Shining a light on the dark conversations - Luma & Bloom is a podcast that empowers and enlightens. Join cohosts Nic and Kate as they bring thoughtful and insightful dialogue to topics that are otherwise avoided such as human trafficking, exploitation, addictions, and mental health. By having these hard conversations in a meaningful way, they provide a safe space for listeners to grow their minds, learn from knowledgable guests, and challenge their own thoughts and beliefs surrounding these ...
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Three of Australia's most respected personalities, Ricki-Lee, Tim Blackwell and Joel Creasey, come together to bring a conversational cheekiness to the drive shift. Artist and broadcaster Ricki-Lee joins Tim & Joel as the newest addition to Australia’s renowned drive show, with a combination of the day's hot topics, the best of digital and online and their unique benchmarks and games. Featuring the segments that Nova listeners have grown to love including Monday’s Mailbag, The Wednesday Whee ...
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Jack and Kate Lennie travel to maker's workspace and have long form conversations about their business and work. This is in addition to the We Are Makers Publication that is printed four times a year that shares makers stories from all over the globe.
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Full Show: No Girls... Just Planes & Kylie!
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54:13It's a full-blown Boys Club today with Ricki-Lee off doing her Australian Idol thing—so it's just Tim & Joel running the joint! Joel’s buzzing because he’s off to see Kylie Minogue tonight in Melbourne, but does he even know where her statue is? Lord Mayor Nick Reece helps us out. Also, Whoopi Goldberg has vanished from The View, so we start the se…
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Joel's Avi-Sexual Test: a New Game Called 'A Bit of Tail'
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4:42Joel has officially come out… as an avi-sexual! He reckons he’s obsessed with aviation, so we put him to the ultimate test in A Bit of Tail—guessing airlines just by their tail logos. Does he soar to victory, or does his knowledge crash and burn? Spoiler: He actually nails it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Full Show: What Would You Do If You Were a Different Gender for a Day?
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54:43After an Addison Rae story, we ask callers what they would do if they switched genders for the day. Imagine Dragons is apparently a mystery anagram so Blackers tries to decode it. In the Glossy’s, Gaga hints at another collaboration with Beyoncé. Being 35 now makes you middle-aged according to experts. And, David Campbell joins us for Quick Draw. S…
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Mid-Life Crisis Now Starts Sooner Than You Think...
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5:09Turns out, you might already be middle-aged! The American Psychological Association has officially declared when middle adulthood kicks off—which means it’s RIP to our youth. Once upon a time, 40 was the start of the mid-life meltdown, but not anymore. Meanwhile, Gen Z is out here calling anyone over 30 ancient, so there’s really no winning. See om…
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Full Show: Ricki-Lee Said NOTHING On The 'Idol' Judges Panel?!
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57:52RIP Joel—he’s been up for as long as the rest of us, but he’s hanging on by a thread. Meanwhile, Tasmania has officially ripped its reputation to shreds, because it’s now Australia’s sexiest state (???). Over on Idol, Ricki-Lee took the judge’s seat and said absolutely f*** all, and the Glossy’s had everything—Hollywood feuds, awkward interviews, a…
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Kevin Spacey Claps Back at Guy Pearce's 'Handsy' Comments
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5:00Let’s get into the Glossys—where Hollywood never sleeps, F1 drivers play chess, and Kevin Spacey is clapping back. Buckle up! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Nova Podcasts
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Full Show: Revealing the Most Googled Sex Question
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52:05Ricki-Lee is stepping in for Kyle Sandilands on Australian Idol tonight—it's a full-circle moment! We dive into the Mediterranean diet that helps people live past 100, and the wild world of Set Jetters visiting famous movie locations. In the Glossys, Blake & Ryan confused SNL50 attendees, Pete Davidson dodged Kim Kardashian, and Sacha Baron Cohen s…
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'The Wolf of Wall Street' Mansion is On the Market!
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4:49Lights, camera, holiday! Set Jetters are the new travel trend, with people flying across the world to visit famous movie and TV sets. Joel jetted off to Thailand to stay where The White Lotus was filmed, while callers shared their own set visits—from Sex and the City spots to the Schitt’s Creek motel. Plus, if you’ve got a spare $15 million, the Wo…
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Ricki-Lee was very very very very foggy today, struggling to get words out and demanding we “play the button!” But we powered through! Scientists have confirmed that the “dessert stomach” is a real thing—so yes, there’s always room for cake. SNL celebrated 50 years with a wild lineup, and Ryan Reynolds had the best reaction to being roasted. Plus, …
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Kylie Minogue Talks 'Tension' World Tour, F1 & Something Only Superfans Would Know!
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14:23To celebrate our queen Kylie being in Australia for her Tension tour, let's take you back to the time we had a chat with her! We dive into Kylie's favourite tours, her memories of going full rock ‘n’ roll on stage, and what to expect from this next era—think a mix of new hits, 90s vibes, and a little bit of everything! She even drops some Grammy st…
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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop empire has blessed (or cursed?) the world with The Prim—a luxury sex pillow priced at a wild $300AUD. Fans are divided, experts are defending it, and the internet is absolutely losing it. Is this a game-changer for the bedroom or just another overpriced Goop gimmick? Let’s unpack the madness!…
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Chip-ocalypse: The Valentine’s Day Stabbing That Shocked Australia
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7:02Nothing says romance like a nice home-cooked meal… unless you're Dianne from Blackburn, Victoria. When her boyfriend Simon polished off all the chips at dinner, she didn’t just get mad—she got stabby. Instead of a lovers' quarrel, she grabbed a knife and landed herself in prison. The story has resurfaced just in time for Valentine’s Day, serving as…
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Full Show: Man Gets Swallowed By a Whale and It Was Recorded!
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56:28It’s Valentine’s Day, and love is in the air—along with some highly questionable relationship choices. Would you share a toothbrush with your partner? One couple swears by it, but we’re not convinced. Meanwhile, a man gets fully swallowed by a humpback whale, and it’s all caught on camera! Chelsea Handler proves she’s the queen of petty revenge, Ma…
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Dump Day, Short Kings & A Very Unlucky Bed Wetter America has a brand-new top dog, and it’s a Giant Schnauzer making history! Meanwhile, the Backstreet Boys are heading to Vegas, and a wild new study reveals a surprising perk of being short. Plus, we unpack why so many people break up right before Valentine’s Day, how half of young men have never a…
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Backstreet Boys Announce Vegas Residency at The Sphere
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1:09C'mon gals, we're going to Vegas in July. Ricki was so excited to announce this! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Nova Podcasts
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Full Show: Who Are The Contenders to Design Qantas' New Uniforms?
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50:08Titanic Mayhem, Cocaine Wine & A Song That’ll Ruin Your Day Ever heard a song that instantly sends you into a rage? One Aussie influencer has, and it’s absolutely hilarious. Plus, we chat about Qantas’ brand-new uniform redesign—will it be high fashion or just high-vis? We’ve got your Aussie Idol recap, the latest on The White Lotus premiere, and w…
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The 'Titanic' Set Drug Poisoning: The Wildest Movie Mystery Ever!
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3:10On the final day of filming Titanic, all hell broke loose. Crew members were hallucinating, one demanded to see a priest, and the director of photography led a full-on conga line. Even James Cameron himself was completely out of it. Nearly 80 people were rushed to the hospital after a mysterious incident involving the crew’s lunch—but who did it an…
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Full Show: Tim Gives Joel an Indian Head Massage!
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58:21E-A-G… Oh No! Eagles, Spelling Fails & AI Valentines We’re breaking down all the chaos from Super Bowl LIX, including the Philadelphia Mayor’s disastrous attempt at the Eagles chant. That leads us straight into a spelling bee, where Joel crashes and burns. Plus, one influencer’s dog destroys his Lamborghini, the Village People want to sue Jim Jeffr…
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Reckon you're bad at spelling? No way near as bad as Joel. Have a L.I.S.T.E.N. to this! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Nova Podcasts
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Full Show: Joel Wants To Know How 'Dr Drake' Went at the Superbowl!
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58:40We’re diving into everything from this year’s Superbowl, including Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show. One mum is getting roasted for making her daughter’s bed way too high—like, ladder required high. We go through your messages in Mailbag, recap last night’s Australian Idol, and freak out over Tate McRae’s eerily accurate Superbowl score prediction fr…
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Tate McRae ACCURATELY Predicted the Superbowl Score in 2023!
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1:32Are you a full blown psychic? Tate McRae must just be. Listen to her predict the EXACT 2025 Superbowl scores back in 2023! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Nova Podcasts
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In the words of Havana Brown, do you have a big banana? In the case of this lady named Kate, she was curious as to why the banana she had was so big. Turns out it was a double surprise! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Nova Podcasts
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Full Show: CPR, Double Bananas & Our Brand New Game!
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56:01Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us is now the official CPR anthem—so next time you’re saving a life, rap along. A woman found a freaky double banana and of course made it a whole event. In the Glossys, Sarah Michelle Gellar hints at a Buffy revival, Meghan Markle’s old palace nickname resurfaces, and Travis Kelce gets caught in a top hat lie. Plus, a pil…
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Ever needed to do a number two on a date? 💩 Just make sure you don't end up like this woman. Spoiler alert: FIREFIGHTERS WERE CALLED! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Nova Podcasts
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Full Show: Worst Roommate Ever, a Tennis Fail, a Poo Panic & Nat Bass!
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54:06Today’s show has everything—from nightmare roommates to unflushable disasters! A rental ad has gone viral for its ridiculous housemate criteria—would you live there? Meanwhile, Redfoo from LMFAO has swapped party rock for pro tennis, and let’s just say… the scoreline wasn’t pretty. A BBC newsreader had a Marge Simpson moment on air, Meghan Markle’s…
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Did Olivia Rodrigo Steal Nat Bass' Riff?!
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14:37Natalie Bassingthwaighte drops by to spill on whether Olivia Rodrigo borrowed the riff from 'Voodoo Child'—and she doesn't hold back! Plus, we get the inside scoop on how things are going in her love life, and surprise—she’s working on a project with her partner. And of course, we put her to the ultimate test: Quick Draw with Joel! Will she rise to…
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Why Japan Is Perfect for Freshly Single Women!
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4:43Looking to book a flight to Japan and you're fresh out of a rello? Ricki's got the MOST AMAZING REASON for you to go... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Nova Podcasts
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Full Show: Squeezing Balls, Cuddle Buddies & Cancelling Beer Brands!
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52:45An NBL champ landed right in Joel’s lap—literally—and you won’t believe what he said to him after. Plus, did you boycott a brand? Great Northern Brewing Company has people up in arms, and we unpack why. Meanwhile, Japan is proving once again that it’s elite, offering cuddle buddies and handsome men to wipe your tears (sign us up!). Over in the Glos…
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How a NBL Basketballer Literally Fell Into Joel's Lap!
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4:15Melbourne United’s Matthew Dellavedova had a very close encounter with Joel during the NBL’s Pride Round, and let’s just say… Joel made the most of the moment. From hoops to hilarious sideline chaos, we break down exactly what went down when an NBL champion ended up right in his lap—plus, the unexpected thing Joel whispered to him after. You need t…
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This episode is an absolute mess—in the best way possible. We kick things off with Finneas throwing shade (sort of?) at Brisbane, while Sydney locals are up in arms over a "too modern" public toilet. Then, in a truly grim twist, a British tourist’s holiday goes horribly wrong thanks to a dodgy Chicken Carbonara. Ricki-Lee gives us the scoop on Aust…
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We ask the question 'was your fart a work of art?' and geez, didn't we get the best caller! This fan admitted he farted on our very own gassy girl! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Nova Podcasts
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Did Joel Just Get Caught Stealing From a Cafe?!
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4:31So sorry to our Executive Producer Dani who was really eager to take a candle (that was gifted to the show) home, but Mr. I Have Everything - Joel Creasey decided to steal it! And on top of that, he didn't even pay the check for a coffee date that he said he'd shout. Listen to this chat that EXPOSES the "People's Prince" as a Grade-A thief! See omn…
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Part 2: Former Gang Members turned Community Leaders - Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 41
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1:04:28On this weeks episode, we continued our conversation with Tim and Glen, Founder and Member of Four Sacred Hearts, an Indigenous led organization dedicated to healing from addictions, intergenerational trauma, and the impacts of the residential school system. As former gang members who spent time in and out of jail, they shared the importance of wan…
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Full Show: Our Office Ghost Pinched Joel on the Bum!
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53:35The Grammys delivered drama, fashion, and a very awkward apology—was it finally Beyoncé’s year? Taylor Swift’s red carpet choice has us decoding, and Joel’s convinced the Sydney office is haunted… by a pervy ghost. 🫣 But the real horror? Joel stole a candle from our executive producer and then bailed on shouting the team at a café. Absolute disgrac…
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Anxiety Ruining Your Life? A Man's Sweaty Pits Might Be the Answer...
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1:17Science has officially lost the plot—apparently, rubbing men’s underarm sweat on your lips can help you relax, boost your mood, and even regulate your cycle. A new study from the University of Pennsylvania has gone viral, and we’re diving into the wildest details. Could this be the ultimate (and grossest) stress reliever, or just another bizarre in…
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Full Show: Celebrating Everything 25 Years Old!
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43:27We’re throwing it back 25 years with a nostalgic deep dive into the biggest songs and moments from the year 2000. Plus, we chat with Wheatus about Teenage Dirtbag turning 25—yes, we sang it, and yes, it was bad. In the Glossys, we cover the FireAid benefit concert in LA. Then, things take a turn—would you rub men's underarm sweat on your lips for r…
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Wheatus Celebrates 25 Years of ‘Teenage Dirtbag’ – and We Embarrassed Ourselves
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5:28We caught up with Wheatus frontman Brendan B. Brown on the 25th anniversary of Teenage Dirtbag! He’s celebrating in Sydney, and we chat about Aussie crowds, touring with his wife, and whether “dirtbag” is part of his everyday vocab. Oh, and we may or may not have belted out the full song (badly) behind the scenes… and Brendan wants the footage. Sho…
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Surgeon Gives Himself the Snip... While Fully Awake!
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5:31Ever heard of DIY gone too far? Dr. Chen, a Taiwanese surgeon, performed his own vasectomy and posted it online—racking up over 4 million views! Calling it a “gift for his wife,” he assured everyone he’s fully qualified (but still… WHAT?!). The post-snip night was a little rough, but by morning, he was back to normal. Would you ever trust yourself …
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We're back, betch, and the stories today are wild. A girl survived a 9,000-meter skydiving fall, an elderly woman mistook an airport conveyor belt for an escalator (yep, she rode her luggage through the rubber curtain), and a woman thought she was dating Brad Pitt… until she realized she'd sent a scammer $1.3 million! Joel shares the time he yelled…
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The Hard Quiz king himself, Tom Gleeson, joined us to play Quick Draw for the very first time! Did his trivia skills help, or did he completely crumble under pressure? Plus, we chat about the tenth season of Hard Quiz, the time Tom won a Gold Logie, and his gig as the host of Taskmaster Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…
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Most Insane Selfie Ever Taken: Passenger Takes Pic With Hijacker!
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6:39Imagine being on a hijacked plane, staring at a guy wearing a bomb belt. What do you do? If you're Ben Innes, you smile and ask for a selfie with the hijacker. Yep, this actually happened. The photo, which resurfaced online, helped authorities confirm that the bomb was fake—but Ben didn’t know that at the time! We break down this absolutely unhinge…
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In case you missed it, Tim created a joke in the car and decided not to tell until this very moment. So... here is the WORLD PREMIERE of Tim's joke. And it's not that bad, actually. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Nova Podcasts
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Full Show: Blackers Should Do Stand-Up With This Joke!
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57:55Strap in, betch—this one's chaotic! A man on a hijacked plane decided the best course of action was to snap a selfie with the hijacker. We unpack the madness. Plus, a guy cooked a full steak at a traffic light, a whale swiped right on love and swam 13,000km for it, and Tim debuts a joke he thought of in the car—will it land, or will it bomb? Also, …
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Harry Styles & Justin Bieber Rumoured to Join FireAid Lineup?
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1:34The FireAid benefit concert for the LA fires is shaping up to be the charity event of the year, with Lady Gaga and Katy Perry already locked in. But hold onto your VIP passes—Tim's got the inside scoop that Harry Styles and Justin Bieber might be making a surprise appearance! Will they hit the stage, or is it all just smoke and mirrors? We break do…
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We're back, betches! It's our first show of 2025, and things are already getting wild. We kicked things off by catching up on everything we missed during the break, including Ricki's Aspen adventure (spoiler: snowboarding isn’t her thing). Meanwhile, Tim’s Instagram is acting suss, following random Trump accounts—how does that even happen? From DIY…
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Inside Ricki-Lee's Freak Accident That Almost Made Her Blind!
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10:55We're back live January 28th, but in the meantime... Ricki shares a champagne cork story so chaotic, it left her with an accidental self-inflicted concussion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Nova Podcasts
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We're back live January 28th, but in the meantime, let's take you back to this... It's been confirmed two of Australia's once favourite reality shows have been axed by Channel 10. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Nova Podcasts
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We're back live January 28th, but in the meantime, let's take you back to this... Oh God, get ready to absolutely CLENCH when you hear this story... because it is wild af. A huge eel was found in this man's ass! Nuff said... you gotta hear the full story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Insider Claims Harry & Meghan's Wedding Was Smelly!
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6:16We're back live January 28th, but in the meantime, let's take you back to this... Meghan Markle's co-star reveals her wedding with Prince Harry smelled 'really terrible!' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Nova Podcasts
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We're back live January 28th... but in the meantime, let's take you back to one of our most favourite moments last year. Our very own Joel is getting married to his partner Jack and I'm not crying, you're crying! Listen to the announcement now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Nova Podcasts
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