CHRISTIE HAYES

Christie and Justin have scored tickets to see Breaking Bad stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul live in Australia — even if it did cost them nearly every Qantas Point they had. They revisit Walter White’s extraordinary transformation, the chemistry that made Walt and Jesse unforgettable and the real-life friendship that continued long after the series ended.

As Christie prepares to fly to Melbourne, she leaves Justin with a very detailed survival guide for his 24 hours as a “single dad” — complete with blankets, top sheets, electric blankets and fans. Justin, meanwhile, is quietly looking forward to everyone sleeping through the night.

The episode then takes a powerful turn as Christie and Justin discuss the death penalty, the scheduled execution of Christa Pike and whether any government should have the right to take a life. Christie also shares her deeply personal memories of corresponding with Bali Nine member Andrew Chan, the genuine remorse and humanity she witnessed, and why she continues to stand for mercy.

From Breaking Bad excitement and parenting anxiety to punishment, redemption and the value of a human life — this is a confronting, compassionate and deeply personal episode of Christie Hayes Daily.

Content warning: This episode includes discussion of murder, childhood abuse, drug trafficking and capital punishment.

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What happens when the career you’ve worked so hard for no longer fits the life you want to live?

Today, Christie sits down with author and former radio executive Stef MacFie to talk about her debut novel, Once Upon a Breakfast Show — and the very real life upheaval that inspired her to write it.

After being made redundant while on maternity leave, Stef rebuilt her career, only to eventually realise that trying to “do it all” was costing her precious time with her young family. One heartbreaking sentence from her four-year-old son — “Mum, I’ve really missed you” — changed everything. Stef walked away from her job, opened her laptop and began writing. Fifteen months later, her first novel was on bookstore shelves around Australia.

Christie and Stef have a beautifully honest conversation about redundancy, motherhood, ambition, identity and the unexpected opportunities that can emerge when life forces you in a new direction. They also unpack the reality of women in the workplace, how to speak up without constantly apologising, and why your worth can never be measured by your job title.

Plus, they dive into Once Upon a Breakfast Show: a funny, romantic and heartfelt story set inside the wonderfully chaotic world of breakfast radio, following host and mum Blake as she turns to her listeners to help track down the man she fell for 13 years earlier — and the father of her daughter.

A conversation about radio, reinvention, relationships, taking a chance on yourself and discovering that sometimes having less can somehow leave you with so much more.

Once Upon a Breakfast Show is out now.

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Christie and Justin are back after a much-needed mental health break — refreshed, reunited and apparently “badder than ever.”

They celebrate 24 years of Sweet Home Alabama and the audition Josh Lucas thought had ruined his chances, before sharing a milestone much closer to home: Goldie is finally crawling! Christie also unveils her unconventional plan for breaking into the property market — buying an old church, cemetery possibly included.

Plus, Justin prepares for the Dodgers’ postseason campaign, the pair reflect on the compassion shown to pitcher Alex Vesia and his family after an unimaginable loss, and they celebrate young Australian baseball star Travis Bazzana. Then Christie and Justin investigate Australia’s incoming ban on card surcharges — and wonder whether it will simply make everything more expensive.

Rom-com nostalgia, crawling babies, converted churches, baseball dreams and the true cost of Justin’s haircut — it’s another candid and delightfully chaotic episode of Christie Hayes Daily.

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In this episode of Christie Hayes Daily, Christie sits down with writer, speaker, disability advocate and OAM recipient Carly Findlay for a powerful, funny and deeply honest conversation about identity, representation, women’s health and using your voice to create change.

Carly opens up about living with ichthyosis, her decades of advocacy for disability inclusion and representation, and why disabled people deserve to be seen on our screens, in our workplaces and throughout the arts — not simply when the conversation is about disability.

She also shares her deeply personal experience of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2024, undergoing major surgery and cancer treatment, and being thrust into early menopause at just 42. Together, Christie and Carly talk candidly about the parts of women’s health we still don’t discuss enough, the importance of knowing when something in your body has changed, and why conversations around ovarian cancer and menopause matter.

Carly also shares why she is once again taking part in Frocktober, using her love of fashion to raise awareness and vital funds for ovarian cancer research — and why awareness itself can start conversations that may ultimately save lives.

From disability representation and ableism to cancer, menopause, body image, career, resilience and learning that our work does not define our worth, this is an episode about showing up, speaking up and making sure other people know they are not alone.

An important conversation with an extraordinary Australian — Carly Findlay OAM.

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Christie returns from Sydney with some brutally honest podcast feedback from her Gen Z sister, Lilli — including one complaint that could change how every episode ends.

Justin recounts a painfully eventful trip to Woolies with Goldie in the BabyBjörn, before Christie shares the reason behind her Sydney visit: becoming an official ambassador for Polished Man. Together, they discuss how one painted fingernail can spark vital conversations about family and domestic violence — and why men need to be part of creating change.

Plus, Macaulay Culkin is bringing Home Alone to Australia, and Christie is ready to reach for the credit card. She reflects on why the Christmas classic took on a completely different meaning after she became a mum — and why meeting Kevin McCallister might finally leave her starstruck.

Podcast criticism, supermarket injuries, an important new role and a Christmas dream come true — it’s another heartfelt and hilariously unfiltered episode of Christie Hayes Daily.

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Today Christie sits down for a heartfelt conversation with Berina Colakovic — wife of former NRL star Jai Arrow, and mum to their beautiful little daughter, Ayla.

Earlier this year, Jai and Berina’s world changed when, at just 30 years old, Jai was diagnosed with motor neurone disease and announced his retirement from the game he loves.

Since then, the couple have faced an unimaginable new chapter with extraordinary openness, courage and a determination to make every moment count.

Today, Berina joins Christie for a deeply personal conversation about love, family, fear, hope, and what life looks like when everything changes in an instant.

And if you’d like to learn more about motor neurone disease, support families living with MND, or donate towards vital care and research, please: visit https://mndaustralia.org.au/

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Christie shares a sweet memory from meeting Britney Spears at the Crossroads premiere before turning her attention to a viral confrontation involving a mum breastfeeding on a plane — and the man who decided to film her. Needless to say, Christie has thoughts.

Elsewhere, an Indian telecommunications worker is tied to a 5G tower by frustrated villagers, Christie prepares for a whirlwind solo trip to Sydney and wrestles with mum guilt, and Hendy’s school sends home the kind of message every parent dreads: he’s arrived without underpants.

Plus, Practical Magic 2 works its magic at the box office, Nicole Kidman delivers a masterclass in answering an awkward music question, and Christie dreams of margaritas with Nicole, Sandra Bullock and Jennifer Aniston.

Breastfeeding battles, terrible phone reception, freeballing at school and women supporting women — it’s another wonderfully unpredictable episode of Christie Hayes Daily.

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Christie and Hubby Justin reflect on the 25th anniversary of September 11 and the messages of love that emerged from unimaginable tragedy.

Closer to home, Justin and Harley embrace their inner Flea Market Flip, transforming two $5 op-shop chairs into LA Lakers masterpieces. Christie explains why families need something to look forward to — even if it means hypothetically booking a white Christmas in Banff before working out how to pay for the flights.

Plus, Christie shares her growing concern for Britney Spears, Judge Judy hangs up the gavel at 83, and Christie reveals the career she might have pursued in another life. Could she have been a formidable lawyer? Justin thinks so… he’s just not convinced she’d make it through five years of study.

Family projects, big dreams, pop-culture worries and a little inner Judge Judy — it’s another candid and chaotic episode of Christie Hayes Daily.

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Christie Hayes and Hubby Justin are back behind the mics — with baby Goldie offering her own thoughts from the studio.

This episode, they unpack the shock departure of radio duo Will & Woody and the brutal reality of working in an industry where even a successful show can disappear overnight. Christie reflects on the pain of having an audience taken away, while the pair discuss why podcasting offers something commercial radio often can’t: creative control.

Then, Christie’s long-held family dream is finally coming true — they’re getting a pool! Not a $70,000 resort-style masterpiece, mind you… a Bunnings pool, a heat pump and, naturally, a celebratory snag.

Plus, Justin’s Dodgers obsession takes centre stage as he predicts a historic three-peat, explains why Shohei Ohtani is worth every cent of his billion-dollar deal and raises the terrifying possibility of an MLB strike.

Radio heartbreak, family memories, ridiculous sporting salaries and some extremely questionable swimming techniques — it’s another gloriously unfiltered episode of Christie Hayes Daily.

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Goldie joins us in the caravan studio (and has plenty to say) as we chat about back when Jesse Eisenberg’s incredible decision to donate a kidney to a complete stranger, organ donation in Australia, and why a conversation at the doctor’s got us thinking about the difference one person can make.

Then, Christie has waited nearly 30 years for this one… Practical Magic 2! 🧙‍♀️✨ We talk Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, the original film we still adore, the lost art of the classic movie-trailer voice and whether Mum and Dad might actually manage a date night to see it.

Family, kidneys, witches and Goldie heckling from the sidelines — just another day at Christie Hayes Daily. 😂

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