Ricki‑Lee & Tim

Sarah opens up about the unexpected podcast that left her crying all weekend after one of its hosts passed away. It sparks a chat about the strange but very real bonds we form with people we've never actually met, from podcasters to TV stars and musicians. Plus, listeners share the famous faces and voices they feel genuinely connected to, proving parasocial relationships are more common than you m...

Ricki has a theory that men find it easier to move on after losing a partner, and it opens up a surprisingly emotional conversation. Listeners share their own experiences of remarriage, dating after loss, and why starting over isn't always as simple as it sounds. It's honest, heartfelt and full of moments that might just change the way you think about love after loss. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Ricki and Tim investigate why Australians suddenly sound completely ridiculous when they try to sing R&B songs in their natural accent. After deciding Missy Higgins is apparently the only Australian singer who can get away with it, Ricki takes on some of the biggest R&B hits, including Usher, Beyoncé and Boyz II Men. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The iconic Bachelor Girl stopped by to talk about their new album 'Waiting For The Day: Artist Sessions' releasing today, and sang 'Buses & Trains' with Ricki for Karaoke Bar Fridays! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We debate the things we absolutely refuse to pay for, after a Northern Sydney fish and chip shop cops backlash for charging $28 for a large bag of wedges . We hear from listeners who won't pay for bottled water at restaurants, while one of us reveals they'd rather Uber into the city than pay for parking. Plus, the cost of living has everyone questioning what things are actually worth spending mone...

Melanie C joins Ricki and Tim to relive the Spice Girls glory days, reveals what she really thinks about the group's biggest moments, and weighs in on the questions fans have been arguing about for years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim has discovered that the voice he’s heard announcing Sydney Trains for years is not Gretel Killeen, and he is absolutely devastated. Taylor Owynns is the actual voice behind the iconic announcements and reveals she’s been doing them for around 20 years, even having to call post offices to find out how to pronounce some tricky country town names. She explains how the announcements ar...

Tim’s oyster decision comes back to haunt him as we hear some truly cooked “I swear” stories, including a horse tranquilizer tale that sounds completely made up. We get into the modern-day versions of Shakespeare, from Virgin River to whatever people reckon counts as a classic today, before checking out the biggest new music dropping this Friday. Peter Helliar drops by to talk al...

Sheppard are back home in Brisvegas, but they’ve swapped the world stage for Karaoke Bar Fridays! George, Amy and Emma reveal the sibling hierarchy, why George’s meat-smoking career was VERY short-lived, and what it’s like having a new baby in the mix. Then they absolutely send it on Geronimo, with Ricki getting involved in the most important part of the song. See omnystudio.com/...

We hear some absolutely cooked “I swear” stories, including Maddie’s creepy dream that seemingly predicted a teacher’s death and Ben’s wild tale of accidentally getting injected with a horse tranquilizer. Plus, Ben reckons he had a full out-of-body experience and later found the volleyball he’d seen while floating above the vet clinic. See omnystudio.com/listene...

We get into the weird things that can ruin your life, from NRL footy cards and a husband’s oodie collection to an alarming obsession with Zooroo pets. We hear what people thought only rich families had, find out what listeners are doing that’s considered “soft” and get the latest Glossys before celebrating Tim’s 25 years at Nova. Plus, Today Show reporter Jack Hahn jo...

We celebrate Tim’s incredible 25 years at Nova with a surprise message from The Strokes, a very sweet tribute from Ricki and the perfect song to mark the occasion. Plus, we relive Tim’s journey from nervous new DJ to doing his dream job in Sydney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We chat to Today Show reporter Jack Hahn about the unspoken rules of the Channel 9 uniform, his dream of being dressed by MJ Bale and some of the funniest breakfast TV blunders. Then Jack takes on Ricki in Quick Draw, where Denny’s dumps, delayed live crosses and a very competitive giraffe showdown all come into play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get into some seriously cooked Aussie TV memories as listeners reveal the moments they still remember, from the Payless Shoes ad to Scott and Charlene’s Neighbours wedding and Skippy the Bush Kangaroo. We also uncover a very questionable 1911 guide to kissing, hear what people would cameo in after Taylor Swift’s Law & Order appearance, and find out why some parents are still fin...

We celebrate 70 years of Aussie TV by revisiting some of the most iconic moments, from Ricki’s Australian Idol heartbreak to Tim’s infamous billion-dollar analogy and Jacket Gate. Plus, listeners share their favourites, including Skippy, Charlene and Scott’s Neighbours wedding, and the absolutely unforgettable OG Sunrise cast performing “Where Is The Love?” See omnyst...

We discover an absolutely cooked 1911 guide explaining how men should kiss a woman, from the dreamy eye contact to the very specific instructions about holding her chin. But apparently none of it matters unless she’s been chewing the “antiseptic” gum that makes kissing safe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We unpack a Sydney band’s ambitious attempt to play nine gigs in 12 hours and hear from listeners about the weird things they eat every single day. We revisit the debate over inner monologues, hear how listeners have pushed through everything from a fractured knee to getting their period on a 15km kayak trip, and ask couples for the secrets behind long marriages. Plus, we chat to Kate Langbr...

We chat to Kate Langbroek about travelling to Jamaica with Sean Micallef to explore her family history, including the hilarious moment she found herself sweeping coffee beans while Sean told her she’d missed a bit. Plus, Tim reveals his very white Ancestry.com results and admits Kate’s No Filter podcast is now his go-to soundtrack for the gym. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

We get into the bizarre question of what you actually hear when you think, with Ricki convinced everyone must hear their own voice while Tim apparently has nothing but blissful silence going on upstairs. Listeners weigh in on their inner monologues, including one who says she’s arguing with people in her head 24/7, especially when she’s angry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Food poisoning, a wedding ending in a toe being cut off and a very expensive US Open sandwich make for a seriously cooked morning. We hear about the ridiculous things listeners have spent big money on, from ice cream and slime to Disneyland headbands, before asking who they’ve paid to meet and greet. Ricki’s Mailbag gets a very unexpected Hanson update, while Jokes Gone Wild and Quicki...

How much did you pay for what, where? We hear from listeners who’ve dropped absolutely cooked amounts on Disneyland headbands, $70 slime and a very questionable $40 worth of Mr Whippy. Plus, Ricki and Tim debate whether a $53 sandwich at the US Open is actually worth it, and Ricki reveals the most offensively expensive Coke Zero she’s ever had. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

We open the monthly mailbag and get a very sweet message from a mum whose daughter has trichotillomania, after Ricki shared her own struggles with losing eyelashes. Then Lauren from Mona Vale sends in her famous chilli jam, which is apparently so good we’re officially ignoring the rule about not eating food from listeners. Plus, Tim receives the perfect gift for his recent vom-heavy era: a b...

Joe Jonas missed his flight to Melbourne so we are on Jonas watch. Plus, we speak with Sandra Sully on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and the chaotic scenes she dealt with as the only Aussie reporting on it live. Later on, we hear about the best prizes you've ever won and speak to the granddaughter of the first woman to deliver bread on a horse... yes you read that right! And, don't miss Friday Kara...

A man has won $8 million on his birthday. So we got some callers to tell us the best thing they have ever won! Plus, step aside Australian Idol... Ricki-Lee reveals the other idol she won. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is 25 years since 9/11 and Sandra Sully was the only person in Australia reporting on it. She tells us about the surreal moments it happened, including the 7min turnaround between receiving the footage and getting it on air.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.