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The Spill

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The Spill is your daily entertainment news fix where we break down the biggest celebrity headlines. Join Laura Brodnik and her cast of expert pals like Em Vernem, Tina Burke and Tina Provis for brutally honest takes on pop culture, plus their recommendations that are actually worth watching. New episodes every weekday at 3pm. Plus we have the latest pop culture headlines every weekday with the latest Morning Tea from Ash London, and on Friday we'll give you the best new TV shows and movies to binge this weekend in our Weekend Watch.

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

The Six Books Guaranteed To Get You Out Of A Reading Slump 21.02.2025

After being inundated with requests for this topic, we’re here to share the books that are guaranteed to get you out of a reading slump.  No matter how dire the circumstances are… From the ultimate modern romance novel, to a sweeping family drama that will have you in tears and a decadent series that will make you want to ignore your family and friends, these are the titles you n...

Weekend Watch: Your Favourite New Comedy Is Here & A Thrilling Series Return 20.02.2025

Welcome to a special bonus episode of Weekend Watch! Where we talk you through the biggest new TV and movie releases of the week. (Don’t worry, our regular Friday show will still be dropping into your feed today at 3pm.) On the show today we need to talk you through a brilliant new comedy that stars our favourite real life Hollywood couple. We also need to draw your attention to the return o...

The Woman MAFS Tried To Destroy & The Armie Hammer Interview We Can't Stop Thinking About 20.02.2025

On the show today A$AP Rocky has been found not guilty of felony assault charges related to a shooting, and now we need to discuss an emotional video of him and Rihanna from within the courtroom. Plus, Armie Hammer has appeared on Louis Theroux’s podcast and now we need to recap the weirdest and funniest moments, because at this stage of the game all we can do is laugh. And another week of M...

Netflix’s Apple Cider Vinegar Has Angered The Wrong People 19.02.2025

Selena Gomez and her fiancée Benny Blanco have given a joint interview, along with some very interesting photos (if you love feet then this is your lucky day) but are they trying a little too hard to promote their love story? Plus, Apple Cider Vinegar, the series based on Belle Gibson, has continued to  dominate the Netflix charts. But now it has angered the wrong people and they are s...

Blake Lively’s Comeback Didn’t Go To Plan & The White Lotus Season 3 Review 18.02.2025

On the show today, we're breaking down all the major moments from the BAFTAs, including some surprising wins for 'Conclave' and 'The Brutalist' that could shake up the Oscar race. Plus, we're giving you our first impressions of White Lotus Season 3's premiere episode, which features an intense opening scene and introduces us to a fascinating new cast including Parker Posey, Jason Isaacs, and the r...

Jay-Z’s Uncomfortable Victory & Sarah Hyland Is A ‘Tyrant’ 17.02.2025

The Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary special took place over the weekend and it was packed with celebrity cameos and musical performances that we need to discuss. And a civil lawsuit accusing Jay-Z of raping a 13-year-old girl alongside Sean "Diddy" Combs been voluntarily dismissed, but this isn’t exactly the ‘victory’, Jay-Z is making it out to be. Plus, a former co-star of...

BIZ INBOX: Can I Date My Co-Worker? 16.02.2025

What exactly can I do in my lunch break (is a pottery class a go?)? And how does a new graduate get an entry-level role if all job ads ask for experience?! Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your new workplace group chat where we answer the burning questions you definitely can't ask your boss. Writer and podcaster Em Vernem teams up with career coach Soph Hirst to tackle your trickiest workplace dilemmas. If y...

A Brutally Honest Review Of Apple Cider Vinegar 14.02.2025

On today's show, we're diving deep into Netflix's gripping new Australian series Apple Cider Vinegar, which tells the infamous story of wellness scammer Belle Gibson. From Kaitlyn Dever's eerily perfect Australian accent to the fascinating creative liberties taken with the real story, there are so many layers to unpack in this six-part drama that has everyone talking. We've broken down how the sho...

Weekend Watch: A Groundbreaking New TV Series And Two Must See Movies 13.02.2025

Welcome to a special bonus episode of Weekend Watch! We have so many unmissable recommendations for you that we had to bundle them into a special episode (but don’t panic, Friday’s full episode will drop into your feed as normal this afternoon!). On today’s show we have to talk about a groundbreaking new Australian TV series that you’ll want to devour in one sitting. We als...

A Truly Disturbing MAFs Moment & Pete Davidson’s Boyfriend Makeover 13.02.2025

On the show today, Twilight star Taylor Lautner has a new TV show in the works and you truly will not believe the premise. And Pete Davidson has unveiled a new look, along with a new campaign, and we have…slightly inappropriate feelings. Plus, we know which celebrity he’ll date next. And this week Married At First Sight aired a truly disturbing scene, and now we need to have a bi...

Our Honest Bridget Jones Review & The TV News That Shocked Us 12.02.2025

On the show today, Olivia Newton John’s Instagram account has begun posting some eyebrow raising content after her death and fans are furious. Plus, an iconic TV show could be making a return to our screens and we have a very personal reason why we’re shocked about it. And we attended the Australian premiere of the new Bridget Jones movie along with the stars of the movie, so now we ne...

Taylor Swift & Blake Lively's Friendship Fallout & Kanye West Has Gone Too Far 11.02.2025

We need to talk about the new royal book that's about to drop, because it incudes revelations about Prince William's bath time and Meghan Markle's early palace days. Plus, the internet is losing it over Taylor Swift and Blake Lively's supposed friendship breakdown, and we need to unpack why everyone thinks these besties are on the outs. Between that Super Bowl no-show and some legal documents that...

Super Bowl Drama, A New Oscar’s Controversy And The Most Romantic Celebrity Kiss We’ve Ever Seen 10.02.2025

The Super Bowl halftime show took place today (allegedly some football happened around it, but we can’t speak on that). Now we need to talk about the best and worst moments and how Taylor Swift was somehow painted as a villain. The Critics Choice Awards took place over the weekend and host Chelsea Handler made some wild jokes at the expense of Blake Lively and Ariana Grande. Plus we nee...

A Brutally Honest Review Of Babygirl 07.02.2025

On today’s show, it’s time to dive deep into the movie that has been consuming our thoughts, conversations, and TikTok feeds, Nicole Kidman’s new erotic drama Babygirl. From some strange on-set stories that will make you see the movie in a different way to the fascinating reason why Antonio Banderas was cast and the hidden details behind particular scenes, there are so many layer...

The MAFS Scene We Can't Believe Went To Air 06.02.2025

On the show today, we think Gracie Abrams' Cosmopolitan cover story reveal details about her relationship with Paul Mescal, and eludes to the persistent fan speculation about Paul's relationship with his Normal People co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones. Plus, Married at First Sight Australia's second week brings us to the infamous photo ranking challenge, where one groom's comments have brought up a very i...

A New Leaked Blake Lively Message & The TV Show You’re Going To Be Obsessed With 05.02.2025

On the show today, Kate Ritchie’s radio colleagues have responded to the viral video that was shared without her consent. Now we need to discuss their response. Plus, Justin Baldoni has created an entire public website dedicated to the downfall of Blake Lively. While the judge in charge of the legal dispute between them has weighed in on this, we’ve combed through all this new ‘e...

Beyoncé, Taylor Swift And All The Drama From The Grammys 04.02.2025

On the show today, the 2025 Grammy Awards delivered some historic moments that we urgently need to discuss, from Beyoncé's long anticipated win and the controversy surrounding Kendrick Lamar's awards.   Also, Taylor Swift had a big night (despite not winning anything), from dancing with a borrowed blazer and full wine glass to that controversial moment cheering with Jay-Z during B...

A Dangerous Kate Ritchie Video & Kanye West Kicked Out Of The Grammys? 03.02.2025

On the show today, the Grammy Awards red carpet has just taken place and it was filled with memorable looks that we urgently need to discuss. Also, it appears that Kanye West might have been escorted out of the event. And a video of actress and radio presenter Kate Ritchie was taken against her will and has now gone viral. Now Kate has responded to the video and we need to talk about the even...

Joe Jonas: Purity Rings & The Moment He Knew His Marriage Was Over 02.02.2025

Joe Jonas is a man of many talents, singing, complimenting dogs and finding a way to blame women for his problems (allegedly).  Today we unpack the life and crimes of the second most famous Jonas Brother and star of not just Camp Rock but Camp Rock 2.  From the purity ring drama, to his divorce to Sophie Turner we assign charges and sentences... but will Joe have his cake (by the ocean)...

That Leaked Blake Lively Voicemail Is Not What You Think & An Extra Long Weekend Watch 31.01.2025

On the show today, there’s a new trend with celebrity baby names that we need to discuss. Plus, there’s been an update in the ongoing legal case between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, and it’s all hooked on a leaked voicemail. But when it comes to this new ‘bombshell’ all is not what it seems. And it’s time for Weekend Watch! This week we have two must-wa...

Australia’s Biggest Influencer Scandal Has Just Begun & Our MAFS Recap 30.01.2025

On the show today, Married At First Sight is back on our screens and one storyline already has people enraged. But before we all pile on Australia’s most hated man, lets take a moment to acknowledge what’s happening behind the scenes. And one of Australia’s biggest influencers, Mikaela Testa, has released a tell all video about another one of Australia’s biggest influencers...

Miley Cyrus’ New Family Drama & The Movie We’ve Been Waiting For 29.01.2025

On today’s show, there’s a new documentary about the inner workings of our favourite comedy offering that we desperately need to recommend to you. Plus, after a concert appearance went horribly wrong, the drama within Miley Cyrus’ famous family has really escalated. Now we need to unpack the public feuds, the legal threats, and what happens next. And a movie we’ve been wait...

An Oscars Controversy & Alec Baldwin’s New Reality TV Show Cannot Be Real 28.01.2025

On the show today, Babygirl is finally (finally!) being released in Australia which means it’s time for us to give you our honest review of Nicole Kidman’s sexy new movie. And the 2025 Oscar nominations have been released so now we need to talk about them because they have been engulfed in controversies. Plus, the first trailer for Alec and Hilaria Baldwin’s new reality TV show h...

Zac Efron: The Jaw Controversy & Being Too Hot 26.01.2025

Actor, singer & extremely talented dancer Zac Efron soared and flied into our hearts while starring in High School Musical, but this doesn’t mean we can overlook his many misadventures. Welcome to the Cancelled courtroom Mr Efron, there are no shirts allowed in here. Remember the last time we saw Zac in a courtroom, he made us want to find a man like serial killer Ted Bundy? We'll also a...

Naomi Watts On When Society Said 'Her Use As A Woman' Was Over 25.01.2025

The world knows Naomi Watts as one of the most iconic and accomplished actors of her generation - from The Ring to Mulholland Drive, King Kong to The Impossible - and so much more. But Naomi Watts is starring in a new role now…the role of author and advocate and innovator for menopausal women. She’s written an incredible new book, Dare I Say It: Everything I Wish I’d Known About...

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