Fitzy & Wippa

Fitzy and his family just returned from a wonderful trip to Japan — but things took a dramatic turn when one of the Fitzgeralds came this close to getting arrested! In the wake of the recent cheating scandal at the Coldplay concert, Fitzy believes we’ve got a new contender for one of the greatest viral moments of all time and he’s brought a list to back it up. Meanwhile, Wippa drops a bold claim about scoring the best Celebrity Spotto ever. And to top it all off, last year’s Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee champion, Aditya Paul, returned to the studio… only to absolutely torch Wippa at spelling — again!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might be thinking, 'It’s just a compliment, what could possibly go wrong?' But Wippa is here to reveal two compliments you should never say to your partner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following that viral moment at a Coldplay concert over the weekend, Chris Martin issued a warning at their latest show directed at any scandalous sweethearts in the crowd...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At a recent show, Stevie Wonder addressed the ongoing rumors about whether he can actually see. That hasn’t stopped the stories from circulating and Fitzy has rounded up some of the funniest ones!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie producers Jess & Chae are live every Sunday from 8-9pm. Catch up on their podcast as they dive into the disgusting thing pilots are forced to do in front of each other for the safety of the passengers. They play a round of real or fake celebrity merchandise, find out which clothing item Chae's friends are keeping in the freezer and why, put Jess' new theory on making up fake people to the test, plus loads more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we to show up Fitzy & Wippa taking on their biggest segments, we HAD to take on Riddle Time! Mandy even makes a surprise appearance to deliver one of her classic riddles and tell us where the prize is coming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fitzy & Wippa are revealing their age as they react to two new viral terms—'man keeping' and 'FOPO'—and question whether they’re experiencing them in their own lives. And Fitzy found a hilarious tech fail moment!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have another Parent Corner for the weekend, Fitzy takes a dive into a new strategy called "positive parenting" and Maggie Dent is here to drop all her parenting knowledge!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After watching a 'day in the life' reel from an influencer, Fitzy, Wippa, and Chrissie decide to pull back the curtain and give listeners a glimpse into their own daily routines. Plus, a bizarre court case involving a woman and a name-calling standoff with a child takes a surprising turn...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We could not get over this viral trend called the "Run It Straight" challenge that is sending people straight to the hospital, Wippa has a theory on Trump dropping an F-bomb and Fitzy shares the latest from his favourite account, Lords of Property. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A.I. is taking over, and as it worms its way deeper into our lives, people have started coming up with clever hacks to make chores like cleaning the house a breeze. But, as with any new tech, things can go sideways fast. Just ask the poor developer who tried to delete his A.I. only for it to dive into his personal accounts and blackmail him...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're genuinely concerned for Fitzy's well-being right now. First, he accidentally stabbed himself with a pen hard enough to pierce the skin. On top of that, it seems his wife may have been taking out some frustration on him with a massage gun—likely due to his new sleeping habits starting to take a toll on her...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A chat with Jimmy Carr is always a wild ride—and he didn’t disappoint, roasting Chrissie within seconds of the interview. We also catch up with Andy Lee about his new show Do Not Watch This Show, inspired by his children's series, and he gives us an update on his Aussie pub in New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Andrew Rochford joins the show to give an anonymous host some advice on Mounjaro overdosing and how to stay on top of you and your family's health this winter. Meanwhile, Wippa makes a bold prediction—that everyone will have superpowers within the next five years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gen Z has coined a new term—'task masking' and we do a deep dive into what it really means. Inspired by the employee who was fired after management reviewed 50 hours of his search history, the team got vulnerable and shared their own. Let’s just say, he might not be the only one heading for the unemployment line...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wippa has the ultimate list of major icks that turn women off and might just send your partner running. Plus, the one sign your relationship could be doomed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this chaotic episode, Jess and Chae find out how you can be sued for too much time on socials, deep dive into the messiness of modern adulting! From dishwasher debates and questionable tax knowledge to learning the hard way that health insurance isn't a scam. They try to get strangers to say "I love you" launch a new game, expose the wildest group chat messages and the most cringe-worthy pet names ever uttered. It’s a therapy session, comedy show, and gossip sesh you didn’t know you needed! Leave us 5 stars and a review and follow us on TikTok @jessandchaeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The producers have taken over! Nah! We love these guys and thought that while we are off, you should give them a little listen too! You can hear them on Nova 8pm Sundays and they also have their own podcast too! Jess and Chae are unhinged in the best possible way. This week, they confess to mortifying moments they’ll never live down, including a Pilates class incident. Dive into what makes someone “cool” with help from Gen Z Producer Oli, and reveal the bizarre things they do when no one’s watching (like Chae’s chipmunk singing debut... Iconic!) Plus, they break down why a true crime podcast theme song made them want to call the police and someone spent over $6,000 on takeaway burritos! You can find the Jess and Chae podcast here and on your fav podcast app - Leave them 5 stars and a review and follow them on TikTok @jessandchaeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With everyone else away, the producers have taken over and are eager to prove just how easy some of the games really are. First up: Brand Man!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here at the Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie show we always keep up to date with the current trends and we had to find out what "Urge Surfing" is and why everyone is obsessed with Labubu dolls...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maggie Dent is here to save the day! She has all the parenting advice you could ever need and after hearing that Kings Of Leon had to cancel a tour after playing a bit too rough with his child!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Husband vs. Wife, Man vs. Woman — we all love a good battle of the sexes, and today we've got a couple of classics. First up, a husband on a mission to beat his wife's marathon time, using it as motivation to dive headfirst into long-distance running. Then there's Wippa, locked in a hilarious showdown with his wife as they try to out-embarrass each other in front of guests... What could possibly go wrong?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recapping some of the wild moments so far — from a teenager getting struck by lightning while using TikTok, to a cringey Australian influencer losing millions after a deal collapsed in Bali!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As artificial intelligence continues to advance, some experts claim it could soon decode what your pet’s noises actually mean. But while that sounds fun, there are also growing concerns that we could soon see the first human-AI marriage!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Spice Girl has stirred up drama by stealing the spotlight at her own son’s wedding and a man injured himself on national television doing the most simple action...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We couldn't wait to catch up with Owen Wilson and Judy Greer ahead of the premiere of their new show Stick—though things took a turn when the conversation derailed into a list of names you should definitely not shout on a plane. Plus, we chatted with Julia Morris, fresh off her Gold Logie nomination!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're uncovering the breakfast that could be adding years to your life, how long your morning bathroom trip should take, and sharing some top health tips to help you stop feeling tired all the time!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As job-hopping becomes increasingly common, we thought we’d lend a hand by highlighting some of the best workplace perks—plus, we’re sharing a few of those hilarious office nicknames we all love!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If your date EVER says these 5 words, you need to run straight out that door and never look back. Also there is a pretty common red flag we all are waving in our relationship, have a listen to find out what it is!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a week where Fitzy feared for his life from his wife AND Tim Tszyu, Wippa completely lost it on air thanks to a brutal case of the hiccups, bailing mid-talk break and we also recapped our unforgettable Singles Party. Enjoy the rare best (and plenty of the worst) moments from the week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Look, we’ve got to be honest if you make it through this entire Producer’s Pod, you honestly deserve a medal (and maybe even a parade). The clapping joke may have gone a bit too far. But stick with us and you’ll be rewarded with our favourite moments from the week, both on and off air, find out who gets chucked under the bus this week - plus, digital man Chae belts out another absolute banger!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fitzy found a hilarious moment on NZ Highway Patrol he HAD to share with us that showed a guy claiming he didn't know his Dad's real name and you won't believe why he got pulled over in the first place. Billy Idol is in the news today after news broke that he has another love child out there, and claims there could probably be many, many more... yikes. It's Friday so we had to get in a round of Riddle Time, Pros & Cons is back! And we finish off the show with master impressionist Tom Ivey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The official news is out—at last, we have an answer about the much-discussed relationship between Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chrissie proudly embraces her unfancy side — and we love her for it. But when she appeared on Curtis Stone's cooking show and revealed her 'Hulk Chicken' recipe featuring her shameful shortcut 'Jarlic,' we just had to open the lines and ask: are there any more bogan confessions out there.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The modern family in 2025 comes in many forms and in this case, the ex-husband still lives under the same roof, even though the ex-wife has a new partner! It might sound like a recipe for disaster, but our very own Chrissie Swan, who has a similar arrangement, is here to set the record straight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wippa had a rough time on the last show, struggling to get a word out thanks to a bout of hiccups — which reminded Fitzy of a classic moment involving a newsreader facing the same issue reading a very serious story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tomorrow marks the official kickoff of the Oasis Reunion Tour, and Fitzy is absolutely PUMPED! Judging by some of the quotes that Noel Gallagher has dropped over the years it may be the greatest show ever. It’s always a treat when someone from the Nova family drops by, and we loved having Jonathon 'J.Mo' Moran on the show. He joined us to chat about his new book, Mental As Anyone: A Toolkit for Surviving and Thriving on the Chaotic Rollercoaster of Life. He opened up about his personal journey and shared some powerful coping strategies for navigating life’s ups and downs. Meanwhile, Wippa revealed the top three most toxic phrases you can use in a relationship (brace yourself), Chrissie fell deep into a Wikipedia rabbit hole and stumbled upon Wippa’s (probably self-authored) page, and Fitzy sparked a hot debate: should you ever meet your heroes? Trigger warning ⚠️ This podcast contains adult themes and discussions that may be triggering to some. If you need help, Lifeline is a free service available 24 hours a day. Help is available. Speak with someone today. Call 13 11 14 / Text 0477 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘Task Masking’ has gone viral on TikTok — it’s the clever little trick Gen Z uses to look busy at work while just trying to get through your 9 to 5...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local legend Tim Tszyu dropped by the studio today to size up Fitzy for a fight! With his upcoming bout against Sebastian Fundora on the horizon, Tim gave us a glimpse into life growing up in a boxing family, shared what he gets up to after a big fight — and even threw a few cheeky test punches at Fitzy...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After hearing about a prank that went too far where the woman is now suing the business, it reminded Wippa of a time where he MAY have taken a prank too far that ended in tears...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Singles Party absolutely went off last night—neither wind nor rain could stop us from helping our listeners find love! We’ve got a full recap of the wild night, and we sent Producer Ollie to the after-party to dig up all the juicy gossip. Don’t miss the highlights—check out our socials @fitzywippakate for all the best moments. Meanwhile, the fallout from Holly Valance and Nick Candy’s divorce is getting even messier. Over at Wimbledon, scandal has erupted as a player is caught in an affair. And comedian Wil Anderson drops by to give us a sneak peek of the upcoming episode of Gruen, where they unpack the booming obsession with all things protein.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This one is for the people out there that see a love interest and think "I can fix them", except this time you are in the jurors box and staring at the defendant...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.