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Just the Gist

Famous scandals, true crime, celeb dramas, conspiracy theories, politics, amazing people throughout history... if it's an incredible story, hilarious hosts comedian Rosie Waterland and Jacob Stanley will tell you about it without bogging you down with any of the boring bits. You'll get just the gist of what you need to know - only get the juiciest, most entertaining details (you know, the ones that make you look very smart and interesting when you repeat them at a dinner party). 

Episodes

Sir Alfred Nasseri

You think being stuck at home for a few weeks is bad? This guy got stuck living in an airport for 18 YEARS. A lost passport meant no country would take him, so he set himself up near the Maccas in the food court and that was that. Seriously - this one is nutso and sad and almost too hard to believe.  Skip straight to the story: approx 13:18 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 10, 202042 min

JonBenét Ramsey

Hey all you cool cats and kittens. Rosie tells Jacob the tragic story about the little girl who’s only remembered for being a murdered child beauty queen. (Also TIGER KING CAROLE BASKIN DID IT GOODNIGHT.) Skip straight to the story: approx 14:31 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 03, 202055 min

Bernie Madoff

He stole billions of dollars through the biggest Ponzi scheme in history... which meant Rosie had to figure out what the hell a Ponzi scheme is so she could explain it to Jacob. Also Jacob questions the origin of Rosie's 'BREAKIN' NEWS' accent and Rosie is not happy about it.  Skip straight to the story: approx 00:35 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 27, 202041 min

Spanish Flu

Felt apt this week, no? Skip straight to the story: approx 20:28 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 20, 202051 min

Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Brrrrreakin’ Noooos

Toilet paper, baboons, Jacob’s Byron Bay conspiracy theory addled brain, and Rosie’s brave feminist dating stance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 06, 202036 min

Titanic

“NOT THE MOVIE THE ACTUAL SHIP YOU CHUMPS.” - Rosie Waterland (Titanic nerd since 1991) Skip straight to the story: approx 10:07 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202056 min

ASTROPHYSICS BY ASTRO BACHIE

AKA Dr. Matt Agnew. AKA Rosie’s husband. In our first ever special guest episode, Astro Bachie gives Rosie and Jacob just the gist on Space Guessing! There’s talk of alien predators, the sun blowing up and juuuust a little Bachelor goss. Matt’s Agnew’s Adelaide Fringe show A Guide To Life Beyond Earth runs from Feb 14-23. Get tickets by pasting this link into your browser: http://bit.ly/2Sqe3kU. Rosie Waterland’s show Kid Chameleon starts touring nationally on Feb 2...

Feb 14, 202048 min

Belle Gibson

ROSIE TOLD JACOB THIS WAS INTERESTING AND NOW SHE PROVES IT IS. YES ALL CAPS ARE NECESSARY HERE BECAUSE ROSIE IS VICTORIOUS. Skip straight to the story: approx 22:55 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 07, 20201 hr 3 min

Henry VIII’s wives

Divorces, beheadings and a body that explodes at a funeral. And nobody sings this week! Skip straight to the story: approx 12:46 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 24, 202054 min

Dee Dee and Gypsy Rose Blanchard

One of recent history’s most famous Munchausen by proxy cases... or was it? Rosie Waterland and Jacob talk about what happened between Dee Dee and her daughter Gypsy Rose. Also they sing again - harmonies this time! Skip straight to the story: approx 11:12 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 17, 202054 min

What is actually the plot of CATS?

Everyone is talking about it. Nobody understands it. Rosie attempts to give Jacob just the gist of the plot of CATS. They both needed a lot of wine to get through it. (And as a special end of year treat, they sing a live duet of ‘Memory’. You’re welcome!) Skip straight to the story: approx 10:06 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 27, 201954 min

Lorena Bobbitt

Rosie gives Jacob just the gist of the woman who cut off her husband’s special place and threw it in a field. A hotdog box, a lot of ice and the cinematic masterpiece Frankenpenis all play a role.  Skip straight to the story: approx 6:30 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 20, 201957 min

The Jonestown Massacre

Ever wondered where the phrase ‘drinking the kool-aid’ comes from? Rosie gives Jacob just the gist of the largest ‘mass-suicide’ in history, and explains why we technically shouldn’t be calling it that... Skip straight to the story: approx 10:35 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 06, 201947 min

Elizabeth Holmes

Jennifer Lawrence is about to play her in a movie. She was once the youngest self-made female billionaire, now she’s worth nothing. Rosie actually did some work for this one. Skip straight to the story: approx 8:26 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 29, 201955 min

Monica Lewinsky

To kick off Just The Gist classic, Rosie is telling Jacob everything about Monica Lewinsky! Well, not ‘everything’... just, you know, the gist. That’s the name of the show. FINALLY WE CAN TALK ABOUT STUFF OTHER THAN BACHIE! Skip straight to the story: approx 9:08 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 22, 201943 min

Bachelorette - Week Six

WE MADE IT TO THE END. I would to thank wine. And Oprah. Oh and she picked the human Ken Doll.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 15, 201956 min

Bachelorette - Week Five

All these guys are duds but we are pushing through, like Timmmmm at a club at 3am. NEARLY AT THE FINISH LINE PEOPLE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 08, 201957 min

Bachelorette - Week Four

CIARRAN FOREVER. Jaime never. There’s also some other dudes we barely noticed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 31, 20191 hr 11 min

Bachelorette - Week Three

THIS WAS CLEARLY A FILLER WEEK NOTHING HAPPENED BUT JACOB AND I HAD SOME WINE AND MADE THE BEST OF IT. Manchester Guy continues to be amazing. Jaime continues to be creepy. Dog Guy continues to... like dogs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 20191 hr 26 min

Bachelorette - Week Two

Rosie thinks she has evidence ANGIE ENDS UP WITH NOBODY. Also, Manchester guy's peen, Stalker Jaime collecting Angie's toenails and a 'Dog Guy' who seems to be unemployed, but very handsome. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 20191 hr

Bachelorette - Week One

Angie is our bogan, relatable queen (but still hot cos that’s important)! Also 74 guys with long hair and a puppy called Rosie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 10, 20191 hr 22 min

Astro Bachie - FINALE WEEK

Get boozy with Rosie and Jacob as they break down Astro Bachie’s final decision under the South African Peen Tree. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 20, 20191 hr 19 min

Astro Bachie - Week Seven

Rosie finally cracks it and rage quits watching an episode because FEMINISM. Plus Elly gets booted back to her Tarago and Subtly Bitchy Helena’s brain completely malfunctions over... France, we think? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 13, 20191 hr 2 min

Astro Bachie - Week Six

We have a new Cheeser, but is it Abbie or Astro Bachie himself? PLUS Helena is told by Bachie Royalty/The Superior Women that her only future is to be a gestational carrier IMMEDIATELY. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 06, 20191 hr 1 min

Astro Bachie - Week Five

We are in mourning over the loss of Cheeser and Bad Batch Of Shit Cake. Pray to Oprah. Never forget. PLUS f-bombs on Studio Ten and Persian Princess Sogand proves she’s sexy by imitating Shakira. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 30, 20191 hr

Astro Bachie - Week Four

Persian Princess Sogand goes full KILL BILL REVENGE on Abbie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 23, 201952 min

Astro Bachie - Week Three

It finally happened: DOG C-WORD WEEK IS HERE! Listen to Rosie emotionally exhaust herself as she tells Jacob how all the drama went down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 16, 201958 min

Astro Bachie - Week Two

Astro Bachie literally avoids pashing a girl he hates by eating cheese instead. Other highlights include Vag Juice Perfume and Vakoo just existing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 09, 201949 min

Astro Bachie - Week One

Sorting the Potential Wifeys from the Reject Stunt Cast is what Episodes 1 and 2 of The Bachelor are all about. Rosie Waterland recaps The Bachelor for her friends Emily and Jacob. Highlights include the Chinese Tourism Robot, the Stage 5 Pube Stealer and of course, a bad batch of sh*t cake. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 02, 20191 hr

Just The Gist - Trailer

Rosie Waterland ‘gives the gist’ of any topic she finds interesting, to her comedian friends by recapping the things that she has learned that week, that they know nothing about…and don’t necessarily need to know about. So If you want to know just enough about something to get you through a dinner party, we’ll give you just the gist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 24, 20192 min
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