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The MacPack

The MacPackwww.macpack.com.au

Join the MacPack as they discuss weekly antics, the latest pop culture craziness and debate some of the more insignificant topics life throws their way! New Episodes drop every Friday. 

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Episodes

EP 163 | Split Or Steal & PDA's That Make Us Feel Ill

This week on the podcast we kick things off with Joey trying to tear a riff through the MacPack Dynamic via a game of Split or Steal, we vomit in our mouths as we work through our rankings for the most sickening displays of PDA. Plus Jake debuts a brand new game centered around a rather awkward way to spread love across the nation and Joey awards this week's Everyday Hero to a gem of a vintage shopper who harnessed the power of TikTok for good! 1. Split or Steal 2. Shitlist PDA's 3. Love Train 4...

Nov 02, 202349 minSeason 3Ep. 11

EP 162 | All There Is To Know with Bondi Rescue’s “Hoppo”

This week, we were absolutely honored to welcome a true Australian icon to the podcast in Hoppo from Bondi Rescue! Hoppo's extraordinary dedication to beach safety and lifeguarding is nothing short of legendary. Having served as a lifeguard with Waverley Council since 1991, he holds the remarkable distinction of being involved in more resuscitations than any other lifeguard in the service. In 2000, he was appointed as the head lifeguard and since then has solidified his status as one of the long...

Oct 26, 20231 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Bruce Hoppo Hopkins - 31Q's To Get To Know You

This week we were beyond thrilled to welcome the absolute legend that is Bruce "Hoppo" Hopkins from Bondi Rescue! Hoppo is renowned for his incredible lifeguarding efforts on the iconic Bondi Beach. Whether you've followed his heroic rescues on the show, admired his dedication to beach safety, or simply appreciated his unwavering commitment to protecting beachgoers, Hoppo's presence is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Hoppo's dedication to keeping beaches safe resonates with audiences of all back...

Oct 25, 20237 min

EP 161 | Ladies Loving A Lads 6 Pack & Vale The Original Franky Mac

This week on the Pod Joey shares a rather disturbing Perth true crime story to the boys, Riley explains the stressful moment he had on one of his most recent film shoots that had him absolutely shitting himself and Jake tries to find the line between what subjects are “suitable for work” after a he was witness to a rather questionable yarn a few weeks ago. Plus this week on the episode the boys celebrate the life of their late Grandfather, Frank Mckenna Senior, who recently passed away and remin...

Oct 19, 202359 minSeason 3Ep. 9

EP 160 | Celebrating The FlagPies & What's That Moisture Coming From Jake’s Eyes

This weeks Pod is a little bit special as we unpack the entire Melbourne trip that saw us head to Melbourne to watch the Prelim and AFL Grand final at the MCG, we discuss the chaos and unpredictability of hotel living and reminisce on the rollercoaster of emotions that were felt throughout the trip. Plus we explain Riley’s late inclusion to the trip that saw him fly to Melbourne a day prior to the Grand Final - before awarding this week's Everyday Hero to the absolute legends that joined us for ...

Oct 12, 20231 hr 20 minSeason 3Ep. 8

EP 159 | School Excursions & Junior’s Character Conversions

We kick things off with some Fan Feedback that outlined the correct term to describe the last piece of bread and we shine a light on a few other incorrect terms we have shared over the journey. Riley dusts off the old impressions game which sees us head to the american and english landscape and we discuss the concept of school excursions and the teacher/parent dynamic that often arises on these out of school adventures. Plus Riley brings us a best bro story centered around his love for embodying...

Oct 05, 202352 minSeason 3Ep. 7

EP 158 | Can You Recline On A Plane & How Blade's A Sick Name

This week we kick things off by discussing aeroplane etiquette, asking when it’s okay to recline on a plane and if it is ever okay to travel barefoot, Joe provides us with a Best Bro story surrounding a time he met an Ex Fremantle Docker who went out of his way to play Pokemon with him. Plus we debate the greatest ABC Kids shows of all time in this week's edition of hitlist or shitlist all before Riley awarded this weeks Everyday Hero to a bloke who stepped up to the plate at Riley’s latest film...

Sep 28, 202356 minSeason 3Ep. 6

EP 157 | Some Franky Mac Enlightenment & Plenty Of Pies Excitement

This week we kick things off by discussing Jake and Joey's trip to Melbourne, and the bizarre sequence of events that happened last time Jake traveled that made him look like a proper creeper. Junior tells the boys about a behind the scenes story from his latest short film shoot and we call big daddyo Franky Mac to clear up this whole Texta v Texture debate! Plus Jake hosts a version of How Much Did I Pay comparing some Coles staples from 2017 to 2023 and Joey awards this week's Everyday Hero to...

Sep 21, 20231 hr 11 minSeason 3Ep. 5

EP 156 | Our Photoshoot In The Nude & Massage Parlors Rave Reviews

This week we kick things off by discussing the photoshoot we did for Season 3 of the podcast that saw us blossom into quite (inappropriately) confident models! Jake asks the boys to rank their most pleasurable feats of everyday life and poses the question “Who actually eats that last bit of a loaf of bread?” Plus Joey hosts an edition of Whose Review centered around some of Perth’s best and worst massage parlor experiences. Before Junior awards this week's Everyday hero to our loving father Fran...

Sep 14, 202355 minSeason 3Ep. 5

EP 155 | Jake Tries Dr Pepper & Joey’s Becoming Quite The Stepper

This week we kick things off by discussing Joey’s latest hobby of morning walks, we find out how the most famous member of our panel found himself behind the camera at the NBL1 Grand final competition a couple of weeks ago and we check in with a dear friend of the show who ran a rather iconic ringtone back in the day. Plus this week Jake tries Dr. Pepper for the first time and let me tell you, the review was not favorable and Joey awards this weeks Everyday Hero to the community of online tutori...

Sep 07, 202353 minSeason 3Ep. 4

EP 154 | Punchlines & Hairlines with Matt Okine

This week we were fortunate enough to chat with one of our biggest idols in Matt Okine, about all things Triple J, Stand up comedy, and the challenges of making a TV show based on one of the most gut wrenching times of your life. Hear stories about the most orange vomit Matt has ever seen, how he did a charity gig for his biggest online bully and how making a tv show about an ex who cheated on you with your best mate is the best way to turn lemons into lemonade. Plus Matt eloquently explains how...

Aug 31, 202351 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Matt Okine - 31Q's To Get To Know You

This week we were beyond stoked to have an idol of ours in Matt Okine join us on the pod! You might know Matt Okine from Triple J, where he hosted the "Breakfast Show" alongside Alex Dyson during 2014 - 2016, or as an actor and creator of his show on stan “The Other Guy”, or maybe as writer from his book “Being Black and Chicken & Chips” or maybe you may even know Matt from his most recent role as Arthur Beare in the brand new version of a classic show on the ABC “Mother and Son.” …Or maybe ...

Aug 31, 202318 minSeason 3Ep. 2

EP 153 | Welcome To Season 3 & Juniors Latest Toilet Spree

This week, we kick things off by discussing the rather orange elephant in the room, our NEW ICN studio! We debate the worst personal hygiene traits an individual could possess and guess exactly how much a bunch of Rebel Sports sporting equipment cost in this week's edition of “How Much Did I Pay?” 💰 Plus Riley explains a rather convoluted trip to a public toilet, we touch on Joe's sleep paralysis demons and award this week's Everyday Hero to the entire nation! 1. Joey's Sleep Paralysis 2. Shit ...

Aug 24, 202356 minSeason 3Ep. 1

EP 152 | Curtin v Murdoch Tav & What Ringtone Do You Have?

This week on the pod we discuss the belief that mornings seem so much harder than they used to, chat about the mammoth list of antics we used to get up to before school and Joey gives us an edition of Whose Review that pits Curtin Tav against Murdoch Tav. Plus we take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about the old days of Crazy Frog and jamster ringtones - all before awarding this week's Everyday Hero to an old chap who is taking his vintage car on a bit of a joy ride across america to visi...

Aug 17, 202350 minSeason 2Ep. 140

EP 151 | Did You Feel The Perth Earthquake & Debating "Mullet-Gate"

This week on the pod we’re discussing the Perth Earthquake, the implications of the Nick Daicos injury on the Pies season and the controversy surrounding a rather hectic haircut that took place at MacPack HQ during the week. Plus we debut a new game that pits Joe and Riley against one another to guess what the Aussie slang means, discuss some of your favorite discontinued foods of all time - all before awarding this week's Everyday Hero to a Croc Wearing Tradie - that made Junior’s day. 1. Perth...

Aug 10, 202357 minSeason 2Ep. 139

EP 150 | Deep Fried Mars Bars Get Munched & Did Junior Get Punched?

This week we kick things off with Riley telling us of a tale that saw him nearly get his newly shaped head caved in couple of weeks ago, Joey expresses some deep desire to find an old favorite ice cream that was discontinued and explains the length that he would go to wrap his lips around “Fruju Tropical Snow” once again. 🍦 Plus we decide on a rare all in version of Jake Tries this week, when we try the cult classic “Deep Fried Mars Bar” before awarding this week's Everyday Hero to a very well ...

Aug 03, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 138

EP 149 | The Oppenheimer, Barbie Double & Will 'Hard Solo' Cause Trouble?

This week we kick things off with a debrief from the Sam Fender gig last week, briefly discuss the success of the mighty Magpies and Joey treats us to a brief review of Barbie and Oppenheimer after his big day at the flicks. Plus we take a trip down memory lane when Joey brings up his toilet training, we work out exactly what sorta car Joey should be driving with the help of a the new Carsona software and test the new alcohol infused version of Solo all before Junior awards this weeks Everyday H...

Jul 27, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 137

EP 148 | Junior's Marketplace Mate & How Much Paper Does A Tree Create?

This week we’re chatting about kids getting around on crutches at school, debating when falling over becomes the dreaded “fall” and pondering just how many reams of paper do we get from a single tree. Plus an old classic “Cost is correct” gets re-badged as “How Much Did I Pay?” with a Jake and Joey duet that will simply melt your heart and warm the cockles and Riley awards this week's Everyday Hero to a sweet young bloke he met through Facebook Marketplace, who is doing his best to assimilate in...

Jul 20, 202357 minSeason 2Ep. 136

EP 147 | Junior's Jaw Gets Destroyed & Shoutin’ Out Soulja Boy

This week discussing the rather heinous surgery Riley has endured and the incredibly lengthy recovery period that has seen him unable to eat or speak for weeks. Joey shares with us some medical wisdom regarding Chilblains - after the incredibly cold weather we’ve experience over the last couple of months had some adverse effects on the boys and the boys throw it back to a time when Soulja boy was all the rage and Brittney Spears was shaving her head in this week's edition of “Take Me Back.” Plus...

Jul 13, 202349 minSeason 2Ep. 135

EP 146 | Funny Grandparent Names & Gift Cards Presents Are A Pain

This week we’re going granny style! Asking the people of Perth what funny terms do you use for your grandparents and discussing the desired age you would want to become a grandparent. Joey treats us to a game of Stay which sees him try to bond over his relationship with his grandma’s cooking while ordering a pizza pie and Jake provides us with a Hot Take centered around gift cards and the issues they bring. 👀 Plus, Joey brings us full circle this week with a tale about a nana who has visited ov...

Jul 06, 202347 minSeason 2Ep. 134

EP 145 | Joey’s Naked Mate From Japan & Junior vs The Parking Man

This week on the Pod Jake tells us of a rather awkward social situation that saw a man accidentally offend a lady he was trying to get to know. Riley provides us with a rather hectic life hack surrounding university parking… before it dawns on him that maybe the uni still holds the upper hand. 😮 Plus, Joey brings us a tale from Japan that saw him perch up with a naked Japanese man and he awards this week's Everyday Hero to a fast food legend who came to his rescue when he needed it most. 🦸‍♂️ ...

Jun 29, 202355 minSeason 2Ep. 133

EP 144 | A Cheque Amount That Might Offend & Does Joey Want An AI Girlfriend?

This week on the Pod Joey gives us a little breakdown regarding AI developments including the rather quirky concept of having an AI girlfriend… Jake brings another Hot Take to the table, with an anecdote surrounding a Megachque before posing the question, what is the minimum amount of money that can be placed on a Megacheque without it appearing comical? 👀 Plus, Joey dusts off a game off one of his favorite games “Oh Hai Mark” which pits Jake and Riley against one another to guess which famous ...

Jun 22, 202347 minSeason 2Ep. 132

EP 143 | Knowing When Or How You’ll Die & Overworking For An Average Prize

This week Joey talks us through a work competition that seemed to involve a hell of a lot of effort for a reward that we didn’t think quite stacked up. We debated if we would prefer to know how or when you’re going to die and the pros and cons that come with either alternative. Plus, Joey dusts off a game off a game of Whose Review that this week sees Jake and Junior decide which local Rec center Joey has a review from, all before Jake awards this week's Everyday Hero to a bloke who went out of ...

Jun 15, 202351 minSeason 2Ep. 131

EP 142 | When Joey Struggled To Piss & Awarding A Heroic Accomplice

This week Joey explained the rather eventful medical he had to sit for work that saw him struggle to urinate into a cup, Jake unpacks the concept of Chickens and asks how a full roasted chicken is less than $13?! Plus we launch into an edition of “Take Me Back” that has us reminiscing about a classic Tom Hanks movie, Susan Boyle and The Tiger Woods Scandal and Riley awards this week Everyday Hero to a bloke who somewhat assisted him commit a sneaky crime. 1. Medical Mayhem 2. Chicken 3. Take Me ...

Jun 08, 202346 minSeason 2Ep. 130

EP 141 | A Birthday Wish That Confused & Joey Brings Some AI News

This week the boys are discussing the statute of limitations regarding wishing someone a Happy Birthday after Junior received one of the latest submissions we’ve ever seen. We dish up another addition of Guess the Movie and Joey brings some rather scary news regarding AI to the boys. PLUS Jake tries Crumpets for the first time in this week's edition of “Jake Tries” before awarding this week's Everyday Hero to a couple of young lads who made him reminisce on the good old days. 1. Birthday Wishes ...

Jun 01, 202352 minSeason 2Ep. 129

EP 140 | Unpacking Primary School Plays & Why Food Taste Better The Next Day

This week the boys are discussing the panic that is brought on by a morning alarm and the rather nice memories we have of morning rituals as a kid. We tell some old stories centered around primary school assemblies and the plays we were asked to perform to the school. Plus Jake asks if reheated leftover food always tastes better and Junior awards this week's Everyday Hero to a mate from uni who went the extra mile. 1. Morning Rituals 2. Best Bro - School Plays 3. Leftover Food 4. Interest Sharin...

May 25, 202349 minSeason 2Ep. 128

EP 139 | Coldplay Is Coming To Perth & A Hero Who Bought A Bloke Back To Earth

This week we discussed the Coldplay carnage that took place earlier in the week after the announcement of their Perth Gig, Riley explained the mishap that took place when he attended church for Easter Sunday a couple of weeks ago and we debut a new game that sees Jake put his whistling talents to the test. 😮‍💨 Plus this week's hero takes us to the wonderful land of Japan where a commotion on a train leaves Joey and the rest of the carriage in shock! 🦸‍♂️ 1. Coldplay To Perth 2. Easter Sunday ...

May 18, 202343 minSeason 2Ep. 127

EP 138 | Mum Returns To The Show & Awards A Dog-Poo Themed Hero

To celebrate Mother’s Day we’ve invited Mum back to the Podcast again this year! 💪🏽 We kick things off by getting the lowdown on what she’s been up to over the last 12 months, how her newest best friend Poppy is traveling as part of the Pack, and we even check in with a friend of the show, Jordan, who Mum gave some rather important advice to last year regarding his plans to get engaged! 💍 Plus Mum gets involved with a fan themed game of Pickup Please and even hosts her own version of Best Bro...

May 11, 202353 minSeason 2Ep. 126

EP 137 | The Boys Are Back & Japanese KitKats Are Whack

The boys return to the studio to welcome Joey back from his 3 week holiday in Japan and boy does he have some Japanese tales to tell! Joey discusses his first experience with a bidet, what it’s like to be the tallest bloke in the joint and he even brings back a handful of rouge Kit Kat flavors they offer in Japan for an unconventional game of Jake (& Junior) Tries! Plus Riley’s Rave Review returns this week to offer up an insight to the newest nightclub in the North - Loop, and he doubles do...

May 04, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 125

EP 136 | The Weird Place Jnr Was Recognised & Primary School Discos Get Analysed

This week on the podcast Joey launched one of the great sneezes during our rather chaotic intro - so we discussed sneezing and some of the different types of sneezes we’ve witnessed from the punters. Riley explains the rather peculiar place he was recognised, which led to one of the more awkward social situations the young man has been involved in and we’re throwing it back with a game of Best Bro that was centered around primary school discos. Plus Riley awards this week's Everyday Hero to a un...

Apr 27, 202349 minSeason 2Ep. 124
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