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Cheap Chat

Join Rume Ugen, Nush Cope and Carlotta Constant for humourous and unfiltered dating and relationship advice which sees them dive into the DMs of listeners in a bid to solve their ‘situationships’. Every Wednesday the Cheap Chat gang discuss real-life dilemmas based on text messages to help listeners cut the fat, and figure out what he says versus what he really means. This straight-talking group of girlfriends are here to make sure women everywhere know how to navigate dating in an online world. Follow them on Instagram at @CheapChatPodcast
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Episodes

End of the road? 'My BF doesn't understand my mental health issues'

How do you know when the right time is to take a break from your relationship? The Cheap Chat gang are back for the season finale as they say farewell to another series. Carlotta and Nush reflect on their new life transitions and Rume is hopeful for the future as they discuss their first relationships and what they want out of life moving forward. Elsewhere, the gang help one girl decide if she should take a break from her relationship to deal with her own personal mental health struggles. Join ...

Jun 16, 202130 minSeason 5Ep. 12

‘How to fix a broken heart’ ft Guy Winch

Should breakups be treated like an illness? The Cheap Chat gang are joined by psychologist and author of ‘How to Fix A Broken Heart’, Guy Winch, who breaks down the science as to why you’re still addicted to your ex and how to kick the habit. Guy also explains why breakups should be regarded as as mental health issue and why your employer should give you sick leave if you’re suffering from distress. Elsewhere, the Cheap Chat gang put your questions to the expert from ‘how to deal with an ex that...

Jun 10, 202138 minSeason 5Ep. 11

I Have Never: 'My boyfriend overshares about sex with his ex'

How much do you need to know about your partner's sexual past? Rume, Nush and Carlotta help one girl whose boyfriend has taken the drinking game Never Have I Ever, too far by revealing his adventurous sex life with his ex girlfriends. Elsewhere, the Cheap Chat gang discuss 'settling' in relationships. Join the Rume, Nush and Carlotta every Wednesday as they dive into more text messages based on real dilemmas. Follow us on Instagram: @cheapchatpodcast (Private message us your dilemmas, they all r...

Jun 02, 202128 minSeason 5Ep. 10

What next? 'I hooked up with my BFF and now he's ghosting me

What's the craziest thing you've done for love? Rume, Nush and Carlotta discuss the funniest things love has made them do following a viral Tik Tok craze, before asking the Cheap Chat listeners with revelations including using their overdraft to pay an ex's rent to catfishing their own partner. Elsewhere, the gang help one girl who has ben left confused by her situationship with her best guy mate. Is she wasting her time? Join the Rume, Nush and Carlotta every Wednesday as they dive into more te...

May 26, 202138 minSeason 5Ep. 9

Heartbreak Hotel: 'Love is not a fairytale, it's hard work'

The Cheap Chat gang discuss how their views on relationships and love has changed over the years, as one member of the gang shares an important life update. Meanwhile, Rume, Nush and Carlotta discuss a reality star help one girl is left wondering if she's been ghosted, after realising the guy she'd been seeing has updated his Bumble profile. Join the Rume, Nush and Carlotta every Wednesday as they dive into more text messages based on real dilemmas. @cheapchatpodcast @keepitfrank @carlottaconsta...

May 19, 202134 minSeason 5Ep. 8

Trigger warning: Is it normal for men to cheat on holiday?

Is there such thing as cheating 'respectfully'? The Cheap Chat gang are left triggered after discussing a Tik Tok video which claims to reveal what men allegedly get up to on lad's holidays. Meanwhile, Rume, Nush and Carlotta discuss a reality star who claims she wouldn't have a problem with her partner cheating, so long as he was 'respectful' enough to cover his tracks. Do you agree? Elsewhere, one listener has found themselves in a sticky situation with they partner who has been talking to oth...

May 12, 202130 minSeason 5Ep. 7

Death wish: ‘He took his new girl to my family memorial’

Have you ever been betrayed by an ex? The Cheap Chat gang help one girl who was shocked to find her ex boyfriend taking his date to her family’s ‘secret place’ used to remember lost loved ones. Elsewhere, Rume, Nush and Carlotta discuss time wasters, after it was revealed the average dater spends over £200 a year on failed dates. So, should you be able to charge for your time? Join the Rume, Nush and Carlotta every Wednesday as they dive into more text messages based on real dilemmas. Send your ...

May 05, 202136 minSeason 5Ep. 6

#NotYourPorn: ‘My mates videos were stolen and put online’

Have you ever had sexual imagery shared without your consent? Kate Isaacs explains why consent is mandatory and why the term ‘revenge porn’ should be described as sexual abuse. She’s calling for tighter regulation of the porn industry after her best friend’s intimate videos were uploaded to an adult website without her knowledge following an iCloud hack. After setting up her campaign #NotYourPorn, Kate is now dedicated to helping young women get justice for intimate image abuse, and is here to t...

Apr 28, 202133 minSeason 5Ep. 5

Bad vibes: Have you been manifesting bad relationships?

Have you been attracting one f***boy after the other? Tik Tok star Lucie joins the Cheap Chat gang to discuss why negative thought processes could be blocking positive relationships from entering your life before sharing some practical affirmations to help you re-think past dating experiences and manifest your perfect relationship. Elsewhere, Rume, Nush and Carlotta help one girl decide whether to ditch a male friend who has nothing but negative vibes towards the men she dates. Is he just lookin...

Apr 14, 202136 minSeason 5Ep. 4

The Commandments: 7 types of men to avoid

Have you ever encountered one of Mr self righteous or Mr Potential? The Cheap Chat gang discuss Stephan Labossiere’s list of the men women should avoid when dating, and unsurprisingly Rume, Nush and Carlotta have all dated more than one. Elsewhere, the gang help one listener who is at wits end with her best mate’s rollercoaster relationship with a guy who won’t commit. Join the Rume, Nush and Carlotta every Wednesday as they dive into more text messages based on real dilemmas. @cheapchatpodcast ...

Apr 07, 202137 minSeason 5Ep. 3

Am I a side chick? Guy with girlfriend says he’s ‘fallen for me’

How do you prevent feelings for someone who is in a relationship? This week Rume, Nush and Carlotta discuss whether it’s ever OK to say ‘I love you’ to a friend who is in a relationship, before calling ‘cheap chat’ on a guy who appears to be stringing a girl along while in a relationship with someone else. Join your dating watchdogs, Rume, Nush and Carlotta every Wednesday as they tell you how to spot relationship red flags and solve your dilemmas. Send us your dilemmas @cheapchatpodcast Follow ...

Mar 31, 202133 minSeason 5Ep. 2

Karma calls: ‘Should I confess that I cheated on my BF years ago?

Have you ever thought you got away with something only to find out you didn’t? The Cheap Chat gang are back for a brand new season after long time away from their mics. Rume, Nush and Carlotta reveal what they’ve been up to while they’ve been away before helping one girl decide whether she should come clean about her infidelities in the early stages of her relationship, when her past comes back to haunt her. Join the Rume, Nush and Carlotta every Wednesday as they dive into more text messages ba...

Mar 24, 202130 minSeason 5Ep. 1

New Year's special: 'Situationships need to stay in 2020'

What bad relationship traits need to be left behind in 2020? The Cheap Chat gang dive into your messages as you tell us what you will no longer be tolerating in 2021, for ghosting to situationships. Elsewhere, Rume, Nush and Carlotta predict the dating trends we’ll be seeing more of the in the New Year, as the pandemic shifts the culture of dating but will it be for the better or for the worst? Join the Rume, Nush and Carlotta every Wednesday as they dive into more text messages based on real di...

Dec 30, 202039 minSeason 4Ep. 16

Leftovers: ’Why is my ex flirting with my best friend?’

Should you ever date a friends leftovers? The Cheap Chat Gang help one girl who has found herself in a sticky situation after deciding to date her friends ‘leftovers’. Now, after breaking up, he’s now flirting with her best friend again and she’s not sure how to feel about it. Elsewhere, It’s Christmas week and Rume, Nush and Carlotta dive into some of your worst date nightmares after a thread about stingy daters sweeps the internet from splitting the bill at McDonald’s and more. Join the Rume, ...

Dec 23, 202042 minSeason 4Ep. 15

Past Trauma: 'Why is my ex ruining my new relationships?

How long does it take to grieve a relationship? Influencer, Jada Sezer joins the Cheap Chat gang to discuss why the best relationships are based on friendship as she discusses falling in love with her best mate, and the risk that came with turning a friendship into a long lasting relationship. Elsewhere, Jada helps Rume, Nush and Carlotta with the latest dilemma from a girl who is finding herself unable to move on with new relationships despite being 'over' her toxic ex. Join the Rume, Nush and ...

Dec 16, 202041 minSeason 4Ep. 14

Double Tap: 'Why is he following hot girls on Instagram?'

Should you unfollow 'thirst trap' instagram accounts when in a relationship? The Cheap Chat gang discuss the politics of liking and commenting on sexy Instagram pictures before helping one girl decide whether her relationship with the guy she's seeing is displaying red flags after he began following hot girls on social media. Join the Rume, Nush and Carlotta every Wednesday as they dive into more text messages based on real dilemmas. @cheapchatpodcast @keepitfrank @carlottaconstant @nushcope...

Dec 09, 202035 minSeason 4Ep. 13

'My ex gave his new girlfriend the gift he bought me'

'Is it ever OK to regift a gift from an ex? Cheap Chat podcast are switching Christmas on early by spreading some festive cheer with Vistaprint. Rume Ugen, Carlotta Constant and Nush Cope share some of your Christmas confessions such as your guilty regifted admissions and your most embarrassing party blunders. Elsewhere, the gang help one girl figure out how to communicate to her new boyfriend that his gaming habit is affecting their relationship. Vistaprint offer personalized and unique product...

Dec 02, 202036 minSeason 4Ep. 12

Lovefool: 'Why won't he say I love you?'

When is the right time to say I love you, and would you be offended if you partner hadn't said it back yet? The Cheap Chat gang discuss 'ego love' and how it can affect relationships, before helping one girl decide whether her boyfriend's reluctance to say 'I love you' after nine months is a red flag and whether an ultimatum will make things worse. Join the Rume, Nush and Carlotta every Wednesday as they dive into more text messages based on real dilemmas. @cheapchatpodcast @keepitfrank @carlott...

Nov 25, 202040 minSeason 4Ep. 11

Warning signs: I have alarm bells about my new guy

Have you ever felt like you’re dating two personalities? The Cheap Chat gang help one girl figure out whether she should cut ties with her new boyfriend who is nice as pie one day, and a demon the next and whether his rollercoaster emotions are a clear warning sign. Elsewhere, the gang discuss first dates and whether it’s offensive to pick up the bill using a discount voucher. Join the Rume, Nush and Carlotta every Wednesday as they dive into more text messages based on real dilemmas. @cheapchat...

Nov 17, 202038 minSeason 4Ep. 10

Past mistakes: ’My ex got a tattoo of my lady garden’

What happens when your past comes back to haunt you? The Cheap Chat gang continue to debate the aftermath of sending nudes before talk turns to sex tapes. After a listener shares a hilarious story about her ex’s tattoo, one host reveals her boyfriend also has an awkward reminder of their ex. Elsewhere, Rume Ugen, Nush Cope and Carlotta Constant try to help a girl decide whether the guy she fell for is worth holding onto now that he’s moved abroad and is seemingly loosing interest. Join the Rume,...

Nov 10, 202038 minSeason 4Ep. 9

Love Thyself: ‘How can I move past his cheating?’

Model and influencer Felicity Hayward is here to talk body positivity and self confidence as she joins the Cheap Chat gang in sharing some of the more valuable lessons past relationships have taught them about self love. Elsewhere, Rume Ugen, Nush Cope, Carlotta and Felicity attempt to help one girl decide if she can really move past the issues in her relationship and whether she can forgive and forget his indiscretions. Join the Rume, Nush and Carlotta every Wednesday as they dive into more tex...

Nov 04, 202038 minSeason 4Ep. 8

Disappearing Act: Did I sleep with him too early?

It’s Halloween and the Cheap Chat gang look to enlist the help of astrologer Tarot Bella to decide what fate has in store for their love life as they draw tarot cards and assess whether astrological compatibility can affect your relationship. Elsewhere, Rume, Nush and Carlotta help one girl decide what’s really going on with the guy who keeps cancelling their dates, but is willing to meet for hookups. Tarot Bella also draws a tarot card to help out our listener to advise on what she should do ne...

Oct 28, 202049 minSeason 4Ep. 7

Naked Truth: I found his ex’s old nudes on his phone

Should nudes have an expiry date? The Cheap Chat gang have their biggest argument yet after a girl reveals her boyfriend still had old nudes of his girlfriend stored on his phone - prompting a big debate that’s split opinion between the hosts. What are your thoughts? Get in touch with us @cheapchatpodcast on Instagram or send us an email info@cheapchatpodcast.co.uk Elsewhere, the girls talk sexual awakenings, as Rume turns tourist on a sexy new dating app and Carlotta starts her mindful sex jour...

Oct 21, 202044 minSeason 4Ep. 6

Break or break up? Will a ‘break’ save my relationship?

Does time apart make the heart grow fonder, or is it prolonging the inevitable? The Cheap Chat gang try their hand at the How it Started challenge that’s sweeping Instagram as Carlotta and Nush share the first ever text messages from their boyfriends, as Rume encourages listeners to do the same. Elsewhere, one listener's dilemma prompts the gang to debate what the definition of a ‘break’ really means and whether they do more harm than good. Join the Rume, Nush and Carlotta every Wednesday as the...

Oct 14, 202038 minSeason 4Ep. 5

Case of the ex: His keeps comforting his ex girlfriend

Should your partner support their ex emotionally? The Cheap Chat gang help one girl decide whether her boyfriend is simply offering his ex a shoulder to cry on after a family emergency or whether he’s crossing serious relationship boundaries in the process. Elsewhere, Carlotta is still trying to figure out who is catfishing her pictures on dating app Hinge, while Rume and Nush delve into some of the new dating trends you may not know about. Join the Rume, Nush and Carlotta every Wednesday as the...

Oct 07, 202041 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Mixed signals: Why did he lovebomb me, then dump me?

Is he scared of commitment or is he just not into you? Rume, Nush and Carlotta try to get into the mind of a boy, as they attempt to help one girl figure out why her new boyfriend is distancing himself three months into their relationship. Elsewhere, the Cheap Chat gang talk catfishing as Carlotta discovers someone has been using her pictures for a fake profile on hinge. Join the Rume, Nush and Carlotta every Wednesday as they dive into more text messages based on real dilemmas. @cheapchatpodcas...

Sep 30, 202041 minSeason 4Ep. 3

Blindsided: Did he lovebomb me to make his ex jealous?

Is a guy laying it on too thick in the beginning a red flag? Nush Cope returns to join the Cheap Chat gang after having her baby to catch up with Rume Ugen and Carlotta Constant following their summer break. Elsewhere, the gang try to help one girl figure out the intentions of a new guy who showered her romantically only to find out his ex is still in the picture, and if his ‘mistake’ is something they can move past so early on into their relationship. Join the Rume, Nush and Carlotta every Wedn...

Sep 23, 202034 minSeason 4Ep. 2

Caught in a lie: 'I walked in on him having sex with someone else'

How would you react if you caught your partner cheating? The Cheap Chat gang are back for a brand new season after summer break. Join Rume Ugen and Carlotta Constant as they take the reigns with DJ Becky Tong while Nush finishes up her maternity leave. In this episode the gang and their guest co-host discuss the most ridiculous lies you've been told by a cheating partner, before helping a girl figure out if she should confront another girl about the guys she's been sleeping with. Join the Rume, ...

Sep 16, 202039 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Final Farewell: ‘My boyfriend’s going to prison’

How loyal should you stay to a partner behind bars? The Cheap Chat gang wish Nush well with surprise appearances from her closest friends as she gets ready to give birth to her first baby, as well as looking back at how her relationship with 'Mr M' has blossomed over the last three series. This extended episode also sparks a tense discussion about love and loyalty as one girl questions whether she should stick with her boyfriend who’s looking at two years jail time. Join the Rume, Nush and Carlo...

Jul 29, 202040 minSeason 3Ep. 22

Seeing Red: ‘Why won’t she tell her ex about me?’

How do you overcome jealousy in a relationship? The Cheap Chat gang help one listener assess the real reason he’s jealous of his girlfriend’s past and if she’s hiding information about her friendship with her ex. Elsewhere, Rume, Nush and Carlotta ask the ladies what’s the boldest first move they’ve ever made and whether more girls should be shooting their shot. Join the Rume, Nush and Carlotta every Wednesday as they dive into more text messages based on real dilemmas. Follow us @cheapchatpodca...

Jul 21, 202024 minSeason 3Ep. 21
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