Episodes

  • She’s hot, queer, funny and fabulous… She’s Milo Hartill (they/she!) This week Milo joins the show to share her tips on how to level up your confidence, navigating fetishization and to explore how body image has evolved over time. This episode is packed with hilarious dating tales, tangible advice and some thought-provoking conversations around what it means to feel comfortable in your own skin. 

    In the DMs this week, Chantelle and Lucille offer some advice on how to get back out there if you’ve been out of the dating scene for a while.

    If you want to follow Milo you can find and follow them at @milohartill on Instagram

    Keep in the loop with Chantelle, Lucille and Bumble on Instagram

    Give me a Buzz is an MIK Made Production.
    Hosts: Chantelle Otten & Lucille McCart
    Creative Director: Zoe Carrington
    Producer: Grace Richardson
    Head of Audio: Dylan Adams
    Audio Engineer: Nick Loane
    Video Producer: Michael Parker-Smith

  • It’s official, we’re obsessed with Astrolove.That’s why this week Chantelle and Lucille are joined by Emma Vidgen (she/her) - Bumble’s resident astrologer. Together they explore cosmic dating and how you can use astrology to level up your love life. From what it actually means when Mercury is in Gatorade… sorry, Retrograde… to ‘The Big Four’, and the power of a Saturn Return - this is your starter pack for taking advantage of what is written in the stars. 

    A DM from a listener about wanting to find a long-term relationship gets a bit of guidance from Chantelle and Lucille.

    If you want to follow Emma you can find and follow her at @emma_vee on Instagram

    You can also buy her book ‘The Astrology of You’ here. 

    Keep in the loop with Chantelle, Lucille and Bumble on Instagram at @bumble_australia 

    Give me a Buzz is an MIK Made Production.
    Hosts: Chantelle Otten & Lucille McCart
    Creative Director: Zoe Carrington
    Producer: Grace Richardson
    Head of Audio: Dylan Adams
    Audio Engineer: Nick Loane
    Video Producer: Michael Parker-Smith

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  • "You’ll find it when you stop looking’ - ‘Treat them mean and keep them keen’ - ‘Wait at least three dates before you sleep with someone…’ We've heard these dating myths a thousand times. Now it’s time to find out if they are true. To get to the bottom of things, Emily Vernem (she/her) joins the pod this week! With books like ‘The Rules’ and ‘Men Love Bitches’ under the microscope - the three girls unpack some of the common dating narratives that have informed our dating habits. 

    At the end of the episode, Chantelle and Lucille give you their top tips for creating a dating profile that is guaranteed to increase your likelihood of getting matches (seriously, the stats don’t lie). 

    If you want to follow Emily you can find and follow her at @emilyvernem on Instagram

    Keep in the loop with Chantelle, Lucille and Bumble on Instagram at @bumble_australia 

    Give me a Buzz is an MIK Made Production.
    Hosts: Chantelle Otten & Lucille McCart
    Creative Director: Zoe Carrington
    Producer: Grace Richardson
    Head of Audio: Dylan Adams
    Audio Engineer: Nick Loane
    Video Producer: Michael Parker-Smith

  • We have a super fun episode for you this week - featuring Khanh Ong (he/him) - answering all of YOUR dating dilemmas. From how to take a classy nude, leaning into the cringe of dirty talk (featuring a little bit of ASMR), how to navigate having an STI - if and when to tell a potential partner… this week is a bundle of advice on things we all need a helpful hand with, with a few lols along the way. 

    Chantelle and Lucille answer a DM about attachment styles - are they a buzz word or do they really matter? Find out in this week’s episode!

    If you want to follow Khanh you can find and follow him at @khanhong on Instagram

    Keep in the loop with Chantelle, Lucille and Bumble on Instagram at @bumble_australia 

    Give me a Buzz is an MIK Made Production.
    Hosts: Chantelle Otten & Lucille McCart
    Creative Director: Zoe Carrington
    Producer: Grace Richardson
    Head of Audio: Dylan Adams
    Audio Engineer: Nick Loane
    Video Producer: Michael Parker-Smith

  • This week, Kath Ebbs (they/she) joins the podcast to share the ins and outs of Ethical Non-Monogamy. From how to decide whether it’s right for you, to navigating jealousy and human emotions when things get complicated, to the role of trust, and their love for a cheeky dance-floor kiss… this conversation covers it all! 

    Plus, Chantelle and Lucille answer a listener’s DM about the swiping culture of dating apps, and how to navigate that process.

    If you want to follow Kath you can find and follow them at @kathebbs on Instagram

    Keep in the loop with Chantelle, Lucille and Bumble on Instagram at @bumble_australia 

    Give me a Buzz is an MIK Made Production.
    Hosts: Chantelle Otten & Lucille McCart
    Creative Director: Zoe Carrington
    Producer: Grace Richardson
    Head of Audio: Dylan Adams
    Audio Engineer: Nick Loane
    Video Producer: Michael Parker-Smith

  • To kick the season off with a bang, Chantelle and Lucille are joined by the absolute powerhouse that is Hannah Ferguson (she/her). Not only is she the founder of feminist news commentary platform, Cheek Media, Hannah is also an ‘unofficial dating expert’ and regularly shares her advice and knowledge with her Instagram community. In this conversation they chat about the best mindset to have when using dating apps, how to nail a flirty opening line, and how to approach a difference in values or political beliefs when dating and in a relationship. 

    Chantelle and Lucille answer a listener’s DM at the end of the episode about the strange stigma that exists around ‘catching feelings’.

    If you want to follow Hannah you can find and follow her at @hannahferguson__ on Instagram and Cheek Media at @cheekmedia.co

    If you want to buy Hannah’s book ‘Bite Back’ - you can find it here. 

    Keep in the loop with Chantelle, Lucille and Bumble on Instagram

    Give me a Buzz is an MIK Made Production.
    Hosts: Chantelle Otten & Lucille McCart
    Creative Director: Zoe Carrington
    Producer: Grace Richardson
    Head of Audio: Dylan Adams
    Audio Engineer: Nick Loane
    Video Producer: Michael Parker-Smith

  • Hello and Welcome to Give Me A Buzz! Chantelle and Lucille want to introduce each other before they bring in their first guest, to share a bit about themselves, their perspectives on dating, and why they wanted to make this podcast. 

    Keep in the loop with Chantelle, Lucille and Bumble on instagram

    You can find Chantelle @chantelle_otten_sexologist and you can find Lucille at @lucillemccart

    Give me a Buzz is an MIK Made Production.
    Hosts: Chantelle Otten & Lucille McCart
    Creative Director: Zoe Carrington
    Producer: Grace Richardson
    Head of Audio: Dylan Adams
    Audio Engineer: Nick Loane
    Video Producer: Michael Parker-Smith

  • What to expect from this season of Give Me A Buzz - With Chantelle and Lucille at the helm, joined by special guests along the way, Give Me A Buzz is your one stop shop for all the information and inspiration you need to elevate your dating life!

    Give me a Buzz is an MIK Made Production.
    Hosts: Chantelle Otten & Lucille McCart
    Creative Director: Zoe Carrington
    Producer: Grace Richardson
    Head of Audio: Dylan Adams
    Audio Engineer: Nick Loane
    Video Producer: Michael Parker-Smith

    Keep in the loop with Chantelle, Lucille and Bumble on instagram at @bumble_australia 

    You can find Chantelle at @chantelle_otten_sexologist and you can find Lucille at @lucillemccart