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We handed the mic to the guys - partners, husbands, and unsuspecting producer Dave - to find out what they really think about periods. Are they squeamish? Supportive? Confused? Turns out, it’s a little of everything. Featuring audio from Ali, Hayden, and Dave; this one’s equal parts sweet, surprising, and occasionally hilarious. The Period Diaries are proudly brought to you by Libra. Learn more ab...

We kick off the week with our continued admiration for the Black Ferns - but we’re furious at the New Zealand media for its lack of Women's Rugby World Cup coverage. Caitlin and Tegan share their wisdom with Brodie on how to holiday with a boyfriend. Turns out you can in fact turn orange from eating too many pumpkins and carrots. Plus, we reflect on bars that pass the vibe check, and weigh up the...

Spoiler: periods don’t get easier with age - they just come with more life admin and experience. We’re talking workouts, birth control, moods, planning around work/holidays, and the weird shame that still lingers in adult life. We talk about Brodie’s Great Bleed of 2023 and all about managing menstruation while adulting hard. The Period Diaries are proudly brought to you by Libra. Learn more about...

Tegan joins us this week for a deep dive into the role celebrities should - or shouldn’t - play in global issues. We’re all thinking we’ll be festi pests again this summer. Get on board people, because Brussels sprouts are BACK. Caitlin shares a life-changing chin-hair hack. Have you heard about Mr Fantasy?? Plus: hobbies, duty-free, and a big old Sydney Marathon and Naseby Ultra debrief! Learn mo...

So... what actually is ‘the cycle’? It’s more than just bleeding once a month (shocking, we know). Niki Bezzant joins us to break it all down—from hormones and moods to the phases we should’ve learned about in health class… and the moon!? Consider this your cycle cheat sheet—minus the awkward classroom diagrams. The Period Diaries are proudly brought to you by Libra. Learn more about your ad choic...

On the show today, we chat about our glorious Black Ferns, weight-loss drugs, and HOLY HECK... Brodie has a BOYFRIEND! Caitlin is also celebrating one year with her gorgeous man. Plus, we discuss why we should wear our wedding dresses twice, and how we can now self-test our womanly bits at the doctor’s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember your first period? Chances are, it was confusing, a little weird, and came with a side of panic (and possibly a secret stash of pads in your school bag). In this episode, we look back at The First Cycle: how it shaped our early ideas of being ‘grown up’ and how we juggled school, sport, and surprises in our undies. The Period Diaries are proudly brought to you by Libra. Learn more about y...

This week, we celebrate the joys of eating out. We lean into our “isms” because we can – and we’re allowed to be smart, hot and dumb. We reflect on being ugly but happy in our 20s. And is a group tattoo on the cards? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re full post-concert vibes this week, whānau - so things get a little unhinged... There’s something we’re now always taking with us when we travel, plus we talk about what you got paid pocket money for, and the worst chores to do. Apparently, adult pacifiers are now a thing, Gracie’s got a new favourite show, Caitlin has a book recommendation, annnnd Brodie has a bit of very chill - but very ex...

Well, it turns out Mercury is in the microwave again - so prepare yourselves, team. Brodie has a new dress code that’s perfect for going from the conference to the club, Gracie explains what mankeeping is, the Boomers have done it again, and… are we too obsessed with home security cameras? Plus, Brodie actually did her homework (hehe). AND OH MY GOD - SEE YOU AT THE SHOWS!!!! Learn more about your...

In the second and final Out of the Blue episode, Brodie opens up about having two procedures in just three weeks - and THAT incident in Paris. She shares her own out-of-the-blue health scare, and how having health insurance made all the difference to her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today: why the world’s running out of grass clippings, Justin Timberlake’s doing the bare minimum, and… how exactly do you wee? Plus, Brodie’s homework this week involves a Creature Cock - and we hatch a plan to launch a poo app! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the next two weeks, we’re bringing you something a little Out of the Blue, in partnership with Southern Cross Health Insurance. We’ve got two special bonus episodes exploring how life - and especially your health - can change in an instant. When it does, being prepared can make all the difference. In episode one, listener Eden joins us for a candid conversation about ovaries, situationships,...

Who knew a cheating CEO could get the world to stop yelling at each other - if only for a moment? We may spend an extended period of time making animal noises - badly. How do we feel about hanging up on people? Is it the ultimate family crime? Plus: aura farming finally has an official representative, and we examine the dangers of overly tight trousers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

The gals are all in one studio this week - and you know what that means… things get a little silly! We’re celebrating two birthday milestones, ChatGPT is giving Brodie the ick, and we’re bowing down to Charlize Theron. Plus: your wild flatting stories, a shout-out to the humble dairy, and the all-important question - how do you put your socks and shoes on? Also: an unscientific science experiment,...

Kia ora e te whānau! This week on the show: why cash is still king, fart walks, and our attempts at being sexy. We’ve also got more details about our nationwide tour kicking off next month - and we show some love for dirty ol’ Dunners. Plus, what is it with men and their bloody bulging pockets!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we cross into Hunger Games territory as Jeff Bezos gives us yet another reason to loathe billionaires. Gracie has discovered a new way to enjoy motherhood - it involves EDM, and we are all HERE FOR IT. Caitlin and Gracie had never heard of a “wide-on”. They have now. We were shocked to learn a friend still uses sunbeds - and even more shocked that they’re still legal. Plus: WE RIDE AT D...

This week: a tribute to 'Mr Worldwise' himself, sexy underwear, toxic peeing habits, bribery, roundabouts - and whether or not kids should have birthday parties at pubs. Plus: what in God’s name are the World Gobbling Championships? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kia ora e te whānau. This week on the show, Brodie is out sick - so you’ve got Caitlin and Gracie steering the ship! We discuss Caitlin’s te reo Māori journey and the importance of celebrating Matariki, and ask whether we're doing enough to protect our vulnerable young people from AI. There’s also the joy of solo weekends away… and even a touch of Bigfoot. Plus, we dive into why there should be mo...

We have some MINUTES. Brodie is here to report that Tinder is, in fact, alive and well. Did you know you can get your eyebrows laminated?! (Just not at Warehouse Stationery.) Our love affair with the country’s bakeries continues - and now we’re bringing butchers into the mix. How do you read your books… and swallow your pills? And how many failed WoFs does it take before it’s time to say goodbye t...

This week on the show, we celebrate the unsung hero of the hospitality industry: bakeries. Brodie’s had enough of bowls being used as plates, we decide it’s time to bring back boy bands, and we discover how fascinating woodpeckers are. There’s also a migraine hack, propaganda we’re not falling for, and a look back at how traumatising it was as a kid when the plug was pulled out of the bath. Plus,...

On the show this week: we talk nipple piercings, sneaking out of home stories, and Caitlin’s sock fights. Plus, we weigh in on whether social media should be banned for under-16s, debate why killer whales need a rebrand, and uncover the correct ratio of tongue when going in for a kiss. Oh - and Gracie is gobsmacked by a surprising ‘key’ update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

We take a deep dive into patriarchal standards and explore how, far too often, the choices of women and girls are scrutinised more harshly than those of the perpetrators. It’s not about what they wore, what time they were out, or who they were talking to. Women and girls are entitled to live free, safe and happy lives. Gender should never determine one’s access to safety. We also put Jacinda Arder...

This week, we’ve got a problem with purée, it’s been a shocking week for wāhine in Aotearoa, and we break down everything you need to know about the Diddy trial that’s just kicked off. Plus, Gracie blesses us with some cute-as-shit bird names. We also chat about Mobland, CPR, sugar bugs, and a step-sibling story from Caitlin that had Brodie thinking about a dating scenario she’d definitely never w...

This week, we take a look at the role of independent broadcasters in politics (promise it’s sexier than it sounds), that Lady Gaga concert, the Met Gala, and sexy, sexy jobs. Plus: what is a cruciferous vegetable?! And why can’t we call our kids "Fanny"? Also: If you’ve ever wanted to share your thoughts on the podcast, you’re in luck! We’ve put together a short feedback survey that takes just a c...