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Hello! On today’s show: Paul Mescal wants to protect his relationship with Gracie Abrams. America’s new Bachelorette has been announced, and she has a curious past. Kelsea Ballerini has split from her partner, mere hours after he posted her on Instagram. What’s the chatter about Liam Hemsworth’s engagement? And Welcome to Zara’s Algorithm… I have no idea what it is because she’s told me to keep my nose out of it. Zara rec: Rupert Murdoch Gets His Succession Finale in Radio Atlantic Mich rec: The...
Hello hello! Welcome to our VERY special Scandal re-release covering all things Justin Timberlake. Oh dear he’s had a life, hasn’t he? Just saying his name is enough to elicit a reaction… make sure you stay tuned to the very end of this episode for an update to our original series, where we cover off on Justin’s Lyme disease diagnosis, and the DUI that threatened to “ruin the tour… the world tour…” Huge thanks to TimTam for making this episode of Shameless possible – attention UK listeners, you ...
Hello! Welcome to this special interview with the marvellous Jamie Laing. Jamie’s rise to fame is truly unique; he became a public figure when he joined the popular reality show Made In Chelsea in 2011, and since then, he’s taken his career in a fascinating direction. He is now an adored podcaster, presenter and social media personality alongside his co-star – and now wife, Sophie Haboo. Together as a duo, they’ve transitioned from NearlyWeds to NearlyParents, as they gear up to welcome their fi...
Hiiii, from London! On today’s show: Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun? Let’s talk about that. Plus, the internet has thoughts on that Wuthering Heights trailer, Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Heming Willis gives a stunning interview to Vanity Fair, The richest lady on TikTok is married, and quick pivot - was Liam Neeson and Pamela a PR relationship after all? Oh, and wait. A woman stole a ball from a kid! You can’t make this up. This week, Zara recommended listening to ‘Brené Brown Doesn’t Want to Be Y...
Helloooo! It’s the review you (/we, lol) asked for!!! 12 women, one man. Which contestant wins the heart of “Prince Harry”, AKA environmental consultant Matt Hicks? We watched all eight episodes so you don’t have to, and we have… so many thoughts. (Spoiler alert: mostly negative thoughts.) Big thanks to Audible for making this episode possible. Listen to the new adaptation of Pride and Prejudice – only on Audible here . Download the app today to start listening! Shameless Podcast is produced by ...
This episode delves into the complex career and personal life of Katy Perry, from her strict religious upbringing to her rise as a global pop sensation. It explores her early musical hurdles, controversial hit songs like “I Kissed a Girl,” and her high-profile marriage and divorce from Russell Brand. The discussion also covers her “purposeful pop” era, the infamous Taylor Swift feud, and her recent album and tour, highlighting her continuous evolution in the spotlight.
Well ‘ello ‘ello from London! Welcome to our first Shameless Takes interview for 2025 – and what better way to kick things off than with the incredible James Acaster. In today’s chat, we discussed James’ ever-changing relationship to fame, how he decides how much of his personal life to include in his stand-up performances, why he pivoted from music to comedy (and back again, a few times over) and what he loves the most about making Off Menu with Ed Gamble. This episode of Shameless is brought t...
Michelle and Zara discuss Sabrina Carpenter's latest album, 'Man's Best Friend', and the mixed reactions it received, alongside an explainer on the viral Cardi B assault trial from 2018. They delve into Mr. Beast's public reaction to being ranked lower on Rolling Stone's influencer list, Kris Jenner's controversial stance on plastic surgery and aging gracefully, and the revealed PR stunt behind Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson's alleged romance. The episode concludes with a 'Welcome to My Algorithm' segment featuring a viral hat theft and a personal good samaritan story, reflecting on pop culture trends and podcasting insights.
Hello hello!! On today’s show: The Summer I Turned Pretty is EVERYWHERE. We wanted to explore the appeal of this show and why it seems to have taken off with millennial women in particular – how did it cut through when so many other shows have tried and failed? Also, The Summer I Turned Pretty has a reputation for being warm and fuzzy… so why has the show had to issue a request to viewers to please stop bullying its cast members? Or, should we say, one cast member in particular… This episode of ...
Hello! On today’s show: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married, Millie Bobby Brown is officially a mum, Serena Williams wants you to know she’s using weightloss injections, what’s up with the Zoe Kravits/Harry Styles/Austin Butler “love triangle?”, Snoop Dogg keeps running his mouth, Zara’s insisting we talk about The Beach Boys’ feud, and remember that guy from Scandoval? Yeah. We’re talking about him again… This week, Zara recommended My Oxford Year on Netflix and The Map That Leads...
Hi! On today’s show, Netflix just dropped a three-part documentary about one of the most successful reality TV shows of our time: The Biggest Loser. We’ve known for a while that the methods used on this show were incredibly damaging, both physically and psychologically, but this doco has brought this conversation back into the mainstream at a very interesting time in our culture… Your hosts are Zara McDonald ( @zamcdonald ) and Michelle Andrews ( @michelleandrews1 ). Big thanks to Elite Eleven’s...
Hi hello and welcome to our August review episode! This month, we’re reviewing the new biography of Gwyneth Paltrow, written by journalist Amy Odell. Here’s a snippet from the blurb: “This deeply researched and rigorously reported biography of Gwyneth Paltrow takes us inside the world of one of the most influential, aspirational and polarising celebrities of the last thirty years.” Huge thanks to Audible , the home of romance audiobooks, for making this episode of Shameless possible. Your hosts ...
Hi hi hi! On today’s show: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau may be over almost as soon as they began, an explainer on that weird feud between Lana Del Rey and Ethel Cain, and is the friendship between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively ruined? Calvin Harris wants us to talk about him, and then Welcome to Belly’s algorithm! The ‘Probably This’ breakup is all over her feed, so she’s bringing it to your ears! This week, Mich recommended The Queen of Versailles documentary . Zara recommended listening to Dy...
Hello hello! On today’s show, Justin Timberlake copped a lot of flack over the break for his lacklustre tour performances. Then, came his explanation: Lyme Disease. So what is it? And why do so many celebrities say they have it? We’re diving into the facts behind this mysterious tick-borne illness. And later, Scooter Braun’s ex-wife Yael Cohen has founded a company that claims to remove the microplastics from your body – for just $13,000 per treatment, that is… Your hosts are Zara McDonald ( @za...
WE’RE BACK, BABY! And boy, do we have a bit to discuss. On today’s show: There’s Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl… the curious name of Trisha Paytas’s baby… that Sydney Sweeney jeans ad… those pap shots of Sia and Harry Jowsey… the legal drama bubbling away behind Rebel Wilson’s directorial debut… Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz-Beckham’s renewed wedding vows… the claims that Pedro Pascal is creepily touching his female costars… Katy Perry’s unlikely new romance… and a check-in with Ch...
Hello hello! On today’s show, our lives have never been this… frictionless. Everything is convenient and bespoke; dating apps present us with an endless stream of suitors, streaming platforms curate personalised playlists for any possible mood, ChatGPT can write tricky emails for us so we don’t have to. But what if the most satisfying part of being alive is wading through the friction? What could happen if we never have to be uncomfortable again? Also! The Coldplay affair couple. Lol. Your hosts...
Hello! On today’s show: Justin Bieber’s album is here, and we have thoughts! As does the entire internet! Speaking of new music, JoJo Siwa’s got some, and she’s… threatening?... to release it. Lena Dunham’s new show just dropped on Netflix, what’s up with the Royal peace summit, and welcome to my algorithm! TikTok is fucked! This week, Mich recommended this YouTube video from Lauren Curtis . To sign up to be an organ donor, please head here . Zara recommended reading This House of Grief by Helen...
Hiya! On today’s show, it feels like an age-old question these days, but we’re still asking it: do famous men face any professional consequences when they’re accused of abuse? From Zach Bryan to Brad Pitt to Johnny Depp to Chris Brown, has the world been suffering from some kind of collective amnesia about how these men have allegedly treated the women in their lives…?? Your hosts are Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1). Big thanks to CeraVe for making this episo...
Hi hi hi! On today’s show: everyone, it seems, is talking about Drake’s abs, Katy and Orlando reunite after confirming their split, a best-selling memoir turned critically acclaimed film is making headlines for allegedly, ahem, bending the truth, yes, we’ll talk about that viral video about Princess Treatment and then, Zara is welcoming you to her algorithm. This week, Zara recommended ‘Love, jail, Jesus, and pubs — a tangled tale of four very different parents’ on Conversations . Mich recommend...
Well hello there! On today’s show, are we all going monk-mode? From Piper Ratliff on The White Lotus to NunTok, it seems like everyone’s obsessed with the structure, purpose and routine of the life of a monk. And later, we’ll discuss the men who’ve taken their monk-ish lives straight to the bank… Your hosts are Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1). Huge thanks to Elite Eleven for making this episode of Shameless possible. To be in the running to win $200,000, simp...
Why hello, everyone! Today, we are joined by one of the world's biggest beauty moguls, Charlotte Tilbury. Zara sits down with Charlotte to talk about the unusual childhood that shaped her, becoming the go-to make-up artist to some of the world's most famous people, how duping culture affects her and her brand, and what life is like as one of the best-known faces of beauty. Want to support our show? We are sending air kisses, air tea, and air hugs (too far?) to anyone who clicks ‘follow’ on Apple...
Hiiii! On today’s show: there was a lot of smooching and hard launches at Glastonbury! The Bezos-Sanchez wedding happened, and it was the triumph of tacky. What do we make of those TikToks accusing Lorde’s producer of leaving his long-term girlfriend for the musician? Will Diddy be found guilty, and then, Khloe Kardashian has joined her sister Kylie in talking about every kind of plastic surgery she’s ever had. This week, Zara recommended watching The Social Network (there’s a sequel coming!!!),...
Hello! On today’s show: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s wedding in Venice has caused quite a stir, with the couple having to move the event after major protests in the city. But we wanted to rewind and unpack the bizarre extortion scandal that threatened the couple back in 2019. Yeah, turns out Jeff Bezos was… kind of a victim of a major blackmail plot? Big thanks to South Australia for making this episode of Shameless possible. Visit Australia’s hidden gem and celebrate the simple pleasures. Yo...
Hiya! On today’s show: Hailey Bieber visibly steps out in NYC without her wedding ring, so how much are we meant to read into it? Jameela Jamil is done being interviewed by women in print, Benson Boone is finally able to get in on the joke, and a newly single Orlando is psyched for Bezos’s Venice wedding, according to TMZ. And then, Zara welcomes us to her algorithm - it’s Dua Lipa at Wembley, of course. This week, Zara recommended ‘How the RealReal’s founder Julie Wainright built a billion-doll...
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Hi hi! On today’s show, influencer Indy Clinton has hired a private investigator to uncover her anonymous trolls, and it’s a move that other influencers are applauded. At the same time, the real identity of the founder of notorious snark forum Tattle Life has finally been revealed. But will Tattle Life be shut down for good? And where’s the line between constructive criticism and plain old bullying? On today’s episode, Zara (and Mich!) recommended Jimmy Fallon on Diary of a CEO . Big thanks to K...
Hiii! On today’s show: We obviously need to talk about Sabrina Carpenter’s album cover, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom’s relationship is in question… again, the fascinating fallout from a Doja Cat fan interaction, Sofie Richie Grainge addresses cheating blind items head on and then… our Gossip Girl has resurfaced once again. Of course, it’s Jason Isaacs. This week, Mich recommended watching Stick on Apple TV . Zara recommended One Golden Summer by Carly Fortune . Big thanks to South Australia for ...
Hello! On today’s show, one of the biggest news stories of the year happened last week when Taylor Swift purchased her master recordings. This story drowned out almost everything in its wake, so you might’ve missed Scooter Braun’s two-hour interview with Diary of a CEO which also dropped last week. The timing of it all got us thinking: who *is* Scooter Braun? Like, is he really *that* bad? We’re going to look at his relationship to Taylor, Justin Bieber, and his other A-list clients to see if we...
Hi hello and welcome to our June review episode!!! This month we’re reviewing Materialists, written and directed by Celine Song and starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans. Woo! Your hosts today are Zara McDonald ( @zamcdonald ), Annabelle Lee ( @annabe11e1ee ) and Eilish Gilligan ( @eilishgilligan ). Huge thanks to Up for making this episode of Shameless possible. Level up with Groups , a multiplayer feature that makes shared finances a breeze. Want to support our show? Clicking ‘...
