Best Mel Buttle Podcasts (2025)

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Dear Eric Bana, The World Needs Poida Back, Stat 24:42

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3d ago24:42

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He's a very serious leading man in Hollywood. Eric Bana is currently playing a sexy, broody detective in Netflix's new hit show Untamed. But Sarah remembers him a different way, and wants him to revive his glorious ‘90s comedy. Plus we settle the age-old friendship question - are you a main road wanderer or alleyway rat? And we finally have somethi…

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Disco Club Made the News and Won't Someone Think of the Men? 41:01

11d ago41:01

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F*ck. Sarah's mum has heard the swearing here and she's not happy, so naturally Sar invents a new word. Disco Club went viral but won't someone think of the men? We cleanse our brains with the 10 habits actually working in our lives right now and just when you thought Lise couldn't top the Beef Bolar Blade, she's back with another two-ingredient di…

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Boy Mums, Shut Up About Food 33:23

17d ago33:23

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What do a $14 rice cooker, a triple B, and six bananas in one day have in common? Boy mums, that's what. Sarah cops heat from the hungry boy mums of Australia (again), Lise defends her Two Ingredient Dinner segment like it’s Olympic sport, and the great gendered grocery debate reaches boiling point. We also uncover the mortifying things we do as ad…

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The Curse of the Overnight Wee Wee 34:39

24d ago34:39

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Sarah has had enough of overnight wakeups so she's taken to drastic measures. Lise has had enough of cooking dinner so she's revolutionising dinner. Why go to a psychic when AI can tell you what your curse is? And before we're about to throw Dane's thongs in the fire, a voice note from a listener brings us to our knees. We LOVE hearing from you! Th…

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I Just Want to Finish One Bag of Spinach Before I Die 33:01

1M ago33:01

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Sarah can't get through her baby spinach value pack, so we're getting on the bags. Of spinach. Meanwhile, Lise admitted a sour lolly addiction and now internet sleuths are diagnosing her with Autism. Sarah has a savage takedown of Gen Z work habits and Lise tries vainly to lift the mood with compliments. Oh, and Lise's husband is still wearing Surf…

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Dolphin Tatts, Foot Fungus & Surfboard Thongs from Hell 32:16

1M ago32:16

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We've frankly had a gutful of life and are taking matters into our own hands. Lise is lasering her foot fungus like a woman possessed. Sarah’s planning a dolphin tattoo revival inspired by her muse, Sarah Murdoch. Thick-haired girls are on notice. And Dane? He’s wearing thongs so ugly and wide that we need a big thong intervention. Show notes Conta…

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Mel Buttle and the Terrible Toddler Haircut 32:44

1M ago32:44

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It was meant to be a handsome little haircut for her handsome little toddler. But when comedian Mel Buttle walked into the hairdresser, something felt off. And the result? Diabolical. Plus, she's enrolled her two year old in gymnastics, swimming and rugby. So it's time for an intervention into the rort that is toddler sport. Plus, Sarah has reached…

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Cleaning Before the Cleaner: The Millennial Curse 30:11

2M ago30:11

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We’re just two gals cleaning before the cleaner comes, spiralling into generational shame because our mums never outsourced a damn thing. Plus, Sarah channels the spirit realm to name your Thermomix, caravan, and your secret Italy trip. And we need to talk about slow walkers, because we have notes. Contact the show phone via sending a voice memo or…

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The Barista Scandal Escalates 33:39

2M ago33:39

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Lise deals with the fallout of Barista Flirt-Gate, Sarah’s daughter exposes her parents’ age gap to a full religion class, and we list the propaganda we are officially DONE with (acai bowls, abstract art, and eyelash extensions, you're dead to us). Contact the show phone via sending a voice memo or text to 0489 214 653 Keep the good times rolling w…

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A Love Letter to Right Now 24:49

2M ago24:49

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This has been our most commented on episode ever. So we are bringing it out from behind the paywall for everyone to hear, and to appreciate the fleeting, beautiful chaos of right now. There's just one question at the heart of it: If you were 80, and you got to come back to now, for just one ordinary day, what would you notice?Expect emotion. Expect…

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The Coloured Gumboot Test 31:04

2M ago31:04

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A judgmental cat. A suspiciously generous husband. A barista wink that spirals into cougar chaos. Plus, we asked you for your best anti-lifestyle-creep hacks and wow, did you deliver. Contact the show phone via sending a voice memo or text to 0489 214 653 Keep the good times rolling with the Spotify Playlist: Lise and Sarah Kick Ons Want to support…

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When The Barista Thinks You're a Cougar 38:31

2M ago38:31

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Lise copped a wink from her local barista and now can’t show her face there again. We tried Skims so you don't have to. There's a trend where you ask your partner if you could be on the cover of Vogue, so Lise makes Sarah do it, and regrets nothing. And if your surname was Butcher, are you destined for the meat life? Contact the show phone via send…

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Is This a Treat? Or Have I Lifestyle Creeped? 38:36

3M ago38:36

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It might start with a spenny face cream. Then it’s $80 nails, only the good shampoo and that fifth streaming service. This week, we’re unpacking lifestyle creep. When the little luxuries quietly become your new baseline and you can't, or don't want to wind it back. Does tightening the belt need a soft rebrand? Can we champion those who un-creep? Pl…

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Oranges, Jerseys, and the Quiet Pressure of Being a Good Mum 29:06

3M ago29:06

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What does a tub of orange wedges say about modern motherhood? Apparently a lot. This week, we dive headfirst into the most controversial topic we've ever tackled: the under-12s footy fruit roster. (Yes, really.) But what starts as a whinge about chopping oranges turns into a deep and surprisingly emotional chat about invisible labour, performative …

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Yang Dog Vs Yin Puss: The Only Friendship Theory You Need 32:11

3M ago32:11

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Lise has a new theory and it's unhinged. Every friendship group has a Yang Dog and a Yin Puss. One sails the boat, the other brings the champagne. Which one are you? Plus: we re-did our Year Nine Love Compatibility tests about our husbands, and the results are devastatingly accurate. And Sarah has a nice little a hack for getting out of a funk; jus…

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Whatever Happened to Waterbeds? 36:14

3M ago36:14

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Remember waterbeds? The sloshing plastic bladder of the 90's has disappeared, and we've gone full CSI on it. But first, Sarah walked into a high-end store in her running gear and left with an Oscar nomination for performance of the year. Nab the very last of Disco Club tix on the website HERE Keep the good times rolling with the Spotify Playlist: L…

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The WhatsApp Message That Set Off the Mums 41:48

4M ago41:48

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A well-intentioned Mother’s Day idea rubs Lise the wrong way. Sarah's teens are getting chain mails, so she's written one for the women of this show. Lise investigates: why are airports a sound barrier for farts? And in this cost of living crisis, Sarah wants to bring scabbing back. Nab the last of Disco Club tix on the website HERE Keep the good t…

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Accidentally Naked in an Airport Toilet 51:19

4M ago51:19

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The door was locked, right? Welcome to the wildest story you’ll hear all week—and that’s before we get to the toe with a name, the black goldfish called Bugzilla, and why female friendship is better than a couple’s retreat. There’s also big news about Disco Club, so gather the Nicole's of your friendship group, and get ready to slut drop like the s…

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I Did Yoga Three Times And Now I'm A Guru 33:07

4M ago33:07

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Namaste. Sarah has dragged her flapping yoga mat into a suburban studio and discovered what it means to raw-dog the floor. An Uber driver needed their water bottle filled up, and their thirst is keeping Lise awake at night. Sarah keeps a list of baby names in her phone just in case, and needs you to know what they are. And we have a genius new rule…

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Is It Ever Ok To Answer Facetime On The Toilet? 26:34

4M ago26:34

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True friendship is answering a call no matter the time of day or night, right? Except for the time Lise pushed it too far. Sarah used to be a 'cool mom', but now she's embarrassing her teenager. Thankfully, her daughter penned a helpful checklist of all the things she is - and isn't - allowed to do anymore. And if you've ever walked around an Art G…

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We've Found The Biggest Ick 31:18

5M ago31:18

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It's a common, practical wardrobe item. But on men? Please No. Our libido is already so low. Lise has compiled her Anti-Bucket list for all the things she will never do, including having her Yoni steamed. Why does Sarah always avoid popular things? She wants some psychoanalysis to get to the bottom of it. Instead she asks Lise. Book your next holid…

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We Invented The Perimenopausal Smash Cake 37:14

5M ago37:14

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Why should kids get smash cakes when it's actually perimenopausal women with all the rage? We play our favourite game We Listen And We Don't Judge, but then forget not to judge. Lise ponders the allure of sending yourself to a "fake jail" as a legit form for self care. And we decode the baffling slang of the youth of today. Book your next holiday w…

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A $10 Doorbell Stopped Me Yelling At My Teen 33:54

5M ago33:54

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Lise got sick of yelling at her Teenager so she turned to Bunnings for the solution, and now she's been saved by the bell. A mystery pilot left a handwritten note for a stranger; was it romantic or a massive red flag? Sarah has some concerning markers of ageing that the proper scientific research studies seem to have missed. And we get to the botto…

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Whatever Happened To The Heel and Toe? 33:25

5M ago33:25

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Whatever happened to that staple of Primary School, the progressive barn dance the Heel and Toe? Once a crucial part of the Aussie school experience - and possibly the first time we ever felt chemistry - it seems to have vanished. We investigate: Is it still happening anywhere? Should we bring it back? And would Gen Z even know what to do? Also in …

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No Knickers At The Shops, And Other Life Lessons 31:41

5M ago31:41

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When Lise dashed from the gym to Westfield, she realized something crucial was missing. Her undies. But rather than panic, she embraced some air town there. Sarah, meanwhile, has re-discovered the iconic Aussie kids' book that made us resilient. And Lise has a niche but neccessary rant: aimed squarely at people that write on the tag of a gift bag. …

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'Go To Bed Angry' Is The New Marriage Trend 37:30

6M ago37:30

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The Guinness World Record holders for longest living marriage have finally spoken. After 84 years side by side, they've spilled their secrets on what makes it work. And sorry darls, but it's the most boring thing we've ever heard. Also, does Sarah really think she could wrangle a snake or is it the algorithm that is bewitching her? Why is it ok to …

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The $50 Tuck Shop Heist 36:22

6M ago36:22

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How much are you spending on the school tuckshop? Just when Lise thought she was outsmarting the system, her teen one-upped her. Plus, Sarah asks: when did everyone start dressing like shit on planes? Lise has an evil new game that almost gave our hairdresser a heart attack. And Sarah's newest life theory gives Mel Robbins a run for her money. Want…

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The Intense Rage of Husband Hobbies 35:40

6M ago35:40

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Lise thought she was married to an entrepreneur. Turns out, she’s married to a man who duped her into spending $10,000 under the guise of a business venture. Sarah, meanwhile, is still dodging OnlyFans foot pic fame, despite Lise's best efforts. Also in this ep: acoustic guitars in boutique hotel rooms, why tweens are suddenly demanding bigger beds…

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Our Facebook Memories Are Bullying Us 37:34

6M ago37:34

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We're confronting the cringe of our Facebook memories, where Lise was an insufferable "mama" who spoke in toddler metaphors, and Sarah was a kooky pregnant gal! Plus, Lise is back watching MAFS and starting to wonder if intimacy looks a little different at her place. And we play We Listen And We Don't Judge, and kinda hope Kmart aren't listening. G…

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No matter how good it is, I'll Miss Tom Hollander in The White Lotus 3 3:15

7M ago3:15

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Tom Hollander is in my top five actors of all time. A rare beast who can do comedy and drama with equal, effortless brilliance. He lands a line so dry you need a glass of water just to recover—then, in the next breath, breaks your heart with those devastatingly eloquent eyes. And now, thanks to The White Lotus, he has also proved himself outstandin…

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Selling Our Feet For Valentinos 35:42

7M ago35:42

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Sarah’s favorite knockoff Valentino sandals—may they rest in peace—gave out on the way back from the coffee shop, sparking an important discussion: should she be monetizing her feet on the internet to fund a real pair? Meanwhile, Hugh Grant’s trick of pretending to be his own agent has us wondering if a fake PA could finally get us organized. Also …

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We Listen And We Don't Judge 37:57

7M ago37:57

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Calling all skanks; we are on a piercing pursuit that even our mums won't be able to say no to. Can we convince esteemed journalist Leigh Sales to join the second-piercing club? Sarah's back in the nail salon but starting to question how comfortable some people get in there. And Lise's new Tik Tok trend leads to some devastatingly honest confession…

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The Second Earring Theory 36:15

7M ago36:15

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Forget about January's re-invention vibes. Instead, dive headfirst with us into the psychological movement everyone's banging on about: Mel Robbins’ Let Them Theory. Did it need a whole book? Probably not. Let us save you the time and summarise it for you instead. And just when you thought you were running out of ideas for your mid-life crisis, we'…

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Our 2025 Hot or Not list 21:09

9M ago21:09

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What's in, what's out, and what is straight-up cancelled for 2025? Lise and Sarah have written their definitive lists, and it's complete with highly scientific analysis. From the comfort of massive sleep undies, to shunning Cavoodles, it's the culture audit you didn't know you needed. Want to hang with us every Friday, and join the subscriber only …

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Too busy to read? Here's how to make it bloody happen 29:12

9M ago29:12

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Do you have a book pile on the bedside table that just collects dust? Want to join that book club but haven't been bothered? We're here to help you rekindle your love for reading - in as little as ten pages a day. Book guru Jane Sullivan says reading is basically meditation, and she has a bunch of ways to build it into your life. Could the answer t…

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A hot new hobby has entered the village 22:27

9M ago22:27

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We did it. Between deadlines, disco dancing and downright exhaustion, we've crawled to December's doorstep. Lise cuts loose, reconnecting to her filthy party animal era, while Sarah goes dark, bans herself from contacting Lise, and gets her thrills on Facebook Neighbourhood Watch. Book tickets to 'ON THE DOOR with Lise & Sarah: A Titanique Takeover…

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We're free of the tree, and what to buy for people you do/don't like at Christmas 37:29

9M ago37:29

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Would you dare to go tree-free at Christmas? Sarah is refusing to put up a Christmas tree and she’s never felt better. And Lise’s “tree” is so minimalist it might actually be a coat rack. Meanwhile, we discover Christmas Tree Fluffing; where women of the world are donning the cotton gloves and getting a wrist workout all in the name of. And if you’…

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JONES VS CHOPPER 1:35

9M ago1:35

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One of the funnier moments from the Alan Jones era. Warning: It does contain the voice of Mark “Chopper” Read. And the voice and face of Alan Jones. PS: The studio audience was so polite! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisisthekicker.substack.com…

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Term Four the Musical! 23:17

9M ago23:17

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Raise a Black Russian to term four, because we're hanging on by a thread. Lise and Sarah dive into the baffling measures of success in Sarah's marriage, Sarah pens a tribute song to Term Four, and Lise has the ultimate endurance challenge: how long can you go without washing your hair? Spoiler alert - Lise takes this one to the extreme. It's Grubby…

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HILARIOUS OLD CLIP OF BOB HOSKINS TALKING ABOUT BEING DE NIRO'S BACK-UP FOR THE UNTOUCHABLES 1:20

10M ago1:20

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Robert William Hoskins, actor, born 26 October 1942; died 29 April 2014. It didn’t matter that this guy—who left school at 15 to become a bouncer, porter, window cleaner, and fire-eater—went on to become ridiculously famous. He was always down-to-earth: "Actors are just entertainers, even the serious ones. That's all an actor is. He's like a seriou…

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Neurodivergent kiddo in your life? Rebecca Sparrow and Madonna King are here to help 51:54

10M ago51:54

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Lise and Sarah unpack and unload on their week and story-tell with more tangents than a Year 12 maths book. This is a stream-of-consciousness roller coaster, delivering laughter-related muscle soreness and guaranteed whip-lash. Keep up! Hosts: Lise Carlaw and Sarah Wills Website: www.liseandsarah.com.au Subscribe to Lise and Sarah GOLD here http://…

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We're now both 44 and in great science news, it's a rapid decline 26:08

10M ago26:08

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Lise and Sarah unpack and unload on their week and story-tell with more tangents than a Year 12 maths book. This is a stream-of-consciousness roller coaster, delivering laughter-related muscle soreness and guaranteed whip-lash. Keep up! Hosts: Lise Carlaw and Sarah Wills Website: www.liseandsarah.com.au Subscribe to Lise and Sarah GOLD here http://…

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The fallout of 'only four summers left' continues... 34:20

10M ago34:20

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Lise and Sarah unpack and unload on their week and story-tell with more tangents than a Year 12 maths book. This is a stream-of-consciousness roller coaster, delivering laughter-related muscle soreness and guaranteed whip-lash. Keep up! Hosts: Lise Carlaw and Sarah Wills Website: www.liseandsarah.com.au Subscribe to Lise and Sarah GOLD here http://…

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Things will calm down soon: a book that made Sarah gnaw through Shellac and Lise recall an ex-uncle's wisecrack 25:58

10M ago25:58

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Lise and Sarah unpack and unload on their week and story-tell with more tangents than a Year 12 maths book. This is a stream-of-consciousness roller coaster, delivering laughter-related muscle soreness and guaranteed whip-lash. Keep up! Hosts: Lise Carlaw and Sarah Wills Website: www.liseandsarah.com.au Subscribe to Lise and Sarah GOLD here http://…

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The only shark encounter we’re interested in: Jane Lu! From corporate quitter in her 20s to multimillionaire Showpo CEO in her 30s, we get the ‘Lu-down’ 25:33

11M ago25:33

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Lise and Sarah unpack and unload on their week and story-tell with more tangents than a Year 12 maths book. This is a stream-of-consciousness roller coaster, delivering laughter-related muscle soreness and guaranteed whip-lash. Keep up! Hosts: Lise Carlaw and Sarah Wills Website: www.liseandsarah.com.au Subscribe to Lise and Sarah GOLD here http://…

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Geez: it’s the ‘solo-peri-business-holiday-teary ladies’ show 36:48

11M ago36:48

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Lise and Sarah unpack and unload on their week and story-tell with more tangents than a Year 12 maths book. This is a stream-of-consciousness roller coaster, delivering laughter-related muscle soreness and guaranteed whip-lash. Keep up! Hosts: Lise Carlaw and Sarah Wills Website: www.liseandsarah.com.au Subscribe to Lise and Sarah GOLD here http://…

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The ‘Ask Us Anything’ edition! 40:08

11M ago40:08

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Lise and Sarah unpack and unload on their week and story-tell with more tangents than a Year 12 maths book. This is a stream-of-consciousness roller coaster, delivering laughter-related muscle soreness and guaranteed whip-lash. Keep up! Hosts: Lise Carlaw and Sarah Wills Website: www.liseandsarah.com.au Subscribe to Lise and Sarah GOLD here http://…

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The ‘audacity’ of returning to a career dream in midlife 34:38

12M ago34:38

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Lise and Sarah unpack and unload on their week and story-tell with more tangents than a Year 12 maths book. This is a stream-of-consciousness roller coaster, delivering laughter-related muscle soreness and guaranteed whip-lash. Keep up! Hosts: Lise Carlaw and Sarah Wills Website: www.liseandsarah.com.au Subscribe to Lise and Sarah GOLD here http://…

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Lise’s laminating lament and Sarah’s running rut rant 23:13

12M ago23:13

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Lise and Sarah unpack and unload on their week and story-tell with more tangents than a Year 12 maths book. This is a stream-of-consciousness roller coaster, delivering laughter-related muscle soreness and guaranteed whip-lash. Keep up! Hosts: Lise Carlaw and Sarah Wills Website: www.liseandsarah.com.au Subscribe to Lise and Sarah GOLD here http://…

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Sarah does A+ airport and Lise has 3pm rage 31:35

1y ago31:35

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Lise and Sarah unpack and unload on their week and story-tell with more tangents than a Year 12 maths book. This is a stream-of-consciousness roller coaster, delivering laughter-related muscle soreness and guaranteed whip-lash. Keep up! Hosts: Lise Carlaw and Sarah Wills Website: www.liseandsarah.com.au Subscribe to Lise and Sarah GOLD here http://…