KIIS Breakfast

Kylie Minogue prepares for her highly anticipated AFL Grand Final performance, with leaked rehearsal photos revealing a spectacular stadium entrance and reports swirling about her payday for the massive gig. Plus, Sandra Bullock shares her surprising belief in aliens and UFOs, sparking a lively debate about extraterrestrial life, ghosts, mediums and the unexplained.

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On today’s episode, the team tackles everything from the rising cost of raising kids in Australia to the surprising jobs most likely to cheat. Amy shares a truly unbelievable childhood story involving a bluebottle sting, while Dr. KIIS joins the show to answer listener health questions about sleep apnoea, headaches, STIs and more. Plus, the team debates whether childcare should be free, how long you should wait before dating again after losing a partner, and the realities of modern relationships.

There’s also discussions about young Australians living at home longer, Sydney Airport strike chaos, camping disasters, and listener stories about love, grief and moving on.

Key Topics

• Cost of raising children in Australia
• Childcare fees and parenting expenses
• Sleep apnoea and chronic snoring
• Mycoplasma and sexual health
• Jobs most likely to cheat
• Young Australians living with parents
• Sydney Airport strikes and travel delays
• Dating after losing a partner
• Camping horror stories
• Bluebottle sting myths debunked 

Chapters

00:00 - Early Mornings, Netball & Living at Home Longer
Amy struggles with breakfast radio hours while the team discusses why more young Australians are staying with their parents into their late 20s.

09:00 - Sydney Airport Strike Chaos & Grand Final Entertainment Drama
Travel disruptions, airport strikes, and debate around AFL and NRL Grand Final entertainment line-ups.

29:00 - Which Jobs Are Most Likely to Cheat?
The team unpacks a viral list featuring DJs, bartenders, chefs, photographers and more, with plenty of listener opinions. 

40:00 - Dr. KIIS on Sleep Apnoea, Headaches & Sexual Health Questions
Listeners call in for advice on snoring, TV-induced headaches, mycoplasma, antibiotic resistance and safe sex practices. 

58:00 - Amy’s Wild Bluebottle Story
Amy reveals the childhood camping incident involving bluebottle stings and a long-standing myth that leaves the team speechless. 

01:05:00 - The True Cost of Raising Kids
A heated debate about childcare costs, extracurricular activities, school holidays and whether childcare should be free in Australia. 

01:21:00 - Dating After Loss & Moving On
The team discusses grief, relationships and how long people should wait before dating again after losing a partner, with heartfelt listener stories.

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Country music star Ella Langley makes chart history after her hit Choosin' Texas reportedly becomes the longest-running No. 1 song in the US, surpassing Mariah Carey. Plus, massive news for Swifties as Taylor Swift announces a deluxe edition of The Life of a Showgirl featuring four brand-new tracks, including her highly anticipated new single.

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Cardi B reveals she wants more children despite already being a mum of four, opening up about why she's not ready for baby number five just yet. Plus, Margot Robbie sparks discussion after reportedly adopting her husband’s surname a decade after their wedding, leading to a fascinating conversation about celebrity name changes, stage names, marriage, and famous stars who reinvented their identities.

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Matthew McConaughey has fans talking after revealing the unusual reason he refuses to round his height up to six feet, sparking a hilarious debate about height, confidence and honesty. Plus, Australian music icon Shannon Noll puts his hand up to perform at the NRL Grand Final after reports that Tones and I won't take the stage, and discusses the possibility of bringing his biggest hits to rugby league's biggest day.

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On today's show, the KIIS Breakfast team dive into everything from school formal culture, first-date breakfast trends, and modern marriage traditions to the latest drama surrounding Tones and I reportedly pulling out of the NRL Grand Final entertainment lineup. Plus, Amy opens up about parenting guilt, the team debates whether couples should share surnames after marriage, and Hollywood icon Brooke Shields joins the show to talk about her new crime series You're Killing Me, true crime obsession, and her remarkable 60-year career. 

Key Topics

• NRL Grand Final entertainment controversy
• AFL Grand Final and Kylie Minogue rumours
• Breakfast dates vs drinks dates
• Brooke Shields interview
• Marriage surnames and divorce research
• Parenting guilt and raising grateful kids
• Workplace loneliness and office culture
• School socials and teenage parties

Chapters

00:00 - School Socials, Formals & Teenage Party Culture
Amy shares stories about Year 11 "socials", party boats, stretch limos and the differences between today's teenagers and previous generations. 

08:30 - NRL Grand Final Drama & AFL Rumours
The team discusses reports that Tones and I won't perform at the NRL Grand Final, plus Mikey's Robbie Williams and Kylie Minogue AFL Grand Final theory.

19:00 - Tradie vs Lady for Robbie Williams Tickets
Bron and John battle it out with questions covering wine, recipes, cars, TV and beauty. 

34:00 - Are Breakfast Dates Better Than Drinks?
The team debates the rise of breakfast first dates, dating app etiquette, coffee dates and the perfect escape plan if things go badly. 

47:00 - Brooke Shields on True Crime, Hollywood & You're Killing Me
Hollywood legend Brooke Shields joins the show to discuss her new crime drama, true crime obsession, parenting and her decades-long career. 

01:02:00 - Should Couples Share a Surname?
Research suggests couples who don't share a surname may be more likely to divorce, sparking a lively debate on marriage traditions.

01:13:00 - Amy's Parenting Confession
Amy opens up about mum guilt, raising grateful kids, and why all her efforts to create special afternoons seem to backfire.

01:24:00 - Workplace Loneliness & Quiet Offices
New research reveals Australians are feeling increasingly lonely at work, leading to listener stories about silent offices, headphones and office puppies.

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Hollywood couple Dave Franco and Alison Brie couple reveal their surprisingly relatable bedtime routine, sparking a discussion about sleep, parenting, and getting older. Plus, Channing Tatum responds to viral claims that he's been using a secret Instagram burner account to troll his exes, including Jenna Dewan, Zoe Kravitz, and her partner Harry Styles as the team unpacks the latest celebrity social media drama.

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Taylor Swift shocks fans with a surprise announcement, revealing her new single Patient Zero is dropping this week with no clues or Easter eggs for Swifties to decode. Plus, Kelly Clarkson shares her refreshingly honest approach to stage outfits, leading to a candid conversation about fashion, confidence, hormones, and the realities of everyday life. A fun mix of Taylor Swift news, Kelly Clarkson updates, celebrity gossip, and behind-the-scenes entertainment chat from KIIS Breakfast.

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Amy shares more about her exciting next chapter in Sydney radio, joining Chris Brown and Jack Charles on a brand-new breakfast show. Plus, we deep dive into modern dating standards, relationship advice, kissing compatibility, weird food trends with Matt Preston, and a debate about what Australians really think of London.

Key Topics

• Amy shares more about the new era of KIIS Breakfast Sydney
• Baby bonus debate and Australia's declining birth rate
• Unrealistic dating standards and modern relationships
• Situationships and relationship advice
• Kissing chemistry and long-term relationship success
• Matt Preston on viral food trends
• Australians reacting to life in London
• Fashion Week and pregnancy runway moments

Chapters

00:00 - Amy's Big Breakfast Radio Announcement 🎙️
Amy reveals her next career move and opens up about joining a brand-new Sydney breakfast show alongside Chris Brown and Jack Charles. 

06:00 - Tradie vs Lady: Robbie Williams Tickets
Kaz and Wayno battle it out, with stories involving emergency CPR, missing teeth, hay bales and a seven-metre fall. 

22:00 - Should the Baby Bonus Return?
The team debates government incentives for having children and whether money would encourage Australians to start families.

30:00 - The Dating Checklist That's Gone Viral
A 29-year-old entrepreneur's seemingly impossible dating requirements spark a conversation about relationship standards and modern dating culture.

40:00 - Georgina Walker's Psychic Predictions
Georgina advises callers on business ventures, situationships, career choices and what the future may hold.

57:00 - Why Kissing Matters More Than You Think
The team discusses first kisses, relationship chemistry, make-out sessions and the surprising role kissing plays in long-term happiness.

01:06:00 - Matt Preston Reviews Viral Food Trends
Matt weighs in on TikTok food hacks, McDonald's cheeseburgers dipped in Coke, Kingston biscuit desserts and his own strange flavour combinations. 

01:18:00 - London Culture Shock & Fashion Week Moments
The team reacts to a viral Australian traveller's complaints about London and discusses a headline-grabbing pregnant Fashion Week runway appearance.

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Why did Tones and I reportedly turn down the chance to perform her global hit Dance Monkey at the NRL Grand Final? The KIIS Breakfast team unpacks the controversy, the NRL’s decision to invest $1 million into junior rugby league instead, and whether fans really care about pre-game entertainment. Plus, Tom Cruise reveals his unusual script-reading process, sparking debate about the Hollywood superstar’s unique approach to acting.

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