
The Hook Up is about love, sex and relationships. We answer your questions, learn things together, cry over heartbreak and normalise shit. Every Tuesday Dee and Pip debate your dating dilemmas and hear your cooked stories. Every Thursday it's the sex ed you never had — we call on an expert to go deep and find answers with Dee.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 1412 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

Like we heard in last week’s ep, miscarriages are so common, yet so many people feel alone in their experience. So in this ep, you’ll hear from author Jess Kirkness again - sharing the emotional impact her pregnancy loss had on her, as well as from M... more
They say don’t judge a book by its cover - but does that mean you should always “give them a chance” if you’re not immediately attracted to someone? In this episode we’re debating whether attraction needs to be instant or can grow over time, are we s... more
Miscarriages and pregnancy loss are so much more common than we might think. But no one really talks about them?! In this ep you’ll hear from Jess Kirkness, a writer who shares her miscarriage story, plus you’ll also hear from gynaecologist Dr Charlo... more
Everyone knows about the “3 date rule”, but is it always worth the wait? We find out why you’re holding off sex or diving right in, if there’s a magic number of dates before getting intimate and whether having sex too soon can stop a relationship in ... more
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I used to really like the hook up, it opened my mind to a lot of ideas and I gained a better understanding of my sexuality and the sexuality of others.
In the last few years though, I find it’s got a common running theme of talking down men. I now feel quite alienated and that men are made out to be the root of all relationship and sexual problems.
Very disappointing that it’s not as inclusive and really pushes a line to hate on hetero males. Just because we are male, doesn’t me we are inhe... more
Another male beat up!!! Come on ABC break up this rubbish dynamic and get a male co host in. The views of these feminist hosts are way too biased
Legends for doing a Mardi Gras ep. Super informative, honest and non-judgemental. My 18 year old self would've felt so supported hearing these tips! Feeling safe enough to let loose and have a ball, that’s the key. Safety. Look out for each other x
Thanks for diving into all these topics.
Love this poddie! Topical and relatable content. Five stars!!
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This podcast provides a candid and engaging exploration of topics related to love, sex, and relationships. Each episode features hosts discussing listener dilemmas, sharing their personal experiences, and inviting expert insights to address a variety of themes from dating dynamics to sexual health. The show covers a wide range of subjects including emotional intimacy, the psychological aspects of attraction, and societal expectations surrounding relationships, making it a supportive space for listeners to navigate their own experiences. Notably, it emphasizes the importance of honest dialogue about often-stigmatized topics, encouraging openness and vulnerability among its audience.
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Recent guests on The Hook Up include:
1. Jess Kirkness
2. Lauren French
3. Dr. Jarrod White
4. Liz Neal
5. Zoe Terakes
6. Stephanie Foo
7. Lauren Bradley
8. Heide McConkey
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