Season Five of Netflix's most-watched show packed a bigger emotional punch than we’ve ever felt before. Join Laura Brodnik, Nicolle Stuart and Kelly Glover as they talk you everything that happened in the 72-hour riot at Litchfield Penitentiary. The bottleneck season was brave. But did the suspension of reality go too far? We finally spent time focussing on a different character (hello Tasty), but what does this mean for Piper? And the final episode lit a fire and burnt all we have ever loved do...
Jun 21, 2017•28 min
There’s a new reality TV show on the schedule and the publicity is in overdrive. Yummy Mummie s hasn’t even aired yet and it's already more controversial than a breastfeeding mum being scolded in a cafe. Netflix’s new show Glow has been called the new Orange Is The New Black - has a show about female wrestling opened up a new realm of female drama? And the brilliant Benjamin Law joins us to discuss the brand new season of his show, The Family Law. Show Notes This episode is hosted by Laura Brodn...
Jun 20, 2017•36 min
Brace yourself and your Nina Proudman wardrobe: Offspring is back on our screens in two weeks. Holly thinks she can predict what is going to happen, meanwhile Laura wonders if it's time Dr. Patrick Reid's ghost goes to heaven. Plus, the Twin Peaks revival is still going strong, but is it really the same as the original? Or has the way we watched TV changed us forever? OITNB has dropped season 5, and it's more intense, seamless, and gripping than ever before. But is it a "hot mess", as some say, ...
Jun 13, 2017•49 min
Hamish and Andy’s new TV show has finally dropped. But instead of talking about it, they’re biggest fan (and our podcast host) Clare Stephens is going to review it for us in 90 seconds. Yep, that's all she is going to get. Plus, Orange Is The New Black is back this week and Laura speaks to Maria Ruiz about what we can expect from Season 5. And we went to a party with the Voice hosts and made a very interesting observation….(no it wasn’t that Seal is really tall. Although, he is really tall) SHOW...
Jun 06, 2017•46 min
Everyone is talking about the new Netflix documentary The Keepers. But is it really as good as Making A Murderer? Plus the latest season of the US Bachelorette has begun, but there’s a big change to the show that no one is talking about. House of Cards is back this week. But before we get thrown back into the world of Underwood, we thought we better revisit what happened last year. And Rebecca Gibney joins us in studio and talks about her favourite onscreen child, the one reason she would give u...
May 30, 2017•48 min
It’s the day all Gen X-ers and some millennials have been waiting for. Twin Peaks has been revived. But was it REALLY worth it? And can you watch it without having watched the first two seasons? Plus, speaking of revivals Anne of Green Gables has also made a comeback via Netflix with Anne with an E. But the new show is so far from Green Gables Laura may actually faint. And there's a surprising science to why Keeping Up With the Kardashians is not rating as well as it should...yes, we just wrote ...
May 23, 2017•39 min
Prison Break is back. What's happening six years on? Netflix have announced they're doing an original Aussie series and we have all the details. Everyone's still talking about 13 Reasons Why; and with a season two on the way, we ask; does it need to come back? And the love triangle is dead. Audiences these days are falling over themselves to see the "thrupple". But what exactly is it and what does it have to do with Riverdale? Get comfy. This is your guide to the best in TV. SHOW NOTES This epis...
May 16, 2017•52 min
Is another revolutionary dating show going to be the biggest TV show of the season? or is it the networks Last Resort for big ratings? The Real Housewives of Sydney has wrapped - we go behind the scenes with one of the show's extras about whether it was a batshit as it looked. We take a look at the new seasons of Master of None and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - will they live up to the hype of previous seasons? Plus, Scream. What is in store for season 3 and how is it different from the others? SH...
May 09, 2017•46 min
My Kitchen Rules is finally over and just when you thought you could hang up the apron, along comes MasterChef. Will it cook up some big ratings for Channel Ten? Comedian Tom Gleeson is known for his Hard Chat, but today he's on the receiving end. There's a big problem with Seven Year Switch, Girls is still stirring up controversy weeks after the series has ended, and we take a deep dive into the Stan feature that everyone's talking about, Billions. Plus, House of Cards have dropped their season...
May 02, 2017•53 min
In case you missed it, THE LOGIES HAPPENED. And Tiff was there (and boy does she have some goss) But instead of talking about everything that happened, we really need to talk about the three shows that should be on your watching list. Sophie Monk is our new Bachelorette. But is she too much of a pro for our favourite dating show? Plus, The Voice is back. And maybe, just maybe it’s a good thing. SHOW NOTES This episode is hosted by Laura Brodnik and Tiffany Dunk No date has been announced for Ham...
Apr 24, 2017•35 min
Seven Year Switch is back on our screens with A LOT of changes. Not only do they, you know, switch, they now have to get fake married. So we call up Michelle from last season to see what she thinks, and she offers some words of wisdom to the four new couples undertaking this "experiment." Plus, if you’ve caught yourself wondering what Prince Harry’s new girlfriend Meghan Markle is like, you need to watch Suits. It's not too late to start, trust us. And there's a new Netflix show launching called...
Apr 18, 2017•40 min
Long weekends mean one thing. A whole lot of escaping from family and bingeing on the right TV. But how do you know what IS the right TV, we hear you ask? Well, that's where we come in. From Lovesick through to Legion , Laura and Tiff have you covered. Plus, 13 Reasons Why has a lot of people questioning whether or not it should be watched by the masses. Jessie Stephens from Mamamia Out Loud things it shouldn't, but Laura thinks it should. And First Dates is back and it's the nice antidote to re...
Apr 11, 2017•46 min
The finale of Big Little Lies left us reeling, and now we really need to talk about it. We know who died and who the “murderer” was, but what was really behind that jaw dropping ending? The storyline really strayed from the book, but did these changes enhance or hinder the ending? And why has Nicole Kidman emerged as the real winner of the series? On this special bonus episode of The Binge Mia Freedman, Jackie Lunn and Laura Brodnik answer all these questions and more (along with a special inter...
Apr 04, 2017•48 min
13 Reasons Why is the new Netflix show that everyone is talking about. But is the hype warranted? Plus, Wentworth is back, but for a show that is SO good, why don’t all Australians know about it? We speak to Pamela Rabe, the woman behind ‘The Freak’. Married At First Sight and Big Little Lies have finished, but we’re only sad to see one go (guess). And The Biggest Loser has been moved to daytime TV, and we think we know why. SHOW NOTES This episode is hosted by Laura Brodnik and Tiffany Dunk Wit...
Apr 04, 2017•58 min
The Logie nominations are out. And as always, there is some controversy surrounding who is up for Gold (or, how many men) so we decided to call up the TV week editor to hear how this happened. Plus, all our favourite TV actresses have banded together for the most important show of the year. Which explains why Laura is so excited about the Handmaid’s Tale. And Hell's Kitchen is coming to Australia, but what about something a bit more original? Show Notes This episode is hosted by Laura Brodnik an...
Mar 28, 2017•42 min
Big Little Lies is more popular than Game Of Thrones in Australia (suck it, dragons) but do people only like it if they haven’t read the books? And how different is the show from the original? Laura and Tiff talk to someone who knows. Plus, Married At First Sight is still going. And Tiff has fatigue. But we have some news as to when it might be ending. And RuPaul’s Drag Race has entered it’s ninth season. But if you think it’s too late to jump on the bandwagon, we’re here to tell you that it’s n...
Mar 21, 2017•46 min
In every generation there is a chosen TV show. It alone will stand against reality TV, police procedurals and unwanted reboots. It is, Buffy The Vampire Slayer. 20 years ago the TV landscape changed forever. Buffy The Vampire Slayer premiered and it’s safe to say the world has never been the same again. Which is why Binge host Laura Brodnik is hosting a Big Buffy Bonus with Mamamia Head of News Gemma Garkut and creator of Buffy Website slayage.com Rebecca Jacobs... Show Notes This episode is hos...
Mar 17, 2017•59 min
WE FINALLY HAVE A DATE FOR GAME OF THRONES. And a whole lot more information like the fact that a certain red haired singer will be making a cameo (cough, Ed Sheeran, cough). The Biggest Loser is making a comeback this year, and it’s a little different. So is it time to forgive the weight loss show that is meant to changes lives? Ian Thorpe has a new show, plus Girls is in its final ever season, so Mia Freedman joins Tiff & Laura to discuss the impact it has had on pop culture. Show Notes Th...
Mar 14, 2017•43 min
Matty J is Australia’s new Bachelor. But he doesn’t have a job, and he probably lives in a share house. So should we be excited? Tiff doesn’t think so. Brace yourself, Australia has picked it's latest Eurovision representative... plus, move over Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Tina Fey has a new show with the hottest funny woman in Hollywood. And there’s a new show on Stan that all your friends will soon be texting you about. It’s called Imposters. And you need to get your eyes all over it. Show Note...
Mar 07, 2017•39 min
The Real Housewives of Sydney are here. But are they as crazy in real life? Laura interviewed them all last week and, let’s just say she had a very interesting experience. SBS is asking Australians to face up to racism this week, so we decide to take a test to find out how racist we are. And we're a little surprised. Plus Nashville have gone and killed off Rayna Jaymes - but is it the best thing for the show? Show Notes This episode was hosted by Laura Brodnik and Tiffany Dunk You can watch Nash...
Feb 28, 2017•40 min
Reece Witherspoon in Big Little Lies is the character we've been waiting for. We unpack the multi-layered HBO drama that has everyone talking. The US Bachelor franchise finally embraces diversity, but it is at little too UnREAL? And do Magazines on telly actually work? There's a new reality TV show based on US Cosmopolitan magazine. Plus, David Morrissey plays one of the scariest characters on TV and he tells us why he chooses to play the bad guy. Show Notes This episode was hosted by Laura Brod...
Feb 21, 2017•41 min
It’s the hit US TV show that everyone has been talking about. And finally, after talking about talking about it for so long, Laura and Tiff dive deep into This Is Us. Plus, Netflix are about to release a new version of Anne of Green Gables, but Laura Laura won’t be watching it. And Gogglebox is back. PRAISE THE TV GODS. We go into Isabelle Silbery living room and ask her what it’s like having a camera crew in her house watching her watch TV. Show Notes This episode was hosted by Laura Brodnik an...
Feb 14, 2017•42 min
There’s a new Netflix show on the block. But what you may not have realised is that Riverdale has been influencing your life, and you didn’t even know it. Delta Goodrem is about to make her return to the silver screen. But will she redeem herself? Tiffany sure thinks so. Plus, everyone is watching Married At First Sight, but for Laura, it's all a little too real. Show Notes This episode was hosted by Laura Brodnik and Tiffany Dunk Watch Neighbours (and fake Dee) every week night on Eleven at 6.3...
Feb 07, 2017•29 min
The celebrities have gone into the jungle. People are getting Married At First Sight. And not everyone's Kitchen Rules. It's TV ratings season and we have whiplash. But with MKR ahead in the the race for your eyeballs, we've called up one of this year's villains to see what it's like behind the mad scenes of the show (and to ask whether or not Pete Evans actually eats the food). Also this week, the SAG awards, a big scoop on Orange Is The New Black, and the most underrated shows on streaming TV....
Jan 31, 2017•30 min
If you love Married At First Sight, you're going to love The Recap: The social experiment (with science) of the year is here. Married At First Sight is back. And it is actually bigger than ever. There are so many people we can barley count them. Join Laura Brodnik and Clare Stephens as they recap Australia's favourite dating show. This week they are joined by Simone Lee Brennan from Season 2 of the show to tell us how the wedding actually works (she had to walk down the aisle 4 times). It really...
Jan 30, 2017•18 min
Married at First Sight is back next week. So what should we expect? Clare Stephens is our resident MAFS expert and heard all the secrets while loitering in the back rooms of Channel Nine. Plus, if you’re craving reality TV then look no further than the US Bachelor. It has sex, drama, and a lot of whipped cream. And the premise of Drew Barrymore’s new Netflix show has been released, and Laura really owes her an apology... Show Notes This episode was hosted by Laura Brodnik and Tiffany Dunk With t...
Jan 24, 2017•35 min
Undressed could be the most awkward TV show to exist. SBS are getting two complete strangers to undress each other and hop into bed for their first date, and the reactions have been amazing. Family Rules is the new family reality show everyone’s talking about. They’ve been labelled "the black Kardashians" - but how they feel about that? Plus Khloe Kardashian’s Revenge Bodies has finally been released, is it the car crash we predicted? Show Notes This episode was hosted by Laura Brodnik and Tiffa...
Jan 17, 2017•34 min
Rosie and Laura are back with their summer Convince Us series. And this week, they're taking calls from you guys, our listeners. In this bumper convince us special, they'll hear from listeners all over the country pitching the Golden Girls, Teen Moms, Catfishing and the new Netflix series Animal Kingdom. Show Notes This episode was hosted by Rosie Waterland and Laura Brodnik With thanks to all our wonderful listeners. Tell us if you were convinced on OUR VERY OWN FACEBOOK PAGE. Please leave a ra...
Jan 09, 2017•16 min
The man of the office is persuading us to watch pawn. Yep...Rosie and Laura are back with their summer Convince Us series, and this time round, it's Pawn Stars on the slate. Luca Lavigne is obsessed with this reality show about selling used stuff. It's like Antiques Roadshow. But a lot less shimmering-antique-diamonds-in-the-rough and more what you might find in your garage. Can Luca convince the team to spend their precious screen time on people's rubbish? Only time will tell... Show Notes Watc...
Jan 05, 2017•9 min
Rosie and Laura are back with their summer Convince Us series. This week, HR Manager Nicolle Stuart steps into the studio aka THE CONVINCE US RING to try her hand at making Rosie and Laura want to watch the long running drama series with Mr Big from Sex and the City, The Good Wife . Will she convince both of them? Or will one be left feeling underwhelmed? Only time will tell... Show Notes Watch The Good Wife on Netflix This episode was hosted by Rosie Waterland and Laura Brodnik With thanks to N...
Dec 30, 2016•11 min
