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Send us Fan Mail The 2026 Tour de France is just about to start and our favourite annual tradition returns as Mike Tomalaris joins Two Cousins One Chat for our biggest cycling episode of the year. We preview everything you need to know before the Grand Départ in Barcelona, including the battle between Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogačar, whether Vingegaard can complete the rare Giro d’Italia–Tour d...

Send us Fan Mail G’day and welcome back to Two Cousins One Chat and this week we are beyond excited to welcome special guest Professor Kate Burridge from Monash University to the podcast. One of Australia’s leading linguistic experts, Kate joins us for a fascinating and hilarious chat about Aussie slang, shortened words like “arvo” and “brekkie”, corporate jargon, social media language and the phr...

Send us Fan Mail G’day and welcome back to Two Cousins One Chat. This week we somehow ended up talking about Aussie cash, coins and banknotes… Before that, we catch up on life in Adelaide & Melbourne, the AFL’s Gather Round, Ben's hard rubbish collection, Paris Roubaix, and our upcoming VIP guest and language expert  Professor Kate Burridge from Monash University. Then we get chatting abo...

Send us Fan Mail G’day and welcome back to Two Cousins One Chat and by popular demand we’re back with Part 4 of “ You Don’t Know Me – Truth or Lie .” But first… a quick catch up from our homes towns of Adelaide & Melbourne. Ben’s in the Festival State where the Adelaide Festival has been in full swing and he's been attending all sorts of comedy events and Kristy’s been road-tripping throu...

Send us Fan Mail G’day and welcome back to Two Cousins One Chat and it’s time to crack open the 2026 Mailbag 📬🔥 After a quick weather update (its so humid), Kristy shares her recent trip down to Wilsons Promontory exploring the bike trails, pushing herself up the lookouts, spotting wallabies, wedge-tailed eagles, geckos and yes snakes. Fresh air and that  Victorian coastal magic. From there, we...

Send us Fan Mail G'day and welcome to the very first episode of Two Cousins One Chat for 2026 🎉 New year, same cousins… and the realisation that adulthood is basically held together with safety pins, touch typing, and the occasional sewn-on button. In this episode, Ben and Kristy look back at the life skills our parents, grandparents and teachers tried to drum into us and the ones we ignored...

Send us Fan Mail It’s Episode 60 of Two Cousins One Chat and we’re wrapping up 2025 the cousin way with no notes and pretty much no edits either. In our final episode for 2025 we chat about our own 2025 Wrapped (and why everything seems to have one), our favourite episodes, some podcast stats, guests we loved, travel highlights, Christmas plans, KK nostalgia, and an impromptu 80s pop quiz. It’s re...

Send us Fan Mail G’day everyone! In this episode of Two Cousins One Chat, Ben and Kristy are as Aussie as a sausage sizzle out the front of Bunnings on a Sunday!    Fresh off a very recent cousin catch-up in Melbourne with laneway adventures, Tims-toasties, and a bit of classic Gogg & McGoch in the Royal Arcade, they’re bang on headfirst into the weird and wonderful world of Aussie sayings. 🇦🇺...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Two Cousins One Chat , Ben and Kristy are joined by one of Melbourne’s most loved artists,  the joyful, delightful and always creative Anna Blatman 🎨 From her bold florals and birds to her uplifting motto “May your life be full of colour,” Anna’s art has inspired homes, hearts, and even school classrooms across Australia. From The Block to Officeworks and even...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Two Cousins One Chat, Ben and Kristy take another trip down memory lane and straight into the category of “ I would never do that now” . It’s all about the things we did as kids (or in our wild wild 20s) that we would just hands down never ever do now. 🚲 Kristy confesses to late-night bike rides with a dodgy dynamo light she absolutely hated, underage nightclub...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Two Cousins One Chat , Ben and Kristy hit the research roulette wheel and swap topics for a deep dive, colds, sniffles, and all. Yes, we might have sounded a bit like congested detectives, but we powered through. 🎡 Ben’s mission? Crack open Australia’s love affair with all the Aussie Big Things, from the Big Banana to Ben's fav the Giant Rocking Horse and...

Send us Fan Mail It’s that time of year again, the lycra is out, the mountains are calling, and the sleep deprivation is real (if you’re in the Southern Hemisphere, anyway)! In this special Tour de France episode, cycling broadcaster Mike Tomalaris returns to chat with Ben and Kristy about all things TDF 2025.  From the Grand Départ in Lille, to key stages to watch, we chat about the  “old school”...

Send us Fan Mail Why Heritage Music Still Rocks: The Beatles, ACDC, Taylor Swift & More In this episode of Two Cousins One Chat , Ben and Kristy turn up the volume on heritage music —those classic tracks and legendary artists that never leave our playlists. From rock icons of the '70s and '80s like The Beatles, Blondie, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, and Aussie legends INXS , ACDC ,...

Send us Fan Mail In this next episode of Two Cousins One Chat , Ben and Kristy return to their You Don’t Know Me series with Part 3 — Truth or Lie .  After more than 50 episodes and years of being cousins, you'd think they'd know each other inside and out, but they’re still full of surprises! In this episode, they each ask three very serious questions with three possible answers — but on...

Send us Fan Mail Before screens ruled the world, the streets were our playgrounds! 🏃‍♂️🚲 In this episode, Ben and Kristy rewind to the golden days of childhood games—when a roller-skating wipeout was a badge of honour, BMX tracks were our racetracks, and street cricket was as intense as the Ashes. And let’s not forget Kickstone (or was it hide & seek?), where the stakes felt very real. From...

Send us Fan Mail The recent bushfires in Nhill, Dimboola, and the Wimmera region have had a devastating impact on the community, wildlife, and local landmarks. In this special episode of Two Cousins One Chat , we sit down with Monica Revell, CEO of Hindmarsh Shire Council, to discuss the scale of the damage, recovery efforts, and what’s being done to support those affected. We also highlight the u...

Send us Fan Mail 🎉 50 Episodes & Going Strong! 🎉 We’ve hit 50 episodes, and we’re feeling proud, excited, and a little amazed at how far our podcast has come! From our very first episode in December 2021 to now, it’s been a fun ride filled with great stories, incredible guests, and plenty of laughs. ✨ In this episode, we dive into : 🎭 Adelaide's Fringe Festival & Ben’s Cranker com...

Send us Fan Mail 🎉 Welcome to our first episode of 2025! 🎉 We’re back from a much-needed break, and we’ve got stories galore!  🌊 From Wilsons Promontory’s breathtaking views to kayaking and beach adventures on the South Australian coast and even some unexpected wildlife cameos. 🦘🛶 In this episode:  🌟 Tips for staying motivated and making the most of your annual leave in 2025  ✈️ Planning you...

Send us Fan Mail Kristy and Ben are clocking out of 2024 with their final episode, a no-notes, no-edits rollercoaster of festive chaos and heartfelt reflections. 🎙️ This year brought us 17 amazing episodes, 300% audience growth (stats nerd alert!), and some unforgettable guests like Tim Bone, Tansy Forrest, Mike Tomalaris, Rachel Lynch and Wendy Bywaters and don't forget Helen of Nhill. Expec...

Send us Fan Mail This year’s Christmas episode of Two Cousins One Chat is here, and it’s a cracker! Kristy and Ben are joined by Tim Bone, a Ballarat-based chef known for his love of bold, hearty flavours and his impressive run on MasterChef Australia.   Tim shares his journey from growing up in Nhill and Adelaide to running his gourmet toastie business, Tim’s Toasties, and becoming one of the new...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Two Cousins One Chat we celebrate Ben’s birthday with a few laughs & stories, plus we bust some of the myths about our hometowns of Melbourne and Adelaide! 🎉🎂 Hosts Kristy and Ben kick off with some fun updates, including Kristy’s Myki fine drama, a sneak peek at the upcoming Christmas episode with Tim Bone, and some big news that TCOC merch is coming! 🛍️...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of Two Cousins One Chat, Kristy is joined by her brother Brad, visiting from the USA, who takes over the mic for some sibling laughs and Aussie nostalgia. It’s our first outdoor recording, coming to you live from Mum’s house on Melbourne Cup Day! Together, Kristy and Brad dive into what it’s like to be back in Australia, from hilarious observations and clas...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the latest episode of Two Cousins One Chat! In this episode, Ben and Kristy pay a lighthearted homage to Hard Quiz with their own twist! Kristy tackles five Holden questions, while Ben faces five Seinfeld-themed questions—but who will come out on top? You’ll have to listen to find out! 🏆 Kristy also shares her ongoing struggle with tapping on and off the train (twice i...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the latest episode of Two Cousins One Chat!  In this episode, we dive in with No Show notes with just a few dot points and plenty of laughs. Jumping right into the chaos, we're discussing everything from the recent wild weather in Melbourne and Adelaide and the shocking hay fever that comes with all the spring conditions! You'll also get an exciting update on...

Send us Fan Mail Food charities are seeing more people seeking help than ever before. The cost of living is having an impact on food security, and charities are seeing people coming through their doors for the first time in record numbers. This is putting additional pressure on charities to be able to meet this increasing demand, which is predicted to rise. This type of work can’t happen without t...