Our Most Surreal And Humbling Broadcast
Hamish & Andy reminisce the surreal experience of broadcasting for the troops in Afghanistan, and one of the most expensive prizes they gave away which, in hindsight, they unfairly poo-poo'd!
The Beginning-Of-The-End Of Our Radio Careers
Andy takes us on a journey from his early days in radio where he was banned from being the one pushing the buttons... to then one of the pinnacles... his GOAT moment! And it’s still so good all these years later!
Is Hughesy Still Besties With Lindsay Lohan?
The boys recall the bet that Andy lost that resulted in him dying his hair bright red and they call Hughesy to see whether he’s still friends with Lindsay Lohan...
'What Is That Drummer Doing, And Why Is That Drummer Me?'
Hamish & Andy remember usually finishing each year on a high, and there was no bigger high than a Cool Boys private jet tour….until they had their first tour of the jet!
'Did We Really Send Horgs Out To Dack Our Listeners?!'
Hamish & Andy remember getting their hands on Britney Spears’ mums phone number, blowing up a cursed gold-coloured watch, and a client execution that they’re positive wouldn't get past the legal team these days!
The Celebrity That Asked Hamish To Delete Their Number!
Hamish & Andy remember how hard 'Celebrity Crush Hunting' was before you could just slide into DMs, and the A-list celebrity that asked Hamish to delete their number! Plus some audio from someone on the official list of 'Villans of the Show'.
What Happened In Dream Week Again?
In the season finale the boys remember the time they lost a lot of money making DVDs for True Story which would never sell, Hamish fondly remembers Layla’s Loot Shoot, and the guys reminisce about Dream Week, where Hamish had a psychic dream about Adam Levine.
Andy’s Mum Can’t Tell Us Apart
The boys remember their failed attempts at learning ‘Uptown Funk’ when rehearsing for Cool Boys & The Frontman, and pivoting to an easier song. Plus they remember the time they pranked Andy’s mum in the Switch Up Game.
A Winds Of Glory Update After 8 Years
The boys remember the time Matt Damon named a listener’s baby as part of, “Baby Namin’ with Matt Damon,” going totally nuts with listeners in Beijing, and look back at one of their favourite segments, ‘Winds of Glory,’ where listeners would fart in famous places.
How The Logies Ruined Our Friendship
The boys remember an iconic quote from Catherine Zeta-Jones, as well as Hamish’s dad’s aversion to Emojis. Plus, they recall when they were both nominated for the Gold Logie - which nearly tore their friendship apart.
All About Dogs
The boys remember Paris Hilton’s brief prison stint, and reminisce about dog movies that they saw over the years. Plus, they deep dive into a shortlived segment called “Loophole Hunters” where the guys try to find a loophole in the rules of soccer that also happened to involve dogs.
I Shouldn’t Have Cupped For Streaking Duk
A good memory test about an old Holly Valance film, plus the hard task of trying to get an emoji approved. Then the boys remember the time they streaked with Peking Duk, purely because they thought “Streaking Duk” was a funny pun, and they recall the woes of one of their producers who had to drive the four naked men home from a soccer pitch for the stunt.
Early Days With Rove
In the Season 3 Finale...The boys look back on a classic segment they did in 2014, ‘Ripley’s Eat It Or Not,’ in which listeners would send in crazy things they found in packaged foods, such as a double Mentos in a single Mentos packet - which Hamish believes could have been fake. Plus, Rove drops into the studio on the boys’ Saturday morning show way back in 2005.
The Shoe Horn Blitz Apology
The guys give an insight to the perils of putting live callers to air on the radio without much time for the producers to prep them. They revisit one of their early terrible pun-based ideas for a celebrity guest. Plus, Hamish recalls his infamous ‘Shoehorn Blitz’ phase, in which he would give out shoehorns to listeners who wanted them. But on this particular date, Hamish was apologising about the shoehorns, as he over-promised and under-delivered…
Our Band's First Ever Performance
The boys remember some of the huge celebrities they had on the show, including Borat, and the fact that Sacha Baron Cohen would never break character while promoting the film, and Sam Worthington, who was promoting Avatar. They then tell the story of the genesis of their band ‘Cool Boys and the Frontman’ and we relive their first ever performance with Rob Thomas as they attempt to cover Santana’s ‘Smooth’.
We Egged Our Bosses' House
The boys remember the time they egged their boss Grumpy Dave’s house with a listener, and Andy drove away in the getaway car without him. They try to dissect why their early prank calls were so bad. Plus, the boys look back at when they created an acapella version of Bohemian Rhapsody, followed by Britney Spears’ classic song, Piece of Me.
Jack's First Song For The Show
The boys remember one of Hame’s best ideas to mark the passing of a celebrity. They discuss one of their many overseas trips and they play the audio from Jack’s first ever song on the show. Spoiler alert…it wasn’t very good.
Stealing From Richard Wilkins
The boys remember their old audio producer, Deano, who would constantly sleep in, use company resources to download music from Limewire, and have extended smoke breaks. They look back at some alternative flavour options for The People’s Chip, and talk about the time they dressed as Robin Hood to steal from entertainment reporter Richard Wilkins.
Tackle Talk
14 years later and Andy’s tackle is still being talked about! The boys replay a call to Andy’s ‘Dick Doc’ from the sperm bank! The boys also remember the one night they spent on The People’s Island, and their very own Lord of the Flies moment. Hamish recalls the summer he spent playing Band Hero with his housemates, and the pain of not winning the title of Summer Drummer.
Do You Have Any Ugly Models On Your Books?
The ‘Andy by Hamish’ fragrance photoshoot was one of the most bizarre moments in the history of the Hamish & Andy Show. The boys listen back to the negotiation and list of demands Andy had before the shoot. They also fondly remember their London Lair from Gap Year in 2012, and Hamish regrets a chance encounter with actor Jon Hamm. The boys recall making t-shirts for the Peoples Cruise, and the black-market cash-only stall they ran to sell them.
Fred's First Race
Hamish & Andy remember their early days on the Saturday morning show, and listen back to one of their first song-parodies and understand why the radio bosses told them to stop singing! Brian McFadden makes yet another appearance, as well as Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo. On this day in 2017 they had their first band rehearsal and they discuss the external influences that were responsible for it sounding average! They then listen back to the amazing moment their greyhound Fred Bassett ran his first race!
What “Do Not Put On The Website” Used To Mean
Hamish & Andy remember all the different ways they have celebrated Andy’s birthdays on the show, including when Hamish pole danced for him dressed as Khaleesi, and the logistical disaster that was Andy Fest! The boys remember playing Celebrity Crush-hunt and how much harder it was to contact celebrities 14 years ago. They revisit the time they spent an hour with Will Ferrell, and replay audio of the big-name golfers Hamish organised to wish Andy a happy birthday!
Pranking The Nicest Guy We Know
Hamish & Andy remember one of their favourite Rick Davies stories, ‘The Christmas Turd’, and listen back to the time they pranked Rick and he cemented himself as the nicest human ever. The also look back on the ‘Kids Meals for Everybody’ initiative, and the subsequent backlash from the hospitality industry! They discuss a favourite segment, International Phrasebook, and the time their dads were thrilled about receiving free power tools! And to round things out we hear about when Shane Jacobson offered them the use of his tour bus.
Chopping Up A Studio With A Machete
Hamish & Andy recall the technical difficulties they faced surrounding The People's Island, and Hamish’s ratbag behaviour at a regional radio station which he apologies for 7 years later! The boys then reminisce about taking competition winners to the 2008 Beijing Olympics and taking them to Hooters! They then replay one of the all-time greatest ‘Blast from the Past’ segments when Hamish calls a random number pretending to be an Olympic athlete and asks for a “cheeky wee sample”!
It’s Amazing That Tom Cruise Bothers
Hamish & Andy remember how they got on actor Colin Firth’s good side, and the incredible interview preparation that Tom Cruise must have done before they spoke to him. The boys also talk about a time they had to make a formal apology to a client after explaining on air how easy it is to steal from them. They also listen back to a time way back in 2007 when a listener agreed to let them look after their kids for a weekend.
Frank Stallone’s Parade Through Melbourne
Hamish & Andy remember broadcasting from the Beijing Olympic Games, especially the Channel Seven team worrying about getting food poisoning. The boys also recall when Daryl Braithwaite sung a charity song to help them raise funds to buy a hoverboard. We also listen back to when they took Frank Stallone on a parade thought the streets of Melbourne just hours before the concert of the year.
Hamish the Futurist
Hamish & Andy recall the time their mate Horgs was challenged to swim across a pond to win a bet. The boys remember two celebrities that made them wait for an interview, Johnny Knoxville and Edward Norton. They also recall their decision to try and sail across Bass Strait in treacherous conditions. And they listen back to audio of Hamish predicting the future in 2010.
Talking Gravox with Margot Robbie
Hamish & Andy relive two stitch ups they are not proud of. A time they forced Dean Geyer to perform with his shirt off to a bunch of adoring fans, and a questionable way to test Anthony Callea’s height. The boys then replay a moment when they invited Margot Robbie to the Logies Spit Roast Party, but spend the entire conversation talking about Gravox.
Timomatic’s Autograph
Hamish and Andy remember that when Todd Sampson was a guest on the show he really didn’t understand how the censorship ‘beep’ worked, and consequently dropped an F Bomb live on air. They try to recall why they made life hard for themselves during the Caravan of Courage, including Hamish sleeping in a gorilla suit. They then listen back to 2014 when Hamish started a side-hustle selling Timomatic’s autograph.
The Bacon 100
Hamish & Andy remember back to when Hamish’s dad Noel challenged Justin Bieber to a table tennis match. They discuss a theory that Wippa told them about the rules of disclosing blackbelt karate skills. And listen back to what is possibly the longest tribute song of all time…the Bacon 100.
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