Best That S Not Canon Productions Podcasts (2024)

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Quickie 112 - Gaslight Yourself 21:25

16h ago21:25

21:25

The Quickie-fest continues! Liz and Tom don their relationship counselor caps and do their best to help out friends of the show in their pursuit of love and happiness. With next to no qualifications. Right off the top of today's Quickie; When do you know when enough is enough? What event sparked that feeling for you? Feel free to share as we would …

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Quickie 111 - Leave Us Alone Dad 11:08

16m ago11:08

11:08

Time to have your insanity read back to you Readers. It's Quickie time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you the listeners, and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives. There is a sad story coming your way dear Readers, so tissues at the ready. But we won't bombard you with only sorrowful tales on this we…

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Quickie 110 - Fuck The Rulebook 16:14

9d ago16:14

16:14

The Quickie-fest continues! Liz and Tom don their relationship counselor caps and do their best to help out friends of the show in their pursuit of love and happiness. With next to no qualifications. EPISODE NOTES: Where do acts of chivalry fit in the modern dating scene? Are you for them? Do you do them? Or should they be condemned to history? Giv…

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Quickie 109 - The Catfishing Restaurant 15:02

16d ago15:02

15:02

Time to have your insanity read back to you Readers. It's Quickie time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you the listeners, and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives. Just when we thought we had heard it all a new story comes across our desk to leave us all quite a bit dumbstruck and quietly impressed. …

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Quickie 108 - The Whitest Of Lies 17:53

23d ago17:53

17:53

Liz and Tom don their relationship counselor caps and do their best to help out friends of the show in their pursuit of love and happiness. With next to no qualifications. Liz, Tom and Zane are off for a little break, but don't you fret we have Quickies lined up for you so you shan't go without! Today we discuss the potential merits behind white li…

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Quickie 107 - Friendly Cheating 22:42

1M ago22:42

22:42

Liz and Tom don their relationship counselor caps and do their best to help out friends of the show in their pursuit of love and happiness. With next to no qualifications. Time for another Quickie? Well okay then! WE open with a wonderful reader question which we throw around the studio to unpack it fully. If you have thoughts to address this or an…

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Samantha and the Husband Hunt 43:15

1M ago43:15

43:15

As we always say, every bad date is a good story and no one knows that better than this week’s guest, Scottish Comedian Samantha Hannah. Sammy decided she was going to try to to find a husband in a year and then write a comedy show about it: ‘How to Find a Husband in a Year’. Samantha joins Liz and Tom to talk about her hunt, and the surprises she …

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Quickie 106 - Heterocentric Humping 14:01

2M ago14:01

14:01

Liz and Tom don their relationship counselor caps and do their best to help out friends of the show in their pursuit of love and happiness. With next to no qualifications. Are you a threesome person? Many of us like to believe that we are when maybe in reality we just aren't that kind of person. Ask yourself this question and more on today's Quicki…

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Deborah and The Guilty Feminist 53:07

2M ago53:07

53:07

YES, THAT DEBORAH. Liz and Tom were thrilled to chat with comedian, writer, actress and all-round podcasting legend Deborah Frances-White about how she went from cult to surprise marriage and answer some questions on what it means to be a feminist in 2024. EPISODE NOTES: Deborah Frances-White is a comedian, podcaster and writer whose award-winning …

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Rachelle and the Wrong Life 50:34

3M ago50:34

50:34

Rachelle met her perfect man and everything was so easy. Until a split second comment changed everything. Rachelle was interviewed by Liz for this episode, and her story was written up to be read out on air. Zane C Weber joins Liz and Tom on air to talk through a very tricky situation that’s still unfolding as we speak. Got a story you want to shar…

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Quickie 105 - To Insert or Not to Insert 15:42

3M ago15:42

15:42

Time to have your insanity read back to you Readers. It's Quickie time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you the listeners, and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives. Another Quickie this week as we grapple with our scheduling, but we know you won't mind. First off we have a Reader story who gets an A+ …

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Quickie 104 - Be The Informant 11:39

3M ago11:39

11:39

Time to have your insanity read back to you Readers. It's Quickie time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you the listeners, and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives. We have another Quickie episode hot off the presses for you, so get in while the eating is good. TODAY, we cover some professionally cura…

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Matt and the Long Obsession 46:00

3M ago46:00

46:00

When Matt broke up with Alyssa, he initially thought it was the right decision. But then he couldn’t get her out of his head. Liz puts her journalist cap on to interview this week’s guest ahead of time, writing his story down so she could share it with everyone. If you have a story you want to tell but don’t want to be identified and can’t be assed…

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Quickie 103 - What Are You Wearing 19:31

3M ago19:31

19:31

Liz and Tom don their relationship counselor caps and do their best to help out friends of the show in their pursuit of love and happiness. With next to no qualifications. Telling your partner what to wear. From ratty clothes around the house to altering their appearance for outings together. Have you done it? Do you do it? Cough up and tell us at …

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Juanita and the Abuse of Power. 1:00:27

3M ago1:00:27

1:00:27

CW: Physical, emotional and financial abuse, sexual assault and rape culture. Some people should never be given a badge of authority. When Juanita got married, everyone in her life kept saying she was with such a good man. After all he was a school prefect who became a police officer. But what went on behind doors was a very different story. This i…

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Quickie 102 - Snitched on by a Sock 15:10

4M ago15:10

15:10

Time to have your insanity read back to you Readers. It's Quickie time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you the listeners, and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives. Juicy stories to the fore this week; how people found out they were being cheated on... Even more crammed inside so jump aboard and send …

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Diane and Better Date Than Never 34:11

4M ago34:11

34:11

Dianne is a 68-year-old transgender woman who is having one more shot at love. Except when you identify as a lesbian and live in remote country New South Wales, finding a partner can be extremely tricky! NB: This interview was conducted over the phone with limited reception. Dianne started her public journey for love on ABC TV’s Better Date Than Ne…

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Quickie 101 - Surprise Therapy 17:27

4M ago17:27

17:27

Liz and Tom don their relationship counselor caps and do their best to help out friends of the show in their pursuit of love and happiness. With next to no qualifications. How long do you wait for the man to show initiative before you call it quits? A couple of anonymous questions across our desk this week so jump on in to get involved. We also exp…

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Carly, Michelle and the Weird Friendship 58:47

4M ago58:47

58:47

Michelle married Jared. Michelle divorced Jared. Then Carly married Jared. And somehow the two women found an unlikely friendship that Liz thinks is REALLY WEIRD (but that’s probably because she’s projecting). Have you ever become friends with an ex’s new partner? Or a new partner’s ex? Let us know your story at ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com. Ho…

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Quickie 100 - Cutie Patooties 12:34

5M ago12:34

12:34

Our 100th Quickie, oh my. Time to have your insanity read back to you Readers. It's Quickie time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you the listeners, and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives. We are certainly spoiled today with a couple of updates from a saga of stories from our humble show; dash off t…

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Alice and the Runaway Fiancé 48:29

5M ago48:29

48:29

When your couple friends are fighting, whose side are you on? Alice’s bestie was getting married, but a fight between the bride and her fiancé put a spanner in the works. Fast forward and the fiance rocks up at Alice’s house asking for help… what would you do? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Quickie 99 - A Period Piece 10:21

5M ago10:21

10:21

Liz and Tom don their relationship counselor caps and do their best to help out friends of the show in their pursuit of love and happiness. With next to no qualifications. When you break up with someone do you owe them any explanations? Do you take the chance to correct course for their future relationships, or cut and set them free? This and more …

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ENCORE Emma and the Grand Exit 32:36

6M ago32:36

32:36

Liz and Tom are on holidays so we’ve queued up some of our best eps from the vault for your listening pleasure. CW: Brief mention of eating disorders. Ever wanted to leave a conversation in the most perfect way possible? There was something preeeetty important missing from Emma's first love. And when you're young, some relationships and exes can be…

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ENCORE Jackie and the Tractor Date 29:56

6M ago29:56

29:56

Take a trip down memory lane with a story from our archives. A date, on a tractor, in an abandoned constructions site, at night? Jackie says yes. And then there was the "yoga" date that was ... well ... even we don't quite know how to explain it. The word cult comes to mind? London-based voice actor and stand-up comedian Jacqueline Ozorio has been …

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Marnie and the High Water Mark 37:43

6M ago37:43

37:43

First love is difficult to forget. Marnie found love early and for that she’s eternally grateful. But what happens when what once felt so perfect now feels like something’s missing? In this story of love and loss, Marnie talks about what happens when you begin to think no one will quite measure up to that first romance. Marnie is a Brisbane-based s…

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Our Lady & The Urgent Need For The Canonization Of Fulton J. Sheen, w/Dr. Peter Howard 1:20:26

6M ago1:20:26

1:20:26

"MAMA SAID CANONIZE HIM NOW!" Full Description Coming Soon. For now, listen to Archbishop Fulton Sheen expert Dr. Peter Howard passionately and compellingly explain why the world needs The Church to officially recognize Sheen as a Saint now!!! URGENT... Be sure to save your "seat" NOW to Dr. Howard's 12/9/2023 roundtable discussion on "The Reconque…

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Liz guests Every Step Part 2 29:09

7M ago29:09

29:09

It’s part two of Liz guesting on Every Step and this time she’s donning her agony aunty cap and giving her best advice to questions hosts Judith and Krystina pose about Love at Work. Are workplace relationships a blessing or a curse for your career? In this episode of 'Every Step,' hosts Krystyna Weston and Judith Beck discuss a number of real life…

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Loving A Filthy Mess Of A Church w/Hope: “That’s What I’m Talking About!!!” With “Uncle” Matt Laracy 1:36:41

6M ago1:36:41

1:36:41

“To love Christ, you must love His Church.” “But how? The Church is a holy (and unholy) mess!” Never before has Fr. Paul been left speechless with his jaw down/mouth open until “Uncle” Matt Laracy shared the secret to why he is immune to all of the scandals in the Church. It’s probably the most powerful thing ever shared on A Holy Mess podcast. Mat…

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Josh and the Long Distance Lunacy 39:54

7M ago39:54

39:54

Long distance relationships are hard… and J.M Donellan aka Josh should know. He’s had four of them! (Fool me once, shame on me, fool me four times?) He joins Liz and Tom to talk about one of the grand romances that spanned four (yes, FOUR) continents. J.M. DONELLAN is a writer, musician, poet, and teacher. Aside from novels and poetry he’s also wri…

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Thanksgiving: An Attitude Of Gratitude 24:41

7M ago24:41

24:41

Taking time to be grateful can change your entire mood; in fact, it can change your life. In this short episode, His HoliMess, Fr. Paul challenges us to take concrete time daily to be grateful. He explains and witnesses how to do a “Gratitude List,” a tool that produces peace and joy. If you want more peace and joy in your life, become great friend…

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Quickie 98 - Everybody Poops 15:09

7M ago15:09

15:09

Time to have your insanity read back to you Readers. It's Quickie time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you the listeners, and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives. Brace yourselves, Dear Readers, for potential whip-lash as we rocket from emotion to emotion in this turbulent stories-themed Quickie! Yo…

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Transgender Baptisms, Bishop Strickland, & Pope Francis w/Michael Lofton. 1:16:58

7M ago1:16:58

1:16:58

You want the truth? “You can’t handle the truth!!!” Actually, you can, but it takes humility and courage. You can know the truth, understand the truth, and adhere to the truth. Are you willing? Right now, many are angry, confused, and disillusioned by The Pope and The Church, but should they be? There’s a lot of hype and negativity going around abo…

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Carly and the Psychology of Icks 48:36

7M ago48:36

48:36

Psychologist Carly Dober joins Liz and Producer Zane to talk first date icks: what causes them, which ones are most common and how to tackle them when they happen. Sadly Tom couldn’t make it to recording this ep as he was literally stuck on a train going nowhere. We used results from a survey undertaken by OpenTable for this discussion. Carly Dober…

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St. Therese of Lisieux: Miracle Worker, Doctor, & Missionary w/Mary Beth Bracy 1:17:29

7M ago1:17:29

1:17:29

Do you ever think Catholicism/Christianity is just too complicated, overwhelming, or massive? Do you want the entire thing simplified for you? Meet St. Therese of Lisieux and get to know her “Little Way.” She’s the youngest saint and only one of three women in the history of Christianity to be named Doctor of the Church. She promised to spend her t…

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Quickie 97 - The Pettiest Hill 19:31

7M ago19:31

19:31

Liz and Tom don their relationship counselor caps and do their best to help out friends of the show in their pursuit of love and happiness. With next to no qualifications. Today, Producer Zane enters proceedings to die on a fairly petty hill concerning wedding rings and proposals; quite the discussion so jump in and get involved! We also cover the …

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Brooke and the Do Over 45:20

8M ago45:20

45:20

When there’s a lot of build up to the sex, what do you do when it disappoints? If you’re Brooke, you have one of the most awkward do-overs of all time! Brooke Seychell is a Brisbane based radio producer and presenter. Starting her career in sports journalism, she eventually found her way into radio and is currently the Executive Producer for the We…

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Quickie 96 - Lighthouse of Doom 14:16

8M ago14:16

14:16

Time to have your insanity read back to you Readers. It's Quickie time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you the listeners, and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives. This week we begin part one of a delve into a list of reasons that brides have called off their wedding. We would LOVE to hear your relat…

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Hope Not Nope w/Dr. Dillon Caswell 1:31:39

8M ago1:31:39

1:31:39

Are you plagued by “Nope” or thriving on “Hope?” Dr. Dillon Caswell, DPT, PT, SCS, and author of the groundbreaking new book, “Hope Not Nope,” joins His HoliMess to offer a mind-blowing new perspective on what hope is all about. He also challenges perceptions of what pain is. Whether you think of yourself as an athlete or not, this episode is for y…

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Dasia and the Two Dates 49:46

8M ago49:46

49:46

CW: Stalking, harassment. How do you let someone down if you don’t think you have chemistry? Dasia thought she did it in a kind and polite way but what happened next would change her entire life. Elizabeth Best reads out a story that was sent to us this week, with Zane C. Weber joining Tom Harris on mic. This story was originally sent to us via Fac…

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Grilling His HoliMess w/Tony & Cheryl Porta 1:37:14

8M ago1:37:14

1:37:14

“Fr. Paul, is it a sin to attend a family member’s wedding if they aren’t getting married ‘in The Church?” “If the Pope changes the rules on celibacy for priests, would you get married?” “How can I belong to a Church whose priests have abused children and whose leadership has covered it up?” “As a Catholic, do we have to vote pro-life, even when ot…

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Dr. Christopher West on “Eating The Sunrise: Meditations on the Liturgy and Our Hunger For Beauty.” 1:33:29

8M ago1:33:29

1:33:29

If you are attracted to Beauty, then this episode is for you. If you strongly desire Beauty, this episode is for you. If you have a hungry heart, then this episode is for you. Also, we guarantee you that most of you have never heard the Mass and/or the Church’s Liturgy explained in the way you will hear in this episode and/or in Dr. West’s new book…

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The Holy Land Episode. 1:31:34

8M ago1:31:34

1:31:34

Fr. Paul just returned from the most incredible pilgrimage and trip in his entire life, and in this episode, he talks all about it. That's all you need to know. Watch/Listen now, or forever hold your peace! Holla!!! Special Announcement. Email questions for the upcoming special 1 Year Anniversary Episode of A Holy Mess w/His HoliMess podcast entitl…

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Quickie 95 - Brutal Honesty 14:34

9M ago14:34

14:34

Liz and Tom don their relationship counselor caps and do their best to help out friends of the show in their pursuit of love and happiness. With next to no qualifications. Interesting questions across our desk this week; are there any qualities in perspective partners that you judge unfairly? We own up to some of ours! Also, does brutal honesty get…

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BONUS Liz guests on Every Step: Part 1 35:35

9M ago35:35

35:35

A special Bonus episode of Every Step with Judith Beck and Krystyna Westin featuring our very own Elizabeth Best as their special guest, chatting about Love at Work. “Love at Work. Seemed like a good idea at the time! Are workplace relationships a blessing or a curse for your career? In this episode of 'Every Step,' hosts Krystyna Weston and Judith…

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Chris Farley's Catholic Faith w/The Real Matt Foley. 58:59

9M ago58:59

58:59

You may know how he died, but do you know how he lived? You’ve heard of his vices, but have you heard of his virtues? You know of his demons, but do you know of his angels and saints? Chris Farley wasn’t merely a man filled with fear, doubt, and despair. No! He was a man of great faith, Catholic faith! Meet Fr. Matt Foley. That’s right, Matt Foley …

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Quickie 95 - No Breakup Sex 12:47

9M ago12:47

12:47

Liz and Tom don their relationship counselor caps and do their best to help out friends of the show in their pursuit of love and happiness. With next to no qualifications. This week WE have some questions for YOU (those of you dating that is) which may require some deeper thinking on your behalf. We also explore the idea of make up sex and miscolor…

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Quickie 94 - F-ck on the Roof of a Garage 11:41

9M ago11:41

11:41

Time to have your insanity read back to you Readers. It's Quickie time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you the listeners, and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives. Barbie Bombshell has exploded in the Ghosts' studio and reverberated around the dating world. So shelter down and enjoy this fiery Quicki…

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Shane and the Kenergy 29:14

10M ago29:14

29:14

Shane Fell is back to tell us a couple more dating stories, that he’s seen in a new light thanks to Barbie. Shane Fell is a Brisbane based musician and songwriter. He dabbled in theatre with the Villanova Players, the Brisbane Eisteddfod and studied drama at QUT, but acting soon gave way to a passion for music, resulting in his debut solo EP ‘Off t…

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Disability Advocacy & The LEGO Church Project w/J.M. Kraemer 48:36

9M ago48:36

48:36

“If God existed, you wouldn’t have cerebral palsy.” This is what A Holy Mess’s latest guest was recently told. Meet J.M. Kraemer, Disability Advocate and founder of the Lego Church Project, where Catholicism, Disability, and LEGO meet. If there is one thing J.M. knows for sure, it’s that no matter what challenge or difficulty one faces, God can sti…

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Quickie 92 - Mums Beige Hookup 11:37

10M ago11:37

11:37

Time to have your insanity read back to you Readers. It's Quickie time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you the listeners, and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives. We are well and truly on a roll regarding workplace hookup stories and are more than happy to continue spoiling you all with them this we…

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