Wilko and Courts

Straight women have officially entered their gay hockey romance era — and the internet is not okay. In this episode of Wilko & Courts, we deep dive into Heated Rivalry — the HBO series based on Rachel Reid’s romance novels — and unpack why straight women are absolutely obsessed with gay love stories, sports rivals-to-lovers tropes, and emotionally vulnerable men. We talk about:Why Heated Rivalry e...

Is Nicki Minaj MAGA now — or is that a dumb question? This episode of Wilko & Courts, we break down the growing controversy surrounding Nicki Minaj’s appearance at AmericaFest, her praise of Donald Trump, and why MAGA spaces are suddenly embracing the Queen of Rap. We unpack:Nicki Minaj’s political silence — and what changedThe resurfaced vaccine tweets and “free speech” narrativesHer connection t...

Today on Wilko & Courts, we tell the story that absolutely broke our family group chat. Courts’ mum went overseas and decided to get a memorial tattoo for her beloved dog Hamish… only problem? The tattoo isn’t actually Hamish. The dog in the tattoo is very much alive — and belongs to someone else entirely. From growing up terrified of tattoos, to midlife crises, to why tattoos are weirdly addictiv...

What the hell is Labubu, and why did everyone suddenly own one in 2025?In this episode of Wilko & Courts, we break down the rise and fall of the Labubu toy craze — from niche art collectible to viral fashion accessory, influencer obsession, and full-blown cash grab. We unpack:– Where Labubu actually came from– How blind boxes rewired people’s brains– Why parents (and adults) went broke chasing “ra...

In this episode of Wilko & Courts, we break down the Sydney Sweeney controversy that dominated pop culture in 2025 — from the American Eagle “good genes” jeans campaign to accusations of tone-deaf marketing, political assumptions, and the internet’s obsession with tearing celebrities down. We unpack:Why the Sydney Sweeney jeans ad caused backlashHow cancel culture escalates minor moments into majo...

What started as a harmless kiss cam moment at a Coldplay concert turned into one of the biggest viral scandals of 2025.In this episode of Wilko & Courts, we break down the Coldplay Kiss Cam scandal that exposed an alleged affair between a tech CEO and his executive colleague — leading to resignations, viral outrage, fake statements, brand pile-ons, and millions of views worldwide. We walk through...

The engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce was one of the biggest pop culture moments of 2025 — and somehow it still feels like it happened years ago. In this episode of Wilko & Courts, we break down why Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting engaged became such a defining cultural moment. From the carefully curated rollout to the media frenzy, the business implications, and the public reactio...

Christmas in Australia hits different — and not always in a good way 🎄In this Wilko & Courts Christmas Special, we unpack the real side of Christmas:family fights, Secret Santa trauma, awkward gift expectations, influencer pressure, and why everyone seems to lose their mind by Christmas night. We chat about:Why Christmas can feel overwhelming (and lonely)Australian Christmas traditions vs the res...

The internet has done it again — and this time it’s “Gay ADHD.”But is this a real subcategory… or just another example of online culture turning identity into personality? In this episode of Wilko & Courts, we unpack the rise of self-diagnosis, TikTok psychology, and why labels like Gay ADHD might say more about the algorithm than actual mental health. From masking, internalised homophobia, and hu...

Ice cream nearly ended a relationship — and honestly? We get it. In this episode of Wilko & Courts, what starts as a casual dessert turns into a full-blown debate about ice cream flavours, expectations, misleading packaging, and why being told something tastes like cookies & cream when it absolutely does not is a crime. From supermarket knock-offs and fancy ice cream snobbery to vanilla loyalty, m...

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere — and Courts is NOT okay about it. In this episode of the Wilko & Courts Podcast, we dive into the growing fear around AI, automation, job losses, parenting in a tech-obsessed world, and whether we’re slowly becoming the very adults we swore we wouldn’t. From AI replacing human jobs, robot plumbers, AI therapists, and kids forming emotional attachments to tech...

Celebrities are officially doing too much when it comes to baby names — and **Anne‑Marie may have just taken the crown. After Anne-Marie revealed her baby’s name Forever Sugar, Wilko & Courts spiralled into a full discussion about celebrity baby names, regretting your own name, workplace-appropriate humans, and why some people should be stopped at the registry office. From Meghan Trainor to influe...

COURTS ART INSTA - https://www.instagram.com/courtenaykneenart/Pantone has named its 2026 Color of the Year — Cloud Dancer — and according to them it’s not just white… it’s a “whisper of calm in a noisy world.”Sure. Totally normal. In this episode of Wilko & Courts, we spiral into the absurd world of paint and colour names — from Goose Turd Green and Mole’s Breath to Dangerous Robot and Drunk Tank...

One pastor claims he can heal his followers… by farting on them. Yes, really. In this episode of Wilko & Courts, we dive into one of the strangest religious stories on the internet — a self-proclaimed pastor who believes breaking wind near his congregation’s faces is part of a divine healing process. What starts as an unbelievable headline quickly turns into a bigger conversation about cult behavi...

Why do we save food recipes we never cook — and why do we keep doing it? In this episode of Wilko & Courts, Wilko makes a public vow heading into 2026: no more saving TikTok and Instagram food recipes that never get made. From gym-bro meal plans that don’t work, to overnight oats that taste like regret, we unpack the food content obsession, the fantasy vs reality of cooking, and why none of us eve...

Justin Timberlake is once again dominating headlines — and not for the reasons he’d probably like. This week on Wilko & Courts, we unpack the growing Justin Timberlake drama: from DUI fallout and the infamous “this is going to ruin the tour” moment, to resurfacing divorce rumours involving Jessica Biel, Lyme disease explanations, and his carefully timed image-repair appearances. We break down what...

A journalist gets hit in the face by a seagull on live TV — and honestly, it might be the most accurate metaphor for modern news coverage. In this episode of Wilko & Courts, we break down the viral seagull incident, the obsession with dramatic live crosses, and why news networks insist on putting reporters outside in cyclonic winds when nothing is actually happening. From newsroom power plays to u...

Tyra Banks has officially entered her unhinged Australian era, and Wilko & Courts are HERE FOR IT. From hot ice cream to Santa Smize, to recording vocals with The Wiggles, DJ sets at the Beresford, and questionable sugar highs — we break down everything happening with Tyra Banks right now. In this episode, we talk about:Tyra Banks moving to AustraliaHer new “Santa Smize” singleDJing in SydneyThe W...

Lily Allen has officially entered her pettiest era and we are absolutely living for it. In today’s Wilko & Courts podcast episode, we unpack Lily’s West End Girl merch drop — including the now-iconic “absolutely not a butt plug” USB stick, the polka-dot vinyl, tennis-themed collectibles, and the ongoing drama with her ex, David Harbour. We also deep dive into the weirdest celebrity merch of all ti...

Welcome back, Sweet Baby Angels! In today’s episode of Wilko & Courts, we dive head-first into the unexpected Hollywood drama nobody saw coming: Quentin Tarantino publicly calling Paul Dano “the weakest actor in SAG.” Yes… he really said that. We break down Tarantino’s comments, discuss There Will Be Blood, unpack why so many actors — from Matt Reeves to Toni Collette — rushed to defend Paul Dano,...

Welcome back to Wilko & Courts! After a short break (due to one injured back and one chaotic life), we're diving straight into a topic that every Aussie has feelings about: BOGANS.In this episode, we break down:🇦🇺 What makes someone peak bogan😂 The funniest (and most accurate) Bogan stereotypes🚗 Gender reveals done from car exhausts (yes… PINK SKID MARKS)🍺 Bintang singlets, VB, Bali holidays💈...

Welcome back to Wilko & Courts, where absolutely no topic is too weird, too wild, or too unhinged for this podcast — and today’s episode proves it. 🤣It all started when Wilko’s boyfriend came home from the gym with a “content idea”… and somehow we spiralled from fossils, future civilisations, and extinction events, straight into a debate about what archaeologists in 10,000 years will think if the...

Welcome back Sweet Baby Angels! Today on Wilko & Courts, we dive into the wildest food trend we’ve seen in a long time: Duplo Dinners… yes, literally Lego-style meal prep for adults. 😅From Seed & Sprout’s “Duplo” freezer trays to the internet’s obsession with meal prepping, we break down why this trend is everywhere – and why we absolutely hate it. We also get into:• Wilko’s “man flu” recovery• C...

Kate Beckinsale has delivered one of the wildest celebrity stories of the year… claiming her daughter’s boyfriend laid TWO EGGS. Yes. Actual eggs. With a shell and a yolk. On national television. In this WAC episode, Wilko & Courts break down what Kate said on Jimmy Kimmel, the photos she showed, the “medical theories,” and the absolute chaos this story has caused online. Is this a real medical my...

This week on Wilko & Courts, we accidentally uncover a MASSIVE mystery: why do men shower like this?! After Bobby lets out a blood-curdling scream in the shower, Courts discovers the insane reason behind it… and he thinks it’s normal. Spoiler: it’s not. From husbands with rogue fingers, to brothers brushing their tongues until they gag, to dads washing their faces with bricks of soap and dishwashi...