Mack Horton wets his pants, Snapper the true home of the GC Pro, Favourite Aussie Bands drama + Palaszczuk’s apology

If you were thrown into one of the toughest reality shows going, could you handle it? SAS Australia vs UK kicks off tonight on Channel 7, and it’s as brutal as ever. Mack Horton joins the show and admits to wetting his pants under pressure. Physically, it’s manageable, but mentally? That’s where it really breaks people. The athletes seem to cope better, able to switch off instantly, while the non-athletes struggle to find that balance. And yes neighbour’s Toadie is flying the flag for Team Australia. Mack is hilarious and chats about how it all went down! Meanwhile, big changes are coming to the Gold Coast, with the Surfers Paradise Esplanade now permanently closed to traffic. The push is on to be bold and finally bring beach clubs to life in the space. Annastacia Palaszczuk has a new book on the way, The Politics of Being Me although Liam reckons it should’ve been called Hard to Say, Easy to Read. There’s a lingering frustration about decisions made during the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast & Palaszczuk has apologised for how it was handled. Listener Jason from Mount Tamborine calls in, stunned at some of the show’s recent takes on their Podiums of Australian Bands. While Jase demanded answers from Liam and Spida, Leisel remained untouchable because she was head down, underwater, winning gold medals for the nation. In surf news, while Burleigh continues to dominate the conversation, Liam’s been down at Snapper and is all in on the return to the iconic rocks. The pros are already out there getting loose, and Dimity Stoyle has claimed the wildcard - her first tour appearance in 11 years. The buzz is building, and the team will be broadcasting live from the action this Friday morning!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.