
Filthy John: Aine’s Story
In this final installment of Filthy John, Aine takes the spotlight to share her experience with John. She opens up about his drug addiction, compulsive lying, and the growing concern she holds for his young daughter. The rest of the women return one last time to recount some truly jaw-dropping stories about John and we learn that John has just discovered the existence of this series - and he’s not happy, surprise surprise. This episode brings the series to a close with raw honesty, solidarity, and a stark reminder of the lasting impact of abuse.Trigger warning: This episode discusses emotional and physical abuse, coercive control, and threats of violence.If you’ve been affected by anything in this series, support is available. Contact Women’s Aid on 1800 341 900 or the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre on 1800 77 88 88. Both helplines are free and available 24/7.
11 Juni 53min

Filthy John: Linda’s Story
For almost the first year of her relationship with John, Linda was over the moon. she thought she had the perfect relationship, and the BDSM aspect was the cherry on top. But things took a turn, and John's manipulation became relentless - convincing her and even her family that she was unwell, stealing from her and mentally abusing her. In this episode, Linda opens up about the emotional and mental torture she endured. Monica also shares her harrowing experience - the night he threatened her with a wrench, and she feared her child would find her dead in a pool of blood the next morning. Trigger warning: This episode discusses emotional and physical abuse, coercive control, and threats of violence.If you’ve been affected by anything in this series, support is available. Contact Women’s Aid on 1800 341 900 or the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre on 1800 77 88 88. Both helplines are free and available 24/7.
8 Juni 29min

Filthy John: Kim’s Story
Kim thought she’d found the perfect man. John was charming, attentive - too good to be true. And he was. In this episode, Kim shares how John’s lies and manipulation gave way to emotional abuse and torment.Trigger warning: This episode discusses emotional abuse and more. If you’ve been affected by anything in this series, support is available. Contact Women’s Aid on 1800 341 900 or the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre on 1800 77 88 88. Both helplines are free and available 24/7.
5 Juni 39min

Filthy John: Monica’s Story
John, 47, from Wexford seemed like the dream - charming, funny, attentive and everything a woman could want. But behind the charm was a darker truth: compulsive lying, cheating, stealing, drugs, manipulation, and worse. This multi-part series shares the real experiences of the women he deceived, not just to tell their stories, but to help protect others. If you recognise him, or his behaviour, this podcast might save you from going through the same.These are the stories of the women he fooled... starting with Monica.
3 Juni 23min

Filthy John trailer
Meet Filthy John - a charming, funny, Wexford man.Women who meet him are quickly drawn in, convinced they’ve finally found the one. He knows exactly what to say, how to say it, and when to say it. But behind the charm is something much darker…A prolific liar. A manipulator. A thief. An addict. A mentally abusive serial cheater.This multi-part podcast series exposes the real man behind the mask - and the trail of devastation he leaves behind.He targets single mothers, preying on vulnerability while spinning lies that destroy lives.This is not just a cautionary tale – it’s a warning to single women dating, especially in the east / south east. Listen to the trailer now.
27 Maj 1min

Big Sexy Ride Megan Burke on Fetishes, Fools & Getting Banned from Tinder
Today I’m joined by the gas Megan Burke – a singer-songwriter from Swords who’s had more than her fair share of shit-shows. We’re covering her cheating ex, the horrors she’s encountered on dating apps (including getting blocked on Tinder - but it's mostly just the messages from men), and what it’s like dating as a "BIG SEXY RIDE". You can look forward to stories about immature men, creepy fetish requests, and some grim date experiences. Megan’s a laugh a minute so stick the kettle on and enjoyyyy.
13 Maj 49min

How Attachment Shapes Your Dating Life - with Adam Lane Smith
Today I’m joined by Adam Lane Smith, also known as Attachment Adam, a global expert in attachment theory, author, speaker, and former marriage and family therapist. Adam breaks down attachment theory in a way that's easy to understand so if you were ever wondering why a fella acts so all-over-the-place and you simply can't understand him - you might find some answers today. We also chat about some other hot topics, including why women settle for situationships, how women are wired for stability, and the concept of emotional impermanence. If you enjoy a bit of science and understanding what's going on in our bodies, there will be lots of words like oxytocin, GABA, cortisol, dopamine, and serotonin being mentioned. No blind date couple this week - sorry guys! More to come soooon.
29 Apr 55min