Nowt But Red Flags

Instagram and TikTok have a lot to say about dating — but do they actually help? In this episode, we talk about how viral feminism and monetised dating advice have turned empowerment into absolutes, standards into walls, and dating into a power game. We explore the emotional cost of hyper-vigilance, why nuance doesn’t go viral, and how constantly “protecting your peace” can end up protecting you f...

From “it didn’t mean anything” to “she’s just a mate,” this episode is all about cheating in all its messy, modern forms. Physical, emotional, accidental-DM, “we were basically over” cheating – we’re unpacking it all. We talk about the lies that come with it, the excuses that somehow still work in the moment, and the way betrayal doesn’t just break your heart – it messes with your head. The shock...

They vanished without a word… then popped back up like nothing happened. This episode is for everyone who’s ever been ghosted, left on read, or hit with a casual “hey stranger” months (or years) later. We’re unpacking the men who disappear and reappear, why they always come back, and—most importantly—why it still gets us every time. From bored lurkers and cuffing-season spinners to apology tourist...

Are you anxious , avoidant … or just a bit emotionally feral? 👀 In this episode, we’re unpacking attachment styles and how they show up in modern dating – from overthinking every “k” to disappearing for three days “to clear your head”. We’ll break down anxious, avoidant, secure and chaotic energy, how your childhood sneaks into your love life, and why you keep dating the same person in a differen...

Welcome to the era of bare-minimum men and emotionally unavailable situationships — and no, we’re not accepting crumbs anymore. In this episode of Nowt But Red Flags , we’re calling out breadcrumbing, hot-and-cold energy, “I’m just bad at texting” excuses, and every walking red flag who thinks effort is optional. We’re talking talking stages that last longer than relationships, situationships disg...

You know the moment. Everything’s going well… and then they say “pacific” instead of “specific” . Instant. Ick. In Episode 2 of Nowt But Red Flags , we’re diving headfirst into the wonderful, irrational, and sometimes brutally honest world of The Ick . From tiny mispronunciations and unsolicited life advice, to habits that shouldn’t matter but somehow absolutely do , we unpack why the ick hits, wh...

It’s Episode 1, and we’re starting strong with the red flags we should’ve spotted a mile off. Join two Yorkshire lasses as we swap dating disaster stories, react to your submissions, and play our brand-new game: Red Flag or Nah? If you like your podcasts funny, unfiltered and a bit Northern, welcome aboard.