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Markus Zusak uses words like “challenging” and “ complex” to describe his three dogs, Reuben, Archie and Frosty. In this interview Zusak recounts the joy of remembering his hounds in all their unvarnished glory for this, his first memoir. Also, the challenge of recording his own audio books, the old favourites he likes to read and re-read “forensically”, and which of his favourite books piqued Archie’s literary tastebuds!

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Our beloved reviewers of literary classics, Kylie Cardell and Lisa Bennett, return to reassess Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women”. Kylie has read it many times and Lisa for the first time this year. The tale has obviously endured in our popular culture, movies and vernacular but is it still a “good read”?

 

Guests:

Markus Zusak, author of “Three Wild Dogs and the Truth”. Also “The Book Thief”, “Bridge of Clay”, “The Messenger” and the young adult trilogy “The Underdog”, “Fighting Ruben Wolfe” and “When Dogs Cry”.

 

Associate Professor Kylie Cardell teaches and researches life narrative with the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Flinders University.

Associate Professor Lisa Bennett teaches undergraduate and Honours classes in Creative Writing and English, Flinders University.

 

Maddie recounts the books she first fell for as a teenager, her passion for Margaret Atwood’s dystopian creations and a series that explores indigenous knowledge.

 

 

Other books that get a mention:

 

Annie mentions “Butter” by Asako Yuzuki and “All Fours” by Miranda July.

 

Michaela mentions “Want; Sexual fantasies by anonymous” edited by Gillian Anderson.

 

Markus mentions “Demon Copperhead” by Barbara Kingsolver, “All the Pretty Horses” written by Cormac McCarthy and narrated by Brad Pitt, “Cairo” by Chris Womersley, “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape” by Peter Hedges, “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay” by Michael Chabon and “Barbarian Days; A surfing life” by William Finnegan

 

Maddie mentions young adult author Margaret Clark, “Puberty Blues” by Gabrielle Carey and Kathy Lette, “The Handmaid’s Tale”, “Oryx & Crake”, “The Year of the Flood” and “MaddAddam” by Margaret Atwood, the six-part “First Knowledges” series, in particular “Astronomy” edited by Margo Neale.

 

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On This Weeks Show:

• Aaron’s getting into the Christmas spirit... but he can’t remember his behaviour at last nights christmas party– we’re here to fill in the blanks.  
• Aaron’s big night at the Christmas Party: Deanna & Celeste play him some cheeky audio they took of his drunken antics last night and wait for his reaction.
• Is it wrong to get drunk at a Christmas Party? We’re diving into the festive dos and don’ts.  
• TTSD: Deanna’s coined a brand-new phrase 'Teams Traumatic Stress Disorder'. Are you suffering with it too?
• Sexiest Man Alive: The winner is in! Join us for a debate on who deserves the title.
• Snog, Hitch, or Ditch: Status edittion.

Indulge in our weekly Brunch-hour of witty banter and lively discussions with these cheeky 30-somethings. With their relatable humour, vibrant personalities and plenty of ‘blonde-moments’, this entertainment-filled, gossip-style comedy show is perfect for unwinding any time of the day, accompanied by your favourite bubbles.

 

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Aaron Collis, Celeste La Scala & Deanna Carbone.

Panelist: Deanna Carbone.

Content Warning: None.

Two Brunettes & A Gay is recorded LIVE every Tuesday @ 5pm (Adelaide Time) on Radio Italia Uno 87.6FM.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Karuna people. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

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On This Weeks Show: 

• Live Show Alert! We’re coming to you from The Rezz in Newton and we’ve got morning cocktails and a special giveaway waiting!
• Aaron flies solo in Canberra... and Mark ends up with food poisoning. Am I the asshole?
• Flying Solo (Part 2): Aaron did leave – what did he get up to? Tune in for Two Truths and a Lie.
• Holiday burnout is real! We’re all about saying no to the Christmas season and normalizing some downtime.
• Need a laugh? We’re sharing funny excuses to use when saying no to holiday events.
• Our first-ever “Two Brunettes Cocktail”! We try it live on air and attempt to guess the ingredients – wish us luck!
• Unpopular Opinions: Relationships edition. We’re spilling some controversial takes.

Expect expert guests from a variety of fields to drop in, as well as discussions on health, wellness, life-hacks and more. Whether you’re catching up on trends, discovering fresh ideas, or just enjoying some witty conversation, this show is your perfect go-to – with your favorite bubbles, of course!

 

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Aaron Collis, Celeste La Scala & Deanna Carbone.

Panelist: Deanna Carbone.

Content Warning: None.

Two Brunettes & A Gay is recorded LIVE every Saturday @ 11am (Adelaide Time) on Radio Italia Uno 87.6FM.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Karuna people. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

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On This Weeks Show:

- Saturday morning BRUNCH is here! With Aaron out, it’s “Bring Your Boyfriend to Work” day!
- Rapid Fire: Get to know the boys with some quick questions – who spills the best answers?
- Simp or No Simp: Brent throws out a scenario, and Celeste and Jake weigh in. 
- Simp or No Simp (Part 2): What does the partner actually think? Time to find out!
- TikTok Famous: What things did you do as a kid that could make you viral today?
- Shit Advice: This week, Celeste hangs up her coat and the boys take over being Shit Advice doctors for a week.

Let me know if you’d like any adjustments!

Expect expert guests from a variety of fields to drop in, as well as discussions on health, wellness, life-hacks and more. Whether you’re catching up on trends, discovering fresh ideas, or just enjoying some witty conversation, this show is your perfect go-to – with your favorite bubbles, of course!

 

Follow us on Instagram.

Give us a like on Facebook.

Check us out on TikTok.

 

CREDITS:

Hosts: Aaron Collis, Celeste La Scala & Deanna Carbone.

Panelist: Deanna Carbone.

Content Warning: None.

Two Brunettes & A Gay is recorded LIVE every Saturday @ 11am (Adelaide Time) on Radio Italia Uno 87.6FM.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Karuna people. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On This Weeks Show:

• Saturday morning BRUNCH has arrived! Pour yourself a mimosa or bellini and join us.
• Age Before Beauty: The youngest couple grabs the best bedroom on a weekend away – is that fair?
• Aaron dramatically exits the family group chat. Why did he leave?
• The Brunch Bitch: Deanna’s take on AI and everything it brings.
• Are ads going too far? Aaron was shocked by a Period Ad... are Celeste & Deanna right for going to town on him about outdated Period Taboos?
• Two Brunettes Trivia: A Hallowqueen edition that will have you peeing a little while laughing.

Expect expert guests from a variety of fields to drop in, as well as discussions on health, wellness, life-hacks and more. Whether you’re catching up on trends, discovering fresh ideas, or just enjoying some witty conversation, this show is your perfect go-to – with your favorite bubbles, of course!

 

Follow us on Instagram.

Give us a like on Facebook.

Check us out on TikTok.

 

CREDITS:

Hosts: Aaron Collis, Celeste La Scala & Deanna Carbone.

Panelist: Deanna Carbone.

Content Warning: None.

Two Brunettes & A Gay is recorded LIVE every Saturday @ 11am (Adelaide Time) on Radio Italia Uno 87.6FM.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Karuna people. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

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Sean Williams, author of 5 million words, is famous for his hugely successful forays into the worlds of Star Wars, Dr Who, the Marvel Universe, but did you know he also writes ghost stories for young readers? ”Honour Among Ghosts” and “Her Perilous Mansion” are exciting, mysterious, witty and clever reads, officially for 8-12 year olds, but really for anyone who enjoys a rollicking adventure.

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It’s a case of “Art vs Mother’ in two “gloriously unhinged…yet deeply philosophical” novels celebrated by our special guest Associate Professor Kylie Cardell. In “Nightbitch” Rachel Yoder’s protagonist unleashes her inner canine to navigate the new imperatives of motherhood. In “All Fours” Miranda July’s heroine, also at a hormonal crossroad, finds a space to explore who she is and what she will make of her changing reality.

Guests

Sean Williams, author of “Her Perilous Mansion” and “Honour Among Ghosts”. He’s the NYTimes Bestselling author of 50 books and over 120 short stories.

Associate Professor Kylie Cardell teaches and researches life narrative with the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Flinders University. She's the author of “Dear World: Contemporary Uses of the Diary” and Editor (with Kate Douglas) of “Telling Tales: Autobiography of Childhood and Youth”. She’s also the essays Editor for the Australian scholarly journal, “Life Writing”.

Other books that get a mention:

Sarah mentions “Shantaram” by Gregory David Roberts.

Michaela mentions “Three Wild Dogs and the Truth” by Markus Zusak and Robbie Arnott’s books, “Dusk” and “Limberlost”

Sean mentions author Georgette Heyer, his own books “Ink” and “Impossible Music” and the series he co-wrote with Garth Nix, “Troubletwisters”

Nikki mentions Hilary Mantel’s books “Wolf Hall” and “Bring up the Bodies” and Anne Patchett’s books “Tom Lake”, “The Dutch House”, “These Precious Days”, “Commonwealth” and “Bel Canto”. She also mentions “Shoe Dog” by Nike’s founder, Phil Knight.

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On This Week's Show:

• We're back, and Saturday mornings are officially here! Aaron’s already got his mimosa in hand.
• Aaron Goes to a Dinner Party: Let's talk dinner party etiquette. What did he get wrong?
• Should I be offended? A Facebook post has Celeste asking, “What should I respond?” We need your advice!
• Sibling Rivalry: After 16 years in business, what's it REALLY like working together. The truth comes out.
• The Brunch Bitch: What’s gotten on Aaron’s goat this week?
• Game Time: Snog, Hitch, or Ditch – who’s getting what?

Expect expert guests from a variety of fields to drop in, as well as discussions on health, wellness, life-hacks and more. Whether you’re catching up on trends, discovering fresh ideas, or just enjoying some witty conversation, this show is your perfect go-to – with your favorite bubbles, of course!

 

Follow us on Instagram.

Give us a like on Facebook.

Check us out on TikTok.

 

CREDITS:

Hosts: Aaron Collis, Celeste La Scala & Deanna Carbone.

Panelist: Deanna Carbone.

Content Warning: None.

Two Brunettes & A Gay is recorded LIVE every Saturday @ 11am (Adelaide Time) on Radio Italia Uno 87.6FM.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Karuna people. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks show:

• We're back after a 1-month break, now moving to Saturdays as of this week!
• Deanna's feeling sexier than usual... but why? 
• Why is Deanna feeling sexy? Celeste explains – and it might have to do with her monthly cycle.
• Aaron's Uber Eats bill: How much has he spent in just one week? We'll check out the shocking total.
• Celeste’s Beauty Hacks: The magic of oregano oil. 
• Shit Advice: Is it okay to NOT tell your family you were pregnant? We dive into a real listener dilemma! 

Expect expert guests from a variety of fields to drop in, as well as discussions on health, wellness, life-hacks and more. Whether you’re catching up on trends, discovering fresh ideas, or just enjoying some witty conversation, this show is your perfect go-to – with your favorite bubbles, of course!

 

Follow us on Instagram.

Give us a like on Facebook.

Check us out on TikTok.

 

CREDITS:

Hosts: Aaron Collis, Celeste La Scala & Deanna Carbone.

Panelist: Deanna Carbone.

Content Warning: None.

Two Brunettes & A Gay is recorded LIVE every Saturday @ 11am (Adelaide Time) on Radio Italia Uno 87.6FM.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Karuna people. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Mills and Boon Australia celebrates 50 years of taking readers on journeys of love and lust, Annie speaks with Barbara Hannay about her latest novel, "The Wife's Secret", and Michaela discusses medical romance with Amy Andrews, author of "The Outback Doctor's Surprise Bride". 

 

Guests :

Barbara Hannay, author of "The Wife’s Secret"

Amy Andrews, author of "The Outback Doctor's Surprise Bride" and co-founder of the "How to Write Academy" (www.howtowriteacademy.teachable.com)

 

Barbara’s recommendations:

"Seven Little Australians" by Ethel Turner

 

Amy’s recommendations:

"Working Class Boy" and "Working Class Man" by Jimmy Barnes

"In Pieces" by Sally Fields 

Annie’s recommendations: 

"Yellowface" by Rebecca F. Kuang

"James" by Percival Everett

 

Michaela’s recommendation:

"Other Houses" by Paddy O’Reilly

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Celeste & Deanna Start Pilates
Celeste and Deanna are trying Pilates for the first time! Celeste shares her experience with Reformer Pilates, while Deanna talks about mat Pilates. They compare the two styles and share if it’s worth trying. Aaron, who's never done Pilates, asks all the curious questions. They also chat about their fitness routines—Aaron squeezes in workouts during lunch, Celeste is an early riser, and Deanna works out whenever she can.

Fitness Fads & Trends
In part two, the group dives into popular fitness fads like HIIT, CrossFit, and the 75 Hard challenge. Deanna wants to revive 80s aerobics, while they all reflect on trends they’ve tried, loved, or disliked. They wrap up by discussing gym fashion—from leggings and legwarmers to today’s activewear styles.

Trying Out a New Gym
Trying out a new gym gave us fresh insight into what it's like to work out in an unfamiliar space. We talk about how gym culture has evolved since the 80s, especially the rise of women in weightlifting—a field once dominated by men. We also tackle the bad marketing messages that still exist, like the myth that lifting weights will make women bulky. Plus, we share our personal experiences with trainers—both the good and the bad.

Getting Started on Your Fitness Journey

If you’re ready to start your fitness journey but don’t know where to begin, it all starts with knowing your "why." We’ll share what we’ve learned about breaking bad habits, like being a serial gym donator, and when to seek medical advice before getting started. We’ll also bust some common gym myths, such as the idea that not sweating enough means you didn’t work out properly. Plus, we discuss the importance of building muscle, especially as muscle mass decreases with age, and explore the balance between cardio and weight training. Finally, it’s all about finding the right workout for you by trying new things and sticking with what works.

 

Expect expert guests from a variety of fields to drop in, as well as discussions on health, wellness, life-hacks and more. Whether you’re catching up on trends, discovering fresh ideas, or just enjoying some witty conversation, this show is your perfect go-to – with your favorite bubbles, of course!

 

Follow us on Instagram.

Give us a like on Facebook.

Check us out on TikTok.

 

CREDITS:

Hosts: Aaron Collis, Celeste La Scala & Deanna Carbone.

Panelist: Deanna Carbone.

Content Warning: None.

Two Brunettes & A Gay is recorded LIVE every Tuesday @ 5pm (Adelaide Time) on Radio Italia Uno 87.6FM.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Karuna people. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.