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Hello everyone, this week we are starting our moving house journey and are packing away some of our items. But where do you start? No, really. Which room is the best to pack first? Second? Last? We discuss all that and more in the first episode of our moving house triage. If you don't already, follow us on @dunkingbiscuitspodcast on the gram!

As we complete another 10 episode it’s time to ask each other question for you to get to know us better. We talk about trolleys, self soothing, pasta choices and more. Obviously we get off topic slightly but that’s why you love us. Follow us on Instagram @dunkingbiscuitspodcast and leave rating and review on your podcasting services.

Carrying on our second-hand shopping chat with some facebook marketplace bargains! What do we love about marketplace? What irritates us? Is FB marketplace the one-stop online second-hand shop? We talk all things online correspondence and shopping, and ask the all-important question: "Is this still available?". Follow us on IG if you haven't already @dunkingbiscuitspodcast and tell us your second-hand shopping wins!

It’s that time of year when we spring clean and where better to start than your wardrobe. Inspired by Emma’s cleanse of clothing and donating this week we are talking about how you donate your clothes. Via charity bins or to the shop? Is there anything clothing you don’t donate? Do you give your clothes away to friends or family? As always show your support by sharing with your friends and family and follow on Instagram @dunkingbiscuitspodcast

Ah, go sports! This week we are chatting about how to be a number one fan, or just how to be a fan. We talk about being free from judgement and supporting your favourite team within your means. We also have a chat about location and reading the room. Is it okay to yell at the TV if you are watching at a bar? What about if you're at the venue? And finally, go Swans this weekend! Follow us on ig @dunkingbiscuitspodcast and tell your mates to give us a listen.

This week we talk about the etiquette of using your car horn. Both Grace and Emma discuss when they have used theirs. We learn about the legality of the use of a horn. The fines are wild in some states of Australia. With weekly wins and whinge, a good news story about a boy called Monty this weeks episode is a interesting one. Follow us on Instagram @dunkingbiscuitspodcsst and leave a review on your podcast providers.

This week we are sharing books, passing on the word, expanding others libraries. But what are the rules involved in sharing books? Can you return it whenever? Provide updates to where you are up to in the book? Read whilst in the tub? Listen to find out our thoughts on book sharing. And after you have had a listen, tell someone else to listen and then follow us on IG @dunkingbiscuitspodcast

How do you recommend a book to someone? Do you ask them what they like? What they are interested in? Or do you give them your favourite book? It’s a lot more difficult than you may believe. Both Emma and Grace recommend a book along with their weekly wins and a good news story. Let your circle know so they can recommend a better book to you. Follow us on Instagram @dunkingbiscuitspodcast

This week we are talking book club. Firstly looking at the different make ups of a bookclub and how they can look. Then looking at the ins and outs and what makes them run smoothly. Where is the best place to host one? What is the best way people can contribute? And what are the unwritten rules of book club? (pssst, the number one rule is don't spoil the book to those who don't read as quickly as you!! As also, follow us on the 'gram @dunkingbiscuitspodcast and let us know your fave book club book!

This week grace has a double win and Emma tells us the great news from the commonwealth games. Then we five into libraries verses buying books. When was the last time you went to the library? Where do you buy your books? Do you buy hard backs or via your kindle? As always follow us on Instagram @dunkingbiscuits and tell a book lover to listen.

Heeeey! Happy housewarming! This week we are extending our "bringing a gift" chat to look exclusively at housewarmings. What kind of gift is the best kind of gift? Is it okay to ask ahead and plan your gift? What if you don't know the person that well? Well, we have you covered! Listen in to hear our thoughts and opinions. And then give us a follow @dunkingbiscuitspodcast on the 'gram!

We did it! 100 episodes?! Who would have thought? And to celebrate we are doing a classic get-to-know-you style episode. What are our fave shapes? Do we like rollercoasters? Listen to find out. Also thanks to anyone who has listen to our episodes, glad to have you on the journey! If you don't already, give us a follow on the Instagram @dunkingbuscuitspodcast

This week we discuss changing of last names. After marriage women (generally) change their last name. Do you agree to this? Or is it a tradition that no longer relevant. Do you have the same name as your children? Is that important or not in your eyes? Emma talks about the process of changing her name and the challenges of doing so. Would you change your name for love? Weekly wins and an adorable good news story also included as per usual. Tell your circles or maybe you know someone who is in this situation. Follow us on Instagram through @dunkingbiscuitspodcast

This week we are travelling (we wish), but in actuality we are helping you travel with some handy hints about local languages! Learning a whole new language can be hard, but fear not, follow our handy hints and local tips to become a wholesome traveller and good explorer. Let's just hope your accent is better than Grace's. If you can, give us a follow on the gram @dunkingbiscuitspodcast and tell your friends if they're planning an overseas trip!

Yes this week we are learning the etiquette of meeting new people. Grace admits it is not her strongest skill and we discuss the top tips for introducing yourself. Similar rules apply to most situations as both ladies give examples and stories of their experiences. Do you share too much on first meeting? or maybe you don't give enough eye contact? What are the best conversation starters? is there any you should avoid? What is the best way to remember someone's name? As always weekly wins and a good news story is shared. Please promote us to your circles, give us a rating and follow us on on Instagram @dunkingbiscuitspodcast

Content note - this week we are talking about funerals, and totally understand if you find this topic hard at the moment and need to skip this episode. This week we are talking about funeral etiquette. Not the lightest topic, but definitely a worthwhile one. We both add in some of our thoughts, do's and don't's, whilst also chatting about how to approach the family and offer your support. Give us a follow @dunkingbiscuitspodcast and we promise to come in next week with something a bit lighter.

After a good news story about a primary school, we chat about our weekly wins (weirdly they are the same). This week we discuss the etiquette of leaving online reviews. Do you feel more inclined to leave a review if you had a good time or perhaps only if you have a a bad time? Is it best to write the review straight after the experience or reflect on it and maybe not be so emotionally charged? How you give a rating out of 5? Obviously once you have finished this episode give us a review. Follow us on Instagram @dunkingbiscuitspodcast and share with your circles

We are back! And this week we are staying in and playing board games, with a few simple rules to follow of course. This week we go through some simple dos' and don't's of playing board games, making sure everyone knows what is happening, and capitalising on the fun to be had! If you aren't already make sure you follow us on the 'gram @dunkingbiscuitspodcast, and tag us in your board game fun

This weeks episode includes an inspirational story of a rural Australian community achievement and sharing their weekly wins (no baby yet). We discuss the etiquette of staying at a hotel with 10 guidelines to follow. Some Grace and Emma have both failed at. Hope it gives you the push to book that night away. Share with your circles and follow us on Instagram @dunkingbiscuitspodcast

This week we are wrapping up our sexual health chat with some flirty pics! We go through the ins and outs of how sexting can be safe and fun, before we get a bit legal and go through some rules and words of advice from a working police officer. If you haven't already, follow us on instagram @dunkingbiscuitspodcast and tell your mates!

This week we discuss a good news story and our weekly wins then dive into sexual health checks. What types of tests do you need? How often? An insight to how it is taught in Australian schools. Who is Professor Ian Fraser? Why do women have Pap smears? Hopefully we answer many of the questions you have or even more. In any case always please talk to your doctor about any medical issues. Follow us on Instagram @dunkingdiscuitspodcast

Welcome to episode 90! This week we are doing our classic chat about ourselves. What’s our favourite ice cream? Worst habit? Before delving into some nostalgic tv advertising and big questions on appearance. Give us a listen, follow and tell your mates about us! @dunkingbiscuitspodcast on the ‘gram as well!

Caution that this episode contains conversations about sex. As per usual we have a good news story and our weekly wins. This weeks discussion on etiquette is about protection again STIs (sexual transmitted infections) and pregnancy. This topic is vast so we discuss what we think are the essentials for this topic. This is the first of three parts of sexual health. Any further questions please ask your gp or visit a sexual health clinic.

This week we are entering the chat, and talking all things group chat etiquette. It’s clear that as time has gotten on that these have served a great deal of good, and now make organising things from brunches to weddings a whole heap easier. But, within the group chat what kind of messages can you send? When is it time to tap out? What if the chat no longer serves a purpose? All good questions, that we work to answer. As always , give us a follow and if you’re feeling up to it, a lil subscribe as well! On ig we are @dunkingbiscuitspodcast

After a good news story and telling their weekly wins, Emma and Grace discuss Easter food aka treats. They chat about commercial verses religious Easter celebration with food. Do you eat eat meat on Good Friday regardless of your faith? Why do we eat certain types of foods at Easter is discussed by Emma with some historical and religious context. Listen to the ladies chat while travelling over the weekend and discuss with your friends and family. Reminder to follow us on @dunkingbiscuitspodcast on Instagram.

This week we are taking an in-depth look at your workstation. Now that many of us are returning to work, home offices are a thing of the past and we are setting up our work desks for success. We also have a chat about sharing an office and some desk rules that may be unwritten, but very necessary. Please follow us @dunkingbiscuitpodcast on IG, and share this episode around!

Welcome to the babysitter’s club. This week we discuss the etiquette of babysitting and being the parent leaving a baby in the care of someone else. We discuss food, sleep, cleaning, money and the amount of detail a parents should leave and how much a babysitter needs. Emma tells an incredible story of survival for the good news story and both share their weekly wins. Share with your circles and follow us on Instagram @dunkingbiscuitspodcast

This week we are wrapping up our secret saga, taking a look at different reasons why people might choose not to share a secret. Of course there are a few tangents and side stories thrown in, but the gals take a look at what could possibly be going on in someones mind, or different external factors that may influence whether or not you share your story, and how much you may choose to. While you're having a listen, give us a follow @dunkingbiscuitspodcast on IG and tell ya mates!

This week we are discussing secrets we share. Yes an oxymoron statement but there are somethings that you share with your circles. Netflix password anybody? Grace and Emma takes us through their secret thoughts and share their weekly wins and a good news story. Subscribe, like and rate our show where you can and follow us on @dunkingbiscuitspodcast via Instagram.

This week we are spilling the beans! Or at least chatting about what we would feel comfortable spilling them about. We are talking secrets, what can you share, and what is a little tmi? As always we have many thoughts, so many that this is part one of a two part series! Tune in next week as well for more secret telling or keeping! And in the meantime, follow us on Instagram @dunkingbiscuitspodcast

Have you ever had to uninvite someone? Grace has done it not so well in her youth and today we discuss how one might do it in the most kind way. We provide tips and a step by step way to completing this difficult conversation. Apologies for the fun paint chat at the start. We tell you some great good news and our weekly wins. Follows us @dunkingbiscuitspodcast on Instagram

Another milestone for Dunking Biscuits reaching 80 episodes. We discuss childhood movies, tv shows and video games. Talk about stripes, dots and pillow arrangements. Then obviously bones and languages. In true classic Grace and Emma form a slightly off topic end of chat before saying our goodbyes. Please enjoy with your favourite beverage and biscuit and then tell your circles.

his week we are having a chat about different dietary requirements and how you can best support your friends and family. We have a chat about different ways to go about it, how you can do some research before dining out. We also quickly touch on catering in the home and making sure everyone feels comfortable. As always, please follow us on IG @dunkingbiscuitspodcast and tell your mates

Welcome to Dunking Biscuits 2022. We are starting with the etiquette of Goal Setting. Yes we see that it is painfully relevant for the start of any year. We discuss the Five Golden Rules of Goal Setting and specifically SMART Goals. As per usually have our weekly wins and a good news story. Tell your circles we are back and follow us on Instagram @dunkingbiscuitspodcast

As you may have heard or experienced 2021 wasn’t what we thought it would be, much like 2020. So this final episode we thought we would share our top 5 good news stories for 2021. Amazing things have happened all over the world. Please enjoy the last episode of 2021 with Emma and Grace. This episode is best listened to with using our Instagram @dunkingbiscuitspodcast as the stories will be linked.

This week we are heading to the pool! And like a lot of things, Emma and Grace have very different versions of what a day at the pool means. Emma: a speedy swimmer, Grace: A handstanding menace. But tune in the hear the do's and don't's of pool etiquette, no matter what you are there for. And, as always, tell your mates and follow us @dunkingbiscuitspodcast on the 'gram

This week we discuss gratitude and how to become better at providing to those around you. Grace takes us through her top five ways she like to recover and give gratitude. Emma highlights ways to improve providing gratitude to others in your life, be it at work or home. We have our weekly wins and a great good news story. Enjoy! As always let your circles know about us and follow us on Instagram @dunkingbiscuitspodcast

This week we are having a tough conversation about money. We are talking about how to approach when you have leant a friend some dollars and they haven't been super timely in paying you back. What is the best way to ask them? Well listen to our four steps and hopefully they help! As always, please give us a follow on IG @dunkingbiscuitspodcast, and feel free to share this ep with anyone who may owe you some dollars!

The final instalment of our pet mini series. We discuss how to navigate other peoples’ pets in their home and how you could make other comfortable with being around your pet. Can a pet be intimidating? Depending on your experience and knowledge walking past any animal can be challenging. Thinking of other people when in public with your pet is a must, especially with lead lengths. We love pets and wish we could have our own. Until then we will love yours. Follow us @dunkingbiscuitspodcast on Instagram and subscribe, like or follow us on your listening channels.

Happy Wednesday dunkers! This week we are continuing our chats about pets, and we are setting up some expectations vs reality! What kind of things do we think our future pet will do, vs what will they actually do. We also have a chat about the different expectations of yourself in this time. Thanks for listening! And always, give us a follow on IG @dunkingbiscuitspodcast

This week we start a new mini series on pets. We discuss what one needs to do before getting a pet. We both talk mainly about dogs due to experience and dreams but the ideas do help for any animal. Emma asked some friends for their thoughts and were provided some incredible insight and knowledge which she shares. We tell you a good news story and of course, our own. Let us know your thoughts on Instagram @dunkingbiscuitspodcast

Ahhh, episode 70. What a time! A perfect time to talk about ourselves. This week we are delving deep, and not so deep about some of our fave hangover cures, international treats, and how we unwind in the evening. As always give us a like, subscribe, follow, tell ya mate, @dunkingbiscuitspodcast.

Why is there so many car parks but none that are ever free? We are looking at you Chaddy! (Australia’s largest shopping centre). We are talking car park etiquette this week. We go through eight points to follow and explain through a few of our own stories. Let us know your thoughts and share with your circles. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @dunkingbiscuitspodcast

We've done it, we got past the first date and are ready for numero two (which Grace finds harder than the first date, but that's a story for another time). How long should you wait to message someone? How long is too long? We also have a chat about the ideal second date, and then look even further down the track where we do the dreaded DTR - that is "defining the relationship". Also wanna see a pic of a cool sword?! Head over to our Instagram @dunkingbiscuitspodcast and give us a follow/like/subscribe/send the love to everyone you know. And happy end of lockdown to all Victorians!

Look at you, dressed to impress and meet your match. We chat about safety, conversation and our experiences. Do you tell a friend where you are going? Do you only have one alcoholic drink? Do you have a good way to end a date for Grace to use? We give our top five tips/etiquette for you to use. Let us know your thoughts on Instagram @dunkingbiscuitspodcast

Ahh, the apps and modern dating. What fun! This week we are looking at the transition from the apps to real life. How do we go from chatting to an organised plan? And how soon can you do it? We also have a chat about setting up the plan and some key things that your profile should include. DM us on Instagram @dunkingbiscuitspodcast and tell us about your dating stories! PS The good news story this week is a ripper.

Guess who doing a niche etiquette this week? We are! How to use your cutlery and crockery correctly. Did we take tips from the movie The Princess Diaries? Yes. Which side do each go? What the ends of forks called? We used our word, not entirely sure it’s correct. How do you cut your food? All at once or per bite? We chat about what we grew up with and our experiences with fine dining. As usual we tell you a good news story and give our weekly wins. Ask your folks what they think of the episode and discuss over your next meal. Follow us on Instagram @dunkingbiscuitspodcast and chat to you next week.

Well, this week the baby has arrived and Mumma is heading home from the hospital. It's all very exciting, and we bet you can't wait to get your hands on that squishy lil' face. But what is the correct etiquette? When should you visit? How long for? And what are the many ways you can help this new mumma out? This episode we outline the do's and don't's when visiting a new mum. As always, follow us on insta at @dunkingbiscuitspodcast, and tell ya mates!

You are invited to our baby shower. This episode we discuss the etiquette of a baby shower from who hosts to the thank you cards. Who should you invite? Yes we discuss your circles again. Where should it be? At home? At a venue? How long should it go for? What games are appropriate and also fun to enjoy? Gift registry are the way forward or a thing of the past? As long as you can have the baby guessing game Emma will be happy. Let your future mumma’s know about this one and any other of your favourite episodes and give us a follow on Instagram @dunkingbiscuitspodcast

This week kicks of our latest series, look at all things pregnancy. And to start, we are making an announcement. But what is the best way to do it? How much info is too much info? And if it's not your news to tell, how many people can you tell? Then we flip it, and have a look at gender reveal parties. Thing of the past or a bit of fun? As always, tell ya mates and give us a follow on the 'gram @dunkingbiscuitspodcast