Lowbrow

Hi Guys! Dropping into your feeds with an exciting update... We’ve got a brand new pod in Mamamia network - it's called ' Things You Didn't Learn In School.' Mamamia's Em Vernem and comedian Bec Melrose are popping into your ears each week to ask some experts the things they're embarrassed to admit they still don’t know.  We know you guys loved Holly and Em on Low Brow schooling each other on ever...

In the early 2010’s Gen Z cared about two things A LOT, the movie franchise Twilight, and the fact that it’s stars we’re dating in real life. That was until certain pap photos surfaced breaking the two apart and breaking the hearts of Gen Z’s (and oddly some Gen Xers) everywhere.  This episode Shannen takes Holly through a cheating scandal so big the former US President weighed in, and Holly surpr...

This week we dive into a moment in time where the world stood still, the death of Princess Diana.  Holly takes Shannen through how the news unfolded here in Australia, how the world reacted and what impact her passing has had on society since.  Plus, the pair discuss if we’ve moved on from tabloid culture or if it’s just evolved in 2023.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia CONTACT US Feedback? We’r...

There's nothing more we love here at Lowbrow than royal gossip and a conspiracy theory and this episode has both!  Shannen takes Holly through the internets silliest rumour, was Queen Elizabeth reincarnated into Trisha Paytas' baby? Which obviously left Holly with one question... who is Trisha Paytas? This is an investigation.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia CONTACT US Feedback? We’re listening...

There are so many iconic besties from the 90's, like Drew Barrymore and Camerón Diaz, or Jennifer Anniston and Courtney Cox but no duo was more iconic than Gwyneth Paltrow and Winona Ryder.  This week Holly unpacks Gwyneth and Winona's friendship, what ultimately led to their undoing and the very different paths they both went on as a result. Plus we learn about a theory that divides the world int...

In every girl group there is one that stands out above the rest, in Destiny's Child it was Beyoncé, in Pussy Cat Dolls it was Nicole Scherzinger, and in Fifth Harmony it was Camila Cabello.  This episode Shannen takes Holly through the creation of Fifth Harmony, all the drama behind the scenes, and what impressionable Gen Z's took away from their demise.  We also hear about Holly's breakdancing pa...

This love story begins like all good ones do, in a bed. Paula Yates met Michael Hutchence when he appeared as a guest on her breakfast TV show. The chemistry was undeniable, the problem was they were already in a relationship... with other people.   This episode Holly tells Shannen the rollercoaster story of Paula and Michael, the way the world reacted, and the impact it left on Gen Xers. But be w...

We have talked about A LOT of petty queens on this show, from Julia Roberts to Taylor Swift, but in 2023 we have seen a new bread of petty queens rise up... and we are here for it!  Enter Shakira and Lana Del Rey. This episode Shannen unpacks Lana's infamous Tulsa billboard, and Shakira's brand new song shading her ex and his mum. This episode really poses the question is pettiness the best form o...

There aren't many Australian couples as loved as Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, but how much do you remember about their love story? This week, Holly takes us back to 2007, as Sydney geared up to host its own version of a royal wedding.  We hear about the ups and downs of Keith and Nic's relationship, as well as how the world and the media reacted. And we also learn that Shannen is a country music...

Earlier this year, a video posted to TikTok by beauty influencer Mikayla Nogueira left the world with one question... "is she wearing false eyelashes?" This episode Shannen unpacks the scandal rocking the beauty world that's now clocked up millions of views, and Holly and Shannen discuss if this is a turning point for influencer culture.  It's one story, two generations and so much WTF?! THE END B...

In the 90’s Pamela Anderson burst onto our screens as the bombshell lifeguard C.J Parker, but her very sexy public image didn’t go down well with everyone.  This episode Holly talks Shannen through the career of Pamela Anderson, what really happened with that  sex tape and they unpack why women loved to hate her. They also chat about the rise of #Pamcore and how Gen-Z are embracing their inner-bim...

Earlier this year Miley Cyrus re-appeared after a musical hiatus, with her hit song Flowers. The track reached number one in 14 countries, but it's the film clip that has gotten EVERYONE talking.  Enter: detective Shannen Findlay, armed with all the hard evidence, theories and speculation ready for the judgement of one Holly Wainwright.  We unpack Miley's relationship with Liam Hemsworth, her new...

Lisa Marie Presley will be remembered for many things like being the only daughter of Elvis, her contribution to music and her unfortunate marriage to Michael Jackson.  This week we learn about a very odd time in pop-culture history, when the king of Rock'nRoll's daughter dated the king of pop.  Holly takes Shannen through the pair's complex relationship, all the publicity stunts and how the world...

First a heads up: you might notice this episode has dropped a day late, that's because yesterday was January 26th and it is not a day of celebration. Being a good ally doesn't just matter one day a year, it matters all year round so have a listen to Allira Potter’s Fill My Cup conversation with Megan Waters about being a good ally by clicking here. Now, this episode Shannen shares the story of an...

Welcome to Lowbrow! Your cheat-sheet to big pop-culture moments from the perspective of two women a whole generation apart.  This episode Holly talks Shannen through Lara Worthington's rise to fame, from a young model in the iconic 'where the bloody hell are ya?' tourism campaign, to becoming one of the biggest 'it' girls on the planet (who we used to blame for everything).  THE END BITS Subscribe...

Madonna: music megastar, fashion icon and lover of kissing other celebs on stage. This week Shannen tells the story of a pash that shaped her childhood involving the Queen of popand ultimate soft boy Drake, we learn how Gen Z reacted, and why it became one of the most viral memes of all time.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia CONTACT US Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 938...

Prince William and Princess Kate, the perfect royal couple, a wonderful marriage, three beautiful children and a love story that won the world over... but was it really that perfect behind the scenes?  This episode Holly tells Shannen the real story of how Kate and Wills got together and more interestingly why they broke up! THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia CONTACT US Feedback? We’re listening! C...

Every couple of years, when the conditions are just right, a meme finds its way into our everyday lexicon. When you're waiting for a mate, and it comes bounding over, chick chick boom a phrase is born and lives on the internet forever.  This episode Shannen breaks down some of Australia's most popular (and random) meme's, and we unpack how exactly they've stood the test of time.  THE END BITS Subs...

We all know Mariah Carey is the (unofficial) Queen of Christmas, but while it's looked like glitzy magic on the outside, behind the scenes Mariah's life has been far from perfect.  This episode Holly tell Shannen the story of the superstar's forgotten marriage, her rise to fame, and why you can't go anywhere this festive season without hearing a certain whistle tone.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mam...

Welcome to Lowbrow! Your cheat-sheet to big pop-culture moments from the perspective of two women generations apart.  This episode our resident Gen Z pop-culture guru Shannen, shares the most unlikely of stories... how chart-topping singer Ariana Grande fell for a fan from Melbourne, Australia! THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia CONTACT US Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 93...

Lindsay Lohan may be starring in the cheesiest Christmas movie of the year, but once upon a time, she starred in a very different media circus.  This episode Holly introduces Shannen to a particularly toxic magazine trope of the noughties - the  Secretly Gay cover. We learn about Lindsay's very public relationship and break up with DJ Samantha Ronson, how the world reacted, and what is says about...

Have you ever heard gossip that's so juicy, it doesn't quite matter that you don't know the players involved? This week Shannen tells Holly the story of the TikTok love triangle that Gen Z can’t get enough of, and the pair discuss if the treatment of young, successful women has improved since the early 2000’s.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia CONTACT US Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod ph...

A baby announcement can be such an exciting and joyous thing... But not when it's based on a lie, a lie that follows you around and torments you for more than 20 years.   This episode, Holly breaks down the 'miracle baby' bullshit surrounding movie star Jennifer Aniston and it’s impact on society at the time. And, we get to peer behind the curtain and learn the secrets of how magazines got away wi...

Is the internet star made by their fans or destroyed by their fans? From 6 second vines to millions of followers on Youtube to… nothing.  On this weeks episode, Shannon gives Holly a history lesson on the influencer food chain and the mysterious disappearance of the internet’s favourite twins Ethan & Grayson Dolan. And explains how a social media black out ended with star spotting at Macquarie...

Julia Roberts has starred in some of the most iconic rom-coms of all time, and it turns out her love life behind the scenes has been equally interesting ...  This week Holly tells the story of a runaway bride, a messy divorce and a VERY petty "art-project". THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia CONTACT US Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com....