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Welcome to Wonderful Wednesday! Brendan and Producer Celeste dive into some of the stories making headlines today, including a story that came out of Perth Zoo involving an orangutan throwing something out of a hut. And we also try to compile the Ultimate Sitcom watchlist. Does Brendan's favourite make the list? In this episode: It's a sunny Sydney day and the weather is giving us all the Spring vibes. Aussie's aren't getting enough of a food group and the team chat about ways we can all make better choices. The education system in Sweden is going back to basics and it's setting a great example globally. Wednesday wisdom and encouragement with Brendan. We curate our Ultimate Sitcom List with the help of Hopelanders. The team do a group motivation session with listeners on what they need to clear out and Spring clean. Hope 103.2 Breakfast with Ally & Brendan brings good vibes, heartfelt conversations, and faith-based perspectives to Sydney and beyond. Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at h

Dust off your yo-yo's and get ready for a bumper episode of the Hope Brekky show. Amongst the fun and chaos of today's show, Brendan and Producer Celeste discussed the changes coming to one Sydney suburb council and the bin collection routine. They also tried to decide which TV game show is Australia's most loved.  In this episode: A new iPhone launch and a smokey city. Sweet dreams are made of this… New research has been released around how dreams work and how much sleep we really need. Changes are coming to on local Sydney council and residents aren't happy about it. A Mother of the Bride learnt the hard way the importance of proof reading. What skill do you always have no matter how long it's been? Brendan has just picked up Yo-Yoing again and it's all coming back to him. One of Australia's most loved TV game shows is making a return, but a lot of the details have us scratching our heads. Hope 103.2 Breakfast with Ally & Brendan brings good vibes, heartfelt conversations, and faith-based perspectives

Ally is currently on 2 weeks leave, so Producer Celeste steps in to host the show with Brendan. In today's episode they discuss musical theatre and what shows need to make a comeback to the stage. And speaking of comebacks, Brendan questions one fashion choice that's starting to reappear. In this episode: Got a spare $1BILLION?! If you do you could buy an island Annual leave could be extended from 4 weeks to 6 weeks, but there's always multiple sides to the story Justin sports update Sydney has been inundated with musicals this year, and the team chat about what show they would like to see hit the stage. Fashion swings in round-abouts, and Celeste owns up to be quite invested in one trend that's making a come back. Hope 103.2 Breakfast with Ally & Brendan brings good vibes, heartfelt conversations, and faith-based perspectives to Sydney and beyond. Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.See omnystud

Ally & Brendan were out on a school night at a premiere, but the adventure didn't stop for Brendan with an unexpected situation almost causing him to miss the show today. In this episode: Brendan's day kicked off more adventurous than he anticipated, and almost didn't make it in for the show! Justin our Sports Expert gets us up to date with everything happening with AFL and NRL grand finals coming up, and also discusses the controversy in the tennis US Open at the moment. Out-going RBA Governor Philip Lowe finished up yesterday, and regifted something to the incoming governor. Ally learns of a budget hack from one of her local Facebook pages and shares the wisdom. The Prince of Egypt is set to hit our screens again with the Broadway adaptation set for release. NCIS Sydney is coming! Ally's heading away for the next 2 weeks, but the show will go on! Hope 103.2 Breakfast with Ally & Brendan brings good vibes, heartfelt conversations, and faith-based perspectives to Sydney and beyond. Listen to more fr

With the news hitting that popular brand Allens lollies were removing some beloved sweets from our shelves, Ally & Brendan have a hearty debate about which is the more superior lolly (and spoiler alert- our faves will be returning to shelves!). We also take a deep dive into some of Australia's favourite 'Big Things' with a new collectors coin range being released in celebration of our love of oversized things. In this episode: A trend from the early 2000's is making a comeback and we are not for it. Krispy Kreme are celebrating their 20th birthday and we get the presents! #notsponsored What's your meal prepping process? Does it include AI? Australia is known for it's 'big things' and we asked Hopeland what their favourite 'Big Thing' is. Claude the Koala is causing a bit of havoc at a local nursery up north. Ally *almost* has an overreaction to hearing about some beloved Allens lollies not being available on shelves. Hope 103.2 Breakfast with Ally & Brendan brings good vibes, heartfelt conversations

Ally confiscated a recorder from her kids only to bring it to work to torture the team, we wonder how long it will last in the Hope offices. Brendan also pleads his case for why pineapple are the superior summer fruit in this week's edition of 'Say Goodbye'. In this episode: Ally officially enrolled her son in school and the team reflect on how quickly time is going.  Clutter free helps reduce stress and anxiety. Is it time for a Spring clean? This week in our hypothetical world of 'Say Goodbye' we ask would you rather say goodbye to apricots or pineapples. At age 19 Robert Irwin has revealed he's never had coffee, and it got the team wondering about the first time they tried the drink. An Aussie has broken the World Record for Chicken Wing Eating in the US. The number of sings he consumed is mind blowing! Hope 103.2 Breakfast with Ally & Brendan brings good vibes, heartfelt conversations, and faith-based perspectives to Sydney and beyond. Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts

Ally & Brendan take a deep dive into the world of ice baths after Brendan's algorithm is full of advertisements for them. And in honour of 'National Be Late for Something Day' the team hear stories from Hopelanders about when they were late for major events. In this episode: Ally learns something new after her dentist visit yesterday, that Brendan already knew and has been doing. Ally puts Brendan to the test in 'Remember the time'. Brendan's social media algorithm is trying to influence him to buy an ice bath, and Hopeland gives their thoughts and feelings. The Hollywood sign is now 100 years old! Do you know the original purpose of it? It's 'National Be Late for Something Day' - yes, it's a real thing. But what's the core message of the day? Hope 103.2 Breakfast with Ally & Brendan brings good vibes, heartfelt conversations, and faith-based perspectives to Sydney and beyond. Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, F

The first Monday of Spring is here! Ally & Brendan recap their weekends and start planning for New Year's Eve because changes are coming to the Sydney foreshore this year (and yes, we know it's only September!). We also catch up on a heartwarming moment from Friday's show and share how Hopeland showed up for one of our wonderful listeners. In this episode: Ally successfully makes Father's Day breakfast over the weekend. When pet's go rogue. A pet in the UK has caused its owners to give a Public Service Announcement to the neighbours. Time to start planning NYE if you're in Sydney, because there's changes coming to the vantage points. Last week the team ran a competition to win a $500 Jim's Mowing voucher, and we have an update on the heartwarming moment from Friday's show. A festival in the US should have been fire… But instead it was flooded. When have you misread or mis-interpreted the party invite? Ally had this happen on the weekend, and she isn't alone! Party fails. Hope 103.2 Breakfast with Ally &

For one day a year, Ally lifts the ban of no dad jokes on the show, so Brendan and Celeste pack as many dad jokes into the show as possible ahead of celebrating Father's Day. The team also speak to parents about the advice they have for new dads, and we call the winner of the Jim's Mowing voucher. Enjoy the giggles! In this episode: The ban is lifted, and the dad jokes are flowing! But can we make Ally laugh? Taylor Swift fans rejoice! Fans are very excited about a new announcement from the mega star. The team do a call-out to Hopeland for their advice to new dads, and we're touched by some of the responses. Ally & Brendan call the winner of the Jim's Mowing $500 voucher, and the story of the winning family is very touching. The jokes continue and we get more and more laughs from Ally, is she finally getting on board with the dad jokes? After being cancelled last year, Neighbours is getting a reboot including a new intro song, but is there any real change? The jokes continue and the stress vein is out in

Ally has a conundrum that she asked for advice on, while Brendan brought an epic game of Yay or Nay to the team. Brendan and Producer Celeste are now busy finding as many dad jokes ahead of Friday's show to see if they can once again break Ally. In this episode: Father's Day prep is underway, and we're bringing back Dad Joke Friday. Ally can't stand dad jokes but we broke her last year, can we do it again? 'Once in a blue moon'… happening tonight! Ally's in a pickle over what to do between going to a premiere of Wicked or going to her son's Kindergarten orientation evening. A study expert has revealed the best way to  remember information and claims it's fail-proof Love it or leave it - DIY. The team play their favourite weekly game - Yay or Nay. This week they tackle cashews, TV show remakes, selfie videos at concerts and more. Hope 103.2 Breakfast with Ally & Brendan brings good vibes, heartfelt conversations, and faith-based perspectives to Sydney and beyond. Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts col

Being live on-air can often lead to some fun and chaotic moments, it can also lead to snap decisions being made, and in today's episode, Ally & Brendan tick all the above boxes. But what exactly have they committed to? And what gave Ally the giggles so badly she couldn't talk? In this episode: A reminder to call the people you love. The country fell in love with 'Old People's Home for Four Year Olds', and now Maggie Beer is heading up a new social experiment show coming to ABC set in aged care homes. Ally and Brendan make a snap decision to put themselves out there and you can now directly request a Cameo from them for your dad ahead of Father's Day. Our hypothetical world is getting more stressful in our game of 'Say Goodbye' where we put 2 things against one another and have to forever say goodbye to one. This week is lawn mowers or the BBQ. The team get squirmy retelling a wormy story. Ally provides an update on the Dulux dog, and does a quick roll call for other famous pups. And it doesn't quite pan

Weddings are a joyous occasion to celebrate love and the beginning of a new life together, but what happens when one of the bridal party upstages the couple? We also put Brendan to the test and see if he's able to guess the year for 'Remember the time'; will his winning streak continue? In this episode: It's time to seize the day, but could you seize the day at 2:15am?  Have you ever had your thunder stolen? We throw it back and test Brendan to see if he can correctly guess the year in 'Remember the time'. The team recap some of the best moments from the World Athletics Championships and also discuss some of the commentary around the pole vaulting. Some businesses will do anything for some publicity, but has one restaurant gone too far? By Brendan's reaction, we think yes. Manners cost nothing. Except in the case of a woman who felt she was unfairly dismissed and went to court over the matter.  Your chance to win a Jim's Mowing prize ahead of Father's Day. Follow the link to nominate your dad: Win $500 wort

Welcome to a new week! Ally and Brendan kick off the week with some Monday Motivation, hoping to kickstart the week for Hopelanders. They also play food judges in a Caramel Slice Bake Off in the Hope offices. The countdown to Spring is on and the team can't wait for the warmer weather. Let's do this! In this episode: Countdown to Spring is on!  We found out we're doing coffee wrong according to one Italian influencer. Will it change our habits though? (Audio credit to @the_pastaqueen) Virgin Australia have announced new changes to their baggage processes which will be a game changer when it comes to lost baggage. Need some motivation? Join our Monday Motivation Moment! Need to clear out your wardrobe or pack away the washing? We've got words of encouragement for you. Your chance to win a Jim's Mowing prize ahead of Father's Day. Follow the link to nominate your dad: Win $500 worth of Jim's Mowing Services for Father's Day - Hope 103.2 (hope1032.com.au) Some healthy competition in the Hope Offices with a Cara

After a bumper week the team are bringing the Friday vibes and also celebrating the incredible generosity of people after exceeding the goal for 'Take Away Hunger Day'! Thank you for your generosity and coming together to meet the need. In this episode: An update on 'Take Away Hunger Day' - you did good Sydney!! A new trend is taking hold: Micro Weddings. Justin our Sports Expert updates us on everything happening in the wide world of sports. We've got the Friday vibes! Who has the best weekend plans? Everyone's favourite time of the week - Yay or Nay! Steven Bradbury receives bravery award for his rescue efforts last year. The biggest search in 50 years for the Loch Ness Monster (Nessie) is happening this weekend, Brendan's grabbing his scuba gear and a flight to Scotland. Hope 103.2 Breakfast with Ally & Brendan brings good vibes, heartfelt conversations, and faith-based perspectives to Sydney and beyond. Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a mess

Today's podcast is slightly different as Hope 103.2 joins with Christian radio stations around the nation to raise money for Take Away Hunger Day. Join Ally and Brendan for conversations around Feed the Hungry and how your $6 donation is able to provide a month's worth of food for a child in Uganda. In this episode: Ps Solomon from Uganda shares about the reality of the children that Feed the Hungry is supporting. Ben Evans CEO of Feed the Hungry shares how the donations received practically help To donate and to read more about this incredible organisation click the link to  hope1032.com.au/feedthehungry Hope 103.2 Breakfast with Ally & Brendan brings good vibes, heartfelt conversations, and faith-based perspectives to Sydney and beyond. Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a big week in a lot of Aussie schools, it's Book Week! The team chat with listeners about dress-ups, pressures and whether people would rather love or leave Book Week. Ally also shares about her unfortunate injury sustained by her phone yesterday. In this episode:  Brendan keeps waking up at the exact same time in the early hours of the morning (no, not when his alarm is going off) and Ally has a similar experience Ally's mishap is our gain Love it or Leave it: Book Week When the rich and famous attend "commoners'" weddings What are the little joys or glimmers in your day?  Ally issues herself a challenge to guess what the animal the listener has from its name. Hope 103.2 Breakfast with Ally & Brendan brings good vibes, heartfelt conversations, and faith-based perspectives to Sydney and beyond. Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's always little things that get under our skin day-to-day, but what are the little things we that we get overly dramatic about? Ally & Brendan hand out Oscars for our little petty party. We also discuss kids and gaming and get advice from parents and their experiences. In this episode: Ally & Brendan decide they're going to participate in Book Week. Which no one asked for, but we're now excited for! We once again play 'Remember the time?' Where Star Trek, Boeing 747 and Funny Girl all have something in common. Ally does a shoutout for some parenting advice when it comes to computer games for her kiddos. Creativity was aplenty this morning when Hopeland was asked to poorly explain what you do for a living. Ally & Brendan were handing out Oscars to listeners for the little things that they become dramatic about (Ally's is that she has "nothing" to wear). Hope 103.2 Breakfast with Ally & Brendan brings good vibes, heartfelt conversations, and faith-based perspectives to Sydney and beyond.

The week kicked off with some of the most insane listener travel stories we've ever heard, but Rachel's story takes the cake and leaves the team in shock. Brendan also leaves Ally speechless after he reveals what makes him relax. In this episode: The team made some bold predictions at the beginning of the year, and they check in on how things are going with one prediction in particular. Prince William doesn't attend the FIFA Women's World Cup final and now a critical meeting is being held this week. Coincidence? Brendan's idea of relaxation has Ally lost for words and not too sure what to make of it. Ally's mum found out something about all three of her kids has had to intervene for the families.  Justin our sports expert gets the team up to date on what happened in sports over the weekend. Listeners bring their stories on what went wrong when on holiday, and Rachel's story was a doozy and left the team picking their jaws up off the floor. Hope 103.2 Breakfast with Ally & Brendan brings good vibes, hear

In this episode: Justin our Sports Expert on the impact of the Matilda's and what's next. Vale Sir Michael Parkinson. Sleeping on different sides of the bed. 90s Nostalgia is coming down under. The first band Ally ever saw in concert is returning to Oz. Apologies we didn't tell you petrol was going up.  Generations see the world differently. What are you with the Boomers on? The "Beach Towel Movement" in Greece. Scraping the Barrel. Everything is about to be more awesome if you love LEGO. Hope 103.2 Breakfast with Ally & Brendan brings good vibes, heartfelt conversations, and faith-based perspectives to Sydney and beyond. Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ally & Brendan shoutout the Matilda's for their stunning performances in the FIFA Women's World Cup and also take a deep dive into nostalgic TV shows from their childhood.   In this episode: The Matilda's are out of the FIFA Women's World Cup, and the team catch up with listener Catherine who was at the stadium for the game. What in the Mary-Kate and Ashley is happening in a school that has 17 sets of twins going into kindergarten! When the marketing team wins the day with their sassy social media responses. Ally & Brendan are joined by Jochabel Ohene Macarthy who plays Tina in 'Tina the Musical'. They chat about sharing the role with two others, the demands of musical theatre and being a person of faith in the theatre industry. Kids TV show Bluey is making headlines again and the team chat about TV shows that defined their childhoods. Hope 103.2 Breakfast with Ally & Brendan brings good vibes, heartfelt conversations, and faith-based perspectives to Sydney and beyond. Listen to more from our Ho