Farmers and Charmers

First date do’s & don’ts

We’re back baby! It’s been six weeks so our break was a little longer than anticipated, but we have returned and we’ve got a very timely episode for you. To begin with, we’ve had our first couples into the studio and we don’t want to get ahead of ourselves, but there have been some promising matches so far. With that in mind, today’s episode is full of tips of the things to do and not to do on a first date. We talk about where you should go, what to wear, how to greet each other, what to talk about, who should pay and how to end it. In our personal lives we surprisingly don’t have a lot to talk about even though it’s been a month and a half, but that’s for a good reason. We’re both seeing someone, just the one someone (not each other) and it’s going well. Turns out when we’re both happy and content in our dating lives, our dating podcast becomes pretty uneventful. Don’t forget to follow us on Insta for all the latest updates - @farmersandcharmers AND if you’re listening via Apple Podcasts, we’d absolutely love it if you left us a cheeky review!

We’ve got ourselves a sticky situation

Well everyone, we’ve reached a new record this week… the introduction goes for 32 minutes and honestly we have absolutely no idea why. We have truly never talked this much crap and we’re not sorry. An update on applications for you all - they’re going to remain open for one more week and you can now apply if you’re over the age of 21. In the main topic we’re chatting about situationships - what are they, how do you get into one, what it means, how to progress it forward and when to pull the pin. We’ve all been in them and frankly they can really suck, so hopefully this episode helps you to know you’re not alone. In other parts of the episode, Sim tells about his fear of public speaking, Shannon gives us an update on the English geologist from earlier in the year and we spend a good five minutes discussing Lord of the Rings. As usual, follow us on Insta - @farmersandcharmers - if you’re not already and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

How to blame your failed connections on your parents - aka attachment theory

We’ve got a shorter episode for you this week but it’s for a VERY good reason… Applications for round two of the dating show are officially OPEN and we want to give you all the time you need to apply. Remember it’s open to anyone aged 24 and above who is living in WA. Otherwise, in this episode we’re chatting about attachment styles - secure, anxious and avoidant - how they’re formed and what impact they can have on your adult relationships. Sim and Shannon also spent most of last weekend at events together, so we spent a solid 15 minutes just talking about that. Don’t forget to follow us on Insta for all the latest updates - @farmersandcharmers AND if you’re listening via Apple Podcasts, we’d absolutely love it if you left us a cheeky review! We can’t wait to see your applications roll on in!

Becoming fluent in the languages of love

This is probably the most important episode to date this year… the matchmaking is BACK and we have all of the details for you. Applications will open on July 23 and stay open for two weeks until August 6. It’s open to absolutely anyone in WA over the age of 24 and if you use the codeword hidden somewhere in this episode, you’ll increase your chances of getting matched. In the main topic, we’re discussing the five love languages - words of affirmation, quality time, acts of service, physical touch and receiving gifts. These languages determine how you both like to give and receive love and learning how your partner receives love will help you know the best way to demonstrate your love and caring. We also give you a very minor update on our lives because we have nothing exciting to report but still manage a 20 minute intro talking about who only knows what. As usual, follow us on Insta - @farmersandcharmers - if you’re not already and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

Bro, ya (future) trippin’

Guys! We’re on time this week and you’ve only had to wait 7 days in between episodes! This week, we’re talking about the idea of future tripping. It’s the concept where very early on in dating, you start fantasising about someone and where the relationship could go, but ultimately end up falling for the potential of that person, rather than who they actually are. Don’t worry we’re all really guilty of it - Shannon got her feelings hurt only recently by letting her head envision a future that wasn’t there yet and on the day we recorded, Simon had decided a girl he had spent 1.5 hours with was already ‘girlfriend’ material. In other news, both Shan and Sim actually have dates to talk about this week so that’s a win. Don’t forget to follow us on Insta for all the latest updates - @farmersandcharmers AND if you’re listening via Apple Podcasts, we’d absolutely love it if you left us a cheeky review!