The Hook Up

Pets can be a super important part of our lives. Your cat, or dog, or axolotl, they can be like family. But what happens when they don’t fit in with our relationships? On the podcast you’ll hear from listeners who have had issues with their relationships because of pets. You’ll also hear from a animal behaviourist on why pets act in certain ways. Featuring psychotherapist Carol-Ann Allen and pet trainer and behaviour consultant, Dr Kate Mornement.

Have you ever wanted to dress up and act like an animal? Well, there’s a kink for that. On this podcast we’re looking at the kink of pet play. You’ll meet a couple of kitten pet players, a handler and a pup pet player. Why do people do it? What’s involved? Has it got anything to do with real animals? All those questions will be answered!

Are you about to start uni? Well we’re putting the O in O Week. Starting uni is a totally new chapter of your life, and it opens you up to a lot of new relationships and experiences. If you’re going to uni for the first time and don’t know what to expect, then we’ve got you covered. On the podcast, you'll hear from Jimi Bursaw who's managed colleges, o-weeks and all kinds of uni activities to give you a rundown on what goes on and how to make the most of it. Then clinical psychologist Danielle Maloney will drop by to talk through some of the issues you might have with your relationship when starting uni or making new friends.

It’s that time of the year again – Valentine's Day. Does the thought of it get your heart racing or does it inspire loud groans? Putting all that pressure to be romantic on one day can make us feel doomed to fail, but Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to suck.

On the podcast you’ll hear from BJ, a kink expert and educator on how you could spice up your V-Day. Plus sexologist and counsellor Amanda Lambros talks us through how you can really make the most of this romantic holiday.

**adult content warning**

We’re young, dumb, and full of it. We're talking about cum, semen, jizz, the milky chance. For some people, it’s kinda icky, but others love it, and everywhere.

On the podcast, we’ll take a look at why people fetishize it and why people can’t stand it with sex therapist Tanya Koens. Plus, can you really get an infection in your eye if someone cums in it? Nurse Mat will be in to answer all the health questions under the sun.

Have you ever fantasised about being with someone famous? Maybe you’ve slept with someone famous and it was the root of your dreams. Maybe you’re still together! Or perhaps it was a total nightmare and ruined that person and the work you loved, forever.

On the podcast you’re going to hear from someone who had an up close experience with the lead singer of a band that tarnished their music in her eyes, a lead singer of a band who talks about what it’s like when fans say they want to marry her, plus Dr Lauren Rosewarne drops by to talk about why we have an obsession with hooking up with someone famous.

Is locking someone down really so hard? Or are you the type of person that freaks out and leaves as soon as something becomes a bit serious… On the pod we’re looking at commitment - that tricky transitional phase in dating where you go from casual fling, to deleting all your apps and deciding to date each other exclusively. But if one of you is more into the idea of locking things down than the other, do you cut and run, or stick around to see if they change their mind?

You’ll hear from clinical psychologist Gemma Cribb on how you might be able to actually commit to someone rather than running off, and former-stripper-turned-dating coach Mark Rosenfeld gives his ideas on why commitment can be so terrifying...

The holiday season is upon us, so we're talking about the emotional and relationship shit-storm that is summer. Whether it’s dealing with your partner’s relatives or wanting to break up but kinda not wanting to do it smack bang in the middle of Christmas, there’s plenty going on during this period.

You’ll hear from relationships specialist Melissa Ferrari on ways that you could avoid the holidays being painful, and comedian Alexi Toliopoulos on why we shouldn't be giving anyone gifts in the first place...

This week, musician Kirin J Callinan flashed his penis on the ARIA Award red carpet this week, and as you’d imagine in the current social climate, people were pissed, and fairly so, it is indecent exposure and therefore a crime. But it shouldn't come as a surprise for anyone who knows of him... on his latest album cover he’s peeing on his on own face.

But the latest backlash has made us wonder about the nature of flashing, and indecent exposure, and what constitutes ok and not ok nudity in 2017.

You’ll hear from Dr Christopher Fox, a sex therapist and lecturer at the University of Sydney on why people decide to expose themselves and when it’s ok (or not ok!), plus you’ll hear from two women who have differing views on the free the nipple movement. Is it advancing equality or just giving dirty perves what they’ve always wanted?

A bad breakup can leave you feeling like absolute garbage, and when the loneliness kicks in and you're drinking red wine from the bottle, many of us just want to run straight back to what’s familiar, our ex. But surely there’s a reason you broke up? Shouldn't you just try and move on with your life?

You’ll hear from psychologist Melanie Khashadorian on when it might be a good idea, and when getting back with your ex is totally the wrong idea, and from callers who've had different experiences when going back.