Episodes
After 10 years at Hope Media, Ally Barnes is hanging up the headphones for the final time. On today's show we celebrate the Brekky team and all they've achieved together. Brendan plans beautiful surprises to bless Ally, and the day ends with the Hope team cheering her final talk segment. Thank you for being part of our Hopeland family. We are grateful for every listen and download. Thank you for embracing our team! Stay tuned for 2024!!!!! In this episode: The last time Present...
Published 12/21/23
Published 12/21/23
A chaotic fun show with the wonderful Bella Taylor Smith co-hosting alongside Ally & Brendan. It's all the Christmas fun and joy. Enjoy the show. In this episode: Second last show of the year! But it's also Gravy Day, bringing you the important information for your Thursday. Shoutout to the bus drivers bringing Christmas joy this year High, low buffalo The final installment of our hypothetical world - Say Goodbye.. This week 'Maltesers or Olives' Bella Taylor Smith joins the Brekky...
Published 12/20/23
A bumper show with all the things you love. Christmas chats, Believe it or Not and the final edition of Yay or Nay. Enjoy the show! In this episode: The Christmas memes are getting us good at the moment When does it start to feel like Christmas? Believe it or not - where Producer Celeste puts the team to the test with 2 real headlines and one fake and they need to find the fake one. Ally and Brendan reflect on their Bold Predictions they made at the beginning of the year. The final...
Published 12/20/23
Our Christmas countdown continues! In today's episode Ally & Brendan talk about what you think you could do but have no qualifications for (Ally reckons she could help deliver a baby). And Brendan is once again put to the test in 'Remember the time' for the final time. Enjoy the show! In this episode: It's going to be a scorcher today! Ally has a dream We are what we watch I don't know who needs to hear this… Remember the time What are your workplace icks? What do you think you could...
Published 12/19/23
It's the final countdown to Christmas! Today on the show there was a big announcement made and we also continued the Festival of Brendan with a recap of his birthday weekend. 7 sleeps until Christmas! Woo hoo! Enjoy the show. In this episode: Only 7 sleeps until Christmas Over the weekend it was the festival of Brendan with him celebrating his birthday Ally put her husband and Brendan to the test doing a TikTok trend  An announcement regarding Hope Brekky How many chip flavours can Ally...
Published 12/17/23
Happy Friday podcasters!! It's Brendan's birthday on the weekend so make sure you send the birthday vibes his way! Shoutout to the December birthday kids! A bumper episode today with The Voice winner Tarryn Stokes joining us in the studio for a chat, and we were also joined by Justin our Sports Expert. Enjoy the show! In this episode: It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas Ally took the kids to see Colin Buchanan and LOVED seeing her boys singing to the music The Voice winner for...
Published 12/14/23
ATAR results are being released in NSW today, but a reminder to all the Year 12 students graduating that no matter that mark God has a plan for you and will guide your path. Today Ally & Brendan debate it out over whether or not Christmas Pudding should stay or go, and also talk about facing Christmas without loved ones. Enjoy the show! In this episode: It's a Slurpee* kind of day (*not sponsored) What are the top names that inspire resilience? Love it or leave it - Christmas...
Published 12/13/23
The Christmas countdown is on! In today's episode we chat about when is the best time to buy a real Christmas tree and kick off the great debate about which is the superior product: soap or shower gel. Enjoy the show! In this episode: 12 days until Christmas! Qantas has updated their Conditions of Carriage Zac Efron just received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star and acknowledged one of his late co-stars Our favourite time of the week - Yay or Nay! When is the best time to purchase a real...
Published 12/13/23
The Christmas season is in full swing and to make it better today is Gingerbread House Day. We have a special Brekky team announcement and talk about spider stories (because we all have one!). Enjoy the show. In this episode: Today is Gingerbread House Day (an actual day, not one we made up) Brendan was out on a school night seeing Guy Sebastian and he brings his review The Golden Globe nominees have been released today An announcement from the Brekky team Spider stories, we all have one....
Published 12/12/23
The countdown to Christmas is on! Today on the show Ally & Brendan debate about what the most superior summer fruit is, but the convo takes a turn when Ally and a listener reveal how they eat some of the most popular fruits. We also chat about the most memorable gift you've received. Enjoy the show! In this episode: How to ruin a moment in 2 words or less Have you heard of the orange peel theory? It's apparently showing us the state of our relationships. (Audio courtesy of @annabhamm...
Published 12/10/23
You did it!! You made it to Friday! The weekend is set to be HOT in Sydney so we look for the silver linings and discuss the best role to play in the Nativity. Have the best weekend and we'll be with you next week!  In this episode: Ally brings the Christmas cracker jokes Door holder number 3 - a classic Silver linings to the heatwave about to hit Wikipedia has revealed it's Top 10 searched pages for 2023 Arnotts have revealed the biccie we're buying the most of, and we are absolutely...
Published 12/07/23
Sydney is in for a heatwave and we are planning how we can keep cool. Ally and Brendan also discuss what they want to outsource this Christmas season (Ally's list is getting longer!). Enjoy the show! In this episode: A heatwave is coming to Sydney this weekend, how do we avoid the heat?! Taylor Swift has been crowned 'Time Person of the Year' Holly Jolly edition of Love it or Leave it - Tinsel It's been confirmed Australia will once again get to enter Eurovision in 2024, but who will...
Published 12/06/23
Half way through the week and the team were very productive; they planned the itinerary for King Charles and Queen Camilla's Aussie trip and got ideas for end of school-year celebrations.   Enjoy the show! In this episode: Not just about the weather… But Saturday is going to be a scorcher.  Putting together an itinerary for King Charles and Queen Camilla for when they visit Australia. If you were a billionaire what would you do? Brendan would make one very interesting purchase. Ally...
Published 12/06/23
There's nothing like taking a moment to breathe in the fresh summer air and appreciate what we have. Today on the pod - Ally & Brendan chat about holiday destinations and Ally puts Brendan to the test in their weekly game 'Remember the time'. Enjoy the show! In this episode: Take a moment to breathe today Summer holidays are around the corner and Aussie's are flocking to one country in particular. Ally puts Brendan to the test in 'Remember the time' A woman who had an accident while...
Published 12/05/23
Thank you so much for your generosity in the Hope November Appeal Overtime, we are grateful for every gift that came in for your Hope 103.2. Today Ally & Brendan kick off the Christmas season chatting movies and presents. Enjoy the show! In this episode: Dec already and thank you for all your generosity with the Hope Appeal Overtime. We are truly grateful for every gift. What are the top 5 Christmas movies we must watch this Christmas season? We catch up with our sports expert Justin...
Published 12/04/23
Today on the show Ally & Brendan discuss how to deal with disagreements during family dinners and we find out why Ally used to pay her sister for her clothes rather than going to the shops to buy clothes. And Brendan takes Ally by surprise in this week's game of 'Remember the time'. Enjoy the show!  In this episode: Ally realised she needs to update some Christmas decorations before putting the tree up this weekend. It's been a heated year when it comes to politics, and a TikToker...
Published 11/28/23
It's a brand-new week and we are excited to be with you! Ally & Brendan chat about the sales and the crazy number of emails that come in and also discuss whether there's any real evidence that birth order can influence individual personality traits. Thanks for being with us! In this episode: Did you take advantage of the sales? The deals continue today with Cyber Monday. Does the birth order really give an indication of personality traits? Bluey's 5th birthday celebration continues,...
Published 11/26/23
Black Friday sales are overtaking our inboxes this week, are we getting the best deals? In today's ep Producer Celeste puts Ally & Brendan to the test in 'Believe it or Not' and the team also chat about rules that we accidently broke. Here's to the weekend and bargain hunting!  In this episode: You made it to Friday! Hooray! Black Friday sales are in full swing, prepare for your inbox to be flooded with emails. Steven Spielberg has spoken about who he feels are the best actors of all...
Published 11/23/23
Today is Thanksgiving in America, and while it isn't an Aussie thing, we love the idea of taking a moment to be thankful. We welcomed the Thankfulness Turkey back for another year and encouraged listeners to send in what they're thankful for.   Hope Brekky is thankful for…. YOU podcasters!!   In this episode: Welcome to Thankful Thursday and let us introduce you to our Thankfulness Turkey Settling the naming rights for our Thankfulness Turkey This week in Love it or Leave It - we ask...
Published 11/23/23
Producer Celeste and Brendan here to get you through your Wednesday. In today's ep we hear about a new report on the correlation between laziness and intelligence, chat about the new NCIS Sydney show and hear from listeners about their unique pets. Enjoy the show! In this episode: Congratulations to the Socceroos on their win for the FIFA World Cup in a qualifier match A new report has come out that laziness could be a sign of high intelligence NCIS Sydney debuts with high numbers in the...
Published 11/22/23
When we decide to run a quiz with the hardest clues of all time. Fun and chaos!! The team also review 'Journey to Bethlehem' which they saw a preview of last night along with some Hopeland listeners, don't miss their chat about the film and what it meant to them. Enjoy the show! In this episode: Celebrating Tweety Bird's birthday, and on this day 10 years ago Pharell Williams released the song 'Happy'. Ally puts Brendan to the test in the game 'Remember the time'. What year did Live Aid...
Published 11/20/23
Thank you for all your generosity over our Hope for Tomorrow November Appeal; every gift goes toward funding your Hope 103.2 into 2024. The team were back today with a full show and loads of laughs. Enjoy the best bits! In this episode: We are back! We woke to the news Australia won the Cricket World Cup, and Coldplay have announced their Australian 2024 tour. It's been 20 years since one of our Aussie anthems have been released, and now a remix has been released. Year 12 students are...
Published 11/20/23
Hope 103.2 is community funded, and it's only through your support that Hope can continue to spread the message of hope in Sydney and beyond.  You can give at: Share your hope – and see your own hope grow stronger! - Hope 103.2 (hope1032.com.au) Hope 103.2 Breakfast with Ally & Brendan brings good vibes, heartfelt conversations, and faith-based perspectives to Sydney and beyond. Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via...
Published 11/13/23
Happy Friday Podstars!!  Today Hope 103.2 is kicking off our November Appeal. Hope is a community funded radio station and exists because of wonderful people like you contributing financially and prayerfully.  On today's podcast we play a little 'getting to know you'. Hopelanders submitted their burning questions to Ally and Brendan to answer.  Enjoy getting to know them a little more!  To support your Hope 103.2 head to: Share your hope – and see your own hope grow stronger! - Hope 103.2...
Published 11/09/23