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
TIT BITS- THE CREEP 31.05.2023 10:04
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge. 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. Breast milk. Father in-...
THE ARGUMENT 28.05.2023 41:02
When it comes to taking things out on people, our partners tend to feel the brunt of our rage. The funny thing is, it’s usually over the most petty of things. From dirty sinks and forgetting the bin liner, to board games and tortillas, there's a heap of small triggers that can lead to big blow outs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TIT BITS- PEE STICK 24.05.2023 5:09
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge. 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. How would you tell your...
SILENCING THE CHATTER 21.05.2023 42:06
Meditation seems to be the buzz on everybody's social media feed; but can we do it? As parents we barely have time to scratch our bums let alone spend 10 minutes sweeping chatter from our brains in a lame attempt to find some inner peace. The ladies chat about the new evocative experience of ASMR, and if you haven't heard of it already, you're in for a mind bending treat. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
TIT BITS- SHUT IT AND SHOOSH 17.05.2023 6:26
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge. 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 vegan family are se...
THE SECRET LIFE OF HANDBAGS 14.05.2023 34:15
This episode Shanelle and Tamara take a deep dive into the depths of the innocent 'handbag'. Not only is that thing you sling over your shoulder everyday an extension of your house, but also of your very being. The gals take a look at some of the hilarious things our listeners have pulled out of their bags, and are inspired to rummage through their own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
TIT BITS- STEPPING OUT 10.05.2023 6:29
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge. 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. It's always a bit dicey...
TEEN BLISS- WITH SPECIAL GUEST GEORGIE CARROLL 07.05.2023 1:03:19
Shanelle and Tamara sit down with comedian, writer, podcaster and nurse Georgie Carroll for a funny chat about what's to come... teenagers. Turns out they're not as bad as we all think- (or are they??) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TIT BITS- JIMINY CRICKETS 03.05.2023 6:38
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss. 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. Kids can be fussy, and it's stressful trying to fill th...
SLEEP-WTF? 30.04.2023 49:30
Sleep is an important biological need for human survival. But why the hell can't we do it? Kids will often be a hand brake for a solid night of shut eye, whilst even your own brain can get in the way of sinking into sleep when you're going over the laundry list of things to do. This episode offers little in the way of sleep solutions, but you'll no longer feel alone on your quest for a few zzzz''s...
TIT BITS- YOUR MIC'S ON 26.04.2023 7:28
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss. 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. Have you ever said something that's been caught on vide...
CONFESSIONS OF AN AVERAGE MUM 23.04.2023 37:03
We all hide things from our kids, our partners, or heck, even ourselves (let's face it, that's a serious case of denial...) Rationally we know these things are what aid us in surviving another day, but we still feel damn guilty. This episode the girls alleviate that guilt for you, so you don't have to wear it on your own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TIT BITS- BITTY BOOBS 19.04.2023 9:00
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss. 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 let someone else breast feed your child? Disc...
THE FELICITY WARD SPECIAL 16.04.2023 1:03:36
The start of MABN Season 8 kicks off with the funny and delectable Felicity Ward. An Aussie actor and comedian, Felicity chats to the gals about anxiety, post-natal depression and her new best mate Emma Thompson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TIT BITS- MENSTURBATION 12.04.2023 7:37
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss. 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. Did you know masturbating whilst on your period could r...
TIT BITS- THAT'S NOT MY NAME 05.04.2023 9:35
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss. 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 do you get when you cross a billionaire magnate wi...
TIT BITS- SOFT OR SWEET. YOU DECIDE. 29.03.2023 8:10
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss. 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. An angry pregnant woman rejects her husbands request to...
TIT BITS- IT'S A POOL PARTY, AND YOU'RE NOT INVITED 22.03.2023 9:18
Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss. 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. Imagine coming home to find your neighbours hosting a k...
THE MUM CONTEST 19.03.2023 49:14
Whatever it is, it's how we're designed as homo sapiens- to compare ourselves to others. It's how we know we belong right? But in a global village we're evolving, and it makes it damn hard to know what you should and shouldn't be doing. Particularly as a grown ass woman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TIT BITS: TO POOP OR NOT TO POOP 15.03.2023 7:55
What do you do when you've downed 5 litres of detox shakes before your wedding day in order to combat the dreaded bloat? One bride makes the wrong choice on the dance floor, with only dire consequences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
MOTHER IN-LAWS 12.03.2023 54:05
Yes, it's the mother in-law episode. So if you have one, take a beat knowing you're not alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
LOTTO WIN 05.03.2023 36:21
Have you ever imagined winning the Lotto? Millions of dollars to spend on yachts, holidays, luxury homes, divorce...(wait what?) Yes, for some Lotto winners it's not all beer and skittles! Shanelle and Tamara regale stories of Lottery winners where they've lost it all, been sued, been imprisoned and even murdered, all in the name of money. Like they say, money really is the root of all evil. Hoste...
DON'T REMIND ME 05.03.2023 52:40
We have moments where we feel on top of the world - great hair day (or face day), clothes fit, kids are angels and life is goooood. That's when Brody at General Pants tells you his mum has the same blouse as you, and you're reminded that you're no longer 20... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
WHAT A DICK! 26.02.2023 40:13
From Trumpism's that will have you reaching for a sick bag, to golf pro's 'not so pro' moments; it's that buzz word toxic masculinity that's got us all talking, and wondering if there really is any hope for a misogynistic free future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT 19.02.2023 46:46
From ghostly Robo-mops, sugar free Gummi Bears that get your bowels moving, pesky menstrual cups and the novel 'vagina in a can', Shanelle and Tamara share some of the best customer reviews circulating online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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