After years behind the microphone, retired ABC radio host Geoff Hutchison had met more than his fair share of grumps. Determined not to become one himself, he penned a book - How Not to Become a Grumpy Old Bugger, which explores why ageing so often brings out the curmudgeon in Australian men, and what could be done to resist the slide into grumpiness. Tune in to hear the full conversation. 

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Barra dropped into the studio and kicked things off with footy. The Dockers went down to the Lions by 57 points at Optus, was the team distracted by Fyfey's retirement announcement? While the Eagles copped a 94-point thrashing from the Bulldogs in what’s shaping up as their worst ever season. Lisa pressed on Harley Reid’s future, and elsewhere the Wallabies pulled off one of the greatest upsets of all time against the Springboks. Plus, the Boomers edged China by a single point to claim their third straight Asian Cup.

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Ben O’Shea joined the guys to farewell Clairsy and review the latest comedy blockbuster Naked Gun. Trying his hand at comedy was he successful? Let’s just say, he’s no Leslie Nielsen. Lisa questioned why Hollywood keeps remaking good films instead of giving bad ones a second shot.

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On Clairsy’s last day, the team celebrated in style. Celebrity messages poured in,  was that the prime minister on the phone? Clairsy’s wife dropped by, and the huge news was revealed: Russell Clarke is coming back to 96FM Breakfast! Barra signed off with excitement for the Dockers game, and Lisa read a heartfelt (and cheeky) eulogy listing what she’ll miss — and what she won’t. An emotional farewell to one of Perth’s greatest radio talents. Goodbye and good luck, Clairsy.

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And just like that, it’s over. Clairsy took to the mic one last time to share a few final words of wisdom, wish Lisa and Russell all the best, and remind listeners about what really matters.

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ANOTHER surprise for Clairsy, our Prime Minister phoned in! Anthony Albanese said a recorded message wasn't going to cut it, he wanted a real chat with the one and only Dean Clairs. And what about a suggestion for a new breakhost co-host for Lisa?

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Well, the wait is over... 96FM’s new Breakfast co-host is Russell Clarke! Long-time listeners will remember him as part of the 96FM family, and everyone’s thrilled to have him back. The guys caught up on what he’s been up to, and Lisa even rang Russell’s wife Simone to get the official seal of approval.

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Just went he thought he had received enough love, Clairsy got to enjoy the final batch of surprise celebrity messages to round out a very special week on 96FM.

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Lori Clairs, wife of Clairsy, popped into the studio for a heartfelt chat about him leaving the show. Lisa quizzed her on whether Clairsy was really quiet getting ready at 3:30am, how the pair first met at a listener event, and what’s next for the two of them.

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Barra popped in for the final chat with Clairsy and to chat sport. In the AFLW, the Eagles took down the Gold Coast Suns at Mineral Resources Park. Barra reckons there’s some serious talent on display.
Tonight is Freo’s biggest game of the year, so big not even Barra could get a ticket. Lisa’s tipping a win, and Barra loved that Hayden’s pushing to get back from rehab for Fyfe. Ross Lyon claims he gave Fyfey a pep talk. Meanwhile, Jeremy McGovern’s dropped a cheeky new t-shirt featuring a pic of his son flipping the bird, all proceeds going to charity. And in a dramatic twist, Barra read out his “divorce proceedings” and officially annulled the on-air breakfast show.

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