I've Got News For You: Recent Episodes
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From explainers and breaking news topics to interviews with newsmakers and trendsetters, I’ve Got News For You is the serious news podcast’s rogue second cousin....bringing you the news with colour. Every day, join host Andrew Bucklow and news.com.au journalists for a dive into one of the day’s biggest stories.
I’ve Got News For You is sadly coming to an end and we thought it would be fun to wrap things up by chatting to some Aussie showbiz legends about when they got axed during their careers. We’ll hear from Grant Denyer, Joel Creasey and Maz Compton.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
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Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Craig Harrison spent 23 years as a sniper in the British army. He reveals how snipers operate in battle, and shares some confronting career stories including his first kill and his lucky escapes.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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With a new season of MasterChef around the corner, we chat to Andy Allen about what we can expect from the show and what Jamie Oliver was like when he visited the set. Andy also responds to some harsh comments from a past contestant about his food critiques.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Brad Blanks landed a job on radio in New York more than 20 years ago, and has since interviewed over 5000 celebrities. He tells us about his best and worst red carpet moments.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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We chat to a member of a British think tank who released a bombshell report about the monarchy earlier this week. Plus, we take an in-depth look at the highlights and lowlights of King Charles’ upcoming coronation.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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A former bank robber turned life coach, who spent 18 years in maximum security prisons in Australia, reveals what life is really like behind bars.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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In this adults only episode, sexologist Chantelle Otten reveals what mistakes Aussies are making in the bedroom, and what couples can do to spice up their sex lives.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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What’s the most annoying thing customers do? What’s the most popular coffee order? How much profit does a cafe make from a cup of coffee? Barista Franco Amitrano from Surry Hills’ Cafe and Cucina spills the beans.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Religious demonologist Chris DeFlorio is a former New York City police officer who helps people who claim to be haunted by demonic entities. He tells us about his wildest career moments.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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The Australian government recently banned TikTok from all government devices due to security concerns. But is the app actually dangerous, or is it all a bit of a beat-up?
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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We meet Evelyn Miller, an OnlyFans star from Queensland, who has two vaginas. She tells us the best and worst thing about her condition - and we also hear from an American man claiming to have two penises.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Jessica Rowe drops into the studio to deliver some gags from her new book, Mum Jokes, and she reveals the real reason she’s turned down several offers to appear on I’m a Celeb.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Will Flanary aka Dr Glaucomflecken is in the middle of his first ever trip to Australia. He tells us what he thinks of our cities, our culture and our people.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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News.com.au’s Nick Bond spent a week in South Africa getting all the goss from the latest season of I’m a Celeb. He tells us what really goes on behind the scenes, and reveals what special clauses some of the celebs have written into their contracts.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Donald Trump will be arraigned in a New York courtroom tomorrow, but will he actually end up behind bars if he’s found guilty? US expert Dr Shawn Treier gives us the answer.
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Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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We chat to Australia’s most famous newsreader, Sandra Sully, who reveals that she never intended to work in TV. She also opens up her most awkward live TV moment, and tells us about the shocking location of her tattoo.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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In part 2 of our chat with Arthur Sinodinos, Australia’s outgoing ambassador to the United States, we discuss a potential Trump indictment, the 2024 election, and what Joe Biden is like behind closed doors.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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In a special two-part episode, Australia’s outgoing ambassador to the United States, Arthur Sinodinos, tells us about the highlights and lowlights from his time in Washington.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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In 2014, Jo Nemeth from NSW decided she was going to stop earning and spending money. She tells us how she’s managed to pull it off.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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‘Screen tourism’ (visiting a place because it’s featured in a TV show/movie) is one of this year’s top travel trends, and one of Australia’s most popular destinations is the street where Neighbours is filmed. We speak to one of the real life Ramsay street residents to find out what it’s like to own a part of Aussie TV history.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Ricki-Lee opens up about replacing Kate Ritchie on radio, and tells us about her night in a London bar with Prince Harry.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Comedian Dave Hughes tells us about his desire to move to the US after a string of successful stand-up shows in Los Angeles. He also talks about his new Prime Video comedy special, Ridiculous.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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One of Australia’s top sleep experts shares her bedtime routine, and reveals how to get back to sleep if you wake up in the middle of the night.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Chef Jeff Schroeter has cooked for celebs including Madonna, the Queen, Anna Wintour, Johnny Depp and Karl Lagerfeld. He reveals what they were like and which ones were the pickiest eaters.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Three banks in the United States have collapsed in the past few weeks sparking fears another global financial crisis could be on the way. Banking expert Will Bateman from ANU reveals how worried you should be, and what impact the collapses will have here in Australia.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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The ex-Neighbours star tells us about her new Prime Video show, Class of ‘07, and opens up about her stint as a porn director.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Collingwood legend Nathan Buckley is returning as a Fox Footy commentator this year, and he opens up about the player’s name that he just can’t seem to pronounce properly. He also gives his thoughts on gay sportsmen and why no AFL player has come out of the closet.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
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Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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The police officer who shot and killed the Lindt Cafe siege terrorist tells us what happened when he got the order to storm the building, and details his subsequent battle with PTSD.
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Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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The NSW Tactical Operations Unit member who shot and killed the Lindt Cafe terrorist has released a new book called ‘Tiger, Tiger, Tiger’, which tells the inside story of the deadly attack. He tells us what he remembers from the event.
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On the day that Australia’s nuclear submarine deal gets announced, we chat to an ex-submariner about what it’s like to live and work on a sub.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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There are rumours that the former president could get charged within weeks. We find out what charges he could face and what effect an indictment would have on his 2024 presidential campaign.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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With the Oscars coming up on Monday, we take a look back at the best jokes from the last 20 years, as well as the three most shocking moments from the ceremony. Plus, news.com.au’s Wenlei Ma reveals who is likely to win this year.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Tech commentator Trevor Long from eftm.com reveals the 10 apps that everyone should download on their smartphones.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Assistant Producer: Nina Young
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An expert explains how flying cars will be used in the coming decade, and the founder of the world’s first electric flying car company reveals how much they'll cost when they eventually hit the market.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
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Ray Martin has met most of the senior royals, including the Queen, Prince Philip and Charles. He tells us what they were really like.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Tyler Mahoney has been a gold hunter in WA for most of her life. She tells us about her craziest finds, and opens up about the time terrorists came to town.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
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Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Renowned neurosurgeon Dr Charlie Teo has just faced a disciplinary hearing. We take a look at the allegations levelled against him, and speak to a former patient who credits Teo with saving his life.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Triple M’s Mick Molloy spills on his best and worst celebrity interviews, and opens up about his desire to turn his iconic movie, ‘Crackerjack’, into a stage show.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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After a five-month investigation, an award-winning journalist has uncovered some shocking claims about Hillsong and what allegedly happens at its college campuses. Check out faithontrial.com.au for more info.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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It’s been 12 months since Russia invaded Ukraine. An expert reveals who is winning the war and if the end is in sight, and we speak to Aussie Bryce Wilson who’s been in Ukraine since the invasion began.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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US TV host Andy Cohen lifts the lid on Watch What Happens Live’s most explosive celeb moments
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An ex-Uber driver from Sydney opens up about celebrity passengers, backseat antics, and if people really offer to pay with sexual favours instead of money.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Lawrence Bing is a 23-year-old bisexual transgender man. He dives into some of the most commonly asked questions about being trans, including what it means to be transgender, how he knew he was trans, and what steps he took to transition.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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We take a look at some of the most bizarre championships on earth, and chat to both a ‘husband calling’ competitor and the world champion duck caller.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Matty Jordan is an Aussie who works at New Zealand’s Antarctic research station, Scott Base. He reveals what life is like on the world’s least-populated continent.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Joel Creasey tells us about his new Prime Video comedy special, Queen of the Outback, and spills some juicy celebrity stories.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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As debate rages over pill-testing sites in the wake of a man’s death at a Sydney music festival, we take a look inside Australia’s only permanent drug-testing clinic in the ACT.
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17 year old Ryan took his own life after he fell victim to a sextortion scam. His mum, Pauline, joins us and offers her advice for how people can protect themselves and their loved ones online.
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Sky News host Peter Stefanovic explains how Australia could get dragged into a conflict between China and Taiwan in the next few years, and what would happen if we did.
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Last year 12-year-old Emma found out she had acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. She reveals how she felt when she was diagnosed, and what her cancer battle has been like since. Emma is sharing her story in support of the Starlight Children's Foundation 'Super Swim Challenge', which encourages people to swim throughout the month of February to raise $4M to help sick kids in hospital.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Ahead of Valentine’s Day, couples therapist and co-founder of the ‘My Love Your Love’ app, Shahn Baker, reveals what sex questions you should discuss with your partner.
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Assistant Producer: Nina Young
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Ahead of Monday’s Super Bowl, we chat to Aussie Ben Graham who played in the 2009 Super Bowl. And we take a look back at the best and worst Super Bowl halftime performances.
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One option to escape the rental crisis is to buy your first property. Ben Nash from Pivot Wealth reveals all the government grants and savings methods you can use to make your home-owning dream a reality.
Ben Nash is a Financial Adviser and the founder of Pivot Wealth, the Author of Replace your Salary by Investing and the host of the Mo Money Podcast. Ben helps people invest smarter so they can create a life not limited by money.
In Ben’s content he draws on practical experience from working with thousands of people to deliver simple, tried and tested money strategies that actually work, delivered in an easy to understand way.
Ben runs regular live online events which you can check out here. Follow Ben here on Pivot Wealth | TikTok | Linkedin | Instagram
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He’s met the pope, Will Smith helped him propose to his partner, and he’s mates with a famous billionaire. This is the story of how Aussie Kris Fade became the biggest radio star in the UAE.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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A defence expert believes China’s use of a spy balloon in US airspace is an indicator that Beijing has no intention of improving its frosty relationship with the US.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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German pop sensation Kim Petras tells us what happened when she met her idols, Kylie Minogue and Madonna, and reveals how her number one hit, Unholy, has changed her life.
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Assistant Producer: Nina Young
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Cemeteries in some Australian cities are rapidly running out of room. We find out why new cemeteries aren’t being built and take a look at some of the unique solutions being used overseas to combat the burial site shortage issue.
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Comedian Tom Gleeson tells us about his new Channel 10 show, Taskmaster, and reveals which other TV offers he’s rejected in the past.
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Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Alice Springs is in the midst of a crime wave with the majority of offenders under the age of 18. In this episode, we find out why the teens are acting out.
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Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Ex-Neighbours star Madeleine West co-hosts a new podcast series which exposes the taboo subject of child sexual abuse. And for her, the topic is personal.
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Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Science expert Dr Karl answers questions sent in by the I’ve Got News For You listeners, including: ‘How often should I wash my sheets?’ and: ‘Why is yawning contagious?’
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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In this episode, Kyle Sandilands explains why he didn’t get on with fellow Australian Idol judge, Harry Connick Jr, on the set of the Channel 7 show.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Jessica Watson has kept a low profile since 2010 when she became the youngest person ever to sail solo around the world. But now she’s about to be thrust back into the public eye thanks to a new Netflix movie about her life.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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A number of serious incidents in the past two weeks have left some people questioning whether the aviation industry has cut corners in terms of safety to keep up with the post-covid demand. In today’s episode, an expert reveals how worried we should be.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Christian got his foot in the door because he’s Richard Wilkins’ son, but he’s had a lasting career due to the fact he’s talented in his own right. In this episode, he talks about rubbing shoulders with the world’s biggest stars, and the red carpet outfit that still haunts him 10 years later.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Wegovy is a game changing injectable medication that has recently been approved for use in Australia. We find out how it works and how people can get their hands on it.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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A documentary about well endowed men which shocked viewers in the UK late last year is now available to watch in Australia. We meet one of the men featured in the show and he explains the positives and the negatives of having a big one.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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As sovereign citizens continue to clash with police around the country, we find out what these people believe and if their arguments have ever held up in court.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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For more than 30 years people have been talking about setting up a high-speed rail network on Australia’s east coast. In today’s episode, we find out how much it would cost, how long it would take, and if it’s a smart idea.
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Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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The new host of The Project reveals why she was a tad apprehensive to join the show and what Waleed’s really like behind the scenes. Plus, she opens up about meeting Prince William during a royal tour.
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Assistant Producer: Nina Young
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From ‘healthy Coke’ to ‘lettuce water’, we take a look at last year’s viral health trends and find out once and for all if they actually work.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Chat GPT is being hailed as one of the most remarkable pieces of technology in recent times. So what is it and what can you use it for? We find out.
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Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Ron DeSantis, who’s expected to run for president of the United States in 2024, is described as ‘Donald Trump but with brains’. News.com.au’s Sam Clench reveals what the Republican politician stands for, and why he’s so controversial.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Prince Harry has unleashed on the royal family in a series of TV interviews and leaked excerpts from his book. We take a look at his most shocking claims.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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From a hilarious incident in Saudi Arabia, to a terrifying close-call in Turkmenistan, Rachel Davey shares her stand-out travel stories from her trip around the world.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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We’re back on air on Monday, but until then, here’s a classic episode from last year when we spoke to an Aussie crime scene cleaner.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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While we’re on holidays, here’s a classic episode from last year where we took an in-depth look at cryonics.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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We’re still on holidays, so here’s a classic episode from last year featuring some of Australia's top stand-up comedians.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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In this episode from earlier in the year, a man relives his terrifying brush with death.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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We’re on a break so we’ve decided to replay our chat with an Aussie man who gets paid to gatecrash peoples’ funerals and reveal secrets from beyond the grave.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Here’s an episode from earlier in the year when we took a look at a plan to make contact with aliens.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
Assistant Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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We’re on a break so we thought we’d replay our hilarious chat with actress Miriam Margolyes who made a shocking claim about Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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We’re on a break so here’s an episode from earlier in the year when we spoke to Australia’s most in-demand male escort.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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We’re on a break so here’s an episode from earlier in the year when we spoke to a futurist from Cambridge University about all the tech coming our way in the next 20 years.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Dr Zac Turner reveals what to do before drinking, while drinking and after drinking to give yourself the best chance of avoiding a nasty hangover.
Remember to drink responsibly, and for information about safely consuming alcohol visit drinkwise.org.au
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
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Everytime we have a celebrity on I’ve Got News For You, we ask them to reveal the best piece of advice they’ve ever received. Here are the best answers from the year.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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News.com.au’s team has picked the five biggest news events from 2022, and the five biggest stories from sport and entertainment. See if you can guess what we picked.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
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Clinical psychologist Shahn Baker Sorekli reveals why there’s a spike in the number of people who cheat on their partners over the festive period, and how to deal with it if it happens to you.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
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The actor who played Thurman Merman in the cult hit, ‘Bad Santa’, reflects on the iconic 2003 film and reveals what he’s up to now.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Dr Matt Agnew shares his favourite space facts, including what would happen if an astronaut’s helmet came off. And he also talks about his season of The Bachelor and the ‘unfair’ portrayal of Abbie Chatfield.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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With more than 1 million Aussies considering leaving their current jobs in the 12 months, we take a look at some ‘unique’ occupations, including a professional cuddler and a female dating coach for men.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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There’s been an increase in the number of adults being diagnosed with ADHD, but there are still plenty of sufferers out there who haven’t come forward for treatment. We find out why it’s so important this condition doesn’t go untreated.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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A disastrous royal tour of the Caribbean, a racism scandal and more bombshell revelations from Harry and Meghan … these are some of the most shocking royal moments of the year according to Daniela Elser.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Travel expert Rowena Ryan from escape.com.au, reveals her tips and tricks which could save you thousands of dollars ahead of your next holiday.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Right now, there is a rental crisis in Australia. We find out what caused it and if it’s going to improve anytime soon. We also speak to a real estate agent about how to land a rental property in these ‘unprecedented times’.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Cricket legend Mike Hussey gives his opinion on the messy Justin Langer saga, and reveals the best sledge and best locker room prank from his playing days.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Former ASIO Deputy Director General, David Fricker, tells us about the work that ASIO does, and reveals if they’ve foiled terror plots that the public has never heard about.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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George Calombaris is making a TV comeback. He tells Bucky about his new show, Hungry. He also opens up about his underpayment scandal, and reveals which of his former MasterChef co-stars he no longer speaks to regularly.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Dr Brad Morris aka ‘The Butt Doctor’ reveals how often you should do a no. 2, how long it should take, and why you shouldn’t try and hold in a fart.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Intersex is a term that you don’t hear that often, but today’s guest is on a mission to change that. They’ve decided to speak out about the fact they’re intersex because they want to help end the stigma.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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We cross to our man on the ground in Qatar who spills on the bizarre booze rules, the dodgy fan accommodation and the strange behaviour of the Aussie supporters.
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Simon from Down Under Investigations tells Bucky about his most memorable cases, including one where he busted a guy with five different identities.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Shannon Noll joins Bronte Coy to lift the lid on Australian Idol, including Guy Sebastian’s secret conversation he wasn’t supposed to hear, to the British superstar he can’t stand.
Host: Bronte Coy
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
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James had a falling out with his dad and cut off contact. His dad was so desperate to stay in touch that he created a fake online profile and catfished his son. James tells his bizarre story to Bucky and reveals what his relationship is like with his dad now.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Angela White is one of the world’s most successful adult entertainers. She tells Bucky what a porn set is like, how OnlyFans has changed the game, and spills on weird requests she’s had from clients.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Despite Anthony Albanese’s ‘positive’ meeting with Xi Jinping in Bali, an expert warns Australia is still on the path to war with China in the next 10 years.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb thinks it’s possible that an alien spacecraft crashed to earth 10 years ago. He’s now launched a mission to dig the object up from the floor of the ocean.
Find out more about Professor Avi Loeb's work here: https://lweb.cfa.harvard.edu/~loeb/Opinion.html
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Kate Langbroek talks about her new Ch 9 show, ‘My Mum, Your Dad’, and gives her opinion on who will replace Carrie Bickmore on The Project.
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Two young girls who were sexually abused have opened up about how traumatic it was for them to testify in court. They’re now demanding change, and want everyone to get on board with their ‘Justice Shouldn’t Hurt’ campaign.
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Donald Trump is being blamed for the Republican party’s results in the midterm elections. Could it affect his chances of running for President again in 2024? We hear from Australia’s Ambassador to the US and ex-Trump staffer, Anthony Scaramucci.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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We find out why the latest season of The Crown is the most controversial so far. We also take a look at the most historically inaccurate scenes from the show and reveal once and for all which royals actually watch the Netflix drama.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Jack Vidgen joins Bronte Coy and lifts the lid on the “screaming” match between his reality TV co-stars, his time in rehab, and the very unusual advice he got from a major US star.
Host: Bronte Coy
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Joe Hildebrand and Norman Swan give their opinions on what Australia got right in terms of its response to the pandemic, and what we got dangerously wrong.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Jack Beaumont was a spy for more than 10 years, working for the French foreign secret service. He opens up about his most dangerous mission and reveals some trade secrets.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Jack Beaumont is the pseudonym for a former spy with the French Foreign Secret Service. He tells Bucky about his fake identities, how he convinced people to give up information, and details one mission where he was lucky to escape alive.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Victoria Arbiter opens up about living inside the palace, and gives us all the latest goss on the royals, including Prince Andrew, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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A man has been charged with the 2017 Delphi murders which saw two teenage girls brutally killed during a walk. We take an in-depth look at the case and speak to a couple of insiders about the main suspect.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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British museums are full of items stolen from other countries, such as the Kohinoor Diamond which is part of the Crown Jewels. Marc Fennell tells us about his new TV show which exposes the true history of these items.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Bucky attended the radio awards in Sydney on the weekend and caught up with the biggest names in broadcasting, including Fitzy and Wippa, Abbie Chatfield, Joel Creasey, and Jonesy and Amanda.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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The jury in the trial of the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins was discharged after misconduct from one juror. News.com.au’s Sam Maiden reveals what it means, how Ms Higgins reacted, and what’s likely to happen in the future.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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An Australian ghost whisperer and exorcist opens up to Bucky about how she communicates with the dead, what to do if your house is haunted, and shares her craziest career stories.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Australia’s national netball team, the Diamonds, are copping heat after their grievances with a sponsor cost them a $15 million partnership. But who is really to blame for the messy situation?
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Reports suggest this could be one of the wildest snake season’s on record. Aussie snake guru Stuart McKenzie tells us how worried we should be, and shares his craziest snake catching stories.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Assistant Producer: Nina Young
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To celebrate Asexual awareness week, we speak to an Asexual woman from Melbourne who opens up about dating, intercourse and misconceptions.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Assistant Producer: Nina Young
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With online data breaches on the rise, a cyber security expert shares some simple tips that everyone can do to beef up their online protection.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Legendary player and Fox Cricket commentator Adam Gilchrist gives us his tip for the T20 world cup. He also shares his fondest memories of Shane Warne and Andrew Symonds and reveals the best sledge he’s ever heard on a cricket pitch.
Host: Andrew Bucklow & Nic Savage
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Shocking research has found that it only takes seven minutes on TikTok for young Aussies to feel bad about their appearance. In today’s episode, we meet a 21-year-old who blames social media for her eating disorder.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Tan France explains why he tried bleaching his skin when he was younger, he talks about retiring at the age of 32, and he tells a mortifying story about the time he embarrassed himself in front of a huge star.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Assistant Producer: Nina Young
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Darryn Lyons used to run the biggest celebrity photo agency in the world. He tells Bucky some trade secrets and reveals which stars were divas and which ones were just plain rude.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Assistant Producer: Nina Young
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The trial of the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins continued this week in Canberra. Here’s everything that happened.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Court reporters from around Australia tell Bucky about the most bizarre cases they’ve seen so far this year.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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The Aussie director tells Bucky some fun stories about his famous pals, Nicole Kidman, Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio. He also opens up about his latest project with Bombay Sapphire.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Is there life after death? We’ll chat to some people who claim to have the answer after suffering near death experiences, including a man from Victoria who was dead for 90 minutes.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Assistant Producer: Nina Young
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North Korea has conducted seven different missile launches in the past 16 days, including one that flew over Japan. So is Kim Jong-un preparing for war, or is he simply trying to flex his muscle on the world stage?
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Assistant Producer: Nina Young
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Todd Sampson ‘lost it’ while shooting a particularly horrific scene for his new documentary. He tells Bucky all about the moment that pushed him over the edge.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Assistant Producer: Nina Young
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This week, the trial of the man accused of sexually assaulting Brittany Higgins in 2019 began in Canberra. News.com.au’s Ally Foster has been in court each day and talks about the key moments from the trial so far.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
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Kirsty had a hysterectomy after giving birth to her first child. Now she wants to have another kid, so her mum has agreed to help her out with a uterus transplant.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Kristie Webster was just 15 years old when she was severely injured in the 2002 Bali bombings. Her mum, Robyn, was killed. In this heartbreaking interview, she shares her memories from that night and opens up about the pain she still lives with 20 years later.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Vabbing, the lazy booty call, #staytoxic … these are just some of the weird dating trends that singles all around the world have been attempting this year. In this episode, news.com.au’s Rebekah Scanlan explains what the trends are and if they work.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Bachelor faves Brittany Hockley and Laura Byrne tell Bucky about their new book, hand out some dating advice, and share their most awkward sex stories.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Brent Simpson is a former Bandidos sergeant-at-arms bikie who now hosts ‘The Clink’ podcast. He tells Bucky about what really goes on inside a bikie gang.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Assistant Producer: Nina Young
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It’s a question Aussie sports fans have been debating for decades: which code is superior, AFL or NRL? Bucky chats to a number of former players including Matty Johns and Campbell Brown to settle the debate once and for all.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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We take a look at the Optus hack that’s affected more than 9 million Aussies – and find out why the telco refused to pay the rumoured $1 million ransom.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Scott Silven is a world renowned mentalist. In this episode, he reveals how he learned the craft, what it was like performing at Bill Gates’ birthday party, and he performs an unbelievable trick on Bucky.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
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Vladimir Putin has made another threat to use nuclear weapons, but would he actually follow through with it? Two experts give us their opinions.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
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The British comedian spills some juicy celebrity stories about Prince Harry, Mariah Carey and Kanye West. And he opens up about the ‘weird’ behaviour that went on behind the scenes when Britney Spears appeared on his TV show.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Rebecca Gibson spent 10 years working as a psychiatric nurse in some of Australia’s most dangerous prisons. She opens up about the ‘appalling’ behaviour she witnessed from the murderers, paedophiles and rapists inside.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
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Coles, Woolies, Aldi ... they all use a variety of tricks inside their stores to make you spend more money. In this episode, an insider lifts the lid on their sneaky ways.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
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ComedianDave Hughes shares some juicy showbiz stories, including a clash he had with Scary Spice and which TV show was his least favourite to appear on.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Assistant Producer: Nina Young
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A royal expert tells us about the behind the scenes drama from Harry and Meghan’s reunion with the royal family - and we cross to the UK to find out how people really feel about Charles, Camilla and the Sussexes.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
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The likelihood of China invading Taiwan is high, and if Australia was to get involved in the conflict it would have a devastating effect on our country. Experts explain to Bucky exactly what would happen.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
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Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness tells Bucky about his upcoming Aussie tour and goes into detail about the time he collapsed in front of a celebrity.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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With neo-Nazi groups on the rise here in Australia, we speak to an expert about how dangerous they are and who they’re targeting. Plus, a former member of a neo-Nazi group reveals what really goes on inside the gang.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
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The actor spoke to Bucky about working with his ex, Courteney Cox, on the most recent Scream movie, and responded to claims from a reality TV star that Friends actress Lisa Kudrow is ‘mean’.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
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As the world mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth, we speak to a royal expert about the monarch's three defining moments, and uncover some little known facts about her majesty.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young, Hareem Khan
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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A rumoured affair, an actor getting fired and Harry Styles spitting on a co-star … The new movie Don’t Worry Darling has generated headlines for all the wrong reasons. We’ll get you up to speed on ALL the drama.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
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Britney Spears should be on top of the world. She’s been freed from her conservatorship and has a new hit song. But an ugly public spat with her two teenage sons now threatens to derail her comeback.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Bryce Wilson has been in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion began in February. He tells Bucky about the most confronting things he’s seen and reveals he was lucky to survive a Russian rocket attack.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Naia Ōkami says that on all levels except physical, she is a wolf. She tells Bucky what that means, how it’s impacted her life and how her friends and family reacted to the news.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
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Sunny Jacobs was sentenced to death in the US for a crime she didn’t commit. She tells Bucky about death row, how she survived, and why it’s so important the death penalty gets abolished.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power cast open up to news.com.au about the crazy level of secrecy surrounding the new show. Plus, TV critic Wenlei Ma reveals if the series is a hit or a little bit sh*t.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
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On the 25th anniversary of Diana’s death, we take a look at the last minute decisions that led to her demise, and chat to a royal expert about the conspiracy theories about her car accident.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
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Lucky Diamond Rich reveals why he made it his mission to become the world’s most tattooed man. And we meet another Guinness World Record holder who can pull planes with his teeth.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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The Aussie comedian reveals the best heckle he’s ever received, the audience member he regrets picking on, and what some of Hollywood’s biggest stars are really like.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Assistant Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Two sisters, who were adopted by different families as babies, spent 20 years trying to track each other down. They join Bucky to talk about their emotional reunion.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
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Blake Pavey is a comedian and TikTok star who has CF, which has a life expectancy of 35-40. He tells Bucky how he copes with his illness and shares his favourite jokes about the condition.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
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Actor Sean Bean has been slammed for saying intimacy co-ordinators aren’t necessary on movie sets. We caught up with one to find out what they do, how they do it, and why Sean’s comments ‘aren’t helpful’.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
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Journalist Stephen Drill did a six-month investigation into outlaw motorcycle gangs in Australia. He joins Bucky to reveal his most shocking findings about bikies and the way they operate.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Georgie talks about her new role on The Project, reflects on her most awkward TV moment, and reveals how she ruined Rob Mills’ marriage proposal.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
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The amount of space junk is now so bad that experts are worried it’ll soon be too dangerous to head into space - and according to Dr Brad Tucker, it’s only a matter of time until debris crashes back to earth and kills.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
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Think witches only exist in movies and books? Think again. Two real-life witches open up to Bucky about how they cast spells and communicate with the dead.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
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In just a few years, TikTok has completely changed the way the music industry operates and some of the world’s biggest artists aren’t happy about it.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
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Scott Morrison is in hot water over claims he secretly swore himself into portfolios when he was PM. News.com.au’s Samantha Maiden tells Bucky the latest.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Australia’s most popular male entertainer, Will Parfitt, opens up about life as a stripper and details his most awkward on-stage moment.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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A professional lolly taste tester and a shopping centre Santa are two of the people we chat to as we take a look at why there aren’t enough workers to fill jobs in Australia.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
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The FBI raided his mansion, he’s facing several lawsuits and he’s being investigated over the Jan. 6 riots … but just how much trouble is Donald Trump really in, and is there a chance he could be sent to prison? We find out.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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In the wake of the ‘Grease’ star’s death, we take a look back at the mysterious disappearance of her ex-boyfriend, Patrick McDermott.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Andrew and Ursula Keese plan to visit every single pub in Australia during their epic pub crawl. They’re currently a quarter of the way through, and they put down their drinks for 10 mins to chat to Bucky about their ambitious goal.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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TV’s Mr Nice Guy shares his wildest career moments, from an awkward incident with the Queen to a boozy night with Friends star Matt LeBlanc.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Osama Bin Laden’s right hand man, Ayman al-Zawahiri, was allegedly killed by the US in a drone strike. But is there a chance he could still be alive? Professor David Kilcullen gives us his thoughts, and reveals how dangerous the terrorist group is in 2022.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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The man who orchestrated Sydney’s bid for the 2000 Olympics reveals all the sneaky tricks he used to win, including unique gifts, celeb cameos and rigging traffic lights.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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The cost of living crisis has seen more Aussies giving dumpster diving a go to try and save money. A couple of pro’s explain how it works and reveal where and when to find the best items.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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The chef and MKR co-host drops some spicy details about Nigella Lawson, spills on his feud with Colin Fassnidge, and reveals if he misses Pete Evans.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Harun Tulunay, a 35-year-old from the UK, reveals what it was like to have a severe case of monkeypox. Plus, an expert reveals how worried Australians should be about the virus.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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The number of Aussie men aged 25 or under who have chosen to get a vasectomy has more than doubled in the last five years. We find out their reasons and chat to a surgeon about what the procedure involves.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Alan Fletcher aka Dr Karl Kennedy joins us on the day of the Neighbours finale and shares some of his most ‘unique’ memories from his time on the show.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Following a proposal to allow children under 12 to hunt with bows and arrows in NSW, Bucky sits down with Zach Williams, a passionate hunter who i teaching his children where food comes from – and we chat to Animal Justice Party member Emma Hurst about whether the decision will actually go ahead.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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After a string of shootings in Melbourne and Sydney, Bucky chats to a former undercover cop about how they catch criminals and the scariest moments of his career.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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A mortician reveals how a body is prepared so that it can be shown for one final time, and she opens up about the weird items people have asked to be buried with.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Warning: adult themes. Mistress Lucilla shows Bucky around her dungeon and opens up about life as dominatrix, including what services she offers, how much she charges, and the weirdest requests she’s had.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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James Giezen is proof that gaming is a legitimate career option. The 21-year-old Aussie tells Bucky how he turned pro and how much money he’s won. Plus, we chat to an expert about internet gaming addiction, which affects thousands of Aussie kids.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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An ex-mormon opens up to Bucky about what they’re taught to believe, and sets the record straight about their ‘special underwear’ and ‘soaking’.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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From July 1, the price of electricity went up in several Australian states. To help lessen the bill shock, Bucky speaks to an expert about how we can all lower our bills - and he chats to ‘The Aussie Tarzan’ who lives in the bush and uses no electricity whatsoever.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Miriam Margolyes is naughty, hilarious and brutally honest. To celebrate her new TV show, Australia Unmasked, Bucky caught up with Miriam who revealed a shocking story about one of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Vapes, or e-cigarettes, are everywhere. With growing numbers of young people becoming addicted, Andrew Bucklow speaks to two leading Aussie experts about just how dangerous vaping is, and he sits down with a concerned mum who’s 13 year old daughter is addicted to vaping.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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In the wake of a political assasination in Japan, Bucky speaks to a former Secret Service agent about the tactics they use to keep the US president safe.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Superbugs have been declared as one of the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity. Bucky finds out what they are, and meets an Aussie who survived a terrifying flesh-eating superbug.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Dean Harrison is convinced that Yowies exist because he came face-to-face with one and narrowly escaped with his life. He tells Bucky all about the Aussie Bigfoot.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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The comedian and ‘Drag Race Down Under’ judge tells us how his life has changed now that he’s famous, and why he was dropped from I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here’.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Andre’a Simmons had it all: a family, a house, a fancy car. But at the age of 40 she tried meth for the first time and her life quickly went to pieces. She tells her confronting story to Bucky.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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There are calls to ban TikTok from the app store amid claims that user data is being accessed by the Chinese government. We find out if there’s any truth to the claims.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Barking up the wrong tree, to turn a blind eye, to paint the town red … We all use these phrases but where do they actually come from? Bucky chats to linguist Mark Gwynn to find out.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Aussie women are getting paid way less than their male counterparts, according to new data. Why is that the case and can it be rectified? Bucky attempts to find out - and gets some advice from Janine Allis about how women can ask for pay rises.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
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If there’s one thing James Webb can do well, it’s eating, and a lot of it. Before Australia’s top competitive eater went to compete at Nathan’s Fourth of July competition – making him the first Aussie to do so – he sat down with Rowdie, answering all the questions you want to know. Does he vomit after eating? How much can he eat? Can people die from competitive eating? Listen to today’s episode to find out.
Host: Rowdie Walden
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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As the word reels from the landmark decision made by the US Supreme Court to overturn Roe V Wade, many have shared their own experiences with abortion. Aussie supermodel Robyn Lawley sits down with Rowdie to open up about her own experience, shedding some light on why she’d make the same choice again.
For anyone in need of support, reach out to Lifeline Australia.
Host: Rowdie Walden
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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Recessions, inflation, the cost of living – there are a lot of financial terms flying around at the moment, but what does it all mean? Rowdie caught up with Melissa Browne, ex-accountant and author of Unf*ck Your Finances, who sets the record straight on what a recession actually is and when we can expect it to end, and he got all the best money saving hacks from TikToker Queenie Tan. After today’s episode, you might even be able to afford the luxurious iceberg lettuce.
Host: Rowdie Walden
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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What is it? Why is it important? Where do we go from here? Breaking down everything you need to know about the Uluru Statement from the Heart, Constitutional and Human Rights lawyer Professor Megan Davis joins Rowdie to unpack the divisive document.
Host: Rowdie Walden
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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The end of the financial year is just around the corner, which means it’s time to get your accounts in order. To make the most of your 2022 tax return, Rowdie got some insider tips from financial adviser Ben Nash, and former accountant Melissa Browne uncovered the best things you can claim – and you probably didn’t realise you could.
Host: Rowdie Walden
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
Ben Nash is a Financial Adviser and the founder of Pivot Wealth. Ben helps people invest smarter so they can create a life not limited by money. He has a focus on helping people make smart money decisions so they can live the lifestyle they want today WHILE they set up their future. Ben knows that taking action is what’s needed to get better money results, but first you need to know the rules of the game.
In Ben’s content he draws on practical experience from working with thousands of people to deliver simple, tried and tested money strategies that actually work, delivered in an easy to understand way. Ben is also the Author of the Amazon Best Selling Book ‘Get Unstuck: Your guide to creating a life not limited by money’, and the host of the ‘How to be Successful with Money Podcast’. Ben runs regular live online events which you can check out here. Follow Ben here on Pivot Wealth | TikTok | Linkedin | Instagram
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Dainty Wilder is one of Australia’s highest earning OnlyFans stars, sitting in the top 0.01 per cent of creators. Raking in six-figures a month, she sells everything from her underwear for $190 a pop to polaroid photos – she even sells jars of ‘Dainty Juice’. Rowdie sits down with the star to discover exactly what these little jars are filled with and whether a potential collab with MAFS star Olivia Frazer could be on the cards.
Host: Rowdie Walden
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Will the robots take over the world? Can chatbots feel things? Is artificial intelligence human? In a world dominated by technology, Rowdie does a deep dive with tech expert Brooke Jamieson, who uncovers what AI actually is; speaks with The Ethics Centre founder Dr Simon Longstaff, who sheds some light on the biggest risks; and goes one to one with, you guessed it, a robot.
Host: Rowdie Walden
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Earlier this week FINA – the world’s international swimming body – banned transgender women from participating in women’s elite competitions. And it’s a move that’s divided the entire sporting world, with everyone from Caitlyn Jenner to Cate Campbell weighing in. Rowdie catches up with Ricki Coughlan, one of Australia’s first public transgender athletes, to discuss why the decision is damaging, and the very surprising reaction she received when she was publicly outed in 1991.
Host: Rowdie Walden
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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The pandemic forced a lot of us to adapt to remote work with great success. So much so that many never want to return to the office. And for good reasons – a recent study found Australians saved $10,000 a year on average by working from home. Rowdie sits down with Atlassian’s resident work futurist, Dom Price, to explore what the future of work looks like, and Paul Guerra, the CEO of Victorian Chamber of Commerce, who reveals the staggering number of people who are refusing to return to the office.
Host: Rowdie Walden
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Supporting Producer: Kristen Amiet
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Unprecedented demand for passports is threatening to bring the holiday plans of thousands of Australians undone. Nevermind the fact that we’re all a bit rusty after a couple of years of staying put.
In today’s episode, Rowdie chats to news.com.au Travel Editor Vanessa Brown about how to plan for travel in a post-pandemic world.
Host: Rowdie Walden
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Despite being known for its awkward encounters, hilarious gaffes and cringe-worthy moments, the TV Week Logies has a long history spanning more than 60 years. After a two-year hiatus, Australia’s night of all nights is back. Rowdie is on the red carpet in the thick of TV royalty, catching all the best – and possibly worst – celebrity moments for a bumper, special edition, totally exclusive, never before seen or heard, Logies extravaganza.
Host: Rowdie Walden
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Melissa Leong wears many (chef) hats – she’s a judge for MasterChef Australia, a seasoned food critic and writer, a cookbook editor, a champion for diversity, and she was even Who’s Sexiest Person of 2020. More recently, she was nominated for TV Week’s Logie Awards’ Most Popular TV Personality – aka the famed Gold Logie. In the wake of Australia’s iconic Awards night, Rowdie sits down for a one on one with Melissa.
Host: Rowdie Walden
Producer: Nina Young & Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Stealing dirty socks from laundromats, using old newspapers or adult diapers simply because they can’t afford period products – it’s the grim reality for one in five Australians every month. As Queensland becomes the latest state to offer free sanitary items in state schools, Rowdie gets the down low from journalist Bianca Faramkis about the country’s unknown poverty line and chats with Share The Dignity’s Rochelle Courtenay, who is fighting to end period poverty.
Host: Rowdie Walden
Producer: Nina Young
Assistant Producer: Emily Pidgeon
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Last week, the Australian Federal Police revealed the Italian mafia has been operating undetected in Australia for decades, and they’re busy “pulling the strings” of local criminal gangs. In today’s episode, Rowdie chats to crime journalist Stephen Drill about the mafia’s movements in Australia – and the possibility that any of us could be living next door to a mobster.
Host: Rowdie Walden
Producers: Nina Young & Kristen Amiet
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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NFTs are undeniably hot property, and that makes them the perfect target for thieves and scammers. In today’s episode, Rowdie rides the emotional roller coaster of an NFT scam that was captured in real time, and chats to a blockchain scam investigator about their very modern job.
Host: Rowdie Walden
Producer: Hareem Khan & Kristen Amiet
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Ever since MissGuided collapsed a couple of weeks ago, commentators have optimistically suggested customers are gravitating away from the fast fashion behemoth in favour of more sustainable brands. But is one brand’s bad business dealings really the end of fast fashion? Rowdie chats to sustainable fashion expert Dr Lisa Lake and Good On You founder and CEO Gordon Renouf about the future of fast fashion.
Host: Rowdie Walden
Producer: Hareem Khan & Kristen Amiet
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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After more than two years of rolling lockdowns, physical distancing, and next to no international travel, the influenza virus is back with a vengeance. Today, Rowdie chats with epidemiologist Dr Catherine Bennett about why everyone seems to be copping something that’s not COVID right now, as well as how we can protect ourselves in what’s shaping up to be a longer-than-usual flu season.
Check out your state’s immunisation schedule here.
Host: Rowdie Walden
Producer: Hareem Khan & Kristen Amiet
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Australia’s birth rate has plunged following the pandemic – but the decision to lead a child-free life long predates COVID-19, and it’s one that’s still the subject of stigma and criticism. Today, Rowdie chats to two women who’ve navigated the question of whether or not to become parents in very different ways.
Host: Rowdie Walden
Producer: Hareem Khan & Kristen Amiet
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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After years of campaigning and political debate, every state in Australia now has some form of Voluntary Assisted Dying laws. Today, Rowdie chats to an advocate, and a woman with terminal ovarian cancer, and hears what the laws mean for people who have been asking for them for so long.
Host: Rowdie Walden
Producer: Hareem Khan & Kristen Amiet
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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It seems like most of Australia is shivering in its boots - so where did the polar blast come from, and could this be our new normal?
Host: Rowdie Walden
Producer: Hareem Khan & Kristen Amiet
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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While Bucky is off sipping cocktails on a Mediterranean beach, Rowdie Walden will be stepping in to host I’ve Got News For You.
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Erin Molan is absolutely everywhere - 2DAYFM, the Daily Tele, and Sky. Bucky sits down for a one on one with her, and she tells him about her radio career, and some X rated secrets.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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The World Health Organisation wants to get almost 200 countries around the globe to sign a pandemic treaty - but conspiracy theories think something bigger is at play. In today’s episode, Bucky takes a look at all of the conspiracy theories about the pandemic treaty - and we get an expert on to tell us whether they’re true or false.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Sweden and Finland are both making a bid to join NATO and Vladimir Putin is not happy about it - In today’s episode - an expert will explain what NATO is, why Finland and Sweden are desperate to be a part of it. We also meet a prepper in Sweden, who tells us why a growing number of people are preparing for the worst.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Bucky meets an influencer coach who teaches people how to make money from social media, and celebrity agent Max Markson reveals how much Aussie influencers can make per post.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Not only is he an incredible stand-up but his TV shows, Please Like Me and Everything’s Gonna Be OK, are just next level … some of the best television you’ll ever see. Josh Thomas joins Bucky to tell him about his latest projects, and some deep secrets.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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He’s the most talked about movie star on the planet at the moment thanks to the release of Top Gun Maverick - the sequel to the 1986 original. But what’s the real Tom Cruise like? Bucky chats to a well-known Australian TV personality who’s met the actor several times, and news.com.AU’s movie reviewer reveals if the movie lives up to its hype.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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As America reels from another devastating shooting tragedy, Bucky chats to a man whose 17 year old son was killed in the Parkland school shooting in 2018 - he opens up about the event, and tells us what’s stopping the US from changing their laws.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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The Legalise Cannabis Australia party is enjoying an uptick across all Australian jurisdiction - and the result comes off the back of a survey which shows more Aussies support the legalisation of cannabis than those who oppose it. Bucky chats to someone from the party to understand their stance - and an expert to hear the effects of legalising marijuana.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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It might surprise you to learn that Australia is still recording roughly 50,000 new cases every single day. In today’s episode - we’ll chat to an epidemiologist to find out just how worried we should still be about COVID and if cases are set to spike over winter.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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News.com.au’s political editor Samantha Maiden joins Bucky to answer some of the biggest questions to have come out of the election - and reveals who’s to blame for the Liberal Party’s loss, and who is likely to become their new leader.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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There’s a growing movement which encourages young people to save the majority of their income now and then retire at an early age. Bucky investigates how it works and what the pros and cons are.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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A lot of people believe there's a simple reason behind obesity: eating too much, and exercising too little. But in today’s episode, an expert is going to shatter everything you thought you knew about weight loss - and reveal the real reason behind obesity.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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News.com.au’s political editor Samantha Maiden asks Anthony Albanese the tough questions ahead of this weekend’s federal election.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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A war between different crime groups in Sydney has claimed 13 lives in two years. Today, the Daily Telegraph’s Mark Morri explains who is fighting who and why.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Tommy Little is one of the most popular personalities on our screens right now, and he chats to Bucky about his career in media alongside some of the most famous faces in the country.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Eurovision is on right now in Italy, and the grand final is taking place on Sunday. In today’s episode a former contestant takes us behind the scenes of the competition, and an expert opens up about the most shocking moments from its 66 year history.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Male escort Ryan James opens up about the wildest things clients have asked him to do over the years, how much he charges for a couple of hours of … fun - and the simple secret to satisfying your partner in bed.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Before Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese face off in the final debate, Bucky goes behind the scenes with a man who used to train candidates for these high stakes debates. He tells us about the gruelling practice sessions, the subtle tactics they use, and what he would tell his candidates to definitely NOT do when on stage.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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For the past month, the world has been gripped by the trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. Bucky recaps the case for you so far, and chats to writer Clementine Ford about the impact this ugly court case will have on current and future victims of domestic abuse.
This episode contains discussions around domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Keith Cox is a retired nurse who dedicated his life to working with cancer patients - and he opens up to Bucky about his incredible career.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Have you ever been talking about a product and then seconds later you go on social media and you get served ads for that exact product? It begs the question - are our phones listening to us - and Bucky gets the answer once and for all from a computer science expert.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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The interest rate rise announced on Tuesday was a devastating blow to millions of Australians - but it was an even bigger blow to Scott Morrison. Sam Maiden joins us to tell us what the hike could mean for the election.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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In parts of Italy you can buy a house for less than $2, but as you'd expect, there's a catch. Aussie Danny McCubbin bought one of the homes and he joins Bucky to explain the deal. Follow Danny on Instagram at @dannyforgood.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton and Tiffany Dimmack
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Legendary broadcaster Alan Jones joins Bucky to talk about his new show and the upcoming Federal election. He also shows off his singing voice with a show tune from Annie.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton and Tiffany Dimmack
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Why is the world’s richest man buying a company that has been reporting massive losses, and could be well past its prime? We chat to an expert to find out.
Host: Nina Young
Producer: Hareem Khan
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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The Teal Independents are making the Coalition very nervous - and there’s a very good chance they could be the ones who decide which party will form government after May 21. Sam Maiden breaks them down and tells us who’ll be giving the incumbents a run for their money.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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China is ramping up its presence in the Pacific - and an expert explains exactly why we should be worried.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
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Each year it seems like it becomes harder and harder for first home buyers to get a foot in the door. Bucky chats to a real estate expert about when to buy and how much you actually need to put down - and a financial planner gives her best tips on how you can save for that deposit quicker.
Jayden Vecchio is a mortgage coach at huntergalloway.com.au
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
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Scientists have come up with a new message that they want to beam into space in a bid to make contact with aliens - but could this message come back to hurt humankind? Bucky chats to Professor Alan Duffy and unpacks the message.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Joshua Burton
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A slew of controversial tweets from Katherine Deves’ now-deleted Twitter account have been the biggest talking points of the election campaign so far. News.com.au’s political editor, Samantha Maiden joins Bucky to take us through the tweetstorm, and what's likely to happen in the coming weeks.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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There’s a growing trend of couples ditching that norm to move in together and choosing to live separately. Bucky chats to Sharon Hyman who has chosen to live apart from her partner of 23 years, and a psychologist tells us if couples who live apart could be happier than their shacked up counterparts.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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To say that things have been tense between Prince Harry and the rest of the royal family in the last couple of years would be an understatement. Today, Bucky chats to a royal expert to find out what happened when Harry and Meghan reunited with the queen for the first time in two years, and what it means for the Royal family.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
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What’s it like to become a Wiggle at just 16? Tsehay Hawkins, the new Yellow Wiggle, opens up to Bucky about landing the gig of a lifetime.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Bill Edgar is an ex-Queensland detective who gets hired by people before their death, to later attend their funerals and reveal their lifelong secrets to their friends and family. He chats to Bucky about secrets from beyond the grave and tells us the most confronting job that he’s had.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Who is the other man vying for the top job in Australia? Sam Maiden takes an in depth look at the opposition leader and tells you everything you need to know.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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One of the funniest people in Australia is about to be back on our TV screens with a new season of Lego Masters on Channel 9. Bucky sits down with Hamish Blake for a one on one chat, and he explains why he bows at members of the public every single time he leaves the house.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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This year, more than 15,000 Australians will be diagnosed with melanoma, which is the most serious type of skin cancer. Bucky meets a 35 year old from the Gold Coast who tells him her story of how she came face to face with death - even though she thought she was taking all the necessary precautions.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
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The PM has taken a public battering in the last few months - but what effect, if any, they’ll have on Scott Morrison’s chances of getting re-elected? Bucky chats to Sam Maiden to find out, and takes an in-depth look at all the recent attacks on his character.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Supporting Producer: Nina Young
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A new report came out this week which revealed that a third of Aussie workers don’t feel like they’re getting paid fairly. In today’s episode - we chat to a workplace expert, and a boss, and ask them how to get a pay rise from your employer.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
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Well if you’ve ever wondered what the future is going to look like, you’re about to find out - a futurist from Cambridge University tells Bucky about all the tech coming our way in the next 20 years.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
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There’s been a lot of chat about revenge porn lately thanks to a storyline on Married At First Sight. In today’s episode we’re going to take an in depth look at revenge porn - we’ll find out what the laws are here in Australia and what to do if it happens to you.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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D’Leanne Lewis is one of the best real estate agents in the country who you might know from the Amazon Prime show, Luxe Listings Sydney. She takes Bucky inside the real estate industry, and dishes the dirt on sneaky tactics used by agents - and opens up about some of the wildest properties she’s sold.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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Journalist Charles Miranda has just returned from four weeks in war-torn Ukraine. He tells Bucky about the most shocking things he’s seen - and reveals what simple test the Ukrainian people are using to determine if someone is a Russian spy.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
Audio Editor: Tiffany Dimmack
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It's that time of year again we wind back our clocks - which means an extra hour of sleep. But is more at stake here for Aussies? In today’s episode we take an in-depth look at daylight saving, and Bucky chats to health experts who say we should ditch it once and for all.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Supporting Producer: Nina Young
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Today, people all around the globe will finally get the chance to farewell the legendary cricketer at his state memorial service. To pay tribute to the ‘King of Spin’, we reached out to some of his best mates - and asked them to Walk with Warnie, and share their favourite story about him.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Supporting Producer: Nina Young
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The Sunrise star reflects on her year in the co-hosting chair, and spills on her best and worst celebrity interviews, and what time she has to wake up each day.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
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It’s Oscars day and to celebrate, Bucky chats to a woman who’s been a seat filler at the Academy Awards six times. She reveals which celebs were nice and not so nice, and why she got fired.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Supporting Producer: Nina Young
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Are Vladimir Putin’s days numbered? Bucky chats to an expert to find out whether Putin could actually be toppled - and later, news.com.au’s Sam Clench joins us to reveal some things you probably never knew about Putin.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
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There’s a push to change the law to allow patients with treatment resistant mental illnesses to access MDMA assisted therapies. Bucky investigates how it would work.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Supporting Producer: Nina Young
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After a 10 year hiatus, the people who have turned getting injured into an art form have released a new movie called Jackass Forever. Chris Pointius joins us to tell us what flattening his penis was really like, and which stunt went horribly wrong.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Supporting Producer: Nina Young
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Petrol is now well over 2 dollars a litre in most parts of the country. The steep rise has had a nasty flow on effect - it’s driven up the price of living too. In today’s episode, Bucky finds out when we can expect the prices to go down, and a financial adviser reveals how you can save some bucks at the bowser and cope with the rising cost of living.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
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Hugh Sheridan has had an incredibly tough 12 months - the actor and singer chats to Bucky about all things love, loss, Hollywood - and his friendship with Rebel Wilson.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
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We’ve all heard some worrying reports about the Omicon sub variant BA 2 lately, but it’s time to separate fact from fiction. Bucky chats to an epidemiologist who reveals what we actually know about BA 2
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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The Netflix docu-soap series has finally been released after months of petitions, protests and anger from locals who wanted the program cancelled. Bucky chats to Jade, who reveals what it was like filming the tense series.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
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Parts of NSW and Queensland are still reeling from the recent floods which were one of the most extreme disasters in Australian history. Bucky chats to an expert who tells us why more natural disasters are on the way to wreak havoc on our country, and gets an update from Lismore.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Supporting Producer: Nina Young
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One of the founders of Anonymous pulls back the curtain on the online group of hackers who have pulled off some of the biggest cyber attacks in history.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
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In today’s episode - Bucky meets a garbo from Victoria who’s going to answer the questions he’s always wanted to ask. How many bins do they collect and empty in a single shift, and what’s one thing that us members of the public do that really pisses them off?
Host: Andrew Bucklow
Producer: Hareem Khan
Supporting Producer: Nina Young
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The NRL season kicked off last night and to celebrate one of the greats of the game joins Bucky and tells us who he thinks will win the premiership, and reveals some of his most hilarious footy stories.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Supporting Producer: Nina Young
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Grand romantic gestures in the early days of a relationship could be sweet - or a sign you’re dating a narcissist. An expert tells Bucky how to tell the difference.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Supporting Producer: Nina Young
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The 44 year old Ukrainian president is arguably one of the most talked about people on the planet - but how did the former Dancing with the Stars contestant rise to fame in the midst of conflict?
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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It’s International Women's Day - and Gold Walkley winning Sam Maiden is celebrating Brittany Higgins, and taking Bucky behind the scenes of the story that dominated headlines in 2021.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Supporting Producer: Nina Young
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David Graham, or “Farmer Dave”, hit our screens as one of the first openly gay contestants on Big Brother in 2006. Bucky catches up with him to hear about his time in the house, and to find out what he’s been up to since then.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Anthony Venn-Brown spent his life hiding his sexuality, and went to great lengths to do so. He opens up to Bucky about the exorcisms and conversion practices he endured in an attempt to suppress his sexuality.
Host: Andrew Bucklow
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Photographer Arthur Edwards has been touring with the Royals for over 40 years. He tells Bucky what the royals are really like behind the scenes, and which members of the family he made sure to steer clear of.
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Instead of being buried or cremated after you die, some people are choosing to be frozen - in a storage facility, in the hope they can be brought back to life in the future. Bucky speaks to a man who is bringing the practice - cryonics - to Australia, and catches up with a man planning to be a prospective customer in the UK.
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Vladimir Putin has raised the stakes to a dangerous new level as he puts his nuclear forces on high alert. Bucky takes an in depth look at nuclear war, and asks an expert what would happen if Putin used an atomic weapon?
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Nate Byrne is the weather presenter on ABC News Breakfast and he made headlines last week when he revealed he’s suffered several panic attacks live on air. Today, he chats to Bucky about working in the media with anxiety, and reveals what went wrong on his first day on the job.
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After weeks of escalating tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday ordered his troops to invade Ukraine. Bucky chats to NewsCorp journalist Charles Miranda and finds out what the conflict means for Australia - and whether the invasion could spark World War III.
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There’s 120 million dollars up for grabs in the Powerball tonight - the second biggest jackpot in Australian lottery history. Bucky meets a woman from WA who won the Powerball last year, and he chats to a financial adviser who tells him the first thing you should do if you win the lotto.
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After a life was lost from a shark attack that shocked the nation, Bucky speaks to a man who has set up Bite Club - a support group to help victims of shark attacks, and their friends and families deal with their trauma. Later, an expert tells Bucky how rising temperatures are impacting sharks’ activities in our oceans.
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In part two of Bucky’s chat, Wil reveals which radio star is banned from his incredibly popular podcast Wilosophy - and he shares the two best pieces of advice he’s ever received.
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Wil Anderson is a triple threat - a stand up comedian, a podcast host and a TV presenter. He chats to Bucky about the stand up show that changed his life, and his showbiz feud with Andy Lee.
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Australia's history is full of barrier-shattering women, and Eliza Reilly is on a mission to give them the recognition they deserve. From her book, ‘Sheilas - Badass Women of Australian History”, she tells the stories of three sheilas that have left their mark on Australian history
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The royal family’s reputation was dealt another blow after Prince Andrew settled a sexual assault lawsuit - but who will foot the bill? And later on, news.com.au’s Bronte Coy recounts the 7 biggest royal scandals.
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How would you like to work one day less a week … without taking a pay cut? Bucky chats to the founder of an Aussie company making the switch, and we hear how trials around the world have fared.
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Dave Hughes, Joel Creasey, Marty Sheargold and more reveal their secrets in the lead up to Adelaide Fringe Festival. They tell Bucky about their most awkward gig, and the best heckles they’ve ever copped.
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You’ve just watched The Tinder Swindler, it’s Valentine’s Day and romance is in the air. To celebrate, Bucky takes a look at the dark side of love, and brings you one of Australia’s wildest catfishing stories.
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Kate Everett lost her daughter, Dolly, to youth suicide - and she’s here to make sure no other parent has to face the same tragedy. She talks Bucky through how to talk to children about their mental health as part of news.com.au’s Not Alone campaign.
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Cricket great Brett Lee opens up to Bucky about the circumstances that led to Justin Langer quitting as coach of the Australian cricket team.
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Bucky speaks to a man who brokers all the big interview deals and asks him what it takes to secure million dollar talent.
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News.com.au’s Sam Maiden takes Bucky behind the scenes of Canberra’s political curtain, and tells us how and why pollies seem to be leaking like sieves.
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Bucky sits down with Andy Lee and asks him all the questions you’ve been dying to know the answers to.
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We take a look at which athletes are a chance of winning gold, and recap some of the most awkward moments from Olympic opening ceremonies.
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One of Hollywood’s biggest names tells Bucky what it’s like to pair up with Snoop Dogg in the music studio, and which celeb is her favourite to party with.
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A Christian College in Brisbane has sparked outrage after insisting students commit to gender roles and denouncing homosexuality. Bucky chats to a former student of the school, and Australian comedian Christian Hull weighs in on the school’s directive.
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Russia and Ukraine are on the brink of war - could this conflict have the rumblings of the beginnings of another World War? Bucky speaks to an expert who tells us the likely places WWIII could begin, and catches up with an Aussie in Ukraine.
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The highest rating show on Australian TV is about to kick off - a past contestant tells us how much money they get paid and more, and we take a look at some of the worst reality TV shows ever made.
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The world’s richest man wants to send people to Mars - and build a civilisation there by 2050. Bucky also chats to a man who’s actually been to space - as a tourist on Jeff Bezos’s rocket.
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Former detective Dr Terry Goldsworthy explains to Bucky how homicide investigations work, and reflects on the most shocking cases from his 28-year-career.
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A growing number of Australians agree that January 26 is no longer an appropriate day to celebrate our country. Today, Bucky takes an in depth look at WHY the date of Australia Day should be changed - and an expert tells us how to navigate a conversation with someone who believes it should remain a day of celebration.
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Students around Australia are about to return to school … well, that’s the idea, anyway - but not all parents are convinced the government’s plans will keep their children safe. Bucky speaks to a woman choosing to homeschool her children during Omicron, and one of the teenagers who shot to fame with their website COVID Base.
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Have you ever thought of making some extra cash on the side, maybe picking up a few extra shifts at work, or starting an online business? Bucky meets a woman who has done just that - and made a killing out of selling her jarred farts online.
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He’s just 26 years old and he already has his own national radio show on KIIS FM, Mitch Churi has come a long since he was Kyle and Jackie O’s barista. He tells us how he made it, and opens up about some of his most awkward celebrity encounters.
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Wondering why Prince Harry is making such a big fuss about security in the UK? Bucky chats to a Royal bodyguard who spills the tea on the dangers of guarding one of Britain’s richest families.
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Australia’s healthcare workers are on the brink - but what happens when our emergency responders are snowed under? Bucky speaks to a paramedic who tells him exactly what working during Omicron has been like, and takes us behind the scenes into the life of an ambo.
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Should Australia ditch the Queen as our head of state and become a republic? A republican and a monarchist battle it out to help make sense of the debate.
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As the Australian Open kicks into gear in Melbourne, a ball boy tells us exactly what it’s like to pick up and throw some of the world’s most famous tennis balls, and a tennis star getting ready to hit the courts reveals what really happens in the locker rooms.
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Are you in a relationship at the moment but have a niggling feeling that it’s just not right? Unsure if it’s just a phase or you hate each other? One of Australia’s leading relationship experts answers all the questions and reveals the six signs you should end your relationship.
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Does everyone have to get COVID? Where has all the toilet paper disappeared to this time? Can you actually protect yourself from COVID, and return to your hot vax summer? An expert joins us to set the record straight and answer some of your most asked COVID questions.
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Has your holiday boozing left you making promises to never touch a martini again? How can you cut back on booze this year? Bucky chats to a woman who chose to give up booze, and she tells him exactly how she did it.
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It's not often you get to share a hotel with a celebrity. Adnan Choopani lives a floor above Novak Djokovic in Melbourne's Park Hotel - but they live in two very different realities. Adnan gives Bucky horrifying details of his 9 years in detention, and what conditions are like for him in the hotel.
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Morgan Hipworth is the definition of a young achiever. He started baking at 7, opened his own store at 15, and has since sold 1 million donuts. Today, he explains to Bucky how he did it.
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Have you ever wondered what celebrities were like behind the cameras? News.com.au’s entertainment team tell Bucky about the diva meltdowns, toe-curling chats and bizarre requests.
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Have you entered the year with a new found resolution to save money, enter a triathlon, or to read more? Bucky chats to a psychologist about why new year's resolutions could be doing more harm than good - and what we should be doing instead.
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2021 was a hard year for everyone, and the royals certainly haven't been exempt from that. We take a look at three most shocking royal moments from last year - and reveal why 2022 could be just as bad for them.
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Ever wonder how nothing ever phases an ER doctor? Today, Bucky speaks to a man who’s been working in NSW emergency rooms for five years - he tells us the most shocking things he’s seen in his time, and if people really do come to him with … objects … up their bum.
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Why can’t North Koreans have beards, and is WW III on the horizon? It’s been 10 years since Kim Jong Un rose to power in North Korea, Bucky chats to one of the few foreigners who’s lived in North Korea, and finds out what life is really like on the ground.
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NFTs are selling for staggering amounts of money, but what exactly are they and why are they proving to be so popular? Bucky gets to the bottom of this and meets the creator of the iconic ‘Charlie bit my finger’ video.
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As Australia’s hard borders come down, is it time to make that fantasy of sipping a mojito on a Bali beachside into reality? A travel expert tells us if it’s time to start booking, and a flight attendant reveals all the juicy secrets of her job.
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Beheadings, arson, stabbings - News.com.au reporter Candace Sutton has spent more than 30 years covering crime, and she’s seen it all. So what are the cases that will stick with her for the rest of her life?
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Poisoned by a bad calzone, Brett Archibald fell overboard into the sea where he had to fend off sharks, seagulls, and flesh-eating fish.
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A Canberra insider tells us what happens inside the party rooms before an election, and who decides when you have your democracy sausage. We also hear from a man in the engine room of the election about the logistical nightmare of the big day.
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What secret technology did the FBI use to find Ghislaine Maxwell? Bucky uncovers the workings of the FBI, and we get an update from inside the courtroom of one of the world’s biggest trials.
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Brett Lee reveals what it’s like to play in an ashes series and spills on the best sledge he’s ever heard on a cricket pitch. Plus News.com.au’s sports editor James Matthey explains the history of the ashes
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Do you really have to give up your avo toast, and start talking stocks with your uncle at Christmas? Bucky chats to news.com.AU’s favourite financial advisor about the six things you could be doing help you take control of your money.
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Donna Nayler’s job is to make crime scenes look like they never happened. She talks to Bucky about cleaning up after the cops and the cameras have left, and tells us about the worst scenes she’s ever encountered.
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The access to the services of sex workers is an important part of the lives of people with disabilities, but could their right to a sexual life be in danger?
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It’s official: wet girl summer is here. The Bureau of Meteorology has declared a La Nina, but what does it mean for your beach Christmas and summer tan? Storm chaser Justin Noonan also tells us the craziest things he’s seen chasing the world’s biggest storms.
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It feels like it's 2020, and we might need to start fighting for toilet paper again. But is Omicron a blessing in disguise? We also speak to a COVID survivor who tells us about the long term effects that have left her hanging.
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Are we closer to war with one of the world’s superpower than we think? Whose military is more powerful, Australia’s or China’s? Bucky investigates, and also hears what it’s actually like to report from a war zone.
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Australia’s most loved drag queen takes us behind the scenes of Ru Paul’s Drag Race, and tells us the surprising way she makes most of her money. She’s technicolour, effervescent and very … ocker.
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Australia’s newest Millionaire Hot Seat winner tells us what happens behind the scenes when you win the jackpot. Bucky also chats to a quiz show question writer and meets a person who won a lifetime's supply of toilet paper.
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Is it a scene from Armageddon or real life? NASA is launching its most Hollywood spacecraft yet - and trying to see if it can deflect asteroids from their path and keep them from hitting earth. We also chat to astronomer Prof. Alan Duffy and find out what you should do if an asteroid hits earth.
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The ARIAs are fondly Australia’s Grammys… by some. The Blue Wiggle himself tells Bucky exactly how loose Australian celebs get behind the scenes, and about his most embarrassing moment at the ARIAs.
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Could it really get any worse than losing a million dollar interview with Adele? Today, Bucky chats to a breakfast radio host who butchered a chat with one of the world’s biggest comedians, and news.com.au entertainment reporter Bronte Coy tells us what really went down between Matt Doran and Adele.
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Gladys Berijiklian has faced the music at NSW’s ICAC, but what would happen if there was a federal version of the anti-corruption body, to keep our national pollies in check?
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It's the next big thing, and everyone from your grandma to your barista is talking about it. In this episode, Bucky decodes cryptocurrency with the help of some experts, and chats to a 24 year old who's made a small fortune off crypto about what you should be doing.
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The annual moustache-growing month, Movember is here again. Ex-AFL player Tom Boyd tells Bucky why he had to walk away from his million dollar a year career, and Bucky pays a visit to a urologist's office and learns how to make sure his balls are in working order.
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The Queen is ill, and waiting in the wings is 73-year-old Prince Charles. He’s spent his entire life preparing to wear the crown, but is Britain ready to accept him as King? Bucky also chats to news.com.au’s resident royal expert who tells him what will actually happen when the Queen dies.
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With all the subtlety of a bullhorn, former President Donald Trump has been hinting that he plans to run for office again in 2024. So will he, or won't he? Bucky talks to one of Trump's former staffers, Anthony Scaramucci, who pulls no punches and reveals what it was like being in the White House with the chaotic President.
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John Stainton was Steve Irwin's best mate and producer, at Steve's side in his last moments. He reveals what happened that day on the boat, and tells us why he tried to stop Steve's final shoot from going ahead.
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From explainers and breaking news topics to interviews with newsmakers and trendsetters, I’ve Got News For You is the serious news podcast’s rogue second cousin.......bringing you the news with colour. Every day, join host Andrew Bucklow and news.com.au journalists for a dive into one of the day’s biggest stories.
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