Give Me A Buzz

Let’s get candid about money and dating. Financial coach Larisha Jerome gives her two cents on how best to approach this topic and why being transparent and savvy about finances is important whether you’re on a first date, together or married.  Plus, a listener question on how to tell if things are moving too quickly.  Follow:  Larisha Jerome Liberate With Larisha  Chantelle Otten  Lucille McCart ...

Kiwi content creator, reality star and ‘biological bad bitch’ Kris Fox is here! No conversation off limits, Kris tells us about her transition, what it was like starting to date her current partner and advice for those new to dating. As well as a few hot tips on how to sparkle with confidence like her.  Plus, a listener question asks if it’s fair to judge someone on their Instagram.  Follow:  Kris...

What's the worst dating advice? How can you spot red flags in men? How can men keep each other accountable? How can you spot an actual male feminist? These are big questions to ask a guy, but thankfully we have the incredible Tarang Chawla in the studio this week to ask. Tarang offers a male perspective to the conversation and speaks to his experiences as an activist, author and founder of Not One...

Do you know how to manifest your best life and healthy relationships? Bestselling author and expert in manifestation, Jordanna Levin, is here to teach you how.  Jordana gives tips on setting intentions and becoming the main character and unpacks a few common dating cliches such as “it’ll find you when you stop looking!”.  Plus, we have menstrual cycle expert Jema Lee join us to answer a listener q...

Radio star Jackie-O and her bestie Gemma spill about their relationship status, what they’re looking for in someone, how being a mum impacts their dating life and if success and confidence can intimidate the wrong partners. Oh, and how to look amazing while doing it.  Plus, a listener question about go-to first date fits.  Follow: Jackie-O Bumble AU Chantelle Otten  Lucille McCart We Are Besties J...

We’re joined today by performer, comedian and author Lucinda Price (but you may see her better as Froomes) to talk about what it means to feel ‘hot’ when dating.  Discussing her new book, Lucinda gets candid about body image, cosmetic procedures, algorithms and the concept of ‘hot girl summer’  Plus, a listener question about how to take yourself less seriously when dating.  Follow:  Froomes  Chan...

Drag Race royalty Courtney Act is in the studio this week!  The girls kick it off with a rapid-fire round of ‘green, red or beige flag’ and then move into sharing several hilarious listener dating dilemmas. Courtney gives perfect advice to each.  Plus, Courtney stays to answer a listener's question about how to step into ‘masc’ and ‘femme’ energy  Follow:  Courtney Act Chantelle Otten  Lucille McC...

With Chantelle recently losing her mother and Lucille having lost a best friend, both girls know what profound impact grief can have on someone as they navigate life and dating.  On this episode, the girls chat with the incredible hosts of the Good Mourning podcast about their experiences and advice if you, a partner or a friend are also experiencing grief. Plus, a listener question about how to b...

Lucy Jackson, co-host of the Happy Hour podcast, is here to give us the tea, starting with how her dating life has been going since her recent break-up went viral. Also, how her perception of cheating has changed, what dating with a podcast is like and whether hard launching on social media is cringe-worthy or not.  Plus, a listener question about struggling to date with ADHD.  Follow:  Lucy Jacks...

Our first guest is award-winning author and journalist Dolly Alderton. Famous for ‘Everything I Know About Love’, ‘Good Material’, and her beloved Dear Dolly columns, Dolly is the ultimate pick for all things love and life advice. In this episode, the girls cover dating in their 30s, biological clocks, friends with children, how men and women differ in heartbreak and platonic love.  Plus, Dolly jo...

Welcome back to Season 2 of Give Me a Buzz! Your hosts, Lucille and Chantelle catch you up on what they’ve been up to since the last year and what they’re looking forward to most this season. Follow: Chantelle Otten Lucille McCart Bumble AU Give Me a Buzz is an MIK Production. Hosts: Chantelle Otten & Lucille McCart Creative Director: Zoe Carrington Producer: Sarah-Jane Adams Audio Engineer: Nick...

Chantelle and Lucille are back in the Give Me A Buzz studio, and trust us—it’s getting real. This season’s lineup is next-level, featuring guests spilling their secrets and serving up unfiltered advice on love, dating and intimacy. Catch you soon... Follow:  Chantelle Otten  Lucille McCart  Bumble AU Give Me a Buzz is an MIK Made Production  Hosts: Chantelle Otten & Lucille McCart  Creative Direct...

If there is one person who is at the epicenter of meme culture in Australia, it has got to be Miss Double Bay (aka Claudia, she/her). She jumps on the pod this week to set the record straight on which social media trends are useful, and which should be taken with a grain of salt. She also has some predictions for dating trends that might emerge this year…  For the final DM of the season, Chantelle...

Chanel Contos (she/her) is the powerhouse that founded Teach Us Consent, a movement aimed at putting consent, respect and empathy at the heart of sex education. An important voice in this space, Chanel chats with Lucille and Chantelle about safety on dating apps, how to practice enthusiastic consent digitally and IRL, how to sext safely and so much more! This week Chantelle and Lucille share their...

This week, Inspired Unemployed alum Dom Littrich (he/him) joins the girls to get a man’s perspective on some hard-hitting questions. What does masculinity mean in 2024? How do you toe the line between being chivalrous and cringe? And do guys get intimidated by sex toys in the bedroom? There’s a lot to unpack and these three get into it ALL.  The DM this week comes from someone asking about when to...

Here to share some of the unique experiences of a person dating with a disability is Hanah Diviney (she/her) from the global impact newsroom aiming to challenge under representation, Missing Perspectives. From her own perspective on dating with a disability, the challenges that can involve, and the fact that she was in the first sex scene with a disabled person filmed in Australia! Chantelle and H...

She’s hot, queer, funny and fabulous… She’s Milo Hartill (they/she!) This week Milo joins the show to share her tips on how to level up your confidence, navigating fetishization and to explore how body image has evolved over time. This episode is packed with hilarious dating tales, tangible advice and some thought-provoking conversations around what it means to feel comfortable in your own skin. ...

It’s official, we’re obsessed with Astrolove. That’s why this week Chantelle and Lucille are joined by Emma Vidgen (she/her) - Bumble’s resident astrologer. Together they explore cosmic dating and how you can use astrology to level up your love life. From what it actually means when Mercury is in Gatorade… sorry, Retrograde… to ‘The Big Four’, and the power of a Saturn Return - this is your starte...

"You’ll find it when you stop looking’ - ‘Treat them mean and keep them keen’ - ‘Wait at least three dates before you sleep with someone…’ We've heard these dating myths a thousand times. Now it’s time to find out if they are true. To get to the bottom of things, Emily Vernem (she/her) joins the pod this week! With books like ‘The Rules’ and ‘Men Love Bitches’ under the microscope - the three girl...

We have a super fun episode for you this week - featuring Khanh Ong (he/him) - answering all of YOUR dating dilemmas. From how to take a classy nude, leaning into the cringe of dirty talk (featuring a little bit of ASMR), how to navigate having an STI - if and when to tell a potential partner… this week is a bundle of advice on things we all need a helpful hand with, with a few lols along the way....

This week, Kath Ebbs (they/she) joins the podcast to share the ins and outs of Ethical Non-Monogamy. From how to decide whether it’s right for you, to navigating jealousy and human emotions when things get complicated, to the role of trust, and their love for a cheeky dance-floor kiss… this conversation covers it all!  Plus, Chantelle and Lucille answer a listener’s DM about the swiping culture of...

Hello and Welcome to Give Me A Buzz! Chantelle and Lucille want to introduce each other before they bring in their first guest, to share a bit about themselves, their perspectives on dating, and why they wanted to make this podcast.  Keep in the loop with Chantelle, Lucille and Bumble on instagram You can find Chantelle @chantelle_otten_sexologist and you can find Lucille at @lucillemccart Give me...

To kick the season off with a bang, Chantelle and Lucille are joined by the absolute powerhouse that is Hannah Ferguson (she/her). Not only is she the founder of feminist news commentary platform, Cheek Media, Hannah is also an ‘unofficial dating expert’ and regularly shares her advice and knowledge with her Instagram community. In this conversation they chat about the best mindset to have when us...

What to expect from this season of Give Me A Buzz - With Chantelle and Lucille at the helm, joined by special guests along the way, Give Me A Buzz is your one stop shop for all the information and inspiration you need to elevate your dating life! Give me a Buzz is an MIK Made Production. Hosts: Chantelle Otten & Lucille McCart Creative Director: Zoe Carrington Producer: Grace Richardson Head of Au...