Two Cousins One Chat

Ben Kempster & Kristy Horne

🎙️ Two Cousins One Chat: Ben and Kristy 🌟G’day! We're Ben and Kristy, the dynamic duo behind the Two Cousins One Chat Podcast—and yes, we really are cousins! Tune in as we dive into the hottest topics in Melbourne & Adelaide and everything in between. Get ready for the kind of banter that only two cousins can bring! Here’s what you can expect from us on the regular: Hilarious Stories: From embarrassing moments to laugh-out-loud tales, our lives are full of them, and we're ready to spill the beans!Amazing Guests: Sometimes, we invite fascinating people to join us for a chat, you'll be surprised who we chat with.Fun Conversations: Plenty of laughs, including 1980s pop quizzes, and serious cousin banter that will make you feel like part of the family.Whether you're dodging work, procrastinating on chores, or just in need of a good laugh, Two Cousins One Chat is the unfiltered, barely edited, and no-nonsense podcast you'll just love. So, grab your earbuds, find your comfy spot, and get ready for some great conversations. 🌟 Tune in and enjoy! (Warning: May cause spontaneous bursts of laughter in public places) 🌟 Ben & KristyTwo Cousins One Chat  Follow Us on all the Socials (Instagram + YouTube + Facebook) here:https://linktr.ee/twocousinsonechat

  1. 5d ago

    69: Aussie Slang, Swearing & Why Teenagers Talk the Way They Do | Dr Dylan Hughes

    Send us Fan Mail Why do teenagers talk the way they do? What makes some words acceptable in one situation but completely off-limits in another? And is Aussie slang really disappearing, or is it simply changing with the times? In this episode of Two Cousins One Chat, we’re joined by Dr Dylan Hughes, a linguist and researcher from Monash University whose work explores Australian youth language, slang, swearing, identity and belonging. We first discovered Dylan’s work through our conversation with Professor Kate Burridge, and we knew there was plenty more to explore. Dylan’s research into swearing in Australian high schools looks at how students and teachers view bad language, why context matters, and how the same word can mean very different things depending on how, where and why it’s used. Then we turn our attention to Aussie slang. Are expressions like bonza, cobber and fair dinkum fading away? Why do teenagers come up with their own words and expressions? And what happens when adults start using the latest slang? (Embarrassment may be involved!) We also explore how language changes between generations, how the words we use help us express ourselves and connect with others, and why there’s no single way to speak Australian English. It’s a fascinating mix of language, culture, generational differences and plenty of cousin chat. You might even find yourself rethinking what you consider good or bad language! Read more about Dylans research here Swearing in Australian high schools. Perspectives from students and teachers Authored by Dylan Swayne Hughes 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, BuzzSprout, YouTube, Apple Podcast, or your favourite podcast platform what ever that is. 💬 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Music, and the Great Australian Podcast Directory. Thanks for tuning in ❤️  Ben & Kristy – Two Cousins One Chat Instagram + Facebook + Spotify & BuzzSprout & YouTube & YouTube Music & Great Australian Podcast Directory

    69: Aussie Slang, Swearing & Why Teenagers Talk the Way They Do | Dr Dylan Hughes
  2. Sep 22

    68. TV Characters That Broke Us | Two Cousins One Chat | Podcast

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever properly cried over a TV character?  Not just a little tear… we're talking “I need to sit down and process this” television trauma. 😂 In Episode 65 of Two Cousins One Chat, we revisit the Australian TV characters and storylines we still haven't got over. We're heading back to Home and Away with Bobby and Ailsa, remembering the much-loved Molly from A Country Practice, and revisiting Patrick Reid from Offspring, a storyline that hit Kristy so hard she stopped watching the show! And there's a bonus story… Kristy actually met Matt Le Nevez, who played Patrick, and got to talk to him about THAT moment. 😭 We'll also head overseas for a couple of huge global TV moments, including the phenomenon that was “Who shot JR?” and the shocking storyline of Ned Stark in Game of Thrones.  Then things take a very soap-opera turn. Because sometimes on television… They're gone. Then suddenly…They're back! Amnesia, evil twins, witness protection, fake identities and characters who apparently just refuse to stay gone. But the real question is:  Which TV character or storyline broke YOU? Because we're pretty sure we've only scratched the surface. Enjoy this latest episode. Watch the shows / relive the trauma Home and Away — 7plus A Country Practice — Apple TV Offspring — Stan Dallas — HISTORY — Who Shot J.R.? Game of Thrones — HBO 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, BuzzSprout, YouTube, Apple Podcast, or your favourite podcast platform what ever that is. 💬 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Music, and the Great Australian Podcast Directory. Thanks for tuning in ❤️  Ben & Kristy – Two Cousins One Chat Instagram + Facebook + Spotify & BuzzSprout & YouTube & YouTube Music & Great Australian Podcast Directory

    68. TV Characters That Broke Us | Two Cousins One Chat | Podcast
  3. Jul 4

    66.Tour de France 2026 Special | Mike Tomalaris | Two Cousins One Chat 🚴🇫🇷

    Send us Fan Mail The 2026 Tour de France is just about to start and our favourite annual tradition returns as Mike Tomalaris joins Two Cousins One Chat for our biggest cycling episode of the year. We preview everything you need to know before the Grand Départ in Barcelona, including the battle between Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogačar, whether Vingegaard can complete the rare Giro d’Italia–Tour de France double, Australia’s chances, the next generation of cycling superstars and our predictions for the Yellow Jersey. We also chat about Mike’s latest charity ride, the Gravel and Flannel ride in Wandai, QLD  In this episode:  🚴 Can Jonas Vingegaard complete the Giro-Tour double? 🏆 The Vingegaard vs Pogačar rivalry and who has the edge. ⭐ The rising stars to watch, including Paul Seixas, Isaac del Toro, Juan Ayuso, Florian Lipowitz and Oscar Onley. 🇦🇺 Which Australians could make an impact at the 2026 Tour de France. Whether you’re a lifelong cycling fan or new to the sport, this episode is a great Tour de France 2026 preview. Subscribe to Two Cousins One Chat wherever you get your podcasts and join us throughout the Tour for more cycling conversations. Vive le Tour! 🚴🇫🇷 Sound Effect ZappSplat:Bicycle, chain, crankset, freewheel. Produced by Lilesound Library 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, BuzzSprout, YouTube, Apple Podcast, or your favourite podcast platform what ever that is. 💬 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Music, and the Great Australian Podcast Directory. Thanks for tuning in ❤️  Ben & Kristy – Two Cousins One Chat Instagram + Facebook + Spotify & BuzzSprout & YouTube & YouTube Music & Great Australian Podcast Directory

    66.Tour de France 2026 Special | Mike Tomalaris | Two Cousins One Chat 🚴🇫🇷
  4. May 28

    65. Kate Burridge Linguistics Expert | Two Cousins One Chat | Podcast

    Send us Fan Mail G’day and welcome back to Two Cousins One Chat and this week we are beyond excited to welcome special guest Professor Kate Burridge from Monash University to the podcast. One of Australia’s leading linguistic experts, Kate joins us for a fascinating and hilarious chat about Aussie slang, shortened words like “arvo” and “brekkie”, corporate jargon, social media language and the phrases we all overuse without even realising it. Plus… Kristy reveals the words she still can’t spell, Ben questions whether PowerPoint is where language goes to die, and Kate helps us unpack the everyday expressions that “get up our goat.” Safe to say… after this episode you may never hear Aussie English the same way again. 🎧 Listen now for one of our most fascinating chats yet. LINKS:  Professor Kate Burridge Lingthusiasm: A podcast thats enthusiastic about linguistics by Podcast Gretchen McCulloch and Lauren Gawne Australian Linguistics Society - More information here Careers in "Linguistics and English Language" - PDF document on request - email us for a copy 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, BuzzSprout, YouTube, Apple Podcast, or your favourite podcast platform what ever that is. 💬 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Music, and the Great Australian Podcast Directory. Thanks for tuning in ❤️  Ben & Kristy – Two Cousins One Chat Instagram + Facebook + Spotify & BuzzSprout & YouTube & YouTube Music & Great Australian Podcast Directory

    65. Kate Burridge Linguistics Expert | Two Cousins One Chat | Podcast
  5. Feb 22

    62. Melbourne & Adelaide Events and The 2026 Mailbag

    Send us Fan Mail G’day and welcome back to Two Cousins One Chat and it’s time to crack open the 2026 Mailbag 📬🔥 After a quick weather update (its so humid), Kristy shares her recent trip down to Wilsons Promontory exploring the bike trails, pushing herself up the lookouts, spotting wallabies, wedge-tailed eagles, geckos and yes snakes. Fresh air and that  Victorian coastal magic. From there, we dive straight into what’s happening locally- yes folks there’s is a lot. The Adelaide Fringe has officially kicked off, it’s the biggest arts festival in the Southern Hemisphere, and brings incredible energy and such a cool vibe to the city. Meanwhile, Adelaide is now the new home of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, which feels like a pretty major flex for South Australia. Totally in Kristy’s wheelhouse she has a bit to say. And of course, we couldn’t not talk about Melbourne’s iconic Moomba Festival.  The parade, the fireworks, the waterskiing… and the Birdman Rally, where fully grown adults strap on homemade cardboard wings and confidently launch themselves into the Yarra River for our entertainment. Then… the Mailbag opens.📬 Inside the Bag is: • Ben’s “I’ll keep it short” speech’s (14 minutes later…) • Rewards card checkout slow movers • Train seat hoggers • “I find that hard to believe” people Send us your everyday frustrations because the 2027 mailbag  is already warming up. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, BuzzSprout, YouTube, Apple Podcast, or your favourite podcast platform what ever that is. 💬 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Music, and the Great Australian Podcast Directory. Thanks for tuning in ❤️  Ben & Kristy – Two Cousins One Chat Instagram + Facebook + Spotify & BuzzSprout & YouTube & YouTube Music & Great Australian Podcast Directory

    62. Melbourne & Adelaide Events and The 2026 Mailbag

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🎙️ Two Cousins One Chat: Ben and Kristy 🌟G’day! We're Ben and Kristy, the dynamic duo behind the Two Cousins One Chat Podcast—and yes, we really are cousins! Tune in as we dive into the hottest topics in Melbourne & Adelaide and everything in between. Get ready for the kind of banter that only two cousins can bring! Here’s what you can expect from us on the regular: Hilarious Stories: From embarrassing moments to laugh-out-loud tales, our lives are full of them, and we're ready to spill the beans!Amazing Guests: Sometimes, we invite fascinating people to join us for a chat, you'll be surprised who we chat with.Fun Conversations: Plenty of laughs, including 1980s pop quizzes, and serious cousin banter that will make you feel like part of the family.Whether you're dodging work, procrastinating on chores, or just in need of a good laugh, Two Cousins One Chat is the unfiltered, barely edited, and no-nonsense podcast you'll just love. So, grab your earbuds, find your comfy spot, and get ready for some great conversations. 🌟 Tune in and enjoy! (Warning: May cause spontaneous bursts of laughter in public places) 🌟 Ben & KristyTwo Cousins One Chat  Follow Us on all the Socials (Instagram + YouTube + Facebook) here:https://linktr.ee/twocousinsonechat