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The Beautiful Nightmare

Tamara Linke, Shanelle Franklinthebeautifulnightmare.com

Awarded the Best Comedy Podcast 2024, and 2023 nominee for the Australian Podcast Awards, Shanelle Franklin and Tamara Linke bring you The Beautiful Nightmare.


You’re perfectly imperfect, overworked and seriously misunderstood. You’ve got the shits with your family, your boss is a ‘Grade A Dick’ and all you want is to sail away with Pink to a deserted island and eat sourdough. Bliss! Oh don’t forget self-care – add it to the bloody list. Shanelle and Tamara navigate the steep learning curve of life’s shit storm, giving you permission to stop, feel heard, and pour your beverage of choice.


Spoken with humour, heart and truth, it’s survival of the fittest and nobody’s winning. If laughter is your tonic and some A-Grade BS is your thing- this podcast is for you.

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Episodes

TIT BITS-BIKINI BOTTOM

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday. When two backgrounds collide in controversy littered with bikinis and shame. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Jun 28, 20237 minSeason 8Ep. 88

TIT BITS- THE KIDNAPPER

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday. Yowzer! One woman goes all out to teach her lazy husband a lesson about looking after their baby, only to be slammed by her...

Jun 21, 20236 minSeason 8Ep. 87

TIT BITS- EMBARRASSING MUM

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday. When your mum starts flirting with waiters at cafe's on your behalf, things will never end well. One anxiety ridden daughte...

Jun 14, 20237 minSeason 8Ep. 86

TIT BITS- ROGUE BABYSITTERS

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday. Being gas lit by your babysitter is one thing, but the ongoing issue of posting your kids online takes one dad over the edg...

Jun 07, 20235 minSeason 8Ep. 85

THE LET DOWN- WITH SPECIAL GUEST KATE JENKINSON

Shanelle and Tamara sit down with Wentworth star Kate Jenkinson for a down to earth chat about the realities of being a new parent, juggling life as an actor and some super helpful cooking hacks from Kate's Instagram hit 'My Sh#t Kitchen'. Even in a dressing gown this lady can work it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 04, 202356 minSeason 8Ep. 84

TIT BITS- THE CREEP

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday. Breast milk. Father in-laws. Two things that really shouldn't go together. One father in-law would wholeheartedly disagree....

May 31, 202310 minSeason 8Ep. 83

THE ARGUMENT

When it comes to taking things out on people, our partners tend to feel the brunt of our rage. The funny thing is, it’s usually over the most petty of things. From dirty sinks and forgetting the bin liner, to board games and tortillas, there's a heap of small triggers that can lead to big blow outs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 202341 minSeason 8Ep. 82

TIT BITS- PEE STICK

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday. How would you tell your partner you were pregnant? A surprise video? Write it on a cake? Homing pigeon? One husband bites o...

May 24, 20235 minSeason 8Ep. 81

SILENCING THE CHATTER

Meditation seems to be the buzz on everybody's social media feed; but can we do it? As parents we barely have time to scratch our bums let alone spend 10 minutes sweeping chatter from our brains in a lame attempt to find some inner peace. The ladies chat about the new evocative experience of ASMR, and if you haven't heard of it already, you're in for a mind bending treat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21, 202342 minSeason 8Ep. 80

TIT BITS- SHUT IT AND SHOOSH

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday. One vegan family are serious about shutting down their neighbours when it comes to dinner time. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

May 17, 20236 minSeason 8Ep. 79

THE SECRET LIFE OF HANDBAGS

This episode Shanelle and Tamara take a deep dive into the depths of the innocent 'handbag'. Not only is that thing you sling over your shoulder everyday an extension of your house, but also of your very being. The gals take a look at some of the hilarious things our listeners have pulled out of their bags, and are inspired to rummage through their own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 14, 202334 minSeason 8Ep. 78

TIT BITS- STEPPING OUT

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday. It's always a bit dicey when it comes to responsibilities as a step-parent. One mum has a Mother's Day moral dilemma, but q...

May 10, 20236 minSeason 8Ep. 77

TEEN BLISS- WITH SPECIAL GUEST GEORGIE CARROLL

Shanelle and Tamara sit down with comedian, writer, podcaster and nurse Georgie Carroll for a funny chat about what's to come... teenagers. Turns out they're not as bad as we all think- (or are they??) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 07, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 8Ep. 76

TIT BITS- JIMINY CRICKETS

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday. Kids can be fussy, and it's stressful trying to fill them with nutritional goodness. One mum's solved all of our issues in one fell swoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

May 03, 20237 minSeason 8Ep. 75

SLEEP-WTF?

Sleep is an important biological need for human survival. But why the hell can't we do it? Kids will often be a hand brake for a solid night of shut eye, whilst even your own brain can get in the way of sinking into sleep when you're going over the laundry list of things to do. This episode offers little in the way of sleep solutions, but you'll no longer feel alone on your quest for a few zzzz''s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 30, 202350 minSeason 8Ep. 74

TIT BITS- YOUR MIC'S ON

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday. Have you ever said something that's been caught on video, to survive forever never to be erased? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 26, 20237 minSeason 8Ep. 73

CONFESSIONS OF AN AVERAGE MUM

We all hide things from our kids, our partners, or heck, even ourselves (let's face it, that's a serious case of denial...) Rationally we know these things are what aid us in surviving another day, but we still feel damn guilty. This episode the girls alleviate that guilt for you, so you don't have to wear it on your own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 23, 202337 minSeason 8Ep. 72

TIT BITS- BITTY BOOBS

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday. Would you let someone else breast feed your child? Discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 19, 20239 minSeason 8Ep. 71

THE FELICITY WARD SPECIAL

The start of MABN Season 8 kicks off with the funny and delectable Felicity Ward. An Aussie actor and comedian, Felicity chats to the gals about anxiety, post-natal depression and her new best mate Emma Thompson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 16, 20231 hr 4 minSeason 8Ep. 70

TIT BITS- MENSTURBATION

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday. Did you know masturbating whilst on your period could really be a cure-all for all of those wretched symptoms we suffer from each month? Yep, it's a thing, and we're d...

Apr 12, 20238 minSeason 7Ep. 69

TIT BITS- THAT'S NOT MY NAME

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday. What do you get when you cross a billionaire magnate with a woke award winning musician? 'X' and 'Y' is the short answer. Grimes expresses her distaste for the term 'm...

Apr 05, 202310 minSeason 7Ep. 68

TIT BITS- SOFT OR SWEET. YOU DECIDE.

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday. An angry pregnant woman rejects her husbands request to witness the birth of their child. Not before berating him for being upset about it. Is he too soft for feeling ...

Mar 29, 20238 minSeason 7Ep. 67

TIT BITS- IT'S A POOL PARTY, AND YOU'RE NOT INVITED

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday. Imagine coming home to find your neighbours hosting a kids birthday party in YOUR POOL! Yep, that happened, and the internet's getting pissed! Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Mar 22, 20239 minSeason 7Ep. 66

THE MUM CONTEST

Whatever it is, it's how we're designed as homo sapiens- to compare ourselves to others. It's how we know we belong right? But in a global village we're evolving, and it makes it damn hard to know what you should and shouldn't be doing. Particularly as a grown ass woman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 202349 minSeason 7Ep. 65

TIT BITS: TO POOP OR NOT TO POOP

What do you do when you've downed 5 litres of detox shakes before your wedding day in order to combat the dreaded bloat? One bride makes the wrong choice on the dance floor, with only dire consequences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 20238 min

MOTHER IN-LAWS

Yes, it's the mother in-law episode. So if you have one, take a beat knowing you're not alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 12, 202354 minSeason 7Ep. 64

LOTTO WIN

Have you ever imagined winning the Lotto? Millions of dollars to spend on yachts, holidays, luxury homes, divorce...(wait what?) Yes, for some Lotto winners it's not all beer and skittles! Shanelle and Tamara regale stories of Lottery winners where they've lost it all, been sued, been imprisoned and even murdered, all in the name of money. Like they say, money really is the root of all evil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 05, 202336 min

DON'T REMIND ME

We have moments where we feel on top of the world - great hair day (or face day), clothes fit, kids are angels and life is goooood. That's when Brody at General Pants tells you his mum has the same blouse as you, and you're reminded that you're no longer 20... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 05, 202353 minSeason 7Ep. 63

WHAT A DICK!

From Trumpism's that will have you reaching for a sick bag, to golf pro's 'not so pro' moments; it's that buzz word toxic masculinity that's got us all talking, and wondering if there really is any hope for a misogynistic free future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 26, 202340 minSeason 7Ep. 62

THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT

From ghostly Robo-mops, sugar free Gummi Bears that get your bowels moving, pesky menstrual cups and the novel 'vagina in a can', Shanelle and Tamara share some of the best customer reviews circulating online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 202347 minSeason 7Ep. 61
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