Triple M Breakfast with Leisel Jones, Liam and Spida

Leisel asks the crew QOTD: How long would you survive as a character in a horror film? Leisel thinks she’s one of the first to go, Spida dies a hero’s death, Liam is a middle order death, and the jury is out on George. Mayor Tom Tate joins the show to chat about the surfing over the weekend, building statues for our surfing icons, beach bars and more. Spida even asks the Mayor for $350K… Leisel recently watched the Netflix doco “Should I Marry a Murderer?” and she LOVED it, but it also made her furious. Spida kept his birthday over the weekend verrrrry quiet, so we celebrate with some calls wishing the big fella happy birthday and sharing some stories, including an International Women’s Day dinner that he attended dressed as a lady. Different time? Finally, the story out of the AFL on the weekend was the Brisbane Lions whiteboard, with the strengths and weaknesses of their opposition. Exclusively, we secured images of a rival radio station’s analysis of our show. They identified Liam’s height, Spida’s grasp of the English language & Leisel’s hermit behaviour as potential weaknesses they can exploit. Game on!

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Live from the WSL Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro at Snapper Rocks! The team is joined by Vaughn Blakey, WSL commentator, surf film director and all-round legend. He gives a rundown of Snapper and the comp, and what to expect on this massive weekend. He looks a little like Spida’s long lost brother, but as it turns out he is related to Leisel! Second cousins! Liam gets risky by starting his new segment “Child of the Week”. Quinn takes the cake as Mack has learned how to use Dad’s job to manipulate! Connor O’Leary is competing this weekend & joins the show to talk about pressure, his representation of Japan in the Olympics & what it’s like to surf Snapper with no one out! Finally, Leisel went to Palaszczuk’s book launch last night, full of drama as her boyfriend’s Burleigh home was being raided at the same time!

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Gold Coast winter Olympian and social media sensation Desi Johnson joins the show to talk about her journey from sprinter, to flying down the hill in a bobsleigh! A crazy and unexpected adventure into the unknown for one of the GC’s most exciting upcoming stars. The QLD Government has launched a new campaign called “Operation Interpose” after a horror run on the roads, but no one seems to have actually heard of it. Spida questions whether it’s just another forgettable campaign, especially compared to hard-hitting campaigns like the Grim Reaper. He makes some proposals based on other campaigns like “Drive like your mother is watching,” and the NT’s “C U in the NT”.” Right now, “Operation Interpose” isn’t cutting through, so maybe we get Lara Bingle to reimagine the “where the bloody hell are ya?” The annual LinkedIn review is out for the top 20 places to work in Australia, with CommBank somehow topping the best list - but Liam took things in a very different direction, unveiling his own “investigative journalism” into the bottom five. A new spot called “Somewhere Good” is opening in Surfers Paradise, where you can pour your own pint, sparking a bigger debate about hospitality. Spida drops a huge call, saying service here is terrible and tipping should be brought in, arguing the U.S. does it better. Let’s just say the public is not with him. Leisel somehow snagged a ticket (it’s free…) to the most exclusive event on the Gold Coast – Annastacia Palaszczuk’s book launch at the library! Liam sets a challenge to buy a book to get a copy signed, with a bit of a twist.

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If you were thrown into one of the toughest reality shows going, could you handle it? SAS Australia vs UK kicks off tonight on Channel 7, and it’s as brutal as ever. Mack Horton joins the show and admits to wetting his pants under pressure. Physically, it’s manageable, but mentally? That’s where it really breaks people. The athletes seem to cope better, able to switch off instantly, while the non-athletes struggle to find that balance. And yes neighbour’s Toadie is flying the flag for Team Australia. Mack is hilarious and chats about how it all went down! Meanwhile, big changes are coming to the Gold Coast, with the Surfers Paradise Esplanade now permanently closed to traffic. The push is on to be bold and finally bring beach clubs to life in the space. Annastacia Palaszczuk has a new book on the way, The Politics of Being Me although Liam reckons it should’ve been called Hard to Say, Easy to Read. There’s a lingering frustration about decisions made during the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast & Palaszczuk has apologised for how it was handled. Listener Jason from Mount Tamborine calls in, stunned at some of the show’s recent takes on their Podiums of Australian Bands. While Jase demanded answers from Liam and Spida, Leisel remained untouchable because she was head down, underwater, winning gold medals for the nation. In surf news, while Burleigh continues to dominate the conversation, Liam’s been down at Snapper and is all in on the return to the iconic rocks. The pros are already out there getting loose, and Dimity Stoyle has claimed the wildcard - her first tour appearance in 11 years. The buzz is building, and the team will be broadcasting live from the action this Friday morning!

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If you could freeze time for 24 hours at the end of every week, would you? It means you age faster than anyone else, but you get some extra alone time to catch up on life. The studio is split - Spida and Liam would love the extra time, but Leisel and George think it’s a waste. Plenty of extra time for activities, but would you be lonely? Spida is back from his adventure visiting his son in Iowa. To pay for leaving early, he owed the show a Getaway style segment about Iowa. He delivered it - in style. Getaway presenter Lincoln Lewis joins the show to critique it & let’s just say he’s nervous for his job… Leisel got a surprise delivery at the door when she ordered curtain rods and an expensive coffee table rocked up. An age old dilemma! Can she, in good conscience, keep the table because it was their stuff up? Finally, the show holds an intervention for Liam. His New Year’s Resolution was to be better at calendar management and he has been atrocious. Worst of all, he slept through a Sunrise sports segment he was supposed to present on the weekend.

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Spida is still away so the rest of the team answer the Question of the Day: If you were transported back to 2007 with nothing but your clothes on, how could you prove that you’re from the future? Trickier than it seems. Over the break, Liam saw a funny video of Tom Tate at a local event explaining what he was wearing. Liam provides a breakdown on the actual cost of the outfit and it’s staggering. Leisel spent some time doing jobs around the house and had a creative way to reward herself for a job well done. Turns out she’s not alone, with the Gold Coast having their own ways of celebrating the little wins. Liam recently attended the red-carpet event for the “Beast” movie and played a little game with the stars. He put Luke Hemsworth, Dan Macpherson, Amy Shark and George Burgess to the test, to see how they would react if he told them that they had worked together before. Would they be willing to lie, or would they admit that they have no idea who Liam is?

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It’s the final day before a week off for the show! Spida failed to mention that he has an international flight leaving Brisbane at 10:30am, meaning he needs to be there by 9am… When he works on a breakfast show on the Gold Coast that finishes at 9. Safe to say he owes the team if they allow him to leave early. Leisel wants some turfing assistance, but Liam demands a Getaway style recap of his time in Iowa. Could be challenging as Iowa is known as the “Boring State”! Aside from visiting his son, can the big fella find some fun to recap us on? Touk Miller chats to the team about the GC SUNS much needed bounce back this weekend as they take on Essendon at home. An epic time was had, firing up Spida’s barbie for Spida’s First Sizzle! The Triple M family showed out to bring his BBQ to life in fiery fashion. The legend Dan Macpherson then joins the team to chat about his upcoming movie “Beast”, Dan chats about how his career has developed, what it was like getting into MMA shape & his relationship with Russel Crowe. He’s a beast, on and off the screen. We will be back 5am Monday 27 April. See you then!

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Which parallel universe would you choose? 1. Humans don’t require sleep, 2. Internet was never invented, 3. Weather was always 26 and sunny, or 4. Lying didn’t exist? The answers will surprise you! Leisel’s recently learned that her neighbour is a hairdresser and does cuts from her house! Liam and Spida think she needs to be careful changing the relationship from neighbour to client – what if she doesn’t like the cut? Tom Tate says we will have flying taxis by 2032 and Spida is with him, but the others have questions. Liam tests Spida and Leisel on his Red Light Roulette game, which he thinks he is the master of. It’s all about identifying the fastest lineup of cars at a set of lights! Finally, Spida couldn’t believe his eyes when he learned that Ballarat is ranked 16th in the world for best towns! He takes a stand, proving why Nerang puts Ballarat to shame.

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The team debate which fruit or vegetable they would chose as their weapon of war – Durians, coconuts, Carolina Reapers & … Bananas? We hear stories about pet burials going wrong, including Gratton’s dad, who buried the family dog but still had a paw sticking out of the ground! Everyone has a story about pet burials, sometimes not so nice as new tenants dig up the yard! Leisel has been getting lots of compliments for her Fiddle Leaf Fig and she has advice. The trick to a healthy tree is apparently talking to it, giving them love and energy? The Podium Game is back with Worst Chores & Liam takes no prisoners as he tees off on New Zealand! Specifically, he is taking issue with the NZ Warriors ahead of the Titans game this weekend. Sick of the Warriors being everyone’s beloved second team. Bugger them, he reckons! Up the Titans!

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Liam asks the question: If you were abducted by aliens, would you prefer to be put in their circus, or their zoo? The team is divided, with Leisel and Spida opting for the circus act. Liam and George would prefer a cushy zoo life. Spida got gifted some new (ugly) offroad Crocs from Sheree and wants to know what the protocol is on wearing them. Liam is an advocate but Leisel is staunchly opposed. Liam speaks from experience about some of the gifts he has received from his wife, but Leisel takes the cake for the most awkward one: an engagement ring! The dating app game has changed with the infiltration of AI profiles and conversations, with friends having run into the bots – as if the apps weren’t confusing enough already! The 1st Sizzle is almost here & the guest list is almost full! How could we say no to Angus and Mignon?!

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