Best Nelly Thomas Podcasts (2025)

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Jacinta Parsons: I'd been to paradise but I'd never been to me! 1:12:37

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Jacinta Parsons: I'd been to paradise but I'd never been to me! Author and ABC personality Jacinta Parsons came out of a very long-term relationship a few years ago and swore off dating. Then she met a bloke in an airport lounge and now they're loving each other sick, mate! Jacinta's dating story is like a rom-com that wrote itself. We talk about t…

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The Moody Blues' NIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN or KNIGHTS or possibly both if they're in the KKK but maybe just incels or DIY handymen 59:56

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Play along at home with the lyrics: [Verse 1] Nights in white satin, never reaching the end Letters I've written, never meaning to send Beauty I'd always missed with these eyes before Just what the truth is, I can't say anymore [Chorus] 'Cause I love you Yes, I love you Oh, how I love you, oh [Verse 2] Gazing at people, some hand in hand Just what …

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Adam Richard: age is just a number ... until it's not 1:11:14

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Adam Richard: age is just a number, until it's not The Fabulous Adam Richard is back to talk about something very special - his thesis on DEAR NELLY! Nelly and Adam also talk about aging, we get an update on Adam's new adventures in Ethical Non-Monogamy, life admin and some other stuff. Nelly and Adam take a raw and real listener call about se*ual …

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More Poh Ling Yeow: Freebie Teaser for yas 29:13

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Poh Ling Yeow: BONUS episode BONUS for MAY 2025! DEARNELLYPODCAST.COM: HERE SUBSCRIBE TO DEAR NELLY PLUS VIA PATREON HERE SEND NELLY A MESSAGE: HERE 1800RESPECT is A Confidential information, counselling and support service that is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence: C…

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Poh Ling Yeow: I just can't face the bloody apps babe! 1:30:13

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Poh Ling Yeow: I just can't face the bloody apps babe! Poh joins us this month to talk about being friends with your ex, being long term single and why she can't face all the messaging and shenanigans of the apps. Nelly also takes some great listener calls. A fabulous episode with a national treasure. MasterChef Australia: Back to Win continues Sun…

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Chappell Roan's GOOD LUCK, BABE! and her struggle in quantum physics and formal nomenclature 59:35

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Play along at home with the lyrics: [Verse 1] It’s fine, it's cool You can say that we are nothing but you know the truth And guess i'm the fool With her arms out like an angel through the car sunroof [Pre-Chorus] I don't wanna call it off But you don't wanna call it love You just wanna love someone who calls you baby [Chorus] You can kiss a hundre…

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A Dyke on a Bike and Sex and The City 59:04

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APRIL 2025 EPISODE This month we are joined by T-Rex - the President of the Melbourne chapter of the iconic Dykes on Bikes. T-Rex and I chart her journey from dirt-bike farm-girl to two marriages, some difficult relationships and ultimately, to finding herself and her person. T-Rex's journey is that of so many of us - a long and winding road to sel…

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Duran Duran's THE REFLEX is a lonely child, a goddess or Leprechaun, a murderous conman or a wang 58:51

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Play along at home with the lyrics: [Verse 1] You've gone too far this timeBut I'm dancing on the ValentineI tell you somebody's fooling aroundWith my chances on the danger lineI'll cross that bridge when I find itAnother day to make my stand, oh woahHigh time is no time for decidingIf I should find a helping hand, oh woah[Refrain]Oh, why don't you…

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It's All About You! 1:04:17

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IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU: NELLY COMING AT YOU SOLO WITH LISTENER CALLS AND LETTERS This month Nelly is going commando - no co-host - to tackle your listener calls and letters. We have everything from how to get hope back, to coercive control, to dating dilemmas. A solo ep with Captain Thomas at the helm. Enjoy! TICKETS AND INFO FOR KIRSTY WEBECK'S TOUR H…

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k.d. lang's CONSTANT CRAVING has always been the inspiration for naming chocolate and cake shop businesses 52:19

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Play along at home with the lyrics: [Verse 1]Even through the darkest phaseBe it thick or thinAlways someone marches braveHere beneath my skin[Chorus]And constant (Constant)Craving (Craving)Has always (Always)Been (Been)[Verse 2]Maybe a great magnet pullsAll souls towards truthOr maybe it is life itselfFeeds wisdom to its youth[Chorus]Constant (Con…

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Don't date while horny! 1:17:34

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DO NOT DATE WHILst ON THE HORN: THE BAR will be TOO LOW! THE FABULOUS ADAM RICHARD is back with Nelly to tackle some listener letters and questions that they didn't get to last time. These range from how to set up your profile, to dating while s*x-starved to community to parenting whilst living with a mental illness. As always, they are hilarious a…

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Should I hook up with someone at work? 1:10:31

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DEAR NELLY FAVOURITE SCOTT BRENNAN IS BACK TO HELP NELLY FIGURE SH*T OUT One of our favouite homosexuals is back to help Nelly answer some straight lady questions from listeners. Why? Because, why not. Scott has been sitting in the sh*t and we get into that. We take questions on hooking up with a work friend, sex toy etiquette and, how to enjoy big…

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Won't you take me to FUNKYTOWN by Lipps Inc and Pseudo Echo and an energy company and others others 50:00

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Play along at home with the lyrics: [Verse]Gotta make a move to a town that's right for meTown to keep me movin', keep me groovin' with some energy[Pre-Chorus]Well, I talk about it, talk about itTalk about it, talk about itTalk about, talk aboutTalk about movin'Gotta move onGotta move onGotta move on[Chorus]A-won't you take me to Funkytown?Won't yo…

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The Fabulous Adam Richard: how do we set up an open relationship? 1:43:55

6M ago1:43:55

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The Fabulous Adam Richard: how do we set up an open relationship? In addition to your guaranteed monthly episodes, Nelly will now drop in solo and/or with a guest to talk sh*t and take listener letters when she has time. We start today with a very long episode with Nelly's old mate The Fabulous Adam Richard. Adam and his long-term partner have just…

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Nelly SOLO life update! 26:01

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This month Nelly is solo - not by her own choice, she had a fresh episode ready to go, but sadly due to technical issues here we are! An overall update on what's been going on with Nelly over the last little while - a real honest and raw update. DEARNELLYPODCAST.COM: HERE SUBSCRIBE TO DEAR NELLY PLUS VIA PATREON HERE SEND NELLY A MESSAGE: HERE 1800…

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Band Aid's DO THEY KNOW IT'S CHRISTMAS? Okay, yes they did, but we didn't know they knew, we're just popstars 1:10:58

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Play along at home with the lyrics: [Paul Young]It's Christmas timeThere's no need to be afraidAt Christmas timeWe let in light and we banish shade[Boy George]And in our world of plentyWe can spread a smile of joyThrow your arms around the worldAt Christmas time[George Michael & Simon LeBon (Duran Duran)]But say a prayerPray for the other onesAt Ch…

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Dating Stories from Youse Molls: She went to her first Sex Party! 1:01:35

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NOVEMBER 2024 EPISODE: DATING STORIES, MOLLS! This month Nelly has had a rough time and so she's decided to embrace the joy, mess and debauchery of life by making an entire episode out of dating stories. You'll hear the good, the bad and the ugly and if you don't cry/laugh multiple times, go get your pulse checked. An absolutely glorious episode. D…

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Serena Walker & Nelly: Have Two-weeks of Sex! 1:14:32

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SERENA WALKER: COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGIST IS BACK TO GET INTO IT Serena Walker is back to talk about all the things! We get into humour, hope and intentionality and how important they are to connection. We talk about a 30-day texting challenge, a 2-week sex challenge and how to honour grief and change. We get into Tina the Musical and a couple of mem…

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The Cars who's gonna DRIVE you home tonight if I ditch you here and your dad's not available? 1:05:37

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Play along at home with the lyrics: [Verse 1]Who's gonna tell you when it's too late?Who's gonna tell you things aren't so great?[Chorus]You can't go on, thinking nothing's wrong, (mumble)Who's gonna drive you home tonight?[Verse 2]Who's gonna pick you up when you fall?Who's gonna hang it up when you call?Who's gonna pay attention to your dreams?Ye…

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Rusty Berther: Starting Again at 50 1:07:25

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Rusty Berther: Starting Again at 50 as a Straight Man in the Wild! Rusty Bertha's marriage of 27 years ended when he was 49 and he was shitting in the shit. Flash forward 7 years and he is happily remarried after doing a shitload of therapy and then meeting a wonderful woman on the apps. YES, IT DOES HAPPEN. Nelly and Rusty talk about all of that p…

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Toxic People Thrive in Silence 43:42

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TOXIC PEOPLE THRIVE IN SILENCE In this ep, Nelly drops in to ponder how toxic people rely on silence and how liberating it is when you find your voice. She also muses on how egocentric we are when it comes to divorce, dating and all the things. She invites you to WWRPD - what would Ru Paul do - and ask yourself how important your current situation …

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BREAK MY STRIDE by Mattew Wilder AND Unique 2 AND Blue Lagoon AND Unique II and many more 1:00:21

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Play along at home with the lyrics: [Verse 1]Last night, I had the strangest dreamI sailed away to ChinaIn a little rowboat to find yaAnd you said you had to get your laundry cleanDidn't want no one to hold you, what does that mean?And you said[Chorus]Ain't nothin' gonna break my strideNobody gonna slow me downOh no, I got to keep on movingAin't no…

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Nelly is Fifty, Fabulous and Facing the F'n Sh*t! 40:38

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Fifty, Fabulous and Facing the F'n Sh*t! Nelly turned 50 last week and she drops in to take some birthday calls and talk about the bug 5-0 milestone. Nelly gets into "un-fu*king" yourself and how aging can be an opportunity to shed all the negative crap that has held us back and, how joy is there to be taken. She also shares what she's reading, lis…

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Rebecca De Unamuno: I don't know if you're interested until my pants are around my ankles! 1:06:39

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Rebecca De Unamuno: I don't know if you're interested until my pants are around my ankles! Bec and I talk about being long-term-single, how to flirt (or not) and why rending to your own garden is the most important thing. We take a great listener call from someone who is NOT embracing being single and a letter about a pash n' dash. A great ep with …

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Nelly's advice STINKS! 57:12

12M ago57:12

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AUGUST BONUS: NELLY'S ADVICE STINKS! Nelly drops in take a listener call telling her she WAS WRONG (she sort of was?), to rant about Fake on Paramount Plus and some other stuff. You'll really love this episode if you've dated a fantasist/pathological liar/ predator. Info on FAKE here Info on The Dating Gamble (INSIGHT) here DEARNELLYPODCAST.COM: HE…

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BONUS EPISODE: IT GETS BETTER! 53:21

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BONUS EPISODE: IT GETS BETTER! This week Nelly drops in with a Bonus ep dedicated to listeners and the stuff she's reading and watching. I AM CELINE DOCO HERE MUSEUM OF BROKEN RELATIONSHIPS HERE COUPLES THERAPY HERE DR GABOR MATE HERE DEARNELLYPODCAST.COM: HERE SUBSCRIBE TO DEAR NELLY PLUS VIA PATREON HERE SEND NELLY A MESSAGE: HERE 1800RESPECT is …

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Shit - I caught feelings for my Friends with Benefits! 59:56

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HARLEY BREEN IS BACK: what do we do if we catch feelings for our Friends with Benefits? In an era of smaller and smaller families, how on earth did comedian Harley Breen end up living in Queensland with 4 kids? He blames Psilocybin! Harley and I discuss navigating the ups and downs of coparenting after divorce, feeding 4 kids and, who broke the wor…

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BULLA FROM NELLY: you can sleep while I drive 34:24

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Bonus Free Episode for Everyone! Nelly is just dropping in with a few musings on holidays, love songs, TV and other stuff. Why? Just because she missed yas. DEAR NELLY PLAYLIST: HERE COUPLES THERAPY: HERE MELISSA ETHERIDGE DOCO HERE DEARNELLYPODCAST.COM: HERE SUBSCRIBE TO DEAR NELLY PLUS VIA PATREON HERE SEND NELLY A MESSAGE: HERE 1800RESPECT is A …

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SMOOTH by Santana featuring Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty and Rick Astley of NEVER GONNA GIVE YOU UP 57:17

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Play along at home with the lyrics: [Verse 1]We're no strangers to loveYou know the rules and so do I (Do I)A full commitment's what I'm thinking ofYou wouldn't get this from any other guy[Pre-Chorus]I just wanna tell you how I'm feelingGotta make you understand[Chorus]Never gonna give you upNever gonna let you downNever gonna run around and desert…

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Cath Davis is back for Thirsty Thirds: how low is that bloody bar!? 1:10:32

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Cath Davis is back for Thirsty Thirds: how low is that bloody bar?! The glorious Cath Davis is back! Cath and Nelly have a great chat about how to be included in conversation as a single person surrounded by married couples (hint: that's on the couples), Cath's favourite love songs and how Cath has been. They take two listener calls - one on learni…

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Change is a comin' 1:55

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New stuff happening at Dear Nelly HQ! DEARNELLYPODCAST.COM: HERE SUBSCRIBE TO DEAR NELLY PLUS VIA PATREON HERE SEND NELLY A MESSAGE: HERE 1800RESPECT is A Confidential information, counselling and support service that is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence: CLICK HERE 1…

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Chris Ryan: It's not ADHD, he's just not that into you! 1:00:03

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Chris Ryan: It's not ADHD, he's just not that into you Chris Ryan is back with her delightfuLly direct and funny advice. She brooks no bullshit this one - including for herself.We talk about a Tori Amon song, I give Chris career advice and we take a call from a late-in-life remarried person who is happy as Larry. We chat about Tom Hanks and some ot…

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Matt Kelly is back for Sloppy Seconds 1:02:42

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Matt Kelly is back for Sloppy Seconds and Nelly wants her bloody special day! Matt Kelly is children's entertainer and all 'round lovely man. He's on the fence about anniversary celebrations, but here for other occasions (we unpack that). Matt asks Nelly for advice about communicating with his dad, they take a gorgeous listener call from a woman wh…

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Janty Blair: I've always had eyes for Denzel 1:09:54

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JANTY BLAIR: IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN YOU, DENZEL Janty Blair is 59 years old, has been engaged twice, proposed to 4 times and has never married. She's on the apps and living her best life with a current suitor sho's in Canada! A fascinating woman with a rich and wonderful life. DEARNELLYPODCAST.COM: HERE SUBSCRIBE TO DEAR NELLY PLUS VIA PATREON HERE SEN…

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Serena Walker: Counselling Psychologist 1:12:36

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SERENA WALKER: You don't have to be friends with your ex! Serena Walker is a Counselling Psychologist and new friend of Nelly's. Serena and Nelly met at the funeral of their mutual friend Cal Wilson and they gravitated toward each other. Serena has experience working with clients who have a history of trauma and abuse and or are having issues with …

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Nelly Furtado's I'M LIKE A BIRD except not a penguin or emu, just the ones that can fly but I won't crap on your car or anything, that's not what this is about 56:46

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Play along at home with the lyrics: [Verse 1]You're beautiful, that's for sureYou'll never ever fadeYou're lovely, but it's not for sureThat I won't ever change[Pre-Chorus]And though my love is rareThough my love is true[Chorus]I'm like a bird, I'll only fly awayI don't know where my soul is (Soul is)I don't know where my home isAnd baby, all I nee…

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A heavy-hearted Scotty Brennan is back for Thirsty Thirds 1:13:13

1y ago1:13:13

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Scotty Brennan is coming in Heavy Hearted for Thirsty Thirds Scott Brennan is one of our most beloved co-hosts and he joins us whilst sitting in the sh*t. As always, he still brings his tender, loving and funny self to the conversation. We go from Oscar Wilde to a married mum drowning under the mental load to the avowedly single Whoopi Goldberg. Th…

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Michelle Shepphard: I respect you to much to have sex with you! (WTAF) 55:57

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Michelle Sheppard: I respect you to much to have sex with you! (WTAF) Michelle Sheppard is a leader in the realm of gender equity. Her own path as a transgender woman has given her a unique perspective, providing her with insightful insights into the complex issues of gender bridging. In recognition of her extraordinary contributions, Michelle was …

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Danny Blay is back for Sloppy Seconds 1:04:45

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Danny Blay is back for Sloppy Seconds: how will your house SOUND when it is empty? Danny Blay is a wonderful man who works in behaviour change with men who use violence against women and children. Nelly and Danny have worked together for many years in the violence prevention space and are now mates. Danny is a very dedicated father and his kids hav…

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Chris Ryan is back for Sloppy Seconds 1:29:58

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Chris Ryan is back for Sloppy Seconds and thinks we're kidding ourselves about ENM! Comedian Chris Ryan joined us a while ago to share her terrible heartbreak after a long-distance relationship ended. She's back with a lovely update on that front and, some firm opinions on our listener questions. A caller asks if she MUST use the apps to date (spoi…

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NELLY HAS THE RONA: Live from Sydney - Part 2 1:39:20

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NELLY HAS THE RONA! Dearest Nelly finally got the Covid... she's been hit hard and is resting up. BUT, don't fear, we have some stuff we've been saving for a rainy day! This episode features some never-before-heard material from the Live Show in Sydney with Yumi Stynes, Benjamin Law and Chris Ryan. It also has some clips Sammy has kept aside from p…

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NELLY HAS THE RONA: Live from Sydney - Part 1 1:20:21

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NELLY HAS THE RONA! Dearest Nelly finally got the Covid... she's been hit hard and is resting up. BUT, don't fear, we have some stuff we've been saving for a rainy day! This episode features some never-before-heard material from the Live Show in Sydney with Yumi Stynes, Benjamin Law and Chris Ryan. It also has some clips Sammy has kept aside from p…

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Cliff Richard's WIRED FOR SOUND and for crime fighting in shopping malls, road safety and brain washing 1:05:51

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Play along at home with the lyrics: [Introduction]I like small speakersI like tall speakersIf they've music they're wired for sound[Verse 1]Walking about with a head full of musicCassette in my pocket and I'm gonna use itStereoOut on the street, you knowOhohohohohohoho, oho[Verse 2]Into the car, go to work and I'm cruisingI never think that I'll bl…

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Kirsty Webeck is back for Thirsty Thirds 1:10:08

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Kirsty Webeck Thirsty Thirds: love and other catastrophes! Dear Nelly favourite - and one of Nelly's bestie - Kirsty Webeck is back for our first ever Thirsty Thirds episodes. Nelly and Kirsty talk about formative film experiences, Kristy's early dating and Kirsty's new tour. Kirsty and Nelly take two great calls; one about dating with kids and the…

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Hilary Harper: single, over 50 and back on the bloody apps! 1:25:46

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HILARY HARPER: SINGLE, OVER 50 AND BACK ON THE BLOODY APPS! Hilary Harper is the host of Life Matters on Radio National. A very accomplished and well-known woman in Australia's media, she's also a mum and human with a personal life. That personal life includes becoming single about 18 months ago when her long-term relationship ended. We chat about …

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Dear Nelly Live: Lizzi Hoo, Sami Shah and Kirsty Webeck at the Malthouse Outdoors! 1:29:48

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DEAR NELLY LIVE: a recording of our live show at the Malthouse Outdoors (Feb 2024) Starring Lizzi Hoo, Kirsty Webeck and Sami Shah! An hilarious and heartfelt episode with a stellar panel. Features some very funny stories, some heartbreak and some fabulous listener letters. Go to the BRAND NEW DEARNELLYPODCAST.COM website for all show info, resourc…

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Clare Wright: Sit in the Shit and Keep it Classy 1:06:25

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Professor Clare Wright: Sit in the Shit and Keep it Classy Professor Clare Wright OAM is an award-winning historian, author, broadcaster and public commentator who has worked in politics, academia and the media. Clare is currently Professor of History and Professor of Public Engagement at La Trobe University. Twelve months ago her marriage of 36 ye…

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Danny Blay: Is anyone in the house scared of you? 57:00

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DANNY BLAY: is anyone in the house scared of you? Danny Blay is a old mate and colleague of Nelly's. They worked together for many years collaborating on sexual health and respectful relationships shows for young people. Danny and Nelly have a long chat about respect, family violence and working with men who use violence against women and children.…

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Celia Pacquola: I fell in love with a guy I'd never met! 1:05:07

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Celia Pacquola: I fell in love with a guy I'd never met! We are joined today by comedian, actor and super-star Celia Pacquola. Celia met her now partner on the internet and THEY DECLARED THEIR LOVE FOR EACH OTHER BEFORE THEY EVER MET IN REAL LIFE! Celia and I talk about recovering from being cheated on and gaslit, what it's like to have rumours spr…

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Jacinta Parsons: My last date was in 1996! 1:08:48

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Jacinta Parsons: Single Life, Solitude, Bob Hawke and Do I bloody date again? Today we are joined by ABC personality and author Jacinta Parsons. Jacinta has been single for 18 months after the end of a 25 year relationship. She's now embracing the single life and really leaning into solitude after a period of loneliness and adjustment. We discuss h…