Lisa & Russell

USA Today newspaper have released a list of the worst Christmas songs of all time, so Clairsy & Lisa dive into the Top 5.  In the Shaw Report, the Gavin and Stacey Christmas special airs this Boxing Day, and Tina Arena announces the first show of her 2025 tour in Perth. Costa Georgiadis joins us for a chat to talk about the upcoming Christmas special of Gardening Australia, and tips for parenting your plants over the summer heat!   With silly season in swing, so we ask you ‘what happened at your work Christmas party?’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Popular Newspaper USA Today have picked their list for 'The Worst Christmas Songs Of All Time', so Clairsy & Lisa go through the top 5 and give their thoughts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Known for Gardening Australia, Costa Georgiadis has a fun chat with Clairsy & Lisa about taking care of your plants over the new year in the heat, with lots of tips and tricks! ABC is putting on a Christmas Special of Gardening Australia this Friday at 7:30pm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stats are out on Australia’s favourite Arnott’s biscuit… so we go through our favourite bikkies! In The Shaw Report Lisa goes through all the movie and TV Golden Globe Nominees and surprisingly, Liam Gallagher has won a PETA Award. Clairsy & Lisa have an important chat with CEO of Australian Road Safety Russell White. In Cat-Chat, Clairsy shares his latest eye-watering kitty cost. And we open up the phones to hear the best and worst of what you’ve been given for a Christmas Bonus!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the busy Christmas period, CEO of Australian Road Safety Russell White calls in to discuss our historically tragic road toll numbers, and important things to think about to reduce your risk this summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ellenbrook train line is finally open, and Lisa has finally put up her newly purchased Christmas tree! Adrian Barich (Barra) comes in to tell Clairsy & Lisa about the Aussie teen who has just broken the national 200m sprint record, Australia thrashes India in Cricket and The Eagles try some Martial Arts as part of their training. In the Shaw Report, Lisa tells us about a Christmas brawl that happened at Mariah Carey’s concert over the weekend, and the ruby-red slippers from The Wizard of Oz sell for an eye-watering amount at a private auction. To reflect on the year we’ve had before it wraps up, we open up the phones and ask you ‘What was the most unexpected thing to happen to you this year?’ In the Story Behind the Song, we bring you the Christmas edition throwing it back to 1986 with Chris Rea’s ‘Driving Home For Christmas’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adrian Barich (Barra) swings past to catch Clairsy & Lisa up on the latest in sport- Australia has thrashed India in the Cricket, Aussie teen breaks the national 200m record and the Eagles take up Martial Arts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Clairsy & Lisa bring you a Christmas Edition of The Story Behind the Song with Chris Rea's 'Driving Home For Christmas', 1986.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adrian Barich (Barra) comes in to update Clairsy & Lisa in the world of sport including: Mitch Marsh to bowl in the Pink Ball Test and injured Eagles players. Ray Martin chats to Clairsy & Lisa to remember twenty years ago when the Boxing Day Tsunami hit. In the Shaw Report, Lisa talks about plenty of celebrities who have publically ridiculed their own biopic movie, and Liza Minnelli has a new tell-tale memoir coming out. Rounding out the end of the year, we ask you ‘What’s something new you tried in 2024?’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journalist Ray Martin speaks to Clairsy & Lisa about reporting on the ground, and the stories from the Boxing Day Tsunami twenty years ago in 2004. 'Tsunami: 20 Years On' at 7pm Sunday 8th December on Nine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adrian Barich (Barra) swings past to catch Clairsy & Lisa up on the latest in sport- Mitch Marsh to bowl in the Pink Ball Test, and Eagles players facing some early injuries including Harley Reid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa shares details on why people are furious over their ‘Celebrations’ chocolate advent calendar. With Christmas around the corner and packages being delivered left right and centre, Clairsy & Lisa ask ‘What have you had taken from your front door?” In the Shaw Report, Lisa tells us about a biopic that is said to come out about Mariah Carey and a Mickey Mouse character is now in a horror film. Courtney Smith from the Starlight Foundation Christmas Appeal sparks some wholesome Christmas spirit with Clairsy & Lisa. Ben O’Shea swings past the studio to review the new Christmas film based on Paul Kelly’s classic ‘How To Make Gravy’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resident film reviewer Ben O’Shea stops by to tell us all about the new Australian Christmas movie ‘How to Make Gravy’, based on Paul Kelly’s classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Wish Granting Manager' Courtney Smith from the Starlight Children's Foundation joins Clairsy & Lisa to talk about giving some joy through granting wishes to the kids that have to spend Christmas in hospital this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Known for purchasing all the houses on The Block 2024, Tech-Billionaire Adrian Portelli faces clap-back from giving away $150,000 worth of groceries to the public. Guitarist Tommy Emmanuel calls in to chat to Clairsy & Lisa ahead of visiting Perth at the Riverside Theatre May 29. In the Shaw Report, Lisa tells us how Toy Company 'Mattel' is now being sued for emotional distress… and Harvey Weinstein is rushed to hospital. Clairsy recently had an unpleasant surprise in his salad, so we asked you “what is your food ick?!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian guitarist and Grammy Award winner Tommy Emmanuel calls in from Nashville to talk about collaborating with Johnny Cash's son, being on tour with Tina Turner in Amsterdam and his friendship with Steve Vai. Tommy Emmanuel performing at The Riverside Theatre May 29. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A list of the happiest jobs have been released, so Clairsy & Lisa open up the phone to ask YOU if you have the happiest job in the world! In the Shaw Report, Judie Dench’s parrot has been causing her some serious trouble, and WA-filmed movie ‘Runt’ has cleaned up with a quadruple win at WA Screen Culture Awards. It’s been announced that the annual Cottesloe Sculptures by the Sea has been cancelled due to lack of federal funding, so Clairsy & Lisa weigh in with their thoughts. Then, CEO & Creative Director of the event David Handley calls in to share his thoughts following the news. ‘The Twelve’ Season 3 is being filmed in Carine, Clairsy & Lisa get sent insider details!In Clairsy’s Tragic Music Box we throw it back to 1983 to look at the year that was.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founding CEO & Artistic Director of ‘Sculpture By The Sea’, David Handley calls in to share his thoughts on the sad news that Sculpture's will be cancelled, due to lack of federal funding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adrian Barich (Barra) joins Clairsy and Lisa to go over the Wildcats huge win over the weekend at RAC Arena and North Melbourne win the AFLW undefeated.In the Shaw Report- ZZ Top comes to town with George Thorogood & The Destroyers, and Eddie Murphy’s son gets engaged to Martin Lawrence's daughter!After a man discovered opened a smooth covered mars bar, we opened up the phones to ask ‘what did you buy, and got what you didn’t expect?’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adrian Barich (Barra) joins Clairsy and Lisa to talk about Bryce Cotton from the Wildcats making history at RAC Arena over the weekend, and interesting data shows that 73% of this years’ AFL Draftees come from private schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does turkey really make you sleepy? Lisa investigates…Barra swings past the studio to introduce us to some of the new WA AFL draftees, Perth Wildcats to create history at RAC Arena and Australia’s loss to Brazil in women’s soccer.Cold Chisel- it's Don Walker's Birthday! Clairsy shares about his talent and career.With Black Friday Sales at its peak, we ask you ‘what’s the best deal you’ve scored in a sale?’In the Shaw Report, details out on Rod Stewart at Glastonbury next year and why there's never been a ‘Notting Hill’ sequel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adrian Barich (Barra) joins Clairsy and Lisa to talk everything sport including: Dean Cox taking over as coach of the Swans, young draftees join the Eagles & Dockers, and the Perth Wildcats to create history tonight at RAC Arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitchell Starc Takes a massive pay cut from last season, Clairsy sheds some light on the situation. Hugh Grant has recently gone viral talking about how he is a grumpy old ‘walking pet-peeve’- so we ask you “what are your pet peeves, Perth?” It’s AusMusic T-Shirt Day to support the Australian Music Industry, but can you guess what Aussie band Lisa is sporting?In The Shaw Report, Ringo Starr reveals who will be playing him in a huge Beatles film series, and Ed Sheeran releases a Christmas song! And Woolworths Gingerbread becomes gender neutral...Lisa dives into the publics' response.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben O'Shea swings past the studio to review the latest A24 Horror/ Thriller film starring Hugh Grant as the villain, 'Heretic' in cinemas now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clairsy & Lisa take a deep dive into the story behind some of your most loved songs. Both entertaining and interesting, listen along to the full 2024 compilation- covering twenty individual tracks including: 1. Blue Sky Mine - Midnight Oil 2. I'm Not In Love- 10cc 3. Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)- Billy Joel 4. The Reflex - Duran Duran 5. Solid Rock- Goanna 6. Danger Zone- Kenny Loggins 7. Horror Movie- Skyhooks 8. Burning Down The House- Talking Heads 9. Who Made Who- AC/DC 10. Lyin' Eyes- The Eagles 11. Castle On the Hill - Ed Sheeran 12. Lovesong - The Cure 13. Miss Freelove '69 - Hoodoo Gurus 14. Tiny Dancer - Elton John 15. Sweet Dreams – Eurythmics 16. In The Air Tonight - Phil Collins 17. Stupid Girls – Pink 18. Sunday Bloody Sunday - U2 19. Great Southern Land – Icehouse 20. Money For Nothing - Dire StraitsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ask you, “What Did You Get Woken Up By?”, and were not disappointed by your stories!The Macquarie Dictionary have released their bizarre ‘Word Of The Year’.Bondi Rescue’s ‘Hoppo’ chats to Clairsy & Lisa about tips and tricks swimming over summer, and how to teach your kids survival skills.Clairsy & Lisa reminisce on the days of having a landline.In The Shaw Report, Pink has apologised to fans for cancelling shows and Rod Stewart has revealed he’ll be at Glastonbury this year!And Clairsy talks recent Perth politics featuring Basil Zempilas and Libby Mettam.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins, a beloved member of Bondi Rescue and Swimsafer ambassador has a chat to Clairsy & Lisa about tips and tricks to keep afloat this Summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Schoeffel joins Clairsy & Lisa to talk the bizarre year of politics it’s been ahead of his upcoming ‘The War On 2024’ show at Astor Theatre December 7. A re-issued 2024 version of Band Aid’s ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’ has been released, so Clairsy and Lisa share all the juicy details. Guitar brand Gibson have hit 'Trump Guitars' with a cease and desist- Lisa gives us all the bizarre details. We ask you ‘What has a stranger over-shared with you?” Clairsy shares some ‘Cat Chat’. And in The Shaw Report, Lisa tells us about the expected release date of Wicked part two, and potential for there to be a sequel to be made of Slumdog Millionaire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Satirical writer James Scholeffel chats to Clairsy & Lisa about Gina Reinhart, David Warner’s baggy green and the bizarre world of US politics. ‘The War On 2024’ is on at the Astor Theatre Saturday December 7.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clairsy & Lisa discuss the most recent music documentaries they’ve watched about Simple Minds and Elvis. Adrian Barich (Barra) gives us the full lowdown from the weekends’ West Test cricket and all its’ festivities. We ask “How did your pet get suck?”, and hear some hilarious stories from listeners. In The Shaw Report, Ed Sheeran wasn’t happy about not being asked for permission to use his voice in the re-issued version of Band Aid…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barra gives Clairsy & Lisa all the details from the West Test Cricket hosted in Perth over the weekend- the funny, the entertaining and the match results... and some F1 news featuring Max Verstappen (or as Barra calls him, Magic Max).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wrapping up the second and final week of Clairsy & Lisa's 'The Story Behind the Song', we take a deep dive into the making, release and stories you might not know behind some classics. This weeks' compilation includes five tracks: In The Air Tonight (Phil Collins, 1981) Stupid Girls (Pink, 2006) Sunday Bloody Sunday (U2, 1983) Great Southern Land (Icehouse, 1982) Money For Nothing (Dire Straits, 1985) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the news that cruise ships now do ‘Canine Cruises’, Clairsy & Lisa ask “where is the strangest place you’ve seen an animal?”Adiran Barich (Barra) gives us the full rundown in sport, including the retirement of Rafael Nadal, AFL Draft week coming to a close and potential avenues for Daniel Ricciardo.In The Shaw Report, ‘Simpsons’ voice actor for character Millhouse retires after 35 years, and the reason Ellen Degenerous and wife Portia are fleeing the US permanently. And In The Story Behind The Song, we look behind the most commercially successful Dire Straits song, ‘Money For Nothing’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Story Behind the Song, we look behind the Dire Strait’s track ‘Money For Nothing’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barra gives Clairsy & Lisa the sporting rundown: details on AFL Draft Week coming to a close, tributes to Rafael Nadal as he officially farewells the court… and could Daniel Ricciardo potentially make a comeback?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In The Shaw Report, Lisa wraps up the 2024 ARIA Awards and One Direction former members attend Liam Payne’s funeral.Following the ARIAs, Clairsy & Lisa open up the phones to ask “What is the greatest Australian song?”Clairsy throws it back to the year 1987 in Clairsy’s Tragic Music Box.Ben O’Shea swings past the studio to give us the full lowdown on highly anticipated musical film ‘Wicked’.And in the Story Behind The Song, we take a look behind Icehouse’s classic ‘Great Southern Land’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Ben O’Shea tells us all about the highly anticipated and talked about film-adaptation of the award winning musical ‘Wicked’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Story Behind the Song, we look behind Icehouse’s 1982 Aussie anthem- ‘Great Southern Land’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa tells us the horrific story about a man that tried to smuggle hundreds of tarantula’s on his body.British singer Andrew Roachford calls in to talk about coming to Perth for the first time in 20 years, how his career took off and bad chat-up lines.In The Shaw Report, Netflix is being sued with a class action lawsuit and an upcoming Fleetwood Mac documentary gets the tick of approval from the band.We open up the phones to ask, “what did you accidentally throw in the bin?”In the Story Behind The Song, we take a look behind U2's ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Story Behind the Song, we look behind U2’s 1983 hit ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man behind the band ‘Roachford’ and from Mike and the Mechanics, Andrew Roachford talks about returning to Australia for the first time in 20 years, how he finds inspiration and the real origin behind all those cuddly toys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clairsy & Lisa talk to comedian Jack Whitehall ahead of his trip to Perth, live at the Riverside Theatre in February.In The Shaw Report, 90s TV icon Steve Urkel has a memoir which comes out today, and Madonna gives an update on her delayed biopic.We open up the phones to ask you “when have you been injured by a shoe?”Robert Irwin and Julia Morris call in to talk about filming I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here together, returns January 19.In The Story Behind The Song, we take a look at Pink’s controversial hit ‘Stupid Girls’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Story Behind the Song, we look behind P!nk’s track ‘Stupid Girls’ (2006).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts of 'I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here' Robert Irwin & Julia Morris chat to Clairsy & Lisa about all the juicy gossip filming the show together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Jack Whitehall calls in to talk to Clairsy & Lisa ahead of his upcoming Australian Tour, live at the Riverside Theatre February 10 & 11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Story Behind the Song, we look behind the song with perhaps the most recognisable drum solo huge, Phil Collins' 1981 hit, ‘In The Air Tonight'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barra swung past to update Clairsy& Lisa on the weekend of sport.Clairsy & Lisa open up the phones to ask you “What Did You Find In the Pool?”In the Shaw report, Lisa tells us about how Betty White is now on a stamp and the Oscars has a new host.And In The Story Behind the Song we take it back to 1981 to debunk some myths behind ‘In The Air Tonight’ by Phil Collins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adrian Barich (Barra) joins Clairsy & Lisa to talk sport, including the AFL national draft this week and the recent Mike Tyson Vs Jake Paul boxing match.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wrapping up the first week of Clairsy & Lisa's 'The Story Behind the Song', we take a deep dive into the making, release and stories you might not know behind some classics. This weeks' compilation includes five tracks: Castle On the Hill (Ed Sheeran, 2017) Lovesong (The Cure, 1989) Miss Freelove '69 (Hoodoo Gurus, 1991) Tiny Dancer (Elton John, 1972) Sweet Dreams (Eurythmics, 1983) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adrian Barich (Barra) joins us to talk the Indian Cricket team taking over the WACA, the AFL Fixtures are out for 2025 and some people are not happy!Clairsy & Lisa open up the phones to ask you “how did you accidentally hurt yourself at home?”Roy Billing calls in to talk about the upcoming drama A Remarkable Place To Die, which comes out 8pm Sunday 17th October on Nine.In the Shaw report Lisa tells us about Lady Gaga joins the cast on the Adams Family Netflix series, and Nicole Kidman considers a second season of ‘The Perfect Couple’.And in The Story Behind the Song... we take it back to 1983 with the hard-hitting ‘Sweet Dreams’ from the Eurythmics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.