The Hook Up
triplejThe 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 | Daily | Episodes | 1412 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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Have you ever felt pressure to have a certain kind of sex?
Sex positivity has been an incredible movement which has normalised and destigmatised adventurous, kinky and casual sex. But has that come at a cost? In this ep, we’re joined by guest co-ho... 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
Apple Podcasts1JacksonTuckers
Australiaa year ago - Dom Ep
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
Apple Podcasts1127366272Australiaa year ago - Mardi Gras ep
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
Apple Podcasts5Fierce Girls FansAustraliaa year ago - Great podcast
Thanks for diving into all these topics.
Apple Podcasts5vejdudAustralia2 years ago - Five Stars!
Love this poddie! Topical and relatable content. Five stars!!
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Apple Podcasts | #155 | Australia/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #249 |  Indonesia/Society & Culture |
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A candid, research-informed exploration of love, sex, and relationships anchored by two hosts who guide conversations through personal stories, expert insights, and practical advice. Topics span modern dating culture, workplace relationships, arousal and consent, and the science of love, often mixing humor with actionable takeaways. Guests range from therapists and sexologists to comedians and researchers, creating a dynamic mix of evidence-based guidance and relatable lived experiences. Notable is the show's willingness to tackle difficult conversations with both empathy and humor, and to bring in specialists for deeper dives into sexuality, psychology, and relationship dynamics.
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The Hook Up launched 11 years ago and published 1412 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Josh Silver
2. Dee Salmin
3. Erika Ettin
4. Ben Ilubuchi
5. Rebecca Ray
6. Allie Daisy King
7. Harrison James
8. Andrew Grulich
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