Three of Australia’s most respected personalities come together for the drive home on Nova. Kate Ritchie, Tim Blackwell and Marty Sheargold bring a conversational cheekiness to the Nova Network. Mixing the hottest topics of the day with the best of the web, hear weekly favourites like Quick Draw, Sp…
We’re back in the studio and it’s already chaos! A woman poos on a car in the pettiest road rage story ever, and we dive into the world of povo dates vs filthy rich gestures—like buying your wife a private island so she can wear a bikini. We unpack the Tina Arena concert brawl that had her refusing to perform, and take on the viral Whitney Houston challenge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today’s Glossy rundown is wild. Billy Ray and Miley are still publicly working through their family feud, but at least Mother’s Day got a soft-focus filter. Brad Pitt popped into a New Zealand Maccas drive-thru (as you do), Joy Behar offered her co-hosts some very cheeky filler, and Meghan Markle showed up at Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour, just vibing in the nosebleeds with HazSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ever wanted to wear a bikini but didn’t have the space? Same. A 26-year-old influencer’s millionaire hubby solved that by buying her a private island—yep, $78 million just so she could rock a two-piece in peace. Meanwhile, back in reality, we’re chatting about povo dates… and spoiler: split bills and park benches galore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mamas, listen up! This show is for you... and the new Pope I guess too. Tim has a very interesting joke related to that by the way. Ricki goes the craziest celebrity riders of all time. Joel found some hilarious videos of people who were just too tired and we find out what your smoothest moves are.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today’s Glossys: Harry Styles popped up at the Vatican for Pope Leo XIV’s big debut (Pope Harry has a nice ring to it), Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis welcomed baby Jagger, and Trump reassured the world that James Bond is safe—because apparently he was besties with Sean Connery? Plus, Meryl Streep and Martin Short were spotted passionately pashing…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Mark Hotel—aka Met Gala HQ—just spilled some piping hot tea about celeb requests. One guest demanded fresh KFC every single hour (whether they ate it or not!), and another insisted on a hyper-specific tea that had to be overnighted from a single café in San Francisco. We unpack the wildest riders from fashion’s biggest night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're back in the studio and feeling the M8's Day love! May 8 is all about mates, but a new Snapchat study has revealed nearly half of Aussies don’t actually have a bestie—so we’re celebrating friendship, oversharing, and outrageous Met Gala demands instead. We dive into the Glossys: Usher fed Sabrina Carpenter a cherry (her dad was not impressed), Doechii clears the air on her umbrella meltdown, and Khloé Kardashian’s pantry tour has us rethinking our entire kitchen setup. Plus, billionaire TV screens, Liam Payne’s will, Tish vs Miley drama, and Jackie Gillies from RHOM swings by to play a spicy round of Quick Draw!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shine shine shine! The psychic housewife herself from The Real Housewives of Melbourne joins us live in the studio to play Quick Draw. She has some energy advice for Ricki and goes in about the time when Caroline from the Sydney franchise didn't know who she was.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's quite common for Joel to leave things behind on a work trip (and leave things on the floor of his hotel room), but what did Joel leave behind this time on their recent work trip?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After the world reacted to the looks on the MET Gala, Ricki goes through some of the stuff you might have missed - like the moment Shakira let it slip early that Rihanna is pregnant, and all the exes that may have reunited at the event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re back live from Nova HQ and kicking off with chaos—Josh Giddey randomly turned up at a social comp in Frankston and dropped 41 points! At the Met Gala, celebs ran into their exes, Rihanna’s baby news was leaked (thanks, Shakira), and Doechii had a full-blown umbrella meltdown. Plus, Kanye stormed out of another interview, Hilaria Baldwin blames her accent on ADHD, and Steve Harvey’s petty TV revenge is one for the ages.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're on our way back home and are recapping all things Nova's Red Room Global Tour. Oooh, also security at a Dom Dolla show in Vegas wasn't gonna let Ricki in because she wasn't dressed like a hot chick! And we wanna know who did you NOT get a photo with.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re literally a drive show today. Our flight got a little delayed, so we’re coming to you live from a car… on the way to our hotel from LAX as we head our way back home from Nova’s Red Room Global Tour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're still in LA for Nova's Red Room Global Tour. Lauren Spencer Smith is our guest and we chat things spiders, magpies and body image. Benny Blanco stops by to talk about his boo Selena, spiders and the craziest fact about planes once they land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We sat down with the incredible Lauren Spencer Smith live in LA for Nova’s Red Room Global Tour—and trust us, this chat had us in our feelings. From the raw honesty behind her songwriting to her battles with body image, Lauren opened up about it all. Ricki shared how Lauren's lyrics have brought her to tears during late-night scrolls, and Tim finally found his new favourite artist. We also talked spiders, magpies, and why Perth might just be Lauren's new favourite city. Plus, she gave a powerful message about the pressures young women face and how disordered eating isn’t one-size-fits-all. We left this chat feeling every emotion under the sun—and we're betting you will too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're back in LA for Nova’s Red Room Global Tour, and this one’s all about food, funnel-webs and fiery love! We sat down with hitmaker Benny Blanco, who opened up about making his new album with fiancée Selena Gomez—yes, they work together and kiss at the end of each session!
Oh hey betchhhh! We're coming to you live from LA for Nova's Red Room Global Tour powered by Expedia! We send our love to Dean Lewis who was supposed to be the guest we're seeing, chat about things dog treats, Shaq Shat Chats and... our winners of Nova's Red Room take on each other for Quick Draw.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're still riding high on Nova's Red Room Global Tour—this time coming to you from LA —but today, things took a turn for the grossly relatable. Ricki shares a chaotic pre-Idol finale food poisoning story (Mexican was a bold choice), and then we dive into the on-air bathroom emergency that had Shaquille O'Neal walking off live TV mid-broadcast. It was so bad, the network installed a porta-potty in the studio! Glamour? Never heard of her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re back, betches—and this time, live from Auckland for Nova’s Red Room Global Tour! In today’s ep, we chat to the stunning and effortlessly chill Gracie Abrams ahead of her Spark Arena gig (barefoot, of course). Joel admits he may have “over-strummed” during the chat, Tim tries to convince us she complimented his outfit, and Ricki’s in full Beyoncé meltdown mode after Cowboy Carter kicked off in LA. Plus, the team recount Joel’s chaotic airport behaviour (lost engagement ring, new AirPods, possible nap-induced blackout), we run through which celebrity kids we low-key find annoying (controversial!), and find out why Gracie’s post-show wind-down involves LEGO and zero socialising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're backstage in Auckland with the one and only Gracie Abrams just hours before she hits the stage—and let us tell you, she's cool as a cucumber (for now). We chat about everything from journaling her way into songwriting to acoustic chaos at Fire Aid, and why Maine (yes, the lobster place) is her ultimate happy place. Plus, Gracie drops her hot post-show routine (hint: adult LEGO), dishes on her lyric-writing style, and lets us do some dramatic reciting of her lyrics—because obviously. She's funny, grounded, and ready to take on Australia… if we don’t steal her spotlight first.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re coming to you live from Auckland for Nova’s Red Room Global Tour—and the chaos has well and truly followed us across the ditch! An influencer’s gone viral for organising her "final bites" at every meal—could you date someone who basically Marie Kondo’s their lunch? And finally... Introducing... Ricki's Booger Corner!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New research from the Journal of Sleep Research has revealed that people who sleep with multiple pillows are more likely to have higher anxiety, feel restless at night, and wake up exhausted. Turns out, stacking your bed with cushions could be a subconscious cry for comfort, control... or just a really good cuddle.
We’re back, betch! After a two-week break, we’re dusting off the cobwebs and catching up in the only way we know how—with a chaotic Things We Missed Quiz. And yes, the weirdest celebrity couple you could possibly imagine was revealed: Liz Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus. Truly, what timeline are we living in? Mailbag is packed too—turns out our gassy girl Ricki has even more to celebrate, because science now says if you hold in a fart too long... it can go up and out your mouth.
We're back with your Glossy fix! Osher Gunsberg has been announced as the host for the Real Housewives of Sydney reunion — airing next Tuesday on Binge. Meanwhile, Barron Trump is banned from giving out his phone number, so he’s keeping in touch with mates through Xbox and Discord. Plus, Harry Styles is making waves in Berlin... by rocking a pair of tiny red booty shorts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're back live this Monday, but in the meantime... Mother Monster herself Lady Gaga opened up to us about her new album Mayhem, describing it as a collection of dark dreams expressed through celebration, with Abracadabra embodying resilience on the dancefloor. She shared how the music video, choreographed by Paris Goebel, represents the fight of life and was inspired by the strength and joy of the LGBTQ+ community. Gaga expressed deep gratitude to her queer fans, acknowledging their role in shaping her career and emphasizing the importance of standing together. Beyond music, Gaga revealed she’s prioritizing love, family, and creative freedom, even dreaming of writing her own Broadway show in the future. And in the chat, Gaga hints at an Aussie tour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're back live this Monday, but in the meantime... We ask the question 'was your fart a work of art?' and geez, didn't we get the best caller! This fan admitted he farted on our very own gassy girl!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're back live this Monday but in the meantime... A healthcare worker has gone viral after sharing the wildest baby names she’s ever come across—think parents getting way too creative. From questionable spellings to names that sound like Wi-Fi passwords, we go through the absolute standouts. Would you ever call your kid one of these?
We're back live this Monday, but in the meantime.. Imagine being on a hijacked plane, staring at a guy wearing a bomb belt. What do you do? If you're Ben Innes, you smile and ask for a selfie with the hijacker. Yep, this actually happened. The photo, which resurfaced online, helped authorities confirm that the bomb was fake—but Ben didn’t know that at the time! We break down this absolutely unhinged moment in history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're back live next Monday, but in the meantime... Melbourne United’s Matthew Dellavedova had a very close encounter with Joel during the NBL’s Pride Round, and let’s just say… Joel made the most of the moment. From hoops to hilarious sideline chaos, we break down exactly what went down when an NBL champion ended up right in his lap—plus, the unexpected thing Joel whispered to him after. You need to hear this!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're back live on April 28... in the meantime, here are our best bits! Joel’s joining the cast of Taskmaster Australia Season 5, and we’re calling it now—pure chaos incoming. Plus, Conan’s officially hosting the 2026 Oscars (again!), Dave Grohl steps out post-drama, and the Biebers hit Disneyland with The Kid Laroi. What a lineup!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're back live on April 28... in the meantime, here are our best bits! Ricki is seeing red after sitting through Meghan Markle’s new Netflix special With Love, Meghan. From awkward intros to THAT wild "I'm Sussex now" moment — we’re breaking down the cringiest bits of the duchess’s royal rebrand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Sydney act for Nova's Red Room Global Tour Powered by Expedia has been announced. Laaaaaaaaadies, any guess who it is? You can't touch it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're back live on April 28... in the meantime, here are our best bits! A woman’s innocent trip to the loo on a date turned into a full-blown emergency — and yep, the fire brigade had to step in. If you’ve ever had a close call with a dodgy toilet, you’ll feel seen. This one is un-flushable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're back live on April 28... in the meantime, here are our best bits! Tim brings some spicy Hogwarts gossip just for our resident Pothead, Joel — turns out one of the Harry Potter stars has swapped spells for spicy content and launched an OnlyFans. Can you guess who it is before Joel does? Mischief managed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're back live on April 28... in the meantime, here are our best bits! Look, science has officially cooked it. A new study says sniffing and rubbing men's armpit sweat on your upper lip might actually help you chill out, feel happier, and even regulate your cycle. Yep, you read that right. Straight from the Uni of Pennsylvania, this viral research has us asking: is this the next wellness trend or just peak internet nonsense? We break it down so you don’t have to get sweaty about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today’s show had tanks, tinfoil, and a touch of romance! We kicked off with the wild story of a drunk Polish bloke who stole a WWII tank and drove it through town. As you do. Then Ricki’s Idol finale dress copped a roasting on Gogglebox—alfoil, oil slick, or roller? You decide. And Jennifer Coolidge might be getting back with her hot Swedish ex after shouting him out in a press interview. He responded... and it’s giving rom-com energy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jennifer Coolidge is shooting her shot—again! While doing press for her new Minecraft movie, she casually name-dropped her ridiculously hot Swedish ex, Rafael Edholm, and admitted she had no idea he was now a famous actor. Her flirty message? “If you wanna know where I live, I’ll give you my number.” And guess what—Rafael responded! He’s keen. The rom-com writes itself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re serving AI realness and raw human honesty today, betch! First up, there’s a viral trend where people are asking ChatGPT to turn them into dolls or action figures... and let’s just say Jermaine put us in the system and it came back savage. We also unpacked one of the most polite crimes in history: a man returned a flag he stole 56 years ago with a full confession, a heartfelt apology, and $40 cash. That’s one way to clear your karma. Meanwhile, Elon Musk tried to flex Starlink’s Wi-Fi on a flight but rage quit his livestream after trolls absolutely lit him up in the comments. Honestly? Worth the data.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
James Young from Melbourne’s iconic Cherry Bar dropped in to spill the tea on the night Lady Gaga partied so hard, she left on her hands and knees—literally crawling up ACDC Lane. From booking clashes with a Mildura blues duo to five-hour Gaga dance marathons, this story has it all. She rocked the bar solo, requested Judas Priest, and proved why she’s the real Queen of Pop and rock. The night became legendary… and we reckon her post-Marvel Stadium plans might just include another Cherry Bar cameo
Big news for Eurovision tragics... in today Glossy's. Meanwhile, Robert Irwin keeps pumping sandbags shirtless behind-the-scenes at his Bonds shoot, and it’s a thirst trap disguised as fitness content. Zoe Kravitz and Austin Butler are reportedly a thing now (don’t call it official yet though), and Chris Lilley might be resurrecting Mr G — he’s posted that iconic pink exercise ball, and fans are losing it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joel stacked it on stage last night—don’t worry, he’s fine, just bruised everywhere (mostly ego)… also he finds out the harsh reality about uggboots, and the White Lotus drama keeps boiling—now the composer’s quit and Mike White’s throwing shade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lady Gaga just announced she's bringing her The Mayhem Ball to Australia! It's been 11 years since she's toured here. We're gonna take you back to the time we chatted with her only a few weeks ago... and when she hinted touring here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.