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We’ve all seen the chaos of the latest Married at First Sight Australia dinner party, but Alissa joins Sharyn to reveal it was even more toxic than it looked on screen. From the "vicious" comments that were too disgusting to air to the premeditated plans to take her down, Alissa isn't holding back on who she thinks is the real master manipulator in the experiment. Learn more about your ad choices....

If ever there was a week to escape the chaos of Planet Earth and dive into pop culture, this is it. Sharyn breaks down Harry Styles’ return to the spotlight, the "staged" drama at the Brit Awards, and the latest absolute mess on Married at First Sight Australia. Plus, we dig into the backstage gossip involving Chris, Brooke, and a very "unwell" podcast feud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

We’ve all seen the explosive dinner parties, but what happens when the cameras aren't there? Joshua Fox joins Sharyn to reveal the truth about a secret night out in Bondi that changed everything. From threats in the street to what really went down at Icebergs, we’re getting the unfiltered tea on the most toxic season of MAFS yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buckle up because the Married at First Sight drama is reaching toxic new heights. We dive into Brook’s villain era, the cease and desist letter that failed, and why calling the police became part of the behind-the-scenes chaos. Plus, we celebrate Auckland Pride with the legendary Hugo Grrrl, discuss the new Bluey show for adults, and pay tribute to the late Eric Dane. Learn more about your ad choi...

We are back with the incredible Maren Morris! She’s in the country for her Auckland and Christchurch shows, but it wasn't an easy trip to make. Maren opens up about the terrifying ice storm that almost kept her in Nashville, balancing a world tour with a sick toddler, and why she feels so safe in New Zealand that she might never leave. Plus, we get the goss on her "fire" Dreamsicle tour setlist. L...

We are spiralling this week because Barack Obama basically just confirmed aliens are a thing. We’re also breaking down the Olympic-level awkwardness of Kendall Jenner sitting amongst all her exes at the Super Bowl and asking: are the Backstreet Boys actually going to save the 2027 Halftime Show? Plus, Chris from the new Vanderpump Rules cast joins us to spill on OnlyFans and those OG feuds. Learn...

MAFS Australia is back and it is already delivering the drama we love. We sit down with expert John Aiken to get his take on the new cast and why this season feels more confronting than ever. John reveals the bizarre TikTok relationship trends he is seeing this year and why having a strict list of non-negotiables is a recipe for disaster. We also get the behind the scenes truth on those eight hour...

We are back with your weekly pop-culture catch-up in under 15 minutes because nobody has time for a two-hour marathon. Today we’re diving into the terrifying reality of Bad Bunny’s security at the Grammys and why Anderson Paak says Snoop Dogg had a major brain fade right before the Super Bowl. Plus, we look at the latest Beckham family drama and the breakup everyone is talking about. Learn more ab...

Ever wondered how Glassons seems to nail every fashion trend before it even hits the street? In this episode, I chat with April Ward, NZ CEO of Glassons about the seventh year of their limited EDT collection. April explains the process behind designing a new range and we dive into the nostalgia of the brand—from the iconic polar fleeces of our netball days to the recent comeback of the Capri pant....

We are joined in the studio by the brilliant Tom Sainsbury to celebrate the launch of his new series, Small Town Scandal.   From mysterious deaths by lawnmower to the "sordid" secrets bubbling under the surface of our local towns, Tom breaks down why we’re all so obsessed with a good scandal. We also got a bit nostalgic talking about our favourite pop culture moments. Tom is a huge fan of the Beck...

Welcome back to your escape from the madness of the world! This week, we’re diving into the massive Instagram exodus hitting Jay-Z and Beyonce following those Epstein file mentions. We also pay tribute to the iconic Catherine O’Hara, look at the strict NDAs for the Swift-Kelce wedding, and celebrate the return of the original RHONY queens to a brand-new network. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

If you love the Bravo universe, this one’s for you. This week we’re joined by Brice Sander, the self-appointed Chief Real Housewives correspondent and the man who somehow gets reality stars to fight right in front of him. We get into everything from Salt Lake City’s elite status, the Jen Shah question, Monica’s Instagram exposés, and whether Heather Gay is really puppeteering the show. Brice also...

If you thought pop culture might calm down for five minutes, absolutely not. This week we unpack the Beckham family drama that’s somehow united the entire internet, and why David and Victoria’s silence might actually be the smartest PR move we’ve seen in years. We get into the wedding moment that kicked it all off, why Marc Anthony may have lit the fuse, and how Spice Girls fans have accidentally...

We're diving into a serious conversation today about the "skinny is back" era and the rise of weight loss drugs like Ozempic. Sharyn chats with dietitian and author Abbey Sharp about the dangers of "Skinny Tok" and why glorifying medical intervention for a quick fix is problematic for young people. Plus, we look at how to actually nourish your body without falling into the trap of restrictive diet...

We thought we were ready to upload, and then the internet did what it always does. This week’s Pop Culture Wrap took a sharp left when Brooklyn Beckham dropped a six-page Instagram statement that had everyone talking. We unpack what Brooklyn said about his family, why it feels so heavy, and why it’s such a confronting read, especially when it all plays out publicly. From there, we get into reality...

Sharyn is diving into her notes app to bring you the ultimate 2026 pop culture forecast. We’re talking Taylor Swift’s specific wedding date, why Sabrina Carpenter is staying away from the Jonas Brothers, and the return of some iconic reality TV villains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re looking for a little holiday escape, this one’s for you. Sharyn sits down with an artist she reckons every Kiwi should know about. Meet Ny Oh! You might recognise her from the Harry Styles world tour, where she played guitar in his band and even opened shows when the tour came to New Zealand. Born in the UK, raised in Tauranga, and now based overseas, Ny Oh talks us through the hustle of...

Pop culture in 2025 was loud, chaotic, horny, confusing and honestly a bit iconic. So we brought in comedian Chris Parker to help us make sense of it all. From Taylor Swift, Gaga and Olivia Dean, to the reality TV moments that absolutely broke our brains, we’re handing out our unofficial Pop Culture Awards for the year. We argue about album of the year, agree on song of the year, and spiral into r...

If your brain is tired and your thumbs are over doom scrolling, we’ve got you. This episode of 'A Little Bit Extra' your sscape and we're bringing all the biggest pop culture moments into one place, so you don’t have to do the work. We crown Amy Schumer as our pop culture person of the week for delivering what might be the funniest celebrity divorce statement of all time. Then broadcaster Steph Mo...

In this episode, we're getting into the stories Sharyn has been asked to share forever: the absolute best and worst celebrity interviews from her career. Hear what happened backstage when Guy Williams called Ariana Grande a diva, why Lady Gaga thanked us by name, and the hilarious moment Flo Rida’s personal assistant urgently needed a towel. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podc...

Today on A Little Bit Extra, we’re kicking things off with one of my favourite humans on the planet: comedian and actor Joel Kim Booster. You’ve seen him on Loot, you’ve heard him across K-Pop Demon Hunters, and soon he’ll be lighting up the Scrubs revival. Joel chats about working with Maya Rudolph, cracking each other up on set and why his wedding party ended up at a gun range. We also unpack Ka...

We’re back with one of our favourites, Kaylee Bell, and honestly… what a year she’s had. Since we last sat down, she’s become a mum, released new music, toured the country, built a genuine community around her shows, and somehow still found herself onstage singing with Jelly Roll. Wild. In this episode we catch up on the chaos, the magic, and the juggle. Kaylee talks about performing while pregnan...

We’ve got Tyler and Branford from Coterie in the studio and honestly, it feels like catching up with old mates who’ve lived ten lives since we last saw them. The boys talk about their year off the grid, spending their days at the beach, raising babies, and trying to keep up with a touring schedule that should honestly be illegal. They take us behind the scenes of life on the road, from 16-day fest...

This week we get to hang out with the absolute icon herself, Dita Von Teese, ahead of her Nocturnelle tour coming to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch in August 2026. She’s every bit as warm, clever and grounded as you’d hope, and honestly, we’re still buzzing. We talk about everything from the magic behind her new show to the years of practice behind that trademark cat-eye. Dita takes us insi...

This week on A Little Bit Extra we’re diving deep into the most chaotic season of Selling Sunset yet, and Nicole Young is here to set the record straight. After being painted as the season’s villain and facing everything from drug allegations to heavy editing, Nicole opens up about what really went down, what was left out, and how she’s doing now that the dust has (sort of) settled. We get into th...