Bluey's Hottest Character & The Out-Of-Control Cost of Competition

Parenting comes with big ideas, cultural moments and the occasional guilty pleasure, and this week we're unpacking all three. Are fancy lollies the new Labubus? Stacey thinks this might be another sign adults are craving whimsy. Plus, Amelia has declared Bluey's dad Bandit a certified DILF, and we dig into why hot dads are suddenly everywhere. And finally, Monz asks the hard question: has kids sport officially got out of control? Between fees, uniforms and weekend travel, is the cost of competition the newest victim of cozzie livs? Our Recommendations: 🚘 Stacey recommends the Kmart portable folding lap desk for just $13, a road trip game-changer with a built-in storage lid. ✋ Monz wants you to try a specific greeting when you bump into other mums on a walk or run — a free, instant mood booster! (Guess which host is rolling her eyes) 👜 Amelia is loving the Project Ten Beach Bag ; a recycled plastic tote from a small Geelong business, which is perfect for Summer! Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts What to read: Why grown adults are obsessed with toothy little monsters called Labubus. The rise of the teddy bear adult. 'The 'boring' parent is the unsung hero': 5 things Bluey has taught me about parenting. Good dads get more sex. It's official. And not even a little bit surprising. 10 realities of kids' sport that every parent understands. GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show.

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This episode was published on Jan 9, 2026.

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