Not Exactly Wife Material

About Not Exactly Wife Material

Not Exactly Wife Material is the raw, no-holds-barred podcast about dating after 40 that you didn't know you needed. Join your host, Rachel, a newly divorced mom diving headfirst into the dating world, and her co-host, Sam, the voice of reason with a stable relationship. Together, they navigate the hilarious, heartbreaking, and often wild reality of dating in the post-dating app world. From awful first dates to unexpected hookups, they're laying it all on the line. Get ready for unfiltered stories, honest advice, and a whole lot of laughs. This is the podcast for anyone who knows that finding "the one" is a lot messier after 40—and it’s a story worth telling.

Publisher

Rachel & Sam

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

29 Jun 2025

Latest episode

21 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

3 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Apr 2026

   Episode 3: Bad Dates Build Character (Apparently)

   Send us Fan Mail A “fine” date can be worse than a bad one, because it tricks you into ignoring what your body already knows. After a long break, we’re back to swap the dating stories that made us laugh, cringe, and finally set better boundaries, from low-effort first impressions to the moment you realize you’re forcing chemistry that is not there. We dig into what actually helps you date smarter: why having everything in common can feel weirdly flat, why effort matters (yes, grooming counts...

2. 

   22 Dec 2025

   Episode 2: G'day, Good Lay, & Goodbye

   Send us a text In this episode, we pick up where we left off and dive headfirst into post-divorce dating, low expectations, and situationships that were never meant to last. From a convenient fling with “Ski Patrol” that burned hot and fizzled fast, to a blackout birthday party hookup that spiraled into family barbecues, questionable life choices, and an unforgettable McDonald’s cheeseburger discovery, this one is unfiltered and unhinged in the best way. We talk about setting expectations ear...

3. 

   29 Jun 2025

   Looking For Love in All the Wrong Medicine Cabinets

   Send us a text Stepping back into the dating world after divorce feels like boarding a roller coaster you never bought tickets for. At 41, with kids in tow and a decade-long marriage in my rearview mirror, I found myself facing questions I thought were long answered: Who am I now? What do I actually want? And why does dating feel so much more complicated than I remember? My co-host Sam and I dive deep into the messy reality of post-divorce dating, from the thrill of newfound freedom to the s...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

68

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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