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The hosts discuss their experiences with trauma, airport security, fashion, running, and drinking on school nights. They share stories of airport security mishaps, fashion faux pas, impromptu running challenges, and the challenges of drinking on a school night. They also reflect on their uni days and the impact of socializing with different types of friends. The conversation covers various topics related to drinking, socializing, and dining out. It also delves into personal preferences and experiences related to ordering food and drinks. The hosts share their top five favorite places to drink a beer and discuss the etiquette of modifying food orders at restaurants.TakeawaysTrauma stories are relatable and engaging for podcast listeners.The experience of going through airport security can be both amusing and frustrating.The challenges of fashion, running, and drinking on school nights are relatable and entertaining. Socializing and drinking culture can involve unique rituals and preferences.The etiquette of modifying food orders at restaurants can be a contentious topic.Chapters00:00 The Relatability of Trauma Stories07:58 Impromptu Running Challenges and Drinking on School Nights15:02 Uni Days and Socializing with Different Types of Friends25:30 The Art of Drinking and Socializing33:02 Favorite Places to Drink a Beer42:07 The Etiquette of Modifying Food Orders

The conversation covers neighborhood noise disturbances, a humorous account of a bond cleaning experience, and entertaining anecdotes from air travel experiences. It includes encounters with noisy neighbors, dealing with a disruptive drug dealer, and the challenges of bond cleaning. Additionally, it features amusing incidents during air travel, including turbulence-induced wine spills and humorous encounters with fellow passengers. The conversation covers various aspects of air travel, including airport experiences, airport beers, lounge access, navigating the airport, dressing for travel, and the joy of air travel. The hosts share their insights and experiences, providing tips and humorous anecdotes related to air travel. The conversation covers topics such as being above average, ideal flight time, favorite in-flight meal, favorite travel destination, and hot takes and humor. The hosts discuss their preferences and share humorous insights on these topics.TakeawaysDealing with noisy neighbors and disruptive behaviorThe challenges and humor of bond cleaningAmusing and relatable air travel experiences Airport lounges provide free food and a comfortable environment for travelers.Navigating the airport efficiently involves checking the gate, avoiding airport beers, and dressing appropriately.The experience of air travel is exciting and offers a sense of adventure and freedom. Above average is a recurring themeHumor and hot takes are an integral part of the conversationChapters00:00 Neighborhood Noise08:02 Air Travel Anecdotes19:37 The Airport Experience30:05 Dressing for Travel38:04 Above Average43:21 Ideal Flight Time51:13 Hot Takes and Humor

The conversation covers life updates, moving to Sydney, an unexpected text message, and dealing with customer service. It also delves into the theme of happiness and decision-making, using analogies to illustrate the importance of positive thinking and resilience.TakeawaysResilience in decision-makingPositive thinking and happiness

AI Takeaways (Always making us sound more wise than what we are)Humorous banter sets the tone for the podcastEaster weekend and the confusion between ETF and EFT are discussed in a light-hearted manner Creative Easter celebrations can make the holiday enjoyable even when alone.Socializing in public can lead to interesting and unexpected interactions.The fear of missing trains can be a relatable and humorous experience.

The conversation delves into the concept of taking an L (loss) and turning it into a win, emphasizing the importance of embracing feedback and learning from experiences. The discussion also explores the cultural experiences in Bali and reflects on life lessons learned. The conversation covers a range of topics, from metaphorical musings to navigating step five and sponsorship segues, the role of friends, one-on-one coaching, roommate search, tattoo talk, Zae's hot take on staying young, train troubles, and hybrid work. Embracing change and seeking new experiences is key to staying young and vibrant, while routine and consistency are important for progress. The conversation also delves into the challenges of finding a roommate and the complexities of family traditions.TakeawaysEmbracing feedback and learning from experiences.The concept of taking an L (loss) and turning it into a win. Embracing change and seeking new experiences is key to staying young and vibrant.Routine and consistency are important for progress, but embracing new challenges and experiences can lead to growth and personal development.Chapters00:00 Life Reflections and Lessons Learned26:45 Metaphorical Musings32:20 Roommate Search and Housemate Stereotypes41:38 Zae's Hot Take: Staying Young49:46 Train Troubles and Hybrid Work

Well now we are cooking! Finally a topic that Dos has a little too much info on. We've got success and failure stories to guide you through dating in life's toughest era.

Dos and Darcy catch up on recent events and discuss their experiences at a Tough Mudder event. They also delve into the topic of fitness, motivation, and the role of trauma in driving fitness goals. The conversation also touches on fitness coaching, therapy, and short-term fitness challenges. The conversation covers a range of topics including fitness and competition, the concept of going the extra mile, the influence of traumatic events, wedding best on, microwave frustrations, Darcy's number game, Darcy's hot take of the week, and escalators and tram etiquette. The discussion is diverse and engaging, touching on various aspects of daily life and personal experiences.TakeawaysFitness motivation can be driven by traumatic eventsShort-term fitness challenges can help build fitness habitsThe role of friends in motivating fitness goals Fitness and competition are key themes in the conversation.The concept of going the extra mile and confronting traumatic events are discussed in relation to personal growth and development.Chapters00:00 The Return and Weekly Updates20:33 Fitness Coaching and Therapy28:27 Short-Term Fitness Challenges38:44 Microwave Frustrations47:33 Darcy's Hot Take of the Week

A reflection on summer adventures and experiences, providing insights into the speaker's journey and humorous anecdotes. The conversation covers encounters with tall individuals at the airport, discussions about exit row seating, theater experiences and mishaps, and a red wine mishap during a Christmas dinner. The hosts share humorous and relatable anecdotes from these experiences, providing an entertaining and engaging conversation for the listeners.TakeawaysNew Year's resolutionsPersonal growth and development Meeting tall people in the exit rowTheater experiences and mishapsChapters00:00 Summer Adventures and Reflections25:05 Tall People in the Exit Row40:32 Red Wine Mishap

We go through our best and worst steps of 2025, plus give our advice on which is the number 1 step to take into 2026.Use "TrustUs" for 20% at:https://www.spicify.com.au/

This is a strong contender for episode of the year! I never knew shampoo chat was actually funny. Plus, we break down the most profitable and consistent movie category in the world! Juzz and Dos are at there best today!Use our code: "TRUSTUS" for 20% off your spices https://www.spicify.com.au/

In this episode, Dos and Darcy discuss various aspects of work Christmas parties, including Dos's upcoming move to Sydney, Darcy's struggles with social media addiction, and their personal experiences with work parties. They share humorous anecdotes, strategies for navigating social hierarchies, and the importance of food and drink at these events. The conversation also touches on the risks of making jokes and the process of quitting a job, all while maintaining a light-hearted and entertaining tone.https://www.spicify.com.au/

Some actual good advice in here, between all the other junk we yap. Not sure if this ep will be making our end-of-year best and fairest.

Some actual good tips in here! One of the most important social weekends of the year. This weekend can define your standing within the friend group and may impact your invitability for future lads' trips and maybe even your friends' significant events. Also do not trust a thing Xavier and Darcy say.

We digress a fine line this week!! We give our best advice on bending the law and remaining an innocent citizen. Plus, we talk about Dos's birdcage experience!!!

We may not win again since we have given away our secrets to the mental warfare that is board games. But alas, we are here to help you get that W over your 'friends'. Plus is Dos actually a good guy? Helping old ladies does make it tough to argue against the facts. Oh and get some Spicify on your plate and use "TRUSTUS" for 20% off!

Definitely needed the lawyer to look over the episode. Not sure how applicable and recommendable our advice is this week but hey thats why you listen ya big old trustee :P

Well now we are cooking!! About time we got talking about something that our hosts are great at, selling their souls! We've all done it but now we get to learn how to really do it. Plus Dos fumbles the bag yet again....

Our Euro globe-trotting hosts are back and give you all the goss on their European adventures. Which included separate experiences at Oktoberfest, as we are coworkers and don't hang out socially, let alone internationally! Plus, with no Dos, Juzzy runs rampant with fun facts and even has Darcy drinking the Kool-Aid.

I don't know what to say about this one. Good advice about managing roommates and winning the lease war! But boyo, everything else had us in regular dialogue with the lawyers!

Special Guest Xaiver Slater joins Dos to discuss the benefits of being a victim! This one's a little close to our hearts and has resulted in a lot of our success in life. Plus, we surprisingly get very deep, lol emotions n sh*t.

More breaks and more chaos. Not sure what the takeaway from this episode is, but maybe it's that partying after 30 isn't actually very easy. Plus, you can only complain about marathons if you've run a marathon.

New flavour to Trust Us this week with the 101 First Dates team jumping on board. Juzzy needs help planning her first trip away with her partner, and luckily, she knows a couple of experts on the topic... kinda. Plus, I think Haydn has a broken arm?

Somehow, they didn't cancel Stranded On Honeymoon Island following Dos's debut. As such, we are diving into the final 2 episodes of season 1. We talk about the nitty-gritty of dealing with production and managing reality TV expectations. Plus, does going on a reality TV show help or hinder your dating life?

We break down episodes 9 & 10 of Stranded On Honeymoon Island as one of our very own breaks up an island marriage! Plus, we unpack that incredibly uncomfortable couples' cove!! Also, Channel 7, please sue Prosser for this episode...

A topic close to any traveller's heart! Finding love or lust abroad is typically high on one's travel agenda. Thankfully, we've dived deep into the process and gathered a few titbits that may change the game for you.

No Darcy this week! Lil punk is off making content for us with ladyboy dates. We go back into our past and talk about dating at uni! Plus somehow my mum gets dragged into this episode.

Don't know how we missed the most obvious joke about Juzzy not being able to reschedule the recording of this podcast. But, least we found out that statistically, Juzzy must have a foot fetish.

You don't mess with young backpackers! Especially when one of them is a 6'5" German Jujitsu machine. Don't worry, it was all deserved. Plussss how good is Machu Picchu!! Rainbow Mountain is overrated, well maybe not, but I can confirm the party hostels in Cusco are certified good fun.

With a spluttering start to the pod, similar to that of a uni student rolling into an 8 am lecture, this week's pod does improve, thankfully. After all, we are talking about one of the most prevalent issues in modern dating... no, it's not that love is a social construct, it's ghosting! No doubt you've probably experienced this modern trend, thankfully we have a foolproof solution to never getting ghosted again!!!

New Pod, new stories!! This week we explore the sites of Italy and the Vatican City, which of course involves condoms, pizza and falling down the stairs of an Irish pub. Hopefully, you will learn a little about what to do in Italy or more accurately, what not to do.

New segments, old segments, and the same old chaos. I'm not sure why we even try to write a run sheet!Would you prefer to have a first date in the rain or on a sunny day or even in the snow?Plus we practice our gaslighting.Remember to use our code "trustus" for 20% https://www.spicify.com.au/

How soon should you invite your date to your birthday party? Plus some utter shambolic chat as the crew get back into the swing of things.

Just wanted to give you guys an update on what our 2025 is going to look like from your favourite podcast community! See if you can guess how many times I say "obviously"

In the Spirit of Christmas, we have set aside our differences and combined forces for this year's Christmas special. We do a Rogue Guide to Christmas and a Dating Guide to when can you buy presents. If you were hoping for chaos, we literally have no idea how to deliver anything else!

It's a sad boi beer week! We all get dumped at some point unless you are just Ken. It's important to manage the variables if you can, be smart break hearts in a safe place king.

Tongue? No tongue? wtf do you do with your hands?Reddit vs the Internet is back!

We've all done it whether we knew it or not! Thankfully we are here to hep you turn that walk of shame into a walk of pride! Plus we discuss what it takes to be the best "best man"

Its controversial but actually is it? Or have we just matured to understand that sex is sometimes required for the plot? No doubt about it but this episode is unhinged.

Could be a uni ball, footy ball, or even a charity ball. One thing they all have in common is that you need to listen to our 5 steps to this weeks rogue guide. Plus we talk about whats the best nickname to call someone, champ.

Its the age old debut, as old as time itself so they say. Is it a split or does the lady or lad shout? Plus with no Juzzy we try out some new segments.

Well this was destined to go off the rails! Some cowardly advice in avoidance and some interesting takes. But its a good one trustees, trust us

Its an important question. Is it okay to start your love story at the same location that youve had another 10 dates? Plus we've got some juicey icks to work through today

Featuring Darcy Slater. From the specialist of second best. Honouring the role to sabotaging those trying to do the 10,000 hours.

We never even got on the rails for this one! Plenty of juicey chat and some horror stories of predrinking dates. Plus a surprise appearance from Lighting McQueen.

Took a while to well up the courage to admit we are 30. But boi did we find some positives to being old wise men. Trusties have plenty to learn today. Also Marley and me isnt sad and I cannot be convinced otherwise....

You've all thought about, some of you have acted on it and others still live in the fantasy of dating a co-worker.

Oh boy we are trauma diving today! Lucky there is a saying within the podcast community, if its trauma then its good podcast content

The olympics is built upon countries sending their finest physical specimens to compete but that doesn't mean they come without icks!

Sad boi beers and dads not having nightmares somehow got us onto a Rogue Guide to Winning. Bit of an Olympic feel this week.

Locations make or break dates. 101 first dates is here to help you make those First Dates hit! But really we are just going to trauma bond with the chaos in this episode