Shameless

Hiya! On today’s show: it’s the hustler and the housewife. Erika Jayne met Tom Girardi when she was 27 and he was 60. They married in 1999, and all was well until… it really, really wasn’t. Today we’re unpacking the story of the Real Housewife who narrowly avoided professional disaster after her husband of 20+ years was revealed to be a truly despicable criminal…  Big thanks to Elite Eleven and th...

Hiiii! On today’s show: JoJo Siwa addresses that Big Breakup with Kath Ebbs, RecipeTin Eats accuses another Aussie baker of plagiarism, Katy Perry’s Lifetimes tour is going viral and probably not for the right reasons, Justin Bieber has exited his label Drew House, and the reporting around it is curious. And finally, is it just us, or is your TikTok feed being taken over by protein? This week, Zar...

Hiya! Coming up on today’s show: has anyone else noticed that international travel has never looked more bougie? Listener Lucy has reached out to us with a mailbag in the wake of Coachella, and we’re excited to deep it. Then - why was the Princess of Denmark’s first official portrait so unique? That’s right, we’re playing Slow News Week! This episode of Shameless is brought to you by Up. Team up w...

Hey hey! On today’s show: Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley want you to know they spent Easter kissing, Robbie Williams wrote an Instagram essay about the stuff celebrities don’t say out loud, Katy Perry’s foray back to Earth has been marred by a feud with a fast food restaurant, everyone is talking about Anne Hathaway at Ralph Lauren’s fashion show, and George Clooney wants you to know he neve...

Hello! On today’s show: TikTok influencer Blue Eyed Kayla Jade has revealed that she’s a mum to two kids. Her decision to protect her childrens’ privacy has been applauded by thousands, particularly in the light of the new Netflix documentary about child influencer Piper Rockelle and the allegations against her mother, Tiffany Smith. Then - we’re playing Are You Smarter Than A Clickbait Headline!...

Hi hi hi! On today’s show: It’s Coachella season, baby! Here’s a recap! From what happened on stage to what was happening in the crowd. Then, the gossip out of The White Lotus set just won’t stop, why is everyone talking about this season of Big Brother UK, the ladies went to space, and, as predicted, it was flop city. This week, Zara recommended watching Pulse on Netflix. Mich recommended ‘Melind...

Hello!!! On today’s show: we have another bumper Welcome To My Algorithm for you! First up, she’s absolutely everywhere and yet none of us knew who she was until maybe a week ago: it’s Gabby Windey! Mich is gonna give you absolutely everything you need to know about her, from those Michael Buble rumours to the bullying allegations. And then, Zara’s been thinking a lot about a viral video calling o...

Hi hi hi! On today’s show: two White Lotus costars are behaving curiously on socials, and it’s starting to raise eyebrows. We have reason to believe that the Beckhams may be feuding, we need to talk about the female celebs who are heading to literal space, a content creator says she knows why those Hailey Bieber trends are so viral, and SPEAKING OF VIRAL, Robert Irwin’s shirt i s off and the women...

Hiya! It’s time for our April review ep – so of course we’re talking about The White Lotus finale. Duh! Big thanks to Mattel for making this episode of Shameless possible. Guys, perfection is overrated – and the best moments come from the worst attempts! Your hosts today are Michelle Andrews, Zara McDonald and Annabelle Lee. This episode was audio-produced by Eilish Gilligan.  Want to support our...

Hello!!! On today’s show: Popstar Lily Allen has been a supporting character in our Scandal-verse for years now. Everyone thought she’d found true love when she wed Stranger Things actor David Harbour in 2020. But now that marriage has crumbled, and it’s finally time for us to unpack it. It’s the story that’s drawn us in like moths to a flame… This week, Zara recommended Gina from The Guardian. Mi...

G’day! On today’s show: Chappell Roan draws the ire of mums for saying they don’t have light in their eyes, Alex Cooper and Alix Earle’s potential falling out takes another turn, what do we make of the rumours that Sydney Sweeney has called off her wedding, Fyre Festival is headed for round two, and get us to God’s country!!! Explaining those viral memes after Morgan Wallen walked off the set of S...

Heya! Today on the show, it’s the viral quote-unquote ‘documentary’ that everyone’s talking about, even notorious celebrity blogger Perez Hilton. Yep, that Hailey Bieber seven-part series has hit our algorithms – except, it seems like more people are talking about it than actually watching it. So we deeped it. Obviously.  This episode of Shameless is brought to you by Up. Team up with 2Up – a next...

Howdy!!!! On today’s show: Did you see the viral Alec and Hilaria Baldwin red carpet spat? We’re talking all about it. Plus, Ben Affleck sat down with GQ and gave quite a few meaty quotes about his marriage – and divorce – from J Lo. Why a Hairspray star is all over the algorithm talking about Zac Efron, Sarah Kim has addressed the critical commentary around her marriage, and some cutesy wholesome...

Hiya! Today on the show, we’re still not over the whole Sarah and Andrew TikTok situation, and it turns out, neither have you. You inundated us with emails and messages, so today we’re doing a bit of a Monday mailbag.  How do modern relationship values intersect with the practicalities of life, love and money? How does the average woman really about this stuff? This episode of Shameless is brought...

Hi hi hi, everyone! On today’s show: NYC influencers are so boring, apparently, that suddenly there’s an entirely viral conversation about it, Danny Jones finally responds about that Maura Higgins kiss, a White Lotus star has choice words for people speculating about prosthetic penises and Mich welcomes us to her algorithm to chat about TikTok’s new Matt and Abby. This week, Zara recommended readi...

Hi hi! Today on the show, self-help ‘guru’ Mel Robbins has quite literally taken over the world with her blockbuster podcast and her viral life motto, LET THEM. She’s been popular for ages, but these days she’s become impossible to ignore. Is she the next Oprah? Or is ‘let them’ just a catchy title for something that… doesn’t really work? This episode of Shameless is brought to you by Myer. Celebr...

Hello hello! Welcome to our March review episode! This month, we’re the last people in the WORLD to read Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. And we have thoughts!!! This episode was audio-produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Audible for making this episode possible. Listen to The Winning Formula, an F1 inspired romance audiobook starring Maddy MacRae. Only on Audible, just download the app and star...

Hello, everyone! On today’s show: Did Hailey Bieber actually like a shady TikTok about Selena Gomez or is it internet beat up, a Daily Mail journalist responds to Millie Bobby Brown’s IG call out, Meghan Trainor has done a paid partnership with a boob job company and then, Blake Lively takes The Simple Favour press tour and naturally, people have thoughts about her relationship with Anna Kendrick....

Hello! On today’s show: The White Lotus is turning a mirror onto female friendships. And you could say it’s not the most flattering reflection. Why are platonic relationships suffering so much in 2025? According to The Independent, our friendships may be deteriorating due to a lack of ‘deep’ conversations. But first - we gotta talk about Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle show… On today’s episode, Zara...

Hey hey!!! On today’s show: the 2025 Oscars came and went and, well, yeah… that was that. The news of actor Gene Hackman’s death has boggled the world, the influencer wedding dress that sent TikTok into a tizzy this week, the Daily Mail has obtained footage of Ben Affleck and ex-wife Jennifer Garner that’s making people ask if they’re back on, oh, and everyone meet Elon Musk’s 14th kid!!!  On toda...

Hi hi! Today on the show, we’re unpacking how fashion designer Georgina Chapman both rebuilt her career and found love again with actor Adrien Brody, after her divorce from convicted sex criminal Harvey Weinstein. And, ahead of the Oscars, we’re back on our AI beat (again).  This episode of Shameless is brought to you by Prime Video. Whatever you’re in the mood for, it’s on Prime.  On today’s show...

Heeeey! On today’s show: Alec and Hilaria Baldwin are back… this time with their own TLC reality TV show, what’s behind the California law requiring influencers to chop out cash for their kids, the fallout of Kayla Itsines’s bum video, the biggest Alexs in modern media - Alix Earle and Alex Cooper - have parted ways, and Timothée Chalamet says he wants to be one of the greats.  This week, Zara rec...

Well hello! On today’s show: it’s a bumper edition of Welcome To My Algorithm! Mich has fallen into the MAFS ecosystem and is here to explain the show’s enduring appeal, and Zara is going to bring us up to date with the latest Avery Woods drama…  This episode of Shameless is brought to you by Up, Australia’s number-one-rated banking app. Life's better on the Upside. This episode was produced by Ei...

Hi hi hi! On today’s show: Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have made Valentine’s Day their bitch and Pete Davidson has some interesting thoughts about his status as the internet’s boyfriend in a campaign about being the internet’s boyfriend. Also - help - why are Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen talking awkwardly in the comments? ASAP Rocky’s trial is very close to coming to a close and then, Taylo...

Hi hello! Today on the show, can celebrities ‘insure’ themselves against cancellation? One insurance agency reckons they can - and should - do exactly that. Maybe it’s not such a crazy idea; recovering from a ‘cancellation’ is hard work. Today we’re chatting about cancellation insurance and the recent recovery efforts of two very, very different ‘cancelled’ celebrities: Armie Hammer, and Lena Dunh...