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The Hook Up

Society EN ↓ 908 episodes

The Hook Up is about love, sex and relationships. We answer your questions, learn things together, cry over heartbreak and normalise shit. Every Tuesday Dee and Pip debate your dating dilemmas and hear your cooked stories. Every Thursday it's the sex ed you never had — we call on an expert to go deep and find answers with Dee.

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Author

triplej

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.abc.net.au

Latest episode

Oct 21, 2026

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Episodes

BONUS: Spilling Secrets w/ Swag On The Beat 31.08.2023

Comedy content kings Swag On The Beat aka Jack, Isaac and Sam joined us in the studio to spill some secrets and share their cooked dating stories.

Struggling To Sleep Next To Your Partner? 29.08.2023

Attention chronic snorers, blanket hoggers, alarm snoozists – this ep is for you, because sleeping in bed with a partner can be a real struggle for a lot of us.

BONUS: Dr Karl and Dr Theresa Answer Your Sex Questions 24.08.2023

What’s the science behind libido? Why do I get migraines after orgasming? Does pineapple juice really change the taste of your cum? Is skipping your period bad for you? Dr Karl and Dr Theresa Larkin answer all your sex, body and love questions.

How To Dump Someone, Respectfully 22.08.2023

ICYMI - TikTok star Anna Paul and her boyfriend Glen broke up :’(  She said “it’s the most healthy breakup you could imagine,” so in this ep - we find out the best, most respectful way to dump someone.

How To Spot Emotional Cheating In Your Relationship 15.08.2023

What do you reckon emotional cheating is? And do you think it’s worse than physical cheating?  In this episode, we get your hot takes, and chat to couples therapist Jill Dzardey about why people do it, and how to deal if you’re being emotionally cheated on.

Ball Play 101 08.08.2023

Are you leaving the balls out of the bedroom routine? A lot of us simply don’t know how to handle them, so these pleasure plums end up just chillin’ behind the dick getting no love. In this episode, we give you some guidance on the gonads, so you can be a demon (in and around) the sack.

AMA With Sexologist Lauren French Part Two 01.08.2023

We get some of the best questions from you in our dms so we thought it’s about time we did an ‘ask us anything’ episode! Sexologist Lauren French tells us how to deal with hectic UTIs, breathing for a better orgasm, how to move on from your ex's perfect dick, how to have sex after sexual trauma, and why some positions might hurt.

AMA With Sexologist Lauren French Part One 25.07.2023

We get some of the best questions from you in our dms so we thought it’s about time we did an ‘ask us anything’ episode! Sexologist Lauren French tells us why we might avoid eye contact during sex, what to do if cum makes you physically sick, how to manage a healthy sex life when a partner is grieving, advice on squirting, and what to do if your dick is oversensitive in different sex positions. 

BONUS: Getting Therapy With Therapy Gecko 19.07.2023

Lie back on your leather couch coz it’s time to get therapised with one of the best in the biz.  In this bonus ep, Therapy Gecko chats about his therapeutic journey, from streaming on Reddit in his mum’s basement to having 2.5 million followers on TikTok and now doing a world tour.  Plus Geck interns Dee and Pip learn the art of listening and hearing people’s deepest secrets.  *just in case the ge...

Why Some Guys Are Scared To Make The First Move 18.07.2023

Dudes - do you get nervous to shoot your shot, because you don’t want to come across as creepy?

Love Me Hate Me But You Still Date Me 11.07.2023

Have you dated someone where you love each other so hard, but at the flip of a switch, you hate them? We investigate the rollercoaster of love-hate relationships and why you stay on the ride.

BONUS: Pomara Fifth on Indigenous Culture In Drag 06.07.2023

If you don’t know Pomara Fifth, hit play on this episode and get to know her. She’s part of the deadly new generation of indigenous drag queens in Australia who’s charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent has seen her on Rupaul’s Drag Race, Miss First Nations, and up on stage with Jess Mauboy at the Opera House. In this chat, we celebrate Pomara and hear her journey as an artist and how she incorpora...

Nipple Play: How To Have A Nipple Orgasm 04.07.2023

Did you know nipple orgasms are a thing? 👀 We didn’t, so we asked you about it and you told us nipple play is a huge part of your routine - so we find out how to lick, suck, clamp and suction our way to pure nipply pleasure (and how to get over our nip-securities).

Should You Tell Your Friend Their Partner’s Kinda Shit? 27.06.2023

We’ve all been there, when your mate is dating someone you just don’t vibe with. But is it ever your place to say something?  We hear your hot takes and find out the best way to tell your friend that you don’t like their partner. 

BONUS: Linda Marigliano on People Pleasing in Relationships 22.06.2023

“On my thirtieth birthday I got engaged. Six months later I was single for the first time in almost ten years.”  Presenter and podcaster Linda Marigliano was in the ‘perfect’ relationship, so why did she decide to end it? In this bonus ep, Dee chats to Linda about her struggle with perfectionism, people pleasing and how she finally learned how to love with boundaries. 

The Slay And Flop Era of Your Menstrual Cycle Explained 20.06.2023

If you have a regular period cycle - ever wondered why you hate everyone a few days before you get your period? But some days you’re in a full on slay era?  Ever wondered how many eggs you actually have? And how to tell when you’re ovulating?  In this ep - we’ve got the ultimate masterclass on the menstrual cycle from Dr Theresa Larkin - everything you need to know about hormones, periods, and you...

BONUS: Dr Yves Rees On Their Journey Transitioning 15.06.2023

Dr Yves Rees is a trans non-binary writer, podcaster and historian who recently wrote a book about their experience transitioning - called All About Yves, Notes From a Transition.  In this bonus ep, Yves spoke to Dee about when they first realised they were trans, their journey transitioning, finding their non-binary identity, navigating their sexuality and finding their community online. 

What You Need To Know About Transitioning Gender 13.06.2023

If you think you might be trans, or if you’re starting to transition, what are the first steps to take on this journey? In this ep we get advice on some of the health and medical info you might need, as well as how to navigate your sex and dating life during this time. You’ll hear from trans writer Dr Yves Rees on their journey and discovering their non-binary identity during lockdown.

Is It Ok To Trauma Dump On The First Date? 06.06.2023

On a first date, if someone overshared about past trauma would you be put off by that? Or find that kind of vulnerability refreshing? We hear your hot takes on trauma dumping, why some people do it and how to share trauma without traumatising the person on the receiving end.

To Trust Or Not To Trust From Date #1 30.05.2023

In dating, should you trust people from the start? Or should trust be earned over time? We get full philosophical in this ep, hear your hot takes and get a psych’s professional opinion.  And we’ll also find out how to build trust in a relationship and how to deal when it’s broken.

BONUS: All Things Drag With Monét X Change 25.05.2023

We chat with singer, stand-up comedian, and Rupaul’s Drag Race royalty Monét X Change.

When You’re Worried About Being Inexperienced 23.05.2023

Ever feel like you’re inexperienced when it comes to dating, relationships, kissing or sex? If everyone around you is hooking up or falling in love, it can feel isolating, like you’re being left behind or that there’s something wrong with you. It’s a super common experience and we unpack why there’s nothing wrong with you, or hitting these milestones later in life.

How To Talk Dirty (Without Giving Yourself The Ick) 16.05.2023

Talking dirty can be SO hot! But if it’s something you’ve never really done before, it can be kinda awkward. In this episode, we get your hot tips and find out how to chat to your partner about what you like.

How To Keep The Honeymoon Phase Alive 09.05.2023

When you first start dating someone, you’re infatuated with them - you’ve got the rose-coloured glasses on and everything is just so passionate. For most of us, this starts to fade after a few months. But not everyone. In this episode we find out how to keep the honeymoon period going.

What You’re Entitled To In A De Facto Relationship (It’s A Lot) 02.05.2023

If you’ve lived with a partner for two or more years, you’re actually considered de facto. Which means if you split up…there’s a lot on the table when it comes to your money, assets even your super. It’s pretty much the same as getting a divorce.  In this episode, we find out what you’re entitled to and your rights, plus how to protect yourself. 

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