Fitzy, Wippa & Kate

Australian journalist and editor-in-chief of Stellar magazine Sarrah Le Marquand joined us this morning to play Headline Off against Matt de Groot…. who showcased his, um, questionable French accent?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did your parents try and stop you marrying the love of your life? That’s what we were discussing this morning, with some interesting calls from conflicted listeners who have experienced this heartbreak before. Meanwhile, Fitzy has a list of the 20 questions you should ask on a first date, we look at when live reporting goes wrong and should you take your shoes off inside?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After becoming one of Australia’s most gripping true crime mysteries over the last four decades, this morning Chris Dawson will receive his murder trial verdict - and we spoke to Channel Seven crime reporter Chris Reason beforehand, who has been closely covering the case, for some added insight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning Fitzy, Wippa and the team were talking about the art of gift giving, and how it doesn’t always go to plan. Especially when some presents are so poorly received it leads to a break up!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a Facebook group for lonely prisoners looking for love and penpals… and it’s surprisingly popular! Although they may be locked up, a lot of women are willing to give them a chance. Fitzy and Wippa had all the details this morning and asked Sydney: Are you dating someone behind bars? Plus, Fitzy talks about son Lenny’s piano recital, Wippa talks about embarrassing yourself at school and what’s Fake Drake been up to?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After years of what Wippa thinks is flirting on screen, this morning we got Dr Chris Brown and Julia Morris to play couples confessions. And Julia shared a very graphic story about a poo. Before that though, the TV duo discussed their role in new movie, DC League of Super-Pets, alongside the likes of Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart and Keanu Reeves! DC League of Super-Pets is officially in cinemas on 15 Sept however if you take a look at your local guides there are some early sneak screenings from this weekend!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beau Ryan joined us in the studio this morning to discuss the new season of The Amazing Race, which returns to Channel 10 on Monday night, and somehow conversation turned to Wippa’s wife Lisa having a big crush on the star. Oh, and also the possibility of Matt de Groot and Sarah joining The Amazing Race. But do they have what it takes? The Amazing Race: Around the World starts 7.30 Monday on 10 and 10 play on demand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Saturday morning, which means it’s time to look back on all of the awkward moments, mess ups and best bits from the last five days - and Fitzy has been ranting all week. Mostly at incorrect weather reports. Plus, Snitch reveals why we couldn’t air our full Jim Jefferies interview…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Friday and we’re ending the week with… some very random segments? This morning Fitzy wanted to talk about a psychic scam and one armed man, and Wippa wanted to discuss deserted island dilemmas. We also gave away another $10,000 with Last Man Standing, played Riddle Time and opened up the phone lines for Only Just Realised!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

British comedian Jimmy Carr caught up with Fitzy and Wippa this morning and chatted texts with Russell Crowe, his not-very-inspiring talk to the Rabbitohs and roasting his own fans! Grab tickets to Jimmy Carr’s Australian tour here: https://www.jimmycarr.com/australasia-tour-dates/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fitzy has just celebrated an impressive 18 years at Nova! So, um, instead of congratulating him on the achievement, Wippa and the team decided to roast him for a special Rap Battle this week….See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning Ricky Ponting called into the show and had some questions about Fitzy's Little Athletics Long Jump record! The boys then discussed Ricky's very own backyard records before moving into cricket... and now wine! Ponting Wines is a collaboration between one of Australia's most celebrated modern-day cricketer, Ricky Ponting and Ben RiggsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happened between Tommy and a backpacker from Belgium in Mullumbimby? And Wippa in a shared dorm in Byron Bay? A chat about hostel disasters this morning (which was enough to make you never want to travel again) led to a couple of revelations about the team from their younger days! Plus, catfishing dating apps, a hot dog straw and all new life improvers!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The outrageous and hilarious Jim Jefferies joined Fitzy and Wippa this morning for a rather inappropriate interview. Which is what we obviously hoped for. During the chat, Jim roasted his own son, made a joke about his dead mother and insulted Americans. Check out Jim Jefferies’ new podcast, The Outrageous True Story of Milky Moore, on Audible adbl.co/3wkdEEkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A list of Australia’s biggest influencers has been released, and despite some of them having 20 million followers, it left the team asking: Whooo? It also led to a discussion about influencers and who exactly they’re influencing…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That’s the question we asked Sydney this morning, before getting all kinds of unexpected responses. Including one from a woman who caught her employer watching some very adult material at his desk! Meanwhile, Wippa has an update on the ‘quiet quitting’ trend, which Matt de Groot is now actively doing at Nova, and we talk covering up tattoo tributes to your ex and old people getting arrested.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since 1986, Fitzy has held the Under 9’s Little Athletics long jump record and this morning we wanted to finally change this. So we sent Fitzy down to King George’s Oval in Rozelle to meet the top jumpers in New South Wales to see if any can beat his impressive 4.73m!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shaquille O'Neal has now touched down in Australia for the first time in over a decade, and one of the first things he did after landing was jump on Zoom with Fitzy and Wippa! During the interview, the basketball legend discussed his DJ tour, revealed which iconic Shaq facts are true or false and… sang made the boys a new jingle for the show? Everyone say hello to Titsy and Wippa! Grab tickets to see Shaq in Australia: https://thehourgroup.com.au/product/shaquilleoneal/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fitzy read a story about ‘swimming pool squatters’ in France and also a woman who keeps sitting in her neighbours garden every day… which led to him asking: What did you catch your neighbours doing? From pooing on your lawn to sitting on the fence stealing your wifi, we got a real mix of callers! Plus, what would you do if nobody turned up to your party?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The always lovely Curtis Stone called into the show this morning to talk My Kitchen Rules, and conversation ended up turning to how he met his wife, actress Lindsay Price. The chef then recalled a story about a little white lie he told during their first date to impress her! Catch Curtis Stone on My Kitchen Rules this Sunday at 7pm on Channel SevenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

…and results in you being reported for beastiality! That’s what happened to one woman who tried to impress her friends whilst playing on a Hens party. A night she’ll never forget. The story led to Fitzy declaring his hatred for the game, plus spin-the-bottle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fitzy’s got his parents staying with him at the moment, and they’ve had quite the eventful weekend. Mostly thanks to his dad Mick’s hearing aid! The big guy later called in and it led to him sharing some sweet (and hilarious) memories from Fitzy’s Little Athletics days. Meanwhile, Wippa’s got the perfect plan for how to take a timeout from his kids, we have a montage of the some questionable laughs and talk the world’s worst plastic surgeons… would you really trust a doctor whose filming each surgery for his TikTok account?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After reading about why Ben Affleck’s brother missed his wedding to Jennifer Lopez over the weekend, Fitzy and Wippa asked Sydney: Why didn’t someone show up to your big day? And what was their excuse? As usual, we got some great callers! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever visited one of the wonders of the world and been left underwhelmed? If so, you’re not alone! Wippa has found a list of the worst tourist attractions and holiday destinations… and Fitzy feels a few more should be added. The Grand Canyon? Eiffel Tower? Both did nothing for Mr Ryan FitzgeraldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some topics from Fitzy and Wippa lead to hundreds of phone calls from excited listeners keen to get involved, and some lead to… absolutely none. Which happened this week as the boys solicited the most baffling topic to date? Are there any Jennys out there?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After supersizing their daily Last Man Standing quiz all week, this morning it was down to Steve and Hayley as they battled it out for $10,000 live in the studio. Unfortunately the big moment as one of them won was ruined by Mr Ryan Fitzgerald who ended up injuring himself! Plus, what did you get out of your ex before dumping them? Wippa’s new fashion statement and a corner store haircut…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Fitzy went up against Foreman Keith from The Block for Rap Battle, and it was one of our more memorable ones… which lacked much flow, rhythm or sense? Catch Keith on The Block Tree Change at 7pm on SundaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning Josh Kennedy joined Fitzy and Wippa in the studio to talk all things footy and his new role as OMO Ultimate ambassador, who are the official change room partner of the AFL. For whatever the game throws at you, reach for OMO Ultimate. Trusted by the AFL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever rapped during a job interview? Because one young chap did when he had an interview to join the Fitzy and Wippa show! The boys played a grab from it whilst discussing a story about one woman who has many regrets about her own recent interview. Plus, what did you find in your kids mouth? And age gap romances… how many years difference is too many years?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fitzy and Wippa sat down with the incredible Ash Barty this morning following her retirement from tennis. The boys asked if she has any regrets, before discussing rumours she’s moving into a different sport professionally and her new job as Chief of Inspiration at Optus!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Spencer jumped on Zoom this morning for a catch up with Fitzy and Wippa for a big catch up and to talk about his upcoming celeb footy match. Catch Adam Spencer at Celebrity Theatre Sports this Sunday at the Enmore Theatre. For tickets, head to ticketek.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning we started the show on a rather morbid, but fascinating, note chatting about the freakiest ways people have unfortunately died. Some of these are heard to believe! Plus, Wippa started a discussion about challenging the bill in restaurants, discussed his infamous bucks night and Fitzy opened up the phone lines for this week’s Life ImproverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Channel Nine have now started filming next year’s season of Married At First Sight, with a list of the brides has leaked online. And it’s packed full of influencers… which led to a few thoughts from Fitzy and Wippa. Meanwhile, Sarah has all of the latest gossip from Hollywood!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning Wippa was talking double lives, and we received some fascinating calls - especially from one women who discovered her partner had another wife and kids he’d spend half the week with! Fitzy also opened up about a problem he’s having at home and we talk old people struggling with technology. Oh, and think it’s finally about time to break a record that Fitzy has held since 1986…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The lovely legend that is Matt Preston joined Fitzy and Wippa this morning to talk all things producer Tom Ivey, Nigella Lawson and… death row meals! Catch Matt Preston on MKR on Channel 7 tonight at 7.30See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An interview actress Jennifer Coolidge, aka Stiffler’s mum from American Pie, recently done has gone viral… after she admitted to doing something very unexpected following her raunchy role in the iconic movie. Plus, Sarah reveals why some fans have turned on Amy Schumer following a recent video she posted online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever been ‘dogfished’ on Tinder? Because apparently that’s now a thing, according to a recent study. Watch out, ladies! Meanwhile, Wippa has a story about fate and asked ‘what are the chances?’, the team react to the viral cheating story from a Queensland newspaper and we play Riddle TimeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning Fitzy and Wippa talked all things City2Surf following yesterday's big race, including who won, how Sarah's husband went and why Wippa didn't get involved. The boys also called up Channel Seven's Mark Ferguson to see how he got on! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fitzy’s son Lenny went for a sleepover this weekend with $10 in his pocket to buy some lollies… and came home on Sunday arvo with $50. Which led to much confusion from Fitzy and wife BJ. This led to us asking: How did you get money as a kid? And what did you do with it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you fancy spending 10 hours stood in a bikini (in winter) in the background of some scenes on Home and Away? You might do once you find out how much you’d be paid for not doing very much! This week we asked Sydney: Were you an extra in a TV show or movie? And got some great calls! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Matt de Groot giving us nothing and an awkward chat with Nigella Lawson to Fitzy ambushing a TV producer at 6am and Wippa's thoughts on Schapelle Corby… we’ve had quite the week on the show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s the biggest betray you’ve ever suffered? How did you get revenge on someone? These are some of the topics covered on today’s podcast. Which led Fitzy to discussing lust and why he’d never have an affair. We also have an update on yesterday’s heartbreaking We’ve Got Your Back and a load of impressive Only Just Realised callers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s Rap Battle was a musical special as Wippa went up against Josh Piterman, aka the lead in the new production of The Phantom of the Opera at the Sydney House! Get tickets to see The Phantom of the Opera at the Sydney Opera House: https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/events/whats-on/opera-australia/2022/the-phantom-of-the-opera.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Damon was photographed buying a case of Bundy and Coke in Byron Bay over the weekend, which led to Fitzy asking: Did you spot a big star doing something really basic and normal? We received a lot of calls… and can you imagine seeing Nicole Kidman having a KFC in Chatswood Chase? Meanwhile, a story about a boy being expelled from school led to listeners telling us why they were kicked out to the classroom and we talk (very, very) expensive overseas medical bills. If you’re planning a big vacation soon, you may wanna take note!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning we met Brooklyn, the eight-year-old with the biggest smile in Sydney. When Brooklyn was just four, the little guy was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, a type of cancer that grows in the cells of the body's nerves. Since then, Brooklyn has relapsed numerous times and the cancer is now terminal. His parents, Cara and John, have now been told treatment will no longer be available for him. After the family recently brought his 9th birthday party forward from October to give him one last celebration whilst there is still time, Fitzy and Wippa wanted to help keep that smile on Brooklyn’s face. His parents told us he's obsessed with hotels so we teamed up with Wotif to send the family for a weekend at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, with tickets to all the best attractions in town, including a family pass to Luna Park with food, beverages and photos for the day, plus $10,000 to help Cara and John cover medical costs and expenses. We’ve got your back, Brooklyn. You can support the family via their GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/lets-fight-for-brooklyn-tran See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fitzy and Wippa were lucky enough to see a preview of Emma Thompson’s new movie Good Luck To You, Leo Grandem last week, and liked it so much they got the actress on the phone this morning alongside co-star Daryl McCormack to chat about it! During the interview, Emma shared her thoughts on actors working with intimacy coaches whilst filming sex scenes. Good Luck To You, Leo Grande is in cinemas from August 18See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Infidelity and cheating may be all too common to a lot of us, but over in China not many people are daring to have any affairs…because a woman named Zhang Yufen has built a business to put a stop to all of his. Meet, the self-described ‘Mistress Killer’. This chat led to listeners revealing how they caught their partners cheating… and how they confronted them. Plus, did someone sell off your family belongings? Did a proposal lead to a break up? And… funny funerals?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man, the myth and the legend that is actual John Legend joined us over Zoom this morning for a catch up, and talks fatherhood, touring and, um, songs about men becoming a little over excited… John Legend’s brand new single “All She Wanna Do” is available to buy and stream now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning comedian Adam Hills joined Fitzy and Wippa on the phone to discuss the new season of Spicks and Specks… but conversation somehow turned to what he’s been Googling on his laptop. Catch the new series of Spicks and Specks Sunday’s at 7.40pm on ABC TV and ABC iviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elon Musk has revealed he has a secret Instagram account for a very bizarre reason, which prompted us asking Sydney if anyone else is hiding behind a second profile? We got a load of calls, mostly from women! Meanwhile, Fitzy talks Fred Durst’s fifth wedding, we play Song S’Song Song Song and Wippa discusses The Block scandalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.