5 Drive

We’re diving into the phrases and sayings that echoed through our households growing up — the ones that shaped us, made us laugh, or left us confused.

We unpack a phrase many of us have heard — “You look thin.” Is it really a compliment, or is it more complicated than that? We explore the cultural, emotional, and psychological layers behind body-related comments, how they’re received, and why our words around appearance matter more than we think.

We unpack a phrase many of us have heard — “You look thin.” Is it really a compliment, or is it more complicated than that? We explore the cultural, emotional, and psychological layers behind body-related comments, how they’re received, and why our words around appearance matter more than we think.

We all have those go-to phrases we say without thinking — but do we actually know what they mean? In this segment, we explore the everyday expressions we use (and maybe misuse), uncover their origins, and have a few laughs along the way. You might be surprised by what you find out!

We all have those go-to phrases we say without thinking — but do we actually know what they mean? In this segment, we explore the everyday expressions we use (and maybe misuse), uncover their origins, and have a few laughs along the way. You might be surprised by what you find out!

We unpack a phrase many of us have heard — “You look thin.” Is it really a compliment, or is it more complicated than that? We explore the cultural, emotional, and psychological layers behind body-related comments, how they’re received, and why our words around appearance matter more than we think.

In this playful segment, the kids hum their favorite songs while we try to guess what they’re singing! Some are easy, some leave us completely stumped — but all of them are guaranteed to make you smile.

It’s a trip down memory lane! We're celebrating the legendary moments and iconic voices that shaped a generation. Tune in as we share listener stories and ask: What's your favourite memory of 5FM?