Heeeyyy, everyone! It was the reality TV show that captured the world’s attention: a group of very young girls, their overbearing mothers, and a dance coach so intense, some called her methods abusive. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to 20th Century Studios ‘A Haunting in Venice’ for making this episode possible. A Haunting in Venice is out on September the 14th so grab your mates and head to the cinemas. Got some thoughts on this sc...
Sep 10, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 547
Hiya, pals! On today’s show: what the hell happened in Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s marriage? We unpack the latest celebrity divorce announcement of 2023. Then! Olivia Rodrigo anxiously answers whether her new single is a jab at Taylor Swift, Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet make their public debut as a couple, and we absolutely need to discuss how Justin Bieber’s sartorial choices became the fixation of TikTok this week. This week, Mich recommended Good Material by Dolly Alderton. Annabelle ...
Sep 06, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 546
Hey, everyone! Welcome to the second and final part of our series on Tiger Woods. Tiger Woods was changing the world of sport and earning $80 million a year when the National Enquirer followed him into a car park with mistress Mindy Lawton. He managed to kill that story. But soon, his luck would completely run out. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Betty’s Burgers for making this episode possible. If you are in the mood for a burger...
Sep 03, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 545
G’day, everybody! On today’s show: We’ve officially entered the era of the rebrand - from strawberry girl aesthetic to tomato girl fall, so what the hell is going on? It’s official: We single-handedly manifested a Stormzy and Maya Jama reunion, an update on what the hell is up with Scooter Braun, unpacking the viral controversy around *that* Che Diaz profile, and Pete Davidson is single again. This week, Zara had two recommendations: this episode on Oprah from Acquired and The Intern on Netflix....
Aug 30, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 544
Happy Monday! He was utterly adored around the world. Tiger Woods was young, handsome and wildly talented – and he had an adorable family to boot. Only, as so often is the case in celebrity land, the higher you climb, the harder you fall. You can watch the two-part Tiger Woods documentary on Binge right here, and check out Tiger Woods’s biography here. Big thanks to kikki K for making this episode possible. Get organised in style with 20% off using our code ‘SHAMELESS’. Shop the range at kikki-K...
Aug 27, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 543
Hello hello! On today’s show: three of Scooter Braun’s biggest stars have all reportedly left him within the space of a week, so what the hell is going on? Plus, everything we know about Britney Spears and Sam Asghari’s ugly divorce, Jack Antonoff had a star-studded wedding to Margaret Qualley, people are very, very irritated by Disney’s live-action remake of Snow White and are taking its young star to task, and - finally! - what the hell happened between podcaster Bobbi Althoff and Drake? This ...
Aug 23, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 542
Happy Monday, everyone! Welcome to the third and final part of our series on Gwyneth Paltrow. By 2008, Gwyneth Paltrow had conquered Hollywood. Her next frontier - her wellness company, goop - would prove more controversial, and indeed successful, than everything before it combined. Big thanks to 20th Century Studios and ‘A Haunting in Venice’ for making this episode possible. To celebrate the release of the film we will be asking our community to share their very own whodunit stories for their ...
Aug 20, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 541
G’day, everyone! On today’s show: Karlie Kloss made a curious appearance in the nosebleeds section of the Eras Tour, adding another chapter to the world’s most cryptic celebrity feud. The team that works at an American magazine has had a headline nightmare, it seems all of TikTok is mourning the death of Anna Paul’s relationship, Aussie label Zimmermann sells for a billion dollars and what the hell do we make of Lil Tay’s supposed “Instagram hacking” scandal? This week, Zara recommended The Sex ...
Aug 16, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 540
Happy Monday, everyone! By her mid-twenties, Gwyneth Paltrow had leveraged her star-studded upbringing into a glittering career; she was winning Oscars, dating world-famous men, and captivating the tabloid media. And, she was about to meet someone who’d change her life: Coldplay’s Chris Martin. Big thanks to KX Pilates for making this episode possible. You can try KX Pilates today for just $12 a class with their intro offer: that’s 5 classes for $60. Visit kxpilates.com or download the KX Pilate...
Aug 13, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 538
Hellooo, everyone! On today’s show: Lizzo, Lizzo, Lizzo. The Grammy-award-winning pop star has been accused of some rather dodgy behaviour in a lawsuit from three of her former employees. Then! How did Sophia Bush go from gushing about her husband in June, to filing for divorce in August? Bella Hadid addresses the rumours she’s been in rehab, Natalie Portman is probably single again, and the arts and craft section of TikTok is at war and Mich cannot look away. This week, Zara recommended this pi...
Aug 09, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 537
Happy Monday! Sure, there’s GOOP. But before Gwyneth Paltrow made waves in the wellness space, she was an A-list actress on a trajectory to full-blown stardom. And her life story? Well, it’s just about as jam-packed as they come. Big thanks to Elite Eleven for making this episode possible. If you want to win $50,000, spend $50 or more at eliteelevensporting.com or download the app for quick and easy checkout. (You can shop in-store, too!) This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio ...
Aug 06, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 536
Oh, you bet we’re back. On today’s show: Well, just about everything. While we were gone two celebrity couples filed for divorce and another broke off their engagement, Jonah Hill’s ex-girlfriend leaked his texts and accused him of being a narcissist, childhood best friends Kylie Jenner and Jordyn Woods repaired their four-year rift, Twitter became ‘X’ and gained a new competitor ‘Threads’, Doja Cat offended half a million people, and TikTok’s IT Girl got sprung kissing a teenager. YEP. This wee...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 535
Hello hello! Welcome to the third and final part of our series on Demi and Ashton. For a time, the tabloids could not stop talking about Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher’s 15-year age gap. Eventually, though, they were distracted by something much juicier: Ashton’s alleged infidelity. Big thanks to the musical Wicked for making this episode possible. To watch the ‘musical with brains, heart and courage’ as described by TIME Magazine then head to WickedtheMusical.com.au to book your tickets. This ep...
Jul 30, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 534
Happy Monday, everyone! Welcome to part two of our series on Ashton and Demi. Demi Moore and Bruce Willis ruled the late 80s and 90s, but eventually, their marriage crumbled. It was the man Demi married next - a boyish, rambunctious prankster named Ashton Kutcher - that would have the whole world talking. Big thanks to Pureology’s Color Fanatic Multi-Tasking Leave-In Spray for making this episode possible. If you want to add this spray to your routine you can find it in your local Pureology Salo...
Jul 23, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 533
G’day, mates! Demi Moore was one of the hottest celebrities of the 80s, 90s, and noughties. But the road to stardom - and the heartbreaks along the way - may surprise even her biggest fans. Big thanks to CeraVe for making this episode possible. Find their extensive range online at Adore Beauty and in-store or online at Chemist Warehouse. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also,...
Jul 16, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 531
The Shameless Book Club is getting its own nook and boy are we excited to tell you all about it. Find out more on Instagram or TikTok.
Jul 13, 2023•2 min
Happy Monday, friends! They were the young and beautiful actors that ruled the mid-noughties on One Tree Hill. But the calamitous end to Sophia Bush and Chad Michael Murray’s marriage would have people asking questions for years to come. For that link to the Mark Schwahn piece in Variety that we mentioned at the top of this episode, head here. Big thanks to Hayu and the brand new season of Below Deck Down Under for making this episode possible. See who’s rockin' the boat in the new season of Bel...
Jul 09, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 530
Hello hello! On today’s show: The Barbie marketing campaign is well and truly amping up and it’s all we can talk about in the Shameless Media office, why is Blake Lively facing backlash over the release of her new Betty Booze cocktails, what’s going on with all these rumours Kyle Richards and her marriage and then, we unpack the most perfectly timed mailbag: is it OK to not want to sell Taylor Swift tickets to someone you don’t deem a big enough fan? This week, Annabelle recommended watching Swa...
Jul 05, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 529
G’day, mates! Welcome to the second and final part of our series on Sofia Vergara. Her breakup at the age of 41 went far beyond what we’ve seen for almost any celebrity. You see, Sofia’s ex wanted to have her children, and as the ensuing years would prove, he’d stop at nothing to do it. Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast. Big thanks to Elite Eleven for making this episo...
Jul 02, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 528
Update: In an earlier version of this episode, Mich accidentally said “Olivia” instead of Sophia Culpo. That error has been amended. Hello, legends! On today’s show: Is Jennifer Lawrence’s new movie as problematic as some people are saying it is? Molly-Mae steps down from a role that many found controversial to begin with, how the Glastonbury crowd had Lewis Capaldi’s back and Alix Earle’s soft-launching her new boyfriend has kicked off quite the TikTok controversy. This week, Mich recommended A...
Jun 28, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 527
Happy Monday, friends! Sofia Vergara’s breakup at the age of 41 went far beyond what we’ve seen for almost any celebrity. You see, Sofia’s ex wanted to have her children, and as the ensuing years would prove, he’d stop at nothing to do it. Big thanks to Audible for making this episode possible. Download the Audible app to browse their audiobooks, podcasts, and Audible Originals when you download the Audible app and start listening today. Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re a...
Jun 25, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 526
Link to this episode in the new The Shameless Book Club feed: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Na2UkzFL8yHDL3G5BFMVc?si=923b6e8b022442d7 Hello, book clubbers! This month, we read Monica Heisey’s debut novel: Really Good, Actually. The book is told through the eyes of Maggie - a 29-year-old whose marriage ended just 608 days after it started. Sure, she’s alone for the first time in her life, can’t afford her rent and her obscure PhD is going nowhere, but she’s reaaaally good. As Maggie throws he...
Jun 23, 2023•50 sec•Season 1Ep. 525
Hey hey! On today’s show: Taylor Swift is coming to Australia, Kourtney Kardashian is pregnant and announced it in quite the creative way, and Harry and Meghan part ways with Spotify amid being called “grifters”. Plus, Kayla Itsines speaks of her split from her fiance and business partner Tobi Pearce, and then can we talk about Daddy’s Day? This week, Mich recommended watching Shiny Happy People on Amazon Prime. Zara recommended reading Yellowface by R.F. Kuang and trying Birch & Waite’s Parsley...
Jun 21, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 524
Hello hello! Two brothers, tens of millions of followers, and too many “diss track videos” to count. Logan and Jake Paul were controversial for sure. But by the end of 2017? They’d encounter a scandal so serious, it’s a wonder their careers survived. Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast. Big thanks to MECCA and their annual Beauty Election for making this episode possible...
Jun 18, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 523
Hellooo, everyone! On today’s show: Mich watched The Idol so you don’t have to, so what does she actually think? Plus, Leo and Gigi seem to be back on again but the press is getting a little confused by it all, Amy Schumer has an issue with all those celebrities on Ozempic, another bizarre celebrity couple enters the cosmos, and then, Jennifer Coolidge’s advice for life. Head here to purchase our charity merch! There aren’t many jumpers left so make sure you get in quick. This week, Mich recomme...
Jun 14, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 522
Hiya, pals! Just saying the names ‘Jake and Logan Paul’ is enough to elicit an eye roll or exasperated groan. So how exactly did these two brothers become so notorious? And how the hell did their careers survive the controversy? Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast. Big thanks to VisitCanberra for making this episode possible. If our Canberra highlights are giving you FOM...
Jun 11, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 520
G’day, friends! On today’s show: rumours are swirling that Natalie Portman’s husband had an affair with a 25-year-old climate activist, it looks like Taylor Swift and Matty Healy might be over almost as soon as they began, there’s been a colossal power struggle over at VOGUE, and the long-running Sex and the City feud has taken a weird turn. This week, Zara recommended listening to Greta Gerwig on the podcast, Dua Lipa: At Your Service, as well as 'The New York Times Company’ from the podcast, A...
Jun 07, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 519
Happy Monday, everyone! She was the queen of the beauty influencer community, with plenty of high-profile and lucrative collaborations to her name. But when Jaclyn Hill decided to launch her own makeup brand in 2019, things went just about as badly as possible. Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast. Big thanks to Prime Video and their brand new series Deadloch for making t...
Jun 04, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 517
Hello hello! On today’s show: We finally have answers as to what caused the huge rift between This Morning’s Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby. It’s almost time for Barbie Mania, Matty Healy has some… choice words… for anyone who was offended by those February podcast comments, and it’s that time of the year again: the top 100 Australian influencers have been named, and true to form, we have about 10,000 questions. This week, Mich recommended listening to Edward Enninful being interviewed o...
May 31, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 516
Happy Monday, everyone! Welcome to the second and final part of our series on Drew Barrymore. Drew started drinking at eight, smoking at nine and was regularly doing cocaine by the time she was thirteen years old. How did this troubled but talented young actress turn her spiraling reputation into a $125 million legacy? Big thanks to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 for making this episode possible. Show your support and purchase your tickets at www.fifa.com/tickets. Got so...
May 28, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 515
