Happy Friday from Triple M Gold Breakfast! Today on the Leisel Jones, Liam & Spida Podcast, we’re kicking off the laughs with a hilarious game of “What Dog Breed Are You?” Then Aussie legend Shannon Noll drops in to chat music, milestone birthdays, and his new venture.. The Great Australian Rump Company (yes, it's rum-tastic!). We also fire up a ch…

It’s Throwback Thursday and things get wildly nostalgic on the Gold Coast! Leisel, Liam, and Spida relive their chaotic journeys to getting a driver’s license.. Triple M Gold family join in with complete with bribes, reverse parks on hills, and driving in third gear at 100kph. Plus, Spida's turned the Isuzu into an $80,000 pot plant (yes, really) a…

The Whithorn Way follows an ancient pilgrim route from Glasgow to Whithorn in Dumfries and Galloway. In this episode, Mark and Rachel focus on the start of the journey at Glasgow Cathedral. Mark and Helen cycle down to Glasgow Green and imagine how pilgrims would have crossed the River Clyde. They then follow the River westwards to the new Govan- P…

The teams came together for Triple M Gold’s epic $10,000 Tug of Origin live broadcast! From Jared Wallace’s Queensland pride to Greg Bird’s fiery NSW spirit, tensions ran high as the co-captains rallied their squads. Hear the behind-the-scenes banter, the electric pre-game hype, and the lightning-fast finish that saw Queensland crush New South Wale…

It’s State of Origin Eve and we’re fired up! Wally “The King” Lewis joins the crew to talk Origin nerves, locker room rituals, and whether Queenslanders can handle being the favourites. Plus our Question of the Day takes a weird turn involving llamas and phone contacts, and a very Gold Coast debate erupts over dog poo in Miami!! See omnystudio.com/…

From building the ultimate dream airline crew and debating elite sports skills, to an inspiring morning with Liam volunteering with neurodivergent kids surfing at Ocean Heroes - this episode is packed with feel-good moments. Plus, unravel the mystery of the ‘alien lights’ spotted in Casuarina, revealed to be something to do with Elon Musk?! Tune in…

Nature-based solutions are a key tool in solving environmental problems such as flooding. Rachel met with Dr Rebecca Wade from Abertay University, who is a big advocate for these solutions, to find out more about how they are actually implemented, and why they are so important. The Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust’s demonstration farm in Auchne…

Rachel Stewart meets environmental scientist Dr Rebecca Wade from Abertay University.By BBC Radio Scotland

Today’s episode is a wild ride down memory lane and into your bedroom… sort of. Leisel, Liam and Spida open up about the weird (and sometimes terrifying) things they feared as kids from Bigfoot crashing windshields to haunted bath plugs and one very angry rabbit named Whiskers. Plus, things get hilariously personal when the team dives deep into the…

On today’s Leisel Jones, Liam & Spida podcast, we kick things off with a quirky question from producer Joolz: What object tattoo perfectly sums up your personality.. no words allowed? From Goofy and Bandit to margarita-holding sculptures, the answers are as hilarious as they are revealing. Then, we dive into a side-splitting convo on the weirdest t…

We kick things off with a hilarious twist on the "TED Talk challenge" what would you speak on for 10 minutes with zero prep? From travel hacks to mental health, to why running might just change your life, the team dives deep into their secret passions. Plus, Liam discovers his dream job - a running tour guide (yes, it's a thing!) and the crew brain…

This week, we are coming to you from the village of Whithorn, in Galloway, broadcasting from the replica Iron Age Roundhouse in the village. Julia Muir Watt from the Whithorn Trust, and Shaun Thomson from Building Futures Galloway feature as live guests, to share the history of the area, and the importance of promoting heritage crafts and building …

In today’s episode, Tom Busby opens up about his exciting solo career launch and the future beyond Busby Marou. Plus, the gang gets into some weird but wonderful chats.. from the art of folding towels to the mystery of New Zealand’s dwindling sheep population! Throw in a debate about whether Tom will wear a fedora, and you've got a conversation ful…

Leisel, Liam and Spida dive into two massive topics: the fantasy homes they'd renovate around the world.. think haunted Irish castles, cliffside villas in Greece and Queenslanders with character and unforgettable music festival memories. From side-stage at Metallica to sneaking kids into Woodstock in the boot of a car (yes, really) the crew shares …

Mo Wilde is a forager, herbalist and author who is also founder of the Wild Biome Project. In this podcast, Helen Needham meets her at Cambo Estate in Fife where they go foraging and discuss the benefits of a wild food diet.By BBC Radio Scotland

In today’s episode, Spida makes one of the most controversial declarations ever: Potato gems are overrated! The studio explodes into a fun debate, with Liam and Leisel on the side of the spud, defending the humble gem's place at the top of the potato podium. From mashed potatoes to roasties, everyone’s sharing their fav spud forms and the opinions …

It’s a big, bananas kind of Tuesday on the Leisel, Liam & Spida podcast! We kick things off with some shockingly passionate fruit chat (is there such a thing as the perfect banana?) dive into a surprisingly heated debate about which iconic food deserves to be eliminated forever.. pizza, tacos, burgers or sushi.. and wrap up with an all-in brainstor…

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Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart with stories from the great outdoorsBy BBC Radio Scotland

Happy Friday, pod fam! In today’s ep, the team gears up for Mother's Day with hilarious gift confessions (spoiler: prawns and coffee go a long way for Liam) and pitches their dream restaurant ideas from ‘Mumma’s House’ to protein-packed bowls and footy-themed feeds. Plus, things get real when we dive into the hot topic of whether smacking kids shou…

It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for.. Peter Andre is in the studio and we are giddy! Benowa State High’s finest joins us alongside Freddy Nwaka, writer-director of the hilarious new film Jafakin, premiering tomorrow at the Gold Coast Film Festival. We talk acting vs. singing, Peter’s big 90s break, and how he made the leap from music heartth…

Mark Stephen meets head of soil forensics at the James Hutton Institute, Professor Lorna Dawson. Mark meets Lorna at the Institute's research farm, Glensaugh in Aberdeenshire to find out what exactly her job entailsBy BBC Radio Scotland

Today’s show flushes out some BIG convos, from the best (and worst!) toilets we've ever used to choosing your dream desert island survival kit: one snack, one celeb hang, and one binge-worthy TV show. Think Cameron Diaz, nachos, and a side of The Office! Then, things take an unexpected twist when we're joined by Donna Burke, the Aussie voice of Jap…

It’s a short week and a terrific Tuesday, but that hasn’t stopped the chaos! Straight off the top, Leisel is dreaming of spending $10K at IKEA (plus meatballs, obviously) and Liam may have almost been recruited into a cult by accident. We also try to decode a mystery voicemail that’s either a love note from an Italian man, or a breakup from a Spani…

Peregrine falcons have been in residence at the University of Glasgow’s Gilbert Scott Tower for a number of years now, with a new clutch of chicks being born again this year. Rachel met with Clarke Elsby from the university and John Simpson, from the Scottish Ornithologists Club, to get a glimpse of these magnificent birds of prey. Solsgirth Home F…

Today on Triple M Gold Breakfast with Leisel Jones, Liam and Spida, we go full throttle with laughs, surprises, and special guests! From the pod top we have deep chats about bogan prevention via godmothers to awkward Google search confessions that somehow lead us to crocodile anuses, nothing is off-limits in this episode. We pitch a new segment fea…

Rachel Stewart speaks to Dr Kenny Taylor at the Montrose Basin about 60 years of the SWTBy BBC Radio Scotland

It’s Trigger Song Wednesday and the full team is in the house! Leisel, Liam, Spida, and Producer Joolz are tackling the tracks that make you yell “Turn it off!” From “Achy Breaky Heart” to “Sweet Caroline,” the team dives into the songs our listeners love to hate.. and the reasons why. Plus, if you could steal any famous singer's voice, who would y…

First up, it’s a deep dive into the world of condiments: If you could only choose three forever, what would they be? Is gravy a condiment? Can garlic cream sauce and aioli sneak into the top three? Producer Joolz, Liam and Spida battle it out, with a few surprise condiment swaps along the way. Then things get heated over a seriously controversial t…

Happy Monday, Podcast Family! Leisel, Liam and Spida are back with fresh chaos - and today it's all about mystery, mayhem, and major letdowns. The much-hyped mystery roll of film finally gets revealed... and let’s just say, it’s not quite the blockbuster we imagined (unless you're into blurry pigeons and Bondi backstreets. Plus, we dive into Leisel…

Tennants of Elgin is a family quarrying business that has been operating out of the North East of Scotland for fifty years. They have had numerous impressive contracts across Europe, but have recently begun some work that’s a little closer to home – providing the granite for Aberdeen’s Union Street works. Mark went along to meet with Director Gavin…

Mark Stephen visits the poetry path at Corbenic with its founder Jon PlunkettBy BBC Radio Scotland

Its that time of year again! The NumbersLie crew make their 2025 NBA Playoff predictions!By King Tweed

The Elsick Mounth is an ancient trackway, linking the River Dee to the Mearns, and is one of the routes featured in the new Scotsways guide on hill tracks. Mark and Rachel both met up with Colin Young, a Scotsways volunteer, who guided them along part of the route to point out some of the important historical and archaeological sites that can be se…

Happy Easter long weekend podcast family! We're sending you off into your extended break with the very best bits from today’s show - and yep, Producer Joolz is right here as always. We’re diving into big hypotheticals - if success was guaranteed, what risky move would you make? Liam is heading for Survivor, Spida is renovating the weirdest homes in…

Lorraine McCall from the Highlands has overcome cancer three times in recent years. She has previously climbed all of Scotland's 221 Corbetts and 282 Munros.By BBC Radio Scotland

We take your calls on the songs that instantly transport you to another time and place. From Natalie Cole to Great Southern Land and Run to Paradise, these "trigger tunes" fuel the ultimate nostalgic road trip. Get ready to laugh, reminisce, and maybe even tear up a little. It’s a podcast that feels like a camping trip with your funniest mates. See…

That kind of Easter egg would you be? The team gets hilariously honest, from Humpty Dumpty to the Cadbury bunny. Then Leisel stuns everyone with her newfound love for IKEA - yes, the same IKEA she once loathed. Producer Joolz reveals her backwards store-hacking strategy, and listeners chime in with their wildest IKEA stories - including weddings, b…

Happy Monday, podcast fam! Today on the Leisl, Liam & Spida podcast, we kick off the week with big laughs, real talk, and a very special guest. Producer Joolz ask the ultimate hypothetical: If you could swap jobs with anyone for a day, who would it be? From astronauts to Taylor Swift and even Prince William on a bender (yes, really), the team share…

The Scottish Crannog Centre on the banks of Loch Tay is a bustling model Iron Age village, filled with various craftspeople to demonstrate ancient crafts and technologies. Mark went along to find out how the site has grown over the past few years, and how the construction of the crannog over the water is coming along. Jenny Graham follows the Posti…

It's a loose and lively Friday on the Leisel Jones, Liam & Spida Podcast! Strap in as the crew imagines where they'd teleport for the weekend - Italy, Cuba, Ireland and even White Hart Lane make the dream list. Then, Spida's about to shake up his 18- and 23-year-old kids’ world as he lays down the law with a “new sheriff in town” parenting plan. An…

Producer Joolz pops in for a piping hot pizza debate - if you only had three toppings (base, sauce, and cheese aside), what are you picking? Then it’s all about nostalgia on this Throwback Thursday, with listeners throwing it way back to classics like I Dream of Jeannie, Round the Twist, Monkey Magic, The Jetsons, Rambo and Hey Hey It’s Saturday. A…

Helen Needham meets with bird recorder Ian Broadbent to capture the April dawn chorusBy BBC Radio Scotland

On today's episode of the Leisel Jones, Liam & Spida Podcast we dive into the comfy side of life - if you could only wear one outfit forever, what would it be, asks Producer Joolz. From Crocs and linen to chic elasticised sets, the team shares their ride-or-die fashion faves. Then it's on to Trigger Songs, where music meets memory. This week’s them…

It’s a jam-packed Tuesday on the show. The team dives into the big question - what would your theme song be if life had an entrance soundtrack? Leisel also finds a roll of film undr her seat in the - it's not hers, who's could it be? What's on it? Then, two young stars of the undefeated Gold Coast Suns, Jed Walter and Bailey Humphrey, crash the stu…

It’s a chaotic and comical Monday on the Leisel, Liam & Spida podcast – While Liesel and Liam hold down the fort, Spida is technically on the clock… dressed head-to-toe as a seven-foot astronaut en route to a Mad Monday party with surf lifesaving legend Ali Day and the crew from Surfers Paradise. All thanks to a cheeky bet on the show with Ironwoma…

Potato Enthusiast Bob Donald talks to Rachel about a community growing project in Aberdeen which has led to libraries in the north east handing out seeds and seed tatties. Mark speaks with volunteers from a walking group in Govan, who share their personal experiences with homelessness and social hardship. They’re now involved in an innovative proje…

What would you do if you won $50 million? The team dives into their lotto dreams, from keeping it quiet to throwing epic parties. Plus, it's Throwback Thursday and we're reminiscing about our favourite childhood toys - Tamagotchis, Thunderbirds, and the classic Tupperware shape sorter! Tune in for laughs, nostalgia, and a little bit of wishful thin…

Kerri Andrews is the author of Pathfinding - On Walking, Motherhood and Freedom. She describes her own traumatic experience with pregnancy, birth and motherhood and draws on examples of other female writers and their experiences over the centuries. She also discusses the history of women and walking and her desire for a more communal child rearing …

Happy Hump Day, podcast family! On today’s episode of The Leisel Jones, Liam & Spida Podcast, we take a trip down memory lane with Trigger Songs - those tunes that instantly transport us back to childhood, house parties, or even mum vacuuming the living room. From ABBA to Boney M and Elvis, our listeners share the songs that define their past. But …