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It's that time of the week where LIsa & Russell open their Book of Records. This week they were on the hunt for the person with the most number of contacts in their phone. Can you guess what the winning number was? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back with all the celebrity gossip... it’s time for The Shaw Report. Andy Dick has been found unresponsive in Hollywood, the world’s most expensive guitar has just been donated to a UK music school, and Dick Van Dyke is celebrating a milestone birthday. Plus, some very unexpected contraband has been uncovered in a US prison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After an extraordinary 22 years as sports anchor on Australia’s #1 brekky program, Sunrise, and 30 years with the Seven Network, Mark Beretta has decided it is time to hang up his playing boots. Mark phoned in to chat and look, he's ready for a sleep in. The guys spoke with him about his career highlights and asked what's next. Tune in to hear the chat in full. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of year again Christmas movie season. Barra has done everything he can to dodge Love Actually, and this year he even asked ChatGPT for alternatives… with some very unexpected suggestions. Plus, Lisa and Russell ran through their own festive favourites. What's your favourite?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barra joined Lisa & Russell to chat through their Christmas traditions adn it turns out Barra's involves a plastic bonsai tree. Plus, Russell and Barra tackle a very timely question on Dad Chat. Tune in to hear the full chat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa & Russell opened the phone and text lines to ask listeners to sum up 2025 in one word and let's just say there were definitely highs and lows for everyone. Tune in to hear more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Shaw Report Pamela Anderson is finally ready to address those rumours surrounding Liam Neeson. Kate Winslet has revealed a rather unusual conversation she once shared with Eminem. Ed Sheeran has paid himself a very healthy annual salary, and Mariah Carey is (of course) breaking records yet again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The day has finally arrived social media for under-16s has officially been banned in Australia. Lisa & Russell broke down what the change means and shared some practical tips for kids and parents navigating a suddenly screen-light household.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa & Russell opened the text and phonelines to ask what was your New Year's resolution? And more importantly have you stuck with it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With bushfire season heating up, Lisa & Russell chat to DFES Assistant Commissioner Danny Monsconi for the must-know tips to stay safe this Summer. How much of WA’s fire activity comes down to arson? What should actually go in an emergency kit? And what can you do now to prepare your home and family? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of year Spotify Wrapped has arrived. Russell discovered his “listening age” (and it was… surprising), while Lisa tried to work out how to even view hers on her old iPhone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Golden Globe nominations are out and their are a few suprises, a few unknowns and a few Aussie favourites in the spotlight. Plus, Season 4 of Euphoria finally has a release date, and Lisa comes armed with an unexpected update on Cher’s love life. Plus, enjoy an interesting story involving a Fabergé egg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa & Russell are up before the birds most days and they’ve noticed some mornings are strangely packed while others are eerily quiet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barra joined Russell to unpack yet another massive weekend in sport and there was plenty to get through. First up, all the big talking points from the 2nd Ashes Test. Then over to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where Lando Norris crossed the line in first place. And to wrap it up, the Perth Wildcats’ tribute to Bryce Cotton… which certainly raised a few eyebrows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barra popped in to chat about the team's big golf outing yesterday. What possessed them to take on the Championship course at The Vines Resort? Let’s just say Russell became very well-acquainted with the trees and Lisa with the bunkers. On to sport, The second Ashes Test has kicked off, and Nathan Lyon is not impressed about starting on the bench. Over in Formula One, things have gone completely wild. Plus, it was Barra's Birthday, so cake was eaten. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa grilled Russell’s Spanish teacher, Liliana Aguirre, on just how good of a student Russell really is. Russell and Liliana even slipped into a bit of Spanish together. The team is looking forward to catching up with her at the end-of-year Christmas party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was that time of the week again… Feel Good Friday! Lisa & Russell opened the phone and text lines to hear what made listeners happy this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travis Kelce says he and Taylor Swift share surprising similarities with George and Amal Clooney. Meanwhile, Scarlett Johansson may be gearing up for a return to the superhero world. And Google has released its annual list of the Most-Googled topics, can you guess what cracked the top 10?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa & Rusell had a big day yesterday, they played nine holes of golf at The Vines Resort alongside Barra and Producer Suzy. Apparently it was a looonnnnng day. Tune in to hear how it went. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben O'Shea popped in to share his thoughts on the new Russell Crowe film Nuremberg and according to Ben, Crowe is in career-best form. Directed by James Vanderbilt, based on Jack El-Hai’s 2013 book The Nazi and the Psychiatrist. The film follows U.S. Army psychiatrist Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek) as he investigates the minds and monitors the mental states of Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe) and other high-ranking Nazis ahead of the Nuremberg trials. Ben did mention it runs a bit long but was it worth the extra minutes? And what score did he give it? Tune in to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of the week! Lisa & Russell cracked open the Book of Records to find out who’s hosting the biggest family Christmas do and this week, Paul from Joondalup took out the crown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And how did Russell’s lesson go yesterday? Surprisingly well. He spent the session learning a handful of Spanish golf taunts to use on Lisa out on the golf course. But don’t worry they’re all perfectly wholesome. His teacher Liliana refused to teach him anything even remotely naughty, so every “taunt” is really just an enthusiastic, slightly dramatic pep talk. Expect plenty of “¡Vamos, Lisa!” on the fairway today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa’s golf instructor, Jess Speechley, phoned in for a catch-up with Lisa & Russell and there were updates. Russell wanted the truth about how Lisa’s golf is really going, and Jess did not hold back. The big news? After weeks of patience and practice, Jess finally let Lisa use a driver yesterday… all in preparation for today’s big golf day with Lisa, Russell & Barra. Will the driver debut be a triumph or a catastrophe? Tune in to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barra stopped by to chat with Lisa & Russell ahead of the second leg of The Ashes, and things got very educational. Lisa had a few burning cricket questions - starting with the big one: what on earth is a Day–Night Test? Barra broke it down, explained why the ball is pink, and even dropped a few stats along the way. With form lines tightening and momentum swinging, the big question remains… who will take this one out? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AC/DC rock Perth tonight as their massive world tour rolls into town! Meanwhile, Zootopia 2 is smashing records, pulling in almost $1 billion in its opening week. Disney is very happy. In TV news, Deal or No Deal Island has officially been axed and won’t return for a third season. And finally—Lisa has yet another drunk raccoon story. Honestly, how do these little guys keep getting so wasted? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa had another golf lesson yesterday and she is finally using a driver. How did it go? Tune in to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barra joined Lisa & Russell for a chat. First up on the agenda, boomers are back in the news - can you guess why? Plus Russell & Barra tackle a deep question on Dad Chat. Tune in for the full chat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Shaw Report, can you guess which show has had a record breaking start to the season? Lisa is esxcited by Bridgerton news. And more on the artist formally know as Prince... Andrew. Lisa has the lastest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa loves cats, Russell not so much. Regardless - Lisa has found an interesting study involving cats and men. Tune in to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we edge closer to end of year festivities, Lis & Russell opened the phone and text lines to ask what your unique Christmas Day talent is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa & Russell found themselves yet again in a familiar debate — when does summer actually start? And speaking of heat, he proudly regaled Lisa with the story of his weekend adventure: climbing ladders, wrestling with tangled cords, and fina lly putting up his Christmas lights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inspired by a weekend trip to the shops on the hunt for Christmas gifts, Russell was left perplexed by some of the strange toys now lining the shelves of major stores. So Lisa & Russell opened the phone and text lines to ask: “What’s the Weirdest Toy Under the Tree?”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As you know Lisa & Russell are learning new things and so are some of our listeners.The guys caught up with listener Mark to find out how his quest to learn the ukelele is going. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who will be next James Bond? Sarah Ferguson is still figuring out where she is going to live. Plus. The Oxford Dictionary has named it's word of the year, can you guess what it is? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How about that heat yesterday? Lisa & Russell had thoughts, plus Lisa's pet had thoughts too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barra popped in for a chat and had plenty to say about the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix debacle, and he’s not impressed with Cricket’s Usman Khawaja - tune in to find out why. Plus, Perth Lynx’s Han Xu made her court debut, and Barra gave a big congratulations to the Perth Thundersticks, who took down Melbourne 4–2 over the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inspired by producer Suzy's current predicament - she has a fly up her nose, Lisa & Russell opened the phone and text lines to ask about your tales of nostril obstructions. We heard everything from lego, to ear plugs. Tune in for this hilarious chat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Culinary expert Miguel Maestre phoned in to chat about his latest small-screen endeavour, TopKnotz. The new series follows five fearless hosts as they dive headfirst into the world of marine leisure, tackling extreme challenges, wild stunts, and plenty of hilarious mishaps along the way. Plus, Miguel put Russell’s Spanish skills to the test - hear the two of them go head-to-head. ¡Olé! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Shaw Report, Zooptopia 2 smashed the box office expectations, Lisa paid tribute to playwright Tom Stoppard and Kelly Clarkson has joined the billions club on Spotify. Tune in to hear all the latest goss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the first day of December, which could only mean one thing - Summer is officially here! Lisa and Russell kicked off the morning debating Christmas decorations, Summer traditions, and (of course) disagreeing on whether today really counts as the first day of Summer. Tune in to hear the festive fun and fiery opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill, co-founder and Chief Executive of Gradient Institute, called in to chat with Lisa & Russell about future trends in AI. His biggest takeaway? If you work in a white-collar job, get ahead now and start learning how to use AI. Lisa asked for practical tips and Russell couldn’t resist wondering aloud whether he should be fearful of the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barra popped in for a chat and had plenty of cricket news to share today, with Pat Cummins likely to be named for the 2nd Ashes Test. Plus, the International Cricket Council has given Optus Stadium top marks for the pitch - so the England team can’t use that as an excuse for losing. He also touched on the State of Origin returning next year, the Dockers Women’s Team awards last night, and an impressive new signing for the Perth Lynx.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of the week again… Feel Good Friday! Listeners lit up the phone lines today as we heard about brand-new puppies, cancer remission celebrations, wholesome knitting groups, and so much more.If you need a boost, tune in for all the uplifting stories that made us smile.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scarlett Johansson has officially signed on for a new Exorcist film. Meanwhile, Jennifer Lopez reportedly pocketed a casual $3 million for a recent wedding performance, and Lindsay Buckingham is teasing the release of a brand-new album. Plus Pope Leo had some words of wisdom for the youth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inspired by this week's discussion on A.I. Lisa used ChatGPT to write The Shaw Report. How did it go? Tune in to hear the hilarious results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women in Technology WA’s Petra Trinke popped into the studio to explain how we can use AI tools safely in everyday life and it was a real eye-opener. Plus, Russell asked about the benefits and risks of teaching and using AI in schools. Tune in for this fascinating chat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chinese documentary Mistress Dispeller, from director Elizabeth Lo, follows a woman whose job is to break up extramarital affairs. This poignant, multi-award-winning film explores devotion, desire, and the human need for connection. Find out why Ben called it one of his favourite films of the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inspired by the Bureau of Meteorology’s $96 million website, Lisa & Russell opened the phones and text lines to ask: What’s the most expensive mistake you’ve made at work?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Producer Liz is back on the air this week with a special announcement… she’s putting on a Fringe show! t’s called Playworn - a comedy inspired by the last few years of her life, where she grappled with a shock diagnosis and somehow wound up selling miniature diecast model cars on the internet. You can catch Playworn at the State Theatre Centre of WA from Wednesday 4 to Sunday 8 February.Tickets are available now at fringeworld.com.au.Tune in for all the details!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russell had another Spanish lesson yesterday and he's getting the hang of conjugating verbs slowly but surely. Russell had nothing but praise for his very patient teacher Liliana at The Multicultural Language Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Shaw Report, Baby Bob aka Robert Irwin has won Dancing WIth The Stars and Lisa could not be more excited. Eddie Murphy revealed the three films he regrets passing on. Plus, San Diego Zoo said goodbye to a beloved member of the family. Tune in to hear all the news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.