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Jeans And A Nice TopS5E6: They Ghosted Me But I've Still Got Their WalletThis 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_podYou can find Mel here: @melissamason_You can find Ash here: @ashausten_ Hosted on Acast. See acas...2023-04-1423 minJeans And A Nice TopS5E5: When All Your Friends Manifested Their Perfect PersonThis 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_podYou can find Mel here: @melissamason_You can find Ash here: @ashausten_...2023-04-0817 minJeans And A Nice TopS5E4: Having The 'I Don't Want Kids' Chat With Your ParentsThis 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_podYou can find Mel here: @melissamason_You can find Ash here: @ashausten_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-3118 minJeans And A Nice TopS5E3: What To Do When Dating Stops Being FunThis 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_podYou can find Mel here: @melissamason_You can find Ash here: @ashausten_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-0920 minJeans And A Nice TopS5E2: I'm The Problem, It's MeThis 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_podYou can find Mel here: @melissamason_You can find Ash here: @ashausten_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-0114 minJeans And A Nice TopS5E1: He's Got The Same Name As My DadWE'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 on In...2023-02-1017 minJeans And A Nice TopS4E7: We Support A Chaos Era w/ The BodzillaThe 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 Nice Top Podcast"2022-05-2143 minJeans And A Nice TopS4E6: Conscious Singleness w/ Alex Bruce-SmithBeing 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! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash on IG @ashausten_Follow Mel on IG @melissamason_...2022-05-0640 minJeans And A Nice TopS4E5: Overcoming Huge Heartbreak w/ Lucy NevilleThis 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! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash on IG @ashausten_Follow Mel on IG @melissamason_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-3047 minJeans And A Nice TopS4E4: Figuring Out F*ckboys w/ Helen ChikThis 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! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash on IG @ashausten_Follow Mel on IG @melissamason_ Hosted on Acast. See ac...2022-04-2243 minJeans And A Nice TopS4E3: The Fish Pic Doesn't WorkApp 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 the long drives...2022-04-1430 minJeans And A Nice TopS4E2: When (And How) To Break The Two-Drink RuleThe 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 if Outback QLD has more dating opportunities, starting with Karumba!2022-03-2328 minJeans And A Nice TopS4E1: Yes, A First Date On Valentine's Day Is A Bad IdeaHello 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 xxSwipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash on IG @ashausten_...2022-02-1327 minJeans And A Nice TopS3E15: Setting Dating New Years ResolutionsFor 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! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash...2021-12-1639 minJeans And A Nice TopS3E14: Do You Want A Relationship, Or Do You Think You Need One? With Clementine FordThis 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 Facebook group! Just...2021-11-1143 minJeans And A Nice TopS3E13: A Trans Take On Dating With AJ ClementineThis 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 finding their way in the world. You can follow AJ on I...2021-11-0522 minJeans And A Nice TopS3E12: Navigating The Silly Season & DatingIf 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 your door along with tasting notes...2021-10-2930 minJeans And A Nice TopS3E11: Identifying Abusive Behaviours In Relationships**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 relationship abuse is occurring. If you or someone you know needs help...2021-10-2235 minJeans And A Nice TopS3E10: Covid Safe Dates And Having The Vax ChatAs 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...2021-10-0844 minJeans And A Nice TopS3E9: Age Is Just A Number (Or Is It?)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! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash on IG @ashausten_Follow Mel on IG @melissamason_ Hosted on...2021-10-0130 minJeans And A Nice TopS3E8: This Is A Case For The FBIThis 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 being...2021-09-2533 minJeans And A Nice TopS3E7: How To Make Video Dating FunAh 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... actually a bit of fun? In this episode, we...2021-09-1835 minJeans And A Nice TopS3E6: So, How Important Is Attraction At The Start?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 how important initial attraction is when it comes to meeting yo...2021-09-1036 minJeans And A Nice TopS3E5: Where Did My Mojo Go? With Georgia GraceAnyone 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 on IG...2021-09-0329 minJeans And A Nice TopS3E4: Your Guide To Reviving A Fizzled ChatA 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...2021-08-2726 minJeans And A Nice TopS3E3: Is Strategic Dating The Future Of Love?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 out here.Swipe right on us!2021-08-2041 minJeans And A Nice TopS3E2: Let's Talk Periods, Sex And DatingAh 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...2021-08-1322 minJeans And A Nice TopS3E1: When You Feel Like The Only Single Person In The WorldWe'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 don't fall into deep cynicism.This episode is...2021-08-1134 minJeans And A Nice TopS2E15: Can You Ever Really Get Closure?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! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash on IG @ashausten_Follow Mel on IG @melissamason_Email us your stories! jeansandanicetop.podcast@gmail.com Hosted...2021-07-1531 minJeans And A Nice TopS2E14: Sliding Successfully Into DMs with Rowdie WaldenThe 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 @rowdiewaldenSwipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash...2021-07-0942 minJeans And A Nice TopS2E13: Dating During Covid, Lockdown EditionAh Covid, it truly is the gift that keeps giving, right? As most of Australia is currently in lockdown and the news cycle is pretty damn bleak (to say the least), we caught up to discuss how it affects the dating game. From having the 'will you be my intimate partner?' chat to navigating the awkwardness of video dates, we hope this episode is a welcome break from listening to Coronacast (just kidding, it's a great podcast!).Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A...2021-07-0129 minJeans And A Nice TopS2E12: How Long Should It Take To Get Over Someone?Whether you were seeing someone for a couple of months or in a committed relationship for a couple of years, breakups still sting either way. But how long should you take to get over it? And why is everyone always expecting us to get back in the game straight away? Well, it's complicated, as we discuss in this episode. To help normalise the length of the grieving process, Lucy Cocoran wrote this great piece - https://www.elle.com.au/culture/grieving-period-heartbreak-25428Swipe right on us!Join...2021-06-1843 minJeans And A Nice TopS2E11: Confidence & Dating with Jessica Vander LeahyThis week we’re joined by Australian Papua New Guinean writer, model, presenter and all-around legend, Jessica Vander Leahy.In this episode, we chat all things body confidence, dating app advice and using fake names from Seinfeld.You can follow Jess on IG here (and we highly recommend you do!)Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash on IG @ashausten_Fo...2021-06-1037 minJeans And A Nice TopS2E10: When It's Too Good To Be True... Or Is It?This week, Mel and Ash debate the age-old dating anxiety - are they simply too good to be true? Whether you're skeptical about their motives or feel inferior compared to their hotness/coolness/smartness (that's totally not a word), we've all been there. But are you sabotaging a good thing, or are your instincts correct? Meanwhile, Ash is slowly recovering from glandular fever and Mel's got some truly wild dating stories from friends.Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"Follow us...2021-06-0441 minJeans And A Nice TopS2E9: Sex Work & Sobriety with Samantha XThis week we welcome to the podcast Samantha X. A Sydney journalist, sex worker, author and entrepreneur, she has two best-selling books and a mentorship program under her belt, dedicating much of her career to encouraging women to feel empowered. We discuss everything from the biggest misconceptions of dating an escort to why sobriety is the best skincare. Tune in!Still curious? You can check out more about Samantha X here.Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice...2021-05-2728 minJeans And A Nice TopS2E8: What Is Emotional Cheating?Emotional cheating is a buzz-term that's been thrown around a lot over the last few years. But what is it, and how can you tell if your partner (or you) are guilty of it? Also Ash has glandular fever (give her your health juice recs, please) and Mel talks candidly about her relationship anxiety.Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash on IG @ashausten_Follow Mel on IG @melissamason_2021-05-2241 minJeans And A Nice TopS2E7: Opinion Anxiety & If 'The One' Exists with Georgia LoveThis week we have another very special guest, Georgia Love, on the podcast. You might remember Georgia from The Bachelorette, where she met her now-husband Lee Elliott. These days Georgia is a reporter and host of podcast Everyone Has An Ex, but she still cops messages from Bachie fans regularly, giving their two cents on her relationship. We chat this, 'The One' and, of course, exes.Check out Georgia on Instagram here, and her podcast Everyone Has An Ex here.Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "...2021-05-1439 minJeans And A Nice TopS2E6: Let's Talk Attachment TheoryEver wondered why you do a runner when someone shows the first sign of getting serious? Or why you find it near impossible to not assume the worst when it comes to their ex? Well, it could have a fair bit to do with your attachment style.This week Mel has been reading Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and how it Can Help You Find - and Keep - Love by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller and even though it was released in 2010, we both have some fresh thoughts on why we do the...2021-05-0641 minJeans And A Nice TopS2E5: Long-Term Relationships and FOMO, with Maggie ZhouBeing in love, it's the dream. But what happens when you meet a great person in your teens, and build a life with them through your 20s? Writer Maggie Zhou is living it - she's been with her boyfriend for five years, and together they're navigating their early 20s and all the tumultuous stuff that goes down in those formative years. Check out Maggie on IG: @yemagz, and hit up her equally excellent pod, @cultureclubpod.Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"2021-04-3039 minJeans And A Nice TopS2E4: Dealing With First Date NervesFor many of us, there are few things more nerve-wracking than rocking up on a first date. Even the most confident people among us get the jitters, with some finding the experience so stress-inducing they avoid it entirely. And while the prospect of sitting across from a stranger is always going to be a bit intimidating, it's arguably worth the effort if you're looking to meet someone you click with.To help mitigate the first date freak out, we've pulled together a simple action plan. All you need to do is listen, match...2021-04-2240 minJeans And A Nice TopS2E3: When Sex Hurts, with Bridget HustwaiteFor most of us, sex is great. Like, GREAT great. But what about when f*cking isn't fun, it's just f*cking painful? For many women living with endometriosis, this is their reality - and it can make everything from long-term love to casual hook ups really difficult to navigate. This week, we chat to Bridget Hustwaite, host of Good Nights on Triple J and author of How To Endo, a guide to endometriosis based on her own lived experience.You can buy How To Endo here, and follow Bridget here. You can also follow her...2021-04-1635 minJeans And A Nice TopS2E2: Having A Crush When You're In A RelationshipAh it's the age old question: Is it ever OK to have a crush on someone else when you're in a relationship? Well, as we discuss in this episode, there's levels to it. From occasionally winking at the woman who makes your coffee each morning to having a soft spot for Todd in IT, when it comes to crushes, there's definitely a line in the sand between harmless fun and hoo-boy, you bad.Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top...2021-04-0934 minJeans And A Nice TopS2E1: Let's (Literally) Talk About Sex, with Flex MamiWe're back, baby! Welcome to Jeans and a Nice Top season 2, where we're kicking off by chatting to everyone's favourite critical thinker, Flex Mami. To celebrate the launch of Reflex Sex with Lovehoney, her new card game designed to get people talking about their attitudes toward sex, we went deep on everything from favourite positions (and why) to expectations in relationships. Grab your own set of Reflex Sex here, and follow Flex on Instagram here.Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"2021-04-0242 minJeans And A Nice TopS1E24: Wrapping Up Season 1!It's the end of season 1! In this minisode, we reflect on our most sage advice this season - a miracle given we are both still trainwrecks. Thanks so much for listening and getting involved in Jeans and a Nice Top! We'll be back with season 2 in a few weeks.Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash on IG @ashausten_Follow Mel on IG @melissamason_Email us...2021-03-0508 minJeans And A Nice TopS1E23: An Extremely Convincing Case For MissionaryAh, missionary. The vanilla sponge of the sex world... or is it? In this episode, we have a frank discussion around why swinging from the chandeliers isn't necessarily the status quo when it comes to getting down (even if it feels like everyone else on planet earth is) as well as our usual ramblings around modern-day dating. Fun!Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash on IG @ashausten_2021-02-2648 minJeans And A Nice TopS1E22: How To Cancel A Date (And Know If You've Been Cancelled On... Permanently)This week, we're out here cancelling dates left, right and centre. Lol, not really – but hey! Life gets busy, and sometimes rainchecks are needed. We discuss how to cancel a date if you want to send the message you're still keen (just not tonight, that's pasta and Gossip Girl night), what to do if you just don't EVER want to see them, and how to know if you're being completely dumped... or just postponed.Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"Follow us...2021-02-1936 minJeans And A Nice TopS1E21: How Soon Is Too Soon To Meet The Mates?Meeting a bunch of new people can be a daunting prospect by anyone's standards, but even more so when they're your new squeeze's mates. In this week's episode, we delve into a tricky one: When should you introduce someone to your friends? And how do you navigate meeting someone else's? We have many (many!) thoughts.Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash on IG @ashausten_Follow...2021-02-1248 minJeans And A Nice TopS1E20: How To Do "Casual" Without Ending Up A Crying Mess For 6-12 MonthsCasual relationships are pretty much the norm these days - from situationships to f*ck buddies, we're all out here not committing to each other. Sometimes, it's great! Casual dating can be really liberating and enjoyable. But it can also be hell on Earth and leave you sobbing into some Blue Ribbon ice-cream at 3am. Every night. We chat do's and don't's, and some of our own god-awful stories.Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppod2021-02-0545 minJeans And A Nice TopSOLICITED ADVICE: Should You Revive Chats With Your Old App Matches?This week we are asking the age-old question: when the pickings are slim, is it worth hitting up your old matches on the apps?Whether it's delving into your chat history to dig up a long-dead convo with someone who seemed keen or picking back up with someone you forgot to reply to six months ago (oops!), Mel and Ash have thoughts.Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash...2021-02-0310 minJeans And A Nice TopS1E19: Navigating The Always Awkward Ex Run-InThis week we're talking exes - again. But this time, it's about when you've moved on (or you're moving on - go you! Reading your Brene Brown and running every day!) but then you run smack-bang into your ex. The worst. How do you navigate that run in? What do you say - and do you have to say anything at all?This episode was made possible by Good Times Pilates – fitness with a healthy side of body positivity. You can check out their classes (including online!) here.Swipe right on us!...2021-01-2647 minJeans And A Nice TopS1E18: How To Bring Up Your Baggage When It's More Like A Tiny HandbagThis week we're talking "baggage lite" - the stuff you've got going on in your life (from shared pets with exes to going through a big split) that you don't need to bring up first thing on a date... but you do kinda need to bring up at some point. How do you do it in a chill way? And do you ALWAYS have to tell someone your sh*t? This episode was made possible by Good Times Pilates – fitness with a healthy side of body positivity. You can check out their classes (including online!) here.2021-01-1740 minJeans And A Nice TopS1E17: How To Make It Official, And What To Think About Before You DoThis week we're talking about making things official – from going exclusive to "do you want to be my ride-or-die". How do you have that convo without it getting super intense? Plus, all the stuff we think you need to consider before you even go there.This episode was made possible by Good Times Pilates – fitness with a healthy side of body positivity. You can check out their classes (including online!) here.Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"Follow us o...2021-01-0740 minJeans And A Nice TopS1E16: The Power Of The Block ButtonThink of this as the unofficial follow up to the previous episode about texting your ex. So you've been dumped. Maybe you even texted them on Christmas after your 500 mimosas. Now, it's time to BLOCK. THEM. EVERYWHERE. We talk about the power of the block, when and how to do it, and why it's gonna make your life a million times better (trust us).This episode was made possible thanks to Software, prescription skincare that's customised for your skin's needs. Check 'em out here.Swipe right on us!Join our F...2020-12-3132 minJeans And A Nice TopS1E15: Sometimes It's OK To Text Your Ex... MaybeIs it ever okay to text your ex? Can it *sometimes* be beneficial when it comes to your moving-on process? Mel definitely thinks so – and she texted one this week. But Ash isn't so sure...This episode was made possible thanks to Software, prescription skincare that's customised for your skin's needs. Check 'em out here.Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash on IG @ashausten_Follow Mel...2020-12-2431 minJeans And A Nice TopSOLICITED ADVICE: How Do You Keep It Chill When You're Thinking Marriage & Babies?This week on Solicited Advice, we're talking about TIME. How do you manage the uncertainty of dating when you're 100% ready to settle down, and feeling a bit stressed about how long it's taking to find your ride-or-die?Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash on IG @ashausten_Follow Mel on IG @melissamason_Email us your stories! jeansandanicetop.podcast@gmail.com...2020-12-2216 minJeans And A Nice TopS1E14: Reframe The GameThis week, we're talking dating fatigue – again. But if you're not feeling it so hard that you need a break from the apps, maybe the solution is to reframe the game – and get yourself back to a place where dating's fun again. Ash has some hot tips, and we also discuss micro-disappointments, and how they build up BIG time.This episode was made possible thanks to Software, prescription skincare that's customised for your skin's needs. Check 'em out here.Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Ni...2020-12-1735 minJeans And A Nice TopSOLICITED ADVICE: Do I Keep Dating Them If They Don't Want To Commit?This week on Solicited Advice, we help a gal out with the age-old drama - dating someone who wants to stay casual and non-exclusive (when you want to get exclusive). Is it ever possible to be happy in a non-committed relationship? Er, no – not unless you're both on the same page about it.Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash on IG @ashausten_Follow Mel on IG @melissamason_2020-12-1508 minJeans And A Nice TopS1E13: Is It Ever OK To Hook Up At The Work Christmas Party?'Tis the season for questionable hook ups after five-too-many champers! This episode, we discuss the old office Christmas party hook up - is it ever NOT going to bite you in the ass? And if so, what are the hard-and-fast rules to follow?Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash on IG @ashausten_Follow Mel on IG @melissamason_Email us your stories! jeansandanicetop.podcast@gmail.com2020-12-1128 minJeans And A Nice TopS1E12: Avoid Alert - The FlakeIn our final instalment of the Avoid Alert miniseries, we have The Flake – that person who is forever cancelling plans, not making plans at all, and if you stopped texting them, they'd probably just disappear forever.Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash on IG @ashausten_Follow Mel on IG @melissamason_Email us your stories! jeansandanicetop.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See ac...2020-12-0338 minJeans And A Nice TopS1E11: Avoid Alert - The 0 To 100In our next instalment of the Avoid Alert miniseries, we have the 0 to 100 - that person who is all in for a few weeks, hell maybe even months, before disappearing in record time. Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash on IG @ashausten_Follow Mel on IG @melissamason_Email us your stories! jeansandanicetop.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2020-11-2727 minJeans And A Nice TopSOLICITED ADVICE: How Do You Get Over The One Who Always Comes Back?This week, we help a sweet baby angel listener who is dealing with one of those people who never want anything serious with you... but who always, always come back. What do you do when there's this cosmic pull but no commitment?Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash on IG @ashausten_Follow Mel on IG @melissamason_Email us your stories! jeansandanicetop.podcast@gmail.com2020-11-2610 minJeans And A Nice TopS1E10: Avoid Alert - The Pen PalWe've started a mini series, guys! Welcome to Avoid Alert, a series of people to 1000% A-V-O-I-D on the apps. This week? The pen pal - someone who loves a text but never wants to meet up IRL.Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash on IG @ashausten_Follow Mel on IG @melissamason_Email us your stories! jeansandanicetop.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast...2020-11-1944 minJeans And A Nice TopS1E9: Mastering The Art Of A Dating App BioWe have another guest! Ash's boyfriend Clatch joins us to discuss dating app bios - what works, what doesn't, and for the love of all things good in this world... do not put a photo up of you at your wedding with your ex-wife's face hidden behind the sunglasses emoji.Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash on IG @ashausten_Follow Mel on IG @melissamason_Email...2020-11-0745 minJeans And A Nice TopS1E8: Is There Such A Thing As "Too Soon"?We have a guest! This week, Friend of the podcast and Sydney comedian Jenna Suffern joins us to discuss timing in relationships - is diving in head-first too chaotic and a surefire way to burn a relationship out, or is taking things slowly overrated? Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash on IG @ashausten_Follow Mel on IG @melissamason_Follow Jenna on IG @jennasuffern2020-11-0235 minJeans And A Nice TopS1E7: Stop Being Scared And Ask Them Out, OK?This week, Mel tells Ash about the time she embraced the "shoot your shot" mentality - asking out a crush... and scoring a date in the process. We also discuss that viral (and harrowing) video of assault, and Dolly Alderton's latest book, Ghosts.Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash on IG @ashausten_Follow Mel on IG @melissamason_Email us your stories! jeansandanicetop.podcast@gmail.com2020-10-2438 minJeans And A Nice TopS1E6: How Long Should You Wait Before Bone Town?Sex on the first date - we've long been told it's no bueno if you want to "keep" someone around. Obviously that's archaic, but what SHOULD you be considering before hitting the sack? Is there a sweet spot for sex with someone new?Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash on IG @ashausten_Follow Mel on IG @melissamason_Email us your stories! jeansandanicetop.podcast@gmail.com2020-10-1437 minJeans And A Nice TopSOLICITED ADVICE: Dating The Lad's LadThis week on Solicited Advice - can you make it work with a lad's lad, the person who prioritises their mates over time with you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-1311 minJeans And A Nice TopS1E5: The Ick"The Ick" - when you're madly into someone and then BAM, you're off them like they're a mouldy sack of potatoes. Does this sudden turn-off mean you should dump their ass, or is it a total cop-out?Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash on IG @ashausten_Follow Mel on IG @melissamason_Email us your stories! jeansandanicetop.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast...2020-10-1030 minJeans And A Nice TopSOLICITED ADVICE: Are They Not Into Me If They Never Text?This week on Solicited Advice, we help with the age old conundrum - if someone barely texts you, does that mean they're not into you?Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash on IG @ashausten_Follow Mel on IG @melissamason_Email us your stories! jeansandanicetop.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-1011 minJeans And A Nice TopS1E4: Nailing The Perfect First Date OutfitThis week, Ash tells Mel about her first date uniform - and surprisingly, it's not jeans and a nice top. She has it down to an art form, while Mel's out here looking like Neil Young at the pub. There's also chat about skincare routines at one night stands and how much of a turn-on it is when someone does date admin!Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash on IG @ashausten_2020-10-0329 minJeans And A Nice TopSOLICITED ADVICE: Bringing Up Kids Before I Can Even Sip My RoséThis week on Unsolicited Advice! Bringing up wanting kids! On the first date! Chaotic good or chaotic evil? We've got some THOUGHTS. Want your dilemma on air? Email us: jeansandanicetop.podcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-0117 minJeans And A Nice TopS1E3: Why You've Gotta Stop Stalking Your Ex, And How To Actually Bin The HabitBreak ups suck, but what sucks more is the fact your ex still exists in this world, going around living their life and (ugh) probably hooking up with other people. This week, Mel tells Ash about her worst ex-stalk, which led to finding information she really, REALLY didn't need to know about. We've all stalked our ex's but honestly, is finding out the information even worth it?Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppod...2020-09-2731 minJeans And A Nice TopSOLICITED ADVICE: Dumped But Not Really DumpedWelcome to our mini eps, Solicited Advice! Unlike the UNsolicited advice your relos/friends/random people on the internet give you about love dramas, these eps are us giving you the advice you actually asked for!This week, "Zara" (fake name) asks us how you deal with someone dumping you... except not really dumping you since you were never officially dating in the first place.Got a question? A really long story with a sort-of question at the end of it? Email us: jeansandanicetop.podcast@gmail.com!2020-09-2308 minJeans And A Nice TopS1E2: Sometimes You've Gotta Swerve The Swipe For A BitHave you got app fatigue? You might not even know it, but if you're swiping mindlessly and feeling kinda dead inside, you might need to take a break. This week, Ash talks about the times she's consciously uncoupled with dating apps, while Mel wonders if she's avoided a break because of anxiety over missing ~ the one ~.Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash on IG @ashausten_Follow Mel on...2020-09-2030 minJeans And A Nice TopS1E1: Can We Stop With The "Fade Out"?Welcome to Jeans & A Nice Top, the podcast where each week your hosts Ashleigh Austen and Melissa Mason will overanalyse the wild world of modern dating and overshare their own stories of navigating the swipe game. We've been there, done that, cried over that f***boy.This week, we discuss the "fade out" - when things are all g with someone you're dating, then suddenly the texts dry up and they're never free to hang. "Sorry babe I just broke my ankle might be out of action for a few weeks lol" - real fade out...2020-09-1326 min