PODCAST · comedy
Ricki‑Lee & Tim
by Nova Podcasts
Ricki‑Lee & Tim make waking up in Sydney genuinely fun, jumping head‑first into stories the city can’t stop talking about. Their chemistry is instant, their friendship is real, and the laughs? Guaranteed. Ricki‑Lee brings the star power, the music chops and the unmistakable glam, while Tim Blackwell brings the lightning‑fast wit and the pop‑culture brain no one can keep up with.
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Full Show: Why Dogs Actually Pee With Their Leg Up!
We get into some seriously cooked Aussie TV memories as listeners reveal the moments they still remember, from the Payless Shoes ad to Scott and Charlene’s Neighbours wedding and Skippy the Bush Kangaroo. We also uncover a very questionable 1911 guide to kissing, hear what people would cameo in after Taylor Swift’s Law & Order appearance, and find out why some parents are still financially supporting their fully grown children. Plus, we get into the weirdest things people have tried to smuggle into prison and ask why dogs insist on lifting one leg to pee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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999
Ricki-Lee Relives Her Most Brutal Australian Idol Moment
We celebrate 70 years of Aussie TV by revisiting some of the most iconic moments, from Ricki’s Australian Idol heartbreak to Tim’s infamous billion-dollar analogy and Jacket Gate. Plus, listeners share their favourites, including Skippy, Charlene and Scott’s Neighbours wedding, and the absolutely unforgettable OG Sunrise cast performing “Where Is The Love?”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How To Kiss A Woman, According To 1911
We discover an absolutely cooked 1911 guide explaining how men should kiss a woman, from the dreamy eye contact to the very specific instructions about holding her chin. But apparently none of it matters unless she’s been chewing the “antiseptic” gum that makes kissing safe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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997
Full Show: Blackers Has NO Inner Monologue!
We unpack a Sydney band’s ambitious attempt to play nine gigs in 12 hours and hear from listeners about the weird things they eat every single day. We revisit the debate over inner monologues, hear how listeners have pushed through everything from a fractured knee to getting their period on a 15km kayak trip, and ask couples for the secrets behind long marriages. Plus, we chat to Kate Langbroek about tracing her family history in Jamaica with Shaun Micallef.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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996
Kate Langbroek Reveals Her Jamaican Origin Story
We chat to Kate Langbroek about travelling to Jamaica with Sean Micallef to explore her family history, including the hilarious moment she found herself sweeping coffee beans while Sean told her she’d missed a bit. Plus, Tim reveals his very white Ancestry.com results and admits Kate’s No Filter podcast is now his go-to soundtrack for the gym.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Do You Hear Your Own Voice In Your Head?
We get into the bizarre question of what you actually hear when you think, with Ricki convinced everyone must hear their own voice while Tim apparently has nothing but blissful silence going on upstairs. Listeners weigh in on their inner monologues, including one who says she’s arguing with people in her head 24/7, especially when she’s angry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Full Show: Tim's Got the Sh*ts (Literally)!
Food poisoning, a wedding ending in a toe being cut off and a very expensive US Open sandwich make for a seriously cooked morning. We hear about the ridiculous things listeners have spent big money on, from ice cream and slime to Disneyland headbands, before asking who they’ve paid to meet and greet. Ricki’s Mailbag gets a very unexpected Hanson update, while Jokes Gone Wild and Quickie bring some seriously chaotic listener moments. Plus, we hear some very proud parent stories, including a five-hour drive for a first soccer goal and a kid staying incredibly positive after an injury.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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993
$40 Mr Whippy?!
How much did you pay for what, where? We hear from listeners who’ve dropped absolutely cooked amounts on Disneyland headbands, $70 slime and a very questionable $40 worth of Mr Whippy. Plus, Ricki and Tim debate whether a $53 sandwich at the US Open is actually worth it, and Ricki reveals the most offensively expensive Coke Zero she’s ever had.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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992
Mailbag is Back!
We open the monthly mailbag and get a very sweet message from a mum whose daughter has trichotillomania, after Ricki shared her own struggles with losing eyelashes. Then Lauren from Mona Vale sends in her famous chilli jam, which is apparently so good we’re officially ignoring the rule about not eating food from listeners. Plus, Tim receives the perfect gift for his recent vom-heavy era: a box of medical-grade Pukes bags.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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991
Full Show: Someone Find Joe Jonas!
Joe Jonas missed his flight to Melbourne so we are on Jonas watch. Plus, we speak with Sandra Sully on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and the chaotic scenes she dealt with as the only Aussie reporting on it live. Later on, we hear about the best prizes you've ever won and speak to the granddaughter of the first woman to deliver bread on a horse... yes you read that right! And, don't miss Friday Karaoke with Aussie superstars Sneaky Sound System!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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990
Ricki-Lee Actually Won Idol...
A man has won $8 million on his birthday. So we got some callers to tell us the best thing they have ever won! Plus, step aside Australian Idol... Ricki-Lee reveals the other idol she won.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sandra Sully Shares the Chaotic Day She Broke the News of 9/11
It is 25 years since 9/11 and Sandra Sully was the only person in Australia reporting on it. She tells us about the surreal moments it happened, including the 7min turnaround between receiving the footage and getting it on air. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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988
Full Show: Women Age Like Fine Wine!
Did Manu just ruin his relationship? Manu Feildel and his wife Clarissa Weerasena are in to play 'quick draw' before Manu makes a hilarious blunder in front of his wife. Plus, we hear about all of your most lazy dinners and wildest pet names... Chairman Meow anyone? Also on the show, Jermaine, our social media man and Apple expert, calls in from LA to give us the scoop on the new iPhone!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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987
Is This the Laziest Dinner EVER!
People are going viral for sharing their lazy dinners. So we got callers in to give their laziest dinner. Rice & butter, bread & cheese and just frozen peas! Welcome to lazy town everybody!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Imagine Accidentally Transferring Thousands to a Charity
Sometimes money conversions can be tricky! But this is a whole new level. We get callers to give us their accidental big spends! Including a $500 cake and a man who accidentally transferred to a charity account instead of his own!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Full Show: Butt Moulds and Spray Tans!
On today's show we hear about the weirdest request you have had from a boss! Plus, a US sperm bank has revealed the highly specific requirements they have for their donors. Then, callers chime in with their petty deal breakers in their relationship. Later on, a cute caller has Ricki stumped! And finally, Ricki-Lee's childhood crush has reached out... and Ricki is NOT coping!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Is This the Weirdest Job Request EVER!
A man in Ricki-Lee's favourite show was asked to spray tan his boss! We discussed the craziest requests you've ever received at work. Including Sarah's unbelievable 9/11 request! Plus, we had some callers give their VERY unusual requests... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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983
Sperm Banks Now Have Beauty Standards!
Sperm banks in the United States are now denying men who are shorter than 5ft 9! Do our short kings need more love? We got callers to give their most superficial preference, including white teeth and bald heads!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Full Show: Second Child Nightmares!
How old is too old to keep partying? A 96-year old granny has been called out for partying too hard! Plus, we settle the debate once and for all whether butter should be on peanut butter toast. And, can you say Woolloomooloo backwards? Later on, we hear your nightmare 2nd child stories!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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981
Man Does this Disgusting Morning Habit at Bondi Beach!
A man has been spotted shaving his legs at Bondi Beach! So we hear about the craziest acts you've seen in public. Clipping nails on a bus? Running in a suit? Need I say more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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980
Should You Put Butter on Your Peanutbutter Toast?
The debate has been raging in the office! Butter or no butter on peanutbutter toast? Ricki-Lee and Tim seemed to have reached a concensus but the rest of the team seem to disagree. Then we receive some callers who have even more outrageous toast claims!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Full Show: "What does GTA mean???"
We chat to a Qantas passenger about the terrifying moment their plane’s engine burst into flames, then Aryna Sabalenka calls out a fan for allegedly smoking the devil’s lettuce during a match. We hear from listeners who were there for Jai Arrow’s emotional 100th game and ask about your side hustles, including one listener making more than $300 from a single plant. Plus, we find out why one listener’s boyfriend took an entire week off work to play Grand Theft Auto.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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“I’ll Never Forget It”: Listeners Reveal What They Saw At Jai Arrow’s 100th
We hear from listeners who were there for Jai Arrow’s emotional 100th game, as 41,000 fans, his teammates and Wayne Bennett rallied around him in an unforgettable show of love and support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Qantas Passenger Describes Terrifying Moment Flames Came From Plane
We chat to Kriti, who was on a Qantas flight from Queenstown to Sydney when flames started bursting from the engine just 10 minutes after takeoff. With the plane shaking, passengers screaming and the engine visibly on fire, the flight was forced to divert to Christchurch for an emergency landing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Full Show: The Best Hanson Song Ever
We get into Father’s Day mode with dad song dedications, bizarre wedding day disasters and the question every couple secretly wants answered: do you pee in front of your partner? We unpack the highest-selling albums, the latest Glossys and why Ricki once dressed her dad up as Shania Twain. Plus, Angus & Julia Stone join us for Karaoke Bar Fridays and perform a stripped-back version of “Choosin’ Texas” live in the studio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Angus & Julia Stone Sing 'Choosin' Texas'
We chat with Angus & Julia Stone on album release day, hear why they’d rather spend their time making music than playing shows, and get some advice for young artists. Plus, they perform a beautiful stripped-back version of Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” live in the studio for Karaoke Bar Fridays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Do You Pee In Front Of Your Partner?
We ask the big question: do you pee in front of your partner? We hear from couples on both sides, including one who has no problem leaving the bathroom door open and another who says you need to save the mystery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Full Show: Sing From Your Butthole!
We kick things off with the best season debate and hear some seriously close calls from listeners who nearly carked it. We unpack everything from Alex Warren admitting he farts on stage to the weirdest things people can’t say, then catch up with Callan Boys for Where Are We Eating? We’re joined by Joel and Jenny Creasey ahead of their new show at the Factory Theatre, before they take on Ricki in Quick Draw.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Joel Creasey Returns With His Mum!!!
We’re joined by Joel and his mum Jenny Creasey to chat about their new show, their chaotic time performing together and why Jenny once got in trouble for drinking on stage. Then the Creasey team takes on Ricki in Quick Draw, with Jenny absolutely smashing it after her first ever Sydney flat white.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ricki Reveals She Uses Her Bum To Sing
We chat to Alex Warren about the unexpected downside of singing your heart out on stage, after he admits he farts during performances. Plus, we investigate whether Ricki has ever had the same problem and discuss why plane farts are apparently the most liberating farts of all time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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ChatGPT Just Saved This Guy $3,200
We are talking about the wild ways people have been using ChatGPT, from getting medical insurance claims approved and hospital bills reduced to scoring refunds and even finding legal loopholes. Plus, one listener reveals her mum used AI to create a family photo with all her kids together, despite everyone living in different places.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Full Show: Eeeeeeeeerrrrrrrr.....
We kick off Wednesday with the Sydney ferry strike causing chaos, find out what it’s like to be a test passenger on a Jetstar flight and put Tim through another round of Tim’s Top Five. We chat about the things dads absolutely do not need for Father’s Day, get the latest TV recommendations from Bruce Isaacs and hear listeners reveal the hilariously lazy things happening in their homes. Plus, we get into the latest entertainment news, answer some very random questions from the kids and find out the weird and wonderful ways people are using ChatGPT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Average Office Worker Only Does 2 Hours 53 Minutes
We’re inducting some very deserving new citizens into LazyTown, including one mum whose son went back to bed after she woke him up for uni, and a woman whose daughter bought a remote control for her Kindle so she never has to move her hands in bed. Plus, we debate whether office workers are really only productive for 2 hours and 53 minutes a day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Full Show: Mornin' Sharks...
Father's Day is this weekend, so we hear the best dad advice you've ever been given, from surprisingly wise to completely cooked. We unpack the bizarre world of pheromone maxxing and ask what young people are doing that we simply don't understand. Michelle Obama sparks a big conversation after admitting she didn't miss her kids while they were at school, while a woman discovers her co-worker is actually the son she lost 30 years ago. Plus, we chat with Anthony Callea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Anthony Callea Got A Handwritten Note From Celine Dion
Anthony Callea joined us to chat about his new Connection Tour, why he gets more nervous performing as he gets older and the special relationship he’s built with Australian Idol winner Harlan. We also heard about his plans to strip the tour back with acoustic performances, plenty of stories and even some looping. Then Anthony took on Ricki in a very competitive game of Sing, featuring songs about connection, and somehow came out on top.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Skipping Showers Is Now A Dating Strategy
We tried to understand some of the bizarre things young people are doing these days, starting with pheromone maxing, where apparently skipping showers is meant to make you more attractive. We also got our heads around the whole “talking stage” of relationships, where you can apparently sleep together without actually being boyfriend and girlfriend. Then listeners revealed the other slang and habits they just cannot understand, from being “zesty” and “selling” to sending each other photos of absolutely nothing on Snapchat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Full Show: Gnawing On Some Ribs!
We got emotional over Ricki’s Sydney Marathon story, then spoke to Phil Brent, who was the fastest person to complete the marathon dressed as a turtle. We got into some spectacular DIY fails, before opening the Proud Parent Hotline and hearing what Sydney parents are most proud of their kids for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Why The Sydney Marathon Made Ricki Cry
Ricki got weirdly emotional watching the Sydney Marathon on Sunday, seeing thousands of people pushing themselves through something so difficult while complete strangers lined the streets cheering them on. Then she spotted my auntie on the course and watched her tracker as she smashed through the 16K and 36K marks, which absolutely sent me over the edge. We also got into the other random things that make us cry, from kids getting older to emotional Armageddon moments and wholesome Instagram reels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The DIY Fixes That Went Horribly Wrong
Ricki and Tim hear about the things listeners have tried to DIY, only for them to spectacularly DI-die. We hear from one bloke whose garden patch collapsed after refusing his father-in-law’s help, and another whose husband accidentally super-glued his own eye while trying to fix the roof lining of their Commodore. Ricki also reveals her mum once tried to super-glue her veneers back on after a rib-related incident, proving that some DIY jobs really should be left to the professionals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Full Show: Hey (Sydney Landmark), I Think I Wanna Marry You!
We kicked things off with the Sydney Marathon and asked what we absolutely needed to bring for a 42km run, before chatting to the Aussie founders who chased Harry Styles through New York to hand him their merch. We got into some wild listener stories, including where people have done it and the landmarks they’d happily get married at, while New Music Friday brought a stack of fresh tracks. Plus, we heard from a bloke who accidentally bought non-alcoholic gin and called the cops.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Places Aussies Have Done It Are Getting Wild
Ricki and Tim hear from listeners about the weirdest places they’ve had sex after an Aussie man was arrested for allegedly doing it on a driveway in Bali. From a resort spa in the Maldives to behind the boat sheds at a Caribbean park, the callers are proving that sometimes the mood just takes over. The only takeaway is clear: get it done if you must, but maybe don’t pick a Bali driveway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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These Aussies Chased Harry Styles for a Kilometre
Two Aussie entrepreneurs spotted Harry Styles casually walking through New York and decided they had one shot to get their brand into his hands. After a quick wine-fuelled debate, they dropped everything and chased him for about a kilometre with a gift bag, eventually convincing Harry to take it. The best part? He was incredibly polite about the whole thing, even introducing himself before reluctantly accepting the merch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Full Show: Haemorrhoid!
The King’s Guard surprised everyone with a very unexpected performance of Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5, before we found out which celebrities have actually written back to people who reached out to them. Callan Boys told Sydney where we should be eating, heard from a kid who couldn’t believe he was breastfed, and found out what made ordinary people accidental heroes. Plus, listeners revealed their biggest transport disasters, from dodgy U-turns to a plane having to turn around, and Leigh Sales joined Ricki and Tim to celebrate 30 years of Australian Story and take on Quick Draw.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dolly Parton Chose KFC Over A Fancy Restaurant
Ricki and Tim wanted to know which celebrities have actually written back to fans, and the stories got surprisingly wholesome. One listener revealed Georgie Parker gave her some beautiful advice when she was dreaming of becoming an actress, while another scored Anderson .Paak tickets and an invite to his after-party. Plus, Eminem shared a private note Dolly Parton had sent him, and we discovered that when Dolly was in Melbourne, she chose a KFC bucket under a tree over a fancy dinner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Leigh Sales Gets Absolutely Schooled by a Board Game
Leigh Sales joins Ricki and Tim to celebrate 30 years of Australian Story and reveals how much she’s been missing Dolly Parton, while Ricki discovers Leigh has interviewed almost everyone on her wish list. Then it’s time for Quick Draw, where Leigh comes out swinging and gets increasingly competitive before an absolutely chaotic final round. Tim somehow thinks his toilet habits are worth discussing on air, and Leigh walks away victorious after answering “Cluedo” before anyone else could blink.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Why Aussies Can't Sing R&B
Ricki and Tim investigate why Australians suddenly sound completely ridiculous when they try to sing R&B songs in their natural accent. After deciding Missy Higgins is apparently the only Australian singer who can get away with it, Ricki takes on some of the biggest R&B hits, including Usher, Beyoncé and Boyz II Men.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tim's Very Specific Bedtime Outfit
Ricki and Tim want to know the important stuff: how do you actually sleep? They discover some people sleep in PJs, some sleep completely nude, and one woman shares her bed with four sausage dogs, creating what sounds like the world's warmest slumber party. The callers then have to sing their answer to the tune of Sam Smith's How Do You Sleep?, leading to some very committed performances. Meanwhile, Tim reveals he sleeps in boxers with pockets, because apparently even bedtime needs storage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Full Show: Farty Bum & Bed Breath!
We investigate what really happens when you open an aeroplane door after a long-haul flight, and the answer involves "farty bum and bed breath." Listeners reveal the wildly overrated things they can't believe everyone loves, then tell us what their pets have eaten, including some truly cursed items. We also hear some spectacular dumb-dumb moments, including a woman who walked out of a shop without her baby, before Zan Rowe drops by to play Sing! and chat about the new season of Take 5.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ricki Vomited In Her Husband's Hat!
Zan Rowe joins Ricki and Tim to chat about the new season of Take 5, including what it's like getting huge stars like Sir Paul McCartney and Shania Twain to open up about the five songs that shaped their lives. Then things get competitive when Zan takes on Ricki in a game of Sing!, with songs from artists she's interviewed, including Missy Higgins, Paul McCartney, Lorde and the Spice Girls. Ricki also takes the opportunity to finally apologise to Zan for drunkenly screaming along to Coldplay at a concert, before revealing she later vomited in her husband's hat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Smell When An Aeroplane Door Opens
If you've ever wondered what it smells like when an aeroplane door opens after a long-haul flight, former ground crew worker Trish from Cronulla has the answer, and it's not pretty. She says the worst offenders are the Perth red-eye flights, which apparently arrive smelling like a combination of "farty bum and bed breath." Ricki and Tim investigate whether long-haul flights are just as bad, with Trish confirming that all the late-night wine, beer and beer burps definitely don't help. Tim is horrified, while Ricki presumably starts questioning every flight she's ever taken.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Ricki‑Lee & Tim make waking up in Sydney genuinely fun, jumping head‑first into stories the city can’t stop talking about. Their chemistry is instant, their friendship is real, and the laughs? Guaranteed. Ricki‑Lee brings the star power, the music chops and the unmistakable glam, while Tim Blackwell brings the lightning‑fast wit and the pop‑culture brain no one can keep up with.
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