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Ratbag with Mel & Sam

Mel & Sam
Ratbag with Mel & Sam
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  • Ratbag with Mel & Sam

    Doing My Own Tax??? No Thanks!!!

    30/08/2026 | 39 mins.
    Hey lovely rat divas! Welcome to another episode of ‘Ratbag’ and to kick us off Mel brings a collection of everyday occurrences that are ‘not that deep’. Then we have a write in from a rat who shares a story surrounding some messed up bed sheets. Then we have riff on some things we got wrong in our lifetime (rip shower heads) before we end with a good old Christian Rock ‘Hit It Toots!’
    Thanks as always for listening!
    See you on Thursday for another ‘Ratfood!’
    Love Mel and Sam



    Follow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to ratbagpod@gmail.com!



    Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land.

    The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on.

    Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land.



    A Grouse House Podcast
    Recorded at Haven't You Done Well Productions
    Produced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • Ratbag with Mel & Sam

    What Are We Most Afraid Of?

    26/08/2026 | 26 mins.
    Hi angels!!

    Coming to you liiiiive from Rural Ireland and the Gold Coast, as we answer a biiiiiiiiig ollllllll’ EARNEST one today:

    What are we most afraid of?

    We chat all things hedonism, aging, fear of boring, wonder, magic, life’s purpose, being misunderstood, time running out and more.

    We will see you for another Ratbag on Monday, and wishing you love and cheese cubes wherever you are in the world this Ratfood day.

    Okay! Love you, bye!

    xx

    Mel & Sam



    You can watch the full video form of this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtube.com/@themelandsam?si=jzeN-E_-DcE-DGHS

    Here’s the link to the Ratbag Chatbag!
    https://ig.me/j/AbZXnq4ipW10Ynq3/

    Follow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to ratbagpod@gmail.com!



    Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land.

    The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on.

    Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land.



    A Grouse House Podcast
    Recorded at Haven't You Done Well Productions
    Produced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • Ratbag with Mel & Sam

    Beanie Babies’ Biggest Collector with Alex Hines

    23/08/2026 | 58 mins.
    Hey cuties! Welcome back for another episode of ‘Ratbag!’. This week we are joined by comedian, writer, performer, DJ and all round icon - Alex Hines. Whether you know her as her absurd and deeply lovable character Slug Girl, or have seen in her hit show ‘Girl Culture’ or perhaps opening for Hannah Gadsby, you are gonna love this episode, we just know it! In today’s episode we chat everything from Alex’s Beanie Baby collecting era, her search for the lost drink ‘Diet Coke’, having a flat arse and much much more. We of course open up our hotline for all your burning questions and then end with an improvised song about her Grimace flask.
    It’s a real fun one. We hope you enjoy!
    See you on Thursday for another ‘Ratfood!’
    Love ya!
    Mel and Sam
    Follow Alex Hines here: https://www.instagram.com/alex.hines___?igsi=NzRtZ2VoZ3pmajZu

    Website here: https://alex-hines.com/about



    Follow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to ratbagpod@gmail.com!



    Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land.

    The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on.

    Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land.



    A Grouse House Podcast
    Recorded at Haven't You Done Well Productions
    Produced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • Ratbag with Mel & Sam

    Ratbag Census & A Raw Capsicum Conspiracy

    19/08/2026 | 27 mins.
    Hi angels!!

    Sammy coming to you live from Londontownn and Melly coming at you from the Gold Coast! Hope this episode finds you well wherever you are in the world.

    Nee naw nee naw it’s ratbag CENSUS time, and today we are chatting all things stats, rats, conspiracies, foodtok, seasonal depresh and the historical organ change.

    We will see you for another Ratbag on Monday, and wishing you love and cheese cubes wherever you are in the world this Ratfood day.

    Okay! Love you, bye!

    xx

    Mel & Sam



    You can watch the full video form of this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtube.com/@themelandsam?si=jzeN-E_-DcE-DGHS

    Here’s the link to the Ratbag Chatbag!
    https://ig.me/j/AbZXnq4ipW10Ynq3/

    Follow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to ratbagpod@gmail.com!



    Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land.

    The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on.

    Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land.



    A Grouse House Podcast
    Recorded at Haven't You Done Well Productions
    Produced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • Ratbag with Mel & Sam

    Ghost Kitchen And Sam’s (Not Mel’s) Day In Heaven

    16/08/2026 | 45 mins.
    Heya rat heads! It’s time for another ‘Ratbag’! and today we are kick starting the episode off chatting about a food delivery app… where you’re food doesn’t arrive. Next we have a write in from a rat asking about how to take the leap into working full time in the arts, and we share our tips and tricks from what we’ve learned over the years. Then Sam railroads the kick ons (sorry Mel) before we both sing an improv about ghost kitchens.
    Thanks as always for joining us! See you on Thursday for another ‘Ratfood!
    Love Mel and Sam xx



    Follow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to ratbagpod@gmail.com!



    Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land.

    The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on.

    Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land.



    A Grouse House Podcast
    Recorded at Haven't You Done Well Productions
    Produced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About Ratbag with Mel & Sam
Australia’s most exciting queer comedy duo: Mel & Sam host their brand new podcast: RATBAG. Join them as these besties and also quasi-reformed-theatre-kids host weekly episodes every Monday and Thursday. With everything from unpacking conspiracies, to riffing on their always-open-always-caring-about-you hotline, it’s vital this podcast is in your weekly listening rotation. In this pod, Mel & Sam bring the late-night-kick-ons chats to you but rather than it being 3am and you’re wedged between two randoms with an eyelash cascading down your face, you’re listening whenever you want... so go for that "walk", buy that overpriced matcha latte and get it in your ear holes you RATBAGS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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