Solo Man - Single Men and Single Dad Life Lessons and Hacks

Solo Man - Single Men and Single Dad Life Lessons and Hacks

By Bear and Cub Productions

Solo Man is a series about an everyday single dad trying to survive the beautiful chaos of modern life — parenting, friendships, dating, cooking, group chats, noisy neighbours, and the emotional rollercoaster of being a functioning adult. Each episode follows Solo Man as he attempts something simple… and it spirals into a hilarious, relatable disaster. Solo Man - YouTube https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y55okeRCZo1JOCaRxsAG8?si=c4b8e64e34f84740 https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/solo-man-mini-pods/id1870724597 Bear & Cub Productions - YouTube SOLO MAN (3 book series) Paperback Edition
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Sneaky Life Lesson 15 - Getting Kids to help with Chores

Solo Man - Single Men and Single Dad Life Lessons and HacksSep 20, 2026
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Sneaky Life Lesson 15 - Getting Kids to help with Chores
Sep 20, 202600:26
Solo Man and the Homework Meltdown

Solo Man and the Homework Meltdown

The Solo Man mini‑pod — the show where we tackle life’s everyday challenges with courage, humour, and the occasional urge to hide in the pantry.

Today we’re talking about homework. Not my homework — my kid’s homework. Which, somehow, is harder.

Sep 15, 202605:07
Sneaky Life Lesson 14 - Parent Teacher Interviews
Sep 13, 202600:28
Solo Man's Guide to Helping Your Kid When They're Sick

Solo Man's Guide to Helping Your Kid When They're Sick

The Solo Man mini‑pod — the show where we tackle life’s challenges with courage, humour, and the occasional panic spiral. Today we’re talking about something every parent faces eventually:

Helping your kid when they’re sick. A mission filled with tissues, thermometers, and emotional damage.

Sep 08, 202604:55
Sneaky Life Lesson 13 - Preparing Kids for School
Sep 06, 202600:26
Solo Man Takes a Mental Health Day

Solo Man Takes a Mental Health Day

Solo Man Takes a Mental Health Day

Sep 01, 202604:55
Sneaky Life Lesson 12 - Dealing with Homework
Aug 30, 202600:27
Solo Man the Sportsman

Solo Man the Sportsman

Sport. A world of sweat, speed, teamwork… and me, Solo Man, trying to participate without injuring myself or the general public.

This episode is dedicated to my brave — and by brave, I mean wildly optimistic — attempt to become a “sportsman.”


Aug 25, 202605:22
Sneaky Life Lessons 11 - Cooking for a fussy child
Aug 23, 202600:24
Solo Man and Car Repairs

Solo Man and Car Repairs

The Solo Man mini‑pod — the show where we tackle life’s challenges with courage, humour, and the occasional mechanical failure.

Today we’re talking car repairs. Yes. I decided to fix my own car. And let me tell you — the car was not impressed.

Aug 18, 202605:00
Sneaky Life Lesson 10 - The Strong Silent Type Myth
Aug 16, 202600:25
Solo Man Goes Camping

Solo Man Goes Camping

The Solo Man mini‑pod — the show where we explore life’s great adventures with courage, humour, and the occasional existential crisis.

Today… we’re heading into the great outdoors. Yes. I, Solo Man, decided to go camping.

Aug 11, 202605:43
Sneaky Life Lesson 9 - The 'Fix it' Problem
Aug 09, 202600:26
Solo Man vs Australian Wildlife

Solo Man vs Australian Wildlife

The Solo Man mini‑pod — the show where we tackle life’s everyday challenges with courage, humour, and the occasional near‑death experience.

Today we’re talking Australian wildlife. Yes. The creatures that make tourists scream, locals shrug, and me… question my place in the food chain.

Aug 04, 202605:08
Sneaky Life Lesson 8 - The Loneliness Loop
Aug 02, 202600:24
Solo Man and the Animal Kingdon

Solo Man and the Animal Kingdon

The Solo Man mini‑pod — the show where we explore life, love, and the creatures who judge us silently from the corner of the room.

Today we’re talking pets. Yes. Animals. Furry, feathery, chaotic little beings who somehow run our lives.

Jul 28, 202604:49
Sneaky Life Lesson 7 - Asking for Help
Jul 26, 202600:24
How to Get Kids to Eat Healthy

How to Get Kids to Eat Healthy

The Solo Man mini‑pod — the show where we tackle life’s everyday challenges with humour, honesty, and the occasional carrot stick. Today… we’re talking about somethingevery parent, uncle, aunt, grandparent, and babysitter has struggled with:

Getting kids to eat healthy. A noble mission. A heroic quest. A battle you will not always win.

Jul 21, 202605:08
Sneaky Life Lesson 6 - Overthinking
Jul 19, 202600:24
Solo Man talks Grief that Doesn't Look Like Grief
Jul 14, 202604:04
Sneaky Life Lesson 5 - The Sunday Silence
Jul 12, 202600:25
Solo Man and the Sunday Reset
Jul 07, 202604:42
Sneaky Life Lesson 4 - Dad Guilt
Jul 05, 202600:24
Solo Man Talks Identify After Separation
Jun 30, 202603:52
Sneaky Life Lesson 3 - The 'I should be further ahead' Trap
Jun 28, 202600:25
Solo Man's Guide to Job Interviews & First Days at Work

Solo Man's Guide to Job Interviews & First Days at Work

The Solo Man mini‑pod — the show where we tackle life’s big moments with confidence, courage, and the occasional panic attack.

Today we’re talking job interviews and first days at work. Two events guaranteed to make even the calmest human sweat through their shirt.

Jun 23, 202605:49
Sneaky Life Lesson 2 - The 'I'm Fine' Lie
Jun 21, 202600:25
Camping - Solo Man Sneaky Life Lesson
Jun 21, 202601:33
Solo Man Reads Your Best Dating Stories

Solo Man Reads Your Best Dating Stories

The Solo Man mini‑pod — the show where we explore life, love, and the tiny moments that make it all worthwhile. Last time, I read your worst dating stories… and honestly, I’m still recovering.

But today we’re flipping the script. We’re reading your best dating stories. The wins. The sparks. The moments that remind us why we keep showing up.

Jun 16, 202605:28
Sneaky Life Lesson 1 - The Emotional Backpack
Jun 14, 202600:25
Kids and Vegetables - Solo Man Sneaky Life Lesson
Jun 14, 202601:38
Solo Man Reads Your Worst Dating Stories

Solo Man Reads Your Worst Dating Stories

The Solo Man mini‑pod — the show where we explore life, love, and the questionable decisions that make us who we are. Last time, I shared some of my dating disasters. And you lot said, “Solo Man… you think that’s bad? Hold my drink.”

So today I’m reading your worst dating stories. And mate… you did not disappoint.

Jun 09, 202605:18
Job Interviews & First Days - Solo Man Sneaky Life Lesson
Jun 07, 202601:19
Solo Man Returns to the Dating Arena - Fails, Flops & One Surprise Win

Solo Man Returns to the Dating Arena - Fails, Flops & One Surprise Win

The Solo Man mini‑pod — the show where we explore life, love, and the questionable decisions that happen somewhere in between.

Today we’re diving back into the world of dating. Yes. I’ve returned to the arena. And let me tell you — the arena hit back.

Buckle up my friends, this could get wild.

Jun 02, 202605:10
Wardrobe Clean Out - Solo Man Sneaky Life Lesson
May 31, 202601:29
Solo Man and the Great Wardrobe Clean Out

Solo Man and the Great Wardrobe Clean Out

The Solo Man mini‑pod — the show where we tackle life’s everyday challenges with courage, humour, and the occasional identity crisis.

Today we’re diving into something truly terrifying. Something every adult avoids until the situation becomes critical.

Yes. I’m talking about the wardrobe clean‑out.

May 26, 202605:26
Public Transport Trauma - Solo Man Sneaky Life Lessons
May 24, 202601:48
Solo Man Attempts Meal Prep... Chaos Ensues

Solo Man Attempts Meal Prep... Chaos Ensues

The Solo Man mini‑pod — the show where we tackle life’s everyday challenges with confidence, courage, and the occasional kitchen disaster.

Today we’re talking meal prep. Yes. I decided to get organised. I decided to plan ahead. I decided to be one of those people who “meal preps for the week.”

And let me tell you… it went exactly how you think it did.

May 19, 202605:26
When WiFi Fails - Solo Man Sneaky Life Lessons
May 17, 202601:42
Solo Man vs the Public Transport Twilight Zone

Solo Man vs the Public Transport Twilight Zone

The Solo Man mini‑pod — the show where we navigate life’s everyday chaos with grace, humour, and the occasional near‑death experience. Today we’re stepping into a place here logic disappears, time bends, and humanity reveals its strangest side.

Yes. I’m talking about public transport — the Twilight Zone of modern civilisation.

May 12, 202605:58
Surviving the Social Event Alone - Solo Man Sneaky Life Lessons
May 10, 202601:25
The Solo Man answers fan DM's

The Solo Man answers fan DM's

The Solo Man mini‑pod — the show where we tackle life’s everyday chaos with humour, honesty, and questionable decision‑making. Today… we’re doing something special. Something bold. Something terrifying.

I’m answering fan letters.

Yes. Real questions from real people… or at least people who sound real enough that I’m not checking too closely.

May 05, 202605:11
Fitness & the Gym - Solo Man Sneaky Life Lessons
May 03, 202601:39
Solo Man vs The Tech Support Black Hole
Apr 28, 202605:28
Noisy Neighbour - Solo Man Sneaky Life Lesson
Apr 26, 202601:21
The Solo Man Social Event Survival Guide
Apr 21, 202605:46
Morning Routines - Solo Man Sneaky Life Lessons
Apr 19, 202601:44
Solo Man Deals with Rejection
Apr 14, 202605:03
Grocery Store Gauntlet - Solo Man Sneaky Life Lesson
Apr 12, 202601:41
Solo Man vs Overthinking
Apr 07, 202605:37