Call Her Alex has landed on Disney+, offering a glossy, tightly curated look at the rise of podcast juggernaut Alex Cooper, but just how honest is the series really? In this Brutally Honest Review, we dive into how Alex's role in shaping the narrative we get to see as viewers. We also unpack her childhood and explore how she built one of the most influential media brands in the world, along with the unexpected role her husband plays in the empire. Plus, we get into the moments that felt raw and ...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr
Sirens, starring Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock, and Julianne Moore, has been one of the most-watched TV shows in Australia for the past week, so now it’s time for a brutally honest (and very emotional) review. From where the story began, how it was adapted for Netflix, and what the cast really went through bringing this story to life on screen (let's just say the main actress lost some toe nails) we’re here to talk through all the behind the scenes stories that will change the way you see Sirens. W...
Jun 03, 2025•36 min
Anora is the movie that swept the Oscars this year, taking home Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing. It’s also one of the wildest movie watching experiences we have ever had, so now it’s time for a brutally honest review on the movie that everyone is talking about. From the unexpected story behind the film’s plot, to the many controversies that surrounded it’s release and some eyebrow raising stories from how it was filmed, the conversation a...
Apr 20, 2025•40 min
It's been 20 years since we first met Meredith Grey and the surgical interns at Seattle Grace Hospital, and Grey's Anatomy is still serving up plenty of medical miracles, romantic entanglements, and catastrophic disasters. Joining us to Brutally Honest Review the Shonda Rhimes hit series is our in-house Grey's expert Grace Rouvray, as we dissect everything from the most underrated moments to the character deaths that broke our hearts. From the iconic friendship between Christina and Meredith tha...
Apr 19, 2025•35 min
Disney’s Snow White is in cinemas this Easter long weekend, leaving a trail of controversies, rumours and intrigue in its wake. So now we need to unpack all the drama around the movie and its A-list stars, because it’s wilder than any fictional story you’ll ever hear. Plus, now that we’ve actually seen Snow White we can finally give you a very honest and unexpected review. This Easter long weekend is the perfect time to binge some shows and movies - and we have you covered with a Brutally Honest...
Apr 18, 2025•36 min
This Easter long weekend is the perfect time to binge some shows and movies - and we have you covered with a Brutally Honest Review dropping every day. Now that The White Lotus is over for another season, it’s time to dissect it - we talk about the casting choice the creators were most nervous about, the important scenes that were cut and the best and worst moments from the entire season. We also say what no one else would about that viral incest scene, talk about the most misunderstood storylin...
Apr 17, 2025•45 min
Every month Mamamia Reviews dissects the current biggest TV show in the world - and this month it’s all about one of Stan's newest originals, The Gloaming. It's Stan's new must-watch series that combines crime and lost love exploring the story of Molly McGee, a troubled policewoman leading an investigation into the murder of an unidentified woman. After teaming up with Alex O'Connell, a man she hasn't spoken to in 20 years, they discover that the murder has links to a cold case from the past. La...
Jan 25, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Every month Mamamia Reviews dissects the current biggest TV show in the world - and this month it’s all about Stan's newest original, The Commons. From a not too distant future, The Commons features some of the biggest and most important ethical and environmental questions from a TV show right now. Laura Brodnik and Kee Reece are here to unpack absolutely everything. From the dilemma surrounding pregnancy to a humanitarian crisis and everything in between that The Commons brings. Enjoy! This epi...
Jan 11, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Every month Mamamia Reviews dissects the current biggest TV show in the world - and this month it’s all about The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel, season 3. Laura Brodnik is joined by Jess Wang to unpack everything that season 3 brings. From the character development, to the almost hook-ups and of course all the comedy in between. And yes, we're talking about THAT ending... This episode was brought to you by our presenting partners Stan. CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Jess Wang Producer: Rachael Hart...
Dec 27, 2019•30 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Season Three of The Crown brings Oscar Winner Olivia Colman playing Her Royal Majesty, Outlander villain/not-quite hero Tobias Menzies playing Prince Philip, a whole bunch of historical grey areas, a tragedy, a linguistics lesson - and that’s just the first four episodes. Join Laura Brodnik and Renny Beazley as they unpack it all. This episode was brought to you by our presenting partners Stan. CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Renny Beazley Producer: Rachael Hart GET IN TOUCH: Call the Pod Pho...
Nov 29, 2019•25 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Every month Mamamia Reviews will dissect the current biggest TV show in the world - and this month it’s all about Amazon Prime Video's Modern Love. Based on a New York Times column of the same name, the series follows 8 different love stories and the different types of love they showcase. From romantic love, to friendship and even self love, Dev Patel, Tina Fey and Anne Hathaway star as part of an incredible cast that bring these real life love stories to the screen. Mamamia’s Laura Brodnik and ...
Oct 25, 2019•19 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Every month Mamamia Reviews will dissect the current biggest TV show in the world - and this month it’s all about the Netflix drama Unbelievable. Based on true events, Unbelievable follows the story of a young American woman who is charged with lying about having been raped. Australia's Toni Colette plays a female police detective who, alongside her partner, believe that a serial rapist is at large and launch an investigation which inevitably tracks him down. Mamamia’s Laura Brodnik and Clare St...
Oct 04, 2019•29 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Every month Mamamia Reviews will dissect the current biggest TV show in the world - and this month it’s all about Younger season six. For the uninitiated, the premise of Younger follows the story of a 42-year-old New York editor Liza Miller who’s pulled the wool over everyone’s eyes in order to land her sweet publishing job. But how exactly has she done that? By been pretending to be a woman in her 20s which raises all kinds of questions. Mamamia’s Laura Brodnik and Clare Stephens dissect the go...
Sep 07, 2019•32 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Every month Mamamia Reviews will dissect the biggest show in the world - and this week is all about Season 4 of Veronica Mars. Think back to 2004, when Veronica Mars was one of the most popular mystery shows on television. It was created by screenwriter Rob Thomas, a man responsible for the iconic 90s TV show Dawson’s Creek and was set in a fictional town called Neptune, California. Three years later, after ongoing network issues, the show was cancelled after only three seasons and left hardcore...
Jul 27, 2019•34 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Every month Mamamia Reviews will dissect the biggest show in the world - and first up is Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Fleabag. Phoebe Waller-Bridge is the woman everyone’s talking about right now. She’s written Killing Eve, is working on the new James Bond movie, and has just wrapped the second and final season of her groundbreaking show Fleabag. Fleabag was adapted from her 2013 one-woman play of the same name.The initial idea of the character of Fleabag came from a challenge by a friend, where Walle...
Jun 28, 2019•32 min•Season 2Ep. 1
You might have noticed this show has had a little makeover. It’s now called Mamamia Reviews and it’ll be your one stop shop for reviews of all the seasons of TV you love and can’t wait to talk about once the final episode has dropped. If, however, you’re a fan of our weekly recaps like Bach Chat and MAFS chat, you’re not alone. They've become so popular we’ve decided to give them their very own home in a new show called Mamamia Recaps. So no matter how you like to chat TV we've got you covered. ...
Apr 23, 2019•2 min
Despite being dumped on national television last week , Ning has been feeling optimistic about Mark and they’re back to their sexy texting. Plus, Cyclone Cyrell hears that Jess and Dan have been cheating and it’s not long before we get a category 5 weather warning. Batten down the hatches! And in the reunion episode, Sam is nowhere to be seen, Elizabeth delivers a speech that puts Mick in his place and Jules accidentally invites the experts to her wedding which we know she will regret. READ MORE...
Apr 10, 2019•24 min
After dumping their exes, Dan and Jess meet in a forest to exchange vows. Jess is still head over heels, but when Dan whips out his “special palm cards” he says despite his feelings, he is struggling with the lie they were living. Plus, Cam proposes to Jules, which surprises nobody because he shared his plans on-camera only moments earlier… Good one, Cam. Way to kill the suspense! And when Mark and Ning exchange their vows, his true feelings are revealed, leaving Ning to storm out furiously, bri...
Apr 04, 2019•24 min•Season 2Ep. 10
At the last commitment ceremony ever, Jess finally breaks the news about her affair with Dan but can’t understand why everyone else isn’t as excited about her new love as she is. Plus, Ning and Mark attempt to have a sexy getaway in the Blue Mountains, but the trip doesn’t go according to plan when Mark starts having doubts about whether or not they should seal the deal. And a massive fight at the dinner party leaves all the couples devastated or yelling, leaving the twins completely unsurprised...
Mar 28, 2019•24 min•Season 2Ep. 9
This week, we lost two couples, and the twins are missing Cyclone Cyrell’s drama. Big time. Jules and Cam share a moment together by crying over the drama. And after Jess tries to deflect the rumours about her “secret” affair with Dan, they reveal a terrible plan to dump their partners and fake marry each other… READ MORE Check out the Twins Recaps... Ep 1: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mafs-recap-jessika/ Ep 2: https://www.mamamia.com.au/married-at-first-sight-2019-recap/ Ep 3: https://www.mamamia...
Mar 21, 2019•19 min•Season 2Ep. 8
John Aiken kicks off the commitment ceremony by slamming Heidi, surprising nobody because he can’t hide his disgust any longer. And Jessika continues to cause trouble by staying in the experiment so she can have an affair on national television. Meanwhile, the grooms have gone to live with their wives for a week, and Nick gets shouted out of Cyrell’s house. And after a trip to Susie’s farm, we “officially” see Billy break. Jessie and Clare Stephens are living off snacks, avoiding chores and sacr...
Mar 14, 2019•20 min•Season 2Ep. 7
We’re halfway through the season and Jess has been called out for her failed attempt at cheating. Susie is obsessed with Billy telling inconsequential white lies, and Dan isn't feeling his marriage with Tamara. Probably because he's too busy pushing Jessika. Meanwhile Cyrell is keeping her “no fighting” promise and a series of home visits reminds us Mark still only has one cup. It’s another week of strangers trying to pretend their relationships are going to last and the Twins are recapping it a...
Mar 07, 2019•24 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Jessie and Clare kick things off with the biggest reality tv cheating scandal of all time...Jess after a few wines. And it appears the producers are so bored they’ve introduced two new couples. One of them already hates each other and the nearly came as undone as Jess’ dress. Plus, Martha and Cyrell had a physical altercation and the loser was a fruit bowl. It’s another crazy week and the twins are recapping all the chaos... READ MORE Check out the Twins Recaps... Ep 1: https://www.mamamia.com.a...
Feb 28, 2019•25 min•Season 2Ep. 5
As Ex-Virgin Matt and Ex-Lesbian Lauren left the show, another drama unfolded: the finger-sucking scandal of 2019. Both Elizabeth and Sam tell very different stories of how it went down, but yes, it was uncomfortable, and no, no one liked it. Meanwhile, just when you thought the 'affair' between Sam and Ines couldn't get more is getting more ridiculous, a girls night reveals Ines' true feelings (and they sure ain't pretty). Also, HOW DOES INES NOT HAVE CHICKEN POX YET? Clare and Jessie Stephens ...
Feb 21, 2019•25 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Sam has the chicken pox and Ines wants to touch them because…who knows. Virgin Matt tries to do a little Q&A with Loz and it’s, well, boring. Particularly compared to Loz’s news that she used to date women and wants to “unleash the beast.” Mark is auditioning to be the next Commando Steve and Ning is confused because she thought they were one a reality TV show, not training for the SAS. And does anyone know where Elizabeth is? Clare and Jessie Stephens are here to investigate. READ MORE Chec...
Feb 15, 2019•21 min
The week is almost over, which means one thing. Clare and Jessie Stephens are here to recap the week that was Married At First Sight for your entertainment. And boy, has there been some entertainment this week. Let's start with Virgin Matt, shall we? He's hydrated and he's finally gotten with Lauren. But isn't losing your virginity on national TV a little...awkward? Not as awkward as having the world know you are constipated it seems. Ines gets called The Hulk but takes it as a compliment...even...
Feb 07, 2019•27 min
There aren't many shows that can elicit a genuine 'laugh out loud'. But we're willing to guarantee this is one of them. In this comedic travel-documentary style Netflix series, British comedian Jack Whitehall drags his somewhat old-fashioned father, 78yo producer and talent agent Michael Whitehall, around Asia (Season One) and Eastern Europe (Season Two). So is Travels With My Father the funniest series on Netflix, or a poor man's version of An Idiot Abroad ? What's the running production featur...
Feb 01, 2019•22 min
Mark got his willy out and it's far too soon for Ning...and for all of us really. Melissa is making the most her Fijian honeymoon with Dino by yelling at him for talking about the Hindu God, Shiva before 8am. And thank goodness this guy knows how to meditate because...ALL THE YELLING! Jessika is more interested in seeing how many more followers she's attracted since going on a reality dating show and Mick is starting to think she might not be here for love....DUH. The Married At First Sight coup...
Jan 31, 2019•22 min•Ep. 1
Everyone's been obsessing lately over Netflix's series YOU, especially Penn Badgley's character Joe. The show is set in New York and follows a bookstore manager who falls in love with a writer and goes to extreme lengths, including murder, to make sure he gets the girl. Join Clare Stephens and Nicolle Stuart on this weeks episode of The Recap as they chat about what they think makes the show so good, and what parts of the show are so problematic. You can stream YOU on Netflix here: https://www.n...
Jan 25, 2019•26 min
It's fair to say Bird Box is one of the most talked about movies in 2019 and was the reasoning behind the worldwide Bird Box challenge. Set five years after an unseen force drives people to commit suicide, Bird Box follows the story of a mother, played by Sandra Bullock, and her desperate attempt to guide her children to safety... Blindfolded Clare Stephens and Adam Bub are here to unpack everything, Is this just a different version of 'A Quiet Place'? What does the film actually mean and what w...
Jan 18, 2019•25 min
