Lucy & Kel Podcast

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Lucy, Kel and Producer Casey are BACK for Season 3 of the podcast! Fresh from their tropical holidays in Bali and Thailand, they're kicking off 2026 with holiday stories, breakfast buffet debates, blind boxes from overseas - what will Lucy get?

The team tackles the top 3 New Year's resolutions for 2026! From Lucy lifting heavy at the gym to bringing back her bookworm days, and Kel's secret past...

PLUS, if you missed it on the show:

Bizarre Bedtime - Lucy reveals her bizarre bedtime hang-up that has Kel absolutely baffled - she NEEDS to be in bed before him or everything feels wrong! Is it a security thing? A control thing? A childhood thing? The phone lines lit up with listeners weighing in on this surprisingly relatable relationship quirk!

The Australian Open Divide - Kel's ready to watch tennis non-stop for two weeks while Lucy can't think of anything worse. Survey says: are YOU watching the tennis or is it like watching paint dry?

The Great Cereal Ranking - Dietitians have ranked cereals from best to worst, and the results are shocking! From porridge to Froot Loops, Lucy and Kel debate whether rice bubbles are really high in sugar and why there's never been a coffee-flavoured cereal!

Hit play for tropical getaway tales, bedtime psychology, and very strong opinions about what makes the perfect breakfast cereal!

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All-New Content Alert! Lucy, Kel and Producer Casey celebrate a MASSIVE milestone - Episode 200 of the podcast AND their final show of 2025! It's emotional, it's hilarious, and it's filled with heartfelt moments as they reflect on an incredible year of radio together.

PLUS, if you missed it on the show:

Christmas Gift Exchange – The team exchanges presents in the most wholesome (and slightly chaotic) way possible! From a SpongeBob tissue box to naughty-or-nice Santa boxers, the gift-giving gets hilariously personal. Casey's stitch stocking steals the show!

Supermarket Opening Madness – The ladies at The Light went WILD over the new Woolworths opening across the road (complete with a ribbon cutting and choir performance!). Lucy is devastated she missed it and is determined to visit today. Kel is baffled by the enthusiasm, but listeners chime in with their own stories of attending grand openings - from Bunnings to Krispy Kreme to zoo exhibits!

Survey Says: When Do You Wrap Up The Year? – Lucy and Kel ask listeners when they finish work for the year. From nurses working Christmas Day to bricklayers taking off the hottest months, the responses were heartwarming and hilarious. Shout out to all the essential workers keeping things running through the holidays!

Michael Paynter Live In Studio – Australian vocal legend Michael Paynter joins the show fresh off his viral performance in Jesus Christ Superstar! He performs two stunning songs (including a beautiful rendition of "Happy Christmas (War Is Over)"), discusses his emotional journey playing Jesus, teases his appearance at Carols by Candlelight, and announces The Great Australian Songbook Tour for 2026!

Hit play for milestone celebrations, Christmas cheer, supermarket excitement, and world-class vocals from one of Australia's greatest singers!

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Lucy, Kel and Producer Casey are heading to the office Christmas party, but there's a MAJOR controversy - Kel shows up in something different! Lucy's dressed to the nines - sparking heated debate about appropriate Christmas party attire. Will Casey join Kel's casual corner or glam it up?

PLUS, if you missed it on the show:

VCE Results & Proud Parent Moments - As 65,000+ Victorian students get their ATAR scores, Lucy and Kel open up the phones asking: What are you proud of your kids for this year? From making new friends to getting apprenticeships in male-dominated industries, listeners share heartwarming stories that prove achievements come in all sizes! Lucy reveals her daughter became Arts Captain (complete with an engraved baton!), while Kel celebrates his twins bravely starting at a new school with zero friends.

The REAL Christmas Story with Aussie Dave - Social commentator and ex-pastor Dave Adamson blows our minds with facts about the nativity we ALL got wrong! Spoiler: There weren't three wise men, Jesus was born in a stone watering trough, and Bethlehem literally means "house of bread." Get ready for a Christmas story that's 99% chaos, 1% hope!

Christmas Presents for Pets? - Lucy realises she's bought stockings for the dogs but forgot to buy them actual presents! What DO you buy your furry friends for Christmas? Listeners reveal their grand-puppies get more than their grown children, dogs that can unwrap their own gifts, and the great debate over whether treats are enough!

Hit play for tracksuit drama, proud parent tears, Christmas revelations, and very strong opinions about spoiling your pets!

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Lucy, Kel and Producer Casey dive into the world of retro gaming and childhood nostalgia! From Pong to Frogger to King's Quest, they compare the simple tech of their youth to today's digital landscape, with Casey sharing her memories of Crash Bandicoot while Lucy confesses she's the person who drives the wrong way in Mario Kart just to annoy everyone!

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Cheeky Tuesday Mow - Kel hears someone mowing their lawn on a Tuesday afternoon and has an existential crisis about lawn care timing! The phones and texts exploded with listeners defending weekday mowing - from bin night strategies to daylight saving efficiency, retirees to busy parents. Meet Barry, the fictional retirement icon who inspired it all!

The Great Tinsel Debate - Lucy declares war on tinsel and launches the ATB (Anti-Tinsel Brigade)! Is tinsel tacky? Environmentally irresponsible? Too sheddy and clumpy? Kel stays diplomatic while listeners passionately defend (or denounce) this controversial Christmas decoration. From thick-ply tinsel to tradie utes decorated with festive flair!

Social Media Ban Day - Australia makes history as the under-16 social media ban officially begins! Lucy and Kel discuss what kids can do instead of scrolling, with listeners sharing memories of bikes, garden potions, elastics, beach days, and board games. Doctor Jodi Richardson's advice about listening without the "back in my day" lectures resonates throughout this heartfelt conversation.

BONUS: A Beautiful Nomination Winner - Victoria's emotional story of surviving hyperemesis gravidarum, finding faith through Lite FM, and learning to ask for help. Her Christmas miracle moment will have you reaching for tissues!

Hit play for gaming nostalgia, lawn mowing scandals, fierce tinsel opinions, and heartwarming generosity!

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• Got something to share? Email us at [email protected]

Listen to the live show 6am - 10am Weekdays:

• 89.9 FM 
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Lucy, Kel and Producer Casey bring Cookie and Ocean the budgerigars into the studio for a chirpy podcast adventure! Lucy shares the heartwarming rescue story of Cookie and explains the bromance that made Ocean a permanent family member. Plus, the controversial moment when Lucy kisses her budgie on camera leaves Casey absolutely horrified!

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Christmas Tree Critters: A shocking article reveals your real Christmas tree could be full of spiders! Lucy (a proud fake tree owner) and Kel debate the pros and cons while listeners call in with their most terrifying discoveries—from huntsman invasions to a full family of Christmas snails eating the wrapped presents!

Car Park Chaos: With Christmas shopping in full swing, Lucy and Kel tackle the golden rules of holiday parking etiquette! Should you send your child to reserve a spot? How long should you stalk someone to their car? Listeners share their do's and don'ts for surviving the car park madness!

A Christmas Miracle: In a touching moment, the show surprises Tabitha, a brave listener who recently left a domestic violence situation, with a $1000 gift card to make sure she and her daughter have a beautiful Christmas. A powerful reminder to be kind this season because everyone is fighting battles we know nothing about.

Hit play for budgie kisses, Christmas spider nightmares, car park etiquette debates, and a heartwarming reminder of what the season is really about!

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Lucy, Kel and Producer Casey kick off their final podcast week of the year with exciting news - they're racing to hit episode 200 by Friday! Plus, Casey has a major Hamilton musical awakening (complete with handstands in the lounge room!) that has Lucy absolutely thrilled!

PLUS, if you missed it on the show:

Metro Tunnel Mayhem - Melbourne's brand new Metro tunnel officially opened and train lovers are LOSING IT! Lucy and Kel discuss the five new stations, the Art Deco architecture, thousands of people cheering at 5am, and why they need to take a day trip to check it out themselves. Free trains until February? Yes please!

Taking Care of Christmas - Grab the tissues! The first heartwarming story features Diana and Daniella, a mother-daughter duo who've been through the unimaginable this year. From ovarian cancer to unexpected pregnancies and job losses, their story of supporting each other will absolutely wreck you (in the best way).

The Christmas Food Files - Forget arguing about trifle! Lucy introduces the "Christmas Lucy List" where listeners share the ONE food that means Christmas to them. From bread sauce battles to caramelised onion potatoes, sticky date pudding to Ambrosia salad (marshmallows with pineapple?!), and one listener's devotion to seafood cocktails that made everyone giggle!

Hit play for Hamilton sing-alongs, underground train celebrations, beautiful Christmas miracles, and the most passionate food opinions you'll hear all week!

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The billionaire icon has touched down in Australia for a speaking tour, and Lucy has BIG dreams about "Opes" saving their radio station with a casual cash drop! The crew debates whether you could handle living Oprah's life of fame and fortune.

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Unforgettable Toys - Dive into the ultimate Christmas nostalgia trip - childhood gifts that changed everything! From Lucy's beloved She-Ra Crystal Castle to Kel's unforgettable black BMX with lightning on the side, they're sharing the presents that are permanently etched in their memories.

The Great Polka Dot Controversy - Meet Lydia, the brilliant lawyer-in-training on their team who has an absolutely hilarious phobia of polka dots! From refusing to drink from spotted mugs to her passionate "circles have no structure" manifesto, this sparked an incredible discussion about everyone's irrational dislikes. (Lucy's looking at YOU, multicolored Christmas lights!)

Advent Calendar Chaos - With just three weeks until Christmas, Lucy confesses she hasn't bought ANY family advent calendars yet! The crew debates the best options from makeup to Lego to Hot Wheels, while listeners share their favorites and Kel reveals he's never even HAD an advent calendar growing up!

Holiday Concert Magic - Australian singing legend Silvie Paladino joins to chat about her upcoming Christmas sing-along concert series with the Australian Pops Orchestra, plus exciting details about her twenty-seventh year performing at Carols by Candlelight with multiple outfit changes!

Hit play for Christmas memories, bizarre phobias, and the shocking truth about Kel eating pizza with a knife and fork!

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All-New Content Alert! Lucy, Kel and Producer Casey spill the tea on their staff Christmas party! From gender-divided seating arrangements (video games vs wedding dresses) to a Kris Kringle gone hilariously wrong where one person ended up with MULTIPLE gifts, this party breakdown is pure gold!

PLUS, if you missed it on the show:

The Great Regifting Debate - Lucy admits she's a proud regifter but HATES receiving regifted presents! The hypocrisy is real as listeners call in with wild regifting stories, including someone who was gifted their OWN clothes back! With $1.3 billion worth of presents regifted last Christmas, where do you stand?

Kids & Mobile Phones Minefield - When should kids get their first phone? Lucy thinks not until they can pay for it themselves, while Kel's twins are already asking! Wait till you hear what Producer Casey has to say...

Lucy's Mouth Ulcer Crisis - Lucy's suffering from the world's most annoying mouth ulcer and turns to listeners for remedies! From salt water gargles to parsley enzymes to soap paste (yikes!), everyone has an opinion. Is it stress? Perimenopause? A taste bud rebellion?

Hit play for Christmas party gossip, passionate parenting debates, and creative medical advice that may or may not be sound!

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Lucy and Kel & Producer Casey are diving straight into the festive season with just four weeks until Christmas! Lucy reveals her surprisingly late Christmas tree timeline (a personal record!), while Kel shares their renovation adventure that led to an unexpected apartment living experiment - spoiler alert: they discovered they are NOT apartment people!

PLUS, if you missed it on the show:

Remote Control Revelations - Lucy genuinely believed TVs couldn't function without remote controls! Kel had to break the news about those mysterious buttons on the actual television. This sparked a hilarious segment about things people don't know, proving it's totally okay to ask questions!

The Great Crane Toilet Mystery - Does that massive 27-storey crane have a bathroom for operators? Lucy was convinced there must be facilities up there, but the truth is far more... practical. They called an actual crane operator (the inspiring Kate!) who revealed the reality of life in the sky, coffee cups, climbing bags and all!

Christmas Eve Traditions - From pizza after mass to German food parcels, listeners shared their heartwarming Christmas Eve rituals! Plus, the team debates whether there should be a ceremonial present-opening on Christmas Eve.

 

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Schoolies Alternatives - With thousands of teens descending on the Gold Coast, Lucy and Kel explore the amazing alternatives young people are choosing instead - from mission trips to Thailand and Cambodia, to Fraser Island adventures, and even starting apprenticeships! Hear inspiring stories from parents whose kids chose meaningful experiences over traditional schoolies celebrations.

Movie Theater Mayhem - Lucy's disastrous trip to see Wicked on opening weekend with 300 screaming children! Are you a shusher, a looker, or a shaker? The great cinema etiquette debate includes everything from snorers to people singing at full volume!

Hit play for apartment anxiety, crane operator wisdom, Christmas countdown excitement, and very strong opinions about children yelling "cringe" during romantic movie scenes!

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🎉 IT'S THE PARTY OF THE YEAR! 🎉

Lucy & Kel threw open the doors for their most EPIC episode ever - SHOW 3000! Broadcasting live from Mitcham Social with hundreds of Light Family members who lined up at 4:30am (yes, really!) to celebrate this incredible milestone.

Get ready for tissues and belly laughs as Lucy & Kel reunite with the listeners who've made this wild ride possible:

Trucker Steve opens up about mental health, family struggles, and why vulnerability matters // Personal trainer Colin (the PTA!) shares how he helped listeners transform their lives during COVID lockdowns  // Esther tells the powerful story of how Lucy's words literally saved her life on a dark highway // Emma & Dean return from the legendary "Relationship Reno" segment - 12 years later! // Ella & Lana - the fierce jiu-jitsu girls who prove girls can do ANYTHING

PLUS:

• The return of "What Won't They Gravy?" (spoiler: they gravied EVERYTHING, including coffee!)
• Surprise messages from fan-favourite guests
• Behind-the-scenes chaos stories (like when someone drove a car INTO the studio!)
• CEO Clayton reveals a special permanent tribute
• Why this isn't just a radio show - it's a FAMILY

Warning: This episode will make you laugh, cry, and want to grab a cup of gravy. Bring tissues, bring joy, and discover why Lucy & Kel are Melbourne's longest-running breakfast show.

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