No Utes In The Valet

Elliot Garnaut and Isaac Smith
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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.

  1. 4d ago

    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 slur, what separates meaningful creative work from forgettable sponsored content and why individuality will ultimately survive an oversaturated online landscape. Nadia also opens up about questioning whether she still wants to belong to the industry she helped create, balancing public life with a private family and dealing with the constant arrival of younger and shinier creators. Beyond the polished posts, Nadia explains the strategy, production and intense work ethic behind her career. From consulting on brand launches and designing collaborations to producing large-scale creative campaigns, she sees herself less as an influencer and more as a one-person publishing house. The conversation then moves from fashion to football. Nadia shares what it was like growing up as the daughter of Australian rugby icon Russell Fairfax, her own childhood at the Australian Institute of Sport as an elite gymnast and the lessons that professional sport taught her about discipline, confidence and positive self-talk. She also introduces the all-women NRL tipping competition that has grown from five friends into a fiercely competitive group of Sydney personalities, complete with a major prize pool and marriages apparently strengthened by midweek footy analysis. It is a chaotic, honest and surprisingly heartfelt conversation about creativity, connection and why sport remains one of the few things capable of bringing everyone together. In this episode Has “influencer” become a dirty word?Why individuality matters more than follower countThe difference between creative partnerships and lazy sponsored postsHow influencers can help keep small businesses aliveWhy Nadia sometimes questions whether she still belongs onlineThe work people never see behind social media campaignsHow real-life relationships create career opportunitiesGrowing up with Australian sporting legend Russell FairfaxMoving away from home at nine to train at the AISUsing positive self-talk when confidence disappearsNadia’s women-only NRL tipping competitionWhy women can read sport differentlyThe power of sport to remove social and cultural barriersThe beginnings of the “Hot Girl’s Guide to AFL”

  2. Jul 12

    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 swears by (and buys in bulk as gifts), plus a trip down memory lane with childhood classics like Heads Down, Thumbs Up.Why Rudyard Kipling's poem If is still one of the greatest pieces of life advice ever written, and the lines that continue to resonate today.A quick AFL chat covering the impact of the new wildcard finals format, the teams looking strongest this season, and a discussion on Geelong, Sydney, Fremantle and the long road back for St Kilda.As always, it's a mix of sport, culture, recommendations and whatever else comes to mind.

  3. Jul 5

    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 life gets tough. Then, in a sharp change of pace, Elliot recounts his disastrous early-2000s “all-purple diet”, involving cabbage, traffic on Toorak Road and a car ride he will never forget. Later, Marvel Stadium General Manager Scott Fitzgerald joins the boys to unpack the stadium’s huge evolution beyond footy. From Harry Styles, Robbie Williams and Dom Dolla to restaurants, premium dining and the new Marvel Stadium 365 experience, Scott reveals how the venue is becoming one of Melbourne’s biggest entertainment destinations. Plus, Elliot gets the full briefing on Marvel Stadium’s upcoming rooftop climb, including walking 40 metres above the ground, sitting on the scoreboard and the option to abseil down the side of the stadium. In this episode: Isaac and Elliot’s one-year anniversaryParenting, anxiety and facing hard medical testsWhy support networks matter when life gets difficultElliot’s truly terrible purple-food diet storyHarry Styles, Robbie Williams and Marvel Stadium concertsChris Martin, Luke Combs and backstage celebrity encountersMarvel Stadium’s rooftop climb and stadium toursFooty, food, bars and Melbourne’s live-entertainment scene No Utes in the Valet, Marvel Stadium, Scott Fitzgerald, Harry Styles Melbourne, Robbie Williams Melbourne, Dom Dolla, Marvel Stadium rooftop climb, AFL, Melbourne entertainment, Luke Combs, Chris Martin, stadium tour, parenting

  4. Jun 28

    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.

    Off Campus Spiced Up Issie's Sex Life

  5. 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

  6. 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.

    The NRL Star Who Sold Out Australia in 8 Minutes

  7. 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.

    He Retired From Footy. Then Built a Fashion Empire

  8. 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.

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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
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © No Utes In The Valet
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