Ghosts of Boyfriends Past

Time to have your insanity read back to you Readers. It's Quickie time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you the listeners, and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives.We have been busy curating a number of juicy first date stories for you this week. Plus, we decided to compliment these with a handful of submissions highlighting the catalyst behind asking for a divorce...To add your voice to the conversation, send in your thoughts, answers and questions to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com, or if you would love to be a guest on one of our main episodes then fill out our handy form at thatsnotcanon.com/ghostsofboyfriendspastThank you for tuning into Ghosts of Boyfriends Past!

Oliver has learnt a lot about dating, sex and romance through having done exactly none of those things.He chats to Liz and Tom this week about the stories behind his show The No Bang Theory before its return season for Brisbane FestivalAutism is no laughing matter, but laugh is exactly what Matilda Award-winning Brisbane cabaret performer Oliver Hetherington-Page wants audiences to do as he debunks the myths of 'cute' autism perpetuated through popular culture favourites such as The Big Bang Theory. The No Bang Theory is ready to charm the pants off Brisbane with stories, show tunes and a series of sparkly jackets. Fresh from captivating audiences in Melbourne, Adelaide, Darwin, the Gold Coast and Bundaberg, it’s Brisbane Festival's turn to witness this heartbreaking and hilarious, but always honest look at life on the autism spectrum. You can get tickets to The No Bang Theory here: https://www.brisbanefestival.com.au/whats-on/2024/the-no-bang-theoryAnd here: https://nafa-tsv.com.au/event/the-no-bang-theory/You can also follow Oliver on social media: https://www.instagram.com/atwistofoliverhp?igsh=azloNTJ5a3F6dDVr&utm_source=qr

Our host Liz takes the hot seat this week… sort of. She’s actually sharing it with her good friend Pete (GREAT friend, actually). See, Liz has always wanted a baby and Pete has never wanted a baby. So when Liz decided she wanted to go down the single mum route, she called Pete.This is part one of a two episode arc that explores what it’s like to be a sperm donor in Australia, what’s involved, and how Liz and Pete have navigated the world of known donor sperm donation. 

Time to have your insanity read back to you Readers. It's Quickie time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you the listeners, and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives.This week we continue our exploration of first date questions! How do you deal with conflict? How would you feel being asked a question like that on a first date? Do you agree that if you are to ask someone a question that you should be prepared to answer it yourself? Jump in and join the conversation on our Group Therapy Facebook group, or send your responses, questions and of course dating stories to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and we thank you for tuning in to Ghosts of Boyfriends Past!

The Quickie-fest continues! Liz and Tom don their relationship counselor caps and do their best to help out friends of the show in their pursuit of love and happiness. With next to no qualifications.Right off the top of today's Quickie; When do you know when enough is enough? What event sparked that feeling for you? Feel free to share as we would love to explore this idea further at ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com, we would love all of your stories, thoughts and questions!We also try and tackle the tricky speed-hump of first dates nerves and anxiety in general. Plus a Reader has a question regarding requiring romance and how to communicate this with their partner. Jump aboard the Quickie express with us as we continue our exploration of all things love, romance and dating here at Ghosts of Boyfriends Past

Time to have your insanity read back to you Readers. It's Quickie time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you the listeners, and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives.There is a sad story coming your way dear Readers, so tissues at the ready. But we won't bombard you with only sorrowful tales on this week's Quickie; we have a listener embarrassed by their Father, we hear tale of an interesting networking attempt and an awkward little attempt at a first date. Thank you for tuning in on our little holiday, gosh you're gorgeous.Send in your stories, long and short to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and don't feel afraid to join in on the conversation regarding any of the issues or topics. Rate and review the show while you are here and jump on our Group Therapy Facebook group for a bit of fun!

The Quickie-fest continues! Liz and Tom don their relationship counselor caps and do their best to help out friends of the show in their pursuit of love and happiness. With next to no qualifications.EPISODE NOTES: Where do acts of chivalry fit in the modern dating scene? Are you for them? Do you do them? Or should they be condemned to history? Give us your thoughts at ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com as we we would love to continue the conversation with your input! Also we address a question from one of our Readers regarding being the constant initiator in a budding relationship, plus we deal with someone arriving to a marriage decision a little too unwillingly...Rate, review and share the show to help us out! xx

Time to have your insanity read back to you Readers. It's Quickie time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you the listeners, and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives.Just when we thought we had heard it all a new story comes across our desk to leave us all quite a bit dumbstruck and quietly impressed. We also have a bit of fun with some gross and alarming partner habits and bless you all with a couple of the ever enjoyable wedding stories...Send in your stories, long and short to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and don't feel afraid to join in on the conversation regarding any of the issues or topics. Rate and review the show while you are here and jump on our Group Therapy Facebook group for a bit of fun!