Mike is joined by relationship counsellor and bestselling author Amanda Lambros to discuss young Aussies increasingly turning to AI for companionship, with almost one in five admitting they’ve ditched real-life partners for AI bots.

Body+Soul’s Sex Census 2026 found two in five Australians would consider swapping human intimacy for software, while almost one in three Gen Z respondents said they were in a “relationship” with a bot. 

Mike is joined by relationship counsellor and bestselling author Amanda Lambros to discuss young Aussies increasingly turning to AI for companionship, with almost one in five admitting they&rsquo;ve ditched real-life partners for AI bots.
Body+Soul&rsquo;s Sex Census 2026 found two in five Australians would consider swapping human intimacy for software, while almost one in three Gen Z respondents said they were in a &ldquo;relationship&rdquo; with a bot.&nbsp;

When much of the city sleeps, Mike Jeffreys is keeping you company.

Mike provides laughs and companionship, the news & stories of the day from midnight on Mondays. 

When much of the city sleeps, Mike Jeffreys is keeping you company.
Mike&nbsp;provides&nbsp;laughs and companionship, the&nbsp;news &amp;&nbsp;stories of the day from midnight on Mondays.&nbsp;

Overnights with Mike Jeffreys - Highlights

Overnights with Mike Jeffreys

Amanda Lambros - Young Aussies ditching human relationships for AI

Weekend Overnights with Mike Jeffreys - 20th September 2026

John Preston joins Mike Jeffreys to discuss all things politics.

John Preston joins Mike Jeffreys to discuss all things politics.

Sunday Morning Politics with John Preston - 20th September 2026

Mike is joined by consumer behaviour analyst and Managing Director of Marketing Focus, Barry Urquhart, to discuss allegations Woolworths staff intimidated IGA employees.

Barry explains the difference between corporate values and competitive behaviour, after large groups of uniformed Woolworths staff reportedly visited an IGA store to compare prices and products. 

While such comparisons are common, Barry questions whether these visits crossed the line into intimidating behaviour - and what it could mean for Woolworths’ reputation and the relationship between big retailers and small businesses.

Mike is joined by consumer behaviour analyst and Managing Director of Marketing Focus, Barry Urquhart, to discuss allegations Woolworths staff intimidated IGA employees.
Barry explains the difference between corporate values and competitive behaviour, after large groups of uniformed Woolworths staff reportedly visited an IGA store to compare prices and products.&nbsp;
While such comparisons are common, Barry questions whether these visits crossed the line into intimidating behaviour - and what it could mean for Woolworths&rsquo; reputation and the relationship between big retailers and small businesses.

Amanda Lambros - Young Aussies ditching human relationships for AI

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