Welcome back to a brand new season! Amanda sits down with political commentator Calista Clements for an uncensored conversation on politics, media, and modern relationships. They discuss Calista's rapid rise on social media, why more young Australians are seeking alternative political perspectives, and her views on higher education, the ABC, and controversial public figures.The conversation also explores male loneliness, mental health, modern dating, online harassment, OnlyFans, and the importance of personal responsibility. Throughout, Calista shares why she believes open debate and common-sense discussion are more important than ever in today's increasingly polarised world.Follow Amanda on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TV host Rosie Kelly is no stranger to being headline fodder - she was known for her ‘drunken sodden life’ since her split with TV’s former weather man Steve Jacobs. She tells Samantha about her battle with addiction and how she’s come back on top.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nova was the ultimate sugar babe making thousands from her sugar daddies - until she fell in love with one.She talks to Samantha X about the reality of benig an online creator, plus how controversial relationship with the man she once called her Sugar daddy…. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anna Grosman needs to be thanked for her service to women nation wide. This busy mum founded a hugely success male escort agency Her Confidant where she has hundreds of female clients on her books.. Anna talks to Samantha about what women want, & how every man thinks they can do the job…. But can they?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samantha X sits down with Sarah, a former sex worker, to discuss her journey out of the industry, the discrimination she faced, and how she found healing through faith and therapy. They also touch on the complexities of dating and relationships after leaving sex work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remington & Alain Meyer, close friends with Samantha, are a same sex couple who moved from Sydney to the Sunshine Coast to foster three young kids. Remington talks to Samantha about the truth about fostering, why they had to move & what’s going wrong in the system.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bradley Dryburgh was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis as a baby. Doctors told his parents a terminal illness would have been better. He even wrote his own eulogy that went viral. He's now 28 & inspiring men to be resilient & face challenges with courage. A raw & open conversation between two people who don't do small talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George is a 52 year-old male escort with clients as old as 80. He talks to Samantha about his previous corporate life, dating & what women want. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TRIGGER WARNINGThis episode contains discussions of child sexual abuse, mental health issues including depression and suicidal thoughts, addiction, violence, and domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised. Help is available if you need support.Nathan Spiteri is an Australian actor, producer, TED speaker, author & child sex abuse survivor. He talks healing, survival, shame & recovery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Lisa Portolan is an academic, author, & columnist, specialising in love & (dismal) dating in today’s digital age. Dr Portolan talks to Samantha about her recent research including the number one issue that ruins relationships, & whether a sexless marriage means the end.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.