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When the building stops, the banter begins on the new season of The Official Block Podcast!

This year, our Blockheads go back to the Golden Age and tackle retro homes from the 1950s set in the family-friendly suburb of Hampton East. 

In each episode, Shelley Craft speaks with a rotating cast of regulars, including Shaynna Blaze, Darren Palmer and Neale Whitaker, and the new kid on The Block, WHITEFOX CEO and real estate guru Marty Fox.

Plus, hear exclusive interviews with the Blockheads themselves as they lift the lid on what it's really like to build on The Block.

New episodes of The Block Podcast are out every Monday.
29 Episodes
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Here they are, your winners of the Block 2023 in their very first post-auction interview! They discuss the remarkable auction, their remarkable result, the feelings of the day, along with a look back at their Block journey and a look forward to what they have in store next! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is your personal behind the scenes pass to Charming street. You’ll hear exclusive interviews with every contestant before, during and after all the action of inspection day, along with run-ins with a few other Block notables, and exactly what the public thought of what they saw. Does inspection day hold the answers for what will happen at auction? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With backyards complete, Charming Street's Block is almost ready for the market. But some big questions remain - like, is the market ready for them? Who do we expect the buyers to be? And did the contestants succeed in creating fabulous family homes? For the answer to all these questions and more, there is no better person to ask than Domain’s National Property Editor, Alice Stolz - and this episode is filled with her expertise, expectations and unfiltered opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First coming into the Block, they said sisters Eliza and Liberty were as different from one another as chalk and cheese - but reflecting after their re-do room, the real difference could lie in where they started to where they are now! The girls talk about realising just how far they've come, body corp blow ups, the difficulty of hosting family in a half finished Block home and the big question: have they crafted a competition-winning home? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In their own words, they came to the Block to ruffle feathers and they’re certainly making good on that! But as they watch events unfold on the telly like the rest of us, do Kristy and Bretty stand by their decisions? And how do they feel about their ‘break-up’ with Leah and Ash? But first, the man with the plans (the floorplans, that is) longtime Block architect Julian Brenchly. How does he see each house? How was he hoping to test the contestants this season? And how does he feel about Blockheads messing with his work?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"It's more of a personal journey than it is a renovation journey"It's not just the ensuite mirrors that are doing the reflecting this week. In this episode, Leah and Ash discuss how the Block has made them grow, why they felt they had to confront Kristy and Brett, and on a slightly lighter side, the real reasons you might see them pull some unusual faces during their interviews... But first, Darren Palmer clarifies the key design differences between ensuites and other bathrooms, what the must-haves are for a truly luxury feeling, and which is harder to work with - a smaller space or an enormous one?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s a feast for Block fans this week! First course: Shaynna Blaze’s thoughts on what made some kitchens clean up, others feel a little underdone and why the best kitchens have as much to do with community as they do with cuisine…Then, the main: Eliza and Liberty on budgets, breaking up with their builders, the feeling of their first room win, why their kitchen was always the key to their styling - and of course, that confrontation with Kristy and Brett.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
They’ve gone from losing streak to being the couple to beat… So, are Steph and Gian giving the other Blockheads a run for their auction-day money? In this episode, Steph and Gian talk about their initial trepidation tackling The Block’s largest Master Bedroom and Walk-In Robe and going with gut feelings, before giving their two cents of the latest design fads and trends. Plus, what common Master Bedroom furnishing keeps Darren Palmer up at night?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
They’re the Block’s can-do quiet achievers, but are Kyle and Leslie always as upbeat and drama free as they appear? They delve into the agonising decisions behind this week’s living and dining room week, regrets, bouncing back from feedback, plans for the future and what Blockhead division feels like from the sidelines.Plus, who’s this year’s favourite for Foreman Dan? And could he ever see himself back on the Block?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It was a blockbuster bathroom week made of stylish moves (breakdancing competition not included).Shaynna Blaze had plenty of praise, but we’ll find out which pieces of advice she feels she’s repeated again and again - and which house made a costly decision this week.Then, they’re the Block’s prime pot-stirrers: Kristy and Brett will reveal their strategy coming into this season, how Brett is secretly messing with Foreman Keith, and whether there are plans to get back at Leah and Ash for this week’s nefarious gnome-wielding win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
They're the sister act that might be reno rookies but never fail to entertain. But what did Eliza and Liberty's parents (and other sister) make of their reality TV debut? What really gets said in the Block contestant group chat? And how are they rumbling with the judge's criticism?Speaking of judges, Marty Fox reveals the reasons behind his comments, as well as naming the thing that 'might win you a room but lose you the Block'...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The tones of their clothes might be neutral, but there was nothing neutral about the reaction highschool sweethearts Steph and Gian received in their first few weeks on the Block! They tell their side of the story, whether they were ever tempted to pack it all in, how they managed their comeback and what it’s like working with someone you’ve been together with for over 14 years! Plus, judge Darren Palmer reveals the secrets to putting a bit of ‘soul’ and ‘luxe’ into a room and why winning the Block auction might come down to one crucial element…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's only been a week, but already the Block has been chock-full of contention, confrontation and curve-aliscious designs. It's been House 3's Leah and Ash in the center of it all and Shelley's not afraid to ask them the hard questions (as well as have a bit of fun). Plus, before that, the newest kid on the Block, Marty Fox, draws on his wealth of real estate knowledge to answer a crucial question: what does the buyer really want?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With three post-war blonde brick beauties ready for reno, Season 19 of the Block is set to be the most charming yet. But why do Shelley and Scotty also think it's the most challenging? What do the two of them make of the new kids on the Block? What exclusive sneak-peeks can they give about the season ahead? And has Scotty really developed a taste for pounding heavy metal?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s the day everyone has been waiting for with results nobody could have predicted! From location at the Block Auction 2022, hear exclusive interviews -   What did Tom and SJ have to say straight after their auction? And why do the Boys feel bittersweet after one of the biggest Block wins in history? Thanks to Simonds Homes - The Great Australian BuilderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After an epic final effort leading to some truly astounding landscapes, it’s all over. The Blocks are finally finished. But now a whole new game is set to begin: auction day, and in this episode, we’ll meet the other players - the agents representing each house. How does it feel to sell the most famous properties in the country? What is impressing buyers the most? What kind of buyers are gravitating toward each house? And most importantly of all - which house will win? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With the Blocks nearing completion, Shelley and Scott Cam catch up once again to look back on the season so far and ahead to the auctions - but what’s got them feeling so nervous? Plus, listen up future Blockheads: Scotty hints at some possible rule changes and gives his top tip for success Thanks to Simonds Homes - The Great Australian BuilderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As the Blockheads finally finish their interiors with guest bedrooms and re-do rooms, and open their houses to the public for the first time, it was a week for looking forward and looking back. Block property masterminds Alice and Nicole let us know their expectations for auction day, including their pick for fetching top dollar. Rachel and Sarah-Jane share the truth of their friendship, reveal what really happens before Sunday’s judging, and have their room-reveal tie ‘officially’ broken!  Thanks to Simonds Homes - The Great Australian Builder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Despite budget blues and the end being so close yet so far, having just one room to focus on was a bundle of joy! The Foreman’s favourites - Foreman Keith reveals the house he’d place his money on for this season’s winner, which contestant he calls one of the best in Block history and what his all-time all-star season of Block dream teams would look like. Parents to be? - Dylan and Jenny tell how the most applauded aspect of their winning kids room was taken straight from their own childhood.  Thanks to Simonds Homes - The Great Australian Builder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It was a week of mud and mayhem - and yet our Blockheads still managed to make rooms that were ‘almost perfect’! Judge Shaynna Blaze explains why this week caused such huge reactions from her, and why creating a great hallway is a lot like a first date. “That’s an old trap” - Dylan and Jenny reveal the crucial design mistake that led them off track for weeks and how they got their groove back. Thanks to Simonds Homes - The Great Australian Builder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mark Hobbs

Loved the goss and details this season. Thanks Shelly!

Nov 13th
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ID23230220

Shelley I wish you had gone harder on this weeks couple. Their ongoing behaviour should have been questioned. Still love your work

Sep 14th
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