Episodes

  • April Horton AKA The Bodzilla is back on the podcast and we're chatting all about diversity and why we should celebrate it.

    Plus! We also chat about her beautiful son and how she tries to protect his digital footprint.

    As well as chatting all about a very important and incredible new project she's working on to help change our view of what is explicit.

    LINKS

    Yvie Jones @yvie_jonesThe Bodzilla @thebodzillaYou can order Bodzilla's calendar here: Nova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing [email protected]

    CREDITS
    Host: Yvie Jones

    Guest: April Hélène-Horton AKA The Bodzilla

    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're talking North West's nepo baby performance of the Lion King today!
    But Yvie's actually found a new angle which kind of makes it make sense...

    Plus she's got not one, but TWO Useful Facts for you today!
    Enjoy!

    LINKS

    Yvie Jones @yvie_jonesNova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing [email protected]

    CREDITS
    Host: 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.

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  • Tracy Hall was dating one of Australia's most notorious con men for 18 months without knowing who he really was.

    Who the hell is Hamish is a podcast series that followed the story of Hamish McLaren who swindled over $300,000 of Tracy Hall's money.
    Tracy Hall is Hamish's last victim before he was arrested by police and put in jail.

    She only knew him as Max Tavita, until she saw him on TV in handcuffs being put into the back of a police car.
    She shares with Yvie her story and her involvement in the criminal proceedings that put him away. Plus how he was able to completely and utterly lie his way into every aspect of her life.

    LINKS

    Yvie Jones @yvie_jonesTracy Hall @tracyleehallYou can order Tracy's book here - https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-last-victim-tracy-hall/book/9780733651151.html Nova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing [email protected]

    CREDITS
    Host: Yvie Jones

    Guest: Tracy Hall

    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 ADHD is ADHDing today!

    She goes from chatting about Billie Eilish's new album, to dogs (of course) to a TV recommendation, back to Billie's album and of course throws in a useful fact to top it all off!

    It's a fun one, enjoy!

    LINKS

    Yvie Jones @yvie_jonesNova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing [email protected]

    CREDITS
    Host: 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.

  • You may have seen Ellie Cole on the most recent season of 'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here', where she snuck in contraband inside her prosthetic leg and taught comedian Stephen K Amos how to swim.

    She's one of Australia's most decorated Paralympians and she has a pretty amazing story as well!

    She chats to Yvie about losing her leg at 3 years old, to how her prosthetic actually works, the public perceptions of Paralympians and the story of how she came out to her parents after being in a relationship with her girlfriend for 6 years.

    LINKS

    Yvie Jones @yvie_jonesEllie Cole @elliecoleswimNova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing [email protected]

    CREDITS
    Host: Yvie Jones

    Guest: Ellie Cole

    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.

  • Kate Langbroek spoke out last week about 'The Glamour Gap' and Yvie's on the bandwagon right with her and has been for a while now!

    Yvie's happy to reuse and recycle outfits, especially on a red carpet! But of course we're thinking the ladies to be paid more in order to help fit the glamour standards of the world we live in!

    LINKS

    Yvie Jones @yvie_jonesNova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing [email protected] Wicked the movie trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6COmYeLsz4c

    CREDITS
    Host: 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.

  • Trigger Warning: This episode features discussions surrounding mental health and suicide.

    Julie Goodwin is Australia's sweetheart, the first winner of Masterchef Australia.
    But in recent years she's dealt with many heavy days thanks to a mental health condition.

    She had made a plan to leave her entire life and all her family and friends behind, she was at the bottom of a well with no way out. And then a lovely couple found her and sat with her for a few hours, and made her realise that she needed help.

    If anything in this podcast has raised issues for you please contact any of the services below;
    - Lifeline 13 11 14 or https://www.lifeline.org.au/
    - Beyond Blue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
    - R U OK? https://www.ruok.org.au/

    LINKS

    Yvie Jones @yvie_jonesJulie Goodwin @_juliegoodwinGrab a copy of Julie's book 'Your Time Starts Now' HERENova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing [email protected]

    CREDITS
    Host: Yvie Jones

    Guest: Julie Goodwin

    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 full trailer for WICKED the movie dropped recently and Yvie is absolutely obsessed already!

    The story is amazing, the musical has been amazing and this trailer looks amazing!
    Yvie reviews it and chats about why the story is so important!

    Plus, cats got your tongue babe? Where did that saying come from?

    LINKS

    Yvie Jones @yvie_jonesNova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing [email protected] Wicked the movie trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6COmYeLsz4c

    CREDITS
    Host: 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 a journalist makes a living from reality TV?
    Megan Pustetto has it all down pat, all thanks to Married At First Sight.

    But how does she get all the behind the scenes goss? What are her sources?
    And how does she know who to trust?

    Plus she shares her experience with burnout from reality TV and also those times where she's felt pretty unsafe and scared because of threats made against her.

    Trigger Warning: There is some discussion of domestic violence in this chat.

    LINKS

    Yvie Jones @yvie_jonesMegan Pustetto @meganpustettoNova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing [email protected]

    CREDITS
    Host: Yvie Jones

    Guest: Megan Pustetto

    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 an influx of people this week using online activism and blocking celebrities as a form of cancelling them!

    Plus Yvie's been reading up on environmental issues in particular with Australia and she's passionate about the info she's found.

    And if you've ever wondered where the phrase riding shotgun comes from you're in luck!

    LINKS

    Yvie Jones @yvie_jonesNova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing [email protected] with Sarah Wilson - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/wild-with-sarah-wilson/id1548626341?i=1000634046087Some more info on gas strategy in Aus: HERE

    CREDITS
    Host: 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 what feminism and the patriarchy actually is!? Today feminist writer Sommer Tothill explains exactly that!

    Plus what wave of feminism are we in? And what's the difference between all of them.

    And why we still give platforms to misogynistic men on our reality TV shows.

    LINKS

    Yvie Jones @yvie_jonesSommer Tothill @sommertothillNova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing [email protected]

    CREDITS
    Host: Yvie Jones

    Guest: Sommer Tothill

    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.

  • News this week out of Victoria shows that the way some young men view women in this country needs to change.

    A sexist scandal has been revealed in a private school this week and Yvie's mad about it!

    Plus, useful facts are back! And It may or may not be a real one this week.

    LINKS

    Yvie Jones @yvie_jonesNova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing [email protected]

    CREDITS
    Host: 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 what it's like to do comedy for over 11 years? But to also be very successful as a radio host on Triple J and also be a classically trained musician?
    Well Gen Fricker has, and did it!

    And she chats all about with Yvie, in particular what she wishes her legacy to be with her new stand up show. - All thanks to an ex!

    Plus, she shares her experiences with some pretty famous comedians as well as the time recently where she completely bombed in stage in front of a group of teenagers!

    LINKS

    Yvie Jones @yvie_jonesGen Fricker @genfrickerNova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing [email protected] For tickets to see Gen at the Sydney Comedy Festival - https://www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au/event/gen-fricker/

    CREDITS
    Host: Yvie Jones

    Guest: Gen Fricker

    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.

  • You've probably seen the Tik Tok trend going around about a man or a bear in the woods... And if you haven't Yvie's here to explain it. And also why it's so important, in particular with the current state with women in Australia.

    Plus Yvie's got some homework for you, a new Netflix show, Baby Reindeer, that you need to be watching!

    LINKS

    Yvie Jones @yvie_jonesNova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing [email protected]

    CREDITS
    Host: 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.

  • Nelly Thomas is a multi-talented comedian, author and broadcaster.
    She has her own podcast called 'Dear Nelly', she's won the national RAW comedy award and she happens to be a great mate of Yvie's.

    But she's also raising two daughters who have invisible illnesses.
    She speaks to Yvie about her journey to diagnosis with her kids, the similarities her daughter and Yvie have with their illnesses and what she's learnt from them.

    Nelly also shares how she went through a divorce during Covid and what differences she's found between dating men and women.

    LINKS

    Yvie Jones @yvie_jonesNelly Thomas @nellythomascomedianNova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficialDon't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing [email protected] to Nelly's chat with Reuben Kaye here; https://shows.acast.com/638d32ebc48dee0011541fd3/646ca2b02c81c5001139723a

    CREDITS
    Host: Yvie Jones

    Guest: Nelly Thomas

    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 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 [email protected]

    CREDITS
    Host: 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 [email protected]

    CREDITS
    Host: 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 [email protected] 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/

    CREDITS
    Host: 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 [email protected]

    CREDITS
    Host: 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.

  • Regardless of who you are or the skin you’re in, everyone should be able to enjoy the beauty industry and feel included. After all, skin is skin!

    And that's why, at Nova Podcasts, we created Skinfluence! A beauty podcast that's all about turning your weakness into your uniqueness.

    Join beauty experts and sisters Jayme Jo & Jessie Massoud each week as they tackle the latest makeup trends, level up your skincare knowledge, and share their best beauty tips to have you looking and feeling your best every single day.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.