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On this week's show 🍎🎙️:

• Live Show! We’re bringing the fruit to the fruit shop – and Aaron’s a little bruised this morning.
• Passport Photo Disaster: Deanna shares her hilarious photo fail live on air.
• Anniversary Woes: Aaron got ditched on his 3-year anniversary. Should they have come back for it?
• Anniversary Drama (Part 2): Is dinner alone enough of a gift for an anniversary? We’re debating expectations.
• The Brunch Bitch: Christmas Netflix movies – why are they all so bad?
• Christmas Party Questions: Is it fair for a host to ask for money instead of food? Let’s discuss.
• Closing: 10 fun facts about fruit to round things off – because why not?

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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Michaela talks to one of her favourite writers, Robbie Arnott, about “Dusk”; a beautiful and beguiling tale of siblings, so down on their luck they embark on an impossible quest to slay a puma in the Tasmanian highlands and claim a life-changing bounty.

Sarah chats to stand-out millennial Hannah Ferguson about her second book, “Taboo: Conversations we never had about sex, body image, work and relationships”

Then, the Tsundoku gang gets together to discuss their favourite books of 2024 and the book they’d most like to find in their Christmas stocking.

Guests

Robbie Arnott, author of “Dusk”

Hannah Ferguson, author of “Taboo: Conversations we never had about sex, body image, work and relationships”

Other books that get a mention

Robbie Arnott also mentions “Creation Lake” by Rachel Kushner, “The Sound of Waves” by Yukio Mishima, “Deep Water; The world in the ocean” by James Bradley, “Old School” by Tobias Wolff and “The Hobbit” by JRR Tolkien

Cath mentions “The Red Children”, “The White Children”, “My Driver” and "My Cleaner” by Maggie Gee and Belinda Bauer’s books “Snap”, “Exit”  and “The Impossible Thing”

Annie mentions  “The Sea of Tranquility” by Emily St John Mandel,“The Beesting” by Paul Murray, “Caledonian Roads” by Andrew O’Hagan and the Robert Harris books, “Precipice”, “Pompeii” and “Fatherland”

Sarah mentions “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow” by Gabrielle Zevin, “All Fours” by Miranda July, “The Shadow of the Wind” by Carlos Ruiz Zafon and “Stone Yard Devotional” by Charlotte Wood

Michaela mentions “Other Houses” by Paddy O'Reilly and “Orbital” by Samantha Harvey

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On this week's episode:

• Good morning! Deanna is back, Aaron’s a bit too festive, and Celeste is keeping it together. Plus, Deanna shares a travel horror story you won’t believe.
• Travelling Shit Show (Part 1): Deanna kicks off her wild travel tale – a smelly nightmare in the air.
• The Brunch Bitch: When people spit on you in a conversation – why do we still care about their feelings?
• Christmas Countdown: The KK gift debate – should you spend up to the budget even if you find a bargain? Or do you keep the rest for yourself?
• Rack Off: Words we don’t use anymore – and why they deserve a comeback. 
• Shit Advice: Deanna’s wedding story – “Do I tell the bride?” A tricky dilemma to close out the show.

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.

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.

On this weeks episode:

• With Deanna away, we’re joined by the man, the myth, the legend – David Heath!
• Celeste’s feeling left out: Should partners be invited to work Christmas parties? Let’s dive into this festive dilemma.
• The Brunch Bitch: Americanisms are taking over! We’re talking Halloween, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday.
• Aaron’s on a mission to ban Temu. Is it a Christmas shopping savior or a no-go? Meanwhile, Celeste has never even tried it.
• 2024 Word of the Year: Did you know “in-shittification” is a word? We unpack its meaning and why it’s trending.
• Two Brunettes Trivia: Celeste and Aaron go head-to-head, testing their knowledge of our beautiful city of Adelaide!

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.

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.

On This Week's Show:

• Kicking things off: Tina Arena and Richard Marx are live in the Barossa tonight – we’re heading out of town for the show!  
• Awkward Encounters: Celeste shares a cringe-worthy moment at the gym.
• Awkward Encounters (Part 2): How do you handle a misread? Commit to it, or divert and abort?
• The Brunch Bitch: Dirty people in the sauna – despite the sign on the door! Are we ignoring all instructions now?  
• UAD (Unnecessary Anxiety Disorder): Exploring the common things that make millennials anxious – emails, phone calls, and more.  
• Unley Neighbourhood Group: When it turns into a medical advice forum, am I the asshole for replying?  
• Unpopular Opinions: Closing out the show with some hot takes – including why we all need to "get over town."  

 

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.

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.

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.

 

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.

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!

 

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 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.

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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. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.