Tamara Linke, Shanelle Franklin
The Beautiful Nightmare
Awarded the Best Comedy Podcast 2024, and 2023 nominee for the Australian Podcast Awards, Shanelle Franklin and Tamara Linke bring you The Beautiful Nightmare. You’re perfectly imperfect, overworked and seriously misunderstood. You’ve got the shits with your family, your boss is a ‘Grade A Dick’ and all you want is to sail away with Pink to a deserted island and eat sourdough. Bliss! Oh don’t forget self-care – add it to the bloody list. Shanelle and Tamara navigate the steep learning curve of life’s shit storm, giving you permission to stop, feel heard, and pour your beverage of choice. Spoke...
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Tamara Linke, Shanelle Franklin
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Latest episode
Oct 26, 2025
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Episodes
BE LIKE THE FRENCH 11.05.2025 34:52
Sometimes as parents we can keep the lid tight on our kids. Wrapping them in the proverbial cotton wool they need to feel safe in the world. But on the rare occasion we let them up for air, and like the French, who wouldn't let their 5 year old drink wine with their Beef Bourguignon? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TIT BITS- SEAGULL LOVERS 07.05.2025 6:51
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday. Can you imitate a seagull and are you p...
BURNT CHOP 04.05.2025 36:45
Women often sacrifice themselves for the greater good. This week, we dive fork-first into the culinary catastrophe known as Burnt Chop Syndrome —a totally made-up, highly contagious condition affecting anyone who’s given themselves the unwanted meat portion in hopes to make everyone else in their life happy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TIT BITS- POOP EARRINGS 30.04.2025 5:23
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday. This is about the kinda Tiffany diamond...
CELEBRITY SPECIAL 27.04.2025 28:40
This week is an ode to some of the fabulous celebrities that have graced the podcast airwaves of The Beautiful Nightmare. Entertaining moments with some of our faves including Maggie Dent, Georgie Carroll, Kate Jenkinson, Christian Hull, Felicity Ward and the charming Dr. Karl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TIT BITS- DEADLY COMMUNION 16.04.2025 5:14
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday. The blood of Christ may also mean a tri...
NUT DROPS & TIT SLIPS 13.04.2025 35:40
Wowser! Our nipples are slippery little suckers; waiting for a moment to show themselves whenever there's a loose fitting top or a popped shirt button, causing ultimate embarrassment. But what about the slippery willies you ask? Yes, they're out there too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TIT BITS- MY HOUSE IS A TOILET 09.04.2025 6:03
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday. Yes, Ms Yang lives in a toilet. Hosted...
THE TIME I QUIT MY JOB 06.04.2025 36:58
We can all regale countless tales of quitting a job, getting sacked from that pizza joint, or when your boss is a complete lunatic and you have no other options left but to cut the chord then and there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SUPERMARKET SWAP- WITH SPECIAL GUEST NABULA BRDAR 09.03.2025 57:48
Ever wanted to know what's really hiding in your food on those supermarket shelves? Sure, it says natural (tick), gluten free (tick) and the packaging screams home-made or just how mother nature intended. But turn that package over and view that ingredients list. Beef gelatin anyone? Or perhaps a full dose of MSG you never knew you needed. Super woman Nabula Brdar takes a seat with the ladies to d...
TIT BITS- WELSH WIND 05.03.2025 4:52
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday. What better way to execute revenge than...
LAUNDRY LIST OF REGRETS 02.03.2025 35:33
We regret the big things, we regret the small things. It's not only about the wrong boyfriend or quitting your job- it's about the awkward thing you said to the hot guy at the bus stop or the time you wet yourself at the supermarket because you waited too long. But why regret anything at all? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TIT BITS - SCOTTISH PRANKSTER 26.02.2025 5:30
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday. When you have a bad day, what else is l...
BOOMER 23.02.2025 45:02
Oh the boomers- we love em, but we also wince when they bring up topics like immigration and neuro divergence. Let's face it, we're all going to be there one day, and the ageing aint slowing down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TIT BITS- TAKE ME TO JAIL! 19.02.2025 4:19
Think about your bucket list for a minute. Visit Rome, climb a mountain, learn French? All completely acceptable things. Not for 104 year old Loretta! She's got big plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DR. GOOGLE 16.02.2025 38:00
Why does my wife not like me? Why don't I have any friends? How do giraffes clean their ears? Why is my beard itchy? Google helps us in those times when we really need answers to life's vital questions. But does it?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TIT BITS- CHEAP CHOOK 12.02.2025 5:24
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday. Would you buy a cheap chook from the su...
TRIGGER HAPPY 09.02.2025 43:01
You know what they say—work hard, play hard... but somewhere between work hard and play hard, many of us forgot about the play . But here’s the thing; playtime isn’t just for kids or puppies. It’s an absolute game-changer for adults too. The ladies take a deep dive into why the art of 'play' is more important than you think! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TIT BITS- LADY IS BAGGAGE 05.02.2025 5:04
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday. A 74 year old Russian woman finds out w...
WHAT A SHAM 02.02.2025 35:08
Oh the utter SHAM of being a woman! Why can't woman go around topless? Why can't we be foul mouthed and dirty? Why can't we cook a damn bbq with nothing but an apron on? The ladies talk dirty about the social acceptance of what men can do compared to women. The parity is clearly unfair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TIT BITS- HEADS UP, I'M STEALING A CAR! 29.01.2025 6:27
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday. One woman knee deep in black ops espion...
BONUS EPISODE- THE BEAUTIFUL NIGHTMARE MEETS EVERYDAY CONSPIRACY THEORIES 27.01.2025 29:26
It's better than a ham sandwich! Combining the witty repartee of The Beautiful Nightmare with that of the blokes from the Everyday Conspiracy Theories podcast; Sean Craig Murphy and Mena Soliman. This bonus episode discusses ECTs about back hair, little pockets, #GirlMaths and Bunnings. It's a very good episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
ON BEING A CREATIVE- WITH SPECIAL GUEST SAMANTHA WILLS 26.01.2025 43:04
Samantha Wills is a multidisciplinary creative. A writer, founder, educator, feminist and sagittarius, she's worked out how to be an artistic grown up in the best way. Shanelle and Tamara chat about Samantha's journey from building a design empire to entrepreneurial success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TIT BITS- THE BIG ZOOM JERK OFF 22.01.2025 5:35
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday. In October, a reporter for the New York...
CONFERENCES, EXPOS & WEIRDOS 19.01.2025 35:43
Conference and networking events can be irritatingly awkward, but also a thriving hive of activity in which to meet some like minded people. So get your conference swag, wear your lanyard proudly, and grab a soggy sandwich from the tray and buckle up for this one. WARNING: Hideous story about 3 mins in if you're not into dogs or tampons, so skipping is recommended but not encouraged. Hosted on Aca...
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