Chris Page & Amy Gerard

A listener writes into Dear Amy after her husband announces he's taking an entire week off work to lock himself away and play GTA 6 when it launches, leaving her to manage their three kids alone. Amy doesn't hold back, sparking a debate that's guaranteed to divide parents and gamers.

Also on this episode, Amy and Chris discuss the man who bought an entire ghost town and moved in by himself, the way social media algorithms can quickly send users down strange rabbit holes, and whether Australians should be able to opt out of algorithm-driven content altogether. 

Plus, Amy reveals the shock $800 bill she received after shipping wine home from Tuscany, the team unpack some bizarre new dating trends, compare birthday gift struggles with their kids, and debate whether Apple's new folding iPhone is actually revolutionary or just catching up to everyone else.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Amy's Social Media Holiday Backfires
03:10 – The Man Who Bought An Entire Ghost Town
07:50 – Trapped By The Algorithm
12:15 – Last-Minute Birthday Shopping Wins
15:50 – The New Folding iPhone Debate
18:40 – Amy Gets Hit With An $800 Wine Tax
23:00 – Ghostlighting, Choremancing & Modern Dating Trends
29:45 – Dear Amy: My Husband Is Taking A Week Off For GTA 6

🔗 Hosts

Amy Gerard
🌐 www.amygerard.com.au
📸 @amy.gerard

Chris Page
📸 @chris_page83

Executive Producer – Mathew Eggleston
📧 [email protected]
📸 @eggoau on Instagram

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Amy and Chris unpack a Facebook Mums Group dilemma from a mum struggling with her 18-year-old daughter's plan to move to the UK for up to two years. The conversation sparks a broader discussion about letting kids spread their wings, parenting anxiety and whether you're ever truly ready to watch your children leave home.

They also dive into claims that Noah's Ark may have been discovered, debate whether social media algorithms have gone too far, and unpack some of the bizarre dating trends Gen Z is bringing to modern relationships.

Plus, Amy shares the hilarious story of accidentally posting a champagne-fuelled holiday video that went viral for all the wrong reasons, the team discuss workplace affairs and modern relationship scandals, and wrap up the week with another edition of Nailed It or Failed It.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – NFL Comes To Australia
02:20 – Has Noah's Ark Really Been Found?
05:45 – Ghostlighting, Thermocoupling & Modern Dating Trends
12:40 – Facebook Mums Group: My Daughter Wants To Move Overseas
17:05 – Amy's Viral Holiday Social Media Fail
21:20 – Can We Escape The Social Media Algorithm?
26:05 – The Most Common Ways People Cheat
30:30 – Nailed It Or Failed It

🔗 Hosts

Amy Gerard
🌐 www.amygerard.com.au
📸 @amy.gerard

Chris Page
📸 @chris_page83

Executive Producer – Mathew Eggleston
📧 [email protected]
📸 @eggoau on Instagram

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Gerard doesn't hesitate when a listener asks for advice after receiving what felt more like a job interview than a dating invitation. A seemingly innocent voice note quickly turns into a major red flag discussion, with Amy explaining exactly why she'd walk away before a second date even happens.

On this episode of the Chris & Amy Podcast, the pair dive into the bizarre new dating terms taking over modern relationships. From "cookie jarring" and "pocketing" to the surprisingly named "shrekking", Chris tests Amy's knowledge of today's dating language and discovers some of these trends are even stranger than they sound.

The conversation then turns to social media algorithms after Chris accidentally sends himself down a very dark Instagram rabbit hole. Amy attempts to explain how the algorithm works and why Chris needs to spend a lot more time looking at gardening videos and a lot less time watching trains hit things.

Plus, the Facebook Mums Group tackles one of modern parenting's biggest debates: has gentle parenting gone too far? Amy shares advice from parenting expert Gen Muir and explains why boundaries, connection and consistency matter far more than following a parenting trend.

And Chris finally feels vindicated after discovering that learning a second language may actually help protect against dementia later in life, despite Amy's ongoing concerns about his Spanish lessons.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Dear Amy: The Dating Voice Note That Raised Every Red Flag

03:36 – The New Dating Terms Nobody Understands

08:22 – Chris Accidentally Breaks His Instagram Algorithm

12:33 – Facebook Mums Group: Has Gentle Parenting Gone Too Far?

17:01 – Can Learning A Language Help Prevent Dementia?

🔗 Hosts

Amy Gerard
🌐 www.amygerard.com.au
📸 @amy.gerard

Chris Page
📸 @chris_page83

Executive Producer – Mathew Eggleston
📧 [email protected]
📸 @eggoau on Instagram

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Gerard leaves Chris speechless after sharing a hilarious story about marriage, multitasking and finding time for romance when life gets busy. The conversation quickly turns into a surprisingly honest chat about relationships, parenting and keeping the spark alive after years together.

On this episode of the Chris & Amy Podcast, Chris and Amy explore some of the biggest old wives' tales we've all grown up hearing, from watermelon seeds growing in your stomach to whether shaving really makes hair grow back thicker.

The pair also discuss the moment kids begin turning into little fashion critics, with Amy revealing that both her daughter and six-year-old son have started judging her outfits and conducting multiple wardrobe changes each day.

Plus, a billion-dollar sports stadium is being roasted online despite costing more than most people can imagine, Chris embraces manifestation after a celebrity romance rumour, and the Facebook Mums Group tackles the increasingly popular trend of keeping and repurposing placentas after birth.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Chris Goes Back To See The Odyssey Again

02:15 – Amy's Marriage Multitasking Story

05:02 – Old Wives' Tales We Still Believe

08:51 – Amy's Kids Have Become Fashion Critics

13:03 – How Do You Spend $3 Billion On A Stadium And Get It Wrong?

15:11 – Manifestation, Michael B. Jordan & Celebrity Romance Rumours

20:06 – Facebook Mums Group: What Should You Do With Your Placenta?

🔗 Hosts

Amy Gerard
🌐 www.amygerard.com.au
📸 @amy.gerard

Chris Page
📸 @chris_page83

Executive Producer – Mathew Eggleston
📧 [email protected]
📸 @eggoau on Instagram

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Page and Amy Gerard tackle one of the questions every parent eventually faces: "Are we rich?" The conversation sparks a surprisingly honest discussion about money, mortgages, parenting and what it really means to be wealthy in today's world.

On this episode of the Chris & Amy Podcast, Chris shares his thoughts on becoming a parent later in life after hearing actor Jon Hamm has become a dad at 55, while Amy admits to a guilty parenting moment after snapping at one of her sons when he simply wanted to colour in together.

The pair also reveal the household chores they secretly love doing, discuss the age kids start taking an interest in their appearance, and answer a listener question about a woman having an affair with a married man who promised to leave his wife.

Plus, Amy explains why her kids are suddenly replacing swear words with "fudge," Woolworths' Ooshies return, and Chris discovers nobody wants to join him for yet another screening of The Odyssey.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Would You Want To Become A Parent At 55?

03:24 – The Household Chores We Secretly Love

06:58 – When Kids Start Caring About Their Appearance

10:43 – Dear Amy: Is The Other Woman A Victim Too?

15:14 – The Return Of Ooshies & Supermarket Sensory Hours

17:52 – The Question Every Parent Gets Asked: "Are We Rich?"

21:05 – Nailed It Or Failed It: Sleeping Through Netball & Odyssey Obsession

🔗 Hosts

Amy Gerard
🌐 www.amygerard.com.au
📸 @amy.gerard

Chris Page
📸 @chris_page83

Executive Producer – Mathew Eggleston
📧 [email protected]
📸 @eggoau on Instagram

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Gerard reveals the bizarre family trait that has affected generations of her family and is now appearing in her own daughter. From wandering through houses in the middle of the night to waking up next to lawnmowers and sleeping on doormats, the stories have Chris questioning whether anyone in Amy's family should be allowed near an unlocked front door.

On this episode of the Chris & Amy Podcast, the team discuss whether raising boys has become harder in the age of social media, smartphones and AI. Inspired by a post from a Facebook mums group, Chris and Amy debate what values parents should be teaching boys today and whether childhood looks dramatically different from previous generations.

They also tackle the latest Hollywood drama after reports emerge that Ryan Gosling is pushing for a bigger payday in the Barbie sequel, discuss Jetstar's controversial baggage changes, and share movie snack confessions following Spider-Man's huge opening weekend.

Plus, Amy proves she's terrible at Dead or Alive, accidentally killing off a string of celebrities who are very much still alive, and Chris attempts to revive Pauline Pantsdown's music career.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Spider-Man, Movie Snacks & Sugar-Fuelled Meltdowns

02:34 – Jetstar's New Baggage Rules Spark Outrage

05:28 – Are We Raising Boys Differently Than Previous Generations?

10:48 – The Barbie Sequel Salary Standoff

13:41 – Amy's Family Sleepwalking Confessions

18:33 – Dead Or Alive: Amy's Celebrity Guessing Disaster

🔗 Hosts

Amy Gerard
🌐 www.amygerard.com.au
📸 @amy.gerard

Chris Page
📸 @chris_page83

Executive Producer – Mathew Eggleston
📧 [email protected]
📸 @eggoau on Instagram

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Gerard doesn't hold back when a listener writes in seeking advice about a situation that's left Chris stunned. Five years after being cheated on, she's still living under the same roof as her ex-boyfriend, sharing a house while both continue seeing other people. Amy delivers some tough love about self-respect, moving on and whether there's any future left to save.

On this episode of the Chris & Amy Podcast, the team discuss Australia's upcoming Census and the temptation to have a little fun with the answers, before diving into the latest social media trend that has parenting experts seriously concerned. Amy shares why "Mummy Maxxing" is one of the most dangerous online movements she's seen and explains why new mums need to stop comparing themselves to unrealistic influencers.

Chris also brings some bizarre good news stories from around the world, including a football match interrupted by a rogue parrot and an airline engineer who successfully fought back after being sacked over a 17-minute flight delay. Plus, Spider-Man's record-breaking box office run, old wives' tales that still haunt us today, and the return of Nailed It Or Failed It.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Census Night & The Answers Chris Wants To Submit

03:13 – Dear Amy: Should I Move Out Of My Ex's House After 5 Years?

07:31 – The Dangerous Rise Of "Mummy Maxxing"

12:14 – Good News Stories From Around The World

17:19 – Spider-Man Becomes A Billion Dollar Box Office Monster

19:55 – The Old Wives' Tales We Still Believe

25:51 – Nailed It Or Failed It: Book Week & Parking Inspector Drama

🔗 Hosts

Amy Gerard
🌐 www.amygerard.com.au
📸 @amy.gerard

Chris Page
📸 @chris_page83

Executive Producer – Mathew Eggleston
📧 [email protected]
📸 @eggoau on Instagram

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Gerard opens up about a series of thoughtful gestures from her daughter Charlie that left her feeling emotional and proud as a parent. From handwritten letters hidden around the car to preparing dinner for the entire family without being asked, the story leads to a heartfelt conversation about raising kind and considerate kids.

On this episode of the Chris & Amy Podcast, the pair discuss an awkward social media blunder involving a major TV account, laugh their way through one of the internet's funniest Instagram pages, and debate whether anyone really wants to spend 24 hours non-stop on a plane.

Amy then reveals one of the most ruthless break-ups from her younger years after a trip home from the UK convinced her she never wanted to return. What followed was an email, an uncomfortable phone call and a former boyfriend left packing up her entire life on the other side of the world.

Plus, the team react to the story of a hiker who walked 16 kilometres while impaled to avoid a medical bill, discuss whether Australia's coins are becoming obsolete, and question if small change still has a place in modern life.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – The Social Media Burner Account Disaster

03:27 – The Sweet Things Amy's Daughter Has Been Doing

08:14 – The Hiker Who Walked While Impaled

11:24 – Great Advice For Sh*tty People Returns

15:55 – Would You Fly 24 Hours Non-Stop?

18:12 – Amy's Most Savage Break-Up Story

24:09 – Is It Time To Get Rid Of Coins?

🔗 Hosts

Amy Gerard
🌐 www.amygerard.com.au
📸 @amy.gerard

Chris Page
📸 @chris_page83

Executive Producer – Mathew Eggleston
📧 [email protected]
📸 @eggoau on Instagram

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Gerard shares a frightening moment that left both her and her kids shaken after an e-bike rider cut in front of her car and collided with the vehicle at a busy intersection. What could have been a serious accident quickly turns into a broader discussion about road safety, e-bikes and the lessons kids need to learn before it's too late.

On this episode of the Chris & Amy Podcast, the team react to an unbelievable story out of America involving a man who smuggled a crockpot of chilli into a packed IMAX cinema and started selling bowls to moviegoers during the screening. They also discuss Australia's strong Commonwealth Games start and the growing excitement around some of the biggest movie releases of the year.

Chris and Amy dive into the changing attitudes towards childhood sleepovers, debating how much trust parents need before letting their children stay at someone else's house. The conversation leads into a wider discussion about childhood independence, parenting fears and whether kids have become less street smart than previous generations.

Plus, Chris explains the analogy he uses to teach his son about gambling, Amy prepares for her long-awaited Italian getaway, and the pair share their latest Nailed It or Failed It moments featuring cockatoos, bush turkeys and an impressive DIY bunk bed project.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Australia's Commonwealth Games Success & Lachlan Kennedy's Sprint Record

02:04 – The Man Selling Chilli During An IMAX Movie

05:52 – Amy's Frightening E-Bike Near Miss

11:18 – Are Sleepovers Becoming A Thing Of The Past?

15:05 – How Do You Explain Gambling To Kids?

17:55 – Nailed It or Failed It: Bin Raiders, Italy & A Dad Win

🔗 Hosts

Amy Gerard
🌐 www.amygerard.com.au
📸 @amy.gerard

Chris Page
📸 @chris_page83

Executive Producer – Mathew Eggleston
📧 [email protected]
📸 @eggoau on Instagram

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Gerard makes a parenting confession that will feel painfully familiar to many parents: bedtime at her house has become a nightly marathon involving stories, cuddles, celebrity gossip and lengthy negotiations with all three children.

On this episode of the Chris & Amy Podcast, Amy and Chris tackle the realities of modern parenting, from head lice outbreaks and bedtime routines to the surprising old-school habits Gen Z are bringing back in an increasingly digital world.

The conversation explores everything from printed photos, handwritten notes and landlines making a comeback, through to whether today's children are spending too much time online. Amy also opens up about the routines she's unintentionally created with her children and how difficult it can be to break parenting habits once they've become family traditions.

Plus, the team discuss Charlie Sheen's daughter speaking out about her OnlyFans career, Chris' ongoing battle with bush turkeys taking over his backyard, and a Facebook Mums Group post that sparks a bigger conversation about the rising cost of living and why so many Australian families still feel financially stretched despite earning good incomes.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Council Clean-Up & Hard Rubbish Hunters

03:40 – The Household Battle Against Head Lice

07:45 – Why Gen Z Is Bringing Back Old-School Habits

13:10 – Amy’s 40-Minute Bedtime Routine Confession

18:10 – The Alphabet Song Debate Nobody Saw Coming

20:35 – Charlie Sheen’s Daughter Speaks Out

24:15 – Chris Versus The Bush Turkeys

29:35 – Facebook Mums Group: Is Anyone Actually Getting Ahead?

🔗 Hosts

Amy Gerard
🌐 www.amygerard.com.au
📸 @amy.gerard

Chris Page
📸 @chris_page83

Executive Producer – Mathew Eggleston
📧 [email protected]
📸 @eggoau on Instagram

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.