Spill the Beans: The True Stories Behind Popular Sayings 09/06/25

The Project is coming to an end on Channel 10 after 16 years on air. In this episode, Charlie Pickering reveals how he ended up hosting the show by accident. He also talks about the best and worst celebrity guests he interviewed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It divided millions of viewers all over the world – and now we know how Meghan’s camp reacted to the dancing furore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nine nations possess nuclear weapons which are powerful enough to wipe out cities and kill millions. In this episode, we speak to a representative from ICAN, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, about the urgent push to eliminate these weapons for good. Who has them? How many? And why hasn’t the world banned them yet? This is the inside story of a global movement fighting to end the nuclear threat — before it’s too late. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we delve into a significant development in King Charles' ongoing cancer battle. A royal insider has revealed that while the King's cancer is currently under control, it is ultimately incurable. News.com.au's royal correspondent, Bronte Coy, joins us to discuss the potential implications for the monarchy. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

news.com.au contributor Nelson Groom takes us deep inside Australia’s hidden vampire subculture — real people who actually consume human blood. In this episode, he shares what it was like meeting them, why they do it, and how they navigate life in the shadows. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katrina Gorry is one of the Matildas’ most beloved players, known for her fierce midfield presence and unshakable composure on the ball. But in her new memoir, she reveals the battles that unfolded off the pitch: an eating disorder, struggles with homophobia, and moments of deep personal pain. In this raw and moving conversation, Katrina reflects on her incredible highs and devastating lows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do we say “cat got your tongue” or “get cold feet”? In this episode, we dive into the weird and wonderful world of idioms with Mark Gwynn from the Australian National University. He’s a language expert who unpacks the surprising — and often hilarious — origins of popular sayings. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prince of Wales made a very telling joke during an army base visit and amid his ongoing rift with his brother, Prince Harry. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He’s young, fast, and he’s dominating Formula 1. In this episode, news.com.au’s Matt Sullivan joins us to unpack Oscar Piastri’s meteoric rise, from go-karts to Grand Prix podiums. How much does he really earn? What’s he like behind the scenes? And why do insiders call him the "quiet assassin"? For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we delve into the unsettling new chapter of Umar Patek — the convicted Bali bomber now running a coffee business in Indonesia. Once part of the deadly 2002 attacks that killed 202 people, Patek claims he's reformed. But is his new venture a sign of redemption or a tone-deaf rebrand? We also hear a chilling first-hand account from an Australian woman who survived the bombing. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.