Every family has its quirks. Whether it’s much-loved traditions, mortifying memories, terrible dad jokes or bittersweet bumps in the road, families aren’t just bonded by blood but by the chaotic moments which colour the everyday. The Apple & The Tree is a podcast hosted by father and son duoRichard and Christian Wilkins, taking listeners behind the closed doors of some of Australia’s best known and well-loved families.
Latest episodes
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38 min
Ali Langdon & Mike Willesee Jr... Newsroom Nerves and Legacy Names
What's it like to navigate life when you are constantly under the media spotlight? Journalist and television personality Ali Langdon and her husband, Mike Willesee Jr., sit down wi…
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45 min
Bronte & Cate Campbell... Olympic Gold and sibling goals!
Swimming stars Bronte and Cate Campbell join the Wilkins duo for a chat about what it’s like to not only be competing at the pinnacle of sport, but to be competing with each other.…
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31 min
Missy & Nicola Higgins... sisterly harmonies and creative truths!
The world knows Missy Higgins as one of Australia's most beloved singer-songwriters, but fewer know the close bond she shares with her equally talented sister, Nicola. Together, th…
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41 min
Daisy & Richard Marx... The International Love Song
He's the chart-topping legend behind decades of iconic ballads. She's the pioneering host and entrepreneur who broke barriers in television. Richard Marx and Daisy Fuentes join Ric…
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32 min
The Tierney Brothers... a symphony of sibling rivalry!
Phil and Andrew Tierney—two parts of the globally successful vocal group Human Nature—join the podcast to talk about the joys of sharing a dream, a career, and a family tree. After…
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43 min
Delta Goodrem.. And The Fairytale of New York
From Neighbours to the global charts, Delta Goodrem’s career felt like a true pop fairytale. She sits down with Richard and Christian to take us behind the scenes of her incredible…
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48 min
Robert & Bindi Irwin... Keeping the Dream Alive
Few families are as instantly recognizable and beloved as the Irwins. Robert and Bindi join Richard and Christian to share what it was like to grow up with a house full of crocodil…
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48 min
Terri Irwin... and the Legacy of Love
From a small town in Oregon to becoming the undisputed matriarch of the global conservation movement, Terri Irwin's journey is one of immense strength and enduring love. Terri open…
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1 min
It's Time For A FAMILY REUNION!
Clear your calendar, dust off the photo album, and prepare for some quality time! The Apple and The Tree is back for Season 2, and we're hosting the biggest, most hilarious family…
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25 min
The Wilkins Wrap
It's the season finale and Richard and Christian go through the comments, questions and feedback we've been sent in from our wonderful listeners. What have we learnt? What can we i…
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43 min
Cameron & Alison Daddo....marriage success, and separate bathrooms for the win!
It would be strange for this podcast about families not to feature a couple from one of Australia's most famous families, the Daddos. Cam and Alison are into 30 years of marriage,…
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38 min
Anthony & Lucia Field.....a wiggly family affair!
For decades Anthony Field has been part of our lives, as the OG blue Wiggle he's brought us a Big Red Car, a Dinosaur called Dorothy and also explained why fruit salad really is yu…
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34 min
Brett & Shane Lee....brotherly love Vs competitive edge 🏏
Brett and Shane Lee are two brothers who made a huge mark on Australian Cricket. Brett as the pure paceman batters feared, Shane as the true all-rounder. In this episode of the pod…
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32 min
Jess Rowe & Pete Overton....when opposites attract
Jess and Pete's love story is one for the ages. A cute courtship, big highs, low lows, marriage, family, several bad dinners.....and regularly lost keys. Enjoy! You can watch this…
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36 min
Eliza & Liberty.....a couple of #tryhards
Eliza and Liberty are two sisters who found fame (and a million bucks) on The Block, and now host the brilliant podcast called 'Try Before You Die' which you absolutely should list…
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33 min
Jimmy Barnes & David Campbell, like father like son?
To say the family dynamics between Jimmy Barnes and David Campbell got off to an 'unconventional' start would be an understatement. But, over years of growing, bonding, singing and…
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37 min
Cody & Alli Simpson....siblings, support, love and success
At a young age the three Simpson kids headed off to the US, with Mum and Dad taking a punt on their talents. In this episode Cody and Alli Simpson look back at that time, explainin…
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37 min
Jess & Lisa, The Veronicas' unbreakable bond
How do two identical twins from Brissie handle the ups and downs of life in the world of music? Jess and Lisa Origliasso, ‘The Veronicas’ sit down at home with Richard and Christia…
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5 min
Welcome to the family.....
Every family has its quirks. Whether it’s much-loved traditions, mortifying memories, terrible dad jokes or bittersweet bumps in the road, families aren’t just bonded by blood but…