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Lovers and Other Losers - Tales from the Dating Battleground

40 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago -

Kylie and James host a hilarious weekly Podcast chronicling their journey through the internet dating battleground. Tune in each week and share their joy and obvious pain!

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S 2 Ep 8. Our live guest shares about a charming gaslighting hypnotherapist

April 22, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 8! Super excited to have Nikki join us in the studio, Nikki is a long term listener and long term dater with some cracking stories!  Our guest runs from a date, does he follow her Does she leave her dream man over linguistics NTS - minimise contact under the influence  A man with emotional intelligence is a rare thing to find A gaslighting hypnotherapist on the scene We get serious and chat about alcohol, date rape, shame, consent and dating How do intell...

S 2 Ep 8. Our live guest shares about a charming gaslighting hypnotherapist

April 22, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 8! Super excited to have Nikki join us in the studio, Nikki is a long term listener and long term dater with some cracking stories!  Our guest runs from a date, does he follow her Does she leave her dream man over linguistics NTS - minimise contact under the influence  A man with emotional intelligence is a rare thing to find A gaslighting hypnotherapist on the scene We get serious and chat about alcohol, date rape, shame, consent and dating How do intell...

S2 Ep 7. Kylie drops a name and declares she is in for the long haul!

April 15, 2020 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 7! Kylie and her person attempt a Blended family house sit Do they last the weekend? Does 4.5 months mean it's a real relationship Has Kylie been to jail Does Kylie lock up her person for iso? If we made you smile we would love you to rate us, leave a review and share widely (insert James on his knees begging!). And remember Kylie loves you  xx Want more of us including behind the scenes we would love to see you over on Insta @loversandotherloserspodcast (...

S 2 Ep 6. COVID-19 arrives just as James has two upcoming dates!

March 25, 2020 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 6! Meet James second date applicant! Confessions from a Plumber - James gets hit up COVID-19 arrives just as James has two upcoming dates Will James make it to NZ for his date Will it be a double date with Kylie and her person Kylie finds a gym buddy and they walk the streets in the dark  If we made you smile we would love you to rate us, leave a review and share widely (insert James on his knees begging!). And remember Kylie loves you  xx Want more of us...

S2 Ep 5. A horror dating story with cocaine, porn and nudity!

March 18, 2020 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 5! Our listener goes on a date with a handsome gentleman who she keeps running into This date gets sexual fast Should you use drugs on your first date? If you did, would you admit it? Our listener realizes this may not be a perfect match pretty early in  What happens in the elevator after the date? If we made you smile we would love you to rate us, leave a review and share widely (insert James on his knees begging!). And remember Kylie loves you  xx Want ...

S2 Ep 4. Does Kylie's person even have a name?

March 11, 2020 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 4! Has Kylie fallen more in love with her person? Do we have another random act of kindness to share Who interrupts our recording session this Episode Kylie shares the blended family outing disaster and some helpful tips! Kylie and her person use the Day Use app for a morning catch up  Kylie and James chat about secret communication channels and how many is too many Is Kylie's person in for the long haul Have you been banned from Tinder? James and Kylie ...

S2 Ep 4. Does Kylie's person even have a name?

March 11, 2020 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 4! Has Kylie fallen more in love with her person? Do we have another random act of kindness to share Who interrupts our recording session this Episode Kylie shares the blended family outing disaster and some helpful tips! Kylie and her person use the Day Use app for a morning catch up  Kylie and James chat about secret communication channels and how many is too many Is Kylie's person in for the long haul Have you been banned from Tinder? James and Kylie ...

S2 Ep 3. James' first dating application is in!

March 04, 2020 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 3! Kylie feels like she is hosting Perfect Match and is very happy about it  Kylie reads out our very brave, sharp and clever applicant's responses Do we find out why she has been banned from Tinder What date idea does James go for  Kylie thinks this could be a match! She addresses the full 10 criteria with a sharp wit She makes James laugh out loud! Kylie wants to come along and FB live the start of the date - will James let her? If we made you smile we...

S2 Ep 3. James' first dating application is in!

March 04, 2020 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 3! Kylie feels like she is hosting Perfect Match and is very happy about it  Kylie reads out our very brave, sharp and clever applicant's responses Do we find out why she has been banned from Tinder What date idea does James go for  Kylie thinks this could be a match! She addresses the full 10 criteria with a sharp wit She makes James laugh out loud! Kylie wants to come along and FB live the start of the date - will James let her? If we made you smile we...

S2 Ep 2. Our first listener's dating story gone very wrong!

February 26, 2020 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 2! Tune into our very first dating story from a very brave listener! Burnt with a cigarette Met tonne of friends on the first date Followed by strange woman Pick the red flags along the way..... If we made you smile we would love you to rate us, leave a review and share widely (insert James on his knees begging!). And remember Kylie loves you  xx Want more of us including behind the scenes we would love to see you over on Insta @loversandotherloserspodcast...

S2 Ep 2. Our first listener's dating story gone very wrong!

February 26, 2020 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 2! Tune into our very first dating story from a very brave listener! Burnt with a cigarette Met tonne of friends on the first date Followed by strange woman Pick the red flags along the way..... If we made you smile we would love you to rate us, leave a review and share widely (insert James on his knees begging!). And remember Kylie loves you  xx Want more of us including behind the scenes we would love to see you over on Insta @loversandotherloserspodcast...

S2 Ep 1. Kylie is disappointed to discover James has a dating conscience!

February 19, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1! Kylie is disappointed when she discovers James has a dating conscience  James is using Flatmate.com to score a date Do we have any applications for a date with James yet Kylie shares how she is travelling with her person at the 12 week mark Is Kylie still in love Is Kylie being triggered in love Is Kylie's manchester up to scratch Who knocks on the door during the recording! If we made you smile we would love you to rate us, leave a review and share w...

Bonus Valentine's Day Episode! You can score a date with our James!

February 12, 2020 16:00 - 14 minutes - 9.88 MB

Bonus Valentine's Day Episode! Tune in and you could score a date with James! James is open for application  James lists his top 10 selection criteria Give us your first date ideas  Tune in to find out how to apply! We would love to hear from you  Apply here..... https://www.facebook.com/groups/loversandotherlosers If we made you smile we would love you to rate us, leave a review and share widely (insert James on his knees begging!). And remember Kylie loves you  xx Want more of us ...

Bonus Valentine's Day Episode! You can score a date with our James!

February 12, 2020 16:00 - 14 minutes - 9.88 MB

Bonus Valentine's Day Episode! Tune in and you could score a date with James! James is open for application  James lists his top 10 selection criteria Give us your first date ideas  Tune in to find out how to apply! We would love to hear from you  Apply here..... https://www.facebook.com/groups/loversandotherlosers If we made you smile we would love you to rate us, leave a review and share widely (insert James on his knees begging!). And remember Kylie loves you  xx Want more of us ...

Episode 20. Did James only have 3 dates all season and is Kylie still in love?

February 05, 2020 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Welcome to Episode 20! Join us for our last Episode of Season 1! We wrap the hilarity, challenges and highlights of the Season. Thank you all so much for joining us during Season 1 and stay tuned for a very special bonus Episode for Valentine's day next week!  If we made you smile we would love you to rate us, leave a review and share widely (insert James on his knees begging!). And remember Kylie loves you  xx Want more of us including behind the scenes we would love to see you over on ...

Episode 20. Did James only have 3 dates all season and is Kylie still in love?

February 05, 2020 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Welcome to Episode 20! Join us for our last Episode of Season 1! We wrap the hilarity, challenges and highlights of the Season. Thank you all so much for joining us during Season 1 and stay tuned for a very special bonus Episode for Valentine's day next week!  If we made you smile we would love you to rate us, leave a review and share widely (insert James on his knees begging!). And remember Kylie loves you  xx Want more of us including behind the scenes we would love to see you over on ...

Episode 19. Will Kylie break down the door to love?

January 29, 2020 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

Welcome to Episode 19! James rises early for pink galahs and the podcast starts now! James fall asleep on an Episode 18 recap Kylie breaks a record on her bus to boyfriend town Strap in and strap on for sexual admin, health and safety and PPE Kylie attempts the reverse burgle at 4am We explore shame, guilt and joy, all the foundations of modern romance Kylie googles green flags James has a tip for food security Kylie plays the cool girl but James isn't convinced Communication is lu...

Episode 19. Will Kylie break down the door to love?

January 29, 2020 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

Welcome to Episode 19! James rises early for pink galahs and the podcast starts now! James fall asleep on an Episode 18 recap Kylie breaks a record on her bus to boyfriend town Strap in and strap on for sexual admin, health and safety and PPE Kylie attempts the reverse burgle at 4am We explore shame, guilt and joy, all the foundations of modern romance Kylie googles green flags James has a tip for food security Kylie plays the cool girl but James isn't convinced Communication is lu...

Episode 18. Has Kylie found the right guy at last!

January 22, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Welcome to Episode 18! A rare gift and an awkward start Is the length of our Podcast a 2 drink minimum or a brisk walk Big tent dating charges admission! Kylie and James discuss Matthew Hussey's MPI theory and how to get to the right guy  Kylie falls for eyes again but this could this be the one Kylie throws the podcast into the ring in the hope of seducing a lover Backpedaling and putting in the legwork of an inside trader 3 hours of messaging cluster dating and a turn around full 3...

Episode 16. Kylie describes herself as a romantic with a machete!

January 08, 2020 14:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

Welcome to Episode 16! The dating battleground has turned into the killing fields as Kylie reveals her tagline Is Kylie giving the ordinary bloke hope or will he remain in the dating cesspool Is James about to stoop so low he cuts and pasts some integrity Citizen science uncovers a cocksmith Land ahoy, will Kylie disembark onto love island with a sex god Get ready to sow your rolled oats James isn't a mathematician as something clearly doesn't add up Will James spark joy and clean up...

Episode 16. Kylie describes herself as a romantic with a machete!

January 08, 2020 14:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

Welcome to Episode 16! The dating battleground has turned into the killing fields as Kylie reveals her tagline Is Kylie giving the ordinary bloke hope or will he remain in the dating cesspool Is James about to stoop so low he cuts and pasts some integrity Citizen science uncovers a cocksmith Land ahoy, will Kylie disembark onto love island with a sex god Get ready to sow your rolled oats James isn't a mathematician as something clearly doesn't add up Will James spark joy and clean up...

Episode 15. The 10 signs of breadcrumbing and James nails the lot!

January 01, 2020 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

Welcome to Episode 15! Where's Kylie's excitement, is it lost on a narcissist and will she trap him with a chicken dinner Don't play Kylie with tight arse Tuesday romancing Calamari, breadcrumbing, simmering, teabagging, is this now a cooking show The 10 signs of breadcrumbing and James nails them all Sporadic, meaningless, vague, noncommittal and guilty as charged Is James too lazy to be passive aggressive and does Kylie need to be validated Where's James citizen science Nobel prize ...

Episode 14. Learn how much time Kylie invests in finding her dates!

December 25, 2019 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

Welcome to Episode 14! Can Kylie convert a match into a date or are tears the only coping strategy Does James know better then to offer women fashion advice or worse How does Kylie decide who makes the grade More emoji's, more sex, you decide Stalkers do less work than Kylie when she's on a dating mission Is Kylie's latest match on more top gear than Jermey Clarkson as Kylie recommends avoiding all dental care Does using a cats tail as a fake moustache make the grade Prepare for re-o...

Episode 14. Learn how much time Kylie invests in finding her dates!

December 25, 2019 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

Welcome to Episode 14! Can Kylie convert a match into a date or are tears the only coping strategy Does James know better then to offer women fashion advice or worse How does Kylie decide who makes the grade More emoji's, more sex, you decide Stalkers do less work than Kylie when she's on a dating mission Is Kylie's latest match on more top gear than Jermey Clarkson as Kylie recommends avoiding all dental care Does using a cats tail as a fake moustache make the grade Prepare for re-o...

Episode 13. One love, anyone for tennis during a daytime date!

December 18, 2019 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

Welcome to Episode 13! Kylie gives James the gift of trust but nobody's fooled Does a slow burn get medicated or just cut off Is James honouring himself again with his golden rule or lack or one James decides to be the narcissist he is and not the narcissist everybody thinks he is Will Kylie iron James' shirt for his big date Is James batting out of his league and hoping for some charity Watch out pretty woman, Kylie goes to the symphony Is a kiss on a date a concept or all about con...

Episode 12. An old flame declares his undying love!

December 11, 2019 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

Welcome to Episode 12! Second chance saloon for Kylie's latino lover Old flame declares undying love. Will his flame be extinguished before love catches fire or will the ashes smoulder in his heart forever.... Lost soul or lucky escape? If we made you smile we would love you to rate us, leave a review and share widely (insert James on his knees begging!). And remember Kylie loves you  xx Want more of us including behind the scenes we would love to see you over on Insta @loversandotherlo...

Episode 11. James has a hook up and a date with his slow burn!

December 04, 2019 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

Welcome to Episode 11! James' 2 part date journey A desperate hook up or a meaningful connection Has he redeemed himself or is it more of the same Does James want to be a father  Will this be the deal breaker for his slow burn The varnish falls off James' Golden rule If we made you smile we would love you to rate us, leave a review and share widely (insert James on his knees begging!). And remember Kylie loves you  xx Want more of us including behind the scenes we would love to see y...

Episode 10. The great fire of Boyfriend town!

November 27, 2019 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB

Welcome to Episode 10! Another man goes down in the fire of boyfriend town! The courtship made of red flags. James displays an abhorrent lack of integrity only matched by Kylie's lack of judgement. James' bio runs aground in the sea of love. If we made you smile we would love you to rate us, leave a review and share widely (insert James on his knees begging!). And remember Kylie loves you  xx Want more of us including behind the scenes we would love to see you over on Insta @loversando...

Episode 9. Does Kylie's courtship turn into modern madness?

November 20, 2019 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

Welcome to Episode 9! Does the old fashioned courtship turn into modern madness? Waiting for sex at the boyfriend bus stop - nickels please! James plans on a dating rebirth, new photos, new photo - is it the same old result? Does Kylie contemplate a profile photo experiment - hold on to your hat! If we made you smile we would love you to rate us, leave a review and share widely (insert James on his knees begging!). And remember Kylie loves you  xx Want more of us including behind the s...

Episode 8. Is Kylie experiencing an old fashioned courtship?

November 13, 2019 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

Welcome to Episode 8! Could this be love or has Kylie only found a Kuta Cowboy? A dinner date and a connection but does a relationship hide behind those eyes. Is an old fashioned courtship ringing alarm bells and has James finally picked up his game. If we made you smile we would love you to rate us, leave a review and share widely (insert James on his knees begging!). And remember Kylie loves you  xx Want more of us including behind the scenes we would love to see you over on Insta @lo...

Episode 7. Does James date a rodeo clown?

November 06, 2019 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MB

Welcome to Episode 7! Is James desperate enough to date a rodeo clown? James and Kylie chat about their online dating age criteria. Kylie tried the slow burn following James into a burning building. Watch out Einstein, the theory of dating gets scientific.  If we made you smile we would love you to rate us, leave a review and share widely (insert James on his knees begging!). And remember Kylie loves you  xx Want more of us including behind the scenes we would love to see you over on I...

Episode 6. Is James' slow burn dating method contagious?

October 30, 2019 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

Welcome to Episode 6! Is Kylie back in the battleground or still on the bus to boyfriend town? A bunch of red flags and the big dont's for dating Kylie. James offers Kylie's suitors a 3 day introductory workshop to prepare them. Has James's dignity totally gone or did it even exist? A slow burn is not just an exotic disease but James's hot tip for romance. Is James's work crush more than enough? And if you are going to be half naked make sure it is the right half. If we made you smil...

Episode 5. Kylie dives in again after just one date.

October 23, 2019 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

Welcome to Episode 5! Join us as Kylie dives in way too soon after only one date. Does he have the capacity or is he doomed to a humane cull. We chat about tick a boxes and learn one of Kylie's is someone who can make her laugh. A new theory evolves and will this idiot proof romance or is James's minimalist approach really the key. Rules broken, hearts broken and no date for James. If we made you smile we would love you to rate us, leave a review and share widely (insert James on his kn...

Episode 5. Kylie dives in again after just one date.

October 23, 2019 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

Welcome to Episode 5! Join us as Kylie dives in way too soon after only one date. Does he have the capacity or is he doomed to a humane cull. We chat about tick a boxes and learn one of Kylie's is someone who can make her laugh. A new theory evolves and will this idiot proof romance or is James's minimalist approach really the key. Rules broken, hearts broken and no date for James. If we made you smile we would love you to rate us, leave a review and share widely (insert James on his kn...

Episode 4. Kylie breaks one of her golden internet dating rules.

October 12, 2019 01:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

Hello and Welcome to Episode 4! Join Kylie and James and learn which rule Kylie breaks leaving her vowing to never do that again. James decides to wing it and declares there are no rules. Could Kylie's latest date be a floral bouquet of red flags. Kylie promises to never give away her power and stick to her golden rules.  If we made you smile we would love you to leave a review and share widely (insert James on his knees begging!). And remember Kylie loves you  xx Want more of us incl...

Episode 4. Kylie breaks one of her golden internet dating rules.

October 12, 2019 01:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

Hello and Welcome to Episode 4! Join Kylie and James and learn which rule Kylie breaks leaving her vowing to never do that again. James decides to wing it and declares there are no rules. Could Kylie's latest date be a floral bouquet of red flags. Kylie promises to never give away her power and stick to her golden rules.  If we made you smile we would love you to leave a review and share widely (insert James on his knees begging!). And remember Kylie loves you  xx Want more of us incl...

Episode 3. How many emojis in James and Kylie's bio?

October 12, 2019 01:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

Hello and Welcome to Episode 3! Join Kylie and James this week as they learn the meaning of certain emojis which will never be used again!  Is James vulnerable in his heart space or an emoji or two short of a meaningful connection. Man of few words examines profile and Bio's. Meanwhile Kylie writes her own reviews and has the early symptoms of emoji fatigue. If we made you smile we would love you to leave a review and share widely (insert James on his knees begging!). And remember Kyli...

Episode 2. Is Kylie's digital euthanasia as painful as it seems?

October 11, 2019 21:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

Hello and Welcome to Episode 2.  Join Kylie and James this week as they chatter around..... Is it written in the stars or a sign of the times? Is Kylie's digital euthanasia as painful as it seems? Jame's big date recap ends in a soft furnishing store. Is Kylie disgusting and complicated or is it just a pizza topping.  If we made you smile we would love you to leave a review and share widely (insert James on his knees begging!). And remember Kylie loves you  xx Want more of us includi...

Episode 1. Can Kylie and James find love while retaining their dignity!

September 24, 2019 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

Hello and Welcome to Episode 1! Join Kylie and James as they share their active take on internet dating. Kylie and James are 2 great mates navigating the world of internet dating and will be sharing what works and as they are both still single, what doesn't work!  In this Episode can they find love while retaining their dignity?  Can Kylie's first date be a success and can James even find a first date? Tune in to find out!   If we made you smile we would love you to leave a review and sha...