Ricki‑Lee & Tim

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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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Friday · 4 min
Best Bits: The Most Painful Testicle Injury Ever?
A gruesome baseball injury had us all crossing our legs, so we asked about the worst injuries you've ever suffered. From nearly losing a toe on a broken bottle to a horror toboggan accident that left one caller needing surgery, the stories just kept getting more painful. Safe to say this chat isn't for the squeamish, but it definitely proved people can survive some seriously unlucky moments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Wednesday · 3 min
Best Bits: Ladies, Are You Guilty Of This Too?
Ricki has discovered the one thing women apparently cannot resist doing when walking behind their partners, and she needs to know she’s not alone. The phones light up as women confess to the same bizarre habit, while Tim is completely baffled until the answer is revealed. Soon, other women are piling on with their own versions, including one that involves a very unfortunate "card declined" situation. Ricki is finally able to relax knowing this is apparently a widespread condition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tuesday · 5 min
Best Bits: What Happens When Your Favourite Podcaster Passes Away?
Sarah opens up about the unexpected podcast that left her crying all weekend after one of its hosts passed away. It sparks a chat about the strange but very real bonds we form with people we've never actually met, from podcasters to TV stars and musicians. Plus, listeners share the famous faces and voices they feel genuinely connected to, proving parasocial relationships are more common than you might think. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 28 · 5 min
Best Bits: Ricki Says She'd Never Remarry
Ricki has a theory that men find it easier to move on after losing a partner, and it opens up a surprisingly emotional conversation. Listeners share their own experiences of remarriage, dating after loss, and why starting over isn't always as simple as it sounds. It's honest, heartfelt and full of moments that might just change the way you think about love after loss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 28 · 5 min
Best Bits: 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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September 24 · 7 min
Best Bits: Ricki & Bachelor Girl Sing 'Buses & Trains'
The iconic Bachelor Girl stopped by to talk about their new album 'Waiting For The Day: Artist Sessions' releasing today, and sang 'Buses & Trains' with Ricki for Karaoke Bar Fridays! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 24 · 4 min
Best Bits: $28 FOR WEDGES?!
We debate the things we absolutely refuse to pay for, after a Northern Sydney fish and chip shop cops backlash for charging $28 for a large bag of wedges. We hear from listeners who won't pay for bottled water at restaurants, while one of us reveals they'd rather Uber into the city than pay for parking. Plus, the cost of living has everyone questioning what things are actually worth spending money on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 22 · 10 min
Best Bits: Melanie C Settles the Biggest Spice Girls Debate
Melanie C joins Ricki and Tim to relive the Spice Girls glory days, reveals what she really thinks about the group's biggest moments, and weighs in on the questions fans have been arguing about for years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 21 · 6 min
Best Bits: The Voice Of Sydney Trains REVEALED!
Tim has discovered that the voice he’s heard announcing Sydney Trains for years is not Gretel Killeen, and he is absolutely devastated. Taylor Owynns is the actual voice behind the iconic announcements and reveals she’s been doing them for around 20 years, even having to call post offices to find out how to pronounce some tricky country town names. She explains how the announcements are recorded and why her voice was perfect for stitching all those little pieces together. And, naturally, Ricki and Tim couldn't let her leave without getting her to deliver a very special train announcement for them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 18 · 1 hr 2 min
Full Show: The Most Cooked Travel Story EVER
Tim’s oyster decision comes back to haunt him as we hear some truly cooked “I swear” stories, including a horse tranquilizer tale that sounds completely made up. We get into the modern-day versions of Shakespeare, from Virgin River to whatever people reckon counts as a classic today, before checking out the biggest new music dropping this Friday. Peter Helliar drops by to talk all things Chefs Ahoy, while the Glossys brings Madonna, the Pussycat Dolls and Travis Kelce into the mix. Plus, Benny Blanco’s fear of flying, some chaotic Jokes Gone Wild moments and a very unexpected secret to a happy marriage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 17 · 8 min
Sheppard’s Geronimo Karaoke Goes OFF!
Sheppard are back home in Brisvegas, but they’ve swapped the world stage for Karaoke Bar Fridays! George, Amy and Emma reveal the sibling hierarchy, why George’s meat-smoking career was VERY short-lived, and what it’s like having a new baby in the mix. Then they absolutely send it on Geronimo, with Ricki getting involved in the most important part of the song. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 17 · 4 min
“I Was Accidentally Injected With A Horse Tranquilizer”
We hear some absolutely cooked “I swear” stories, including Maddie’s creepy dream that seemingly predicted a teacher’s death and Ben’s wild tale of accidentally getting injected with a horse tranquilizer. Plus, Ben reckons he had a full out-of-body experience and later found the volleyball he’d seen while floating above the vet clinic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 17 · 57 min
Full Show: Sitting Together for Dinner Is Such A Rich People Thing!
We get into the weird things that can ruin your life, from NRL footy cards and a husband’s oodie collection to an alarming obsession with Zooroo pets. We hear what people thought only rich families had, find out what listeners are doing that’s considered “soft” and get the latest Glossys before celebrating Tim’s 25 years at Nova. Plus, Today Show reporter Jack Hahn joins us to talk breakfast TV blunders before taking on Ricki in Quick Draw. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 16 · 2 min
Tim Celebrates 25 Years At Nova
We celebrate Tim’s incredible 25 years at Nova with a surprise message from The Strokes, a very sweet tribute from Ricki and the perfect song to mark the occasion. Plus, we relive Tim’s journey from nervous new DJ to doing his dream job in Sydney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 16 · 6 min
Jack Hahn & MJ Bale Need to Tee Up!
We chat to Today Show reporter Jack Hahn about the unspoken rules of the Channel 9 uniform, his dream of being dressed by MJ Bale and some of the funniest breakfast TV blunders. Then Jack takes on Ricki in Quick Draw, where Denny’s dumps, delayed live crosses and a very competitive giraffe showdown all come into play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 16 · 56 min
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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September 15 · 8 min
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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September 15 · 1 min
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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September 15 · 55 min
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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September 14 · 7 min
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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