Single Sisters

Episode Notes - Season 2 Episode 9 In this special episode the Single Sisters were thrilled and privileged to get to speak to Jackie.  What an amazing virtual world we now live in.  Introduced to us by one of our regular listeners and supporters, Jackie, a proud Samoan woman, shared her personal story on transitioning to life in Australia as a young girl.  It is clear from speaking to Jackie that the Samoan culture is one that encompasses all facets of life that we should all try and uphold as caring and respectful humans: honouring family, respect for others, and helping others in need. Jackie speaks fondly of special Samoan traditions especially having the traditional Malu tattoo done as her grandmother did before her.  Having daughters herself now, Jackie talks about how she intends to ensure the meaning of Samoan culture is carried down to the next generation by teaching her own children the language and instilling in them the importance of “The Samoan Way” Credits Produced, written and edited by Jo and Caz using Audacity Intro Music from Garageband sound library Logo - created with BrandCrowd (www.brandcrowd.com) Media Host - Anchor.fm Special thanks to all our wonderful family for their unwavering love and support always. Special Guest – Jackie Special thanks to Single Sister tribe member Deb for introducing us Contact details Facebook: Single Sisters The Podcast Insta: Single_Sisters_The_Podcast Email - singlesisters.2019@gmail.com Blog – singlesistersthepodcast@wordpress.com

What have the Single Sisters been up to this fortnight… well easier to say what they haven't been.   Even though life is still pretty quiet due to #Covid19 – maybe not as quiet as you think and could one of the sister’s be expecting a Covid baby, surely not? With all this extra time on their hands surely they are making headway in achieving some of the goals they have previously set or have addictions been taken too far. Has Caz found her McDreamy Personal Trainer or spent too much time on Marketplace buying up a storm.  Jo gives an update on her latest coffee date adventure, success or not, what is she really looking for in a man and why always so much chilli? The Sisters share some of their future goals and dreams and money making schemes.  Conversations of tax return time, superannuation hints and tips and plans of future side hustles.  All told in full Jo & Caz style!! Enjoy this candid yet funny conversation and don’t forget to reach out to us on our socials, because if you haven’t been able to tell yet, these fun loving sisters like a chat 😊 Credits Produced, written and edited by Jo and Caz using Garageband, Auphonics,  Switchsound File Converter and Audacity. Logo - BrandCrowd (www.brandcrowd.com) Media Host - Anchor.fm Special thanks to all our wonderful family and friends for their unwavering love and support always. Contact details Facebook: Single Sisters The Podcast Insta: Single_Sisters_The_Podcast Email - singlesisters.2019@gmail.com Blog – singlesistersthepodcast@wordpress.com

Episode Notes Heard of catfishing, benching or ghosting… no?  Neither did the Single Sisters until they decided to delve a little further into the world of online dating.   Caz gives us all the latest lingo to fish with.  Jo gives an update on her latest attempts to find “true love” online, along with some interesting tips she has picked up along the way.  Jo and Caz have taken their turns to find love via various dating apps but alas they are still the Single Sisters. On the subject of online dating, a real life true love romance is the backdrop to our interview this fortnight.   Our dear friend Sam opens up about how she met her hunk of a spunk husband online and how 5 years later they are happily married and have just moved into their newly built dream home.  It’s quite a story and one that gives us Single Sisters hope that there is someone waiting out there just for us.  We hope you enjoy this special episode on dating and love.  And always remember #life.laughter.leisure.LOVE!. Credits Produced and written by Jo and Caz Logo - BrandCrowd (www.brandcrowd.com) Media Host - Anchor (anchor.fm) Audio Editing - Audacity File Conversions - NCH Suite And a special thanks to all our wonderful family for their unwavering love and support always. Special Guest Sister - Sam References Romantically Challenged Podcast by Sami Lukis on Podcast One https://www.abc.net.au/life/modern-dating-glossary-of-ghosted-kittenfishing-orbiting/11137464 Dating Apps - Tinder, Plenty of Fish, Bumble, RSVP Contact details Facebook: Single Sisters The Podcast Insta: Single_Sisters_The_Podcast Email - singlesisters.2019@gmail.com Blog – singlesistersthepodcast@wordpress.com

Episode Notes - Season 2 Episode 6 – Life After Lockdown After their lockdown hiatus, the Single Sisters are finally back in the studio.   This episode provides some insight on how they dealt with being locked up due to the current Covid-19 pandemic.  While it has been a tough time for many, for these Single Sisters being anti-social just isn’t something they can do easily.  How did they manage to entertain themselves? Well they purchased a new toy (and nooooo not what you are thinking haha!!) and held some wild home cocktail and karaoke nights. Listen in for some more details on how Jo & Caz managed to get through the last few months mostly unscathed and what other antics they got up too, including way too much clothes shopping.  Is there even such a thing?? And what’s in store for the next 6 months, the girls have both set themselves some goals for the rest of the year.  Wonder what they will achieve by December?   They are so happy to be back in the studio and have some awesome episodes coming up so make sure you subscribe and keep tuned in to your favourite Single Sisters. Credits Produced, written and edited by Jo and Caz using Garageband and Audacity Logo - BrandCrowd (www.brandcrowd.com) Media Host - Anchor (anchor.fm) Audio Editing - Audacity File Conversions - NCH Suite Special thanks to all our wonderful family for their unwavering love and support always. Contact details Facebook: Single Sisters The Podcast Insta: Single_Sisters_The_Podcast Email - singlesisters.2019@gmail.com Blog – singlesistersthepodcast@wordpress.com

Show Notes - Season 2 Episode 5 -  Sisters in Isolation Along with the rest of the world, the Single Sisters are still having to #stayhome and take #socialdistancing very seriously! and they have been making the most of their newly found downtime.  Easter has come and gone and it hasn’t been without its challenges, of an emotional and physical nature.  What challenges did the Single Sisters face or put their face too?  There were a few including their isolation health challenge. Not sisters to sit idle for too long, listen how they have managed to keep themselves entertained over the past fortnight.  Maybe a few isolation hacks for thought! Being single may come with a few negatives, but what novel way does Jo have to conjure up the thoughts of Sunday cuddles in bed.  You will never guess. Credits Produced, written and edited by Jo and Caz using Garageband and Audacity Logo - BrandCrowd (www.brandcrowd.com) Media Host - Anchor Special thanks to all our wonderful family for their unwavering love and support always. Contact details Facebook: Single Sisters The Podcast Insta: Single_Sisters_The_Podcast Email - singlesisters.2019@gmail.com Blog https://singlesistersthepodcast.wordpress.com

Show Notes - Season 2 Episode 4 The Single Sisters have made the most of self isolation and embraced technology and had their first online interview.  This episode we chat to an inspirational young lady who believes wholeheartedly in inspiring other women all while making her own mark in the world.  Julie is a young entrepreneur in the making, excelling in her chosen career and has some sage advice for us all in never giving up, always believing in ourselves and the sky is no limit when you know what you want.  Listen and be inspired. Credits Produced, written and edited by Jo and Caz using Audacity, Auphonics & NCH Logo - BrandCrowd (www.brandcrowd.com) Media Host - Anchor Special thanks to all our wonderful family for their unwavering love and support always. Facebook - Tupperware with Jules Contact details Facebook: @Single Sisters The Podcast Insta: Single_Sisters_The_Podcast Email - singlesisters.2019@gmail.com Blog https://singlesistersthepodcast.wordpress.com

Show Notes Season 2 Episode 3 - Celebrating Women Jo and Caz certainly celebrated being women on multiple occasions for International Women’s Day.  Listen up in Episode 3 as they keep you up to date on their hectic yet funny lives. They might just throw out a couple of true confessions as well. It’s all about being open and honest right??  The month of March is also Women in History month so the #SingleSisters have put their own spin on the lives of two women from our rich Australian history. As both sisters are different it was no surprise that the women they chose were very different. Join us as we explore two women who we identify with, or perhaps see a little of ourselves in and admire for their tenacity and bravery to face tough times in a bygone era and who helped shape Aussie culture in one way or another.  Don’t sit there and wonder who they are, listen up now. References for "Women in History" Matilda Mary Devine (Tilly) Australia Dictionary of Biography - http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/devine-matilda-mary-tilly-5970 Neuman Z, 2011 The Daily Telegraph: Making up for my evil gran Tilly Devine Underbelly: Razor - Channel 9 Miss Devine - Icehouse (Code Blue, 1990) Miles Franklin Australia Dictionary of Biography - http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/franklin-stella-maria-sarah-miles-6235 Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miles_Franklin Credits Produced, written and edited by Jo and Caz using NCH Switch Sound Audio Converter & Audacity Logo - BrandCrowd (www.brandcrowd.com) Media Host - Anchor Special thanks to all our wonderful family for their unwavering love and support always. Contact details Facebook: Single Sisters The Podcast Insta: Single_Sisters_The_Podcast Email - singlesisters.2019@gmail.com Blog - https://singlesistersthepodcast.wordpress.com/

Show Notes - Season 2 Episode 2 - A Love Story February is the month of all things LOVE and while the Single Sisters still search for their “Princes in Shining Armour” this fortnight their hearts have been filled by spending time with those they love and who love them. Never too shy away from a Karaoke microphone, the Single Sisters headed to their local to down a few Bazooka Joe’s and bash out the odd Fleetwood Mac tune.  There was also a fun night with their gal pals at a Galentines Night event, where they purchased a few pretty things and smelly things….“Maple Syrup” anyone But the Number 1 event of the fortnight, was getting to sit down with their dear Mum. These two Single Sisters have always been supported in anything they do in their lives by their Mum and she was only too happy, yet nervous to be interviewed in this Valentine’s Day special interview and relive her own personal “Love Story”.  We can all learn a few things from the wiseness and experience of our parents. Enjoy! Credits Produced, written and edited by Jo and Caz using Garageband and Audacity Logo - BrandCrowd (www.brandcrowd.com) Media Host - Anchor Special thanks to all our wonderful family for their unwavering love and support always. Contact details Facebook: Single Sisters The Podcast Insta: Single_Sisters_The_Podcast Email - singlesisters.2019@gmail.com Blog - https://singlesistersthepodcast.wordpress.com/

Show Notes - Season 2 Episode 1 - What's Cooking for 2020, Love? While the Single SIsters have not not been sitting still since wrapping up Season 1, they were pretty keen to get back into Studio Stewie and start recording Season 2. The new year has hit the road running and here we are already in February.  So what have the Sisters been up too over the Christmas/New Year break. In this Episode, being the first for 2020, they are keen to fill you in on their holidays, road trips and life in general and we are sure you have all been waiting to hear how Caz’s recovery from her breast surgery is going?  Listen out for Caz’s interesting Day of the Year segment.  Who knew there was a day for just about anything???  The Sisters touch on national and global events that have taken their interest.  And of course in this month of Love, we touch on how being Single on Valentine’s Day can be made the most of. So sit back relax and tune in to the Single Sisters for 2020.  It’s going to be an exciting ride so hang on! Credits Produced, written and edited by Jo and Caz using Garageband and Audacity Logo - BrandCrowd (www.brandcrowd.com) Media Host - Anchor Special thanks to all our wonderful family for their unwavering love and support always. Contact details Facebook: Single Sisters The Podcast Insta: Single_Sisters_The_Podcast Email - singlesisters.2019@gmail.com Blog - https://singlesistersthepodcast.wordpress.com/

SHOW NOTES - Episode 9 The Festive Season As Season 1 of Single Sisters wraps up like Christmas presents, Caz does an awesome job capturing snippets of the last few months and all that has been happening in our lives. Christmas is just around the corner and the Single Sisters discuss their family traditions as well as how it feels to face the festive season as singles and reiterate for our listeners “you are never alone” as long as we are here. We reflect on the past year, but more importantly the decade that was as we prepare to leave it behind us, well actually it can well and truly “eff off”! There has been deaths, separations, divorces and too many moves as well as other life changing events to many to count to be honest. But the Single Sisters got through it and are ready for a great year and decade ahead. Merry Christmas, Happy holidays, however you chose to celebrate the season Jo and Caz wish you a great one and will be back with more adventures, stories and laughs in 2020. Ps Paying tribute to all the firefighters doing an incredible job fighting the fires in NSW and across Australia. We as a family are donating and if you are able, we urge you to check with your local brigade and see what you can do to help. Credits Produced, written and edited by Jo and Caz using Garageband and Audacity Logo - BrandCrowd (www.brandcrowd.com) Media Host - Anchor Special thanks to all our wonderful family for their unwavering love and support always. Contact details Facebook: Single Sisters The Podcast Insta: Single_Sisters_The_Podcast Email - singlesisters.2019@gmail.com

The Single Sisters continue their move from the beloved Abode on Ardy to the Manor on McMahon, but they find time for a well earned break and take a casual drive 47km to Kmart for some shopping.  While this proved disappointing the Bakehouse Pie did not.  Every last crumb was enjoyed before embarking on our trip home and the recording of this episode.   Caz & Jo debrief on what has been a whirlwind couple of months starting with the recording of an Australian TV news program interview telling the story of Jo's son, Josh and the lovable larrikin he was before his sudden death, and how she has dealt with the Anniversary month coinciding with so many other life events this year.  While grief, loss and stress is a very important and serious subject, and the Single Sisters have certainly had their fair share of these emotions in the past & present, we try to embrace it all in the way we both know best, light hearted humour and lots of random chatting.  And Caz reveals what has helped her the most over the last few weeks in-between packing up her possessions, and trying to recover from her surgery. Our hope is that in sharing our experiences, the great, the funny, the sad and the bad, that you or someone you care about might be able to take something away from our chats. As this episode explores the topic of grief and loss. Should you experience any effects or triggers from listening please reach out to family, friends or a health professional. You can visit Beyond Blue and chat online through their website:- https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/grief-and-loss OR call Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 The Single Sisters always have their ears and hearts and virtual arms open if you wish to talk or message us to share your own experiences or stories. Credits Produced, written and edited by Jo and Caz using Garageband and Audacity Logo - BrandCrowd (www.brandcrowd.com) Media Host - Anchor Special thanks to all our wonderful family for their unwavering love and support always. Contact details Facebook: Single Sisters The Podcast Insta: Single_Sisters_The_Podcast Email - singlesisters.2019@gmail.com #singlesisters #singlesistersthepodcast #lifelaughterleisurelove

Episode Notes  Single Sisters start their usual catch up with a laugh as always. But this week the main focus is turned to loss and grief as they navigate more changes and stressors in their lives.  The house move is inevitable, Caz is in recovery following her surgery and as the silly season starts they to begin to reveal some more of their own personal experiences with raw and real stories.  We hope you can take something away from their honesty and advice.  As this episode explores the topic of grief and loss. Should you experience any effects or triggers from listening please reach out to family, friends or a health professional. You can visit Beyond Blue and chat online through their website:- https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/grief-and-loss OR call Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636  The Single Sisters always have their ears and hearts and virtual arms open if you wish to talk or message us to share your own experiences or stories.  Credits  Produced, written and edited by Jo and Caz using Garageband and Audacity  Logo - BrandCrowd (www.brandcrowd.com)  Media Host - Anchor  Special thanks to all our wonderful family for their unwavering love and support always.  Contact details  Facebook: Single Sisters The Podcast  Insta: Single_Sisters_The_Podcast  Email - singlesisters.2019@gmail.com #singlesisters #singlesistersthepodcast #lifelaughterleisurelove

Show Notes - BONUS #2. Caz’s surgery is finally a GO! She got the all clear from her Doc and is on her way to Hospital. It was a long frustrating fortnight waiting to see if her #breastlift would ever go ahead. Join us for a little insight into the Single Sisters world as Caz reveals the outcome to Jo when she walks in from work and then what do they decide to do in celebration of the big news? Credits Produced, written and edited by Jo and Caz using Garageband and Audacity Logo - BrandCrowd (www.brandcrowd.com) Media Host - Anchor Special thanks to all our wonderful family for their unwavering love and support always. Contact details Facebook: Single Sisters The Podcast Insta: Single_Sisters_The_Podcast Email - singlesisters.2019@gmail.com

SHOW NOTES Join Caz and Jo for their 3rd This & That chat about everything from Melbourne Cup to laughs shopping at Aldi after a few drinks and strange Uber messages. The big build up to Caz’s surgery ended up being a big let down... find out why it was postponed and Caz gives some great advice on what to be prepared for pre-op and how to deal with life when it hands you a few lemons. As Singles and renters you are always confronted with the possibility of being evicted for a number of reasons and time is counting down to find a new home and studio. The Single Sisters pay respect and homage to a very special man in their lives. Finally in amongst the chaos there has been a wonderful family announcement. And are the Single Sisters about to reveal their true identities. Listen in to this episode to find out!! Credits Produced, written and edited by Jo and Caz using Garageband and Audacity Logo - BrandCrowd (www.brandcrowd.com) Media Host - Anchor.fm Special thanks to all our wonderful family for their unwavering love and support always. Special Guest - “Tiff” Contact details Facebook: Single Sisters The Podcast Insta: Single_Sisters_The_Podcast Email - singlesisters.2019@gmail.com

Episode 6 Notes - The Hook Ups While still giving you the fortnightly low-down’s of everything in Jo and Caz world, from their fundraising efforts to Caz’s final thoughts as her surgery is only days away and then that devastating news which has thrown their little world into a spin or is that it’s “completely off it’s axis”! Find out more when you tune in. The main topic of this episode is how these Single Sisters traverse that other mine field...DATING. It’s not easy being a mature single and putting yourself back on the dating scene. Caz and Jo regale some of their dating stories and give some hot tips to both our Sisters and Brothers who are out there searching for the One! So sit back and enjoy the crazy dating ride with these two crazy Single Sisters. Credits Produced, written and edited by Jo and Caz using Garageband and Audacity Logo - BrandCrowd (www.brandcrowd.com) Media Host - Anchor Special thanks to all our wonderful family for their unwavering love and support always. Contact details Facebook: Single Sisters The Podcast Insta: Single_Sisters_The_Podcast Email - singlesisters.2019@gmail.com

Episode Notes These two Single Sisters can certainly “hav-a-chat"... how many topics in 3 minutes!  It’s been an exhausting fortnight for Jo and Caz.  Both having unexpected family and personal issues to deal with, throwing their regular lives and routines into chaos and then go and mix in daylight savings (Caz isn’t impressed).  They are also grappling with their thoughts on their anonymity and how it might be time to reveal their true selves.  The countdown is definitely on with Caz’s upcoming breast surgery and talking all things breasts, and to make sure there is no time for boredom, they have decided to host a #doitforcancer fun(d)raiser. Even if you are listening from afar you can still donate. Check out the Facebook page for details. We briefly dwell on the NRL Rugby league Grand Final (our teams didn't make it) and Jo regales an embarrassing yet funny story from her recent travels.  So sit back and enjoy. Pssstt... don’t forget to review and rate us and connect with us on our socials we would love to hear from you. Credits Produced, written and edited by Jo and Caz using Garageband and Audacity Logo - www.brandcrowd.com Media Host - Anchor Special thanks to all our wonderful family for their unwavering love and support always. Contact details Facebook: Single Sisters The Podcast Insta: Single_Sisters_The_Podcast Email - singlesisters.2019@gmail.com

Episode 4 - The Breasts With talk around the Jo and Caz household focused a lot on breasts lately, the theme of this episode transformed from a general discussion on women’s health to something much bigger (no no not Caz’s breasts, she’s getting a reduction & lift haha!) and so so important. As what often happens in life, we had a chance meeting with our first guest to Single Sisters. Geraldine was introduced to us by another beautiful friend and as soon as we met it’s like we all had known each other forever. Geraldine was so passionate about sharing her story with us and our listeners about the reality of what happened as she approached 50 and what she has been through in this past year. We hope you all get something from her story and the advice she gives in this very powerful episode. Credits Special thanks to Geraldine for sharing her story with us and to our dear friend Ann for introducing another Sister into the fold. Produced, written and edited by Caz and Jo using Garageband and Audacity Logo - BrandCrowd (www.brandcrowd.com) Podcast Host - Anchor.fm Special thanks to all our wonderful family for their unwavering love and support always. Contact details Facebook: Single Sisters The Podcast Insta: Single_Sisters_The_Podcast Email - singlesisters.2019@gmail.com Blog -singlesistersthepodcast.wordpress.com

Episode 3 - Join the fun with This & That #1. Caz updates us on her countdown to surgery. Hear about some of our fave podcasts and Jo’s guide to lazy dating. We also send a shout out to our listeners to help us out and become involved in future topics with your own stories and advice. Enjoy the chat! Hold the onion! Special mention to Australian Story - An Innocent Abroad Parts 1 & 2 https://www.abc.net.au/austory/episodes/ Unravel True Crime: Snowball https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/unravel-true-crime-snowball And our inspiration for the future - meet Hattie https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9WTXPWPcOkQ. Credits Produced, written and edited by Caz and Jo using GarageBand & Audacity Logo - BrandCrowd (www.brandcrowd.com) Media Host - Anchor Special thanks to all our wonderful family for their unwavering love and support always. Contact details Facebook: Single Sisters The Podcast Insta: Single_Sisters_The_Podcast Email - singlesisters.2019@gmail.com

It’s Father’s day and Jo & Caz are sending out their love to all those great Dads and a special dedication to two very special fathers. PLUS we wanted to share that shopping expedition we spoke of in Ep2. For Single Sisters it’s as easy as buying a cup of coffee and then letting yourself become possessed!

Show Notes: Finally Caz’s big reveal.  What is this big life event she has to share with us all?  And what’s the bloody date? Is it a secret? Make sure you listen right to the end or you might miss something? Remember we always recommend you seek professional advice for any personal decisions you may consider making. Credits Produced, written and edited by Jo and Caz using Garageband Logo - BrandCrowd (www.brandcrowd.com) Media Host - Anchor Special thanks to all our wonderful family for their unwavering love and support always. Contact details Facebook: Single Sisters - the podcast Insta: Single_Sisters_The_Podcast Email - singlesisters.2019@gmail.com