Helloooo, friends! On today’s show: Matty Healy’s engaged and it’s all very much Brat inception, Joe Alwyn finally speaks on The Breakup while Miley touches on The Family Estrangement, Kate Middleton makes her soft return to public life and Cody Simpson misses out on the Olympics but so did we all. There is a loooot to cover today. This week, Mich recommended ERIC on Netflix. Zara recommended Tavi Gevinson’s 76-page Fan Fiction on Taylor Swift. This episode was audio produced by Annabelle Lee. B...
Jun 19, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 648
Hey hey! Welcome to episode two of our James Corden series. A man who we’ve mentioned on our Thursday episodes so very many times, yet have never quite known how to place. So, how did his reputation become so… muddled? And is the criticism fair? This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Wilson, and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Twisties for making this episode possible. Guys, we need you to help us settle this once and for all. Twisties need your vote to crown Aus...
Jun 16, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 646
Hiiii hi hi! On today’s show: it’s Charli XCX’s moment – and newsflash for the basic girlies: it’s been her moment for a while now. J Lo and Ben Affleck are selling their $91 million home, Sabrina Carpenter casts her boyfriend as her leading man, Lady Gaga clears up that she isn’t pregnant – she’s just down bad crying at the gym, and we play Slow News Week! This week, Zara recommended Leo Woodall and Nicholas Galitzine's Actors on Actors interview and the TV show Alice and Jack on Binge. Mich re...
Jun 12, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 645
Happy Monday! Welcome to the first episode of our James Corden series. A man who we’ve mentioned on our Thursday episodes so very many times, yet have never quite known how to place. So, how did his reputation become so… muddled? And is the criticism fair? This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Betty’s Burgers for making this episode possible. They have a new limited edition $15 Glazed Pork Belly Burger! How good?! Head to Betty’s Burger...
Jun 09, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 644
Hello, everyone! On today’s show: Baz Luhrmann’s streetside interview went gloriously wayward. Jennifer Lopez cancels her summer tour, are Natalie Portman and Paul Mescal dating? Angelina and Brad’s daughter, Shiloh, wants to drop “Pitt” from her surname. Taylor Momsen gets bitten by a bat, and Rupey Murdoch seals the deal with his fifth bride. This week, Zara recommended reading Piglet by Lottie Hazell. Mich recommended Britney Griner on the podcast, Celebrity Memoir Book Club. This episode was...
Jun 05, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 643
Oh hey! It’s the final episode of our ‘ Daytime TV that raised us’ series, and today, we’re deep-diving Dr. Phil. A man so recognisable we can say his name and you’ll probably hear his voice, his trademark straight-talking advice. He was total ratings gold. He was also, perhaps unsurprisingly, an incredibly complicated character. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Wilson, and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to CeraVe for making this episode possible. Hit up thei...
Jun 02, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 642
Hiyaaaa! On today’s show: quite a bit, actually! Molly-Mae Hague’s Ryanair flight has people rather grumpy. Plus, the New York Times has set out to determine just how Taylor Swift measures up to the greatest music icons in history, Billie Eilish calls three-hour concerts “psychotic”, Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner are back… on? Glenn Powell is leaving Hollywood. And then! There’s more! Zara’s got a ‘My Two Cents’ on working influencers and we play ‘Are You Smarter Than a Clickbait Headline?’. This...
May 29, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 641
Oh hi, everyone! She’s the straight-talking judge who was beamed into living rooms every weekday for years. If you’re a 90s kid, Judge Judy was a TV staple. So, what went into creating it? And who is its central star, Judith Scheindlin? This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Wilson, and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Elite Eleven and their new Fall/Winter Aura Collection. Use the code ‘SHAMELESS10’ at checkout to receive 10% off your next purchase. Want to suppo...
May 26, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 640
G’day, everyone! On today’s show: the Bennifer divorce rumours and what we make of them. Sophie Turner talks to VOGUE about the fallout of her split from Joe Jonas, the ‘It Ends With Us’ trailer is here and it looks… surprisingly good, CCTV footage of Diddy assaulting Cassie is leaked to the media, Harry Styles is probably single again, and Jeremy Clarkson is the hottest man in the UK! Apparently! This week, Mich recommended Billie Eilish’s latest album, ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’. Zara recommended ...
May 22, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 639
Hello, everyone! Welcome to the first episode of our Scandal series, ‘Daytime TV that raised us’. First up: Jerry Springer. It was one of the trashiest television shows we watched growing up. And the man behind it? Well, he was rather complex. So, what went into creating it? This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Wilson, and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to CeraVe for making this episode possible. You can easily shop them online or at your nearest Chemist Warehous...
May 19, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 638
Helloooo! On today’s show: Hailey Bieber is pregnant! And her announcement with Justin Bieber was pretty delightful. What can the TV show of the year - Baby Reindeer - teach us about storytelling and fact vs fiction? Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie are a duo again, what the hell happened on the set of the new Mad Max movie – and what are we to make of Anya Taylor Joy’s quotes? Plus! Meet Clickbait of the Week, a new segment we’re trying on. As we mentioned at the very top of this episode, if you ...
May 15, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 637
Hiiii, friends! Welcome to the third and final part of our series on Harry and Meghan. 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 S3, P1 for making this episode possible. This season wi...
May 12, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 635
Hello hello! On today’s show: the Met Gala guest list turned out to be… kind of second-rate, actually? Plus, a comprehensive explainer on what the hell went down between Drake and Kendrick Lamar this week, the influencers are truly influencing when it comes to baby names, two Home and Away stars have taken their on-screen romance off-screen too, Tom Brady’s been roasted and Madonna’s been swamped by… 1.6 million people. This week, Mich recommended watching Colin from Accounts on Binge. Zara reco...
May 08, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 634
Telling you a little bit about our brand new podcast, Style-ish. Subscribe to Style-ish on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15Iuy1KzvnCzksa9jvoqwj?si=03850f16c05e46cf Click 'follow' to show your support! And if you like what you hear, would you mind chucking us a five-star review? Thank you thank you! Chat tomorrow.
May 07, 2024•4 min•Season 1Ep. 633
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
