No Utes In The Valet

It’s Brownlow week, which means footy and fashion are officially sharing the spotlight.

In this special Brownlow edition of No Utes in the Valet, Elliot and Isaac make their predictions for one of the biggest nights on the AFL calendar, just from very different perspectives.

Elliot takes on the red carpet, revealing the designers he’s hoping to see, the trends he predicts will dominate the night and who he thinks could take out best dressed.

Meanwhile, Isaac turns his attention to the medal count, breaking down his predicted top three in the race for the 2026 Brownlow Medal.

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Footy meets fashion, exactly where No Utes in the Valet likes it.

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Elliot Garnaut is away gallivanting around London, so Lucy Nettlefold, founder of⁠ Twofold Media⁠, steps into the valet alongside four-time AFL premiership player Isaac Smith.

With September in full swing, Isaac and Lucy unpack why Melbourne becomes the sporting capital of the world at this time of year. They discuss the enormous arrival of the NFL in Australia, why the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams have taken completely different approaches to jet lag, and how professional athletes adjust their sleep, meals and body clocks when travelling internationally.

Isaac also shares what AFL Grand Final week is really like for players, from the chaos of the Brownlow Medal to open training sessions, Grand Final parades and captain’s runs where nobody can kick or catch.

Plus, Lucy gives Isaac a crash course in Kylie Minogue ahead of her AFL Grand Final performance, they predict which Australian artists could join her onstage, and they hatch a plan to dress Elliot from head to toe in Kylie merchandise when he returns.

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In this mini-episode, Elliot and Issie are joined by Lucy to dive into a lively debate on icks, dealbreakers, and a few backstage secrets. The trio breaks down the definition of an "ick," tackles egg farming, answers burning listener questions about the 2026 Logies, and wraps up with an official footy finals premiership prediction.

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This week, the boys are celebrating Father’s Day by turning the spotlight on the men who made them who they are today - their dads.

Isaac and Elliot open up about growing up with very different dads, the values, quirks and sayings they've inherited from them, and the lessons they've carried into their own lives.

And then things get unexpectedly emotional when the boys surprise each other with voice notes from their dads, sharing what they're most proud of and offering some Father's Day wisdom - including one very memorable story about Elliot coming out.

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Whether you're a dad, have a dad or are just here for the dad jokes, questionable fashion choices and some unexpectedly deep voice notes, this Father's Day episode is a look at the men who shaped Isaac and Elliot - for better, for worse and occasionally with some very questionable sayings.

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This week, Elliot and Isaac unpack their most ridiculous impulse purchases from a very shiny Birkin to a Ryan Gosling-inspired jacket ordered straight after watching Project Hail Mary. Plus, they talk book clubs, and review Pretty Woman the musical.

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This week, the boys are joined by Lucy for a very special Logies edition, going behind the scenes of Australia’s biggest night of television to reveal what really happens once the cameras stop rolling.

Elliot and Lucy have a combined 25 years of Logies experience between them, from dressing celebrities and working the red carpet to managing talent, publicity teams and the chaos happening behind the curtain.

From the bizarre reality of sitting through a six-hour awards show, to the secret in-room host, celebrity entrances, red carpet politics and the sheer amount of work that goes into one outfit, this is the Logies like you've never heard them before.

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Whether you're obsessed with the red carpet, curious about what really happens behind the scenes or simply want some good old-fashioned Australian television gossip, this episode pulls back the curtain on the Logies.

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This week’s mini ep is a bit of everything, from what we’ve been watching lately to partying in Ibiza, Australian artists taking over Europe, American politics and the status symbols we’ve officially grown out of.

We chat about a recent George Clooney film that got us thinking about fame, relationships and the lives we build around success, before getting into the very high-production world of Ibiza residencies (and just how much it costs to get through the door).

Plus, we answer a few of your questions: what opinions have changed over the last five years? What would actually surprise you about our day-to-day lives? And which status symbols do we simply not care about anymore?

Spoiler: the reality is a lot more desk work, routine and parking small cars than you might expect.

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Season 2 has already delivered huge guests, viral moments and more chaos than Isaac and Elliot can properly remember, so it is time for the official No Utes in the Valet mid-year report card.

This week, the boys are joined by their friend and behind-the-scenes confidante Lucy for an honest assessment of who is having the better year. Isaac is balancing AFL commentary, family life and a wife who wants another child, while Elliot reflects on breaking his leg, learning patience and discovering who genuinely shows up when life forces you to slow down.

The conversation quickly moves from personal growth to complete nonsense as they debate the biggest sporting moments of 2026, AFL premiership favourites, disastrous house inspections, celebrity hall passes and the most overrated stars of the year.

Elliot names Charlize Theron as his best-dressed celebrity, questions the fashion hype surrounding Zendaya and Law Roach, and gives his verdict on Timothée Chalamet. The group also reveals their celebrity hall passes, discusses the shows apparently improving people’s relationships and hears about Elliot’s new gay book club obsession.

They also review the latest AFL fashion collaborations, discuss the upcoming footy finals and reveal their dream guests for the second half of the season, including NFL personalities and one Australian pop icon.

The episode finishes with Elliot delivering a passionate, slightly desperate and completely unrequested public invitation for Kylie Minogue to join the podcast.

Kylie, the microphones are ready.

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Nadia Fairfax joins Isaac and Elliot just four days before her due date for a conversation spanning influencer culture, creativity, elite sport, family and her unexpected obsession with rugby league.

As one of Australia’s original social media personalities, Nadia reflects on helping build an industry before “influencer” was even a recognised job title. She explains why the word has become almost a slur, what separates meaningful creative work from forgettable sponsored content and why individuality will ultimately survive an oversaturated online landscape.

Nadia also opens up about questioning whether she still wants to belong to the industry she helped create, balancing public life with a private family and dealing with the constant arrival of younger and shinier creators.

Beyond the polished posts, Nadia explains the strategy, production and intense work ethic behind her career. From consulting on brand launches and designing collaborations to producing large-scale creative campaigns, she sees herself less as an influencer and more as a one-person publishing house.

The conversation then moves from fashion to football. Nadia shares what it was like growing up as the daughter of Australian rugby icon Russell Fairfax, her own childhood at the Australian Institute of Sport as an elite gymnast and the lessons that professional sport taught her about discipline, confidence and positive self-talk.

She also introduces the all-women NRL tipping competition that has grown from five friends into a fiercely competitive group of Sydney personalities, complete with a major prize pool and marriages apparently strengthened by midweek footy analysis.

It is a chaotic, honest and surprisingly heartfelt conversation about creativity, connection and why sport remains one of the few things capable of bringing everyone together.

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On this weeks Mini Ep the boys jump between some of the internet's strangest headlines, nostalgic childhood memories, book recommendations and a quick AFL check-in.

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As always, it's a mix of sport, culture, recommendations and whatever else comes to mind.

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This week on No Utes in the Valet, Isaac Smith and Elliott celebrate one year of questionable texts, uncomfortable challenges and somehow surviving each other’s company.

Isaac opens up about confronting fear as a parent, sharing the difficult experience of navigating hearing tests and health concerns for his children, and the lessons elite sport taught him about leaning on your support network when life gets tough.

Then, in a sharp change of pace, Elliot recounts his disastrous early-2000s “all-purple diet”, involving cabbage, traffic on Toorak Road and a car ride he will never forget.

Later, Marvel Stadium General Manager Scott Fitzgerald joins the boys to unpack the stadium’s huge evolution beyond footy. From Harry Styles, Robbie Williams and Dom Dolla to restaurants, premium dining and the new Marvel Stadium 365 experience, Scott reveals how the venue is becoming one of Melbourne’s biggest entertainment destinations.

Plus, Elliot gets the full briefing on Marvel Stadium’s upcoming rooftop climb, including walking 40 metres above the ground, sitting on the scoreboard and the option to abseil down the side of the stadium.

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No Utes in the Valet, Marvel Stadium, Scott Fitzgerald, Harry Styles Melbourne, Robbie Williams Melbourne, Dom Dolla, Marvel Stadium rooftop climb, AFL, Melbourne entertainment, Luke Combs, Chris Martin, stadium tour, parenting

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Off Campus Spiced Up Issie's Sex Life

In this weeks mini ep we're catching up on life, diving back into your questions and debriefing the TV show that spiced up Issie's sex life.

We also recommend one of our favourite shows right now, share an update on Elliot's recovery from a broken leg,

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The FIFA World Cup is here, and No Utes in the Valet is officially getting invested.

In this World Cup for Dummies edition, Elliot gives Isaac the crash course every new football fan needs: what the World Cup actually is, why the games matter so much, why a 1–0 scoreline can be more dramatic than a shootout, and how penalty shootouts turn an entire country into a nervous wreck.

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup bringing 48 teams, 104 matches and three host countries, Canada, Mexico and the United States, this is the biggest World Cup ever. So whether you are backing the Socceroos, following Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, England, France, Brazil or simply trying to understand why everyone is suddenly waking up at ridiculous hours to watch football, this episode is for you.

We get into:

• What makes the World Cup the biggest sporting event on the planet

• Why football is more than a game: culture, fashion, music, community and chaos

• The teams and superstars to watch at the 2026 World Cup

• Why goals are rare, and why that makes them even better

• How penalty shootouts work

• The ultimate Melbourne World Cup watch-party story: beers, wings and dancing on tables at 8am

• Why soccer unites people across countries, cultures and generations

• A game of World Cup or Made Up, featuring some of football’s most ridiculous real names

No Utes in the Valet is not pretending to be your tactical football podcast. This is the World Cup through the lens of pop culture, good stories, ridiculous opinions and two mates figuring it out as they go.

New to football? Send us your World Cup questions on Instagram and we might cover them in the next episode.

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Lewi Brown returns to No Utes in the Valet for this special mini episode. The former NRL player turned Earl's Collection founder reflects on the journey from professional sport to building one of Australia's most respected fashion brands. From seeing his own ASICS football boot on the field for the first time to the lessons he learned from mentors like Ivan Cleary, Lewi shares insights on gratitude, creativity, leadership, and what it takes to create something meaningful beyond sport.

While many founders look to books or podcasts for inspiration, Lewi reveals that much of his creative process comes from music. By listening closely to lyrics and then watching the accompanying visuals, he finds new perspectives on storytelling, emotion, and culture. It's an approach that continues to shape the way he thinks about design, branding, and the stories Earl's Collection tells through its products.

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Lewi Brown went from professional rugby league player to one of Australia's most influential fashion founders. In this episode of No Utes in the Valet, he opens up about retiring from football on 199 NRL games, building Earl's Collection from scratch, overcoming personal tragedy, and creating one of the most talked-about collaborations in Australian fashion with ASICS. Alongside Isaac and Elliot, he explores the crossover between sport, style, identity and what it takes to build something meaningful after professional sport.

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Why ASICS Changed Everything

Lewi reveals how a simple meeting with ASICS turned into a life-changing opportunity. What started as an invitation to collect shoes became the chance to design his own footwear collaboration. The result was a sell-out collection and a world-first football boot that bridged performance sport and fashion.

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What happens when an AFL premiership player swaps the footy field for the runway at Australian Fashion Week?

Pure chaos Perfection!

This week on No Utes In The Valet, Elliot and Isaac unpack the moment that somehow took over Australian media after Isaac walked for Christian Kimber at Australian Fashion Week.

What started as a joke between mates quickly spiralled into headlines, group chat carnage, and one of the most uncomfortable experiences of Isaac’s life.

From panic backstage with international models, to accidentally eating the entire model breakfast buffet, to trying not to laugh while standing frozen in front of 50 photographers, this episode is absolute gold.

But underneath the chaos is something surprisingly honest. A conversation about masculinity, confidence, stepping outside your comfort zone, and why doing things that scare you can completely change how you see yourself.

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It’s fashion. It’s football. It’s emotional growth wrapped inside World War II mechanic overalls.

And somehow… it works.

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What happens when an AFL legend accidentally ends up walking Australian Fashion Week?

Absolute chaos.

This week on No Utes in the Valet, Elliot and Isaac are back and things immediately spiral. Elliot is recording fresh off emergency surgery after a mirror literally crushed his ankle at a cocktail party, while Isaac somehow finds himself preparing to walk the runway at Australian Fashion Week forChristian Kimber.

There’s just one problem…

Isaac has absolutely no idea what he’s doing.

After a hilariously awkward first fitting experience involving confusion, panic phone calls, and stripping down “way too quickly”, the boys decide it’s time to call in reinforcements. Enter Australian supermodel Montana Cox.

What follows is one of the funniest conversations the show has had yet:

It’s sport, fashion, chaos, bowel-related trauma, and elite-level banter all rolled into one episode.

This is No Utes In The Valet at its absolute best.

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Can a premiership player become a runway model overnight?

In this episode of No Utes in the Valet, the worlds of footy and fashion collide as Elliot Garnaut and Isaac Smith debate camera angles, Coachella culture and whether one retired AFL star has what it takes to walk at Australian Fashion Week.

From there, the boys move through the week in culture and sport:

Then comes the main event: Australian Fashion Week.

Elliot explains why this year’s setting at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia with Sydney Harbour as the backdrop is a major moment for the industry, before challenging Isaac to do the unthinkable: walk in a show.

What starts as a joke turns serious fast.

After an impromptu hallway catwalk and some surprisingly confident turns, Isaac receives a real-time invitation to attend a fitting for Christian Kimber.

Yes, seriously.

The episode also features a fiery round of Red Flag, Green Flag:

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It’s fashion, footy and cultural carnage.

And by the end of the episode, one question remains:

Is Isaac Smith about to become the hottest ticket at Fashion Week?

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What happens when sport stops being just sport?

In this episode of ‘No Utes in the Valet’ we move from AFL headlines to the global business of entertainment, starting with the news that Kylie Minogue is set to perform at the AFL Grand Final.

Is it a smart play to attract new audiences, or proof that sport is becoming more about spectacle than the game itself?

From there the discussion opens up into a bigger idea: leagues like the AFL and NFL are no longer just running competitions, they’re building entertainment ecosystems.

Think:

• Super Bowl halftime shows watched by over 100 million people • Stadiums turning into hospitality precincts with restaurants and DJs • Fashion becoming part of athlete culture • Brands using sport as their biggest marketing platform

The episode explores how American sports have mastered this model, and whether Australian sport is finally catching up.

Along the way the conversation takes a few classic detours including:

• Viral pimple patches and Gen Z skincare • Parenting toys that double as stress relief • A deep YouTube rabbit hole into British royal history • The strange tradition behind the Masters Champions Dinner and the dream menu you’d serve if you won Augusta

It’s part sport, part culture, part chaos.

But underneath the laughs is a serious question:

Is the future of sport actually entertainment?

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Season 2 is here.

In this episode of No Utes in the Valet, we break down one of the biggest misconceptions in pop culture: the red carpet.

From the Oscars to the AFL, we unpack what actually drives attention, money, and influence in today’s media landscape.

This is where two completely different worlds collide.

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Relive the best of season 1. We hope that you have had as much fun listening as we have putting it all together.

Sit back, go for a walk and enjoy the best of.

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A very special guest has swept into the Valet this week… Victorian of the Year 2025, Gold Logie winner, founder of Carrie’s Beanies for Brain Cancer, and most importantly, a dear friend to us… the incredible Carrie Bickmore.

She’s a an Australian powerhouse with a heart of absolute gold, and she’s here for candour, chaos and a couple of laughs with Elliot and Isaac. Carrie shares what’s next for her, and even flips the script on the boys, following her journalistic instincts and asking them all the questions...

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From after school hangs in the family work room in Coburg to a flagship store on High Street, Armadale ⁠Effie Katsaounis⁠ reflects on business highs and lows, and what it takes to pick yourself up after losing it all and building it back up bigger and better than ever.

We hear Effie's first impressions of Elliot!

Isaac asks about postpartum fashion and we get a big scoop.

And we get the most profound ending to a podcast episode yet.

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The Ute was in for a service last week so there was a lot for Elliot and Isaac to unpack:

Big news for the pod (Thank you!)

All the tea from the Melbourne Cup Carnival (including 'those' boots)

After chatting about Kris Jenner's 70th we discover someone once hosted a fur and feathers party

We discuss what bangers need to be on a party playlist

And it's back - Issie scans another outfit of Elliot's with wild success (how much is too much for a tshirt)

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Accomplished journalist and super-proud Mum⁠ Kate Waterhouse⁠ shares with Elliot and Issac what it was like growing up in a multi-generational horse racing family, and how she is carving her own path to success as a fashion icon and children's author.

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Six episodes in, it's the conversation Elliot and Isaac had to have:

Homophobia in sport, specifically AFL.

What has been seen, heard and experienced? It all gets tackled in this chat.

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Best mates and team mates communicate all the time, but when do you really talk? In a podcast it turns out.

Elliot Garnaut, Isaac Smith and ⁠Tom Hawkins⁠ all have a years-long connection but in The Valet they talk more openly than ever before about the importance of family through footy, growing up in rural NSW versus living in city environments, cattle farming, Labubus and we find out who crumbs the best lamb cutlet in the country.

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Journalist, mother and businesswoman ⁠Rebecca Maddern⁠ is Elliot and Isaac's first full-episode guest.

The trail-blazer reflects on her storied career including when she became the first female host of the famed television juggernaut The Footy Show.

Bec and Issie open up about how difficult the gruelling process of IVF is for both hopeful mothers and fathers.

Elliot is given the chance to reflect on his fabulous career through the eyes of Bec.

We get fashion and beauty tips. And some words of wisdom from little Ruby giving us great faith in the future.

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Elliot Garnaut and Isaac Smith are going head to head this episode: will Elliot's knowledge of iconic sports heroes blitz Isaac's self proclaimed Rom-Com brain?

(Hint: it's chaotic)

And stay for the ultimate showdown where Isaac uses Lens technology to his advantage to guess what Elliot is wearing this time...

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Fashion is huge business and that's how Elliot can get Isaac to understand his world better, running through some of the more scandalous campaigns.

Which products could Isaac and Elliot both be the face of?

Buying the right pair of jeans can be a punish if you don't know what you're doing.

And we find out who looks like a hairy 12 year old.

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Welcome to No Utes in the Valet

The fast talking, fashion-meets-footy podcast nobody asked for but everyone will binge.

Elliot Garnaut lives in a world of couture, champagne and chauffeur drop-offs.

Isaac Smith, premiership powerhouse and Norm Smith medallist, prefers a stubby, a snag, and the back of a Hilux.

Think Ab Fabmeets The Front Bar, served with a side of sibling-like bickering, proving true friendship can be found in unlikely places.

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In this No Utes in the Valet ⁠Elliot Garnaut⁠and ⁠Isaac Smith⁠ unpack their unlikely friendship:

How on earth did the Celebrity Stylist and former AFL Premiership player end up in the wilds of South Africa together - find out with the help of ⁠Carrie Bickmore⁠, ⁠Trent Cotchin⁠, ⁠Olivia Molly Rogers⁠, ⁠Ellidy Pullin⁠, ⁠Brandon Ellis⁠ and ⁠Gemma O'Neill

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