The MacPack

This week we’re digging up the greatest excuses to leave early, from absolute classics to the bold lies that somehow worked. 

Jake explains his Lone Capaldi trip, after purchasing a single ticket - how did the outing go? 

We play Whistle While We Work It Out, as the boys try to guess tunes from Jake's always unpredictable whistle performance.

And we wrap things up by trying to solve a very real Australian problem — how do you act...

This week on the pod, Joey kicks things off by explaining that there is a 3rd Avatar movie coming out (we didn't know there was a second) and the belief that 3D was the future... until it wasn't. 

Jake then unpacks his latest Depop disaster, before Junior drops some genuinely fascinating (and slightly unhinged) bee facts on the lads.

We take a moment to award this week’s Everyday Hero to a true hero who risked their life in...

This week Joe kicks things off after discovering he’s officially run out of white socks, asking when did you run out of something at the worst possible time?

Then Jake wants to hear about your cool jobs, after a bloke at Perth Casino retired following an unbelievable 40 years on the job.

In this week’s game, Riley’s in the hosting chair for the Impression Game, putting the boys’ guessing skills to the test.

And we wrap things up with ...

This week on the pod, we kick things off by diving into the chaos surrounding the brand-new Social Media Ban, before Junior takes us back in time with some of the silliest school rules we all somehow lived through.

Jake then blows the boys’ minds with an explanation of how prawn crackers are actually made, and Joey crowns LeBron James as this week’s Everyday Hero after another absurdly legendary performance.

Plus we wrap things up wi...

Joe kicks off the show asking “When did your clever idea backfire?” after hearing about a bloke who tried to eat a valuable item… and absolutely paid the price.

Then Jake asks the people: “Should I change my name?” because he’s been called Jack so many times he’s starting to wonder if resistance is futile.

Joe hosts The Slang Game, where he brings sayings from around the world and the boys try to work out what on earth they mean. 

And...

This week on the pod, Joey kicks things off by sharing a moment he well and truly missed out on, Jake then wants to know where we all stand on singing the national anthem and Junior follows it up with a huge moment from his week as he tells the boys how he met the great David Boon! 

Plus Jake awards this week’s Everyday Hero to the Kangaroos AFLW team for their historic run and we wrap things up by diving into the chaotic world of w...

Joe kicks things off by asking “When was your estimate WAY off?” after the BOM somehow turned a $4 million quote into a $96 million blowout. 

Then Riley asks “When did you get too competitive?” after he may or may not have taken a wholesome workplace sports day a little too seriously. 🏆

Jake returns to host another Facebook Marketplace edition of How Much Did I Pay? And finally - Jake wants to know “When could you have lied?” after ...

This week on the pod, we kick things off with a retelling of the day Dad strolled straight into a cinema without paying and acted like it was the most normal thing in the world. 

Jake then reveals how he finally solved the mystery of his ever-changing neighbours, before taking on an even bigger challenge: trying a glass of milk for the very first time in his 28 years on earth. 

Plus Joey shares a wholesome yarn about bonding with a c...

This week Joey kicks things off by asking “What have you done to raise money?” and shares all the details of his Movember campaign - mustaches, mishaps, and all.

Then Jake wants to hear your accidental insults, after he copped one straight from his girlfriend (ouch!).

Joey is back in the hot seat to host THE QUIZ, testing the boys’ general knowledge and giving everyone a chance to brag… or fail spectacularly.

And to wrap things up, Ju...

This week on the pod, we kick things off with Jake’s latest eBay haul - a set of iconic VB cricket figurines that have sent him straight back to the glory days. From there, things get a little weird as Jake walks us through the strange happenings around his house this week and we break down the results of our highly scientific McFlurry vs. Storms investigation,

Plus Junior hands out this week’s Everyday Hero to a legendary Seagull H...

This week Joe kicks things off by asking “What hobby do you miss?” — but the chat quickly derails into the absolute ridiculousness of penny farthings and how anyone ever rode those things without instant regret. 

Then Jake shares his fresh run-in with a swooping magpie and wants the boys to predict: what happens next?  

Jake hosts “Oh Hai Mark!” featuring three very different Marks - Zuckerberg, Cuban, and Marcus Mumford - and the bo...

This week, we’re stoked to be joined by Aussie radio royalty - Smallzy! 🎙️🔥
Smallzy has been a constant on NOVA for as long as we can remember, dominating on NOVA for over 20 years!

During our chat we hear about the biggest guests he’s ever spoken to, the first big break that set his career in motion and the worst piece of feedback he’s ever received - one that still drives him to this day. 

Smallzy also opens up abou...

This week Joey kicks things off by asking “What remedy makes the pain worth it?” after discovering a sore neck cure that might just make having a sore neck worth it!

Jake’s got a new rule announcement coming to the BBL and WBBL - and it involves the crowd! 👀

Joe’s back in the hosting chair for another round of Just The Stems, where the boys have to guess the track from just a few sounds - and there’s a sneaky theme to this week’s pi...

This week on the pod, we revel in a wild story from 2018 about the Perth Beer Wars that once brought the state together. Riley reveals how McDonald’s staff can now score uni credits for flipping burgers, and we dusts of Riley's Rave Review by reviewing Strummingbird Festival - featuring none other than Shaboozy and Jelly Roll.

We also have some assistance in crowning this week’s Everyday Hero, with a keen eyed listener honourin...

This week kicks off with Joey recounting a tragic tale from public transport - involving a bus ride and a particularly pungent wee smell that he just couldn’t escape.

Then Jake asks, “When were you publicly embarrassed?” after his click and collect experience went horribly wrong in front of a crowd of strangers. Before he hosts a Facebook Marketplace edition of “The Cost Is Correct,” where the boys guess the prices of some seriously...

This week on the pod, we kick things off with the wild story of the $25 Million Lotto Man who’s finally been found, before Joey dives into the absolute chaos of Wii Sports and the older generation. 

Jake puts his taste buds on the line with a Taiwanese Gum taste test, Junior awards this week’s Everyday Hero to a French legend who tracked down his lost AirPods. And if that’s not enough, the boys learn about the Dirty Sanchez... 

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This week the boys are back - and Joey’s asking, “When weren’t you prepared?” after realising he’d made the big vegan decision with absolutely no vegan food in the house. 

Then Jake wants to hear your funny pronunciations, inspired by Boris Johnson unique pronunciations of butchering the words “AI” and “ChatGPT.”

Riley jumps in to host another round of The Stage Name Game, before asking, “If you could change one thing about flights, ...

This week on the pod, Joey kicks things off with a chaotic story from abroad - detailing his Taiwan Toilet Troubles. We then play the best version yet of Pickup Please, featuring some familiar friends of the show who absolutely deliver.

Jake dishes out this week’s Everyday Hero to Jake Moody, the kicker who just kept on kicking, before we wrap things up by celebrating a massive milestone - 5 Years of The MacPack Podcast!

Plenty of la...

This week it’s Jake and Junior steering the ship while Joey explores the streets of Taiwan - but don’t worry, we get him on the phone to hear all about his holiday adventures!

We kick things off with $25 million going unclaimed in WA, and we want your wildest theories as to why it hasn't been claimed yet. 

Then Junior shares some of the coolest things he’s found out about Taiwan, before we chat to Joey!

And Ja...