Russell chats with Tom Gleeson ahead of Hard Quiz Kids and the little contestants are locked and loaded with insults! From Bluey to Roblox to the Australian Government, no topic is off limits. Plus, Tom spills on what he was obsessed with as a kid and it might suprise you? 

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Everyone loves The Rock, and now he’s teamed up with Ben Safdie for The Smashing Machine. Ben O’Shea popped in to give Russell the lowdown and it did not disappoint. The film sees The Rock step into the role of an MMA fighter, with Emily Blunt delivering a fantastic performance alongside him. What the movie does especially well is capture the emotional struggles behind the sport, though it stops short of exploring its moral complexities of the sport. Tune in to hear the full review. 

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Barra was left stunned by the price of showbags at this year’s Royal Show - $30 a pop? No thanks. He reckons the scariest thing isn’t the rides, but the ATM. His money-saving tip? Pray your kids come down with something during show week so you can skip the trip altogether. Barra also shared his thoughts on chore rosters and asked Russell if he’s gearing up to loan his kids money for their future mortgages.

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Barra joined Russell to chat about a massive weekend of sport. Brisbane’s win was a highlight, can they make it three in a row next year? He also broke down the Ryder Cup shenanigans before switching to basketball, where it was clear Bryce Cotton was more of a Brian Rotten.

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Lisa & Russell took your calls and texts on feel-good moments before catching up with the delightful Tony Hadley ahead of his Australian Tour in March 2026. On The Shaw Report, news dropped that William Shatner is unwell and The Rolling Stones’ Black and Blue album is set for reissue. Plus, in true Snoop Dogg style, Barra jumped in with a rap of his own and a full rundown of the AFL Grand Final.

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Tony Hadley joined Lisa and Russell to chat about his strong ties to Australia, from his first wild trip back in 1984, when fans had to be dodged under hotel blankets, to giving it his all on stage today. Thanks to streaming, he’s found a whole new audience, he'll be bringing all the hits to The Astor Theatre in March 2026.

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Barra’s back with his Grand Final predictions, chats Oscar Allen’s desire to head to Brisbane, and reflects on the wise words of his former coach Mick Malthouse. Plus, will Snoop Dogg drop Drop It Like It’s Hot at the big game? Barra even gives rapping a crack himself, to some degree of success...

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Lisa went to GolfBox and got hooked up golf clubs. Lisa & Russell opened the book of records to ask ‘how many photos do you have on your phone? Let’s just saw you all have A LOT. Muso Rob Thomas phoned in to chat about Matchbox 20, his fight with George Michael and new music. On The Shaw Report, Jimmy Kimmel returned to TV China just used AI to turn a gay couple straight in an upcoming movie. Ben O’Shea phoned into review One Battle After Another .

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Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film arrives at a tricky time, given the current state of world affairs. The story follows a group of ex-revolutionaries who reunite after 16 years when an old enemy resurfaces and kidnaps the daughter of one of their own. While the timing may be awkward, the filmmaking itself is undeniable -  the music choices and set pieces are striking, with Ben calling one car chase “one of the best ever put to screen.” Tune in to hear what Ben O'Shea gave the film. 

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Rob Thomas phoned in ahead of his solo Australian tour this October, chatting about new music, his son joining him on the road, and even an unusual argument he once had with George Michael. Russell couldn’t resist asking if Rob remembered the first time he ever heard himself on the radio. Tune in to hear the full interview. 

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