No Utes In The Valet

Elliot Garnaut and Isaac Smith

What happens when a city-bred celebrity stylist and a country raised four-time AFL premiership hero collide? Chaos, chemistry and cultural carnage. No Utes in the Valet is the 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 friendship can be found in unlikely places.

  1. Off Campus Spiced Up Issie's Sex Life

    3d ago

    Off Campus Spiced Up Issie's Sex Life

    Off Campus Spiced Up Issie's Sex Life In 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 the footy... specifically the MCC?And a few more listener dilemmas.

    12 min

  2. Jun 21

    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 World Cup bringing 48 teams, 104 matches and three host countries, Canada, Mexico and the United States, this is the biggest World Cup ever. So whether you are backing the Socceroos, following Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, England, France, Brazil or simply trying to understand why everyone is suddenly waking up at ridiculous hours to watch football, this episode is for you. We get into: • What makes the World Cup the biggest sporting event on the planet • Why football is more than a game: culture, fashion, music, community and chaos • The teams and superstars to watch at the 2026 World Cup • Why goals are rare, and why that makes them even better • How penalty shootouts work • The ultimate Melbourne World Cup watch-party story: beers, wings and dancing on tables at 8am • Why soccer unites people across countries, cultures and generations • A game of World Cup or Made Up, featuring some of football’s most ridiculous real names No Utes in the Valet is not pretending to be your tactical football podcast. This is the World Cup through the lens of pop culture, good stories, ridiculous opinions and two mates figuring it out as they go. New to football? Send us your World Cup questions on Instagram and we might cover them in the next episode. Subscribe, follow and share this episode with the mate who still asks why nobody ever scores. #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #Socceroos #FootballForBeginners #SoccerForDummies #CristianoRonaldo #LionelMessi #Mbappe #NoUtesInTheValet

    23 min
  3. The NRL Star Who Sold Out Australia in 8 Minutes

    Jun 14

    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 gratitude, creativity, leadership, and what it takes to create something meaningful beyond sport. Lewi's transition from professional rugby league to founding Earl's CollectionThe unforgettable experience of seeing his own football boot on the fieldGrowing up wearing hand-me-down boots and how it shaped his perspective on successEarly insecurities around sporting uniforms and finding confidence as a professional athleteThe influence Ivan Cleary had on his career, mindset, and personal developmentWhy being coachable is one of the most valuable traits in sport and businessBuilding a team based on character and values rather than qualifications aloneThe importance of leaving people, clubs, and workplaces better than you found themFinding creative inspiration through music videos and visual storytellingHow music, culture, and sport continue to influence Lewi's approach to branding and designWhile many founders look to books or podcasts for inspiration, Lewi reveals that much of his creative process comes from music. By listening closely to lyrics and then watching the accompanying visuals, he finds new perspectives on storytelling, emotion, and culture. It's an approach that continues to shape the way he thinks about design, branding, and the stories Earl's Collection tells through its products.

    9 min
  4. He Retired From Footy. Then Built a Fashion Empire

    Jun 8

    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, he explores the crossover between sport, style, identity and what it takes to build something meaningful after professional sport. In This Episode Why Lewi walked away from rugby league despite being one game short of 200 appearancesGrowing up in Christchurch and finding creativity through hardshipThe heartbreaking story behind the Earl's Collection nameHow mental health and family shaped the brand's purposeWhat professional sport taught him about business and leadershipThe rise of athlete fashion culture in Australia and New ZealandWorking with ASICS and creating a world-first football boot collaborationWhy authenticity matters more than trendsThe challenge of building a fashion brand after sportIconic moments where sport and fashion collideWhy ASICS Changed Everything Lewi reveals how a simple meeting with ASICS turned into a life-changing opportunity. What started as an invitation to collect shoes became the chance to design his own footwear collaboration. The result was a sell-out collection and a world-first football boot that bridged performance sport and fashion.

    25 min

  5. May 24

    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, and one of the most uncomfortable experiences of Isaac’s life. From panic backstage with international models, to accidentally eating the entire model breakfast buffet, to trying not to laugh while standing frozen in front of 50 photographers, this episode is absolute gold. But underneath the chaos is something surprisingly honest. A conversation about masculinity, confidence, stepping outside your comfort zone, and why doing things that scare you can completely change how you see yourself. This episode includes: Isaac’s backstage panic before the runwayThe model breakfast buffet disasterFashion Week group chat abuse from former teammatesWhy football culture 10 years ago would never have allowed thisThe unexpected messages Isaac received afterwardsMontana Cox giving runway advice while eating gnocchi on a Sydney bollardWhy confidence actually comes from discomfortThe fighter pilot / mechanic outfit discourseFashion, football, identity, and breaking stereotypesWhy stepping outside your comfort zone changes everythingIt’s fashion. It’s football. It’s emotional growth wrapped inside World War II mechanic overalls. And somehow… it works.

    28 min
  6. “Just Think You’re Hot”: Montana Cox Turns Isaac Smith Into A Runway Model

    May 10

    “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 Christian Kimber. There’s just one problem… Isaac has absolutely no idea what he’s doing. After a hilariously awkward first fitting experience involving confusion, panic phone calls, and stripping down “way too quickly”, the boys decide it’s time to call in reinforcements. Enter Australian supermodel Montana Cox. What follows is one of the funniest conversations the show has had yet: Montana explains how runway models find their “inner beast”Isaac asks how to get from Australian Fashion Week… to MilanElliot compares Montana to the Chris Scott of modellingThere’s serious debate over cheekbones, pacing, and whether Isaac should embrace “balls blazing” energyAnd somehow… the conversation ends with an unforgettable food poisoning disaster story in South AfricaIt’s sport, fashion, chaos, bowel-related trauma, and elite-level banter all rolled into one episode. This is No Utes In The Valet at its absolute best.

    28 min
  7. Is Isaac Fit for Australian Fashion Week

    Apr 26

    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 wearing star-shaped pimple patches Australia’s sprint stars making headlines at the national championships Why athletes are becoming cultural figures beyond the fieldThen comes the main event: Australian Fashion Week. Elliot explains why this year’s setting at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia with Sydney Harbour as the backdrop is a major moment for the industry, before challenging Isaac to do the unthinkable: walk in a show. What starts as a joke turns serious fast. After an impromptu hallway catwalk and some surprisingly confident turns, Isaac receives a real-time invitation to attend a fitting for Christian Kimber. Yes, seriously. The episode also features a fiery round of Red Flag, Green Flag: Taking shoes off on planes Double dipping Wearing UGG boots in public Ordering coffee with milk and sugar Photobombing strangersPlus: Isaac’s review of Nuremberg starring Russell Crowe and Rami Malek Whether Taylor Swift would ever headline an NFL game What modern umpire microphones have changed in the AFL Why some people are built for the runway… and some definitely aren’tIt’s fashion, footy and cultural carnage. And by the end of the episode, one question remains: Is Isaac Smith about to become the hottest ticket at Fashion Week?

    27 min
  8. Why the AFL Wants Kylie Fans, Not Just Footy Fans

    Apr 12

    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 bigger idea: leagues like the AFL and NFL are no longer just running competitions, they’re building entertainment ecosystems. Think: • Super Bowl halftime shows watched by over 100 million people • Stadiums turning into hospitality precincts with restaurants and DJs • Fashion becoming part of athlete culture • Brands using sport as their biggest marketing platform The episode explores how American sports have mastered this model, and whether Australian sport is finally catching up. Along the way the conversation takes a few classic detours including: • Viral pimple patches and Gen Z skincare • Parenting toys that double as stress relief • A deep YouTube rabbit hole into British royal history • The strange tradition behind the Masters Champions Dinner and the dream menu you’d serve if you won Augusta It’s part sport, part culture, part chaos. But underneath the laughs is a serious question: Is the future of sport actually entertainment?

    32 min
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What happens when a city-bred celebrity stylist and a country raised four-time AFL premiership hero collide? Chaos, chemistry and cultural carnage. No Utes in the Valet is the 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 friendship can be found in unlikely places.

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  • Creator
    Elliot Garnaut and Isaac Smith
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © No Utes In The Valet
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