Something To Talk About

After 17 years with the Matildas, few can speak with more authority to the stratospheric rise of the team than star defender Clare Polkinghorne.  In the wake of the Matildas' history-making run at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Clare reflects on the team's determination to capitalise on their history-making World Cup run as they look ahead to the Paris Olympics, fires up about the gender pay gap excu...

When David "Kochie" Koch signed off as co-host of  Sunrise  for the last time earlier this year, he joked that his 21-year tenure marked "the longest mistake in history". As he tells Something To Talk About in a candid and at times emotional conversation, he grappled with imposter syndrome and says he has never truly felt comfortable in the media. Now, as he revels in a life that no longer include...

Former contestant on The Bachelor Australia, Alisha Aitken-Radburn, saw her time in the mansion crafted by producers into what is now a common reality TV trope: "the villain edit". Nearly five years later, Alisha - who would go on to star in two subsequent seasons of Bachelor In Paradise - has written a book about the experience. And it's not what fans (and her fellow reality TV "villains") might...

After more than two decades on the airwaves, most people might think they know everything about Australia’s reigning queen of breakfast radio. But as she enters a new era of her career - and her life - Jackie "O" Henderson is only just getting started. In a candid and wide-ranging conversation, Jackie opens up about what it took to land Gwyneth Paltrow for the first event of her new business ventu...

In an emotional and in-depth interview, Georgia Love joins Something To Talk About to speak for the first time about the controversy that engulfed her in 2021, when she posted a video to social media that saw her accused of casual racism and prompted a fierce backlash. Two years on from the scandal, the former star of The Bachelorette turned presenter and influencer opens up about what it is like...

On this week’s episode, musical theatre icon Idina Menzel reflects on being part of not one, or two, but three era-defining cultural phenomenons: hit Broadway musicals Rent and Wicked, and blockbuster animated film Frozen. She also talks about why landing her role in Glee “wasn’t great for the ego”, and reveals what prompted her new incarnation as a disco diva.  * This interview was conducted befo...

It's been almost 12 months since the news that Olivia Newton-John had passed away prompted an outpouring of grief across Australia and around the globe. After living with breast cancer for 30 years, Olivia drew her last breath at her home in California on August 8, 2022, as she held the hand of her beloved daughter Chloe Lattanzi. Ahead of the one-year anniversary of that day, Chloe joins Somethin...

It's been two years since Lisa Greenberg - fitness consultant and wife of former NRL boss and now CEO of the Australian Cricketers' Association Todd Greenberg - went public with her story of alcohol addiction, making headlines across the country and sparking a discussion around a battle that often takes place behind closed doors.  On this episode of Something To Talk About, and as Dry July comes t...

Queer First Nations personality, author, and youth worker Brooke Blurton sits down for a frank conversation about the upcoming Voice to Parliament referendum, reflects on the disappointment of “performative allyship” and acts of tokenism, explains how she decides when to speak up (and when to stay silent) on social media - and reveals how being “a sucker for love” has led her to pursue a surprisin...

In a wide-ranging interview, Nicole Kidman joins Something To Talk About for a candid conversation that covers everything from the highs and lows of her four-decade career as an actor and increasingly also a producer, her commitment to championing fellow female talent, the secret to her marriage of 17 years to Keith Urban, her maternal pride in the “Aussie swagger” of the couple's two daughters —...

On social media, Sarah Davidson - the high-flying lawyer turned podcaster, author, TV host, mentor and speaker - is a ray of sunshine, keeping her followers entertained with self-deprecating glimpses into domestic life with her husband. But, as we know life is never as glossy as it seems on Instagram - and behind the Spoonful of Sarah persona is a woman who has privately been dealing with heartbre...

It’s been 14 years since Matt Preston first made his presence felt in living rooms across the nation when he appeared as a judge on Masterchef Australia when the first episode went to air in 2009. The show was an instant and mammoth hit, and Matt (and his famous cravat) became a household name. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Matt sits down with Sarrah Le Marquand to talk about what be...

On this episode of the Something To Talk About podcast, Jimmy Rees joins Sarrah Le Marquand to chat about life after Giggle and Hoot, how COVID-19 gave him a second career and the high-profile hosting gig that might be in the works.  Jimmy will be performing live on his 'Not That Kind of Viral Tour' this September, and you can purchase tickets here.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Sophie Cachia has never shied away from telling her truth, no matter what era her life she is in. Four years ago, Sophie wrote a raw and unfiltered memoir that detailed the moment she realised she was attracted to women - several years (and children) into her marriage with a man.  In this episode of Something To Talk About, Sarrah and Sophie talk about leaning into aging, losing followers and why...

Maggie Beer is a celebrated chef, cookbook author, restauranteur... but in Australia, she's also a national treasure. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Sarrah is asking Maggie all the important questions: her recipe for success, why she identifies as a cook rather than a chef, and how the chef community rallies together in the wake of tragedy.  You can watch Maggie Beer on MasterChef Aus...

Having broken the mould of an influencer into a million tiny pieces, Flex Mami has carved out a unique place in the Australian media landscape dialogue by simultaneously monetising her brand while encouraging her followers to think critically about the world around them. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Sarrah sits down with "professional opinion haver" Flex Mami for a characteristicall...

Allison Langdon is only 43 but she's already become a staple in the Australian media landscape; she’s been behind the desks of programs like 60 Minutes, The Today Show, and most recently, A Current Affair. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Sarrah and Allison talk about life in some of the biggest newsrooms in the country, how she parents amid such an all-consuming job and the frustrating...

Miranda Kerr first rose to fame at just 13 years old, when she won Dolly magazine’s model search competition in 1997. From there, she was on a path to global stardom, working with brands like Prada, Chanel, Dior... and became the only Australian model to strut the runway as a Victoria’s Secret Angel.  On this episode of Something To Talk About, Sarrah and Miranda talk about turning 40, the modern...

Fifi Box is a much loved radio presenter and media personality, and today she is joining us in the studio for a characteristically candid conversation about her life as a mother-of-two and to share with us her IVF journey. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Sarrah and Fifi talk about the reality of Mothers Day, the people that make up her 'village' and why despite taking control of her ow...

Abbie Chatfield first appeared on our screens as a contestant on The Bachelor, but in the years since has become one of the most well-known people in Australia. We've seen her take on prime-time television, radio and podcasting, and she has become a passionate voice on a range of issues including sexual wellness and mental health. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Sarrah chats to Abbie a...

Whether making news after gracing the cover of a national magazine with her female partner or challenging the notion of what an “Australian” looks like, Maria Thattil has become one of the most eloquent and well-informed advocates in the country. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Sarrah and Maria are covering some serious ground, talking about everything from her relationship and her pla...

The rise of Tony Armstrong has been nothing short of meteoric - in just under four years the former AFL player has become a fixture on ABC News Breakfast, won a Logie and broken the internet more than once. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Sarrah chats to Tony about the man behind the viral moments, the biggest offers he's turned down along the way and the reality of being an Aboriginal...

Candice Warner is force to be reckoned with; a former professional ironwoman, a formidable recruit on SAS Australia 2020 and a mum-of-three juggling a radio show, a and a sports-star husband. But, as is the case all too often with powerful women in the public eye, scandal has often threatened to overshadow that long list of achievements. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Candice Warner o...

Samantha Armytage is back on Something to Talk About - but this time, she’s on the other side of the microphone.  On this episode of the podcast, Samantha talks about her retreat from the spotlight, life in the country and her return to the big screen hosting one of Australia's most successful dating reality shows. Farmer Wants a Wife will be premiering Monday April 10, on Channel 7 and 7 Plus. Se...

​Dr Chris Brown joins Sarrah Le Marquand for a remarkably candid episode of Something To Talk About as he discusses whether he would ever return to being a full-time vet, ​the ​constant speculation about his romantic life ​and watching his beloved mother battle Alzheimer's disease. I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here premieres Sunday, 2 April at 7.30pm on 10 and 10 Play. See omnystudio.com/listene...