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Three of Australia's most respected personalities, Ricki-Lee, Tim Blackwell and Joel Creasey, come together to bring a conversational cheekiness to the drive shift. Artist and broadcaster Ricki-Lee joins Tim & Joel as the newest addition to Australia’s renowned drive show, with a combination of the day's hot topics, the best of digital and online and their unique benchmarks and games. Featuring the segments that Nova listeners have grown to love including Monday’s Mailbag, The Wednesday Whee ...
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It’s Aus Music T-Shirt Day, and we’re celebrating Aussie tunes in style! We also rank the finest public toilets across the country—because you bet Aussies have opinions on that. Meanwhile, a nail salon completely ignored a robber, and it’s the laugh we all needed. Tim has an update on Moana 2—will it top Wicked? And we spill on which rockstar fell …
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We got talking about the Poop Map app—yes, you can geotag your bowel movements and share the quality of your... work. Naturally, this led to us hunting for Australia’s best public toilets. From high-end hotel loos to the hilariously named “Loo With A View,” we’ve officially crowned the winners. Who knew ranking toilets could be this competitive? Se…
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It turns out high school grudges die hard—even if you're Taylor Swift! TikTok creator Jessica McLane has gone viral claiming she went to the same high school as Taylor and spilled the tea that most people didn’t like her back then. Fast forward three years, and Taylor invited her entire senior class to the CMA Awards, leaving everyone scratching th…
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Today’s show was packed tighter than Prince William’s military uniform! We started with the heartwarming story of Wanda and Jamal, the accidental Thanksgiving invite that turned into a nine-year friendship. Then we asked, what uniforms make you go “mmm”? Ricki’s obsession with Prince William’s attire spiraled into callers sharing their uniform crus…
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This Thursday, it's time to dig out your favorite Aussie band tee because it’s Aus Music T-Shirt Day! We chatted with ambassador Bridget Hustwaite about this epic initiative that celebrates Aussie music and raises funds for Support Act. Whether it’s crisis relief, mental health, or First Nations support, this incredible organization has musicians, …
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Billboard has named Taylor Swift the second greatest pop star of the 21st century, leaving fans to speculate who’s sitting at #1. With Cruel Summer racking up 2.6 billion streams, it’s no wonder Taylor’s influence is unmatched—well, almost. Dive in as we break down this pop showdown and what it says about the queen of the charts. See omnystudio.com…
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Today’s show had everything: drama, creativity, and a few million-dollar bananas. We kicked things off by dissecting the new Real Housewives of Beverly Hills taglines, and yes, we tried coming up with our own. Let’s just say Joel’s tagline had a bit too much attitude for reality TV. Then it was straight to spuds—no, not Joel. A business on Shark Ta…
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The Macquarie Dictionary has crowned its Word of the Year, and it’s a mouthful: enshittification. This gem describes the gradual decline of products or services—like streaming platforms or social media—when profit becomes the priority over user experience. The Macquarie editor hilariously called out streaming services for making users pay extra jus…
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Kylie Minogue's sparkling rosé is in a battle with ALDI’s $16 Rosalie Cotes De Provence Rosé, a near-identical dupe that even wine experts say tastes the same. Kylie’s team is threatening legal action, but ALDI’s bargain-loving fans are thrilled. We spoke to listeners—dubbed the "ALDI Booze Floozers"—to hear their best booze money-saving hacks. Fro…
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Tim kicked things off with his bold claim that flight chat is the most boring conversation topic ever, and naturally, our listeners jumped in to agree, argue, and share their takes. Then, we unpacked the results of the CSIRO’s “Chart Your Fart” app, courtesy of some very dedicated (and honest) participants. Let’s just say, it’s a wild ride of smell…
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This one’s for all the stressed-out legends who just want to chill! South Korea’s Space Out Competition challenges people to do absolutely nothing. No talking, no laughing, no scrolling—just sitting in serene stillness for 90 minutes. But don’t nod off! Falling asleep gets you disqualified. The competition began in 2014 as an artistic escape from t…
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Today’s show is as wild as ever! First up, we ask if you’re bogan and proud after hearing about a couple who got engaged at a Bunnings—talk about snagging true love! Then, we dive into New Music Friday, breaking down the latest bangers. In the Glossys, Richard Gere flips the bird on live TV during his Today Show appearance, and let’s just say… it’s…
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Leave it to Ricki to bring the most twisted facts to the table! She walks us through the horrifying history of “The Goat’s Tongue” torture method, where victims had their feet salted and licked raw by a goat until infection—and sometimes death—set in. It’s one of history’s weirdest and most grim methods of suffering, and somehow, we can’t stop list…
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Tim’s officially an ARIA Awards legend! We unpack everything from his night hosting the biggest event in Aussie music. Then we switch gears to the 2025 Coachella lineup—Lady Gaga, Green Day, and Post Malone are headlining, but who else caught our eye? Plus, Joel’s got his eye on a charity auction for a Zoom chat with Kaitlan Collins, but is this ob…
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Aussie icon John Safran dropped by to chat about his wild new book, Squat: A Week Squatting at Kanye's Mansion. He dove into his investigative antics, where he hilariously broke into Kanye’s abandoned LA mansion to reflect on the rapper’s spiraling controversies and antisemitic remarks. Safran didn’t hold back as he exclusively spilled all the juic…
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A 27-year-old student in South Africa pulled off the ultimate KFC heist! For an entire year, he scored free meals by confidently walking into different KFC outlets, claiming he was sent from HQ to perform “quality assurance” checks. The scam eventually caught up with him, but honestly… we can’t help but admire the creativity! See omnystudio.com/lis…
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With Tim off hosting the ARIAs (go, Blackers!), Jase from Nova Melbourne’s Jase & Lauren steps in to keep the good vibes rolling. We couldn’t be prouder of Tim—this is massive! Joel’s fascination with big holes takes another wild turn. We chat about a prisoner kicking a massive hole in a jail wall to escape and dive into the bizarre theory that ali…
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We played the Age Game, and Joel took a massive swing—guessing Kylie Minogue was way older than she is. Big mistake. The Minogue family didn't take it lightly, and Joel ended up getting an actual phone call from them! Did they set him straight, or did Joel manage to charm his way out of trouble? Tune in to hear all the drama! See omnystudio.com/lis…
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Talk about a relationship reset! Jenna broke up with Mitchell, but a ski accident and a case of amnesia flipped the script in the wildest way. After suffering a concussion, Mitchell forgot they had broken up, and his sweet messages melted Jenna’s heart. She asked to get back together, and Mitchell—completely unaware of the breakup—thought it was hi…
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First up, we chat with Richard Wilkinson, who spills the tea on hosting the very first ARIAs back in 1992 and dishes out some golden advice for Tim ahead of his big moment tomorrow. Then, we dive into the weird world of celebrity real names—you won’t believe what Natalie Portman’s real name actually is. Spoiler: it’s got us shook. Next, it’s all ab…
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Pop queen Ava Max stops by for a hilarious and heartwarming chat! From jetlagged room service fails to reminiscing about her viral wig days, Ava spills it all. She gives us a sneak peek of her ARIA Awards medley (yes, it’s stacked with her biggest hits) and reveals how her mom’s baklava steals the show every Christmas. Plus, Ava talks about her new…
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The CSIRO is getting seriously scientific about your gas! Australia’s national science agency wants YOU to help track gut health by documenting the smell, sound, and duration of your farts through their free “Chart Your Fart” app. The aim? To create a fart census that maps the flatulence patterns of Aussies across the nation. See omnystudio.com/lis…
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We’re coming in hot today, betch! First up, we chat about the Mike Tyson fight on Netflix from the weekend and dive into the wild world of TV ratings—can you guess what the highest-rated events of all time are? Next, Rhys Nicholson calls in for a laugh-filled chat about co-hosting the ARIAs alongside Tim. Spoiler: it’s going to be fabulous! And in …
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Queen Bey is taking over Christmas Day! Beyoncé will perform live at the Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens game, marking the first-ever performance of her Grammy-nominated Cowboy Carter album. Taking place in her hometown of Houston and streaming live on Netflix, this halftime show promises to be a game-changer. Rumor has it she’ll be joined by s…
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TikTok sensation Fidan, the queen of viral salad-making videos, popped up in our Mailbag with a birthday message for Ricki-Lee—and let’s just say, Ricki was fangirling! Fidan even revealed her favourite Ricki-Lee track, and it’s a deep cut that true fans will appreciate. From viral TikTok vibes to heartfelt shoutouts, this one’s got all the feels! …
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