No Utes In The Valet
Claim This Podcastby Elliot Garnaut and Isaac Smith
Podcast Overview
<p>What happens when a city-bred celebrity stylist and a country raised four-time AFL premiership hero collide?</p><p>Chaos, chemistry and cultural carnage.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/noutesinthevalet/"><strong>No Utes in the Valet</strong></a> is the fast talking, fashion-meets-footy podcast nobody asked for but everyone will binge.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/elliotgarnaut/"><strong>Elliot Garnaut</strong></a> lives in a world of couture, champagne and chauffeur drop-offs.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/issie16/"><strong>Isaac Smith</strong>,</a> premiership powerhouse and Norm Smith medallist, prefers a stubby, a snag, and the back of a Hilux.</p><p>Think Ab Fab meets The Front Bar, served with a side of sibling-like bickering. Proving true friendship can be found in unlikely places.</p>
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9/21/2025
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Recent Episodes
June 21, 2026
The 2026 World Cup Explained for People Who Don’t Watch Soccer
<p>The FIFA World Cup is here, and No Utes in the Valet is officially getting invested.</p><p>In this World Cup for Dummies edition, Elliot gives Isaac the crash course every new football fan needs: what the World Cup actually is, why the games matter so much, why a 1–0 scoreline can be more dramatic than a shootout, and how penalty shootouts turn an entire country into a nervous wreck.</p><p>With the 2026 FIFA World Cup bringing 48 teams, 104 matches and three host countries, Canada, Mexico and the United States, this is the biggest World Cup ever. So whether you are backing the Socceroos, following Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, England, France, Brazil or simply trying to understand why everyone is suddenly waking up at ridiculous hours to watch football, this episode is for you.</p><p>We get into:</p><p>• What makes the World Cup the biggest sporting event on the planet</p><p>• Why football is more than a game: culture, fashion, music, community and chaos</p><p>• The teams and superstars to watch at the 2026 World Cup</p><p>• Why goals are rare, and why that makes them even better</p><p>• How penalty shootouts work</p><p>• The ultimate Melbourne World Cup watch-party story: beers, wings and dancing on tables at 8am</p><p>• Why soccer unites people across countries, cultures and generations</p><p>• A game of World Cup or Made Up, featuring some of football’s most ridiculous real names</p><p>No Utes in the Valet is not pretending to be your tactical football podcast. This is the World Cup through the lens of pop culture, good stories, ridiculous opinions and two mates figuring it out as they go.</p><p>New to football? Send us your World Cup questions on Instagram and we might cover them in the next episode.</p><p>Subscribe, follow and share this episode with the mate who still asks why nobody ever scores.</p><p>#WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #Socceroos #FootballForBeginners #SoccerForDummies #CristianoRonaldo #LionelMessi #Mbappe #NoUtesInTheValet</p>
June 14, 2026
The NRL Star Who Sold Out Australia in 8 Minutes
<p>Lewi Brown returns to No Utes in the Valet for this special mini episode. The former NRL player turned Earl's Collection founder reflects on the journey from professional sport to building one of Australia's most respected fashion brands. From seeing his own ASICS football boot on the field for the first time to the lessons he learned from mentors like Ivan Cleary, Lewi shares insights on gratitude, creativity, leadership, and what it takes to create something meaningful beyond sport.</p><ul><li>Lewi's transition from professional rugby league to founding Earl's Collection</li><li>The unforgettable experience of seeing his own football boot on the field</li><li>Growing up wearing hand-me-down boots and how it shaped his perspective on success</li><li>Early insecurities around sporting uniforms and finding confidence as a professional athlete</li><li>The influence Ivan Cleary had on his career, mindset, and personal development</li><li>Why being coachable is one of the most valuable traits in sport and business</li><li>Building a team based on character and values rather than qualifications alone</li><li>The importance of leaving people, clubs, and workplaces better than you found them</li><li>Finding creative inspiration through music videos and visual storytelling</li><li>How music, culture, and sport continue to influence Lewi's approach to branding and design</li></ul><p>While many founders look to books or podcasts for inspiration, Lewi reveals that much of his creative process comes from music. By listening closely to lyrics and then watching the accompanying visuals, he finds new perspectives on storytelling, emotion, and culture. It's an approach that continues to shape the way he thinks about design, branding, and the stories Earl's Collection tells through its products.</p>
June 7, 2026
He Retired From Footy. Then Built a Fashion Empire
<p>Lewi Brown went from professional rugby league player to one of Australia's most influential fashion founders. In this episode of No Utes in the Valet, he opens up about retiring from football on 199 NRL games, building Earl's Collection from scratch, overcoming personal tragedy, and creating one of the most talked-about collaborations in Australian fashion with ASICS. Alongside Isaac and Elliot, he explores the crossover between sport, style, identity and what it takes to build something meaningful after professional sport.</p><p><strong>In This Episode</strong></p><ul><li>Why Lewi walked away from rugby league despite being one game short of 200 appearances</li><li>Growing up in Christchurch and finding creativity through hardship</li><li>The heartbreaking story behind the Earl's Collection name</li><li>How mental health and family shaped the brand's purpose</li><li>What professional sport taught him about business and leadership</li><li>The rise of athlete fashion culture in Australia and New Zealand</li><li>Working with ASICS and creating a world-first football boot collaboration</li><li>Why authenticity matters more than trends</li><li>The challenge of building a fashion brand after sport</li><li>Iconic moments where sport and fashion collide</li></ul><p><strong>Why ASICS Changed Everything</strong></p><p>Lewi reveals how a simple meeting with ASICS turned into a life-changing opportunity. What started as an invitation to collect shoes became the chance to design his own footwear collaboration. The result was a sell-out collection and a world-first football boot that bridged performance sport and fashion.</p>
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<p>What happens when a city-bred celebrity stylist and a country raised four-time AFL premiership hero collide?</p><p>Chaos, chemistry and cultural carnage.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/noutesinthevalet/"><strong>No Utes in the Valet</strong></a> is the fast talking, fashion-meets-footy podcast nobody asked for but everyone will binge.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/elliotgarnaut/"><strong>Elliot Garnaut</strong></a> lives in a world of couture, champagne and chauffeur drop-offs.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/issie16/"><strong>Isaac Smith</strong>,</a> premiership powerhouse and Norm Smith medallist, prefers a stubby, a snag, and the back of a Hilux.</p><p>Think Ab Fab meets The Front Bar, served with a side of sibling-like bickering. Proving true friendship can be found in unlikely places.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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