2025 Ep 316 - Most Irrelevant Purchase of the Year

Everyone thought this was a peter-out, but no - the Burg Boys are back! The boys release the unredacted details of the heist from deep inside the Burg Bunker. And with this being the second-last episode of the year, a few loose ends are tied up - including one that’s spanned well over a decade. The boys thought this day would NEVER come! 1. Plans from the Burg Bunker 2. Loose ends and Hamish’s Uganda story 3. Dimmies and Tinnies health stars 4. The People’s Bitcoin 

Andy compares the number of contacts he and the boys have in their phones, leading them to dive into their Uber stats. A sneaky loophole in the mandated break is uncovered, prompting the announcement of Hamish & Andy Plus+ and the very festive Quizmas Time, coming this December. Magic Mike absolves himself of a trivia scam before his debut as Trivia Master. Hamish revisits peak free-to-air TV in the ’90s and early 2000s. Plus, the final Gusto Check of the year! 1. Optometrist gusto check  2. Uber stats 3. Quizmas Time with Magic Mike 4. 90’s TV 

Hamish admits to a grave mistake he made during last week’s award ceremony for the “Most Irrelevant Purchase” in his family’s household. The boys belt out some tunes in the final Jingle Joust of the year. Hamish investigates the fine print behind the “unlimited” popcorn offer at the cinemas, and everyone’s favourite cleaning game returns - “The Lady of Stain!”. 1. Irrelevant purchase retraction 2. Jingle joust 3. Unlimited popcorn 4. The Lady of Stain 

After a weekend clean-up, Hamish hosts the awards for “Most Irrelevant Purchases” in the Foster-Blake household. More of you Upset Andy, and Power Moves features one for Facebook Marketplace enthusiasts. Hamish proudly declares himself an “angel,” and the boys take “ball golf” very seriously - including a full-course ring-around. Plus, Andy admits how Bec got one over on him.  1. Irrelevant purchases awards 2. Power moves 3. Hamish the angel 4. Upset Andy 5. Ball golf 6. Bec power moves Andy 

Segment Sleuth puts a French podcast under the microscope after it went viral internationally for outright copying one of our segments! After being blown away by China’s next-level efficiency on his annual golf trip, Andy grills their fast-and-loose mate Horgs about the dumb stuff he got up to on the trip. Hamish needs you to know that he's STILL playing the parking game, and the boys’ favourite human actor Jeremy Irvine leaves the show a shocking voicemail. Meanwhile, Hamish gets us thinking about who we’d consider a truly beloved celebrity. 1. Super Cool Podcast 2. Horgs in China 3. The parking game 4. Beloved celebrities 5. Jeremy Irvine voice memo 

Jack reveals a HUGE development that’s been 10 years in the making! We’ve been sent some killer Power Moves - including one that’s perfect for dog owners. Andy’s discovered what might be the next-level upgrade to the AirPods Pro 3, taking their translating powers even further. Meanwhile, Hamish and Zoë reckon they’ve found a “banana portal” in a small country town - a place that mysteriously caters to the Blake family’s confectionery needs. 1. Jack's bitcoin recovery 2. Power moves 3. AirPods Pro 3 + 4. The banana chocolate portal 

For the first time ever, Segment Sleuth has resulted in an apology! Bec has Andy questioning his level of manners while making a restaurant booking, and, on an unrelated note, she’s also got him wondering how everyone else washes their hands. Hamish confesses the struggles he's having abstaining from his online shopping habit. Plus, we squeeze in a round of Tell Us Someone and bring back an updated version of Friends Galore! 1. Segment Sleuth apology 2. Is Andy rude? 3. Tell us someone we haven’t thought of in a while 4. Friends galore 5. Gripzilla 6. The wash 

The world’s biggest music star (and “friend of the show”) Taylor Swift is under the Song Sleuth microscope this week with FIVE allegations. Andy’s been people-watching and brings some of life’s everyday mysteries to the table in Domestic Qs. Extreme Empaths are back, and Hamish shares his favourite part of the week - “nub hunting” - and why Zoe has temporarily banned both him and Sonny from doing it. Plus, we check in with listener Sam for a Gusto Check - the legend who first dropped the iconic phrase, “Gusto to you.” 1. Song Sleuth - Taylor Swift 2. Domestic Qs 3. Extreme Empaths 4. Nub hunting 5. Gusto check - The original ‘gusto to you’ 

Andy suspects someone out there has been a little too inspired by the show, so the boys launch an investigation in Segment Sleuth. Jack tries to upset Andy with his odd laundry routine, and the boys imagine what mandates they’d roll out if they ever ran for local office. Plus, Hamish unveils a fresh batch of GISS Tapes - exclusively for those who’ve hit Platinum Pooping status!  1. Segment Sleuth - crumpets 2. Upset Andy 3. If Andy were in politics 4. GISS presentation 

Hamish & Andy continue to be at your service! This week, they hatch a sneaky plan to help a new dad who’s too scared to ask his partner for a cheeky golf break. Darcy faces the fallout from a dog poo disaster involving a household appliance. Meanwhile, Hamish’s no-impulse-buy streak ends thanks to Instagram temptation. Plus, Andy shares shocking Richter Scale news, and a special Chit Chat Champion - Gen Alpha edition. Slay!  1. H&A at your service - Sam's golf day 2. The Richter scale 3. Chit Chat Champion - Gen Alpha edition 4. Darcy under the microscope 5. World’s most powerful torch