Hot Takes

Our final Hot Takes episode at Inner FM! Hot takes for this week were: People should be more positive about parenting We don't need an opinion on everything

Another week, another jam packed episode. J and Lil also announce their final show next week - lots of reflections to come. Hot takes for this week were: In a public bathroom, bad BO is the worst of all smells We need to stand up to paying extra fees Gender Reveals are Stupid Have a Hot Take of your own or simply want to tell us how great we are? Drop us a DM at instagram.com/hottakes.show

With J home sick tonight, James and Lil catch up on the last few weeks, celebrate Jimmy's birthday from the weekend, and casually drop that one of them has met Paris Hilton. Hot takes for this week were: Authenticity over positivity Everyone should have a standing Sunday afternoon plan with friends Have a Hot Take of your own or simply want to tell us how great we are? Drop us a DM at instagram.com/hottakes.show

Lil and J live out their 12 year old dreams as they do an entire episode dedicated to the Queen Delta Goodrem. The whole Innocent Eyes album is played, featuring commentary from the two about the recent concert, reflections on early teenage life and random tidbits they know about Our Gal. Delta's surgery is the best in the biz Delta should have pivoted into Musical Theatre Have a Hot Take of your own or simply want to tell us how great we are? Drop us a DM at instagram.com/hottakes.show

Lil and J are joined by the special-est of special guests - Ben Le Ralph aka J's husband aka Captain Work. As such this episode is work themed, with the following Hot Takes for your pleasure: AI won't take your job - it'll just prove how useless a lot of people's work is Psychological safety doesn't exist to protect your feelings, man We need to ban diet culture in the office Have a Hot Take of your own or simply want to tell us how great we are? Drop us a DM at instagram.com/hottakes.show

Lil and J fly duo this week and go back to their roots (poo chat). They get their first Inner FM call (!) and stick the landing on all the segments: GBQ (Good Bad Quirky), Consumption, Guilty Pleasure and Homegrown Track of the Week, and What Did We Learn? Hot Takes for the week: We should all feel normal about picking wedgies in public We need to talk about foster care Have a Hot Take of your own or simply want to tell us how great we are? Drop us a DM at instagram.com/hottakes.show

A few announcements and a lot of chat this week at Hot Takes HQ. Hot Takes for the week: Non alcoholic drinks should be less expensive Bosses need to give more autonomy to their young staff Office jobs should be 10-5 Have a Hot Take of your own or simply want to tell us how great we are? Drop us a DM at instagram.com/hottakes.show

A bit of musical chairs through the start of the show as we worked through some technical difficulties! But never fear, Lil J and James got through the 2 hour show with about as much chaos as usual. Hot Takes for the week: We need a sushi train model for all dining Roadside dining sucks and we need to fix it We should ban public bins Have a Hot Take of your own or simply want to tell us how great we are? Drop us a DM at instagram.com/hottakes.show

The second Guilty Pleasures ep is here! Lil and J fly doublo this week as James sleeps off the sniffles. Hot Takes for the week: Targeted ads are great We need to normalize social media stalking Have a Hot Take of your own or simply want to tell us how great we are? Drop us a DM at instagram.com/hottakes.show

Lil, J and Jimmy introduced a few new segments tonight and got into a too large percentage of toilet chat (don't worry, there's a cap on it now). Hot Takes for the week: Work calls should not be made after 4 pm People who don't wash their hands after the toilet should be called out Baths are overrated Have a Hot Take of your own or simply want to tell us how great we are? Drop us a DM at instagram.com/hottakes.show

This week was rogue and we got our first 'um actually' Insta DM. We're growing! Hot Takes for the week: English spelling should be more fluid Adults need sleep training We should go back to the days of yore and pay for and download our music Have a Hot Take of your own or simply want to tell us how great we are? Drop us a DM at instagram.com/hottakes.show

Another week, another toilet chat. James Macleod aka Mr Worldwide is back and we chat all things overseas. Other topics included: Crepes, trains, and exes (oh my). Hot Takes for the week: Budget airlines have broken travelling People need to learn how to use the toilet (come on) Post Offices should be open 24 hours Have a Hot Take of your own or simply want to tell us how great we are? Drop us a DM at instagram.com/hottakes.show

It's finally here: Our Guilty Pleasures episode! Lil and J talk all things their favourite GP artists, songs, childhood memories, and spin some GP Hot Takes and Consumption Recs. Hot Takes for the week: KFC is better than Maccas Being basic should be acceptable Have a Hot Take of your own or simply want to tell us how great we are? Drop us a DM at instagram.com/hottakes.show

Hey friiiiends! Surprise! Another host got sick and we needed All-Star Noah Da Costa to fill in yet again. He and Lil talked all things Flume, Barbie and patriarchy while J furiously messaged the textline in agreement. Also, our Homegrown Track of The Week was real weird. Hot Takes for the week: ⁃ It’s ok to not enjoy camping ⁃ Doing tax shouldn’t be this hard  Have a Hot Take of your own or simply want to tell us how great we are? Drop us a DM at instagram.com/hottakes.show

Another eppy and many chats were had this week! Indigenous collaboration, separating the art from the artist and poop are all on the table. Hot Takes for the week: Two things can be true Parents - you're responsible for your children's bowel movements Have a Hot Take of your own or simply want to tell us how great we are? Drop us a DM at instagram.com/hottakes.show

This week on Hot Takes, Lil and J fly solo: no guests, a lot of riffing. We share our Consumption recs, talk about the state of the Australian music charts and finally learn what a chemtrail is. Hot Takes for the week: Big road works need publicly accessible accountability Friends are underrated Have a Hot Take of your own or simply want to tell us how great we are? Drop us a DM at instagram.com/hottakes.show

Another week, another special guest: this time it's Craig Kemp aka their bandmate aka their creative director aka their muse. We chat about changing our band name, Taylor Swift ticket chaos and of course some red hot Consumption recs. Hot Takes for the week: Running should be acceptable everywhere We should normalize gifting thrifts Fish burgers are the best burger Have a Hot Take of your own or simply want to tell us how great we are? Drop us a DM at instagram.com/hottakes.show

Lil and J are back this week with another killer soundtrack and special guest, Staygo. We chat with Staygo (Joel) about his music, and premiere our very own collaboration on our band's summer track 'Sad Girl Summer'. Hot Takes for the week: Board Games are the worst Taylor Swift tickets are worth $800 Shazam is the most underrated app Have a Hot Take of your own or simply want to tell us how great we are? Drop us a DM at instagram.com/hottakes.show

Lil is calling in from home this week but never fear: Noah Da Costa and J hold down the Hot Takes studio fort as the three of them discuss some spiciness. Noah is from the Music'N'More show on 96.5 Inner FM, which airs on Sunday nights and can be found on all streaming services. Hot Takes for the week: Men should split fertility related costs (even retroactively!) Sleeping more does not make you lazy People use mental health conversations as a way of getting clout Have a Hot Take of your own or simply want to tell us how great we are? Drop us a DM at instagram.com/hottakes.show

The episode this week is jam packed with royal-adjacent fodder as we 'celebrate' the King's Birthday this public holiday Monday. Special guest Lov3r1 (Cale Foley) joined us in studio to chat all things music, process, and the inspiration for his track 'ocd'.  Hot Takes for the week: Nepo Babies are fiiiiine We need an Arts related public holiday Get onto the Cherry Cloud Have a Hot Take of your own or simply want to tell us how great we are? Drop us a DM at instagram.com/hottakes.show

Lil and J deliver their first duo Hot Takes episode and go back to their roots in reality TV and Delta Goodrem chat. Hot Takes for the week: We need to examine sick guilt We should banish IQ tests Have a Hot Take of your own or simply want to tell us how great we are? Drop us a DM at instagram.com/hottakes.show

In this second ep of Hot Takes, Lil, J and James caught up on the latest goss and tunes before James heads overseas. Hot Takes for the week: Every apartment building needs a doorperson We need more colour in our lives Schnitties are better than Parmas Have a Hot Take of your own or simply want to tell us how great we are? Drop us a DM at instagram.com/hottakes.show

Welcome to the first official episode of Hot Takes! Lil, J and James joined together in the Inner FM studio to spin some tunes and talk some opinions. Hot Takes for the week: You shouldn't have to pay entry for events where everything costs money inside Everyone should be forced to take a gap year Sydney is objectively better than Melbourne Have a Hot Take of your own or simply want to tell us how great we are? Drop us a DM at instagram.com/hottakes.show