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. 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
  2. “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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. The Business Behind the Oscars Red Carpet (No One Talks About This)

    Mar 29

    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 losing viewers (and what’s replacing them)Best and worst dressed from this year’s awards seasonAnd the ongoing debate: does sport or fashion have more cultural power?This is where two completely different worlds collide. Follow No Utes in the Valet: Instagram Spotify YouTube

    26 min
  6. The Best of Season 1

    12/14/2025

    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.

    11 min
  7. The Godmother of No Utes - Carrie Bickmore

    12/07/2025

    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 her, and even flips the script on the boys, following her journalistic instincts and asking them all the questions...

    33 min
  8. Just Be You - Effie Kats

    11/23/2025

    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 ending to a podcast episode yet. Check out Effie's work ⁠@effiekatsofficial⁠ ⁠@baysebrand⁠

    44 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
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © No Utes In The Valet
  • Show Website
    No Utes In The Valet

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