Wine Chats Podcast

Billi & Lyndsey
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Two besties. One bottle. Zero filters! Welcome to Wine Chats Podcast - a comedy and lifestyle show where we say what everyone else is thinking. We’re Billi Milovanovic & Lyndsey Kirkwood, the creators of Wine Chats Podcast. Are we wine experts? Nope. Do we care? Not at all! We proudly order the house white and spill our unfiltered thoughts on marriage, sex, relationships, parenthood, and the week’s hottest topics - nothing is off-limits. What makes us different? 15 years of friendship and zero fear of keeping it real. Our chats are raw, real, and totally uncensored, just like the best convos over wine should be. So grab a glass, get comfy, and come hang with us. We’re your new besties now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. The Truth About Marriage No One Talks About | WineChats

    1 HR AGO

    The Truth About Marriage No One Talks About | WineChats

    In this episode of WineChats, we dive into one of the biggest questions in long-term relationships: how do you actually keep a marriage strong over time? Billi and Lyndsey share a very honest conversation about the little things that can quietly strain a relationship — from sleepless nights and snoring battles to the everyday habits couples fall into after years together. We also unpack a surprising story about a woman who confessed to having an affair… and the unexpected way her marriage survived it. Along the way, we explore some unusual relationship ideas that people claim can save a marriage, from sleeping in separate rooms to the “six-second kiss rule” and other small habits that can rebuild connection. Are these relationship hacks actually helpful… or just another unrealistic expectation for busy couples? And how do you keep intimacy and connection alive when life, kids, routines and exhaustion get in the way? A funny, honest and slightly chaotic conversation about the realities of marriage. Topics discussed: What actually saved one marriage from falling apartThe surprising story of an affair that didn’t end in divorceSleeping in separate rooms in relationshipsThe “six-second kiss rule” and micro-intimacyRelationship habits that strengthen connectionOpen marriages and modern relationship dynamicsWhether couples therapy really helps relationships ~~~  Want a sneak peek behind the scenes of Wine Chats and Billi & Lyndsey's lives?  Become a member here on YouTube and enjoy exclusive weekly content! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMIlV9pP_mGVZ_YKgjYtcXw/join Obsessed with our feet? You’re not alone. Become a member for exclusive foot content:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMIlV9pP_mGVZ_YKgjYtcXw/join Got thoughts about this episode? 💌 We’d love to hear from you. Email us anytime at winechatspodcast@gmail.com Website: winechatspodcast.com - where all our content lives

    26 min
  2. A 13-Year-Old Swam 4 Hours to Save His Family… And an 84-Year-Old Vanished | WineChats

    13 HRS AGO

    A 13-Year-Old Swam 4 Hours to Save His Family… And an 84-Year-Old Vanished | WineChats

    In this episode of WineChats, we dive into two shocking stories making headlines and unpack the details behind them while sharing our reactions along the way. First, we discuss the incredible story of 13-year-old Austin Appleby, who fought through rough ocean waters to save his family after they were swept out to sea during a holiday in Western Australia. With their kayak taking on water and no way back to shore, Austin was sent alone to find help — leading to a four-hour swim through choppy open water and a rescue mission that ultimately saved his mother and siblings. Then we turn to the mysterious disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of a U.S. morning show host. After returning home one evening, security cameras captured a masked man approaching her house before her security system suddenly went offline. With ransom notes demanding millions in Bitcoin, suspicious clues, and very few answers, the case has quickly become a global mystery. From a real-life survival story to a baffling kidnapping investigation, this episode explores two intense news stories that raise big questions about courage, danger, and the strange events happening in the world right now. Topics discussed: • The heroic survival story of Austin Appleby • A family stranded in rough ocean conditions • The dramatic rescue operation that followed • The mysterious disappearance of Nancy Guthrie • Ransom notes and the ongoing investigation • Theories and unanswered questions surrounding the case ~~~ Want a sneak peek behind the scenes of Wine Chats and Billi & Lyndsey's lives? Become a member here on YouTube and enjoy exclusive weekly content! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMIlV9pP_mGVZ_YKgjYtcXw/join Obsessed with our feet? You’re not alone. Become a member for exclusive foot content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMIlV9pP_mGVZ_YKgjYtcXw/join Got thoughts about this episode? 💌 We’d love to hear from you. Email us anytime at winechatspodcast@gmail.com Website: winechatspodcast.com - where all our content lives

    32 min
  3. A 13-Year-Old Swam 4 Hours to Save His Family… And an 84-Year-Old Vanished | WineChats

    15 HRS AGO

    A 13-Year-Old Swam 4 Hours to Save His Family… And an 84-Year-Old Vanished | WineChats

    In this episode of WineChats, we dive into two shocking stories making headlines and unpack the details behind them while sharing our reactions along the way. First, we discuss the incredible story of 13-year-old Austin Appleby, who fought through rough ocean waters to save his family after they were swept out to sea during a holiday in Western Australia. With their kayak taking on water and no way back to shore, Austin was sent alone to find help — leading to a four-hour swim through choppy open water and a rescue mission that ultimately saved his mother and siblings. Then we turn to the mysterious disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of a U.S. morning show host. After returning home one evening, security cameras captured a masked man approaching her house before her security system suddenly went offline. With ransom notes demanding millions in Bitcoin, suspicious clues, and very few answers, the case has quickly become a global mystery. From a real-life survival story to a baffling kidnapping investigation, this episode explores two intense news stories that raise big questions about courage, danger, and the strange events happening in the world right now. Topics discussed: • The heroic survival story of Austin Appleby • A family stranded in rough ocean conditions • The dramatic rescue operation that followed • The mysterious disappearance of Nancy Guthrie • Ransom notes and the ongoing investigation • Theories and unanswered questions surrounding the case ~~~ Want a sneak peek behind the scenes of Wine Chats and Billi & Lyndsey's lives? Become a member here on YouTube and enjoy exclusive weekly content! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMIlV9pP_mGVZ_YKgjYtcXw/join Obsessed with our feet? You’re not alone. Become a member for exclusive foot content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMIlV9pP_mGVZ_YKgjYtcXw/join Got thoughts about this episode? 💌 We’d love to hear from you. Email us anytime at winechatspodcast@gmail.com Website: winechatspodcast.com - where all our content lives

    32 min
  4. Are we having a midlife crisis?

    15 FEB

    Are we having a midlife crisis?

    In this episode we confront something mildly terrifying… the sudden awareness that we are aging. And while Billi is feeling the existential crisis deep in her bones these days, Lyndsey is having big feelings about aging. We talk about the moment you realise time actually is limited, how your brain changes as you get older, and the difference between personal growth and a full blown midlife crisis. We also read some of the worst - and most cringe - midlife crisis stories EVER. Are midlife crises real? Why does aging suddenly hit psychologically? And how do you know if you’re evolving… or spiralling? A very honest, slightly existential chat about getting older. Topics discussed: The psychology of a midlife crisisBecoming aware of time passingPersonality shifts in your 30s and 40sIdentity changes as you ageRegret vs growthCringe midlife crisis stories Connect with Us: Follow us on Instagram: @WineChatsPodcast Send us your stories at winechatspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe & Review Wine Chats on Apple Podcasts: Click here Watch & Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCMIlV9pP_mGVZ_YKgjYtcXw Join the fun on TikTok: tiktok.com/@winechatspodcast Got thoughts? Let’s chat on Instagram: instagram.com/winechatspodcast Check out our website for all things Wine Chats: winechatspodcast.com Thanks for listening and hanging out with us - we love you! Intro Music Orchestral Funky Hip-Hop Beat by Glitch | https://soundcloud.com/glitch Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

    28 min
  5. Travel do's and don't's - Tips we learnt the hard way

    8 FEB

    Travel do's and don't's - Tips we learnt the hard way

    Travelling is fun… until it isn’t 😅 After Lyndsey's many trips back to Canada and Billi’s recent Europe adventure, we’re breaking down the travel tips and mistakes we’ve learnt the hard way. From losing important stuff, to packing the wrong things, to why your flight outfit actually matters - this is the stuff no one tells you before you travel. If you’ve got a trip coming up, learn from us and avoid making the same mistakes! 👇 In this episode: Travel mistakes you don’t want to makeWhat not to lose while travellingPacking tips for long-haul flightsComfortable shoes, carry-ons & must-havesEurope vs Canada travel lessons👍 Like, subscribe & tell us your worst travel fail in the comments. ----- Connect with Us: Follow us on Instagram: @WineChatsPodcast Send us your stories at winechatspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe & Review Wine Chats on Apple Podcasts: Click here Watch & Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCMIlV9pP_mGVZ_YKgjYtcXw Join the fun on TikTok: tiktok.com/@winechatspodcast Got thoughts? Let’s chat on Instagram: instagram.com/winechatspodcast Check out our website for all things Wine Chats: winechatspodcast.com Thanks for listening and hanging out with us - we love you! Intro Music Orchestral Funky Hip-Hop Beat by Glitch | https://soundcloud.com/glitch Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

    29 min
  6. First day back to school feels bigger when everything changes: Real Mum Talk!

    1 FEB

    First day back to school feels bigger when everything changes: Real Mum Talk!

    In this season 7 opener of Wine Chats, Billi and Lyndsey unpack everything that comes with major school transitions. Billi’s kids have changed primary schools, a huge decision filled with nerves, excitement and second-guessing, while Lyndsey is navigating the emotional milestone of her son starting high school. From mum guilt and “did we make the right call?” spirals, to pride, relief and the quiet moments after school drop-off, this episode is a real, honest conversation about parenting through change. We talk about how kids cope differently, how parents carry the emotional load, and why the first day back to school can hit harder than we expect. If you’re dealing with changing schools, starting high school, or just trying to survive back-to-school season with your sanity intact, this episode will make you feel a little less alone. ----- Connect with Us: Follow us on Instagram: @WineChatsPodcast Send us your stories at winechatspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe & Review Wine Chats on Apple Podcasts: Click here Watch & Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCMIlV9pP_mGVZ_YKgjYtcXw Join the fun on TikTok: tiktok.com/@winechatspodcast Got thoughts? Let’s chat on Instagram: instagram.com/winechatspodcast Check out our website for all things Wine Chats: winechatspodcast.com Thanks for listening and hanging out with us - we love you! Intro Music Orchestral Funky Hip-Hop Beat by Glitch | https://soundcloud.com/glitch Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

    25 min
  7. The horror of Kidfluencers | #Throwback

    25 JAN

    The horror of Kidfluencers | #Throwback

    Whilst we're still on holidays, we're throwing it back to our favourite episodes and this week it's about kidfluencers! After watching the Netflix show Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing, we had to talk about the current climate of kids being used by their parents to create content that may - or more likely is not - appropriate. We hope that you're having a lovely break with your families and that the silly season is a happy one for you and yours. We will be back with a new episode... NEXT WEEK! ----- Connect with Us: Follow us on Instagram: @WineChatsPodcast Send us your stories at winechatspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe & Review Wine Chats on Apple Podcasts: Click here Watch & Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCMIlV9pP_mGVZ_YKgjYtcXw Join the fun on TikTok: tiktok.com/@winechatspodcast Got thoughts? Let’s chat on Instagram: instagram.com/winechatspodcast Check out our website for all things Wine Chats: winechatspodcast.com Thanks for listening and hanging out with us - we love you! Intro Music Orchestral Funky Hip-Hop Beat by Glitch | https://soundcloud.com/glitch Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

    28 min

  8. 18 JAN

    Ew, how often do you wash your stuff? #THROWBACK

    This week, we're throwing it back to one of our favourite episodes - how often do you wash your stuff? We find out that in somethings we're gross and in others, we might be doing better than your average Joe! We hope that you're having a lovely break with your families and that the silly season is a happy one for you and yours. We will be back with new episodes Feb 2026 ----- Connect with Us: Follow us on Instagram: @WineChatsPodcast Send us your period horror stories at winechatspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe & Review Wine Chats on Apple Podcasts: Click here Watch & Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCMIlV9pP_mGVZ_YKgjYtcXw Join the fun on TikTok: tiktok.com/@winechatspodcast Got thoughts? Let’s chat on Instagram: instagram.com/winechatspodcast Check out our website for all things Wine Chats: winechatspodcast.com Thanks for listening and hanging out with us - we love you! Intro Music Orchestral Funky Hip-Hop Beat by Glitch | https://soundcloud.com/glitch Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

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Two besties. One bottle. Zero filters! Welcome to Wine Chats Podcast - a comedy and lifestyle show where we say what everyone else is thinking. We’re Billi Milovanovic & Lyndsey Kirkwood, the creators of Wine Chats Podcast. Are we wine experts? Nope. Do we care? Not at all! We proudly order the house white and spill our unfiltered thoughts on marriage, sex, relationships, parenthood, and the week’s hottest topics - nothing is off-limits. What makes us different? 15 years of friendship and zero fear of keeping it real. Our chats are raw, real, and totally uncensored, just like the best convos over wine should be. So grab a glass, get comfy, and come hang with us. We’re your new besties now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Billi & Lyndsey
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    386
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2019 Wine Chats
  • Show Website
    Wine Chats Podcast

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