Recorded merely moments before they appeared on-stage before an audience of 2000 punters, Crabb and Sales recall some of their investigations into political drama which is based largely on real-life events. Plus, who was Australia's weirdest Prime Minister? You might be surprised who they come up with.

 • Everywhere I Look by Helen Garner
 • Bowraville Podcast by Dan Box
 • The Marmalade Files by Steve Lewis and Chris Uhlmann
 • The Mandarin Code by Steve Lewis and Chris Uhlmann
 • Stop at Nothing: The Life and Adventures of Malcolm Turnbull by Annabel Crabb
 • The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan
 • Community: Salad Recipes from Arthur Street Kitchen by Hetty McKinnon

Recorded merely moments before they appeared on-stage before an audience of 2000 punters, Crabb and Sales recall some of their investigations into political drama which is based largely on real-life events. Plus, who was Australia's weirdest Prime Minister? You might be surprised who they come up with. • Everywhere I Look by Helen Garner • Bowraville Podcast by Dan Box • The Marmalade Files by Steve Lewis and Chris Uhlmann • The Mandarin Code by Steve Lewis and Chris Uhlmann • Stop at Nothing: The Life and Adventures of Malcolm Turnbull by Annabel Crabb • The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan • Community: Salad Recipes from Arthur Street Kitchen by Hetty McKinnon

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Ep 35: Backstage At The Sydney Writers Festival

Wearing an emboldening shade of lipstick, Sales has galloped through Slow Horses, while Crabb has dipped into the manosphere.

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Following acclaimed seasons in the West End and on UK tour, enjoy a festive slice of pure escapism at the worst production in Christmas past, present and yet to come! Don’t be a scrooge. Get your ticket for A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong, Sydney Opera House - Concert Hall, 17-29 December. Book Now.

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Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Friday, December 11, 2026

Wearing an emboldening shade of lipstick, Sales has galloped through Slow Horses, while Crabb has dipped into the manosphere.
Find everything mentioned in this episode at <a href="https://www.chat10looks3.com/podcast/ep315">Chat10Looks3.com</a>
This episode is proudly sponsored by Go-To and their <a href="https://gotoskincare.com/products/very-amazing-retinal">Very Amazing Retinal</a>. Chatters can get 20% off orders over $85 at <a href="http://gotoskincare.com">gotoskincare.com</a> with the code CHAT10. <a href="https://gotoskincare.com/pages/terms-of-use">T&amp;Cs apply</a>. Very Amazing Retinal is clinically proven* to:
<ul>
<li>reduce the appearance of fine lines by up to 40%</li>
<li>reduce the appearance of wrinkles by up to 30%</li>
<li>reduce pigmentation by up to 70%</li>
</ul>
*Based on a 12 week clinical trial of 33 participants Following acclaimed seasons in the West End and on UK tour, enjoy a festive slice of pure escapism at the worst production in Christmas past, present and yet to come! Don&rsquo;t be a scrooge. Get your ticket for A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong, Sydney Opera House - Concert Hall, 17-29 December. <a href="https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/theatre/christmas-carol-goes-wrong">Book Now.</a> If you&rsquo;re aged between 45 to 49 get your <a href="https://www.cancer.org.au/bowelscreening?gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22856972620&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAo-aq00S8VwidLPYi7eCOotvU66Mi&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw56zWBhB0EiwAdPOQOQgvWzBr8za29tqVzRW1m62-1qkkGxsl263Ce_Khz16Jl6PxCgCO2BoC__MQAvD_BwE">free bowl test</a> today Get your pre-order of <a href="https://unsw.press/books/witness-people-politics-culture-feminism-19752025/">Witness: People. Politics. Culture. Feminism 1975-2025</a> by Ann Summers out December 1 Get tickets <a href="https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=CHACOM26">here</a> for the Chat 10 Looks 3 Live at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne, Saturday, October 31, 2026 Get tickets <a href="https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=CHATLOOK26">here</a> for the Chat 10 Looks 3 Live at the Her Majesty&rsquo;s Theatre in Adelaide, Thursday, November 5, 2026 Get tickets <a href="https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/Show.aspx?sh=CHATTEN26">here</a> for the Chat 10 Looks 3 Live at Llewellyn Hall in Canberra, Friday, December 11, 2026

Ep 315 - Lady Danger

Sales has dived into the new season of Slow Horses, Crabb has dipped into the work of quintessential Aussie screen crim David Wenham, and both of them are going to see Radiohead (don’t hate us).

Find everything mentioned in this episode at Chat10Looks3.com

This episode is proudly sponsored by Go-To and their Very Amazing Retinal. Chatters can get 20% off orders over $85 at gotoskincare.com with the code CHAT10. T&Cs apply.

Very Amazing Retinal is clinically proven* to:
reduce the appearance of fine lines by up to 40%
reduce the appearance of wrinkles by up to 30%
reduce pigmentation by up to 70%

*Based on a 12 week clinical trial of 33 participants

Following acclaimed seasons in the West End and on UK tour, enjoy a festive slice of pure escapism at the worst production in Christmas past, present and yet to come! Don’t be a scrooge. Get your ticket for A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong, Sydney Opera House - Concert Hall, 17-29 December. Book Now.

If you’re aged between 45 to 49 get your free bowl test today

Get tickets here for the Chat 10 Looks 3 Live at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne,
Saturday, October 31, 2026

Get tickets here for the Chat 10 Looks 3 Live at the Her Majesty’s Theatre in Adelaide,
Thursday, November 5, 2026

Sales has dived into the new season of Slow Horses, Crabb has dipped into the work of quintessential Aussie screen crim David Wenham, and both of them are going to see Radiohead (don&rsquo;t hate us).
Find everything mentioned in this episode at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chat10looks3.com/podcast/ep314">Chat10Looks3.com</a>
This episode is proudly sponsored by Go-To and their <a href="https://gotoskincare.com/products/very-amazing-retinal">Very Amazing Retinal</a>.&nbsp;Chatters can get 20% off orders over $85 at <a href="http://gotoskincare.com/">gotoskincare.com</a> with the code CHAT10. <a href="https://gotoskincare.com/pages/terms-of-use">T&amp;Cs apply</a>.
Very Amazing Retinal is clinically proven* to:
<ul>
<li>reduce the appearance of fine lines by up to 40%</li>
<li>reduce the appearance of wrinkles by up to 30%</li>
<li>reduce pigmentation by up to 70%</li>
</ul>
*Based on a 12 week clinical trial of 33 participants
Following acclaimed seasons in the West End and on UK tour, enjoy a festive slice of pure escapism at the worst production in Christmas past, present and yet to come! Don&rsquo;t be a scrooge. Get your ticket for A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong, Sydney Opera House - Concert Hall, 17-29 December. <a href="https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/theatre/christmas-carol-goes-wrong">Book Now.</a>
If you&rsquo;re aged between 45 to 49 get your <a href="https://www.cancer.org.au/bowelscreening?gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22856972620&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAo-aq00S8VwidLPYi7eCOotvU66Mi&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw56zWBhB0EiwAdPOQOQgvWzBr8za29tqVzRW1m62-1qkkGxsl263Ce_Khz16Jl6PxCgCO2BoC__MQAvD_BwE">free bowl test</a> today
Get tickets <a href="https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=CHACOM26">here</a> for the Chat 10 Looks 3 Live at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne, Saturday, October 31, 2026
Get tickets <a href="https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=CHATLOOK26">here</a> for the Chat 10 Looks 3 Live at the Her Majesty&rsquo;s Theatre in Adelaide, Thursday, November 5, 2026

Ep 314 - Slow Horses and Thom Yorke

Crabb’s been making chicken noodle soup and both reflect on their encounters with luminous Australian author Blanche d'Alpuget.

Find everything mentioned in this episode at Chat10Looks3.com

This episode is proudly sponsored by Go-To and their Very Amazing Retinal. Chatters can get 20% off orders over $85 at gotoskincare.com with the code CHAT10. T&Cs apply.
Very Amazing Retinal is clinically proven* to:
reduce the appearance of fine lines by up to 40%
reduce the appearance of wrinkles by up to 30%
reduce pigmentation by up to 70%

*Based on a 12 week clinical trial of 33 participants

 

Belvoir 2027. Many generations. Many worlds. One stage. See the full season at belvoir.com.au

If you’re aged between 45 to 49 get your free bowl test from Cancer Council today

Get tickets here for the Chat 10 Looks 3 Live at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne,
Saturday, October 31, 2026

Get tickets here for the Chat 10 Looks 3 Live at the Her Majesty’s Theatre in Adelaide,
Thursday, November 5, 2026

Retreat: Read, Write & Revel with Annabel Crabb
Reserve your spot on a 4-day retreat hosted by our own Annabel Crabb in Berry, NSW. A long weekend of words, wit, and wildly good company.
Fri, Oct 16, 2026  Mon, Oct 19, 2026

Crabb&rsquo;s been making chicken noodle soup and both reflect on their encounters with luminous Australian author Blanche d'Alpuget.
Find everything mentioned in this episode at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chat10looks3.com/podcast/ep313">Chat10Looks3.com</a>
<hr>
This episode is proudly sponsored by Go-To and their <a href="https://gotoskincare.com/products/very-amazing-retinal">Very Amazing Retinal</a>.&nbsp;Chatters can get 20% off orders over $85 at <a href="http://gotoskincare.com/">gotoskincare.com</a> with the code CHAT10. <a href="https://gotoskincare.com/pages/terms-of-use">T&amp;Cs apply</a>. Very Amazing Retinal is clinically proven* to:
<ul>
<li>reduce the appearance of fine lines by up to 40%</li>
<li>reduce the appearance of wrinkles by up to 30%</li>
<li>reduce pigmentation by up to 70%</li>
</ul>
*Based on a 12 week clinical trial of 33 participants
&nbsp;
Belvoir 2027. Many generations. Many worlds. One stage. See the full season at&nbsp;<a href="http://belvoir.com.au">belvoir.com.au</a>
If you&rsquo;re aged between 45 to 49 get your <a href="https://www.cancer.org.au/bowelscreening?gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22856972620&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAo-aq00S8VwidLPYi7eCOotvU66Mi&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw56zWBhB0EiwAdPOQOQgvWzBr8za29tqVzRW1m62-1qkkGxsl263Ce_Khz16Jl6PxCgCO2BoC__MQAvD_BwE">free bowl test</a> from Cancer Council today
Get tickets <a href="https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=CHACOM26">here</a> for the Chat 10 Looks 3 Live at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne, Saturday, October 31, 2026
Get tickets <a href="https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=CHATLOOK26">here</a> for the Chat 10 Looks 3 Live at the Her Majesty&rsquo;s Theatre in Adelaide, Thursday, November 5, 2026
<a href="https://nourishtravel.com/annabel-crabb-retreat-berry-nsw-october-2026">Retreat: Read, Write &amp; Revel with Annabel Crabb</a> Reserve your spot on a 4-day retreat hosted by our own Annabel Crabb in Berry, NSW. A long weekend of words, wit, and wildly good company. Fri, Oct 16, 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Mon, Oct 19, 2026

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