When writer Thomas Mitchell met his now wife’s farm grandparents for the very first time, the “city slicker” had a very bad day.

When writer Thomas Mitchell met his now wife’s farm grandparents for the very first time, the “city slicker” had a very bad day.
In what can only be described as the most hilarious and worst chain of events possible, Mitchell managed to basically destroy an entire farm. 

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The dating world can be pretty tough, and keeping a relationship even tougher! Each week news.com.au’s dating columnist, Jana Hocking, attempts to navigate her way through the maze of modern dating and relationships. Is it now socially acceptable to ghost someone? Do you still need to wait three days before texting? How soon is too soon to have ‘the talk’? The rules have changed. With the help of some famous friends and some knowledgeable experts, Jana explores topics that have everyone scratching their heads. And, of course, her guests will share their own dating and relationship horror stories. It’s 2021 and let’s be honest, thanks to dating apps, social media, a major hook-up culture and fast paced living, aren’t we all just... kinda… sorta… dating?!

The dating world can be pretty tough, and keeping a relationship even tougher! Each week news.com.au&rsquo;s dating columnist, Jana Hocking, attempts to navigate her way through the maze of modern dating and relationships. Is it now socially acceptable to ghost someone? Do you still need to wait three days before texting? How soon is too soon to have &lsquo;the talk&rsquo;? The rules have changed. With the help of some famous friends and some knowledgeable experts, Jana explores topics that have everyone scratching their heads. And, of course, her guests will share their own dating and relationship horror stories. It&rsquo;s 2021 and let&rsquo;s be honest, thanks to dating apps, social media, a major hook-up culture and fast paced living, aren&rsquo;t we all just... kinda&hellip; sorta&hellip; dating?!

Kinda Sorta Dating

Each week news.com.au’s dating columnist, Jana Hocking, attempts to navigate her way through the maze of modern dating and relationships.

We're brought up with the fairytale that you will meet your Prince Charming in your 20's, fall madly in love and live happily ever after. So what happens when you find yourself in your 30's and oh so single? 

You get in some experts and friends and document the trials and tribulations of dating in a world run by dating apps, ghosting and a host of far too many options.

Most horrifyingly epic dating fail EVER!

It's our last episode (for now) so let's look back at our best bits

We're sad to say that the show is going on a little break, but before we say our farewell, for now, we wanted to share some of our favourite moments from the pod, including that time Candice Warner told us how she slid into David's DMs and Jana's interview with a narcissist.

We're sad to say that the show is going on a little break, but before we say our farewell, for now, we wanted to share some of our favourite moments from the pod, including that time Candice Warner told us how she slid into David's DMs and Jana's interview with a narcissist.

It's farewell - for now!

Kinda Sorta Dating Podcast: How to cure a broken heart

Jana spoke to three singletons who shared what helped them mend after a breakup.

There's nothing quite as painful as heartbreak, so how do you dig yourself out of the pits of misery? Jana spoke to three singletons who shared what helped them mend after a breakup. 

There's nothing quite as painful as heartbreak, so how do you dig yourself out of the pits of misery? Jana spoke to three singletons who shared what helped them mend after a breakup.

How do you heal a broken heart?

Kinda Sorta Dating Podcast: Jana Hocking on science dating experiments

This week psychologist Christina O'Connell takes us through her wild new project, Dating With Purpose.

Are you completely sick of the apps? We are too! This week psychologist Christina O'Connell takes us through her wild new project, Dating With Purpose. It's all about using tests and algorithms to find your perfect personality match. 

Are you completely sick of the apps? We are too! This week psychologist Christina O'Connell takes us through her wild new project, Dating With Purpose. It's all about using tests and algorithms to find your perfect personality match.&nbsp;

Most horrifyingly epic dating fail EVER!

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