Best Not Your Average Book Report Podcasts (2025)

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Ilario Grant: Let's Do This Thing 5:24

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9h ago5:24

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Ilario Grant is headed to Perth next year, as the star of MJ: The Michael Jackson Musical. Lisa & Russell asked how long Ilario has been a fan of MJ, his audition process and what audiences can expect from show. Tune in to hear the full interview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 96FM and iHeart Australia

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Barra's Bits: Would You Mind If I Quickly Tell You My Michael Jackson Story 8:53

10h ago8:53

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Barra reminisced on his chance encounter with Michael Jackson in the 80s, let's just say Fat Cat was involved. Plus, inspired by dinner disasters, Barra and Russell answer a food related question for all the parents out there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 96FM and iHeart Australia

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Calls: A Day To Celebrate A Hunk Of Meat And All The Trimmings 11:13

9h ago11:13

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Inspired by International Roast Dinner day, Lisa & Russell reminisced on their dinner disasters. The phone and texts lit up with tales of cooking mishaps and bad tasting suppers. Tune in for the hilarity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 96FM and iHeart Australia

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The Shaw Report: Take The Threat Of Falling Iguanas Seriously 3:37

10h ago3:37

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On The Shaw Report today, Lisa was thrilled to share that a new Luther film is officially in the works. Michael Jackson has broken yet another music record, and a bizarre weather warning in Florida caught Lisa completely by surprise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 96FM and iHeart Australia

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Lisa & Russell: There's Also Long Man Flu 3:30

11h ago3:30

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Lisa and Russell kicked off the show with a recap of their day - Lisa endured a trip to the dentist, while Russell had grand plans for a relaxing afternoon… until surprise birthday present shopping threw a spanner in the works. Tune in for the laughs! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Listener Donna is Building a House: It's Going..Slow 4:51

1d ago4:51

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Lisa & Russell are learning new things and so are our listeners. The guys checked in with Donna, she's building a home and had to get her building licence. Tune in to hear her progress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 96FM and iHeart Australia

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The Shaw Report: Diddy Says He Didn't 2:42

1d ago2:42

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Something tells Lisa the Michael Jackson biopic is going to be big. A V For Vendetta tv show is in the works. Plus, Diddy has denied allegations that he was drinking hooch in prison and Lisa believes him. Tune in to find out why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 96FM and iHeart Australia

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Life of Liz: Get Out Of My Photos You Scene-Hogging Cow! 15:05

1d ago15:05

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Producer Liz has been to her fair share of weddings, but after attending one in New York, she had a few concerns about the wording on the invite and it turns out some of the other guests did too! That sparked a flood of calls and texts from listeners on wedding gift etiquette, and wow, there were some doozies. Tune in to hear the full tale. See omn…

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Remembrance Day: The 11th of The 11th of 1918 1:54

2h ago1:54

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Lisa & Russell opened the show with a touching reflection on Remembrance Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 96FM and iHeart Australia

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Barra's Bits: It's More Aerodynamic Apparently... 8:15

2d ago8:15

8:15

Barra popped into the studio to chat with Lisa & Russell about all the latest in sport. FIrst up, the AFL is shaking things up with a Top 10 finals format and a new Wildcard round from next season, England’s star batter Joe Root has landed in Perth ahead of the Ashes, and it’s more bad luck for Oscar Piastri who missed the podium again. The AFLW Ea…

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Bernard Fanning: We've Never Played The Album In Full Before 7:53

2d ago7:53

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Bernard Fanning phoned in to have a chinwag with Lisa & Russell. 20 years since the release of his solo album Tea & Sympathy, Bernard reflected on the changes to the music industry over the last 20 years and there have been A LOT of them. Tune in to hear the full chat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Shaw Report: It's a long from the Cristal and Hennessey 3:22

3d ago3:22

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Police were called to a raucous Hollywood 70th birthday party, the Grammy nominations are out, and Chappell Roan paid tribute to Cyndi Lauper at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Awards. Plus, P Diddy’s been caught drinking moonshine in prison. Tune in for all the latest celebrity goss! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Calls: Your Honour, In My Defence. 8:45

3d ago8:45

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There was an incident at Lesmurdie-Mazenod Cricket Club last week involving a cracked windscreen -Lisa & Rusell had the the victim and the perp talk it out on air. Inspired by this tall tale, the guys opened the phone and text lines to ask about your broken windows. Tune in for a good giggle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Lisa & Russell: Early Afternoon... It Struck 2:56

3d ago2:56

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Lisa & Russell caught up each other up on their respective weekends. Russell was sick with a case of man flu and Lisa had a great, low key weekend. Find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 96FM and iHeart Australia

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Megs O'Donnell: Any Help Is Better Than Nothing 5:32

6d ago5:32

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Could you save a life? St John WA’s Megs O'Donnell tells Lisa & Russell how performing CPR straight away can double or even triple someone’s chance of survival – with no long-term damage. Tune in to hear more about first aid and how you can help to save someone's life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Barra's Bits: Like Bringing A Ferrari To A Go-Kart Track 8:36

6d ago8:36

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Barra’s back in the building with all your sports news! The Barmy Army are starting to land in Perth ahead of the Ashes kick-off in just two weeks but Lisa’s not too thrilled about the Scorchers’ new match theme. Plus, could Perth Glory be getting a new coach? See if you can guess who! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Shaw Report: He's Playing Cluedo, I think 3:51

6d ago3:51

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Lisa pays homage to Pauline Collins, the UK actress and star of Shirley Valentine has passed peacefully from Parkinsons. Lisa gave listeners a sneak peek into the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic and can you guess which toys have been inducted into the 2025 Toy Hall of Fame? Tune in to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…

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Feel Good Friday: They'll Be Able To Fight you Off With Their Little Arms 5:31

6d ago5:31

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It's that time of the week again.This week's Feel Good Friday involved bionic mushrooms playing musical instruments, plus incredible texts and calls about your efforts to raise money for charity and good friends getting married.Tune in for your weekly does of cheer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Natarlie De Cinque: We Look For Patterns and Trends 6:12

7d ago6:12

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Natalie De Cinque from the Ombudsman WA joined us to discuss child deaths and how the agency makes recommendations to public sector organisations to help prevent them. It’s a serious and important conversation—tune in to hear about the vital work they do. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Ben O'Shea: You Needed A Feeding Machine To Get THe M&M Crispies Into Me 5:43

7d ago5:43

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Our film critic Ben O’Shea dropped by to chat about A24’s latest mind-bender, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. Starring Aussie favourite Rose Byrne, it’s a psychological drama featuring a therapist, a feeding tube, and a hole in the ceiling. Don’t overthink it, it’s A24, after all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Book Of Records: Who Has Visited The Most Countries? 8:36

7d ago8:36

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Lisa & Russell opened the text and phonelines to ask who has visited the most countries? Can you beat the winning score? Tune in to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 96FM and iHeart Australia

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The Shaw Report: I Love Miss Piggy 4:26

7d ago4:26

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Lisa spills the beans on Jelly Roll's Australian tour and he had a major Pretty Woman moment, Anthony Lapaglia has filed for divorce, plus a Miss Piggy movie is in the works (Thank you Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone).Tune into the get all the goss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Lisa & Russell: I Always Think Of Prison Visits 4:05

7d ago4:05

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Lisa & Russell keep each other accountable as they check in on eachother's golf and Spanish lessons respectively. Let's just say Russell's brain hurts and Lisa needs the deep heat. Tune in to get the goss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 96FM and iHeart Australia

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Greg Reece: The Stats Are Worrying 6:58

8d ago6:58

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State Swim CEO Greg Reece dropped in to the studio to discuss swimming and water safety. Lisa was suprised that older people are less capable of swimming. Russell asked what kind of programs state swim have on offer. Tune in for the full chat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 96FM and iHeart Australia

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Barra Bit's: Half Yours, Not Up Yours 7:06

8d ago7:06

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Barra joined Lisa & Russell to recap yesterday's Melbourne Cup with Jamie Melham won both the Caulfield and Melbourne Cup. Barra has an insight into office printer breakdowns and David Beckham's knighthood is up for discussion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 96FM and iHeart Australia

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The Shaw Report: I Bloody Hope So. 3:55

8d ago3:55

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Lisa reveals People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive, can you guess who? Is a new Mummy film in the works? Plus a gold toilet is in the news, find out why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 96FM and iHeart Australia

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Calls: Have You Had A Near Drowning Or CPR Experience? 10:01

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Inspired by this week’s chat about swimming and the importance of knowing CPR, Lisa and Russell opened the phones to hear your near-drowning and CPR stories and there were some doozies! Tune in to hear more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 96FM and iHeart Australia

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Life Of Liz: I'm Back! 2:59

9d ago2:59

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Producer Liz is back from the US, she regaled the guys with tales of car crashes, bed bugs and Oompa Loompas. Tune in to hear more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 96FM and iHeart Australia

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Sabine Winton: It's Important to Develop Those Water Safety Skills 6:48

9d ago6:48

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WA Education Minister Sabine Winton phoned in to discuss the importance of swimming lessons and the importance of water safety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 96FM and iHeart Australia

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Calls: If You Were A Racehorse What Would Your Name Be? 7:10

9d ago7:10

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Lisa & Russell took calls and texts on your racehorse names and there were some absolute crackers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 96FM and iHeart Australia

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David Shortte: Great To See That International Flavour 4:08

9d ago4:08

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TABtouch Racing Expert David Shortte phoned in to chat all things Melbourne Cup. Tune in to hear his pointers, insights and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 96FM and iHeart Australia

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The Shaw Report: Because Mariah Said So 3:36

9d ago3:36

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On The Shaw Report, Lisa paid tribute to Diane Ladd - the actress and mother of Laura Dern has passed away, Christmas fever has hit and Christian AI apps have taken hold. Tune in to get all the goss from Lisa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 96FM and iHeart Australia

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The Last Elephant Has Left Perth Zoo 3:12

9d ago3:12

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After 127 years there are no more elephants left at Perth Zoo. Lisa and Russell reflect on the various gentle giants that graced our zoo over the years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 96FM and iHeart Australia

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Lauren Nimmo - Royal Life Saving WA: On Average At Least 3 People Per Week Drowned in WA Last Year. 6:40

10d ago6:40

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Lisa and Russell were alarmed to find that W.A has the highest amount of drowning rates in the country so they've started a campaign to re-educate us all about the dangers of getting into the water whether that be at the beach or your backyard pool. This morning they spoke to Lauren Nimmo from Royal Lifesaving W.A about those alarming rates, why th…

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Calls-When Did You Recently Hurt Yourself: I Had The Ball, Didn't Stop And Ran Straight Into The Wall. 6:53

10d ago6:53

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Producer Suzy is back playing cricket and she managed to get a jarred finger so Lisa and Russell opened the phones to ask how you've recently injured yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 96FM and iHeart Australia

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The Shaw Report : They Made The Trip Up...And Then They Made The Trip Up! 2:41

10d ago2:41

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In The Shaw Report this morning, Lisa told us that those two guys who climbed the tower at the Metallica concert at the weekend have been charged plus an incident involving flares and a very sweary Gallagher brother at the Oasis show in Melbourne. Plus a bizarre tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne in a field in the UK has broken a world record and Sh…

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Barra's Bits: He Was The Odd One Out When You Looked At Him 8:39

10d ago8:39

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Barra joined Lisa and Russell with all the sports news from the weekend including India's win against the Aussies in the 3rd T20 game. Plus in the AFLW, The Eagles have made the finals for the very first time cementing coach Daisy Pearce as a super coach for the team and there was a pitch invader at the Ashes Rugby League Test Match who talked his …

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Barra's Bits: I'm Rolling Out My Tooth Tonight On Channel 7 News. 10:08

13d ago10:08

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Barra had to phone it in again today and Lisa and Russell wanted to hear his excuse. It seems the new tooth is to blame and will make it's debut on Channel 7 tonight. He was feeling a bit flat this morning because our "unbeatable "Australian women’s Cricket team has now been beaten and won’t be in the final of the Cricket World Cup. There are new A…

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Mandy McElhinney - Ghosts Australia: I Was Just So Proud Of The Workers Here. 5:59

13d ago5:59

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Perth born actress, Mandy McElhinney caught up with Lisa and Russell to chat about Ghosts Australia. It’s the Australian version of a show that has proven very popular in the UK and USA. The story focusses on a young couple that inherit a house that is inhabited by a whole bunch of ghosts who have been living there for a long time. Mandy spoke abou…

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The Shaw Report: He Maintains That He Wasn't Hit By The Goose. 2:56

13d ago2:56

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On The Shaw Report, Tom Cruise & Ana De Armas have split up. Call Of Duty is coming to the big screen. A previously unpublished Dr Suess book has been discovered, Sing The Fifty United States and it will be released next June. And wrapping up with news of an incident at SeaWorld Orlando that brought back memories for Lisa of Fabio and the goose. Se…

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Feel Good Friday: Hey That's Show Biz Baby. 4:29

13d ago4:29

4:29

To kick off Feel Good Friday, Russell gave us an update on his tree surgery saga. Your good news included the completion of a grad nursing program, retirement day and even a rescue in Finland! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 96FM and iHeart Australia

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Halloween: It's Lollies NOT Candy. 2:25

13d ago2:25

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On Halloween Russell knew that Lisa would have some thoughts on the occasion. Lisa had some requests to keep the birds safe and wanted to set the record straight on "candy". Meanwhile Russell gave us a mini history lesson on how Halloween began. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 96FM and iHeart Australia

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Ben O’Shea – Bugonia: It Gets Very Weird Towards The End. 4:45

14d ago4:45

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Ben O’ Shea joined Lisa and Russell to review Bugonia. It is based on a 2003 Sci-fi Korean movie called Save The Green Planet and is about two cousins who are convinced the Earth is in the grips of an alien invasion. It stars Emma Stone, Jessie Plemons and Alicia Silverstone Lisa asked Ben, how many “get Emma an immediate appointment at Advanced Ha…

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Lisa and Russell’s Book Of Records: How Many Sick Days Do You Have Up Your Sleeve? 5:37

14d ago5:37

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Lisa and Russell opened up The Book Of Records to find the person in WA with the most sick days up their sleeve. Norm had some advice for the youth of today which Lisa was totally on board with. Rob from Mount Pleasant has 335 days of sick leave accrued, but was he beaten for a spot in The Book Of Records? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

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Spanish And Golf Lessons Update: So Far I Have Been Playing Lawn Bowls Golf. 2:54

14d ago2:54

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Russell showed off his progress with Spanish lessons and Lisa could even understand some of it. Lisa revealed her “aha” moment with her swing and Russell gave her a compliment in Spanish. And if you would love to follow in their footsteps, the guys provided the details of where you can head to take Spanish and Golf lessons. See omnystudio.com/liste…

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The Shaw Report: Stop, Collaborate And Listen. 3:32

14d ago3:32

3:32

For a Thursday edition of The Shaw Report - Only Murders In The Building has been renewed for season six. Plus the much-anticipated return of Scrubs will be out next February and plenty of favourites are back. Aerosmith and YungBlud have released an acoustic version of “My Only Angel” with Steve Martin on the banjo! Who is the latest recipient of a…

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Dad Chat: Do You Have To Go Nuclear On This? 8:43

15d ago8:43

8:43

Barra had to phone in today from the dentist waiting room and explain his absence for Dad Chat. Russell powered on to help Todd from Casuarina with the problem of an AC/DC jacket his daughter has "borrowed" from him. Lisa said it was time to get the offender on the line to attempt a negotiation. Was it successful and will Todd be wearing the jacket…

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Substitution Fails: I Think That Supermarket’s AI Suggestion Bot Might Be A Little Off. 8:06

15d ago8:06

8:06

After Producer Suzy received the wrong beauty product, Lisa and Russell wanted to hear what items have been substituted in your online shopping. The first story had the guys laughing and fuelled an abundance of puns, but there were SO many more surprises in your calls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Julia Zemiro: Crime Night! 9:39

15d ago9:39

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Julia Zemiro chatted with Lisa and Russell about the new ABC show she is hosting, Crime Night! It features an expert team of criminologists and comedians who dive beneath the surface of crime to discover the science and psychology behind it all. Lisa also shared with Julia her recent jury duty experience. Crime Night! starts next Wednesday 8:30pm o…

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The Shaw Report: We Are Standing By With Bated Breath. 3:10

15d ago3:10

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On The Shaw Report British actress, Prunella Scales has died after a decade long battle with dementia. Lisa reflected on her time as Sybil Fawlty in Faulty Towers and her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II. Kelsey Grammer is a dad again, for the eighth time. And an update on the controversy of the BOM’s wildly unpopular new website. The big wigs are i…