The Block Podcast

They’re calling it the happiest Block on earth - but does it stay that way? Will the new season shake-ups call for new strategies? And what do all the Blockheads have in common? In the first episode of the brand new season of the Official Block Podcast, Shelley and Scotty sneak a peek at it all See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Search for Sylvia Jeffreys' podcast by typing 'The Pay Off' into your favourite podcast app, then press the follow button, new episodes publish for free every Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a record-breaking Block auction, the winners of the Block 2024 discuss the day, the lead up, the lessons and their plans for the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steph and Gian reveal their favourite rooms from this season. Courtney and Grant share their hopes for auction day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maddy and Charlotte look ahead to auctions and back over their time on the Block. Dave Franklin talks about his favourite backyard inclusions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristian and Mimi reveal their favourite moments of the season so far. Shaynna appraises how the interiors of each house are looking ahead of auctions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ricky and Haydn unpack their most successful week on the Block so far. Darren explains the week’s harsh critiques.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eliza and Liberty discuss all the ways their lives have changed since the Block. Marty explains why he gave a perfect score. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ricky and Haydn discuss the importance of keeping vibes high for everyone on the Block. Darren Palmer defends House 2’s bold bathroom.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kylie and Brad reveal how their kitchen was always key to their plans. Marty Fox backs up his controversial calls in judging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maddy and Charlotte discuss getting to the Block and their plans for House 1. Darren Palmer weighs up this week’s tied win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we bid farewell to Jesse and Page, Kristian and Mimi take us through the emotions of that day. Shaynna speculates on the best way to continue for House 1.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Courtney and Grant answer whether rivalry is stronger than friendship on the Block. All-Stars Alisa and Lysandra reveal what the Block ‘ignited’ within them ever since. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristian and Mimi reveal the wholesome reason they felt guilty after their second win. Darren explains why ‘finding your style’ is so tricky. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shaynna explains why she ‘locked horns’ with Marty. Jessie and Paige unpack the pressures of the week - and why they still back challenging their floor plans.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrating its 20th Anniversary on beautiful Phillip Island, Shelley Craft and Scotty Cam highlight why our new bunch of Blockheads will quickly discover that renovating holiday homes is no holiday...   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here they are, your winners of the Block 2023 in their very first post-auction interview! They discuss the remarkable auction, their remarkable result, the feelings of the day, along with a look back at their Block journey and a look forward to what they have in store next!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is your personal behind the scenes pass to Charming street. You’ll hear exclusive interviews with every contestant before, during and after all the action of inspection day, along with run-ins with a few other Block notables, and exactly what the public thought of what they saw. Does inspection day hold the answers for what will happen at auction?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

With backyards complete, Charming Street's Block is almost ready for the market. But some big questions remain - like, is the market ready for them ? Who do we expect the buyers to be? And did the contestants succeed in creating fabulous family homes?  For the answer to all these questions and more, there is no better person to ask than Domain’s National Property Editor, Alice Stolz - and this epi...

First coming into the Block, they said sisters Eliza and Liberty were as different from one another as chalk and cheese - but reflecting after their re-do room, the real difference could lie in where they started to where they are now! The girls talk about realising just how far they've come, body corp blow ups, the difficulty of hosting family in a half finished Block home and the big question: h...

In their own words, they came to the Block to ruffle feathers and they’re certainly making good on that! But as they watch events unfold on the telly like the rest of us, do Kristy and Bretty stand by their decisions? And how do they feel about their ‘break-up’ with Leah and Ash? But first, the man with the plans (the floorplans, that is) longtime Block architect Julian Brenchly. How does he see e...

"It's more of a personal journey than it is a renovation journey" It's not just the ensuite mirrors that are doing the reflecting this week. In this episode, Leah and Ash discuss how the Block has made them grow, why they felt they had to confront Kristy and Brett, and on a slightly lighter side, the real reasons you might see them pull some unusual faces during their interviews...  But first, Dar...

It’s a feast for Block fans this week! First course: Shaynna Blaze’s thoughts on what made some kitchens clean up, others feel a little underdone and why the best kitchens have as much to do with community as they do with cuisine… Then, the main: Eliza and Liberty on budgets, breaking up with their builders, the feeling of their first room win, why their kitchen was always the key to their styling...

They’ve gone from losing streak to being the couple to beat… So, are Steph and Gian giving the other Blockheads a run for their auction-day money? In this episode, Steph and Gian talk about their initial trepidation tackling The Block’s largest Master Bedroom and Walk-In Robe and going with gut feelings, before giving their two cents of the latest design fads and trends. Plus, what common Master B...

They’re the Block’s can-do quiet achievers, but are Kyle and Leslie always as upbeat and drama free as they appear? They delve into the agonising decisions behind this week’s living and dining room week, regrets, bouncing back from feedback, plans for the future and what Blockhead division feels like from the sidelines. Plus, who’s this year’s favourite for Foreman Dan? And could he ever see himse...