They may be on an island this year, but it will soon become clear that renovating on The Block is far from a holiday! This year, our Blockheads are transforming a rundown holiday park on picturesque Phillip Island into stunning luxury homes. On The Official Block Podcast, Shelley Craft speaks with a rotating cast of fan favourites, including Shaynna Blaze, Darren Palmer, and Marty Fox. Plus, hear exclusive interviews with the Blockheads themselves as they lift the lid on what it's really lik ...
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Australians have a long-standing love affair with the automobile and when, in 1948, the first Holden came off the production line, our cars also became part of our national pride. Our cars do more than take us from A to B, they are freedom on four wheels. What we drive reflects our personalities, and our aspirations, and even allows us to let out our inner bogan. This is the story of the car that your folks bought home when you were a kid and you climbed all over the back seat. It’s the car ...
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If you love Stories of Origin, you'll also love the Stories of the Cars That Made Australia, with Tim 'Rosso' Ross Listen via Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/cars-that-made-australia/id1681972497 Listen via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4y2OWVCRvVHI35BOdW1msS?si=cf54f89c6df547f2 Since 1980, State of Origin rugby league has been a treasure trove of remarkable stories. They involve mateship, resilience, winning against the odds. Pain, refusal to quit. Underdogs ...
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Let’s be honest… on bad days, we’ve all dreamt of marching into the boss's office and saying with undeniable conviction, “I quit”. There are days when we want to throw in the towel, when we imagine what could’ve been if only we’d wandered down a different career path. Despite what you may think, it’s never too late to make a change, to reinvent yourself, to follow your dreams… just like Cathrine Mahoney did. Cathrine left her cushy job as a celebrity publicist to make it as an author. Spoile ...
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NEW: The Ultimate Sacrifice On Apple Podcasts, tap the 9Podcasts logo above. Listen via Spotify Listen via Apple Podcasts The Ultimate Sacrifice is the new podcast from host Melissa Downes and producer Jess Lodge. This podcast examines the shocking Wieambilla Police Shootings. It was just two weeks before Christmas, when four constables were ambushed as they walked down a driveway of a remote property. Two young officers were murdered, and an innocent neighbour was also gunned down. The prop ...
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Clubhouse All-In and the Countdown to Auctions // Courtney & Grant // Steph & Gian
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Steph and Gian reveal their favourite rooms from this season. Courtney and Grant share their hopes for auction day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 9Podcasts
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Holden Statesman & Ford Fairlane: Local Luxury
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The Holden Statesman and Ford Fairlane were more than simply bigger Commodores and Falcons, they were Australia’s answer to luxury on four wheels, symbols of quiet success and Aussie pride. These oversized but understated sedans were for the boss, the politician, the bloke who’d made it without needing to shout about it — they were built for the ti…
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Backyards - and Looking Back // Maddy and Charlotte // Dave Franklin
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Maddy and Charlotte look ahead to auctions and back over their time on the Block. Dave Franklin talks about his favourite backyard inclusions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 9Podcasts
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Family, Fun Fairs, Farewell to Interiors! // Kristian and Mimi // Shaynna Blaze
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Kristian and Mimi reveal their favourite moments of the season so far. Shaynna appraises how the interiors of each house are looking ahead of auctions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 9Podcasts
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French Cars and the Citroën DS: Tres Bien
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Oh la la... what can we say about French cars? They were baguettes on wheels, a rolling slice of European flair that somehow found their way into Australia’s heart. Whether it was the chic Citroën DS or the oddball Renault 4CV, these cars had something special — sophistication with a side of quirk. Sure, they were unpredictable and a bit unreliable…
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The Fun Factory Comes Alive! // Ricky and Haydn // Darren Palmer
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Ricky and Haydn unpack their most successful week on the Block so far. Darren explains the week’s harsh critiques. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 9Podcasts
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The Mini Moke wasn't just a car, it was an oddball on wheels, automotive fun in its simplest form. Originally designed as an army runabout, it never quite made the cut... but somehow found its place in beach towns, resorts, a few Bond films, and even Bass Strait. With no doors, no roof, and barely even an engine, somehow it defied the odds and beca…
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Life, Style & Ice Cream // Eliza and Liberty // Marty Fox
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Eliza and Liberty discuss all the ways their lives have changed since the Block. Marty explains why he gave a perfect score. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 9Podcasts
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Stories of the Nissan Skyline GTR... Godzilla
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Introducing the Cars That Made Australia podcast, with Tim 'Rosso' Ross. If you love a good Origin story — whether it’s on the field or on the road — this one’s for you. With the NRL season wrapped up and Bathurst right around the corner, it’s time to shift gears and look at a car that changed the game — and the rules — at Mt Panorama, before going…
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Introducing the Cars That Made Australia podcast, with Tim 'Rosso' Ross. If you love a good Origin story — whether it’s footy or cars — this one’s for you. With the NRL season wrapped up and Bathurst just around the corner, it’s time for an oh-so-70s Australian Icon — Panel Vans! This episode looks at the rise of the Panel Van, a car that never rac…
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Introducing the Cars That Made Australia podcast, with Tim 'Rosso' Ross. In Part Two of the Stories of the Ford Falcon, how a group of die-hard Ford fanatics defied the odds - and their bosses - to get a Falcon on the track in secret, leading to one of the most unforgettable underdog victories in Bathurst history. Listen via Apple Podcasts Listen v…
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Introducing the Cars That Made Australia podcast, with Tim 'Rosso' Ross. If you love a good Origin story — whether it’s footy or cars — this one’s for you. With the NRL season wrapped up and Bathurst just around the corner, dive into one of the true legends of Aussie motoring — the Ford Falcon. In this two-part episode, we explore the iconic GTHO P…
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It’s funny what becomes a cult classic. The Subaru Brumby wasn’t built to turn heads, but it became an icon anyway. In a market dominated by Fords and Holdens, this little workhorse quietly carved out its own niche by doing what it did best — working hard and going pretty much anywhere. Some might even say it’s the greatest ute ever made. Compact, …
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No Roast This Time! // Ricky and Haydn // Darren Palmer
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Ricky and Haydn discuss the importance of keeping vibes high for everyone on the Block. Darren Palmer defends House 2’s bold bathroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 9Podcasts
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Kit Cars and the Purvis Eureka: For the Individual
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For many of us, our journey with a car starts in a showroom. But for some individuals, it starts in a shed. The fibreglass build-it-yourself kit cars of the 70s offered a chance to swap the rule book for some brand new parts and plans. Outlandish original designs, luxury replicas and sporty looks were all on the table for a fraction of the price - …
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Back in Black for Kitchen Week // Kylie and Brad // Marty Fox
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Kylie and Brad reveal how their kitchen was always key to their plans. Marty Fox backs up his controversial calls in judging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 9Podcasts
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The Nissan Skyline GTR is no ordinary car, it’s a Japanese engineering masterpiece that redefined the supercar genre. From dominating Bathurst to becoming a digital icon on PlayStation screens, the GTR earned its legendary status. With its twin turbos, all-wheel drive and all-wheel steering, the Skyline GTR was a car that bridged worlds — from the …
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The New Kids on the Block // Maddy and Charlotte // Darren Palmer
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Maddy and Charlotte discuss getting to the Block and their plans for House 1. Darren Palmer weighs up this week’s tied win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 9Podcasts
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The panel van wasn’t just a vehicle — it was an oh-so-70s symbol of youth, freedom, and surf. Born as a humble workhorse, it transformed into something legendary, thanks to the van clubs that sprouted across Australia. Loud, colourful, and endlessly customisable, they had room for everything — a surfboard, a bed, a quadraphonic sound system, and ma…
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Joyful Bedrooms, Tearful Goodbye // Kristian and Mimi // Shaynna Blaze
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As we bid farewell to Jesse and Page, Kristian and Mimi take us through the emotions of that day. Shaynna speculates on the best way to continue for House 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 9Podcasts
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Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday. The '70s was a tale of two decades for Ford. Its early track triumphs faded into the rearview mirror as the '80s loomed. Fed up with pouring cash into racing for dwindling returns, Ford did the unthinkable... and might have gotten away with it were it not for a band of die-hard Ford employees. Working in secret, they …
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The Ford Falcon wasn't just a car — it was an Australian icon, a symbol of homegrown muscle, pride, and family friendliness that thundered down our roads, dominated our racetracks, put the "falc" in falcodore, and — let's face it — made for one hell of a taxi. In this episode, discover how the Falcon evolved from its 'trim, taut, terrific' beginnin…
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Bridesmaids Bag a Bathroom! // Alisa and Lysandra // Courtney and Grant
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Courtney and Grant answer whether rivalry is stronger than friendship on the Block. All-Stars Alisa and Lysandra reveal what the Block ‘ignited’ within them ever since. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 9Podcasts
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“It’s A LOT” // Kristian and Mimi // Darren Palmer
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Kristian and Mimi reveal the wholesome reason they felt guilty after their second win. Darren explains why ‘finding your style’ is so tricky. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 9Podcasts
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COMING SOON: Cars That Made Australia Season 2
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Think about it - every car you see on the road is like a chapter in Australia's big book of stories. Our cars aren't just ways to get from A to B - they're time capsules on wheels, each one telling a story about who we are and where we've been. In season 2 of Cars That Made Australia, Tim 'Rosso' Ross jumps behind the wheel once again to tell the s…
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The most INTENSE first week ever?! // Jessie and Paige // Shaynna Blaze
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Shaynna explains why she ‘locked horns’ with Marty. Jessie and Paige unpack the pressures of the week - and why they still back challenging their floor plans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 9Podcasts
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Celebrating its 20th Anniversary on beautiful Phillip Island, Shelley Craft and Scotty Cam highlight why our new bunch of Blockheads will quickly discover that renovating holiday homes is no holiday... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 9Podcasts
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Australia was left in shock when four young police officers were ambushed on the driveway of a property in the Queensland outback town of Wieambilla: two were executed in cold blood, two were forced to fight for their lives, and an innocent neighbour was murdered. Before the coronial inquest begins, we take you back to the 12th of December, 2022. H…
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A year on from Hannah's Story, host Melissa Downes and producer Jess Lodge share an update and invite you to listen to their new podcast, The Ultimate Sacrifice. Tap here for episodes 1 & 2, droping Monday, July 15th Apple Podcasts Spotify Two weeks before Christmas in 2022, what should have been a routine check by four young police officers on a r…
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When it comes to your career, do you sometimes feel like you're spinning a million plates at once? Well, welcome to the everyday life of today's unbelievable guest. In today's episode, Maria Thattil talks about the moment she was crowned Miss Universe Australia, why 'perfection' is overrated and how trying to do too many things at once left her fee…
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First comes love, then comes marriage, next comes a bizarre sex dream about a famous chef... Is that how the old saying goes? Today's guest is the delightful Jules Robinson, who shares why it was "vibe at first sight" with on-screen and off-screen husband Cam Merchant, how she's empowering women around the world, crazy dreams and missing four deadl…
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He's the man who interviews star-studded celebrities, but today, the tables were turned... In today's episode, Richard Wilkins reveals an early love for British music, sending poems to girls he liked in school, the time his manager changed his name without him knowing and the phone call he got from Michael Jackson... To hear more from Richard, chec…
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If you haven't heard of today's guest... have you been living under a rock?! In today's episode, Shaynna Blaze shares how a blooper led to her success on Selling Houses, her favourite renovation project to date, the reality of filming The Block and why she's making a return to music 20 years after releasing her first single. See omnystudio.com/list…
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Throughout the 1990’s, Allan Langer and Ricky Stuart engaged in an intense on-field rivalry. The star halfbacks of their respective club and state teams, the pair were virtually always opponents and locked into a perennial tussle to wear the Australian number 7 jersey. On this episode of Stories Of Origin, we explore the battle of Langer and Stuart…
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How unimaginable heartbreak led to a pursuit of human rights...
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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with heavy topics, include war and depression. In today's episode, Sherine Tadros reflects on her time working as a foreign correspondent in the Gaza strip during the 2008-2009 war and how this incredibly tough journey led to a love of activism. It wasn't just heartbreaking conflict which changed Sherine's career…
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After a humiliating defeat in the 2000 State of Origin series, Queensland turned to legendary coach Wayne Bennett to restore state pride. Bennett's bold move to select an entirely new Maroons team paid off with a victory in the opening game of the 2001 series. However, the Blues fought back, leveling the series with a dominant performance in game t…
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The best podcasts guests are those who bring the unexpected to the table... and man, didn't we score with Tammin Sursok. In this episode, Tammin shares her struggles growing up in the public eye at just 14-years-old, whilst battling eating disorders and bullying. She reveals the best (and worst) parts of parenting, why she's "a self confessed worka…
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St George Can't Play... Alfie and the Beginning of the Broncos
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Allan Langer’s playing legacy still looms large over the Broncos. The clubs Inaugural halfback in 1988 would become their first premiership captain in ‘92, a title they defended in ‘93. He’d go on to lead a team rated among the greatest club outfits ever assembled to the Super League premiership of ‘97, and in ‘98 they reigned supreme again in a re…
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There are plenty of reasons you might quit your day job... But what if the choice was no longer yours? What if a debilitating illness meant saying goodbye to a job you love? On today's episode, Kate Pascoe talks about her journey from the exciting world of PR to the freedom she found in Pilates. From late nights and parties, to chronic pain every s…
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A Rugby League halfback is the beating heart of a football team, part drummer, part lead guitarist, but every seven needs a six. In the case of Alan Langer, his illustrious wingmen are as much a part of his story as himself. On this episode of Stories of Origin ‘Alfie’, we shine a light on Langer's leading men, playmaking champions Wally Lewis and …
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Most people struggle to find one, soul-fulfilling career... unless you’re today's Out Of Office guest. In this episode, Peter Sterling talks about being scouted by Parramatta as a young man, the nerves of his first-grade footy match, why Jack Gibson will forever be a cherished mentor and those hilarious (yet cringey) Footy Show moments. Beyond his …
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From cop to catfish hunter with Kylee Dennis
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If it's too good to be true, it probably is... And when it comes to romance scams, Kylee Dennis is taking a tough-love approach to catch criminals. In today's episode, Kylee reveals her most confronting moments as a police officer, the devastating conversation which sparked her career change and why she built Two Face Investigations. See omnystudio…
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One of the smallest men to have played the game, ‘Alfie’ rose to become a giant figure of the sport. On episode one of Stories of Origin, Alfie, we go back to where it all began. The sports loving, blue collar Queensland city of Ipswich, which has played a significant part in developing champions of the state. And we explore a truly unique relation…
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This episode deals with explicit topics. We've had plenty of fascinating guests with the most unbelievable careers on this podcast... But what about a sex spy? Ok, well Samuel Hunter isn't *exactly* a sex spy, but if you listen to this episode, you'll get where we're coming from. Samuel Hunter quit his day job working in a sex shop to become a male…
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Episode 1 available Monday 29 April 2024. Allan Langer. The diminutive playmaking whiz who bamboozled and befuddled opponents for decades remains Queensland’s most capped halfback and revered as ever. Tough, tenacious and talented beyond all comprehension. This season Stories of Origin shines the spotlight on the career of the little number 7 that …
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We all love love... So who better to speak with than Mr. Married At First Sight himself? Of course we're referring to the wonderful John Aiken. In today's Out Of Office episode, you'll hear how John Aiken went from the player on the pitch, to the relationship expert helping people get hitched. He reveals the ONLY time it's ok to lie to a partner (f…
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Could Jessica Lynne have foreseen this career change?
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As the Executive Assistant to an empire-building entrepreneur, Jessica Lynne quickly learnt the importance of predicting your boss's next move... She soon realised this 'intuition' would lead her in a whole other direction. Hear from Jessica as she talks about working for the incredibly high-profile businessman Peter Alexander, the realisation she …
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Addiction & alienation to inner alignment with Paige Finstad
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TW: This episode deals with some sensitive topics, including eating disorders and substance abuse. Paige waited YEARS for the promotion of her dreams... And the day she received the good news, she burst into tears. Soon enough, she quit. From battles with addiction to struggling with social alienation, Paige wondered if she'd ever find her feet in …
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When we're talking about successful, global empires, there's one bad-ass Aussie woman who should come to mind... Janine Allis went from "a single parent with less than nothing", to one of the world's most well-known entrepreneurs. From bluffing her way onto David Bowie's boat to creating the BILLION dollar Boost Juice brand, get ready to be blown a…
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When the forest becomes your office with Monique Ross
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Most of us spend eight hours each day, for five days a week, chained to our desks and glued to our computer screens. Well, this next guest said f*ck that... Monique Ross left the media to become one with nature as a Forest Bathing Guide (yep, that's a thing). In this episode, find out why Monique sees the forest as a therapist, the embarrassing mom…
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