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The Junkees - Dave O'Neil and Kitty Flanagan

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Christmas
Snacks
Popcorn
Junk Food
Kit Kat
Hot Cross Buns
Doritos
Fisk
Easter
Mount Isa
Oreo
Chocolate
Bananas
Pringles
Japan
Sour Patch Kids
Rocky Road
Ice Cream
Girl Scout Cookies
Comedy

Dave O'Neil and Kitty Flanagan investigate junk food, old and new.

It's a roundabout of salt and sweet, bygone and brand new, crunchy and chewy.

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Double Dip
A recurring guest on The Junkees
Episode: Merry Christmas from Dave, Kitty and Double Dip! 🎄🎅🤶🎁🌰
Glen Butcher
Special guest and Logie Award winner.
Comedy Actor
Episode: Back together, with Double Dip too! Oreo Cookies!
Tamsen Page
Associate professor at Deakin Law School, expert on piracy law
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Episode: 3. Pirate Attack! 🏴‍☠️ - Slippery Slope
Andrew Potts
Assistant Chief of Staff of the Gold Coast Bulletin
Gold Coast Bulletin
Episode: 2. Water Slide? Yes or No 🌊 - Slippery Slope
Danielle Slade
Former mayor of Mount Isa
Mount Isa Council
Episode: 2. Water Slide? Yes or No 🌊 - Slippery Slope
Greg Campbell
Mayor of Cloncurry Shire
Cloncurry Shire Council
Episode: 2. Water Slide? Yes or No 🌊 - Slippery Slope
John Bell
Community member involved in bringing a water slide to Coulan
Coulan Shire
Episode: 2. Water Slide? Yes or No 🌊 - Slippery Slope
Kim Coghlan
Assistant Mayor of Mount Isa
Mount Isa Council
Episode: 2. Water Slide? Yes or No 🌊 - Slippery Slope
Mark Miller
Person involved in the logistics of acquiring the water slide from Turkey
Episode: 2. Water Slide? Yes or No 🌊 - Slippery Slope

Hosts

Dave O'Neil
Host of The Junkees
Kitty Flanagan
Co-host on The Junkees

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Big fan

    Love it. Every episode is the same but different.

    Great guests too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Debdarl
    Australia5 months ago
  • 👍

    Just wished it came out a bit more regularly but apart from that great podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    (:(;/$$$$
    Australia7 months ago
  • Love this podcast! Love Kitty and Dave.

    I’m so excited every time a new episode drops! It’s so fun to listen to friends talking to each other and having a great time. Makes me want to snack! 😀

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    geneveiveb
    United States10 months ago
  • A great food podcast

    Very good and entertaining ☺️☺️

    Listening to this always makes me hungry 😋

    I just wish the podcasts dropped a bit more regularly but apart from that it’s great!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ranger11🍂
    Australiaa year ago
  • Comedy Gold

    Comedy Gold

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jelly##
    Australiaa year ago

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Fans enjoy the snack-focused topics and nostalgic references.
Listeners praise the hosts' camaraderie and banter.
Guests and humor are frequently cited as high points for engagement.

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Apple Podcasts
#117
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#155
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#4
Australia/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#23
Australia/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#223
Italy/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#7
Indonesia/Arts/Food

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Introducing "Slippery Slope", a true crime series from Dave O'Neil and Brad Oakes
Q: Did you have any desire to stay?
Brad expresses no desire to stay due to the heat and the absence of activities.
Introducing "Slippery Slope", a true crime series from Dave O'Neil and Brad Oakes
Q: Now Brad, tell everyone how we came across the story of Mount Isa and the missing waterslide?
Brad explains they discovered it while touring in Northern Queensland and learned from a local guide about the water slide's story.

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Two Australian comedians riff about food, snacks, and pop culture with playful banter, taste tests, and guest appearances. Episodes lean into nostalgic treats, brand-name snacks, and regional Aussie snacks, often mixing personal anecdotes with light competition segments and live-signature energy. The format blends approachable food critique with humor and friendly host chemistry, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy casual conversation, snack culture, and easygoing banter between long-time collaborators. A notable strength is the recurring guest mix and the relaxed, snack-forward vibe that invites broad engagement from fans of comedy and confectionery alike.

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3. Tamsen Page
4. Andrew Potts
5. Danielle Slade
6. Greg Campbell
7. John Bell
8. Kim Coghlan

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