The Hot Hits

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...

Freya Skye sits down for a Q&A with a twist — the fans are asking the questions. Nic steps aside as Freya answers everything you wanted to know about her music, Disney, life behind the scenes and what’s next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off a surreal, tear-jerking debut at the Sydney Opera House, British R&B sensation KWN gets incredibly real about navigating the studio pressure that makes her hate standard recording spaces and how she balances writing deeply personal, universal music. From accidental headline shows to the complex reality of representation, she is laying everything bare in this unforgettable chat. Follo...

PODS ARE BACK!! Dom Dolla is touring, Russell Crowe has had a run in with some French "fans", we'll doing some iSpy on AI and what the Vatican is using it for, Paul McCartney is doing the rounds after being on Colbert's final show, we'll give you a little American Music Awards update and even though it's been a while we wrap it all up towards the end with The Show Awards! Follow the Insta! @thehot...

Country superstar Morgan Evans stops by Hot Hits HQ to get everything on the table, opening up about why he’s chasing "more real shit" in the age of AI and the exact moment he realized Aussie country music was officially taking over the world. From stripping back his sound for Steel Town to rocking a Knights jersey in Newcastle, this is Morgan at his most honest, grounded, and "best ever". F...

The brilliant Ecca Vandal swings by the studio to chat about supporting her absolute idols Deftones and why being told to "stick to one lane" only fueled her to create her most unapologetically authentic record yet. She strips it all back to talk about surviving life on the road and why she's officially offline and strictly hunting for people to unfollow. Follow the Insta! @thehothitsau Only good...

Bleachers frontman and superstar producer Jack Antonoff sits down to reveal why his latest album is loaded with secret emotional "trapdoors," and shares a beautifully raw, never-before-heard story about making music in New York on the very night of 9/11. From dressing heavy sadness up in catchy pop hooks to his no-nonsense advice for balancing creative burnout, this chat is pure, unadulterated mus...

Aussie icon Mallrat joins the show to chat about her chaotic Notes app songwriting process, her upcoming global tour dates, and the absolutely viral childhood story of discovering and naming a literal new species of spider! She even drops a cheeky "watch this space" teaser about working through creative blocks alongside her ultimate bestie, Ninajirachi. Follow the Insta! @thehothitsau Only good th...

Zane Lowe took over The Hot Hits in a rare music moment   In one of our favourite chats ever, the legendary Apple Music host opens up about why artists trust him, the philosophy behind his iconic interviews, and what happens when superstars disappear from public view. Zane talks breaking through the “season of no” with artists like Chappell Roan, why he still seeks out artists whe...

Sensitive ears might not like the clitoral chat but it's important information, did we mention Loz is back??? Seany B is in the studio to chat about Drake's New Album(s) in his Music Minute. Pamela Anderson is looking for love again, Pete Davidson's relationship is over but the internet has some thoughts. There's some Noni chat...Elmo and Cookie Monster will be heard and we'll wrap it all up with...

Pop icon Slayyyter gets brutally honest about why she is glad her debut album wasn't her big breakthrough, while admitting she fully stole some iconic Aussie slang for her new music ! From chaotic regional mud paddocks to selling out massive esteemed venues, she dives into why hitting her stride at 29 saved her from a nightmarish spotlight.   Follow the Insta! @thehothitsau Only good things w...

Australia's favorite new pop obsession, Pash, is in the building to break down how they went from high school buddies to writing a staggering 60 tracks just to find their perfect EP! Plus, they get brutally honest about the emotional "secret sauce" behind the track that still makes their mums cry.  Follow the Insta! @thehothitsau Only good things will come from this, I promise. Aaaaand now yo...

Celebrating a massive 500 episodes, ‘This Song Is Yours’ podcast host Simon Fink gets deep on the emotional "full circle" moment of interviewing k.d. lang and five hundred episodes of one of Australia’s premiere music shows! It’s a masterclass in curiosity, from bedroom Instagram discoveries like Laufey to the "selfish" joy of asking icons the questions we all want answers...

From taking a childhood "vow of silence" to rack up nearly 2 million streams, Lara Buchanan opens up about the emotional journey of her hit song "Gold" and why she’ll never stop crying on tour. She’s the storytelling superstar we’ve been waiting for, and she’s just getting started! Follow the Insta! @thehothitsau Only good things will come from this, I promise. Aaaaand now...

Aussie hip-hop royalty Illy stops by for a nostalgic yet high-octane chat about the album that went "nuclear," including the one track he’s terrified to perform live because there are just too many damn words! From 10-year celebrations to the raw advice he has for the next generation of stars, this is Illy like you’ve never heard him before.  Follow the Insta! @thehothitsau Only g...

Oliver Cronin gets brutally honest about how "blowing up" nearly ruined his life before facing his biggest fear: a lukewarm papaya. From burning out on TikTok to finding his soul again in the studio, this is Oliver like you’ve never heard him before. 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: t...

After landing in Sydney just nine hours before hitting the studio, Master Peace joins us to get real about his obsession with "melancholy pop" and why he’s refusing to "cheat the grind" on his path to superstardom. From studying 5 Seconds of Summer like an apprentice to the serendipitous lightbulb moment that secured his hit single "Love Hate," this is a raw look at an artist who refuses to...

The homie Sam Fischer stops by to get real about his new era as an independent artist and opens up about the "heartbreak of hindsight" that inspired his raw new single. Plus, Sam gets candid about his sexuality and why being open is way better than staying closed off! Follow the Insta! @thehothitsau Only good things will come from this, I promise. Aaaaand now you can love ALL things Hot Hits at ou...

Covid Cardi B Controversy, Lola Young didn't know she was seeing a married man, celebrating David Attenborough's 100th, your new favourite segment Bailey's Corner is someone in here, the Sealed Section with Kiz Harvey will get in depth with our personalities. We'll give away some Noah Kahan tickets to someone very deserving, Loren's dog is a little bit spa spoilt, Guy Sebastian was in Wuhan when??...

From writing songs on a car-less Greek island to a chance late-night encounter with Leonard Cohen’s son, Angus & Julia Stone reveal the "cosmic" magic that birthed their seventh studio album. The duo gets vulnerable about reclaiming their joy for music and why Angus thinks he’s the sexiest man alive when singing Chris Isaak! Follow the Insta! @thehothitsau Only good things will com...