Parenting Pointers - Wiggle Talk: A Podcast for Parents

Australia's most loved children's entertainers, The Wiggles, are excited to announce the launch of their brand-new podcast. But they’re connecting with parents, not children.

Wiggle Talk: A Podcast for Parents is parent’s ticket to unprecedented, behind-the-scenes access to the Wiggles family as they delve into expert parenting tips and share personal stories, all brought to you by the friendly voices of Red Wiggle Simon Pryce and Purple Wiggle Lachy Gillespie, along with special appearances by Blue Wiggle Anthony Field.

In each 30-minute episode of Wiggle Talk, Simon and Lachy openly share their personal experiences and learnings as fathers and call upon their expert friends to help guide all parents—and themselves—through this journey.

Simon, a proud dad to his toddler son Asher, and Lachy, father to twin toddler daughters Lulu and Lottie, and stepfather to Jasper, navigate the ups and downs of parenting young children. Their heartfelt and light-hearted stories offer a warm and relatable glimpse into the realities of family life, making this podcast an essential listen for parents seeking engaging and insightful advice.

Red Wiggle and co-host Simon Pryce said, “We’ve always aimed to create a safe, supportive space for children, and now we want to extend that to parents. Wiggle Talk is our way of opening up about the real challenges and joys of parenting, sharing what we've learned, and supporting families through these early years. We know how to educate and entertain children but a lot of the other aspects of parenting are very new to us. So, we want to bring other parents along for the ride as we learn together.”

Purple Wiggle and co-host Lachy Gillespie added, "As fathers, we know firsthand how overwhelming parenting can be. We want Wiggle Talk to be a place where parents can find not only practical tips but also a sense of community and reassurance, with plenty of laughs together along the way."

OG Blue Wiggle Anthony Field also offers up his expertise with the weekly Ask Anthony segment, where listeners can pose their parenting questions to The Wiggles' founder, early-childhood expert, and father of three (including his daughter Lucia, now a fellow Blue Wiggle alongside him). 

“Anthony is a cherished figure for generations of children and parents alike and this podcast is a wonderful opportunity for him to share his wealth of knowledge and wisdom with us all. His comforting presence and practical advice make him a truly trusted and reassuring voice for all parents who are navigating the challenges of raising young children,” explained Lachy.

Each episode will also feature a special guest or expert, offering professional insights alongside The Wiggles' personal parenting experiences. Guests in coming episodes include well-known personalities such as Maggie Dent, Terri Irwin, Ms. Rachel, Hugh van Cuylenburg, Dr Shefali, Gen Muir, Dr Justin Coulson, Jocelyn Manzanarez and Dr. Tovah Klein who each contribute their unique perspectives and expertise to enrich the discussions.

As trusted figures in children's education and entertainment, The Wiggles bring decades of experience and a deep understanding of early childhood development. Wiggle Talk leverages this expertise, providing parents with practical advice and engaging conversation on crucial topics for raising toddlers. Episodes cover a wide range of themes, from managing sleep and establishing routines to handling tantrums and understanding the importance of play.

I had a chance to learn more in this interview.

Lachy

What has been your favorite thing about being involved with The Wiggles?

Being part of a creative team that brings joy and delight to children and their families is one of the best parts I think. For me, also the musical side and getting to play and create music is so enjoyable. 

 

Why can it be helpful for adults to hear parenting stories and tips from a variety of perspectives?

I think hearing stories and tips that are relatable is nice for adults to hear as it shows them they aren’t alone. It shows that things happen to everyone. And being from all different perspectives, you can grab and hold onto a few key bits of magic from those different perspectives, and implement those which you think will work for you, which I think is great. 

 

Simon

Why are The Wiggles branching out into something targeted for parents and caregivers?

Lachy and I are both parents with toddlers and we would often talk about things that we were going through with our children.  We then thought if we're having these conversations and questions then other parents must be thinking and feeling the same way. We then thought maybe we could create a podcast that could help answer some of the questions that us parents with toddlers have and also give people an insight into what our lives as parents is like. 

 

We've been very fortunate that The Wiggles have always been trusted by parents to engage with their children. But we also wanted to find a way to talk directly with other parents of toddlers to help us all navigate our way through the toddler years. This is why Wiggle Talk was born. It's a podcast for parents with toddlers by parents with toddlers. 

 

How do you choose the guests on the podcast?

In choosing the guests for each episode, we think about some of the issues we may be dealing with when it comes to raising our children. Then we look for guests who are experts in that particular area of parenting.

 

For example we talk to Hugh Van Cuylenburg about resilience as he is known as the resilience guy. We talk with Terri Irwin about changes in family dynamics where she opens up about the loss of her husband Steve Irwin and how she managed that time with young children. Maggie Dent is a renowned parenting expert and we talk with her about toddler tantrums. 

 

We have been very fortunate to be able to talk with so many wonderful parenting experts and experienced parents on Wiggle Talk and I'm amazed at the wonderful knowledge and practical advice that they have been able to share with us. 

 

The Wiggles’ podcast is available now  with a new episode dropping weekly. Parents can listen anywhere they listen to podcasts, including Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, and others.

To submit a question for the Ask Anthony segment, visit www.thewiggles.com/podcast or email podcast@thewiggles.com.au.


About The Wiggles:

For three decades, The Wiggles, the world's most popular children’s entertainment group, have educated, entertained and enriched the lives of millions of preschoolers (and their parents) all over the globe. Today, generations of fans who grew up watching The Wiggles are sharing their love of them with their own children.


With over three billion music streams and four billion views on YouTube and selling over 30 million albums and DVDs and eight million books globally, The Wiggles continue to dominate the preschool entertainment scene. Their live shows annually sell out to audiences on three continents, and their videos are seen in over 190 countries worldwide.


For more information, visit www.thewiggles.com, subscribe to their YouTube channel, follow them on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, or listen on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music.

The Wiggles content can be found on the stand-alone Wiggles App and on the following streaming platforms: Happy Kids, Ketchup TV, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Tubi, Sensical, KidStream, Prime Video, Pluto TV, Kidoodle TV, and many, many others.