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MAFS Afterparty with Lauren Dunn & Sara Mesa

MAFS Afterparty with Lauren Dunn & Sara Mesa

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Welcome to the ultimate Married at First Sight Australia 2026 afterparty, exclusively presented by So Dramatic!.


Grab a drink and settle in — it’s time for MAFS Afterparty, hosted by 2024 brides Lauren Dunn and Sara Mesa. Each week, Lauren and Sara unpack the experiment like only true insiders can, serving behind-the-scenes tea, unfiltered hot takes, and deep dives into the drama, scandals, and shock twists this chaotic show never fails to deliver. This isn’t just another recap podcast — it’s the group chat you wish you were in, hosted by the people who actually lived it.


New episodes drop every Thursday + Friday throughout the MAFS season.


If you have a question for Lauren or Sara, send them a DM or email hello@kindregardsnetwork.com.


If you’re loving the show, the easiest way to support it is to hit 'follow' on Apple Podcasts or Spotify (and leave a review while you're there) — consider it your RSVP to the party!


MAFS Afterparty is part of the Kind Regards Network. If you’re interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out to partnerships@kindregardsnetwork.com — we’d love to hear from you!

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Episodes
  • Week 4: Incel Grooms, Insecure Brides + Intruder Weddings!

    Week 4: Incel Grooms, Insecure Brides + Intruder Weddings!
    Feb 27 2026
    Top-shelf drama is being poured — so grab a glass and join Lauren and Sara for the Married at First Sight Afterparty!Week 4 has dialled the chaos up yet again, and from intruder weddings to another deeply uncomfortable Dinner Party, the girls are questioning whether this season has officially entered dystopian territory. From Tyson’s Andrew Tate-coded “alpha male” manifesto to Steph’s rapid evolution from conservative bride to accidental feminist icon, this week was less romance and more social experiment gone wrong.Lauren and Sara unpack the Brook and Chris fallout, Bec’s promotion to Head Mean Girl, Danny’s relentless gaslighting, and the real reason behind the Bec and Alissa feud. They also debate whether Tyson is rage-baiting the entire nation — and why he seems more invested in masculinity politics than his actual marriage.Plus, Lauren drops fresh tea straight from intruder groom Joel, the girls share their thoughts on the new gay couple entering the experiment, and they break down the shifting power dynamics that are starting to fracture the group.And of course, the VIP pass is handed out to the cast member who actually deserves it — while one toxic groom is officially kicked out of the booth.Get ready for juicy tea, behind-the-scenes insight, and Lauren and Sara’s completely unfiltered rage about one of the most psychologically cooked weeks of MAFS yet.Welcome to your official MAFS Afterparty!Hosted by Lauren Dunn & Sara MesaPresented by So Dramatic!Submit your questions for Lauren & Sara by emailing hello@sodramaticmedia.comWant to support our show? Clicking 'follow' on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that. You'll get an A+ if you leave a five-star review and bonus marks if you tell a friend!Want to keep up with the latest MAFS goss? Follow So Dramatic! on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, join our Facebook Group, & sign up for our NewsletterHosted by Lauren Dunn & Sara MesaPresented by So Dramatic! Questions? Email hello@sodramaticmedia.comFor more MAFS tea, hit up So Dramatic! on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    36 mins
  • WEEK 3: Man Babies, Manipulation & The Most Toxic Dinner Party In MAFS History

    WEEK 3: Man Babies, Manipulation & The Most Toxic Dinner Party In MAFS History
    Feb 19 2026

    Top-shelf drama is being poured — so grab a glass and join Lauren and Sara for the Married at First Sight Afterparty!


    Week 3 has delivered what might be the most toxic dinner party in MAFS history, and the girls are in absolute shock. From Brook's unhinged mean girl meltdown to Danny's manipulative gaslighting tactics, this episode literally took us back to high school — and in the worst way possible.


    Lauren and Sara also tackle Steve's man-baby behaviour, Danny's "ride or die" manipulation over Bec, and Rachel's desperate plea for affection from Steven.


    Plus, they reveal the behind-the-scenes production secrets — including how much alcohol is involved and why the producers aren't posting on the contestants' social media this year


    And the girls hand out their VIP pass to the cast member who handled the chaos with absolute grace, and share why women always seem to get the villain edit while men get away scot-free.


    Get ready for juicy tea, production secrets, and the girls' unfiltered rage about the most triggering episode of MAFS they've ever witnessed.


    Welcome to your official MAFS Afterparty!

    Hosted by Lauren Dunn & Sara Mesa

    Presented by So Dramatic!


    Submit your questions for Lauren & Sara by emailing hello@sodramaticmedia.com


    Want to support our show? Clicking 'follow' on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that. You'll get an A+ if you leave a five-star review and bonus marks if you tell a friend!


    Want to keep up with the latest MAFS goss? Follow So Dramatic! on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, join our Facebook Group, & sign up for our Newsletter

    Hosted by Lauren Dunn & Sara Mesa

    Presented by So Dramatic!


    Questions? Email hello@sodramaticmedia.com

    For more MAFS tea, hit up So Dramatic! on Instagram

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    43 mins
  • WEEK 1 + 2: Gia vs Bec, Brook's Switch Up & Mel's Stalking Confession!

    WEEK 1 + 2: Gia vs Bec, Brook's Switch Up & Mel's Stalking Confession!
    Feb 13 2026

    Top-shelf drama is being poured — so grab a glass and join Lauren and Sara for the Married at First Sight Afterparty!


    The 2026 season has officially arrived, and the girls are diving straight into the chaos with their unfiltered thoughts, bold predictions, and insider takes on everything that’s already gone down. From the rise of the “It” couples to a 'Mean Girls' takeover, Mel’s jaw-dropping stalker confession, Brook’s sudden switch-up, and the explosive Gia vs Bec feud — nothing is off limits. Sara also drops a bombshell, revealing which MAFS 2026 groom she previously dated — and the warning she received about who’s set to become this season’s villain...


    Plus, Lauren and Sara unpack Mel and Luke’s marriage — and why things may not be exactly as they seem...


    Get ready for juicy tea, shock spoilers, and behind-the-scenes secrets like just how much influence producers really have and why this season already feels less authentic than previous ones.


    Welcome to your official MAFS Afterparty!

    Hosted by Lauren Dunn & Sara Mesa

    Presented by So Dramatic!


    Submit your questions for Lauren & Sara by emailing hello@sodramaticmedia.com


    Want to support our show? Clicking 'follow' on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that. You'll get an A+ if you leave a five-star review and bonus marks if you tell a friend!


    Want to keep up with the latest MAFS goss? Follow So Dramatic! on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, join our Facebook Group, & sign up for our Newsletter

    Hosted by Lauren Dunn & Sara Mesa

    Presented by So Dramatic!


    Questions? Email hello@sodramaticmedia.com

    For more MAFS tea, hit up So Dramatic! on Instagram

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    40 mins
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