Best MacPack Podcasts (2025)

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EP 261 | How We Won A Grand Final Competition & Pickup Please - Zambrero Edition 51:33

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This week on the pod, we dive into the huge news that State of Origin footy is coming to Perth next year, put a spicy spin on Pickup Please with a Zambrero’s edition, and hear Jake’s ridiculous story about how he managed to overtake an ambulance. We also unpack the crazy week we’ve had, including how we scored ourselves Grand Final tickets, Joey so…

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Radio Fremantle | 13 September 2025 | Joey's Awkward Interaction 40:49

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We kick things off with Joey asking: “How have you ruined a bump into?” - after he found himself making in a painfully awkward misstep in a chat with an old mate. Then Junior shares a story about an accidental insult he witnessed, and we want to know if you’ve ever accidentally roasted someone without meaning to. This week’s game is Rewind Rhythm, …

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EP 260 | With Australian Music Royalty, Mr. Ben Lee 47:49

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This week we’re joined by Australian Music royalty, Mr Ben Lee! Ben’s been a staple of the Aussie music scene for decades - first breaking out as a teenager in the ‘90s, and going on to release iconic tracks like Catch My Disease, Cigarettes Will Kill You and We’re All in This Together. We chatted about how it all kicked off, what it was like growi…

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Radio Fremantle | 6 September 2025 | School Plays 43:25

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This week kicks off with Joe asking: “What was your best school play?” Riley wants to know: “What was the last white lie you told?” after Tyler the creator said Perth is his favourite place in Aus. We also take a moment to unpack the man, the myth, the label - Giorgio Armani. Riley hosts the brand-new Stage Name Game, where we guess if a name belon…

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EP 259 | Franky Mac Is Back! 55:42

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This week we welcome back the old man himself Franky Mac! As expected when Dad jumps on the pod, he takes us on a ride. From his early days laying bricks to his time working in the film industry (including a wild story about helping Isla Fisher launch her career), he’s packed with rogue tales. We also dive into his chaotic mates, some very question…

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Radio Fremantle | 30 August 2025 | Riley's Guinness World Record 41:02

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This week we kick things off with Joey asking: “When was a gift underappreciated?” - after all, sometimes the wrapping paper gets more love than what’s inside. Then we celebrate 70 years of the Guinness World Records with our very own record-breaking challenge. Riley takes us down a rabbit hole with The Alphabet Joey then hosts a brand-new game of …

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EP 258 | The Rain-Soaked Sale & Junior's Dom Sheed Tale 42:06

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This week Podcast, Joey finds us a very talent young fella who is the king of bird impressions, Jake explains a chaotic Market Place deal that had him wetting himself and Junior tells the boys about his run in with Dom Sheed. Plus, Jake dishes out a pending Paul Kelly Hero after nabbing tickets on the cheap, before capping things off with the yarn …

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Radio Fremantle | 23 August 2025 | Junior's Scathing Salvo Visit 36:24

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This week we kick things off by asking: “When did you fake it till you made it?” after a Justin Bieber impersonator was caught pretending to actually be the big fella! Plus Junior boy got rinsed at a Salvo's Store. Junior hosts Rewind Rhythms - where the boys try to guess the song while it plays backwards! Then we dream big with: “If you could do a…

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EP 257 | We Got Yo-Chi Stores On The Line & Is This Our Worst Hero of All Time? 46:54

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This week, Joey kicks things off with a feel-good story after he saves a bird in need. Jake asks the boys for help about his sleep pain, sparking plenty of questionable cures from the boys. We test Perth Yo-Chi’s in a game of Pickup Please, where the challenge is simple - how many rings ‘til they answer the phone? Then Joey might’ve just crowned th…

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Radio Fremantle | 16 August 2025 | Is Riley A Bad Guy? 42:37

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This week Joey kicks things off by asking: “What’s a saying you absolutely hate?” — after some questionable work lingo started floating around his 9-to-5. Then Riley’s in the hot seat after being made to look like a bad friend. Joey is hosting Just the Stems - a One Hit Wonders Edition, where the boys have to guess the song from nothing but the raw…

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EP 256 | Junior Got Searched By A Cop & Groping’s All Over The Shop 51:04

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This week on the pod, Joey stirs the pot after uncovering some unexpected controversy in the humble squash box, we fire up a game of It’s Been A Minute to revisit people, moments and things you may have completely forgotten about and Riley takes us through the nerve-wracking moment he was stopped by a cop. Plus Jake crowns this week’s Everyday Hero…

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Radio Fremantle | 9 August 2025 39:34

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This week we kick off with Joey asking: “What’s the worst thing your pet has eaten?” - after he discovered a zoo that’s actually inviting people to donate their pets… as animal food. Then Riley wants to know: When did you misread a moment? - after a bloke at work awkwardly turned down his lunch invite. In this week’s game, Jake hosts Whistle While …

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EP 255 | What Is The Mystery Song & Is Passing With A ‘D’ Grade Wrong? 52:57

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This week, we launch into a brand new Song Sleuth after a mate slid into Jake’s DMs with a cryptic voice note - and it’s up to us to crack the case. We dive into the surprise news that Big Brother is back, and take a stroll down memory lane with some of our favourite moments from past seasons. Meanwhile, Riley breaks down a bizarre academic update:…

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Radio Fremantle | 02 August 2025 | Ham Down! 37:51

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This week we kick things off with a peek behind the staff room door, as Joey asks: “What’s the worst thing you’ve seen in a staff room?” — after a co-worker did the unthinkable. Then Junior wants to know: What kind of art did you make as a kid? — after discovering one of his own childhood masterpieces was binned earlier this week. In this week’s ga…

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EP 254 | Crashing The Footy Girls' Training & An Ad That Needs Explaining 51:48

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This week on the pod, Jake and Junior laced up their boots for Footy Training and unpack Joey’s potential future debut, Jake reveals the bizarre Powerball ad that’s left him with more questions than answers, and we present our chip wars video - to provide you with the best value for chip option! Plus - we cross to the cheating chaos of the Tour de …

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Radio Fremantle | 26 July 2025 | Joe's Rouge Lunch 49:26

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This week on the show, Joey kicks things off by revealing his rouge lunch serving routine. We dive into some of the most outrageous baby names floating around in the wild and the lads discuss their lip balms of choice! Then it's game time with How Much Did I Pay? — this week’s edition is all about movie night essentials. Popcorn, Choc Tops and loll…

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EP 253 | Junior’s Harassed By The Ladies & Why We Should All Become Part Time Tradies 42:57

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This week on the pod, Joey’s got a bone to pick as he brings another big issue to the table and suggests for the good of the country, should we all become part time tradies? We break down Triple J’s upcoming Hottest 100 Aussie edition and reveal our picks (and predictions) ahead of the countdown. And Junior has officially joined Strava and it’s alr…

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Radio Fremantle | 19 July 2025 | Coldplay Chaos 44:07

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This week on the show, Joey's kicking things off by asking “What’s the most embarrassing thing you’ve seen in public?” — after a couple at a Coldplay gig went viral for all the wrong reasons. Riley introduces a chaotic new segment Story Roulette, where we take turns saying one word at a time to try and build a story. We keep the fun rolling with Im…

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EP 252 | Dan Murphy Deals That’ll Make Ya Scoff & Jake Tries Biscoff 52:02

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This week on the pod, Jake is investigating how insignificant some of Dan Murphy’s deals really are - Riley's rave review returns for the first time in years as we take a deep dive into his night at the most recent Apres Ski event and Jake dips his toes into the world of Biscoff for the very first time as part of this weeks Jake Tries! Plus, we awa…

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Radio Fremantle | 12 July 2025 | Freebies! 43:19

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This week on the show, Joey’s asking “When have you lied to get something for free?” — after finding out a burger joint is handing out freebies if your team wins. Riley’s on the hunt for those “I wish I caught that on camera” moments — after WA police footage revealed people doing wild stuff behind the wheel. Spoiler: it’s not just texting. We also…

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EP 251 | A Hidden Car Trick For Your Lights & What's Really In Vegemite? 45:05

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This week on the pod, we’re find out if Joe can actually be scary? Jake uncovers a hidden car feature that blows our minds, and Junior takes us deep into the mystery of what’s really in Vegemite. Plus, we crown a Nando’s legend as this week’s Everyday Hero and reflect on another unreal entry from our 5 year performance review. Can Joe Be Scary? Wha…

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Radio Fremantle | 5 July 2025 | Junior's New Catchphrase 45:00

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This week on the show, Joey dives deep into the world of cough radars (yep, they’re real) and asks the big question — what other radars do we need in our lives? Nightclub lines? Junior’s on a mission to find his perfect one-word catchphrase — and the options range from iconic to completely unhinged. Then it’s game time! Riley’s cooked up a brand ne…

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EP 250 | Mcdonalds Fries Investigation & Public Farting Interrogation 45:49

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This week Joey's educating us on some of the BRAND NEW Aussie words and terms that have been added to the dictionary, Junior boy opens up the floor for a surprisingly passionate chat about public farting etiquette and we bring to you our findings from the McDonald’s fry investigation. Plus, Jake shares a heartfelt Lewis Capaldi comeback story, and …

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Radio Fremantle | 28 June 2025 | The Boys Are Back! 45:32

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This week on the show, Joey’s chasing refunds and wants to know - when have you tried to get your money back? Riley asks what scares you most about the beach? Seaweed, seagulls and stepping on something squishy - what tops the list! Gabriella Cilmi gets us taking a quick trip down memory lane before diving into Do You Know The Movie? - Joey’s throw…

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EP 249 | Jake Survived A Plane Crash & Junior’s Break & Enter Dash! 54:12

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This week on the pod, Jake’s back from New Zealand – and wait ‘til you hear who he bumped into at the airport. Joey’s officially gone full artsy and enrolled in a photography class, and Junior explains how our dad encouraged him to commit a little bit of Breaking & Entering. Plus, we unpack the strange etiquette of Facebook Reactions and how you're…

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Radio Fremantle | 21 June 2025 43:06

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This week, Riley was Missing in Action - off crook - so it was just the Jake and Joe Show holding down the fort. We kicked things off by rewinding the clock, chatting about what Joey and I used to get up to before Riley was even born (yep, there was life pre-Junior). Then we asked: Would you eat your coworker’s leftovers? After Joey found the lengt…

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EP 248 | The Deodorant Debate & School Lunches We Grew To Hate 37:27

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This week on the pod, Joey brings us some buzzing Bee News, Riley sparks a heated debate: Roll-on or Spray Deodorant — what’s better and why? Joe dives into the nostalgia and chaos of classic School Lunches, and Junior crowns a local Servo Legend as this week’s Everyday Hero. Plus, we open up the inbox to hear your thoughts on the Great Deodorant D…

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Radio Fremantle | 14 June 2025 | Passcode Breakers 50:11

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This week on the show, Jake’s locked out of his phone after forgetting his screentime passcode, and we’re enlisting the punters to help crack the code before it’s too late. 🔐 The boys were home alone and had a run-in with something spooky, we dive into the bizarre story of a Bulgarian soccer player whose death was accidentally celebrated while he’s…

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EP 247 | Havin' A Yarn With Will McMahon 53:15

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This week we’re joined by the one and only Will McMahon Will McMahon is one of the most recognisable voices in Australian radio. He’s best known as one half of Will & Woody, the national drive show that airs across the country on KIIS FM (96FM out here in Perth) where he and co-host Woody Whitelaw bring a mix of comedy, chaos and heartfelt moments …

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Radio Fremantle | 7 June 2025 43:41

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Joey was out crook this week, so Jake and Junior took the reins – and somehow things got even more unhinged. Jake asked “what have you done to be healthy?” after reading about a bloke who didn’t sit down for five days straight. Yep. Five. Days. Standing. Riley’s talking Perth’s very own poo jogger – caught red-handed on CCTV – so we’re asking what …

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EP 246 | Jake’s NZ Holiday & Have You Had Your Inner Health Plus Today? 50:33

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This week on the pod, we hit the lanes for a 10-pin showdown, Jake preps for his big trip to NZ and quizzes Joey for last-minute travel tips — while stressing over whether his latest express purchase will actually arrive in time. We play a brand new round of People We Haven’t Thought Of In A While, crown this week’s Everyday Hero to a true Happy He…

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Radio Fremantle | 31 May 2025 | Junior's Sleep Cycle 42:18

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This week we threw Joey to the wolves - or more accurately, to the streets - as punishment for losing the Honk-a-Thon. Sign in hand, he was determined to redeem himself! We also took a look at life’s simple pleasures – those little things that just work perfectly, like the ideal ice cream scoop or the overhanging fruit concept. Junior's aiming for …

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EP 245 | Boiled Frankfurts & Primary School Chairs Hurt 54:02

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This week on the pod, Joey takes us through the highs and lows of his HBF Run, Junior takes us down memory lane to discuss the iconically uncomfortable Primary School Chairs and Judge Joey returns to decide how Jake should have handled an elderly gents technological technique. Plus we discuss boiled sausages, Joey crowns this weeks Everyday Hero wh…

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Radio Fremantle | 24 May 2025 | The Honk-A-Thon! 44:08

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This week we hit the streets for the first-ever MacPack Honk-a-Thon! Armed with nothing but cardboard signs and pure charisma, Jake, Joey and Junior battled it out to see who could score the most honks from passing cars. It’s dumb, it’s loud, and it might just be our best competition yet. Three boys. Three signs. One street. Infinite honks. Let the…

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EP 244 | The Honking Punishment Is Set & Joey's HBF Run Prep 1:03:30

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This week on the pod, Gracie Abrams takes over Perth, and Jake may or may not have seen her. We lock in all the details (and punishments) for our Honk Sign Competition, as Joey prepares for his big HBF Run this Sunday – the final countdown is on, but does he even know what time the race starts? Plus, Jake awards this week’s Everyday Hero to a coupl…

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Radio Fremantle | 17 May 2025 51:06

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This week Joe asks “When have you missed an important call?” - after the Pope’s brother missed His Holiness' calls for two hours. Riley’s got a 21st dilemma - the outfit’s locked, but what tie is he locking in?! Jake hosts How Much Did I Pay the Nike Edition, will Riley bag his 9th win in a row!? Plus our official signs have been decided! You voted…

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EP 243 | What Will Our Honking Signs Say & Joey v Robot Race Is Underway! 50:12

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This week on the pod, Joey’s training for his upcoming HBF Run and we announce the challenge we have set for him! We each pitch our honk-worthy sign ideas in a bid to win your vote. Meanwhile, Jake reveals that his entire neighborhood is “selling up” and it’s sending him into a mild spiral. Plus, Joey awards this week’s Hero to a dad who knows how …

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Radio Fremantle | 10 May 2025 48:15

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This week, we’re asking when have you saved the day? Joey shares a heroic tale from our family during the week. Riley’s on the hunt for the ultimate “Miracle Mum” stories, just in time for Mother’s Day and even grabs a tale from our very own mother! Joey host "Guess The Movie" with iconic quotes, while Jake and Riley try to flex their film knowledg…

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EP 242 | Mum Is Back & A Urinal Cake Ain’t A Snack 52:44

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This week on the pod, Riley asks the big question - is Netflix gaslighting us? After a Black Mirror episode appears to be changing details, we dive deep into the mystery. Jake takes on a fan-submitted Song Sleuth, and Mum returns to the mic for our annual Mother's Day celebration! Plus, we chat all things urinal cakes, hear Mum’s pick for this week…

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Radio Fremantle | 3 May 2025 43:49

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This week, Joey brings in Nanup chestnuts for a live taste test, kicking off a radio edition of Jake Tries! Riley’s asking how far you’ve gone for your favourite food, after a young legend actually called the cops on his mum for not delivering the goods. Joey also drops the latest from Pete Murray and Lorde, and Jake returns with the Whistle Game -…

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EP 241 | Was Jake Being Rude & The Kind Krispy Kreme Dude 49:32

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This week on the pod, Joey goes deep into the legend of the Nannup Tiger, Junior introduces us to the incredible facts around Ants, and Jake and Joe explain a social scenario they were both a part of, and ask Judge Joey to see whose version of the story is more accurate. Plus, Junior awards this week’s Everyday Hero to a Krispy Kreme legend and whi…

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Radio Fremantle | 26 April 2025 48:13

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This week, Joey kicks things off by sharing some stories from his time Volunteering and the chaos that’s come with it. Riley’s diving into the wild world of Cross Breeding in the Animal Kingdom - and trust us, it gets weirder than you’d expect. Joe brings back the Quiz Game for the first time in 2025 and to wrap it all up, Jake leads a debate on Ag…

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EP 240 | Mr Whippy Turf Wars & The Breeze From Freo’s Shores 42:28

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This week on the pod, Joey introduces us to the chaotic sport of Kabaddi, after 22 years Junior discovers the breezy brilliance of The Freo Doctor and Jake unpacks the Mr Whippy controversy taking place in his neighbourhood. Plus, Riley awards this week’s Everyday Hero to a uni tutor who truly delivered and we explain a few little idiosyncrasies we…

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Radio Fremantle | 19 April 2025 42:52

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This week, we kick things off by chatting Ironic Lines in Real Life after a fan yelled “Serenity Now” at a real-life pitcher named Jason Alexander. Then we dive into superpowers after there was a Spiderman sighting in Perth - and ask if you could have any ability in the world, what would it be? Jake’s back whistling tunes and we’ve gotta figure out…

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EP 239 | How Jake Got On Nova Last Week & Why Easter Chocolate Tastes So Elite 45:16

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This week on the pod, Joey unpacks some serious Album Club Chaos, the boys out Jake after his big Nova debut, and Jake has done some research to unpack the age-old mystery - why do Easter Eggs taste better? Plus, Riley awards this week’s Everyday Hero to an unexpected superstar of the screen, you may not know you've seen and we read out a few of ou…

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Radio Fremantle | 12 April 2025 40:55

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This week, we’re asking the big question “When did science go too far?” after scientists revealed they’ve created woolly mice as a stepping stone to bringing back woolly mammoths and even dire wolves. Then we talk comebacks! When has something iconic disappeared, only to make a glorious return? From tv shows, to fast food snacks, we’re celebrating …

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EP 238 | Cheap Masters Snacks & AirPods That Keep Bouncin' Back 41:59

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This week on the pod, Joey’s parking advice backfires big time! Riley’s Unbreakable AirPods refuse to die and Jake’s testing the boys with a US Masters edition of How Much Did I Pay? ⛳ Plus, we crown an Everyday Hero who saved some stranded old ladies, and as we approach five years of The MacPack, we feel it’s time for a Performance Review - are we…

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Radio Fremantle | 05 April 2025 48:52

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This week, Joey kicks things off by asking, “When have you desperately wanted a conversation to end?” after a bloke in the US Parliament spoke non-stop for over 24 hours. Then, we dive into times we’ve been forced to evacuate - after the Sunrise’s chaotic April Fools' prank that left a few their hosts evacuating to the exits. Plus, we chat about th…

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EP 237 | The Best Marshmallow Flavour & Rouge Customer Behaviour 52:52

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This week on the pod, we’re kicking things off by shouting out some Corpus Alumni dominating in their respective fields - Min Woo Lee crushing it on the PGA Tour and Gisella making the Grand Final on Australian Idol! Joey’s diving into the world of AI Artistry, as computers are now out here drawing and creating art. Junior's got a wild customer int…

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Radio Fremantle | 29 March 2025 41:37

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This week, we kick things off by asking “What’s the worst thing your dog has ever eaten?” after hearing about a dog that somehow chowed down on a dead bloke’s toes. Then, Junior narrowly avoids a nightmare scenario when a passerby almost catches him mid-bathroom break, leading us to ask when have you been caught red-handed? Plus, it’s game time wit…