Happy Monday, everyone! A lot has been said and written about the Belle Gibson story. We’ve had multiple documentaries, interviews, a book, and countless news stories and ‘exposés’. Today is part one of us revisiting it all… This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Wilson, and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Airbnb for making this episode possible. Head here to book your next relaxing trip. Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the bes...
Sep 08, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 673
G’day!!!! On today’s show: Literally, so much. Chappell Roan hits the headlines again – so is it a case of fair critique, or an instance of tall poppy syndrome? Elle Macpherson’s new interview is giving us flashbacks to 2014, Lana Del Rey may or may not be in love with an alligator tour guide, Olivia Rodrigo and Louis Partridge are the new Gen Z obsession, is Selena Gomez engaged, and then!!! We play slow news week… despite it really not being a slow news week at all. This week, Mich recommended...
Sep 04, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 672
Hi hiiiiii! It’s the third and final part of our series on Katy Perry. We’re kicking off this last episode by zooming in on the beginning of 2015. Katy was about 31 years old at this point, she was single, and she was right in the middle of the Prismatic world tour. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Wilson, and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to OnePass for making this episode possible. All you have to do is head here , fill out a quick form and grab that $20 m...
Sep 01, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 671
Hiiiii! On today’s show: Sabrina Carpenter’s new album, Short n' Sweet, is here – and what are those whispers about her love triangle with Shawn Mendes and Camilla Cabello? Then! Hailey and Justin Bieber’s baby is here, and he has a normie name. Martin Short and Meryl Streep hold hands on the red carpet, the blonde woman connected to Tommy Fury has spoken, Lily Allen cops the fury of the internet for her quotes about her puppy, and then! Introducing ‘Welcome to our Algorithm’. To read that colum...
Aug 28, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 670
Hello hello! Welcome to the second part of our series tracking Katy Perry’s life and career. We’re picking back up today by rewinding to 2008 when Katy and Russell Brand first met. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Wilson, and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Mejuri for making this episode possible. If you're in Sydney, head to The Galeries this weekend and check out Mejuri's new store . You can finally shop your favourites in person. Want to support our show...
Aug 25, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 669
Hello hello!!!! On today’s show: Molly Mae Hague and Tommy Fury’s split, and the curious report from one tabloid that might just give insight into what went wrong. Then! Are Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan over, there’s an update to the claims that Taylor Swift is “blocking” other artists from the charts, Chappel Roan slams fans for their entitlement, Doja Cat just snagged her long-time internet crush, and then! We play Slow News Week. This week, Zara had two recommendations! Stormzy’s Day I...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 668
Hi! Happy Monday! Welcome to this Scandal series on Katy Perry. Before Katy Perry, there was Katheryn Hudson, so today we’re rewinding back to 1984, when Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson was born. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Wilson, and audio produced by Ruby Hall. Big thanks to Airbnb for making this episode possible. Head here to book your next relaxing trip. Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grate...
Aug 18, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 667
Why hello! Happy Saturday!!! Welcome to the first episode of a monthly series we’ll be running here in the Shameless feed: reviews of the zeitgeist moments that everyone’s talking about. On today’s show: we saw It Ends With Us. Given this is the film adaptation of the book that’s sold over 8 million copies, gained 1 billion BookTok tags, and spawned about a trillion opinions… what better place to start than right here? If you want background on the drama between the actors, listen to our last ep...
Aug 16, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 666
Heeeeey! On today’s show: obviously, the ‘It Ends With Us’ feud… it feels like the internet has turned on star actress Blake Lively this week, so let's untangle why that’s the case and what we think is going on. Then! Australia has a new face of breakdancing, Raygun, Taylor Swift cancels three Vienna shows, it turns out Drake and Serena Williams were once a thing, and we hope you’re all keeping things very demure, very mindful, very cutesy. This week, Zara recommended reading ‘Daisy Edgar-Jone...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 665
Hello! In October 2015, Netflix purchased a 13-episode series adaptation of 13 Reasons Why, executive-produced by none other than then-24-year-old pop star Selena Gomez. Today, we’re deep-diving how it all played out. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Ruby Hall. Big thanks to ING for making this episode possible. With ING’s Orange Everyday and Savings Maximiser , you’re all set. Remember, these steps can help you make bank the ING way. Ready to get started? Jus...
Aug 11, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 663
Hellooooo! On today’s show: Charli XCX and Billie Eilish just released the sexiest song we can remember, and is there any truth to the claims Taylor Swift is trying to block them from the charts? Ballerina Farm’s Hannah Neeleman responds to the internet commentary about her trad wife lifestyle, what the hell is the “fake runner influencer” drama, Cardi B is divorcing Offset and having a third baby, Mich has new thoughts on the relevancy death of The Kardashians, and then! We play Clickbait of th...
Aug 07, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 662
Hiiiii! Welcome to the second and final part of our series on Trisha Paytas. Trisha is a known liar and a troll - and a skilled one at that. She has been involved in countless controversies over the last 17 years. In this series, we’re covering the most important and influential moments in Trisha’s career. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Wilson, and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Elite Eleven for making this episode possible. Head here to get shopping! An...
Aug 04, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 661
Hiiiii hi hi! We’re back! On today’s show: A LOT. Starting with Ice Spice and Central Cee’s supposed affair, Margot Robbie’s extremely A-lister pregnancy announcement, Stormzy and Maya Jama are over, what’s the deal with those Cody Ko and Tana Mongeau allegations?, Hailey Bieber’s curious quotes about her family, why the TikTokker behind Ballerina Farm is the fixation of the internet right now, Suki Waterhouse hints her relationship with Bradley Cooper was “dark”, and spare your thoughts for the...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 660
Hello! Welcome to our series on Trisha Paytas. Trisha is a known liar and a troll - and a skilled one at that. She has been involved in countless controversies over the last 17 years. In this series, we’re covering the most important and influential moments in Trisha’s career. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Wilson, and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to KX Pilates for making this episode possible. If you’ve been on the fence about trying Reformer Pilates, th...
Jul 28, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 659
Happppy Monday! It’s the second and final part of our series on Liam Payne. He’s known for being the overly confident… and yes, cocky… former member of One Direction. But life after the band - including two controversial age-gap relationships - has been littered with headlines. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Elite Eleven for making this episode possible. Head into one of the Elite Eleven stores now or visit the brand new flagship...
Jul 21, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 658
Omg hi! It's a surprise bonus episode! You may remember that back in March, Mich joined the 30s club and told you all about her 30 life lessons. Well, Zara turns 30 this week, so now it's her turn. This episode was audio produced by Zara McDonald. Big thanks to Wicked for making this episode possible. If you want to catch the ‘musical with brains, heart, and courage,’ as TIME Magazine puts it, head over to WickedtheMusical.com.au and secure your tickets. Want early, ad-free and exclusive content...
Jul 17, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 567
Hiiii! Welcome to this two-part series on Liam Payne. He’s known for being the overly confident… and yes, cocky… former member of One Direction. But life after the band - including two controversial age-gap relationships - has been littered with headlines. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Wilson, and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Airbnb for making this episode possible. Head here to book your next relaxing trip. Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’...
Jul 14, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 655
Hello hello! Welcome to the second and final part of our series on Martha Stewart. We’re far from being a true crime podcast. But… what about… celebrity true crime? Because Martha Stewart went from a billion-dollar brand to life behind bars. So, let’s retrace how it happened. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Wilson, and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Disney+ and FX’s The Bear for making this episode possible. All episodes of FX’s The Bear are streaming now...
Jul 07, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 654
Hello hello! On today’s show: the popular TikTok that says if you don’t like your mates’ social posts, you’re a bit of a shit friend. Then, a crash course on the Brooke Schofield and Clinton Kane controversy, are Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams dating? Emma Roberts has a rebuttal to all the nepo baby critique, and what on earth is the deal with Hawk Tuah girl? Then, we play 'Are You SMARTER Than a Clickbait Headline?' This week, Zara recommended watching A Family Affair on Netflix . Mich recommend...
Jul 03, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 653
Hi, everyone! We’re far from being a true crime podcast. But… what about… celebrity true crime? Because Martha Stewart went from a billion-dollar brand to life behind bars. So, let’s retrace how it happened. 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. Visit your local store or check online for CeraVe’s Hydrating Cleanser, Moisturising Lotion, and the Advanced Repair Balm. Want to supp...
Jun 30, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 651
Oh hiiii! On today’s show: Charli XCX and Lorde work it out on the remix, why the world is obsessed with Chappell Roan, Travis Kelce went on stage at the Eras Tour and the internet is yet to recover, and Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’s daughter Suri has ditched “Cruise” from her surname. Then, Zara comes to the table with a ‘My Two Cents’. This week, Zara recommended an episode of Fashion People called ‘Condéology’ . Mich recommended Gracie Abram’s new album: The Secret of Us . This episode was au...
Jun 26, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 650
Hello, friends! It’s the third and final part of our series on James Corden. 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 Fly Me To The Moon for making this episode possible. Fly Me To The Moon hits cinemas on July 11, so don’t miss it! Watch ...
Jun 23, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 649
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. ...
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 r...
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 w...
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 sup...
May 26, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 640
