Jess & Ducko for breakfast

The Hit Network’s Jess & Ducko have taken the radio world by storm, and the dynamic duo are gearing up for a massive year!

Though no strangers to the microphone, Jess & Ducko, aka Jess Farchione and Nick ‘Ducko’ Allen–Ducat, are hitting Central Coasts airwaves for the first time. It’s been a long time coming for the duo, who both had an unexpected journey into brekky radio.

“Radio was never on my vision board,” Jess says. “I stumbled into it by heading along to a community radio station information night. I fell in love from the get–go.”

Ducko’s journey in the entertainment industry has been a steady climb, from working behind the scenes to dabbling in acting and television presenting. But there’s nothing that excites Ducko more than going live on the radio. “The instant connection you get with your audience is more powerful than any other platform”, he says. “It’s so special. We get to speak directly to the community.”

Jess and Ducko are building a mighty loyal following as they enthral listeners with tales of their wild adventures and major life milestones.

In October 2023 Jess welcomed her first child, Lucia, with her husband, Angus. She says it’s made her see life differently. “I watch Lucia see something for the first time – something as simple as a cloud in the sky, a leaf on the jasmine vine, a picture in a book. Her eyes widen, and she smiles. My heart just explodes as she discovers everything beautiful, special, and interesting in our world,” Jess beams.

Ducko spends his weekends enjoying an active lifestyle with his wife, Morgan, and their beloved dog, Pam.

“My idea of a great weekend is getting to Avoca Beach, having a surf, and then grabbing a drink and bite to eat at Lady Copa Pizzeria in Copacabana,” Ducko says.

While the duo has plenty in common, their shared love for food and the outdoors are regular themes weaved into their Breakfast show. Braving the early mornings together for more than five years, Jess and Ducko have created a brand of radio that encourages listeners to be a part of their lives.

“Nothing is off–limits for us. We’re both ‘too real’ sometimes. I think we both tend to overshare a bit,” Ducko laughs. “People get to know us,” Jess says. “It’s a privilege to be a part of the morning for our listeners’ and their families. When people tell me their kids love me—that’s so unbelievably special!”

Jess and Ducko are eager to continue creating exciting radio for listeners. “Ducko and I had a big chat about what we wanted in 2024. We were sitting on my couch, and almost simultaneously, we said – let’s just have fun,” Jess recalls. “If we can be a bit of comic relief for someone’s daily commute or the community, we’re doing our job right”, Ducko says.

If energy and passion are signs of things to come, Jess and Ducko have exciting plans on the horizon – and their radio show should not be missed!

Listen to Jess & Ducko on the Central Coast’s Hit101.3 from 6–9am on weekdays, also on LiSTNR.