Kate, Tim & Marty

A Melbourne woman reveals the ridiculous hoops she had to jump through just to quit her gym membership, while Sunrise reporter Katie Brown joins us from Vancouver after the Socceroos' huge World Cup win. We celebrate proud parent moments, catch up with NSW Premier Chris Minns, and unpack all the celebrity action from the Knicks game in New York. Plus, Charlie Verco shares the terrifying shark attack story that's got everyone talking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When a shark attacked a swimmer at Coogee, off-duty lifesaver Charlie Verco didn't hesitate. Charlie joined us to relive the terrifying moments he paddled towards a massive great white, helped rescue the injured woman and revealed what was going through his mind during Sydney's latest shark attack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizzo had some thoughts about the question Premier Chris Minns left for her, so naturally we got his right of reply. The Premier joined us to defend himself, talk Socceroos fever sweeping Sydney, and reveal the one iconic local spot he's somehow never visited. It was politics, pizza and a surprisingly passionate debate about being called boring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim got emotional after watching his daughter absolutely own the stage at a weekend gig, so we opened the Proud Parents Hotline and heard some incredible stories. From netball superstars and kind-hearted teenagers to a dad whose son rescued a swimmer during a shark attack, the calls had us beaming. One proud parent story was so unbelievable, we had to get the hero himself on the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The stars were out at the Knicks game, so naturally we unpacked all the celebrity chaos, from Taylor Swift to Timothée Chalamet and Adam Sandler. Niko Pajarillo dropped by with gifts and stories from the world of UFC, while New Music Friday delivered some fresh tracks for your weekend playlist. We also discovered booking a restaurant is apparently harder than getting into a nightclub, with some venues now demanding photo verification just to secure a table. Plus, a painful testes story had everyone wincing, and Lizzo joined us for a chat that was every bit as fun as you'd expect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizzo joined us to celebrate her new album and somehow the chat covered everything from Meredith Brooks, Missy Elliott and a mysterious interview glitch that still has us confused. She also told us about her new children's book inspired by music and finding your voice, while admitting she's now so good at the flute she barely needs to practise anymore. Plus, Lizzo became the latest star in our pass-the-parcel question game, answering a question from Chris Minns before leaving a very Lizzo-style question for whoever joins us next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We stumbled across a brutal workplace video involving a tradie, two bits of timber and an injury no man ever wants to experience, which had Tim feeling physically unwell. That opened the floodgates for listeners to share their own horror stories from the tools, including electric shocks, angle grinder mishaps and some very lucky escapes. Safe to say, after hearing these stories, we're more than happy our biggest workplace hazard is a pen exploding in the studio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ricki and Tim heard about a shocking first date that ended with a McFlurry, a Frozen Coke and a pair of shorts being used as a napkin, while Jermaine found himself in hot water after committing the ultimate office crime by bringing boiled eggs into the studio. We also discovered Sydney's hidden screamers after a new "scream club" inspired listeners to let loose live on air, and heard from people bravely admitting they're doing jobs they probably aren't qualified for. Plus, Callan Boys delivered this week's must-eat Sydney recommendations, Ricki served up what may go down as the worst Quickie With Ricki in history, and Tommy Williams dropped by to take on Quick Draw.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dating in 2026 sounds absolutely brutal. We hear the story of a Sydney woman whose promising first date quickly spiralled into a Macca’s drive-thru, a frozen Coke, an Oreo McFlurry and a pair of shorts being used as a napkin. Ricki and Tim dive into the modern dating scene, compare it to their own very different love stories, and ask whether a fast-food run can ever count as a real date. Plus, a surprising compliment at the Stanmore Maccas proves romance might still be alive after all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump gets caught catching some shut-eye at the Knicks game and somehow ends up getting booed for it, which sparks a surprisingly passionate debate. We put our brains to the test with Spelling Bee, while Jermaine returns with the latest Apple updates and explains what’s about to change on your iPhone. Thomas Mitchell swings by with his must-watch TV recommendations, and a simple question turns into a surprisingly heated discussion: at what point does your girlfriend become your partner? Plus, NSW Premier Chris Minns joins us to talk concerts, cannabis laws, State of Origin and plenty more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premier Chris Minns drops by to chat about a major shake-up for the Sydney Opera House forecourt, including louder gigs, later finish times and more concerts at one of the world's most iconic venues. We also unpack the proposed changes to medicinal cannabis driving laws in New South Wales, why the current system has become so complicated, and what it could mean for drivers. Plus, Chris shares his thoughts on Origin, reveals where he'd move if he left Sydney, and unexpectedly becomes part of our celebrity question chain started by Jason Derulo. It's politics, pub chats and Harry Styles all rolled into one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ricki and Tim hand the mic to our resident Apple expert Jermaine, who’s been setting alarms for 3am just to keep up with the latest iPhone updates. From faster AirDrop speeds and smarter messaging features to a major Siri overhaul powered by AI, Jermaine explains what’s actually worth getting excited about when the new software lands in September. Ricki is thrilled by the thought of automatic password updates, Tim is mostly interested in the sound effects, and everyone learns why Apple announces these changes months before they arrive. If you've ever screamed at Siri, waited awkwardly for an AirDrop, or forgotten a password, this one’s for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After admitting he'd never stepped foot in a gym, Tim finally faced his fears and completed his very first workout at the age of 45. We investigated Tim's latest Taylor Swift conspiracy theory after some suspicious fireworks, a very specific date, and a podcast break convinced him she might already be secretly married. Plus, a P-plater somehow managed to go more than 100km/h over the speed limit, Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton sparked plenty of speculation after an F1 appearance, and Jason Derulo joined us to chat about his huge Australian tour and accidentally gave us a brief retirement scare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Derulo joined us ahead of his Australian tour and nearly sent us into a panic when he jokingly suggested The Last Dance might actually be his final album. Ricki reminisced about supporting him on tour back in 2014, while Jason revealed he's finally bringing the full stadium-sized production he's always dreamed of. We also learned he's a self-confessed musical theatre kid, a little bit Dubai-curious, and surprisingly okay with hearing that Ricki was thinking about him in the shower. Plus, Jason became the first guest in our new question chain, leaving a mystery question for whoever walks into the studio next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim unveils his latest Late Ricki-Lee theory, and this one involves Taylor Swift, fireworks over her Rhode Island mansion, a suspicious podcast break from Travis Kelce, and some very important maths involving the number 13. Before that, he tries to convince Ricki that black tea with Tabasco sauce is a perfectly normal breakfast beverage, with mixed results. Between bizarre drink combinations and celebrity wedding detective work, things get unhinged very quickly. If Taylor and Travis suddenly announce they're already married, Tim would like it noted for the record that he called it first.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim dropped a bombshell by admitting he's never set foot in a gym, sparking a flood of workout advice from listeners who were determined to change that. We debated the correct urinal etiquette for men, tackled the surprisingly controversial question of when boys stop using the ladies' bathroom, and inducted a Sydney professor into Lazy Town after an AI-related cheating fail. Plus, we heard about a tattoo disaster that left a Perth mum with her daughter's name misspelled forever, uncovered the everyday moments that instantly humble us, and played another chaotic round of Can I Have The First Line. Ruel stopped by for Karaoke Bar Fridays, New Music Friday delivered a Pitbull and Lil Jon banger, and Pink revealed the one thing she's terrified of despite flying through the air in front of thousands every night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our next guest in Karaoke Bar Fridays, Ruel sings his new song 'Don't Say That' live in studio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discovered the tiny, painfully relatable things that instantly humble you, from beach towels battling the wind to waving at someone who definitely wasn't waving back. Tim relived the horror of getting lost with Google Maps in public, while Ricki revealed the very specific struggles of salon chair self-esteem. Listeners shared their own brutally humbling moments, including teachers being judged by teenagers, shirts accidentally exposing far more than intended, and the unexpected downside of extra-long fake nails. It's a comforting reminder that no matter who you are, embarrassment is always waiting just around the corner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Google's plan to release millions of mosquitoes had us imagining where we'd unleash them around Sydney, while Callan Boys stopped by with his latest must-visit food recommendations. Ricki sent everyone into an existential spiral with a list of things that could be extinct within the next decade, and then things got even more heated when we tackled the growing push for a three-day work week. We also uncovered Ricki's very specific and completely irrational fear of falling into a pothole, before Emma Freedman joined us to chat all things Commonwealth Games and put her skills to the test in a competitive game of Quick Draw.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The idea of a three-day work week sparked a surprisingly fiery debate, with some listeners ready to sign up immediately and others convinced it would be the end of productivity as we know it. We unpacked new reports about AI coming for a stack of jobs, whether working from home has changed people's attitudes to work, and why younger generations seem to have very different priorities from their parents. Along the way, bus drivers, working mums and plenty of opinionated Sydneysiders weighed in on whether less work for the same pay is a dream come true or a complete fantasy. Turns out nobody agrees on much, except that everyone still wants to get paid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Google apparently wants to unleash 32 million mosquitoes in parts of the US, which somehow led us to ask Sydney's most important question: where would you release them here? Tim had a very specific grudge against a traffic nightmare in Petersham, listeners nominated everything from road intersections to entire suburbs, and one caller absolutely unloaded on Casula. Along the way, we learned why the mozzies are being released in the first place, got distracted by Niall Horan jokes, and discovered a genuinely shocking list of the deadliest animals on Earth. Turns out mosquitoes are a lot scarier than sharks... and dogs somehow made the list too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ricki and Tim kicked things off with the tracks that can lift your mood faster than a servo coffee and a full tank of petrol. The team also took a peek inside the insane world of celebrity riders, uncovering some of the strangest requests artists make backstage. Our very own Ricki-Lee keeps things icy with a nippy 16-degree aircon request and bottles of Veuve and Moet – ABSOLUTELY NO PROSECCO. Thomas Mitchell called in with this week’s movie and streaming picks, while Tim found himself surrounded by radio history after heading to the auction of broadcasting legend John Laws’ estate, where he tested his bidding skills and somehow walked out the proud owner of a… green marble lion. PLUS in true competitive fashion, Rick, Tim and Sarah put their brains to the test with a rapid-fire challenge, seeing just how many things they could name from a chosen category in 30 seconds - with varying levels of success panic along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Guinness taking over Sydney to Sarah discovering what “splitting the G” actually means, it was one of those shows. We met Hayden, a bloke who somehow needed two million swipes to land his first date, then took a deep dive into the dating profile that may have been holding him back. There was heated debate after a man on Instagram absolutely butchered the pronunciation of “linguini”, plus a wild story from a La La Land concert where an audience member ended up saving the show. We also unpacked a new Aussie study claiming baby brain isn't real, investigated the avalanche of Easter eggs hidden in Taylor Swift’s new Toy Story 5 song announcement, and chatted to Jason Momoa, who accidentally gave Tim the perfect excuse to never go to the gym.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We caught up with Jason Momoa from the set of the new Minecraft movie in New Zealand, where he was keeping plenty of secrets under wraps. Jason chatted about his love of Lego, raising creative kids, spinning soul and funk records in his favourite underground bar, and why World Play Day is all about getting off your devices and using your imagination. Things took a turn when Tim revealed he's never actually been to a gym, only for Jason to admit he'd much rather be climbing trees, surfing and playing sport than lifting weights anyway. Safe to say Tim has now found the world's most famous excuse to never set foot in a gym.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ricki and Tim were blown away by the story of a 21-year-old audience member who saved a live performance of La La Land after a musician became ill mid-show. Not only could he sight-read the music, he was such a fan that he already knew most of the score and jumped straight in front of 2,500 people. That sparked a chat about the unexpected moments when ordinary people become heroes, including one listener who got called into her girlfriend’s netball semi-final after a few sneaky wines and somehow scored the winning goal. There was also an unexpected detour into Tim’s hatred of “Smooth” and a surprisingly passionate debate about Carlos Santana.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A story about a teenage lottery winner refusing to share his prize money with his parents opened the floodgates, including one caller who confessed he blew an entire $250,000 jackpot at the casino in a single night. Ricki and Tim also heard some of the wildest Bali stories imaginable, including a listener whose romantic villa getaway was interrupted by a rogue bat flying into the room during a very private moment. Plus science apparently has opinions on everything now, from when you should drink coffee to when you should shower and nap, leading to a heated debate over Ricki's beloved "nappuccino." And if you thought baby names couldn't get any stranger, wait until you meet the child whose actual name is Tarzan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ricki and Tim went head-to-head over the "correct" time to do everyday things after science apparently decided there are rules for coffee, showers, naps and even doctor's appointments. Ricki fought hard for morning mimosas and night showers, while Tim revealed his cat is such a little weirdo it joins him in the shower every morning. The real controversy arrived when Ricki introduced the concept of a "nappuccino", having a coffee before a quick nap so the caffeine kicks in when you wake up. Tim was so horrified by the word itself he immediately tried to ban it from the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ricki and Tim swapped Bali horror stories before discovering the island's newest trend is a 5:30am silent disco run, which sounds very different to the Bali most Aussies remember. That sparked stories from listeners, including Bron, who somehow beat a group of German tourists in a beer-sculling competition and spent the rest of her holiday being pointed at like a local celebrity. But the standout came from Jake, whose romantic villa getaway took a wild turn when a bat flew into the room, bounced off a ceiling fan and landed in his girlfriend's luggage. Twenty minutes later, a monkey turned up to finish the job, delivering what might be the most Bali story ever told.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ricki and Tim tackled spiralled into the shocking discovery that a 33-year-old listener had never been to a concert in his life. Then we unpacked the story of a man trapped in a restaurant toilet with no toilet paper who started leaving frantic one-star Google reviews begging for help while his fajitas went cold. Ricki also shared the very Tim moment a tiny child on a rollercoaster started screaming and swearing. Plus the best Caller of the Week, the biggest moments from the Week In Review and plenty of absolute chaos before the weekend kicks off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ricki and Tim were genuinely rattled after discovering a 33-year-old listener had somehow made it through life without ever going to a concert, which opened the floodgates for everyone’s weird little “never done” confessions. Tim admitted he’s never lived in a share house because he refuses to share fridge shelves or cookware with strangers, while Ricki revealed she’s terrified of making small talk in lifts and treats Tim like her personal security guard. There were also people who’d never seen Star Wars, never travelled overseas, never mowed a lawn and somehow never eaten El Janna. Plus Tim watched Robert Smith making a toasted sandwich at the airport lounge and apparently it was the least rockstar thing he’s ever witnessed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ricki and Tim went deep into people getting trapped in the worst possible places after a guy in the US got stranded in a restaurant bathroom with no toilet paper and started leaving one-star Google reviews begging for rescue. That somehow led to stories about being stuck in cruise ship elevators, locked in the boot of a car as a kid and stranded in a giant muddy pond for six hours during a failed four-wheel-driving adventure. Tim also admitted he got trapped in a service lift at the fish markets while trying to skip the toilet queue like a VIP. Plus Ricki revealed the terrifying moment she went driving on Fraser Island while being silently judged by dingoes from the sidelines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW Premier Chris Minns joined Ricki and Tim fresh off the Blues’ huge Origin comeback and somehow ended up chatting drone disasters, abandoned Lime bikes and personalised number plates. Then the team unpacked the story of a pilot who missed the birth of his daughter and found out while sitting in the cockpit, which led to a very confident discussion about the fact that half of all men apparently think they could land a plane themselves. Spoiler: Tim absolutely believes he could. Plus Channel 9 reporter Taylor Haynes dropped by after her viral crab attack and revealed she’s now on steroids because the crab did THAT much damage to her finger. Oh, and after discovering there’s a sports star with the exact same name as Tim, the phones exploded with listeners who share names with celebrities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Haynes dropped by for Quick Draw and gave Ricki and Tim a genuinely cooked update on the crab attack that’s still haunting her weeks later. Turns out the crab did so much nerve damage she’s now on steroids to avoid surgery, which naturally led to Tim accusing her of getting “jacked” from seafood. Taylor also revealed the crab cost $2,500, had tiny zip-tie handcuffs on and absolutely refused to let go while she tried to keep smiling live on TV. Then Quick Draw kicked off and somehow included the category “name a seafood dish starting with C,” which felt deeply personal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off the Blues’ insane comeback win, NSW Premier Chris Minns joined Ricki and Tim to relive the chaos of Origin night, including Ricki smugly going to bed at halftime thinking Queensland had it locked up. Chris admitted even he thought things were looking grim before NSW pulled off one of the biggest comebacks in Origin history. They also got into the Vivid drone disaster, with Chris revealing his mates have been relentlessly blaming him for the drones falling out of the sky into Darling Harbour. Plus e-bikes, abandoned Lime bikes everywhere and Tim pitching the Premier on personalised number plates… specifically “LIME 69.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dazza from Wetherill Park called in needing help proposing to his girlfriend, so naturally Ricki and Tim got fully invested in the romance and chaos of it all. They also went searching for Nova’s oldest listener, which turned surprisingly competitive once the over-60s started flooding the phones. Bruce Isaacs dropped by with this week’s movie and streaming picks, while Tim unpacked the genuinely brutal moment a famous cricketer once told him to “F off” as a kid trying to collect autographs. Plus ChatGPT can apparently judge facial symmetry now, and after putting Tim’s face through the AI machine, things got very savage very quickly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After hearing Russell Crowe aggressively managing fans in Paris, Ricki and Tim started chatting about celebrity autographs and the famous people they’ve met over the years. Tim revealed a childhood cricket hero once swore at him while he was innocently collecting signatures at the SCG, which honestly still sounds traumatic. Meanwhile Ricki admitted she used to lurk outside Broncos games like a tiny celebrity stalker and even has fans with her signature tattooed on their bodies. Plus there were stories involving John Farnham signing cassettes at nightclubs, Mark Wahlberg autograph ambushes and Tim getting paid cash in yellow envelopes for fake DJing at Crown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ricki and Tim went on a mission to find their oldest listener after discovering Aussies are apparently living forever, and things escalated VERY quickly. What started with a confident 56-year-old turned into a full-on age battle featuring country music lovers, social housing queens and Cheryl proudly yelling “69!” like she’d just won the Olympics. Tim also got way too philosophical about being halfway through life already, which really killed the vibe for a second there. But just when everyone thought Cheryl had it locked up… 71-year-old Debra swooped in right at the death.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ricki and Tim unpacked Britney Spears trying to charm police with promises of lasagna and pool time, which somehow spiralled into everyone revealing the meals they’d use to get out of trouble. Then things got absolutely cooked with the Enhanced Games, where super-jacked athletes were expected to smash world records but mostly just made everyone argue online. Tim also suffered a devastating personal attack after confidently singing a Justin Bieber lyric wrong for years, only for Jermaine to completely kill the mood by correcting him. Plus, a paraglider survived getting HIT BY A PLANE, leading to a chat about the random things people swear by.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ricki and Tim got fully sucked into the Enhanced Games, aka the Olympics but everyone’s absolutely JUICED. Tim was obsessed with giant deadlifters throwing around half a tonne like it was a Woolies bag, while Ricki tried to process the fact that one of the biggest names in the comp came dead last… in a four-person race. They also discovered most of the “world record failures” were losing by literal fractions of a second, which somehow made the whole thing even more dramatic. By the end, Tim was ready to launch a Normal People Olympics where he and Ricki avoid swimming purely because washing hair afterwards is too annoying.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Britney Spears offering police “lasagna or whatever you want” to get out of trouble somehow turned into Ricki and Tim revealing the exact meals they’d use to charm their way out of a fine. Tim whipped out his crispy chicken thigh recipe like he was secretly auditioning for MasterChef, while Ricki stood firm on lamb cutlets being her ultimate weapon. Then callers came through with curry pies, sugary spag bols and enough food chat to make everyone instantly starving. Also, Tim casually revealed cops get half-price Maccas and now we’re all considering a career change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Harry Styles reveals where he lost his V card, we ask what your first time was like. Henry Badgery an AI expert joins us to chat prompts. The new generation don't know much about CDs anymore. And people are just queuing up for anything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Henry Badgery from Prompt Cowboy, Australia's largest AI platform, comes in with cowboy hats for everyone and answers the question we have all been quietly wondering: is AI actually making us dumber? His honest answer is yes, if you let it think for you. But used correctly it is genuinely empowering, and Ricki proves it by using ChatGPT to successfully fight a $300 parking fine she never would have contested on her own. Listeners ask if AI will eventually turn on us and Henry says don't worry about the Hollywood version, the bigger problem is what happens to human purpose when AI does all the work. His personal AI of choice for serious tasks is Claude by Anthropic, which he says is far more intelligent than the others. We are not biased.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.