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Ace On The House aceonthehouse.adamcarolla.com DIY may not seem the most fertile ground for podcasting — there is, after all, a strong ‘here’s one we made earlier’ requirement to much of what comes under the umbrella of home improvement. However, comedian Adam Carolla brings a whole lot of expertise — pre-comedy, he was a carpenter — as well as clarity and humour to the matter. Each week, on Ace On The House, Adam is joined by childhood friend and general contractor Ray Oldhafer, with whom he has a lively, dynamic relationship, as the pair answer email questions and issue advice. Scratched floors, damp sheds, painting problems, tool recommendations, all made easy and entertaining. Parenting on Moncrieff www.newstalk.com/podcasts/Moncrieff/Parenting Psychologist David Carey (right) is the voice of sanity, of reason, of reassurance, when it comes to matters of parenting. Each week on Moncrieff, he dispenses advice and relief to those at their wits end over the behaviour or demeanour of their children. His ability to get to the heart of the matter and flush out what’s important from a caller’s question is impressive, as is the way he doesn’t scruple to hold parents to account when he considers there is evidence to suggest they need to do better. His empathy for children is considerable, as is his general level-headed calm and good humour. In recent weeks, he has tackled everything from a 24-month-old with a speech delay, to a child who headbutts the ground, a 19-year-old smoking cannabis, a 12-year-old wetting the bed and worries over bullying of a gay son. In each case, his advice is excellent.