Ghosts of Boyfriends Past

Friendships can be some of the most meaningful connections in our lives—but when work and personal life collide, things can get complicated fast. In this episode of our Ghosts of Friends Past series, TV veteran and media commentator Rob McKnight joins us to share the story of how he realised it was time to end a friendship with someone who worked in the same industry.Rob opens up about the slippery slope of mixing professional relationships with personal bonds: the blurred boundaries, the quiet red flags, and the moment he knew calling it quits was the healthiest option for both of them. If you’ve ever wrestled with balancing career and camaraderie—or questioned whether a friendship was becoming toxic—this conversation is for you.About Rob McKnightRob McKnight is the outspoken voice behind McKnight Tonight, the nightly YouTube news-talk show where headlines meet hard truths. With a career spanning over 30 years in Australian television—mainly behind the scenes—he was the original executive producer of Studio 10, has worked on Sunrise and The Morning Show, and is credited with creating the iconic “FIRST ON 9” news branding. Rob is also co-owner of the industry blog TV Blackbox and is known for his sharp commentary, fearless questioning, and innovative approach to media.Links: https://youtube.com/@mcknighttonight (https://youtube.com/@mcknighttonight?si=IP-KjzLHgLIuhR2e)Insta & TikTok: @robert_mcknightX: @rob_mcknightCheers Join the Ghosts of Boyfriends Past Patreon now! Early episodes, bonus content, and even the option for Liz to actually break up with someone for you!https://www.patreon.com/GhostsofBoyfriendsPastAFFILIATE CODES:OODIE: To receive 15% off Oodie products, use our link: https://www.theoodie.com/GHOSTIES or use the code GHOSTIES at checkout. Linea: Take the quiz on linea's website (https://www.lineaofficial.com.au/aligners/quiz/) and key in "GHOSTIES" in the "influencer" drop box to enjoy $100 off any Linea treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz and Tom don their relationship counselor caps and do their best to help out friends of the show in their pursuit of love and happiness. With next to no qualifications.Today we cover more questions from our massive list of potential questions to ask on a first date. We run our thoughts over each one, and we'd love to hear yours!Send your thoughts, stories and questions through to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and check out our new Patreon pages if you wanted to help us out!Thanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we dive into a heartfelt listener submission: an article by a woman who bravely shares her experience of feeling deeply alone within her marriage. We explore the nuances of emotional disconnection, the silent struggles that can exist behind closed doors, and what her words reveal about the complexity of long-term relationships.Here’s the original article: https://www.mamamia.com.au/husband-feels-like-roommate/💔 Join the Ghosts of Boyfriends Past Patreon now! Early episodes, bonus content, and even the option for Liz to actually break up with someone for you!https://www.patreon.com/GhostsofBoyfriendsPastAFFILIATE CODES:OODIE: To receive 15% off Oodie products, use our link: https://www.theoodie.com/GHOSTIES or use the code GHOSTIES at checkout.Linea: Take the quiz on linea's website (https://www.lineaofficial.com.au/aligners/quiz/) and key in "GHOSTIES" in the "influencer" drop box to enjoy $100 off any Linea treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back for another Quickie! We return with more questions from our massive list of potential first date questions. Prior reading may be essential but not required. What do YOU think of these questions? Send us your thoughts and dating stories of your own to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com we really love hearing from you. Rate and review the show while you are here, and pop over to Patreon to check out our new site if you fancied helping us out and getting access to more content. Ex oh ex oh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tanya was just settling into her relationship with James when she noticed him mentioning a coworker a few too many times.Then the red flags started to stack up.💔 Join the Ghosts of Boyfriends Past Patreon now! Early episodes, bonus content, and even the option for add your voice to the Dump Them button!https://www.patreon.com/GhostsofBoyfriendsPastAFFILIATE CODES:OODIE: To receive 15% off Oodie products, use our link: https://www.theoodie.com/GHOSTIES or use the code GHOSTIES at checkout.Linea: Take the quiz on linea's website (https://www.lineaofficial.com.au/aligners/quiz/) and key in "GHOSTIES" in the "influencer" drop box to enjoy $100 off any Linea treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time to have your insanity read back to you Readers. It's Quickie time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you the listeners and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives.This week; the title of this episode will swiftly come into understanding. Plus, Liz brings a really sweet story and we hear some awkward dating stories written by men. Send your dating stories to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and pop on over to Patreon at patreon.com/GhostsofBoyfriendsPast to check out our extra content and chip in financially should you be interested.Thank you for tuning in to Ghosts of Boyfriends Past! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YES, THAT DEBORAH. Liz and Tom were thrilled to chat with comedian, writer, actress and all-round podcasting legend Deborah Frances-White about how she went from cult to surprise marriage and answer some questions on what it means to be a feminist in 2024.Deborah Frances-White is a comedian, podcaster and writer whose award-winning podcast The Guilty Feminist had 100 million downloads in seven years becoming something of a cultural phenomenon.Also see: www.the-spontaneity-shop.comwww.deborahfrances-white.com💔 Join the Ghosts of Boyfriends Past Patreon now! Early episodes, bonus content, and even the option for Liz to actually break up with someone for you!https://www.patreon.com/GhostsofBoyfriendsPastAFFILIATE CODES:OODIE: To receive 15% off Oodie products, use our link: https://www.theoodie.com/GHOSTIES or use the code GHOSTIES at checkout.Linea: Take the quiz on linea's website (https://www.lineaofficial.com.au/aligners/quiz/) and key in "GHOSTIES" in the "influencer" drop box to enjoy $100 off any Linea treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What begins as a fun, ride-or-die bond for Felicity and Tracey slowly turns into a cautionary tale of blurred boundaries, emotional exhaustion, and the quiet devastation of being let down by someone you loved like a sister.This ep in our Ghosts of Friends Past series is about the moments we brush off, the red flags we downplay, and the heartbreak of realizing that not every friendship is meant to last forever.If you’ve ever questioned whether you did the right thing by stepping back from a friendship that no longer felt safe—this one is for you.💔 Join the Ghosts of Boyfriends Past Patreon now! Early episodes, bonus content, and even the option for Liz to actually break up with someone for you!https://www.patreon.com/GhostsofBoyfriendsPastAFFILIATE CODES:OODIE: To receive 15% off Oodie products, use our link: https://www.theoodie.com/GHOSTIES or use the code GHOSTIES at checkout.Linea: Take the quiz on linea's website (https://www.lineaofficial.com.au/aligners/quiz/) and key in "GHOSTIES" in the "influencer" drop box to enjoy $100 off any Linea treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time to have your insanity read back to you Readers. It's Quickie time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you the listeners and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives.Welcome back to Ghosts of Boyfriends Past! Check out our new Patreon at patreon.com/GhostsofBoyfriendsPast as we continue to develop. On the show this week, Liz shares a story about possibly the worst guy in the world... Get ready for an angry-making one!Send your stories, questions and thoughts to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and enjoy your Quickie! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They were best friends—the kind who text all day, laugh until they cry, and show up for each other in every chapter of life. Miranda was a bridesmaid at Nadia’s wedding. She stood up in front of the crowd and called Nadia her sister. So when Nadia moved two doors down from Miranda’s house, it felt like the natural next step. Why wouldn’t you want to live near your soul friend? But then… something shifted.Invitations stopped coming. Texts went unanswered. Nadia couldn’t name what had changed—but she could feel it. And then came the moment that confirmed everything: they saw each other at a mutual event, and when Miranda locked eyes with Nadia, her face didn’t light up. It fell.In this episode, Nadia shares the slow, confusing heartbreak of losing a friend who once felt like family.NADIA MAHJOURI is a Moroccan Australian writer, counsellor, and group facilitator specialising in maternal mental health. Her professional background is in health policy, governance and academia, where her research focused on ethics and feminist philosophy.Nadia and her husband live in Hobart/nipaluna with varying combinations of their family which includes three young adults, two school-aged children and a black labrador puppy called Russell Sprout.She is the host of The Whole Truth: Motherhood and the Writing Life. In this podcast, Nadia interviews authors about how they manage to keep writing while living in the messy middle of family life, work and creativity.Half Truth is her debut novel. You can find her at nadiamahjouri.com or @nadiamahjouriauthorNadia’s podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ipw8cEKyFz12236V7SNLg?si=SHDuVqSmT_-n1qE7WFisuwNadia’s book: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/half-truth-9781761344558💔 Join the Ghosts of Boyfriends Past Patreon now! Early episodes, bonus content, and even the option for Liz to actually break up with someone for you!https://www.patreon.com/GhostsofBoyfriendsPastAFFILIATE CODES:OODIE: To receive 15% off Oodie products, use our link: https://www.theoodie.com/GHOSTIES or use the code GHOSTIES at checkout.Linea: Take the quiz on linea's website (https://www.lineaofficial.com.au/aligners/quiz/) and key in "GHOSTIES" in the "influencer" drop box to enjoy $100 off any Linea treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time to have your insanity read back to you Readers. It's Quickie time and we've found the best/most horrific dating stories from you the listeners and online to make you feel better about your own dating lives.Welcome back to Ghosts of Boyfriends Past! Check out our new Patreon at patreon.com/GhostsofBoyfriendsPast as we continue to develop. On the show this week, Tom has a little story about a first kiss. Plus we hear moments when people realised that their partner maybe wasn't the brightest bulb...Send your stories, questions and thoughts to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and enjoy your Quickie! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Kylie packed up her life and moved cities, she wasn’t just chasing new dreams — she was also on the hunt for a new girl gang. Enter: a friendly, bubbly meet-up group and one instant connection that seemed like it was friendship at first sight.But then... cue dramatic reality TV music... after years of being the type of friends that text daily, something happened. Something that left Kylie (and us) sitting there going, “Wait. WHAT?”Kylie is the host of the Totally Lit podcast: https://podfollow.com/1485705068Instagram: @kygarvey_authorandpodcaster💔 Join the Ghosts of Boyfriends Past Patreon now! Early episodes, bonus content, and even the option for Liz to actually break up with someone for you!https://www.patreon.com/GhostsofBoyfriendsPastAffiliate codes:OODIE: To receive 15% off Oodie products, use our link: https://www.theoodie.com/GHOSTIES or use the code GHOSTIES at checkout.LINEA: Take the quiz on Linea’s website (https://www.lineaofficial.com.au/aligners/quiz/) and key in GHOSTIES in the Influencer drop box to enjoy $100 off any Linea treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz and Tom don their relationship counselor caps and do their best to help out friends of the show in their pursuit of love and happiness. With next to no qualifications.For this week's Quickie Liz, Tom and Zane listen to and unpack one solitary question. The gang are all in alignment with their thoughts on this one - but if you have a response, or a dating question or story of your own then send it through to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and why don't you check out or new Patreon at patreon.com/GhostsofBoyfriendsPastThanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, our inbox serves up a story that had us shaking our heads more than nodding. Someone writes in to tell us about the time their friend pulled what they called a “genius” revenge stunt on his cheating girlfriend. But when the dust settles, our hosts aren’t buying the mastermind narrative—and in fact, they think this so-called genius move might’ve crossed a line (or three).Was it clever? Was it cathartic? Or was it just plain messed up? Tune in as we unpack what actually makes for satisfying revenge, why getting even isn’t always as sweet as it seems, and the very fine line between justice and petty chaos.💔 Join the Ghosts of Boyfriends Past Patreon now! Extra episodes, bonus content, and even the chance for Liz to actually break up with someone for you!https://www.patreon.com/GhostsofBoyfriendsPastBecause love might be free, but podcasting isn’t. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A little glimpse into some of the fun we'll get up to over at our Patreon.Ghosts of Boyfriends Past After Dark, where we bring the microphones back up after the closing music and keep on talking. Further discussion from anything broached in the main episode, or various rambling and ravings from Liz, Tom and Zane.Send your dating stories and questions to ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and check out our brand new Patreon at patreon.com/GhostsofBoyfriendsPast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OUR PATREON IS LIVE! https://www.patreon.com/GhostsofBoyfriendsPastNow for this week’s ep: This week on Ghosts of Boyfriends Past:Ali had a type—and that type was heartbreak in a leather jacket. But when staying with a bad boy left her confidence in tatters, she did something totally unexpected: she flipped the narrative and turned her pain into power, launching a whole new career in the process.If you've ever tried to win over someone who treated you like a side quest, this episode is your sign. Expect laughs, wisdom, and a reminder that sometimes the plot twist is you.🎉 Our Patreon is officially live! 🎉Love hurts—and so does podcasting without caffeine, time, or emotional support. That’s where you come in.If you love hearing tales of dating disasters, ghostings, and romantic red flags, help us keep the chaos coming. Your support helps us interview more brave souls, cover production costs, and maybe even afford the occasional therapy latte.Every dollar helps us keep sharing the stories that prove none of us are alone in the dating trenches.💔 Join the Ghosts of Boyfriends Past Patreon now!https://www.patreon.com/GhostsofBoyfriendsPastBecause love might be free, but podcasting isn’t. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz and Tom don their relationship counselor caps and do their best to help out friends of the show in their pursuit of love and happiness. With next to no qualifications.On this week's episode, Liz, Tom and Zane dissect a bit of a story with a question attached. Sit yourself down and wrinkle your brain over this one with our hosts, and even let us know your thoughts at ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com Send in your sweet and sour stories, ask us your questions and why not indulge us with a review or a like or a rate or recommendation.Thanks for finding time for yet another Quickie.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marnie thought something was missing in her love life... so she got creative.What do you do when something very dear to you has gone missing? You put up lost posters, of course! That's exactly what Marnie did when she lamented the lack of romance in her life. But what started off as a quirky way to 'beat the boring' in the pre-Tinder dating world quickly went viral. So did Marnie actually date the people she met through her posters? Did she find the love of her life?Marnie Clarke (@msmarnieclarke) is a Brisbane-based singer-songwriter, writer, and creative who still has access to that email address she used on the posters, just saying. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mira eventually has her heart broken after she finds The Letter, and reflects on little changes in behavior throughout the course of her relationship with James.ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are delving back into the archives for one of our favourite encore episodes.Rachelle met her perfect man and everything was so easy. Until a split second comment changed everything.Rachelle was interviewed by Liz for this episode, and her story was written up to be read out on air. Zane C Weber joins Liz and Tom on air to talk through a very tricky situation that’s still unfolding as we speak.Got a story you want to share? Email ghostsofboyfriendspast@gmail.com and we can figure out how best to share it with our audience.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.