Jonesy & Amanda

Tom Gleeson's story about his mum making homemade board shorts opened the floodgates! 😂

Jonesy & Amanda relive the fashion horrors of the '70s, '80s and '90s, from homemade tracksuits and knitted jumpers to custom-made board shorts with questionable branding. Listeners also share the most embarrassing outfits their mums made them wear, and the stories are painfully relatable.

Plus: 🎤 A caller stuns everyone with an incredible rendition of All By Myself
🩳 Tom Gleeson reveals the truth about his homemade boardies
🍠 TikTok Tucker takes on a sugar-loaded Thanksgiving recipe
🎈 The unbelievable Laura Buxton balloon...

One girl released a balloon with her name and address attached. When it landed more than 200 kilometres away, it was found by another girl with the exact same name: Laura Buxton.

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It's that time of the week... TIKTOK TUCKER!

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Tom Gleeson joins Jonesy & Amanda to chat about his new stand-up tour Out Of Touch, why he's leaning into the idea that he's become unrelatable, and how success has changed his perspective.

But the conversation takes a surprising turn as Tom opens up about losing the family farm while he was at boarding school, the financial struggles his family faced, and the homemade board shorts his mum made to save money. He also reflects on how his parents rebuilt their lives from scratch and reveals an unlikely piano industry rivalry.

Plus, Tom shares why audiences...

Amanda reveals a bizarre dream where she and Jonesy were hosting a radio event alongside Miss Nude Australia, sparking a hilarious conversation about dreams, beauty pageants and one of Jonesy's strangest career offers.

Plus, the team tackle the Fast Five, discuss the documentary everyone is talking about on Elizabeth Holmes, and dive into some wild conspiracy theories for Tin Hat Tuesday, including the claim that Gilligan from Gilligan's Island was actually Satan.

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Are you a fan of open plan kitchens?

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A new documentary about infamous Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is generating huge buzz before its Australian release. 🎬

Em Gillespie joins Jonesy & Amanda to unpack You Can See Everything, a documentary filmed in the 34 days before Holmes began her prison sentence for one of Silicon Valley’s biggest fraud scandals.

Why did Holmes agree to be followed by comedian Nathan Fielder? And could this become the most talked-about documentary of the year?

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Amanda can't get over Jonesy flushing her hard-boiled egg down the toilet, and what starts as a simple office disagreement quickly turns into one of the strangest debates the show has ever had. Was Jonesy preventing a smelly office disaster, or is flushing an egg completely bizarre?

Plus, Gold Logie winner Sam Pang joins the show ahead of the new season of Sam Pang Tonight, listeners share their horror stories for the "It Was Brand New!" segment, including new cars, motorbikes and prized possessions ruined almost immediately, and the team debates whether new puppy owners should be...

She says her puppy is her baby. Her boss says maternity leave doesn't apply. 🐶
After requesting 8 weeks of paid leave for her new dog, the debate has exploded online.
Whose side are you on?

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Gold Logie winner Sam Pang joins Jonesy & Amanda to chat about the return of Sam Pang Tonight.

Has winning Australian TV's biggest award changed him? Sam reflects on his Gold Logie victory, attending the Logies as a nominee rather than the host, and what viewers can expect from the new season of his hit show.

Plus, he discusses interviewing UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski, working alongside Kitty Flanagan, and reveals the hilarious song he'd choose if he ever stepped into the octagon.

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It's Friday, which means another incredible Friday Feels Session! 🎶 Australian star Gabriella Cilmi joins Jonesy & Amanda to perform her iconic hit Sweet About Me and opens up about her return to music after years away from the spotlight.

Plus, the team tackles a surprisingly divisive question: Would you rather be stuck in a lift for 10 minutes with a complete stranger or someone you vaguely know? 

🎤 Gabriella Cilmi live
🎲 Fast Five trivia
🛗 Stranger vs acquaintance lift debate
🦋 The butterfly effect explained
😂 Classic Jonesy & Amanda banter

Listen now! 🎧

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Jenna Benson (Digital Jenna) joins Jonesy & Amanda with what's been trending on the @jonesyandamanda socials this week!

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Gabriella Cilmi burst onto the music scene at just 16 with her global hit Sweet About Me, earning six ARIA Awards and becoming one of Australia's biggest young stars. But behind the success, fame came with challenges.

Joining Jonesy & Amanda ahead of her Friday Feels Session performance, Gabriella opens up about stepping away from the spotlight, finding her way back to music after 13 years, and why her brand-new album feels like the record she was always meant to make. Plus, she reflects on the whirlwind success of Sweet About Me and performs the classic hit live in the...

🎶 Gabriella Cilmi is back! From her breakout hit at 16 to a brand-new chapter in music, Gabriella joined Jonesy & Amanda's Friday Feels Session for a special live performance of the song that started it all, Sweet About Me. 💛✨

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Would you rather be stuck in a lift with a complete stranger or someone you vaguely know? Let's take it to the phones!

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From hilarious antics to completely unbelievable behaviour, today we opened the lines for your stories about the craziest things your grandparents have ever done! 😂 Plus, Amanda shares a theatre review after seeing SIX The Musical, we tackle the great dining table debate, and celebrate another day of unforgettable moments. Don't miss it! 🎙️✨

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Is the dining table becoming a thing of the past? More families are swapping sit-down dinners for meals on the couch, at the kitchen bench, or on the go. Where do you eat at home?

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Amanda Keller swapped the studio for the theatre last night, catching the hit musical SIX. From powerhouse vocals to a royally good time, here's what she thought of the show!

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A simple 👍 emoji sparks an unexpected friendship intervention as Jonesy questions Amanda's sudden change in texting habits. Plus, the team puts a bizarre 1970s recipe to the test with Eggs à la Orange, complete with double-yolkers and plenty of kitchen chaos.

Emma Gillespie joins the show with the latest on Selma Blair's mid-air incident, and a fiery debate erupts over whether some men are using extended bathroom breaks to dodge household responsibilities. We also tackle concert etiquette: if you've paid for a seat, should you stay seated?

It's a show packed with emojis, eggs, toilets, concerts and...

"I still have the [scar]" - Harrison Ford.

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At a concert, is it okay to stand in the seated area, or should everyone stay seated?

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Are men weaponing this?

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It's that time of the week again... TIKTOK TUCKER!

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Em Gillespie joins Jonesy & Amanda with the latest in entertainment.

Selma Blair is making headlines after her legal team claimed she was "severely confused" and off her medication during the mid-air incident that led to her arrest. Her lawyers say missed doses, exhaustion, and a reported head injury contributed to the chaos that unfolded aboard a flight from Los Angeles to New York.

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It's another wild edition of Tin Hat Tuesday as Jonesy and Amanda unpack some of the internet's strangest conspiracy theories.

This week, we weigh in on claims that Robin Williams secretly became the Mayor of Dallas, Sydney Sweeney is part of a massive global plot, and JFK's assassination was an inside job. Plus, Amanda shares some of the most unbelievable theories circulating online, and the our listeners don't disappoint with their own tin hat takes.

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Do dogs with human names pass the pub test?

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Dan Levy Has Strong Words For Shane Gillis’ Controversial SNL Monologue 👀

Dan Levy is speaking out after Shane Gillis' latest SNL monologue sparked backlash online. While some viewers defended the comedian's jokes as edgy humour, others slammed the set as misogynistic, with Levy admitting he was left "speechless" by the performance. Where do you stand on the debate? 🤔👇

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Did you watch Shaun Micallef's Parents' Evening last night?

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The one and only Miguel Maestre brings his signature energy (and plenty of laughs) back to the studio! He chats about his upcoming Good Food & Wine Shows, shares festive cooking inspiration for Christmas, reveals why cameras get seasick at sea, and reflects on nearly 135 live food shows around Australia.

Plus, Miguel and Amanda reminisce about their hilarious Christmas cooking segments, Miguel's infamous Saxoboom obsession gets another mention, and the conversation turns to the rumoured return of The Living Room. Is there any truth to it? Miguel might just know something…

It's food, fiestas, festive tips an...

Bathurst delivers another unforgettable finish as a race leader runs out of fuel on the final lap, sparking memories of Amanda’s own petrol catastrophe in the Harbour Tunnel.

Plus, Amanda teams up with son Jack for Sean Micallef’s Parents’ Evening, Sean joins the show to spill the secrets behind the new series, and the gang debate whether Kelly Clarkson went too far calling out a small business.

Also: Powderfinger’s reunion, Formula 1 giveaways, local news from Launceston, and one of the funniest new-car stories you'll hear all year.

🚗 Bathurst heartbreak
📺 Amanda & Jack...

Do big celebrities making complaints about small businesses pass the pub test?

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Kelly Clarkson had a real-life Pretty Woman moment.

The singer has called out a store after claiming she was treated as though she couldn't afford to shop there, comparing the experience to Julia Roberts' iconic scene in Pretty Woman. Unsurprisingly, Kelly didn't hold back, and the store has since responded. 

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This is so relatable!

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Shaun Micallef joins us to chat about his new show, Shaun Micallef's Parents' Evening.

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What a way to wrap up the week! 🎸

Two members of Australian music royalty, Peter Garrett and Martin Rotsey from Midnight Oil, join us for a special Friday Feels Session and perform a powerful live version of US Forces in the studio.

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Digital Jenna (Jenna Benson) joins Jonesy & Amanda with what's been trending this week on the @jonesyandamanda socials!

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Midnight Oil legends Peter Garrett and Martin Rotsey deliver a powerful live performance of the band's iconic anthem 'US Forces' as part of Jonesy & Amanda's Friday Feels Sessions.

Originally released in 1982, the song remains one of Midnight Oil's most enduring and thought-provoking tracks. Stripped back and performed live in the GOLD studio, Peter and Martin bring fresh energy to a classic that continues to resonate today.

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Before taking to the microphone for a special Friday Feels Session, Midnight Oil legends Peter Garrett and Martin Rotsey joined Jonesy & Amanda for a candid chat about music, family, loss and the band's enduring legacy.

Peter reflects on the passing of bandmates Bones Hillman and Rob Hirst, shares details about his upcoming Alter Egos tour, reacts to a hilarious replay of Jonesy's very first radio interview with him, and weighs in on the controversial AUKUS submarine deal.

Don't miss this fascinating conversation with two Australian music icons.

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With Jonesy preparing to become a grandfather to identical twin girls, Jonesy & Amanda dive into the fascinating world of twins and the extraordinary bonds they share. From spooky twin intuition to stories of siblings feeling each other's pain, listeners reveal the incredible connections that seem too strange to explain.

Plus, Amanda shares the bladder advice that has completely changed her life, Chris Hammer joins the show to discuss his new thriller Full Circle, Jonesy's abandoned roast chicken controversy gets a hilarious new chapter, and there's another chance to win tickets to the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix.

Does taking flower cuttings from other people's gardens pass the pub test?

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