Lisa revealed that her new boyfriend can’t stand her perfume and listeners didn’t hold back with their advice. Ryan Taaffe from Barking Gecko dropped by with the scoop on their exciting school holiday activities, while Russell’s new Spanish teacher, Liliana Aguirre, shared some handy tips for anyone learning a language. Plus, Lisa had the latest on Jimmy Kimmel’s TV return and even gave the upcoming “rapture” a mention. Tune in to hear it all!

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Barking Gecko's CEO Ryan Taaffe dropped in to chat ahead of the school holidays. Ryan says there’s  kids have so many questions and imagination, creativity and play help them find the answers. Russell asked about the importance of creating, and how Barking Gecko is breaking down barriers so every child can experience their incredible arts program. Tune in to hear it all. 

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Lilian Aguirre from the Multicultural Language Centre in Subiaco phoned in for a chat. She’ll be teaching Russell Spanish... sí. Lisa asked about the pros of Duolingo and Liliana explained why having a clear goal makes all the difference when learning a language. 

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It’s Monday, which means Lisa & Russell opened the phones and text lines for your bad news stories. Russell found himself roped into a marathon anime film, Barra dropped by to talk all things footy finals, and Lisa shared a horrifying story about a surgeon who cut off his own legs. 

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Barra dropped in to chat all things sport. First up - Geelong and Brisbane are through to the Grand Final, find out Barra's thoughts. The Brownlow is set for a thrilling five-man race tonight, while in the WAFL South Fremantle claimed a two-point grand final win that was ultimately deemed the right call. Oscar Piastri endured a nightmare with a false start and lap one crash but still holds his championship lead, as Max Verstappen dominated the Azerbaijan GP ahead of George Russell and Carlos Sainz. And heartbreak for the Aussie men’s 4x400m relay team, disqualified after thinking they’d broken the national record.

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Lisa had some exciting Muppets news on The Shaw Report, a sniffly Barra swung past with his footy finals predictions, and Producer Suzy gave us the latest on those pesky poo bags popping up in her neighbourhood. Russell shared his love of Berocca, and we opened the phones and text lines for your Feel Good Friday stories.

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Barra dropped into the studio a little sniffly but ready with the latest in sport. Tonight, Hawthorn face Geelong at the MCG, who is he tipping to win? On Saturday, it’s Collingwood v Brisbane at the G, with Bobby Hill out in a huge call for the Pies. Seventeen-year-old sprint sensation “Double G” lit up the 200m semi-finals, the WAFL finals see South Fremantle take on East Perth with fans invited for a post-game kick on the oval, and the Wildcats open their season at RAC Arena. Plus, Ange Postecoglou’s Nottingham Forest crashed out of the League Cup after surrendering a 2–0 lead to Swansea City.

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"Lisa & Russell opened the phones to hear about your biggest fines. Ben O’Shea dropped by to review A Big Bold Beautiful Journey starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell. Former INXS frontman JD Fortune is headed to Perth, he shared stories from his time with the band and his early days as an Elvis impersonator. Plus, Russell got candid about his step count and Lisa brought all the Hollywood goss in The Shaw Report.

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Ben O’Shea asked the big question - is Margot Robbie a good actor? He joined Lisa and Russell in the studio to review A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, starring Robbie and Colin Farrell as two strangers who meet at a wedding and travel back through time to revisit their most pivotal moments. But does the film make you think enough? And what score did Ben give it?

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Ahead of his Australian tour, former INXS frontman JD Fortune phoned in to chat with Lisa & Russell. He reflected on his time with the iconic Aussie band - no malice, just freedom - and how they gave him the space to be truly himself. Russell even asked about JD’s early days as an Elvis impersonator. Tune in to hear the full chat. 

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