As Mills and Boon celebrate 50 years of taking readers on journeys of love and lust, Annie speaks with Barbara Hannay about her latest novel, The Wife's Secret, and Michaela discusses medical romance with Amy Andrews, author of The Outback Doctor's Surprise.

Featured books:

The Wife’s Secret by Barbara Hannay

The Outback Doctor's Surprise Bride by Amy Andrews

Barbara’s recommendations:

Seven Little Australians by Ethel Turner

Amy’s recommendations:

Working Class Boy and Working Class Man by Jimmy Barnes

In Pieces by Sally Fields

Annie’s recommendations:

Yellow Face by Rebecca Kuang

James by Percival Everett

Michaela’s recommendations:

Other Houses by Paddy O’Reilly

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celeste & Deanna Start Pilates
Celeste and Deanna are trying Pilates for the first time! Celeste shares her experience with Reformer Pilates, while Deanna talks about mat Pilates. They compare the two styles and share if it’s worth trying. Aaron, who's never done Pilates, asks all the curious questions. They also chat about their fitness routines—Aaron squeezes in workouts during lunch, Celeste is an early riser, and Deanna works out whenever she can.

Fitness Fads & Trends
In part two, the group dives into popular fitness fads like HIIT, CrossFit, and the 75 Hard challenge. Deanna wants to revive 80s aerobics, while they all reflect on trends they’ve tried, loved, or disliked. They wrap up by discussing gym fashion—from leggings and legwarmers to today’s activewear styles.

Trying Out a New Gym
Trying out a new gym gave us fresh insight into what it's like to work out in an unfamiliar space. We talk about how gym culture has evolved since the 80s, especially the rise of women in weightlifting—a field once dominated by men. We also tackle the bad marketing messages that still exist, like the myth that lifting weights will make women bulky. Plus, we share our personal experiences with trainers—both the good and the bad.

Getting Started on Your Fitness Journey

If you’re ready to start your fitness journey but don’t know where to begin, it all starts with knowing your "why." We’ll share what we’ve learned about breaking bad habits, like being a serial gym donator, and when to seek medical advice before getting started. We’ll also bust some common gym myths, such as the idea that not sweating enough means you didn’t work out properly. Plus, we discuss the importance of building muscle, especially as muscle mass decreases with age, and explore the balance between cardio and weight training. Finally, it’s all about finding the right workout for you by trying new things and sticking with what works.

Expect expert guests from a variety of fields to drop in, as well as discussions on health, wellness, life-hacks and more. Whether you’re catching up on trends, discovering fresh ideas, or just enjoying some witty conversation, this show is your perfect go-to – with your favorite bubbles, of course!

Follow us on Instagram.

Give us a like on Facebook.

Check us out on TikTok.

CREDITS:

Hosts: Aaron Collis, Celeste La Scala & Deanna Carbone.

Panelist: Deanna Carbone.

Content Warning: None.

Two Brunettes & A Gay is recorded LIVE every Tuesday @ 5pm (Adelaide Time) on Radio Italia Uno 87.6FM.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Karuna people. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we’re talking all things spring clean! Whether you’re a clean-freak or a last-minute, shove-it-in-the-closet type, we’ve got something for everyone. We’ll chat about the latest spring home decor trends (spoiler: it’s all about floral vibes) and give you our favorite tips to make your clean-up fast, easy, and maybe even a little fun.

Plus, we’ll dive into how clearing out your space can do wonders for your mental health – because a clean home equals a clear mind, right? And don’t miss Aaron’s hilarious spring clean discoveries… let’s just say, you never know what’s hiding in your house until you really dig in! Tune in for a good laugh and some serious spring cleaning inspo!

Join these cheeky 30-somethings for an hour of lively conversations, laugh-out-loud moments, and a little bit of everything in between. From pop culture to the latest lifestyle trends, they dive into the topics that matter (or don’t!) with a mix of humor, sass, and totally relatable ‘oops’ moments.

Expect expert guests from a variety of fields to drop in, as well as discussions on health, wellness, life-hacks and more. Whether you’re catching up on trends, discovering fresh ideas, or just enjoying some witty conversation, this show is your perfect go-to – with your favorite bubbles, of course!

Follow us on Instagram.

Give us a like on Facebook.

Check us out on TikTok.

CREDITS:

Hosts: Aaron Collis, Celeste La Scala & Deanna Carbone.

Panelist: Deanna Carbone.

Content Warning: None.

Two Brunettes & A Gay is recorded LIVE every Tuesday @ 5pm (Adelaide Time) on Radio Italia Uno 87.6FM.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Karuna people. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.