A Little Bit Extra

We are finally doing a deep dive into the absolute chaos surrounding Katie Price and her new husband, Lee. From sudden disappearances and bizarre kidnapping claims to a wild twist involving a Dubai prison, this story is a fine line between celebrity gossip and true crime. Let's get into it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Traitors NZ Group Chat, Sharyn and Steph debrief the opening episodes of the season and get the ultimate behind-the-scenes look from executive producer Andrew Szusterman. Andrew has produced some of the biggest reality television formats in New Zealand, and he reveals exactly what it takes to get this massive psychological game off the ground. We talk about the genius castin...

The Traitors NZ is coming back to our screens, and we have a massive announcement: Sharyn, along with special guest and resident reality expert Steph Monks, are hosting the official The Traitors NZ Group Chat on A Little Bit Extra! To kick off our first episode, the iconic Madeleine Sami joins the studio to reveal what it's really like taking over from Paul Henry as host, the brutal new twists, an...

We are back with another special edition of the podcast and this week Sharyn is catching up with the unforgettable Bec from Married At First Sight Australia. Bec opens up about the immense pressure from reality TV producers to stir up drama and where she actually stands with Gia after that infamous hot mic bathroom moment. She also fills us in on her upcoming, totally unfiltered Q&A dinners in Puk...

What is it really like behind the scenes with the biggest celebrities on the planet? This week on A Little Bit Extra, Sharyn sits down with iconic Hollywood publicist and gossip columnist Rob Shuter. Rob lifts the curtain on creating Britney Spears’ image, what it takes to work with JLo, and how reality stars changed the press forever. Plus, he shares wild stories from award show bathrooms. Learn...

We are diving straight into the celebrity chaos this week. Sharyn breaks down why Harry Styles fans are fuming over terrible VIP concert views and calls out the disappointing language dropped during the Kevin Hart roast. Plus, we talk about Benny Blanco being a respectful gentleman for Selena Gomez and why Jessica Simpson is a total queen for keeping her kids humble in economy. Learn more about yo...

The iconic Gin Wigmore is back and she is not holding anything back. We catch up on why she stepped away from music for eight years to raise her boys and run a hotel in the desert. Gin opens up about her new double album Beautiful Mess, navigating a marriage separation with total transparency, and why she is officially over the "formula" of releasing singles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

We are officially obsessed. Kiwi author Ash Anderson chats about her phenomenal new romantic book, Malachite. We dig into the reality of writing filthy scenes while the husband is on the couch and why this fast-paced world is taking over the internet. If you need a new book recommendation that will actually keep you up until 1:00 a.m., this is it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

We are diving into the chaos of celebrity morning routines today as Sharyn attempts Hailey Bieber’s olive oil and lemon shot—with messy results. We also wrap the phenomenal new celebrity cast for The Traitors UK, reveal why Taylor and Travis are keeping their wedding venue a total secret, and discuss the heartbreaking reality of TV residuals for stars like Jodie Sweetin. Plus, we break down the la...

We are diving deep into the world of Married at First Sight Australia with former post producer Alex Funnell. Alex joins Sharyn to reveal what actually goes down in the windowless rooms of reality TV. We find out if the "villain edit" is actually a real thing and why some contestants just can't let their 15 minutes of fame go. Plus, Alex shares the career pivot no one saw coming: professional psyc...

One of Sharyn’s drunken DMs finally paid off! Today on A Little Bit Extra, we are joined by the hilarious Rachel Stubington (who plays the iconic Summer on Apple TV’s Shrinking). Rachel spills the tea on what it’s actually like working alongside legends like Harrison Ford and Jason Segel, from not being able to watch How I Met Your Mother to the reality of being next to Meryl Streep at the SAG Awa...

This week Australian singer-songwriter Ruel joins us for a chat about his latest music and some incredible behind-the-scenes stories from his career. Ruel opens up about his "secret" life in Los Angeles, where he was talent-spotted to play for a local football team. We also get the full story on his first big fashion purchase—an Acne Studios sweater—that was stolen from a green room in 2019 and mi...

Sharyn is back to save you from the chaos of the world with a massive pop culture wrap. We’re talking about her traumatic (and physical) encounter with Avril Lavigne, Sabrina Carpenter’s iconic Coachella shower fail, and why Justin Bieber’s set was actually a win for New Zealand. Plus, we dive into the "thirsty" finale of MAFS Australia and Danny’s truly lackluster apology video. Learn more about...

John Aiken joins us to debrief a season where the experts truly had to hold a mirror up to some intense behavior. We’re talking about the "Boss Babes" and the behind-the-scenes moments that finally caught people out. John also shares a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Mel Schilling and the massive legacy she leaves behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re debriefing Coachella’s biggest moments, from Sabrina Carpenter’s masterclass to the $10 million Justin Bieber debate. Plus, MAFS hard launches, Bruno Mars’ debt, and the end of the Kyle and Jackie O era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebel Wilson is in the house! The comedy superstar joins the podcast to talk about everything from parenting, our Spice Girls dream, surviving scary Aussie bush rats, and of course, her directorial debut, The Deb, out in cinemas now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott from Married At First Sight Australia joins Sharyn to drop major bombs about his time with Gia. He reveals the truth behind the staged paparazzi shots and why they'll never speak again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve all heard the conspiracy theories that John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette are still alive on a secret island. Sharyn sits down with retired US Navy SEAL Joshua Benjamins, the man who actually recovered their bodies from the ocean floor. He shares the graphic, heartbreaking reality of that mission and puts the "tinfoil hat" rumours to rest for good. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

I'm officially putting on the tin foil hat today! In this week's pop wrap, we're breaking down the theory about JFK Jr and Carolyn Bessette that will have you questioning everything you saw in that Love Story finale. Plus we look at the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives scandal and why it feels like one big messy distraction, and speaking of messy, this week we also have a video some of the Married at...

I’ve had some legendary guests on the show, but I’ve never had to keep up with one on an elliptical until Phil Rosenthal showed up... The creator of Everybody Loves Raymond and the star of Somebody Feed Phil proved he can deliver world-class comedy while getting his steps in, but I’ll be honest, the workout wasn't the only thing making me sweat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

We are diving headfirst into the absolute chaos surrounding Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Sharyn catches us up on the leaked Taylor Frankie Paul video, the domestic dispute that halted filming, and why the network really pulled the pin on her season of The Bachelorette. Plus, we have a quick-fire MAFS update and celebrate a very messy divorce that has us cheering. Learn more about your ad choices....

We’ve all seen the headlines and the conspiracy theories about Britney Spears, but what is actually going on? Sharyn sits down for an exclusive chat with two people who truly know her: her first husband, Jason Alexander, and long-time friend Sean Phillips. They open up about her recent arrest, those viral dance videos, and why she might finally need to "clean house" to find real peace. Learn more...

We are diving deep into the chaos of Married at First Sight Australia after Gia reached out to us on a burner account. She’s breaking her media ban to set the record straight on Scott and that "villain edit". Plus, we break down the $200 million Kyle and Jackie O radio fallout and get the ick from the husbands on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

We're going behind the scenes of your favourite reality shows with former producer Liv, @itslivonair. From Married At First Sight to American Idol, she tells Sharyn what actually happens when the cameras are rolling. We dig into the truth about "Franken-edits," why people choose to be villains, and which shows are the most authentic.  If you’ve ever wondered how much of the drama is manufactured,...

We are diving into a massive weekend of pop culture where everything seemed to break at once. We get into why Jacob Elordi is our person of the week after a legendary airport encounter, and we break down the latest messy headlines from Married at First Sight Australia. Plus, we talk through the serious news regarding Britney Spears and her recent DUI arrest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...