That's Not Canon Productions
Ghosts of Boyfriends Past
LET’S TALK ABOUT EX, BABY! AH CRAPPY RELATIONSHIPS, THE BANE OF OUR COLLECTIVE EXISTENCE. BUT WHAT DO WE LEARN FROM OUR MISTAKES? Former relationship columnist Elizabeth Best and current all-round funny guy Tom Harris chat to guests about the couple fail stories we all like to recount over drinks (because let’s face it, sometimes we need booze to cope). Ghosts of Boyfriends past will take you on a journey through the funny, tragic, horrifying and sometimes just plain bonkers stories about that crazy little thing called love, and try to wind up wiser for it. It’s like a group therapy session......
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Nov 12, 2025
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Episodes
Brooke and the Very Long Week 15.07.2020 34:22
One week is a long time to spend with a blind date... Brooke's first real relationship was conducted almost entirely by message back in the days of tumblr. And then they decided to meet. And Brooke learnt the hard way that you should probably have met the person you're sharing a hotel room with. Brooke Reilly is a theatre maker and comedian, best known for her loves of obnoxious shirts and talking...
Minisode 12 - The Weird Ones 09.07.2020 16:21
It's minisode time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you the listeners, and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives. This week's episode is rightly titled The Weird Ones, and you will soon find out why. Subscribe to us on ITUNES , STITCHER , SPOTIFY , RADIOPUBLIC or your podcatcher of choice . Find us on FACEBOOK , TWITTER or INSTAGRAM . Hosted on Acast....
Shane and the Emotional Support Animal 01.07.2020 39:49
If you're not having sex, are you really in a relationship? Shane was a little later out of the closet than others so he didn't really have anything to compare his first real romance to... But what do you do when you like someone a lot but seem more like their emotional support animal? Shane Anderson is a Brisbane-based filmmaker, podcaster and self-confessed hopeless romantic. He hosts the Mighty...
Minisode 11 - Friends and Relationships 24.06.2020 17:29
Liz and Tom don their relationship counselor caps and do their best to help out friends of the show in their pursuit of love and happiness. With next to no qualifications. It's minisode time and today we take questions from our dear Readers! Today we cover broad relationship advice, reprimanding your ex and finding friends on Tinder... Tinder might not be the best app for finding friends, so here...
Eloise and the First Love Fallacy 17.06.2020 37:49
Ah first love... the one that knocks you on your ass and makes you dream of the wedding, babies and white picket fences. But Eloise found out the hard way that there's a lot of time for temptation between teen romance and walking down the aisle. EPISODE NOTES: Eloise is a massive nerd and will talk your ear off about all things Doctor Who if you let her (she probably won’t wait though). Currently...
Minisode 10 - At the Movies 10.06.2020 11:18
It's minisode time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you, the listeners, and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives. In today's episode some our stories are based at movie-theatres, including a Reader's innocent attempt at friend making... Every second week we don our Counsellor caps and do our best to respond (or sit in stunned silence) to the various...
Tully and the Magic Penis Syndrome 03.06.2020 35:33
Normally we hear from people who've been done wrong... This week we're wading into the waters of hearing from the "bad guy", Tully. But is he still a douche canoe? Or has he learned to love? EPISODE NOTES: Tully is a musician, pre-service teacher, and reformed hopeless romantic. Known amongst his friends as a serial monogamist, his first casual fling turned out far from casual. You can always catc...
Minisode 9 - Lovebombing 28.05.2020 21:23
Liz and Tom don their relationship counselor caps and do their best to help out friends of the show in their pursuit of love and happiness. With next to no qualifications. EPISODE NOTES: It's minisode time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you, the listeners, and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives. Today we try and navigate through the murky waters...
Mari and the TV Star 21.05.2020 41:23
When Mari Stracke slid into the DMs of a famous person, she had no idea they'd end up doing way more than just being pen pals. But then things got weird... This is one true Hollywood story you don't want to miss. Mari Stracke is a German Writer-Producer-Comedian who has been working in the British film industry for over a decade. She also enjoys an engaged following of 47k on Instagram where she a...
Minisode 8 - Punched In The Face 14.05.2020 13:37
It's minisode time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you, the listeners, and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives. In today's episode we believe we have found the front-runner for worst date of all time... Every second week we don our Counsellor caps and do our best to respond (or sit in stunned silence) to the various questions, stories and queries t...
Jackie and the Tractor Date 07.05.2020 29:56
A date, on a tractor, in an abandoned constructions site, at night? Jackie says yes. And then there was the "yoga" date that was ... well ... even we don't quite know how to explain it. The word cult comes to mind? London-based voice actor and stand-up comedian Jacqueline Ozorio has been on some interesting dates. Jackie is a London-based trained voice actor with a passion for character work and s...
Minisode 7 - Be a Good Human 30.04.2020 15:54
Liz and Tom don their relationship counselor caps and do their best to help out friends of the show in their pursuit of love and happiness. With next to no qualifications. EPISODE NOTES: It's minisode time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you, the listeners, and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives. Stories taken from Reddit, listener write in storie...
Kym and the Long Distance Lover 22.04.2020 38:14
Kym fell for someone online and before she could blink he was moving across the country for her. How romantic! Or so she thought... EPISODE NOTES: How fast is too fast to drop your life and move across the country for someone? Kym Brown wasn't sure, but her first boyfriend swept her off her feet online and dropped his whole life to be with her. But a couple of things didn't quite make sense... And...
Minisode 6 - Bodily Functions 16.04.2020 17:23
It's minisode time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you, the listeners, and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives. The show this week includes a viral voice message which simply has to be heard to be believed, and will probably have you joining Liz and Tom in tears... Stories taken from Reddit, listener write in stories and Facebook messages. Subscrib...
Geena and the Large Investment 08.04.2020 30:26
You know when you tell yourself you're turning over a new leaf and you're NOT gonna sleep with someone on the first date but then things just kinda happen? Geena knows. She'd hear rumours that this guy had a large... erm, investment property and she thought she owed it to womenkind to let him in to her open house. So did her, um, profits multiply or was it a sunk investment? Geena Schwartz is a Br...
Minisode 5 - Damn That Beautiful Penis 01.04.2020 14:20
It's minisode time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you, the listeners, and online to make you feel better about your own lives. This week's stories include a secret past and a damn beautiful penis. Stories taken from Reddit, listener write in stories and Facebook messages. Subscribe to us on ITUNES , STITCHER , SPOTIFY , RADIOPUBLIC or your podcatcher of choice . Find us...
James and the Tinder Surprise 25.03.2020 39:16
Dating is hard enough, but as a single parent? "Both terrifying and excellent" according to James! And boy has he got some stories to tell. We discuss the ins and outs of dating as a dad including: navigating the marriage breakdown, the grieving process, getting back out into the dating pool, the (disastrous) dates that followed, and dealing with his sassy daughters who want him to find a girlfrie...
Minisode 4 - Dating an Actor 18.03.2020 16:58
Every fortnight we will be bringing a bunch of listener questions and stories to the podcast. Need some advice on a sticky situation? Have a story you wanna tell anonymously? Write to us at ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and we will share it! Subscribe to us on ITUNES , STITCHER , SPOTIFY , RADIOPUBLIC or your podcatcher of choice . Find us on FACEBOOK , TWITTER or INSTAGRAM . Hosted on Acast. S...
Steve and the Best Blowjob 11.03.2020 32:14
You asked for it, and we at Ghosts like to deliver so Steve is back with another dating story! Steve talks about the time he had sexy times with a stranger but ended up learning one of the biggest lessons of his life. Subscribe to us on ITUNES , STITCHER , SPOTIFY , RADIOPUBLIC or your podcatcher of choice . Find us on FACEBOOK , TWITTER or INSTAGRAM . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Minisode 2 - Not On My Watch 04.03.2020 23:50
It's minisode time, and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you the listeners and online to make you feel better about your own lives. Got a story so salacious you don't want to put your name to it? So dramatic it needs to be on the podcast? Then write to us via our email ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com or get in touch via any of our socials. Subscribe to us on ITUNES , STITCHE...
Gen and the Soap Opera Fiasco 26.02.2020 47:47
Have you ever looked at your dating life and thought it was packed with more drama than a weekly soap? Artist and 2D animator Gen Tree sure has. Like the time she was all dressed up, ready for her prince to take her to the ball. But was he really Prince Charming or was he set to become the villain of the week? And what the heck were the writers of Gen's life thinking?! Get ready for the most drama...
Minisode 1: Ask Liz and Tom 20.02.2020 15:47
Welcome to our first ever minisode! Every fortnight we will be bringing a bunch of listener questions and stories to the podcast. Need some advice on a sticky situation? Have a story you wanna tell anonymously? Write to us at ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and we will share it! Subscribe to us on ITUNES , STITCHER , SPOTIFY , RADIOPUBLIC or your podcatcher of choice . Find us on FACEBOOK , TWITT...
Emma and the Gaslight Friend 12.02.2020 45:12
Navigating your friend's toxic relationship can be a difficult thing that requires careful thought and response. Actor and creative Emma Taviani joins the Ghosts team this week to talk about how she handled it when Liz was in a relationship with a gaslighting narcissist. What do you say to your friend? How can you best support them without getting shot as the messenger? All is revealed in this raw...
Jess and the Drummer Drama 05.02.2020 40:09
Jessica Kate Ryan is a Brisbane-based actor and performer. She's the co-host of podcasting juggernaut Murder In The Land of Oz and lover of all things true crime (and cats). Jess loves chatting dating drama... in fact, she's had so many upsets she's got a name for all the terrible men she's dated: the Bin Men. We're sure Jess will end up being a regular guest talking all about her tales of people...
Milly and the Friends Who Are Also Exes 29.01.2020 30:47
They say only psychopaths are friends with their exes, but is Milly Walker the exception to the rule? Or do the chaotic situations she finds herself in prove that she is the rule? Like the time she ended up shirtless in a room with her ex-girlfriend and her ex's new boyfriend. Or that time her ex gave her a weed cookie and then did something unforgivable. By the end of this episode you'll be wonde...
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