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Life Uncut

Life Uncut

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 Talking all things love, life, lust, and a bunch of other stuff. Nothing is off limits in this podcast that navigates relationships and dating in the modern day. Brought to you by two bachelor finalists Brittany Hockley and Laura Byrne.2026 LiSTNR - Text, image, music and sound comprising this podcast are owned by or licensed to SCA. By accessing, communicating or using this podcast, you agree to be bound by the terms available at https://www.listnr.com/terms Relationships Social Sciences
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  • Ask Uncut: The Proposal That Ended a Friendship, Push Presents & Is It Okay to Shoot Your Shot With Your Doctor?

    Ask Uncut: The Proposal That Ended a Friendship, Push Presents & Is It Okay to Shoot Your Shot With Your Doctor?
    Apr 26 2026
    Welcome back to ask uncut where we unpack your deep and burning questions. Keeshia arrived at work wearing a bodysuit with no underwear and we need to talk about it. Are you supposed to wear underwear under a bodysuit? And who on earth signed off on the press stud placement?Vibes for the week:Britt - @my_strange_addictionzKeeshia - Sisuu Magnesium Recovery Spray Cedar Veil Laura - @bratbustersparenting Then we jump into your questions! I GOT ENGAGED WEEK OF MY FRIENDS WEDDING AND SHES MADI lost one of my best friends after getting engaged the week of her wedding. I was her bridesmaid in NZ last November. My boyfriend and I went early for a holiday, and he surprised me with a proposal on the first day. He had asked permission from her and her partner beforehand and they said yes. After that, we travelled separately and rejoined two days before the wedding so we wouldn’t take attention away. The wedding week itself was great, but at my engagement dinner weeks later she made a few comments that absolutely threw me and spiralled into full blown tears with her telling me she wasn’t comfortable he proposed on her wedding week.Her issues included feeling like they helped plan the proposal & picked the ring (alluding that my partner did nothing) that we “used” her content creator on her wedding day to get engagement shoot photos (we didn’t), that my fiancé made comments about the week being “ours,” and that we invited them to our engagement dinner ‘too soon’ after their wedding. For context, we had the engagement dinner quickly because my dad had just been diagnosed with terminal cancer and might not make it to the wedding… and I’m so happy we did as he sadly passed away a month later. We had a long emotional conversation and left things “okay,” but it’s felt off ever since. Not to mention she only sent a surface level I’m sorry for your loss text after my dad passed. Now I don’t even know if I want her at my wedding, let alone as a bridesmaid. I’m heartbroken that this has damaged our friendship during what should’ve been a happy time and especially that she wasn’t really there for me when my dad died. What would you do? I can’t stop thinking about it, but I don’t feel like it’s on me to fix things. SHOULD I BUY MYSELF A SPENNY PUSH PRESENT?Just wondering if you think it’s weird if I buy myself a ring for a push present? My husband thinks it’s a lot of money and believes it’s silly for me to want another ring. In his defence, he spent quite a significant amount of money on my engagement ring and wedding band. I’m due in 7 weeks and really want a ring, and have said to him when else will I ever get a ring/nice piece of jewellery again. For context, the ring is $3.5k. Should I (A) leave it and not get a ring, (B) keep pushing for him to buy me a ring, or (C) buy it myself? Or is it so weird/sad to buy myself a ring? I HAVE A CRUSH ON MY DOCTOR. DO I SHOOT MY SHOT?I’ve got a crush on my doctor. He’s NOT my GP. I go to see him every 3–4 months for Botox injections to treat my migraines. We're the same age (34) and he doesn't wear a ring, but I don’t know if he’s single. I can’t even say why I’ve got a crush on him. Physically, he’s not my type at all, but ever since I first saw him, I’ve felt drawn to him. I’m on the verge of messaging him on Instagram and asking if he’d like to go on a date with me. If he says yes, then of course I’ll switch doctors. But now for the big question: what should I even write? Please help a girl out! DOES BRIDAL PARTY HELP PLAN WEDDING?What are the realistic expectations of a bridal party in terms of involvement in wedding planning? I’m currently a bridesmaid for one of my close friends and I’m trying to understand what’s considered “normal” in terms of bridal party responsibilities I’m very happy for her and want to support her where I can but I’m starting to feel a bit overwhelmed with how much is being delegated to us. At the moment, the bridal party is being asked to help with things like sourcing quotes (transport, hires for the day) invites, organising logistics and contributing to DIY elements for the day On top of that, I’m also organising the bachelorette What’s making it feel heavier is that her partner doesn’t seem to be involved in the planning at all, so a lot of that responsibility is falling onto her and then onto us. I don’t mind helping but I also have limited time and capacity (and to be honest, I’ve had a pretty rough year personally) so I’m trying to figure out what’s reasonable vs. where it’s okay to set boundaries how involved were you expected to be? What’s typical and what’s too much? ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Intro: the bodysuit, the press studs and the underwear debate03:35 — Vibes of the week13:44 — Q1: I got engaged on my best friend's wedding week and it destroyed our friendship28:22 — Q2: Should I buy myself a push present my ...
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    49 mins
  • Offcuts: Laura’s a Secret Ventriloquist, Henry Cavill's Useless Dating Advice & The Ugly Duckling Theory

    Offcuts: Laura’s a Secret Ventriloquist, Henry Cavill's Useless Dating Advice & The Ugly Duckling Theory
    Apr 24 2026

    Hey Lifers! Welcome to your weekend snacky snack.

    Laura has discovered a hidden talent, ventriloquism. It came out of a three hour drive back from Ulladulla. We also take a trip down memory lane with Healthy Harold the giraffe.

    Henry Cavill has gone viral for his dating advice: "if you like her, just ask her out. It's always worked for me." The internet has thoughts. We do too. When your face card is Superman, you are officially disqualified from giving the rest of us romantic guidance.

    We also can't stop talking about little 12-year-old Billie Eilish crying over Justin Bieber and the full circle Coachella moment that just happened that is genuinely the most wholesome thing on the internet right now. Laura had the same energy for Zac Hanson.

    Then we unpack the Ugly Duckling Theory. David Haye on I'm A Celebrity described his model girlfriend as having "the personality of an ugly girl" as a compliment. We unpack why the intention doesn't really matter, why this theory only ever gets applied to women, and what it says about how we value women's personalities as a consolation prize for looks.

    And finally Jimmy Nicholson's lawn war. His neighbour mowed right up to the property line and left Jimmy's one metre strip wild. We debate whether that's un-Australian.

    ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

    • 00:00 — Intro
    • 00:37 — Laura is a ventriloquist now
    • 07:52 — Henry Cavill's viral dating advice and why he's not allowed to give it
    • 13:30 — Billie Eilish's 2013 Justin Bieber obsession and the Coachella full circle moment
    • 21:50 — I'm A Celebrity's David Haye and the Ugly Duckling Theory explained
    • 33:15 — Jimmy Nicholson's neighbour mowed only his side of the lawn. Is this un-Australian?

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    Hosted by Britt Hockley & Laura Byrne

    Produced by Keeshia Pettit

    Video Produced by Vanessa Beckford & Lachy Pugsley

    Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! Xx

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    41 mins
  • Taxidermy Pigeons, Career Changes In Your 30s & Dating In Your 40s. Uncut with Lizzy Hoo

    Taxidermy Pigeons, Career Changes In Your 30s & Dating In Your 40s. Uncut with Lizzy Hoo
    Apr 23 2026

    If you're in need of a laugh and a reminder that life in your 40s can actually be the best chapter yet, this is the episode for you. Our guest today is Lizzy Hoo. You'll know her from Have You Been Paying Attention, The Cheap Seats, and her own Amazon Prime special. She's also the host of The Lizzy Hoo Show podcast and has been performing standup comedy all over the country since 2017, when she walked into a standup course on a complete whim and accidentally found her calling.

    We chat:

    • Taxidermy pigeons
    • Growing up with a Chinese Malaysian dad and an Irish Australian mum
    • Quitting her corporate career at 32 to do standup, the year she made $50 from comedy, and the moment she realised it was actually a viable career
    • What it was like to be fast tracked in the industry and go from open mics to the Opera House within a year
    • Being in an open relationship in her 40s, how it ended and what she actually took from the experience
    • What dating in your 40s actually looks like compared to your 30s
    • Coming to terms with not wanting kids, trying for a while, facing the question of IVF, and finding genuine peace in the decision
    • Why the loosest people Lizzy knows are her mum friends, and the 20 year tradition of their annual Christmas party
    • Navigating friendships when everyone is in completely different life stages

    You can find more from Lizzy’s website and her Instagram

    You can watch us on Youtube

    Find us on Instagram

    Join us on tiktok

    Or join the Facebook Discussion Group

    Hosted by Britt Hockley & Laura Byrne

    Produced by Keeshia Pettit

    Video Produced by Vanessa Beckford & Lachy Pugsley

    Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! Xx

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    48 mins
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