Wine Chats Podcast

Some people thrive on finding the perfect present… others (hi, Billi 👋) absolutely dread it. With a big Europe trip looming, Billi is panicking over what gifts to bring for all the cousins and kids, while Lyndsey - queen of thoughtful gifting - shares why she lives for it. From teachers to family, she’s got it covered. Snuggle in and join us for this Chatterbox chat about the joy (and stress) of gift-giving!

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This week on Wine Chats, we’re diving into the serious side of porn: addiction. While last week was all laughs and horror stories from the industry, this episode gets real about the symptoms and signs of porn addiction.

From how it can affect relationships to the way it rewires your brain, we’re breaking down what to look out for and why it matters.

Of course, we’ve still got our wine in hand - a Milton Pinot Noir from Budburst Wine ...

After two years apart, Lyndsey finally got to reunite with her mum at the airport - but not without a little drama. When strict staff tried to keep her away from the arrival gate, Lyndsey decided to bend the rules for a long-awaited hug. Meanwhile, Billi is gearing up for her first ever solo airport trip with her daughters. From nerves to secret weapons, she shares her honest take on navigating travel with kids.

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The next couple of weeks of Wine Chats are all about... porn!

This week, we're diving into the wildest porn star horror stories we could find, from outrageous on-set disasters to behind-the-scenes chaos. Expect plenty of laughs, cringe moments, and side-eye as we unpack some seriously jaw-dropping tales.

Of course, we’re sipping on the Milton Pinot Noir from Budburst Wine Collective while we spill the tea.

Tune in for ...

From giant banners to over-the-top surprises, today’s Chatterbox takes a deep dive into the world of promposals. Why are teens turning a simple “will you go with me?” into a full-blown performance? We share some of the funniest, most awkward, and downright horrifying promposal stories - and wonder if social media is to blame for the rise of this trend.

Grab a drink, laugh with us, and let’s unpack why prom season has become ...

Dinner table battles, picky eaters, and the never-ending school lunch struggle - sound familiar?

In this week’s episode of Wine Chats, Billi and Lyndsey share their real-life stories about tackling fussy kids, introducing new foods without tears, and keeping mealtime sane (well, mostly).

From sneaky veggie strategies to getting out of the “jam sandwich rut,” the mums talk about how they’re changing things at home and how the...

From throw cushions to remote controls - hotel rooms are full of hidden icks that most of us would rather not think about. In this Chatterbox episode, Billi and Lyndsey get real about what makes them cringe the second they step into a hotel or Airbnb. From bringing your own sheet for the couch, to disinfectant wipes and yes… even sausage pillows, we share our personal travel quirks and survival tips.

If you’ve ever felt the “hot...

“My initial reaction obviously would be no—absolutely not. But forgiveness is good for you, because otherwise hatred just eats away at you.”

This week on Wine Chats, we dive into one of the toughest questions you could ever face: could you forgive the person who killed your loved one?

Inspired by a recent story of forgiveness after a tragic accident, Billi and Lyndsey unpack the layers of grief, anger, and humanity in these i...

Divorce is hard enough — but when kids are involved, the question of where (and how) they live gets even trickier. In this episode of ChatterBox, we explore bird nesting: when the children stay in the family home and parents rotate in and out.

Is this arrangement really easier for the kids, or does it create new complications for divorced couples? We discuss the pros, cons, and alternatives — from shared apartments to traditiona...

This week on Wine Chats, we’re diving into the world of daycare and childcare in Australia—and let’s just say, it’s not all finger painting and nap time.

From terrifying news stories about abuse cases and children left behind, to the eye-watering cost of daycare (up to $200 a day!), Billi and Lindsay reflect on their own experiences as mums and ask the tough questions:

• How safe are our kids in daycare?
• Are background checks an...

“Tan lines are back. Apparently. They should not be.”

Last week on Chatterbox, we couldn’t stop laughing about the bizarre trends taking over our feeds - and we didn’t even scratch the surface!

So this week, Billi and Lyndsey are back with more of the strangest trends people are obsessed with right now. From tan lines making a questionable comeback to snapping fingers instead of clapping (seriously, stop it) - we’ve got thoug...

Champagne corks are flying and so are we - straight into the strange and fascinating world of astral travel.

In this episode of Wine Chats, Billi and Lyndsey try another gorgeous Budburst Collective Wines brut rosé, then spoil the ending of Behind Her Eyes (you’ve been warned!) as they discuss whether astral projection is a real out-of-body phenomenon or just a trick of the mind.

From personal meditation stories to Reddit’s w...

From weird and creepy little Labubu dolls to overpriced Stanley Cups and bizarre beauty crazes, on this week's ChatterBox episode, we’re diving into the weird trends that somehow capture the world’s attention - and our wallets.

Billi finally explains the Labubu obsession to Lyndsey (who has somehow missed the memo), we unpack why grown adults are buying costumes for tiny evil-looking bunny toys, and we rant about two beauty ...

In this emotionally charged Wine Chats episode, we’re asking the question every parent eventually faces - would you let your kid sleep over at a friend's house?

Inspired by the chilling Disney+ series The Stolen Girl, this raw and honest discussion dives into the real-life parenting dilemmas around playdates, sleepovers, and the fine line between trusting your gut and giving your kids freedom.

We talk about the anxiety of...

In this Chatterbox episode, Billi and Lyndsey dive into the viral Coldplay Kiss Cam drama that’s taken the internet by storm.

While Billi finds the moment entertaining and says the couple got what they deserved, Lyndsey takes a more serious turn - opening up about the darker consequences of online hate and the very real toll of internet bullying and cancel culture.

From public shaming to mental health and everything in betwee...

Ever wondered where to draw the line when it comes to disciplining other people’s kids? In this brutally honest episode of Wine Chats, we get real about parenting, discipline, and what happens when a grown man yells at your child on the school playground. 😳

From house rules to schoolyard showdowns, Billi shares a wild story about a confrontation that led to a very necessary email to the school. We talk about respectful parentin...

This week on Wine Chats, we're diving into a controversial parenting topic: Is it ever okay to discipline someone else’s child?

From chaotic birthday parties to rogue 8-year-old boys, we share our own stories (and frustrations) of trying to keep the peace when other people’s kids go feral. Lyndsey dishes on a real-life incident that left her wondering if she went too far, while Billy’s teacher aide experience sparks a spicy ...

This is a real talk for every mum who’s ever screamed in the kitchen!

In this hilarious and relatable Chatterbox episode, Billi and Lyndsey dive into cooking rage, mum life in the kitchen, and what they actually feed their families. From undercooked chicken to frozen veg wars, this is a brutally honest look at the chaos of dinner time.

We’re talking:

• Everyday meal struggles
• Weird cooking habits
• Feeding picky eaters
• Parent...

This is part two of our chat from earlier this week. If you thought Monday was wild, wait 'til we get into throuples, pegging, and a few spicy surprises we definitely didn’t see coming… we're asking some big, uncomfortable, and hilarious questions!

Would you ever be in a throuple? What if your man wanted to be pegged? And wait — what the hell is a teledildonic? From real-life stories to awkward hypotheticals, the Wine Ch...