Christian’s gearing up to meet his daughter’s new boyfriend (with strict instructions for no shenanigans), Patsy is preparing for a military‑precision road trip, and Rio has been signed up for a surprise Zumba class.

We check in on your Brightside of the Weekend, plus a fresh round of Double Thumbs Up, the Last Video Shop on Earth, and a very cheerful edition of Make a Band Happy for AWTW.

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Looking for something to occupy you this weekend? Hear the team's Double Thumbs Up!

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We dive into a big round of Tombstone Texts, the Name Game As In, relive the glory days of video shops, and officially launch The Last Video Shop on Earth - where listeners can rent DVDs straight from the show.

Then the main event: Robbie Williams joins us, bringing stories, energy and star power to the show.

We wrap with a cracking edition of Make a Movie Shorter for AWTW.

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Christian O'Connell chats with Robbie Williams about life's ups and downs. They start with a funny story about Christian doing shoulder exercises on live TV, which leads to a conversation about the challenges of getting older. Robbie shares his own experiences with back and joint issues, and they commiserate about the struggles of middle age. The conversation takes a heartwarming turn as they discuss being parents and how their own childhoods compare to their kids' lives today. With humor and honesty, they explore the pros and cons of growing up in the 80s and 90s versus raising their own children in the modern era.

Global superstar Robbie Williams is heading Down Under this November with his BRITPOP World Tour, and Christian O’Connell has lined up the ultimate Golden Ticket experience. Think VIP check‑in, food and drinks, a pre‑show party, a gift from Robbie, and A‑Reserve seats right up front. Keep GOLD on all day and listen out for Christian’s cue to call for your shot at tickets… and that massive VIP upgrade.

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Christian is away today, so we’re rolling out a collection of classic throwbacks - from What Did You Believe As a Kid? to Christian’s unforgettable midday confusion.

Plus, we dive into some truly wild What Are The Odds stories and finish with a feel‑good round of Positive Songs for At Work Time Wasters.

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We're diving into three stories that'll get your goat, from a paramedic's shoe-throwing prank to a viral clip of a chair-hitting incident. We're also asking: what's been hitting your head lately? 

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Christian delves into a heartwarming love story about a couple who met in Canada and are now getting married in Sydney. 

How did you meet your partner?

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Christian is away today, so we’ve pulled together a stack of the show’s best bits - from Things That Make You Go Grrr, to a chaotic round of Two Topic: Nude Stories and a brilliantly silly run of Mammal Bands for Time Wasters!

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In this episode, Christian O'Connell chats with his listeners about their names and the stories behind them. Hear from people with unique and often humorous name origins. 

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Caitlin is back from her wedding and we dive straight into 3 Word Weekend - Christian sitting next to Theo Walcott at the footy, Rio hosting the in laws while participating in a Heated Rivalry look-alike comp and Alex celebrating both teams winning.

We also uncover the stories behind your names in Why Are You Called That?, enjoy a huge round of Misheard Lyrics and wrap things up with a brilliantly angsty edition of Teenage Movies for Time Wasters!

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producer Rio's latest adventure takes a wild turn as he recounts his experience at the Heated Rivalry lookalike competition. From the chaotic crowd to the hilarious challenges, Rio shares the inside scoop on what it was like to participate in this unique competition. With a dash of humor and a pinch of embarrassment, Rio dishes out the details on the night's events, including a surprise win and a very special prize.

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