No Utes In The Valet
No Utes In The Valet pairs celebrity stylist Elliot Garnaut with four-time AFL premiership player Isaac Smith for a fast-talking clash of city glamour and country bluntness. The show plays on their unlikely friendship, contrasting couture and champagne with stubbies, snags and the back of a Hilux. Episodes are loose, banter-driven conversations covering fashion, football and cultural divides. It's described by its hosts as a bingeable mix of Ab Fab and The Front Bar, complete with sibling-like bickering.
Episodes
Bec Harding Reveals Secrets Behind Her Wedding to Andy Lee in NYC
Bec Harding has officially married Andy Lee in New York City, and we've got the exclusive pre-wedding conversation! Just 24 hours before flying to Manhattan for one of Australia's most talked-about celebrity weddings of 2026, Rebecca "Bec" Harding joined her best friend, celebrity stylist Elliot Garnaut, and four-time AFL premiership player Isaac Smith on No Utes in the Valet. And Bec isn't holdin
Bec Harding's New York City guide
New York, according to Bec Harding. In this quick-fire mini episode, Elliot Garnaut and Isaac Smith are joined by Bec Harding as she shares her ultimate NYC hit list. From iconic Italian restaurants and late-night burgers to boutique hotels, hidden art galleries and must-visit shopping destinations, consider this your insider's guide to the city that never sleeps. Bec's NYC hit list: Where t
Inside the Melbourne Cup Carnival: CEO Kylie Rogers on Celebs, Fashion & Flemington’s Future
The Melbourne Cup Carnival is changing, and Victoria Racing Club CEO Kylie Rogers is right at the centre of it. This week, Isaac Smith and Elliot Garnaut sit down with Kylie to go inside the 2026 Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington, from the celebrities, fashion and famous Birdcage to world-class racing, live music, food and the evolution of one of Australia’s biggest sporting events. Kylie
Our Brownlow 2026 Predictions
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
Why Melbourne Does Grand Final Week Better Than Anyone
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
The ‘Chic’ Trend & Our Ultimate Icks
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.Follow No Utes in the Valet for more conversations covering AFL, sp
Dad Jokes & Surprisingly Deep Advice | presented by Tommy Hilfiger
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
Our Most Impulsive Purchases
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What REALLY Happens at the Logies
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
Ibiza, American Politics & Status Symbols
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 Ibiz
Kylie Minogue, Hall Passes and Our Brutal Mid-Year Report Card
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 wan
Influencers Are Cringe, Footy Is Life and Nadia Might Give Birth
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
Would You Buy a Handbag Made From T-Rex?
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.In this episode:A luxury fashion house has created a handbag made from T-Rex skin. The boys debate whether a bag worth €300,000–€500,000 is groundbreaking... or just plain ugly.The surprisingly addictive travel game one of the boys swea
Harry Styles Is Coming to Melbourne… and Elliot’s Going Off the Roof
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
Off Campus Spiced Up Issie's Sex Life
Off Campus Spiced Up Issie's Sex LifeIn 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,Plus, we answer your questions on:Whether we'd ever go back to music festivalsCan you actually meet someone at t
The 2026 World Cup Explained for People Who Don’t Watch Soccer
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 Wo
The NRL Star Who Sold Out Australia in 8 Minutes
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 gratitud
He Retired From Footy. Then Built a Fashion Empire
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,
Breaking Comfort Zones | Isaac Smith Walks The Runway
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, a
“Just Think You’re Hot”: Montana Cox Turns Isaac Smith Into A Runway Model
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 for Ch
Is Isaac Fit for Australian Fashion Week
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:Justin Bieber spotted at Coachella wea
Why the AFL Wants Kylie Fans, Not Just Footy Fans
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
The Business Behind the Oscars Red Carpet (No One Talks About This)
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.Why celebrities are getting paid millions to walk red carpetsThe real business behind fashion partnerships and brand dealsWhy the Oscars are losi
The Best of Season 1
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Godmother of No Utes - Carrie Bickmore
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 he
Just Be You - Effie Kats
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
Post Break Shooting The Sh*t
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 partyWe discuss what bangers need to be on a party playlistAnd it's back - Issie scans another outfit of Elliot's with
Our Date With Kate Waterhouse
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tackling The Gay Chat
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Gets Tom Hawkins Off
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 t
The Chief or Aunty Becky - Rebecca Maddern
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
Issy's Quizzy
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...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scandal Is Currency
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Handbags, Handballs & How It All Began
In this No Utes in the Valet Elliot Garnaut and 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'NeillYou can check this out for more information abo
G'DAY WORLD
Welcome to No Utes in the ValetThe 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 Fab meets The Front Bar, served with a side of sibling-like bickering, proving true
