The Hot Hits

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Charlotte MacInnes joins Nic and Loren to talk about her debut EP Celestial and why she describes it as "birthing her deepest, darkest secrets" into the world. From growing up in regional WA to landing in London, Charlotte's story is as cinematic as her sound dance pop thumpers sitting right next to baroque, sinister undertones with zero apologies. This is the most intriguing artist chat you won't...

Hayden James opens up about never once writing a song based on what fans expect from him only finishing tracks he's genuinely in love with, and shelving the rest. It's a surprisingly bold creative philosophy from an artist who's racked up billions of streams, and it hits different when you hear him say it so casually. This is the most honest chat about staying true to yourself you won't want to mi...

Boy Soda stopped by Hot Hits HQ and dropped something we weren't expecting a genuinely profound take on why losing your day job as an artist might actually cost you the very thing that makes your music good. He talks staying "ten toes down in the mud" as success creeps in, and why the ordinary human moments are where all the music actually comes from. This is the most grounded and real chat we've...

Someone in the team wants to be on the phone with the King all the time, we'll link 3 songs together using nudity, we'll play a reverse game (that isn't called Reverse The Verse) it'll end up in shambles, on the phones we wanna know your favourite biscuit, Loz will chat Dua Lipa's wedding pics and we'll jump behind the podium and hand out some Show Awards. Follow the Insta! @thehothitsau  Onl...

Mr. Fantasy called in from Los Angeles and casually dropped the news every Australian fan has been waiting for he is coming to our shores, and Nic Kelly may never recover from what was said next. What followed was the most wonderfully unhinged, surprisingly tender conversation about connection, creativity, and why you should never look directly into a studio laser. This is the most chaotically cha...

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Tove Lo locked herself away in a remote Swedish fishing village with one producer and absolutely zero distractions not even dinner plans to make her most personal record yet. She told Nic and Loren she wants listeners to finish the album feeling understood rather than having any answers, and honestly, we need to lie down. This is the most emotionally gut-punching chat you won't want to miss! Follo...

Shrek fans are taking to the internet to complain that the new movie looks too polished, in Damn Nature You Scary Loren has some Pigeon News. Have Tom and Zendaya gotten married? Everyone's favourite segment (including our Big Boss) Bailey's Corner gets a run and he'll tell us about words, there's a record for a Lego Sausage and you know it's the end of the podcast once we start to hand out The Sh...

Sienna Spiro sat down with us and immediately confessed the truth behind that iconic raspy voice and it's not what you'd expect. She breaks down exactly what vocal nodules do to your voice, how she manages them on tour by going completely silent offstage, and why not knowing about them for most of her life actually made things worse. This is the most unexpectedly fascinating pop star health chat y...

Maddy Jane is an independent artist doing it entirely on her own terms now and "Miss Everything" is the proof that it's working, with the internet losing its mind over a song about owning every contradiction thrown at women. What makes this chat so special is how clear it is that Maddy has done the work on herself, her ADHD, her career and this viral moment is the payoff of years of quietly buildi...

Agree with Nic, do mandarin's really smell THAt bad? Stephen Sanchez has cencelled his Australian tour, Bonnie Tyler was in a coma and is now out of it. Jelly Roll and his wife are getting a divorce, we want to know your Young Flex and we're gonna hand out some awards before everyone goes home. Follow the Insta! @thehothitsau  Only good things will come from this, I promise. Aaaaand now you c...

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Author Ed Coper joins the show to expose how social media algorithms are engineered to hijack your emotions and keep you furious. He reveals why even the most media-literate among us still get caught in the trap and why your brain reacts to a spicy headline the exact same way it reacted to a sabre-toothed tiger. This is the most eye-opening chat about your scrolling habits you won't want to miss!...

Go-Jo pulls back the curtain on one of the most jaw-dropping moments of his career appearing mid-show at a Jonas Brothers concert with zero warning. He reveals how a single DM from Joe Jonas turned into a last-minute, top-secret performance that left even the radio insiders asking "where am I?!" This is the wildest behind-the-scenes story you won't want to miss! Follow the Insta! @thehothitsau Onl...

The band Is back together again and we start the show by giving tribute to our mate Oliver Tree who tragically passed away, we'll ask you to Dob In Your Dickhead...Cat. Toy Story 5 is out soon and this leads to a conversation about how old Nic was when he first started reading. Seth Rogen's thoughts on his relationship with James Franco and towards the end of the night you know how we roll....The...

Lizzo teases Nic and Loren with the possibility of a full Australian residency — Drake-style, three months, set up shop and stay. She reminisces about her unforgettable sold-out Sydney Opera House show and reveals what fans can expect from the live tour next. This is the most exciting tour-tease chat you won't want to miss! Follow the Insta! @thehothitsau Only good things will come from this...

Nic and Loren open the show by remembering Oliver Tree, the singularly unique artist who died at just 32 in a tragic helicopter crash in Brazil. They revisit his haunting reflections on addiction, near-death, and rebirth — plus the cheeky, chaotic interview he gave on the show just three weeks into their time together. This is the heartfelt tribute you won't want to miss. Follow the Insta! @...

Yorke reveals how an ARIA program landed her in the studio with Tommy Brown — the producer behind Ariana Grande's biggest hits. She gets candid about being SO nervous, the wild session stories he shared, and how Australian music opened this door. This is the most jaw-dropping behind-the-scenes chat you won't want to miss! Follow the Insta! @thehothitsau Only good things will come from this,...

Bl3ss gets brutally honest about whether he could ever see himself as a 50-year-old still ripping tunes and the answer involves misplacing his imaginary children for three days. After chatting to Carl Cox in his 60s and Sonny Fodera juggling Ibiza and nappies, we had to ask: is dance music actually a lifetime sentence? This is the most chaotically relatable chat you won't want to miss! Follow the...

Content warning This episode contains discussions of suicide and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. Support is available. Lifeline Australia — 24/7 crisis support 13 11 14 When NRL star Kane Evans opened up about coming out and the devastating plan he'd made for his own life Nic knew this was a conversation too important to let slide. From the rugb...

Dean Turnley went from designing water pipelines to designing viral dance tracks, and he's here to tell us exactly how that impossible leap happened. The moment he describes writing that late-night track the organ sound having a "provocative conversation" with the vocals you'll understand why this bloke was always destined for something bigger. This is the most goosebump-inducing comeback chat you...

Aussie legends Casey Barnes and Pete Murray stop by the studio to dish on their brand-new track, but things get beautifully raw as Pete opens up about how losing his dad at just 18 years old completely redefined how he lives his life. This is the ultimate, heart-to-heart chat you won't want to miss! Follow the Insta! @thehothitsau Only good things will come from this, I promise. Aaaaand now you ca...

Temper City’s “Self Aware” didn’t just break through - it broke people’s brains. After the debut single exploded across TikTok and streaming, the band found themselves at the centre of AI rumours, industry plant accusations and a whole lot of online investigating. On this episode, Temper City talk about the making of their breakout hit, what it’s like to go vira...

Producer Bailey and Kdot join Nic for The Hot Hits pod, including a Benson Boone update, TS TS News (Taylor Swift Toy Story), we'll mention the big man hiomself, Big John and you know how we roll wrapping the podcast up with The Show Awards! Follow the Insta! @thehothitsau  Only good things will come from this, I promise. Aaaaand now you can love ALL things Hot Hits at our website: thehothits...