Ghosted

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Hosted by journalist LJ Charleston, Ghosted explores the bewildering practice of ghosting, one of the most destructive behaviours for both the ghosted and ghost. The ghost is usually left with guilt. The ghosted is left with rejection and questions that in most cases will never be answered.

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Episodes

Introducing - I've Got News For You

From explainers and breaking news topics to interviews with newsmakers and trendsetters, I’ve Got News For You is the serious news podcast’s rogue second cousin.....bringing you the news with colour. Every day, join host Andrew Bucklow and news.com.au journalists for a dive into one of the day’s biggest stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 26, 2021•17 min•Ep. 7

Bad Dates & Dead Friendships

In this episode of Ghosted, we look at the demise of long standing friendships where ghosting was the only option. And we talk to Alita Brydon from Bad Dates of Melbourne who talks about keeping it real in the big, bad world of horror dates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 20, 2020•23 min•Ep. 6

High Class Escorts Get Ghosted Too

In this episode of Ghosted LJ chats to Samantha X, author, columnist and high class escort - hear how a man booked her to dress in a red rubber catsuit and find out why she was left feeling devastated! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 13, 2020•12 min•Ep. 5

Dirty Dating

In this episode of Ghosted we meet a woman who got sweet revenge on a man who was using her to get free meals at fancy restaurants. And we meet Ashleigh who was ghosted by a man she thought was really "into her" and she tells us about what she thinks needs to change about dating today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 05, 2020•23 min•Ep. 4

Gradual Ghosting

In this episode of Ghosted we look at Gradual Ghosting, where you want to ghost somebody but you still have a heart and so you ghost them slowly. We also hear from Kate and her latest dating disaster with the "17 Minute Man" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 27, 2020•19 min•Ep. 3

Dump Your Date With Dignity

In this episode of Ghosted we learn about the six exit scripts that allow you to do the right thing and avoid ghosting a date. We also hear from a man who has Ghosted his brother. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 20, 2020•17 min•Ep. 2

Dating Disasters

In this episode of Ghosted we meet a woman who was ghosted by her lover on the day they were taking their relationship to "the next level," a man who was devastated by a woman he'd had a 12 month long distance romance with, and we meet Kate who tells hilarious stories about the men she's ghosting as she navigates the chaos of the dating rollercoaster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 13, 2020•25 min•Ep. 1

Trailer - Ghosted

In this new podcast, journalist LJ Charleston talks to the ghosts as well as the ghosted. She delves into the thinking behind ghosting with psychologist Annie Gurton. Other guests include author Kerri Sackville, professional matchmaker Louanne Ward, comedian Jack Laurence, Alita Brydon creator of Bad Dates of Melbourne and author Samantha X. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 03, 2020•1 min

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