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Chris Ryan: It's not ADHD, he's just not that into you

Chris Ryan is back with her delightfuLly direct and funny advice. She brooks no bullshit this one - including for herself.We talk about a Tori Amon song, I give Chris career advice and we take a call from a late-in-life remarried person who is happy as Larry. We chat about Tom Hanks and some other stuff too. In the Bonus ep we answer a listener letter about dating s...

Matt Kelly is back for Sloppy Seconds and Nelly wants her bloody special day!

Matt Kelly is children's entertainer and all 'round lovely man. He's on the fence about anniversary celebrations, but here for other occasions (we unpack that). Matt asks Nelly for advice about communicating with his dad, they take a gorgeous listener call from a woman who wants the feels but doesn't want to share her life and they get into BIG MI...

JANTY BLAIR: IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN YOU, DENZEL

Janty Blair is 59 years old, has been engaged twice, proposed to 4 times and has never married. She's on the apps and living her best life with a current suitor sho's in Canada! A fascinating woman with a rich and wonderful life.

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SERENA WALKER: You don't have to be friends with your ex!

Serena Walker is a Counselling Psychologist and new friend of Nelly's. Serena and Nelly met at the funeral of their mutual friend Cal Wilson and they gravitated toward each other. Serena has experience working with clients who have a history of trauma and abuse and or are having issues with depression, anxiety, worry, post-traumatic stress disorder, phobias, or relat...

Scotty Brennan is coming in Heavy Hearted for Thirsty Thirds

Scott Brennan is one of our most beloved co-hosts and he joins us whilst sitting in the sh*t. As always, he still brings his tender, loving and funny self to the conversation. We go from Oscar Wilde to a married mum drowning under the mental load to the avowedly single Whoopi Goldberg. This episode has it all. Enjoy xxx

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Michelle Sheppard: I respect you to much to have sex with you! (WTAF)

Michelle Sheppard is a leader in the realm of gender equity. Her own path as a transgender woman has given her a unique perspective, providing her with insightful insights into the complex issues of gender bridging. In recognition of her extraordinary contributions, Michelle was inducted into the Victorian Museum of Women and honoured with a coveted spot ...

Danny Blay is back for Sloppy Seconds: how will your house SOUND when it is empty?

Danny Blay is a wonderful man who works in behaviour change with men who use violence against women and children. Nelly and Danny have worked together for many years in the violence prevention space and are now mates. Danny is a very dedicated father and his kids have recently moved out of home. Nelly and Danny talk about how the "empty nest"...

Chris Ryan is back for Sloppy Seconds and thinks we're kidding ourselves about ENM!

Comedian Chris Ryan joined us a while ago to share her terrible heartbreak after a long-distance relationship ended. She's back with a lovely update on that front and, some firm opinions on our listener questions. A caller asks if she MUST use the apps to date (spoiler alert: no) and a letter-writer seemingly asks for permission to go ENM ev...

NELLY HAS THE RONA!

Dearest Nelly finally got the Covid... she's been hit hard and is resting up. BUT, don't fear, we have some stuff we've been saving for a rainy day!

This episode features some never-before-heard material from the Live Show in Sydney with Yumi Stynes, Benjamin Law and Chris Ryan. It also has some clips Sammy has kept aside from previous eps.

And don't fear, Nelly is getting better and we will be back to reg...

NELLY HAS THE RONA!

Dearest Nelly finally got the Covid... she's been hit hard and is resting up. BUT, don't fear, we have some stuff we've been saving for a rainy day!

This episode features some never-before-heard material from the Live Show in Sydney with Yumi Stynes, Benjamin Law and Chris Ryan. It also has some clips Sammy has kept aside from previous eps.

And don't fear, Nelly is getting better and we will be back to reg...

Kirsty Webeck Thirsty Thirds: love and other catastrophes!

Dear Nelly favourite - and one of Nelly's bestie - Kirsty Webeck is back for our first ever Thirsty Thirds episodes. Nelly and Kirsty talk about formative film experiences, Kristy's early dating and Kirsty's new tour. Kirsty and Nelly take two great calls; one about dating with kids and the other about how to explore same-sex attraction without using someone as an "...

HILARY HARPER: SINGLE, OVER 50 AND BACK ON THE BLOODY APPS!

Hilary Harper is the host of Life Matters on Radio National. A very accomplished and well-known woman in Australia's media, she's also a mum and human with a personal life. That personal life includes becoming single about 18 months ago when her long-term relationship ended. We chat about what the last 18 months have been like and what it's like dating again. Spoil...

DEAR NELLY LIVE: a recording of our live show at the Malthouse Outdoors (Feb 2024)

Starring Lizzi Hoo, Kirsty Webeck and Sami Shah!

An hilarious and heartfelt episode with a stellar panel.

Features some very funny stories, some heartbreak and some fabulous listener letters.

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Professor Clare Wright: Sit in the Shit and Keep it Classy

Professor Clare Wright OAM is an award-winning historian, author, broadcaster and public commentator who has worked in politics, academia and the media. Clare is currently Professor of History and Professor of Public Engagement at La Trobe University. Twelve months ago her marriage of 36 years ended and she was thrust into single life - and living alone - for th...

DANNY BLAY: is anyone in the house scared of you?

Danny Blay is a old mate and colleague of Nelly's. They worked together for many years collaborating on sexual health and respectful relationships shows for young people. Danny and Nelly have a long chat about respect, family violence and working with men who use violence against women and children. They also talk about Danny's relationship history, discuss a cracker meme an...

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

We are joined today by comedian, actor and super-star Celia Pacquola. Celia met her now partner on the internet and THEY DECLARED THEIR LOVE FOR EACH OTHER BEFORE THEY EVER MET IN REAL LIFE! Celia and I talk about recovering from being cheated on and gaslit, what it's like to have rumours spread about you and how to recover from all that. We take a ripper listener cal...

Jacinta Parsons: Single Life, Solitude, Bob Hawke and Do I bloody date again?

Today we are joined by ABC personality and author Jacinta Parsons. Jacinta has been single for 18 months after the end of a 25 year relationship. She's now embracing the single life and really leaning into solitude after a period of loneliness and adjustment. We discuss her brilliant article on loneliness and solitude and also, the effect of chron...

KIRSTY WEBECK: GRILLS NELLY ON THE HARD LAUNCH!

One of Nelly's favourite mates, comedian Kirsty Webeck, is back for SLOPPY SECONDS. Kirsty and Nelly talk about breaking old patterns (of choosing the wrong people), Nelly's new romance (woot: gossip!) and they take a great listener call on how to handle a "Friends With Benefits" relationships when someone catches feelings. A wonderful and reflective episode with a Dear Nelly ...

Quah Ee Ling: you can't heal in a sick situation

Today we are joined by academic Quah Ee Ling who has research specialities in divorce, intersectionality and cultural studies. I met Ee Ling at an event in Sydney last year and fell in (friend) love with her immediately. I just adore this intelligent, kind and sensitive soul. Ee Ling and I talk about marriage migration, PTSD, social anxiety and the idea that couples that grow...