He is one of the most well-known and respected money experts in the country, but that doesn't mean Paul Clitheroe hasn't had regrets with money. In their chat, Paul shares with Matt where the majority of Aussies could make improvements with their finances, and what guilty pleasures he splurges on.

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Paul Clitheroe (Money expert)

Former Masterchef judge Matt Preston is known around the country for his colourful suits and cravats, and as Matt found out, he's also one of the nicest blokes walking this great earth. In their chat, Preston shares with Matt his top tips on hosting a dinner party and how he is coping with COVID lockdown. And of course, there was no way Matt was going to Invite Preston onto Coffee Chats without talking about coffee! Preston shares more helpful hosting tips inside the Ultimate Winter Dinner Party Box. Teaming up with Marley Spoon and Tanqueray London Gin, Preston has put together everything you need for a night in with friends with the popular party box. Find out how you can get the Ultimate Winter Dinner Party Box delivered to your door here.

Matt Preston (Food critic)

Matt had been searching for years to find a sex worker who was comfortable enough to discuss their profession on-air. When he finally found Nikki Vee she did not disappoint. Nothing was off limits in their open, honest and sometimes controversial conversation. Matt asks the questions you always wanted to ask. Open relationships, girlfriend experiences, and what happened with her very first 'client' that made her think she would become a statistic. *This chat contains adult content.

Nikki Vee (Sex Worker)

Professional boxing twins, Andrew and Jason Moloney give new meaning to sibling rivalry. Back in Australia after their title fights in Las Vegas, they both had plenty of time to chat while they endured two weeks lock down together in a Sydney hotel room. In their chat, Andrew and Jason share with Matt just how serious the competition is between them both. What awards mean to them, as well as what life has in store for the twins after boxing. Andrew opens after his very first professional loss.

Andrew and Jason Moloney (Pro boxing twins)

Big wave surfing, smuggling large amounts of drugs into the country and travelling the world with notorious surfing group The Bra Boys. It sounds like scenes from a Hollywood action movie, but these are merely chapters in the life of convicted criminal Wayne Cleveland. In their chat, Wayne shares with Matt what got him into the dark world of smuggling and selling drugs and how it all inevitably come undone. He talks about his involvement with The Bra Boys and he opens up about his biggest regrets.

Wayne Cleveland (Convicted drug smuggler)

Described as a little bit of Beck, Paul Kelly, Bruce Springsteen and Ben Lee all meld into one, Toby Robinson, aka TOBiAS, has cemented his reputation as one of Australia's leading indie/folk pop artists. He has played alongside Missy Higgins, Jen Cloher, Archie Roach, Fanny Lumsden and Neko Case just to namedrop a couple. In their chat, TOBiAS shares with Matt his emotional journey overcoming alcoholism and a great yarn about why he so greatly admires another great Aussie talent Gotye. TOBiAS' latest single Beautiful Mess is out now. Check it out here

TOBiAS (Musician)

With songs like Smoko, Pub Feed and Mum stole my darts, Sunshine Coast band The Chats have very quickly gained worldwide acclaim. And now they are coming back to play where it all began. Bass guitarist and lead singer Eamon Sandwith had an exclusive chat with Matt in the lead up to their much-anticipated performance at the Airwaves Festival held at the Nambour Showgrounds in July.

Eamon Sandwith (The Chats)

Corey Tutt was the 2020 NSW Young Australian of the Year. When you find out about his life, you see why he was so very deserving. Corey's father left when he was only two after a history of violence within the family. He is one of those rare 20-somethings who puts others needs ahead of his own. He works two jobs to assist indigenous children to read and gain a passion for learning. His organisation Deadly Science has donated over 7000 books to over 100 schools in remote communities across Australia.

Corey Tutt (NSW Young Australian of the Year)

Imagine watching in horror as a truck travelling 40km/h over the speed limit hit and killed your partner. That's exactly what Colin Caudell lived through when his wife, and the mother of his two sons, Suzanne was killed while working at his side as a traffic controller on the Bruce Highway. In his book, Pick myself up, and dust myself off, Colin recalls the pain of that day and the emotional path he and his boys have travelled since. Get the book from Colin's site. See all the previous Coffee Chats episodes here. Subscribe to the Coffee Chats You Tube channel.

Colin Caudell (witnessed wife's death)

The winner of seven Uncle Toby's Ironman surf lifesaving championships and twice winner of the Coolangatta Gold, Guy Leech is one of Australia's greatest sportsmen. Even after he hung up the Speedos, he continued to excel out of the water. An astute businessman, Guy used the brand he created as an athlete to build his own range of fitness equipment and clothing. But his true passion was ignited after a good mate died on the beach during a training session with Guy.

Guy Leech (Former Ironman)

'Doing a Bradbury' has become part of Australian folklore. Steven Bradbury was the first ever Australian winter Olympian gold medallist, but it is how he won gold that was inspiring. In this chat, Steven shares with Matt his thoughts on how he won gold. How he is coping during the COVID-19 lockdown and he opens up on his time on Australian Survivor, and the awkward moment when Matt asks if he would want to go on again.

Steven Bradbury (Aus winter Olympian gold medallist)

The Black Sorrows front man Joe Camilleri will soon release his 50th album. Awarded ‘living legend’ status by Rolling Stone, he has kicked a staggering number of goals over his 50+ years in music as a singer, songwriter, musician, performer and producer with both the Sorrows and Jo Jo Zep and the Falcon. In their chat, the Hall of Fame muso shares with Matt how he is going in COVID-19 lock down and why he is not proud of his bread-making skills.

Joe Camilleri (The Black Sorrows)

The Daniel Morcombe Foundation recently reached 15 years of dedicated service to keeping our children safe. It is also a very sad reminder that a young boy's life was tragically and unfairly cut short. On this special Mother's Day edition, Matt chats with Denise Morcombe. She shares her proudest achievements at the helm of Australia's leading child safety organisation with her husband Bruce. As well as some of the conversations she has with grateful families and the fondest memories of her son, Daniel.

Denise Morcombe (Special Mother's Day edition)

Deb Roach was born without one of her arms. Growing up she was bullied and tormented every day. Thanks to a lot of yoga and therapy, she realised the world isn't actually out to get her. After witnessing a pole dancing routine at a nightclub, Deb was hooked. But with her arm, she didn't think it was something she would be able to do. Fast forward to today and with three International pole dancing titles under her belt as well as a successful pole dancing studio, it seems to have worked out all right.

Deb Roach (one armed pole dancing champion)

WARNING: Unless you are a Survivor fan, you might want to come tomorrow. Fan favourite and ice-cream extraordinaire, 'Dirty Harry' shares with Matt his not once, but twice journey on the world famous reality TV show. From the moments he thinks were his undoing, the impact spending so much time away from home had on his relationship and is there another reality TV journey on the cards for Harry?

Harry Hills (Dirty Harry - Survivor)

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