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Lise and Sarah

Those Two Girlswww.liseandsarah.com.au

Two best friends. Two microphones. Zero filter. This is the podcast where everything is on the table - high brow, low brow, and the over-plucked nineties brow. It's a conversation with friends who should probably know better, but don't. Welcome!

www.liseandsarah.com.au

If you’re on the hunt for a funny Australian podcast for women that blends comedic storytelling with everyday life, hi, that's us. The Lise and Sarah Show with Lise Carlaw and Sarah Wills is a funny podcast for women that takes a lighthearted and honest dive into life. From navigating parenting and the highs and lows of marriage, to balancing a career, parenting kids, parenting teens and battling anxiety, we cover it all. With unfiltered chats about life, relationships, culture, parenting, marriage, skincare, fitness, health and fashion in your forties, we’re here to talk about it. We’re for the mums, embracing feminism, tackling mental health issues, and surviving the mid-life crisis as part of the sandwich generation. Take how to manage perimenopause and menopause, mix in pop culture comedy, fashion and beauty in your forties, and how to get fit when you're off the wagon, and you've found a podcast that champions women’s experiences with wit, wisdom, and plenty of laughs.

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Episodes

A Love Letter to Right Now

This has been our most commented on episode ever. So we are bringing it out from behind the paywall for everyone to hear, and to appreciate the fleeting, beautiful chaos of right now. There's just one question at the heart of it: If you were 80, and you got to come back to now, for just one ordinary day, what would you notice?Expect emotion. Expect perspective. And maybe expect to cry in the car. And to all the parents that reminded us that this isn't their story. We see you. Thankyou for trusti...

Jun 24, 202525 min

The Coloured Gumboot Test

A judgmental cat. A suspiciously generous husband. A barista wink that spirals into cougar chaos. Plus, we asked you for your best anti-lifestyle-creep hacks and wow, did you deliver. Contact the show phone via sending a voice memo or text to 0489 214 653 Keep the good times rolling with the Spotify Playlist: Lise and Sarah Kick Ons Want to support the show for free? Click Follow in your podcast app! Want to support the show and become a Goldie? Subscribe to Lise and Sarah GOLD here For Android ...

Jun 23, 202531 min

When The Barista Thinks You're a Cougar

Lise copped a wink from her local barista and now can’t show her face there again. We tried Skims so you don't have to. There's a trend where you ask your partner if you could be on the cover of Vogue, so Lise makes Sarah do it, and regrets nothing. And if your surname was Butcher, are you destined for the meat life? Contact the show phone via sending a voice memo or text to 0489 214 653 Keep the good times rolling with the Spotify Playlist: Lise and Sarah Kick Ons Want to support the show for f...

Jun 16, 202539 min

Is This a Treat? Or Have I Lifestyle Creeped?

It might start with a spenny face cream. Then it’s $80 nails, only the good shampoo and that fifth streaming service. This week, we’re unpacking lifestyle creep. When the little luxuries quietly become your new baseline and you can't, or don't want to wind it back. Does tightening the belt need a soft rebrand? Can we champion those who un-creep? Plus: Lise has started a new collectable craze, a guide to the Labubu doll cult, and why do sportwear brands love a Trad Wife aesthetic? Contact the sho...

Jun 09, 202539 min

Oranges, Jerseys, and the Quiet Pressure of Being a Good Mum

What does a tub of orange wedges say about modern motherhood? Apparently a lot. This week, we dive headfirst into the most controversial topic we've ever tackled: the under-12s footy fruit roster. (Yes, really.) But what starts as a whinge about chopping oranges turns into a deep and surprisingly emotional chat about invisible labour, performative parenting, and the quiet expectations placed on women in community sport. Also in this ep: fat knees, luxury mashed potato, $17 cashews, and the morti...

Jun 02, 202529 min

Yang Dog Vs Yin Puss: The Only Friendship Theory You Need

Lise has a new theory and it's unhinged. Every friendship group has a Yang Dog and a Yin Puss. One sails the boat, the other brings the champagne. Which one are you? Plus: we re-did our Year Nine Love Compatibility tests about our husbands, and the results are devastatingly accurate. And Sarah has a nice little a hack for getting out of a funk; just think of your 80 year old self. Keep the good times rolling with the Spotify Playlist: Lise and Sarah Kick Ons Contact the show phone via sending a ...

May 26, 202532 min

Whatever Happened to Waterbeds?

Remember waterbeds? The sloshing plastic bladder of the 90's has disappeared, and we've gone full CSI on it. But first, Sarah walked into a high-end store in her running gear and left with an Oscar nomination for performance of the year. Nab the very last of Disco Club tix on the website HERE Keep the good times rolling with the Spotify Playlist: Lise and Sarah Kick Ons Contact the show phone via sending a voice memo or text to 0489 214 653 Want to support the show for free? Click Follow in your...

May 19, 202536 min

The WhatsApp Message That Set Off the Mums

A well-intentioned Mother’s Day idea rubs Lise the wrong way. Sarah's teens are getting chain mails, so she's written one for the women of this show. Lise investigates: why are airports a sound barrier for farts? And in this cost of living crisis, Sarah wants to bring scabbing back. Nab the last of Disco Club tix on the website HERE Keep the good times rolling with the Spotify Playlist: Lise and Sarah Kick Ons Contact the show phone via sending a voice memo or text to 0489 214 653 Want to suppor...

May 12, 202542 min

Accidentally Naked in an Airport Toilet

The door was locked, right? Welcome to the wildest story you’ll hear all week—and that’s before we get to the toe with a name, the black goldfish called Bugzilla, and why female friendship is better than a couple’s retreat. There’s also big news about Disco Club, so gather the Nicole's of your friendship group, and get ready to slut drop like the school mums aren't watching. Check Disco Club dates on the website HERE and on the instagram HERE Tickets go live on Monday 12th May at 1pm EST. Goldie...

May 05, 202551 min

I Did Yoga Three Times And Now I'm A Guru

Namaste. Sarah has dragged her flapping yoga mat into a suburban studio and discovered what it means to raw-dog the floor. An Uber driver needed their water bottle filled up, and their thirst is keeping Lise awake at night. Sarah keeps a list of baby names in her phone just in case, and needs you to know what they are. And we have a genius new rule for the next time you're booked in with your hairdresser. Book your next holiday with WOTIF here and use code LiseandSarah5 for 5% off select accommo...

Apr 28, 202533 min

Is It Ever Ok To Answer Facetime On The Toilet?

True friendship is answering a call no matter the time of day or night, right? Except for the time Lise pushed it too far. Sarah used to be a 'cool mom', but now she's embarrassing her teenager. Thankfully, her daughter penned a helpful checklist of all the things she is - and isn't - allowed to do anymore. And if you've ever walked around an Art Gallery and wondered dicks in old painting are so small, there's a research study for that. And it's spawned a wonderful European holiday idea for the ...

Apr 21, 202527 min

We've Found The Biggest Ick

It's a common, practical wardrobe item. But on men? Please No. Our libido is already so low. Lise has compiled her Anti-Bucket list for all the things she will never do, including having her Yoni steamed. Why does Sarah always avoid popular things? She wants some psychoanalysis to get to the bottom of it. Instead she asks Lise. Book your next holiday with WOTIF here and use code LiseandSarah5 for 5% off select accommodation (conditions apply). Want eps on Fridays too? Yeah you do. Subscribe to L...

Apr 14, 202531 min

We Invented The Perimenopausal Smash Cake

Why should kids get smash cakes when it's actually perimenopausal women with all the rage? We play our favourite game We Listen And We Don't Judge, but then forget not to judge. Lise ponders the allure of sending yourself to a "fake jail" as a legit form for self care. And we decode the baffling slang of the youth of today. Book your next holiday with WOTIF here and use code LiseandSarah5 for 5% off select accommodation (conditions apply). Want eps on Fridays too? Yeah you do. Subscribe to Lise ...

Apr 07, 202537 min

A $10 Doorbell Stopped Me Yelling At My Teen

Lise got sick of yelling at her Teenager so she turned to Bunnings for the solution, and now she's been saved by the bell. A mystery pilot left a handwritten note for a stranger; was it romantic or a massive red flag? Sarah has some concerning markers of ageing that the proper scientific research studies seem to have missed. And we get to the bottom of the teenage tuckshop scam, and are calling on the beloved tuckshop ladies of this nation to stop serving up our financial information to the cunn...

Mar 31, 202534 min

Whatever Happened To The Heel and Toe?

Whatever happened to that staple of Primary School, the progressive barn dance the Heel and Toe? Once a crucial part of the Aussie school experience - and possibly the first time we ever felt chemistry - it seems to have vanished. We investigate: Is it still happening anywhere? Should we bring it back? And would Gen Z even know what to do? Also in this ep: are you the personality hire of your relationship? And Sarah's traumatic trip to the vet unearths an emotional landmine for Lise. Want to sup...

Mar 24, 202533 min

No Knickers At The Shops, And Other Life Lessons

When Lise dashed from the gym to Westfield, she realized something crucial was missing. Her undies. But rather than panic, she embraced some air town there. Sarah, meanwhile, has re-discovered the iconic Aussie kids' book that made us resilient. And Lise has a niche but neccessary rant: aimed squarely at people that write on the tag of a gift bag. You monsters. Want more episodes each week? Subscribe to Lise and Sarah GOLD here Follow us on Instagram @liseandsarah Got something to tell us? Recor...

Mar 17, 202532 min

'Go To Bed Angry' Is The New Marriage Trend

The Guinness World Record holders for longest living marriage have finally spoken. After 84 years side by side, they've spilled their secrets on what makes it work. And sorry darls, but it's the most boring thing we've ever heard. Also, does Sarah really think she could wrangle a snake or is it the algorithm that is bewitching her? Why is it ok to be a girly girl again? And now that we are second-earring influencers, we have some style advice. Want more episodes each week? Subscribe to Lise and ...

Mar 10, 202538 min

The $50 Tuck Shop Heist

How much are you spending on the school tuckshop? Just when Lise thought she was outsmarting the system, her teen one-upped her. Plus, Sarah asks: when did everyone start dressing like shit on planes? Lise has an evil new game that almost gave our hairdresser a heart attack. And Sarah's newest life theory gives Mel Robbins a run for her money. Want more episodes each week? Subscribe to Lise and Sarah GOLD here Follow us on Instagram for more shenannigans @liseandsarah Got something to tell us? R...

Mar 03, 202536 min

The Intense Rage of Husband Hobbies

Lise thought she was married to an entrepreneur. Turns out, she’s married to a man who duped her into spending $10,000 under the guise of a business venture. Sarah, meanwhile, is still dodging OnlyFans foot pic fame, despite Lise's best efforts. Also in this ep: acoustic guitars in boutique hotel rooms, why tweens are suddenly demanding bigger beds, and all the things we would do if we weren't hosting a silly little podcast. Want a non-sexual way to support the show? Subscribe to Lise and Sarah ...

Feb 24, 202536 min

Our Facebook Memories Are Bullying Us

We're confronting the cringe of our Facebook memories, where Lise was an insufferable "mama" who spoke in toddler metaphors, and Sarah was a kooky pregnant gal! Plus, Lise is back watching MAFS and starting to wonder if intimacy looks a little different at her place. And we play We Listen And We Don't Judge, and kinda hope Kmart aren't listening. Got something to confess? Record a voice memo on your phone and send it to: 0489 21 GOLD That's 0489214653 Want to stop Sarah selling her feet online? ...

Feb 17, 202538 min

Selling Our Feet For Valentinos

Sarah’s favorite knockoff Valentino sandals—may they rest in peace—gave out on the way back from the coffee shop, sparking an important discussion: should she be monetizing her feet on the internet to fund a real pair? Meanwhile, Hugh Grant’s trick of pretending to be his own agent has us wondering if a fake PA could finally get us organized. Also on today’s agenda: a high-stakes friendship guessing game finally proves how close we are. Plus, listener report cards are in. Try harder everyone. Le...

Feb 10, 202536 min

We Listen And We Don't Judge

Calling all skanks; we are on a piercing pursuit that even our mums won't be able to say no to. Can we convince esteemed journalist Leigh Sales to join the second-piercing club? Sarah's back in the nail salon but starting to question how comfortable some people get in there. And Lise's new Tik Tok trend leads to some devastatingly honest confessions. Thankfully, we don't judge. Got something to confess? Record a voice memo on your phone and send it to: 0489 21 GOLD That's 0489214653 Want to hang...

Feb 03, 202538 min

The Second Earring Theory

Forget about January's re-invention vibes. Instead, dive headfirst with us into the psychological movement everyone's banging on about: Mel Robbins’ Let Them Theory. Did it need a whole book? Probably not. Let us save you the time and summarise it for you instead. And just when you thought you were running out of ideas for your mid-life crisis, we've got a gold plated, surgical steel theory. Plus, we're calling on you for some honest performance reviews. Channel your inner school teacher: we're ...

Jan 27, 202536 min

Our 2025 Hot or Not list

What's in, what's out, and what is straight-up cancelled for 2025? Lise and Sarah have written their definitive lists, and it's complete with highly scientific analysis. From the comfort of massive sleep undies, to shunning Cavoodles, it's the culture audit you didn't know you needed. Want to hang with us every Friday, and join the subscriber only Facebook group? Subscribe to Lise and Sarah GOLD here Want to subscribe to us but have an Android phone? No worries. Read on, android friend. For Andr...

Dec 15, 202421 min

Too busy to read? Here's how to make it bloody happen

Do you have a book pile on the bedside table that just collects dust? Want to join that book club but haven't been bothered? We're here to help you rekindle your love for reading - in as little as ten pages a day. Book guru Jane Sullivan says reading is basically meditation, and she has a bunch of ways to build it into your life. Could the answer to Term Four stress be found within the pages of a bloody good novel? Jane Sullivan runs Birds Of A Feather - the online book club for grownups Subscri...

Dec 08, 202429 min

A hot new hobby has entered the village

We did it. Between deadlines, disco dancing and downright exhaustion, we've crawled to December's doorstep. Lise cuts loose, reconnecting to her filthy party animal era, while Sarah goes dark, bans herself from contacting Lise, and gets her thrills on Facebook Neighbourhood Watch. Book tickets to 'ON THE DOOR with Lise & Sarah: A Titanique Takeover' here: Titanique Sydney Select Your Tickets - Titanique The Musical Hosts: Lise Carlaw and Sarah Wills Buy Disco Prosecco here Want to hear us ev...

Dec 01, 202422 min

We're free of the tree, and what to buy for people you do/don't like at Christmas

Would you dare to go tree-free at Christmas? Sarah is refusing to put up a Christmas tree and she’s never felt better. And Lise’s “tree” is so minimalist it might actually be a coat rack. Meanwhile, we discover Christmas Tree Fluffing; where women of the world are donning the cotton gloves and getting a wrist workout all in the name of. And if you’re looking for gift ideas for people who are hard to buy for, we sit down with the White Witch of Gifting. Ella Ward has a magical knack for finding t...

Nov 24, 202437 min

Term Four the Musical!

Raise a Black Russian to term four, because we're hanging on by a thread. Lise and Sarah dive into the baffling measures of success in Sarah's marriage, Sarah pens a tribute song to Term Four, and Lise has the ultimate endurance challenge: how long can you go without washing your hair? Spoiler alert - Lise takes this one to the extreme. It's Grubby Gals for November! Hosts: Grubby Girl Lise Carlaw and Sarah Wills Buy Disco Prosecco here Want to hang with us on Fridays, too? Subscribe to Lise and...

Nov 17, 202423 min

Neurodivergent kiddo in your life? Rebecca Sparrow and Madonna King are here to help

Lise and Sarah unpack and unload on their week and story-tell with more tangents than a Year 12 maths book. This is a stream-of-consciousness roller coaster, delivering laughter-related muscle soreness and guaranteed whip-lash. Keep up! Hosts: Lise Carlaw and Sarah Wills Website: www.liseandsarah.com.au Subscribe to Lise and Sarah GOLD here http://apple.co/LiseandSarah For Apple users, click here and follow the prompts on your Apple device: http://apple.co/LiseandSarah For Android users, Apple P...

Nov 10, 202452 min

We're now both 44 and in great science news, it's a rapid decline

Lise and Sarah unpack and unload on their week and story-tell with more tangents than a Year 12 maths book. This is a stream-of-consciousness roller coaster, delivering laughter-related muscle soreness and guaranteed whip-lash. Keep up! Hosts: Lise Carlaw and Sarah Wills Website: www.liseandsarah.com.au Subscribe to Lise and Sarah GOLD here http://apple.co/LiseandSarah For Apple users, click here and follow the prompts on your Apple device: http://apple.co/LiseandSarah For Android users, Apple P...

Nov 03, 202426 min
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