#9: Grief, golf, and growing up Daddo with Andrew Daddo
What does midlife look like for one of Australia's favourite TV personalities? From 90s MTV fame to narrating RBT, this conversation with Andrew Daddo covers the hilarious, the heartfelt, and the human side of getting older.
In this episode of The Midlife Shift, host Alex Brooks talks to beloved Australian presenter, author, and podcast host Andrew Daddo. Andrew shares candid stories about his famous family, his decades-long career, his obsession with golf, and his "poo theory" of parenting, all while reflecting on what really matters after 50.
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Andrew shares his trademark wit and insights on navigating midlife. He covers:
- The Daddo Legacy: Andrew talks about the famously close-knit Daddo siblings, the family's obsession with golf (and who is really the best), and the joy of creating trophies to bring everyone together.
- Parenting Older Kids: Hear Andrew's hilarious "poo theory" of parenting, how his kids keep him in check (no more saying "gay abandon"), and the realities of embarrassing them, speedos and all.
- Reflections on a 90s Career: Looking back at his time as one of the first Australian VJs on MTV, interviewing Elle Macpherson and Billy Connolly, and why he had to leave it all behind.
- The Reality of RBT: Andrew shares what it's really like narrating Australia's "bogans behaving badly," his take on human frailty, and the infamous "call a mate" story.
- Money, Ageing & Super: Andrew's "hard saver" mentality, taking superannuation seriously in a freelance world, and his hilarious (and painful) encounter with sandalwood oil in Sri Lanka.
- Dealing with Grief & Tragedy: A candid discussion on family tragedy, including his twin brother's life-changing accident and the loss of his best friend, and how storytelling helps process grief.
This is a candid, funny, and surprisingly deep conversation about family, finding your passion, and navigating the weirdness of midlife.
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