It’s Time to Go: A Big Brother Australia Podcast with Mel Tracina   Ben Myers sits down with Mel Tracina, the new host of Big Brother Australia, just as the show returns to air tonight. Mel talks about how it feels to step into one of the biggest roles in Aussie TV, what fans can expect from this new season on Channel 10 , and why this year’s Big Brother feels fresh, funny, and full of surprises.   It’s a genuine, behind-the-scenes chat about the magic of Big Brother, the challenges of taking on such an iconic show, and Mel’s own journey leading up to this moment. If you’ve ever loved Big Brother, this episode is your perfect pre-show listen.   🎧 Host: Ben Myers 🎙 Guest: Mel Tracina 📺 Show: It’s Time to Go: A Big Brother Australia Podcast 📅 Release Date: November 2025

If you want to hear more of Ben and Jayden, they have a new podcast  ‘On Our Phones’. You can find it on - SPOTIFY Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Amazon  and can follow them on social media @onourphones. Ben and Jayden want to thank everyone who listened and supported our show along the journey. Especially the listeners from our early days, and the houseguests who came on the pod or interacted with us on social media.  

In what could be the final season of BBAU, it’s fitting that the most popular winner got to take it home again. Outside of the winning result Ben and Jayden discuss the awkwardness of the finale, and how good Taras and Johnson were.

After a short break Ben and Jayden are back to say farewell to more BB royalty, and discuss how insane the Facebook fans of Big Brother are.   Follow the podcast on Twitter & Insta @bbaupod. Follow Jayden on Twitter and Insta @_jaydensheppard. Follow Ben on Insta @woah.benny and on Twitter @BenAMyers2113

In a week that ripped our hearts out, the house said goodbye to a beloved OG. Elsewhere on the pod, Ben and Jayden discuss old Channel Ten shows, and the temptations in the house. Did somebody say KFC? Follow the podcast on Twitter & Insta @bbaupod. Follow Jayden on Twitter and Insta @_jaydensheppard. Follow Ben on Insta @woah.benny and on Twitter @BenAMyers2113

In a week where the OGs start to fall apart, Ben and Jayden are here to recap it all and give you those hot takes you’ve come to expect. Estelle vs Tim. Who wins. You decide…   Follow the podcast on Twitter & Insta @bbaupod. Follow Jayden on Twitter and Insta @_jaydensheppard. Follow Ben on Insta @woah.benny and on Twitter @BenAMyers2113

In a week of Big Brother that saw more bad moves, more showmancing, and more producer manipulation, Ben and Jayden sit down and talk it all out. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Insta @bbaupod. Follow Jayden on Twitter and Insta @_jaydensheppard. Follow Ben on Insta @woah.benny and on Twitter @BenAMyers2113

It isn’t just party week on Big Brother. Ben and Jayden get the party poppers out, to ring in 50 poddy episodes. They discuss Estelle’s big J Crew move, if Drew was really lying, and if the show needs to disappoint everyone with non eliminations. Just wanted to also thank anyone and everyone who has listened to the podcast, and supported us along the way. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Insta @bbaupod. Follow Jayden on Twitter and Insta @_jaydensheppard. Follow Ben on Insta @woah.benny and on Twitter @BenAMyers2113

The lovable lads from Melbourne return to dish on all the events for week 2 in the BB house! Do we think Tim is a mastermind? Did Joel lead somebody on? Did they actually sing Oats a la Layla? Find out by pressing play. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Insta @bbaupod. Follow Jayden on Twitter and Insta @_jaydensheppard. Follow Ben on Insta @woah.benny and on Twitter @BenAMyers2113

Sonia has launched Ben and Jayden into another year of talking about all things Big Brother. This week we got to know our newbies a little better, wondered if the show even does a psych check anymore, and how long the battle between the sides of the house will last. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Insta @bbaupod. Follow Jayden on Twitter and Insta @_jaydensheppard. Follow Ben on Insta @woah.benny and on Twitter @BenAMyers2113

Ben and Jayden have never been so excited to talk about Big Brother! With the return of eight legendary contestants, they give their thoughts on how they will go back on our screens many years later, and how they will adapt to the new BB game. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Insta @bbaupod. Follow Jayden on Twitter and Insta @_jaydensheppard. Follow Ben on Insta @woah.benny and on Twitter @BenAMyers2113

What we once thought was going to be a rough four weeks, Ben and Jayden ended up loving the month of VIP! In the last two weeks, they discuss Ellie’s revenge, how to stack dominoes properly, and question why the finale needed to pretend there was a crowd, when it was just Sonia and the finalist?   Follow the podcast on Twitter & Insta @bbaupod. Follow Jayden on Twitter and Insta @_jaydensheppard. Follow Ben on Insta @woah.benny and on Twitter @BenAMyers2113

Elevator evictions, blindsides, Danny dethroned, Luke’s disappearing act, this week had it all, and Ben and Jayden are here to break it all down in what they think might be the best week of BB since it started on Channel 7. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Insta @bbaupod. Follow Jayden on Twitter and Insta @_jaydensheppard. Follow Ben on Insta @woah.benny and on Twitter @BenAMyers2113

Lockdown has ended in time for Ben and Jayden to be reunited and also to kick off another season of Big Brother Australia, this time, we get to talk about somewhat famous people! On top of discussing the new cast, we talk about how everyone (including us) is loving Caitlyn Jenner, how Luke is super keen every eviction for a blindside, and the return of King Danny! Follow Jayden on Twitter and Insta @_jaydensheppard. Follow Ben on Insta @woah.benny and on Twitter @BenAMyers2113

As the rumours flood in, Ben and Jayden jump back into the studio to discuss the upcoming season of Big Brother VIP. They ask why so many controversial celebs are coming on the show, Jayden gives a few names he’d love to see on the show, as Ben reminisces about the fight from Big Brother AU 2004 between Merlin and Paul.   Follow the podcast on Twitter & Insta @bbaupod. Follow Jayden on Twitter and Insta @_jaydensheppard. Follow Ben on Insta @woah.benny and on Twitter @BenAMyers2113

In an ending that we all saw coming, Marley ends up as the winner of BBAU 2021. Ben & Jayden discuss the final two episodes (how that live show was a fail), how Marley stacks up against Chad as a winner, what the editing can do to change our opinions, and what we want to see from the show going forward.

Sadly BBAU 2021 is coming to an end, but Ben and Jayden are still here to take you through it. They discuss the comments on how the show might favour some contestants, how the BB basement could be the BB sex dungeon, who can win the show, and how Danny made the season.

Ben and Jayden return after a stay in the panic room (Covid lockdown), and go over three week’s worth of drama and twists. They discuss if the winner should be the person the public likes more (Marley) or played the game the hardest (Danny), why people should stop sending hate to Sid, and give a heartfelt apology to Tilly.

Ben and Jayden talk about how Tilly has become a challenge beast, the showmance situation, how Ari escaped eviction for another week, and how Danny is always making good television.

INTRUDER ALERT! Six new Housemates crash dinner, and Ben and Jayden are here to discuss it all. They cover all the new personalities, how the comps are still in favour of the biggest bodies, and can Danny and Jess team up to make it far into the game?   Follow the podcast on Twitter & Insta @bbaupod. Follow Jayden on Twitter and Insta @_jaydensheppard. Follow Ben on Insta @woah.benny and on Twitter @BenAMyers2113