It’s Time to Go: A Big Brother Australia Podcast with Mel Tracina

Ben Myers sits down with Mel Tracina, the new host of Big Brother Australia, just as the show returns to air tonight. Mel talks about how it feels to step into one of the biggest roles in Aussie TV, what fans can expect from this new season on Channel 10 , and why this year’s Big Brother feels fresh, funny, and full of surprises.

It’s a genuine, behind-the-scenes chat about the magic of Big Brother, the challenges of taking on such an iconic show, and Mel’s own journey leading up to this moment. If you’ve ever loved Big Brother, this episode is your perfect pre-show listen.

🎧 Host: Ben Myers

🎙 Guest: Mel Tracina

📺 Show: It’s Time to Go: A Big Brother Australia Podcast

📅 Release Date: November 2025

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Ben and Jayden want to thank everyone who listened and supported our show along the journey. Especially the listeners from our early days, and the houseguests who came on the pod or interacted with us on social media.

In what could be the final season of BBAU, it’s fitting that the most popular winner got to take it home again. Outside of the winning result Ben and Jayden discuss the awkwardness of the finale, and how good Taras and Johnson were.

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In a week that ripped our hearts out, the house said goodbye to a beloved OG. Elsewhere on the pod, Ben and Jayden discuss old Channel Ten shows, and the temptations in the house.

Did somebody say KFC?

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In a week where the OGs start to fall apart, Ben and Jayden are here to recap it all and give you those hot takes you’ve come to expect. Estelle vs Tim. Who wins. You decide…

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In a week of Big Brother that saw more bad moves, more showmancing, and more producer manipulation, Ben and Jayden sit down and talk it all out.

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It isn’t just party week on Big Brother. Ben and Jayden get the party poppers out, to ring in 50 poddy episodes.

They discuss Estelle’s big J Crew move, if Drew was really lying, and if the show needs to disappoint everyone with non eliminations. Just wanted to also thank anyone and everyone who has listened to the podcast, and supported us along the way.

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The lovable lads from Melbourne return to dish on all the events for week 2 in the BB house! Do we think Tim is a mastermind? Did Joel lead somebody on? Did they actually sing Oats a la Layla? Find out by pressing play.
 
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Sonia has launched Ben and Jayden into another year of talking about all things Big Brother. This week we got to know our newbies a little better, wondered if the show even does a psych check anymore, and how long the battle between the sides of the house will last.

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Ben and Jayden have never been so excited to talk about Big Brother! With the return of eight legendary contestants, they give their thoughts on how they will go back on our screens many years later, and how they will adapt to the new BB game.

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