The Hot Hits

Nic and Loren open the show by remembering Oliver Tree, the singularly unique artist who died at just 32 in a tragic helicopter crash in Brazil. They revisit his haunting reflections on addiction, near-death, and rebirth — plus the cheeky, chaotic interview he gave on the show just three weeks into their time together. This is the heartfelt tribute you won't want to miss.

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Yorke reveals how an ARIA program landed her in the studio with Tommy Brown — the producer behind Ariana Grande's biggest hits. She gets candid about being SO nervous, the wild session stories he shared, and how Australian music opened this door. This is the most jaw-dropping behind-the-scenes chat you won't want to miss!

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Bl3ss gets brutally honest about whether he could ever see himself as a 50-year-old still ripping tunes and the answer involves misplacing his imaginary children for three days. After chatting to Carl Cox in his 60s and Sonny Fodera juggling Ibiza and nappies, we had to ask: is dance music actually a lifetime sentence? This is the most chaotically relatable chat you won't want to miss!

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Content warning This episode contains discussions of suicide and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. Support is available.

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When NRL star Kane Evans opened up about coming out and the devastating plan he'd made for his own life Nic knew this was a conversation too important to let slide. From the rugby league field to a confronting new TV interview to the state of the world right now, Nic connects the dots on why queer visibility has never mattered more. This is the most heartfelt and honest episode Nic has put out don't sleep on it.

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The Hot Hits is hosted by Nic Kelly and Loren Barry live on the HIT Network from 7-10pm Monday to Thursday AND Saturday evenings 5-7pm!

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Dean Turnley went from designing water pipelines to designing viral dance tracks, and he's here to tell us exactly how that impossible leap happened. The moment he describes writing that late-night track the organ sound having a "provocative conversation" with the vocals you'll understand why this bloke was always destined for something bigger. This is the most goosebump-inducing comeback chat you won't want to miss!

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Aussie legends Casey Barnes and Pete Murray stop by the studio to dish on their brand-new track, but things get beautifully raw as Pete opens up about how losing his dad at just 18 years old completely redefined how he lives his life. This is the ultimate, heart-to-heart chat you won't want to miss!

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Temper City’s “Self Aware” didn’t just break through - it broke people’s brains. After the debut single exploded across TikTok and streaming, the band found themselves at the centre of AI rumours, industry plant accusations and a whole lot of online investigating.

On this episode, Temper City talk about the making of their breakout hit, what it’s like to go viral before people know who you are, the truth behind the AI speculation, and how they’re handling the pressure of turning a massive first moment into a real next chapter.

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Producer Bailey and Kdot join Nic for The Hot Hits pod, including a Benson Boone update, TS TS News (Taylor Swift Toy Story), we'll mention the big man hiomself, Big John and you know how we roll wrapping the podcast up with The Show Awards!

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The Hot Hits with Nic and Loren is currently on holiday and will return to your radio on April 20th from 7pm on the HIT Network.

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Freya Skye sits down for a Q&A with a twist — the fans are asking the questions. Nic steps aside as Freya answers everything you wanted to know about her music, Disney, life behind the scenes and what’s next.

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Fresh off a surreal, tear-jerking debut at the Sydney Opera House, British R&B sensation KWN gets incredibly real about navigating the studio pressure that makes her hate standard recording spaces and how she balances writing deeply personal, universal music. From accidental headline shows to the complex reality of representation, she is laying everything bare in this unforgettable chat.

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