Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie
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Sydney radio’s Ryan ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald and Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli are joined on Nova 96.9 in breakfast and nationally from 6pm by one of Australia’s most loved personalities, Kate Ritchie. Their chemistry creates regular moments that make listeners smile, giggle or just plain LOL – at their own expense. No matter what the topic, the team will have their own unique take on it. The trio will hit the sweet spot with local and international celebrities approaching interviews with fun in mind.
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Our Audio Maestro, Snitchy, has gathered all the week’s highs and lows from Kate reminiscing about her lessons at agriculture school, to Wippa boasting he’s mastered the art of radio broadcasting, and Fitzy showing off his singing skills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kate had a hilarious moment while checking out her daughter Mae’s space diorama, one of the planets was pronounced in a way that made her question if she’s been saying it wrong her entire life! We also finally gave away a year’s worth of groceries. With Taylor Swift’s engagement making headlines worldwide, you can now even buy replicas of her ring. And since it’s Friday, Riddle Time is here to kickstart your weekend!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the lead-up to Father’s Day, we’ve been playing a game of Truth or Dad, seeing how the dads react to some pranks. Today, we decided to switch things up by calling Fitzy’s Dad, finishing off with a heartfelt moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A recent study examined people’s habits while using the toilet and revealed a concerning increase in the amount of time spent there largely due to smartphones. Health experts are now warning about the potential risks associated with prolonged toilet time!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A couple of tourists are sounding the alarm about this popular American destination after one of them ended up in the hospital!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What should have been the perfect day for a bride and groom quickly descended into chaos when a shocking theft at their wedding ruined the celebrations. Browny’s in to fire up the footy hype as the AFL Finals kick off and the NRL enters its final round with teams scrambling to secure a spot, you can see all this on Kayo Sports. Meanwhile, Wippa tries to get his head around the meaning of "Italian Brainrot"… but still has no clue what it actually is. Fitzy dives into the history of the iconic track Show Me Love by Robin S in Song to Be, and we explore some hilariously clear signs that your parents might just be getting too old.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In a bizarre twist, beloved Aussie children's show Bluey nearly cost a famous sports star a million dollar contract!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An old interview has resurfaced where Travis Kelce played a game of Kiss, Marry, Kill with three famous pop stars including his now-fiancée, Taylor Swift and let’s just say… his answer might have landed him in a bit of hot water.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our show boss let slip that he uses a special noise to round up his kids... turns out, Wippa does the exact same thing! Naturally, we had to throw it out to our listeners and ask: what weird sounds or tricks do you use to wrangle the kids?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wippa’s come up with a self-proclaimed genius plan to tackle the pothole chaos that’s taken over Sydney thanks to the miserable weather and he’s already on the phone with the NSW Premier to get it rolling! Things get flirty as we dive into how women say your name when they’re flirting, break down the lyrics of Sabrina Carpenter’s latest track Tears to see if they hold up, and chat about which chores men should do to win over their partners. Meanwhile, Fitzy hits a milestone, taking his oldest son for his very first driving lesson. Plus, we’ve got fresh James Bond rumours, Kate’s debut on Brand Man, and we continue our deep dive into whether Broken Heart Syndrome is actually real. It’s a jam-packed show today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wippa came across a study revealing that learning to play an instrument can enhance your cognitive ability and boost brain function for life! But somehow, the conversation took a turn and we ended up deep in a debate over misheard lyrics, and one of the hottest tracks out right now leaving someone on the team completely baffled…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nowhere is safe! All this punter wanted was a cold pint, but instead he got served mostly foam and that’s enough to wind anyone up!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New research suggests that the way your name sounds, specifically how smooth or pleasant it is to say, can actually influence your chances of getting a job!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In a truly bizarre moment at the U.S. Open, tennis star Karolina Muchova was brought to tears after spotting her ex-boyfriend in the crowd. That got us thinking about those awkward, unexpected times your ex reappears so we opened the lines and heard some wild stories. Meanwhile, Fitzy discovered that a Maccas Hotel actually exists and had a lot of questions. We also debated whether certain gestures for your partner are romantic or just plain pathetic. And as for Wippa he’s convinced he's a radio expert and put it to the test… but let’s just say his A.I. girlfriend didn’t exactly back him up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has a new film on the way, The Smashing Machine, a major shift from his usual roles. He's aiming to break the mould with this more serious project, even undergoing a physical transformation for the part.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A prank has seriously backfired for rising NRL star Reece Walsh, who filmed himself drinking toilet water as part of a so-called 'recovery' routine. The stunt hasn't been well received.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There are ongoing trials aiming to determine whether Broken Heart Syndrome is a real condition. Fitzy shares some well-known cases, and we even hear from a caller who has experienced it firsthand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There are plenty of places you'd never want to give birth but somewhere near the top of that list has to be the Burning Man festival. One woman ended up doing just that… without even knowing she was pregnant! Meanwhile, going viral for being a terrible human is never ideal, but the man who stole a hat from a child at the U.S. Open has finally been named and shamed. Wippa's fishing for a little credit after helping out on his kid's diorama project, while Kate’s curious to know who on the team has ever been suspended. And Fitzy? He’s bringing in some truly outrageous headlines that somehow actually made it to print!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fitzy just had his first experience selling his car online and he was left stunned by the bizarre mix of characters he encountered along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A new fitness trend is sweeping across Australia, but health experts warn it could do more harm than good, potentially putting your health at risk instead of delivering the promised gains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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