Hello, everyone! As far as scandals go, there aren’t many bigger than Harry and Meghan’s dramatic estrangement from the British royal family. So, how did we get here? And who was really at fault for one of the great family fracturings of our time? This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Wilson, and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Bridgerton, and their season three wallflower Pen, for making this episode possible. Season 3, Part 1 is only on Netflix from 16 May! To...
May 05, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 632
Omg hi! Happy Saturday! You might be wondering what this is doing in your podcast feed on the weekend. Well, we've been running quite the beautiful series over on The Shameless Book Club, and this week, the final installment went live. It's called The Tastemakers - interview episodes helmed by our friend Gemma Dimond with local curators of all things, lifestyle, fashion and culture. This particular episode is with a familiar face and voice, one Zara McDonald. Big thanks to Baileys for making thi...
May 03, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 631
Hi hi hiiii! On today’s show: Sophia Bush has penned one of the most honest essays we’ve seen from a celebrity in a very long time. Plus, Nicole Kidman becomes the first Australian to win one of Hollywood’s most prestigious awards, Call Her Daddy’s Alex Cooper just threw one of the bougier weddings we can remember, and it turns out Jennifer Garner is dating a burger guy? And has been for six years? Then, Slow News Week lol. This week, Zara recommended reading The Nightingale by Kristen Hannah. M...
May 01, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 630
Good morning, friends! As far as scandals go, there aren’t many bigger than Harry and Meghan’s dramatic estrangement from the British royal family. So, how did we get here? And who was really at fault for one of the great family fracturings of our time? This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to KX Pilates for making this episode possible. Head online to kxpilates.com or download the KX Pilates App to start your pilates journey today. Want t...
Apr 28, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 629
Helloooo!! On today’s show: Taylor Swift’s eleventh album, The Tortured Poets Department, is here and boy is it divisive. Hugh Grant has settled his case against The Sun newspaper, Sydney Sweeney responds to those quotes about being ‘not pretty or talented’, is Mark Zuckerberg… hot now? Victoria Beckham’s celebrating her 50th while her husband David is suing his old buddy, Mark Wahlberg. Oh, and then it’s Slow News Week! This week, Zara recommended ‘3 vintage celebrity interviews I love’ in Book...
Apr 24, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 628
Hiya, everyone! Welcome to the second and final part of our series on Clara Bow. She’s the woman who inspired the final track on Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department. So, we wondered, who was Clara Bow? The answer took us on a fascinating path. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Zara McDonald. Big thanks to Mejuri for making this episode possible. Head over to Mejuri now and make this Mother's Day the best one yet. Want to support our show? Cl...
Apr 21, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 627
Hello hello! On today’s show: Coachella is back, and the predictions of a flop ended up being… dead wrong. Caitlin Jenner says “good riddance” to OJ Simpson, Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan’s divorce is stillllllll going, Zendaya is courting Oscars buzz, an Aussie is on track to have the most liked TikTok of all time, aaaaand we have a… lukewarm… update to the silly fake news stories thing we told you about last week. This week, Mich recommended seeing Groundhog Day The Musical and listening to J...
Apr 17, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 626
Hello, everybody! She’s the woman who inspired the final track on Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department. So, we wondered, who was Clara Bow? The answer took us on a fascinating path. Big thanks to Pureology’s Hydrate Collection for making this episode possible. Get your hands on Pureology’s Hydrate Collection now and shop it online via Adore Beauty, or in your local Pureology salon. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Ruby Hall. Want to support ...
Apr 14, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 624
Helloooo, friends! On today’s show: the curious timing of Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen’s divorce, JoJo Siwa’s rebrand has made everyone mad, Billie Eilish wants you to be her close friend, Andrew Garfield has a hot normie girlfriend, the YouTuber who announced her baby’s arrival on the same day the media learned she’d filed for divorce, and there’s a chance the bizarre news stories you’ve read in the last month are the work of a comedian taking the piss. This week, Zara recommended Scoop on...
Apr 10, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 623
Well hello! To nineties babies, there are few celebrity couples more iconic than Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron. To us, they were Troy and Gabriella: total teen dreams. Only, their lives as young celebrities showed how ruthless the tabloid media could be. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Ruby Hall. Big thanks to CeraVe for making this episode possible. CeraVe’s Advanced Repair Balm immediately hydrates, soothes and protects any dry, rough or compromised areas b...
Apr 07, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 622
Hiiii hi hi hi! On today’s show: Brittany Snow indicates that her ex-husband did cheat on her, an explanation on everything happening between Diddy, the courts, and 50 Cent, Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter absolutely smashes the charts, the viral essay that argues you should in fact marry an older man, and! Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s marriage is over, but the press for Rebel Wilson’s new book is far from it. This week, Zara recommended you subscribe to Add To Wishlist by Otegha Uwagba. Mich recommended Hoax...
Apr 03, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 621
Hiiii guys! To nineties babies, there are few celebrity couples more iconic than Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron. To us, they were Troy and Gabriella: total teen dreams. Only, their lives as young celebrities showed how ruthless the tabloid media could be. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Ruby Hall. Big thanks to Elite Eleven for making this episode possible. Elite Eleven's hoodies are a game-changer! These chilly mornings can make it hard to jump out of bed, bu...
Mar 31, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 620
Hiiii! On today’s show: Kate Middleton shared her cancer diagnosis, and what is there to learn from all of this? Plus, Euphoria season three might… actually not happen, why the documentary ‘Quiet on Set’ is all over your social media feeds, Rebel Wilson’s memoir is about to be out in the world and all eyes are on Chapter 23 (and Sacha Baron Cohen), and Gwyneth Paltrow has announced a war on dill. This week, Zara recommended the 'Who Trolled Amber' podcast. Mich recommended American Nightmare on ...
Mar 27, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 619
Hiiii guys! Winona Ryder was one of the biggest celebrities in the world - an Academy Award-winning actress who’d risen to the very top of her industry. CCTV footage of her shoplifting from a major department store would send everything crashing down. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Warner Brothers for making this episode possible. Challengers is the sexy drama that everyone’s talking about and it’s definitely not one you’d want t...
Mar 24, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 618
Hiiii! On today’s show: it’s been another week of Princess Kate headlines - apparently she’s at the farm shop! Nothing to see here! Everyone carry on! Plus, Meghan Markle’s curious timing for her new business launch, Olivia Munn reveals her cancer diagnosis, J Lo’s got a bit of a career headache on her hands, and Kylie Jenner is… getting into the alcohol game? This week, Zara recommended Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors and The Bee Sting by Paul Murray. Mich recommended a snazzy TikTok colour analys...
Mar 20, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 617
Hello, friends! Halle Berry had ascended to the top of the Hollywood tree. She was on stage at the Oscars, gold trophy in hand, accepting the award for Best Actress. Just 10 days later, her marriage would crumble in front of the world. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Pureology for making this episode possible. If you want hydrated, healthy hair, this is a PSA for you! To try Pureology’s Hydrate collection, you can shop it online v...
Mar 17, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 616
Hello! It's a BONUS *bonus* episode! For a limited only (then we're putting it behind the ShameMore paywall because that's how the cookie crumbles, baby). Mich turned 30 last week so we're hearing her life lessons. Keep an eye out for July, because that's when the glorious Zazzy McDonald joins the 30 club, too! Want early, ad-free and exclusive content? Subscribe to ShameMore on Apple by clicking the locked icon. Subscribe to ShameMore on Spotify here. Thanks! Love ya!
Mar 17, 2024•37 min
Oh hey, honeys! On today’s show: well well well, if we weren’t Kate Middleton conspiracy theorists last week, we just might be after the developments over the weekend. Also! Our main takeaways from the Oscars, Ariana Grande’s new album sparks speculation that she was cheated on, Natalie Portman has quietly divorced Benjamin Millipied, and cue the wedding bells because Rupert Murdoch is ready to start the second half of his life! Again! This week, Annabelle recommended going to see the musical Wi...
Mar 13, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 615
Hi, friends! Welcome to the third and final part of our series on Elvis and Priscilla. You might have seen the movies, because the relationship between Elvis and Priscilla is one of the most fascinating celebrity stories of all time. But the films only tell so much. And the nitty gritty details? Well, they’re just next level. This episode was audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Uniqlo for making this episode possible. Head in-store or online at uniqlo.com.au to shop Uniqlo’s knitwear ...
Mar 10, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 613
Hello hello! On today’s show: SO MUCH STUFF. Including the rumours that Miley Cyrus’s mum married her little sister’s ex-boyfriend, why are there thoughts and prayers for Hailey and Justin Bieber?, What the hell is going on with the British royal family? Spice Girl Geri Halliwell’s marriage is in the tabloids for uncomfy reasons, the Guardian’s blistering piece about guru to the stars, Jay Shetty, AND Glasgow’s Willy Wonka Experience has social media in a stranglehold. To read ‘Uncovering the hi...
Mar 06, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 612
Hellooooo! Welcome to the second part of our series on Elvis and Priscilla. You might have seen the movies, because the relationship between Elvis and Priscilla is one of the most fascinating celebrity stories of all time. But the films only tell so much. And the nitty gritty details? Well, they’re just next level. This episode was audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Elite Eleven for making this episode possible. Don’t forget to use the code ‘SHAMELESS10’ at the checkout to get 10% of...
Mar 03, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 611
G’day, everybody! On today’s show: why is traditional homemaking and womanhood a la Nara Smith so popular on TikTok? Olivia Rodrigo launches her Guts World tour, television personality Wendy Williams has been put in the spotlight of a highly controversial four-part documentary series, Zendaya wants to talk about Tom Holland, Aussie Margaret Zhang has been moved on from the top gig at VOGUE China, and did Taylor Swift’s dad punch a pap? Then! It’s Zara’s turn to play slow news week. This week, Za...
Feb 28, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 610
Happy Monday, everybody! You might have seen the movies, because the relationship between Elvis and Priscilla is one of the most fascinating celebrity stories of all time. But the films only tell so much. And the nitty gritty details? Well, they’re just next level. Big thanks to Mejuri for making this episode possible. Shop the GANNI x Mejuri limited edition collection from February 27th. Head online and get shopping! This episode was audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Want to support our show? Cl...
Feb 25, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 609
It’s us! Dropping in your podcast feeds on a Saturday! Why? Well, on Thursday we launched a very exciting podcast series over on The Shameless Book Club: it’s called The Tastemakers, and it’s something we’re so excited for you guys to listen to. On The Tastemakers, friend of Shameless Media Gemma Dimond sits down with some of the biggest names in Australia’s fashion, food and media scenes to hear all about how they indulge: how they dress, eat, live and… read. We’ve already dropped episode one w...
Feb 23, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 608
Hello hello! On today’s show: it was the week that millions of people around the world fell in love with TikTokker @reesateesa, and for very good reason. Plus! Tom Sandoval’s New York Times profile is… a complete disaster, Dakota Johnson’s new movie has officially reached “so bad it’s good” status, while J Lo’s new film is, well, something we need to unpack together. And! Apparently, Khloe Kardashian has been spending her days Facetuning her cat and we have reason to believe Harry and Meghan’s w...
Feb 21, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 607
Omg hi! It’s a bonus episode! We decided to break down our experience at Taylor Swift’s Melbourne concert in this bumper episode for you. We figured this isn't a standard Thursday episode conversation, so for those interested, here’s our little Eras Tour recap. This episode was audio produced by Sohani Goonetillake. Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Als...
Feb 20, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 606
Hello, friends! Welcome to the fifth and final part of our mammoth series on Taylor Swift. She’s the biggest name of our generation; a name synonymous with talent, power and, well, headlines. Taylor Swift is celebrity. So, let’s walk through everything that’s happened since we last covered her life. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Disney+ for making this episode possible. 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)' is exclusi...
Feb 18, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 605
G’day, everyone! On today’s show: Allllll things Super Bowl, from the two moments that gave us the ick, to Usher’s halftime show, and the Ben Affleck ad that won us over. Then! Edward Enninful went bang with his final cover of British Vogue, Beyonce’s big announcement, Kim Kardashian’s new boyfriend, and a new development in one of the weirdest stories we covered last year. To watch that Dunkin’ Donuts ad we mentioned in today’s episode, head here. This week, Zara recommended listening to Ben Wi...
Feb 14, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 604
Happy Mondaaayyyy! She’s the biggest name of our generation; a name synonymous with talent, power and, well, headlines. Taylor Swift is celebrity. So, let’s walk through everything that’s happened since we last covered her life. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to CeraVe for making this episode possible. Head online at Adore Beauty and in-store or online at Chemist Warehouse today. Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple ...
Feb 11, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 602
Omg it’s us! In your podcast feeds! On a Saturday! Why? Well! You might remember that, at the beginning of 2022, we did a three-part Scandal series exploring how Taylor Swift rose, fell, then rose again. Those three episodes are Shameless Media’s most downloaded episodes of all time. As you’re already very much aware: a LOT has happened in the Taylor Swift omniverse since we released that three-part series. So much that it… completely justifies… a couple more episodes. So! To celebrate Taylor co...
Feb 09, 2024•2 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 601
