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There's weaponised incompetence, and then there's this guy... LINKS: Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9Follow It's A Lot on socials (video eps now on YouTube!) https://linktr.ee/itsalotpodReview the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A hot new recaps series just entered the villa... Abbie is here to tell you all you need to know about Season 8 of Love Island Australia! Episodes 1 & 2 we get to know all our islanders and sow the seeds of some drama to come... LINKS: Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9Follow It's A Lot on socials (video eps coming soon on YouTube!) https://linktr.ee/itsalotpodReview the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CW: This episode contains discussions of cancer, bowel movements, fear of food, and suicide. In 2024, appearance activist Carly Findlay thought she just had a gastro bug, or maybe IBS. One person told her she might even have caught dysentery on holiday. Five months later she was in hospital being told she had ovarian and endometrial cancer. Carly tells Abbie about her journey from mystery symptoms to diagnosis, surgery and gruelling treatment. Now cancer-free, Carly is an ambassador for Frocktober, an organisation raising awareness for ovarian and endometrial cancer, and raising money for critical research into this silent killer. LINKS Donate to Carly's Frocktober Fundraiser: https://www.frocktober.org.au/fundraise/carly-findlay26Follow Carly on IG @carlyfindlayLearn more about Carly https://linktr.ee/carlyfindlaySend us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram.Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guests: Carly Findlay @carlyfindlay Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gretta Ray's new album Heartsong is born from grief - but not just the grief of a relationship ending, and the loss of loved one. For the first time, Gretta shares the full story of her hospitalisation in 2024. She takes Abbie through the almost 6 weeks she spent in hospital, when she was forced to reckon not only her career changing, but her entire life. After multiple complications, personal grief, and a long journey of mental and physical recovery, Gretta has emerged with a new outlook on life - but just don't tell her 'everything happens for a reason'... LINKS Gretta Ray's new album Heartsong is out Friday October 30: https://grettaray.lnk.to/heartsongalbumFollow Gretta on IG at @grettarayFollow Gretta on TikTok @grettaraySee Gretta on tour, listen to her other music, and more: https://linktr.ee/gretta_raySend us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram.Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guests: Gretta Ray @grettaray Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever been down so bad you made verbatim theatre? Well... Writer, producer, actor, and comedian Bridie Connell has seen it happen first hand... She shares a high school inspiration behind her sensational show Fuccbois: Live In Concert, and makes Abbie's dreams come true with a very special re-enactment. LINKS Buy tickets to see Fuccbois: Live In Concert in Sydney Oct 27-Nov 13 - https://linktr.ee/fuccbois_liveinconcert - Use the code FUCCBUDDIES for $10 off tickets, or 2FOR1 to get two tickets for the price of one! (Codes only valid for 27th, 28th, 30th and 31st October performances)Follow Bridie Connell on IG @bridiekconnellFollow Fuccbois on IG @fuccbois_liveinconcertSend us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram.Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guests: Bridie Connell @bridiekconnell Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a big one today!! Abbie unpacks the Kikiva TikTok live drama, and why a lot of the response online is not only disappointing, but problematic. Plus, Filip from MAFS has been posting some interesting videos, and Abbie brings in a special guest to talk about it. LINKS: Check out Mondrof on IG @mondrof_Check out Sam's pod Occasionally FunnyFollow Sam on IG @sammyystantsSend us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9Check out @itsalotpod on IGReview the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guest: Sam Stanton @sammyystants Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This all-time Euro summer (mis)adventure story proves not only the figurative, but literal, power of female friendship ✊⚢ #ytg LINKS: Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram.Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before sculling a litre of milk on stage with him at Yours & Owls, Abbie brought her friend - Canadian rap icon / internet boyfriend - bbno$ into the studio for a lovely lil chat! They talk about his insane work ethic, dealing with hate online, and why he doesn't really think about masculinity. LINKS Buy tickets to the 'The Internet for Palestine; benefitting PCRF', Nov 7 in LA http://bit.ly/4rT2K3NFind all things bbno$ at his website https://bbnomula.com/Follow bbno$ on IG @bbnomulaFollow bbno$ on TT @bbnotiktokSend us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram.Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guest: bbno$ @bbnomula Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michelle Buteau loves Australia, but she does NOT love creepy crawlies... LINKS Buy tickets to see Michelle Buteau - The Surviving And Thriving Tour in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne: https://michellebuteau.org/tour/Watch Survival of the Thickest on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81354524?source=35&fromWatch=trueFollow Michelle on IG @michellebuteauFollow Michelle on TikTok @michelle.buteauFind all things Michelle on her website https://michellebuteau.org/Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram.Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guests: Michelle Buteau @michellebuteau Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cornell 7 case has been dominating headlines and social media feeds. It's equal parts horrific, frustrating an maddening. Abbie deconstructs how misogyny and power structures all intertwine to allow this kind of behaviour, and what men actually need to do to help prevent this. CW: This episode contains mention of sexual assault, please take care while listening and remember help is always available. You can contact Lifeline 24/7 website at https://www.lifeline.org.au/ or call them 13 11 14. You can also contact 1800RESPECT any time confidentially at 1800 737 732 or visit 1800respect.org.au. LINKS: Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9Check out @itsalotpod on IGReview the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abbie is trying to get out of burn out land but having adult problems and responsibilities makes it so much harder to recover?? So what the hell do we do divas?? Abbie shares her experience with an ADHD coach and what's helping her at the moment, but let us know in the pod form or in the comments what's been helping you cos god knows we all need it LINKS: Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9Check out @itsalotpod on IGReview the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That's right, we're treating you with two eps today!! We thought we're all in need of a classic listener story and this chook's is like something off of Abbie's NMF bingo card! LINKS: Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram.Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even after a big chat on Tuesday, there was so much we didn't get to with Billy. So, we've got him back to answer your questions! LINKS Buy Billy's book Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Raising Boys: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/ten-things-i-wish-you-knew-about-raising-boys-9781761620850Follow Billy on IG @drbillygarveyListen to Billy's podcast Pop Culture Parenting: https://linktr.ee/popcultureparentingLearn more about Billy's work at Guiding Growing Minds https://linktr.ee/guidinggrowingmindsSend us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram.Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guests: Dr Billy Garvey @drbillygarvey Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the manosphere, to mental health, to sexual assault and family violence - it is more apparent than ever that we must reckon with how boys are being raised, and the damaging behaviours that are normalised. But how do we raise boys into emotionally healthy men? Abbie sits down with developmental paediatrician Dr Billy Garvey to discuss his new book Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Raising Boys. They talk about why rigid masculinity is so dangerous, how parents can create safe spaces for their boys, why aggression in boys is a signal not a problem, and so much more. This is an essential conversation for parents, caregivers, and anyone with young boys in their life. LINKS Buy Billy's book Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Raising Boys: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/ten-things-i-wish-you-knew-about-raising-boys-9781761620850Follow Billy on IG @drbillygarveyListen to Billy's podcast Pop Culture Parenting: https://linktr.ee/popcultureparentingLearn more about Billy's work at Guiding Growing Minds https://linktr.ee/guidinggrowingminds Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram.Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guests: Dr Billy Garvey @drbillygarvey Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The wonderful ladies of Granny Bingo, Edith and Maureen, stuck around for a special bonus episode where they're doling out their sage wisdom to you the lucky listener! LINKS Watch Another Cuppa on YouTube or ABC iView, and listen on ABC Listen or wherever you get your podcastsFollow Granny Bingo on IG @grannybingoFollow Granny Bingo on FB https://www.facebook.com/EdithAndMaureen/See Granny Bingo live https://www.grannybingo.com.au/Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram.Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guests: Granny Bingo @grannybingo Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey Social Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.