Ricki‑Lee & Tim

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, managers, and crew covered. Head to  AusMusicTShir...

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/listener for privacy information.

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 Tank  is cashing in by writing personal messages...

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 just to avoid ads. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

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. From clever swaps to secret wine deals, these tips co...

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 smells, sounds, and surprises. Over in the Glossys, Par...

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 the chaos of Seoul and now crowns the champion ba...

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 caused a bit of a stir. Ricki brings the chaos w...

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 listening. But that’s not all. We also dive into the b...

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 obsession worth it? Over in the Glossys, Kim K’s la...

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 juicy details of how he cracked the gated community (...

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/listener for privacy information.

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 aliens created a beach hole (it was just some...

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/listener for privacy information.

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 hilarious and said yes! Fast forward: they’re now m...

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 about daddy baddies . We unpack the story of a pod...

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 Christmas single I Wish , her go-to Aussie artist...

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/listener for privacy information.

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 the world of weird, we uncover a Scottish law that...

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 some special guests featured on the album—but who w...

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Today’s show is packed with the bizarre, the boozy, and some truly unforgettable stories! First, we dive into a wild fact from Russia—turns out, they used to call beer a “soft drink” and give it to kids. Yep, there’s a whole story behind that. And speaking of beer, we check in on a 100-year-old woman from Perth who says the secret to her long life is her daily pint! New Music Friday brings some he...

Today’s show is off the rails! First up, we’re talking about a woman who gave birth right in the middle of a Sing 2 screening—no one expected that kind of drama in the cinema! Then, we welcome Aussie DJ Cyril to the studio. He spills on his wild year, from a messy fall at Tomorrowland (involving dubstep and a bit too much ketamine) to being nominated for an ARIA. And it only gets better when Cyril...

We’re kicking off today with some juicy updates from Britney Spears—she’s finally finished her child support payments to Kevin Federline after nearly 17 years. Free at last, Brit! Next, we dive into a hilarious typo out of Kansas where a missing hyphen led to a high school being praised for giving students “first hand job experience.” Not quite what they meant! Then we tackle a quirky study about...

Get ready to FART on today's show and learn as we dive into the 2024 “Sexiest Bald Man” competition, where Prince William takes the crown for the third time! We also unpack the shocking breakup between Zach Bryan and Brianna Chickenfry—complete with a cat custody battle. Coldplay’s Chris Martin bids Australia a heartfelt farewell, complete with a tarmac kiss, while a new MIT study reveals that sec...