#04 - JB Gill

Dadvengers Podcast Episode 04 - JB Gill Singer, Presenter and Farmer, JB Gill is this week's guest, explaining his decision to ditch the hustle and bustle of city life to set up roots in the Kent countryside, and how he had to discuss death with his then four-year-old son after a rather grim discovery on his farm just before a school run. JB's wife, Chloe also joins JB as they tell Nigel all about the complications of their first of two cesarean births. Another great Dadvengers podcast episode Time Codes 1:12 - JB talks about the positive side of lockdowns and spending time with the family. 3:40 - "I always remember spending time with the family" JB talks about growing up in Antigua and his parents balancing work and home life. 4:55 - "It's all hands on deck"... JB opens up about his own dad and how hands on he was as JB was growing up - and what drew him back to the country life! 07:42 - JB discusses how he is opening his children's eyes to farming, the importance of that as an industry and how his children cope with the farming lifestyle! 10:07 - "We literally had a massacre... 20-30 dead turkeys" - dealing with the aftermath of a fox visit with a 4 year old child! 13:00 - JB talks about how he broached the subject of death with his children - and shares advice on how to talk to your children about the circle of life. 17:10 – "We saw a different side to him", How JB's son dealt with the death of his first pet. 18:39 – What toys and games are JB's children into - and does that compare to the toys JB and his brother were into as children. 21:39 – "He started picking up girl stuff... for his sister" - how JB's son told his parents they were pregnant and having a girl before they had any idea! 22:56 – JB is joined by his wife Chloe and they both talk openly about having a difficult labour and birth with their son Ace... 28:27 – “That's when I freaked out" - JB discusses how he was scared to lose his wife on the operating table. 31:10 - JB had been paying close attention in the antenatal classes and spoke up for what's best for Chloe and their baby... "We need skin to skin now!!" 32:56 - The experience of having their second baby was much calmer, and easier than the first. 34:38 - "One of the biggest moments is when Mufasa is with Simba..." JB's greatest movie dad moment. 37:50 - JB and Chloe's Parenting superpowers Don't forget to subscribe to be first to hear new episodes. And if you want more of our parenting content make sure you're following us on Instagram & Facebook too! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.