Richard Wilkins and his son Christian are exploring the intricate dynamics of celebrity family relationships on their new podcast The Apple and The Tree.
And its debut episode features none other than iconic Australian pop duo The Veronicas, who candidly discuss topics often considered taboo.
“Someone in the early days, I don’t remember who it was, said, ‘You wouldn’t want to talk to (the Veronicas) about their mother,'” Richard, 69, said. 9honey.
Colleen, the 39-year-old mother of Lisa and Jessica Origliasso, tragically passed away in 2021 after battling progressive supranuclear palsy and Lewy body dementia.
And while many interviewers would shy away from the sensitive topic, Wilkins’ men did not.
Richard Wilkins, 69 (left), and his son Christian, 29 (right), are exploring the intricate dynamics of celebrity family relationships on their new podcast The Apple and The Tree.
“In the first 10 minutes we were talking about his beautiful mother, everyone was crying, it was just beautiful,” Richard shared.
Their son Christian, 29, emphasized the podcast’s goal of fostering a safe, friendly environment where famous families can talk openly about personal topics.
“A PR might say, ‘Don’t go there,’ but because he feels safe, he’s happy to talk about it,” the 29-year-old said.
Its debut episode features none other than iconic Australian pop duo, Lisa from The Veronicas and Jessica Origliasso, 39, who candidly discussed topics often considered taboo.
Colleen, the 39-year-old mother of Lisa and Jessica Origliasso, tragically passed away in 2021 after battling progressive supranuclear palsy and Lewy body dementia, and while many interviewers would shy away from the sensitive topic, the Wilkins men would not.
Richard added: “We want to be personal, but we have never abused that privilege. We have never crossed that line.
The podcast will include an episode with father and son duo Jimmy Barnes and David Campbell.
Blue Wiggles, Anthony and Lucia Field are also expected to join the series.
The podcast is streaming on 9Now, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
“In the first 10 minutes we were talking about his beautiful mother, everyone was crying, it was just beautiful,” Richard shared.