No Utes In The Valet

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 carpet Who Elliot is tipping for best dressed Isaac’s predicted top three in the Brownlow Medal count The boys’ final predictions before Brownlow night Footy meets fashion, exactly where No Utes in the Valet likes it.

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 television The enormous impact of the NFL coming to Melbourne How NFL teams manage jet lag and international travel Isaac’s approach to sleep, sunlight and meals while travelling What AFL Grand Final week is really like for players and their partners Why Melbourne’s Grand Final public holiday might be hurting the city Isaac’s memories of Richmond’s Swan Street celebrations Kylie Minogue’s AFL Grand Final performance Which Australian artists could make a surprise appearance The Kylie outfit waiting for Elliot when he returns Follow guest co-host Lucy Nettlefold on⁠ Instagram⁠ and learn more about her publicity, talent, content and events agency,⁠ Twofold Media⁠.

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.

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 Elliot How fatherhood has taught Isaac patience, tolerance and a whole new level of exhaustion The emotional stories and lessons from their dads — including Isaac’s pop and Elliot coming out The surprise voice notes from both dads, and the advice they have for their sons Why confidence, integrity and kindness are the values that matter most What the boys are actually buying their dads for Father’s Day Whether 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.

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.