I'm joined by Lana McBackwards for a hilarious and unfiltered conversation about the trans experience.

We cover everything from discovering her identity during the pandemic and dating apps as a trans woman, to dealing with clueless questions and bad dick pics. Lana shares what being a woman means to her, how she uses humour as advocacy, and why the conversations people are scared to have are often the most important.

If you've ever wondered what it's really like to transition, date, and thrive as a trans woman — or you just want a laugh-out-loud chat about pockets, puberty blockers, and Grindr chaos — this is the episode for you.

Click here for the Gender Hypotheticals Quiz

• Trans advocacy and support groups:

• • Transcend (Australia)
  • The Gender Centre Inc (Australia)
  • Terrence Higgins Trust (UK)
  • Transkind by Beaumont (UK)

  
  

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  New episodes every week exploring dating, relationships, feminism, sexuality, love, and life.

I’m joined by the hilarious and painfully insightful Vittorio Angelone: Italian-Irish comedian from Belfast, online chaos merchant, and co-host of Mike & Vittorio’s Guide to Parenting. We chat about navigating fame, feelings, and foot fetishes while touring sold-out comedy shows across the UK, Ireland, Europe, Australia, and North America.

Vittorio was nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe 2022, and since then, he's opened for comedy heavyweights like Russell Howard, Michael Che, Sam Morril, and Shane Todd. You’ve either seen him on the internet, or your algorithm is failing you.

Prepare for everything from Fringe chaos and comedy heckles, to mental health in the spotlight, musical theatre trauma, and why AFL is the horniest sport on Earth. Plus: first date disasters, behind-the-scenes stories from Fin vs The Internet, and how Vittorio went from classical musician to viral stand-up with millions of views and a cult following.

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🎧 Check out his podcast: Mike & Vittorio’s Guide to Parenting

🎟️ See him live on his 2024/25 US & UK tour: https://vittorioangelone.com

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Is modern dating a total mess, or are we just getting better at being alone? I sit down with Date with Tait's Tait McGregor to talk about habitual singledom, the struggles of online dating, and whether being single is actually the dream.

We dive into the dating burnout so many of us feel, the pressure to couple up, and why being alone doesn’t have to mean being lonely.

From bad Hinge dates to the rise of ghosting and situationships, we unpack what dating looks like in 2025 and whether swiping right is even worth it anymore.

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Rising Aussie-Italian comedian, Sam Zito, is fresh off touring with Blake Pavey and Luke Kidgell, and gearing up for his debut solo comedy show I’m Happy Either Way.

We get into everything from male decor crime to mental health, dating disasters, influencer burnout, hecklers, hypnotherapy, and the weirdest DMs he’s ever received.

Sam spills on the grind of open mics, the power of being a white man with a working car, and how social media has changed the game for comedians.

We talk comedy ego checks, dating other creatives, and why some people just don’t change their sheets...Whether you're a comedy nerd, a TikTok scroller, or just here for chaotic dating stories and unhinged troll DMs, this episode is for you.

How do you date smarter in 2025? I sit down with evidence-based dating coach, Sera Bozza, to break down people's biggest mistakes when looking for love. We chat about dating apps, attraction psychology, confidence-building, and why so many men struggle online. Plus, Sera shares her wildest dating stories and expert advice on how to navigate modern love.

What’s it really like to date both men and women? This week, I’m joined by podcast host and content creator Renee Buckingham for a deep dive into bisexuality, non-monogamy, and the double standards that bi men and women face.

We also chat about the male loneliness epidemic, emotional labor in relationships, and why women just get each other. Plus, we spill the tea on our ADHD-fueled side hustles and navigating identity in a world that loves to put people in boxes.

This week I’m joined by co-host of She's On The Money, Bec Syed, to dive into queer dating, gender roles, and the unique joys of being a lesbian.

We chat about navigating identity, the struggles of dating women (is it a date or just a really intense friendship?), and the magic of queer relationships.

We also unpack the assumptions people make about gender in same-sex relationships, unexpected relationship dynamics, the realities of being visibly queer, and why lesbian love hits different.

This week I'm joined by comedian, born-again bisexual and mental illness connoisseur, Freddie Arthur!

We chat about why she started doing stand-up, her upcoming solo show: Dysfunctional Family Jukebox, her journey with sexuality, her experiences within queer dating culture, animal mating rituals, and the tragic tale of a rat with blue balls.