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Ricki‑Lee & Tim make waking up in Sydney genuinely fun, jumping head‑first into stories the city can’t stop talking about. Their chemistry is instant, their friendship is real, and the laughs? Guaranteed. Ricki‑Lee brings the star power, the music chops and the unmistakable glam, while Tim Blackwell brings the lightning‑fast wit and the pop‑culture brain no one can keep up with.

A former CIA agent has Ricki seriously rethinking her tech habits, while Tim accidentally discovers he's been using public Wi-Fi far more than he thought. What starts as a chat about online security quickly turns into a deep dive on burner phones, suspicious strangers, and whether our devices are listening to us. Ricki reveals the precaution she takes whenever someone seems a little too close for comfort, and the team debates just how paranoid is too paranoid. Plus, in a very technological world, Tim somehow manages to break Ricki with one simple question. 😅See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olivia Rodrigo joined Ricki and Tim to celebrate the release of her new album and gave a rare glimpse into the whirlwind that's been her life over the past two years. From becoming pen pals with Robert Smith from The Cure to filming a music video inside the Palace of Versailles, Olivia shared some of the surreal moments that still leave her pinching herself. She also opened up about the importance of keeping good people around you, why her song titles are always a little unexpected, and the special connection she feels with parents and kids who come to her shows together. Plus, Tim managed to convince Olivia to say "Stupid Song" with an Australian accent, which might be worth the download alone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim kicked things off with a rant about Sydneysiders who somehow find a way to drop their suburb into every conversation, while Ricki questioned why he's so triggered by Bondi people existing. Julia Morris joined the show for a hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt chat about parenting, Gold Logies and life after I'm A Celebrity. In Glossys, Britney Spears revealed she wants another child, while a listener completely stole the show after admitting she created a fake investor profile to investigate a potential love interest. Plus, a new law allowing human composting in NSW had Ricki asking all the questions, and an expat debate had callers from around the world rushing to defend Australia's reputation as one of the friendliest places on earth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julia Morris joined Ricki and Tim fresh off her Gold Logie nomination and somehow turned a chat about awards season into a surprisingly honest conversation about parenting, ageing and surviving life one nap at a time. While Ricki and Tim officially declared Julia their sole Gold Logie candidate for 2026, Julia revealed the unexpected advice from her daughter that completely changed the way she parents. She also opened up about the end of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, why she's not rushing to campaign for votes, and the reality of squeezing into Logies gowns for Australia's biggest TV night. As always, Julia had the whole studio laughing while accidentally dropping some genuinely great life advice along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A university study reckons expats struggle to make real friendships with Australians, so Ricki and Tim put it to the test by opening the phones to listeners from all over the world. What followed was a flood of callers from Ireland, India, Nepal and the UK who completely shut the theory down, sharing stories of pub mates, lifelong friendships and even lending luxury cars to complete strangers. Tim wondered if Aussies can be a bit reserved, while Ricki argued we're some of the friendliest people going around. In the end, the callers delivered a pretty clear verdict: Australians are doing just fine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From people pencilling in “sessions” with their partners to Sarah dropping a genuinely wild update about motherhood, today went places. We found out whether Sydney couples are actually scheduling time for romance, unpacked the latest Apple Intelligence photo features that have Ricki counting down the days, and debated whether Spain really deserves the crown for the world's hottest men. Sarah revealed a fact about her body that left the whole studio stunned. Just another completely normal Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia somehow missed out on a global ranking of countries with the world's most handsome men, so naturally Ricki and Tim launched an investigation into Sydney's version of Spain. Listeners called in with everything from Bondi Beach to Cronulla, Icebergs and even a supermarket, as the team tried to work out exactly where the city's hottest blokes are hiding. Along the way, Tim copped some brutal feedback about his beloved Inner West, Ricki revealed the specific Coles aisle where she once lingered a little too long, and one caller delivered an answer so delightfully random it completely derailed the conversation. A very serious public service for Sydney, obviously.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Britney Spears' latest Instagram video sent Ricki and Tim down a pop music rabbit hole that ended with a deep dive into legendary hitmaker Max Martin. From Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys to Pink, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry and The Weeknd, they unpacked how one songwriter helped create some of the biggest songs ever recorded. Plus, Tim attempted to explain the bizarre "music math" theory behind massive global hits, while Ricki realised just how many of her favourite songs had the same mastermind behind them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim attempted to sing Lady Gaga and produced a note so spectacularly bad it may never recover, while Harry Kewell dropped in and declared Daddy Cool’s Eagle Rock the greatest song ever made. We spun the wheel for a brutal round of Spelling Bee, found out why NSW Police have a message for barefoot drivers, and discovered Jon Bon Jovi has a surprising secret helping him hit the high notes. Plus, Robbie Williams revealed his strange sporting superstition, and we unpacked why women are suddenly flocking to ice hockey in huge numbers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bon Jovi’s vocal cord surgery had Ricki and Tim wondering what strange things people are carrying around inside their bodies, and the answers did not disappoint. From a listener left with a snapped medical wire inside them, to another who discovered a worm living in their foot, things got weird very quickly. Plus, Sarah Harris shared a surprisingly sweet fact about motherhood, and Tim relived the schoolyard accident that left him with a wrist bent in all the wrong directions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.