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_jonesNova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon'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.

Our last guest on our Strong Sisterhood series is Brooke Blurton! You've been seeing Brooke consistently on our TV screens since she was first on The Bachelor in 2018, but you may not know that Brooke is also a youth worker.  Today Brooke chats about how she helps young indigenous kids find their inner strength through her youth work. Plus which women in her community she looks up to as a great example of strength.  Today's bonus episode is with thanks to Ostelin.  LINKS Yvie Jones @yvie_jonesBrooke Blurton @brooke.blurtonNova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing twogirls@novaentertainment.com.au CREDITSHost: Yvie Jones Guest: Brooke Blurton 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_jonesAjay Rochester @ajay_rochesterNova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing twogirls@novaentertainment.com.auIf 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_jonesNova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon'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_jonesMelanie Bracewell @melaniebracewellFor tickets to see Melanie live head here: https://www.melaniebracewell.com/gigs.html Nova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon'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_jonesNova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon'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_jonesChezzi Denyer @chezzidenyerNova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon'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_jonesListen to our episode with Victoria Devine HERENova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon'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.

Ever wondered how you build a business from scratch? Seven years ago Brittney Saunders started a business in her garage. Today it’s grown to an 8-figure empire with almost 60 employees, four retail shops and a booming online store.  Big Business is a brand new podcast from Nova Podcasts where she unpacks exactly how she did it. Each week, Brittney will take you behind the scenes of the day to day of running a business and teach you all the lessons she wishes she’d known from the start. She'll also interview other inspiring founders to get their entrepreneurial wisdom.  Follow and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our second guest on our Strong Sisterhood series is the incredible Chezzi Denyer!  Chezzi opens up about how she is raising her three little women to be strong both physically and emotionally. But also how she copes being a single mum while Grant is away and running the household and farm.  And she also shares about her and Grant's experience on the Amazing Race.  Today's bonus episode is with thanks to Ostelin.  LINKS Yvie Jones @yvie_jonesChezzi Denyer @chezzidenyerNova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon'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.

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_jonesMichala Banas @michalabanasNova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon'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_jonesNova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon'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_jonesTina Arena @tinaarenaNova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing twogirls@novaentertainment.com.auIf 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_jonesNova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon'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_jonesZan Rowe @zanroweNova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing twogirls@novaentertainment.com.auIf 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_jonesNova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon'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.

Welcome to the first bonus episode of our Strong sisterhood series where Yvie sits down with incredible women to chat through their inner strength.  Today our guest is Casey Donovan. From winning Australian Idol when she was just 16, to now being one of Australia's most loved performers Casey's had to learn all about mental and physical strength in order to keep up with her career.  How has she protected herself? She shares all with Yvie today. Today's bonus episode is with thanks to Ostelin.  LINKS Yvie Jones @yvie_jonesCasey Donovan @caseydonovan88Nova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing twogirls@novaentertainment.com.au CREDITSHost: Yvie Jones Guest: Casey Donovan 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.

Diana Nguyen is an absolutely ball of sunshine - which is great considering her job is to make other people laugh as a comedian! But it hasn't always been a barrel of laughs, her Mum was a Vietnamese migrant to Australia which meant Diana was subject to a lot of racism growing up. As well as the fact that her father left them, Diana's mother was a single Mum raising 3 kids in the 90s, so all the girls chipped in to help work from a young age to get by. Diana now loves making other people laugh through her comedy (and her contagious laugh) and has turned her solo IVF journey into her latest stand-up show 'Sunny Side Up.' LINKS Yvie Jones @yvie_jonesDiana Nguyen @realdiananguyenNova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing twogirls@novaentertainment.com.auIf you want to grab tickets to see Diana's show Sunny Side Up you can here diananguyen.com.au/sunnysideup/ CREDITSHost: Yvie Jones Guest: Diana Nguyen 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.

TW: This episode discusses domestic violence themes. It's been a horrendous news week, and it's the story that's captured the nation and broke the hearts of many communities in Sydney and across Australia. Today Yvie shares her condolences as well as the horrific stats on domestic violence in this country. Plus why the media attention surrounding this story is so important.  LINKS Yvie Jones @yvie_jonesIf you'd like to donate to Jesse's Go Fund Me it's here - https://www.gofundme.com/f/for-jesse-baird Nova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon'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.

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of drugs, alcohol, bullying and suicide. Constance Hall might be the most bullied woman in Australia, all because she started sharing her real and raw life in online blogs.  Today she shares how trolls sent her to her lowest point and how she came back from it and learned to combat them. As well as how she now wants to make more support for victims.  Plus she also opens up about life being raised by her parents in a rather unconventional way.  LINKS Yvie Jones @yvie_jonesConstance Hall @mrsconstancehallNova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing twogirls@novaentertainment.com.au CREDITSHost: Yvie Jones Guest: Constance Hall 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.