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Ghosts of Boyfriends Past

Ghosts of Boyfriends Past

That's Not Canon Productions

LET’S TALK ABOUT EX, BABY! AH CRAPPY RELATIONSHIPS, THE BANE OF OUR COLLECTIVE EXISTENCE. BUT WHAT DO WE LEARN FROM OUR MISTAKES? Former relationship columnist Elizabeth Best and current all-round funny guy Tom Harris chat to guests about the couple fail stories we all like to recount over drinks (because let’s face it, sometimes we need booze to cope). Ghosts of Boyfriends past will take you on a journey through the funny, tragic, horrifying and sometimes just plain bonkers stories about that crazy little thing called love, and try to wind up wiser for it. It’s like a group therapy session... with two people completely unqualified to be leading it.

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Ghosts of Boyfriends Past - Liz and the High School Sweetheart, Tom and the Banshee
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09/18/19 • 34 min

Let's talk about ex, baby! Your hosts Liz and Tom introduce you to your next bingeable listen about love gone bad, and start the ball rolling with their own unlucky in love stories. Let's just say lessons were learned (or weren't but DEFINITELY should have been).

In this episode of Ghosts of Boyfriends Past, we meet our hosts former relationship columnist Elizabeth Best and current all-round funny guy Tom Harris. And because fair is fair. the pair share two of the more awkward stories from their relationship past and what they learnt (or SHOULD have learnt). If the guests have to go through it, so should the hosts! And you listeners need to get to know who you're listening to, and why they're completely (un)qualified to talk about relationship troubles.

Liz also talks about how the podcast came about and what we can expect from this season: think all funny, tragic, heartbreaking, horrifying and just plain bonkers stories of relationship fails and the people who picked themselves back up again, dusted themselves of and jumped once more into the crazy little thing called love.

Relevant links: Read some of Liz's stories for SheSaid.com here. https://shesaid.com/author/elizabethhbest/

And look, if you find yourself laughing along at our dumb stories or sympathizing with the pain of heartbreak and couple fails, don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!

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Ghosts of Boyfriends Past - Alice and the Runaway Fiancé

Alice and the Runaway Fiancé

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01/17/24 • 48 min

When your couple friends are fighting, whose side are you on?


Alice’s bestie was getting married, but a fight between the bride and her fiancé put a spanner in the works. Fast forward and the fiance rocks up at Alice’s house asking for help... what would you do?



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Ghosts of Boyfriends Past - Rachelle and the Wrong Life

Rachelle and the Wrong Life

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04/04/24 • 50 min

Rachelle met her perfect man and everything was so easy. Until a split second comment changed everything.


Rachelle was interviewed by Liz for this episode, and her story was written up to be read out on air. Zane C Weber joins Liz and Tom on air to talk through a very tricky situation that’s still unfolding as we speak.


Got a story you want to share? Email [email protected] and we can figure out how best to share it with our audience.



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Ghosts of Boyfriends Past - Amy, Scott and the Polycule

Amy, Scott and the Polycule

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07/29/20 • 43 min

Scott and Amy are married. Scott and Amy also have other partners. Plural. So what does this mean for them? Do they get jealous? How did they get here? And most importantly: how on earth do they juggle several partners when Liz is exhausted by the idea of one?

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Scott calls himself an ethical non-monogamist. Amy says she's a relationship anarchist. They've been married for 20 years, and they also have other partners. Plural. So what does this mean for them? Do they get jealous? How did they get here? And most importantly: how on earth do they juggle several partners when Liz is exhausted by the idea of one?

Scott and Amy Driscoll are Brisbane performers with groups such as Act/React and Impro Mafia.

Below are some terms discussed in the episode.

Polyamory

Polyamory is the practice of, or desire for, intimate relationships with more than one partner, with the informed consent of all partners involved. It has been described as "consensual, ethical, and responsible non-monogamy".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyamory

It is just one type of ethical non-monogamy and can be interpreted very differently by different individuals.

Poly-saturated

Amy’s term for maxing out your dating capacity. “I’ve deleted all my dating apps. I’m poly-saturated at the moment and have no time to see anyone.”

Multiamory

An excellent podcast offering new ideas and advice for multiple forms of love: everything from conscious monogamy to ethical polyamory and radical relationship anarchy. Some very intense deep dives into communication.

https://www.multiamory.com/podcast

The Ethical Slut

First published in 1997, The Ethical Slut discusses how to live an active life with multiple concurrent sexual relationships in a fair and honest way. Discussion topics include how to deal with the practical difficulties and opportunities in finding and keeping partners, maintaining relationships with others, and strategies for personal growth.

Relationship Anarchy

... is very hard to define succinctly. Values include self-direction, removal of default relationship hierachies and allowing relationships to progress without expectations around a set of progressive stages (see "Relationship Escalators").

The manifesto is here : https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/andie-nordgren-the-short-instructional-manifesto-for-relationship-anarchy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relationship_anarchy

Unicorn Hunters

A married couple looking for a hot bisexual woman. This is one of the most sought-after arrangements when a couple new to polyamory looks to open their relationship. Couples usually discover such a woman is almost impossible to find. This Web site explains why.

https://www.unicorns-r-us.com/

Comics!

Kimchi Cuddles (https://kimchicuddles.com/) is an easy way to access more information on the topics of unusual buy healthy relationship dynamics and good communication.

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Ghosts of Boyfriends Past - Quickie 112 - Gaslight Yourself

Quickie 112 - Gaslight Yourself

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06/19/24 • 21 min

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 [email protected], 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



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Ghosts of Boyfriends Past - Alex and the Christmas Surprise

Alex and the Christmas Surprise

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11/27/19 • 30 min

Alex loves love. But sometimes love does not love Alex. Even so, this story is a rare Ghosts tale because it includes a story that's actually kind of sweet (much to Liz's chagrin).

In this episode we take a rare break from stories of utter heartbreak and romantic missteps to hear a story that's all hearts and flowers. Liz is not into this because romantic tales are not what she signed up for. Tom (Mr "Team Love") however is all on board as Alex Smith from the My Songs Suck podcast talks about one of the more smooshy times in his love life. Think a magical Christmas and grand gestures (and do excuse Liz throwing up in the background).

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Ghosts of Boyfriends Past - Quickie 118 - Instant Anullment

Quickie 118 - Instant Anullment

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10/16/24 • 8 min

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.


Dear Reader we thank you so much for once more tuning into Ghosts of Boyfriends Past! Look at you here, all ready for yet another Quickie...

Liz brings us some cute green flag dating stories today, plus we wonder have you ever kept something from your partner and not revealed it until AFTER marriage? Have you ever broken up with a friend, or family?

We want your dating and relationship stories, questions and responses so please send them through to [email protected]



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Ghosts of Boyfriends Past - Matt and the Long Obsession

Matt and the Long Obsession

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03/13/24 • 46 min

When Matt broke up with Alyssa, he initially thought it was the right decision. But then he couldn’t get her out of his head.


Liz puts her journalist cap on to interview this week’s guest ahead of time, writing his story down so she could share it with everyone.


If you have a story you want to tell but don’t want to be identified and can’t be assed writing your story down, you can do this too! Hit us up on [email protected] and Liz can have a short chat to you and transcribe it for the show! Anonymity for the win!



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Ghosts of Boyfriends Past - Quickie 100 - Cutie Patooties

Quickie 100 - Cutie Patooties

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01/25/24 • 12 min

Our 100th Quickie, oh my. Time to have your insanity read back to you Readers. It's Quickie time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you the listeners, and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives.


We are certainly spoiled today with a couple of updates from a saga of stories from our humble show; dash off to listen to ALL of the Cindy and the Swingscapades episodes those that haven't. Also we have a handful of sugary-sweet how'd you meet stories to see you off.


Thank you so much for seeing us through to 100 Quickies. Many more to come!



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Ghosts of Boyfriends Past - Diane and Better Date Than Never

Diane and Better Date Than Never

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02/14/24 • 34 min

Dianne is a 68-year-old transgender woman who is having one more shot at love.


Except when you identify as a lesbian and live in remote country New South Wales, finding a partner can be extremely tricky!


NB: This interview was conducted over the phone with limited reception.


Dianne started her public journey for love on ABC TV’s Better Date Than Never (by the same producers of the wildly popular Love on the Spectrum). It’s now back for season 2, Dianne is throwing her hat in the dating ring once more.


She talks to Tom and Liz about what she’s learnt dating as her true self later in life.


Season 2 of Better Date Than Never launches on Tuesday, 20 February at 8:30pm on ABC and ABC iView.



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How many episodes does Ghosts of Boyfriends Past have?

Ghosts of Boyfriends Past currently has 252 episodes available.

What topics does Ghosts of Boyfriends Past cover?

The podcast is about Lgbt, Stories, Society & Culture, Comedy, Podcasts, Relationships, Advice and Comedy Interviews.

What is the most popular episode on Ghosts of Boyfriends Past?

The episode title 'Alex and the Torn Shirt' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Ghosts of Boyfriends Past?

The average episode length on Ghosts of Boyfriends Past is 29 minutes.

How often are episodes of Ghosts of Boyfriends Past released?

Episodes of Ghosts of Boyfriends Past are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Ghosts of Boyfriends Past?

The first episode of Ghosts of Boyfriends Past was released on Sep 18, 2019.

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