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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- FANNY TOWEL

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. 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. Does it get on your goat when people take it upon themselves to treat your home as their own? Brings a whole new meaning to 'make yourself ...

Jul 31, 20248 minSeason 14Ep. 178

STUPID IS AS STUPID DOES

Have you ever (at your ripe old age), realised you've been saying something incorrectly the WHOLE TIME!!! Get ready to have your mind blown people, as the girls reveal what the real lyrics to that song really are, secrets to clock reading and metaphors that will suddenly make complete sense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 28, 202439 minSeason 14Ep. 177

CAYENNE FOR A KID

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. 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 woman only agrees to have a baby with her partner, if, and only if, he buys her a brand spanking new car. (We also chat a lot about bel...

Jul 24, 20249 minSeason 14Ep. 176

TIT BITS- BABY BIKINIS

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. 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. Thoughts on dressing your 9 month old in a bikini from your in-laws? Go! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 10, 20248 minSeason 13Ep. 175

THE TOP 6

You're invited to a wee trip around the globe to The Beautiful Nightmare's top 6 listening spots. Trip Advisor reviews of some of the most quirky tourist attractions from Singapore to Portsmouth. You decide if they're hot or not ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 07, 202441 minSeason 13Ep. 174

TIT BITS- CHOCOLATE STEALER

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. 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. The short lesson from this story is: don't let your neighbours in the house if you value your duty free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Jul 03, 20248 minSeason 13Ep. 173

NOTHING SPECIAL

Birthdays, Anniversaries, Mother's Days- we all have such high expectations of the day turning out just as we'd like (think breakfast in bed, romantic dinners, surprise parties) but this never the reality. The gals rib a Reddit article going viral, about a woman who is clearly pissed at her husband for not stepping up to the anniversary plate. Is she an asshole? We'll let you work that one out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 30, 202442 minSeason 13Ep. 172

TIT BITS- HAWT DAWGS

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. 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. Joe Chestnut made the wrong decision when he signed a deal with a vegan food company. There's one world record he won't be holding onto for...

Jun 26, 20245 minSeason 13Ep. 171

THE REDUNDANT PARENT

What happens when Tamara flies the coup for 3 weeks and her husband takes over? When your partner takes over your house hold jobs (even the ones you resent doing), you may find yourself feeling somewhat redundant and undervalued. Once it's gone, we find ourselves longing for the one thing we surprisingly value, and how we contribute to our family unit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 202436 minSeason 13Ep. 170

TIT BITS- DON'T TOUCH THE BABY

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. 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. Don't you just hate it when people touch your baby without asking? Totally. One woman learnt her lesson the hard way. Hosted on Acast. See ...

Jun 19, 20247 minSeason 13Ep. 169

SEXOLOGY- WITH SPECIAL GUEST JAMIE BUCIRDE

Today's episode where heading to sex land with Sexologist Jamie Bucirde. Jamie is a sexuality and relationships educator, researcher, writer and activist, with a list of accolades as long as her arm (and she has long arms!) Jamie answers Night-Mary's burning sex questions relating to anal sex, masterbation, sexual health, monogamy, and how to communicate with your partner in an open and honest way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 16, 202459 minSeason 13Ep. 168

TIT BITS- DING DONG DITCH

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. 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. Oh the price you pay for answering the door. But pay back is a bitch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 12, 20248 minSeason 13Ep. 167

THE SECRET LIFE OF HANDBAGS- FROM THE ARCHIVES

Whilst Shanelle is on her death bed (not literally, but a flu will do that to you), Tamara takes the reigns and dips into The Beautiful Nightmare archives to present this banger! 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 insp...

Jun 09, 202434 minSeason 13Ep. 166

I'VE GOT A CRUSH ON YOU

This episode dives deep into the world of crushes and long-term love. Remember the awkwardness of your first crush? Yeah, we've all been there, and up for sharing all the cringeworthy details. From passing notes on the plane to celebrity poster boys, we're taking a trip down crush town lane. What about tackling the art of flirting with your long-term partner? Whether you've been together for five years or fifty, keeping the romance alive takes some serious skills, the gals have the perfect tips ...

Jun 02, 202439 minSeason 13Ep. 165

TOXIC TRAITS

The inter-web is constantly following the trail of bread crumbs we leave in order to bombard us with things we think we need. From blackhead suckers to bodysuits, there's a constant reminder for women in every insta feed of just how imperfect we are, and what we need to do to fix ourselves. Thanks in advance inter-web. Thanks very much. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 26, 202443 minSeason 13Ep. 164

AMAZON REVIEWS PART 2

Amazon throws up some whopper reviews, from 5 star supporters of the infamous 'Banana Slicer' to harsh feedback on a Samsung Galaxy TV. After rave reviews of their last Amazon episode of The Beautiful Nightmare, the ladies figured they'd bring you another to back it up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 202433 minSeason 13Ep. 163

TIT BITS- KAREN'S AT THE PICK UP

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. 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 bloke with bowel issues, turns to Reddit to confirm his complaint about a Karen at school pick up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

May 15, 20248 minSeason 13Ep. 162

TIT BITS- THE SLAP

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. 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. As parents it's hard to give your kids advice at the best of times - but what happens when you buck the gentle parenting approach? Hosted o...

May 08, 20246 minSeason 13Ep. 161

TIT BITS- DINE AND DASH

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. 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. Ever wanted to do a runner at a restaurant 'dine and dash' style? One Welsh family thought this was a smashing idea and did just that. Host...

May 01, 20246 minSeason 13Ep. 160

TIT BITS- BLOKES HOME ALONE

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. 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. Blokes home alone and left to their own devices. What do they get up to? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 24, 20248 minSeason 12Ep. 159

WHAT MEN DON'T KNOW

The Beautiful Nightmare Vox Pops the blokes to find out what they truly know about women. The result? Not much. Not much at all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 21, 202420 minSeason 12Ep. 158

TIT BITS- CHECHNYA

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. 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. The banning of particular types of music is a sad reality for many people the world over. How specific does it get? We're talking Beats Per...

Apr 17, 20246 minSeason 12Ep. 157

FAKE IT TIL YOU MAKE IT

Compliments are hard to receive, and having any form of self belief is a hard thing to wrangle. This episode Shanelle and Tamara chat about the difference between between pumping yourself up to get the job done and being a flat out dirty liar. Which one are you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 202434 minSeason 12Ep. 156

TIT BITS- FACE TIME

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. 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. Face timing in cafes. Yes or no? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 10, 20247 minSeason 12Ep. 155

THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT- FROM THE ARCHIVES

This little number was too good not to share again. Amazon reviews at their funniest. Women's ball point pens, Robo Vacs and Gummy Bears that'll have you on the toilet, the internet has it all. Like this episode? Then check out earlier episode The Lies We Tell on Spotify or Apple Podcasts This episode was first published in February 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 07, 202447 minSeason 12Ep. 154

TIT BITS- I LIKE BIG BOOBS AND I CANNOT LIE

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. 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. Man says: 'Don't get a breast reduction! I like big boobs!'. Wife says: 'Get F%#$ed Kevin!'. Yep, one of those episodes... Hosted on Acast....

Apr 03, 20248 minSeason 12Ep. 153

OK, THAT'S WEIRD- FROM THE ARCHIVES

Today we bring you an episode from our archives! In parenthood there is certainly no ‘one size fits all’ however, some things are so left of centre that they cause an adverse reaction and our immediate response is - ‘There is no way I’d do that!!'. On the flip side, when we share some idiosyncrasies with others (like swaying an invisible baby in the supermarket line when you hear another child cry), it's funny to admit, we're all weirdos in our own unique and wonderful ways. Shan and Tam take a ...

Mar 31, 202441 minSeason 12Ep. 152

TIT BITS- ULTRA WEIRD ULTRA SOUND

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. 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. Good idea to take your 8 year old to EVERY ultrasound appointment you have? Probs not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Mar 27, 20246 minSeason 12Ep. 151

SORRY, I DIDN'T MEAN THAT

Stupid things fly out of our mouths on the daily, but sometimes these things can get you in trouble. From pegging to bad phone call endings, we've all been there done that. This episode shares our Nite Mary's best foot in mouth moments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24, 202436 minSeason 12Ep. 150

TIT BITS- PHONES AND FILMS

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. 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. The cinematic experience can be influenced heavily by whom you go with, what snacks you choose or the other cinema goers surrounding you. O...

Mar 20, 20247 minSeason 12Ep. 149
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