This week is a doozy! A listener has the following dilemma: they've been ghosted, but the guy left his wallet at their house – with $1000 bucks cash in it. They won't return texts about collecting the wallet, so does she spend it? Also on topic – lovebombing, making excuses and cutting ties. Send us your own relationship drama/dating anxiety spiral/lengthy personal situationship drama via a 1-minute voice note on Instagram: @jeansandanicetop_pod You can find Mel here: @melissamason _ You can fin...
Apr 14, 2023•23 min•Season 5Ep. 6
This week on Jeans and a Nice Top, we have a listener who is still single, but says all their friends managed to tick off their 'perfect partner' lists with the people they've ended up with. Can you really manifest a match? What does this say about widening your pool and relaxing your standards? Send us your own relationship drama/dating anxiety spiral/lengthy personal situationship drama via a 1-minute voice note on Instagram: @jeansandanicetop_pod You can find Mel here: @melissamason _ You can...
Apr 08, 2023•17 min•Season 5Ep. 5
This week on Jeans and a Nice Top we approach procreation - and how to tell your parents you don't plan on it. Send us your own relationship drama/dating anxiety spiral/lengthy personal situationship drama via a 1-minute voice note on Instagram: @jeansandanicetop_pod You can find Mel here: @melissamason _ You can find Ash here: @ashausten _ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 31, 2023•19 min•Season 5Ep. 4
This week on Jeans and a Nice Top we answer an age-old question: what happens when dating stops being fun and starts to feel more like trudging up a mountain that is populated solely by emotionally unavailable folk? Send us your own relationship drama/dating anxiety spiral/lengthy personal situationship drama via a 1-minute voice note on Instagram @jeansandanicetop_pod You can find Mel here: @melissamason _ You can find Ash here: @ashausten _ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Mar 09, 2023•21 min•Season 5Ep. 3
This week on Jeans and a Nice Top – what happens when YOU'RE the f***boy? We have a listener who realised just that – she's the one that runs, every time. Seriously unlucky in love or sabotaging good sh*t? Send us your own relationship drama/dating anxiety spiral/lengthy personal situationship drama via a 1 minute voice note on Instagram @jeansandanicetop_pod You can find Mel here: @melissamason _ You can find Ash here: @ashausten _ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 01, 2023•14 min•Season 5Ep. 2
WE'RE BACK BABY! Jeans and a Nice Top is back for season five and we're switching it up, our episodes are shorter, sharper and involve YOU! This week Gloria (name changed) wants to know – can she overcome a guy having the same name as her dad? Is it a valid ick refusing to date anyone with the same name as your ex? AM I PICKY OR DO THEY NEED TO LEARN HOW TO HOLD A COFFEE CUP. Send us your own relationship drama/dating anxiety spiral/lengthy personal situationship drama via a 1 minute voice note ...
Feb 10, 2023•18 min•Season 5Ep. 1
The chaos era - a time when you sleep with everyone, flirt with everyone, are just a hundred percent feeling yourself and are bold enough to let everyone around you know. We often judge people when they're in full chaos-era mode, but why? What's wrong with being confident, sassy and sexy? This week, I'm chatting to The Bodzilla , aka April Hélène-Horton, about how to own your chaos era in a safe way, mentally and physically. Swipe right on us! Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A ...
May 21, 2022•43 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Being consciously single sounds like a wankfest (literally and figuratively, lol). But really, it's just about enjoying your single years, instead of thinking about them as some weird relationship purgatory. This week Mel chats to Alex Bruce-Smith about redefining what being single means, psychics predicting construction worker life partners, and more. Swipe right on us! Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast" Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppod Follow Ash on IG @...
May 06, 2022•41 min•Season 4Ep. 6
This week Mel chats to Lucy Neville , everyone's favourite unofficial agony aunt, about breakups that come out of nowhere, major heartbreak and how we heal. Swipe right on us! Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast" Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppod Follow Ash on IG @ashausten_ Follow Mel on IG @melissamason_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 29, 2022•47 min•Season 4Ep. 5
This week Mel chats to Helen Chik , author of new dating bible-slash-memoir, Sex, Swipes & Other Stories, about f*ckpeople – how to spot them, how to deal with them, and when to exit stage left from a situationship with one. Check out her book here! Swipe right on us! Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast" Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppod Follow Ash on IG @ashausten_ Follow Mel on IG @melissamason_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
Apr 22, 2022•44 min•Season 4Ep. 4
App profile curation is a THING! A bad app profile can totally see you missing out on hot dates and good chats. This week we recap our trip to Mount Isa, Ash's (former) fantasy home. Mel gets on the apps and is surprised at the talent out west, plus we discuss the best (and worst) app bios and photos. Turns out, the fish pic just doesn't work across the board. Special thanks to Toyota Australia for loaning us their schmick Fortuna GXL for our trip - it totally handled some chaotic terrain, and t...
Apr 14, 2022•31 min•Season 4Ep. 3
The two-drink rule: when you're on a date and feel obligated to have two beverages minimum because any less would feel awkwardly short. It's great to be kind when dating, but often our kindness veers into toxic politeness, where we stick around on a chemistry-less (or worse, red-flag-ridden) date just to be nice. This week, we chat about how to extricate yourself from a date smoothly, plus why it's important to be a little selfish when it comes to dating. Also, a recap of our expedition to see i...
Mar 23, 2022•29 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Hello friends and listeners - we're back! Returning for season four on the day of love, we dissect all things Valentine's Day. From why going on a first date on Feb 14 is a terrible idea to what a good night in actually looks like, we've got thoughts, opinions and advice. Ash & Mel xx Swipe right on us! Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast" Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppod Follow Ash on IG @ashausten_ Follow Mel on IG @melissamason_ Hosted on Acast. See a...
Feb 13, 2022•28 min•Season 4Ep. 1
For our season finale, we're making a few resolutions - and we hope you guys do too! Going into the New Year, setting goals is top of mind for a lot of us, so we conjured up a few around dating. Need some more inspo? Gretchen Rubin's book The Happiness Project is it. You can pick it up here ! Swipe right on us! Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast" Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppod Follow Ash on IG @ashausten_ Follow Mel on IG @melissamason_ Hosted on Acast. S...
Dec 16, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 15
This week, Mel chats to Clementine Ford about her new book, How We Love. In it, Clementine muses on love, loss, and everything between - and chats with Mel about whether we desire romantic relationships (and marriage) or think we need them in order to have a fulfilling life. Does 'The One' exist? Should you take your husband's name? It's all covered this week. Shop Clementine's new book, How We Love, here . Also, check out her podcast, Big Sister Hotline, here. Swipe right on us! Join our Facebo...
Nov 11, 2021•43 min•Season 3Ep. 14
This week on the podcast we are joined by AJ Clementine. AJ is a model, digital creator and transgender advocate, who is passionate about sharing her transgender journey to help others going through a similar experience. She has recently published her first book, Girl, Transcending, Becoming the woman I was born to be , sharing her advice, reflections and snippets of inspiration to help us understand and celebrate what makes each of us unique, not only those in the LGBTQI+ community but anyone f...
Nov 04, 2021•23 min•Season 3Ep. 13
If you've been to the shops lately, you would have seen the shelves stocked with tinsel and realised that yes, Christmas is knocking on our doors. To celebrate the sale of novelty biscuits and ugly earrings, this week we delve into the silly season and dating. From Christmas party hookups to buying a gift for a new squeeze, we discuss why this time of year makes us go a bit bananas. Also, shoutout to our sponsor for this episode, Ginloot. Discover three new 60ml gin tasters a month, delivered to...
Oct 29, 2021•30 min•Season 3Ep. 12
**TRIGGER WARNING** This episode discusses domestic abuse and violence. While we do not go into detail, it may be triggering for survivors. This week we've got a very special, and very serious episode. Mel chats to Moo Baulch, Director of Primary Prevention at Womens And Girls Emergency Centre (WAGEC), a fantastic organisation that supports women and families in crisis, based in Sydney NSW, about relationship abuse, identifying the early red flags, and how to help yourself or others if you think...
Oct 21, 2021•36 min•Season 3Ep. 11
As Sydney and soon Melbourne emerge from lockdown, IRL dates are back on the cards. But how can you stay safe while still having some fun? And how can you suss someone's stance on vaccination before meeting up? No matter where you are in the world, this chat is a relevant one. Also ***TW*** - we discuss the new Netflix show Maid , which does depict scenes of domestic violence. Swipe right on us! Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast" Follow us on IG! @jeansandanice...
Oct 08, 2021•44 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Welcome back, guys! This week, we're talking about age gaps - should we be extending those age limits on our apps, or is there a reason (a good one) that we don't date people heaps younger/older than us? We think not - and we're gonna tell you why. Swipe right on us! Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast" Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppod Follow Ash on IG @ashausten_ Follow Mel on IG @melissamason_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 01, 2021•30 min•Season 3Ep. 9
This week, we're talking about becoming FBI agents - lol, not really, but information gathering by checking out prospective (or past) lovers' social media accounts. We all do it, and honestly if you don't go too deep it can be a good way to prep yourself for a date - especially if their app profile isn't giving you much. Ash and Mel talk through their dating-FBI tips, from how to suss if that hot barista has a bf/gf, to figuring out their IG account when all you have is a first name. Plus, when ...
Sep 25, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Ah yes, video chat. A necessary evil in these unprecedented times, it's safe to safe most of us have spent a lot of time looking at ourselves on screens during the past 18 months. Between Google Hangouts meetings for work and Zoom trivia nights with mates, we are spending an increasing number of hours connecting with others via video while we are socially distanced. For some, they drew the line at video dating, writing it off as devoid of genuine connection and downright awkward. But can they be...
Sep 17, 2021•36 min•Season 3Ep. 7
A big part of starting a relationship with someone is attraction, but as most of us can attest, being attracted to someone runs so much deeper than just looks. When we talk about attraction, many of us immediately jump to the conclusion of sexual attraction. You know, that tear each other's clothes off kind of attraction. It's the one we hear the most about, but surprisingly, there are a number of different types of attraction. In this episode, we discuss the different types to decide exactly ho...
Sep 10, 2021•37 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Anyone out there lost their mojo? Whether you're just not feeling yourself (and therefore not on your dating A-game) or your libido's left the building, it definitely feels like we're all out here struggling to vibe ourselves rn - figuratively and literally. We chat with certified sex coach Georgia Grace about why our mojo's AWOL, and how to get it back. You can follow Georgia on Instagram here . Swipe right on us! Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast" Follow us o...
Sep 02, 2021•29 min•Season 3Ep. 5
A chat can fizzle out for a million reasons. Life gets in the way, replies get forgotten. You might be busy with work. Maybe you have the notifications turned off for dating apps. Or perhaps, you're just plain fatigued from living through a pandemic. But if you're keen to pick back up where you left off, it can be done–regardless of who replied last. In this episode, we discuss how to flip a fizzled convo into a spark. Swipe right on us! Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice T...
Aug 27, 2021•26 min•Season 3Ep. 4
This week we're talking strategic dating, after Ash read this brilliant Guardian piece by Katie Cunningham, who chatted to Rebekah Campbell, a high-flying businesswoman who decided to use her business strategies... and apply them to dating. Can a dating strategy help you find love? Or is it a one-way ticket to being too picky? You can buy Rebekah's book on her dating journey, 138 Dates, here. This episode is proudly brought to you by TOM Organic and their new bikini cut period briefs! Check them...
Aug 20, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Ah periods, aren't they great? If you're a menstruating person, you'll know all too well the trials and tribulations of having a monthly cycle. For our second episode of the season, we are discussing all things periods and dating, including the taboo of period sex and how to navigate those awkward situations when it shows up out of nowhere. This episode is proudly brought to you by TOM Organic and their new bikini cut period briefs! Check them out here . Swipe right on us! Join our Facebook grou...
Aug 13, 2021•23 min•Season 3Ep. 2
We're back!!! Lockdown couldn't hold us down (read: we were really bored and had a lot of time on our hands). To kick off season 3, we're talking about singleness. Like, that DEEP singleness where you feel like everyone's moved on without you, you've dated the entire pool of dates, and you're just over it. During COVID it can hit real hard, especially if you're currently in lockdown. We've been there, and we're here to chat everything from being the third wheel (do it, it's good) to ensuring you...
Aug 11, 2021•35 min•Season 3Ep. 1
For our season 2 finale, we're discussing closure. We've all craved it, whether it's from a long-term relationship that went south, or a short dating stint that fizzled out of nowhere. But is what you want "closure", or something else? Swipe right on us! Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast" Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppod Follow Ash on IG @ashausten_ Follow Mel on IG @melissamason_ Email us your stories! jeansandanicetop.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. S...
Jul 15, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 15
The DM slide is an art form. It's also on the rise as a way to ask someone out, not just over for a hook up. In this week's episode, we chat with Search Engine Sex podcast host Rowdie Walden about the do's and don't's of DM slides - plus share plenty of our own nightmare failures. Follow Rowdie on IG @rowdiewalden Swipe right on us! Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast" Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppod Follow Ash on IG @ashausten_ Follow Mel on IG @melissamas...
Jul 09, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 14
