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Ever wondered where to draw the line when it comes to disciplining other people’s kids? In this brutally honest episode of Wine Chats, we get real about parenting, discipline, and what happens when a grown man yells at your child on the school playground. 😳From house rules to schoolyard showdowns, Billi shares a wild story about a confrontation that led to a very necessary email to the school. We talk about respectful parenting, letting others correct your kids (to a point!), and how not disciplining your child can make everyone else hate you just a little bit.This is the real mum talk you won't get at school pickup—raw, hilarious, and straight from the heart.👉 Parenting, boundaries, discipline, and the brutal honesty of modern motherhood—let's go!✨ Sponsored by Budburst Wine Collective - thanks for fuelling our bold conversations with your delicious Rose!-----Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram: @WineChatsPodcastSend us your period horror stories at [email protected] & Review Wine Chats on Apple Podcasts: Click hereWatch & Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCMIlV9pP_mGVZ_YKgjYtcXwJoin the fun on TikTok: tiktok.com/@winechatspodcastGot thoughts? Let’s chat on Instagram: instagram.com/winechatspodcastCheck out our website for all things Wine Chats: winechatspodcast.comThanks for listening and hanging out with us - we love you!Intro MusicOrchestral Funky Hip-Hop Beat by Glitch | https://soundcloud.com/glitchMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US#realmumtalk #parentingdrama #disciplineboundaries #winechats #mumlife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Wine Chats, we're diving into a controversial parenting topic: Is it ever okay to discipline someone else’s child?From chaotic birthday parties to rogue 8-year-old boys, we share our own stories (and frustrations) of trying to keep the peace when other people’s kids go feral. Lyndsey dishes on a real-life incident that left her wondering if she went too far, while Billy’s teacher aide experience sparks a spicy debate about parenting styles, judgment, and boundaries.Plus, we sip on a surprisingly good rosé from Bud Burst Wine Collective - and yes, even these rosé skeptics were impressed.👉 If you're a parent who's ever side-eyed a screaming child in public, this one’s for you.In this episode:Discipline vs. disrespect: where’s the line?When it's your kid causing chaos vs. someone else'sJudgy parents and societal pressureWine tasting: Flyleaf Rosé from Bud BurstTag us on socials @winechatspodcast and tell us:Would YOU step in and discipline someone else's child?#parenting #realmumtalk #mumlife #discipline #raisingkids #winechatspodcast #motherhood #rosétasting #australianpodcast✨ Sponsored by Budburst Wine Collective - thanks for fuelling our bold conversations with your delicious Rose!-----Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram: @WineChatsPodcastSend us your period horror stories at [email protected] & Review Wine Chats on Apple Podcasts: Click hereWatch & Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCMIlV9pP_mGVZ_YKgjYtcXwJoin the fun on TikTok: tiktok.com/@winechatspodcastGot thoughts? Let’s chat on Instagram: instagram.com/winechatspodcastCheck out our website for all things Wine Chats: winechatspodcast.comThanks for listening and hanging out with us - we love you!Intro MusicOrchestral Funky Hip-Hop Beat by Glitch | https://soundcloud.com/glitchMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a real talk for every mum who’s ever screamed in the kitchen!In this hilarious and relatable Chatterbox episode, Billi and Lyndsey dive into cooking rage, mum life in the kitchen, and what they actually feed their families. From undercooked chicken to frozen veg wars, this is a brutally honest look at the chaos of dinner time.We’re talking:Everyday meal strugglesWeird cooking habitsFeeding picky eatersParenting through dinner disastersWhether you’re a frozen veg queen or just surviving on brown dinners, you’ll feel seen.Don’t forget to:✔️ Subscribe for weekly, unfiltered takes on parenting, pop culture and breaking news.✔️ Comment below — what do YOU think is going wrong with today’s youth?✔️ Follow us @winechatspodcast on Instagram & TikTok for behind-the-scenes chaos.🚨 Exciting updates coming your way!Join our mailing list so you don’t miss out: winechatspodcast.com💬 Got thoughts on this episode? We’d love to hear them! Email us: [email protected] generated by Mubert https://mubert.com/render#momlife #parentingpodcast #mumrage #reallifetalk #cookingwithkids #cookingrage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is part two of our chat from earlier this week. If you thought Monday was wild, wait 'til we get into throuples, pegging, and a few spicy surprises we definitely didn’t see coming… we're asking some big, uncomfortable, and hilarious questions!Would you ever be in a throuple? What if your man wanted to be pegged? And wait — what the hell is a teledildonic? From real-life stories to awkward hypotheticals, the Wine Chats women unpack modern relationship dynamics with their signature wine-in-hand honesty.Plus, we explore the difference between throuples and polygamy, consider our own sexual boundaries, and uncover some of the wildest tech-led sex trends around!Grab your wine and prepare to laugh, cringe, and maybe learn something you didn’t want to know.✨ Sponsored by Budburst Wine Collective - thanks for fuelling our bold conversations with your delicious Pinot Noir!-----Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram: @WineChatsPodcastSend us your period horror stories at [email protected] & Review Wine Chats on Apple Podcasts: Click hereWatch & Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCMIlV9pP_mGVZ_YKgjYtcXwJoin the fun on TikTok: tiktok.com/@winechatspodcastGot thoughts? Let’s chat on Instagram: instagram.com/winechatspodcastCheck out our website for all things Wine Chats: winechatspodcast.comThanks for listening and hanging out with us - we love you!Intro MusicOrchestral Funky Hip-Hop Beat by Glitch | https://soundcloud.com/glitchMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US#unusualrelationships #lavendermarriage #openmarriage #gaystraightcouple #winechatspodcast #relationshipchat #funnywomen #nontraditionalmarriage #podcastrecommendation #throuples #pegging #teledildonics #sexchat #openrelationships #funnywomen #winechatspodcast #australianpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Wine Chats, we’re diving into the world of unusual relationships - from lavender marriages to a very surprising gay-straight open marriage that genuinely blew our minds! Like - they do WHAT??!We kick off the episode with wine review of the gorgeous Brinktop Pinot Noir from Budburst Wine Collective, before launching into a conversation about sexual dynamics, unconventional love, and whether companionship alone can be the foundation for marriage.Also, surprise! This is a two-part chat - we’ll be back on Wednesday to talk about throuples, pegging, and more spicy surprises...Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram: @WineChatsPodcastSend us your period horror stories at [email protected] & Review Wine Chats on Apple Podcasts: Click hereWatch & Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCMIlV9pP_mGVZ_YKgjYtcXwJoin the fun on TikTok: tiktok.com/@winechatspodcastGot thoughts? Let’s chat on Instagram: instagram.com/winechatspodcastCheck out our website for all things Wine Chats: winechatspodcast.comThanks for listening and hanging out with us - we love you!Intro MusicOrchestral Funky Hip-Hop Beat by Glitch | https://soundcloud.com/glitchMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US#unusualrelationships #lavendermarriage #openmarriage #gaystraightcouple #winechatspodcast #relationshipchat #funnywomen #nontraditionalmarriage #podcastrecommendation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Chatterbox by Wine Chats, we're getting spicy and honest about what turns men off in the bedroom—and how to stop making the same mistakes.From awkward habits to surprising dealbreakers, Billi and Lyndsey explore real intimacy turn-offs with their usual sass and laughter. Whether you're in a long-term relationship or navigating new territory, this fun-sized episode is packed with real talk that might just improve your love life.🔔 Subscribe now so you never miss a drop of wine-fuelled wisdom. 📬 Join our mailing list at winechatspodcast.com for exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes fun.Don’t forget to:✔️ Subscribe for weekly, unfiltered takes on parenting, pop culture and breaking news.✔️ Comment below — what do YOU think is going wrong with today’s youth?✔️ Follow us @winechatspodcast on Instagram & TikTok for behind-the-scenes chaos.🚨 Exciting updates coming your way!Join our mailing list so you don’t miss out: winechatspodcast.com💬 Got thoughts on this episode? We’d love to hear them! Email us: [email protected] generated by Mubert https://mubert.com/render Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this follow-up episode of Wine Chats, we trade in feelings for facts as we unpack the shocking laws and statistics that continue to silence women around the world.From forced marriage and hijab laws in Iran, to education bans and public silence enforced by the Taliban in Afghanistan, this episode is a raw look at how institutional gender oppression still exists in 2024.📌 What we cover:The legal requirement for Iranian women to wear the hijabHow “improper” headscarf placement can result in violence, arrest or deathWhy Afghan women are banned from speaking, singing, or being heard in publicGovernment-enforced forced and child marriageThe tragic truth about maternal death rates and lack of medical accessHow female education, employment, and freedom have been stripped away🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real talk over real wine. Your voice matters — and we’re using ours while we still can.👇 Tell us what shocked you most in the comments.Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram: @WineChatsPodcastSend us your period horror stories at [email protected] & Review Wine Chats on Apple Podcasts: Click hereWatch & Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCMIlV9pP_mGVZ_YKgjYtcXwJoin the fun on TikTok: tiktok.com/@winechatspodcastGot thoughts? Let’s chat on Instagram: instagram.com/winechatspodcastCheck out our website for all things Wine Chats: winechatspodcast.comThanks for listening and hanging out with us - we love you!Intro MusicOrchestral Funky Hip-Hop Beat by Glitch | https://soundcloud.com/glitchMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Wine Chats, we're on holidays and throwing it back to Season 5, where we’re pouring Balkan wine and diving into one of the most emotional conversations we’ve ever had - why are women still being silenced in this day and age?Join us as we crack open a bottle of rich Serbian Merlot from our wine sponsor, Podrum Food & Liquor, and dive into a deeply emotional conversation about the terrifying silencing of women around the world.🎙️ In this episode:The shocking restrictions on women’s voices in AfghanistanThe heartbreaking story of a protestor in IranOur outrage, confusion, and compassion as women with freedomHow we can raise awareness and support women who are being silencedPlus - A brutally honest wine review from Serbia 🇷🇸Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram: @WineChatsPodcastSend us your period horror stories at [email protected] & Review Wine Chats on Apple Podcasts: Click hereWatch & Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCMIlV9pP_mGVZ_YKgjYtcXwJoin the fun on TikTok: tiktok.com/@winechatspodcastGot thoughts? Let’s chat on Instagram: instagram.com/winechatspodcastCheck out our website for all things Wine Chats: winechatspodcast.comThanks for listening and hanging out with us - we love you!Intro MusicOrchestral Funky Hip-Hop Beat by Glitch | https://soundcloud.com/glitchMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From a Brisbane house party tragedy to a miraculous Disney cruise rescue — we unpack two wild headlines that had us stunned.This two-part episode of Wine Chats: Chatterbox Edition takes you on an emotional rollercoaster as we break down two headline-making stories, one tragic, one unexpectedly heartwarming.In part one, we talk about the shocking Brisbane incident where a 15-year-old allegedly stabbed his father at a house party. With media reports being vague and details scarce, we ask the tough questions:What drives a teen to commit parricide?Is social media, mental health, or modern parenting to blame?How do we keep our own kids safe — and sane — in today’s world?In part two, we lighten things up with a near-tragedy aboard a Disney cruise ship, where a 5-year-old girl fell overboard, and was miraculously rescued by her father. We talk parental instincts, cruise safety protocols (hello, MOB procedures), and whether we’re too judgy… or not judgy enough.Note: Since this episode was recorded, it has emerged that the child climbed over the railing while the parents were playing a game nearby — not that the father had placed her on the railing for a photo, as was originally reported. Thankfully, the dad did jump in immediately to rescue her.From gut-wrenching news to a viral rescue that actually restores your faith in humanity, this episode will make you think, laugh (uncomfortably), and maybe hold your kids a little tighter.🙌 Don’t forget to:✔️ Subscribe for weekly, unfiltered takes on parenting, pop culture and breaking news. ✔️ Comment below — what do YOU think is going wrong with today’s youth? ✔️ Follow us @winechatspodcast on Instagram & TikTok for behind-the-scenes chaos.🚨 Exciting updates coming your way!Join our mailing list so you don’t miss out: winechatspodcast.com💬 Got thoughts on this episode? We’d love to hear them! Email us: [email protected] generated by Mubert https://mubert.com/render Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Wine Chats, your favourite Aussie mums get very real about OnlyFans, cheating, and what counts as crossing the line in modern relationships! They are diving headfirst into the spicy question:👉 Is subscribing to OnlyFans considered cheating in a relationship?Join Billi and Lyndsey, two unfiltered besties, as they sip questionable wine and unpack the messy layers of modern love, online sex, trust, and boundaries. From porn vs. paid subscriptions, to foot fetishes and secret messages, nothing is off the table.💥 In this episode, they chat about:Is paying for OnlyFans content a form of infidelity?Their own experience as foot content creators on Fansly.com (yep, really!)Porn vs. personal creator subscriptions: where’s the line?How communication and trust shape sexual boundaries in marriageHow couples can navigate sexual fetishes, honesty, and expectationsReal talk about emotional cheating, privacy, and respect in long-term relationshipsWhether you're in a relationship, navigating marriage, or just here for the girl chat, this episode is for every woman who's ever asked: “Would this cross a line for me?”🍷 Wine Chats is your go-to podcast for:✨ Honest conversations between best friends✨ Funny, awkward, and real chats about sex, marriage, parenting, and friendships✨ A weekly catch-up with Aussie mums who say what you're thinkingConnect with Us:Follow us on Instagram: @WineChatsPodcastSend us your period horror stories at [email protected] & Review Wine Chats on Apple Podcasts: Click hereWatch & Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCMIlV9pP_mGVZ_YKgjYtcXwJoin the fun on TikTok: tiktok.com/@winechatspodcastGot thoughts? Let’s chat on Instagram: instagram.com/winechatspodcastCheck out our website for all things Wine Chats: winechatspodcast.comThanks for listening and hanging out with us - we love you!Intro MusicOrchestral Funky Hip-Hop Beat by Glitch | https://soundcloud.com/glitchMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.