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Married At First Sight (MAFS): The Official Podcast

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The Official Married At First Sight Podcast has renewed its vows with a fresh host and an exciting new format! Join host Shelly Horton as she dives into the week's relationship drama alongside MAFS relationship expert John Aiken. This year, the Official Married At First Sight Podcast also offers fans a podcast exclusive: unmissable chats with this season's participants who'll share revealing insights and personal perspectives on their journey to find love. The Official MAFS Podcast returns on Monday, February 5th, with new weekly episodes dropping every Wednesday following the Dinner Parties.

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The Official Married At First Sight Podcast has renewed its vows with a fresh host and an exciting new format! Join host Shelly Horton as she dives into the week's relationship drama alongside MAFS relationship expert John Aiken. This year, the Official Married At First Sight Podcast also offers fans a podcast exclusive: unmissable chats with this season's participants who'll share revealing insights and personal perspectives on their journey to find love. The Official MAFS Podcast returns on Monday, February 5th, with new weekly episodes dropping every Wednesday following the Dinner Parties.

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English


Episodes
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“Tori's the boss - and I kind of like it!”: Happily Ever After for Tori and Jack?

4/8/2024
Tori and Jack tell all: what was behind Tori’s walk out? What’s their take on Jono and Ellie? And are they still happy? John Aiken shares the biggest lesson of this experiment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:32:09

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"Definitely a kick in the guts": Lauren unloads on texting deception

3/25/2024
Did Jono's texts to Ellie constitute cheating? And was Tori's revelation driven by personal motives? Lauren tells all. John Aiken shares his final thoughts ahead of final vows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:23:17

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"I deserve better": Lucinda sees the Light

3/20/2024
After a challenging homestay, Lucinda reflects on what the experiment has taught her about love, life, and herself. John Aiken shares tips on supporting an anxious partner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:28:48

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“I deserved every single bit of it”: Sara on facing judgement and making amends

3/13/2024
Sara reflects on EVERYTHING surrounding the scandal of meeting her ex. John Aiken tells why Tori didn’t react to Jade’s revelation and what’s going wrong with Richard and Andrea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:31:52

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"Definitely not on the same page": Eden on spilling secrets & speaking the truth

3/6/2024
Eden has no regrets about confronting Sara at the dinner party and admits she wishes she’d ended their friendship sooner. John Aiken on the age-old question: when is it cheating? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:26:10

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“Fire in my belly”: Lucinda & Timothy’s Medicine Journey

2/28/2024
John Aiken examines why things keep boiling over at the Dinner Parties. Plus, hear why Timothy likes to pick fights while Lucinda prefers to practice non-violent communication. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:25:31

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“Bottom Line - It’s Offensive” - Reactions to THAT comment

2/21/2024
John Aiken picks apart locker room talk and the comment that rocked the experiment. Then, Tristan and Cassandra unpack their crucial intervention and how they’re working things out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:28:39

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“We’re absolutely the main characters” Tori & Jack defend their relationship

2/14/2024
Returning to the Dinner Party spotlight, MAFS "main characters" Tori and Jack explain why they have targets on their back, as well as what it means to be an 'alpha'. Also, MAFS expert Alessandra Rampolla reveals why Intimacy Week shouldn't be mistaken for 'sex week'. Watch the Official Married At First Sight Podcast on 9Now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:30:47

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"Who says that?!" Lauren & Jono's wedding chaos

2/5/2024
Join Shelly Horton for an exclusive peek behind the veil of Lauren & Jono's wedding, and hear why they're not buying what Jack was selling at the dinner party. Plus, hear from MAFS expert John Aiken on what went wrong with Collins & Natalie. Missed an episode? Watch Married At First Sight on 9Now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:24:46

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The Official MAFS Podcast Renews its Vows on Feb 5th!

1/31/2024
The Official Married At First Sight Podcast is back and bigger than ever – this season featuring exclusive unmissable chats with participants! New host and MAFS superfan Shelly Horton breaks down the week's relationship dramas alongside MAFS expert John Aiken. And in a podcast exclusive, catch the unmissable chats with this season's participants as they share their personal revelations, insights and feelings on how this year’s experiment has tested them in ways they never imagined. The Official MAFS podcast returns on Monday, February 5th, with episodes then dropping every Wednesday after the dinner party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:01:20

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The MAFS reunion: Is it happily ever after?

4/3/2023
With the experiment coming to an end, MAFS relationship experts Alessandra Rampolla and John Aiken leave no stone unturned as they look at each couple’s journey to find love. The couples' experiences of tenderness, tears, togetherness, temptations, and total breakdowns are laid on the table. So, who grew apart and who found their happily ever after? Missed an episode? Watch Married At First Sight on 9Now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:37:05

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Criticism, Comfort Zones, & Long-Distance Relationships

3/19/2023
Receiving constructive feedback is essential to get back on track when we fail to meet our partner's expectations. However, people's reactions to it vary, with some embracing it, others rejecting it, and some even perceiving it as an attack. Maybe that's why it's known as "tough love". In this episode of The Official Married At First Sight Podcast, MAFS experts John Aiken and Alessandra Rampolla delve into: Missed an episode? Watch Married At First Sight on 9Now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:26:47

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Intervening, Planning, & Dating a Parent

3/12/2023
As a general rule, intervening in a friend's relationship should be done with extreme caution... so when should you speak now, and when should you forever hold your peace? In this episode of the Official Married At First Sight Podcast, MAFS relationship experts Alessandra Rampolla and John Aiken dive head-first into this week’s most pressing issues: Missed an episode? Watch Married At First Sight on 9Now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:27:15

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Venting, Meddling, and Common Ground

3/5/2023
Finding common ground in a relationship, standing your ground with family members and being grounded for bad chat on a boys night out - it was all the territory of the latest Married at First Sight commitment ceremony. It gives MAFS relationships experts Alessandra Rampolla and John Aiken plenty of ground to cover and in this episode of the Official Married At First Sight Podcast, they explore questions like: Missed an episode? Watch Married At First Sight on 9Now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:35:34

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Cheating, Chemistry, & Confidence

2/26/2023
A cheating scandal and confessions of absent chemistry took centre stage at the Married At First Sight Commitment Ceremony. Are the flames of desire being fanned in all the wrong directions? In this episode of the Official Married At First Sight Podcast, MAFS relationships experts Alessandra Rampolla and John Aiken weigh in on these hot topics, asking: Missed an episode? Watch Married At First Sight on 9Now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:32:59

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Gaslighting, Manliness, & Break-Ups

2/19/2023
It wouldn't be a Married At First Sight Commitment Ceremony without bombshells and relationship revelations. Still, the drama peaked when the rulebook was cast aside and two participants were allowed to leave despite their partners choosing to stay. In the middle of it all were MAFS relationships experts Alessandra Rampolla and John Aiken, and in this episode of the Official Married At First Sight Podcast they break down some of the night's most intriguing issues: Missed an episode? Watch Married At First Sight on 9Now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:27:48

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Jealousy, Defensiveness, & Exes

2/12/2023
On the back of the first drama-filled commitment ceremony of the year, MAFS experts Alessandra Rampolla & John Aiken examine the relationship between jealousy and setting boundaries, the possible origins of defensive behaviour, and why failure to let go of past relationships can sabotage future happiness. Missed an episode? Watch Married At First Sight on 9Now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:28:17

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"I do's" and "I'm not so sure’s"

2/5/2023
Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Official Married at First Sight Podcast as the nation's most talked about experiment kicks off its tenth season. All of our couples have walked down the aisle, jetted off on their honeymoons and are getting to know one another on a deeper, more intimate level. With sparks flying for some and fizzing out for others, relationship expert John Aiken and sexologist Alessandra Rampolla assess how the couples are placed as they enter the next phase of the experiment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:13:27

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TRAILER - Married At First Sight: The Official Podcast

1/29/2023
Welcome to Married At First Sight: The Official Podcast, hosted by MAFS sexologist Alessandra Rampolla and relationship expert John Aiken. Alessandra and John will dive into the parts of the show Australia can’t stop talking about, and share tips and lessons that you can apply to your own relationship. New episodes are released Sunday nights, straight after the Commitment Ceremony on Nine. Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode of MAFS: The Official Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:00:30