Producer Tom closes out the year with his so-called ‘yearly tradition,’ leaving the entire team stunned and strangely impressed... We also reveal who accidentally shared their location with a major Aussie celeb, relive the mayhem of the Nova Christmas party, and do one last end-of-year ‘throw under the bus’ for anyone who messed up!

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It’s our final show of the year, and the Christmas spirit is in full swing! We went big on giveaways today including $10,000 for one lucky listener, Lady Gaga tickets, and the grand finale of our Advent Calendar competition. And of course, being the last show of the year, we had to send you off with one final Riddle Time!

The Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie show returns on January 19th, 2026. See you then!

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Hugh Jackman joined us earlier this week, but he didn’t mention this wild story during his days playing Gaston in a live Beauty and the Beast show, he faced a split-second decision: halt the performance or relieve himself and keep going

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A woman was reprimanded at work for showing up too early, but the punishment her company chose has shocked us all.

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Christmas can push anyone to the edge, but don’t worry, Kate’s stepping in with a set of festive rules guaranteed to keep the peace. The Prime Minister also jumps on the show after yesterday’s historic moment: Australia has become the first country to ban social media for under-16s, and he shares why he believes it will help kids reclaim their childhood. We’ve also discovered a wild new business out of Latvia that lets you hire-a-husband for an hour whether you need help around the house. And to top it all off, Conan O’Brien reveals how he turns grief into comedy with a hilarious story featuring Will Arnett and Jason Bateman.

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Lady Gaga’s Australia tour is taking the country by storm as fans pack out every show but one unlucky concert-goer was kicked out for a surprisingly innocent reason.

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Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson star in Song Sung Blue, a new movie about a Neil Diamond cover band named Lightning and Thunder. The film is based on real-life duo Mike and Claire Sardina, who fascinated both actors so much they couldn’t wait to play them. Hugh enjoyed working with Kate so much he even brought her into his one-man show! And let’s just say her performance was miles better than the time we made Hugh sing Les Misérables with Wippa...

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Fitzy’s uncovered the meal that might just add years to your life. Meanwhile, Wippa keeps trying to contribute, but let’s be honest, his recommendations are more likely to shave years off your life than add them.

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It’s a huge day for Australia, with the social-media ban for under-16s now officially in effect. We’re joined by Minister for Communications Anika Wells, who talks us through what it took to reach this point, how the rollout will work, and where parents can find support if they’re struggling to discuss the change with their kids.

We also gave away a car today! I’m Still Standing has been gathering competitors for months, and on this penultimate day, two finalists went head-to-head for the chance to drive away in a brand new vehicle. Plus, Fitzy shares an unbelievable clip of a German singer who can hit two notes at the same time, you have to hear it to believe it. And Kate brings us a fascinating list of 19 signs that you might be dealing with insecurity.

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An iconic Sydney landmark, Wentworth Park, has been served notice, with plans underway to demolish it as the era of greyhound racing draws to a close.

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