Kym is back after her Ghosts debut very early on in the series (Kym and the Long Distance Lover https://thatsnotcanon.com/gobppodcast/episode18). Now she’s in her 40s and back on the apps looking for love. And she’s got a few stories to tell.

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Thank you SO much for tuning into Ghosts of Boyfriends Past!

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Sammy decided she was going to try to to find a husband in a year and then write a comedy show about it: ‘How to Find a Husband in a Year’.

Samantha joins Liz and Tom to talk about her hunt, and the surprises she found along the way.

You can find Samantha and all the details on her latest comedy shows on her socials:

https://www.instagram.com/samanthahannahcomedy 

https://www.facebook.com/thesammyhannah

Sammy also has her own podcast: Are We Pals? all about adult friendship. Co-hosts Lesa and Sammy (Wellington comedians Lesa MacLeod-Whiting and Samantha Hannah) find out who their true friends are, and try to make some new ones along the way.

https://arewepals.alitu.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/arewepals

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Michelle missed a lot of red flags when she met Justin because when you live in a small town, there’s not as many fish in the sea to choose from. But as their relationship progressed, the issues mounted and suddenly Michelle couldn’t ignore them anymore.

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Welcome back for another dive into our list of first date questions! Play along yourself. Picture a FIRST date and having these questions posed to you. We have a back-load of Quickies with more if you like this one, so off to do your homework.

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Rob opens up about the slippery slope of mixing professional relationships with personal bonds: the blurred boundaries, the quiet red flags, and the moment he knew calling it quits was the healthiest option for both of them. If you’ve ever wrestled with balancing career and camaraderie—or questioned whether a friendship was becoming toxic—this conversation is for you.

About Rob McKnight

Rob McKnight is the outspoken voice behind McKnight Tonight, the nightly YouTube news-talk show where headlines meet hard truths. With a career spanning over 30 years in Australian television—mainly behind the scenes—he was the original executive producer of Studio 10, has worked on Sunrise and The Morning Show, and is credited with creating the iconic “FIRST ON 9” news branding. Rob is also co-owner of the industry blog TV Blackbox and is known for his sharp commentary, fearless questioning, and innovative approach to media.

Links:

https://youtube.com/@mcknighttonight

(https://youtube.com/@mcknighttonight?si=IP-KjzLHgLIuhR2e)

Insta & TikTok: @robert_mcknight

X: @rob_mcknight

Cheers

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Today we cover more questions from our massive list of potential questions to ask on a first date. We run our thoughts over each one, and we'd love to hear yours!

Send your thoughts, stories and questions through to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and check out our new Patreon pages if you wanted to help us out!

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Here’s the original article: https://www.mamamia.com.au/husband-feels-like-roommate/

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We return with more questions from our massive list of potential first date questions. Prior reading may be essential but not required. 

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Rate and review the show while you are here, and pop over to Patreon to check out our new site if you fancied helping us out and getting access to more content. Ex oh ex oh.

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Then the red flags started to stack up.

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This week; the title of this episode will swiftly come into understanding. Plus, Liz brings a really sweet story and we hear some awkward dating stories written by men. Send your dating stories to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and pop on over to Patreon at patreon.com/GhostsofBoyfriendsPast to check out our extra content and chip in financially should you be interested.

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Deborah Frances-White is a comedian, podcaster and writer whose award-winning podcast The Guilty Feminist had 100 million downloads in seven years becoming something of a cultural phenomenon.

Also see: www.the-spontaneity-shop.com

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This ep in our Ghosts of Friends Past series is about the moments we brush off, the red flags we downplay, and the heartbreak of realizing that not every friendship is meant to last forever.

If you’ve ever questioned whether you did the right thing by stepping back from a friendship that no longer felt safe—this one is for you.

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Welcome back to Ghosts of Boyfriends Past! Check out our new Patreon at patreon.com/GhostsofBoyfriendsPast as we continue to develop. On the show this week, Liz shares a story about possibly the worst guy in the world... Get ready for an angry-making one!

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Invitations stopped coming. Texts went unanswered. Nadia couldn’t name what had changed—but she could feel it. And then came the moment that confirmed everything: they saw each other at a mutual event, and when Miranda locked eyes with Nadia, her face didn’t light up. It fell.

In this episode, Nadia shares the slow, confusing heartbreak of losing a friend who once felt like family.

NADIA MAHJOURI is a Moroccan Australian writer, counsellor, and group facilitator specialising in maternal mental health. Her professional background is in health policy, governance and academia, where her research focused on ethics and feminist philosophy.

Nadia and her husband live in Hobart/nipaluna with varying combinations of their family which includes three young adults, two school-aged children and a black labrador puppy called Russell Sprout.

She is the host of The Whole Truth: Motherhood and the Writing Life. In this podcast, Nadia interviews authors about how they manage to keep writing while living in the messy middle of family life, work and creativity.

Half Truth is her debut novel. You can find her at nadiamahjouri.com or @nadiamahjouriauthor

Nadia’s podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ipw8cEKyFz12236V7SNLg?si=SHDuVqSmT_-n1qE7WFisuw

Nadia’s book: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/half-truth-9781761344558

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Welcome back to Ghosts of Boyfriends Past! Check out our new Patreon at patreon.com/GhostsofBoyfriendsPast as we continue to develop. On the show this week, Tom has a little story about a first kiss. Plus we hear moments when people realised that their partner maybe wasn't the brightest bulb...

Send your stories, questions and thoughts to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and enjoy your Quickie!

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But then... cue dramatic reality TV music... after years of being the type of friends that text daily, something happened. Something that left Kylie (and us) sitting there going, “Wait. WHAT?”

Kylie is the host of the Totally Lit podcast: https://podfollow.com/1485705068

Instagram: @kygarvey_authorandpodcaster

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For this week's Quickie Liz, Tom and Zane listen to and unpack one solitary question. The gang are all in alignment with their thoughts on this one - but if you have a response, or a dating question or story of your own then send it through to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and why don't you check out or new Patreon at patreon.com/GhostsofBoyfriendsPast

Thanks for tuning in!

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Was it clever? Was it cathartic? Or was it just plain messed up? Tune in as we unpack what actually makes for satisfying revenge, why getting even isn’t always as sweet as it seems, and the very fine line between justice and petty chaos.

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Because love might be free, but podcasting isn’t.

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Ghosts of Boyfriends Past After Dark, where we bring the microphones back up after the closing music and keep on talking. Further discussion from anything broached in the main episode, or various rambling and ravings from Liz, Tom and Zane.

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Now for this week’s ep: This week on Ghosts of Boyfriends Past:

Ali had a type—and that type was heartbreak in a leather jacket. But when staying with a bad boy left her confidence in tatters, she did something totally unexpected: she flipped the narrative and turned her pain into power, launching a whole new career in the process.

If you've ever tried to win over someone who treated you like a side quest, this episode is your sign. Expect laughs, wisdom, and a reminder that sometimes the plot twist is you.

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Love hurts—and so does podcasting without caffeine, time, or emotional support. That’s where you come in.

If you love hearing tales of dating disasters, ghostings, and romantic red flags, help us keep the chaos coming. Your support helps us interview more brave souls, cover production costs, and maybe even afford the occasional therapy latte.

Every dollar helps us keep sharing the stories that prove none of us are alone in the dating trenches.

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Because love might be free, but podcasting isn’t.

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On this week's episode, Liz, Tom and Zane dissect a bit of a story with a question attached. Sit yourself down and wrinkle your brain over this one with our hosts, and even let us know your thoughts at ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com Send in your sweet and sour stories, ask us your questions and why not indulge us with a review or a like or a rate or recommendation.

Thanks for finding time for yet another Quickie. 

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What do you do when something very dear to you has gone missing? You put up lost posters, of course! That's exactly what Marnie did when she lamented the lack of romance in her life. But what started off as a quirky way to 'beat the boring' in the pre-Tinder dating world quickly went viral. So did Marnie actually date the people she met through her posters? Did she find the love of her life?

Marnie Clarke (@msmarnieclarke) is a Brisbane-based singer-songwriter, writer, and creative who still has access to that email address she used on the posters, just saying.

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Rachelle met her perfect man and everything was so easy. Until a split second comment changed everything.

Rachelle was interviewed by Liz for this episode, and her story was written up to be read out on air. Zane C Weber joins Liz and Tom on air to talk through a very tricky situation that’s still unfolding as we speak.

Got a story you want to share? Email ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and we can figure out how best to share it with our audience. 

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The BIG LIST is back baby! Tom returns with another chunk of the list of 150 First Date Questions for Liz and Zane to sift through, judge and potentially, execute. So, please play along with us and picture putting these questions to somebody on a first date of your own...

Send us your answers, questions, stories and FIXES for these first date questions to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and leave the show a rate and review.

xo

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of emotional manipulation and psychological abuse.

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Stories this week are all themed around begging to be taken back after being broken up with, and all of the potential fallout...Plus, technology catches more cheaters. So dive on in for another Quickie of Ghosts of Boyfriends past. We want your take-me-back tales, or any stories at all, sent to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com

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You can find Jac’s first ep for GOBP here: https://play.acast.com/s/ghosts-of-boyfriends-past/jackieandthetractordate

And her second one here: https://shows.acast.com/ghosts-of-boyfriends-past/episodes/jackie-and-the-grey-area

Jackie is a London-based trained voice actor with a passion for character work and storytelling.

To further her career as a performer, she moved to London after completing her postgrad in Scriptwriting at Griffith University. She was later accepted into the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (RCSSD) where she completed an MA in Music Theatre.

Jackie then wrote her first musical, a modern feminist comedy called ‘Real Women', alongside musical director and composer Matthew Samer, which enjoyed great success in the 2015 Queensland Cabaret Festival.

Since 2018 she's been a regular on the Penny Peepshow podcast, and love the challenge of giving life to so many different characters. Alongside her professional voice over and theatre work, she can also be found doing stand-up comedy on London's open mic circuit.

To keep herself fresh and engaged, she also trains in long-form improv with London's largest improv school, the Free Association, and in her spare time she loves to play DnD, watch horror films, and knit hats on the tube.

www.jacquelineozorio.com

twitter: @jdozorio

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Meet Mel Tan, one of the co-hosts of 30, What Now?, the podcast where two now 33-year-olds try to make sense of the beautiful mess that is "adulting". With humor, heart, and a dash of sarcasm, they dive into all the things that make your thirties wild—career curveballs, relationship conundrums, and trying (and more likely failing) to keep up with the latest trends. Some of their best episodes? The five relationships to nurture in your 30s, Mel's egg-freezing adventure, and advice they’d give their younger selves. Tune in for laughs, real talk, and maybe a few what the f***am I doing? moments. Listen to 30, What Now? on Apple and Spotify, where the struggle is real, but the laughter makes it all worth it!

Socials:

Instagram: @30whatnow @mel_wytan @iryanfaiq

TikTok: @30.what.now

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For discussion amongst yourselves; has technology made it harder or easier to catch a cheater? We do NOT condone it, but today we dive into some stories where cheating has been outed by technology. PLUS, some examples of reaching the point of no return in a relationship...

Send your good, bad and ugly to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com as we love your stories and confessions. Thank you for tuning into our little show. While you are here, give us a rate and review and go along your merry day xoxo

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Yet more dating questions to pose and ponder here on Ghosts of Boyfriends Past. Is there someone in your life who you are just forced to have a relationship with? Do you have to like your partners friends and family?

All of this and more awaits you inside Dear Reader. Subscribe to the show on your platform of choice to stay up to date. Send in your dating stories or questions to ghosts of boyfriendspast@gmail.com, we love hearing from each and every one of you!!

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Another helping of insanity from the dating world for you Dear Reader. We hope your holidays were happy and healthy and that you have set a little bit of time aside for Ghosts of Boyfriends Past. Send us your dating stories to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com!

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Merry Christmas to each and every one of you. Thank you for choosing Ghosts of Boyfriends Past as your little escape from friends and family this festive season. We are on holiday ourselves but have dished up yet another Quickie for you to snack on. Tom puts even more first date questions to Liz and Zane this week.

Reach out and send us your dating and relationship stories to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com

Have a very safe and merry festive season and we will see you in the New Year!

xoxo

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What date of the year would you think is the date that most people break-up on? Have you ever self-gifted yourself anything as a placeholder for somebody else?

Tuck in and enjoy our holiday servings of Ghosts of Boyfriends Past. The perfect gift for us would be a simple rate and review of the show. Get your messages, questions and dating stories through to us at ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com

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A real ripper of a first date story today on Ghosts of Boyfriends Past. Every now and then we want to bring a bit of a levity and boy have we brought it in bunches here. Bit of a flatulence warning for our second story but it is well worth the ride.

plus, green flags and dodgy dates. Send us your thoughts, questions and stories to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com from wherever you are in the world, we love hearing from you all.

xoxo

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Dating advice for new couples is first off the top of the show. What advice would YOU give to a new couple starting out? We have another bash at our giant list of first date questions so please jump in and join us!

We would love your dating and break up stories - particularly friend and family splits that may have occurred...

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This recording session, Tom has fears that Liz has been replaced by cunning aliens. So to test if the REAL Liz is in the building, we threw a couple of questions her way to get her secret thoughts on a few things in the world of dating, romance and weddings...

Join us for a laugh and a discussion on yet another Quickie of Ghosts of Boyfriends Past and please let us know what are you secretly judging...

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Tinder, the dating app that revolutionised how people meet, has launched its new Consent Course in Australia, developed in collaboration with Chanel Contos, founder of Teach Us Consent and NGO partner, WESNET. We chat to Chanel about the course and about consent in the modern dating world.

ABOUT CHANEL CONTOS

Chanel Contos is the founder and CEO of Teach Us Consent, a campaign that was responsible for mandating consent education in Australia. Teach Us Consent continues to advocate for and provide holistic consent education. Chanel has worked closely with politicians from across the politician spectrum, including Prime Ministers, to achieve significant reforms in Australia. She obtained a First in her Masters in Gender, Education and International Development, and her work to prevent normalised sexual violence has been celebrated and recognised internationally. She consults for Match Group (including Tinder) in violence protection and safety.

Links mentioned:

https://au.schoolofswipe.com/consent-course

https://www.amazon.com/Consent-Laid-Bare-Entitlement-Distortion-ebook/dp/B0C7BYNGQ8

https://www.teachusconsent.com/newsletter

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Dear Reader we thank you so much for once more tuning into Ghosts of Boyfriends Past! Look at you here, all ready for yet another Quickie...

Liz brings us some cute green flag dating stories today, plus we wonder have you ever kept something from your partner and not revealed it until AFTER marriage? Have you ever broken up with a friend, or family?

We want your dating and relationship stories, questions and responses so please send them through to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com

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Visit our Facebook group: Ghosts of Boyfriends Past Group Therapy to join in the discussion.

Have you got a story to tell? Let us know here. 

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Today the boys further explore our enormous list of first date questions plus supplying their own thoughts on the world of dating conversation.

Join the convo or have your dating story shared on the show by writing us at ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and we would absolutely love to hear from you.

xoxo

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How would you feel about your partner accepting drinks in a bar without informing the drink purchaser that they are involved with someone? Reason to be upset or is a free drink a free drink? We discuss and answer more relationship questions inside, so jump in and continue the conversation at ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and send us your thoughts, questions and dating stories.

Thank you for tuning in!

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Welcome Ghosties! Our wonderful step-producer Scott shares a story of a date he witnessed in real life. Liz delights us further with some choice reasons-for-divorce stories sent in to us and gathered from the wild, and we finish up with our continued scrutiny of our big list of first date questions.

Join the conversation in our Group Therapy group on Facebook, send in your questions and answers to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and we once again thank you for tuning into the show! We are crying out for some nice and romantic stories so get them into us Readers.

Thank you so much for tuning into Ghosts of Boyfriends Past!

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Krystyna had barely got back from the honeymoon when she realized something wasn’t right about her second marriage.

Krystyna Weston is an ex corporate chick (well more of a hen these days) serial entrepreneur. She’s thrice married and twice divorced!

She cohosts Every Step podcast with Judith Beck. Liz has guested on their pod too if you want to listen.

For more info on Every Step: https://www.everysteppodcast.com/

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We have been busy curating a number of juicy first date stories for you this week. Plus, we decided to compliment these with a handful of submissions highlighting the catalyst behind asking for a divorce...

To add your voice to the conversation, send in your thoughts, answers and questions to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com, or if you would love to be a guest on one of our main episodes then fill out our handy form at thatsnotcanon.com/ghostsofboyfriendspast

Thank you for tuning into Ghosts of Boyfriends Past!

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He chats to Liz and Tom this week about the stories behind his show The No Bang Theory before its return season for Brisbane Festival

Autism is no laughing matter, but laugh is exactly what Matilda Award-winning Brisbane cabaret performer Oliver Hetherington-Page wants audiences to do as he debunks the myths of 'cute' autism perpetuated through popular culture favourites such as The Big Bang Theory. 

The No Bang Theory is ready to charm the pants off Brisbane with stories, show tunes and a series of sparkly jackets. Fresh from captivating audiences in Melbourne, Adelaide, Darwin, the Gold Coast and Bundaberg, it’s Brisbane Festival's turn to witness this heartbreaking and hilarious, but always honest look at life on the autism spectrum. 

You can get tickets to The No Bang Theory here: https://www.brisbanefestival.com.au/whats-on/2024/the-no-bang-theory

And here: https://nafa-tsv.com.au/event/the-no-bang-theory/

You can also follow Oliver on social media: https://www.instagram.com/atwistofoliverhp?igsh=azloNTJ5a3F6dDVr&utm_source=qr

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Our host Liz takes the hot seat this week… sort of. She’s actually sharing it with her good friend Pete (GREAT friend, actually). See, Liz has always wanted a baby and Pete has never wanted a baby. So when Liz decided she wanted to go down the single mum route, she called Pete.

This is part two of a two episode arc that explores what it’s like to be a sperm donor in Australia, what’s involved, and how Liz and Pete have navigated the world of known donor sperm donation.

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This is part one of a two episode arc that explores what it’s like to be a sperm donor in Australia, what’s involved, and how Liz and Pete have navigated the world of known donor sperm donation. 

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This week we continue our exploration of first date questions! How do you deal with conflict? How would you feel being asked a question like that on a first date? Do you agree that if you are to ask someone a question that you should be prepared to answer it yourself? Jump in and join the conversation on our Group Therapy Facebook group, or send your responses, questions and of course dating stories to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and we thank you for tuning in to Ghosts of Boyfriends Past!

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Right off the top of today's Quickie; When do you know when enough is enough? What event sparked that feeling for you? Feel free to share as we would love to explore this idea further at ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com, we would love all of your stories, thoughts and questions!

We also try and tackle the tricky speed-hump of first dates nerves and anxiety in general. Plus a Reader has a question regarding requiring romance and how to communicate this with their partner. Jump aboard the Quickie express with us as we continue our exploration of all things love, romance and dating here at Ghosts of Boyfriends Past

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There is a sad story coming your way dear Readers, so tissues at the ready. But we won't bombard you with only sorrowful tales on this week's Quickie; we have a listener embarrassed by their Father, we hear tale of an interesting networking attempt and an awkward little attempt at a first date. Thank you for tuning in on our little holiday, gosh you're gorgeous.

Send in your stories, long and short to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and don't feel afraid to join in on the conversation regarding any of the issues or topics. Rate and review the show while you are here and jump on our Group Therapy Facebook group for a bit of fun!

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EPISODE NOTES: Where do acts of chivalry fit in the modern dating scene? Are you for them? Do you do them? Or should they be condemned to history? Give us your thoughts at ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com as we we would love to continue the conversation with your input! Also we address a question from one of our Readers regarding being the constant initiator in a budding relationship, plus we deal with someone arriving to a marriage decision a little too unwillingly...

Rate, review and share the show to help us out! xx

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Just when we thought we had heard it all a new story comes across our desk to leave us all quite a bit dumbstruck and quietly impressed. We also have a bit of fun with some gross and alarming partner habits and bless you all with a couple of the ever enjoyable wedding stories...

Send in your stories, long and short to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and don't feel afraid to join in on the conversation regarding any of the issues or topics. Rate and review the show while you are here and jump on our Group Therapy Facebook group for a bit of fun!

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Liz, Tom and Zane are off for a little break, but don't you fret we have Quickies lined up for you so you shan't go without! Today we discuss the potential merits behind white lies in a relationship, we unpack a news story regarding the purchase of a wedding ring, plus more. Send us your relationship stories, questions and feedback through to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com as we adore hearing from you. Fret you not, we are cooking and scheming behind the scenes and will be back before you know it. As ever, thank you for tuning in to Ghosts of Boyfriends Past!

xx

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Time for another Quickie? Well okay then! WE open with a wonderful reader question which we throw around the studio to unpack it fully. If you have thoughts to address this or any issue please let us know at ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com as we adore your feedback. Not only that, we also explore re-used (or recycled?) first dates and poetry, 

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Sammy decided she was going to try to to find a husband in a year and then write a comedy show about it: ‘How to Find a Husband in a Year’.

Samantha joins Liz and Tom to talk about her hunt, and the surprises she found along the way.

You can find Samantha and all the details on her latest comedy shows on her socials:

https://www.instagram.com/samanthahannahcomedy 

https://www.facebook.com/thesammyhannah

Sammy also has her own podcast: Are We Pals? all about adult friendship. Co-hosts Lesa and Sammy (Wellington comedians Lesa MacLeod-Whiting and Samantha Hannah) find out who their true friends are, and try to make some new ones along the way.

https://arewepals.alitu.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/arewepals

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Are you a threesome person? Many of us like to believe that we are when maybe in reality we just aren't that kind of person. Ask yourself this question and more on today's Quickie minisode of Ghosts of Boyfriends Past. Send in your relationship stories, questions and feedback to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and keep an eye on our socials for upcoming news and announcements...

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EPISODE NOTES: Deborah Frances-White is a comedian, podcaster and writer whose award-winning podcast The Guilty Feminist had 100 million downloads in seven years becoming something of a cultural phenomenon.

For all the details of her upcoming Australia and New Zealand tour: https://guiltyfeminist.com/aus-nz-tour2024/

Also see: www.the-spontaneity-shop.com

www.deborahfrances-white.com

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Rachelle was interviewed by Liz for this episode, and her story was written up to be read out on air. Zane C Weber joins Liz and Tom on air to talk through a very tricky situation that’s still unfolding as we speak.

Got a story you want to share? Email ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and we can figure out how best to share it with our audience. 

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Another Quickie this week as we grapple with our scheduling, but we know you won't mind. First off we have a Reader story who gets an A+ for their introduction ALONE and then go on to spoil us with a ripper of a story. Also, we have another 'how did you find out they were cheating' story, we make Liz cry (from laughter?) and Liz shares her own little awkward story...

Send in your questions, stories and feedback to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com as we really adore hearing from you. Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate and review the show on your podcast platform of choice!

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We have another Quickie episode hot off the presses for you, so get in while the eating is good. TODAY, we cover some professionally curated first date questions and debate the merit of them. Let us know your thoughts at ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com or join our Ghosts of Boyfriends Past Group Therapy group to discuss. We also have another scrumptious wedding story to leave you smiling and satisfied so jump in and get involved.

Drop us a rate and review while you are here as it would mean the absolute world to us and as ever thank you so much for your continued Readership!

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Liz puts her journalist cap on to interview this week’s guest ahead of time, writing his story down so she could share it with everyone.

If you have a story you want to tell but don’t want to be identified and can’t be assed writing your story down, you can do this too! Hit us up on ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and Liz can have a short chat to you and transcribe it for the show! Anonymity for the win! 

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Telling your partner what to wear. From ratty clothes around the house to altering their appearance for outings together. Have you done it? Do you do it? Cough up and tell us at ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com. This question and more inside, so get involved!

As ever we thank you for listening. Hit rate and leave a little review for us!

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Some people should never be given a badge of authority. When Juanita got married, everyone in her life kept saying she was with such a good man. After all he was a school prefect who became a police officer. But what went on behind doors was a very different story.

This is a harrowing story of the abuse that can happen when people are put in positions of authority and abuse that power. It is also a story of survival and not giving up even when all seems lost.

If you are in Australia and need help, White Ribbon Australia have a list of contacts for each state and territory that may be helpful.

https://www.whiteribbon.org.au/support-services/

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Juicy stories to the fore this week; how people found out they were being cheated on...

Even more crammed inside so jump aboard and send your dating stories through to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com if you can stand it! 

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Except when you identify as a lesbian and live in remote country New South Wales, finding a partner can be extremely tricky!

NB: This interview was conducted over the phone with limited reception.

Dianne started her public journey for love on ABC TV’s Better Date Than Never (by the same producers of the wildly popular Love on the Spectrum). It’s now back for season 2, Dianne is throwing her hat in the dating ring once more.

She talks to Tom and Liz about what she’s learnt dating as her true self later in life.

Season 2 of Better Date Than Never launches on Tuesday, 20 February at 8:30pm on ABC and ABC iView.

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How long do you wait for the man to show initiative before you call it quits? A couple of anonymous questions across our desk this week so jump on in to get involved. We also explore the idea of a couples escape room and would love to have your thoughts sent through to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com to join the discussion.

You can also join our Group Therapy group on Facebook and please rate and review the show on your podcast platform of choice!

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And somehow the two women found an unlikely friendship that Liz thinks is REALLY WEIRD (but that’s probably because she’s projecting).

Have you ever become friends with an ex’s new partner? Or a new partner’s ex? Let us know your story at ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com. 

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We are certainly spoiled today with a couple of updates from a saga of stories from our humble show; dash off to listen to ALL of the Cindy and the Swingscapades episodes those that haven't. Also we have a handful of sugary-sweet how'd you meet stories to see you off.

Thank you so much for seeing us through to 100 Quickies. Many more to come!

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Alice’s bestie was getting married, but a fight between the bride and her fiancé put a spanner in the works. Fast forward and the fiance rocks up at Alice’s house asking for help… what would you do? 

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When you break up with someone do you owe them any explanations? Do you take the chance to correct course for their future relationships, or cut and set them free? This and more inside! We want to hear your experiences from any of the issues explored today, so please send them through to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and remember to rate and review the show!

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CW: Brief mention of eating disorders.

Ever wanted to leave a conversation in the most perfect way possible?

There was something preeeetty important missing from Emma's first love. And when you're young, some relationships and exes can be really, really hard to let go of. But when Emma finally got the strength to put her foot down... well * chef's kiss *

Emma Taviani is a Sydney-based singer and actor. She is also the founder and creator of Art and Music Co. For theatrical art commissions and to find out more, see: https://artandmusic.co/

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A date, on a tractor, in an abandoned constructions site, at night? Jackie says yes. And then there was the "yoga" date that was ... well ... even we don't quite know how to explain it. The word cult comes to mind? London-based voice actor and stand-up comedian Jacqueline Ozorio has been on some interesting dates.

Jackie is a London-based trained voice actor with a passion for character work and storytelling.

To further my career as a performer, she moved to London after completing her postgrad in Scriptwriting at Griffith University. She was later accepted into the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (RCSSD) where she completed an MA in Music Theatre.

Jackie then wrote her first musical, a modern feminist comedy called ‘Real Women', alongside musical director and composer Matthew Samer, which enjoyed great success in the 2015 Queensland Cabaret Festival.

Since 2018 she's been a regular on the Penny Peepshow podcast, and love the challenge of giving life to so many different characters. Alongside her professional voice over and theatre work, she can also be found doing stand-up comedy on London's open mic circuit.

To keep herself fresh and engaged, she also trains in long-form improv with London's largest improv school, the Free Association, and in her spare time she loves to play DnD, watch horror films, and knit hats on the tube.

www.jacquelineozorio.com

twitter: @jdozorio

insta: @jacqueline_ozorio

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In this story of love and loss, Marnie talks about what happens when you begin to think no one will quite measure up to that first romance.

Marnie is a Brisbane-based singer-songwriter, writer, and creative. You can find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095439075725&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Or on Instagram at @msmarnieclarke

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Are workplace relationships a blessing or a curse for your career? In this episode of 'Every Step,' hosts Krystyna Weston and Judith Beck discuss a number of real life, love at work scenarios, with the insightful presence of Elizabeth Best, a seasoned Journalist and the host of the podcast 'Ghosts of Boyfriend Past.' This is Part Two. Tune in for Part One of our exploration into the world of love amidst office cubicles.

The scenarios explored in this episode include:

•You are in your late 20s single and fabulous, working in a new team with other 20-something people and you find yourself attracted to one of your team members - What would you do if they asked you out for a drink after work? 

•What would you do if your boss asked you out and you had no interest?

•What would you do if you were interested?

•You have been dating someone in your team, and are now no longer interested in going out with them. How do you break it off without damaging the work relationship?

•You have been dating someone more senior for a while in your team and people have been making comments of favouritism - how do you handle the situation?

•What would you do if you heard that the person you used to date is spreading rumours about you and has even sent a personal text from you to others?

•You are at a work function and everyone is having fun. John who you work with looks pretty good all of a sudden. You have an amazing night, however, things are different in the light of day. You are not interested anymore, however, John thinks he has found his soul mate. What do you do?

For more info on Every Step: https://www.everysteppodcast.com/

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J.M. DONELLAN is a writer, musician, poet, and teacher. Aside from novels and poetry he’s also written plays, video games, the internationally admired podcast series Six Cold Feet and the dance performance INTER. His latest novels are the gothic mystery Lenore’s Last Funeral and the surreal thriller Rumors of Her Death. The film version of the latter is currently in development with Continuance Pictures. He’s won numerous awards in a range of artistic fields but refuses to list them all here because no one likes a braggart.

SOCIALS:

@jmdonellan across all the things

https://www.facebook.com/jmdonellanauthor

https://www.instagram.com/jmdonellan/

https://www.threads.net/@jmdonellan

https://substack.com/@jmdonellan

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Brace yourselves, Dear Readers, for potential whip-lash as we rocket from emotion to emotion in this turbulent stories-themed Quickie! You may have noticed our click-bait title, but we cover much more inside. If you have any stories or questions or job offers for Liz and Tom then send them through to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com, check out thatsnotcanon.com to check out other shows on the network and rate and review the show on your platform of choice.

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We used results from a survey undertaken by OpenTable for this discussion.

Carly Dober is a psychologist, mental health educator and public speaker with a particular interest in the issues that affect the mental health and emotional wellbeing of young women. She is also a Director at the Australian Association of Psychologists Incorporated (AAPi).

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Today, Producer Zane enters proceedings to die on a fairly petty hill concerning wedding rings and proposals; quite the discussion so jump in and get involved! We also cover the sticky question of allowing your partner to go through your phone and the potential hazards there, and we try our hardest to answer a question which ultimately becomes redundant...

Send your thoughts and stories to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com to be heard on the show; all stories are valid!

Thank you for listening

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Brooke Seychell is a Brisbane based radio producer and presenter. Starting her career in sports journalism, she eventually found her way into radio and is currently the Executive Producer for the Weekends shows on 4BC. 

In her spare time, you can find her booking last minute plane tickets to obscure country towns, working on her fledgling acting career, watching Rupaul’s Drag Race or posting to her bookstagram @brookes_bookshelves 

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This week we begin part one of a delve into a list of reasons that brides have called off their wedding. We would LOVE to hear your related stories, send them through to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com

Plus your usual nightmarish grab-bag of dating stories to leave you hot, but mostly bothered.

Rate and review Ghosts of Boyfriends Past to spread the good word!

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Elizabeth Best reads out a story that was sent to us this week, with Zane C. Weber joining Tom Harris on mic.

This story was originally sent to us via Facebook reels. You can find the original post here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/668272368588346?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V&mibextid=nGmrsg

Want to join the conversation? Join our Facebook community at Ghosts of Boyfriends Past Group Therapy

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Interesting questions across our desk this week; are there any qualities in perspective partners that you judge unfairly? We own up to some of ours! Also, does brutal honesty get you anywhere? Plus, even more dating at work drama!

Get involved, spread the good word and send your stories to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com, we would love to hear from you!

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“Love at Work. Seemed like a good idea at the time! Are workplace relationships a blessing or a curse for your career? In this episode of 'Every Step,' hosts Krystyna Weston and Judith Beck delve into the intricacies of romance at work, with the insightful presence of Elizabeth Best, a seasoned Journalist and the host of the podcast 'Ghosts of Boyfriend Past.' Tune in for Part One of our exploration into the world of love amidst office cubicles.”

Ghosts listeners can check out Every Step here for more insightful discussions on career and life: https://www.everysteppodcast.com/

Follow them on Every Step LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/judith-beck-consulting/

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We also explore the idea of make up sex and miscolored flags in the dating arena.

Have your story, question or gushing praise featured on the show by writing us at ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com. Do us a favor by recommending the show to a friend, or rate and review us if you haven't already!

kisses

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Barbie Bombshell has exploded in the Ghosts' studio and reverberated around the dating world. So shelter down and enjoy this fiery Quickie - there's even a couple of hook up stories to reward you with, you devils.

ghostsofboyfriendpast@gmail.com is where to send your stories; the good, the bad and especially the ugly.

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Shane Fell is a Brisbane based musician and songwriter. He dabbled in theatre with the Villanova Players, the Brisbane Eisteddfod and studied drama at QUT, but acting soon gave way to a passion for music, resulting in his debut solo EP ‘Off the Rails’. He is better known today for his work with the Horror-Blues quintet ‘Shakes Fear and the Skeleton Gang’, where his theatre background gives a dramatic flourish and a love for storytelling through song. The band released their debut album ‘Find Me a Grave, Man’ in 2021.

Find out more about Shakes Fear and the Skeleton Gang:

https://linktr.ee/ShakesFear?fbclid=IwAR26FncTBd6mmALzwwQidxGe21CrwJ_O8K4QcH-EPXjYSt63bV8PRr2k7kU

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We are well and truly on a roll regarding workplace hookup stories and are more than happy to continue spoiling you all with them this week on Ghosts of Boyfriends Past! Have you ever had a seemingly hot hook-up fizzle out? Have you caught or witnessed a workplace romance blowing up, as in one of today's stories?

Send all thoughts, stories, questions and compliments to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com to be featured on the show - everybody's story is valid!

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Content warning: this episode contains talk about coercive control, unplanned pregnancy and pregnancy termination. 

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Today we cover high bars, decent apologies, a sweet little miscommunication from a Reader, and a bit of a sticky one; developing a crush on someone whilst in a relationship.

Thank you so much for choosing to waste your time with Ghosts of Boyfriends past. If you have anything to contribute to the show then send it through to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com, we'd love to hear from you!

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This story comes to us via Mashable and was written by Rachel Thompson.

You can find the original story here.

Have you ever encountered something weird on a date? Let us know at ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com

Join in the conversation on our Facebook Group: Ghosts of Boyfriends Past: Group Therapy

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Dating at work stories continue to trickle across our desks you lucky ducks. Plus we also enjoy a bit of a fun tattoo we couldn't ignore.

Let us know your thoughts, comments and stories at ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com to be featured on the show!

Thank you for listening!

L&T&Z

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Also some quite cute one night stand tales to warm your heart for a little treat.

But still, we want more of your dating at work stories. Have you ever bore witness to an office romance that blew up (or maybe worked out)? Let us know at ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com, and once more we thank you for your Readership.

Liz and Tom 

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Judith Beck is author of ‘No Sex at Work’ and co-host of 'Every Step' podcast. The 'Every Step' podcast features executives from around the world having honest conversations on how to get from A to B successfully in your career.

After working in Banking and Finance, Judiths entrepreneurial desire led her to form her own national executive search firm, Financial Recruitment Group, which she ran as Managing Director for over 25 years. Judith successfully placed hundreds of candidates at Senior to MD level and was a mentor to some of Australia's most successful executives. This experience gave Judith the opportunity to clearly see why some people rise to the top and others don’t.

To follow her passion for helping women achieve their goals, in 2012 she founded Financial Executive Women (FEW) and was CEO until June 2020. Judith also founded FEW Good Men which has some of Australia’s most senior men volunteering to be Advocates to Senior Women. In 2020, to give back to the industry Judith decided it was time to pass the baton for the FEW business to the next generation, to take the already successful business to its next level of success.

Judith is a sought-after Keynote Speaker on topics such as - but not limited to - Leadership, How to be a Top Ten Percenter, Effective Communication, Effective Public Speaking, Recruitment as the Manager and as the candidate. She also has her popular ‘No Sex at Work’ Q&A book club for corporate clients.

www.everysteppodcast.com

https://www.judithbeck.com.au/

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Your Man Alex Smith is a Brisbane musician. You can find his music below:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4eksDAYjFTGClVCkUoAOtC?si=Ud9CX-csTCGNYceo86q7Ig

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We open on a lovely, fluttery high of a story and slowly descend from there on this short and sweet (but no less satisfying) Quickie! Divine intervention, terrible timing and a little bit of cheating.

See you inside.

Write us - ghostsofboyfriends@gmail.com We want YOUR petty stories please!

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Shane Fell is a Brisbane based musician and songwriter. He dabbled in theatre with the Villanova Players, the Brisbane Eisteddfod and studied drama at QUT, but acting soon gave way to a passion for music, resulting in his debut solo EP ‘Off the Rails’. He is better known today for his work with the Horror-Blues quintet ‘Shakes Fear and the Skeleton Gang’, where his theatre background gives a dramatic flourish and a love for storytelling through song. The band released their debut album ‘Find Me a Grave, Man’ in 2021.

Sister Rosetta Tharpe video mentioned in story: https://youtu.be/8hofu4jcyGU

Find out more about Shakes Fear and the Skeleton Gang:

https://linktr.ee/ShakesFear?fbclid=IwAR26FncTBd6mmALzwwQidxGe21CrwJ_O8K4QcH-EPXjYSt63bV8PRr2k7kU

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Today's show starts off fairly regularly. A delightful evening with a lovely lady, dinner and then eventually heading to the bedroom... Somehow chaos follows. Including weighing up jumping out of a bedroom window! Have a listen to see if and how our guest survives!

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If you find yourself laughing along at our dumb stories or sympathizing with the pain of heartbreak and love fails, don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!

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A confession lands on the Ghosts of Boyfriends Past desk which we happily accept; we always maintain that it's a good thing when someone owns up to a mistake. We also have some good, but bad, break-up stories and we finally take time to explore wedding anniversary gifts.

Send in your dating confessions, stories and mishaps to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and we'll talk to you next week!

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What happens when your family members notice a pattern of behavior in your relationship? We look under that rock plus more on this week's question-fueled Quickie. Send your thoughts and romance stories to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

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Have we found the fix to long distance dating, or at least one particular aspect of it? Find out inside about the MUA device...

We also hear tell of a surprise wedding to which we are still reeling. Plus a good ol' story from the good ol' 80s.

Rate and review the show to lend a hand, and forward your stories to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com

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This plus more inside, so get comfortable for today's minisode!

Write your story in to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com, or rate and review the show using your own ingenuity.

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About Hallmarked!

"Join two Aussie girls, who hate to admit they love Hallmark movies, as they endeavor to put together a list of the best films before Christmas… and maybe even one day write their own! New episodes out fortnightly."

Instagram: @hallmarkedpod

TikTok: @hallmarkedpod

YouTube: @hallmarkedpod

Email: hallmarkedpod@gmail.com

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A private message leads to our first question on this Questions themed 'minisode'. It can be a bit sticky when your partner wants to travel with somebody else. We also want to know how long do you wait before making your intentions known to somebody who has just gone through a break up? If you have thoughts or a story then please send them through to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and we will be in touch.

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Reader Alex wrote in one of the most poetic stories we’ve ever read aloud and we are here for this telenovela level of teen lust, love and everything in between. 

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Sam aka CurvySam, is a plus size happy oversharer, living fearlessly whilst she shares her life of plus size fashion, beauty, travel and body confidence.

CurvySam’s is launching a new line of size inclusive (8-34) gender neutral (and SUPER fashionable) robes and sleep dresses April 2, 2023!

https://www.athomewithhilda.com.au

You can find her blog here: https://curvysam.com.au

Instagram: https://instagram.com/curvysam

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/curvysam

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@curvysam

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You can find Jac’s first ep for GOBP here: https://play.acast.com/s/ghosts-of-boyfriends-past/jackieandthetractordate

And her second one here: https://shows.acast.com/ghosts-of-boyfriends-past/episodes/jackie-and-the-grey-area

Jackie is a London-based trained voice actor with a passion for character work and storytelling.

To further her career as a performer, she moved to London after completing her postgrad in Scriptwriting at Griffith University. She was later accepted into the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (RCSSD) where she completed an MA in Music Theatre.

Jackie then wrote her first musical, a modern feminist comedy called ‘Real Women', alongside musical director and composer Matthew Samer, which enjoyed great success in the 2015 Queensland Cabaret Festival.

Since 2018 she's been a regular on the Penny Peepshow podcast, and love the challenge of giving life to so many different characters. Alongside her professional voice over and theatre work, she can also be found doing stand-up comedy on London's open mic circuit.

To keep herself fresh and engaged, she also trains in long-form improv with London's largest improv school, the Free Association, and in her spare time she loves to play DnD, watch horror films, and knit hats on the tube.

www.jacquelineozorio.com

twitter: @jdozorio

insta: @jacqueline_ozorio

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We open the show with a lovely bit of feedback from a Reader; and a gold star to them for including not one but two stories of their own. However, the mood soon sours as we reluctantly return to the bread and butter horrible dating stories. We hear how someone has to shoo away a suitor, and we hear how getting dumped out of the blue isn't the only sting for a heart-broken listener.

We want your advice, stories, questions and compliments so please forward them to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com. Once more, thank you for listening!

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Join in the conversation on Facebook at Ghosts of Boyfriends Past Podcast: Group Therapy https://m.facebook.com/groups/2539831019628043/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

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Today we field a couple of questions from our Ghosts of Boyfriends Past - Group Therapy Facebook group, so join us there.

If you have been Ghosted, how long did it take you to reach out and try an find out why? What does it mean if someone keeps popping up on your social media? We also are dying to know how YOU cottoned onto the fact that two people were secretly hooking up...

Send in all dating stories, advice and reflections to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com - and rate the show! Gosh we adore you for it.

L&T&Z

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https://bumble.com

https://bumble.com/en/the-buzz/

Lucille McCart is the APAC Communications Director at Bumble.

Having spent nearly a decade in public relations agencies working with global and local brands spanning across consumer tech, lifestyle, luxury, beauty, fashion and retail, Lucille began working with Bumble in 2017 agency-side as part of the early launch phase of the platform where women make the first move.

Since joining Bumble full-time in 2019, Lucille has been a driving force behind the brand’s partnership and marketing strategy. Starting out as a Senior Marketing Manager before being promoted to Australia and New Zealand Country Lead, Lucille is presently in the role of APAC Communications Director. In this role she has led the communications strategy for the Asia Pacific region, including Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore and the Philippines, and has been responsible for building out the regional communications team.

Lucille is fiercely smart, strategic and has a reputation for her invaluable leadership style. She is passionate about creating meaningful and innovative work centred around Bumble’s goal to create healthier and more equitable relationships. 

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About Bumble

Bumble, the women-first dating and social networking app, was founded by CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd in 2014. Bumble connects people across dating (Bumble Date), friendship (Bumble BFF) and professional networking (Bumble Bizz). Bumble is built on the importance of equitable relationships and how crucial they are to a healthy, happy life. They've built their platform around kindness, respect, and equality – and their community plays an important part in that. Bumble holds its users accountable for their actions and strives to provide them with an experience free from hate, aggression, or bullying. Bumble is free and widely available in the Apple App Store, Google Play Store and the web.

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Today we have a look at the idea of dating against your type (or at least trying), we face a sticky Reader question, and we wonder whether you've ever adopted a hobby from a partner? If you have a response to any of these questions, or a dating story of your own, then please write us at ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com. Rate and review the show too!

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If you haven’t listened to part one and part two, head back a couple of eps for the context behind these swinger hits and swinger misses from reader Cindy. Have you got any stories about when you’ve tried entering the world of swinging? Write to us at ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com.

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We open today's episode with a lovely bit of Reader feedback before we delve into a couple of good old fashioned break-up stories. Also we hear an update on a story developing in real time; go back to Ghosts of Boyfriends Past Season 4 Episode 4 for a reminder!

Write the show at ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and remember to rate and review to help us out!

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CW: The first part of this story deals with issues relating to consent.

Jackie was keen to get physical with her new date, but a few too many drinks later and she entered a bit of a grey area.

The second story is a comedy palate cleanser we’ll call Jackie and the Sex Fritata. Enjoy!

You can find Jac’s first ep for GOBP here: https://play.acast.com/s/ghosts-of-boyfriends-past/jackieandthetractordate

Jackie is a London-based trained voice actor with a passion for character work and storytelling.

To further her career as a performer, she moved to London after completing her postgrad in Scriptwriting at Griffith University. She was later accepted into the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (RCSSD) where she completed an MA in Music Theatre.

Jackie then wrote her first musical, a modern feminist comedy called ‘Real Women', alongside musical director and composer Matthew Samer, which enjoyed great success in the 2015 Queensland Cabaret Festival.

Since 2018 she's been a regular on the Penny Peepshow podcast, and love the challenge of giving life to so many different characters. Alongside her professional voice over and theatre work, she can also be found doing stand-up comedy on London's open mic circuit.

To keep herself fresh and engaged, she also trains in long-form improv with London's largest improv school, the Free Association, and in her spare time she loves to play DnD, watch horror films, and knit hats on the tube.

www.jacquelineozorio.com

twitter: @jdozorio

insta: @jacqueline_ozorio

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Well we find ourselves at the last Quickie of the year. This episode we cover a broad array of topics; a Reader queries whether being raised by a certain type of parent will have an influence on the type of people you date, we search for tips for aiding a long-distance relationship and we even try and fix some issues regarding friends with benefits.

Enjoy the show, and if you could rate and review for Christmas that would be greatly appreciated.

Remember to please forward your stories, questions and advice to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com to be a part of the show!

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Enjoy the show, and if you could rate and review for the New Year that would be greatly appreciated!

Remember to please forward your stories, questions and advice to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com to be a part of the show!

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Kym is back and ready to talk about her adventures on all the dating apps as a kick-ass woman in her 40s making up for her tame 20s.

You can find Kym’s earlier eps here: https://shows.acast.com/ghosts-of-boyfriends-past/episodes/kym-and-the-dating-bumble

https://shows.acast.com/ghosts-of-boyfriends-past/episodes/kymandthelongdistancelover

Want to join in on the discussion? Head to Ghosts of Boyfriends Past: Group Therapy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2539831019628043/?ref=share_group_link

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Well deck the halls we must have been good Readers, what a jam-packed Quickie we have in store

letter from a reader regarding connecting to ethical non-monogamy and lovely story to boot, some interesting and comedic "stride of pride" stories, what is your definition of a bad date?

All we want for a Christmas is a rate and review x

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Like don’t say sure if you mean no. And if someone doesn’t text back, don’t double, triple or quadruple text them or things could get awkward. Most of all, when someone has the AUDACITY, dump them! 

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We outsource our workload for today's Quickie; our Readers have let us know when gifts from partners or dates have fallen short of any kind of expectation. We also explore reasons for someone to up their flower buying rate and we remind everyone about sex on the first date.

If you have a romance story or question of your own for the show then please send it through to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com, we love hearing from you!

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If you haven’t listened to part one, head back a couple of eps for the context behind these swinger hits and swinger misses from reader Cindy. Have you got any stories about when you’ve tried entering the world of swinging? Write to us at ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com. 

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Just the single story for the Quickie today, but it will certainly satisfy this week on Ghosts. Reader Kym writes in a roller coaster of a story which takes place over only a few days. Yes she dodges a bullet so it's certainly a tale of caution to the rest of our fellow Readers.

If you have a story of love, break-ups or mischief, then please send them to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com

Thanks for listening!

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Laura’s show, Power, Language and Love, plays in Fringe Brisbane Nov 4 and 5 at 7:30pm and Nov 6 at 7pm.

PIP Performance Theatre, 20 Park Road, Milton QLD, QLD 4064

You can buy tickets here: https://fringebrisbane.com.au/event/power-language-and-love-a-cabaret/

Laura Fois is a versatile singer, producer and writer of Italian heritage.

She is particularly passionate about cabaret. Her credits as a performer include Blathnaid/Scathach in the original musical Destiny Doomed, produced by Observatory Theatre, the Lady of the Lake in Spamalot (Brisbane Arts theatre), Magda in Ladies in Black (Brisbane Arts theatre), Lucy in Jekyll and Hyde (BMCG, WA), Marianne Renate in Shout! The legend of the wild one (Beenleigh Theatre Group).

In 2020 she performed in the multi awarded short "The Great Salami Breakout" currently successfully presented at international festivals. As a producer, she looks for opportunities to tell women’s stories, particularly though performers’ individual stories and through independent writers’ scripts.

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Off the top we have a collection of stories themed around taking your shot. We always commend whenever people bundle up the courage to express how they feel for someone. We also hear a bit of a mean tale where dating meets a betting pool, a dog ruins a date and we finish with a bit of a dating run-a-round.

If you have an annecdote or advice for the show, please send it through to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and take the time to rate and review the show should you have a spare minute.

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Our guest this week isn’t in the studio to protect the innocent (or not so innocent!). One of dear readers wrote in with a collection of tales (and fails) on what it’s like stepping into the swinging community. Liz reads out these stories in typical dramatic fashion, with Tom and (bonus!) producer Zane on mic to react and ask all the questions. 

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Hello Reader! Fascinating conundrum today as a friend of Liz gives permission to air her quite unique tale of unplanned feelings...That plus the idea of dating-after-death is broached on this week's episode of Ghosts of Boyfriends Past. If you can sympathise with either of today's questions, or have better advice than what we managed to cough up, then please send yours thoughts through to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com. Those of you who HAVE written in and feel ghosted by US, please check your junk mail folder!

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Your Man Alex Smith joins us again with a couple of first date fails to make you laugh and cringe (and one that’s actually pretty lovely).

Alex has a show coming up in Fringe Brisbane and you should totally go! October 16 and 21. Tickets can be purchased here:

https://fringebrisbane.com.au/event/slow-burn-2022-10-21/

SLOW BURN: Blurring the line between rock concert, cabaret and musical theatre, Your Man Alex Smith’s genre-hopping concept album ‘Slow Burn’ has been brought to the stage at last. From 80’s power ballads to jazz duets, Smith’s hook-driven songs tell the true story of a doomed romance while exploring themes of trauma and the cycle of abuse.

“‘Slow Burn’ is not just something to listen to and enjoy, it is an album to experience” – Emily Hollitt and Malina Claire, Good Call Live

“A dynamic creator with an aptitude for traversing genres and layering meaning in poetic-like prose” – Mimm, Music Is My Muse

Want to get a peak of what you’re in for? Just look for ‘Slow Burn’ by Your Man Alex Smith on Spotify today!

Brisbane-based musician Your Man Alex Smith sets out to find the perfect blend of musical theatre and rock. Using catchy hooks to sneak contemplative lyrics to the listener, Alex’s genre-hopping theatrical rock is a story-driven experience with a lot of heart.


While Alex is inspired by bands like Queen, Meat Loaf, Pink Floyd and The Protomen, his sound is often compared to the likes of They Might Be Giants and Ben Folds.

PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/yourmanalexsmith

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Off the top we dive into relationship insperation. Where do you look to for a great example of a solid, loving relationship? We also discuss a bit of a sticky conundrum sent in from one of our Readers. If you can better our advice or have a dating story to share of your own then please send it through to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com. 

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Kate originally wrote into the Ghosts of Boyfriends Past: Group Therapy community asking if you could ever get back what was lost after a sudden breakup and then a just as sudden 180 by the ex in question.

Here she continues the story and tells us what really happened after our amazing listeners provided her with a bit of advice.

To offer your advice or join in on the discussion, join our Facebook community at Ghosts of Boyfriends Past: Group Therapy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2539831019628043/?ref=share

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Well Readers, some absolute doozies on this week's Quickie.

How do you feel about potential punishment for ghosting behaviour? Please let us know your thoughts...

Also we have a nightmare of a tale from The Night Before Valentines, and Liz brings a tiktok to the show to dissect just what happens when you are seemingly stood up in your dates very house. Thank you for listening!

If you have a doozie of a story that can be voiced by you or suited for one of our Quickies then please send it through to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com, and if you are feeling at all generous you could rate and review the show on your podcast platorm of choice!

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CW: This episode features depictions of physical abuse. Casey wrote into Ghosts asking for some advice but her question was too big to address in a minisode. What do you do when your best friend is with someone abusive? Producer Zane C. Weber joins Liz and Tom on mic this week to help this reader with a very serious issue.

For more services that may help with DV or other forms of abuse in the US, see: https://ncadv.org/resources

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse in Australia, please see:

https://www.1800respect.org.au/violence-and-abuse/domestic-and-family-violence

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/family-and-domestic-violence

https://www.whiteribbon.org.au

To offer your advice or join in on the discussion, join our Facebook community at Ghosts of Boyfriends Past: Group Therapy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2539831019628043/?ref=share

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CW: this episode has a very brief mention of rape.

If you or anyone you know needs help in a sexual assault or violence situation in Australia, head to https://www.respect.gov.au/services/.

For all other countries, look up your local support services.

To join in the discussion, give advice, ask for advice or just send us all your memes head to our Facebook community: Ghosts of Boyfriends Past: Group Therapy https://www.facebook.com/groups/2539831019628043/?ref=share

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On this week's show we have a Reader reach out with their own advice in regards to a previous Reader's question in regards to advice for first dates. We also explore the interesting scenario of cheating in dreams...Is it innocent paranoia OR is the brain perhaps doing some backstage calculations...

We thank each and every one of you for writing your stories, questions and advice to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com to be heard on the show.

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Victoria Vanstone is the host of Sober Awkward – A comedy podcast about two ex-party animals navigating parenting and socialising without their old buddy booze. She’s also an author and the CEO of; www.cuppa.community, the free social network for the sober and sober curious. Victoria describes herself as an all-around professional party pooper. She was forced to address her drinking habit after having children in her mid 30’s and eventually, after suffering from hangover-induced anxiety for years, decided to reach out and get therapy. Vic started writing about addiction and parenting on the day she gave up drinking and is passionate about helping others stuck in a pattern of normalised social binge drinking. Victoria is from the UK and now lives on the Sunshine Coast with her three uncontrollable children and very patient husband.

@drunkmummysobermummy

@soberawkward

Podcast on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975

Sober Community - www.cuppa.community

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Well Readers, look at you promptly ready for this week's Quickie...

Quickie 67 sees us enjoy a handful of short and sweet sex stories. Ghosts of Boyfriends Past tries to cast a wide net around the world of love, romance and dating but can't help but dip our toes in the steamy side every so often...

We also have a long tale sent in by a Reader which we won't spoil here, but if you have a story that just has to be shared, but you don't want to put your voice to it - send it to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and we can read it out on air for you.

If you are enjoying the show please rate and review on your platform of choice. 

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Seb thought he’d dip his toes into the dating pool. Instead, he found himself flailing in the deep end without his floaties.

Join in the discussion in our exclusive community: Ghosts of Boyfriends Past: Group Therapy.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2539831019628043/?ref=share

Beyond Blue provide information and support for anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention for everyone in Australia. https://www.beyondblue.org.au

The Black Dog Institute's ultimate vision is of a world where people understand that mood disorders like depression can be prevented and managed and that there is hope.

https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au

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You have questions and we do our best to provide some answers. That's the brief for today's Quickie and we have some real brow-furrowing questions in the bag. Just how guilty is a party that knowingly sleeps with someone who is in a relationship?

One of our Readers from our Ghosts of Boyfriends Past - Group Therapy group asks about early over-familiarity from a potential hook-up, we dissect the minefield of respectfully approaching someone, and our beautiful hive mind chip in to discuss some green flags you can see in the dating and romance arena!

Please send your questions, stories, and thoughts to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com to be featured on the show - don't worry we can make you anonymous!

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Patrick Little is the host of A Little History Podcast.

A funny retelling of some of the well-known, and not well-known, stories from various cultures throughout human history. Hosted by Patrick Little and joined by a variety of guests.

You can find all things to do with his podcast here:

https://linktr.ee/ALHpodcast

alittlehistorypodcast@gmail.com

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Halt the presses; it's a Ghosts of Boyfriends Past REBRAND. Introducing the blindingly obvious - Quickies!

It's a stories quickie today and we cover a range of stories responding to the 'How did you find out someone had a crush on you' brief, a Reader leaves a lovely and honest response to the main episode, spouses dob in their partners in strange ways and we still manage to pack in some short and wholesome tales to boot.

So we hope you enjoy the Quickie. Let us know your thoughts, responses and questions to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and rate and share the show! 

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It’s another tale where two dates had the same name so we’re going with the theme. Join Stacey on two disastrous first dates, because it’s always so much fun when it’s not you.

Join in the conversation in our Facebook group, Ghosts of Boyfriends Past: Group Therapy

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2539831019628043/?ref=share

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Back-to-back minisodes as a little treat for those Readers who seemingly can't get enough of them!

On this week's episode, Tom and Liz tackle the daunting challenge of meeting the parents of your partner for the first time and try to issue advice to help. A Reader wonders at what stage of a relationship should you discuss the non-negotiables and we decorate with some green flags for a change! This plus more within, and special thanks to Dom Guilfoyle for stepping in to produce.

Send in your questions, stories, and corrections to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com to be featured on the show.

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We aren't going to give away too much about this episode's title; how well could an unwanted date possibly end?

Today you will also be treated to more first date shockers, parents and religion force themselves between two people and the gall of tindering whilst on a date...

If you have dating stories that just have to be shared please send them through to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and if you are getting a kick out of the show we would appreciate a review to help spread the good word!

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Matthew joins us this week to bravely share the story of his first serious relationship. A movie geek since birth, Matthew grew up entranced by film and the glossy, epic tales of soaring romance that swooned and swash-buckled their way across the silver screen. Yet when this leading man eventually conceded to romance in the harsh light of real-life he starts to learn that carrying Hollywood's idealised version of love with you, and particularly into a relationship, may just trip you up.

Join the conversation: Ghosts of Boyfriends Past: Group Therapy https://www.facebook.com/groups/2539831019628043/?ref=share or get in touch at ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com

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Apologies off the top for bombarding you with romance tales of terror Dear Reader, but we promise it gets better towards the end. On the show this week we hear that old diddling-the-maid-tale which includes proof via a theme park, we hear the tale of a bloke who seems to only date people who have English as a second language, and a well-meaning kid gets his heart torn in half like the gifted tickets he purchased - but then we end on a couple of lovely, wholesome moments to make it all worthwhile!

If YOU have a dating story of your own, better feedback than what Liz and Tom have provided on-air, or even gushing compliments please send them through to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com

Now go well, and go do good things!

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Carly Alexander (née Quinn) returns to GOBP for her third storytime (and funnily enough given this ep’s topic this is the third surname she’s had since first appearing!)

Carly is a Matilda Award-winning Brisbane actor and singer.

Join the conversation: Ghosts of Boyfriends Past: Group Therapy https://www.facebook.com/groups/2539831019628043/?ref=share

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Welcome back to a questions-themed minisode everybody, Gee it's lovely to see you! On today's episode of Ghosts of Boyfriends Past; do YOU believe in love at first sight?

Also, is there any merit to the idea of introducing a rating system to dating? Send your thoughts, questions, and dating stories to ghostsofboyfriends@gmail.com to be featured on a main or mini-episode of the show!

L&T

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Tom has the spicy cough known as Miss Rona, so Liz decides to bring producer Zane on mic for a minisode story. But thanks to listener Penny’s excellent writing skills and absolute SAGA of a relationship story, this one turned into one heck of a maxi-sode.

Buckle in, my friends, because this story of friends turned lovers turned cautionary tale is full of f**kery. 

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Have YOU ever made a friend through sex? Some people on this planet have as we learn off the top of this week's episode. If you have we would absolutely love to hear your story, so please send it and ALL dating stories to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com to be featured on the show.

That's not all though; we also hear the tale of a woman trusting a gut feeling in the middle of the night and venturing out to find evidence, there are a couple of first-date mishaps and a woman spends 40 minutes getting ready only to be sent packing...

Thank you for listening to Ghosts of Boyfriends Past!

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But did Angelica do something wrong? Or was Mr September leading her on?

You can follow Angelica’s adventures here:

TikTok @angelicaexplainsitall

Instagram @angelicapeck

Her first episode on Ghosts is Angelica and the Viral Night Out. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ghosts-of-boyfriends-past/id1480367187?i=1000554248967

Join in the discussion in our Ghosts of Boyfriends Past: Group Therapy community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2539831019628043/

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Hello and Welcome to another minisode of Ghosts of Boyfriends Past. Some curly questions await this week. We receive a bit of a saga of a question concerning the idea of what you are allowed to do when you are on a break. We look at how to deal with jealousy in a relationship - particularly when it's based on nothing. Plus lovely Readers from our Ghosts of Boyfriends Past - Group Therapy group give their verdict on clothing items that turn their head...

If you have a story, question or response to anything presented on the show please send it through to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com as we would love to feature as many of you as possible on the show! 

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Libby Harrison is an actor and entrepreneur. You can see her in Jess Ham Productions’ upcoming production of Bombshells. April 14-17 2022.

Ron Hurley Theatre, 28 Tallowwood Street Seven Hills.

You can grab tickets here: https://www.trybooking.com/BXBWC

Libby also owns a professional role-playing company called Add Lib, supplying businesses with trained role players for all their training and assessment needs.

https://addlib.com.au

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Brisbane’s Jessica Ham is a theatre producer and entrepreneur extraordinaire, as well as a loving mum and wife. You can find her company Jess Ham Productions and links to her latest show Bombshells below.

https://jesshamproductions.com.au/

BOMBSHELLS

Thu 14 Apr 2022 - Sun 17 Apr 2022 (

Ron Hurley Theatre

28 Tallowwood Street, Seven Hills QLD 4170

BOOK HERE: https://www.trybooking.com/BXBWC

A manic and hilarious portrayal of six women on the edge of a breakdown, Jess Ham Productions Bombshells will leave you crying with laughter...or is that cry-laughing...?

Written by Melbourne playwright, Joanna Murray-Smith, for our beloved Caroline O'Connor, the play was performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2004, and was then quickly relocated to London's West End.

At the heart of all it’s work, Jess Ham Productions is a feminist company with a strong focus on putting women at the forefront of their creative pieces. Played by an all-female star cast of three, these women are bound to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Jess Ham Productions is proud to show the community that women are fabulous at every age and that great talent does not have an expiry date.

Each performance we will be holding a raffle where all proceeds will be donated to RizeUp Australia:

https://www.rizeup.com.au/

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On today's little serving of Ghosts of Boyfriends Past we take aboard stories of bravery in the pursuit of shooting your shot; if you have a good story concerning asking someone out (or any dating story) send it through to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com

We also have a cringe inducing first date story and we explore times when a partner has asked you to change something about yourself whilst in a relationship. 

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You can follow Angelica’s adventures here:

TikTok @angelicaexplainsitall

Instagram @angelicapeck

You can read about Angelica’s story here:

https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/dating/us-woman-documents-solo-night-out-on-tiktok-ends-in-tears/news-story/a4917cfbe8208f8f937eb8e318df0b45?amp

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So Readers, is there merit in playing hard to get? Do you enjoy the so-called thrill of the chase, or do you prefer if things are more black and white? On today's episode Liz and Tom explore this sticky question plus more; tough advice is dolled out to a lovely Reader stuck in a quandary, we discuss the right and wrong ways to deal with being rejected and we desperately want to know what items of clothing attract your attention...

Send in your answers and dating stories to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com to share your thoughts and dating questions of your own. Remember to rate and review the show to help reach and convert new Readers!

xoxo

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Kym is back after her Ghosts debut very early on in the series (Kym and the Long Distance Lover https://thatsnotcanon.com/gobppodcast/episode18). Now she’s in her 40s and back on the apps looking for love. And she’s got a few stories to tell. 

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We may have found the pettiest story ever shared on Ghosts of Boyfriends Past. A real opinion-splitter this one, we wonder if you will be for or against this Petty Crocker...

We also dive into some gut-punch break-up stories and go on a bit of a journey following the absolute saga of a first date story...

If you or a friend has a story that simply must be shared then please write and get in touch at ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and let yourself be heard! As ever rate and review the show to help us reach and enlighten new Readers!

Thank you for listening, and enjoy!

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But things didn’t stay rosy for long. What started with random jealousy and small disparaging remarks from her husband escalated to much more sinister acts of coercive control and abuse that left Lucy losing her sense of self and fearing for her life.

When someone has spent nearly two decades convincing you that you’re the problem, and there’s two children in the mix, escape doesn’t seem like an option.

A NOTE FROM LIZ: This was a really heavy episode for everyone in the studio and I don’t feel like I adequately expressed myself in the “lessons learnt” section because my mind was still reeling. Now I’ve had time to reflect, I would like to tell anyone out there that a GOOD PERSON will never blame you for their lack of ability to control their behavior. When someone is abusive to you, it is not your fault. I want to tell anyone out there who recognizes themselves anywhere in this story to click on the links below or talk to someone, anyone, about what you’re going through. There is help, there is life after abuse, there is a way out.

If you or someone you know is experiencing any form of abuse or violence in Australia, please click on the links below for more information or help.

For all other countries, please look up your local domestic violence organisations.

https://www.1800respect.org.au

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/help-from-other-places-for-family-and-domestic-violence

https://au.reachout.com/articles/domestic-violence-support

https://moneysmart.gov.au/financial-abuse

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Today's episode of Ghosts of Boyfriends Past is packed full of wrinkly dating and relationship questions. Tom and Liz do their best to unpack just how do you like to be broken up with (provided you get to choose...)? We go in search of good questions for first dates and eventually put the call out for what are the most intimate moments in a relationship - that aren't sexual!

To be involved with the show, send your thoughts and stories to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com or jump onto our Facebook group Ghosts of Boyfriends Past - Group Therapy. As ever we appreciate you rating and reviewing the show, every little bit helps.

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Elizabeth is the host of Ghosts of Boyfriends Past and Castology podcasts, both on the That's Not Canon Network.

A journalist and former relationships columnist, Liz has made a career out of getting her ass kicked by love, and going on shit dates. In her spare time she's an actor, because working some emotional stuff out on stage is super cathartic.

You can also hear her voice actor stylings in the Mistholme Museum of Mystery Morbidity and Mortality as the Head of Restoration.

https://thatsnotcanon.com/castology

https://thatsnotcanon.com/themistholmemuseum

https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/elizabethbest/

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We have some shockers for you up early today Dear Reader, so here is a thoughtful CRINGE WARNING as second-hand embarrassment is abound. Thoughtfully, Elizabeth brought in some sweet little stories so that the whole episode isn't one big sour affair!

When have you found yourself thinking "It will never last" of another couple? Were you right? Send in those and all dating stories to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com to be featured on a mini or main episode. We would also appreciate if you rated and shared the show!

L & T

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Erin is a mother of five that dabbles in many things including but not limited to sewing, floristry, event planning, cooking, gardening. She generally says yes when asked to try something new. She also thinks life is a musical. She’s involved in loads of creative pursuits in her local area including the Great Marburg Bake Off and is in the process of relaunching her own creative business Vera & Rose.

https://instagram.com/veraandrose

https://www.thegreatmarburgbakeoff.com

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EPISODE NOTES: Attempting to get along with your partner's parents is a tale of caution as old as time. How important is it? We attempt to unpack this question and the related off-shoots in today's episode of Ghosts of Boyfriends Past. Plus a sticky texting related question and can we trust people that simply do not have a presence online?

Send in your thoughts, stories and qustions to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and rate and review the show to help spread the good word!

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Our incredible Readers have yet again nailed this week's brief; we put the call out for stories regarding having or wanting to bail from first dates and we got some doozies!

You know a first date is going well when a fair argument over who pays for dates arises. That's if the other person even bothers to rock up on time as we will also hear...

We also enjoy a cheeky hook-up story and even meet the wrong Ian.

If you have ever had to flee a date, or have any dating story of your own please forward it to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com or head to thatsnotcanon.com, find us there and fill out our easy story form. Bless us with a rate and review while you are at it - but only if we deserve it!

xo xo L&T

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Whilst you kick back and enjoy this little collection of memorable moments here on Ghosts of Boyfriends Past; please consider if you have a story or question to send to Liz and Tom, you may even make future best-ofs! Send in your submissions to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com or send yourself to thatsnotcanon.com and check out the plethora of exciting intriguing and interesting shows there.

We'd like to thank you all for your tremendous support over the years and sincerely hope you all have a happy and safe holidays.

We really appreciate each and every one of you,

L&T

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SUMMARY: Coming out at any age is hard, but having the realization at 36 after you’ve spent your career writing about all your heterosexual sexcapades is a whole other ballgame.

EPISODE NOTES: Nadia Bokody is a YouTuber, sex-positive journalist and media commentator with a passion for empowering women in their sexuality, relationships and mental health. She has written extensively about sex, love, and living with mental illness - as well as being a millennial woman trying to do it all. Her work has been published in The Washington Post, HuffPost, Thought Cataloug, and more. She has no concept of TMI, so you can find her entire life story on the internet.

https://twitter.com/nadiabokody?lang=en

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Dear Reader, how important is celebrating an anniversary to you? Do you celebrate every minor milestone in your relationship, on one set day every year, or do you not even bother to celebrate? Let us know how you celebrate anniversaries at ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com or even write us in your own dating story to be shared on a mini or main Ghosts of Boyfriends Past episode.

This week we also attempt to help all with low self-esteem and we sift through the old strippers during a relationship problem.

Please share the show with anyone you know will benefit from a laugh or wisdom, and rate the show on your podcast platform of choice! L&T

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Jessica Kate Ryan is a Brisbane-based actor and performer. She's the co-host of podcasting juggernaut Murder In The Land of Oz and lover of all things true crime (and cats). Jess loves chatting dating drama... in fact, she's had so many upsets she's got a name for all the terrible men she's dated: the Bin Men.

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Some brow-furrowing questions have been sent in for this week's minisode which catch a sleepy Liz and Tom slightly off-guard; just how DO you build trust in a relationship?

We also explore the potential merits to finance-free first dates and try to help a Reader help their partner.

If you have better advice for this or any Ghosts of Boyfriends Past episode then please let us know at ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com, and please Rate, Review and share the show to help spread the good word!

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Rae maintains a busy performing schedule, performing locally as well as around Australia. In 2021, she co-headlined with Adam Brand at the MMG 85th Fun Fair (Rosebud, Tasmania) and ANZAC Day Vietnam Veteran Reunion Event (Victoria). As an independent artist, Rae releases music under her own record and publishing label Rae Leigh Music. In November 2021 she received her first Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grant to deliver new works in 2022. She is also the founder of Songwriter Trysts - an online platform giving visibility and support to other songwriters. With 150+ podcast episodes to date (and more to come), Rae connects music lovers and songwriters through her candid and inspiring approach. Besides promoting talent on Songwriter Trysts, Rae also leads songwriting sessions and showcases for other songwriters, the first showcase will be held on the 4th of December at Mo’s Desert Clubhouse on Saturday the 4th from 2-4pm featuring hit songwriters James Blundell & Allan Caswell and more local songwriters.

Songwriter Trysts - http://www.songwritertrysts.com

Http://www.Rae-Leigh.com

Or follow her on social media at @raeleighaus

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Our terrific little Reader elves have certainly been busy, more than matching our call to arms for any dating stories that revolve around Multi-Level Marketing. We've had Readers recruited for self-help and Readers recruited for health and well-being. Imagine having your body weight queried on a first date!?!

There's also a steamy story as a reward for sitting through the awkward stuff off the top!

Thank you for tuning into Ghosts of Boyfriends Past. Write in if you have ever had to smoke-bomb from a date out of desperation at ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and rate, review, and share our show in our endeavor to slowly change the dating world for the better!

L&T

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Tilly is a Brisbane local and enthusiastic audience member. She practices consensual non-monogomy and relationship anarchy, and her nesting partner is her wonky cat Bruce. You might also remember her from our episode Amy, Scott and the Polycule, although Scott gave her a different name because our show has RULES, people. That's right, she's one of Scott's partners.

She also featured in her own episode, Tilly and All The First Dates.

She considers first dates to be her hobby, and is hoping to eventually find a date who will match her passion for Survivor.

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There is a whiplash warning for today's minisode Dear Reader; a roller coaster of emotions from the stories shared with Liz and Tom. We have an answer to our unconventional how-did-you-meet call out, a woman is forced to get sleuthing on the internet to confirm suspicions and someone needs to learn how to properly pull off a practical joke. You'll laugh, you'll wince and hopefully enjoy the minisode!

If you know of someone who has a relationship or dating story that just HAS to be shared, then dob them in and get them to write us at ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com. We'll also take a rate or review off your hands for you 🙂

Thank you for tuning in!

L&T

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When his boyfriend broke up with him suddenly, Ryan was in shock. But when they began spending five days a week together again, Ryan thought things were back on track. But then he drove past the bathhouse and saw a familiar scooter out front.

Ryan has a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Theatre from Griffith University and a Bachelor of Film and Screen Media Production from the Queensland College of Art. He is an award-winning improviser who has performed in Australia and overseas.

Ryan can be frequently seen in ImproMafia shows, and is a former Creative Director of the company. Ryan runs the company’s queer ensemble, The OutCast, whose shows “Hooking Up” and “Trade” have appeared at the Brisbane Powerhouse’s Melt Festival and at the New Zeland Impro Festival. Ryan is an ImproMafia teacher.

Impro Mafia : https://www.facebook.com/impromafia https://www.impromafia.com/

You can find the class Ryan is teaching here: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/intermediate-class-storytelling-creativity-tickets-158406308533?aff=WEBStorytelling2021

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What do you do if you meet the love of your life BUT you just can't get along with their friends? We explore this tricky topic on today's episode; plus we try and improve online dating profiles and encourage a Reader to only get back into the dating water when you are good and ready to.

Write in your questions, thoughts and stories to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com or jump on Facebook and join our private group - Ghosts of Boyfriends Past Group Therapy.

Rate and review!

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Steve Dee is a tall bald man from Sydney, Australia who can't seem to stop making games, and is President of Tin*Star Games.

He has won several awards and nominations for his game designs (including four Ennies) and has worked as a designer, writer, consultant, educator, critic, reviewer, columnist, journalist, event co-ordinator, editor, publisher, podcaster and just about everything else in the industry over the last twenty years. His freelance RPG credits include Warhammer (2nd, 3rd and 4th edition), Shadow of the Demon Lord, Vampire: The Requiem and more. His board game credits include British vs Pirates, Fantasy Pug Racing, Betrayal at House on the Hill and LetterHead. He also trains dogs.

Steve’s company Tin*Star Games is starting a Kickstarter for their latest expansion. Find more info on that here: https://www.tinstargames.com/relics-treasures-on-earth.html

And you can find more about Tin*Star Games here:

https://www.tinstargames.com/

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This list, this list! Quiet creepy... Some genius decided to ask robots to come up with chat-up lines. Dear Reader, we will leave it in your hands as to whether our inevitable overlords are crushing it in the romance department. Though to be fair, we have heard worse.

Cute first dates and unfortunate movie choices also join us on this week's episode of Ghosts of Boyfriends Past, as well as a couple of shockers to keep things balanced in the interest of fairness. Liz and Tom have also put the call out for your awkward and unconventional how-did-you-meet stories, so if you have them, or indeed have a story for our other episodes, send them through to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com.

If the show tickles your fancy at all, then please rate, review and share!