Ricki‑Lee & Tim

"We need to talk" tops the list of phrases guaranteed to send stress levels through the roof, sparking a hilarious conversation about the everyday words that instantly raise people's blood pressure. From seeing the school calling during class time to being told "do whatever you want", listeners share the innocent-sounding phrases that fill them with dread. Along the way, Ricki reveals why hearing her full name still makes her nervous, while Tim explains why waiting to order a drink at a restaurant is completely unacceptable.

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Tim shocks Ricki with the revelation that he grew up calling avocados "crocodile pears", before the team discovers a supermarket using AI to work out exactly when an avocado is ripe. That leads to a chat about the unexpected ways people are using artificial intelligence in everyday life, and whether technology has finally solved one of humanity's biggest frustrations. Plus, a detour into fancy supermarkets, overpriced fruit, and the heartbreak of buying the world's most stubborn avocado.

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Ricki becomes completely obsessed with a massive UFC event that has her glued to the couch, while Tim drops a surprisingly fascinating Tim Factwell about why French fries aren't actually French. We tackle the reality of the social media ban for kids, put the viral Krispy Kreme sandwich press trend to the test, and unpack the bizarre story of a couple who accidentally proposed to each other at the exact same time. Plus, North West takes to the stage for a headline-making performance, and Ricki discovers a new theory that suggests living forever might not be as impossible as it sounds.

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The UK is following Australia's lead with a social media ban for under-16s, but parents tell Ricki and Tim the reality is a lot messier. From kids using their parents' faces for age verification to sneaking back onto Snapchat and TikTok, families reveal just how easy it is to get around the rules. The big question: is the ban actually protecting kids, or are teenagers simply one step ahead of everyone else?

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Tim delivers another classic Tim Factwell that completely changes the way Ricki looks at French fries. What starts with a trip to Macca's turns into a history lesson involving frozen rivers, Belgian potatoes and a surprising wartime mix-up. Plus, the team discovers what used to be hiding inside a popular soft drink, and it's enough to make you check the label twice.

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