Chitty Chat

In this episode of Chitty Chat, Emma and Bobo dive into the hilarious world of staying youthful—because who doesn't want to age gracefully (or at least fake it)? They tackle Donald Trump's questionable tan, why polo shirts might be a crime against fashion, and the secret to jeans that don't betray your age. Plus, they decode Gen Z slang (spoiler: “Rizz” is not what Bobo thought it was) and share why going out on a Friday night—or pretending you did—keeps you feeling young. Grab a drink, embrace the chaos, and prepare for plenty of laughs!

Chitty Chat:  the show where Emma and Bobo dive into the quirky, the curious, and the downright hilarious! In this episode we're celebrating those funny little sayings—the ones your grandma used to say, the ones that don't quite make sense, but somehow perfectly get the point across. You know, sayings like 'It's raining cats and dogs' or 'Let your hair down', and even ‘Uncle Tom Cobbly and all'. They might sound strange, but we use them all the time! So, grab your tea, coffee or ‘podcast prosecco' , settle in, and get ready to laugh as we explore the origins, meanings, and the surprising wisdom behind these oddball expressions. Who knows—you might even pick up a few to toss into your own conversation.

As the temperature drops in the Southern Hemisphere, Emma and Bobo are back this week pondering a truly puzzling question: why are Australian houses so freezing in winter? Join them as they hilariously discuss everything from working at home in ski gear and dressing gowns to dining in fancy restaurants while sporting a beanie. These gals have had enough of the cold and are ready to tackle the issues head-on. Tune in as they share their chilly experiences and offer top tips for warming up.

While eagerly awaiting Part 2 of Bridgerton, Emma and Bobo tumble back into the chaotic world of apocalyptic viewing. In this episode, we dive into the all-important question: which apocalypse will inevitably doom us all? Plus, who's better equipped to survive, Emma or Bobo? And if they do make it, what on earth will they be wearing? They also share their top doomsday TV series and movies with us – but which one will reign supreme?

Once is enough! Emma and Bobo kick off Season 7 with a hilarious twist as they unveil their very own anti-bucket list. Join them as they dish out the deets on the things they're not eager to try again, from dodging doughnuts to steering clear of abseiling, cigarettes, and even bumper cars. It's a rollercoaster ride of laughs and relatable moments that's sure to have something for everyone in this playful episode!

In this captivating episode, Emma and Bobo eagerly welcome back the esteemed Marie Chandler, renowned practitioner from Face Reading Sydney. With her expertise in numerology, Marie takes the girls on a fascinating journey into the realm of numbers. Having graced shows like The Bachelor (AU), Studio 10 (AU), and Loose Women (UK), Marie brings a wealth of experience in spiritual disciplines, including Face Reading and numerology. Throughout the episode, Marie unravels the profound energetic influences that numbers exert on our lives, illuminating aspects such as personality traits, emotions, and life paths. As Emma and Bobo delve deeper, they uncover insights that unveil whether they lean towards a 'materialistic hippy' mindset or possess an abundance of confidence.

As we embark on the festive season of Christmas, join Bobo and Emma as they transport us back to late October, delving into the intriguing realm of superstitions (consider this episode a hidden gem!).Explore the fascinating origins behind some of the most widespread superstitions, uncover which countries boast the highest levels of superstition, and discover who among the Chitty Chat crew holds the title of the most superstitious.

Get ready to dive into this episode and find out which vehicles our dynamic duo, Emma and Bobo, have conquered. From motorcycles in Thailand to an ice cream van in the 'home counties,' there's no challenge they haven't taken on. Strap in and join this adrenaline-packed adventure!

Are you a serial complainer or know someone who is? Emma and Bobo explore the world of complaining, including which countries and industries receive the most complaints. They even discuss how your name might be a factor in whether or not you are a frequent complainer. Tune in to hear some funny stories of Emma and Bobo putting their complaints in writing.

This week, Emma and Bobo will update us on their progress with the 2023 shopaholic challenge, which involves not making any new purchases for a year. Find out if Emma has resisted the urge to shop in a new location, and if Bobo was able to resist the end-of-season sales.Get ready to laugh till your shopping bags burst as they share outrageous tales, comedic anecdotes, and side-splitting stories about the highs and lows of this challenge.  

Do you often procrastinate? Don't worry, you are not alone! We have delayed this episode for several weeks now. In this episode, Emma and Bobo will delve into different types of procrastination, reasons behind this behaviour, and analyse if it is becoming more common in today's society.

In this week's Chitty Chat, join Emma and Bobo on a journey of holistic wellness as they uncover the power of stimulating your vagus nerve! Discover how activating this vital nerve can help alleviate arthritis, Crohn's disease, and other inflammatory conditions. Plus, experience enhanced feelings of serenity, compassion for others, mental clarity – all while learning if these two have ever been to Vegas! Unleash the potential hidden within you today!

Are you totally hooked on Reels? Don't worry, because Bobo has finally let the cat out of the bag about her current obsession with all things reel-related. In this week's podcast instalment, Emma and Bobo take a look at their recent fixation and how to prevent yourself from staying up 'til 3am scrolling through your feed. As they reminisce back in time, it turns out these two have been creating videos long before TikTok became popular!

Who was the one half of Chitty Chat who got to play in all the school sports teams and who wasn't so lucky? We'll find out this week when Emma and Bobo take us on a journey from the chilly hockey fields in Bracknell, UK all the way down under to the sunny Manly Beach volleyball courts in Australia. Additionally, we uncover the reasons why some people get so addicted to sports. Don't miss out!

Ever wondered what AI means for your job? Emma and Bobo have you covered in this week's show! They delve into their favourite sci-fi robots, debate whether Chat GPT is better than them, and analyse which jobs are at risk. But don't worry - if you're a priest or politician, those roles appear to be safe for now! So buckle up and join the conversation around Artificial Intelligence with Emma and Bobo today!

In celebration of the most amorous day on the calendar, join Emma & Bobo in their 'love' episode to discover which nation is ultra-generous and who are truly the world's most romantic culture? As they take us through different types of love, Emma unveils a variety of methods for receiving affection. These girls never shy away from divulging intimate details, so find out in this episode how many times each has been enamoured! And don't forget to show your special someone some extra tenderness this Valentine's Day - no matter how much you spend.

Are you constantly adding to your wardrobe every week and feeling like you're spending far too much? Join Emma and Bobo as they embark on the #getthrifty challenge for 2023! These two are well-known shopaholics, but this year with rising inflation rates and in order to be more sustainable, no new clothes shopping will take place in 2023. Will they make it through without any new garments? Or can they figure out inventive ways of still obtaining something fresh and still be syylish? Tune into this week's Chitty Chat episode to find out more!

2022 – it's been a funny old year.  Emma and Bobo take us through the ups and downs, and highlights of their year. There's a big reveal!  We get an update on the #getitfoff campaign – are they back in their bikinis?Plus, Emma and Bobo reveal their ‘favourites' for 2022 – including what has been their favourite purchase of the year and their favourite discovery. P.S From our producer - life took over for Emma and Bobo in 2022 and they have been rather remiss at recording their award-winning podcast.  But after a short break for the holidays they will be back in 2023 stronger than ever.

After a creative sojourn Emma and Bobo are delighted to be back with the same energy, enthusiasm, and hilarity with the launch of Season 5.This week we are talking about change – there are those that embrace it, and those that dread it.  We have some top tips about dealing with change and we reveal the biggest changes in our lives.  P.S Emma is still funny!

Chitty Chat Podcast, Bonus Episode - Pandemic  Pets!Whilst and Emma and Bobo are busy preparing for the launch of Season 5, sit back and relax and enjoy this bonus episode of Chitty Chat.   With the two years of worldwide lockdowns, it seems like everyone has a pet these days and the girls share their love of the pets they grew up with, from all things fluffy to tortoises!

This week it's all things hair.  Are you one of those lucky people whose hair grows outwards in the rain and humidity, or perhaps you have nearly been suspended from school for an outrageous hairstyle.  Emma and Bobo have been through it all, and don't even get them started on body hair! So sit back and relax as the girls take you on a hair-raising podcast ride.

In this fascinating episode, special guest Marie Chandler from Face Reading Sydney explains everything that the face reveals about us. Marie has been featured on The Bachelor (AU), Studio 10(AU) and Loose Women (UK), she is a professional face reader and has years of experience interpreting facial expressions and features. In this episode, she discusses topics such as personality traits, emotions, and even our subconscious thoughts. Emma and Bobo get all the juicy details on what it all means while at the same time being a bit nervous about what their own faces reveals about them!

It feels like everyone is quitting these days – whether it's a job from what has been dubbed the Great Resignation or giving up vices for various New Year resolutions! In this episode discover what Emma & Bobo have ‘quit' over their wise years. Indeed for this episode they even gave up their ‘podcast processo'!

It what can only be described as the longest start to the 2022 in this week's episode we find out that poor Emma has been one of the COVID statistics.  She shares with us her incredibly useful list on what she has learnt from having this virus.  Emma & Bobo are also delighted to announce their inspirational challenge for the year – ‘Get it off'.  Find out more is this brilliant episode.

Christmas Special You may have heard of the Royal Varity Show!  For this year's Christmas special Emma and Bobo put their own spin on a few variants going around.  We discuss not only the virus's mutation but also mutations in life from unicorns to rock bands.  And because we like to give you extra value, this episode features a very special guest.  Christmas is the time of year when we get to let our hair down, forget about responsibilities and just have some fun. (There may have been some drinking involved!) Wishing all our listeners a very happy and safe Christmas.

Chitty Chat has been on a break but we're coming back with Season 4! We love to bust out in more ways than one, so this week's episode is all about breaking popular myths. Emma and Bobo put their intellectual hats on for some serious scientific talk like how many spiders do people swallow each year?

With an everlasting lockdown and winter, Chitty Chat took a breather for a few weeks.  But Emma and Bobo are finally back on the air, with plenty of chat and opinion.  In this week's episode, they discuss the merits and downfall of lockdown, HSC trials and introduce us to 'Bobonomics'.  Literally, the girls are back bigger than before!

Join Emma and Bobo and their special guest star Phoebe Lewis for a lively and entertaining chat on dating and love.From blind dates to 3 dates in one day the girls wonder why their love lives never matched up to the serial daters from 90s US sitcoms.  When Emma declares that she loses her appetite the girls enlighten us with all sorts of scientific facts about what happens to us when we fall in love!

One half of Chitty Chat is an optimist whilst the other is a pessimist – can you guess which is which?  This week the girls dig deep to discuss what impact the past, present, and future have on our lives.  Do you dwell in the past, are fearful of the future, or live each day to the fullest – listen to this episode to find out!

Have you ever wondered which century or decade that you would like to live in?  In this fact filled, and as usual fun episode, Emma and Bobo jump into a hot tub time machine to discuss the merits and downfalls of living in a different time.  From the Roman Empire to the 1980s, would it have been a bed of roses, or even during a pandemic are we better off now? The girls are also in fine voice and there is a song bonus at the beginning.  Not an episode to miss out on!

This week Emma and Bobo tackle the issue that's been plaguing us for centuries: what women can or cannot wear. The stylish duo is sick of all these articles dictating how we should dress, so they're balancing it out with a helpful list of what men should not be wearing. Are you conforming or committing a fashion faux pas? Listen to this episode to find out!

In this week's episode, we discover that there is an impressive list of hobbies and pastimes that the girls have tried over the years but have they actually stuck to any?  With Bobo's list of hobbies, we question which generation is she actually from, whilst Emma is struggling to have anything of note on her list at all!

In the season opener, Emma & Bobo reencounter a memorable trip to a New Zealand hot spring and jump quickly into an insightful discussion on psychopaths.  Season 3 promising to be bigger, better bolder & boobier than previous seasons.

From PC to WC, in the season finale, Emma & Bobo prove they really can chit and chat about anything!This week they tackle tales from the toilet – from the fanciest toilet ever to the highest in Australia.  Find out in this episode if either of the girls has joined the mile high club!Thank you to all our listeners who have supported our podcast – we will back with season 3 very soon.

Join Emma and Bobo and their special guest star Phoebe Lewis for a lively and thoughtful chat on flirting.With Phoebe providing insight from the UK and a slightly younger age bracket, the girls ponder on the correctness of flirting in this day and age and discover which nation is the flirtiest!  Bobo and Emma reminisce on the time that they were groupies to a famous band.  Can you guess which one?

Emma and Bobo take the opportunity to focus on habits – from adopting new habits and breaking old ones.With their usual frivolity, the girls discuss being on the hamster wheel of self-help books, the failure of taking action, and revealing their bad habits to the world!

Chitty Chat is back!  After a short break, Emma & Bobo are back on the airwaves.This week it's all things music.  The girls love a song though sometimes Emma & Bobo discover they have been singing their heart out with incorrect lyrics.  Join us for this fun-packed episode where they reveal their funniest mispronouncings.

This week we celebrate International Women's Day.  First celebrated over 100 years ago Emma & Bobo reflect on how much progression there really has been for women's equality. A serious episode for a serious subject this episode but still room for some lively banter and the girls launch a new regular feature - song of the week!

In this week's episode, Emma and Bobo tackle an important issue affecting 30% of us – insomnia. In desperation, Emma has brought another man into the bedroom to help her sleep through the night, and we learn that Bobo has been a nightwalker for years.

Halfway through S2, this week Emma and Bobo entertain us with a little bit of this and a little bit of that!This show has everything.  We start with the games we play to while away the time and work our way into an underwear update.  From there, they open up about some of their personal breakthroughs and discuss getting some decent guests on Chitty Chat.  The girls really live up to their reputation in that, they really don't ever run out of things to chat about.

In one of their most candid episodes yet we discover that ‘love' brought Emma and Bobo to Australian shores.  With a correlation to Bridget Jones (is it the pants?) and more scandal than Bridgeton, the girls reveal that rather than four marriages between them there could have been six!  An episode not to be missed.

Emma and Bobo both had a fussy start with food, one is reformed whilst the other is still fussy – can you guess who?Some photos from their school days in the UK leads to a lively chat of ‘school dinners' from a bygone era, and Emma has an epiphany of what destroyed any love of cooking.

Emma and Bobo are back and raring to go after their mini holidays. In this week's episode the girls relay one of their latest hobbies that they have named accidental shopping.On a sunny day, a spontaneous drink or two, with phone in hand – what could possibly go wrong?

Even with borders and countries shut Emma & Bobo have managed to be extremely creative with holiday plans this summer – discover where they are heading!  A little bit of reminiscing on trips from bygone years and as usual some wise words on whether it is really a holiday or just life in a different location!

The calendar clicks over to 2021 and everything seems just the same.  Emma and Bobo jump on the January bandwagon and share their top advice and wisdom on resolutions.  Emma exposes her goal for the year and the girls admit to past coke addictions, both full fat and diet!

Emma and Bobo take us through the very best of their Christmas' from best Christmas songs, food and gifts and more.Who knew these girls could sing so well!

In a year like no other Emma and Bobo end the first season of Chitty Chat with a bang!  It seems as if everyone is faking it, from fake news to fake tans, and these genuine girls reveal that occasionally even they too have fallen into deceitful ways.We hope you have enjoyed Season 1.  Thank you so much for listening.

As Emma & Bobo rush to be bikini ready for a Sydney Christmas they reminisce on a number of exercise activities that they have conquered over the years.They also commence a ‘what gets your goat?' segment, more fondly known as ‘things that **** you off'!

In this episode, Emma and Bobo learn with shock and disbelief that there is a whole nation who don't like chit chat!With milestones to celebrate with reaching their tenth episode the girls crack open the champagne.

With the mercury climbing beyond 40 degrees in Sydney Emma and Bobo look back on extreme times from heat to cold, and somewhere in between.  Well known for their daredevil adventures they recall times where they have literally been on the edge.

As the temperature rises in the Southern hemisphere, Bobo is suffering from a lingering mystery smell, Emma recalls some unfortunate mishaps across the globe that definitely got under her nose, and find out what fragrance to wear if you want others to think you are 5 years younger.