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Hey lifers!Laura is begging for her labour to start so she can…have a day off

Welcome back to ask uncut where we unpack your dilemmas and Laura has had a dilemma of her own on her way into work today. She’s hoping that all of the speed and phone cameras were not working… Vibes for the week:Britt - Stalking Samantha on Disney Plus Keeshia - Survivor Aus v World Laura - CheekyGlo Glass Foot File Then we jump into your questions! DO I RISK THE FRIENDSHIP FOR SOME FWB?Five years ago, I met a man at work and the chemistry was instant — like, sparks-flying, butterflies, ‘this is my future husband’ levels of chemistry. We ended up dating exclusively, but I freaked out, got cold feet, and ran straight back into the arms of my toxic ex (rookie mistake, I know). We cut contact for about a year, I moved interstate, and life went on. Then at the end of 2023, he unblocked me on socials and slid back into my life… and honestly, it’s been like no time has passed. We’re best friends, he’s my ride-or-die, my confidant — but the elephant in the room is that the attraction never actually went away. It’s not just platonic, and we both know it. Here’s where it gets spicy: I recently told him I’m demisexual and haven’t had sex in over a year. His response? He basically volunteered as tribute to ‘help me get back in the game.’ On one hand, I trust him more than anyone, and the idea is… let’s just say, not unappealing. On the other hand, I’m scared of wrecking what we have. But then again, people drift as life moves on anyway, so part of me thinks — why not have a little fun while we’re here? So here’s my dilemma: do I risk the friendship for some (potentially mind-blowing) benefits, or keep things safe and platonic? Is this a terrible idea, or is it exactly the kind of terrible idea worth trying? HUSBAND HIRED MATE FOR WEDDING PIC- THEY ARE AWFUL AND IM DEVOMy husband and I got married in Italy last year, he booked his friend to be our photographer before discussing it with me. Once he told me I told him that the photography style wasn’t my style and I actually didn’t think he was a good photographer. I asked my husband to cancel his friend but he didn’t, my husband assured me that we would have beautiful photos, anyway after the wedding we got our photos back and I genuinely hate them. Half of our shot list is missing, terrible angles/ shadows/ lighting/editing. I cried for one week straight. It’s been one year and I can’t look at them, I don’t have any printed around the house, none are saved on my phone, none were posted on socials. How do I move on from this and how do I forgive my husband? Those 30 people will never be in Italy together again. We can’t redo them. I’m truly devastated. It’s been one year and I still hate them. Please help, I get so upset when I see someone else’s wedding photos because ours fucking suck. FRIEND WANTS ME TO PLAN 2 BRIDAL EVENTS FOR HER, I THINK IT’S TOO MUCHAITA? I am a maid of honour for my best friend who is getting married in November. This friend is typically unorganised/ leaves things until the last minute. I had to consistently follow up for details to be able to plan the hens. She said she only wants friends invited but wants to do a second hens for the parents. She said she doesn’t want the parents at the hens because she would be worried about the mums having a good time the whole time and not enjoy it herself. For context the mums don’t get along when they drink. We decided to just have the hens without the parents and have no other events. (I said I would not plan two hens as it wouldn’t be as special the second time). Now with two months out from the wedding she has asked me to plan a bridal shower for the mums to attend to have a special day for them. AITA for not putting in the same effort or money into the bridal shower as I am for the hens? PARTNERS MUM SUPER CLINGY AFTER WE MOVED OUTMy partner and I have just moved into our first home and I am definitely sure he is my penguin. The only issue is his mum is super clingy, she’ll constantly come over and want to fold our washing, clean our house and will not stop. At first it was nice but now it’s too much and I feel like she has just completely taken away the chance for us to be adults and actually do stuff for ourselves. I’ve mentioned this to my partner and he doesn’t seem to care as he is an only child and he feels like she is just doing this as a way to stay close to him. Am I overreacting, how do I approach this? You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. What's on the show: A woman has turned her apartment into a replica of The Titanic Is it cheap to ask for the cost of the ingredients for a dinner party? Britt & Laura unpack the Bro Code and whether you're allowed to tell your partner secrets A mum from New Zealand has set a record for running across LEGO A baby born in a Macca's car park has been given a very apt nickname Matt has outed Laura on his pod for something (maybe) gross Britt & Laura unpack the idea of a 'Lemon Law' when it comes to dating and Tamagotchis are BACK, baby. You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Every week we live across the country at 3pm on the KIIS Network. You can listen live on iHeart radio, or catch up here each week!For more follow @THEPICKUP on socials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all remember the Netflix hit Adolescence. Jack Thorn, the writer of Adolescence is adapting the incredible story of Suzanne Heywood into a new 4 part series. Suzanne is an author, a business leader, and child survivor of an extraordinary and scary life at sea. Suzanne spent nearly a decade (ages 7 to 17) living on board her parents’ boat Wavewalker, following her father’s dream of recreating Captain Cook’s third voyage. But, what was meant to be a three year family adventure actually became a childhood of captivity. Suzanne was isolated, unable to receive a proper education and at one point she spent weeks with a fractured skull that required multiple operations without anaesthesia on a tiny remote island. Suzanne survived shipwrecks, emotional neglect from her parents, and eventually battled her way to Oxford and a career at Cambridge. Today we talk about: Suzanne’s childhood in captivity on the boat How life at sea felt like a cult The neglect and ‘jealousy’ of her mother Having multiple surgeries for her fractured skull on a remote island without anaesthesia Suzanne’s determination to get an education Being abandoned at 16 in New Zealand without a visa and their attempts to deport her Her relationship with her parents now No authorities intervening and why we should question these situations when kids are involved You can get a copy of Wavewalker from Suzanne’s website You can find Suzanne on Instagram You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! Xx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Lifers! Britt would like to thank all of the blocked … duct girlies who reached out in solidarity. She’s also realised that ride share drivers can now upload profiles about themselves where they may or may not tell you that they’re saving all of the animals. The halo effect is back! Laura’s 2 weeks away from giving birth and Britt is still really trying to claim her place as the stretch and sweeper/birth partner. Lola has been testing the boundaries and made a very expensive mistake in Laura’s house! Britt’s fringe is back much to Ben’s disliking. She’s convinced that women like fringes but men don’t. We’ll take it to a poll! Can Hollywood Stop Selling Us Showmances? Everyone has been speaking about the ‘are they or aren’t they’ Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson relationship after co-starring in The Naked Gun and whether it’s a real romance or a showmance. We know that chemistry off-screen helps sell chemistry on-screen but are we exhausted from these ‘fauxmances’ being almost a check box of a publicity tour? We also ask if publicists create love stories because we demand them and whether we are more or less into the movie if the actors appear to be in a relationship? You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to ask uncut where we unpack your deep and burning questions! Britt is living in regret of mocking one of Keeshia’s recommendations (once again) after having a run in with a huge, very rusty nail! Vibes for the week:Keeshia - Thursday Murder Club on Netflix Laura - Unknown Number The High School Catfish on Netflix Britt - Mermade M Ionic Hair Dryer Then we jump into your questions! DO I ORGANISE FATHER DAY GIFT FOR HUSBAND IF HE DIDN’T DO ANYTHING FOR MOTHERS DAY?Should I get my husband a Father’s Day present or organise a day for him if he didn’t bother getting me a Mother’s Day present or planning anything? I had to really show how upset I was for him to eventually (weeks later) buy me new PJs that I had already asked for. He barely made an effort to do anything; we went for a walk to get a coffee at the cafe, no planned brunch or anything. I was furious. I ended up doing the groceries with my toddler by myself and she had the biggest meltdown in Coles. I was so embarrassed and upset. My daughter is 2.5 (too young to know what Mother’s Day is), and I’ve been pregnant with our 2nd. He didn’t even tell our daughter to wish me a happy Mother’s Day!! I’ve told him that the bare minimum I expect is that our children know that it’s Mother’s Day, that I get a present and that something is planned. I don’t want to stoop to his level and not make an effort as I hope that leading by example will make him make an effort. But I’m fucking angry. SELFISH FRIEND STRUGGLES TO BE HAPPY FOR OTHERS, BUT HAS HAD A TOUGH TIMEMy best friend is also my colleague. She’s had a really rough 18 months — a divorce just 6 months into her marriage and then a miscarriage. Since then, she struggles to be happy for others. She refuses to contribute to colleagues’ wedding or baby gifts and when another colleague tried to organise a present for our pregnant boss, she told her, ‘I’m not paying you money, you can all f* off.’ She also makes comments like, ‘I wish I got treated like that,’ “I’m Not contributing to that after what I’ve been through!” when others are celebrated. The thing is, when she went through her divorce, miscarriage and birthday we all supported her with meals, presents, and care packages. But she’s never once gotten me anything — not for my birthdays or even when my Nan passed away. I’m finding her selfishness and expectations really hard to handle. How do I deal with this as her best friend without being cruel about what she’s been through?” FRIEND WANTS A SECOND BABY SHOWER JUST TO GET GIFTS- BUT I GAVE FOR THE FIRST BABY!One of my girlfriends within our friendship group announced she is pregnant with another child. The age gap between her youngest will be 6 years and was the first of our group to be married and having babies young. Whereas the rest of us are now having our first baby. She has advised she’d like someone to throw her a baby shower given the years gone and no longer having any baby items. We all contributed to the first baby shower. A few of us have expressed that it’s the first child you have a baby shower and the rest you can celebrate as a baby sprinkle without expectations of any gifts or restock of items they originally had been given from the first child. She has expressed it is a shower she wants and not just a celebration. Is it bad for me to not want to attend knowing it’s purely based on wanting gifts and having a strong expectation from guests? ARE WE GIVING BLOWJOBS?Ok girls, blow jobs…. Are we giving them? My partner and I have been in a relationship for 8 years now. A common issue that often arises is around aligning with what we want sexually. I have quite a low libido and could quite happily go months without sex. He has quite a high libido and would love to have sex every couple of days. We have compromised on once every 1-2 weeks. That is working for us, apart from when I am on my period. My partner expects that I should give him blow jobs in the week of my period. It is something he really enjoys (says every man ever). However, I do not find it enjoyable. Instead, I find it quite uncomfortable, and it feels like a chore to me. I have told him that I do not like doing it, and this is a constant issue that comes up. Every time he asks for a blow job, I am conflicted between not wanting to cause conflict and not wanting to do it because I do not enjoy it.We have had a big discussion about this, and we are going to try to incorporate other things into our sex life to meet his sexual desires without blow jobs. My question is, is this a common issue that couples face? I feel like no one really talks about it, but surely it is! Are people giving their partners blow jobs? And if so, do they enjoy it, or do they find it a chore but do it because their partner enjoys it? (Can we poll this) xSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. What's on the show: Britt & Laura chat about that millionaire that was caught stealing a hat from a child Britt reckons she saw a ghost in her bedroom this morning The Bird Test might be the best experiment for how long your relationship will last Laura came across a very questionable Home Health Hack (pls don't try this at home) People were MAD about Maya's first birthday for some reason What's your secret talent? This woman wants her Grandma Name to be Big Mama Lola is making very questionable threats and Father's Day Dad Jokes! You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Every week we live across the country at 3pm on the KIIS Network. You can listen live on iHeart radio, or catch up here each week!For more follow @THEPICKUP on socials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025 seems to be the year of taking on the trolls! A few weeks ago we spoke about exposing the founder of the online gossip cesspit ‘tattle life’ in the same week that today’s guest announced that she was on her own mission to change the way trolls feel about their anonymity online. Today we're joined by the wonderful Indy Clinton. You may know her as TikTok’s “favourite mum,” with almost 3 million followers. She's a mum of 3 kids under 5, a business owner and a very savvy content creator. Today we speak about why Indy felt compelled to get a private investigator to find out the real identities of her trolls. We also talk about Indy's regrettable nose job and what happens when plastic surgery goes wrong. We also chat about privacy, internet culture, and the future of online bullying. We chat: The early days of creating content during school Being a young mum and having no ‘community’ in the same stage How Indy feels about the ‘exploitation of kids’ conversation How Indy feels about the excessive trolling that she experiences Why she got a private investigator that cost $8k to find the trolls! How the private investigator got the information about the trolls Whether Indy will prosecute the trolls - she has both civil and criminal grounds Indy’s regrettable nose job and needing reconstructive surgery to repair it Indy’s big business announcement You can find Indy on Tiktok On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/indyclinton/?hl=en You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey lifers! We all have a lot going on at the moment. Laura has some new veins but definitely hasn’t had lip filler. The comedian who spoke about her avatar/smurf labia walked so Laura could run! Britt’s sense of smell is out of order; but it might be for the best after this particular experience with Delilah. We had a lifer reach out after listening to an old episode where Britt said that she wanted to birth Laura’s 3rd baby if she ever had one. Now it’s got us thinking about whether Britt should be in the room and cut the umbilical cord. It’s a great photo op! Lola has come across something that she absolutely shouldn’t have and it’s given Matt and Laura quite a surprise. Keeshia has adopted a new dog named Bonnie from the same place that Buster came from Maggies rescue! She had a rough start to her life but things are looking a lot better with her new best friend Delilah. Britt is about to go through another round of pre skin cancer treatment. Her face will be undergoing a type of chemo cream treatment. We have a chat about our sun habits and how each of us have had brushes with skin cancer. You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to ask uncut where we unpack your deep, burning questions!There’s a new dating term called ‘shrekking’ and we feel as though it’s mean but it also has us questioning if we have ever been shrekked! Vibes this week:Britt - Hostage on Netflix Laura - Tom organic maternity pads Keeshia - 70s Easy Listening Mix on spotify Then we jump into your questions! SON NO LONGER CELEBRATES MOTHERS DAY WITH ME ON THE DAY BECAUSE OF HIS WIFEI have been a mother for 35 years and we have always celebrated Mother’s Day on the Sunday that mother’s day is … but now my daughter in law has hijacked it and now I have to meet my son and other kids on the Saturday before , because now Mothers Day is all about her. I have put up with it and haven’t said anything to my son , because I don’t want to put him in a bad position, but I’m really hurt by it. I think it’s really selfish that she doesn’t see how the situation would make me feel. We should be celebrating the day all together. Do I speak to them about it or just let it go? NEW BF LET ANOTHER GIRL SLEEP IN HIS BED FOR 3 WEEKSI was recently dating a guy (in the very early days, 6-8 dates in) & he had a German nanny/au pair staying with him & his mates for 3 weeks to help a friend out. He has 3 female housemates, and this German girl could have stayed in any of their 3 beds, or on their massive 5 seater lounge, but instead, he let her share his Queen bed with him for the 3 weeks. He claimed it was ‘purely platonic’ and that I had nothing to worry about. I found this quite odd though, and it made me question his intentions (with both of us). When I went over to his place on our 5th or so date, he had to text her asking her not to come into his (/her) room while I was there. All of her stuff was in his ensuite & on his bedside table. I made a ‘joke’ about how weird it was. He got defensive & accused me of being insecure, saying ‘this isn’t going to work if you get jealous every time I talk to another girl.’ He also insisted that this was a normal thing to do, to allow someone to share your bed without having sex with them. I don’t think it is, but I felt almost gaslit when I questioned him. What are your thoughts? I know we were not technically in an exclusive relationship yet, but we’d established from the get go that neither of us were casual daters & that we were dating for a life partner. DOES MY FRIEND WANT TO BE ME/ALWAYS COPYING MESo I have a situation where one of my good friends keeps copying everything that I do. At first it was cute and I tried to see it as a little bit of flattery but now it’s getting to the point where it’s incredibly irritating. It started off with small things like she started doing reformer Pilates because I was doing it, she then started with the exact same nutrition coach that I am using, she purchased a Stanley cup because I have one, she joined the exact same gym that I go to even though there are multiple closer to her, she got Botox in her jaw the same day that I told her I was getting mine done and more recently has planned a trip to New Zealand three days after me telling her I was going to New Zealand. At what point is this just fucking weird and how do I stop myself from losing my shit every time I find out she’s done something identical to me? For context this is just a few examples there are way way more. You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. What's on the show: Britt's Hand Hygiene Rant Unpacking the 'MyBoyfriendisAI' Reddit thread There's a new trend of buying kids landline phones Matt experience a very unfortunate series of events this week What photo did you share that got you in trouble? You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Every week we live across the country at 3pm on the KIIS Network. You can listen live on iHeart radio, or catch up here each week!For more follow @THEPICKUP on socials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Climate is something that we know people care about. It’s something I think a lot of us have anxiety about and feel somewhat helpless around. It’s also not usually the most sexy or humorous topic; but today’s guest has somehow found the ability to interconnect all of those things in her brand new book “Nature’s last dance”. Today we are joined by Natalie Kyriacou! Natalie is an award-winning environmentalist, writer, public speaker, and company director. She was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia and the Forbes 30 Under 30 honour for her services to wildlife and environmental conservation in 2018. Today we wanted to speak about our environmental footprint, some misunderstandings in how we view nature, and whether we are completely f*cked when it comes to climate. But we actually start this chat by Nat telling us that it’s likely the current prime minister thinks she vaginal steams… We chat: Why younger generations seem to be more passionate about climate change and nature destruction The big organisations and systems that point the finger and tell you to use a reusable cup The fashion industry’s impact on our environment Conspicuous consumption - the peacocking of social status Are the damages to our environment too far gone to ‘correct course’? How climate disasters disproportionately affect women What we can all do to help “Greenwashing” and being brand aware Why the price of chocolate is going to skyrocket because of nature Animals and the cute curse The ejaculation helmet Bonobos and their giant clits You can get a copy of Nature’s Last Dance Follow Nat on Instagram Join her on Tiktok You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey lifers!! Laura had a surprise baby shower and both Britt and Keeshia were terrible friends and missed it!Last week we offended some of y’all by saying that it was ‘weird’ to have a photo of just yourself as your own phone background… we’re sorry not sorry. If you’re in the dating world it’s likely that you’ve got an opinion on dating apps. It’s likely that that opinion is “I hate them and I’m exhausted by them”. But would you hand over the reins to AI to try and find your person? We are joined by our friend and colleague Claire, described as ‘one of our many single friends’ who has joined the AI dating app. We speak about what it’s like and the unusual way that the app gets you to go on dates. Do you know someone who likes both hiking and the idea of having a dog?? Where is the line between ‘transparency’ of weight loss medication and celebrity endorsement? Serena Williams is sporting a new look. Last week she shared that she had lost 14 kgs by using weight loss medication. She is the new ambassador of a telehealth company that prescribes GLP-1s and her husband is a board member of the telehealth company. We ask: Can you talk ‘transparently’ about weight loss medication if you’re being paid? Should ‘personal struggle’ narratives be used to promote something that feels very emotional to all of us? Does this destigmatise weight loss medication? Is providing ‘easy access’ to prescription medication ethical? You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to ask uncut where we unpack all of your deep and burning questions. We start with one of our own today! Firstly are you the type of person who is specific and actually gives an answer when you’re asked “what would you like for your birthday?” If you have told a partner/parent/close friend what you’d like for your birthday and they get you something else, is it okay to feel disappointed? Maybe one of us is an ungrateful shrew. Vibes for the week: Britt -eLIESebeth podcast Laura - Tonies Keeshia - @danny_sandhouse instagram account Then we jump into your questions! FIND MY HUSBAND SUPER SEXY IN GROUP SETTINGS OR WHEN HE’S AWAY- BUT NOT WHEN JUST US?I’ve been married to my husband for nearly 2 years and together for 9. I have been struggling with sexual chemistry for awhile now, my desire to show any intimacy in any form is basically non existent. BUT here is the thing, everytime I see him come home from work in his business uniform I literally want to jump him, everytime he walks in late to our family/friend catch ups I genuinely think he’s so bloody attractive and I feel like a teenager again seeing my crush. Everytime he’s away for work I instantly want him back, and all my sexual desires return. Why doesn’t this transpire to times that it’s just me and him? Or when we’re in bed together? It’s like he’s a completely different person to me. Help! BEEN EXCLUDED FROM FRIEND GROUPHey girls, am I being over sensitive or is it completely ok to feel devastated? I found out that the group chat “left the group chat” except I wasn’t invited. One of my best friends has gone away for her 40th to Port Douglas with two of our other girlfriends and I had no idea about it, I hadn’t been invited and I only found out about it when I asked where she was when she didn’t turn up to our kids football game. She told me on the day that she had spoilt herself with a trip to port Douglas however she didn’t mention who with. Only that it was for her 40th. I asked who she went with and she never replied despite having a huge conversation via text. I found out from another mum that she’s gone with my two other friends. This has absolutely devastated me as I thought our friendship was on that same level and would never have thought that I was an exclusion or that it wasn’t even mentioned. I feel like it’s been hidden from me, I feel like completely shutting down. What should I do? I just don’t trust them anymore. Am I being too sensitive or is this a valid feeling? SCABBY BIRTHDAY PRESENTHelp! I’m feeling so confused and a little devastated about a gift from one of my best friends for my 30th. She “bought” me an unknown brand childlike makeup set — I’m talking pink sparkles and a foundation at least five shades too dark. The thing is, she’s super into the finer things in life and would never use these products herself. I’m not a makeup girlie at all, so it felt especially strange that this was the present she chose for me. If I’m honest, I think it’s a regift. After some casual digging, I realised it’s from a niche brand her mum follows on Instagram that frequently do free giveaways. They have 100 followers. I know gifts aren’t everything, but for me it’s not about the present. It’s about the complete lack of thought or effort. It feels like a reflection of where our friendship is at for her. We’ve been a bit tense over the last couple of months after a small communication breakdown, but I honestly thought we could work through it. This isn’t the first time I’ve felt let down by her lack of effort, and now I’m seriously considering distancing myself. I’m usually all for having the hard conversations if it’s worth salvaging the friendship… but over a bad gift? It feels petty and I don’t want to seem ungrateful - how could you even bring that up?! Do I bring this up, or do I just take this as a sign it’s time to let go? IS MY HUSBAND A FULLY GROWN SNACK THIEF?I need you to help me settle a minor domestic dispute. My husband is obsessed with our kids’ snacks: Le Snaks, pouch yoghurts, choc chip muffins, Tiny Teddies… the full primary school lunchbox starter pack. This is a grown man in his mid-30s heading to work with a Paw Patrol yoghurt pouch… packed in one of our kids’ old dinosaur lunch box, despite owning a perfectly good RipCurl cooler bag. I buy him “adult” snacks, but he inhales them in two days and raids the kids’ stash like a sugar-crazed raccoon. I should add, I make us delicious lunches most days, so it’s not like he’s going without. Recently, he stormed off without saying goodbye because I questioned why he needed (or wanted) to take one of the kids’ juice boxes. Am I being unreasonable, or should my husband stop being the biggest baby in the house and leave the kiddie snacks alone? You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. What's on the show: Leonardo DiCaprio emotionally feels 35 Britt & Laura chat about Alien Encounters Laura left something on the roof of her car (again) Bella Thorne 'proposed back' to her fiancé A woman was charged $18 to hang her bag in a restaurant Laura is taking Marlie to her first ever concert + Gen Z experiences concerts differently to Millennials Fashion Critical weighs in on Lola's Book Week costume You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Every week we live across the country at 3pm on the KIIS Network. You can listen live on iHeart radio, or catch up here each week!For more follow @THEPICKUP on socials.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clare Stephens is a writer, screenwriter, editor and podcaster. She’s the former editor-in-chief at Mamamia and host of the podcasts Cancelled and But, Are You Happy? Clare also worked as a writer and producer on the Binge series Strife starring Asher Keddie and is about to publish her first novel, The Worst Thing I’ve Ever Done! It tells the story of Ruby Williams, a young woman working in digital media who publishes an article that sees her at the bottom of an online pile-on. More broadly, it’s about shame - the way it never truly leaves you, and how we bury it. Clare is here to speak about the psychology of pile ons, cancel culture, what type of people handle being cancelled better than others and the media narratives surrounding public shaming!Today we speak about: Why Clare chose to go out on her own after almost a decade at Mamamia Public shame and ‘metacognition’ How the psychology of online debates and conversations is different to in person How it feels to be at the bottom of a pile on How and why some influencers cause pile ons of other people and use outrage to grow their own platforms There’s no good response to a pile on; silence is interpreted as guilt, speaking back causes more headlines and fuel on the fire What makes someone more likely to be cancelled? You can pre-order The Worst Thing I've Ever Done (out September 30) here. Follow Clare on Instagram Subscribe to Clare’s substack You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Lifers! Laura’s house is back in chaos and Britt has embarrassed herself in an elevator full of people. What’s your phone wallpaper? Has it ever been a hot photo of yourself? It’s ½ the team’s birthdays. Another year older, another year w̶̶i̶̶s̶̶e̶̶r̶̶ still wondering what the heck we are doing in life. We speak about how birthdays can feel pretty anticlimactic and differently if you are spending it with someone in particular. We flash back to last week where Britt gave …feedback on some fashion choices. We asked you what some of your funniest back handed ‘kill them with kindness’ comments.We love that for you. With birthdays and a lot of self reflection this week, we really enjoyed the substack written by Leanne Ely titled ‘If I Were 50 Again, Here’s Exactly What I’d Do Differently’. We spoke about Leanne’s advice on detoxing her relationships before she detoxed her liver and how a lot of women have done a lot of living for everyone else and put their own wants and desires on the back burner. You can read the whole substack here We each asked ourselves if we were to have another go at our 20s, what would we do completely differently. You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Lifers! Welcome back to ask uncut where we unpack your biggest (and sometimes smallest) life dilemmas!Do you have a nickname that only some people can call you? Is it weird if someone you’re close with all of a sudden tries on a new nickname?Britt has had a sleepover at Keeshia’s house and every sleep related recommendation she’s ever had has been completely validated. Vibes for the week:Laura - Back to Bilo Australian Story Keeshia -Steel Blue Cap Boots Britt - Amy Bradley Is Missing on Netflix Then we jump into your questionsMY BF APPLIED AND GOT A JOB WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE - WHAT TO DO?My partner is currently out of town and called me saying that he got this new amazing job, in a different city. It’s a 2 year contract. The application process took a few months and he did it all without telling me. He even flew to the city for an interview, telling me at the time it was a work trip. He expects me to come with him and thought I would be excited because the job is in my hometown and my parents and some friends still live there. However, I am not excited as I love my life in our current city. He promises that it’s only for 2 years and then we will move back. He told me he didn’t tell me not to “jinx” the process. Help. How do I navigate this upon his return? He is otherwise such a great guy but I am really hurt. He went behind my back and made this decision for us. MY HUSBAND CHEATED, BROUGHT HOME AND STI AND WANTS FORGIVENESSI have been with my partner for 5 years & we have a 1 year old. He is everything to me, I have never been happier in my life! I’m 38 years old but my partner just BLEW THINGS UP. He has told me that he has gonorrhoea and that I need to be tested. He went straight to asking forgiveness for what he was about to tell me. He said that I am his penguin but he is not fully satisfied in bed because he likes hard-core anal done to him and he never felt like he could ask me to do that as I have never expressed any of my tendencies. He paid to receive hard core anal multiple times during our relationship. He loves me and our family and assures me he is not homosexual and never wanted to hurt me. I am an open minded person, and think I could have "understood" his sexual tendencies and possibly would have even tried to pleasure him with toys and pegging had I known. I don't want to judge him for his sexual tendencies but I do not accept that he went to see someone and has put my health at risk! I am devastated and feel like I don't know if I could get over the fact that he had sex with someone else, let alone with a man. I love him dearly and feel completely lost! How can I get over this?? Can I forgive him ever? Will I ever want to pleasure him the way he likes? A middle ground would be great but I am not sure what middle ground is... HELP THINK MY SISTER’S HUSBAND HIT ON MEA few weeks ago I went to see a band. My sister was supposed to come but couldn’t, so her husband used the ticket instead. From the start, it felt like a “date”. He bought me a drink and was touching me on the back and shoulder throughout the night. When we got in the uber home he opened the door for me and was touching my knee/rubbing my thigh on the drive home. I froze and did nothing. It felt like he was ‘making the moves’. My sister and I are very close and they’ve been married for ages (decades). My sister has told me things have been rocky lately but from what I know their marriage is solid. Since then I’ve been avoiding them, but I can’t do that forever. I don’t want to carry this secret but I also don’t want to be responsible for ending their marriage. Do I confront him? Tell her? Also, I wonder if I’m making a big deal out of nothing since it wasn’t sexual touching but I obviously felt very uncomfortable. Help. I DON'T WANT HUSBAND TO TELL HIS MUM WHEN I GO INTO LABOURAm I being unreasonable that I don’t want my husband to tell his mother when I’m going into labour? For context I really don't like her. She has proven herself to be untrustworthy in many scenarios. (E.g. begged to see my wedding dress and then proceeded to show people in her family before we got married amongst other things) and she also lies. I find her to be a dishonest and very annoying person so I don’t see why I need to disclose this information when she can just wait for us to tell her when the baby is here. She also messages my husband every day and I know it will just cause me anxiety if she’s constantly asking for updates. My husband thinks I’m being silly and is hurt. He feels like he can’t tell his mum when the time comes. Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated. You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! Xx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. What's on the show: Today is International Lazy Day Britt & Laura have figured out the best songs of all time What is FAFO Parenting? Laura finds out she's been pronouncing a word wrong her entire life Britt's deep dive on cryogenic freezing What did your kid steal? Marlie Mae drew on her face with a permanent marker and it didn't go down well Laura tests the new Esther Perel Hinge Prompts on Britt Your Worst First Date Stories (but on the radio) Fun Fact Friday is BACK! You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Every week we live across the country at 3pm on the KIIS Network. You can listen live on iHeart radio, or catch up here each week!For more follow @THEPICKUP on socials.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you don’t already know who Brooke McIntosh is, you absolutely should! Brooke is running 14,000 km - solo around Australia; that’s between 60 and 100km a day, every day for 200 days, all with the ambition of raising $1.4 million for the Blue Tree Project’s mental health initiative. Brooke is doing this run without corporate sponsorship or media hype, just grit, purpose, and a small caravan crew. There’s a bit of a gender discrepancy here because it’s likely you might not have heard of Brooke, despite her surpassing some other guys who did similar running challenges that got a lot of media attention. Today we wanted to get a bit of an understanding of what Brooke is actually experiencing on the road: running through PMS cramps, worrying about creeps and safety, and dealing with online trolls all while staying committed every kilometre of the way. We spoke about: Brooke’s mental health battle with drugs and alcohol before a bad car accident Why she got into running Why the woman running the country isn’t getting as much media attention compared to the blokes Pants off Friday The safety precautions Brooke has had to take The Blue Tree Project The physical impact on Brooke’s body and whether it’s more of a mental challenge If you’re able to donate, you can do so here! You can find everything from Brooke at her website You can follow Brooke’s instagram Brooke will soon become the first and fastest female to run the lap of Australia—14,000km in the same calendar year—while choosing conversations over kilometres, stopping in schools and workplaces to spark JUST ONE MORE conversation. You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey lifers, Today was utterly unhinged and if you’re in the need of a giggle, press play. Britt has a huge life update that she was forced into sharing. We aren’t in the business of gaslighting you so here is the official notice that it is not in fact a huge announcement at all. Maybe unless you’re Marie Kondo. Have you or your partner had a vasectomy? Laura has asked Matt to get the snip and the chat didn’t go as well as she expected it to! Today’s episode includes a very, very BTS look into what happens ‘off’ record because we decided to make it ‘on’ record after Laura laughed so hard she had a coughing fit and simultaneously wet herself. We love each other like sisters (who can be honest). What’s something people do in public that absolutely grosses you out? How would you feel about people popping pimples in public? You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to ask uncut where we unpack your dilemmas and give our enthusiastic advice! Laura has a dilemma of her own; she’s feeling unsure about the name she picked for her baby that will be born in 8 weeks. Did you have doubts about the name you’d chosen for your baby or did you even change it after the baby was born?Vibes for the week:Laura - Baby Name App and Hask Argan Oil Serum Keeshia - No Filter Podcast - How Sally Hepworth Survived Her Divorce Britt - Liberty Lost podcast Then we jump into your questions! I HAVE A CRUSH ON MY HUSBAND'S BROTHERFor context, my husband & I live in Australia, both of our immediate families are overseas. We’ve been together for 13 years, married for 8 and share a 2 year old daughter. I love him! We have ups & downs like any normal couple. Right now, my brother in law is visiting from overseas with his 7 year old daughter and is currently staying with us for 2 weeks. His wife will be joining him at a later part of the holiday in another city so we won't be seeing her at all. Ever since dating my husband, every time I see his brother, I do feel like I want to impress his brother. This is the first time he has come to Australia. I feel like this crush is getting more intense. I even have this sexual fantasy with him in my head, I feel horny and try to put out the fire by banging my husband instead (good for him I guess). I can’t explain it. Not that it’ll ever lead to anything, but the fact I constantly want to impress him drives me crazy. What should I do? NO GREETING IN WORK EMAIL- RUDE? I work in a professional field and on the daily, I receive emails from people who address me at the start of an email with JUST my first name. For example, the email writes - Sally Body of email* - No, “Good Morning,” no “Dear,” not even a damned “Hi” !! I want to know what people's thoughts are on this? I know it’s something small and probably insignificant but I find it incredibly rude and also condescending! It’s not hard to put a tiny greeting to ensure the rest of the correspondence is pleasant. It actually happens so much these days I find myself responding to them in the same way, or sometimes not even addressing them at all, which is crazy considering I don’t know these people and whatever we’re talking about shouldn’t warrant a rude interaction. I guess I’d like to know if people realise this is something that does come across rude or if I am being overly dramatic and it shouldn’t bother me at all? FRIEND ASKED ME NOT TO BE PREGNANT FOR HER WEDDINGI am just wondering if I could get ANY advice on this situation I’ve been put in recently, I really don’t know how I should be feeling. A bit of a backstory, I am a mum to a beautiful one year old boy. At the start of the year my best friend got engaged and I’ve been asked to be a bridesmaid (which I obviously said yes to). Recently, the bride to be (late next year) has asked me to make sure I’m not pregnant again as the dresses she’s picked for the bridal party won’t ‘go’ with pregnancy. I am so conflicted as we had a conversation at the start of the year about my hopes to have a second baby next year! WHAT DO I DO?! Is this an acceptable thing to ask someone? PARTNER AND I HAVE DIFFERENT MONEY VALUESMy partner and I are both nearing 30. We’ve been together for 4 years and currently living together for 2 years. I’ve always known a rough figure of his savings and vice versa however have recently just discovered that those savings have significantly reduced. We grew up very differently surrounding finances and savings. He has lived out of home for 10 years, has lived the whole uni/party life, grew up with a single mum and a bit of travel. I have lived out of home for 5 years, lived with both my parents prior to that and have always been taught about savings and I have travelled a lot. I have always had a “do not touch” account and have stuck to it to put towards my future (house/travel/ kids etc) as that’s really important to me. I proudly have 6 figures of savings.He has had a similar account however he withdraws from it. I only recently re-discovered his total savings is a 4 figure number which is a lot lower than expected. This obviously shocked me. I feel like I’m making more of an effort to plan for our future. Can this work? Will I resent this and his inability to save even for our future together? Is this something I can even have a say about? You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. What's on the show: You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Every week we live across the country at 3pm on the KIIS Network. You can listen live on iHeart radio, or catch up here each week!For more follow @THEPICKUP on socials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re joined by Carly Findlay — she’s an award winning writer, speaker, and an appearance and disability advocate. Carly was born with a rare skin condition called ichthyosis which is a rare genetic condition where the skin over produces dry, scaly, thickened skin and can be incredibly painful. Carly has spent much of her life navigating a world that hasn’t always made room for her differences. Carly has spoken widely about what it was like growing up, how she came to embrace the term “disabled” later in life, and the pressure to constantly explain or justify your body to other people and she has published two wonderful books titles ‘say hello’ and ‘Growing up disabled in Australia’ We also wanted to speak to Carly about a more recent challenge that she faced with her ovarian cancer diagnosis and what that has meant for her body now after going through early menopause and having a hysterectomy. We spoke about: What is was like growing up and having to face a lot of judgement and comments from strangers Why Carly decided to become an advocate for disabled people Laura being complacent with her ovarian cyst until Carly reached out and encouraged her to advocate for herself The early signs Carly experienced of ovarian cancer The confusing diagnosis Being faced with having to have either a half or full hysterectomy Having the choice of children taken away The additional things Carly had to navigate throughout treatment like chemo The ridiculous trolling Carly received like saying that she was ‘faking’ a cancer diagnosis The really practical ways you can support a loved one through a cancer diagnosis You can find more from Carly’s website You can follow Carly on instagram You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Lifers! Our twinkle toes has wrapped up her dancing journey and it wasn’t her year to take home the mirror ball. We go behind the scenes and speak about a few things you didn’t see on air on your TVs. There were some big surprises at the Logies this year! Britt shares some details from the night. Special shout out to Muster Dogs Collies and Kelpies. Also special shout out to Matt for Britt’s dress removal… Laura had quite a different weekend at a trade show in Melbourne where she had a bit of a realisation about the Melbourne v Sydney rivalry. If you are in the dating trenches and need a bit of a giggle, today’s episode will serve it up on a platter and you’ll probably feel better about your own terrible dates. We share 15 minutes worth of your dating disasters! Some of them are unhinged, others are illegal. You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to ask uncut where we unpack some of your deepest and weirdest dilemmas!One of our lifers has done the (most) homework and tried out ‘hamstering’ so you didn’t have to. We respect it but we are likely not to attempt this for ourselves. Vibes for the week:Britt - Cord Organiser Laura - Chekoh Wrap Keeshia - My Mom Jayne on HBO Max Then we jump into your questionsHELP! SAW MY GAY DADS SEX TOYSHelp a girl out. This is one of the most awkward moments of my life. I’m 25 and quite close with my dad. My dad is gay and has been all my life… It's a long story. Anyway, I’ve just hopped in the back of his car because we are going to visit my sick grandma in hospital and there’s a sex toy in the back seat on the floor!!! Black anal beads/butt plug kind of vibe. Do I ask him what it is?! Do I pretend I never saw it? Do I kick it under the front seat so he’s not embarrassed with it laying out in plain sight and knows I saw it?! Help a scarred girl out! GIFT RECEIVER DOESN'T OPEN GIFT IN FRONT OF ME - I FIND IT STRANGE!Is it common practice for people who are receiving gifts to open them while the gift giver is present? I’ve been to both a baby shower and a kids birthday recently where I brought a gift but to my disappointment the gifts were not opened during the event but taken away to be opened at a later time. As a gift giver, I think it’s nice to see the receiver open my gift; mainly to see if they liked it. When you put time and enough into picking the perfect gift I feel like it’s a bit anticlimactic to not actually see them open (and hopefully enjoy) it. Am I wrong in thinking it’s strange to not open gifts at the event in front of the givers? I KISSED MY GP IN AN EMOTIONAL TIME (I’M MARRIED)I’m 29yo. I’ve been with my husband for over 6 years and we have 2 gorgeous sons (4 and 2). I’ve been feeling like we’re roomates rather than partners for a long time now. We rarely have sex, don’t communicate very well and I’m feeling so lonely. Earlier this week, I had an appointment with my GP. A 53yo man who has been our Dr for 5yrs. It was a long appointment, and we shared and cried over our joint experiences of losing our daughters in very traumatic circumstances (they passed away on the same day, 5 years apart and Monday was their anniversary). At the end of the appointment, we hugged for a very long time, then there was a moment, and we ended up kissing. Nothing hot and heavy, but it was very nice. Now, I can’t stop thinking about him and that kiss. He is divorced, and has been such a source of comfort for me during some very darks times, and he says the same about me. What was this kiss? Is it just because we’re both lonely and were emotional over our daughter’s anniversaries? Or is it more than that? Please, please help AM I UNREASONABLE NOT WANTING HUSBAND TO GO TO FRIENDS FUNERAL?I don’t know if I’m being unreasonable with how I’m feeling. So my partner works fifo 2 weeks away, 1 week back and we have a 4 month old baby. He got some news about an old friend of his who suddenly passed away who lived interstate so would need to travel for the funeral. I don’t know this friend but he apparently played a large role in his life back when he was younger.The funeral is the day after he gets back, so now instead of coming home he will pack a back and fly away again for a few days. I feel so incredibly upset with this decision. I understand the importance of this friend and I get that he wants to say goodbye. But I feel like given the circumstances, it isn’t just as easy as him jumping on a plane and going. Am I wrong to feel this way? Maybe I’m just being hormonal I don’t know. Please don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love being a mum, I wouldn't change it for the world. I just feel like I count down the days for him to get home so we can have time together as a family and I can get just a little bit of break or time to myself. It’s not like I get to just jump on a plane for a few days away whenever I want. Not that money is an issue but it’s also costing over $1000 for these flights as they’re last minute. You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! Xx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. What's on the show: Laura accidentally called her dad ‘daddy’ A woman named after Mickey Mouse has asked parents to stop naming kids ridiculous things The story that almost didn't make it to air Should you stay friends with someone that has cheated on their partner? Michael Theo chats Austin Season 2 and the Logies Laura is officially a Soccer Mum The first ever Fun Fact Friday You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Every week we live across the country at 3pm on the KIIS Network. You can listen live on iHeart radio, or catch up here each week!For more follow @THEPICKUP on socials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disordered eating is something that so many people, especially women, have experienced. Sometimes this is so normalised by society that we don’t even realise our approach to food is disordered or could be defined as such. We’re joined by psychiatrist Dr. Kieran Kennedy. Kieran is consultant psychiatrist specialising in the diagnosis, support and treatment of a range of eating disorders and body image struggles; everything from binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, body dysmorphia and the intersection between fitness, appearance pressures & mental health. Today we speak about: How you may have disordered eating without even realising it Women identify more with disordered eating but rates of men and all genders are increasing - ‘muscle dysmorphia’ The messaging around weight and eating is deeply ingrained in our culture ‘Health and fitness’ may be disordered eating in a different costume Our relationship with food can impact our social and romantic lives Whether you can comment on someone’s body Body image in the ‘ozempic era’ The link between disordered eating and depression, OCD, anxiety and ADHD Binge eating disorder is by far the most common eating disorder How we can recognise concerning body image thoughts in loved ones and kids If you’d like to check out Dr Kieran Kennedy’s Instagram You can access Dr Kennedy’s clinical practice here You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion GroupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Lifers!There’s brain fog and general chaos today.We’re so excited for Tanya Hennessy with her pregnancy news. You can listen to our previous episode with her here. If you’re in the dating world, are you video calling your potential dates first? If you are, is it to see whether you have a bit of chemistry/compatibility or is it to check they’re ‘real’ and not a bot? We’d love your horror dating stories in our DMs. Gen Z would literally probably die if they were forced to go clubbing in 2010. We shared some of our nostalgic memories of our club era and we wouldn’t take our jacket piles and grinding men back for anything! Original video from @Marysantoracomedy What nostalgic memories do you have from your 2010 club era? Is There an “Effort Mismatch” in Your Relationship? Are you the ‘change’ partner or the ‘acceptance’ partner? We unpack the work of Dr Alexandra Solomon around “Effort Mismatch”. Usually this is caused by one partner being the ‘change’ partner and the other being the ‘acceptance’ partner. We break down what the qualities and behaviours of each of the partners are and chat about which we think we identify with.Original video from @baya_voce You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! Xx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to ask uncut where we answer your deep, dark and burning questions! Britt was *nearly kidnapped and Laura was almost robbed so today’s episode kicks off with standard chaos.Vibes for the week:Laura -Trainwreck: The Cult Of American Apparel on Netflix Britt - The Rookie on Netflix Keeshia - Mulberry Threads sheets Then we jump into your questions! PARTNER NEVER FINISHES ME OFF IN SEX, EVEN WHEN I ASKMy partner and I have been going out for just over a year. We were long distance at the start for 7months only seeing each other once a month. Fast forward to now we are living together (have been for nearly 3months). Throughout our whole relationship he has never initiated trying to finish me when having sex. I have brought this up with him & he said he doesn’t like giving head. I went out and got a vibrator for us to use. But he still won’t finish me!!! I have tried asking him & he then will but always looks so unhappy, so I am stuck faking it. He is my penguin & I want to marry him one day. It has caused me to have thoughts of cheating, just to get a good root (I am not one to have ever cheated). My question is how do I make him want to finish me off so I don’t get the feeling of “being used” and should I just keep finishing myself while he is at work so that I don’t get the thoughts of wanting to sleep with someone else? Please help a girl out! BF HAS A PUBE FANTASYWould love some advice on a conversation I’ve had recently that truly took me by surprise. I’ve been seeing a guy on and off for about a year (originally just fwb but we’re now at the point where it’s very serious - I’m away at the moment and if it wasn’t for that, we’d definitely be dating). We were texting the other night and things got saucy and he revealed he thinks it would be “super hot” if I grew my pubes out. I’ve had laser for years and am completely unable to do this - but also personally I don’t feel sexy with pubes (AND I’m a swimmer wtf). He even suggested styling my pubes and mentioned that he’s been fantasising about this for weeks (why does this make me feel uneasy). Do you know if this is a common occurrence among men? I’m at a complete loss.. does this mean the laser needs to go? For context, I’m 22 and he’s 24. Would appreciate any advice on this one! I USE MY EXES AMAZON ACC AND NEW BF THINKS IT’S DISRESPECTFULMy ex and I shared an amazon prime account when we were together. The login was under my email, yet he paid for the rolling subscription. We have been broken up for almost 2 years but we both still use this same account as I am unable to get a new one (as it's under my email) and he said he's happy for me to continue using it (even though he's paying). My current boyfriend finds it extremely uncomfortable and disrespectful even though the only time I use the account is to watch the occasional tv show/movie. I have no communication with my ex. What are your thoughts? FIANCE WANTS HIS MOTHER AT MY WEDDING DRESS APPTWe recently got engaged and are in the fun/stressful part of wedding planning. My fiancé and I have gotten into an argument as he has requested that he would like his mum to come to my wedding dress appointment. This is my first appointment and I don't even know what dresses I like/ what looks good and I'm really only going initially to get a feel for what's out there and what looks good. I'm currently living interstate and my mum is flying down to come with me (she is also buying my wedding dress) and I've also got one of my close friends flying in to come with me too. I tried to explain to him that I always envisaged this being a special moment between my mum and those who are in my bridal party and personally i don't think it's "normal" for the mother of the groom to come to these appointments. However, he has told me that everyone he has spoken to who has gotten married had both mums present and he is insisting on his mum being there. I'm not insisting on my mum being there when he gets his tux so I just really don't know how I can get my point across to him. I really don't think this is normal and my friends are all telling me that there is essentially no normal and it's whatever i want. I just don't know what to say to get him to understand that it's nothing personal .. I just would prefer it being an experience with my mum and I. I would love to hear your advice on what you guys did for your weddings and also how I try to get my fiancé to see my side of things. You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. What's on the show: Laura accidentally introduced Matt to someone as the wrong name A man came home to find his Bumble date had deep cleaned his entire house Should we lower the voting age to 16 in Australia? A 'self-worth influencer' broke up with her boyfriend because he didn't propose within two years Britt has found herself in a parasocial relationship with someone very famous Marlie had a very specific question about the way the new baby will be born Britt has found her calling in a new career You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Every week we live across the country at 3pm on the KIIS Network. You can listen live on iHeart radio, or catch up here each week!For more follow @THEPICKUP on socials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s guest is not only the most searched porn star globally, she is also by far our most viewed guest on youtube. Maybe people google Angela White expecting something else and they end up on our youtube channel instead!Angela White is back on home soil fresh off winning two PornHub Awards in May, including taking home the crown again for the Most Popular Female Performer Award for 2025– the biggest award a female adult star can win.We were lucky enough to speak with Angela back in February of 2024. Our episode was titled Everything You've Ever Wanted to Ask The World's Biggest Pornstar! In that episode we spoke about: If orgasms are real in porn Boundaries in sex work The 'rules' in porn How to give blow jobs, dirty talk and start back door experiences OnlyFans and whether the money is as lucrative as we think Angela's most viral moment Today we wanted to speak with Angela about the trajectory of the porn industry and how the landscape may or may not be changing with advancements in things like AI. We chat: How Angela chooses other performers to work with Angela’s favourite type of porn How people respond to Angela when they see her in person Whether creators need to keep pushing the boundaries and setting ‘new records’ on onlyfans to be successful The one fantasy Angela would love to fulfil that she hasn’t been able to Porn following trends How AI is going to change the porn Whether creators could make more or less with the introduction of AI Are we sold a ‘get rich quick’ lie with certain types of onlyfans content? How much work is onlyfans? You can find more from Angela and links to all of her platforms from her:Website Instagram You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey lifers, We’re back from holidays! But are holidays really holidays when you have kids and you’re up at 5:30am?Laura has genuinely terrified a young surfer but she’s still got it (from behind). We took a week off and we are now a renovations/style podcast.We celebrated reaching 100 million downloads and our 6th birthday!!! We can’t thank you enough for hanging out with us throughout such different phases of our lives! We speak about the event that has GALVANISED us and ask you how you all got ‘coldplayed’ (how you found out you had been cheated on). Some of your answers were absolutely wild and our eyebrows are still raised. Women often ask themselves if they want to have children or not but maybe a more important question is ‘is this person the right person to have a child with?’ We unpack this substack written by Mad Bad Tea We speak about how most people’s fears before having kids usually center around things like losing your identity or the impact it may have on your career but less focus seems to be on fears around resentment towards your partner for not stepping up to parenthood in an equal way. We speak about how your feelings around motherhood may be most impacted by the partner that you choose to parent with. You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to ask uncut where we answer your deep, dark and burning questions! Britt’s suffering from both a croissant injury and from a troll on instagram. Have you ever sent something to the person you’re talking about instead of the friend you meant to send it to?Vibes for the week:Britt - board game ArticulateLaura - Netflix film Scoop Keeshia - Bunnings ‘How To’ Video series Then we jump into your questions!TO LOOK OR NOT LOOK DURING BIRTH!My entire family had a bit of a heated argument about about whether the father should have a peep at their child being born during active birth. My opinion is that the father should at least have a quick glance at what the woman has to go through to have a child. I really don’t want to sound insensitive as I know some people can be grossed out. I am also a nurse so I don’t know if that impacts my opinion as I don’t get turned off by these things. I also understand there are certain circumstances where this would not be encouraged by midwives/doctors but in best case scenario with a healthy vaginal birth, I’d love to hear what you all have to say HOW DO I TELL MY HUSBAND I’VE BEEN ADDING TOMATO TO HIS DISHES?!My husband told me when we met that he is allergic to tomato… as in he has IBS from it and he ends up on the toilet. For 6 years I haven’t cooked with tomato, can you imagine?!! No tomato in any dishes, it’s been hell. But, about 4 weeks ago I got ballsy and I added tomato to our bolognese I even blended it so he wouldn’t see and omg it tasted amazing!!! It had been so long. He didn’t run to the toilet after and he said if it was my best one yet… obviously because it had tomato in it!!! So the last 4 weeks I have been adding tomato to our dinners and hiding it and he has been fine! So my issue is… how do I tell him? Or do I never tell him? He will be sooo mad if he finds out I did that to him! DON’T WANT TO INVITE MUM’S NEW BF TO MY WEDDINGI’m getting married next year (yay!) but I have a bit of a dilemma. My parents split a few years ago, and since then, my mum’s had a string of short-term boyfriends. She’s now dating someone new and will likely want to bring him to the wedding, as she will want to parade her ‘new man’ to the rest of the family Here’s the issue: I don’t like him, and it’s very likely they won’t still be together by then anyway. Our wedding is small and intimate, and I really don’t want a random in the photos - especially someone who might not be around long-term. Am I being unreasonable if I don’t want to invite him (or whoever she’s dating at the time)? Or is it okay to gently set that boundary? WHO MOVES FOR LONG DISTANCE LOVE?!I’m 25 and met the man of my dreams during a 2 week contiki. We clicked from the moment we met and were inseparable. He’s genuinely everything I’ve ever wanted and more. Except he lives in Canada and I’m Aussie. I have spent literally my entire life focusing on academics- sacrificing every family event imaginable to do this. I’m now a junior doctor with an immaculate reputation planning to specialise in anaesthetics which is very competitive. I don’t have a medical licence in Canada. To get one, it would be 2 exams costing $5000 assuming I pass the first time. Then I don’t think I’d have much of a chance getting into anaesthetics in a foreign country. He has spent 10 years working his way up the hierarchy of a jewellery store company, where he is now their top manager - he’s moved twice to open new stores for them. Apparently there’s very few jewellery suppliers for the stores (like whole sales I assume) in Canada- his dad owns one and this guy plans to work for his dad eventually. He’s humble so hasn’t talked specifics, but this sounds like a multimillion dollar opportunity. It is going to be INCREDIBLY difficult for either of us to move. It feels like one of us will take a massive step back in our career that we may never be able to overcome. What should I do? Do we need to give up now? We’re both on the same page that we’ve never had a connection like this before. I truly think he could be my penguin. We’ve been calling >1hour everyday for now a month post the trip. We want to make it work. But how? I don’t know how to ask one of us to make the ultimate sacrifice when we’re both so career driven. I’m realistically 8 years away from finishing anaesthetics training (assuming I get on when planned) so waiting this out isn’t really realistic. You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. What's on the show: Laura reveals the baby names she loves but isn’t using for baby no 3 Celebs are being more open about the cosmetic work they’ve had done - but is it a good thing? Robert Irwin had to apologise for accidentally dining and dashing Orlando Bloom posts cryptic message amid break up with Katy Perry - turns out Laura used to do this too Britt unpacks the new AI laws in Denmark that allow you to own your own face A couple accidentally went to a destination wedding they weren't actually invited to Britt shares the GROSSEST thing she's ever found in a work fridge You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Every week we live across the country at 3pm on the KIIS Network. You can listen live on iHeart radio, or catch up here each week!For more follow @THEPICKUP on socials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re joined by Rawson Kirkhope — a Navy veteran, childhood domestic violence survivor, and co-founder of VRTUS, a community-first gym. When Rawson was 12 years old, he witnessed his father shoot his mother, trying to end her life. Despite the horrific violence and being on the run for a week, his father was only sentenced to 4 years in jail. This event left him with PTSD - something that he has had to learn to live with. In this episode, Rawson shares what it was like to grow up never knowing whether your home was safe. We talk about what trauma does to your sense of identity, the complexity of loving someone whilst being simultaneously terrified by them, and how those early years shaped the man he would become. If this topic is sensitive for you, please take care while listening. There is always help available and someone to talk to on 1800 RESPECT We speak about: The reality of growing up around violence Always trying to be a ‘good’ kid to not escalate anything at home How kids who grow up around volatile parents can struggle with validation The justice system and having to testify against his own dad The complexities of PTSD and what it looks like in reality The strength of community around you Reshaping masculinity and how routine has really helped You can find more from Rawson on instagram And VRTUS You can check out what Polished Man are doing You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Lifers, If you happen to hear any mic bumps or mouth sounds today, please message Britt Hockley directly. Laura and Keeshia are taking a stand against Britt’s anti-podcast-establishment trial.Ben has gone home and Britt’s now in the first chapter of their long distance marriage. We speak about how ‘different’ our relationships feel pre and post marriage.Both Delilah and Matt had birthdays over the weekend except Laura almost forgot. After having a crack at Matt last week for not realising how far along Laura’s pregnancy was, Laura had some making up to do!Is it a ‘flex’ to sleep with a younger person? Charlize Theron was on the Call Her Daddy podcast last week promoting her new movie ‘the old guard 2’. Charlize is 49, a mother of two, an Oscar-winner, and basically Hollywood royalty. When Alex Cooper asked her if she had any sex tips, she responded saying that she’d recently slept with a 26 year old and it was great!Naturally, the internet had thoughts. Some people were cheering her on for owning her sexuality, others were very uncomfortable. We ask if it’s a double standard because “if men did this, we’d be up in arms” and whether we are okay with that double standard or not. You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to ask uncut where we answer your biggest dilemmas! The start of today’s ep is not safe for work… Have you heard of ‘hampstering’ or ‘the thirsty hampster’? If you’ve already listened before reading this do you wish you had never heard of it? Vibes and Unsubscribes for the week! Britt - Unsubscribing from the movie “Drop”. Vibe - Rachel_Jane_Sculpting dog sculptures Laura - Stakki Drink Bottle Keeshia - Crest Motion Sensor LED Night Light Then we jump into your questions: HOW MUCH TO SPEND ON ENGAGEMENT RING?So I have finally found THE ONE!! After a loooong and hard few years dating a bunch of bin chickens, I finally got my penguin We have talked about marriage, done the ring sizes, I’ve shown him what I would like (which he agrees would suit me) and I’m now in a pickle. He has been married before and spent a lot of money on his first wife’s ring. She was forceful, told him which one and picked the most expensive. I have said I wouldn’t expect a super expensive ring, though I also don’t want a cheap knock off one that you can find on some websites. Should it matter about how much someone spends on a ring? I feel like knowing he did pay a lot for an ex means he can at least meet halfway so I get a good quality piece I’m going to wear forever. Should I offer to pay for some of it? He has mentioned it should be about the gesture of proposing not the price. We looked up the rings he would want and they are all around a few hundred dollars. I guess this is the standard for men’s rings and I feel maybe he’s comparing that to what I should get. HOW DO I TELL BROTHERS GF SHES NOT IN THE FAMILY PHOTOSHOOTI want to organise a family photo shoot with my grandma, parents, husband, baby and my brother. My grandma is in her 90s, so I really want to get a beautiful photo of our little family while we’ve still got the chance. Now, here’s where I’m a terrible person. My brother has a partner who I honestly adore . She's gorgeous, we all get along so well, and they’re really serious. But I don’t want her in the photos. The thing is, at my wedding, his ex (who was also very serious) was in every single family photo and now I can’t display any of them without it being weird. So while I truly hope this relationship lasts forever, I just want to cover my bases this time. How do I bring this up without hurting anyone’s feelings or causing drama? Is it okay to ask? And if so, what’s the least awkward way to handle it? Help a guilty gal out! P.S we have never done a family photoshoot and probably won’t do many. SIL TOLD ME I NEVER CLEAN AT FAMILY EVENTS AND NOW I FEEL AWFULI am married and a mum of 3 kiddies who are 4.5, 2.2 yrs and almost 6 months! Life is hectic and busy, I just just graduated from my nursing degree and about to start my first job! I went out drinking with my husband, his brothers and one of their wives who I adore (she has no kids). She got very drunk and when I was leaving to say bye she basically told me that I am so incredibly lazy when we have family get together as I don't cook or clean up even though I always ask my mother in law if I can bring anything or help in any way which she says no. I generally clean up my own things but usually I'm sitting on the couch breastfeeding the baby or relaxing as I am so tired. My husband generally tells me to sit down and he will clean up for me. While on this drunk ramble, she was yelling at me and saying everyone talks about me and how I don't do anything. I feel so incredibly sad and cannot stop crying and feeling so worthless, any advice? How do I move forward and build that relationship back up? Also curious if I am in the wrong here? IS IT NORMAL NOT TO CARE WHEN MY PARTNER IS SICK?Is it normal to not care if my partner is sick or unwell? I've been with my partner for 9 years. We have a nearly 2 year old daughter. Before having her, every time he gets sick he refers to it as "man flu" and actually thinks it's a thing where men experience it worse than women. Mind you, I'm a nurse and have told him so many times man flu isn't an actual thing. It's frustrating because when I'm sick, I still do some house work around the house, maybe just the bare minimum. But when he is, the whole week is a write off for him. Now, after having our daughter, my patience and tolerance is much less when it comes to him being sick. I know he's allowed to get sick and be unwell but it's different now, we don't have the luxury to just rest and recover with an energetic toddler who we need to look after. He thinks I'm not being empathetic and cruel and maybe I am. I honestly feel like I have zero care factor when he's unwell. My priorities are different. And I know that's put a strain on our relationship. Is it just me? Will not caring affect the longevity of our relationship? 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It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. What's on the show: Britt & Laura are obsessed with the hurdler who won despite his penis falling out Laura found something COOKED in her chips We chat to a woman who find out she has 77 siblings after taking an ancestry test Britt accidentally gave her sister something you really don't want to recieve Is it ever okay to kiss your friends? Laura unpacks the Poop Cruise and a bunch of secret cruise ship codes There is a woman throwing water on her husband because of his toilet habits Are pinatas too violent??? You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Every week we live across the country at 3pm on the KIIS Network. You can listen live on iHeart radio, or catch up here each week!For more follow @THEPICKUP on socials.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s guest has been on our bucket list for a few years now. Even with that in mind, the conversation still exceeded our expectations! It’s raw and open and we go to some of the darker parts of what shaped the person that Abby became.Abby Wambach is a soccer icon, speaker, Podcaster, New York Times Best Selling author and activist. Abby is one of the most dominant sportswomen in the history of women’s soccer and she is a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist & FIFA World Cup Champion. After winning the Women’s World Cup in 2015, Abby retired and has gone on to be one of the most prominent voices fighting for equality and inclusion. Abby has recently released her latest book that she co-authored with her wife Glennon Doyle & Amanda Doyle “we can do hard things”. The book is broken into 20 of life’s biggest questions like ‘why am I like this?’, ‘how do I figure out what I want?’ ‘why can’t I be happy?’ and ‘How do I forgive?’ So, today we wanted to speak with Abby about the hard things she has faced in life and what those challenges taught her about herself and the world. First up, Abby shares the moment that she truly hit rock bottom that exposed a big secret she was struggling with to the world. We also chat: The reason so many athletes struggle with alcohol/drug issues The search for identity when you go through big life changes Validation and how to cope when the source of validation is removed Overriding self esteem coming from ‘the grind’ and pushing through suffering The interesting way Abby reacted when one of their kids came out as gay and how it reshaped some of her own experiences of coming out Creating friendship with parents What your shadow side is Grief and a better response to ‘there are no words’ Dealing with grief when you’re non religious Abby’s advice - don’t use your partner’s weaknesses against them The ‘who cares more’ rule You can find more from Abby on her instagram You can get yourself a copy of the book ‘We Can Do Hard Things’ And listen to the podcast also titled We Can Do Hard Things You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Lifers!Britt is officially a wife!!We all got married; signed, sealed, delivered! Delilah was included and the v̶e̶r̶y̶ c̶a̶s̶u̶a̶l̶ day almost went off without a hitch but in true Britt fashion, something happened that left us in stitches and Laura… without control of her pelvic floor. Matt has pretty drastically underestimated how soon the new baby will be here! Jess Bezos and Lauren Sanchez got married but we’re not talking about it because everyone else is EXCEPT for the wedding invitation. Over the weekend, Fast & Furious star Vin Diesel has said that he is planning to bring Paul Walker’s character back in the final installment of the franchise, using digital technology. Paul Walker, who played Brian O’Conner in the Fast & Furious franchise, died in a car crash in 2013 while the seventh film was still in production. We have big questions about whether this is being done to honour Paul Walker’s legacy or if it blurs the lines of posthumous consent and is only being done to make a bunch of money. You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to ask uncut where we answer your deep and burning questions! Laura is in pregnancy hell and she’s in the pregnancy insomnia stage. She’s also so sleep deprived that she’s forgetting the stories she’s told us. Vibes for the week: Britt - The Better Sister Laura -Artists Jesse Cleay and Ella Martin Keeshia - Monte Mader Flipping Tables Podcast - The Downfall Of Dogma Then we jump into your questions! SEPARATED BUT I NEED SEX - DO I GO THE APPS?! - DON’T WANT EX TO KNOWMy husband and I separated in march, we had been together 12 years and married for 7 with 2 kids under 5. It hasn’t been amicable and to be honest I think I mourned the relationship a long time before we actually separated. My question is.. I’m horny! I in no way shape or form am ready to date a man but a girl has needs. My girlfriends keep saying I should get on the apps which seems good in theory except that I live in a small city where everyone knows everyone and I know I will come across his mates on the apps who will tell him that I’m on there and then he will be even nastier than he is now. I just don’t know if I should say ‘fuck it’ and do it or is it too soon? Help IS A 6 MIN VOICE NOTE FROM A POTENTIAL DATE A RED FLAGMy friend was chatting to a guy on hinge for 2 days. They eventually exchanged numbers and after 4 days they planned to meet, but she got cold feet because he was appearing too ‘keen’. Keen as in messaging multiple times throughout the day without her responding and would do things such as react to messages to get her attention in hopes she would respond. She attempted the slow fade away, replying after 24-48 hours later. However he wasn’t getting the message and she decided to tell him she wasn’t interested in pursuing anything. As a response he sent her a 6 MINUTE voice message, attempting to convince her to give him a chance. My friend is CONSIDERING giving him a go, because she appreciates the effort he has made. (Keep in mind they haven’t met yet). I think this is an awful idea and a 6 minute voice message is a big red flag. What would you do? HOW TO KNOW IF RELATIONSHIP IS OVERHow to know when your relationship is done? My husband and I have been together for almost 11 years. We’ve been through ALOT in that time including a separation and couples counselling. We have an almost 3 year old and suffered a miscarriage 3 months ago after trying for 16 months. Long story short, everything he does lately pisses me off. He teases our son which I hate because I copped that as a kid and it made me incredibly uncomfortable and gave me low self esteem. I’ve spoken to him about it and “he’s doing it for fun and to make him less soft” but I just find it mean. There’s that and a few other things and I can’t tell whether we’re just going through a rough patch with everything that’s happened or whether I’m just done. Interested to hear your opinions. CAN I TELL MY INLAWS I DON’T WANT THEM STAYING OVER NIGHT?My in-laws currently live 1.5hrs away from us. Often when they come to visit us, they want to stay the night. We have two young children and a small unit. I find it all gets a bit overwhelming when they stay over because they have big personalities and quite different views to mine. My partner also clashes with his parents at times and it can all get quite heated. They also have a small dog who like to piss in our house on arrival They want to move even further away from us. I think they think they will just stay over at our place when they want to see their grandchildren. I’m all for day visits and catch ups but is it rude to tell them they can’t stay at our place overnight? How do you word that nicely? Should I just suck it up and let them stay over from time to time? You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. What's on the show: Sabrina Carpenter has said she would consider 'phone-free' concerts in the future What inappropriate thing did your kid say? (note for Michael: this is 2 breaks) The most UNHINGED ways you've all been dumped (note for Michael: this is 2 breaks) Laura Henshaw chats about how she found out she was pregnant A woman has divided the internet over her 'tight-arse' kids birthday present ASK UNCUT: Gabrielle has discovered that her husband is cheating on her, but is still torn on whether she should stay or go The key to a long-lasting marriage has been revealed (and it's not passion) You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Every week we live across the country at 3pm on the KIIS Network. You can listen live on iHeart radio, or catch up here each week!For more follow @THEPICKUP on socials.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most common questions we get from our listeners is ‘where has my desire gone and how do I get it back?’ It seems to be something every one of us experiences at different stages of our lives and we still don’t seem to be talking about it all that much. Speaking of things we don’t talk about, when was the last time you self pleasured? How about your partner? Do you ask them when they masturbate? Don’t worry, we don’t either. But maybe we should! Joining us is the incredible Dr. Jennifer Gunsaullus, aka ‘Dr. Jenn,’ a sociologist, sexologist, TEDx speaker, and ‘Vagina Warrior’. With over 20 years of experience in the field of sexual health, Dr Jenn is here to break down how we all feel about desire and pleasure for ourselves and within our relationships! We spoke about: How our attitudes have changed when it comes to talking about sex How girls and boys are socialised differently when it comes to our bodies When to talk to kids about their ‘urges’ How our desire levels change over our lifetime and so does ‘what feels good’ Is porn a common problem in relationships? Are you the higher desire person or lower desire person in your relationship? How important is it to masturbate? Practical ways that you can bring your desire back You can find Dr Jenn’s new book From Madness to Mindfulness: Reinventing Sex for Women You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Lifers! Britt has learnt a very good lesson about double glazed glass and not so private beaches.She’s gearing up to get *legally married this week and has asked Laura and Keeshia to be a part of it.What did you do with your wedding certificate? Are you framing and hanging it up? How about your degree? A survey has revealed that most people are thinking about their ex when they’re getting off. We did our own *research into this and it turns out more of you are than we expected! Have you ever said an ex’s name during sex? Do you think female entertainment journalists have a greater responsibility to report fairly on women in the media? Are gossipy, bitchy pieces written by women a betrayal to their own gender? British actress and activist Jameela Jamil announced via her Substack that she will no longer be interviewed by women. This came after a particularly critical profile in The Times, and she’s said that of the “hundreds of women” who have interviewed her over her 17-year career, only three have written about her fairly. We unpack whether we think female journalists are to blame, what the trade off of a profile piece is and the grey areas of standing on your morals.We also discuss the specific tactics that some media use to manipulate your opinion about someone. Some of them are more obvious than others. If you’d like to read the pieces we discuss, Jameela’s substack I think I'm done with being interviewed by women. The Times Jameela Jamil: 'I stood up for Meghan long before I met her' The cut - Feminism? Jameela Jamil Is Too Feminist to Be Interviewed by Women Journalists You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Lifers! Welcome back to ask uncut where we answer your deep and burning questions! We’re all sad that the post office has said that they will stop selling knick-knacks! We’re already mourning the novelty and surprise of what might be available today! Vibes:Britt - Punter’s Politics Laura -Feel Better, Live More Podcast - How To Future-Proof Your Brain: with Dr Daniel Amen Keeshia - Nonnas on Netflix Then we jump into your questions!TO WHAT EXTENT ARE WEDDING JITTERS NORMAL?Since getting engaged 7 months ago I have dreamt multiple times a week about an ex “situationship” from about 10 years ago! My fiancé and I have been together for over 6 years and lived together for 5 so getting married shouldn’t really feel that different. I love my fiancé and it hurts my heart to think of not being with him, but I also feel a little bit of a pit in my stomach when I think of the wedding which is in August. Is this just wedding nerves? I feel like I may have some commitment issues as I’ve never had a long relationship before this one. I also don’t love being the centre of attention so could this be contributing? Is this just a normal reaction before such a big commitment? I guess that’s why they joke about people getting cold feet before a wedding but I never thought that was real. Would love your opinions please x BF DOESN’T WANT TO GO DOWN ON ME BECAUSE OF OCDHi guys! I have a dilemma. I love when my partner goes down on me butttt because I am so comfortable with him I fart, poop, and pull out tampons in front of him. He has pretty much seen it all. We have been together for 4 years. He has diagnosed OCD, especially around cleanliness and because he has seen what he has seen, he doesn’t like to go down on me, even when I’ve suggested doing it as soon as we have had a shower. Is this something you think we can work on or do I have to find alternatives (toys)? Please give me your best advice. PARTNER SPENT 6K ON ROBLOX - HELPMy partner and I’ve been together 3 years and I love him more than anyone. When we first started dating he had a slight pokies issue and was completely transparent with it. Together we worked that habit out and he stopped gambling on pokies; he played poker once a week and has been fine. However, last night I went into his phone when he was asleep to see where he’s been spending money after he made a comment about being tight for money. I looked and there were 3 Roblox transactions for over $100 each from the weekend. So, today I logged into his account and went through all the transactions. I’ve worked out that since January he has spent over $6k on this stupid game, and he’s been lying about it. He said he didn’t get paid enough this week to get his savings out etc but in reality, he has been spending it on Roblox. I need advice because this is so fucking childish. I do realise it’s a deeper problem than playing games, it’s an addiction and I want to help him but how do I confront him about it? I just want what’s best for him. For context: we don’t share a bank account for these reasons. I am money savvy and a good saver and he is the absolute opposite. OPINION ON MARKETPLACE GIFTS?Can you buy someone something from Marketplace secondhand because that way you can actually afford it and you know that they’ll love it? Or can you give someone something that you have owned? For context, it’s my niece's 1st birthday coming up where we would normally spend $100–$150 on the gift. We were about to sell something that is hardly used by our 2 year old. The RRP is $260 but they sell for $200 on Marketplace. Can you do that? Or is that super tight? Then if you can do it, do you tell them it’s secondhand or just palm it off as bought? You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! Xx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. What's on the show: Using the 'Occasion Theory' to test if you're dating a Narcissist Producer Grace's Cactus DIY Fail Britt & Laura unpack the new Height Filter on Tinder Laura has reached a new pregnancy milestone (peeing herself) Britt & Ben were attacked by goats in New Zealand Julia Morris chats about campaigning for a Gold Logie win this year Do you do the voices when you read in your head? Britt does. You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Every week we live across the country at 3pm on the KIIS Network. You can listen live on iHeart radio, or catch up here each week!For more follow @THEPICKUP on socials.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re welcoming back a guest who is one of the most impressive young female entrepreneurs in Australian business—Brittney Saunders. You might know her from YouTube, from her massive social media following, from her brand Fayt the Label, her cafés or her podcasts. She’s now also the author of a brand-new book Just Getting Started—an unfiltered look at the wild ride of building businesses from the ground up, making big mistakes and staying true to your vision. We’ve had the pleasure of having Britt on the podcast before (May 2023) for an episode titled Building the biz from the basement up. In that episode we spoke about: -being one of the OG influencers who leveraged her platform to create multiple extremely successful businesses-fat phobia in the fashion industry and size inclusivity being a smart business decision and-the businesses that Britt started before the ones that were successful! Today we wanted to focus on the mindset you need to have a successful business and some of the lessons she has learnt more recently as her businesses continue to grow! We spoke about: Why Britt wrote a book and the process of becoming an author The many hats that business creators wear and how to hand those jobs away How Britt structures the management of her business Why Brittney didn’t put her name into her business The costly mistakes Britt made early on in business Pushing against expectations and judgement Working so closely with her partner AJ Hiring decisions Why money shouldn’t be the main motivator for starting a business Staffing being the hardest part of running a business Previous episode Book Britt’s podcast You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Lifers! Laura’s baby is taking a stand/protesting to Matt disclosing her name on his podcast. If you’ve had a baby, did you and your partner agree on whether to share the name/s publicly before the baby was born? Britt has entered a new career - being a professional dancer! Dancing with the stars has aired and our twinkle toes tore up the dance floor! We share some BTS of Dancing with the Stars and Britt finally gets the answer to whether Osher knew that she was going to be dumped on Bach 8 years ago! Two stories came out over the weekend that both surrounded the unveiling of the identities of online trolls/cyber bullies. Indy Clinton has received a 64 page document from a private investigator that includes the names and details about some of her relentless trolls. A couple in Ireland have successfully sued the formally anonymous owner of ‘tattle life,’ an online gossip cesspit and had his identity released.So with the advancements in technology that make online anonymity harder, do you think trolls would stop and think twice if they thought there was the risk that their identity would be exposed? Should influencers release the identities of their online trolls if they have concrete proof that they’re the ones responsible for years worth of bullying? Do you think tech companies like meta or tiktok have more of a responsibility to not allow people to be anonymous? We discuss whether these trolls being exposed would do potentially more harm than good or whether it’s a consequence for their own behaviour. We chat about precedents, how trolling affects both Britt and Laura and whether we think these stories will shift the dial at all. You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to ask uncut where we answer your deep and burning questions! The post holiday blues have hit everyone, but differently. Lola is having a particularly rough time with morning motivation! Laura has a free pass for her sockless sneakers this morning.Vibes for the week:Laura - Vestirsi Bags Britt - Stick TV Show Keeshia - ‘Musk DERANGEMENT Syndrome!’ DOGE Legacy Debate | Scott Galloway vs Kevin O’Leary Then we jump into your questions! DO I TELL HIM I’M PLANNING TO MEET OUR BIOLOGICAL PARENTS? I’ve got a personal story here that’s been weighing on me, and I’m hoping to get your thoughts on it. Let me take you back to when I was born. I was adopted at just six weeks old, and right from the start, the adoption agency told my parents something surprising. They mentioned that my biological parents had also given birth to a baby boy two years before me, and that he, too, had been adopted. The agency asked if my parents would be interested in meeting him—my biological brother. And of course, my adoptive parents said yes. So, from a young age, my brother and I have been close. We’ve celebrated birthdays together and grown up with that unique connection. Fast forward to now, and we’re both in the same stage of life—starting families of our own. It’s a whole new chapter, and it’s made me start thinking about meeting my biological parents. I’ve wondered if I should make an attempt to meet them and try to learn more about my roots. Here’s where it gets tricky. My brother, however, has absolutely no interest in meeting our biological parents. He’s content with the life he’s built and doesn’t want to stir the pot. So, here’s my dilemma: do I tell him I’m planning to meet our biological parents? Should I respect his wishes and not pursue this? Or do I just go ahead and meet them without mentioning it to him? I’m torn, and I’m curious—what would you do in my shoes? ARE GIFT REGISTRIES IMPERSONAL?I would love to know your thoughts on gift registries for a baby shower? I have a lovely friend who has created a gift registry for an up and coming baby shower. It has a variety of items of all different prices, so if you were wanting to get a more expensive item you could go in with a group of friends. I know this word gets thrown around a lot but it is giving me the ‘ick’. I understand wanting to receive items that you need/want, but it seems incredibly impersonal. With this registry you can get the gift directly delivered to the address. I’m not entirely sure how it works but you may not know who it has been gifted from on delivery. What do you think of gift registries for baby showers? Am I just being a sour puss? HOW TO BE OKAY AT HOME ALONE?I have recently bought a house with my partner (m30 & f30) and have been living here for a few months. Until now I’ve lived in share houses and with family, and have realised I haven’t had to spend many nights completely alone, and when I do I get quite nervous (safety wise) being by myself. I’ve travelled for work and holidays on my own in hotels/apartments and don’t feel scared, but I do when I’m in a house alone at night. Our house is in an outer, older suburb which is quite safe, but when my partner occasionally goes away (once every few months for work) I feel on edge… I love the ‘idea’ of a night to myself, watching and eating what I want but in reality I’m nervous and alert to any noises. My question is do other girls feel like this, and what do you do to feel more confident at home on your own? DOES THE POST CHEATING SADNESS FADE?Firstly, I’m in complete shock that I am in this situation; my husband and father of our 3 young kids told me the day before Mother’s Day (via text while he is away for work....solid) that he got black out drunk and had sex with someone while on a night out for a friend's birthday. He says he doesn’t remember and only confessed because I bluffed that I had evidence (other than a hectic thrush infection and a strong hunch I really didn’t have evidence). He says that he is ashamed and sorry etc. I am not angry and unfortunately understand where some of this kind of behaviour- like drinking to such excess comes from (his childhood trauma) but I am devastated. We had a beautiful relationship and a wonderful life and it feels like it’s all covered in shit now. So first question: will this feeling of sadness and shit covered relationship fade? Second question: do I have to come up with a list of demands/boundaries/changes that he needs to meet? Because that feels like a lot of work.. Is it his responsibility to come up with such parameters? And thirdly: do I have to tell people? I am worried my close friends and family will hate him beyond repair if I tell them but also don’t want to bear the load myself... is the relief of support worth the inevitable hate towards him? For the sake of our lives and relationships. You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. What's on the show: Britt’s journey to getting married Matt leaked the baby name AND the wedding accidentally Ask Uncut Sally hates the ring her boyfriend is proposing to her with Is the ‘man look’ a real thing? - Laura & Matt’s dumb argument 5 things in your home dirtier than a toilet seat When kids tell you they hate you after they’ve had a great day You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Every week we live across the country at 3pm on the KIIS Network. You can listen live on iHeart radio, or catch up here each week!For more follow @THEPICKUP on socials.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.