Jess & Chae

It’s our last catch-up for a while as Jess heads off to have baby number two! We’re diving into the absolute chaos of 1990s VHS dating tapes, the 'Ozempic divorce' trend that’s sweeping relationships, and the genius (or insanity) of hiring a professional plus-one for weddings. From Jess smashing a high-speed Taylor Swift challenge to Chae's questionable Simpsons impressions and a...

Stop what you’re doing, Australia! This week Jess and Chae are diving into the workplace habits that might actually be making you ugly. We break down that hilariously awkward Ryan Gosling interview where he tries to navigate Gen Z slang like ‘no cap’ and ‘main character energy,’ and uncover the bizarre $15M Mount Everest scam involving baking powder. Don't forget to r...

This week on Jess and Chae, we’re unpacking the ultimate adulting fail: finding out your 35-year-old bestie still gets a weekly allowance from her dad (wait until you hear the six-figure total!). We dive into the hilarious, unspoken etiquette of the ladies' bathroom—from the ‘number two’ standoff to the safety of loud radio buffers. Plus, we debate if Travis Kelce is actual...

We dive into the ultimate relationship betrayal: a husband who hid a secret boat from his wife for seven years! We explore the most cancellable conspiracy theories, from Taylor Swift’s PR cover-ups to why we’ve all been mispronouncing Chupa Chups. Plus, we talk 'gay walking,' the bizarre Japanese dopamine hack for your memory, and why a new wearable device wants to analyze your farts....

In this hilariously chaotic episode, Jess tries to prove she's a diva by roping Australian icon Ricki-Lee into a Whitney Houston duet that quickly turns into a vocal rescue mission. The duo dives deep into Harrison Ford’s legendary bedroom habits, the 'Cornhub' ban sweeping Australia, and why ‘date stacking’ is the toxic trend 2026 didn’t ask for but definitely deserves. Fr...

This week, Jess and Chae dive into the terrifying reality of a '99th percentile' baby and debate whether a 'damages tax' is required for a 4kg delivery. We expose the aggressive new AI surveillance at supermarket self-checkouts - including a hilarious case of mistaken identity involving flatbread and a turkey - and question if 'stocktake robots' are taking things too far. Plus, we tackle the world...

Well this is a big moment, the most annoying thing about Uni is about to be fixed! Chae's made an adult purchase that needs discussing, Jess got caught in an embarrassing moment at the shops, Chae had a run in with a Karen, Harry Style's favourite TV show was revealed, the petty hotline was opened, and how to win sold out Hilary Duff tickets revealed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

In this episode Chae calls out Jess' abysmal singing in the Katy Perry Wide Awake challenge, we get to the truth about chicken salt, tackle the questions that make someone fall in love with you, play our favourite game Guess the Gibberish, and hear from the CEO of McDonald's on incoming menu changes all thanks to Ozempic. Follow us on socials at INSTAGRAM and TIKTOK   See omnystudio.com/liste...

Turns out job interviews don’t end when the interview does. Find out the wild trick bosses are using! Plus the strange way to bring romance back, AI is ruining Jess’ wife’s life, Hailey Bieber gets mobbed in Sydney, Jess called in the big guns (Santa) to make her the worlds best mum, the texting ick that is an instant turn off and Chae's algorithm well and truly delivers. Follow...

Jess & Chae are officially back for 2026 and absolutely spiralling already. This week they tackle the claim that one generation might be the “dumbest generation,” debate whether Taylor Swift’s Easter eggs are genius or accidental, and unpack a wild study revealing women are attracted to men who resemble someone that they probably would not like to admit! Chae brutally rates J...

This week, Jess and Chae cover everything from baby naming disasters to Spotify Wrapped conspiracies. Jess teases the name of baby number two and explains how an app gave her and her wife the weirdest name suggestions! We also dive into the music crimes of Kidz Bop, the lies parents tell kids, Australia’s weirdest Google searches, and whether George Clooney is truly  fight-free in marri...

This week on The Jess & Chae Podcast , a man trying to board a flight with his “emotional support snake,” to the Pope accidentally dropping the sickest beat of the year, to the world’s weirdest Wicked press tour... nothing is safe. We battle it out in a chaotic round of Password, dive into unhinged celebrity “last meals,” rewrite the promos for half of reality TV,...

This week on Jess & Chae , Jess confessed to committing a major wedding MC cringe moment, we dissected a truly cursed 'slow-cooker-in-the-fridge' situation, and we learned that apparently none of us know how to pronounce simple English words. We also dove into the wild world of AI-generated vocals, called Kate Ritchie to see if she’d actually stay on the phone with Jess for as long as we...

In this episode, it felt like we covered absolutely everything! From Boris Johnson’s hilariously chaotic pronunciation of “ChatGPT,” to a challenge that meant Jess had to mispronounce words on purpose during a call to Wippa... which went exactly how you’d expect!  We also dove into the world’s earliest Christmas cheer (thanks, Mariah), discuss a Miss World contes...

Chae tried matcha for the first time and describes it as tasting like “mouldy foot,” sparking a full debate on whether matcha lovers are okay. Jess reveals he was mistaken for a 55-year-old at the pool (send thoughts and prayers), and we discuss whether grown adults can own plush toys at their desks. And, we are joined by viral TikTok sensation  Gray Connors , the singer whose voi...

From “word of the year” debates over why " 6 / 7" has gone viral, to laughing at funerals (yes... really!) and a personality test that reveals who’s secretly a SLOTH. We dive into awkward social faux pas, the wild world of influencer misinformation (hello, Dr. Jess Mac... maybe rethink your Appendix) and even brainstorm our stripper and drag queen alter egos. Plus, Jess drops a b...

This week on Jess & Chae , things get wildly off the rails. Jess drops some massive baby news, Chae gets denied godfather status, and somehow we end up debating whether $370K is enough to raise the world’s most “proper” British baby. From viral TikToks about the  Louvre heist to a round of “So Wrong It’s Right,”. We attempt to freestyle rap and som...

In this episode we dive into the wild world of ridiculous celebrity baby names. We prank our coworkers with outrageous pop-culture “facts,” debate whether psychics are legit or just confidently wrong, and spiral into a full blown campaign to invent a brand-new public holiday just because we are all a bit tired. With sister drama, TikTok theories, psychic mustard revelations, and a $1 m...

Jess loses her mind after Taylor Swift literally liked one of our TikToks! While Chae returns from a New York trip and Bahamas cruise full of burgers, culture shock, and a disturbing encounter with what turned out to be a misunderstanding! We spiral into everything from Australians being unintentionally sexy overseas, the great “paper bag betrayal” at supermarkets, and an $11,000 secre...

WT(Actual)F, people have been selling their souls for a Labubu doll. What would you sell yours for? Jess & Chae reveal the comeback that will help you anytime you're insulted, reveal the Disney underwater heist that was succesful, unpack a new personality type - the Otrovert, talk bad google reviews, the signs of overeating, and Jess' prank goes too far See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Jess & Chae unpack the secret phrases you need to know to survive any argument, explain the key things that make you young at heart, struggle through another round of Guess the Gibberish, talk about the most WILD work competition of all time, plus unpack the latest scary movie, rename TV shows and finish with an accurate test that determines if your friends are actually good friends or not. Pl...

This week on Jess and Chae, things get hilariously unhinged! From debating whether hugs are heaven or hell, to prank calling people as members of Taylor Swift’s “fan engagement team,” Jess and Chae dive into everything from bizarre baby name battles to whether your voice can make you instantly attractive. They spin the “Reboot Roulette” wheel to reinvent Aussie classi...

From a terrifying story about a granddad accidentally picking up the wrong child at daycare, to testing whether you could actually recognise your own son’s voice in a lineup (spoiler: not as easy as it sounds!) We dive into the world of catfishing, reveal the one word that almost always gives away a liar, and get way too honest about shower habits Plus, we uncover the shocking truth about ho...

This week, Jess and Chae take you on the wildest rollercoaster yet... from testing whether their brains are truly “in sync” to debating if a cold can of soft drink is really worth shaving 12 minutes off your life. They dive into the bizarre world of 'Kebabing' (yes, it’s a thing!), explore how music can actually change the taste of chocolate, and swap stories about fake Tinder pr...

The Midnight Till Morning boys dropped into the studio for a behind the scenes chat about Building The Band, what is coming next and their feelings about being compared to One Direction. They also open up about Liam Payne and the legacy they hope to carry forward in their music and more. One of the boys also surprised us with an AMAZING Aussie accent... one of the American boys of course! And how...