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This week on the pod, we revel in a wild story from 2018 about the Perth Beer Wars that once brought the state together. Riley reveals how McDonald’s staff can now score uni credits for flipping burgers, and we dusts of Riley's Rave Review by reviewing Strummingbird Festival - featuring none other than Shaboozy and Jelly Roll.

We also have some assistance in crowning this week’s Everyday Hero, with a keen eyed listener honouring a kind-hearted parking inspector (yep, they exist!) - and wrap things up with a massive guest announcement for next week’s episode!

1. Perth Beer Wars 
2. Macca's Employees Get Degrees 
3. Riley's Rave Review - Strummingbird 
4. Everyday Hero - Parking Inspector 
5. Guest Announcement 

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This week kicks off with Joey recounting a tragic tale from public transport - involving a bus ride and a particularly pungent wee smell that he just couldn’t escape.

Then Jake asks, “When were you publicly embarrassed?” after his click and collect experience went horribly wrong in front of a crowd of strangers. Before he hosts a Facebook Marketplace edition of “The Cost Is Correct,” where the boys guess the prices of some seriously questionable online listings.

And to wrap it up, Riley wants to know, “When did your school drop the ball?” after a Queensland high school accidentally taught their Year 12s the wrong subject all year.

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This week on the pod, we kick things off with the wild story of the $25 Million Lotto Man who’s finally been found, before Joey dives into the absolute chaos of Wii Sports and the older generation. 

Jake puts his taste buds on the line with a Taiwanese Gum taste test, Junior awards this week’s Everyday Hero to a French legend who tracked down his lost AirPods. And if that’s not enough, the boys learn about the Dirty Sanchez... 

1. $25 Million Man Found 
2. Wii Sports 
3. Jake Tries - Taiwan Gum 
4. French Finder 

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This week the boys are back - and Joey’s asking, “When weren’t you prepared?” after realising he’d made the big vegan decision with absolutely no vegan food in the house. 

Then Jake wants to hear your funny pronunciations, inspired by Boris Johnson unique pronunciations of butchering the words “AI” and “ChatGPT.”

Riley jumps in to host another round of The Stage Name Game, before asking, “If you could change one thing about flights, what would it be?” after Virgin announced they’ll soon be letting pets onboard. 

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This week on the pod, Joey kicks things off with a chaotic story from abroad - detailing his Taiwan Toilet Troubles. We then play the best version yet of Pickup Please, featuring some familiar friends of the show who absolutely deliver.

Jake dishes out this week’s Everyday Hero to Jake Moody, the kicker who just kept on kicking, before we wrap things up by celebrating a massive milestone - 5 Years of The MacPack Podcast!

Plenty of laughs, a few dodgy toilets, and a whole lot of gratitude for everyone who’s been along for the ride. 

1. Joey's Taiwan Toilet Troubles 
2. Pickup Please - Listener Edition 
3. The Kicker That Kept Kicking 
4. 5 Years of The Pod 

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This week it’s Jake and Junior steering the ship while Joey explores the streets of Taiwan - but don’t worry, we get him on the phone to hear all about his holiday adventures!

We kick things off with $25 million going unclaimed in WA, and we want your wildest theories as to why it hasn't been claimed yet. 

Then Junior shares some of the coolest things he’s found out about Taiwan, before we chat to Joey!

And Jake calls out for your ordinary heroes after a tradie saved a petrol station owner from being held up.

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We’re beyond excited to announce that Concetta Caristo is joining us on the pod! 🎙️

If her name rings a bell, it’s because she’s been absolutely everywhere lately - bringing laughs and brilliance to everything she touches. From Triple J Breakfast with Luka, where her quick wit and infectious energy have made mornings way more fun, to smashing it on Taskmaster with her sharp, unpredictable humour, Concetta has proven herself as one of Australia’s funniest voices. 

She’s also lit up Guy Montgomery’s Spelling Bee, showing off her hilarious competitive streak, and been a standout on Question Everything, blending comedy with clever observations that make you think as well as laugh. And let’s not forget - her stand-up career packing out rooms across the country and leaving crowds in stitches night after night.

In this episode, we dive deep into her comedy journey, the highs and lows of working in TV, radio, and stand-up, and some behind-the-scenes stories about what really happens on Hottest 100 Day! 

Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to her work, Concetta’ energy alone is enough to keep you coming back for more! 

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We kick things off with Joe asking “What trope or cliché have you actually seen in real life?” - we’re talking banana peel slips, Humpty Dumpty-style tumbles, and all those movie moments that somehow happen off-screen too.

Then Riley wants to know “What’s your hidden talent?” after hearing about a tradie who swaps the tools for a paintbrush to create stunning wedding art on weekends.

In this week’s game, Joe’s hosting the classic Who Am I? - where clues get chaotic, guesses go wild, and bragging rights are on the line.

And to wrap things up, Jake’s asking “What memorabilia do you have?” after a Tony Hawk skateboard sold for over a million bucks! 

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This week on the pod, Joey explains the infamous Premiership Cup Curse, revealing why the last man holding the cup just might be the key to winning the flag. We take a look back at our 2025 AFL Predictions, at hear just how wrong we were and Junior shares a wild tech update in Snapchat Memories, explaining why all your saved snaps could soon disappear forever. 

Plus we dive into an old Solo “Man Cans” ad that’s so bizarre it’s hard to fathom how it was ever approved, Riley also tells the story of his Airport Pal, an elderly lady he chatted with for an hour and we round out the episode by celebrating Joey’s Birthday and dropping the exciting news of our upcoming guest. 

1. Premiership Cup Curse 
2. 2025 AFL Predictions 
3. Snapchat Memories 
4. Solo's "Man Cans" Ad 
5. Riley's Airport Pal 
6. Joey's Birthday + Guest Announcement 

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We kick things off with Joe asking: “When did your plans go horribly wrong?” -  because sometimes even the best ideas go completely sideways.

Then Riley dives into some Airbnb horror stories that’ll make you double-check those reviews before booking your next getaway and we discuss movie intervals. 

Plus - This week’s game is a chaotic one: Jake hosts the worst edition yet of Whistle While We Work It Out - and trust us, it gets messy. 

And finally, we wrap up with a classic Aussie tale - a swooping magpie story that saw a bloke lose an AirPod! 

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