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Chanel, we have a bone to pick. A trip to buy a thank-you gift at Chanel in New York ends with a three-hour waitlist and one very big question: what happened to the luxury shopping experience? In this mini ep, we unpack whether designer shopping still lives up to its price tag, why good service should come with the territory, and the appeal of skipping the boutique altogether for resale. Plus, the little things that feel like true luxury: an empty house, uninterrupted footy and Aesop hand soap… provided it hasn’t been topped up with Kmart’s finest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not sure what to wear to the Melbourne Cup Carnival? Elliot and Isaac are breaking down the dress codes for all four race days, with a little help from Elliot's fashion expertise. From the timeless black-and-white tradition of Victoria Derby Day to the bold colours and statement looks of Lexus Melbourne Cup Day, the boys share their styling tips, fashion dos and don'ts, and how to put your own spin on each day's dress code. Plus, what to wear for the softer, more romantic feel of Crown Oaks Day and the relaxed, preppy style of TAB Champions Stakes Day. Whether you're dressing to impress or just trying to get the dress code right, consider this your race day style guide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bec Harding has officially married Andy Lee in New York City, and we've got the exclusive pre-wedding conversation! Just 24 hours before flying to Manhattan for one of Australia's most talked-about celebrity weddings of 2026, Rebecca "Bec" Harding joined her best friend, celebrity stylist Elliot Garnaut, and four-time AFL premiership player Isaac Smith on No Utes in the Valet. And Bec isn't holding back on the wedding preparations. From the secret four-day New York celebrations and the famous wedding guest she's deliberately seated away from Elliot, to finding her dream Steven Khalil wedding dress just weeks before the big day, Bec takes us behind the scenes of her wedding to Australian comedian and television personality Andy Lee. She also reveals the extensive beauty and wellness routine she followed in the lead-up to the wedding, the surprising lack of preparation from Andy, the incredible wedding menu and why planning an international wedding has been far more overwhelming than she expected. But there's much more happening in Bec's world than wedding bells. Bec opens up about renovating Ravenswood, the historic Melbourne mansion she and Andy are transforming with renowned interior designer David Flack. She also shares the story behind her successful women's shaving and body care brand, LUI, and her unexpected voice acting role alongside Andy in the children's animated series Do Not Watch This Show. In this episode: Inside Bec Harding and Andy Lee's secret New York wedding celebrations The mystery celebrity wedding guest who had to be seated away from Elliot How Bec found her Steven Khalil wedding dress just six weeks before the ceremony The beauty, skincare and wellness rituals behind Bec's bridal preparations Why Andy Lee has done almost nothing for his wedding-day skincare The celebrity wedding menu, from vodka rigatoni to New York crab cakes Renovating Ravenswood, Bec and Andy's extraordinary heritage mansion Building LUI, Bec's Australian women's shaving and body care business Bec's voice acting debut in Do Not Watch This Show The best wedding advice Bec received from Elliot and Isaac It's fashion, friendship, celebrity wedding secrets and plenty of laughs as Elliot and Isaac catch up with Bec before one of the biggest days of her life. Whether you've been following Andy Lee and Bec Harding's New York wedding, you're planning your own big day or you're simply curious a Bec Harding Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/rebeccalharding/⁠ LUI Body Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/luibody/⁠ LUI Body website:⁠ https://luibody.com/⁠ No Utes Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/noutesinthevalet/⁠ Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/no-utes-in-the-valet/id1841165724⁠ Elliot Garnaut Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/elliotgarnaut/⁠ Isaac Smith Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/isaacsmith/⁠   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York, according to Bec Harding. In this quick-fire mini episode, Elliot Garnaut and Isaac Smith are joined by Bec Harding as she shares her ultimate NYC hit list. From iconic Italian restaurants and late-night burgers to boutique hotels, hidden art galleries and must-visit shopping destinations, consider this your insider's guide to the city that never sleeps. Bec's NYC hit list:  Where to stay The Bowery Hotel Nine Orchard Where to eat & drink  Minetta Tavern Via Carota  I Sodi The Polo Bar  Bar Pitti Fanelli Cafe Grab & go  Happier Grocery  Meadow Lane Art & culture   Lévy Gorvy Dayan Gallery Where to shop  Khaite Sporty & Rich Whether you're planning your next New York trip or just dreaming of one, Bec's got your itinerary sorted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Melbourne Cup Carnival is changing, and Victoria Racing Club CEO Kylie Rogers is right at the centre of it. This week, Isaac Smith and Elliot Garnaut sit down with Kylie to go inside the 2026 Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington, from the celebrities, fashion and famous Birdcage to world-class racing, live music, food and the evolution of one of Australia’s biggest sporting events. Kylie reveals how the VRC is balancing more than 160 years of tradition with a new generation of racegoers, including the “festivalisation” of racing, changes to members’ fashion rules and a growing focus on music, dining and entertainment. They break down all four days of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, including Howden Victoria Derby Day, Lexus Melbourne Cup Day, Crown Oaks Day and TAB Champions Stakes Day, plus what makes each day at Flemington completely different. Kylie also takes Isaac and Elliot behind the scenes of what it’s actually like to run the VRC during Cup Week. There’s plenty coming in 2026 too, including Robbie Williams performing on Melbourne Cup Day, new food and dining experiences across Flemington, Fashions on the Field and plenty more still to be announced. Kylie also explains why Flemington is becoming about much more than racing, combining sport with fashion, food, wine, entertainment and Melbourne culture. And, naturally, Elliot wants to know what everyone will be wearing. 🏇 2026 Melbourne Cup Carnival tickets:Buy tickets via the Victoria Racing Club Follow Kylie Rogers:Kylie Rogers on LinkedIn Follow the boys:Isaac Smith on InstagramElliot Garnaut on InstagramNo Utes in the Valet on Instagram Subscribe to No Utes in the Valet for more conversations covering AFL, sport, fashion, celebrity news, pop culture and the wonderfully unlikely friendship between four-time AFL premiership player and Norm Smith medallist Isaac Smith and celebrity stylist Elliot Garnaut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Brownlow week, which means footy and fashion are officially sharing the spotlight. In this special Brownlow edition of No Utes in the Valet, Elliot and Isaac make their predictions for one of the biggest nights on the AFL calendar, just from very different perspectives. Elliot takes on the red carpet, revealing the designers he’s hoping to see, the trends he predicts will dominate the night and who he thinks could take out best dressed. Meanwhile, Isaac turns his attention to the medal count, breaking down his predicted top three in the race for the 2026 Brownlow Medal. In this episode: Designers to watch on the Brownlow red carpetWho Elliot is tipping for best dressedIsaac’s predicted top three in the Brownlow Medal countThe boys’ final predictions before Brownlow nightFooty meets fashion, exactly where No Utes in the Valet likes it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elliot Garnaut is away gallivanting around London, so Lucy Nettlefold, founder of⁠ Twofold Media⁠, steps into the valet alongside four-time AFL premiership player Isaac Smith. With September in full swing, Isaac and Lucy unpack why Melbourne becomes the sporting capital of the world at this time of year. They discuss the enormous arrival of the NFL in Australia, why the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams have taken completely different approaches to jet lag, and how professional athletes adjust their sleep, meals and body clocks when travelling internationally. Isaac also shares what AFL Grand Final week is really like for players, from the chaos of the Brownlow Medal to open training sessions, Grand Final parades and captain’s runs where nobody can kick or catch. Plus, Lucy gives Isaac a crash course in Kylie Minogue ahead of her AFL Grand Final performance, they predict which Australian artists could join her onstage, and they hatch a plan to dress Elliot from head to toe in Kylie merchandise when he returns. In this episode: Why live sport remains essential to live televisionThe enormous impact of the NFL coming to MelbourneHow NFL teams manage jet lag and international travelIsaac’s approach to sleep, sunlight and meals while travellingWhat AFL Grand Final week is really like for players and their partnersWhy Melbourne’s Grand Final public holiday might be hurting the cityIsaac’s memories of Richmond’s Swan Street celebrationsKylie Minogue’s AFL Grand Final performanceWhich Australian artists could make a surprise appearanceThe Kylie outfit waiting for Elliot when he returnsFollow guest co-host Lucy Nettlefold on⁠ Instagram⁠ and learn more about her publicity, talent, content and events agency,⁠ Twofold Media⁠. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this mini-episode, Elliot and Issie are joined by Lucy to dive into a lively debate on icks, dealbreakers, and a few backstage secrets. The trio breaks down the definition of an "ick," tackles egg farming, answers burning listener questions about the 2026 Logies, and wraps up with an official footy finals premiership prediction. Follow No Utes in the Valet for more conversations covering AFL, sport, fashion, celebrity news, pop culture and the wonderfully unlikely friendship between Norm Smith medallist Isaac Smith and celebrity stylist Elliot Garnaut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the boys are celebrating Father’s Day by turning the spotlight on the men who made them who they are today - their dads. Isaac and Elliot open up about growing up with very different dads, the values, quirks and sayings they've inherited from them, and the lessons they've carried into their own lives. And then things get unexpectedly emotional when the boys surprise each other with voice notes from their dads, sharing what they're most proud of and offering some Father's Day wisdom - including one very memorable story about Elliot coming out. We get into: The dads, values and family sayings that shaped Isaac and ElliotHow fatherhood has taught Isaac patience, tolerance and a whole new level of exhaustionThe emotional stories and lessons from their dads — including Isaac’s pop and Elliot coming outThe surprise voice notes from both dads, and the advice they have for their sonsWhy confidence, integrity and kindness are the values that matter mostWhat the boys are actually buying their dads for Father’s DayWhether you're a dad, have a dad or are just here for the dad jokes, questionable fashion choices and some unexpectedly deep voice notes, this Father's Day episode is a look at the men who shaped Isaac and Elliot - for better, for worse and occasionally with some very questionable sayings. Follow No Utes in the Valet for more conversations covering AFL, sport, fashion, celebrity news, pop culture and the wonderfully unlikely friendship between Norm Smith medallist Isaac Smith and celebrity stylist Elliot Garnaut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Elliot and Isaac unpack their most ridiculous impulse purchases from a very shiny Birkin to a Ryan Gosling-inspired jacket ordered straight after watching Project Hail Mary. Plus, they talk book clubs, and review Pretty Woman the musical. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the boys are joined by Lucy for a very special Logies edition, going behind the scenes of Australia’s biggest night of television to reveal what really happens once the cameras stop rolling. Elliot and Lucy have a combined 25 years of Logies experience between them, from dressing celebrities and working the red carpet to managing talent, publicity teams and the chaos happening behind the curtain. From the bizarre reality of sitting through a six-hour awards show, to the secret in-room host, celebrity entrances, red carpet politics and the sheer amount of work that goes into one outfit, this is the Logies like you've never heard them before. We get into: Robert Irwin hosting the Logies at just 22Lucy’s 15 years working behind the scenes of Australian televisionThe biggest celebrity entrances, including One Direction at the height of their fameWho really gets the biggest reaction on the red carpetHow 1,500 celebrities, networks, sponsors and production teams are seatedElliot’s decade of dressing Australia's biggest celebrities for the red carpetWhy a Logies outfit can take six to eight weeks to createThe time Elliot and Bec Harding flew to LA for just 24 hours to find a vintage dressThe infamous dress that came back from the dry cleaner two sizes too smallKarl Stefanovic’s legendary post-Logies appearance on the Today ShowTheir favourite Logies memories from the past 15 yearsWhy the Gold Coast years felt like a "PG footy trip"Why, despite all the chaos, the Logies hold a special place in their heartsWhether you're obsessed with the red carpet, curious about what really happens behind the scenes or simply want some good old-fashioned Australian television gossip, this episode pulls back the curtain on the Logies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s mini ep is a bit of everything, from what we’ve been watching lately to partying in Ibiza, Australian artists taking over Europe, American politics and the status symbols we’ve officially grown out of. We chat about a recent George Clooney film that got us thinking about fame, relationships and the lives we build around success, before getting into the very high-production world of Ibiza residencies (and just how much it costs to get through the door). Plus, we answer a few of your questions: what opinions have changed over the last five years? What would actually surprise you about our day-to-day lives? And which status symbols do we simply not care about anymore? Spoiler: the reality is a lot more desk work, routine and parking small cars than you might expect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season 2 has already delivered huge guests, viral moments and more chaos than Isaac and Elliot can properly remember, so it is time for the official No Utes in the Valet mid-year report card. This week, the boys are joined by their friend and behind-the-scenes confidante Lucy for an honest assessment of who is having the better year. Isaac is balancing AFL commentary, family life and a wife who wants another child, while Elliot reflects on breaking his leg, learning patience and discovering who genuinely shows up when life forces you to slow down. The conversation quickly moves from personal growth to complete nonsense as they debate the biggest sporting moments of 2026, AFL premiership favourites, disastrous house inspections, celebrity hall passes and the most overrated stars of the year. Elliot names Charlize Theron as his best-dressed celebrity, questions the fashion hype surrounding Zendaya and Law Roach, and gives his verdict on Timothée Chalamet. The group also reveals their celebrity hall passes, discusses the shows apparently improving people’s relationships and hears about Elliot’s new gay book club obsession. They also review the latest AFL fashion collaborations, discuss the upcoming footy finals and reveal their dream guests for the second half of the season, including NFL personalities and one Australian pop icon. The episode finishes with Elliot delivering a passionate, slightly desperate and completely unrequested public invitation for Kylie Minogue to join the podcast. Kylie, the microphones are ready. IN THIS EPISODE Lucy’s nightmare Melbourne house inspectionIsaac and Elliot receive their mid-year gradesWhat Elliot learned after breaking his legIsaac’s growing AFL commentary careerThe sporting moments that defined 2026AFL premiership predictions and Brisbane’s chancesCharlize Theron’s flawless red-carpet yearCelebrity hall passes, including Theo JamesIs Timothée Chalamet overrated?Zendaya, Law Roach and the method-dressing debateThe television shows spicing up relationshipsElliot’s gay book club and Fruit Fly recommendationAFL fashion collaborations worth wearingWardrobe.NYC’s collaboration with H&MDream podcast guests from the AFL and NFLElliot’s desperate pitch to Kylie Minogue Follow No Utes in the Valet for more conversations covering AFL, sport, fashion, celebrity news, pop culture and the wonderfully unlikely friendship between Norm Smith medallist Isaac Smith and celebrity stylist Elliot Garnaut. Subscribe to the podcast and follow the show on social media so you do not miss the next episode. This episode contains coarse language and adult themes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.