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Join the MacPack as they discuss weekly antics, the latest pop culture craziness and debate some of the more insignificant topics life throws their way! New Episodes drop every Friday. 

Radio Fremantle | 21 March 2026 | 100th Show On Radio Freo!
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Yesterday at 5:00 PM

This week Joey kicks things off by asking what’s the best hiding place you’ve ever seen? after spotting a possum perfectly blended in with plush toys inside a gift shop.

Then Riley celebrates the big milestone of 100 shows on Radio Freo, asking when were you a centurion? after discovering a party attended exclusively by people aged over 100.

Game time sees Junior hosting Rewind Rhythm, playing songs in reverse and challenging the boys to figure out what they’re hearing (it goes about as well as you’d expect).

And we wrap things u...


EP 287 | Pickup Please With Friends Of The Show & How Jake Was A Caller On The Radio
#222
Last Thursday at 5:00 PM

This week on the pod, Junior rubs shoulders with true Perth royalty, coming face to face with legendary news readers Rick and Sue. The lads reveal a few appearance Jake has made in an effort to win prizes on the radio in the last month and we play a Friends of the Show edition of Pickup Please, putting some familiar names to the test. 

Plus Junior awards this week’s Everyday Hero to a generous gent who came through with a much-needed jumper, and Joey wraps things up by introducing the boys to a brand new Skate Mat...


Radio Fremantle | 14 March 2026 | When Did You One Up The Teacher?
#221
03/16/2026

This week Joe kicks things off by asking what’s something you’ve only ever seen in movies? before presenting the boys with a real-life example… acorns.

Then Jake wants to know when were you accidentally trendy? after being forced to use wired earphones, only to discover that influencers have apparently decided they’re cool again. 

Jake hosts a West Aussie footy edition of How Much Did I Pay?, putting the boys’ price-guessing skills to the test with some rogue footy themed merch.

And we wrap things up with Junior asking when did you one-up...


EP 286 | Vale To One Of The Greats & Our Inaccurate Footy Fates
#220
03/12/2026

This week on the pod, the boys dive headfirst into 2026 AFL Predictions, we also try to work out which Psychic we plan on seeing.  

Junior then has an encounter with a Face Mask Driver, while we take a moment to Vale the great Dennis Cometti, paying tribute to a true legend of the game.

And of course, we wrap things up by unpacking some hilarious Sink Piss Stats from last week’s chat - because some things just demand a follow-up.

2026 AFL Predictions Psychic Selections Face Mask Driver Dennis Cometti Sink Piss Stats 

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Radio Fremantle | 7 March 2026 | What Happened To Jake's Head?
#219
03/09/2026

This week Joey’s been battling through a sick week, so he kicks things off by asking what’s your favourite thing about a sick day? The boys unpack the mystery of what on earth happened to Jake’s head 

Game time sees Joey hosting Who Am I?, and unfortunately for Jake… it’s not exactly his finest performance.

And we wrap things up with Junior asking what took you ages to finish? after an 88-year-old woman finally completed her teaching degree - proving it’s never too late to tick something off the list! 

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EP 285 | Tales From The Bathroom Sink & Joey's Team-Building Brink
#219
03/05/2026

This week on the pod, Joey kicks things off with a wild tale from a work team-building competition that got way more competitive than it should’ve. Jake dives into the mystery of a missed call that hit a little too close to home and Riley sparks a serious debate - would you fill your water bottle from a bathroom sink?

Plus Joey hands out this week’s Everyday Hero to a couple of legends who went above and beyond in the garden. 

Joey's Team Building The Missed Call Message Bathroom Sinks The Hedge Heroes 


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Radio Fremantle | 28 February 2026 | Pussy Cat Curfew
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03/02/2026

Joey kicks things off by asking when did technology fail you? after being forced to pay cash… and realising he had absolutely none on him.

Then Junior wants to know where did you get locked in? after reports that cats might soon have a curfew. 

Game time sees Junior hosting Weird Wild Noise, putting the boys’ ears to the test with some truly questionable sounds.

And we wrap things up with Jake asking what weird thing did you randomly become interested in? after his backyard reno has somehow turned him into a brick exper...


EP 284 | Adventure World At Night & Junior’s Crowd Noise Insight
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02/26/2026

This week we kick things off with a long-awaited Psychic Update - and with some of the pack sharing their experiences. 

From there, we relive the absolutely unreal night we had at Adventure World - big rides, big energy, and even bigger carry on.

Junior then shares a sneaky little detail he spotted at a music festival that once you hear it… you'll be trying to investigate yourself.

Jake hands this week’s Everyday Hero to a bloody well organised legend and Joe wraps things up after noticing something very funny about a mate...


Radio Fremantle | 21 February 2026 | The Joe & Junior Show
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02/23/2026

This week Jake ditched the boys for a golf trip, so it was The Joe & Junior Show running the ship! 

We kicked things off by discussing "Things Jake won’t let us talk about” and naturally, Harry Potter was top of the list. 

Then we asked what did you have to cancel? From heartbreaking no-shows to last-minute backouts. Plus we unpacked a wild story about hundreds of pet rats needing new homes in New York, which led to the question: what wouldn’t you want as a pet? 

And we wrapped things up by asking...


EP 283 | Jake’s Kayo Savings Hack & Learner Drivers Under Attack
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02/19/2026

This week on the pod the boys kick things off chatting all things AFL Origin in Perth - the atmosphere, the moments, and whether it lived up to the hype. Jake then steps in to help the MacPack save a few dollars, breaking down the best Kayo deals to keep you sorted for the year without blowing the budget.

Joe brings the chaos with some truly heinous driving stories - including the unbelievable moment he witnessed someone honking at a learner driver, Junior delivers the latest on a brewing Coles controversy and Jake wraps things up by...


Radio Fremantle | 14 February 2026 | What Are You Proud Of Despite Having Nothing To Do With?
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02/16/2026

This week Joey kicks things off by asking what are you proud of despite having absolutely nothing to do with it? From distant sporting victories to random hometown glory, we’re claiming wins we didn’t earn.

Then Jake wants to know what you did on your last birthday, inspired by a 105-year-old nan who celebrated hers with a casual game of bowls.

Game time sees Jake back in the hosting chair for the Whistle Game, testing whether the boys can name the tune from a very questionable whistle performance.

And we wrap thin...


EP 282 | Absolute Chaos With David Correos
#213
02/12/2026

This week we were fortunate enough to have the absolutely hilarious David Correos join us on the Pod! 

Most people would know David Correos from arguably the greatest season of Taskmaster NZ Season 2 - where his incredibly chaotic antics have left viewers in absolute stitches as they try to comprehend what on earth is going on in David’s brain. 

During the pod we discuss his life in standup comedy, how he got his start doing magic tricks in New Zealand and how being scammed left him without a place to stay while he was here...


Radio Fremantle | 7 February 2026 | What’s The Stingiest Thing You’ve Ever Been Charged For?
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02/09/2026

This week Joe kicks things off by asking when did you have to break up with your “local”, because he may have to break up with Gym in the coming weeks. 

Then Jake wants to know what weird thing did you bond over?, after a heinous train trip provided the strangest shared moments between two punters. 

In the game, Joey takes the reins for Just the Stems, stripping songs back to their bare essentials to see if the boys can still recognise them.

And we wrap things up with Junior asking what’s the stin...


EP 281 | Optus' New Beer Scheme & Is Your Ice-Cream Really Ice Cream
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02/05/2026

This week on the pod, we kick things off by unpacking some classic Back To School antics before Jake goes full detective mode investigating the very important difference between frozen desserts and ice cream.

We then share some huge news with full-strength beer officially making its way to Optus Stadium, before Riley awards this week’s Everyday Hero to a mate who came through with a clutch discount. And to top it all off, we reveal our first guest announcement for 2026 — and our very first guest from New Zealand.

Back To School Frozen Desserts v Ice Cream...


Radio Fremantle | 31 January 2026 | Best Op Shop Finds
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02/02/2026

This week Joe kicks things off by asking what was your holy grail op shop find? after a mate absolutely struck gold with an elite second-hand score.

Then Jake wants to know what you did on your last day, inspired by a Maccas worker who decided generosity was the move and went above and beyond for a customer.

Jake’s back hosting the Whistle Game, putting the boys’ music knowledge to the test and we wrap it up with Junior asking when were you too shy? after a café customer tried to get a refund three...


EP 280 | Psychic Powers & Joey Gives Some Young Blokes Their Flowers
#209
01/29/2026

This week on the pod, the boys kick things off by uncovering a lesser-known fact about Back to the Future, Junior then brings back Item Survives, celebrating the unbelievable resilience of his ever-reliable AirPods.

Jake puts the question to the group on where we all stand with psychic powers, before Joey dishes out this week’s Everyday Hero to a group of helpful young lads.

 And because one psychic discussion isn’t enough, we wrap things up by getting into the logistics of what our psychic plans would actually look like.

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Radio Fremantle | 24 January 2026 | Would You Be A Chill Boss?
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01/26/2026

This week Joe kicks things off by asking what’s something you’ve seen a stranger do that completely shocked you? Riley asking when should work get called off? And Jake wants to hear about your craziest outfit choices, from bold fashion swings to deciding to go topless for the sake of it. 

Plus, Junior steps into the hosting chair with the Stage Name Game, testing whether the boys can tell the difference between a real name and a showbiz alias. Can Joe start the year with a 4 win streak...


EP 279 | Crazy Combos Galore & Junior’s Flat White Score
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01/22/2026

This week on the pod, we kick things off by diving into some of your wildest Crazy Combos - from food and drinks to the truly unhinged stuff in between. We then fire up a McDonald’s-themed edition of Pickup Please, before the boys get stuck into Jake’s latest Nike Mind shoes and whether they’re a hit or a miss.

Plus Junior awards this week’s Everyday Hero to a generous woman who shouted him a free flat white, and we wrap things up with a hilarious rundown of Junior’s humorous Uber journey from the weeken...


Radio Fremantle | 17 January 2026 | What Did You See Someone Do?
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01/19/2026

This week Joe kicks things off by asking what did you see someone do when they thought no one was watching? 

Then Junior wants to know what do you need 40 more of? after a tiny Perth suburb decided what it really needed… was 40 new speed bumps.

In this week’s game, Jake is hosting How Much Did I Pay? – Back To School edition, putting the boys’ bargain brains to the test.

And we wrap things up with Jake asking for your best power moves, after two blokes at a national baseball game turned one-upman...


EP 278 | Joe’s Skate Park Debut & A Late-Night Hullabaloo
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01/15/2026

This week on the pod, Joey kicks things off by recounting his very first skate park debut and how it all played out. Junior then clears up a surprisingly common misconception around demerit points before Jake shares a late-night debacle involving a delivery driver that didn’t quite go to plan.

Plus Junior dishes out this week’s Everyday Hero to a generous dog ball donator, and we wrap things up by discussing Joey’s thick hair. 

Joey's Skate Park Debut Demerit Points Jake's Delivery Debacle Dog Ball Donating Hero Joey's Hair 

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Radio Fremantle | 10 January 2026 | Public Pools
#204
01/12/2026

This week Joey kicks things off talking sheep… and singing about them, before throwing it out there: how many sheep is an acceptable amount to have inside a shop? 

Jake then asks when were you completely out of your depth? after a tennis match in Nairobi went viral for all the wrong reasons.

Game time sees Riley hosting Rewind Rhythms – Joe’s iPod edition, meaning every song comes straight from Joe’s very specific music knowledge.

And we wrap things up with Riley asking what’s the worst thing you’ve ever seen at a public p...


EP 277 | Junior’s Phone Data Disaster & The Awkward Cinema Master
#203
01/08/2026

This week on the pod, Joey kicks things off by unpacking the absolute chaos that unfolded while he was sitting in a cinema. Junior walks us through his Phone Data Disaster, and just how much it cost him to watch an episode of Stranger Things. 

Jake turns his attention to the roads as he tries to wrap his head around how speed limits actually work and to wrap things up, Junior awards this week’s Everyday Hero to a Wildlands security guard who went from doing his job to becoming a  mate.

Movie Theatre Mayhem Junior's Phone...


Radio Fremantle | 4 January 2026 | 2016 Memories
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01/05/2026

This week we kick things off by asking what have you done that you were just happy to finish? Junior's asking for your most annoying pets stories after he had a run in on NYE. 

Game time sees Jake host another round of How Much Did I Pay? another Facebook Marketplace edition! 

Jake takes us on a trip back to 2016, revisiting the moments, trends and chaos now that we’re officially ten years away from 2016! 

Junior wraps up by revealing his very bold plan to arrive at Wildlands in a limo.

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EP 276 | Joey’s Resolution Shocks The Boys & Jake’s Lovely Neighbourhood Noise
#201
01/01/2026

This week on the pod, we kick things off by wishing Gout Gout a very happy birthday before diving into a full review of Joey’s 2025 resolutions — and hearing the genuinely shocking resolution he is hoping to achieve in 2026.

Junior and Jake follow suit, reflecting on their own wins, losses and lessons from the year - some more basic than others. 

Jake then hands out this week’s Everyday Hero to a bloke who was belting out tunes loud enough for his entire street to enjoy, and we wrap things up by sharing our 2025 thanks, reflect...


Radio Fremantle | 27 December 2025 | Top 20 Tunes Of 2025!
#200
12/29/2025

This week we're counting down the best 20 tunes of 2025!

Joey’s on the hunt for your most surprising holiday deeds, after a parking fine turned into a wholesome good deed. 

Jake  wants to hear about your best prank, after his girlfriend copped an elite Secret Santa stitch-up that set a very high bar.

Game time sees Joey host the 2025 Quiz, complete with a well-earned victory lap for Riley's mammoth year of wins! 

And we finish up by asking what’s the scariest thing you’ve ever seen in the water? After a shark w...


EP 275 | The Chaos Of Christmas Day & We're Joining Triple J!
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12/25/2025

This week kick things off with some Christmas antics, before Junior calls out the most redundant phrases the general public insists on using every day.

Jake reckons he’s finally cracked a Song Sleuth that actually holds water (jury’s still out), before Junior hands out this week’s Hero Award to a truly wheely good legend. 

And to top it all off, we have a huge announcement about officially joining the Triple J team! 

Christmas Chaos Redundant Phrases Boone Song Sleuth Wheely Good Hero Triple J Announcement 


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Radio Fremantle | 20 December 2025 | Did Jake Go To Capaldi Solo?
#199
12/22/2025

This week we’re digging up the greatest excuses to leave early, from absolute classics to the bold lies that somehow worked. 

Jake explains his Lone Capaldi trip, after purchasing a single ticket - how did the outing go? 

We play Whistle While We Work It Out, as the boys try to guess tunes from Jake's always unpredictable whistle performance.

And we wrap things up by trying to solve a very real Australian problem — how do you actually get rid of pesky seagulls?

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EP 274 | Our Bravest Hero Ever & How Bees Are Pretty Clever
#197
12/18/2025

This week on the pod, Joey kicks things off by explaining that there is a 3rd Avatar movie coming out (we didn't know there was a second) and the belief that 3D was the future... until it wasn't. 

Jake then unpacks his latest Depop disaster, before Junior drops some genuinely fascinating (and slightly unhinged) bee facts on the lads.

We take a moment to award this week’s Everyday Hero to a true hero who risked their life in Bondi on Sunday, and we wrap things up with a quick update on our Pilot Week, whi...


Radio Fremantle | 13 December 2025 | Celebrating Your Good News!
#196
12/15/2025

This week Joe kicks things off after discovering he’s officially run out of white socks, asking when did you run out of something at the worst possible time?

Then Jake wants to hear about your cool jobs, after a bloke at Perth Casino retired following an unbelievable 40 years on the job.

In this week’s game, Riley’s in the hosting chair for the Impression Game, putting the boys’ guessing skills to the test.

And we wrap things up with some big news of our own, before throwing it to you to share yo...


EP 273 | How Do Prawn Crackers Get Made & School Rules We Once Obeyed
#195
12/11/2025

This week on the pod, we kick things off by diving into the chaos surrounding the brand-new Social Media Ban, before Junior takes us back in time with some of the silliest school rules we all somehow lived through.

Jake then blows the boys’ minds with an explanation of how prawn crackers are actually made, and Joey crowns LeBron James as this week’s Everyday Hero after another absurdly legendary performance.

Plus we wrap things up with some massive news of our own - we’ve officially made it into Triple M’s Pilot Week and to c...


Radio Fremantle | 6 December 2025 | When Did The Clever Idea Backfire?
#194
12/08/2025

Joe kicks off the show asking “When did your clever idea backfire?” after hearing about a bloke who tried to eat a valuable item… and absolutely paid the price.

Then Jake asks the people: “Should I change my name?” because he’s been called Jack so many times he’s starting to wonder if resistance is futile.

Joe hosts The Slang Game, where he brings sayings from around the world and the boys try to work out what on earth they mean. 

And Junior wraps things up asking “When was the punishment way too severe?” afte...


EP 272 | Junior Met David Boon & Joey Left The Movie Too Soon
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12/04/2025

This week on the pod, Joey kicks things off by sharing a moment he well and truly missed out on, Jake then wants to know where we all stand on singing the national anthem and Junior follows it up with a huge moment from his week as he tells the boys how he met the great David Boon! 

Plus Jake awards this week’s Everyday Hero to the Kangaroos AFLW team for their historic run and we wrap things up by diving into the chaotic world of workplace Secret Santas.

Joey Missed Out  Singing The National Anth...


Radio Fremantle | 29 November 2025 | Is Junior An Arsehole?
#192
12/01/2025

Joe kicks things off by asking “When was your estimate WAY off?” after the BOM somehow turned a $4 million quote into a $96 million blowout. 

Then Riley asks “When did you get too competitive?” after he may or may not have taken a wholesome workplace sports day a little too seriously. 🏆

Jake returns to host another Facebook Marketplace edition of How Much Did I Pay? And finally - Jake wants to know “When could you have lied?” after a young bloke got invited on stage with Sam Fender and only got asked if he knew what he was doing onc...


EP 271 | Jake Tries Milk & When Franky Mac Was As Smooth As Silk
#191
11/27/2025

This week on the pod, we kick things off with a retelling of the day Dad strolled straight into a cinema without paying and acted like it was the most normal thing in the world. 

Jake then reveals how he finally solved the mystery of his ever-changing neighbours, before taking on an even bigger challenge: trying a glass of milk for the very first time in his 28 years on earth. 

Plus Joey shares a wholesome yarn about bonding with a colleague over the cricket, and we wrap things up by celebrating some huge news - we...


Radio Fremantle | 22 November 2025 | Dying On An Aircraft
#190
11/24/2025

This week Joey kicks things off by asking “What have you done to raise money?” and shares all the details of his Movember campaign - mustaches, mishaps, and all.

Then Jake wants to hear your accidental insults, after he copped one straight from his girlfriend (ouch!).

Joey is back in the hot seat to host THE QUIZ, testing the boys’ general knowledge and giving everyone a chance to brag… or fail spectacularly.

And to wrap things up, Junior asks “What’s the worst thing that’s ever happened to you on a plane?” after a woman pa...


EP 270 | Jake’s House Mystery & The VB Figurine History
#189
11/20/2025

This week on the pod, we kick things off with Jake’s latest eBay haul - a set of iconic VB cricket figurines that have sent him straight back to the glory days. From there, things get a little weird as Jake walks us through the strange happenings around his house this week and we break down the results of our highly scientific McFlurry vs. Storms investigation,

Plus Junior hands out this week’s Everyday Hero to a legendary Seagull Helper he spotted at Dome and to wrap things up, we dive into the chaos of the firs...


Radio Fremantle | 15 November 2025 | Penny Farthing Chaos
#188
11/17/2025

This week Joe kicks things off by asking “What hobby do you miss?” — but the chat quickly derails into the absolute ridiculousness of penny farthings and how anyone ever rode those things without instant regret. 

Then Jake shares his fresh run-in with a swooping magpie and wants the boys to predict: what happens next?  

Jake hosts “Oh Hai Mark!” featuring three very different Marks - Zuckerberg, Cuban, and Marcus Mumford - and the boys have to work out which fact belongs to which Mark.

And to wrap things up, Riley wants answers: What’s the expiry d...


EP 269 | After 23 Years at NOVA, Smallzy’s Career Is Far From Over!
#187
11/13/2025

This week, we’re stoked to be joined by Aussie radio royalty - Smallzy! 🎙️🔥
Smallzy has been a constant on NOVA for as long as we can remember, dominating on NOVA for over 20 years!


During our chat we hear about the biggest guests he’s ever spoken to, the first big break that set his career in motion and the worst piece of feedback he’s ever received - one that still drives him to this day. 


Smallzy also opens up about his decision to wrap things up at NOVA after 23 incredible years, and what...


Radio Fremantle | 8 November 2025 | When We're You Caught In Your Jocks?
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11/10/2025

This week Joey kicks things off by asking “What remedy makes the pain worth it?” after discovering a sore neck cure that might just make having a sore neck worth it!

Jake’s got a new rule announcement coming to the BBL and WBBL - and it involves the crowd! 👀

Joe’s back in the hosting chair for another round of Just The Stems, where the boys have to guess the track from just a few sounds - and there’s a sneaky theme to this week’s picks! 

And to wrap things up, Junior’s ask...


EP 268 | The Perth Beer War & Junior's Strummingbird Festival Score
#185
11/06/2025

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!

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