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You've probably seen the Tik Tok trend going around about a man or a bear in the woods... And if you haven't Yvie's here to explain it. And also why it's so important, in particular with the current state with women in Australia.  Plus Yvie's got some homework for you, a new Netflix show, Baby Reindeer, that you need to be watching!  LINKS Yvie Jones @yvie_jones Nova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficial Don't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing twogirls@novaentertainment.com.au CREDITSHost: Yvie Jones Executive Producer: Rachael Hart Supervising Producer: Ricardo Bardon Show Artwork By: @ellymalone Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nelly Thomas is a multi-talented comedian, author and broadcaster. She has her own podcast called 'Dear Nelly', she's won the national RAW comedy award and she happens to be a great mate of Yvie's.  But she's also raising two daughters who have invisible illnesses. She speaks to Yvie about her journey to diagnosis with her kids, the similarities her daughter and Yvie have with their illnesses and what she's learnt from them.  Nelly also shares how she went through a divorce during Covid and what differences she's found between dating men and women.  LINKS Yvie Jones @yvie_jones Nelly Thomas @nellythomascomedian Nova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficial Don't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing twogirls@novaentertainment.com.au Listen to Nelly's chat with Reuben Kaye here; https://shows.acast.com/638d32ebc48dee0011541fd3/646ca2b02c81c5001139723a  CREDITSHost: Yvie Jones Guest: Nelly Thomas Executive Producer: Rachael Hart Supervising Producer: Ricardo Bardon Show Artwork By: @ellymalone Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The news cycle has been a bit heavy these last couple of weeks, so we wanted to give you an option to hear some feel good news stories.  From an elderly couple finding love, to a new born rare orangutan.  Plus where does the term shitfaced come from? Hint: It's not Australia. LINKS Yvie Jones @yvie_jones Nova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficial Don't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing twogirls@novaentertainment.com.au CREDITSHost: Yvie Jones Executive Producer: Rachael Hart Supervising Producer: Ricardo Bardon Show Artwork By: @ellymalone Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Biggest Loser was a juggernaut of a TV show in Australia in the early 2000s and the woman leading the show as the host was Ajay Rochester.  As a self-described fat woman herself, she now talks to Yvie about a lot of damage that was caused because of that show.  She also shares her experience living in a fat-phobic world and some of the behind the scenes gossip of what it was really like on the show.  LINKS Yvie Jones @yvie_jones Ajay Rochester @ajay_rochester Nova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficial Don't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing twogirls@novaentertainment.com.au If anything in this episode brought up any feelings for you, please feel free to reach out to Lifeline at https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Or the Butterfly foundation at https://butterfly.org.au/  CREDITSHost: Yvie Jones Guest: Ajay Rochester Executive Producer: Rachael Hart Supervising Producer: Ricardo Bardon Show Artwork By: @ellymalone Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's a hint... Probably don't look directly at a solar eclipse without any eye protection.  Here's a second hint (mainly to channel 10 producers) make sure every season of I'm a Celeb gets Maccas ploissee!  Oh, and also there's a cheeky new behind the scenes take on how they cast the show.  LINKS Yvie Jones @yvie_jones Nova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficial Don't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing twogirls@novaentertainment.com.au CREDITSHost: Yvie Jones Executive Producer: Rachael Hart Supervising Producer: Ricardo Bardon Show Artwork By: @ellymalone Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At only 28 years old Melanie Bracewell is an award winning stand up comedian, award winning TV host and an incredibly funny screenwriter.  She's currently performing her stand up show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, she's one of the hosts of The Cheap Seats on Channel 10 and today she shares with Yvie some of the most viral moments she's had in her career.  Plus, of course we ask about her Jacinda Ardern impressions.  LINKS Yvie Jones @yvie_jones Melanie Bracewell @melaniebracewell For tickets to see Melanie live head here: https://www.melaniebracewell.com/gigs.html  Nova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficial Don't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing twogirls@novaentertainment.com.au CREDITSHost: Yvie Jones Guest: Melanie BracewellExecutive Producer: Rachael Hart Supervising Producer: Ricardo Bardon Show Artwork By: @ellymalone Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I bet you didn't realise that it was only in the 70s that some women were given the vote in some countries!  Yvie's got a whole lot more of these milestones that are way more recent than you imagined.  Plus where did the saying 'sick as a dog' come from?  LINKS Yvie Jones @yvie_jones Nova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficial Don't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing twogirls@novaentertainment.com.au CREDITSHost: Yvie Jones Executive Producer: Rachael Hart Supervising Producer: Ricardo Bardon Show Artwork By: @ellymalone Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's the better half of Grant and Chezzi Denyer as Grant would say, and today she shares all about her marriage with Grant, as well as what really happened when she thought Grant had died while filming the Amazing Race.  Plus Chezzi is training to be a psychic medium, so shares her spiritual experience and her connection to spirits while growing up. As well as sharing her time as a journalist and TV producer.  LINKS Yvie Jones @yvie_jones Chezzi Denyer @chezzidenyer Nova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficial Don't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing twogirls@novaentertainment.com.au CREDITSHost: Yvie Jones Guest: Chezzi Denyer Executive Producer: Rachael Hart Supervising Producer: Ricardo Bardon Show Artwork By: @ellymalone Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's been a lot of chat in the past week about the RBA and landlords putting up rent and not having a cap on it.  And Yvie, being a renter herself for a very long time, has some words to say about it.  Plus, Useful Facts is back!  LINKS Yvie Jones @yvie_jones Listen to our episode with Victoria Devine HERE Nova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficial Don't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing twogirls@novaentertainment.com.au CREDITSHost: Yvie Jones Executive Producer: Rachael Hart Supervising Producer: Ricardo Bardon Show Artwork By: @ellymalone Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michala Banas has been gracing our screens since she was only 5 years old, from appearing on Kids TV shows, to McLeod's Daughters and even Upper Middle Bogan. Now she's stepped behind the lens in a new direction as an intimacy coordinator, working on various TV shows and movies. Michala shares a lot about her career, what it's like behind the scenes of movies and TV and also working with Liam Neeson!  LINKS Yvie Jones @yvie_jones Michala Banas @michalabanas Nova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficial Don't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing twogirls@novaentertainment.com.au CREDITSHost: Yvie Jones Guest: Michala Banas Executive Producer: Rachael Hart Supervising Producer: Ricardo Bardon Show Artwork By: @ellymalone Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yvie's an 'I'm a Celeb' Veteran having come in second place on her season of the show! So it's time she gives us a little bit more behind the scenes goss of what this years Celebs might be going to experience.  Plus of course telling us a few more fun stories from her time on the show!  LINKS Yvie Jones @yvie_jones Nova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficial Don't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing twogirls@novaentertainment.com.au CREDITSHost: Yvie Jones Executive Producer: Rachael Hart Supervising Producer: Ricardo Bardon Show Artwork By: @ellymalone Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Icon Tina Arena herself joins Yvie in studio today and as always is the realest version of herself!  She chats openly about her childhood being on TV from such a young age, as well as how her son has coped being schooled in two different countries.  Plus Tina shares the type of music SHE likes listening to and what her experience has been as a woman growing up in the entertainment industry in Australia - the good and the bad.  LINKS Yvie Jones @yvie_jones Tina Arena @tinaarena Nova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficial Don't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing twogirls@novaentertainment.com.au If you'd like to buy tickets to see Tina Arena you can here: tinaarena.com/tour CREDITSHost: Yvie Jones Guest: Tina Arena Executive Producer: Rachael Hart Supervising Producer: Ricardo Bardon Show Artwork By: @ellymalone Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We had a wonderful email come in this week asking how to deal with the loss of a pet. Yvie's been through this a few times with some of her little doggies, so she's the perfect person to help you work through your grief.  Plus, Useful Facts is baccckkk and this week it's all about Crocodile Tears!  LINKS Yvie Jones @yvie_jones Nova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficial Don't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing twogirls@novaentertainment.com.au CREDITSHost: Yvie Jones Executive Producer: Rachael Hart Supervising Producer: Ricardo Bardon Show Artwork By: @ellymalone Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Queen of music journalism in Australia joins Yvie today, Zan Rowe!!  Chatting all about how she first started out in the media nearly 20 years ago, how her and Myf Warhurst became best friends and where Bang On started. Plus Yvie asks her the hardest question ever.... Who's your favourite artist?  And Zan chats about why she thinks people value music less these days, as well as the women who helped her pave her way in the industry.  LINKS Yvie Jones @yvie_jones Zan Rowe @zanrowe Nova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficial Don't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing twogirls@novaentertainment.com.au If you'd like to buy tickets to see Bang On Live you can here: https://comedy.com.au/tour/bang-on-live-myf-warhurst-zan-rowe/  CREDITSHost: Yvie Jones Guest: Zan Rowe Executive Producer: Rachael Hart Editor: Adrian Walton Supervising Producer: Ricardo Bardon Show Artwork By: @ellymalone Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you know anything about Yvie Jones, you'll know that she LOVES dogs!  But you may not have realised that she actually fosters dogs and helps them find their fur-ever homes.  But how does that process work and how can you get involved? LINKS Yvie Jones @yvie_jones Nova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficial Don't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing twogirls@novaentertainment.com.au CREDITSHost: Yvie Jones Executive Producer: Rachael Hart Supervising Producer: Ricardo Bardon Show Artwork By: @ellymalone Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.