The Morning Show

Friday the 13th brings various superstitions into focus, including the beliefs that walking under a ladder disrupts the Holy Trinity, breaking a mirror damages the soul for seven years, and opening an umbrella indoors insults household guardian spirits. The hosts discuss these superstitions with humour, referencing a scene from the first episode of Friends where Ross partially opens an umbrella indoors, which fans claim caused his bad luck throughout the series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Denise Austin, the pioneering fitness instructor from the 1980s and 90s aerobics boom, continues her fitness career four decades later with a focus on women over 50. She has recreated iconic photo shoots wearing her original leotards from the 80s and 90s, demonstrating she can still fit into them 35 years later. Austin now collaborates with her daughter Katie, who has launched her own fitness app, and together they walked the Sports Illustrated swimsuit runway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz discusses the band's 30-year career, which includes seven studio albums, 32 singles, and 20 million record sales. The band is touring Australia and New Zealand, performing songs from across their entire catalogue with a setlist that changes nightly. Duritz reflects on the success of their cover of 'Big Yellow Taxi' and their Academy Award-nominated song from Shrek 2, 'Accidentally in Love'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world's largest annual skinny dip event in Sydney has been cancelled due to rising costs and lack of major sponsorship. The Sydney Skinny typically attracts participants of all ages and sizes who swim without swimwear. The popular liberating swim event will remain suspended until funding can be secured.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz discusses the band's 30-year career, which includes seven studio albums, 32 singles, and 20 million record sales. The band is touring Australia and New Zealand, performing songs from across their entire catalogue with a setlist that changes nightly. Duritz reflects on the success of their cover of 'Big Yellow Taxi' and their Academy Award-nominated song from Shrek 2, 'Accidentally in Love'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world's largest annual skinny dip event in Sydney has been cancelled due to rising costs and lack of major sponsorship. The Sydney Skinny typically attracts participants of all ages and sizes who swim without swimwear. The popular liberating swim event will remain suspended until funding can be secured.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz discusses the band's 30-year career, which includes seven studio albums, 32 singles, and 20 million record sales. The band is touring Australia and New Zealand, performing songs from across their entire catalogue with a setlist that changes nightly. Duritz reflects on the success of their cover of 'Big Yellow Taxi' and their Academy Award-nominated song from Shrek 2, 'Accidentally in Love'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian government is relaxing national fuel standards for 60 days to bring an additional 100 million litres of supply per month into the market amid escalating Middle East conflict and global energy concerns. A major aged care provider has begun trialling a two-tier menu and payment system that removes hot breakfasts, homemade cakes and free-to-air TV access for some residents. A New York University study reveals that certain types of friends, called 'hasslers', who regularly create problems can elevate disease risk and inflammation, causing people to age faster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonnie Wright, who played Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter film franchise, reflects on 25 years since the first film's release. Cast at age nine, she appeared in all eight blockbuster films over a 10-year period, working alongside legendary actors including Alan Rickman, Dame Maggie Smith and Julie Walters. Wright is visiting Australia for Supernova on the Gold Coast, where she continues to meet fans spanning multiple generations who have embraced the beloved series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two deceased people, believed to be Chinese tourists aged 26 and 23, have been found in a silver Subaru located in Kilkeven. The pair were travelling from Brisbane to North Burnett and were last heard from on Sunday evening. Divers and forensic teams are examining the scene with further updates expected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Roy Morgan Young Australian survey reveals 1.7 million Australian children aged 6 to 13 play Roblox, which recently came under scrutiny from the federal government over child safety concerns. Former sex crimes and child abuse prosecutor Rahel Bayer identifies Roblox, Fortnite and Discord as high-risk platforms where predators target children through chat functions, user-generated content and unmoderated servers. Parents are advised to evaluate gaming platforms based on their multiplayer features, ability to override parental controls and whether they facilitate contact with strangers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Broun, voice of Uncle Stripe and sound designer for the animated series Bluey, creates authentic audio by recording real Brisbane locations and sounds. In 2025, Bluey became the most streamed show in the US with 45.2 billion minutes watched. Broun's meticulous approach includes recording cricket bats in parks, playground equipment, and native Australian birds like lorikeets and cockatoos to capture the authentic feeling of growing up in Brisbane, even involving his own children in recording sessions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Shahi discusses her Emmy-nominated series Paradise and her breakout role in Sex Life, which attracted over 170 million viewers worldwide. The actor has written a memoir titled 'Life is Lifey: The A to Z of Navigating Life's Messy Middle', exploring how her character Billie mirrored her own divorce and personal transformation during COVID-19. The book, structured as an A to Z guide, addresses themes of female desire, self-care, and challenging traditional narratives about women putting their needs last.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Earles, who played Jackson Stewart on Disney Channel's Hannah Montana, launches a new podcast called 'Best of Both Our Worlds' to share behind-the-scenes stories from the iconic series. The show, which starred Miley Cyrus and ran for four seasons from 2006, became one of the most defining programs of its era. Earles, who was 29 when he played the teenage brother opposite 13-year-old Cyrus, discusses the physical comedy, improvised moments, and the cultural phenomenon the series became.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Astrologer Tash delivers weekly horoscope predictions covering all 12 zodiac signs. The forecast highlights Jupiter ending its retrograde in Cancer, Venus and Saturn's meeting, and the moon's movement through Scorpio, Sagittarius and Capricorn. Each sign receives guidance on relationships, career, finances and personal matters for the upcoming week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Peacocke and Bonnie Sveen return to Home and Away after leaving the series in 2016, reprising their roles as Brax and Ricky. The characters are now living on a cattle station on the opposite side of the country from Summer Bay with their son Casey, but receive a visit from someone threatening to pull Brax back into his old world. The episodes were filmed at Bularis Station and locations including Turquoise Bay and Yardi Gorge in Western Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flick Miles served as Emma Watson's body double for the first three Harry Potter films, stepping in for scenes that didn't require close-ups of Hermione Granger's face. She worked on iconic moments including the Polyjuice Potion cat transformation scene when Watson had an allergic reaction to makeup glue, and the time-turner sequences in the third film. Miles shares behind-the-scenes stories from her time on set, including witnessing Gary Oldman discover his character's fate while reading the fifth book, and bonding with Watson through dance classes and art during breaks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayors in capital cities have warned that electricity bills will rise for households if Australia expands AI data centre infrastructure. AI training facilities consume enormous amounts of energy, with training operations using the equivalent of 100,000 households' annual energy consumption. The limited capacity of the current power grid means AI facilities would compete directly with businesses and families for electricity supply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lepina is a traditional Balkan flatbread made with simple ingredients including plain flour, yeast, salt, oil and water. The dough is kneaded, left to rise in a preheated oven for 30 minutes, then shaped and baked at 250 degrees for approximately 10 minutes. Traditionally served with cevapi, roasted peppers and onions, this centuries-old bread features a distinctive knife pattern and is commonly found in taverns across Serbia and the Balkans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrity chef Curtis Stone discusses his global restaurant empire, 17-year partnership with Coles supermarket, and passion for Australian-grown produce. Stone shares insights about cooking with celebrities including Teri Hatcher and Delta Goodrem, while revealing his son Hudson's emerging music career and upcoming role in Camp Rock. The chef offers cooking tips including using favourite spirits like whiskey as a foundation for creating dishes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrity chef Curtis Stone discusses his global restaurant empire, 17-year partnership with Coles supermarket, and passion for Australian-grown produce. Stone shares insights about cooking with celebrities including Teri Hatcher and Delta Goodrem, while revealing his son Hudson's emerging music career and upcoming role in Camp Rock. The chef offers cooking tips including using favourite spirits like whiskey as a foundation for creating dishes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Technology in classrooms is creating significant challenges for child development, with recent research showing 28% of five-year-olds don't know how to use physical books properly. Excessive screen time in early childhood is reducing white matter in the frontal lobe, leading to the first generation in history showing lower cognitive capability than their parents. Countries like Sweden and Finland are now reversing their classroom technology initiatives and returning to traditional analogue learning methods, particularly in primary schools, while experts recommend limiting digital tools to high school years and encouraging parents to read to their children to counteract screen-time damage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Academy Awards nominees in acting and directing categories will receive luxury gift bags valued at over $65,000, including trips to Ibiza and Costa Rica, beauty procedures, prenuptial agreement packages, and various high-end products. Distinctive Assets founder Lash Fary curates these 'Everyone Wins' bags for 25 top nominees, including Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, Jacob Elordi and Rose Byrne. The gifts range from $5 snack boxes to luxury villa vacations and cosmetic surgery procedures from leading practitioners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riley Thomas is an Australian content creator who has built a career travelling the world to ride and review roller coasters, having experienced over 430 different coasters across theme parks globally. His passion began in 2015 after riding the Transformers attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood and the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain. He shares his experiences through social media content, attracting both theme park enthusiasts and viewers who prefer to watch rather than ride, whilst offering tips for beginners on working their way up from smaller family rides to the most thrilling attractions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riley Thomas is an Australian content creator who has built a career travelling the world to ride and review roller coasters, having experienced over 430 different coasters across theme parks globally. His passion began in 2015 after riding the Transformers attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood and the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain. He shares his experiences through social media content, attracting both theme park enthusiasts and viewers who prefer to watch rather than ride, whilst offering tips for beginners on working their way up from smaller family rides to the most thrilling attractions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riley Thomas is an Australian content creator who has built a career travelling the world to ride and review roller coasters, having experienced over 430 different coasters across theme parks globally. His passion began in 2015 after riding the Transformers attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood and the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain. He shares his experiences through social media content, attracting both theme park enthusiasts and viewers who prefer to watch rather than ride, whilst offering tips for beginners on working their way up from smaller family rides to the most thrilling attractions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tex the Entertainer is a viral TikTok creator from Florida who has amassed over 200 million views with videos featuring his long golden hair and fan-powered content. His signature style involves positioning his head near fans to create dramatic hair movements while lip syncing, a concept that originated accidentally when he was living in an uninsulated tiny home. He now receives over 30 free hair care products from companies and requires regular massages to manage neck strain from his unique content creation style.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Quiet quitting, originally a workplace phenomenon, is increasingly affecting romantic relationships where partners emotionally disengage while maintaining household routines. Warning signs include indifference to conflict, lack of physical connection, avoiding quality time together, and living parallel lives under the same roof. Relationship experts recommend scheduling quality time, maintaining individuality, addressing issues early, sharing emotional and household loads, and seeking counselling when needed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money expert Melissa Brown categorises debt into four types: bear trap (payday loans with interest rates up to 68%), quicksand (afterpay and credit cards), bridge (mortgages and student loans), and fast car (investment debt for property, shares and business). She provides strategies for managing each debt type, from seeking free financial counselling for high-interest loans to negotiating better mortgage rates and finding additional income streams. Brown emphasises that young people have the advantage of time, noting that investing $250 monthly over 50 years could yield $3.5 million according to average market indexes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Randello-Yarn, known as The Donut Daddy, demonstrates how to make cannoli on a morning television show while promoting his new cookbook. The cookbook contains 69 dessert recipes ranging from simple to complicated. The segment features the preparation of cannoli from rolling dough to filling the shells with a ricotta, mascarpone and cream mixture, finished with pistachios and chocolate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke and Paul Harworth are identical twin dancers known as Twin Source, with over 18 million likes on TikTok. Their synchronised dance videos, featuring matching outfits and choreography, have taken them around the world after nearly 15 years of posting content. The self-taught dancers, who started formal training after high school and were inspired by High School Musical, now collaborate with celebrities and creators globally, spreading joy through their viral dance content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pembroke, an exclusive private members club in London, is recruiting for three unusual positions: a butter sommelier to curate butter assortments and train staff on a silver butter trolley, a sports czar to manage screen preferences for members, and a professional matchmaker to arrange member seating. Memberships to the club start at $6,000 Australian dollars annually.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian councils are issuing warning letters to residents who place incorrect items in recycling bins, with surveillance cameras on garbage trucks monitoring bin contents in real-time. Common recycling mistakes include putting kitty litter in food waste bins, greasy pizza boxes in recycling, and soft plastics like bags in standard recycling bins. Podcasters Tony and Ryan discuss their personal experiences with council warnings and the need for better public education on proper waste sorting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyoto is increasing its accommodation tax for tourists from March 1, with charges potentially rising tenfold to combat over-tourism. Barcelona has also recently doubled their tourism tax, part of a growing trend across European destinations. Hungry Jacks is seeking approval to open a 24-hour location in Sydney's CBD, joining McDonald's and Guzman and Gomez in offering round-the-clock fast food service.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olympic gold medallist and champion diver Matthew Mitcham returns to Australia to star in his first major theatrical production on home soil, the American play Afterglow. The play explores modern relationships and a married couple navigating their conflicting needs within their partnership. Mitcham, who has been living in London for seven years and is now 10 years sober, discusses his transition from diving to acting and his personal growth over the past decade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pokémon has generated over $160 billion since its launch 30 years ago, making it the highest-grossing media franchise of all time. Veronica Taylor, the original voice actor for Ash Ketchum and his mother Delia, reflects on the franchise's enduring appeal across generations, from trading cards to video games. The franchise continues to captivate fans, with rare Pokémon cards now selling for millions of dollars at auction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shepherd avocados are in peak season until the end of April, coinciding with National Toast Day. Chef Darren Robertson demonstrates techniques for selecting, cutting and preparing avocados, including creating decorative rings and ribbons using mandolins and peelers. He presents elevated avocado toast variations featuring ricotta, smoked salmon, zucchini ribbons and chilli oil on sourdough or rye bread.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An explosive email from the Jeffrey Epstein files reveals the convicted sex offender naming then-Prince Charles as being responsible for Prince Andrew losing his position as trade envoy. The email, sent on the day Andrew stepped down, suggests Charles exercised power to remove his brother from the role and indicates Epstein had inside knowledge of royal family dynamics. This marks the first time Charles has been directly referenced in the released Epstein documents, though the reference does not cast him in a negative light.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former reality TV producer Olivia Rovazio-Bangard discusses the inner workings of reality television production, including how storylines are crafted, the concept of villain edits, and interview techniques used in shows like Dancing with the Stars and American Idol. Modern productions have implemented more safety measures for cast and crew compared to older series like America's Next Top Model and The Biggest Loser, which faced criticism for contestant mistreatment. Rovazio-Bangard now hosts a podcast called Live, Olivia, Live On Air, where she reveals behind-the-scenes secrets of reality TV production.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former reality TV producer Olivia Rovazio-Bangard discusses the inner workings of reality television production, including how storylines are crafted, the concept of villain edits, and interview techniques used in shows like Dancing with the Stars and American Idol. Modern productions have implemented more safety measures for cast and crew compared to older series like America's Next Top Model and The Biggest Loser, which faced criticism for contestant mistreatment. Rovazio-Bangard now hosts a podcast called Live, Olivia, Live On Air, where she reveals behind-the-scenes secrets of reality TV production.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tammin Sursok has returned to the recording studio to create an album in Nashville and produced a film through her company Charlie Baby Productions featuring Kate Beckinsale, James Franco, Macy Gray and Cara Delevingne. The actress has shifted her fitness approach from HIIT exercises to walking and heavy weightlifting with increased protein intake, while her 12-year-old daughter now watches Pretty Little Liars with friends, finding her mother's role in the show particularly cool.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Spencer, a composer and music theory professor from New York, transforms his three-year-old daughter's spontaneous stories and conversations into fully arranged songs. Starting with just 36 Instagram followers, his musical creations have garnered over 30 million views, with one song called 'Regular Rabbit' now released on streaming platforms. Spencer credits his daughter as an official songwriter, allowing her to benefit directly from streaming revenue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Throttle is a multicast audiobook set in the world of Formula One, combining romance, rivalry and ambition. Australian actors Pia Miranda, Vince Colosimo and Tai Hara star in this Audible original production, recorded together in studio to capture natural interactions and improvisation. The audiobook is available for pre-order and releases on 2 March.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince Andrew, eighth in line to the British throne, has been arrested on suspicion of sharing sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein during his time in public office. The Australian Prime Minister has written to the UK supporting Andrew's removal from the line of succession, whilst former UK ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson has also been arrested in connection to the Epstein files. King Charles has publicly distanced himself from his brother, referring to him as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in an official statement supporting the police investigation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Idol enters Top 30 Week as nine more contestants face elimination from the competition. Former 2006 Australian Idol contestant Jessica Mauboy returns as a mentor and judge, sharing her experience with the new generation of artists and offering guidance on stage presence and authenticity. Mauboy also discusses her one-year-old daughter Mia's development, her recent performance at Sydney's Mighty Hoopla festival, and her skincare brand Desert Rose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Astro Tash provides weekly horoscope forecasts for all 12 zodiac signs, covering the period when Mercury begins its retrograde through Pisces. Each sign receives guidance on relationships, finances, health, and personal matters, with specific advice for navigating planetary influences including Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Chiron throughout the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mental As Anything, one of Australia's most enduring rock bands, celebrates 50 years of music with hits including 'Too Many Times', 'Rock and Roll Music', and 'Live It Up'. A new documentary titled 'Live It Up: The Mental As Anything Story' features previously unseen footage and interviews spanning the band's five-decade career. Band members Reg Mombasa and Peter O'Doherty have announced a national tour commencing in June 2025 to mark their 50th anniversary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 98th Academy Awards features Australian nominees Rose Byrne for Best Actress and Jacob Elordi for Best Supporting Actor. Behind the scenes, film studios invest up to $20 million in Oscar campaigns, employing award season strategists to orchestrate private dinners, exclusive screenings, and extensive media tours where talent meets Academy voters. The campaign process mirrors political lobbying, with success depending on authentic engagement rather than overselling, as demonstrated by past winners like Nicole Kidman and cautionary examples like the Wicked promotional tour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Women's Weekly launches its first-ever podcast called Love Stories, hosted by Deputy Editor Tiffany Dunk. The podcast explores love in all its forms, including romance, friendship, family, community and self-love, with the debut episode featuring journalist and author Jessica Rowe discussing her 22-year marriage to Pete Overton. Rowe also appears on the cover of the magazine's latest edition to mark the podcast launch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tanya Hennessy and her husband Tom introduce their first child, a baby girl named Scotty Jack (Scotland), born after a seven-year fertility journey involving IVF. The radio host, comedian, and author discusses adjusting to motherhood, her passion for matching outfits, and reading her newly released children's book 'Pink Easter' to her daughter for the first time. Scotty's name was inspired by the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where Hennessy first fell in love with comedy and stand-up performance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.