Best The Macpack Podcasts (2025)

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EP 269 | After 23 Years at NOVA, Smallzy’s Career Is Far From Over! 54:15

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This week, we’re stoked to be joined by Aussie radio royalty - Smallzy! 🎙️🔥 Smallzy has been a constant on NOVA for as long as we can remember, dominating on NOVA for over 20 years! During our chat we hear about the biggest guests he’s ever spoken to, the first big break that set his career in motion and the worst piece of feedback he’s ever receiv…

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Radio Fremantle | 8 November 2025 | When We're You Caught In Your Jocks? 46:03

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This week Joey kicks things off by asking “What remedy makes the pain worth it?” after discovering a sore neck cure that might just make having a sore neck worth it! Jake’s got a new rule announcement coming to the BBL and WBBL - and it involves the crowd! 👀 Joe’s back in the hosting chair for another round of Just The Stems, where the boys have to…

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EP 268 | The Perth Beer War & Junior's Strummingbird Festival Score 50:19

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This week on the pod, we revel in a wild story from 2018 about the Perth Beer Wars that once brought the state together. Riley reveals how McDonald’s staff can now score uni credits for flipping burgers, and we dusts of Riley's Rave Review by reviewing Strummingbird Festival - featuring none other than Shaboozy and Jelly Roll. We also have some ass…

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Radio Fremantle | 1 November 2025 | Joey's Wee Bus Ride 55:50

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This week kicks off with Joey recounting a tragic tale from public transport - involving a bus ride and a particularly pungent wee smell that he just couldn’t escape. Then Jake asks, “When were you publicly embarrassed?” after his click and collect experience went horribly wrong in front of a crowd of strangers. Before he hosts a Facebook Marketpla…

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EP 267 | The Mystery Lotto Win & The Sanchez Grin 50:19

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This week on the pod, we kick things off with the wild story of the $25 Million Lotto Man who’s finally been found, before Joey dives into the absolute chaos of Wii Sports and the older generation. Jake puts his taste buds on the line with a Taiwanese Gum taste test, Junior awards this week’s Everyday Hero to a French legend who tracked down his lo…

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Radio Fremantle | 25 October 2025 | The Boys Are Back! 42:04

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This week the boys are back - and Joey’s asking, “When weren’t you prepared?” after realising he’d made the big vegan decision with absolutely no vegan food in the house. Then Jake wants to hear your funny pronunciations, inspired by Boris Johnson unique pronunciations of butchering the words “AI” and “ChatGPT.” Riley jumps in to host another round…

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EP 266 | Pickup Please - Listener Edition & Joey’s Taiwan Toilet Mission 1:03:30

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This week on the pod, Joey kicks things off with a chaotic story from abroad - detailing his Taiwan Toilet Troubles. We then play the best version yet of Pickup Please, featuring some familiar friends of the show who absolutely deliver. Jake dishes out this week’s Everyday Hero to Jake Moody, the kicker who just kept on kicking, before we wrap thin…

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Radio Fremantle | 18 October 2025 | 25 Million Dollar Winner! 42:42

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This week it’s Jake and Junior steering the ship while Joey explores the streets of Taiwan - but don’t worry, we get him on the phone to hear all about his holiday adventures! We kick things off with $25 million going unclaimed in WA, and we want your wildest theories as to why it hasn't been claimed yet. Then Junior shares some of the coolest thin…

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EP 265 | There Ain’t Many Better Than Triple J’s Concetta 1:08:18

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We’re beyond excited to announce that Concetta Caristo is joining us on the pod! 🎙️ If her name rings a bell, it’s because she’s been absolutely everywhere lately - bringing laughs and brilliance to everything she touches. From Triple J Breakfast with Luka, where her quick wit and infectious energy have made mornings way more fun, to smashing it on…

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Radio Fremantle | 11 October 2025 | Hidden Talents 48:13

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We kick things off with Joe asking “What trope or cliché have you actually seen in real life?” - we’re talking banana peel slips, Humpty Dumpty-style tumbles, and all those movie moments that somehow happen off-screen too. Then Riley wants to know “What’s your hidden talent?” after hearing about a tradie who swaps the tools for a paintbrush to crea…

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EP 264 | The Controversial Solo Ad & Laughable Predictions We Had 1:00:42

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This week on the pod, Joey explains the infamous Premiership Cup Curse, revealing why the last man holding the cup just might be the key to winning the flag. We take a look back at our 2025 AFL Predictions, at hear just how wrong we were and Junior shares a wild tech update in Snapchat Memories, explaining why all your saved snaps could soon disapp…

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Radio Fremantle | 04 October 2025 | Worst Whistle Game Ever! 43:59

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We kick things off with Joe asking: “When did your plans go horribly wrong?” - because sometimes even the best ideas go completely sideways. Then Riley dives into some Airbnb horror stories that’ll make you double-check those reviews before booking your next getaway and we discuss movie intervals. Plus - This week’s game is a chaotic one: Jake host…

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EP 263 | Behind The Snoop Dogg Story & Melbourne Legends Receive Hero Glory 1:09:50

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This week on the pod, Jake and Riley unpack the chaos behind the Snoop Dogg Sighting, after their run-in with a Dogg double went viral. Things only escalated with the Snoop Dogg Fall Out, as media outlets across the country jumped on the story. Meanwhile, Joey reveals a surprising list of new hobbies he’s picked up in the short time we were away, b…

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EP 262 | Picking A Bedtime for Life & A Grand Final Tip To Keep You Out of Strife 49:36

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This week on the pod, Jake drops some big news about how to watch the 2025 AFL Grand Final, while Riley dives into a surprisingly interesting Snap Map feature. We put it to the people to decide which McFlurry reigns supreme, before Jake hits the boys with the ultimate question - if you had to lock in a bedtime for the rest of your life, what would …

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Radio Fremantle | 20 September 2025 | The Boys Are In Melbourne 37:14

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EP 261 | How We Won A Grand Final Competition & Pickup Please - Zambrero Edition 51:44

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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 41:00

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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 48:01

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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 43:37

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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! 55:53

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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 41:14

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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 42:17

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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 36:36

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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? 47:06

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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? 42:49

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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 51:15

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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 39:45

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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? 53:09

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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! 38:02

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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 51:59

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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 49:37

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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 43:08

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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 44:18

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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 52:13

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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! 43:30

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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? 45:16

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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 45:11

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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 46:00

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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! 45:43

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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! 54:23

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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 43:17

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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 37:39

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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 50:22

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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 53:26

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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 43:53

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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? 50:44

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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 42:30

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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 54:14

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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! 44:19

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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 1:03:41

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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…