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Hello, everybody! On today’s show: well we’re in New YAWK, so let’s talk about it! Then, we need to unpack the New Yorker’s think piece on “the desperation of the Instagram photo dump.” Plus, Dave Grohl’s had a baby with someone who… isn’t his wife… Barry Keoghan gives some clunky quotes about his son, JLo and Ben Affleck reportedly kissed at a restaurant, Diddy is officially coming undone, and we...

Hiiii! Welcome to the second part of our series tracking Belle Gibson. In part one, she had just launched her app The Whole Pantry, and it was going extremely well for her. She was telling people that she was a 23-year-old mum with terminal brain cancer. And then, it all unfolded. Just a content note before you listen: this series might be difficult listening to those with cancer, or those with lo...

Hiiiii! On today’s show: what do we make of those headlines about Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift having a relationship contract? Lady Gaga is uncharacteristically open about her relationship, Selena Gomez hits billionaire status, Prince William is hot again, and we play ‘Are you Smarter than a Clickbaiter’ with a familiar face… This week, Zara recommended Tash Oakley on the podcast Working Hard, Ha...

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...

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 p...

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 makin...

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...

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 che...

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 intern...

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 suppor...

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...

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 th...

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,...

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...

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 Annab...

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, Su...

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 Pil...

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...

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, hea...

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 epis...

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...

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 C...

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 onl...

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 cal...

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 fo...