Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie

Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie

Sydney radio’s Ryan ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald and Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli are joined on Nova 96.9 in breakfast and nationally from 6pm by one of Australia’s most loved personalities, Kate Ritchie. Their chemistry creates regular moments that make listeners smile, giggle or just plain LOL – at their own expense. No matter what the topic, the team will have their own unique take on it. The trio will hit the sweet spot with local and international celebrities approaching interviews with fun in mind.

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August 8, 2025 5 mins

We got all the highs and lows from this week and we had to cover all the Logies aftermath, bad Wikifeet ratings and offering horrible dating advice...

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There was a unanimous decision on today’s Prod Pod, the favourite moment of the week? The grand return of Kate Ritchie, of course! We spill all the behind-the-scenes tea from the show, and yes… it wouldn’t be a proper Prod Pod without someone getting thrown under the bus.

 

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Kate Ritchie is finally back on the show, and we couldn’t be happier to have her! She dives back in with her first Riddle Time in months, meets Wippa’s brand new A.I. girlfriend, and even helps a lucky listener win some cash. Meanwhile, Fitzy reveals the six questions you should ask yourself before having an affair (yep, seriously), and questions a rescuer’s choice to crack a joke mid-rescue...

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Kate just finished her first show back and had a message for everyone who listens to the show and been sending her love and best wishes. 

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Kate took us on a nostalgic trip down memory lane, revisiting the quirky gadgets that filled office spaces 30 years ago and a few of them will leave you wondering how anyone got anything done!

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Young children are like little sponges they soak up everything around them. The tricky part? That everything can sometimes include swearing, rude gestures, and bad behaviour. And more often than not, you can trace it all back to one familiar place...

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August 7, 2025 3 mins

We all know you missed her and she's finally back on the air, a huge welcome back to Kate Ritchie!

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An Aussie couple thought they were living the dream after buying land and building their perfect home until a shocking twist left them facing eviction. Plus, a viral video shows one man’s bizarre new method to keep burglars away, and we unpack the latest relationship trend: loyalty tests between partners. Australian news icon Peter Overton drops by to help a listener win some cash an...

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A New York restaurateur has released a tell-all book, spilling the tea on countless celebrities who’ve misbehaved at his restaurants and clubs. Naturally, it got us reminiscing about some of the most awkward interviews with prickly stars and we couldn’t go past Wippa’s famously uncomfortable encounter with Daniel Craig.

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A Danish zoo has gone viral after making an unusual request to locals that includes their aging pets...

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August 6, 2025 3 mins

Are you one of those people who struggle to sleep? You have come to the right place as Wippa claims to have a sleeping hack that works every time but Fitzy is less than convinced...

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Anne Hathaway was recently spotted in New York City alongside Australian star Patrick Brammall, sparking a flurry of speculation among fans and media. The duo appeared to be enjoying each other’s company as they strolled along the street, but was all as it seemed?

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A preserved, framed, and used sock once worn by Michael Jackson is up for auction and we’re dying to see what it sells for. Do you think anyone trade it for a half-eaten sandwich from Ricky Martin? We tackled the big questions on today’s show:
What should you cut from your diet if you want to live longer?

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Research analysing millions of conversations has revealed that, on average, one gender is more polite than the other and the result might just surprise you!

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A clinical psychologist recently conducted a study revealing what your phone lock screen says about your personality so of course, we had to put it to the test with our own listeners and run a little study of our own.

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We're joined by Sergeant Steven Planinic, here to answer all the questions you've ever wanted to ask a Highway Patrol officer. He's also here to talk about Beat The Blue your chance to race the police on the track! It’s all happening at Sydney Motorsport Park on August 9, and best of all, every dollar raised goes to NSW Police Legacy, supporting a great cause. Think you’r...

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Probably best to clarify: The Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie Show neither condones nor supports the legal advice offered by Michael "Wippa" Wipfli regarding how to handle carpark fines. That said, we did get an interesting tip from a Parking Attendant who called in… 

We finally caught up with Ange Cox, who...

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It's never easy when your family doesn’t approve of your partner, but what about when they go a step further and get too involved? 

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We figured it was time to dust off this old favourite - Romantic or Pathetic? In this game, we play judge, jury, and executioner as we decide whether a gesture you’ve made for your partner is heart-meltingly romantic… or just plain pathetic.

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Wippa has made use of a questionable parenting hack in an attempt to stop his kids from getting on social media, do you think it will work? Let us know @fitzywippakate!

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