From a Margret Thatcher haircut horror story to the latest trends, fringes to full blown reinventions, this week we are talking about the highs, lows and hilarious memories tied to getting a haircut.

How much does a good (or very bad) haircut affect your confidence? Are you loyal to one style for life, or have you tried every look going?

We share stories of salon triumphs, haircut disasters, experimental phases, and the strange emotional power off sitting in the hairdresser's chair.

Hosted by Fiona, Darsh & Luke

Produced by Fiona Kelly & Darsh Ayton

Show runner Darsh Ayton

Original music created and performed by Luke Champion

Social media content created by Darsh Ayton & Fiona Kelly

Last week, we asked do we still have "Best Friends"? This week we're going deeper into something a little more uncomfortable - money and friendship.

In a world where everything feels more expensive, how is money quietly shaping our relationships? From dinners out, concert tickets, weekends away - are we unintentionally pricing friends out of spending time with us? And are we being priced out of catchups too?

It's a quiet balancing act nowadays, wanting to connect but also wanting to be mindful about ours and others finances. From choosing where to go, to how often we say yes, to the pressure of keeping up; are we all doing enough to keep our friendships inclusive?

Hosted by Fiona, Darsh & Luke

Produced by Fiona Kelly & Darsh Ayton

Show runner Darsh Ayton

Original music created and performed by Luke Champion

Social media content created by Darsh Ayton & Fiona Kelly

What makes a best friend?

This week on The XYZ experiment we ponder the idea of 'Best Friends". Is it a lifelong title or is something we grow out of?

What makes a best friend in the first place? Is it history, loyalty, or something much deeper? And can you have more than one at anytime?

But in today's world is calling someone your best friend comforting or maybe a little cringe? We unpack what a best friend can mean today and explore whether the term still fits or if it's something we've outgrown.

Hosted by Fiona, Darsh & Luke

Produced by Fiona Kelly & Darsh Ayton

Show runner Darsh Ayton

Original music created and performed by Luke Champion

Social media content created by Darsh Ayton & Fiona Kelly

This week on The XYZ Experiment, Fiona and Darsh get real about life with unpredictable guts.

From the shock of a coeliac diagnosis to navigating the daily realities of Crohn's disease, we share our personal stories, the things no one tells you, and how it's changed the way we eat, socialise and think about our health.

There are a few "you have to laugh or you'll cry" moments as we unpack the awkward, the frustrating, and the unexpectedly empowering parts of living with chronic conditions.

Whether you're dealing with gut issues yourself or just curious about what it's really like, this episode is honest and relatable.

Hosted by Fiona & Darsh

Produced by Fiona Kelly & Darsh Ayton

Show runner Darsh Ayton

Original music created and performed by Luke Champion

Social media content created by Darsh Ayton & Fiona Kelly

This week on The XYZ Experiment, we're asking the big question: are we manifesting or just really, really hoping?

Gen Z Luke is out there casually saying "I'm manifesting that for you", it's the new 'good luck'.

Our Gen Y Darsh takes us back to the glory days of The Secret , when we thought thinking just thinking about a wish enough would just make it happen.

Meanwhile, Gen X Fiona is sitting there like, "Isn't this just setting goals".

So what actually is manifesting? A mindset? A vibe? A rebrand of positive thinking? Or just optimism with better PR?

Hosted by Fiona, Darsh & Luke

Produced by Fiona Kelly & Darsh Ayton

Show runner Darsh Ayton

Original music created and performed by Luke Champion

Social media content created by Darsh Ayton & Fiona Kelly

This week we are talking about the world of budgeting - how we do it, why we do it or why some of us don't do it at all.

Across generations, money habits can look wildly different. From a budget planner who tracks every dollar, to the more relaxed approach, we look at our beliefs, tools and life experiences that shape how our different generations manage their finances.

Whether you are a spreadsheet lover, an app tracker, or someone who avoids budgeting altogether, this episode might just change the way you think about your finances.

Hosted by Fiona, Darsh & Luke

Produced by Fiona Kelly & Darsh Ayton

Show runner Darsh Ayton

Original music created and performed by Luke Champion

Social media content created by Darsh Ayton & Fiona Kelly

This week we’re talking about the world of decluttering—but not just the “tidy your drawer” kind. We’re exploring how different generations approach stuff.

What we keep, what we throw away, and what we just can’t let go of isn’t random. Is it shaped by our generation, our experiences, or the world we grew up in?

From those who hold onto everything “just in case,” to the Marie Kondo inspired minimalists who crave space and simplicity, decluttering is about far more than cleaning.

There can be a lot of emotional weight behind sentimental items and we can struggle to let things go.

And are younger generations redefining or rejecting clutter? Whether you find decluttering freeing or deeply uncomfortable we share our journey with you. What we keep, what we toss and why.

Hosted by Fiona, Darsh & Luke

Produced by Fiona Kelly & Darsh Ayton

Show runner Darsh Ayton

Original music created and performed by Luke Champion

Social media content created by Darsh Ayton & Fiona Kelly

What does it actually mean to be 'work fit' in today's world?

We are excited to be back for 2026 and today we are exploring how different generations prepare themselves to get through a working day, week, month - physically, mentally and emotionally.

Is being work fit about resilience and pushing through, as many older generations were taught? Or is it about balance, wellbeing and protecting your mental health, as younger generations are redefining it?

Come listen to us unpack the habits, expectations and reality of staying work fit and how it is possibly changing.

Hosted by Fiona, Darsh & Luke

Produced by Fiona Kelly & Darsh Ayton

Show runner Darsh Ayton

Original music created and performed by Luke Champion

Social media content created by Darsh Ayton & Fiona Kelly