ABC Australia

Story Salad Quest Mode

Kids EN ↓ 60 episodes

Our hosts, Matt Backer and Carlo Ritchie, have been banished into a galaxy far, far away and must collect special story objects to return home to the Story Salad Studio. Guided by your word suggestions, their journey is filled with outlandish realms and eccentric characters, brought to life by a stellar cast of celebrity guests. Join Rove McManus, Susie Youssef, Becky Lucas, Shane Jenek, and the Fairbairn Brothers as they make surprise appearances throughout the series.

Author

ABC Australia

Category

Kids

Podcast website

www.abc.net.au

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 10: The final chapter with Becky Lucas 18.03.2025

This is it... the final instalment in this season of Story Salad Quest Mode!  Will Matt and Carlo make it home? Will Becky Lucas overcome her vulnerability to form true friendship? And what does a half-eaten hotdog have to do with it all? You'll have to listen to find out!

Episode 9: Map mystery with Lachlan and Jaxon Fairbairn 11.03.2025

Lachlan and Jaxon Fairbairn are back, and they're taking Matt and Carlo deep into the belly of their stupendous ship. What wonders (or horrors!) might be hiding behind a door marked 'do not open'?

Episode 8: Theme Park Planet with Shane Jenek 04.03.2025

Shane Jenek returns to the space ship, joining Matt & Carlo on a journey to Theme Park Planet, the most thrilling, chaotic and dysfunctional place in the universe. 

Episode 7: Extra-terrestrial tumbling with Susie Youssef 25.02.2025

Susie Youssef returns to the Story Salad Quest Mode spaceship, and she has brought her twin along with her for a tasty, tea-time treat.

Episode 6: Cosmic shopping with Rove McManus 18.02.2025

Rove McManus is back on deck, keeping Matt and Carlo company on their journey through the universe. The tremendous trio find themselves in need of new spacesuits, but come away with more than they bargained for. 

Episode 5: Snail tale with Becky Lucas 11.02.2025

Hurtling through space at super speed, Matt and Carlo are faced with a moaning mollusc, and struggle to keep the sarcastic snail happy.  Join them on this quest with special guest star, Becky Lucas.

Episode 4: Mega stench with Lachlan and Jaxon Fairbairn 04.02.2025

The saga continues, and Matt and Carlo's adventure takes a pungent turn as they land on a stinky planet, once home to a pair of grumpy janitors. Join them on this quest with special guest stars, Lachlan and Jaxon Fairbairn. 

Episode 3: Musical mayhem with Shane Jenek 28.01.2025

Matt and Carlo are settling in to their new digs — a spaceship light years from home — but they long for the comfort of the Story Salad studio. They'll need to collect some special objects on their journey to make it back safely. Join them on this quest with special guest star, Shane Jenek.

Episode 2: Galactic Giggles with Susie Youssef 21.01.2025

The adventure continues for Matt and Carlo, stuck in deep space and on the hunt for mystery objects that could help bring them home.  Join them on this quest with special guest star, Susie Youssef.

Episode 1: Lost in Space with Rove McManus 14.01.2025

Banished to the depths of space, Matt and Carlo must mix up the galaxy's greatest Story Salads and collect an array of mysterious items in order to unlock their escape route and return to the studio.  Join them on this quest with special guest star, Rove McManus.

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