TW: This episode discusses family violence, coercive controland abusive relationships.
After a few technical glitches and gremlins (and some imperfect audio) we are back with our second MAFS shakedown! In this ep, we dissect the details of Adrian’s newly released police report. Do the producers intentionally hire people with dangerous behaviours and combative fight styles?
Where was Paul during the retreat? Do the producers reallythink we’re just going to forget about him and his behaviour by diverting our attention (again and again) to the girls?
We unpack the cycle of violence that appears to be in full swing with Adrian and Awhina, and what the warning signs might be in other relationships.
Yvie drops the brilliant idea of reference checks by exes,for new relationships. Would this solve some of these issues? She also shares her experience of production interference and persistence on The Bachelorette, her experiences on Gogglebox and being sweated into compliance on I’m A Celeb. You cannot outrun the producers!
We also wonder, is Veronica there for the group or for Eliot? Was Ryan doxing his ex-partner’s abortion?! Was Morena’s real life husband emasculated by her or was she unloved?
This and so much more. Listen now on iTunes and Spotify.
Follow us at @yvie_jones and @jana.firestone for more hottakes and join us next week as we follow up on the next commitment ceremony and whatever else is coming next in these unchartered MAFS waters!
A huge thank you to Sam Talbot, audio and production wizard, for bringing this episode to life!
If you or someone you know needs support, please use theresources below to find out what your next steps might be.
1800 Respect (National sexual assault, domestic and familyviolence counselling service)
Call: 1800 737 732 or text: text 0458 737 732
Call, text or use the website for webchat, 24/7.
