61 episodes

The dating world can be pretty tough, and keeping a relationship even tougher! Each week news.com.au’s dating columnist, Jana Hocking, attempts to navigate her way through the maze of modern dating and relationships. Is it now socially acceptable to ghost someone? Do you still need to wait three days before texting? How soon is too soon to have ‘the talk’? The rules have changed. With the help of some famous friends and some knowledgeable experts, Jana explores topics that have everyone scratching their heads. And, of course, her guests will share their own dating and relationship horror stories. It’s 2021 and let’s be honest, thanks to dating apps, social media, a major hook-up culture and fast paced living, aren’t we all just... kinda… sorta… dating?!

Kinda Sorta Dating news.com.au

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The dating world can be pretty tough, and keeping a relationship even tougher! Each week news.com.au’s dating columnist, Jana Hocking, attempts to navigate her way through the maze of modern dating and relationships. Is it now socially acceptable to ghost someone? Do you still need to wait three days before texting? How soon is too soon to have ‘the talk’? The rules have changed. With the help of some famous friends and some knowledgeable experts, Jana explores topics that have everyone scratching their heads. And, of course, her guests will share their own dating and relationship horror stories. It’s 2021 and let’s be honest, thanks to dating apps, social media, a major hook-up culture and fast paced living, aren’t we all just... kinda… sorta… dating?!

    It's farewell - for now!

    It's farewell - for now!

    We're sad to say that the show is going on a little break, but before we say our farewell, for now, we wanted to share some of our favourite moments from the pod, including that time Candice Warner told us how she slid into David's DMs and Jana's interview with a narcissist.
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    • 21 min
    How do you heal a broken heart?

    How do you heal a broken heart?

    There's nothing quite as painful as heartbreak, so how do you dig yourself out of the pits of misery? Jana spoke to three singletons who shared what helped them mend after a breakup. 
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    • 20 min
    Using science to find a better match

    Using science to find a better match

    Are you completely sick of the apps? We are too! This week psychologist Christina O'Connell takes us through her wild new project, Dating With Purpose. It's all about using tests and algorithms to find your perfect personality match. 
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    • 20 min
    What to do when you're currently in between husbands

    What to do when you're currently in between husbands

    Author, podcaster and all-round legend in  Cath Mahoney joins us today to share the unique experience of breaking up with one of Australia's highest-profile sport stars and how she feels about getting back into the dating world.
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    • 48 min
    Ever thought about hiring a male escort?

    Ever thought about hiring a male escort?

    If you've ever been curious about how it works when women hire men for company or sex, then this episode for you. Jana sits down with male escort and porn star Ryan James who tells us exactly what goes into his work.
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    • 27 min
    Finding love in the strangest places

    Finding love in the strangest places

    Forget the apps, our guests this week say if you want to find the one, try the traffic lights, a cattle station, or even a flatmate finder. 
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    • 21 min

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