Not Exactly Wife Material
Not Exactly Wife Material is the raw, no-holds-barred podcast about dating after 40 that you didn't know you needed. Join your host, Rachel, a newly divorced mom diving headfirst into the dating world, and her co-host, Sam, the voice of reason with a stable relationship. Together, they navigate the hilarious, heartbreaking, and often wild reality of dating in the post-dating app world. From awful first dates to unexpected hookups, they're laying it all on the line. Get ready for unfiltered stories, honest advice, and a whole lot of laughs. This is the podcast for anyone who knows that finding "the one" is a lot messier after 40—and it’s a story worth telling.
Not Exactly Wife Material
Episode 2: G'day, Good Lay, & Goodbye
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In this episode, we pick up where we left off and dive headfirst into post-divorce dating, low expectations, and situationships that were never meant to last. From a convenient fling with “Ski Patrol” that burned hot and fizzled fast, to a blackout birthday party hookup that spiraled into family barbecues, questionable life choices, and an unforgettable McDonald’s cheeseburger discovery, this one is unfiltered and unhinged in the best way.
We talk about setting expectations early, why not every connection is meant to grow roots, and how sometimes the best relationships are purely physical—and short-lived. There’s honesty about knowing when you don’t care enough to confront red flags, the difference between emotional and physical investment, and why modern dating (especially apps) has completely wrecked the slow burn of actually getting to know someone.
Also discussed: Australian accents, deep-sea diving enthusiasm, being too loud at the wrong time, getting soft-launched into a relationship you definitely didn’t sign up for, and why “not exactly wife material” is sometimes the most self-aware place to be.
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