Noeline Blume Joined Us About Wagga Women's Shed

A great facility on Beckwith St, where all women are welcome to take part in their activities, the Wagga Women's Shed is open. Noeline Blume joined Jamie & Leigh to have a chat about it. 

Wagga Civic Theatre Might Be Getting An Upgrade!

Dr Tim Kurylowicz from Eastern Riverina Arts joined Jamie & Leigh about the proposed master plan for the entertainment precinct. 

Good Talk - Voted By You To Get A $2,000 Advertising Package

Fran from Good Talk got the call from Jamie & Leigh to let her know that Good Talk had won $2,000 to spend on advertising with Southern Cross Austereo. 

Wagga Takes 2 Raises Over $281,000 For 10 Local Charities!!!

Chair of Wagga Takes 2 Narelle Potts reflects on a huge 3 nights of Thomas Bros Wagga Wagga Takes 2, with a huge amount raised for 10 incredible local charities.

Triple M's Anthony Maroon Gives His Insight Into Round 7 Of The NRL

Happy that South Sydney have the bye, Anthony Maroon had a look into the round and tried to find his winners.

The Oracle, Steven Zois, Gives His AFL Tips For The Week

Steven Zois descends from his meditative platform on top of Willans Hill to bring his tips to the masses ahead of a big round of AFL!

The World's Largest Chiko Roll In Studio! (And Artist Chris Roe)

Jamie & Leigh caught up with artist Chris Roe about his upcoming exhibit Rogue Thougts at The Ambo Station gallery, and about the creation of the largest Chiko Roll!

The 5 O'Clock Wave - Kylie Cashin

Ahead of Bidgee Country Jam on April 27th, the boys chat to Co-Owner of Bidgee Strawberries & Cream, Kylie Cashin to chat about the growers origins, the complexities of growing strawberries and their future plans to help grow the local growers scene. We also recap all the big news and sports stories from around The Riverina and see what events are coming up this weekend.

19-Twenty Hit Wagga For The Sundown Sessions!

Kane Dennelly is the frontman for one of Australia's best live acts, and is hitting the Wagga Civic Theatre on Friday night!

Behind The Act - Jess McCarthy

One more sleep to showtime. Ahead of opening night for Thomas Brothers Wagga Wagga Takes 2 for 2024, we meet our final cast member. Jess McCarthy, partnered with Bill Robertson, representing D.W.A

Tumut's Falling Leaf Festival Celebrates 70 Years!

Michael Cichocki, co-chair of the Festival, joined Jamie & Leigh ahead of the 3 day event in Tumut, with comedy, workshops, and the famous street parade.

Wagga Speed Shear Hits The Showground On Saturday!

Ata Te Kanawa-Semenoff, President of the Speed Shear Committee, joined Jamie & Leigh to run through the event and educate them on the world of speed shearing.

Behind The Act - Marty Dooner

As we get closer to opening night on Thursday, we continue to meet the cast of Thomas Brothers Wagga Wagga Takes 2 for 2024. Today, let us introduce you to Marty Dooner.  Marty has been partnered with Shelley McCormack and representing Wellways.

Bidgee Country Jam Is 2 Weeks Away!

Country music, strawberries, camel rides, whip cracking, yabbie races, and more at the Bidgee Country Jam on April 27.  Kylie from Bidgee Strawberries and Cream joined Jamie & Leigh with all the details.

Need School Holiday Fun? Riverina Regional Library Has You Covered!

Katrina Roe from Riverina Regional Library joined Jamie & Leigh to run through what's happening over the next couple of weeks for the kids.

Behind The Act - Georgia Cox

Show week for the cast of Thomas Brothers Wagga Wagga Takes 2. Time to meet our next participant in the show, and that is Georgia Cox. Georgia works at Willans Hill School, and that is the charity she is representing with her mentor Harry Mangelsdorf.

Behind The Act - Karly Fynn

Welcome to show week for Thomas Brothers Wagga Wagga Takes 2 for 2024. Ahead of opening night on Thursday, lets continue to meet the cast of this year’s show. Karly Fynn is our guest on the podcast today.  Karly teams up with Aaron Oldaker representing the Cancer Council’s Wagga Wagga Relay For Life.

Behind The Act - Nick McCarthy

Continuing to meet the cast of Thomas Brothers Wagga Wagga Takes 2 for 2024. Nick McCarthy is much more comfy coaching his beloved Wagga Waratah’s in S.I.R.U than he his up on stage. Nick is taking the plunge representing the Torrie Finnane Foundation and is partnered in the show with Mel Hale.

Friday Live With A Theme This Week

A big week of weird news leads to a crazy Friday Live, with lots of nudity...

Behind The Act - Felicity Baumer

As we continue to meet the cast of Thomas Brothers Wagga Wagga Takes 2 for 2024, welcome to episode 5 of Behind The Act. Today we meet Felicity Baumer, who is partnered with Amber Rose Walker, and they are representing Goodtalk.

5 O'Clock Wave The Podcasts - The Impact of Wagga Takes 2

In the lead up to Thomas Brothers Wagga Wagga Takes 2, the boys chat about their personal experiences from the event. How the money raised has benefitted them, what it's like being a part of the show and we feature some of the celebrities of this years event. Plus we get the low down on all your local news, sport and what's happening throughout the school holidays.

Liam Flanagan Tips A West Coast Win! (And Every Other Match Of The AFL)

Liam Flanagan joins Jamie & Leigh to talk AFL ahead of a big weekend of matches.

Anthony Maroon - Still Tipping Souths! Get His NRL Tips Here...

Jamie & Leigh were joined by a completely biased and loyal Anthony Maroon, who is still tipping Souths despite all evidence pointing to it being a bad idea! 

Behind The Act - Jon Mason

With one week to opening night to Thomas Brothers Wagga Wagga Takes 2 for 2024, we continue to meet the cast of the show. On today’s Behind The Act podcast, we meet Jon Mason. Jon has an interesting story to tell and is partnered with Jade O’Halloran representing Pro Patria Centre in this year’s show.

"Bear", Black Dog Ride Wagga - Ned Campton Memorial Ride

Ahead of the second annual Ned Campton Memorial Ride on Saturday the 13th April, "Bear" from Black Dog Ride in Wagga dropped in for a chat.

Myriam Walker - Kooringal-Wagga Athletics Club

A new partnership between Little Athletics NSW and Athletics NSW is great news for regional athletics clubs. Jamie caught up with Myriam Walker of Kooringal-Wagga Athletics Club to find out more.

Jason Singh of Taxiride

Jamie & Leigh caught up with Jason Singh of Taxiride, ahead of his show "25 Years Of Taxiride", coming to Tilly's in Wagga on the 10th of May.

Behind The Act - Katherine Smith

It’s time to meet another one of the cast members of Thomas Brothers Wagga Wagga Takes for 2024. Episode three, we meet Katherine Smith. Katherine will be partnered by Dionne Crook in the show, and they are representing the Amie St Clair Melanoma Trust.

Behind The Act -Bronwyn Boyle

Episode number 2 of Behind The Act.  The podcast series where we met the cast of Thomas Brothers Wagga Wagga Takes 2 for 2024. Today we chat to Bronwyn Boyle and her mentor Mark Atkinson. Bronwyn is representing Carevan.

Behind The Act - Mary O'Neill

Welcome to Behind The Act, the podcast where we met the cast of Thomas Brothers Wagga Wagga Takes 2 for 2024. Our first guest is Mary O’Neill, who is representing BLOSS – Riverina Pregnancy and Baby Loss Support.

Friday Live - Sea shanties; An unusual funeral guest; Ironic sign destruction

Shanty singers kicked out of the pub, DUI driver hits a DUI awareness sign, a lady invites the Grim Reaper to her funeral.Friday Live is back with Dale from Allison Music shredding on guitar!

The 5 O'Clock Wave Podcast - The Wagga Takes 2 Story - With Duncan Potts And Troy Fisher

Our special guests are Duncan Potts and Troy Fisher, who came up with a small idea while watching TV that has contributed nearly $4million to local charities.  Steve Zois joins us with news and sport, and more on the 5 O'Clock Wave Podcast!

Peter Harper From Temora Aviation Museum On Their April Showcase

General Manager of the Temora Aviation Museum, Peter Harper, joined Jamie & Leigh to chat about the April Showcase of their aircraft, and also to preview the incredible Warbirds Downunder.

Ian Moss' Rivers Run Dry Tour Hits Wagga On Saturday!

Mossy joined Jamie to chat about his incredible career ahead of the Rivers Run Dry tour at the Civic Theatre on Saturday.

Injuries Have Hit The NRL - Who Prevails This Weekend? Anthony Maroon Joins Us...

Triple M NRL's Anthony Maroon joined Jamie & Leigh to chat all things NRL, as well as Chryslers and Fiestas...

Can The Pies Bounce Back? Liam Flanagan Gives Us His AFL Tips...

Triple M AFL's Liam Flanagan runs us through the round of AFL footy...

Wagga Takes 2 - Karly Fynn And Aaron Oldaker - Wagga Relay For Life

A very personal connection is driving Karly towards the stage for Thomas Brothers Wagga Wagga Takes 2 as she sings for Wagga Relay For Life.

5 O'clock Wave The Podcast - Mia Ryan, Founder of Howdy

This week we chat to Mia Ryan, founder of Howdy, a dating app designed for farmers and those living in remote areas to meet. Plus we wrap all the local new and sport in The Riverina.

SMRF's Tony Burns chats about the Easter Miniature Trains Twilight Run & Character Hunt

Tony Burns of Specialist Medical Resources Foundation chats with Jamie about the upcoming Easter Miniature Trains Twilight Run & Character Hunt at Wagga's Botanic Gardens! More info at the event's Facebook page.

Robbie Mortimer Is Blowing The Speakers With His New Track!

Great to catch up with Robbie Mortimer, a star on the rise, about his new song, getting his dad in his video clip, and touring the Riverina.

Wagga Takes 2 - Georgia Cox And Harry Mangelsdorf Singing For Willans Hill School

Great to catch up with Georgia and Harry ahead of Thomas Brothers Wagga Wagga Takes 2. 

The Bushwackers' Roger Corbett On The Voice, Touring, And A Friend For Life

Great to chat with Roger Corbett from The Bushwackers about his journey with a band that has been going for 50 years, as well as the important work of the Country Music Academy, and a surprise appearance on The Voice.

Atomic Japanese Cats, Super Sheep, And Joggling! Friday Live Wraps The Week's News

Friday Live wraps the news of the week in song, with Dale Allison helping out on guitar. 

NRL Tips With Anthony Maroon - Can the Raiders stay on top?

According to one source "former" NRL Commentator with Triple M Anthony Maroon joins Jamie & Leigh to run his eye over the round of matches.

AFL Tips With Liam Flanagan - Will The Pies Bounce Back?

Triple M's Liam Flanagan joins Jamie & Leigh ahead of round 2 of the AFL to cast his eye over 8 huge matches of footy.

Wagga Wagga Takes 2 - Martin Dooner and Shelley McCormack - Wellways

Martin and Shelley are singing for Wellways in Wagga Takes 2, raising money for a new van to help provide services around our area. They caught up with Jamie & Leigh to talk about their journey, as well as a couple of massive upcoming fundraisers.

The 5 O'Clock Wave Podcast - Wagga's Former Wiggle Sam Moran!

From sharing a grad 2 class with Jamie at Tolland Public, to playing ruck for Mount Austin High, and then on to the ARIA Hall Of Fame, and partying with members of NSYNC, we chat with the remarkable Sam Moran about his incredible career.

Mayor Dallas Tout On How You Can Shape Wagga's Future

Jamie & Leigh chatted to Wagga Mayor Dallas Tout about the Community Strategic Plan for 2050, and detailed how you can help shape the future direction of the city.

Ella Hooper Brings Her Small Town Temple To Wagga

Ella Hooper joined Leigh to chat about her solo career, preserving the joy and angst of Killing Heidi, and writing in a small town.

The Gen Z Pop Quiz - Slang Translation

Sienna joined Jamie & Leigh to bring them up to date with the latest Gen Z slang, with mixed results.

Alex From Kingswood On Country Music, Beer, And Jorts...

Kingswood hit Wagga as part of Great Southern Nights on Friday, before trotting up to Tumut on Sunday for another gig in their incredibly busy schedule! Alex Laska joined Jamie & Leigh to chat about broken down buses, a love of beer, jorts, and country music influences. 

Wagga Wagga Takes 2 - Nick McCarthy And Mel Hale - Torie Finnane Foundation

Jamie & Leigh chatted with Nick and Mel who are singing in Thomas Bros Wagga Wagga Takes 2 for the Torie Finnane Foundation. 

Of Lagoons And Cockatoos - The Australian Army Band Performing Local Works

Major Greg Peterson from the Australian Army Band, Kappoka, joined Jamie & Leigh ahead of their fundraising concert at the Wagga Civic Theatre, showcasing the works of local compsers.

Seniors Expo At The Rock On Tuesday - Vicki Hogan Has The Details...

Vicki Hogan from Meals On Wheels joined Jamie & Leigh to chat about the big event at The Rock Memorial Bowling Club for seniors and their carers.

Friday Live - Prince Harry's Undies, A Bristol Crocodile, And Toilet Rolls On A Freeway...

Friday Live this week featuring Dale Allison on guitar and Jamie Way on vocals.

Raechel Whitchurch Is Back For A Hillbilly Jam Night...

Jamie & Leigh caught up with the amazing Raechel Whitchurch ahead of her Great Southern Nights performance at The Curious Rabbit. New music, a move back to the country, and what is the Hillbilly Jam Night?

AFL Tips Team News: Out L. Flanagan. In S. Zois.

Steve Zois from the news room replaces Triple M's Liam Flanagan for the week's tipping after a late injury. 

NRL Tips With Anthony Maroon - Tipping The Rabbitohs For The 80th Consecutive Time

Triple M NRL's Anthony Maroon gives us his insight into round 2 of the NRL.

Wagga Wagga Takes 2 - Kat Smith And Dionne Crook - Amie St Clair/Melanoma Institute Australia

Wagga Wagga Takes 2 is happeing April 18, 19, and 20, with Kat Smith and Dionne Crook singing for Amie St Clair/ Melanoma Institute Australia.

The 5 O'Clock Wave Podcast - Fay Walters From Wagga Shakespeare Club

This week we chat with Fay Walters from the Wagga Shakespeare Club, the oldest continuous Shakespeare reading club in the world! Steve Zois wraps news and sport, and we have a look at some of the big events and shows happening in the Riverina, including Diesel and Raechel Whichurch coming to town.

Roller Discos, Custom Strats, Trivia Nerds... Diesel Joins The Show!

In what is best described as a wide-ranging chat, Diesel spoke with Jamie & Leigh about love of roller skating, guitars, and trivia nights.

Dane Simpson chats & plays "Fakin', Bacon, Or On-This-Day-kin"!

Our favourite Wagga-based name-dropping international comedy superstar swings by the studio to chat about his hectic schedule, his hilarious dad Bow, and to play another round of "Fakin', Bacon, Or On-This-Day-kin"! Catch up with all Dane's stuff at his website, or his Facebook page.

The Gen Z Pop Quiz - Finish The Lyrics...

Sienna is trying to drag Jamie & Leigh into the late 20th century, despite their efforts to resist. How will they go finishing the lyrics of some Gen Z classics?

Northlane's Marcus Bridge Is Getting Ready To Hit Wagga

Great Southern Nights is bringing a stack of incredible artists from around Australia to our backyard, with superstar metal band Northlane coming to Tilly's on Friday night. Singer Marcus Bridge caught up with Jamie & Leigh about touring, writing, and not getting ahead of yourself when accolades come your way.

Wagga Wagga Takes 2 - Jon Mason and Jade O'Halloran - Pro Patria Centre

Jon Mason and Jade O'Halloran joined us to have a yarn about their work raising money and awareness for Wagga's Pro Patria Centre.

Regional Kids Are Missing Out On Tertiary Education - Boot Bash Aims To Change That

Wendy Mason from the Country Education Foundation gave us the details on the Boot Bash, and how it aims to assist regional kids further their education and training, in line with their metro counterparts. 

Blues, Brews, And BBQs In Tumut On Saturday Featuring Diesel!

Karen Clark gave us the details on the massive event happening in Tumut on Saturday.

Friday Live - Texan Antique Hider, Singaporean Fart Seller, Compo Claiming Tree Tosser

A big week in Friday Live news - a Texas man arrested for inserting antiques into himself, an influencer from Singapore selling farts for $300, a lady on compensation pictured throwing a tree, and the non-devil music of Boyzone.

The Amazing Services The Wagga Women's Health Centre Provides

Acting Centre Director Johanna Elms joined Jamie & Leigh to chat about the work of Wagga Women's Health Centre, supporting women around the Riverina.

Financial Educator Jenny Rolfe - "Closing The Gender Pay Gap Is Good For Everyone "

Jenny Rolfe, founder of Sprout Education, and host of It's Not About The Money Podcast, joined Jamie & Leigh for International Women's Day, discussing the Gender Pay Gap and what it means for our society.

Can The Panthers Overcome A 23 Year Record? Anthony Maroon's NRL Tips...

Jamie & Leigh get all the NRL news from Triple M's Anthony Maroon.

A Grand Final Preview In Opening Round? Liam Flanagan's AFL Tips...

Jamie & Leigh chat all things AFL with Triple M's Liam Flanagan ahead of the opening round action!

Wagga Wagga Takes 2 - Jess McCarthy And Bill Robertson - Disabled Wintersport Australai

Jamie & Leigh spoke with Jess and Bill, who are singing for Disabled Wintersport Australia, with a very personal connection, and some amazing events coming up.

The 5 O'Clock Wave Podcast - Ray Goodlass

In the lead up to Wagga Mardi Gras this weekend, Jake and Leigh chat to Ray Goodlass who has been the face and voice of social justice here in The Riverina for years now. As a member of the 78ers (Attended the fist Sydney Mardi Gras in 1978) Ray has seen it all good and bad when it comes to working towards and inclusive and accepting society.  Plus! get you fix of local news, sports and what's on in The Riverina!

Wagga Comdey Festival Is BACK!!! Claire Harris Gives Us The Details...

Claire Harris from Wagga Civic Theatre runs us through the massive line up that is selling fast for Wagga Comedy Festival over the Kings Birthday Long Weekend.

In Good Company Chatting With Darren Coggan And Damien Leith

Darren Coggan and Damien Leith caught up with Jamie & Leigh ahead of their show in Wagga on Saturday night.

Wagga Wagga Takes 2 - Felicity Baumer And Amber Rose Walker Singing For Good Talk

Leigh caught up with a couple of people singing for an incredible local charity working in the space of bi-polar.  Felicity and Amber have plenty of events happening in the lead up to a big performance on stage!

The Animals' John Steel - The British Invasion, Hall Of Fame Induction, And A Triumph Convertible

Jamie & Leigh caught up with drummer for The Animals, John Steel, on his extraordinary career ahead of his show in Wagga on Wednesday night. 

Seniors Festival Brings The Fun And The Facts

Alex Osgood from the City of Wagga joined us to chat about Seniors Festival, with a diverse schedule of events focusing on everything from health to line dancing!

Wagga Mardi Gras Founder Holly Conroy Gears Up For Biggest Ever Parade

Holly Conroy caught up with Leigh about the Wagga Mardi Gras Festival, its growth, and the unlikely way it all got started!

The Nanny Q Markets Are On In North Wagga!

Mon Quinane joined Leigh to have a chat about the Nanny Q Markets, happening at North Wagga Hall on Saturday.

The NRL Hits Vegas! Anthony Maroon Gives His Tips...

Triple M NRL's Anthony Maroon gives his tips for the opening games of the season in Las Vegas, and gives his views on who we need to watch out for in 2024.

Wagga Wagga Takes 2 - Bronwyn Boyle And Mark Atkinson Singing For Carevan

With a massive increase in demand for services over the last 6 months, Bronwyn and Mark are singing to raise money for the incredible work of Carevan, not just in feeding the community, but also in creating a community. 

The 5 O'clock Wave - Darren Coggan

Welcome to Wagga's brand new podcast! The 5 O'clock Wave brings you up to date with everything you need to know in The Riverina, whether it's news, sports or what is happening around town! Plus, we sit down every week with an amazing Riverina local to hear their story. This week we chat to writer of the podcast's theme song, Darren Coggan.

Renee Stewart Is Giving The Mop A Chop For TWO Great Reasons

Renee joined Jamie & Leigh to talk about her upcoming events, raising money for The Cancer Council, and donating her hair to be made into a wig for kids who need them.

Toby's Big Ball Slap! Stephen Holt Gives Us The Details...

Jamie & Leigh were joined by Stephen Holt to get the details on Toby's Big Ball Slap, a charity golf day to raise money for his son who is suffering with Juvenile Huntington's Disease.

Almost $500,000 For Country Hope, And Still Going! The Riverina Outback Rally...

Andrew, Kerry, and Ellie joined Jamie & Leigh to talk about the incredible Riverina Outback Rally, which has put over $3million back into Country Hope in less than 10 years.

Wagga Wagga Takes 2 - Mary O'Neill And Josh McKellar Singing For Bloss

Bloss are an amazing local organisation who help people through pregnancy loss at any stage, as well as helping those who have lost children.  Mary O'Neill is singing with Josh McKellar for them in Thomas Brothers Wagga Wagga Takes 2 and caught up with Jamie & Leigh.

The Black Dog Ride is on again! Bear & Nerolie tell us all about it.

Bear & Nerolie from Black Dog Ride in Wagga popped in to the studio to let us know about the next "One Dayer" ride, happening on Sunday March 17th. We also celebrated the 1st birthday of Bear's new beard! Black Dog Ride aims to assist in suicide prevention and to start conversations around mental health. If you're struggling, don't hesitate to reach out: Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 46 36

Nude Train Surfers, Funeral Home Valentines Cards, Missing Members On Statues

Our Miss Wagga And Community Princess Want You To Join The Quest!

Miss Wagga Velika Hayes and Community Princess Jessica Barclay joined Jamie & Leigh ahead of the Entrant Information Evening tonight at Wagga RSL.

Melanoma March Is Back! Annette St Clair Gives Us The Details

Annette St Clair from Melanoma Institute Australia/Amie St Clair Melanoma joined Jamie & Leigh about Melanoma March, coming up in the next couple of weeks.

Gogglebox Favourites Tim And Leanne Are Back On Your Screen

They had a catch up with Jamie & Leigh about the show, Tim's 3 upcoming weddings, and whether Jamie is allowed to cheat on them with the UK version!

The Tits And Toggles Ball Is Coming! Penny Lamont Gave Us The Details...

Jamie & Leigh had Penny Lamont come in and talk all things Tits & Toggles! 

The Choirboys Are Ready To Rock Tumbafest!

Mark Gable spoke with Jamie & Leigh about having a top 50 Australian hit 30 plus years after it came out, who told him not to tell stories about them, Richard Clapton introducing him to streaming, and how not to get a band to play quieter!

Deborah Conway On The Book Of Life

Ahead of her show in Wagga on March 2, Deborah Conway joined Jamie & Leigh to chat about the Book of Life, both the book and the show. What advice would she give to her younger self, how is it writing an autobiography, why is it so good to tour with your partner? 

Jamie & Leigh's Kulture Kwiz

Sienna joined Jamie & Leigh to check that they're keeping up with the younger generation. Turns out, they are not.

Friday Live! Chicken heist; self-reporting DUI; and Everest poo bags!

Summing up all the wacky news of the week in song, with Dale "Captain Fingers" Allison. This week: Mt. Everest Poo Bags; Self-reporting drunk driver; and 133 tons of stolen chicken!

Wagga Comedy Jam Is Getting Ready To Slay!

Adam Harley joined Jamie & Leigh for Fakin', Bacon, On This Day-kin, while also letting us know about the Wagga Comedy Jam at The Union. Get involved with a bit of stand up, or go and see a hilarious night next Thursday.

Jubilee Park Welcomes 10,000 People This Weekend!

The NSW Junior Touch Football Southern Conference tournament hits Wagga this weekend, with almost 200 teams set to face off at Jubilee Park.  Dean Russell, NSW Touch Football General Manager spoke with Jamie & Leigh about the tournament, the players, and the chances for higher representative honours.