Slow Love

Samantha X, best-selling author, former journalist, Madam and escort takes over the mic for the Slow Love podcast series and interviews one of her clients in a powerful and unforgettable episode. She asks "Mark" some of the questions we've all always wanted to know. Why do men see sex workers? Do they consider it cheating? And do they ever develop feelings for them? An unmissable episode of the Slow Love series.

Matching is different to (dating apps) in that you work one-on-one with a professional. A matchmaker sees where your blindspots are.

Virtually every woman I talk to gives me the checklist, and on that checklist is someone who is six foot and taller ... only 14 percent of the population in the US is six foot and taller

New Bumble dating app research indicates that two in five users felt decreased confidence in dating, and one third were less physically confident as a result of Covid-19. We chatted to Alita from Bad Dates of Melbourne in the thick of the final week of Melbourne lockdown about whether dating confidence was at an all time low, and with two special guest: Bianca from Melbourne (about her hilarious dating app mishaps) and Nick in Sydney (about losing confidence from social distancing). If your dating mojo is virtually non-existent, this will make you feel less like Robinson Crusoe, and will also give you some great tips about how to get that confidence back - fresh for 2021.

Ruth and Lisa catch up to chat about the last three months and what's in store for Slow Love Podcast.

Michael and his partner met a couple of months before Covid-19 hit - after a couple of dates they decided to move in, not because of the impending lockdown, but due to personal circumstances. Within weeks they were plunged into the Melbourne shut-down, and into the complacency of an old relationship. With restaurants and bars closed, they missed the honeymoon phase of their relationship and went straight to the “Netflix, cereal and tracksuit pants” part. How did they keep their romance alive? And will they need to re-test their relationship once Melbourne lockdown lifts? One of the most intriguing stories we’ve heard of a whirlwind Melbourne lockdown romance - a must listen!

Kate is a 36 year old, primary school teacher, who is looking for love. She enjoys travelling, adores her family and her job. There's just one more thing she's looking for ... the consistently elusive 'significant other'. And she's willing to participate in our good old fashioned love experiment. Take a listen to her podcast and find out the attributes of her ideal partner.

Frank is a 31 years old Melbournian with an Italian background. When he was a kid he wanted to be a soccer player, and he was kind of theatrical on field, which eventually led to him being theatrical in real life - as a an actor. He's played a whole heap of recognisable parts, and he's now writing a screenplay about Sofia Loren, starring Sofia Loren. While he's career focussed, he's also looking for a partner - and he's willing to be  part of our love experiment. Take a listen to his podcast and find out more about Frank and who he's looking for.

Professor Bronwyn Carlson is Head of the Department of Indigenous Studies at Macquarie University. Carlson is an Aboriginal woman who was born and raised on D'harawal Country. This is a not to be missed podcast which discusses the politics of Indigeneity on dating apps and racism.

Merinda is a Gumbayngirr / Barkindji woman, a senior lawyer and the co-founder of the Blackfulla Bookclub. This year Merinda postponed her wedding due to Covid-19. We talk to Merinda about how she met her partner, the proposal, postponing the wedding, and her infertility journey. This powerful podcast will make you consider intimacy and love deeply, and provide you with insights on how to move forward if your life trajectory has been inexplicably changed.

We chat to comedian Neel Kolhatkar about why Aussie men are not romantic duds (what they might miss in romantic prowess they make up in other ways), his go to romantic moves (including love letters and post-it’s), his latest character ‘Margaret’ in love and play postcode-romance. Does love differ across Australian postcodes? 

We also chat to him about Sex and the City and why he’s more of a Carrie / Samantha, rather than Charlotte and Miranda, and his top tips and relationship advice. 

What’s it like being recognised on a dating app for Neel? The positives and negatives. 

Don’t miss out on this fun and insightful episode.