"Ultimately the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or in friendship, is conversation."
-Oscar Wilde
Welcome to The Elliott Exchange, a weekly conversation in which Tom and Elise exchange ideas on news, media, parenting, marriage and everything in between.
Think you know the Elliotts? Think again. Tom's the top-rating talkback host who likes The Mighty Boosh and wears Hawaiian shirts daily. Elise is a former politics reporter and current Belle magazine motoring writer who lives for surf and fast cars. The media power couple live in the inner-city and they love to debate. Now you can hear it!
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Elise and Tom discuss the importance of a well-delivered voice message, the rise of artificial intelligence, parents getting involved in their children's homework and who makes a better school lunch. You can email Elise and Tom at ELLIOTTEXCHANGE@NINE.COM.AU.
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Elise and Tom discuss love around Valentine's Day as Tom reveals the ways he had his heart broken. You can email Elise and Tom at ELLIOTTEXCHANGE@NINE.COM.AU.
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Elise and Tom play 'couples therapy' for a listener in need of help as Elise airs some dirty laundry. You can email Elise and Tom at ELLIOTTEXCHANGE@NINE.COM.AU.
In Season 2 Episode 2 of The Elliott Exchange...
Messages to ELLIOTTEXCHANGE@NINE.COM.AU: Sue needs advice from Elise and Tom, and Ron wants to know what the Elliotts wanted as kids but never got.
Elise reveals the THIRD partner in their marriage.
Dad-bods: Tom shares what motivates him to keep fit.
2023 Grammys: Elise puts Tom's music knowledge to the test.
After Lidia Thorpe's defection from the Greens, Elise and Tom discuss what you CAN and CAN'T defect from.
What Elise and Tom learned in this week's episode.
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Elise and Tom are thrilled their teenage daughter has gone back to school, but it hasn't come without some problems. And which of the two wants to live until they're 100? You can email Elise and Tom at ELLIOTTEXCHANGE@NINE.COM.AU.
In Season 2 Episode 2 of The Elliott Exchange...
-Messages to ELLIOTTEXCHANGE@NINE.COM.AU: Emily wants to know what online shopping disasters Elise and Tom have had.
-Back to School: Elise is trying to be "cool" for their daughter's sake at school pick-up.
-Elise's embarrassing phone admission and the everyday task Tom cannot do.
-The world's oldest person died at 118yo and Elise and Tom break down the keys to living to 100.
-Should Albo have had 3 days drinking beer and eating ice-creams at the Australian Open?
-What Elise and Tom learnt in this weeks episode.
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Elise and Tom are back! Tom was a stay-at-home dad over the holidays and he adopted some, err, interesting parenting tactics...
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Leading up to Christmas, Elise and Tom discuss their favourite things about Christmas and some of their more memorable festive experiences. You can email Elise and Tom at ELLIOTTEXCHANGE@NINE.COM.AU.
In Episode 23 of The Elliott Exchange...
01:08 – Messages to ELLIOTTEXCHANGE@NINE.COM.AU: Michael wants to know if Tom's dad, John Elliott, had any Christmas traditions.
04:52 – Christmas re-gifting: Elise and Tom reflect on some of their more, err, memorable gifts.
12:33 – Christmas songs: Elise and Tom reveal their favorite Christmas songs and why. Featuring a duet from Tom and John.
18:10 – NYE: The best and worst bits about New Year's Eve and how the Elliotts do Christmas.
20:44 - What Elise and Tom learnt in this week's episode and a Christmas message.
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With the Harry and Meghan documentary series recently released, Elise and Tom play couples counsellors and break down where their relationship has gone wrong.
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In Episode 22 of The Elliott Exchange...
00:43 – Messages to ELLIOTTEXCHANGE@NINE.COM.AU: Ron wants to know which five years in a row were Elise and Tom's favourite.
02:57 – Tony Tardio's right of reply: After Tom shamed his fashion last week, 3AW newsreader Tony Tardio wanted the chance to defend himself.
06:07 – Christmas parties: Elise checks off her list of Christmas party don'ts, while Tom explains why he won't go to them anymore.
11:21 – Year 12 results: With year 12s all over the country receiving their study scores, Elise and Tom reflect on what they were like at that age, and whether or not Tom will be like a drill sergeant when it's their daughters turn.
16:40 – Couples counselling: Elise and Tom take it upon themselves to break down where Harry and Meghan's relationship has gone wrong.
21:45 - What Elise and Tom learnt in this week's episode.
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Even though he is the first to correct people, this time it is Tom that is exposed for speaking incorrectly... You can email Elise and Tom at ELLIOTTEXCHANGE@NINE.COM.AU.
In Episode 21 of The Elliott Exchange...
00:35 – Messages to ELLIOTTEXCHANGE@NINE.COM.AU: John has a question about behind the scenes of The Elliott Exchange, and pulls up Tom for a mispronunciation.
07:38 – Paranormal Activity: Emailer Ron wants to know if Elise and Tom have ever had any paranormal events happen to them.
11:05 – Tom the Hypocrite: Tom, of all people, has a go at a colleague for their dress standards outside of work.
16:50 – Midlife Marathons: Elise and Tom discuss the trend of people deciding to run a marathon in their 40s and 50s, and whether or not they would do it.
21:12 - What Elise and Tom learnt in this week's episode.
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Elise accidently exposes Tom's secret nickname email address. And you can email Elise and Tom at ELLIOTTEXCHANGE@NINE.COM.AU.
In Episode 20 of The Elliott Exchange...
00:46 – Messages to ELLIOTTEXCHANGE@NINE.COM.AU: 'The Traralgon Tiger' and Jason follow up from the Victorian State Election.
03:39 – Tom is still not over losing the 1997 Cleo Bachelor of the Year.
07:42 – The Proposal: An email from Debbie prompts Elise and Tom to recall Tom proposed and the third party intruder that was there.
10:12 – Nude Envy: Elise tells Tom to rein in his public nudity, while expressing her desire to strip off in public.
13:36 – Nicknames: Elise lets slip her secret nickname for Tom at home.
12:08 - What Elise and Tom learnt in this weeks episode.
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There's now a new way to slide into Elise and Tom's inbox! Got a comment, a question or a suggestion? Email it to ELLIOTTEXCHANGE@NINE.COM.AU!
In Episode 19 of The Elliott Exchange...
00:33 – Tom was left upset when he thought Elise had forgotten his Birthday.
03:09 – Messages sent to ELLIOTTEXCHANGE@NINE.COM.AU: What's the worst present you've ever been given?
06:16 – The Election: Elise and Tom breakdown if it is a good idea to talk politics with partners, friends and taught at Schools.
11:58 – Evolution of Language: Elise attempts to tell Tom the difference in language between them and their daughter.
16:46 – Tom opens up to Elise about what frightens him.
19:50 - What Elise and Tom learnt in this weeks episode.
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As the Victorian election nears, Tom gives us some background behind Premier Dan Andrews's famously cold relationship with 3AW and his rather ridiculous plan to change that.
In Episode 18:
00:47 – Audio message from Trent - what's your first ever concert?
04:07 – The history of Dan Andrews banning 3AW and Tom's plan to get him back on-air.
08:20 – Signs you're getting old.
13:08 – Tom and Elise share their experience at a fancy dress party over the weekend.
17:57 - What Elise and Tom learnt in this week's episode.
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It was only a matter of time before this topic was broached!
In Episode 17 of The Elliott Exchange, Tom and Elise discuss the where and when of how they learn about hanky panky.
00:38 – Messages: Debbie wants to know who says sorry first after an argument.
05:10 – Tom's crush: Elise discovers that Tom has a crush that he has been keeping from her.
09:56 – The Sex Talk: Elise and Tom discuss how they learnt about the "Birds and the Bees" and whose job it will be when their daughter is older.
13:45 – National service: Tom thinks all 18-year-olds should be forced to serve in the army and Elise thinks Tom has missed his calling.
16:42 - Tom the drill sergeant: Tom lists off his rules and expectations if he was in charge of a group of cadets.
18:36 - What Elise and Tom learnt in this weeks episode.
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In Episode 16:
00:41 – Messages: Miranda and Dana want to know if Elise and Tom know each others favourite book and song.
03:21 – Doomsday prepping: Elise breaks down Tom's obsession with preparing for an Apocalypse.
04:45 – Elise reveals she called their builder to check if Tom had put a bunker underneath the house.
08:48 – Family portraits: Tom describes his horrible family portrait.
11:07 – What your wedding song means.
14:25 – Why women talk more than men and a man's last sacrosanct place in the house.
19:22 - What Elise and Tom learnt in this week's episode.
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In Episode 15:
00:35 – Tom's search for the cheapest haircut in Melbourne.
02:56 – Tom's painful experiment at "The Barber of Baghdad".
06:02 – Brutal Honesty: Elise and Tom share a story of when their daughter was brutally honest and how sometimes it can be the best thing.
11:53 – Karen Elliott: Elise takes aim at Tom after he calls her a "Karen".
14:36 – Elise and Tom discuss how much their care factor has changed since they turned 50.
18:23 - What Elise and Tom learnt in this week's episode.
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In Episode 14:
00:48 – Bedroom posters: Elise and Tom discuss the celebrity posters that were on their walls growing up.
04:00 – Elise thought she had a crush on one actor... until she learned they were three different people.
05:45 – Instant experts: With the Spring Carnival on, Elise and Tom discuss the different ways people become instant experts on topics they really know nothing about.
10:09 – Stolen wheels: After a bizarre brazen theft, Elise and Tom discuss their own stories of theft from their younger years.
15:54 – Tom's regret: Tom opens up on how he dealt with grief after his father's death.
19:51 – What Elise and Tom learnt in this week's episode.
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In Episode 13:
00:50 – Message: Greg wants to know what it was like in the '80s and how cool were Elise and Tom?
05:44 – Message: Giovanni want to know if Elise and Tom have grown their own vegies.
07:44 – Tom's 'loaves and fishes' moment when attempting to feed guests.
10:30 – Elise and Tom discuss how they think the internet is changing people.
13:56 – Evil Characters: In light of the Netflix series Dahmer: Monster The Jeffery
Dahmer Story, Elise and Tom list their favourite fictional baddies.
20:35 - What Elise and Tom learned in this week's episode.
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Welcome to The Elliott Exchange! A weekly conversation in which Tom and Elise exchange ideas on news, media, parenting, marriage and everything in between.
In Episode 12:
00:55 – "Heard it here first": Elise reveals the latest emoji trend.
01:49 – Messages: Bev asked how Elise and Tom deal with trolls, and Tom reveals he still gets letters from trolls.
03:50 – Can you be attractive at any age?: Elise and Tom have differing views.
05:25 – Elise opens up about being "fugly" at school, while Tom liked to work out in front of other students... wow.
08:40 – Suspended Teachers: Elise and Tom grapple with how teachers have changed since they grew up.
14:37 - Inheritance: While the Queen's family fight over what they get from her, Elise and Tom discuss spending all of their money before they die.
15:40 - John Elliott's inheritance advice.
17:30 - Media Mishap: Are the French funny?
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In Episode 11:
01:07 – Messages: Matthew wants to know how Elise is faring after her Sydney Swans lost the AFL Grand Final.
04:06 – Phone Etiquette: Elise and Tom discuss the differences in mobile phone habits between generations.
06:04 – Elise decodes texts from their pre-teen daughter for Tom.
11:09 – Tom lists his dos and don'ts of email sign-offs.
13:46 – Balancing Holidays: Elise and Tom answer Mary's message about how they work around school holidays and Elise gives insight into holidaying with your parents as an adult.
15:51 – How Elise's mum was inspired by Kath and Kim to try and get a free upgrade.
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In Episode 10:
00:45 – Messages: John wants to know Elise and Tom's thoughts on electric vehicles, given they both love a V8. Tom says he's helping save the planet!
04:42 – Correctile Dysfunction: Tom justifies his need to correct everyone and explains how it started.
08:20 – School holidays with special guest, Ava: What kids get up to on school holidays.
10:24 – Road trip songs: What John Elliott used to play in the car and Tom and Ava sing along to Barry Gibb and Barbara Streisand!
15:07 – Tom and Ava compare the difference between their school holiday experiences.
16:12 – Elise and Tom list the things they could not give up!
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In Episode 9:
00:45 – Messages: Janet wants to know what is on Elise and Tom's screensavers and wonders what it says about them.
04:47 – Tom reveals his "foolproof" password system.
05:33 – Elise and Tom share their thoughts on a heckler at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral procession.
07:50 – Elise and Tom discuss what you should wear if you are going to misbehave in public.
09:27 – Dating Advice: A woman has created her own dating resume.
13:33 - Tom reveals what he would do for the perfect first date.
16:46 - Media Mishap: Elise and Tom discuss a former James Bond who was dumped for being a "bit wrong-town".
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Welcome to The Elliott Exchange! A weekly conversation in which Tom and Elise exchange ideas on news, media, parenting, marriage and everything in between.
In Episode 8:
01:34 – Elise reveals Tom was guilty of helicopter parenting at their daughter's under-13s footy grand final.
05:06 – Elise admits she doesn't pay enough attention and missed a big moment in the their daughter's grand final.
07:06 – Middle-aged activities: Taking up surfing led Elise to her first date with Tom.
12:16 – Tom agrees to meet Elise halfway for an activity they could do together.
13:07 – Relationship Rules: Elise outs Tom's special group "The Chisel Zone".
17:50 – Media Mishap: Don't drink and get behind the mic.
18:40 – Tom reveals what it was like behind the scenes in his early days in radio.
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In Episode 6:
01:36 – DMs: Martin wants to know what Elise and Tom find more important, Brains or Beauty?
04:00 – Elise reveals Tom's signature dish and why she felt cheated.
08:01 – Tom comes 'clean' on why he refuses to cook desserts and what went into his Lemon Meringue Pie as a child.
09:47 – Elise and Tom discuss the pros and cons of a proposal to give new parents 52 weeks parental leave.
12:03 – Elise admits the one thing she rues about her own maternity leave.
14:46 - Tom reveals the 3 things he does that he knows annoys Elise.
16:51 - Elise reveals the 3 things she does that he knows annoys Tom.
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Welcome to The Elliott Exchange! A weekly conversation in which Tom and Elise exchange ideas on news, media, parenting, marriage and everything in between.
In Episode 6:
01:40 – DMs: Elise and Tom answer Luke's question "What was John Elliott like as a father, grandfather and father in-law?"
03:50 – Elise and Tom both reveal how they nearly got tattoos.
07:00 – Elise calls out double standards toward men and women, after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin were filmed letting their hair down in two separate videos.
09:05 – Tom explains why there is literally nothing to see when he strips down after a surf in winter.
11:40 – After attending the KISS concert Elise and Tom pick through some of the lyrics they have misheard over the years.
16:20 - Media Mishap: Elise performs a welfare check on Tom after Carlton's heartbreak loss to Collingwood and a Tweet that claimed Carlton could "smell finals" at three quarter time.
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In Episode 5:
01:42 – DMs: Elise and Tom answer Donna's question about the most embarrassing thing of their youth.
02:21 – Elise explains why she had to dumpster dive.
03:53 – Tom opens up about the person he was checking out as a teen (it was him).
09:25 – Elise is shocked to learn something about Tom's past.
12:35 – Elise exposes Tom's shrine he has set up dedicated to all of his sporting achievements.
17:20 - Media Mishap: Elise and Tom discuss EPL Commentator Graeme Souness' comments calling soccer a 'Man's game'.
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In Episode 4:
00:49 – Answering your DMs: Tom shares where he sits when he goes to the footy.
03:24 – Elise and Tom think Bali is overrated and they agree there's one BIG turnoff about the popular holiday destination.
04:21 – Tom reveals how he recently made good on a bad deed he committed... in 1985.
09:12 – Tom and Elise only ever watch one genre of film together and Elise is fed up.
14:20– Footage ofDavid Beckham's daggy dad dancing prompts Elise to confess the embarrassing reason she was kicked out of a hip hop class.
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In Episode 3:
00:59 – Tom shares an odd belief about clothing.
03:32 – Elise reveals another questionable item sitting in Tom’s wardrobe beside his Hawaiian shirts.
09:25 – Failure to launch: Tom and Elise trade theories on why adults are staying in the family home for longer.
13:13 – Elise often says she's ‘fine’… but Tom senses she is not. Elise educates Tom on what some words and phrases ACTUALLY mean.
17:32 – Four women were heckled on social media for all wearing the same shade of blue on TV this week. Elise shares how TV wardrobes work.
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Welcome to The Elliott Exchange! A weekly conversation in which Tom and Elise exchange ideas on news, media, parenting, marriage and everything in between.
In Episode 2:
02:05 – Hawaiian shirts: Tom explains why he wears them almost every day.
06:06 – Elise and Tom share how they’d “sexy up” the Commonwealth Games.
10:09 – Jennifer Lopez has just wed and taken husband Ben Affleck’s surname. It ledElise to come clean about the REAL reason she took Tom’s name…
13:47 – Horse trainer Jim Lake’s live TV gaffe prompts Tom to explain what happens when someone swears on live radio.
18:05 –Tom reveals what broadcasting with his father was actually like.
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Welcome to The Elliott Exchange! A weekly conversation in which Tom and Elise exchange ideas on news, media, parenting, marriage and everything in between.
In Episode 1:
01:05 - Social media: Tom, a reluctant participant, this week read that Australian boxer Harry Garside is more injured by trolls than punches. So he wants to know why Elise likes it...
06:30 - Tom recalls the one time he was told he was hot. In Tasmania.
08:15 - THE EMAIL - The lid is lifted on how Elise and Tom met and... well... it didn't quite go to plan...
11:00 - Gendered car stereotypes. Elise has an incriminating anecdote from the garage.
18:45 - Cam Smith's celebration after his golf heroics prompt Tom and Elise to debate: Must Australians always be bogans?
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