Message on the Machine

Fashion. Not just an excellent Gaga song.

The boys have virtually welcomed up-and-coming style superstar Aaron Mitchell to the studio this week to deep dive into the glamorous (or maybe not so glamorous?) rag trade. Inspired by fashion's biggest night, The Met Gala, Age & Mitch decided that their comments as two couch experts on how to put together a designer lewk might need some professional backing.

Aaron fills us in on how an elite acrobatic gymnastics coach, choreographer and judge, who just really loves clothing, came to turn it into his full-time gig. Tune in for some hot tips on breaking into the industry, why it might be a good idea to don the sketchers on shoot day and where to store a $65k necklace in the middle of Melbourne CBD, in a pinch. For those looking for some free fashion advice on how to start building a successful wardrobe, we've got you covered. And for those who want to hear about when Aaron and Age tried to date and Age royally fucked it (shocker) that's in there too.

Of course, it'd be remiss not to take a quick look back at some highs and lows of the recent Met Gala, before looking to the future and some trends to keep an eye on if you're keen to stay ahead of the curve, darling. For our two hosts, it was a joy to chat to someone who is so passionate about making other people feel beautiful, and all we can say is head over and give @aaronmitchellstyling a follow now. Because the revenge heel is bursting onto the scene. And so is he.

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R U OK?, bug infestations and Harry Styles spit

It's that time again for your favourite chat between friends.

You guessed it, Age & Mitch are back with another episode of The Catch Up Call, where they give you the quick and dirty on whatever's going on in their lives. And whatever headlines have caught their eye from the world at large. Kicking off today, in honour of the recently passed R U OK? Day, the boys take a minute to be raw with their emotions. It's important to remember, especially in this current climate, to check in on each other. So follow their lead. Pause the ep. Ask how your loved ones are REALLY doing. Then resume listening.

Heartfelt conversation quickly makes way for Harry Styles spitting in the mouths of adoring fans (something our hosts are very much in two minds about), a pregnancy that has just cost Stormi Webster a LOT of money and other such hot topics. In gay news, Sydney icon ARQ is up for sale if anyone listening has a cool $50m to drop one some prime Darlinghurst real estate. Age & Mitch discuss whether The Straights should be allowed to play The Gays onscreen, and run through the dramatic finale of one of the more satisfying recent seasons of Drag Race. Lots to cover! So jump in.

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And on a serious note, if you or someone you know is maybe not quite feeling OK right now, head to https://www.ruok.org.au/ for a stack of resources to help get you back on track. We love you x

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This one goes out to all you out there who are currently... unattached.

That's right, this week Age & Mitch are deep diving into their official manifesto: how to be single. Two self-proclaimed (and factually verified) experts on the topic, this ep talks all about that time in your life when you don't have a significant other to pat your head and tell you it's going to be alright. Someone who over time, you'll likely grow to resent, culminating in a vicious battle over shared assets. (Not bitter.)

Expect chats on learning to love yourself, moving on from heartbreak, getting yourself back out there and the few successes and many, many rejections you'll likely encounter along the way. Speaking of rejection, the tea is finally spilled on the oft-alluded-to moment that Mitch, in a dark hour, shot his shot with Age... and how that went for all involved.

If you're in a relationship, this episode isn't really for you (you have enough) but feel free to listen anyway. Just be prepared for some hard truths because the singles have a few things to get off their chest. Of course, no episode about being single is complete without some faint glimmer of hope for the future, so Age & Mitch give a quick update on their current situation in matters of the same sex and finding love in a hopeless place.

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Hi, you've called Age... and Mitch! And now they're calling you back.

That's right, Age & Mitch are back with another episode of Your Message, Our Machine where (almost) complete creative control is relinquished to the listeners for a bombastic episode of whatever you guys, gals and people want to talk about.

This week, Age's blushing ear has returned without any new leads or diagnosis. Conversation turns to the boys' love languages, regrets from their respective childhoods and something that they will absolutely NOT stand for any longer. A listener challenge also came through to tell each other a joke and spoiler alert, they both absolutely tanked. Potentially the first time on earth that our co-hosts have not been able to laugh at each other. Comedy's hard.

After covering the very important topic of Which Character from the OC would you bone, the ep turns to a listener-suggested segment (and our new favourite pass-time), reading online brothel reviews. We won't give much away except to say that Lindsay, whoever you are, keep up the good work darl.

Once you've finished the ep, get in early and line up your questions, scenarios or segment requests now for the next time MOTM throws to the people. We're always around to take a message via insta DM or email. (Voice memos obviously encouraged.)

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Before we start, we'd like to leave you a quick message on the machine to say that MOTM encountered a few technical difficulties this week and the sound quality isn't quite up to our usual standard. The perfect week to have a professional singer on the show...

Moving along with our regularly scheduled programming, this week Age & Mitch welcome singer/performer extraordinaire Luke Antony, via satellite from Sydney. A working singer for many years, Luke shot into the public eye after his Season 7 stint on The Voice Australia where he rubbed shoulders with the likes of Boy George, Kelly Roland and Joe Jonas *swoon*. Oh, and Delta.

The boys couldn't wait to get him on the show to spill the tea on what it was really like behind the scenes of one of the country's biggest reality TV comps. Spoiler alert, sounds like the wrap party is the place to be for a disco pash with an anonymous makeup artist. From there, conversation turns to the highs and lows of the music industry, German pride, karaoke and the one and only... Marcia Hines. Also the wooden furniture business? But more on that later.

Luke is really such a treasure and Age & Mitch honestly can't wait until these pesky borders open so they can all get together for a coupla.

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Life, culture and current affairs, from two consummate unprofessionals. This is: The Catch Up Call.

Welcome back to your favourite monthly roundup of a very random selection of what's been happening in the lives of our co-anchors, Age & Mitch. And whatever other headlines have caught their eyes from around the world.

This week the boys are staring down the abyss of another lockdown in Melbourne so sadly, do not have the normal amount of juicy goss to share. Getting back on the apps, slow cooked ragu, Italian flea-markets and baby pigeons all get a run in no particular order. Good luck finding the link there but these are the things currently keeping the boys up at night. And getting them up in the mornings.

Moving on to the news of the world, we've got a climate crisis on our hands, Olympic love stories and the death of "the gay best friend." Never ones to shy away from the tough stories, we'll also be looking at the rise and fall of Ellen Degeneres, and whether maybe, just maybe, Hannah Montana didn't actually have the best of both worlds? Tune in at 6 for the full report. Or to keep it easy for yourself, just hit play and enjoy.

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This week, it's all about the work.

Having had their fair share of jobs (with varying degrees of success) Age & Mitch have taken to the mics today to chat all things employment. If you're expecting an episode about KPIs, salary sacrifice and superannuation then I'm sorry, my friend, but you're looking for a show that's much more boring than the one you've found.

No, this week the boys hit on all the real hot button topics. Namely, being drunk at work, being hungover at work and generally underperforming in the workplace. Amongst these numerous failures there have been various successes that also enjoy some airtime. One that comes to mind is how Age convinced a cafe that employed him to hang up black and white pictures of himself all over their walls.

The idea of "horrible bosses" is one that gets a good crack this week, along with navigating the corporate world, feisty customers and first jobs. Then, in a brand new segment (that will never be repeated) called Adrian's Hot Takes, you can expect some refreshingly sage advice for those at the start of their careers who are looking to get that first foot in the door.

Everyone at MOTM pty. ltd. hopes you really enjoy this episode, because after the stories that are shared, it's very possible that neither Age, nor Mitch, will be hired anywhere else. Ever again.

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Hi, you've called Age... and Mitch! And now they're calling you back.

This week's episode sees the boys throwing to the people in a little episode we like to call Your Message, Our Machine. As always, you never quite know what's coming on that one special day a month when Age and Mitch completely relinquish creative control. To instead talk about whatever the hell is on the mind of you, the listener.

This week, expect some totally wild stories about cars being towed and killer seagulls. You saucy little minxes wanted to know all about recent sexual encounters and whether they've ever gone back to bonk an ex. Sickos. On a more wholesome note, discussion turns to relationships with siblings, whether we plan to have kids, and then somehow devolves into a listener tale about dog semen. It's a wild ride but just go with it.

Once you've finished the ep, get in early and line up your questions, scenarios and advice seeking now for the next time MOTM throws to the people. We're always around to take a message via insta DM or email. (Voice memos obviously encouraged.)

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Today, we're doing it for the kids.

Age & Mitch wanted to take a moment talk about the tumultuous minefield that is being queer in your teens. Something we all look back on with... memories. Teaching the children is serious business so the boys thought it would be a good idea to bring in an expert. Enter, Adrian Murdoch. A key part of our favourite Australian queer youth charity - Minus18. Hold onto your hats because Adrian is coming in with a lot of knowledge and even more passion behind them on this fairly complex topic.

Expect chats on queer formal, being gay in high school, coming out and queer intersectionality. If that sounds like a lot to swallow, don't panic. There's also a fair chunk of discussion on Marvel movies (for some reason) and what it is about English teachers that make us all swoon!? Between the laughs, you're bound to learn something this week. What did you really expect though, from the reliably educational programming that is Message on the Machine?

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Well, you know how this goes.

This week Mitch & Age are back with everyone's favourite chat with their two best girlfriends. Some like to call it an episode about nothing. We like to call it The Catch Up Call.

A beautiful time of the month where the boys get to sit right back in their studio chairs and fill each other (and all of you) in on whatever's on their minds. Career moves, upskilling and sex with cats open the show as a natural trio. Expect a very abridged and gay-biased romp through the world news including potentially the first piece of sports reporting ever to be seen on the show. They might not be much, but they are indeed, versatile.

Message on the Machine Pty Ltd will also be collecting royalties from Netflix for the sponsorship provided in this episode as discussion turns to not one, but three of their recent/upcoming creative works. Of course, we also need to address the elephant in the room for those who read the fine print. There is a bit of a discussion around an upcoming birthday event that actually didn't get to happen. Resulting in hundreds of tragically wasted candles. Nevertheless, settle in for a chat with your two best gays that will wash over you like a warm hug from Daddy4young69.

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