Living Life Single
A show about single people for single people by single people, produced by JOY 94.9, a queer community radio station in Melbourne, Australia. The podcast explores the experiences and perspectives of those living single lives.
Episodes
The Green-Eyed Single: Dealing with Jealousy
This week, Yiannis and Johnno get honest about jealousy — that gut-punch feeling when your friends are coupling up, posting anniversaries, or announcing engagements while you’re still swiping. The boys share their own green-eyed moments (yes, even they get jealous) and dig into why comparing your single chapter to someone else’s relationship milestone never actually helps.
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Bouncing Back: Recovering from Dating Rejection
This week, Yiannis and Johnno get real about the sting of dating rejection the ghosting, the “it’s not you, it’s me,” and the dates that just fizzle out. From spiralling into self-doubt to actually bouncing back stronger, the boys share their own knock-backs (and there are plenty) while working out how to stop taking it so personally. Honest, funny, and a little bit therape
The Fantasy Partner We Invent in Our Heads
Are we looking for a real partner… or the perfect person we’ve created in our heads? This week, Yiannis and Johnno explore the fantasy partner we invent — the ideal person who ticks every box, says all the right things, and somehow exists only in our imagination. From unrealistic expectations and dating “types” to the influence of movies, social media, and past relationships, the boys
When Friends Disappear Into Relationship
Ever feel like a friend suddenly disappears the moment they start dating someone? This week, Yiannis and Johnno tackle the all-too-relatable experience of friends disappearing into relationships. From cancelled plans and changing priorities to feeling left behind while single, the boys unpack the challenges of maintaining friendships when romance takes centre stage.Honest, funny, and relatable, th
Single, Dating & Trust: How Do You Learn to Trust Again?
This week, Yiannis and Johnno explore what it means to trust again while living life single. From past heartbreak and dating disappointments to vulnerability, boundaries, and taking emotional risks, the boys unpack why trust can feel so difficult — and how we slowly learn to open ourselves up again.
Honest, relatable, full of real conversation, and of course laughter.
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Joy Radiothon Special – Red Flags
Red flags, dealbreakers, and dating disasters — we’re talking all things red flags in this special Joy Radiothon episode!Join Yiannis and Johnno as they unpack the warning signs people spot in dating, friendships, and relationships, share some hilarious stories, and debate which red flags are genuine causes for concern and which ones might be getting a bad rap.It’s a fun, honest, and e
Do opposites attract?
After almost a year and a half… it finally happened. This week, Yiannis and Johnno tell the hilarious story of matching with the same person someone who wasn’t usually either of their types. Which naturally led to the big question: do opposites actually attract? From dating “types” and unexpected attraction to the chaos of modern dating apps, the boys unpack why the people we connect with aren’t a
Are we overthinking this
In this episode, Yiannis and Johnno dive into difficult conversations, social anxiety, mixed signals, and the way we turn tiny situations into full-blown emotional dramas. From being left on read to avoiding confrontation, the boys unpack why communication feels so complicated in modern single life with plenty of relatable moments, laughs, and honest chat along the way.
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Single with a disability
This week, Yiannis and Johnno are joined by Ollie Mylius for an honest conversation about being single and living with a disability. From dating and independence to stereotypes, confidence, and connection, the episode explores the realities, challenges, and experiences that often don’t get talked about enough with plenty of humour, insight, and real talk along the way.
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Why is making friends as an adult so hard as a single adult?
This week, Yiannis and Johnno dive into the reality of building friendships while single from awkward first hangs and one-sided effort to finding connection through work, hobbies, apps, and shared spaces. Honest, funny, and super relatable, this episode is all about navigating loneliness, connection, and creating your own community as an adult.
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Your ideal day as a single
What does your ideal day as a single person actually look like? This episode, Yiannis and Johnno break down what a realistic perfect day feels like — from solo time to social time, and everything in between. Different vibes, different routines, same question: are you actually designing your days, or just drifting through them? It’s fun, honest, and might just get you rethinking how you spend your
Living Life Single with a Debilitating Illness
Living with a debilitating illness can change your day-to-day in ways most people don’t see but it doesn’t mean life stops. In this episode, Yiannis and Johnno chat with Alexis Naylor artist and songwriter about navigating the ups and downs of CRPS while embracing her singledom. From finding independence in unexpected ways to keeping a sense of humour through it all, it’s an honest, uplifting conv
When Plans Change: The Single Life Curveballs
You’ve locked in the plan. You’re ready. And then… cancelled. Or worse — everything changes at once. So what now? In this episode, Yiannis and Johnno get real about the curveballs of single life — from last-minute bail-outs to big life shake-ups — and how you deal when there’s no backup plan waiting at home. Expect honest chat, a few laughs, and some solid ways to handle it when life doesn’t go to
Hang-Ups & Heartbeats
Hang-ups… we’ve all got them. But what are the things that really hold us back when we’re single — and are they actually as big as we make them out to be? In this episode, we unpack the emotional baggage, the overthinking, and the stories we tell ourselves, and how they shape the way we connect (or don’t). It’s honest, a little confronting, and might just make your heart beat a little differently
I’m Single… so who should I put down as an emergency contact?
It’s one of those questions no one really talks about until you’re staring at a form and realise you’re not sure who to write down. In this episode, Yiannis and Johnno we unpack and why having this sorted is more important than you realise. It’s practical, a little uncomfortable, and ultimately about building your own support system on your terms.
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How do the apps and the algorithms affect us as singles
In this weeks episode Yiannis and Johnno delve into the world of all the socials and app and how the algorithms affect us as singles. Listen in and enjoy
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The things we do when no one is watching
Join Yiannis and Johnno on this week’s episode of Living Life Single as they dive into the weird, wonderful, and downright hilarious things we do when no one’s watching. From quirky solo habits to the realities we’d rather keep behind closed doors, nothing is off limits. It’s honest, it’s relatable, and yes… even the “magical” bodily moments get a mention. Tune in for plenty of laughs, a bit of se
I’m Single and I want to marry myself
Join Yiannis and Johnno on this week’s episode of Living Life Single as they explore the idea of self-marriage, inspired by Tiffany Haddish’s journey to Africa to marry herself. They take a deep dive into what it really means to commit to yourself, why someone would choose it, and what it says about modern singledom. Expect thoughtful conversation, personal insights, and of course, plenty of laugh
“Communicate with us.”
This week’s episode is the third part of a three-part series inspired by Tiffany Haddish’s Black Mitzvah special, where she said, “we need somebody to hold us sometimes, love on us, communicate with us.” Yiannis and Jonno focus on “communicate with us,” and how, as a single person, we need and want regular communication. Listen in and get ready to communicate.
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“Love on us” How to get love and still be single.
This week’s episode is the 2 part of a three-part series inspired by Tiffany Haddish’s Black Mitzvah special, where she said, “we need somebody to hold us sometimes, love on us, communicate with us.” Yiannis and Jonno focus on “Love on us,” and how, as a single person, we can feel love. They discuss the science around love and why it’s important, and they come to a massive realisation at the
I’m single and I want to be held. How to get a Hug Buddy.
In this weeks Episode, Yiannis and Johnno have been inspired by Tiffany Haddish’s Black Mitzvah special, where she said, “we need somebody to hold us sometimes, love on us, communicate with us.” Yiannis and Jonno focus on how, as a single person, we can get somebody to hold us, and came up with the concept of a “hug buddy”. A person who is there just to hug you when you need to be held. They disc
I’m single and its Valentines Day. HELP!
On this weeks Valentines Day episode Yiannis and Johnno discuss what this day means to single people and how to get through it unscathed. As always lots of fun.
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New Year New Single Life!?
Yiannis and Johnno are back for another year of Living Life Single, and they kick it off with a discussion about New year and a new me and the resolutions we make. Join in to the hilarity as they discuss their plans for the new year as singles.
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Getting Through The Holiday Period As A Single
Join Yiannis and Johnno as they share tips and tricks for getting through the holiday period as a single person. Yiannis attended Laddy Gagga the night before recording the show, and he is totally fanning over her performance. As always, it’s a fun and insightful show. Living Life Single, where being single means you are never by yourself.
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Single Doesn’t Mean Stuck: Personal Growth Without a Partner
Yiannis and Johnno chat about how to grow personally when you are single. Check it out to understand what “growth” really means, roadblocks to growth, and practical tools to begin your journey. Living life single where being single means you are never by yourself.
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Debunking The Single Stereotypes
Join Yiannis and Johnno on this week’s episode of Living Life Single as they debunk the myths and stereotypes around singledom. Expect hilarious conversations, insightful reflections, and personal experiences that shine a new light on what it really means to be single.
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Johnno’s Story – Mental health check-in for singles
Join Yiannis and Johnno for a special episode where Johnno talks about his recent experience of waking up and not being able to see. Johnno speaks to his concerns and the importance of friends and family and mental health check-ins
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Single and 70
Yiannis and Jason speak to Pam Whytcross, an absolute legend of Australian tennis. Pam is in her 70s, single and happy. Hear Pam’s story and insights.
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Solo Safety: Protecting yourself while being and living life single
On today’s show we have a special guest host Jason Lee and Johnno dials in for a chat. Today’s episode is all about how you remain safe as a single person whether it’s in your home you’re inviting people over or when you’re out and about.
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I’m single, how am I being Marketed to?
On this week’s episode, Yiannis and Johnno unpack the sneaky (and sometimes hilarious) ways marketing targets single people. You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, and you’ll finish the episode feeling proud to be living life single.
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Single Songstress LANI
Yiannis and Johnno chat to LANI on what its like to be a single song writer and performer. Lani is an exciting new artist who is a rising pop powerhouse who is blending Timeless Elegance with raw emotion and her sound is a real rich tapestry of dreamy vocal and classic pop. She has collaborated with DJs and is the voice on a number of EDM songs. The two songs mentioned in the episode are Chameleo
Rainbow social
Yiannis and Johnno talk to Stephen (or Sctephen, if you prefer) from Rainbow Social; an LGBTQIA+ social group phenomenon that’s sweeping the nation!
Now you can meet new friends the old fashioned way – by talking face-to-face!
This episode originally aired 11th October, 2025.
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Hang Ups
Hang ups. Everyone’s got them. But what are the common hang ups single people have? And how do we get over them or come to terms with them?
This episode originally aired 4th October, 2025.
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Looking after yer olds
This week Yianny and Johnno talk about the prospect of looking after elderly parents. What are the family expectations? Do you have siblings you need to coordinate and negotiate with? How do you prepare your own life? Is it even practical for you or other family members to look after your parents, or should you be looking at aged care facilities?
This episode originally aired on 27th September, 20
Single as a competitive advantage
Can being single be a competitive advantage in life? When it comes to work, travel, making life plans, or just having fun, sometimes it’s just better to be single!
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Grieving on your own
Losing someone you care about can be emotionally devastating. There’s usually someone there to lean on when you’re in a relationship (unless it’s turned out to be a relationshit), but who do you lean on when you’re single? How do you get through it when you don’t have a partner for emotional support?
This episode originally aired 13th September, 2025.
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Visiting people
yes it seem like you’re always the one who makes the effort to visit people. Does it seem like the only reason they don’t make the effort is just because you’re single and they’re not? Yiannis and Johnno drill down on this subject, have a good vent and then ultimately come to a surprising conclusion.
This episode originally aired Saturday 30th August, 2025.
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Dating etiquette
Yiannis and Johnno take us through the do’s and don’ts of first dates. You might never be alone when you’ve got the boys from Living Life Single to listen to, but let’s not kid ourselves, a relationship with a radio show can be a little one-sided.
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Transingle
Hank, from Transgender Victoria, is Yiannis and Johnno’s special guest today, talking about what it’s like to be transgender and single in our big, sophisticated, modern city.
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Going to a wedding… alone.
Yiannis and Johnno speak to Teddy Bell, celebrant from Married by a Teddy, about how to navigate the potentially awkward situation of attending a wedding without a plus-one.
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I’m a fixer
Yiannis and Johnno talk about fixing things yourself. Whether it be stuff around the house, the car, the garden; it’s all about self-sufficiency! What do you do as a single person when things need-a-fixin’?
Originally aired 2nd August, 2025.
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Lonely, or just alone?
Yiannis and Johnno discuss the difference between being alone and being lonely. Whilst feeling lonely is a negative experience, being alone can be very positive and does not necessarily lead to loneliness.
This episode originally aired 26th July, 2025.
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Spankie Jackzon
Join Yiannis and Johnno with special guest Spankie Jackzon as she talks about what it’s like being an international drag artist and living the single life, How does she do it? Listen to find out.
Originally aired 19th July, 2025.
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Exercising and single. The joys and pitfalls of exercising as a single – Episode 21
In this week’s episode, Yiannis and Johnnno talk about exercising as a single person and what fitness regime works for them. You will be surprised what team sport Yiannis likes to play.
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I’m Single – How to navigate these dating apps – Episode 20
Join Yiannis and Johnno as they discuss all things dating apps and why Johnno is off them. Help Yiannis decide if he should stay on them. Listen to this hilarious episode.
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Being single and living by your self – Episode 19
Yiannis and Johnno talk about not just being single but also living by yourself and some of the good things and the challenges that come with it. Its another hilarious podcast of honesty and fun.
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I’m single and my social calendar is a mess, I don’t have one, help!! – Episode 18
This week Yiannis and Johnno have a very special guest on the show. Jason lee joins Living Life Single to provide tips and tricks on how to maximise your time and start putting things into your calendar to live our single life.
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Doing the chores by yourself – Episode 17
Yiannis and Johnno talk about getting the household chores done by yourself so they don’t become so onerous. Listen to find out about Johnno’s feather duster.
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Single and Sober, how does one do it? – Episode 16
Yiannis had an interesting experience this week where people assumed he did not want to go out because he was sober. Yiannis talks about what it’s like being single and sober, and how to be sober and single and still go out and live life. The conversation between Yiannis and Johno makes for a great chat.
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Solo Day Trip’n. Doing a day trip by your self – Episode 15
In this week’s episode, Yiannis and Johnno chat about going on a day trip or a little weekend away by yourself. The biggest tip is pack light because Yiannis can’t listen to find out why.
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