Best Bertherring Podcasts (2024)

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Rusty Berther: Starting Again at 50 1:07:25

4d ago1:07:25

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Rusty Berther: Starting Again at 50 as a Straight Man in the Wild! Rusty Bertha's marriage of 27 years ended when he was 49 and he was shitting in the shit. Flash forward 7 years and he is happily remarried after doing a shitload of therapy and then meeting a wonderful woman on the apps. YES, IT DOES HAPPEN. Nelly and Rusty talk about all of that p…

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Toxic People Thrive in Silence 43:42

1d ago43:42

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TOXIC PEOPLE THRIVE IN SILENCE In this ep, Nelly drops in to ponder how toxic people rely on silence and how liberating it is when you find your voice. She also muses on how egocentric we are when it comes to divorce, dating and all the things. She invites you to WWRPD - what would Ru Paul do - and ask yourself how important your current situation …

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Nelly is Fifty, Fabulous and Facing the F'n Sh*t! 40:38

26d ago40:38

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Fifty, Fabulous and Facing the F'n Sh*t! Nelly turned 50 last week and she drops in to take some birthday calls and talk about the bug 5-0 milestone. Nelly gets into "un-fu*king" yourself and how aging can be an opportunity to shed all the negative crap that has held us back and, how joy is there to be taken. She also shares what she's reading, lis…

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Rebecca De Unamuno: I don't know if you're interested until my pants are around my ankles! 1:06:39

1M ago1:06:39

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Rebecca De Unamuno: I don't know if you're interested until my pants are around my ankles! Bec and I talk about being long-term-single, how to flirt (or not) and why rending to your own garden is the most important thing. We take a great listener call from someone who is NOT embracing being single and a letter about a pash n' dash. A great ep with …

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Nelly's advice STINKS! 57:12

1M ago57:12

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AUGUST BONUS: NELLY'S ADVICE STINKS! Nelly drops in take a listener call telling her she WAS WRONG (she sort of was?), to rant about Fake on Paramount Plus and some other stuff. You'll really love this episode if you've dated a fantasist/pathological liar/ predator. Info on FAKE here Info on The Dating Gamble (INSIGHT) here DEARNELLYPODCAST.COM: HE…

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BONUS EPISODE: IT GETS BETTER! 53:21

2M ago53:21

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BONUS EPISODE: IT GETS BETTER! This week Nelly drops in with a Bonus ep dedicated to listeners and the stuff she's reading and watching. I AM CELINE DOCO HERE MUSEUM OF BROKEN RELATIONSHIPS HERE COUPLES THERAPY HERE DR GABOR MATE HERE DEARNELLYPODCAST.COM: HERE SUBSCRIBE TO DEAR NELLY PLUS VIA PATREON HERE SEND NELLY A MESSAGE: HERE 1800RESPECT is …

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Shit - I caught feelings for my Friends with Benefits! 59:56

2M ago59:56

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HARLEY BREEN IS BACK: what do we do if we catch feelings for our Friends with Benefits? In an era of smaller and smaller families, how on earth did comedian Harley Breen end up living in Queensland with 4 kids? He blames Psilocybin! Harley and I discuss navigating the ups and downs of coparenting after divorce, feeding 4 kids and, who broke the wor…

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BULLA FROM NELLY: you can sleep while I drive 34:24

2M ago34:24

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Bonus Free Episode for Everyone! Nelly is just dropping in with a few musings on holidays, love songs, TV and other stuff. Why? Just because she missed yas. DEAR NELLY PLAYLIST: HERE COUPLES THERAPY: HERE MELISSA ETHERIDGE DOCO HERE DEARNELLYPODCAST.COM: HERE SUBSCRIBE TO DEAR NELLY PLUS VIA PATREON HERE SEND NELLY A MESSAGE: HERE 1800RESPECT is A …

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Cath Davis is back for Thirsty Thirds: how low is that bloody bar!? 1:10:32

3M ago1:10:32

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Cath Davis is back for Thirsty Thirds: how low is that bloody bar?! The glorious Cath Davis is back! Cath and Nelly have a great chat about how to be included in conversation as a single person surrounded by married couples (hint: that's on the couples), Cath's favourite love songs and how Cath has been. They take two listener calls - one on learni…

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Change is a comin' 1:55

4M ago1:55

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New stuff happening at Dear Nelly HQ! DEARNELLYPODCAST.COM: HERE SUBSCRIBE TO DEAR NELLY PLUS VIA PATREON HERE SEND NELLY A MESSAGE: HERE 1800RESPECT is A Confidential information, counselling and support service that is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence: CLICK HERE 1…

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Chris Ryan: It's not ADHD, he's just not that into you! 1:00:03

4M ago1:00:03

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Chris Ryan: It's not ADHD, he's just not that into you Chris Ryan is back with her delightfuLly direct and funny advice. She brooks no bullshit this one - including for herself.We talk about a Tori Amon song, I give Chris career advice and we take a call from a late-in-life remarried person who is happy as Larry. We chat about Tom Hanks and some ot…

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Matt Kelly is back for Sloppy Seconds 1:02:42

4M ago1:02:42

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Matt Kelly is back for Sloppy Seconds and Nelly wants her bloody special day! Matt Kelly is children's entertainer and all 'round lovely man. He's on the fence about anniversary celebrations, but here for other occasions (we unpack that). Matt asks Nelly for advice about communicating with his dad, they take a gorgeous listener call from a woman wh…

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Janty Blair: I've always had eyes for Denzel 1:09:54

4M ago1:09:54

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JANTY BLAIR: IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN YOU, DENZEL Janty Blair is 59 years old, has been engaged twice, proposed to 4 times and has never married. She's on the apps and living her best life with a current suitor sho's in Canada! A fascinating woman with a rich and wonderful life. DEARNELLYPODCAST.COM: HERE SUBSCRIBE TO DEAR NELLY PLUS VIA PATREON HERE SEN…

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Serena Walker: Counselling Psychologist 1:12:36

5M ago1:12:36

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SERENA WALKER: You don't have to be friends with your ex! Serena Walker is a Counselling Psychologist and new friend of Nelly's. Serena and Nelly met at the funeral of their mutual friend Cal Wilson and they gravitated toward each other. Serena has experience working with clients who have a history of trauma and abuse and or are having issues with …

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A heavy-hearted Scotty Brennan is back for Thirsty Thirds 1:13:13

5M ago1:13:13

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Scotty Brennan is coming in Heavy Hearted for Thirsty Thirds Scott Brennan is one of our most beloved co-hosts and he joins us whilst sitting in the sh*t. As always, he still brings his tender, loving and funny self to the conversation. We go from Oscar Wilde to a married mum drowning under the mental load to the avowedly single Whoopi Goldberg. Th…

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Michelle Shepphard: I respect you to much to have sex with you! (WTAF) 55:57

5M ago55:57

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Michelle Sheppard: I respect you to much to have sex with you! (WTAF) Michelle Sheppard is a leader in the realm of gender equity. Her own path as a transgender woman has given her a unique perspective, providing her with insightful insights into the complex issues of gender bridging. In recognition of her extraordinary contributions, Michelle was …

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Danny Blay is back for Sloppy Seconds 1:04:45

5M ago1:04:45

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Danny Blay is back for Sloppy Seconds: how will your house SOUND when it is empty? Danny Blay is a wonderful man who works in behaviour change with men who use violence against women and children. Nelly and Danny have worked together for many years in the violence prevention space and are now mates. Danny is a very dedicated father and his kids hav…

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Chris Ryan is back for Sloppy Seconds 1:29:58

5M ago1:29:58

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Chris Ryan is back for Sloppy Seconds and thinks we're kidding ourselves about ENM! Comedian Chris Ryan joined us a while ago to share her terrible heartbreak after a long-distance relationship ended. She's back with a lovely update on that front and, some firm opinions on our listener questions. A caller asks if she MUST use the apps to date (spoi…

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NELLY HAS THE RONA: Live from Sydney - Part 2 1:39:20

6M ago1:39:20

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NELLY HAS THE RONA! Dearest Nelly finally got the Covid... she's been hit hard and is resting up. BUT, don't fear, we have some stuff we've been saving for a rainy day! This episode features some never-before-heard material from the Live Show in Sydney with Yumi Stynes, Benjamin Law and Chris Ryan. It also has some clips Sammy has kept aside from p…

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NELLY HAS THE RONA: Live from Sydney - Part 1 1:20:21

6M ago1:20:21

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NELLY HAS THE RONA! Dearest Nelly finally got the Covid... she's been hit hard and is resting up. BUT, don't fear, we have some stuff we've been saving for a rainy day! This episode features some never-before-heard material from the Live Show in Sydney with Yumi Stynes, Benjamin Law and Chris Ryan. It also has some clips Sammy has kept aside from p…

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Kirsty Webeck is back for Thirsty Thirds 1:10:08

6M ago1:10:08

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Kirsty Webeck Thirsty Thirds: love and other catastrophes! Dear Nelly favourite - and one of Nelly's bestie - Kirsty Webeck is back for our first ever Thirsty Thirds episodes. Nelly and Kirsty talk about formative film experiences, Kristy's early dating and Kirsty's new tour. Kirsty and Nelly take two great calls; one about dating with kids and the…

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Hilary Harper: single, over 50 and back on the bloody apps! 1:25:46

6M ago1:25:46

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HILARY HARPER: SINGLE, OVER 50 AND BACK ON THE BLOODY APPS! Hilary Harper is the host of Life Matters on Radio National. A very accomplished and well-known woman in Australia's media, she's also a mum and human with a personal life. That personal life includes becoming single about 18 months ago when her long-term relationship ended. We chat about …

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Dear Nelly Live: Lizzi Hoo, Sami Shah and Kirsty Webeck at the Malthouse Outdoors! 1:29:48

7M ago1:29:48

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DEAR NELLY LIVE: a recording of our live show at the Malthouse Outdoors (Feb 2024) Starring Lizzi Hoo, Kirsty Webeck and Sami Shah! An hilarious and heartfelt episode with a stellar panel. Features some very funny stories, some heartbreak and some fabulous listener letters. Go to the BRAND NEW DEARNELLYPODCAST.COM website for all show info, resourc…

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Clare Wright: Sit in the Shit and Keep it Classy 1:06:25

7M ago1:06:25

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Professor Clare Wright: Sit in the Shit and Keep it Classy Professor Clare Wright OAM is an award-winning historian, author, broadcaster and public commentator who has worked in politics, academia and the media. Clare is currently Professor of History and Professor of Public Engagement at La Trobe University. Twelve months ago her marriage of 36 ye…

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Danny Blay: Is anyone in the house scared of you? 57:00

7M ago57:00

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DANNY BLAY: is anyone in the house scared of you? Danny Blay is a old mate and colleague of Nelly's. They worked together for many years collaborating on sexual health and respectful relationships shows for young people. Danny and Nelly have a long chat about respect, family violence and working with men who use violence against women and children.…

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Celia Pacquola: I fell in love with a guy I'd never met! 1:05:07

7M ago1:05:07

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Celia Pacquola: I fell in love with a guy I'd never met! We are joined today by comedian, actor and super-star Celia Pacquola. Celia met her now partner on the internet and THEY DECLARED THEIR LOVE FOR EACH OTHER BEFORE THEY EVER MET IN REAL LIFE! Celia and I talk about recovering from being cheated on and gaslit, what it's like to have rumours spr…

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Jacinta Parsons: My last date was in 1996! 1:08:48

8M ago1:08:48

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Jacinta Parsons: Single Life, Solitude, Bob Hawke and Do I bloody date again? Today we are joined by ABC personality and author Jacinta Parsons. Jacinta has been single for 18 months after the end of a 25 year relationship. She's now embracing the single life and really leaning into solitude after a period of loneliness and adjustment. We discuss h…

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Webeck's Sloppy Seconds: Kirsty grills Nelly on the HARD LAUNCH! 1:08:37

8M ago1:08:37

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KIRSTY WEBECK: GRILLS NELLY ON THE HARD LAUNCH! One of Nelly's favourite mates, comedian Kirsty Webeck, is back for SLOPPY SECONDS. Kirsty and Nelly talk about breaking old patterns (of choosing the wrong people), Nelly's new romance (woot: gossip!) and they take a great listener call on how to handle a "Friends With Benefits" relationships when so…

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Quah Ee Ling: if the situation is sick, you will be too 1:12:03

8M ago1:12:03

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Quah Ee Ling: you can't heal in a sick situation Today we are joined by academic Quah Ee Ling who has research specialities in divorce, intersectionality and cultural studies. I met Ee Ling at an event in Sydney last year and fell in (friend) love with her immediately. I just adore this intelligent, kind and sensitive soul. Ee Ling and I talk about…

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Tom Ballard Sloppy Seconds: I'm comin' in hot and fully POTENCHED! 1:12:24

8M ago1:12:24

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Tom Ballard: I'm coming in hot and fully potenched! Comedian Tom Ballard is back for Sloppy Seconds and he asks Nelly a HUGE question: what is the lesson you have had to learn repeatedly throughout life and, have you learned it yet? Tom and Nelly talk about Tom's partner and ... Nelly's new sweetheart! Yes, she went back on the apps and it ACTUALLY…

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Nato Green: I cock-blocked myself! 1:07:37

9M ago1:07:37

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Nato Green: I cock-blocked myself! Nato Green is a US comic and union organiser and Nelly is a huge fan of his. Nelly and Nato discuss his 20+ year marriage, how he thought he was unlovable and was super nervous about expressing vulnerability, how he wanted to date but just couldn't work out how until he was in his 20's and, how he had lots of plat…

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Producer Sammy's Best of 2023! 1:09:19

9M ago1:09:19

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Nelly is having a week off but don't worry, Producer Sammy has pulled together a brilliant ep of the highlights from our first year! Listen, enjoy, share! BOOK TICKETS TO OUR NEXT LIVE SHOW ON FEB 8TH 2024 HERE SUSBRCIBE TO DEAR NELLY VIA PATREON Sign up HERE for bonus content and to support the podcast! DEAR NELLY PLUS Subscribe to NELLY+ HERE to …

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Van Badham: worth the wait! 1:02:50

9M ago1:02:50

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Van Badham: a fool in love! Van Badham is an author, playwright, Guardian columnist, broadcaster and general all 'round ratbag. Van and I talk about how she'd given up on love and then fell in love at Trades Hall, across a crowded room at the age of 39. We take a brilliant listener call on what single life can look like in your 60s and get into Van…

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Spankie Jackzon: we don't have time for that sh*t Babes! 1:05:03

9M ago1:05:03

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Spankie Jackzon: Winner of Drag Race Down Under! This week I am joined by my favourite Drag Queen Spankie Bloody Jackzon. Spankie is LTS (long-term-single) and not prepared to settle for less. We talk about Fairytales and how much of a barrier they are to real love, how Spankie was going for "the wrong type" of men and how BME (Big Mum Energy) can …

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Amanda Hampson: I don't accept your gift 1:08:30

9M ago1:08:30

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AMANDA HAMPSON: from teen mum to acclaimed author Today we talk to author Amanda Hampson. Amanda in now a 69 year old author, but was once a scared teen mum, kicked out of home and giving her child up for adoption. She's gone on to have more children and a couple of marriages but is avowedly - and happily - single. We talk all that stuff as well as…

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BONUS CHRISTMAS EPISODE WITH BEV KILLICK: GO WHERE THE LOVE IS! 1:12:31

10M ago1:12:31

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BONUS CHRISTMAS EPISODE WITH BEV KILLICK! Bev shares her top celebration./event tips: refuse to take on perfection be naughty and nice enjoy your guilty pleasures take the pressure down presentation is key - not the amount of money spent go where the love is Bev and I also take some wonderful listener calls on navigating a tricky Christmas with ste…

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Alice Fraser: Learn How to fight! 1:13:34

10M ago1:13:34

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Alice Fraser: Learn How to Fight! We are joined today by comedian Alice Fraser. Alice is beyond description - a wonderfully intelligent, thoughtful and insightful woman who is such a deep soul that I'm not sure I kept up! Alice and I talk about hacking the brain you have (and accepting it), how to embrace and handle conflict, about abuse and madnes…

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Renee Thompson: Who's ya Daddy? 59:53

10M ago59:53

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Renee The Celebrant: Who's ya Daddy? This week we are joined by Renee Thompson - wedding celebrant, DJ, MC and massive horn-bag. Renee talks to us about being in a non-monogamous relationship and how to keep that rolling along in a healthy way. She talks kink and how it's connected to her conservative upbringing and, the "red and green" flags she s…

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Kaz Cooke: on being extremely single 1:09:04

10M ago1:09:04

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Kaz Cooke: I am more interested in being happy than with someone! Award winning author and journalist Kaz Cooke joins us to talk about being single after a series of duds in her younger years and coping with the end of a long-term relationship. We do a deep-dive into menopause and how it can affect sex, dating and relationships. We talk about devel…

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Matt Kelly: I just wanted love! 1:12:55

10M ago1:12:55

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Matt Kelly: I just wanted love! We're joined today by children's entertainer Matt Kelly. Matt shares his late-start to dating, how he was love-sick and swept up in the feels and how eventually he found his lovely beau. We talk about hope, change and knowing when you're done. We take a very important call about protecting yourself financially when y…

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Chris Ryan: can long distance really work? 1:04:50

11M ago1:04:50

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CHRIS RYAN: CAN LONG DISTANCE WORK? Comedian Chris Ryan joins us to talk long distance relationships, how to heal a broken heart, why rushing in a sign you need to love yourself more and why you should never be grateful for "just enough". CHRIS RYAN'S WEBSITE HERE HOW TO HEAL A BROKEN HEART TED TALK HERE SUSBRCIBE TO DEAR NELLY VIA PATREON Sign up …

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HAPPY 40TH EPISODE with Young Buck, Producer Sammy! 1:06:35

11M ago1:06:35

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HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY TO US: with PRODUCER SAMMY! OMG, we have hit the 40 episode mark. And to celebrate I am joined today by Producer Sammy! We talk his hopes for the future (he's a single, straight, cis man in the wild), confessions, controlling partners, holidays with dates and we rip into an absolute doosh who drops a woman for a surgery scar. Sa…

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Sloppy Seconds with Helen Thorn: I didn't know it could feel like this! 1:07:04

11M ago1:07:04

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Sloppy Seconds with Helen Thorn: I didn't know it could feel like this! We're back with comedian and author Helen Thorn. Helen was blindsided with infidelity a few years ago and her 20+ year marriage came to an end. She spiralled and has spent recent years slowly rebuilding. In wonderful news she has FOUND A NEW LOVE. First and foremost for herself…

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Goodbye old friend 4:15

11M ago4:15

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A short message about darling Cal Wilson and a little glimmer for the molls. Nelly x If you love the podcast, please rate, review and spread the word. This stuff works best by word-of-mouth so please share, share and share some more. We can't do this without you!Nelly, Producer Fahey and Producer Sammy xxx https://plus.acast.com/s/dear-nelly. Hoste…

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A short break. 1:19

12M ago1:19

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Hey molls, Producer Fahey here. We are devastated by the news of the passing of darling Cal Wilson. Nelly's ride or die. A podcast favourite and the woman who single handedly kept the Glue Gun industry afloat. Nelly always referred to Cal as her Strawberry Friend. Someone you put a star next to in your contacts list, the person you could 100% rely …

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Cath Davis asks Nelly: do you still believe in love? 1:08:58

12M ago1:08:58

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CATH DAVIS IS BACK FOR SLOPPY SECONDS AND SHE ASKS NELLY: DO YOU STILL BELIEVE IN LOVE? Nelly and Cath talk Miriam Margolyes, whether or not Nelly has given up on love, calling out a best friend who treats you like shit and, how to date when you're widowed. SYDNEY SHOW October 7th at the Comedy Store with YUMI STYNES, BENJAMIN LAW AND CHRIS RYAN Ti…

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Couples Therapist Dr. Debra Campbell is back for Sloppy Seconds 1:12:44

12M ago1:12:44

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SYDNEY SHOW! October 7th at the Comedy Store with YUMI STYNES, BENJAMIN LAW AND CHRIS RYAN Tickets and info HERE PATREON SUBSCRIBERS Sign up HERE for bonus content and to support the podcast! DEAR NELLY PLUS Subscribe to NELLY+ HERE to support the podcast and to get a Bonus Episode a Month. SEND NELLY A MESSAGE: Send Nelly a Voicemail HERE if you h…

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BONUS EPISODE: LIVE at the Brunswick Ballroom 1:12:18

12M ago1:12:18

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BONUS EPISODE: LIVE RECORDING AT THE BRUNSWICK BALLROOM Nelly Thomas, Bev Killick, Adam Richard and Geraldine Hickey SYDNEY SHOW October 7th at the Comedy Store with YUMI STYNES, BENJAMIN LAW AND CHRIS RYAN Tickets and info HERE PATREON SUBSCRIBERS Sign up HERE for bonus content and to support the podcast! DEAR NELLY PLUS Subscribe to NELLY+ HERE t…

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Wade Duffin is back Sloppy Seconds: is it better to date people with kids or without? 1:12:31

1y ago1:12:31

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WADE DUFFIN IS BACK FOR SLOPPY SECONDS: KIDS OR NO KIDS, THAT IS THE QUESTION! Today we are joined for Sloppy Seconds with Wade Duffin! You remember Wade: he was a bit of a party boy in his younger days then met my friend and colleague comedian Claire Hooper and is now very much a family man. Indeed, he’s a stay at home dad who’s also just gone int…

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Wes Snelling is back for Sloppy Bi-Sexonds 1:04:37

1y ago1:04:37

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Sloppy Seconds with Wes Snelling Wes and I talk about Dry July and how giving up booze for a month radically changed Wes’s anxiety, mood and physical health. Wes asks me about sexual identity and we have a really open and interesting discussion about the stereotypes around bisexuality, sexual fluidity and all the things that come with that. We do s…

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