This week on the pod we welcome the brilliantly funny comedian and podcaster, Laura Smyth! She helps answer questions like: How do you date whilst managing single-motherhood? Is it possible to avoid the temptation of just "settling"? And is straightening your hair the first tell-tale sign of a mental breakdown?

You can now watch the full video episode over on our Patreon, head to isitham.org.

Laura is taking her show Laura Smyth: Born Aggy on tour around the UK from September 2026. For tickets and dates head over to laurasmyth.com.

And check out Laura's pod Shouldn't Laugh But... wherever you get your podcasts.

Amy's taking her brand new show Thanks For Having Me on tour around the UK from Feb 2027. Tickets are on sale now, just head to plosive.co.uk.

And Harriet is going on tour with her brand new stand-up show Floozy this autumn. For tickets and dates head over to harrietkemsley.com.

We want to hear your dating stories! Email in at [email protected].

Follow Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespod

Produced, recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

Assistant Producer is Amy Townsend-Lowcock for Plosive.

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It’s a podcast first this week as we welcome our first Single-Ladies-housemate, comedian and Amy’s resident spider catcher, Jordan Brookes! He shares his perspective on some of Amy’s loves lost, and helps answer questions like: How do you build strong male friendships? Are video games actually good for mental health? And does a primary school crush count as your first serious relationship? (It’s a big NO from Harriet)

You can now watch the full video episode over on our Patreon, head to isitham.org.

Jordan is taking his brand new show The Part of You That's Always Screaming to Edinburgh Fringe from 5-30 Aug. For tickets head to edfringe.com.

Amy's taking her brand new show Thanks For Having Me on tour around the UK from Feb 2027. Tickets are on sale now, just head to plosive.co.uk.

And Harriet is going on tour with her brand new stand-up show Floozy this autumn. For tickets and dates head over harrietkemsley.com.

We want to hear your dating stories! Email in at [email protected].

Follow Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespod

Produced, recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

Assistant Producer is Amy Townsend-Lowcock for Plosive.

Artwork by Welcome Studio.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the podcast, Harriet tells Amy more about attachment theory, and the two of them look back at the lists they wrote in series one of what they're looking for in their dream romantic partner. Is a commitment to the NHS the most important thing? Does being deep matter anymore? And are magicians still off the cards?

You can now watch the full video episode over on our Patreon, head to isitham.org.

Amy's taking her brand new show Thanks For Having Me on tour around the UK from Feb 2027. Tickets are on sale now, just head to plosive.co.uk.

And Harriet is going on tour with her brand new stand-up show Floozy this autumn. For tickets and dates head over harrietkemsley.com.

We want to hear your dating stories! Email in at [email protected].

Follow Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespod

Produced, recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

Assistant Producer is Amy Townsend-Lowcock for Plosive.

Artwork by Welcome Studio.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the podcast we welcome comedian and SNL UK writer, Celya AB! She answers questions like: is suggesting therapy as a non-negotiable a bit small-minded? Why do love songs hit different when you’re heartbroken or in love? And is it a genius(/terrible) move to suggest an arm wrestle on a date - and winning coz you can’t help being so hench? 💪

Celya taking her brand new show, We Must Stop Meeting Like This to Edinburgh from 4-30 August. For tickets head to edfringe.com.

Amy's taking her brand new show Thanks For Having Me on tour around the UK from Feb 2027. Tickets are on sale now, just head to plosive.co.uk.

And Harriet is going on tour with her brand new stand-up show Floozy this autumn. For tickets and dates head over harrietkemsley.com.

We want to hear your dating stories! Email in at [email protected].

Follow Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespod

Produced, recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

Assistant Producer is Amy Townsend-Lowcock for Plosive.

Artwork by Welcome Studio.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining the podcast this week is writer, podcaster and sex historian Dr Kate Lister! She helps answer questions like: When was the best time in history to be a single woman? Was Queen Elizabeth I really a virgin? And if you were a sex loving single woman in the 19th century, was it easier to just tell people you’re actually married to a ghost? 

Dr Kate Lister's new book, Flick, is out now! To get your copy head to drkatelister.com or tune into her podcast, Betwixt The Sheets, for more scandalous stories.

Amy's taking her brand new show Thanks For Having Me on tour around the UK from Feb 2027. Tickets are on sale now, just head to plosive.co.uk.

And Harriet is going on tour with her brand new stand-up show Floozy this autumn. For tickets and dates head over harrietkemsley.com.

We want to hear your dating stories! Email in at [email protected].

Follow Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespod

Produced, recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

Assistant Producer is Amy Townsend-Lowcock for Plosive.

Artwork by Welcome Studio.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week our Single Ladies are joined by author and founder of Sex Talks, Emma-Louise Boynton! She helps Amy and Harriet navigate the tricky subject of ✨pleasure✨ and answers questions like: How useful is sex therapy when you’re not in a relationship? What are things you can do to get out of your head and into your body? And is “just do it for the plot” the worst piece of dating advice ever? 

CW: Discussion of eating disorders and sexual assault.

Emma-Louise's debut book, 'Pleasure: The Reclamation of My Body' is currently out in hardback. To purchase your copy head to emmalouiseboynton.substack.com or listen to her podcast on spotify.com.

Amy's taking her brand new show Thanks For Having Me on tour around the UK from Feb 2027. Tickets are on sale now just head to plosive.co.uk.

And Harriet is going on tour with her brand new stand-up show Floozy this autumn. For tickets and dates head over harrietkemsley.com.

We want to hear your dating stories! Email in at [email protected].

Follow Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespod

Produced, recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

Assistant Producer is Amy Townsend-Lowcock for Plosive.

Artwork by Welcome Studio.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Amy and Harriet are joined by comedian, author, speaker and all-round bad ass, Cally Beaton and her gorgeous pooch Jeff! She shares her infinite wisdom and answers questions like: How can you stop creating obstacles for yourself and just go for it? Is there ever any getting away from the classic “mum guilt”? And HOW do you flirt with someone from across a room without exchanging a single word? (No really, how? Amy REALLY needs to know.)

Cally's book Namaste Motherf*ckers is out now in paperback. Grab your copy at callybeaton.com.

Amy's taking her brand new show Thanks For Having Me on tour around the UK from Feb 2027. Tickets are currently on sale, just head to plosive.co.uk.

And Harriet is going on tour with her brand new stand-up show Floozy this autumn. For tickets and dates head over harrietkemsley.com.

We want to hear your dating stories! Email in at [email protected].

Follow Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespod

Produced, recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

Assistant Producer is Amy Townsend-Lowcock for Plosive.

Artwork by Welcome Studio.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the podcast we welcome comedian Katie Norris! She talks Harriet through her seven years bad sex, and answers questions like: What are the pitfalls of an age gap relationship? Was MySpace the OG dating app? And can you ever trust a French techno DJ to be a supportive and empathetic partner? (Answer: no).

Katie is taking her brand new show Mother Succubus to the Edinburgh Fringe from 5-30 August. For tickets and information head to edfringe.com and follow her on Instagram @katienorris26

Amy's taking her brand new show Thanks For Having Me on tour around the UK from Feb 2027. Tickets are on sale from 10am Friday 24 April, just head to plosive.co.uk.

And Harriet is going on tour with her brand new stand-up show Floozy this autumn. For tickets and dates head over harrietkemsley.com.

We want to hear your dating stories! Email in at [email protected].

Follow Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespod

Produced, recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

Artwork by Welcome Studio.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the first ever foursome of the pod as this week we welcome Hannah Byczkowski and Suzie Preece aka Ghost Huns! They answer questions like how do you find out if your comedian crush is single? Can you ever know in advance if someone might be a cheater? And what on earth is a trunger (and where can we buy one 😏)

Make sure you listen to Ghost Huns on your favourite podcast app, follow them on Instagram @ghosthunspod or catching one of their upcoming live shows.

Amy's taking her brand new show Thanks For Having Me on tour around the UK from Feb 2027. Tickets are on sale from 10am Friday 24 April, just head to plosive.co.uk.

And Harriet is going on tour with her brand new stand-up show Floozy this autumn. For tickets and dates head over harrietkemsley.com.

We want to hear your dating stories! Email in at [email protected].

Follow Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespod

Produced, recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

Artwork by Welcome Studio.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the podcast, we welcome solo parenting advocate and founder of The Stork & I, Mel Johnson to the podcast. She answers questions like: How do you build a network whilst being a solo parent? Who is the solo parenting journey accessible to? And how far are we in fighting the stigma for solo parents?

Find more information about Mel, her journey and the community of solo parents she is building by heading to thestorkandi.com or following her on Instagram @the_stork_and_i

Amy's taking her brand new show Thanks For Having Me on tour around the UK from Feb 2027. Tickets are on sale from 10am Friday 24 April, just head to plosive.co.uk.

And Harriet is going on tour with her brand new stand-up show Floozy this autumn. For tickets and dates head over harrietkemsley.com.

We want to hear your dating stories! Email in at [email protected].

Follow Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespod

Produced, recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

Artwork by Welcome Studio.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.