite nights? We open up about the final Mammal Not Fish gig, the moment our in-ears died mid-medley, and how a quick pivot, a well-timed bridge, and a sexy jaz...
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43:53
Smiling Man Needs A Hobby And It’s Not Following You - Happy Halloween
Doors creak, lights dim, and our curiosity spikes—why do we love being scared when we’re perfectly safe? We jump back into spooky season with a warm welcome and a cold shiver, tracing the psychology of fear, how safe scares flood the brain with...
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44:39
The Digital Revolution: From Dial-Up to the Dark Web
We explore the fascinating world of the internet, examining how it works and its profound impact on society since its relatively recent inception. We discuss everything from the undersea cables carrying 95% of internet traffic to the difference...
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49:16
Beyond Belief: Decoding UFO Phenomena from Ancient Times to Modern Day
We explore the fascinating world of Unidentified Flying Objects, from ancient historical sightings to modern government investigations, while examining what these mysterious phenomena might actually be.• Earliest recorded UFO sighting d...
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48:52
Strange Contests Around the World
Prepare to be amazed, amused, and occasionally horrified as we journey through the strangest competitive events humanity has devised. From the Finnish forests to the steep hills of Gloucestershire, people around the world have found truly bizar...
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41:40
What in the Name of Ryan Seacrest? A Birthday Mad Libs Adventure
We celebrate our podcast's second birthday with another round of hilarious Mad Libs, creating absurd stories about concerts and space adventures that lead to unexpected laughs.Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who has ...
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From Takeshi's Castle to Guacamole Bombs: TV's Weirdest Contests
What happens when two podcast hosts decide to explore the strangest game shows on television with absolutely no preparation? Pure comedy gold.When Hannah spontaneously suggested weird game shows as a topic mid-recording, neither of us e...
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36:34
What If We Could Change History? Should We? Part Two of Time Exploration
What happens when father-daughter duo Hannah and Davey venture beyond the science of time travel into the philosophical rabbit hole? This captivating conclusion to our time travel exploration examines the profound questions that emerge when we ...
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42:49
The Physics of Time Travel: From Einstein to the Multiverse
Could you actually travel through time? The answer might surprise you. In this mind-expanding episode, Dave and Hannah dive into the scientific realities and theoretical possibilities of time travel, revealing that Einstein's theory of relativi...
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38:54
Bizarre Laws Across the Globe
Ever wondered why you can't have a sleeping donkey in your bathtub after 7pm in Oklahoma? Or why handling salmon "suspiciously" could get you in trouble with British authorities? Our hilarious deep dive into the world's strangest laws will leav...
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44:30
Swashbucklers, Treasure Maps, and the Golden Age of Piracy
Hoist the Jolly Roger and prepare for adventure as we navigate the true tales of history's most notorious pirates! Beyond the "Arr!" and eye patches lies a fascinating world where outlaws created their own democratic societies on the high seas....
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35:52
Viking Legacy: Myths, Raids, and Forgotten Truths
Journey back to the age of longships and legendary explorers as we unravel the fascinating truth about Vikings beyond the stereotypical horned helmets and savage raids. In this illuminating father-daughter conversation, we navigate through Nors...
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