A listener writes into Dear Amy after her husband announces he's taking an entire week off work to lock himself away and play GTA 6 when it launches, leaving her to manage their three kids alone. Amy doesn't hold back, sparking a debate that's guaranteed to divide parents and gamers.

Also on this episode, Amy and Chris discuss the man who bought an entire ghost town and moved in by himself, the way social media algorithms can quickly send users down strange rabbit holes, and whether Australians should be able to opt out of algorithm-driven content altogether. 

Plus, Amy reveals the shock $800 bill she received after shipping wine home from Tuscany, the team unpack some bizarre new dating trends, compare birthday gift struggles with their kids, and debate whether Apple's new folding iPhone is actually revolutionary or just catching up to everyone else.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Amy's Social Media Holiday Backfires
03:10 – The Man Who Bought An Entire Ghost Town
07:50 – Trapped By The Algorithm
12:15 – Last-Minute Birthday Shopping Wins
15:50 – The New Folding iPhone Debate
18:40 – Amy Gets Hit With An $800 Wine Tax
23:00 – Ghostlighting, Choremancing & Modern Dating Trends
29:45 – Dear Amy: My Husband Is Taking A Week Off For GTA 6

🔗 Hosts

Amy Gerard
🌐 www.amygerard.com.au
📸 @amy.gerard

Chris Page
📸 @chris_page83

Executive Producer – Mathew Eggleston
📧 matheweggleston@arn.com.au
📸 @eggoau on Instagram

A listener writes into Dear Amy after her husband announces he's taking an entire week off work to lock himself away and play GTA 6 when it launches, leaving her to manage their three kids alone. Amy doesn't hold back, sparking a debate that's guaranteed to divide parents and gamers.
Also on this episode, Amy and Chris discuss the man who bought an entire ghost town and moved in by himself, the way social media algorithms can quickly send users down strange rabbit holes, and whether Australians should be able to opt out of algorithm-driven content altogether.&nbsp;
Plus, Amy reveals the shock $800 bill she received after shipping wine home from Tuscany, the team unpack some bizarre new dating trends, compare birthday gift struggles with their kids, and debate whether Apple's new folding iPhone is actually revolutionary or just catching up to everyone else.
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⏱️ Chapters
00:00 &ndash; Amy's Social Media Holiday Backfires 03:10 &ndash; The Man Who Bought An Entire Ghost Town 07:50 &ndash; Trapped By The Algorithm 12:15 &ndash; Last-Minute Birthday Shopping Wins 15:50 &ndash; The New Folding iPhone Debate 18:40 &ndash; Amy Gets Hit With An $800 Wine Tax 23:00 &ndash; Ghostlighting, Choremancing &amp; Modern Dating Trends 29:45 &ndash; Dear Amy: My Husband Is Taking A Week Off For GTA 6
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🔗 Hosts
Amy Gerard 🌐 www.amygerard.com.au 📸 @amy.gerard
Chris Page 📸 @chris_page83
Executive Producer &ndash; Mathew Eggleston 📧 matheweggleston@arn.com.au 📸 @eggoau on Instagram

Between them, Chris Page and Amy Gerard’s two lives include five wild kids under 8, two supportive spouses and a million and one parenting tales and fails.

Amy Gerard has amassed an army of fans through her hit podcast series and Instagram community with stories of her crazy life as a wife and mum, while dad-of-2 Chris Page has spent two decades hosting shows on some of Australia’s biggest radio stations.

Chris and Amy share fresh stories about kids, relationships, friendships and more in their unique witty style. The No Bullshit-O-Meter will be turned way up.

It’s real life, not reel life.

Between them, Chris Page and Amy Gerard’s two lives include five wild kids under 8, two supportive spouses and a million and one parenting tales and fails.
Amy Gerard has amassed an army of fans through her hit podcast series and Instagram community with stories of her crazy life as a wife and mum, while dad-of-2 Chris Page has spent two decades hosting shows on some of Australia’s biggest radio stations.
Chris and Amy share fresh stories about kids, relationships, friendships and more in their unique witty style. The No Bullshit-O-Meter will be turned way up.
It’s real life, not reel life.

Chris Page & Amy Gerard

Between them, Chris Page and Amy Gerard’s two lives include five wild kids under 8, two supportive spouses and a million and one parenting tales and fails.
Amy Gerard has amassed an army of fans through her hit podcast series and Instagram community with stories of her crazy life as a wife and mum, while dad-of-2 Chris Page has spent two decades hosting shows on some of Australia’s biggest radio stations.
Chris and Amy share fresh stories about kids, relationships, friendships and more in their unique witty style. The No Bullshit-O-Meter will be turned way up.
It’s real life, not reel life.

Would You Stay Married To Someone Who Did This?

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