Listen Up, Idiots

When two best mates are divided by cities, the only thing that really connects them - other than the ability to insult one another at whim - is the news. Listen Up, Idiots is a weekly news show that covers the stories that affect people across the globe and also deep dives into the biggest story of the week in the sandwich of bite-sized news.

Top 50 First World Problems: Part 2

Part 2 of Emma and Nick getting angry at their first world problems...

10-01
35:41

Top 50 First World Problems: Part 1

Nick and Emma have run out of shit to talk about, so they cheat and find a top 50 list of first world problems to analyse and talk about. Unsurprisingly, pretty much all 50 of these problems infuriate them. 

09-23
53:08

Friendship Culls

Emma retells a story of her past friendship where she went ham while drunk as Nick tries to be the reasonable one in a GLORIOUS return for the duo! We'll be back next Saturday (promise hehe)

09-08
35:51

Ajax & Rage, Nick's Tutorials

The quickfire ep is back, as Emma retells a major rage story that just happened a few weeks ago that involves lawyers and the wront Ajax spray. Then, Nick drops some really neat tutorials that will confuse and anger your friends.

08-03
28:36

Dealing with the Taxman, Game of Thrones Returns

Nick cops a tax debt for the first time in his life so he shares some handy tips on how to stay calm and PAY YOUR DEBT... but then Emma and Nick get sidetracked for 35 minutes talking about season 7 of Game of Thrones!

07-15
43:36

Margaret Court, Whips and Ping Pong Paddles, Chicken Salt on Toast

SCOTTY joins the show as a guest to have a chat about the Margaret Court controversies, Emma's boyfriend's cowboy thing, Nick's chicken salt on toast recipe and why the northern beaches of Sydney are shit.

06-08
50:50

Dealing with Anxiety, Chanel Boomerangs

It's an episode that had some topics but turns into Nick opening up about his anxiety issues before his show opened last week. Emma then opens up about her coping mechanisms for dealing with post-show sadness and pre-show worries. Also we talk about a Chanel Boomerang for like one minute, but the rest is GREAT! 

05-17
29:55

Liz's Dating Idea

On this week's episode Liz Best comes on to talk about her new dating idea in which she decides to relinquish her duties of finding a man and allowing her trusted circle of friends to decide who she might like to date!

05-05
43:51

Emma Makes Excuses, Sophie Monk is the new Bachelorette

Emma and Nick return after another FUCKING MONTH OFF GODDAMN IT. Emma makes a lame excuse about why we haven't been so good with recording episodes... meanwhile Nick announces yet another podcast as the pair talk about Sophie Monk being the new bachelorette and also whether Emma is fuggo or not.

04-26
24:41

Humphrey the Hoon, Kendall Jenner Pepsi Ad

We're BACKKKKKKKK! Yep, Emma has returned from three months of playing Elphaba for the Miranda Musical Society's Wicked production and has decided to grace us with her presence.So, what do we talk about? A WIDE array of things, such as a 92 year old hoon and the exploitation of social justice causes by mega companies. How wonderful is THAT? Goddamn, it's great to be back.Articles:Pepsi pulls controversial Kendall Jenner ad, says it 'missed the mark'Music:RITCHRD - HighThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

04-06
28:59

Sensory Deprivation, Gender Equal Traffic Lights

Nick wants to try sensory deprivation but can't report on it because his appointment moved, so he and Emma discuss the benefits of meditation and the possiblities of sensory deprivation. After all that zen chitty-chat, the pair hit the hot topic of gender equal traffic lights in Melbourne!Music:RITCHRD - High

03-07
23:31

Oscars Trainwreck, Building a Nail Polish Business

It's a blisteringly FAST episode this week as Nick and Emma discuss the trainwreckage last 10 minutes of this year's Oscars, Casey Affleck's past and award eligiblity before Emma unveils a very neat nail polish business. GET INTO IT.Music:RITCHRD - High

03-02
30:30

A Slapdash Episode Where Emma Wins a Goddamn Flight TO ITALY

WELL, isn't this a productive Valentine's Day for Emma who finds herself winning a $15k trip to Italy on behalf of a sick oil brand (who doesn't sponsor us, by the way.) Meanwhile, back in Gotham City, Nick laughs at how terrible Emma's life is before realising he didn't win an all expenses paid trip TO ITALY.MusicRITCHRD - HighRITCHRD - Yea

02-15
35:58

Emma Takes a Bit of a Tumble, We Start a Spotify Playlist

On a short episode this week, Emma details her awful, rainy day in which she totally messes up her ankle while embarking on an epic quest to get a proper ultrasound PLUS we detail our new Spotify playlist coming later in the week!Music:RITCHRD - High

02-07
26:09

David Harbour's SAG Speech, Nightmare Real Estate Agents

We are BACK after a brief hiatus which saw Emma go through a bit of a housing crisis in the tumultuous Sydney housing market. So this week Emma sits under a loud flight path, while Nick plays "Guess Which Airline!" all while we talk about David Harbour's STRONG SAG speech and also discuss a nightmare real estate agent!MusicRITCHRD - HighRITCHRD - Learn

02-01
42:25

Golden Globes, La La Land, Being An Adult

It's just Nick and Emma this week as they discuss Meryl Streep's Golden Globes speech and review La La Land (BEWARE: Spoilers appear so skip to 30.25 if you don't wanna hear it!)And to close it all off, the pair share their stories of becoming adults in an extra long segment that sees the two of them explore what their fears are/were and why change and failure can be good for the soul.  Music:RITCHRD - HighRITCHRD - Learn

01-10
01:12:57

X-Rated Show: Talking Threesomes

On the very first episode of the show after Nick's dire meeting with a viral infection over the the new year, he brings up the cringefest that is Mariah Carey's New Year's Eve performance while Emma finds herself at the end of a barrel of a very sexy question and, in turn, invites the advice of good friends of the show, Liz and Jason. Also Emma receives one of the the mightiest burns in her life.Music:RITCHRD - HighRITCHRD - Learn

01-04
57:39

Emma's Dating Life, Being Creative with Kaleigh Wilkie-Smith

Kaleigh Wilkie-Smith joins the show this week (skip to 13.25!) to discuss and help solve Nick's creative rut, all while Emma makes fun of him for botching another intro and failing creatively - isn't she the best co-host? Nope. She's not and that's clear when she gives us another update on how terribly her love life is going. What an episode!Check out Kaleigh's Pozible page where you can grab tickets to her latest musical!The Tale of Ichabodd ScrubbMusic:RITCHRD - HighRITCHRD - Learn

12-13
34:28

Emma and Natalie: The Final Chapter, Chase or Be Chased?

Should I wait or should I initiate the plans?It's a question that Emma threw out to her friends and family when she found herself dating again. It was a question that was met with a divided response from friends all around the country, so her and Nick find themselves talking about who should pay for dinner, who should talk first, and their dating histories.PLUS, the tale of Emma and Natalie comes to a close in heartbreaking fashion.Music:RITCHRD - HighRITCHRD - Learn 

12-07
38:29

Kochie's Tirade, iPhone Users Love Yoga, Emma and Natalie: Chapter One

Emma makes a triumphant return this week after her "illness" which put her out last week. On this week's episode Nick and Emma talk about Kochie's early morning tirade and whether breakfast TV is worth the time, while unpacking new research that iPhone users love yoga AND TO TOP IT ALL OFF Emma shares an extremely special story that will touch the hear of every listener.Articles:What Your Mobile Phone Says About You - Roy Morgan Research (via Gizmodo)David ‘Kochie’ Koch cracks it over Cash Cow segment fail - news.com.auMusic:RITCHRD - HighRITCHRD - YeaRITCHRD - Learn

11-30
38:24

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