Maren has a crush on..

This week's crush is the hilarious Nicky Barry (she/her), joining the pod for a very fun episode chatting about a crush on her local barista she sees often (even though she doesn't drink coffee) and lifelong on-again, off-again crushes. We also chat about polyamory, running into a university lecturer years after crushing on him, and how crushing changed for Nicky over the years. Don't miss Nicky's show 'Unladylike' at the Comedy Festival this year, on for two nights only. Maren will also be at the Melbourne comedy festival with her show 'Maren May reads between no lines', April 7-20. Follow Maren on the Socials for upcoming stand-up gigs @MarenMayOfficial Maren's website: marenmay.com.au

This week's crush is the one and only Donna 'Fun' Collins (she/her) joining the pod to chat about figuring out what a crush is and having a big old crush on her girlfriend. We also cover the call of the void, small cars and getting crushes on characters from the shows we watch. Donna's theories about RuPaul's Drag Race come up before we dive deep into the world of Charmed, which superpowers we would like to have and how we would use them. If you're in Melbourne, make sure to see Donna's new hour of comedy 'Apologetically me' at the comedy fest, Mar 26 - Apr 6. Maren will also be at the Melbourne comedy festival with her show 'Maren May reads between no lines', April 7-20. Follow Maren on the Socials for upcoming stand-up gigs @MarenMayOfficial Maren's website: marenmay.com.au

This week's crush is the hilarious Laurence Driscoll (he/him) bringing a spicy, new episode talking about being shut down after making the first move on a year-long crush in Sydney but hooking up with a rugby player instead. We also chat about uncomfortable shoes, how your subconsciousness only sends you bad sex dreams, and Laurence shares a story about a wet dream on a train. We also cover not being able to ever talk to our crushes, NIDA auditions and Laurence teaches Maren her new favourite saying, before diving into cultural differences when flirting in Australia and Europe. (After recording this episode, Maren also now remembers where the Black Forest is.) Laurence is taking his show 'No, No, You First' to Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney this year - make sure to get your tickets! Maren will be at the Adelaide Fringe and the Melbourne comedy festival with her show 'Maren May reads between no lines' and will be trying to hang out with Laurence the entire time. Follow Maren on the Socials for upcoming stand-up gigs @MarenMayOfficial Maren's website: marenmay.com.au

This week's crush is NZ's favourite Henry Yan (he/him) chatting about being a chill guy, crushing on someone who isn't available and how genuine chemistry is hard to find. We also discuss just how quickly you can develop a crush, the percentage of married people that actually have a crush on each other and how doing comedy might change the the concept of settling in relationships. Make sure to check out Henry's show 'Speaky', as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival this year. Maren will be at the very same comedy festival with her show 'Maren May reads between no lines' that's also now on sale. Follow Maren on the Socials for upcoming stand-up gigs @MarenMayOfficial Maren's website: marenmay.com.au

This week's crush is Melbourne comedian and music lover Ben Searle (he/him) chatting about stopping himself from kick-ons at Tankerville, crushing at music gigs, and regretting being mean to his crush at school. We also dive into Insta flirting, trying to find connection on the dating apps, and prepping for a 2025 dating 'wrapped'. Find Searlo on the socials and check out his new show 'Punk Music' at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival this year. Follow Maren on the Socials for upcoming stand-up gigs @MarenMayOfficial Maren's website: marenmay.com.au

This week's crush is comedian Chris Demos (he/him) - so hot and funny, it will be impossible for you to listen to this episode without falling in love with him. We chat about the crime of shorts and R.M Williams boots, being persistent on Hinge, crushes on your FY page on how shoes in the 90s were made to last. Chris has a show coming up in 2025, as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, make sure to follow his socials and grab your tickets once it goes on sale. Follow the pod on the Socials to see reels and keep up to date with new episodes @MarenHasACrush Follow Maren on the Socials for upcoming stand-up gigs @MarenMayOfficial Maren's website: marenmay.com.au

This week's crush is writer, comedian, streamer, and everyone's favourite Lena Moon (she/her). We talk about a crush Lena had as a teenager during her time living with a cult, the pressure of social interactions, and not liking the smell of someone. We agree that Zach Braff is to blame for everything that is wrong with us, how the talking stick is a good idea for conversations and discover that a Japanese bath house might be the perfect spot to take your friends to. Find her on the socials, and make sure to keep an eye out for shows that might be announced very soon! Follow the pod on the Socials to see reels and keep up to date with new episodes @MarenHasACrush Follow Maren on the Socials for upcoming stand-up gigs @MarenMayOfficial Maren's website: marenmay.com.au

This week's crush is comedian and co-writer of the brilliant Aussie film Emu wars, it's Jonathan Schuster (he/him)! We chat about our resting heart rates and not being concerned about finding out your health data but focusing on push-ups instead. Schuster shares the story of his first crush changing schools and his quest to try find her after. We explore the origin of his last name, dive into the difference between German and Australian delis and cover work crushes, travel crushes and dating apps. Tune in to learn our findings on what plane rides do to women. Make sure to check out Emu Wars, and tune into RRR every Sunday from 10am, starting this week (Dec 8) to hear Schuster and his mum chat about their love for key changes. Follow the pod on the Socials to see reels and keep up to date with new episodes @MarenHasACrush Follow Maren on the Socials for upcoming stand-up gigs @MarenMayOfficial Maren's website: marenmay.com.au