EP 893
35:11Fat Feet & Spanx
Grace Peris joined Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen on Episode 893 (24 October 2020) — "Fat Feet & Spanx". We chat about being yelled at on the job, footy tipping, having wide feet, wearing Spanx and the AFL Grand Final.
All Guests
Grace Peris
Gronk
5 episodesApr 2020 — Oct 2020
In Grace’s words
Verbatim from the transcripts — each quote links to the moment.
“Another reason to love Melbourne, getting swooped.”
“How many have you lost through COVID? Like, are we at a better number now? 19. No, I think, yeah, they're all still my friends. It's just because we're in different states and different situations, like they're going to work or going to uni. Able to go out on a Saturday night, go to coffee, blah, blah, blah, where I'm kind of stuck here, not able to do any of that. So yeah, haven't been doing too well, but you know, I mean, it's the situation and just gotta allow yourself to feel it, I guess, and get through it. And I mean, you know, speaking to the doctor and speaking to the psych and things like that is helping. And yeah, I guess just gotta try and remain as positive as possible that things will—”
“yeah, you're meant to produce children. Like, that's what, that's what it is.”
“Absolute stitch-up. Sorry, he's so confused.”
“I love the show. I love it. I plan my days around it now.”
“I feel like Sydney's like a bigger Perth.”
“Fuck me dead. Yeah. He needs some tips, guys.”
Grace’s advice on the show
How do you cope with declining mental health during lockdown isolation?
Build a daily routine you know you can achieve, accept that some days won't be good and that's okay, and keep seeing a psychologist/doctor regularly rather than only reactively.
Why doesn't hand sanitiser or antibiotics work the same way against viruses as bacteria?
Grace explains that antibiotics target bacteria and don't work on viruses, so to kill a virus you need a sufficient percentage of alcohol in hand sanitiser rather than relying on antibacterial products alone.
Stories Grace told
Early in a gym job, Grace answered a call from a customer already upset about an unrelated issue, who began yelling at her. She tried to hold back tears during the call and broke down crying at the front desk afterward, with her boss initially confused about what had happened.
Grace recounts being attacked twice by an aggressive seagull while walking along a pier in Eastbourne with a friend, protecting her doughnuts and face while an elderly man helped shoo the bird away.
Grace explains her older brother's wedding, originally planned for April with her as bridesmaid and MC, was postponed to January the following year due to COVID-19, after all the dresses, flowers, and plans had already been finalised.
Grace explains she first became interested in Mr. 97 after friends tried to set him up on the Shameless podcast's dating segment, started listening to The Daily Talk Show around March the previous year, listened while travelling alone in Europe, and eventually began chatting with him when he did VIP texting and asked her for drink recommendations.
Grace recounts being stood up for half an hour at a breakfast date shortly after a breakup, and a second date where the guy, after being told they should just be friends, complained he'd 'wasted time and money,' prompting her to offer to transfer back the money spent.
Questions these interviews answer
Drawn from the episode transcripts.
What does "Nup to the Cup" mean?
It's a slogan used by people who boycott the Melbourne Cup, generally in opposition to horse racing, as explained by Grace Peris in the episode.
From episode 893→Why did Grace Peris move to Melbourne?
She moved roughly 2.5 months after she and her boyfriend Mason ('Mr. 97') made their relationship official, to live with him; they have now been living together for about 4 months and reached their 6-month anniversary.
From episode 878→How is Grace coping with lockdown in Melbourne, away from friends and family in Perth?
She says she hasn't been doing too well, missing her busy social life back home, but is working on it by seeing a psychologist, sticking to a daily routine, and accepting that not every day will be good.
From episode 878→How did the hosts prank Mr. 97 (Sevs) in episode 696?
Josh changed the login details for the show's software and removed Mr. 97 from the WhatsApp group, then told him the show was delayed due to a Windows update, allowing Mr. 97 to nap while Grace and Gemma Watts filled in as his live replacements without his knowledge.
From episode 696→How did Grace Peris meet Mr. 97 (Sevs)?
Grace says she first became interested after hearing about him through the Shameless podcast's dating segment (where friends tried to set him up), started listening to The Daily Talk Show around March of the previous year, and eventually began talking to him when he did VIP texting and messaged her for drink recommendations.
From episode 696→What was the disagreement between Josh and Tommy about sharing an old explicit podcast clip with a new partner?
Mr. 97 had repeatedly promised to show Grace a 40-minute clip of the show discussing sex/condoms but hadn't sent it. Josh argued there's no reason to hold back and that openness builds trust, while Tommy argued that sending old content isn't the same as genuine transparency and that relationships should build depth gradually through real conversation, not recycled show content.
From episode 696→What is Grace Peris's background and why was she on the show?
Grace Peris is a member of the show's community ('gronks') based in Perth who holds a postgraduate Master of Infectious Disease degree; she was brought on to discuss coronavirus-related topics like testing, hand sanitiser, and lockdown rules in WA.
From episode 658→Why do viruses require different disinfecting methods than bacteria?
According to Grace Peris, antibiotics are designed to kill bacteria and don't work on viruses; killing a virus requires things like a sufficient percentage of alcohol in hand sanitiser.
From episode 658→Episodes with Grace
Every episode featuring Grace Peris on The Daily Talk Show.
EP 878
50:52I Get It
Grace Peris joined Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen on Episode 878 (8 October 2020) — "I Get It". We chat about gronk moves in the toilet, parenthood, the problem with seagulls and magpies, Amazon recommendations for Grace, Grace's biggest learnings since moving to Melbourne, PE and the beep test
EP 722
27:12Amy, Bree, Grace & Gem - 24 Hour Live Stream
Grace Peris joined Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen on Episode 722 (8 May 2020) — "Amy, Bree, Grace & Gem - 24 Hour Live Stream". Midnight girl chat! Amy, Bree, Grace, and Gem take over the show for a chat about family, motherhood and friendships.
EP 696
60:04The Stitch-up
Grace Peris joined Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen on Episode 696 (22 April 2020) — "The Stitch-up". We chat about stitching up Mr. 97, Friday Night Drinks plus-ones, getting on Gemma's Instagram feed, dating, and relationships on a public level.
EP 658
38:26A Field Day
Grace Peris joined Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen on Episode 658 (31 March 2020) — "A Field Day". We're joined by Gronk Grace to chat about infectious diseases, doing our own haircuts at home, Sydney vs Melbourne, and Friday night drinks! We've also got an update on Tommy's missing penis pump.