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Good enough - or, y'know, just enough
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 Eilish Gilligan.On today’s show, Zara recommended Is it ok to just work all the time? from Search Engine.
Dobby is free
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, Taylor Werewolf Lautner decides to become a Werewolf again.This week, Zara recommended How to Fal
Armie Hammer's disastrous comeback
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 Dunham. This episode of Shameless is brought to you by Mejuri - play, mix, stack and repeat with
Our review of the new Bridget Jones movie
Hello hello!Welcome to our February review episode! Today, we’re unpacking the fourth installment of the Bridget Jones franchise - Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.Big thanks to Cupio Wines for making this episode possible. Head into Dan Murphy’s and check out the beautiful Cupio Wines range. On selected bottles, you’ll find a QR code that links to the exclusive Shameless Media reading list — a list of the exact books the team has been loving this summer. Always drink responsibly.This e
A cactusbot plea
Helloooo!On today’s show: it was the Superbowl, baby! Kendrick Lamar performed and someone needs to check on Drake. A crash course on the Emilia Perez fallout (and Selena Gomez’s response to it), are the headlines about Taylor Swift and Blake Lively falling out true? And it’s Montoya, Por Favor’s world – we’re just living in it. Also Slow News Week hehe.This week, Mich recommended Apple Cider Vinegar on Netflix. Zara recommended watching Babygirl.To read the article in The Guardian abou
Fame, infidelity and lawsuits: the Chiara Ferragni story
Ciao amici!On today’s show: We have got to catch you up on Chiara Ferragni and Fedez. She’s one of the biggest influencers in the entire world, he’s a rapper and songwriter. Together, they’re Italian influencing royalty. This story has everything; low stakes, high stakes, shady charity work, apology videos, divorce and recorded confessions of a years-long affair…This episode of Shameless is brought to you by Myer - spoil a beauty lover this Valentine’s Day, with amazing, last-minute gif
His name is... do we even need to go there?
G’day!On today’s show: our wrap of the Grammys - from the celebrity moments on the red carpet, to in the crowd and up on stage. Plus, singer Lola Young is a member of the nepo baby club… apparently, Lily Collins’ baby announcement has sparked a colossal conversation, Anna Paul has responded to Australia’s very own version of ‘Bye Sister’, and Reese Witherspoon’s feud with a fellow A-lister. Kind of. Well, not really…This week, Mich recommended watching American Manhunt: O. J Simpson on
That's that on imposter syndrome
Hey there! On today’s show: In an 8-and-a-half-minute-long TikTok video, Mikaela Testa has accused Anna Paul of some pretty gnarly things. And US Bachelor star Rachael Kirkconnell has gone on Call Her Daddy to talk all about that weird breakup post… We’re diving into all of it in a jam-packed Welcome To My Algorithm. And later: let’s unpack the viral clip of a successful woman saying she’s never had imposter syndrome: because for some reason, that’s apparently a bit controversial… Huge
A fake love story (and a very real one)
Hiiii hi hi!On today’s show: Setting the record straight on those Barack Obama/Jennifer Aniston rumours, Gracie Abrams defends her opening act from bizarre stan culture, and then, Triple J’s Hottest 100 came around again, so how relevant in 2025 is both the countdown and the youth radio station in general? Plus, Robert Pattinson trolls the press once more. And then, 2025’s first Slow News Week!!!!This week Mich recommended Richard Scolyer’s episode of Patient Zero on Australian Story/AB
A quick and dirty with aplomb!
Hi hi hi!Today on the show, it’s the Quick and Dirty to end all Quick and Dirties! We’re diving into all the headlines we missed over the break. Like… Brad and Ange’s divorce has finally been settled, Vanity Fair are wondering whether or not Harry and Meghan are even interesting anymore, Zendaya and Tom Holland are engaged, Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster made their public debut as a couple and… Adrian Portelli’s 50k controversy…On this episode, Zara recommended In Memorium by Alice Winn
Our review of the Molly-Mae documentary
Hello hello! It’s the first Saturday review of 2025!On today’s show: The Molly-Mae documentary. What were we expecting? Did the doco deliver? We unpack it alllll in this episode.Big thanks to KX Pilates for making this episode possible. Head to kxpilates.com or download the KX Pilates App to find a class near you.Your hosts today were Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1), Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Annabelle Lee (@annabe11e1ee).This episode was audio-produced by Annabelle Lee.Want to suppor
It... doesn't end
Hiiii hi hi! We’re back on board, baby!Which of course means that on today’s show, it’s time for us to unpack all of those It Ends With Us developments. We’ll be discussing everything from Blake Lively’s sexual assault allegations against Justin Baldoni, to Justin Baldoni’s $400 million countersuit. There’s so much to discuss that we’re going to spend a whole damn episode on it.This week, Mich and Zara came through with a lotttaaaa book recs! They’re all linked below:
The Wedding People
Don't Worry Darling: Part Two
Hi hi! Welcome back to part two of our series unpacking Don't Worry Darling. Are we feeling worried yet?Thankyou so much to Elite Eleven and their Aura summer range for making this episode of Shameless possible. Another huge shoutout to Denada! Don’t forget to check out Shameless Media’s new interview show, Inherited, out now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who
Don't Worry Darling: Part One
Hello!!! We’re back with a brand new Scandal series for you, all about… DON’T WORRY DARLING! This has to be one of the most scandalous stories of the last five years for SURE… Thankyou so much to Drop of Sunshine for making this episode of Shameless possible. Another huge shoutout to Frank Green!Don’t forget to check out Shameless Media’s new interview show, Inherited, out now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way
Summer Scandal: Brad, Jen, and Angelina
Hi!We’re back again for another scandal summer special, and this time, we’re reminiscing on the Brangelina story. This is the Jen, Brad, and Ange series. Brad and Angelina? They were the golden couple, then the power couple, and then… it all came crashing down. The fallout? It’s still ongoing, and we’ve got the updates for you.Big thanks to Betty’s Burgers for making this episode of Shameless possible. Don’t forget to check out Shameless Media’s new interview show, Inherited, out now on Spotify
Summer Scandal: Julia Roberts, runaway bride
Welcome back to another bumper episode in our Summer Scandal series! This time, we’re unpacking Julia Roberts and her runaway-bride era. Goodness me… Massive thanks to the Australian Open for making this episode of Shameless possible! Don’t forget to check out Shameless Media’s new interview show, Inherited, out now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a f
Summer Scandal: Sex and the City
Welcome welcome WELCOME to our Summer Scandal series! We’re taking a moment over the summer to reflect on the biggest celebrity scandals we’ve covered over the years. And how could we forget the scandals that plagued Sex and the City! Massive thanks to Denada for making this episode of Shameless possible. Huge thanks also to SIX The Musical! Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-s
The 2024 SEOYAs
It’s the event of the year!!! The 2024 SEOYAs!As you guys know, the 2024 Shameless End of Year Awards acknowledge the celebrity and pop culture stories that shaped the year. We’ve had a brainstrust of 1000 Shameless listeners vote on who they think should win each category, Annabelle has tallied it all up, and today, Mich and Zara will recap the top stories and award our winners for the year.Big thanks to Four Pillars for making the 2024 SEOYAs possible. Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin is sim
Do words of the year even mean anything?
Hey! On today’s show: ‘brain rot’, ‘enshittification’, ‘polarisation’, ‘demure’, ‘manifest’ - what do all these words have in common? Well, they’ve each been tapped as candidates for 2024’s Word of the Year. These are the words that, allegedly, encapsulate the vibe and cultural mood of 2024. But do these words actually… mean anything?This week, Zara recommended The Gentleman From Peru by Andre Aciman. Mich recommended ‘How Does My Divorce Make You Feel?’ in The Cut.Big thanks to the 202
A recommendation extravaganza!
Why hello! It’s time for our December review episode, so we decided to throw a 2024 recommendation EXTRAVAGANZA! This is the ultimate list of TV shows, films, podcasts, books and… recipes?... that we loved this year, all in one place. There’s more than enough brilliant stuff here to see you through the entire festive season!Big thanks to Drop of Sunshine for making this episode possible. Drop of Sunshine is a brand-new wine created to encourage more meaningful connections through the sh
Deeping it for 53 minutes
Hello hello!On today’s show: Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are engaged and eating Taco Bell, fashion it girl Matilda Djerf has been accused of being a bad boss, Harry and Meghan’s creative projects can’t stop flopping, Sydney Sweeney responds to the losers of the internet, and are you on the Cruise coconut cake list?This week, Zara recommended reading ‘Always Go To The Funeral’ in NPR.This episode was audio-produced by Annabelle Lee.Big thanks to Drop of Sunshine for making this episode
The friends we keep...
Hey there! Today on the show: as more and more allegations against Diddy come to light, it appears that his powerful friends are not immune either. Jay Z, a longtime friend of Diddy’s, has just been accused of rape; and whether or not he’s guilty, it doesn’t change the fact that he’s been friends with Diddy for decades. So we want to know: how much can you judge a person’s character based on the friends they keep? This episode of Shameless is brought to you by SIX The Musical, which is
Baby, it's all one big amoeba
Hiiiii hi hi!On today’s show: The Barry Keoghan, Sabrina Carpenter breakup turns into quite the circus, Jay-Z has been named in a sexual assault lawsuit alongside Diddy, the Eras Tour is over, we need to talk about the astounding career of K-Pop idol Rosé, and then… Hailey Welch needs to Talk Tuah a lawyer. Haha!This week, Mich recommended ‘The Isolated, Increasingly Radical CEO Murder Suspect’ in New York Magazine’s The Intelligencer and ‘The Internet’s Obsession With Luigi Mangione Si
The "sad, beige" influencer lawsuit
Well hello!Today on the show, we’re discussing the "sad, beige" influencer rivalry that has now escalated into a full-blown lawsuit. Can the legal system protect the ‘vibe’ of a creator? Even if that vibe is… kinda basic? And later, we’re talking about whether or not being an influencer is hard work. Again!This episode of Shameless is brought to you by Elite Eleven, your one-stop shop for all your last-minute Christmas shopping. We also want to thank SIX The Musical, which is heading ba
Bonsoir! Here we are!
Hello hello!On today’s show: after their infamous diss track battle, Drake is suing Kendrick Lamar’s record label… which just so happens to be his own record label. Why did Billboard issue an apology to Taylor Swift?, we give a crash course on the Nepo Baby Ball in Paris, a very important timeline on the reported fallout between Hillary Duff and her sister, and then! We play Slow News Week.This week, Zara recommended watching Borgen on Netflix. Mich recommended reading ‘An I.V.F. Mix-Up
What does a 30-something look like?
Hello hello! On today’s show: we want to talk about a new op-ed that’s just been published on The Cut titled 'What Should a 30-Something Look Like?' Because between all the Botox injections, and the TikTok For You Page, it kind of feels like we’ve lost touch with how we’re supposed to look once we hit thirty. And it’s not just women who feel this way, either!This episode of Shameless is brought to you by the NEW CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion with SPF50.This episode was audio-prod
A TOTALLY FLAWLESS ROMCOM
Helloooo, everyone!On today’s show: Hailey Bieber decided to get… messy? We explain why so many are holding space for the lyrics of Defying Gravity, Elle Macpherson explains why she and her husband split, Ana de Armas’s boyfriend is controversial, and then, we watched the Tayvis romcom so you don't have to… but actually, you should.This week, Mich recommended this Mac and Cheese recipe from RecipeTinEats.To watch TikTok creator @hellotefi’s full video on Ana de Armas, head here.Big than
A stroke of evil genius
Hello hello!On today’s show: Colleen Rooney is on I’m a Celebrity but the real winner may be her nemesis Rebekah Vardy, Lamar Odom makes an absolutely bizarre confession, Bonnie Blue has now been deported from two countries, Mich has decided we need even more details about the Cher memoir and then, we’re playing clickbait of the week!This week, Zara recommended ‘We know Ben Shewry doesn’t like the Good Food Guide. And we don’t care’ in the Good Food Guide.Big thanks to Mejuri’s Black Fr
Our review of the Wicked movie
Hello hello! Happy Saturday, and welcome to our November review episode!On today’s show: we saw the Wicked movie! Well, part one of the Wicked movie to be specific. And goodness knows (hehe) we have thoughts! Big thanks to Drop of Sunshine for making this episode possible. Drop of Sunshine is a brand-new wine created to encourage more meaningful connections through the sharing of stories.Your hosts today were Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1), Annabelle Lee (@annabe11e1ee) and Eilish
Talking About Talking Talk Tuah
Hi hi hi!On today’s show: John Krasinski was crowned People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive and the public has complaints. Molly Mae Hague sat down with British VOGUE to talk about her breakup, the celebrity boxing match of the year was a flop, Mark Zuckerberg has recorded a rap/love song and we’re going to unpack it, and the Snapchat renaissance is here. This week, Mich recommended Cher is Cher from Celebrity Memoir Book Club. Zara recommended Nicole Kidman Still Feels It All from GQ.Big
Ariana, Ethan and the three steps to PR recovery
Hiiii, everyone!On the show: Just over a year ago, the world found out about Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater’s new relationship, and fans were… outraged. It was a PR nightmare that threatened to take the Wicked movie down with it, a la Don’t Worry Darling. But now, one year on… and days ahead of the film’s premiere… have they done the impossible and turned it all around? Plus! Speaking of controversial relationships, we have an update on those Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster headlines…Thi
Rejecting $12 million
Hello hello!On today’s show: Brianna Lapaglia accuses Zach Bryan of emotional abuse and says she rejected his team’s offer of $12 million to keep quiet. Plus, the celeb lookalike contests are out of control, the Grammys noms are out and there are a few key snubs, Paul Mescal doesn’t want to become too famous, and meet the billionaire who just bought The Block.This week, Mich recommended Heston Blumenthal: ‘I was manic. My wife put me in hospital’ in the Sunday Times. And also! Her new f
The true crime conundrum
Hello!Today on the show, Anna Kendrick told the world that she’s donating the profits from her new film, Woman of the Hour, to charity. Which got us thinking: true crime content has never been more popular, but how ethical is it, really? Oh, and Mich tells us all about Dave Portnoy’s Zach Bryan diss track. This episode of Shameless is brought to you by Airbnb. On today’s show, Zara recommended All Those A-List Celebs Couldn’t Save Harris, But Joe Rogan Helped Trump from The Hollywood Re
Red flag hunters
Why helloooo, everyone!On today’s show: Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz called off their engagement on the heels of their PR tour. Cynthia Erivo says she should’ve called her friends instead, the public voted for the world’s sexiest musician and in doing so, failed the culture, Olivia Rodrigo’s tip for finding red flags, and can you name the biggest musician in the world right now? We chart his curious rise back to the top.This week, Zara recommended listening to Rivals: The Official Pod
We read Jackie O's memoir
Well hi!
Today on the show: infamous radio host Jackie O has just released her memoir, The Whole Truth, and of course we read it as quickly as we could. In this book, Jackie O discusses her struggle with addiction, her relationships and divorces, money, and the ups and downs of The Kyle and Jackie O Show, which has been dominating Australian airwaves for decades.
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On today’s show, Mich recommended ‘Chr
Strong feeling = fact
Heeeyyy!On today’s show: Hugh Jackman’s rumoured new relationship is making quite a few headlines, we’re obsessed with Saoirse Ronan’s viral moment on Graham Norton’s couch, Timothée Chalamet just rocked up to his lookalike contest, Gisele Bündchen is pregnant to her former jiu-jitsu instructor, aaaand we play clickbait of the week!Head here to listen to Zara Seidler’s episode on Inherited.Big thanks to Airbnb for making this episode possible. Head here to book your next relaxing trip.T
Bringing OnlyFans to O-Week
Hi hi! Today on the show, everyone in the Shameless Media office is talking about Bonnie Blue, the controversial OnlyFans creator and social media influencer with a… erm… unique approach to her work. This unique approach definitely sets her apart… but is it ethical?And later, The Hollywood Reporter just published its 2024 Creator A-List, and when it comes to social media, anyone who’s anyone is on that list. But in 2024, what makes an influencer truly influential? This episode of Shamel
More strong? Really correct!
Hello!!!On today’s show: the star of Wicked Cynthia Erivo slammed fans’ homemade artwork, and the response has been rather intense. Industry names call for an age-restriction to joining musical groups in the wake of Liam Payne’s death, Andrew Garfield might’ve just fallen in love and it sadly wasn’t with Nana Bot Lee, and Zara welcomes you to her algorithm.This episode was audio produced by Annabelle Lee.Big thanks to Love Island Australia for making this episode possible. Stream new ep
The death of Liam Payne
Hello!On today’s show: former One Direction star Liam Payne has died, so how do we make sense of his death as both a beloved teen idol as well as a man accused of inflicting pain on women? And then, the Victoria’s Secret fashion show is back! So what did we make of the spectacle?This week, Zara recommended Sunday Sports Club with Alison Kuch. Mich recommended Mr Big from ABC Podcasts: new Unravelled series.This episode was audio produced by Eilish Gilligan.Big thanks to frank green, Aus
Shoutout to our HABs
Hey, everyone!
On today’s show: The highlights from Tommy Fury’s new memoir! We have lots to share! Plus, JoJo Siwa puts a bizarre Beyonce conspiracy theory on the mainstream map, is anyone else on the Aspyn Ovard algorithm right now? Did Nicole Kidman and Salma Hayak have a feud at a fashion show, Andrew Garfield’s ex tells us precisely why they split, and then! We play Are You Smarter Than A Clickbaiter.
Big thanks to Yoplait protein-packed yoghurt for making this episode possible. Start you
Sabrina Carpenter and how to nail a year
Hiiii!On today’s show: we chart the rise of Sabrina Carpenter’s insane year – has anyone had a better, more perfectly curated, rise to the top than she has? Then, Billie Eilish and FINNEAS gave an interview to Spotify, and we want to unpack the quotes.This week, Zara recommended The Fin podcast: Succession parts one and two. Mich recommended watching James Acaster’s cold lasagne hate myself 1999.Big thanks to Elite Eleven’s new Spring/Summer collection for making this episode possible.
Remember When... Gossip Girl was it?
Happy Saturday, everybody!Welcome to the final episode of REMEMBER WHEN, where we analyse the most intriguing celebrity stories to ever come out of New York City.Today, we’re retracing the (Met) steps of a classic: Gossip Girl. The heart of this show lives in New York City, so we thought we’d pay our respects to the most iconic NYC locations as seen in the show, while giving you the goss on what went down behind the scenes. Big thanks to ING for making this episode possible. Travel and
Our review of Olivia Rodrigo's Guts Tour
Hi! Happy Saturday!Welcome to our October review episode!!!! If you’ve missed the news, we run a monthly series here in the Shameless feed: reviews of the zeitgeist moments that everyone’s talking about. This month, we went to Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts Tour, and we are soooo so excited to review the whole experience for you today.Big thanks to Drop of Sunshine for making this episode possible. To pick up a bottle of Drop of Sunshine, head into your local Dan Murphy’s and always remember to
Just a few movie buffs
Hello hello!On today’s show: Kanye West’s marriage to Bianca Censori might be over… maybe… Anne Hathaway announces Princess Diaries 3, Diddy’s legal headaches just got substantially worse, Kamala Harris goes on Call Her Daddy, how Dakota Fanning survived child stardom, more cookie chat, and then! It’s Zara’s turn to play Slow News Week.Head here to listen to Annabelle’s episode of Inherited.This episode was audio produced by Annabelle Lee.Big thanks to Four Pillars Gin for making this episode po
The most famous gyno in the world
Hiyaaaa!On today’s show: How do we feel about the most famous gynaecologist in the world being profiled by The Cut? Conflicted, I think! And then, Mich has a kind of My Two Cents that she’s been sitting with for a little while now with all of this in mind… how do we feel about celebrities and their flippant comments about surrogacy? But first, Zara, what are you recommending this week? Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're
Remember When... we went to Late Night?
Helloooooo! Happy Saturday!!!!!Welcome to the third episode of REMEMBER WHEN. This episode is going to be a little different to our last couple of New York eps. Basically, when we decided to go to NY, we knew we had to get in the audience for a late night talk show. Or, you know, any American talk show. Day or night. And we wanted to take you along for the journey!Big thanks to Maybelline New York for making this episode possible. To celebrate Australia’s #1 makeup brand, Priceline is t
Oftentimes, it's useless chat
Hello hello!On today’s show: it turns out Nobody Wants This was the Netflix romcom that, actually, everybody very much wanted. Plus, Lana Del Ray married alligator tour guide Jeremy Dufrene, Chappell Roan cancels more shows, Shawn Mendes says he and Camila Cabello still exist in a private little fire of love, Jeremy Allen White is papped kissing again and then, obviously, we need to talk about Crumbl Sydney.This episode was audio produced by Annabelle Lee.Big thanks to Uniqlo for making
Our new show...
Search for 'Inherited' wherever you get your podcasts—or you can watch it on YouTube. Inherited is an interview show that explores the Relics, Recipes, Rituals, and Rules we inherit over our lifetime and how they shape who we are today. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Follow Inherited on Instagram and on TikTok.
Are you cool enough for the new Sally Rooney novel?
Welcome to our brand new Monday episodes!Coming up on today’s show: Are you cool enough for the new Sally Rooney novel? Are we cool enough for it? Is anyone? Advance copies of Sally Rooney’s new novel Intermezzo have become a surprise status symbol, and we want to know - what would Sally, someone who famously eschews fame, think about it all?And then: the column that made us think and feel a lot about womanhood, and writing, and mining your personal life for content.This episode of Sham
Remember when... JFK Jr and Carolyn Bessette were papped?
Hi! Happy Saturday!
Welcome to the second episode of REMEMBER WHEN, where we analyse the most intriguing celebrity stories to ever come out of New York City.
Today, we’re discussing John F Kennedy Junior, his wife Carolyn Bessette, and the explosive argument they had in NYC’s Battery Park. In broad daylight, mind you.
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This episode was rese
The interview that shouldn't have happened
Hi hi hiiii!On today’s show: the viral and highly controversial Hayden Panettiere interview that fans say should be pulled from the internet. Then, Charlie Puth makes quite the chic groom, Ashton Kutcher’s old quotes about P Diddy’s parties resurface, Olivia Munn and John Mulaney’s surprise baby, Anna Delvey’s dancing in an ankle bracelet, and then we play clickbait of the week.This week, Mich recommended watching The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives on Disney+, and then reading ‘A Fashion
The Belle Gibson story: Part three
Hello hello! Welcome to the third and final part of our series on Belle Gibson.As mentioned in this episode, you can head here to read the book we referenced, ‘The Woman Who Fooled The World’.This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Wilson, and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.Big thanks to Elite Eleven for making this episode possible. You can shop through the app, in-store, or online at eliteelevensporting.com. And remember to use the code SHAMELESS10 for 10% off your n
Remember When... Diana went to lunch?
Why hello! It’s us, in your feeds on a Saturday!We are so excited to bring you this very special series REMEMBER WHEN, where we analyse the most intriguing celebrity stories to ever come out of New York City.“Monday, June 23, 1997. The Four Seasons, East Fifty-second Street, between Lexington and Park. At the invitation of Anna Wintour, the editor of Vogue, lunch with the Princess of Wales.”That is how editor, author and royals expert Tina Brown opened her profile on Princess Diana for
Won't somebody think of the children?
Hello, everybody!On today’s show: well we’re in New YAWK, so let’s talk about it! Then, we need to unpack the New Yorker’s think piece on “the desperation of the Instagram photo dump.” Plus, Dave Grohl’s had a baby with someone who… isn’t his wife… Barry Keoghan gives some clunky quotes about his son, JLo and Ben Affleck reportedly kissed at a restaurant, Diddy is officially coming undone, and welcome to Mich’s algorithm.This week, Zara recommended ‘Born Into Fame, This Actress Could Soon Have M
The Belle Gibson story: Part two
Hiiii!Welcome to the second part of our series tracking Belle Gibson. In part one, she had just launched her app The Whole Pantry, and it was going extremely well for her. She was telling people that she was a 23-year-old mum with terminal brain cancer. And then, it all unfolded.Just a content note before you listen: this series might be difficult listening to those with cancer, or those with loved ones who have cancer.This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Wilson, and audio pr
Defeating the boomer allegations rn
Hiiiii!On today’s show: what do we make of those headlines about Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift having a relationship contract? Lady Gaga is uncharacteristically open about her relationship, Selena Gomez hits billionaire status, Prince William is hot again, and we play ‘Are you Smarter than a Clickbaiter’ with a familiar face…This week, Zara recommended Tash Oakley on the podcast Working Hard, Hardly Working. Also!!! The Perfect Couple on Netflix! Mich recommended listening to the podcas
The Belle Gibson story: Part one
Happy Monday, everyone!A lot has been said and written about the Belle Gibson story. We’ve had multiple documentaries, interviews, a book, and countless news stories and ‘exposés’. Today is part one of us revisiting it all…This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Wilson, and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Airbnb for making this episode possible. Head here to book your next relaxing trip.Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best w
Roboto (with an American accent)
G’day!!!!On today’s show: Literally, so much. Chappell Roan hits the headlines again – so is it a case of fair critique, or an instance of tall poppy syndrome? Elle Macpherson’s new interview is giving us flashbacks to 2014, Lana Del Rey may or may not be in love with an alligator tour guide, Olivia Rodrigo and Louis Partridge are the new Gen Z obsession, is Selena Gomez engaged, and then!!! We play slow news week… despite it really not being a slow news week at all.This week, Mich reco
Katy Perry's confusing career: Part three
Hi hiiiiii!
It’s the third and final part of our series on Katy Perry. We’re kicking off this last episode by zooming in on the beginning of 2015. Katy was about 31 years old at this point, she was single, and she was right in the middle of the Prismatic world tour.
This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Wilson, and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.
Big thanks to OnePass for making this episode possible. All you have to do is head here, fill out a quick form and grab that $20
Let's ride
Hiiiii!On today’s show: Sabrina Carpenter’s new album, Short n' Sweet, is here – and what are those whispers about her love triangle with Shawn Mendes and Camilla Cabello? Then! Hailey and Justin Bieber’s baby is here, and he has a normie name. Martin Short and Meryl Streep hold hands on the red carpet, the blonde woman connected to Tommy Fury has spoken, Lily Allen cops the fury of the internet for her quotes about her puppy, and then! Introducing ‘Welcome to our Algorithm’.To read tha
Katy Perry's confusing career: Part two
Hello hello!
Welcome to the second part of our series tracking Katy Perry’s life and career. We’re picking back up today by rewinding to 2008 when Katy and Russell Brand first met.
This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Wilson, and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.
Big thanks to Mejuri for making this episode possible. If you're in Sydney, head to The Galeries this weekend and check out Mejuri's new store. You can finally shop your favourites in person.
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She deserves a better man! Or no man at all!
Hello hello!!!!On today’s show: Molly Mae Hague and Tommy Fury’s split, and the curious report from one tabloid that might just give insight into what went wrong. Then! Are Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan over, there’s an update to the claims that Taylor Swift is “blocking” other artists from the charts, Chappel Roan slams fans for their entitlement, Doja Cat just snagged her long-time internet crush, and then! We play Slow News Week. This week, Zara had two recommendations! Stormzy
Katy Perry’s confusing career: Part one
Hi! Happy Monday!Welcome to this Scandal series on Katy Perry. Before Katy Perry, there was Katheryn Hudson, so today we’re rewinding back to 1984, when Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson was born.This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Wilson, and audio produced by Ruby Hall.Big thanks to Airbnb for making this episode possible. Head here to book your next relaxing trip.Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super
Our review of the It Ends With Us movie
Why hello! Happy Saturday!!!Welcome to the first episode of a monthly series we’ll be running here in the Shameless feed: reviews of the zeitgeist moments that everyone’s talking about. On today’s show: we saw It Ends With Us. Given this is the film adaptation of the book that’s sold over 8 million copies, gained 1 billion BookTok tags, and spawned about a trillion opinions… what better place to start than right here? If you want background on the drama between the actors, listen to our
The ‘It Ends With Us’ mess
Heeeeey!On today’s show: obviously, the ‘It Ends With Us’ feud… it feels like the internet has turned on star actress Blake Lively this week, so let's untangle why that’s the case and what we think is going on. Then! Australia has a new face of breakdancing, Raygun, Taylor Swift cancels three Vienna shows, it turns out Drake and Serena Williams were once a thing, and we hope you’re all keeping things very demure, very mindful, very cutesy.This week, Zara recommended reading ‘Daisy Edg
13 Reasons Why
Hello!In October 2015, Netflix purchased a 13-episode series adaptation of 13 Reasons Why, executive-produced by none other than then-24-year-old pop star Selena Gomez. Today, we’re deep-diving how it all played out.This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Ruby Hall.Big thanks to ING for making this episode possible. With ING’s Orange Everyday and Savings Maximiser, you’re all set. Remember, these steps can help you make bank the ING way. Ready to get started
Chart wars
Hellooooo!On today’s show: Charli XCX and Billie Eilish just released the sexiest song we can remember, and is there any truth to the claims Taylor Swift is trying to block them from the charts? Ballerina Farm’s Hannah Neeleman responds to the internet commentary about her trad wife lifestyle, what the hell is the “fake runner influencer” drama, Cardi B is divorcing Offset and having a third baby, Mich has new thoughts on the relevancy death of The Kardashians, and then! We play Clickba
Trisha Paytas, the original troll: Part two
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Welcome to the second and final part of our series on Trisha Paytas. Trisha is a known liar and a troll - and a skilled one at that. She has been involved in countless controversies over the last 17 years. In this series, we’re covering the most important and influential moments in Trisha’s career.
This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Wilson, and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.
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Misty-eyed and ready to unpack the mess
Hiiiii hi hi! We’re back!
On today’s show: A LOT. Starting with Ice Spice and Central Cee’s supposed affair, Margot Robbie’s extremely A-lister pregnancy announcement, Stormzy and Maya Jama are over, what’s the deal with those Cody Ko and Tana Mongeau allegations?, Hailey Bieber’s curious quotes about her family, why the TikTokker behind Ballerina Farm is the fixation of the internet right now, Suki Waterhouse hints her relationship with Bradley Cooper was “dark”, and spare your thoughts for th
Trisha Paytas, the original troll: Part one
Hello!Welcome to our series on Trisha Paytas. Trisha is a known liar and a troll - and a skilled one at that. She has been involved in countless controversies over the last 17 years. In this series, we’re covering the most important and influential moments in Trisha’s career.This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Wilson, and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.Big thanks to KX Pilates for making this episode possible. If you’ve been on the fence about trying Reformer Pilat
Liam Payne’s highs and lows: Part two
Happppy Monday!It’s the second and final part of our series on Liam Payne. He’s known for being the overly confident… and yes, cocky… former member of One Direction. But life after the band - including two controversial age-gap relationships - has been littered with headlines.This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.Big thanks to Elite Eleven for making this episode possible. Head into one of the Elite Eleven stores now or visit the brand new fl
Zara's 30 life lessons at 30
Omg hi! It's a surprise bonus episode!You may remember that back in March, Mich joined the 30s club and told you all about her 30 life lessons. Well, Zara turns 30 this week, so now it's her turn.This episode was audio produced by Zara McDonald.Big thanks to Wicked for making this episode possible. If you want to catch the ‘musical with brains, heart, and courage,’ as TIME Magazine puts it, head over to WickedtheMusical.com.au and secure your tickets.Want early, ad-free and exclusive co
Liam Payne’s highs and lows: Part one
Hiiii!Welcome to this two-part series on Liam Payne. He’s known for being the overly confident… and yes, cocky… former member of One Direction. But life after the band - including two controversial age-gap relationships - has been littered with headlines.This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Wilson, and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.Big thanks to Airbnb for making this episode possible. Head here to book your next relaxing trip.Want to support our show? Clicking ‘fo
What put Martha Stewart behind bars? Part two
Hello hello! Welcome to the second and final part of our series on Martha Stewart. We’re far from being a true crime podcast. But… what about… celebrity true crime? Because Martha Stewart went from a billion-dollar brand to life behind bars. So, let’s retrace how it happened.This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Wilson, and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.Big thanks to Disney+ and FX’s The Bear for making this episode possible. All episodes of FX’s The Bear are stream
An excuse to yap forever and ever
Hello hello!On today’s show: the popular TikTok that says if you don’t like your mates’ social posts, you’re a bit of a shit friend. Then, a crash course on the Brooke Schofield and Clinton Kane controversy, are Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams dating? Emma Roberts has a rebuttal to all the nepo baby critique, and what on earth is the deal with Hawk Tuah girl? Then, we play 'Are You SMARTER Than a Clickbait Headline?'This week, Zara recommended watching A Family Affair on Netflix. Mich rec
What put Martha Stewart behind bars? Part one
Hi, everyone!We’re far from being a true crime podcast. But… what about… celebrity true crime? Because Martha Stewart went from a billion-dollar brand to life behind bars. So, let’s retrace how it happened.This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Wilson, and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.Big thanks to CeraVe for making this episode possible. Visit your local store or check online for CeraVe’s Hydrating Cleanser, Moisturising Lotion, and the Advanced Repair Balm.Want to
The web they weave...
Oh hiiii!On today’s show: Charli XCX and Lorde work it out on the remix, why the world is obsessed with Chappell Roan, Travis Kelce went on stage at the Eras Tour and the internet is yet to recover, and Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’s daughter Suri has ditched “Cruise” from her surname. Then, Zara comes to the table with a ‘My Two Cents’.This week, Zara recommended an episode of Fashion People called ‘Condéology’. Mich recommended Gracie Abram’s new album: The Secret of Us.This episode wa
Oh, James Corden: Part three
Hello, friends!It’s the third and final part of our series on James Corden. A man who we’ve mentioned on our Thursday episodes so very many times, yet have never quite known how to place. So, how did his reputation become so… muddled? And is the criticism fair?This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Wilson, and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.Big thanks to Fly Me To The Moon for making this episode possible. Fly Me To The Moon hits cinemas on July 11, so don’t miss it!
Escaping the “big ex”
Helloooo, friends!On today’s show: Matty Healy’s engaged and it’s all very much Brat inception, Joe Alwyn finally speaks on The Breakup while Miley touches on The Family Estrangement, Kate Middleton makes her soft return to public life and Cody Simpson misses out on the Olympics but so did we all. There is a loooot to cover today.This week, Mich recommended ERIC on Netflix. Zara recommended Tavi Gevinson’s 76-page Fan Fiction on Taylor Swift.This episode was audio produced by Annabelle
Oh, James Corden: Part two
Hey hey!Welcome to episode two of our James Corden series. A man who we’ve mentioned on our Thursday episodes so very many times, yet have never quite known how to place. So, how did his reputation become so… muddled? And is the criticism fair?This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Wilson, and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.Big thanks to Twisties for making this episode possible. Guys, we need you to help us settle this once and for all. Twisties need your vote to cro
TikTok’s most talked-about husband
Hiiii hi hi!
On today’s show: it’s Charli XCX’s moment – and newsflash for the basic girlies: it’s been her moment for a while now. J Lo and Ben Affleck are selling their $91 million home, Sabrina Carpenter casts her boyfriend as her leading man, Lady Gaga clears up that she isn’t pregnant – she’s just down bad crying at the gym, and we play Slow News Week!
This week, Zara recommended Leo Woodall and Nicholas Galitzine's Actors on Actors interview and the TV show Alice and Jack on Binge. Mich
Oh, James Corden: Part one
Happy Monday!Welcome to the first episode of our James Corden series. A man who we’ve mentioned on our Thursday episodes so very many times, yet have never quite known how to place. So, how did his reputation become so… muddled? And is the criticism fair?This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.Big thanks to Betty’s Burgers for making this episode possible. They have a new limited edition $15 Glazed Pork Belly Burger! How good?! Head to Betty’s
“One more time!” - Boyboss
Hello, everyone!On today’s show: Baz Luhrmann’s streetside interview went gloriously wayward. Jennifer Lopez cancels her summer tour, are Natalie Portman and Paul Mescal dating? Angelina and Brad’s daughter, Shiloh, wants to drop “Pitt” from her surname. Taylor Momsen gets bitten by a bat, and Rupey Murdoch seals the deal with his fifth bride.This week, Zara recommended reading Piglet by Lottie Hazell. Mich recommended Britney Griner on the podcast, Celebrity Memoir Book Club.This episo
Daytime TV that raised us: Dr. Phil
Oh hey!It’s the final episode of our ‘ Daytime TV that raised us’ series, and today, we’re deep-diving Dr. Phil. A man so recognisable we can say his name and you’ll probably hear his voice, his trademark straight-talking advice. He was total ratings gold. He was also, perhaps unsurprisingly, an incredibly complicated character.This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Wilson, and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.Big thanks to CeraVe for making this episode possible. Hit u
The 9-5 is officially in
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On today’s show: quite a bit, actually! Molly-Mae Hague’s Ryanair flight has people rather grumpy. Plus, the New York Times has set out to determine just how Taylor Swift measures up to the greatest music icons in history, Billie Eilish calls three-hour concerts “psychotic”, Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner are back… on? Glenn Powell is leaving Hollywood. And then! There’s more! Zara’s got a ‘My Two Cents’ on working influencers and we play ‘Are You Smarter Than a Clickbait Headline?’.
Th
Daytime TV that raised us: Judge Judy
Oh hi, everyone!She’s the straight-talking judge who was beamed into living rooms every weekday for years. If you’re a 90s kid, Judge Judy was a TV staple. So, what went into creating it? And who is its central star, Judith Scheindlin?This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Wilson, and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.Big thanks to Elite Eleven and their new Fall/Winter Aura Collection. Use the code ‘SHAMELESS10’ at checkout to receive 10% off your next purchase.Want to
Well baby you can lose it overnight
G’day, everyone!On today’s show: the Bennifer divorce rumours and what we make of them. Sophie Turner talks to VOGUE about the fallout of her split from Joe Jonas, the ‘It Ends With Us’ trailer is here and it looks… surprisingly good, CCTV footage of Diddy assaulting Cassie is leaked to the media, Harry Styles is probably single again, and Jeremy Clarkson is the hottest man in the UK! Apparently!This week, Mich recommended Billie Eilish’s latest album, ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’. Zara recom
Daytime TV that raised us: Jerry Springer
Hello, everyone!Welcome to the first episode of our Scandal series, ‘Daytime TV that raised us’. First up: Jerry Springer. It was one of the trashiest television shows we watched growing up. And the man behind it? Well, he was rather complex. So, what went into creating it?This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Wilson, and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.Big thanks to CeraVe for making this episode possible. You can easily shop them online or at your nearest Chemist Wa
She’s wearing a cape
Helloooo!On today’s show: Hailey Bieber is pregnant! And her announcement with Justin Bieber was pretty delightful. What can the TV show of the year - Baby Reindeer - teach us about storytelling and fact vs fiction? Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie are a duo again, what the hell happened on the set of the new Mad Max movie – and what are we to make of Anya Taylor Joy’s quotes? Plus! Meet Clickbait of the Week, a new segment we’re trying on.As we mentioned at the very top of this episode,
Harry and Meghan: Part three
Hiiii, friends!Welcome to the third and final part of our series on Harry and Meghan. As far as scandals go, there aren’t many bigger than Harry and Meghan’s dramatic estrangement from the British royal family. So, how did we get here? And who was really at fault for one of the great family fracturings of our time? This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Wilson, and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.Big thanks to Bridgerton S3, P1 for making this episode possible. This se
Who's the Big Me?
Hello hello!On today’s show: the Met Gala guest list turned out to be… kind of second-rate, actually? Plus, a comprehensive explainer on what the hell went down between Drake and Kendrick Lamar this week, the influencers are truly influencing when it comes to baby names, two Home and Away stars have taken their on-screen romance off-screen too, Tom Brady’s been roasted and Madonna’s been swamped by… 1.6 million people.This week, Mich recommended watching Colin from Accounts on Binge. Za
Style-ish, the podcast
Telling you a little bit about our brand new podcast, Style-ish.Subscribe to Style-ish on Apple Podcasts:Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15Iuy1KzvnCzksa9jvoqwj?si=03850f16c05e46cfClick 'follow' to show your support! And if you like what you hear, would you mind chucking us a five-star review?Thank you thank you! Chat tomorrow.
Harry and Meghan: Part two
Hello, everyone!As far as scandals go, there aren’t many bigger than Harry and Meghan’s dramatic estrangement from the British royal family. So, how did we get here? And who was really at fault for one of the great family fracturings of our time? This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Wilson, and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.Big thanks to Bridgerton, and their season three wallflower Pen, for making this episode possible. Season 3, Part 1 is only on Netflix from 16
Zara on falling in love with reading
Omg hi! Happy Saturday!You might be wondering what this is doing in your podcast feed on the weekend. Well, we've been running quite the beautiful series over on The Shameless Book Club, and this week, the final installment went live. It's called The Tastemakers - interview episodes helmed by our friend Gemma Dimond with local curators of all things, lifestyle, fashion and culture. This particular episode is with a familiar face and voice, one Zara McDonald.Big thanks to Baileys for mak
Shaka dog
Hi hi hiiii!On today’s show: Sophia Bush has penned one of the most honest essays we’ve seen from a celebrity in a very long time. Plus, Nicole Kidman becomes the first Australian to win one of Hollywood’s most prestigious awards, Call Her Daddy’s Alex Cooper just threw one of the bougier weddings we can remember, and it turns out Jennifer Garner is dating a burger guy? And has been for six years? Then, Slow News Week lol.This week, Zara recommended reading The Nightingale by Kristen Ha
Harry and Meghan: Part one
Good morning, friends!As far as scandals go, there aren’t many bigger than Harry and Meghan’s dramatic estrangement from the British royal family. So, how did we get here? And who was really at fault for one of the great family fracturings of our time? This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.Big thanks to KX Pilates for making this episode possible. Head online to kxpilates.com or download the KX Pilates App to start your pilates journey today.
eeoMeE To millenniAls
Helloooo!!
On today’s show: Taylor Swift’s eleventh album, The Tortured Poets Department, is here and boy is it divisive. Hugh Grant has settled his case against The Sun newspaper, Sydney Sweeney responds to those quotes about being ‘not pretty or talented’, is Mark Zuckerberg… hot now? Victoria Beckham’s celebrating her 50th while her husband David is suing his old buddy, Mark Wahlberg. Oh, and then it’s Slow News Week!
This week, Zara recommended ‘3 vintage celebrity interviews I love’ in Bo
Clara Bow, the original 'It Girl': Part two
Hiya, everyone!
Welcome to the second and final part of our series on Clara Bow. She’s the woman who inspired the final track on Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department. So, we wondered, who was Clara Bow? The answer took us on a fascinating path.
This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Zara McDonald.
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Is this Joe? Uh no
Hello hello!On today’s show: Coachella is back, and the predictions of a flop ended up being… dead wrong. Caitlin Jenner says “good riddance” to OJ Simpson, Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan’s divorce is stillllllll going, Zendaya is courting Oscars buzz, an Aussie is on track to have the most liked TikTok of all time, aaaaand we have a… lukewarm… update to the silly fake news stories thing we told you about last week.This week, Mich recommended seeing Groundhog Day The Musical and listeni
Clara Bow, the original 'It Girl': Part one
Hello, everybody!She’s the woman who inspired the final track on Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department. So, we wondered, who was Clara Bow? The answer took us on a fascinating path. Big thanks to Pureology’s Hydrate Collection for making this episode possible. Get your hands on Pureology’s Hydrate Collection now and shop it online via Adore Beauty, or in your local Pureology salon.This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Ruby Hall.Want to su
Baroness Fiona Shackleton of Belgravia
Helloooo, friends!On today’s show: the curious timing of Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen’s divorce, JoJo Siwa’s rebrand has made everyone mad, Billie Eilish wants you to be her close friend, Andrew Garfield has a hot normie girlfriend, the YouTuber who announced her baby’s arrival on the same day the media learned she’d filed for divorce, and there’s a chance the bizarre news stories you’ve read in the last month are the work of a comedian taking the piss.This week, Zara recommended S
Vanessa, Zac and High School Musical mania: Part two
Well hello! To nineties babies, there are few celebrity couples more iconic than Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron. To us, they were Troy and Gabriella: total teen dreams. Only, their lives as young celebrities showed how ruthless the tabloid media could be. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Ruby Hall.Big thanks to CeraVe for making this episode possible. CeraVe’s Advanced Repair Balm immediately hydrates, soothes and protects any dry, rough or compromised
Marry old! We mean rich
Hiiii hi hi hi!On today’s show: Brittany Snow indicates that her ex-husband did cheat on her, an explanation on everything happening between Diddy, the courts, and 50 Cent, Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter absolutely smashes the charts, the viral essay that argues you should in fact marry an older man, and! Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s marriage is over, but the press for Rebel Wilson’s new book is far from it. This week, Zara recommended you subscribe to Add To Wishlist by Otegha Uwagba. Mich recommen
Vanessa, Zac and High School Musical mania: Part one
Hiiii guys! To nineties babies, there are few celebrity couples more iconic than Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron. To us, they were Troy and Gabriella: total teen dreams. Only, their lives as young celebrities showed how ruthless the tabloid media could be. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Ruby Hall.Big thanks to Elite Eleven for making this episode possible. Elite Eleven's hoodies are a game-changer! These chilly mornings can make it hard to jump out of
Herb wars
Hiiii!On today’s show: Kate Middleton shared her cancer diagnosis, and what is there to learn from all of this? Plus, Euphoria season three might… actually not happen, why the documentary ‘Quiet on Set’ is all over your social media feeds, Rebel Wilson’s memoir is about to be out in the world and all eyes are on Chapter 23 (and Sacha Baron Cohen), and Gwyneth Paltrow has announced a war on dill.This week, Zara recommended the 'Who Trolled Amber' podcast. Mich recommended American Nightm
Winona and the CCTV footage
Hiiii guys! Winona Ryder was one of the biggest celebrities in the world - an Academy Award-winning actress who’d risen to the very top of her industry. CCTV footage of her shoplifting from a major department store would send everything crashing down. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.Big thanks to Warner Brothers for making this episode possible. Challengers is the sexy drama that everyone’s talking about and it’s definitely not one you’
A man for every decade
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On today’s show: it’s been another week of Princess Kate headlines - apparently she’s at the farm shop! Nothing to see here! Everyone carry on! Plus, Meghan Markle’s curious timing for her new business launch, Olivia Munn reveals her cancer diagnosis, J Lo’s got a bit of a career headache on her hands, and Kylie Jenner is… getting into the alcohol game?
This week, Zara recommended Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors and The Bee Sting by Paul Murray. Mich recommended a snazzy TikTok colour analy
Halle Berry's hit and run (and the rest of it)
Hello, friends!
Halle Berry had ascended to the top of the Hollywood tree. She was on stage at the Oscars, gold trophy in hand, accepting the award for Best Actress. Just 10 days later, her marriage would crumble in front of the world.
This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.
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Mich's 30 life lessons at 30
Hello! It's a BONUS *bonus* episode! For a limited only (then we're putting it behind the ShameMore paywall because that's how the cookie crumbles, baby).Mich turned 30 last week so we're hearing her life lessons. Keep an eye out for July, because that's when the glorious Zazzy McDonald joins the 30 club, too!Want early, ad-free and exclusive content? Subscribe to ShameMore on Apple by clicking the locked icon. Subscribe to ShameMore on Spotify here.Thanks! Love ya!
Grab your tin foil hats!
Oh hey, honeys!
On today’s show: well well well, if we weren’t Kate Middleton conspiracy theorists last week, we just might be after the developments over the weekend. Also! Our main takeaways from the Oscars, Ariana Grande’s new album sparks speculation that she was cheated on, Natalie Portman has quietly divorced Benjamin Millipied, and cue the wedding bells because Rupert Murdoch is ready to start the second half of his life! Again!
This week, Annabelle recommended going to see the musical Wi
Elvis and Priscilla: Part three
Hi, friends!
Welcome to the third and final part of our series on Elvis and Priscilla. You might have seen the movies, because the relationship between Elvis and Priscilla is one of the most fascinating celebrity stories of all time. But the films only tell so much. And the nitty gritty details? Well, they’re just next level.
This episode was audio produced by Annabelle Lee.
Big thanks to Uniqlo for making this episode possible. Head in-store or online at uniqlo.com.au to shop Uniqlo’s knitwear
A busty crustacean
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On today’s show: SO MUCH STUFF. Including the rumours that Miley Cyrus’s mum married her little sister’s ex-boyfriend, why are there thoughts and prayers for Hailey and Justin Bieber?, What the hell is going on with the British royal family? Spice Girl Geri Halliwell’s marriage is in the tabloids for uncomfy reasons, the Guardian’s blistering piece about guru to the stars, Jay Shetty, AND Glasgow’s Willy Wonka Experience has social media in a stranglehold.
To read ‘Uncovering the h
Elvis and Priscilla: Part two
Hellooooo!Welcome to the second part of our series on Elvis and Priscilla. You might have seen the movies, because the relationship between Elvis and Priscilla is one of the most fascinating celebrity stories of all time. But the films only tell so much. And the nitty gritty details? Well, they’re just next level.This episode was audio produced by Annabelle Lee.Big thanks to Elite Eleven for making this episode possible. Don’t forget to use the code ‘SHAMELESS10’ at the checkout to get
Different strokes, different folks
G’day, everybody!
On today’s show: why is traditional homemaking and womanhood a la Nara Smith so popular on TikTok? Olivia Rodrigo launches her Guts World tour, television personality Wendy Williams has been put in the spotlight of a highly controversial four-part documentary series, Zendaya wants to talk about Tom Holland, Aussie Margaret Zhang has been moved on from the top gig at VOGUE China, and did Taylor Swift’s dad punch a pap? Then! It’s Zara’s turn to play slow news week.
This week, Za
Elvis and Priscilla: Part one
Happy Monday, everybody!
You might have seen the movies, because the relationship between Elvis and Priscilla is one of the most fascinating celebrity stories of all time. But the films only tell so much. And the nitty gritty details? Well, they’re just next level.
Big thanks to Mejuri for making this episode possible. Shop the GANNI x Mejuri limited edition collection from February 27th. Head online and get shopping!
This episode was audio produced by Annabelle Lee.
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Mich on career, books and trends
It’s us! Dropping in your podcast feeds on a Saturday!Why? Well, on Thursday we launched a very exciting podcast series over on The Shameless Book Club: it’s called The Tastemakers, and it’s something we’re so excited for you guys to listen to.On The Tastemakers, friend of Shameless Media Gemma Dimond sits down with some of the biggest names in Australia’s fashion, food and media scenes to hear all about how they indulge: how they dress, eat, live and… read.We’ve already dropped episode
Not our strongest finish, sorry
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On today’s show: it was the week that millions of people around the world fell in love with TikTokker @reesateesa, and for very good reason. Plus! Tom Sandoval’s New York Times profile is… a complete disaster, Dakota Johnson’s new movie has officially reached “so bad it’s good” status, while J Lo’s new film is, well, something we need to unpack together. And! Apparently, Khloe Kardashian has been spending her days Facetuning her cat and we have reason to believe Harry and Meghan’s w
BONUS: A comprehensive recap of the Eras Tour
Omg hi! It’s a bonus episode!
We decided to break down our experience at Taylor Swift’s Melbourne concert in this bumper episode for you. We figured this isn't a standard Thursday episode conversation, so for those interested, here’s our little Eras Tour recap.
This episode was audio produced by Sohani Goonetillake.
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The Taylor Swift series: Part 5
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Welcome to the fifth and final part of our mammoth series on Taylor Swift. She’s the biggest name of our generation; a name synonymous with talent, power and, well, headlines. Taylor Swift is celebrity. So, let’s walk through everything that’s happened since we last covered her life.
This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.
Big thanks to Disney+ for making this episode possible. 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)' is exclusi
Old ginger bollocks
G’day, everyone!On today’s show: Allllll things Super Bowl, from the two moments that gave us the ick, to Usher’s halftime show, and the Ben Affleck ad that won us over. Then! Edward Enninful went bang with his final cover of British Vogue, Beyonce’s big announcement, Kim Kardashian’s new boyfriend, and a new development in one of the weirdest stories we covered last year. To watch that Dunkin’ Donuts ad we mentioned in today’s episode, head here.This week, Zara recommended listening to
The Taylor Swift series: Part 4
Happy Mondaaayyyy!
She’s the biggest name of our generation; a name synonymous with talent, power and, well, headlines. Taylor Swift is celebrity. So, let’s walk through everything that’s happened since we last covered her life.
This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.
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The Taylor Swift series: Parts 1-3
Omg it’s us! In your podcast feeds! On a Saturday!
Why? Well! You might remember that, at the beginning of 2022, we did a three-part Scandal series exploring how Taylor Swift rose, fell, then rose again. Those three episodes are Shameless Media’s most downloaded episodes of all time.
As you’re already very much aware: a LOT has happened in the Taylor Swift omniverse since we released that three-part series. So much that it… completely justifies… a couple more episodes.
So! To celebrate Taylor c
Totes $120! Mugs $125!
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On today’s show: Taylor Swift announced her brand new album at the Grammy’s and where does the woman get the time? And then, obviously, we need to talk about expensive mugs and overpriced totes. Plus, Nick Lachey brings back music Mondays (much to my delight!) and Michael Buble is a silly, goofy, very high man.
This week, Mich recommended ‘10 things I wish I’d known before deciding not to have kids at 45’ by Farrah Storr. Zara recommended Drunk Elephant’s Tiffany Masterson on How I Bui
Who is Kylie Jenner? Part three
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Welcome to the third and final part of our series on Kylie Jenner - one of the most famous people in the world. We’ve had an unprecedented level of access to her childhood and her life. But who is she, really? Well, that question is… tricky to answer.
This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.
Big thanks to Mejuri for making this episode possible. Head online and start your stack with Mejuri’s staple hoops.
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The Dassault Falcon 900!
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On today’s show: untangling what in the world is going on between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion is a task, but we’re here to do it. Plus, Sofia Richie Grainge is pregnant, Travis Kelce is in the Super Bowl and all anyone wants to know is if Taylor Swift can get there, and then, our first Slow News Week of 2024.
This week, Mich recommended you stream Dance You Outta My Head by Cat Janice. Zara recommended Emily Blunt on the Awards Chatter podcast.
Big thanks to Elite Eleven fo
Who is Kylie Jenner? Part two
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Welcome to the second part of our series on Kylie Jenner - one of the most famous people in the world. We’ve had an unprecedented level of access to Kylie’s childhood and her life. But who is she, really? Well, that question is… tricky to answer.
This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.
Big thanks to Pureology for making this episode possible. To try Pureology’s Hydrate collection, you can shop it online via Adore Beauty, or in your loca
Cosmic, divine and totally cursed
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On today’s show: Jacob Elordi is IT right now. And those rampant rumours that he’s fresh out of a breakup? Yeah, they were… completely wrong. Kim Kardashian’s office tour was completely unhinged, aaaaand How I Met Your Mother’s Josh Radnor got married and you could say it couldn’t have gone worse. AND THEN. Mich comes to the table with a ‘My Two Cents’: a viral article with the headline “You don’t need to document everything” is doing the rounds this week, and she has thoughts.
This
Who is Kylie Jenner? Part one
Hellooo, everybody!
Kylie Jenner is one of the most famous people in the world. We’ve had an unprecedented level of access to her childhood and her life. But who is she, really? Well, that question is… tricky to answer.
This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.
Big thanks to Elite Eleven for making this episode possible. If you want to head into the new year with confidence and style, shop Elite Eleven online, on their app, or in-store now. And don’t for
Buckle up, it’s a big one
We’re baaaaack!
On today’s show: everything that happened over the summer break! From Ariana Grande telling us it’s not our business whose dick she rides, to host Jo Koy bombing at the Golden Globes, the Selena Gomez/Taylor Swift gossip session that was watched by the world, the viral trend that suggested Paul Mescal… runs away from his one-night stands, a brand new relationship between star of the moment, Barry Keoghan, and Sabrina Carpenter, convicted killer Gypsy Rose Blanchard becomes social
Olivia and Josh and Sabrina
Hellooo, everybody!It was the teenage love triangle that had the world in a stranglehold – with one song, Olivia Rodrigo had become an international superstar. As she shot for the stars, though, two people were left standing in the dust.This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.Big thanks to the Australian Open for making this episode possible. Head to Ticketmaster now to buy your tickets to the Australian Open.Want to support our show? Clicking
Breaking the Spice Girls: Part three
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Welcome to the third and final part of our very special Spice Girls series. They’re the biggest girl group in history: five women who changed the face of pop music through the magic of girl power. But the ride to the top was far from smooth.
This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.
Big thanks to Betty’s Burgers and their Bestie Beach Resort for making this episode possible. Grab your Bestie and head to Betty’s, you just might win the ultimate
Spicemania: Part two
Welcome to part two of our very special summer series!!!!
They’re the biggest girl group in history: five women who changed the face of pop music through the magic of girl power. But the ride to the top was far from smooth.
This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.
Big thanks to Betty’s Burgers and their Bestie Beach Resort for making this episode possible. Grab your Bestie and head to Betty’s, you just might win the ultimate summer holiday, in Noosa, th
Creating the Spice Girls: Part one
Why hellooooo, everybody!
Welcome to part one of our very special summer series. They’re the biggest girl group in history: five women who changed the face of pop music through the magic of girl power. But the ride to the top was far from smooth.
To grab yourself a copy of Sean Smith’s Spice Girls biography, head here.
This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.
Big thanks to Betty’s Burgers and their Bestie Beach Resort for making this episode possible. G
The 2023 SEOYAs
Welcome to the 2023 Shameless End of Year Awards!!!!
As you guys know, the SEOYAs acknowledge the celebrity and pop culture stories that shaped the year. We’ve had a brains trust of 1000 Shameless listeners vote on who they think should win each category.
It’s a special episode and a special setup, because this is actually our first-ever full video episode. As we teased last week, we’re in a different studio today – we’re also drinking some cocktails, thanks to our mates at Dan Murphy’s – and we
The real affair story behind Love Actually
Hello, everyone!
We all know the story of Emma Thompson’s character in Love Actually being cheated on. But do you know the real-life affair story that led to the collapse of her first marriage?
This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.
Big thanks to CeraVe for making this episode possible. Let your skin take centre stage and find your skin type and CeraVe skincare routine on the CeraVe website. You can find them online at Adore Beauty and in-store or o
Justin Deruuuloooo
G’day, friends!On today’s show: Taylor Swift is named TIME’s Person of the Year and takes a shot at Kim Kardashian in the process. There’s a royal photoshop fail in Will and Kate’s family Christmas card, Selena Gomez is in a relationship and letting loose in the comments section, Molly-Mae Hague says she’s “going through it”, and Hugh Grant is kinda grumpy but needs money, okay?This week, Zara recommended watching the Actors on Actors interviews with Variety. They’re all amazing! Mich r
Lena Dunham’s mea culpas: Part two
Hey, everybody!Welcome to the second and final part of our series on Lena Dunham. She has a brilliant mind and a knack for pissing people off. Lena is behind some of our generation’s most celebrated work, but also cringeworthy blunders. How the hell did she get so famous? And what do we make of her now?This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.Big thanks to Elite Eleven for making this episode possible. If you want to refresh your wardrobe for su
… Fleabag?
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On today’s show: remember the ‘wedding of the century’ that we spoke about last week? Yeah, well… it turns out the groom could be looking at decades behind bars. Plus! Publicist Tree Paine has taken a big old whack at professional celebrity gossiper DeuxMoi, Billie Eilish has called out Variety for ‘outing her’, and friend of the show Dave Galafassi is BACK!!! Then we’re doing a slow news week!
This week, Zara recommended reading ‘How millennials learned to dread motherhood’
Lena Dunham’s mea culpas: Part one
Happy Monday, everyone! Lena Dunham has a brilliant mind and a knack for pissing people off. She’s behind some of our generation’s most celebrated work, but also cringeworthy blunders. How the hell did she get so famous? And what do we make of her now?This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.Big thanks to Mejuri for making this episode possible. Head online to Mejuri for all your holiday needs, or head to the pop-up at Incu in Sydney and Melbour
Versailles, aquarium, potato potahto!
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On today’s show: videos of Tommy Fury partying it up with Chris Brown in Dubai are making us feel… a lot of things. The wedding of the century is here and the TikToks are something else, the main takeaways from Kylie Jenner’s interview with Jennifer Lawrence, Diddy has been accused of sexual assault by two more women, and the British podcast that unwittingly cancelled the impending wedding of a major influencer.
This week, Zara recommended reading ‘Happily Ever Divorced’ in
Just... Justin Timberlake: Part three
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Welcome to the third and final part of our series on Justin Timberlake. Just saying his name is enough to elicit a reaction. For some, he’s the hitmaker who turned boy band adoration into pop superstardom. For others, he’s the prime example of everything to dislike in a celebrity.
This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.
Big thanks to Lo Bros for making this episode possible. To try the Lo Bros Purple Grape Kombucha, head to selected Cole
Happy Madison
G’day, everyone!On today’s show: From the curious marketing campaign behind Anyone But You and The Curse, Suki Waterhouse announced she’s pregnant mid-performance, rapper Cassie accuses Diddy of sexual assault and abuse, reviews of The Crown season six are in and they are… emphatically negative, Travis Kelce has been profiled by the Wall Street Journal, and Kanye West’s Australian wife Bianca Censori might now be his ex.This week, Zara recommended this piece in the New York Times about
Just... Justin Timberlake: Part two
Happy Monday, everyone!
Welcome to the second part of our series on Justin Timberlake. Just saying his name is enough to elicit a reaction. For some, he’s the hitmaker who turned boy band adoration into pop superstardom. For others, he’s the prime example of everything to dislike in a celebrity.
This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.
Big thanks to Mejuri for making this episode possible. Head online to Mejuri and take 20% off everything when you spen
Take’n or leavin
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On today’s show: What’s going on with the reports suggesting Prince Frederick has cheated on Australia’s Princess Mary? Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are giving us big romcom energy and we can’t get enough, there’s widespread mourning for Harry Styles’s hair, Mean Girls 2.0 is just around the corner, and Kim Kardashian’s hairdresser files for divorce - literal days after his televised wedding was watched by millions.
This week, Zara recommended watching Starstruck on Binge and liste
Just... Justin Timberlake: Part one
Hey, friends!
Justin Timberlake: just saying his name is enough to elicit a reaction. For some, he’s the hitmaker who turned boy band adoration into pop superstardom. For others, he’s the prime example of everything to dislike in a celebrity.
This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.
Big thanks to Chadstone - The Fashion Capital - for making this episode possible. Discover extended hours, shopping guides and real-time parking info at chadstone.com.au.
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In our French Girl Phase
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On today’s show: Troye Sivan’s fast becoming the most exciting celebrity to follow right now, Alexa Chung has shared her 40 best pieces of life advice and we are obsessed, Sophie Turner has entered her French Girl Phase, people think Emma Chamberlain should go to college, and it’s time to play Slow News Week again!
This week, Mich recommended watching Love Triangle on Stan. Zara recommended The Buccaneers on Apple TV+, as well as the six-part podcast series from Schwartz Media, ‘
The Call Her Daddy breakup: Part two
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Welcome to the second and final part of our Call Her Daddy series. They were two of the biggest names in podcasting. Together, Sofia Franklyn and Alex Cooper built a brand known around the world. But as fame, money, and attention came their way, the friendship that started it all completely crumbled.
This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.
Big thanks to Mejuri for making this episode possible. Head to pop up now until the 11th of December to
Craving a pure, raw electric guitar
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On today’s show: 1989 Taylor’s Version is here, but a Harry Styles cameo is not. The world mourns the death of FRIENDS star, Matthew Perry, there are whispers in DeuxMoi that another celebrity divorce is brewing, Kylie Jenner has launched Khy and it’s, well, kind of genius. And then: how the hell did Martin Scorcese become TikTok’s new… it boy?
This week, Zara recommended Green Dot by Madeline Gray. Mich recommended listening to Britney’s memoir on audiobook, as well as watching
The Call Her Daddy breakup: Part one
Happy Monday!They were two of the biggest names in podcasting. Together, Sofia Franklyn and Alex Cooper built a brand known around the world. But as fame, money, and attention came their way, the friendship that started it all completely crumbled.This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.Thanks to SBS On Demand for making this episode possible. Head to SBS On Demand to stream Erotic Stories for free now.Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna
The PFPE
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On today’s show: Britney Spears’s memoir is finally out in the world, so what are the key takeaways from one of the most anticipated books of the last year? Plus, Sophia Bush has reportedly moved on with a former soccer star and, well, where do we start with the drama around that story? Then, Rebecca Loos isn’t happy with David Beckham’s documentary and Meryl Streep’s marriage also falls victim to 2023.
This week, Mich recommended the docu-series ‘Coleen Rooney: The Real Wag
The many iterations of Ariana Grande: Part three
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Welcome to the third and final part of our series on Ariana Grande. She was the superstar who navigated a terrorist attack and the death of a former partner within 18 months. Ariana Grande had dealt with unimaginable heartbreak. By 2018, she was a bit of a phoenix, rising from the ashes. Only, the story was far from over.
This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.
Big thanks to Mejuri for making this episode possible. Head to the pop-up
Hidden nuances, subtle beauties, etc!
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On today’s show: Well, we simply must talk about Will and Jada and the news that... actually… they’ve not been together since 2016. Plus, the questions we have after Kendall Jenner took a sizeable paycheck from Mark Zuckerberg, why on earth have Sophie Turner and Priyanka Chopra Jonas unfollowed each other, and then, Julia Fox’s very candid memoir. Oh, and you bet we’re bringing back by popular demand SLOW NEWS WEEK, which is a win for podcast segment inventors everywhere.
This w
The best advice we’ve ever received
Well well well, what do we have here?
This is a very special bonus episode to celebrate the fact that our new book, 4am, is out in the world today. Since 2021, tens of thousands of readers have devoured ASK SHAMELESS’s weekly columns on dating, friendship and self-development, written by Mich and Zara, along with our incredible roster of guest columnists.
The book doesn’t just look beautiful, it also features ten brand new columns from Mich and Zara, and is available to read in hardback and audi
The many iterations of Ariana Grande: Part two
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Welcome to part two of our series on Ariana Grande. A gig on Broadway, a Nickelodeon show, and a voice so powerful it was considered once in a generation: Ariana Grande was on the path to superstardom. But 2017 would show the singer just how awful - how heartbreaking - fame can be.
For the link to BBC’s tribute to the Manchester attack victims, head here.
To donate to Winston’s Wish, head here.
This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.
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A wee mea culpa
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On today’s show: the Beckham documentary has been released and we have oh so many thoughts, it appears that Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper are Hollywood’s newest couple, Emma Chamberlain is single, all of social media is theorising that Andy Cohen and John Mayer are more than friends, Olivia Wilde’s Instagram activity is under the microscope, and then finally: why did TikTok’s It Girl Matilda Djerf deactivate her account this week?
Ahead of the referendum this weekend, Zara reco
The many iterations of Ariana Grande: Part one
Happy Monday!
She’s found herself in one of the biggest celebrity headlines of 2023. But long before her divorce from Dalton Gomez, pop star Ariana Grande had an extremely colourful life, with twists and turns that we can’t quite comprehend.
This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.
Big thanks to Hayu for making this episode possible. Head to hayu.com or download the app to start your free trial now.
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’
David and Victoria Beckham: A special from the archives
SURPRISE! We’re so excited to be bringing you this special, jam-packed episode from the archives.As you've probably noticed, the Beckham documentary has just dropped on Netflix and is going absolutely wild right now. We binged it, and at the end of the docu-series thought: you know what? We did our own three-part series on David and Victoria Beckham's marriage years ago. It's one of our favorite scandal series of all time and has a lot of information about the celebrity side of David an
Girl summer? Willy nilly winter!
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On today’s show: *that* Kim and Kourtney Kardashian phone call and what we make of the speculation that Travis Barker is actually at the heart of it all. Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis quietly bury the hatchet, an episode of Dax Shepard’s podcast attracted some ugly headlines, we need to talk about the rise of the “girl’s girl”, and then, Zara’s got a brand new segment!!!
This week, Mich recommended ‘Who Killed Jill Dando?’ on Netflix. Zara recommended this interview with Rhodri
IN CONVERSATION: Grace Beverley
Hello, pals!Today we are joined by Youtuber turned entrepreneur Grace Beverley. For the unacquainted, Grace is a force to be reckoned with. Grace blew up when she was studying at Oxford and decided to document her life with vlogs on YouTube. From there, she channeled her incredibly engaged audience into not one, but two, business ventures: a sustainable activewear brand called TALA and a fitness company called Shreddy. In this chat, Grace talks about finding insane levels of success at
The college admissions scandal: Part two
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Welcome to the second and final part of our series on the college admissions scandal. Olivia Jade was the ultimate aspirational Gen Z-er: the daughter of an actress and multi-millionaire entrepreneur – and an influencer with millions of followers to her name – she… kind of had it all. That is, until the US Department of Justice came knocking.
This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.
Big thanks to Elite Eleven for making this episode poss
Every 1.6... days?
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On today’s show: Sophie Turner sues Joe Jonas and shows him what magnificent PR looks like, Taylor Swift wants you to know who Travis Kelce is, Emma Roberts has been accused of transphobia by a former costar, and we absolutely need to talk about the Netflix romcom that we watched and absolutely adored this week.
Zara recommended Imogen Heap’s newsletter article, ‘A Day With Taylor’, and ‘Say It To My Face’ from This American Life. Mich recommended Pandora Sykes’s interview with her
Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss: a Sentimental Garbage crossover
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Today, Mich and Caroline (and producer Annabelle!) turn their attention to something you’ve all been *demanding* from us: a deep dive into Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss, and what the hell happened to their friendship. You guys know that commentary around Taylor and Karlie has run rampant for years, so while we won’t get too deeply in the weeds of every single internet hole, consider this episode a wide-ranging pop culture exploration… what is the commentary about Taylor and Karlie
The college admissions scandal: Part one
Hello hello!
Olivia Jade was the ultimate aspirational Gen Z-er: the daughter of an actress and multi-millionaire entrepreneur – and an influencer with millions of followers to her name – she… kind of had it all. That is, until the US Department of Justice came knocking.
This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.
Big thanks to Disney+ and the all-new season of The Kardashians for making this episode possible. There will be 10 episodes this season, droppi
Tinkerbell’s dad
G’day, mates!On today’s show: Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness’s marriage is over and the world (well, mostly our mothers) is mourning, Russell Brand says the mainstream media is out to get him after he is accused of multiple sexual assaults, and who and what is a Tube Girl? Plus, no - Paul Mescal is not Daisy Edgar Jones’s new boyfriend, Drew Barrymore faces backlash for returning to work and are the men OK? Why do they think about The Roman Empire so much? This week, Zara recommen
IN CONVERSATION: Dolly Alderton
Why hello, everyone!
Today, we are joined by one of the UK’s most prominent authors, Dolly Alderton. Some of you might be thinking, but wait! You guys have already interviewed Dolly! And you’d be right. Back in 2020, in the depths of lockdown, we spoke to Dolly over Zoom about her life and career. But, given how much we adore her, and given how she was so highly requested by you guys, we thought: why not make her the first person to ever return to Shameless In Conversation? But this is an In Con
The drama of Dance Moms: Part two
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Welcome to the second and final part of our series on the drama of Dance Moms. It was the reality TV show that captured the world’s attention: a group of very young girls, their overbearing mothers, and a dance coach so intense, some called her methods abusive.
This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.
Big thanks to CeraVe for making this episode possible. You can shop CeraVe’s entire Blemish Control range now at Chemist Warehouse nati
Ashton, Mila, and their “role model” Danny
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On today’s show: we have quite a few updates about the Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas divorce. Jimmy Fallon is the latest talk show host to be outed as a terrible boss, the video going viral after the VMAS, and finally: we do a massive deep dive on everything there is to know about Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis asking a judge for leniency after their friend was found guilty of raping two women.
This week, Zara recommended The End Credits by Patty Lin. Mich recommended Olivia Rodrigo’s
IN CONVERSATION: Steven Bartlett
Hello! Welcome to the first episode of our very special In Conversation series.
Today on the show, we are joined by one of the most recognisable business and media personalities in Britain, Steven Bartlett. In 2014, he co-founded a social media marketing agency called Social Chain, which cemented the then-22-year-old as one of the leaders in the social media marketing world. Three years later, he created his podcast, The Diary of a CEO, which is one of the biggest podcasts in the UK right now. T
The drama of Dance Moms: Part one
Heeeyyy, everyone!
It was the reality TV show that captured the world’s attention: a group of very young girls, their overbearing mothers, and a dance coach so intense, some called her methods abusive.
This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.
Big thanks to 20th Century Studios ‘A Haunting in Venice’ for making this episode possible. A Haunting in Venice is out on September the 14th so grab your mates and head to the cinemas.
Got some thoughts on this sc
It’s celebrity divorce-ageddon
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On today’s show: what the hell happened in Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s marriage? We unpack the latest celebrity divorce announcement of 2023. Then! Olivia Rodrigo anxiously answers whether her new single is a jab at Taylor Swift, Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet make their public debut as a couple, and we absolutely need to discuss how Justin Bieber’s sartorial choices became the fixation of TikTok this week.
This week, Mich recommended Good Material by Dolly Alderton. Annabelle
The Tiger Woods affairs: Part two
Hey, everyone!Welcome to the second and final part of our series on Tiger Woods. Tiger Woods was changing the world of sport and earning $80 million a year when the National Enquirer followed him into a car park with mistress Mindy Lawton. He managed to kill that story. But soon, his luck would completely run out.This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.Big thanks to Betty’s Burgers for making this episode possible. If you are in the mood for a
Not the reverse Steven Bradbury
G’day, everybody!
On today’s show: We’ve officially entered the era of the rebrand - from strawberry girl aesthetic to tomato girl fall, so what the hell is going on? It’s official: We single-handedly manifested a Stormzy and Maya Jama reunion, an update on what the hell is up with Scooter Braun, unpacking the viral controversy around *that* Che Diaz profile, and Pete Davidson is single again.
This week, Zara had two recommendations: this episode on Oprah from Acquired and The Intern on Netflix.
The Tiger Woods affairs: Part one
Happy Monday!
He was utterly adored around the world. Tiger Woods was young, handsome and wildly talented – and he had an adorable family to boot. Only, as so often is the case in celebrity land, the higher you climb, the harder you fall.
You can watch the two-part Tiger Woods documentary on Binge right here, and check out Tiger Woods’s biography here.
Big thanks to kikki K for making this episode possible. Get organised in style with 20% off using our code ‘SHAMELESS’. Shop the range at kikki-K
Scootin' away from Scooter
Hello hello!On today’s show: three of Scooter Braun’s biggest stars have all reportedly left him within the space of a week, so what the hell is going on? Plus, everything we know about Britney Spears and Sam Asghari’s ugly divorce, Jack Antonoff had a star-studded wedding to Margaret Qualley, people are very, very irritated by Disney’s live-action remake of Snow White and are taking its young star to task, and - finally! - what the hell happened between podcaster Bobbi Althoff and Drak
Gwyneth, Goop, and everything else: Part three
Happy Monday, everyone!Welcome to the third and final part of our series on Gwyneth Paltrow. By 2008, Gwyneth Paltrow had conquered Hollywood. Her next frontier - her wellness company, goop - would prove more controversial, and indeed successful, than everything before it combined.Big thanks to 20th Century Studios and ‘A Haunting in Venice’ for making this episode possible. To celebrate the release of the film we will be asking our community to share their very own whodunit stories for
Sublime!
G’day, everyone!
On today’s show: Karlie Kloss made a curious appearance in the nosebleeds section of the Eras Tour, adding another chapter to the world’s most cryptic celebrity feud. The team that works at an American magazine has had a headline nightmare, it seems all of TikTok is mourning the death of Anna Paul’s relationship, Aussie label Zimmermann sells for a billion dollars and what the hell do we make of Lil Tay’s supposed “Instagram hacking” scandal?
This week, Zara recommended The Sex
Gwyneth, Goop, and everything else: Part two
Happy Monday, everyone!By her mid-twenties, Gwyneth Paltrow had leveraged her star-studded upbringing into a glittering career; she was winning Oscars, dating world-famous men, and captivating the tabloid media. And, she was about to meet someone who’d change her life: Coldplay’s Chris Martin.Big thanks to KX Pilates for making this episode possible. You can try KX Pilates today for just $12 a class with their intro offer: that’s 5 classes for $60. Visit kxpilates.com or download the KX
The curse continues
Hellooo, everyone!On today’s show: Lizzo, Lizzo, Lizzo. The Grammy-award-winning pop star has been accused of some rather dodgy behaviour in a lawsuit from three of her former employees. Then! How did Sophia Bush go from gushing about her husband in June, to filing for divorce in August? Bella Hadid addresses the rumours she’s been in rehab, Natalie Portman is probably single again, and the arts and craft section of TikTok is at war and Mich cannot look away.This week, Zara recommended
Gwyneth, Goop, and everything else: Part one
Happy Monday!Sure, there’s GOOP. But before Gwyneth Paltrow made waves in the wellness space, she was an A-list actress on a trajectory to full-blown stardom. And her life story? Well, it’s just about as jam-packed as they come.Big thanks to Elite Eleven for making this episode possible. If you want to win $50,000, spend $50 or more at eliteelevensporting.com or download the app for quick and easy checkout. (You can shop in-store, too!)This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and
Ummm, where do we begin?
Oh, you bet we’re back.
On today’s show: Well, just about everything. While we were gone two celebrity couples filed for divorce and another broke off their engagement, Jonah Hill’s ex-girlfriend leaked his texts and accused him of being a narcissist, childhood best friends Kylie Jenner and Jordyn Woods repaired their four-year rift, Twitter became ‘X’ and gained a new competitor ‘Threads’, Doja Cat offended half a million people, and TikTok’s IT Girl got sprung kissing a teenager. YEP.
This we
Ashton and Demi: Part three
Hello hello!Welcome to the third and final part of our series on Demi and Ashton. For a time, the tabloids could not stop talking about Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher’s 15-year age gap. Eventually, though, they were distracted by something much juicier: Ashton’s alleged infidelity.Big thanks to the musical Wicked for making this episode possible. To watch the ‘musical with brains, heart and courage’ as described by TIME Magazine then head to WickedtheMusical.com.au to book your tickets.T
Ashton and Demi: Part two
Happy Monday, everyone!Welcome to part two of our series on Ashton and Demi. Demi Moore and Bruce Willis ruled the late 80s and 90s, but eventually, their marriage crumbled. It was the man Demi married next - a boyish, rambunctious prankster named Ashton Kutcher - that would have the whole world talking.Big thanks to Pureology’s Color Fanatic Multi-Tasking Leave-In Spray for making this episode possible. If you want to add this spray to your routine you can find it in your local Pureolo
Ashton and Demi: Part one
G’day, mates!
Demi Moore was one of the hottest celebrities of the 80s, 90s, and noughties. But the road to stardom - and the heartbreaks along the way - may surprise even her biggest fans.
Big thanks to CeraVe for making this episode possible. Find their extensive range online at Adore Beauty and in-store or online at Chemist Warehouse.
This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.
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Chad and Sophia's five-month marriage
Happy Monday, friends!They were the young and beautiful actors that ruled the mid-noughties on One Tree Hill. But the calamitous end to Sophia Bush and Chad Michael Murray’s marriage would have people asking questions for years to come. For that link to the Mark Schwahn piece in Variety that we mentioned at the top of this episode, head here.Big thanks to Hayu and the brand new season of Below Deck Down Under for making this episode possible. See who’s rockin' the boat in the new season
Everybody has a Taylor ticket story
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On today’s show: The Barbie marketing campaign is well and truly amping up and it’s all we can talk about in the Shameless Media office, why is Blake Lively facing backlash over the release of her new Betty Booze cocktails, what’s going on with all these rumours Kyle Richards and her marriage and then, we unpack the most perfectly timed mailbag: is it OK to not want to sell Taylor Swift tickets to someone you don’t deem a big enough fan?
This week, Annabelle recommended watching Sw
The fight for Sofia Vergara’s embryos: Part two
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Welcome to the second and final part of our series on Sofia Vergara. Her breakup at the age of 41 went far beyond what we’ve seen for almost any celebrity. You see, Sofia’s ex wanted to have her children, and as the ensuing years would prove, he’d stop at nothing to do it.
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A sushi scandal
Update: In an earlier version of this episode, Mich accidentally said “Olivia” instead of Sophia Culpo. That error has been amended.
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On today’s show: Is Jennifer Lawrence’s new movie as problematic as some people are saying it is? Molly-Mae steps down from a role that many found controversial to begin with, how the Glastonbury crowd had Lewis Capaldi’s back and Alix Earle’s soft-launching her new boyfriend has kicked off quite the TikTok controversy.
This week, Mich recommended
The fight for Sofia Vergara’s embryos: Part one
Happy Monday, friends!
Sofia Vergara’s breakup at the age of 41 went far beyond what we’ve seen for almost any celebrity. You see, Sofia’s ex wanted to have her children, and as the ensuing years would prove, he’d stop at nothing to do it.
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BOOK CLUB: Really Good, Actually
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This month, we read Monica Heisey’s debut novel: Really Good, Actually. The book is told through the eyes of Maggie - a 29-year-old whose marriage ended just 608 days after it started. Sure, she’s alone for the first time in her life, can’t afford her rent and her obscure PhD is going nowhere, but she’s reaaaally good. As Maggie throws h
Grifters and daddies
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On today’s show: Taylor Swift is coming to Australia, Kourtney Kardashian is pregnant and announced it in quite the creative way, and Harry and Meghan part ways with Spotify amid being called “grifters”. Plus, Kayla Itsines speaks of her split from her fiance and business partner Tobi Pearce, and then can we talk about Daddy’s Day?
This week, Mich recommended watching Shiny Happy People on Amazon Prime. Zara recommended reading Yellowface by R.F. Kuang and trying Birch & Waite’s Parsley
The YouTuber series: Logan and Jake Paul (Part two)
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Two brothers, tens of millions of followers, and too many “diss track videos” to count. Logan and Jake Paul were controversial for sure. But by the end of 2017? They’d encounter a scandal so serious, it’s a wonder their careers survived.
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Bang, bang, bang
Hellooo, everyone!On today’s show: Mich watched The Idol so you don’t have to, so what does she actually think? Plus, Leo and Gigi seem to be back on again but the press is getting a little confused by it all, Amy Schumer has an issue with all those celebrities on Ozempic, another bizarre celebrity couple enters the cosmos, and then, Jennifer Coolidge’s advice for life.Head here to purchase our charity merch! There aren’t many jumpers left so make sure you get in quick.This week, Mich r
The YouTuber series: Logan and Jake Paul (Part one)
Hiya, pals!Just saying the names ‘Jake and Logan Paul’ is enough to elicit an eye roll or exasperated groan. So how exactly did these two brothers become so notorious? And how the hell did their careers survive the controversy? Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.Big thanks to VisitCanberra for making this episode possible. If our Canberra highlights are giving
Money screams!
G’day, friends!On today’s show: rumours are swirling that Natalie Portman’s husband had an affair with a 25-year-old climate activist, it looks like Taylor Swift and Matty Healy might be over almost as soon as they began, there’s been a colossal power struggle over at VOGUE, and the long-running Sex and the City feud has taken a weird turn.This week, Zara recommended listening to Greta Gerwig on the podcast, Dua Lipa: At Your Service, as well as 'The New York Times Company’ from the pod
The YouTuber series: Jaclyn Hill
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She was the queen of the beauty influencer community, with plenty of high-profile and lucrative collaborations to her name. But when Jaclyn Hill decided to launch her own makeup brand in 2019, things went just about as badly as possible.
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Barbiemania level: 66%
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On today’s show: We finally have answers as to what caused the huge rift between This Morning’s Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby. It’s almost time for Barbie Mania, Matty Healy has some… choice words… for anyone who was offended by those February podcast comments, and it’s that time of the year again: the top 100 Australian influencers have been named, and true to form, we have about 10,000 questions.
This week, Mich recommended listening to Edward Enninful being interviewed o
The emancipation of Drew Barrymore: Part two
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Welcome to the second and final part of our series on Drew Barrymore. Drew started drinking at eight, smoking at nine and was regularly doing cocaine by the time she was thirteen years old. How did this troubled but talented young actress turn her spiraling reputation into a $125 million legacy?
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BOOK CLUB: Pineapple Street
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This month, we read Jenny Jackson’s debut novel, Pineapple Street. Pineapple Street follows three women in an old money Brooklyn Heights family: one was born with money, one who married into it, and one who wants to give it all away. Over the course of the novel we learn about the intricacies of the Stockton family’s dynamic, how they ea
That's one cursed couch
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On today’s show: Two of the UK’s most high-profile television personalities have had such a falling out, one of them has been turfed off the job. Dua Lipa has a new boyfriend and her ex Anwar Hadid doesn’t seem at all happy about it, Taylor Swift says she’s ‘never been happier’, and why is the internet obsessed with a big blue couch?
This week, Zara recommended this Nick Cannon profile in the LA Times and My Spectacular Betrayal in Modern Love. Mich recommended listening to Florenc
The emancipation of Drew Barrymore: Part one
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Drew Barrymore, a professional actress from 11 months old, reached global movie stardom at seven as Gertie in E.T. But her troubled family history and absent parents would soon cast a dark shadow on her achievements.
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Resting grumpy face :(
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On today’s show: Keith Urban accidentally hard-launched a long-rumoured celebrity couple, we might finally know what ended the friendship between Selena Gomez and Francia Raiza, the timeline of one Hollywood couple’s divorce is raising questions, and then! Mich comes to the table with My Two Cents: is there mounting pressure on Gen Z to live a life of luxury?
This week, Mich recommended Ed Sheeran’s docuseries The Sum of It All on Disney+ and season three of Couples Therapy. Zara
How Shania Twain survived it all: Part two
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Welcome to the second and final part of our series on Shania Twain. Shania Twain is one of the most successful musicians in the world. But life before and after fame has not been smooth sailing - in fact, in Shania’s personal life, the wild twists and turns are almost difficult to comprehend.
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Taylor’s next era
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On today’s show: What in the world is going on with Taylor Swift and Matty Healy? Plus, some fairly juicy Coronation drama, a small, personal petition regarding Daisy Edgar Jones and Andrew Garfield, and then, Ed Sheeran wins his copyright case and it’s wonderful because we love Ed Sheeran here at Shameless.
This week, Zara recommended Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story on Netflix and Nick Cave’s piece on why he’s attending the coronation. Mich recommended the profile ‘Liz Holmes w
How Shania Twain survived it all: Part one
Happy Monday, everyone!
Shania Twain is one of the most successful musicians in the world. But life before and after fame has not been smooth sailing - in fact, in Shania’s personal life, the wild twists and turns are almost difficult to comprehend.
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The prison of “never serving”
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On today’s show: The Met Gala of course! It’s our favourite time of year when Jason Derulo is falling down the stairs and the celebrities are doing their very best work on the red carpet. So, what did we make of the spectacle? Then, those Sydney Sweeney-Glen Powell cheating rumours just got more confusing, James Corden has officially said cya to late-night TV, and the “Aussie royal wedding” that hijacked the news cycle on the weekend.
This week, Mich recommended ‘Anna Wintour on
Keeping up with the Hadids: Part four
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Welcome to the fourth and final part of our series on the Hadid family. The birth of Gigi and Zayn’s daughter in 2021 would bring the entire Hadid family together - that is, until a physical altercation between Yolanda and Zayn would become their biggest public nightmare to date.
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BOOK CLUB: Vladimir
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Happy Saturday, book clubbers!
This month, we read ‘Vladimir’ by Julia May Jonas. This novel is told from the perspective of a deliciously incisive narrator: a popular English professor whose husband, a charismatic teacher at the same small liberal arts college, is under investigation for his inappropriate relationships with his former students. The couple ha
The Great Unfollowing of Joe Alwyn
Hey, legends!On today’s show: Sofia Richie’s wedding has just cemented her as the “it girl” of 2023, what’s going on behind the Great Unfollowing of Joe Alwyn? Nadia Bartel sits down with Stellar Magazine to talk about the white powder controversy of 2021 for the first time, and the rom-com cheating rumours between Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell that have us in a chokehold.This week, Zara recommended this Lucian Grainge profile in The Financial Times, as well as the LVMH episode on the
Keeping up with the Hadids: Part three
Hello, pals!Welcome to part three of our series on the Hadid family. For one of the world’s most successful models, it’s hard to comprehend that a cover with VOGUE could do so much reputational damage, but that’s precisely what happened to Gigi Hadid.Big thanks to Elite Eleven and their brand new podcast network, Elite Eleven podcasts, for making this episode possible. Go behind the scenes of the fast-growing, premium activewear brand with their two podcasts. Follow @eliteelevenpodcasts
The coronation, brought to you by American Idol
Hello hello!On today’s show: the celebrity festival of celebrity festivals, Coachella, is here, and there are two questions on everyone’s minds: are Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello back on, and what the hell happened to Frank Ocean’s headline set? Then! Meghan Markle won’t be at King Charles’s coronation, Lili Reinhart is trolling her ex Cole Sprouse, and sorry, Zara smells a rat with Matthew McConaughey’s new press tour.This week, Zara recommended this obituary for crime writer Anne Pe
Keeping up with the Hadids: Part two
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Welcome to part two of our series on the Hadid family. By 2014 Gigi Hadid was THE ‘it girl’, Bella Hadid had started her own modeling career, and Yolanda Hadid was a Real Housewives star. But with a DUI, Munchausen’s allegations, and a high-profile divorce, all was not well in the Hadid family.
Big thanks to Disney+ and the special event ‘Til Death Do Us Part Kourtney and Travis’ for making this episode possible. Make sure you check out the special episode-only event of Kourtney
It's 100% legit
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On today’s show: The Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn split headlines that are, we’re sad to say, completely legit. Then, are Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet dating? How Ellie Goulding became the face of fake news, who betrayed Mandy Moore, and we have reason to believe that last week’s story about Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher’s anti-nepo-babies was, well, bullshit.
This week, Zara recommended reading ‘Is Therapy-Speak Making Us Selfish?’ in Bustle and subscribing to Harling Ross Ant
Keeping up with the Hadids: Part one
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Welcome to part one of our series on the Hadid family. Sure, you can try to keep up with the Kardashians, but there’s another eminent family that has dominated the worlds of reality television, modeling, and social media over the last decade: The Hadids. And goodness, has there been some drama.
Big thanks to Fernwood Fitness for making this episode possible. If you want to give Fernwood Fitness a go, head to their website fernwoodfitness.com.au now for your chance to win a 6-month
Thank God Our Petition Worked
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On today’s show: Two weeks after announcing his engagement to a woman named Ann Lesley Smith, Rupert Murdoch is back on the market ladies!!! Then, the reports about Em Rata’s ex-husband, Sebastian Bear-McClard, are nothing short of disgraceful, two local Love Island stars are in a public slinging match, and how Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis are trying to raise a family of anti-nepo-babies.
This week, Zara recommended Alex Cooper on The Diary Of A CEO and ‘My Marriage Was Never th
Naomi: Part two
Hello, everybody!Welcome to the second and final part of our series on Naomi Campbell. In February 2001, Naomi Campbell woke to find that her private battle with drugs and alcohol had been turned into front-page news by the British tabloids. Could she have ignored it? Possibly. But instead, Naomi decided to fight.Big thanks to Pureology’s Hydrate Shampoo + Conditioner for making this episode possible. If you want to try Pureology’s Hydrate collection, you can shop it online via Adore Be
A stupid little ponytail
Hello, everyone!On today’s show: Are Carrie Bickmore and Tommy Little really dating? Plus! Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber have supposedly put their feud to bed, Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski crash court case has social media in a stranglehold, Harry Styles and Em Rata were caught kissing in the streets of Tokyo, and Reese Witherspoon has announced the end of her marriage.This week, Mich recommended getting a few mates together to try GoBoat. Zara recommended season four of Succession and The Go
Naomi: Part one
Hiya, friends!Welcome to part one of our series on Naomi Campbell. She’s a supermodel so iconic, you only need her first name to know who we’re talking about. But she’s well known for reasons beyond that walk: from thrown phones to legal battles, Naomi’s reputation is complicated, to say the least.Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE LI
BOOK CLUB: Alone With You in the Ether
Link to this episode in the new The Shameless Book Club feed: https://open.spotify.com/episode/48N3NPyvC11r4txzvCSGMU?si=5102a7c7f9b04e7dHappy Saturday, book clubbers!This month, we read ‘Alone With You in the Ether’ by Olivie Blake. The book follows our two main characters, Regan and Aldo, who meet by chance at the Art Institute. Prior to the meeting, he is a doctoral student who manages his destructive thoughts with compulsive calculations about time travel; she is a bipolar counterfe
92 down, 92 to go
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On today’s show: Oh, Gwyneth. The founder of Goop and lover of “rectal ozone therapy” has shared her diet on a wellness podcast and it sounds like a parody. Plus! Taylor Swift’s eras tour is here and it’s about as Taylor Swift as you can get, we’ve found the missing piece of the Law Roach retirement puzzle, and is Emma Chamberlain really charging $10,000 for an Instagram DM?
This week, Mich recommended reading ‘The Man of Your Dreams: For $300, Replika sells an AI companion who wil
The Hollywood Philanderers: Ralph Fiennes
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Welcome to the final installment of our series on Hollywood Philanderers. Today, we’re talking about Ralph Fiennes. He’s probably not the most front-of-mind celebrity in 2023, but the real-life stories behind the man who played Voldemort in Harry Potter or the love interest in Maid in Manhattan are almost better than fiction.
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Hughmungously awkward (sorry)
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On today’s show: The Oscars, of course! The champagne carpet was rolled out, history was made, and Hugh Grant was grumpy as can be. Plus! Cara Delevingne has spoken about substance abuse and sobriety, there are rumours the 2023 Met Gala could be Kardashian-free, and what happens when the kids of influencers grow up? Teen Vogue has the rather sobering answers.
This week, Zara recommended Suki Waterhouse on High Low with EmRata, as well as “But how do you read so much?” from Pand
The Hollywood Philanderers: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Hey, legends!Today, we’re welcoming our second philanderer to this series, Arnold Schwarzenegger. He’s the bodybuilder turned Hollywood A-lister who commanded $30 million for a film. But perhaps Arnold Schwarzenegger’s best acting happened within the walls of his home, under his wife’s nose, for over a decade.Big thanks to Elite Eleven for making this episode possible. Get up to 50 percent off storewide from the 15th of March to the 21st of March. During this sale period, our code ‘SHAM
Not the matching necklaces
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On today’s show: The Vanderpump Rules scandal might just be the juiciest thing to happen to reality TV in years. Then, the Weeknd’s HBO series might be in turmoil, Avril Lavigne and Tyga are officially “on”, Selena Gomez gains 15 million followers in the space of the week, and why exactly is Zoe Foster Blake and Go-To appearing in so many headlines right now?
This week, Mich recommended heading to Melbourne’s Regent Theatre to watch the new musical & Juliet. Zara recommended the
The Hollywood Philanderers: David Letterman (Part two)
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Welcome to part two of our series on Hollywood Philanderers. After David Letterman was blackmailed in 2009, he made a shocking on-air confession. The admission that might’ve cost him his career today was, at the time, practically forgotten about within the week — until one ex-employee revealed her story.
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Would you, Drew?
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On today’s show: The Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber drama just went nuclear and our heads are a mess. Then, the country music cheating scandal that involves a… chainsmoker… a celebrity boxing match, Avril Lavigne’s broken engagement might be as messy as they come, and an article in The Times UK that we simply can’t stop thinking about.
This week, Zara recommended ‘The terrifying cult of 'good taste'’ from the newsletter Things Worth Knowing with Farrah Storr. Mich recommended her
The Hollywood Philanderers: David Letterman (Part one)
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Welcome to part one of our series on Hollywood Philanderers. First up: David Letterman. He was a staple of late-night television, and he was raking in tens of millions a year to do what he loved. Life was good. Until, one day, he found a mysterious package and letter in his car.
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BOOK CLUB: The Thursday Murder Club
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Hello, book club friends!
This month, we read ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ by Richard Osman. This number one best-seller takes place in a peaceful retirement village, where four unlikely friends meet up once a week to investigate unsolved murders. But when a brutal killing takes place on their very doorstep, the Thursday Murder Club find themselves in the middl
“Omg, more like A MURDER SCENE”
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On today’s show: A big old quick and dirty, from Roxy Jacenko’s $40,000 “mastermind mentoring program” that’s causing a stir, the rise and rise of buccal fat removal, a tell-all memoir about an Aussie media boss’s many affairs, another Instagram post from Megan Fox about Machine Gun Kelly, and what we make of the comments left on a TikTok video by Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber.
This week, Mich recommended Physical 100 on Netflix. Zara gave two recommendations today! This episode of
The Simple Life of Paris and Nicole: Part three
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Welcome to the third and final part of our series on Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie. They were the filthy rich 20-somethings who landed one of the biggest reality TV opportunities of the 2000s. So, what exactly made Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton the ‘It Girls’ of their time? And what exactly brought their childhood friendship undone?
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No love for you, ladies
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On today’s show: Rihanna took the stage for the first time in years and proved it was her Superbowl. Plus, The Daily Telegraph reckons if you’re good at your job you’re due for a divorce, Penn Badgley’s interesting comments about sex scenes and fidelity, MGK and Megan Fox appear to be falling apart and why is Ozempic suddenly everywhere? Unpacking the crazy lengths celebrities are reportedly going to lose weight.
This week, Zara recommended Stormzy’s interview with Louis Theroux.
The Simple Life of Paris and Nicole: Part two
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Welcome to part two of our series on Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie. They were the filthy rich 20-somethings who landed one of the biggest reality TV opportunities of the 2000s. So, what exactly made Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton the ‘It Girls’ of their time? And what exactly brought their childhood friendship undone?
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Always wink
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On today’s show: the best and worst moments from the 2023 Grammys - including Harry Styles’s claim that “this doesn’t happen to people like me very often”. Plus! The modern etiquette rules that have divided social media, a new era of influencer non-apologies, Prince Harry’s older woman isn’t even that old, and what on Earth is happening in J Lo and Ben Affleck’s marriage: two viral videos have shown them bickering in the last ten days, and just about everyone on the internet is
The Simple Life of Paris and Nicole: Part one
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They were the filthy rich 20-somethings who landed one of the biggest reality TV opportunities of the 2000s. So, what exactly made Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton the ‘It Girls’ of their time? And what exactly brought their childhood friendship undone?
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Bam! And she eats the table
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On today’s show: Blake Lively will star in the movie adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s best selling book It Ends With Us, and people have lots to say about that casting decision. Plus, The Bachelors finale delivered some… interesting results, a couple of Aussie actors might have “beef”, while two American actors publicly resolve theirs. And then - the pop culture story of the week. Tiktokker Mikayla Nogueira posted a sponsored mascara video that’s made millions of people very, very g
The life of Lindsay Lohan: Part three
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Welcome to the third and final part of our series on Lindsay Lohan. If there was ever the ultimate celebrity annus horribilis, Lindsay Lohan’s 2007 would come close. And yet, despite all of the doubters, the brightest star of the early noughties would eventually pick herself back up again.
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Big thanks to Quay Australia fo
BOOK CLUB: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
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Happy Saturday, bookworms!
This month, we read ‘Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow’ by best-selling author Gabrielle Zevin. The novel is, at its core, a love story between two brilliant gamers, but not a love story in the way you’d expect. Sadie and Sam form a friendship as children in a hospital gaming room and re-kindle as 25-year-olds years later at a tr
It's just not that smoky
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On today’s show: deep diving the The Great Australian Brawl - how did some of our biggest local celebrities have their argument filmed, sold and shared to the country last week? Then, Kylie Jenner’s baby officially has a name almost one year after being born, we need to talk about those viral Aaron Taylor-Johnson cheating rumours, Austin Butler’s new voice might be here to stay, and why on Earth is everyone in Dubai right now?
This week, Mich recommended this Creamy Brie Pasta R
The life of Lindsay Lohan: Part two
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Welcome to part two of our series on Lindsay Lohan. By the time she was 19, Lindsay Lohan was on top of Hollywood. She had more talent and charisma than directors had seen in years. Only, sometimes fame, money and attention can be the last thing a young person needs.
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Big thanks to Calm for making this episode possibl
Garfield was number one
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On today’s show: The 27-year-old Melbournian who is now “married” to Kanye West, the rise of Amelia Dimoldenberg and her red carpet chemistry with Andrew Garfield, Selena Gomez’s new boyfriend is an… interesting character, and Miley Cyrus has cemented herself as the Queen of the revenge hit: her new song ‘Flowers’ is everywhere right now, and there are plenty of reasons to believe it’s an open letter to her ex-husband Liam Hemsworth.
This week, Mich recommended watching A Man Cal
The life of Lindsay Lohan: Part one
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You likely know her and love her for her starring roles in The Parent Trap and Mean Girls. But Lindsay Lohan’s life away from the big screen? It was more troublesome than you can probably imagine.
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“False!!!!! But also slay”
Hello, everyone! We’re baaaaack!And boy do we have some catching up to do. Paul Mescal and Phoebe Bridgers may well be over, we obviously need to talk about the Fitzroy Garage Party, a former reality star and another white powder scandal, and then, since when did Selena Gomez and Nicola Peltz Beckham become best friends? Plus, the fast rise of Tiktoker Alix Earle, the Bachelors premieres to dismal ratings and a real housewife finds herself behind real bars.This week, Mich recommended Sp
How Harry did it: Part three
Happy Monday, friends!
Welcome to the third and final part of our series on One Direction. It was always pretty obvious that Harry Styles was the brightest star in the band. So when One Direction split in 2016, it was no surprise that he doggedly pursued a solo career. Here, we chart his ascension to total superstardom.
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How One Direction fell apart: Part two
Hey, wonderful people!Welcome to part two of our series on One Direction. They’d gone from total obscurity to smashing records not even the Beatles had achieved. But behind closed doors? Everything was about to come tumbling down for One Direction.Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.Big thanks to Elite Eleven for making this episode possible. If you find somethi
BOOK CLUB: You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty
Link to this episode in the new The Shameless Book Club feed: https://open.spotify.com/episode/14CUMdJOw5adOtThHdk04K?si=c28253ae0346439cHiya, book clubbers!This month, we read You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi. This is a book that flips the romance genre utterly on its head. It’s been five years since protagonist Feyi lost her husband in a car accident. Feyi isn’t ready for anything serious, but a steamy encounter at a rooftop party cascades into a whirlwind su
How One Direction fell together: Part one
Happy Monday, everybody!
They were five boys from the UK, each with a dream to make it in music. Only, when Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Zayn Malik and Harry Styles wandered into X Factor, nobody could have predicted where they’d end up.
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The 2022 SEOYAs
G’day, everybody!
On today’s show: the 2022 SEOYAs - that is, the 2022 Shameless End of Year Awards. Today, we’re recapping some of our favourite recommendations of the year, and we’re looking back at the pop culture stories that shaped 2022. We’re also going to share with you a little bit of ‘behind the scenes’ - what segments we loved, what we have slight regret about maybe, and what we’re taking away from the year.
You can vote for your winners on the Shameless Instagram account in this week
The public undoing of Chrissy Teigen: Part two
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Welcome to the second and final part of our series on Chrissy Teigen. She was the media’s go-to cool girl - a celebrity adored for her wit and sharp tongue. Only, Chrissy Teigen would soon learn that when it comes to the internet, there are receipts. And those receipts will come back to haunt you.
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Dave? Is that you?
Hello, everyone!
On today’s show: Kate Ritchie slams the Daily Mail for a gross intrusion of privacy. Say hello to Taylor Swift’s directing era, The White Lotus cements itself as the most culturally relevant TV show of 2022, Abbie Chatfield sparks a national conversation about slut-shaming, and last but certainly not least, our thoughts on the first three episodes of Harry and Meghan’s Netflix series.
This week, Mich recommended listening to Billy McFarland on Diary of a CEO. Zara recommended re
The public undoing of Chrissy Teigen: Part one
Happy Monday, everybody!
She was the media’s go-to cool girl - a celebrity adored for her wit and sharp tongue. Only, Chrissy Teigen would soon learn that when it comes to the internet, there are receipts. And those receipts will come back to haunt you.
To read the Vanity Fair profile of Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, head here.
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~ can you guess who it is ~
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On today’s show: The Good Morning America extra-marital affair that’s absolutely dominating the headlines. Then, the full trailer for Harry and Meghan’s Netflix docu-series is here and, naturally, the internet is bursting with opinions. Plus, Britain’s biggest influencer Molly-Mae has shed some light on what her relationship has been like while pregnant, and, well, we wade through our complicated feelings about it.
This week, Zara recommended reading ‘My boyfriend, a writer, broke
An Australian princess
Happy Monday, legends!
She was the Tasmanian-born marketing director who, in the most literal of ways, lived out a real-life fairytale. Because upon meeting Prince Frederik at a bar, Mary Donaldson’s typical Aussie life changed forever.
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I don't know how else to do it, baby
Happy Thursday, everyone!
On today’s show: What the hell is going on with Balenciaga and that ad campaign? Shawn Mendes might be dating his much-older chiropractor, Pete Davidson definitely wants us to think he’s dating Em Rata, Channel 10’s latest reality show is also its latest flop, and then we finally return to the Shameless mailbag: what to do about your friend’s incredibly messy social media activity?
This week, Mich gave us two recommendations: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus and th
Justin, Selena and Hailey: Part four
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Welcome to the fourth and final installment of our series on Justin, Selena and Hailey. In March 2018, Justin Bieber’s girlfriend was Selena Gomez. By September, Hailey Baldwin was his wife. The fall-out of that… particularly tight timeline would captivate the public for years to come.
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BOOK CLUB: Cleopatra and Frankenstein
Link to this episode in the new The Shameless Book Club feed: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7aPUFqX9tPwMe4UJCjZ9s5?si=de37edab3ae74515Happy Saturday, book club friends!This month, we read Coco Mellors’s best-selling debut novel, Cleopatra and Frankenstein. The book follows 24-year-old British artist Cleo, whose chance meeting with a man called Frank (who is some 20 years older than her), changes the course of both of their lives. In Frank, Cleo finds a future where she can paint, be
Nepo baby blunders
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On today’s show: It’s all over for Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde, Lily-Rose Depp launches herself headfirst into a nepo baby conversational fire, Brooklyn Beckham tells the world he is a nutter in the kitchen while trying to convince us we need a tutorial for a gin and tonic, and THEN, what’s going on with Taylor and Ticketmaster?
This week, Zara recommended two columns from Haley Nahman’s newsletter: ‘On cosmetic procedures and the limits of "destigmatization”’ and ‘Re: getting wor
Justin, Selena and Hailey: Part three
Happy Monday, everybody!
Welcome to the third installment of our series on Justin, Selena and Hailey. In December 2015, Justin Bieber was giving off hints that he was back with Selena Gomez. Which was made all the more strange when, three weeks later, he uploaded a photo kissing Hailey Baldwin.
To read ‘Justin Bieber Would Like to Reintroduce Himself’ in GQ, head here.
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Wait for the after-dinner mint
Happy Thursday, mates!On today’s show: A pap snuck into Laura and Matty J’s wedding, Jennifer Aniston shares her infertility struggles for the first time, Nick Cannon continues to spread his seed far and wide, Pete Davidson and Em Rata were spotted on a date in New York City and Zara has a few questions for the Twilight star you definitely forgot about.This week, Zara gave three recommendations: The Crown season five on Netflix, ‘The Episode That Wasn't’ on We Can Do Hard Things with Gl
Justin, Selena and Hailey: Part two
Happy Monday, mates!
In a matter of months, Justin Bieber had gone from near obscurity to a worldwide pop sensation. But once he’d ascended to the top? His brattish antics would make him one of the world’s most hated celebrities.
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Big thanks to Calm for making this episode possible. Head over to CALM.COM/SHAMELESS for 40% Calm’s premiu
Are we… Raquelle?
Hello, everyone!On today’s show: Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk are back on we would like to know if we are the only ones that care about that? Plus, rumours about Pheobe Bridgers and Paul Mescal being engaged are veering into conspiracy theory territory, Johnny Depp makes a controversial appearance at Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty show and drama at the finale of the Block. Then, of course, we need to talk about Selena Gomez’s new documentary Mind and Me and Selena fans have such a problem w
Justin, Selena and Hailey: Part one
Happy Monday, mates!
Justin, Selena, Hailey - three names we’ve read side-by-side for years. So, what exactly is the story behind one of the world’s biggest pop stars, his first love, and his now-wife? And what were the many PR nightmares littered along the way?
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"I will not be reading iiiiiiit"
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On today’s show: People are mad about Billie Eilish’s Halloween costume, and we have a potentially unpopular opinion on it all. Rihanna’s released her first single in six years, Nicola Peltz-Beckham is back in the headlines for the 4000th time this year, radio’s golden girl Kate Ritchie is reportedly on the out, Matthew Perry’s arch nemesis is… Keanu Reeves? And then, we hear Zara’s two cents: is this the smartest celebrity on the internet right now?
This week, Zara recommended lis
Mary-Kate and Ashley: Part two
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Welcome to the second and final part of our series on the Olsen twins. TV stars Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen endured the leering eye of the world’s media for all of their teenage years. But once they turned 18? They were ready to channel their fame and power into something else entirely: fashion.
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BOOK CLUB: Seeing Other People
Link to this episode in the new The Shameless Book Club feed: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0GE2gcv3W20yNKAHaWphWu?si=68074612b7ed419d
Hello, book clubbers!
This month, we read Aussie author Diana Reid’s second novel, Seeing Other People. Seeing Other People follows two sisters, Eleanor and Charlie, living two very different lifestyles in Sydney after lockdown. When the novel begins, Eleanor has a corporate job and is in a relationship with Mark, Charlie is an actress living in a sharehouse
Jesus Christ sexy baby!
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On today’s show: Who is YungSweetRo and what do we make of the rumours that Travis Scott has been cheating on Kylie? Sophie Cachia announces that her engagement to professional basketballer Maddie Garrick has been called off, who the hell is advising James Corden right now? We can now name the A-lister who reportedly had a fling with Harry Styles before Olivia Wilde, and then: the biggest moment in music in the last decade - Midnights, the tenth studio album by Taylor Swift
Mary-Kate and Ashley: Part one
Happy Monday, everybody!
Today, we’re heading back to 1986. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were the sisters you likely grew up watching: twins who took the television industry - and the world - by storm when they were just babies. But growing up under the spotlight came with countless challenges.
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Big thanks to Extra Gum for making this ep
An Apple Watch and some salad dressing
Hello, mates!
On today’s show: Em Rata has launched a podcast that seems… an awful lot like another podcast. Why James Corden was banned - then unbanned - from a New York City restaurant, Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber had a way better plan than leaving a love heart emoji on each other’s TikToks, Drew Barrymore explains why she’s A-OK with going years without sex, and then: the nanny has spoken. Oh, god, has the nanny spoken. Which means the extremely messy split between Olivia Wilde and Jason S
Bec and Lleyton: Part two
Happy Monday, everybody!
Welcome to part two of our series on Bec and Lleyton Hewitt. In 2005, Australian women’s magazines were in love with the Hewitts. But in the space of a year or two, the mood completely changed. So, how did Bec and Lleyton go from being the tabloid’s darlings, to being the tabloid’s enemies?
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Big thanks to Calm
Now Mich’s got time
Happy Thursday, pals!On today’s show: Kanye West has his social media accounts locked and draws the ire of Gigi Hadid, why Prince Harry’s memoir might never be released, Carrie Bickmore departs The Project, the oh-so juicy claims that this year’s Miss USA pageant was “rigged”, and then, it feels like every corner of the internet is declaring “thin is in”. If that’s the case, who’s to answer for it?This week, Mich recommended watching Marriage on ABC iView and reading ‘What I Know’ by Je
Bec and Lleyton: Part one
Happy Monday, pals!
Today, we’re heading back to the noughties. He was the bad-tempered tennis star with frosty blonde tips. She, the homegrown soapie actress everyone adored. So when Bec Cartwright and Lleyton Hewitt got together, they became the most talked about celebrity couple in the country.
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Big thanks to CeraVe for making this
Chuck it in the Google Calendar
Hello, friends!
On today’s show: Best mates Margot Robbie and Cara Delevingne are involved in some ugly headlines about a paparazzo, the Beckham’s family feud might just be over, Bella Hadid is *the* face of the modelling industry right now, whoever is doing Emma Chamberlain’s PR deserves a raise, and then: Zara’s two cents - why, after so many years, will Hailey Bieber still not say Selena Gomez’s name?
This week, Mich recommended going to see Don’t Worry Darling. Zara recommended Mel C’s inter
The YouTuber series: Bye Sister (Part two)
Hello, everyone!Welcome to the second and final part of our series on James Charles and Tati Westbrook. On May 10, 2019, Tati Westbrook posted the ‘Bye Sister’ video, which brought James Charles’s career crashing down. Only, within 12 months, the story behind YouTube’s biggest scandal ever would be totally and utterly flipped on its head.Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shame
Are the men actually OK?
Gday gday gday. We have much to discuss.On today’s show: YouTubers The Try Guys announce they’ve dumped Ned for cheating on his wife, The Bachelor has been very… suspiciously… postponed, the publicity machine of Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo goes into overdrive, new music from Rihanna may well be on the horizon, and then! We need to talk about that viral TikTok video: is being an influencer really that hard?This week, Zara recommended watching Tell Me Lies on Disney+. Mich recommended
The YouTuber series: Bye Sister (Part one)
Happy Monday, everyone!
Today, we’re heading back to 2018. James Charles was one of the brightest stars of YouTube’s beauty community. Only, just as he was reaching the top of the mountain, his longtime friend and competitor Tati Westbrook released a video that would bring it all crashing down.
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Big thanks to Scratch for making this ep
BOOK CLUB: Black Cake
Link to this episode in the new The Shameless Book Club feed: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6CPf7JPJv66eMj53jUNXf1?si=19ed6e08e3e3427b
Hey there, book clubbers!
This month, we read the debut novel from author Charmaine Wilkerson, Black Cake. Black Cake is a novel that spans 60 years in the life of one Caribbean-American family. Byron and Benny’s mum, Eleanor Bennett, has died. She has left them a voice recording in which everything Byron and Benny ever knew about their family is upended.
Got
“Dude aren’t you, like, married?”
Hellooooo mates!
On today’s show: Blake Lively is pregnant with baby number four, Kim Kardashian and Scott Disick are being sued for tens of millions, everyone is talking about the state of Tammy Hembrow’s relationship, Trisha Paytas’s baby name is… not what we were expecting… and then: Adam Levine has been publicly accused of cheating on his supermodel wife, Behati Prinsloo. And - apparently - he wanted to name their unborn child after his mistress.
This week, Zara recommended listening to Lew
The YouTuber series: Jenna Marbles
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Today, we’re heading back to 1986. For almost a decade, Jenna Marbles felt like everyone’s internet best friend. But after rising through the ranks to become one of the most followed women on YouTube, one night Jenna gave it all away for good.
Head here to watch Dave Portnoy’s video titled, ‘I finally got my chance to confront Jenna Marbles’.
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At least he was in the top five!
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On today’s show: The Queen’s death sparks just about a million headlines, Gisele Bündchen’s marriage is on the rocks, we finally have the answers to a curious mid-noughties scandal involving Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie, are Gigi Hadid and Leonardo DiCaprio dating, and the very imprecise maths behind standing ovations at Venice: what do they mean, and why?
This week, Zara recommended subscribing to Jo Elvin’s newsletter called ‘My Goodness!’. Mich r
The YouTuber series: Tanacon
Happy Monday, everyone!In 2018, Tana Mongeau was already one of YouTube’s most controversial personalities. But her decision to throw a self-titled content creator festival to rival VidCon? Well, that would make her name so notorious, even New York Magazine couldn’t look away.Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.Big thanks to JSHealth Vitamins’ brand new haircare
Everybody’s feuding, darling
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On today’s show: Lea Michele addresses the bizarre but increasingly popular conspiracy theory that she can’t read, Kanye West’s years-long collab with Adidas is on the brink of collapse, Spencer Pratt says Lisa Kudrow “is one of the worst humans I’ve come in contact with”, and Don’t Worry Darling has FINALLY premiered at Venice. Only, at the last minute, “Miss Flo” pulled out of her only proper media commitment. Yet again, we have sooooo much to talk about.
This week, Zara recommen
Kate Moss, the ultimate party girl: Part two
Oh haaaiiii, lovely people!
Welcome to the second and final part of our series on Kate Moss. She was the world’s biggest supermodel when a UK tabloid published grainy images of her snorting an illicit substance on their front page. The headline? ‘High As a Kate’.
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Bading-dungggg!
Helloooooo, everyone!
On today’s show: Taylor Swift has a new album, a Bachelor couple is engaged, and a MAFS star is going global. Plus, Shia LaBeouf and Olivia Wilde’s feud goes nuclear, and then, we take a look at Australia’s first ever “Influence Index” that ranks Australia’s most influential personalities.
This week, Mich recommended Look Both Ways on Netflix. Zara recommended reading the Anna Wintour biography, Anna.
Got some thoughts on today’s episode you wanna share? We’re allllll ears
Kate Moss, the ultimate party girl: Part one
Happy Monday, legends!Today, we’re heading back to 1974. She was the world’s biggest model of the nineties and noughties. So, how did some grainy photos on the cover of a UK tabloid almost bring Kate Moss’s career completely undone?Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.Big thanks to Go-To Skincare for making this episode possible. Use the code ‘SHAMELESS’ on order
Fergie and Prince Andrew: Part three
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Today, we’re heading back to 2011. We’ve given you the story of how Fergie and Prince Andrew met, married and broke up. Now you have that context, we have a more harrowing, but even more important story to tell: How Prince Andrew became involved with Jeffrey Epstein, and exactly the kinds of allegations levelled at him by Virginia Giuffre. Welcome to the third episode of a new series by Shameless Media - Andrew and Fergie: A Very Royal Scandal.
A trigger warning for this one: i
BOOK CLUB: In Love
Link to this episode in the new The Shameless Book Club feed: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1absaYb3dT0XpgPniym8S0?si=e83fbbce18a64858
Happy Saturday, book club fam!
This month, we read the incredible memoir from writer Amy Bloom, called In Love. In January 2020, Amy traveled to Switzerland with her husband Brian where he was helped by Dignitas to end his life after a diagnosis of Alzheimer's. The book details their love story, Brian’s slow decline, and Amy’s doggedness in ensuring her husba
If you're reading this, we made it
Happy Thursday, besties!
On today’s show: The New York Times has officially jumped on the Matilda Djerf Bandwagon, Harry Jowsey’s determined to sleep with more people than his mum, it appears Abbie Chatfield and Konrad Bień-Stephen are over, Andrew Tate has been deplatformed by just about every social media site under the sun, Brooklyn Beckham has been slammed AGAIN, and then!!! The return of the Shameless Mailbag - what exactly should you do if your best friend’s fiance confesses his undying lo
Fergie and Prince Andrew: Part two
Hi, everybody!Welcome to part two of our new series on Prince Andrew and Fergie. He was the royal bachelor turned war hero. She was the fun-loving redhead who the public adored. But after their wedding? Well, just about everything started to fall apart.Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.Big thanks to Calm for making this episode possible. Head over to CALM.COM/
E.T. is cancelled but Tommy Senior stays
Hellooooo friends!On today’s show: The image of Tommy’s Lee’s peen is now forever embedded into our brains, Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis’s court documents have been leaked to the media, are you guilty of “the millennial pause” and if you are, what does that mean? And then, Michelle’s Two Cents - why the hell do influencers keep trying to post on their ‘Close Friends’ Instagram story?This week, Zara recommended watching ‘Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain’ on Amazon Prime or Ap
Fergie and Prince Andrew: Part one
Hello, lovely people!Today, we’re heading back to 1960. They’re perhaps the most confusing couple to ever come out of the royal family. So how exactly did Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew fall in love? And how did they fall apart?Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.Big thanks to Extra Gum for making this episode possible. Pick up some Extra Gum at your local Col
The most Googled man on Earth
Happy Thursday, fam!On today’s show: We finally have all the details on the now-infamous Elle Ferguson and Joel Patfull Block walkout, Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson are officially over, Kevin Federline has given a very unnecessary exclusive to the Daily Mail, there’s been a series of MAFS breakups that we are professionally obligated to talk about, the $90 million Batgirl film has been canned despite being near completion and - LAST BUT NOT LEAST - inside the bizarre world of Andrew
Kim's Paris robbery: Part two
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Welcome to the final part of our series on Kim Kardashian's Paris robbery - the worst night of her life. So how, exactly, did the events of October 3rd, 2016, become a point of comedy and mockery? And how exactly did French Police track down the men who were responsible?
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.
Big thanks to CeraVe for making this episode po
Omg there's even more to discuss
Omg hi!!!!!! We’re back!On today’s show, we went everywhere: From the rumours around Em Rata’s cheating husband and the Wagatha Christie trial coming to an end, to one man’s quest for Sammy Robinson’s heart and the biggest offenders when it comes to celebrities and their private jets. Plus! Is Shakira going to jail, why is a Deux Moi blind item about a high-profile royal making headlines, and finally, the Harry Styles, Olivia Wilde, Florence Pugh gossip we cannot get enough of.This week
Kim's Paris robbery: Part one
Happy Monday, friends!
Today, we’re heading back to 2016. In 2016, Kim Kardashian was on the cusp of legitimacy. She was making millions, scoring magazine covers, and sitting front row at Paris Fashion Week. She was also about to experience first-hand the ultimate danger of life as a celebrity.
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Big thanks to Libra and their Period
BOOK CLUB: The Island of Missing Trees
Link to this episode in the new The Shameless Book Club feed: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4iWyeE7ZAkQCx7De1HmZ9b?si=a31f9875b4244ca4
Oh haaaaiiiii, book clubbers!
This month, we read ‘The Island of Missing Trees’ by award-winning Turkish-British author Elif Shafak. The book follows the love story between two teenagers, Kostas (a Greek Cypriot) and Defne (a Turkish Cypriot), whose forbidden romance means they can only meet at a taverna on the island between their homes. Witnessing their rel
Ellen DeGeneres’s complicated legacy: Part two
Happy Monday, besties!
Welcome to part two of our Ellen DeGeneres series. She was a lightning rod for queer representation on our screens, and one of the most successful talkshow hosts in history. So when allegations of workplace bullying came to light, it sent the Queen of Kind’s reputation into a tailspin.
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Ellen DeGeneres’s complicated legacy: Part one
Hey there, lovely people!Today, we’re heading back to 1958. For decades, Ellen DeGeneres has dominated the television industry. But the journey there was littered with so many highs and lows, hers is now one of the most complicated celebrity legacies.Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.Big thanks to Maybelline New York and their epic mascara range for making thi
Anne Hathaway and the rise of ‘Hathahate’: Part two
Hellllooooo, friends!Welcome to part two of our Anne Hathaway series. In 2012, Anne Hathaway was at the height of her career. Her performance in Les Mis was generating Oscars buzz. But as her career soared, she quickly became Hollywood’s most loathed star.Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.Big thanks to Extra Gum for making this episode possible. You can get yo
Soothing our brains with gossip
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On today’s show: It’s our last ep for a few weeks and all we wanna do is lean into the gossip. So, what’s the deal with the rumours that Victoria Beckham and her fresh daughter-in-law Nicola Peltz Beckham don’t get along? Plus, we obviously need to talk about the Robert Irwin glow-up, a MAFS lawsuit and the worst ratings in Aussie television history. Then, we open the Shameless mailbag: how are you meant to feel when you find out your male partner spent an evening out at a s
Anne Hathaway and the rise of ‘Hathahate’: Part one
Happy Monday, pals!Today, we’re heading back to 1982. We fell in love with her as the Princess of Genovia and Andy Sachs. But the real woman behind those adored characters? She had to deal with an ugly phenomenon: the rise of 'Hathahate'.Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.Big thanks to CeraVe for making this episode possible. Check out CeraVe’s Hydrating Foamin
Four whole cents
Happy Thursday, fam!!!
On today’s show: Olivia Rodrigo sends a big “fuck you” to the Supreme Court justices who undid Roe vs Wade, Hailey Bieber faces a lawsuit, Kendall Jenner’s relationship status is about as confusing as the way she cuts cucumbers, Rupert Murdoch enters his fuckboy era and then, we *both* come to the table with Our Two Cents: Zara wants to talk about decision fatigue, and Mich has some thoughts on the “hot girls have IBS” trend.
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The incredible ascension of Rihanna: Part three
Good morning, everybody!
Welcome to the final part of our very special series on Rihanna. It’s 2014. Rihanna is already one of the biggest stars in the world. But over the next eight years? She’d rewrite history.
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.
Big thanks to Hayu and the brand new season of ‘The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Ex-Wives Club’ for making this
BOOK CLUB: The Wedding Party
Link to this episode in the new The Shameless Book Club feed: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0upIFOFUFi4pOOPwtHuk6A?si=40e1fdacf8f64970
Happy Saturday, book club pals!
This month we read ‘The Wedding Party’ by New York Times bestselling novelist Jasmine Guillory. The book follows characters Maddie and Theo, who have two things in common: they share a best friend called Alexa, and they hate each other. Yet, underneath the sharp barbs they toss at one another is a simmering attraction that bui
“I’m a larrikin, I just do these things”
Happy Thursday, fam!!!On today’s show: the hoax that had us all thinking Kim and Pete were in Cairns visiting local cafes, Hamish Blake wins the Gold Logie, Hailey Bieber launches skincare while Beyonce announces a new album and then, we open the Shameless mailbag: whaddyyaaa do if you really, really hate your best friend's partner?This week, Mich recommended the Revealer Concealer by Kosas Cosmetics. Zara recommended listening to The Palace Papers audiobook by Tina Brown, and also brou
The incredible ascension of Rihanna: Part three
Good morning, everybody!Welcome to the final part of our very special series on Rihanna. It’s 2014. Rihanna is already one of the biggest stars in the world. But over the next eight years? She’d rewrite history.Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.Big thanks to Hayu and the brand new season of ‘The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Ex-Wives Club’ for making this episod
The incredible ascension of Rihanna: Part two
Hello, everybody!
Welcome to part two of our very special series on Rihanna. When Rihanna was 20 years old, she fell in love with musician Chris Brown. Their relationship - and the police headshot of Rihanna that was leaked online - changed her life forever.
Got some thoughts on this series you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.
Big thanks to Extra for making this episode possible. You can get your hand
An It Boy’s photo scandal
Hiya, lovely people!
On today’s show: An Aussie paper tried to out Rebel Wilson’s same-sex relationship and it sparked global backlash. Britney Spears’s star-studded wedding, Missy Higgins’ heartbreak, Jennifer Hudson makes history, and then, we dive deep into the Bailey Smith white powder controversy - the AFL’s most marketable star becomes the latest Aussie celebrity to be caught holding the bag (literally).
If you haven’t already (???), vote for Melissa Leong for the Gold Logie via this lin
The incredible ascension of Rihanna: Part one
Happy Monday, pals!
Today, we’re heading back to 1988 for a very special series on Rihanna. Her start in life wasn’t the easiest - she was a shy girl with a troublesome father. But her rise to becoming the world’s wealthiest female musician? Well, that’s a story for the ages.
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.
Big thanks to Flight Centre for making this episode poss
A billion streams! Pew!
Happy Thursday, besties!!!!
On today’s show: Dolly Alderton’s Everything I Know About Love debuts, so how did we find one of the year’s most hyped shows? Plus, we need to talk about Liam Payne again, the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial comes to an end, rumours that Tammy Hembrow and her fiancé Matt Poole have split circulate days away from the birth of their child, and then! We go back to questions in a glass jar, and answer whatever question Annabelle picks out.
This week, Zara had two reco
When Hugh Grant got caught: Part two
G’day, lovely people!
Welcome to part two of our Hugh Grant series. He was the floppy-haired heartthrob of just about everyone's dreams. He was also the committed bf of model and actress Liz Hurley. So when police caught Hugh Grant in a car with a sex worker, the media went into overdrive.
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.
Big thanks to Hayu and The Real Housewives
This one’s for Bruno
Hiya pals!
On today’s show: It turns out a bunch of Mormon TikTok influencers were partial to a bitta swinging, and the fallout has been oh so juicy. Then, Bec Judd’s Instagram Story about crime sparks a reply from the State Premier, Ellen Degeneres bids farewell to her talk show, the MAFS kissing video that we’d never like to hear about again, and THEN! We open the Shameless mailbag: what the hell do you do if your best friend says your wedding is becoming a huge financial burden?
This week,
When Hugh Grant got caught: Part one
Good morning, friends!
Today, we’re heading back to 1995. He was the floppy-haired heartthrob of just about everyone's dreams. He was also the committed boyfriend of model and actress Liz Hurley. So, when police caught Hugh Grant in a car with a sex worker, the media went into overdrive.
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.
Big thanks to hayu and The Real Housewives o
BOOK CLUB: Small Joys of Real Life
Link to this episode in the new The Shameless Book Club feed: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2mfjMujUxJEguGb1QmFcm7?si=d0ac08bc821944be
Oh haaaiiii, book clubbers!
This month, we read the debut novel from Aussie author Allee Richards called Small Joys of Real Life. The book follows Eva, a pretty successful local actor, who accidentally falls pregnant to a guy called Pat who she had met just a handful of times, but really, really liked. It’s just that by the time she realises she is pregnant,
Ladies, pls remember: balls empty
Happy Thursday, fam!On today’s show: A swimming love triangle, how to stop your man cheating according to Kyle Sandilands, and a spon con wedding for the ages: Travis and Kourtney got married (again), and this time, they’re dripping in Dolce and Gabbana. Plus, The Bachelor becomes the Bachelors, and then, someone finally uncovered who runs the anonymous gossip Instagram account DeuxMoi. But the real question is: does it actually matter?This week, Mich recommended reading ‘Will the Depp/
When Kristen cheated on Rob: Part three
Hey there, everybody!
Welcome to the final part of our Rob and Kristen series. On July 24, 2012, Kristen Stewart - very much in a loving relationship with her co-star Robert Pattinson - was very much papped making out with her married movie director. And the fallout? Well, it was colossal.
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.
Big thanks to Prime Video for making this
For the love of the lord, remove the jumpsuit
Hello hellooooo!
On today’s show: Just, like, everything. There is so much to cover. From Kendall Jenner’s insane cucumber cutting technique, to Love Island breakups and blossoming Bachelors. Not to mention Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly cut a hole in a jumpsuit to have sex, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker got married again and theeeennn, The Inspired Unemployed have officially released Australia’s fastest-growing beer in 8 years, reporting 10 million in sales since launching: so let’s t
When Kristen cheated on Rob: Part two
Happy Monday, everybody!!!!
Welcome to part two of our Rob and Kristen series. Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson were something of a teenage dream. Actors who landed the roles of a lifetime when they were cast as the leading duo of the Twilight franchise. But their real-life love affair would go down in flames.
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.
Big thanks to Dis
Are you a tank or a teaspoon?
Hello friends!
On today’s show: Our money don’t jiggle jiggle, it folds, plus Guy Sebastian’s fraud case, a $71 million payday for The Bachelor’s Sam Wood, all our thoughts on that ‘Wagatha Christie’ trial, and then, a juicy Shameless mailbag: what do you do if your best friend is lying about her face?
This week, Mich recommended Pachinko on Apple TV and My Lying Eyes on This American Life. Zara recommended reading ‘Scene Stealer: The True Lies of Elisabeth Finch’ in Vanity Fair.
Got some tho
When Kristen cheated on Rob: Part one
Goooood morning, friends!
Today, we’re heading back to 1986. Twilight’s Bella Swan and Edward Cullen had our teenage years in a stranglehold. But the actors behind the characters? Well, there was more drama there than any of us bargained for.
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.
Big thanks to New Balance and their new 574 Core range for making this episode possible.Yo
Pointy bewbz
Happy Thursday, wonderful humans!
On today’s show: One show-stopping Met Gala. Plus, the extraordinarily odd moment Olivia Wilde is served custody papers on stage, some more Kardashian photoshop drama, Kylie is back on Neighbours, and then, a brand new segment! We explain it in the ep!
This week, Zara recommended listening to Vicky Tsai on How I Built This with Guy Raz. Mich recommended this Scamfluencers series on The Hollywood Ponzi Scheme, as well as season two of Luxe Listings Sydney.
To
The original Kylie: Part three
G’day, everybody!!!Welcome to the final part of our Kylie Minogue series. By her 30s, Kylie Minogue had established herself as the most successful Australian pop star of all time. But the media? Well, all they wanted to talk about was her love life.Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.Big thanks to CeraVe for making this episode possible. You can find CeraVe’s pr
BOOK CLUB: An American Marriage
Link to this episode in the new The Shameless Book Club feed: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ErhB2hnpJostmk6iVeTvO?si=ef5ac01ec9834236
Happy Saturday, book club besties!
This month, we read An American Marriage by Tayari Jones. The book follows newlyweds, Celestial and Roy. She’s an artist on the rise, he’s a young executive. They’re as happy as ever, until Roy is wrongfully imprisoned for a reprehensible crime. Celestial knows he is innocent, and their families and wider community trust th
The boys have been busy
Good morning, lovely people!
On today’s show: ASAP Rocky’s arrest over an LA shooting, the latest on that ugly Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial, Elon Musk splashes his pocket money on buying Twitter, the rise of the coastal grandma trend and THEN! We rummage through the Shameless mailbag, what if you only uncover your partner’s lie, a year after it’s been told?
This week, Mich recommended the Diary of a CEO podcast episode with Ben Francis. Zara recommended watching White Hot on Netflix.
Got
The original Kylie: Part two
Halllooooo, friends!
Welcome to part two of our Kylie Minogue series. By the time she was 20 years old, Kylie Minogue was an international phenomenon. She was also, it turns out, on the cusp of overhauling everything.
To check out the music video for Better The Devil You Know that Mich and Zara are playing on repeat, head here. And to watch Paula Yates interview Michael Hutchence, head here.
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc
A bright idea: date a whale
Happy Thursday, besties!!!!
On today’s show: Coachella, of course! But are we crazy for sensing a vibe shift all the way over in Palm Springs this year? Plus, Elle Ferguson is forced to quit The Block three days in, the brand-new Kardashian show is here in the same week they’re being sued for $100 million and then we absolutely need to unpack those absolutely wild and false rumours about Rihanna and ASAP Rocky that had the internet in a stranglehold over the weekend.
This week, Zara recommende
The original Kylie: Part one
Hey there, legends!
Today, we’re heading back to 1968. She’s Australia’s biggest pop icon, selling more than 80 million albums around the world. But the journey there? Well, it wasn't exactly smooth sailing.
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.
Big thanks to Cashrewards for making this episode possible. If you want to give Cashrewards a go yourself, use the code ‘SHAM
Proposals! Weddings! Babies!
G’day, lovely people!
On today’s show: Weddings! Divorce! Babies! Britney is pregnant, Ed Sheeran sheds fascinating light on all those copyright cases in the music industry right now, JLo and Ben are engaged again and Lorde’s iconic “shooshing” moment. And then, all the details from Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz’s Palm Beach wedding and how one decision they made - to combine their names - sparked a veeeery interesting conversation in the Shameless office this week.
This week, Zara didn’t
Pamela Anderson's home video: Part two
Hello, wonderful humans!
Welcome to part two of our Pamela and Tommy series. If Pamela and Tommy thought an employee stealing the home video of their honeymoon was bad news, they had something way worse coming: a magazine had a copy of their sex tape. And they were hellbent on writing about it.
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.
Big thanks to Elite Eleven for making
Zara's got time
Happy Thursday, pals!!!!
On today’s show: Bruce Willis’s aphasia diagnosis presents a dilemma: what happens to someone’s agency when they’re slowly slipping away? Plus, every headline that came out of the Grammys including Kourtney and Travis’ Vegas elopement, MAFS is finished for another year, and then, we open the mailbag: your best friend cheats on her partner. So, what happens to your friendship?
This week, Zara recommended watching this episode of INKtalks with Josh Radnor. Mich recommend
Pamela Anderson's home video: Part one
Happy Monday, fam!
Today, we’re heading back to 1967. Pamela Anderson was the star of the world’s biggest-ever TV show, but it was the notoriety that came from a one-hour long home video, filmed on her honeymoon, that changed her reputation forever.
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.
Big thanks to Extra White for making this episode possible. You can find Extra Whit
The Slap
Good morning, besties!
On today’s show: A jam-packed quick and dirty! Zendaya stuns on the Oscars red carpet, influencer Ruby Tuesday Matthews finds herself in a slightly awkward public predicament and the rise of short kings. And then? Oh, you already KNOW what’s coming after that: a big bumper segment on the slap that seized the world: Will Smith assaulted Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars and we have oh so very much to talk about.
This week, Mich recommended the episode of The Imperfects ca
The Nanny Diaries: Ben Affleck (Part two)
Halllooooo, wonderful people!Welcome to part two of our Ben Affleck and the nanny series. Ben Affleck had it all. Good looks, great talent, and a brilliant wife. Only, almost ten years into his marriage with Hollywood’s sweetheart, Ben decided to seek comfort in the arms of - you guessed it - his children’s nanny.Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.Big thanks to
BOOK CLUB: Violeta
Link to this episode in the new The Shameless Book Club feed: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0893TqbWh6acJLxtfKhSve?si=dce26294e56f4bb4Good morning, lovely book clubbers!This month, we read Violeta by New York Times bestselling author Isabel Allende. This novel tells the epic story of Violeta del Valle, a woman whose life spans one hundred years and bears witness to the greatest upheavals of the twentieth century - the dissolution of a family fortune, a tempestuous marriage interspers
Is the freebie really worth it?
Happy Thursday, lovelies!
On today’s show: Georgia Love’s influencer holiday to Saudia Arabia is slammed, Kylie Jenner’s baby isn’t called Wolf anymore, Molly-Mae makes a surprising move regarding her new home, NSW police are investigating that MAFS nude photo scandal, and then, a pretty wicked mailbag: is it OK to be offended if you’re not in a close friend’s bridal party?
This week, Zara recommended the miniseries WeCrashed on Apple TV+. Mich recommended Bad Vegan on Netflix.
Got some thoug
The Nanny Diaries: Ben Affleck (Part one)
Happy Monday, mates!Today, we’re heading back to 1972. Ben Affleck had it all. Good looks, great talent, and a brilliant wife. Only, almost ten years into his marriage with Hollywood’s sweetheart, Ben decided to seek comfort in the arms of - you guessed it - his children’s nanny.Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.Big thanks to Dementia Australia and their Eat P
Talk soon, Cody xx
HIYA, FRIENDS!
On today’s show: Grimes and Elon Musk have a baby that should be called X but will be known as Y. We can’t stop googling Kris Jenner’s church, Hailey Bieber is hospitalised for a blood clot in her brain, two Aussie vitamins companies are brawling on Instagram, and then, a Kim-athon. Kim Kardashian is typically all over the news cycle, but this week? Well, this week was something else. It's been a wild ride, from calling everyone lazy, to becoming Insta official with Pete Davidson
The Nanny Diaries: Jude Law (Part two)
Hello, wonderful humans!
Welcome to part two of our nanny diaries series. Jude Law was the world’s sexiest man, Sienna Miller was the It Girl of the moment. They were the tabloid media’s most sellable couple. But when he slept with the nanny? Sienna got revenge in spectacular fashion.
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.
Big thanks to Bed Threads for making this episo
Byron Nays
Good morning, besties!!!!!
On today’s show: The time has officially come - Netflix’s reality series Byron Baes has premiered and you better believe we have things to say about the first episode. Then, the death of Australian icon Shane Warne, Kanye West releases a music video depicting violence against Pete Davidson, and then, we open the Shameless mailbag: one listener had sex with a problematic A-list celebrity, and she’s full of regret.
This week, Zara recommended listening to The Ash Londo
The Nanny Diaries: Jude Law (Part one)
G’day, friends!Today, we’re heading back to 1972. They were the golden couples of all golden couples - Jude Law, the world’s sexiest man, and Sienna Miller, total style icon. But then, one day in 2005, one woman’s diary entries changed everything.Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.Big thanks to Quay Australia for making this episode possible. Head to quayaustra
The end! Of influencing! As we know it!
Hiiii, legends!
On today’s show: Two aspiring food bloggers absolutely cop it for asking a restaurant for free food, Amanda Bynes files to end her conservatorship after 9 years, and former Bachelor Locky Gilbert can’t believe you all work 9-5!!! How mundane! Plus, let’s talk about those headlines that claim influencers will soon be banned from spruiking things like skincare and sunscreen. Is it all as it seems?
This week, Mich recommended season two of Love is Blind on Netflix. Zara recommende
Making sense of Miley Cyrus: Part three
Helloooo, lovely people!
Welcome to the final part of our Miley Cyrus series. It was the VMAs moment that changed pop culture forever - Miley Cyrus up on stage, gyrating with Robin Thicke. Only, one person was missing from the audience that night: her fiance, Liam Hemsworth.
To read that piece in Rolling Stone that we mentioned in this episode, head here.
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our
BOOK CLUB: If I Had Your Face
Link to this episode in the new The Shameless Book Club feed: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QwEMnlkuViVnaE47tVSug?si=3924aaf4f17f4bd1
Happy Saturday, book club fam!
This month, we read If I Had Your Face by Frances Cha. The novel is set in contemporary Seoul, Korea, and follows four young women making their way in a world defined by impossibly high standards of beauty, secret room salons catering to wealthy men, strict social hierarchies, and K-pop fan mania.
Today on the show, we chat ab
Will you survive the vibe shift?
Happy Thursday, pals!
On today’s show: What in the vibey hell is a Vibe Shift and why does everyone keep saying it’s coming? Plus, Britney’s Big Book Deal, how Brooke Hogan’s Instagram stories sparked a conversation in the Shameless office, and then, one of the more interesting mailbag entries we’ve read in ages.
This week, Zara recommended the series by The Cut called Both Sides Of A Breakup. Mich recommended the podcast Twin Flames by Wondery.
Got some thoughts on today’s episode you wanna
Making sense of Miley Cyrus: Part two
Happy Monday, everyone!
Welcome to part two of our Miley Cyrus series. She was - quite literally - the biggest star the Disney Channel had ever seen. But as Miley Cyrus grew into a teenager, the growing pains made for perfect tabloid fodder.
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.
Big thanks to Bed Threads for making this episode possible. Take 10% off the entire range r
Scamming her way to $300k
GDAY MATES!
On today’s show: the triiiicky story behind the top-trending show on Netflix right now, Inventing Anna. Abbie Chatfield announces she’s in an open relationship, Kanye can’t stop posting about ‘Skete Davidson’, and finally - Mich comes to the table for My Two Cents: what’s up with young people and condoms?
To read that piece for Time Magazine by Rachel Deloache Williams, head here.
This week, Mich recommended watching the movie, King Richard. Zara recommended Tinder Swindler on Net
Making sense of Miley Cyrus: Part one
G’day, friends!
Today, we’re heading back to 1992. Miley Cyrus became famous for playing Hannah Montana, a girl living a double life. Only in the real world, when she was still just a teenager, Miley found herself straddling two different worlds: child stardom and adulthood.
To check out that Jezebel article about pop stars and purity rings, head here.
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Ins
The Platinum Jubbly
Hey, legends!!!
On today’s show: Well, there’s a lot. So much, we’re about to bring you the world’s most jam-packed quick and dirty, well, ever. We’re talking Kylie Jenner’s new baby, the potential end of iconic Aussie TV show Neighbours, an uncomfortable update on Armie Hammer, a royal typo to end all typos and then, world war Kardashian - Kanye and Kim air their grievances on social media, and how do we make sense of all of it?
This week, Zara recommended the Mark Manson episode of The Diary
Did Yoko Ono really break up The Beatles? Part two
Happy Monday, pals!
Welcome to the final part of our series on Yoko Ono and John Lennon. After meeting Yoko Ono, John Lennon decided to turn his life upside down: he was leaving his wife, as well as the biggest band the world had ever seen.
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.
Big thanks to Azclear Action for making this episode possible. Purchases can be made at your
Who wants to be TikTok famous?
Happy Thursday mates!
Coming up on today’s show: what the f**k is going on over at Spotify right now? Rihanna is pregnant and her announcement was the most Rihanna thing ever. Former TV star Andrew O’Keefe is accused of assaulting a woman - again. And THEN we open the Shameless Mailbag! Is this listener an asshole for judging her little sister’s quest for TikTok fame?
This week, Mich recommended a two-part series on This American Life called ‘A couple walks into a house’ and ‘A city walks into
Did Yoko Ono really break up The Beatles? Part one
Editors note: an earlier version of this audio mentioned George Harrison’s name incorrectly on one occasion. This has now been fixed.
Hiya, lovelies!
Today, we’re heading back to 1940. She’s the woman you’ve likely heard disparaging remarks about since you were a little kid. So, who was Yoko Ono? And what exactly was her influence over the most successful band in music history?
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in
BOOK CLUB: Love Stories
Link to this episode in the new The Shameless Book Club feed: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2juRlYMNRpX63TRklxDqjy?si=704ce959da76476bHellooooo, book clubbers!!!!This month, we read the non-fiction book from bestselling Aussie author Trent Dalton called Love Stories. For about two months, Trent sat on a busy Brisbane street corner, asking more than 150 strangers for their best love stories. What sparked this idea? After the passing of his best mate’s mother and, well, a global pandem
2022’s very first influencer scandal
Hiiiiii, everybody!
On today’s show: Who is West Elm Caleb and how has he become the real-life John Tucker Must Die? Adele controversially cancels her Las Vegas residency, the celebrity couple the gossip accounts discarded as a PR stunt welcome their first baby, how much Aussie public figures are paid to go on reality TV in 2022, and then, a big, juicy, bumper segment on Jade Tunchy - the local fashion influencer who found herself in the biggest scandal of her career this week.
This week, Zara
Julia Roberts, the runaway bride: Part two
Hellooooo, lovely people!
Welcome to the final part of our Julia Roberts series. In June 1991, three days before the celebrity wedding of the year, bride-to-be Julia Roberts ran away. And who was the man holding her hand? None other than her fiance’s best friend.
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.
Big thanks to Lo Bros Kombucha for making this episode possible. You
Excuse us, there's a lot to discuss
We’re baaaaack!
And boy, do we have a bumper one for you - we’re chatting about everything we missed over the summer holidays. Everything from Brooke and Darvid’s break up, Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly’s engagement, the many January headlines of Kim and Kanye, and yes, of course, Molly-Mae’s now infamous quote about everyone having the same 24 hours in the day.
This week, Mich recommended Love Me on Binge, Before You Knew My Name by Jacqueline Bublitz, and Cruella on Disney Plus. Zara had a
Julia Roberts, the runaway bride: Part one
Hellooooo, everybody!
In three years, Julia Roberts went from obscurity to global stardom. But at the pinnacle of that fame came the ultimate scandal: days away from her wedding, she was running off. And who was holding her hand? Her fiance’s best friend.
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.
Big thanks to hayu for making this episode possible. Stream their brand new s
How Taylor Swift rose, fell, and rose again: Part three
Why hellooooo, lovelies!
Welcome to the third and final part of our Taylor Swift series. In 2016, the world celebrated the trashing of Taylor Swift’s reputation. Then, one night in August 2017, the popstar wiped her social media accounts clean. A total blank slate. Why? It was time for her reinvention.
For that 2019 profile of Taylor Swift in The Guardian, head here.
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo
How Taylor Swift rose, fell, and rose again: Part two
G’day, folks!Welcome to part two of our Taylor Swift series. In 2014, Taylor Swift reached a new height in her career. But in the space of two years, Taylor’s girl squad, a very public breakup, celebrity enemies, and a recorded phone conversation sent everything crashing down.Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.Big thanks to Adidas and their all new Ultraboost 2
How Taylor Swift rose, fell, and rose again: Part one
Happy Monday, Swifties!
Today, we’re heading back to 1989. She's arguably the most powerful person in pop culture, but Taylor Swift’s story is littered with highs, lows, industry friends, and downright enemies. So, let’s retrace it all.
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BOOK CLUB: The Paper Palace
Link to this episode in the new The Shameless Book Club feed: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2znLp2GCE4kFujqNJbNzAq?si=900ada28514a4f9aHiya, book club besties!This month, we read the New York Times Number One Best Seller: The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller. The story’s protagonist is Elle Bishop, a 50-something woman in love with two men - her husband, and her childhood best friend. As the blurb tells us, “so begins a story that unfolds over twenty four hours and across fifty y
The year that was
It’s our final Thursday episode for 2021!
And we’re doing things a little differently today. This is the year of 2021, in review. What were the biggest stories of the last twelve months, and how do we feel about them with the gift of hindsight? Plus, we name our top read, watch, and listen recommendations from the year that was, look back at our favourite podcast moments, and share the lessons we’ll be taking with us into 2022.
Got some thoughts on today’s episode you wanna share? We’re alllll
Carrie, Samantha and Scandals in the City: Part two
Happy Monday, lovely people!
Welcome to part two of our Sex and the City series. The TV show had aired without a hitch, but it was between the show ending and the movies beginning that deep cracks between leading stars Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall were exposed.
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Big thanks to Calm for making this episode possible. For a lim
A 36-hour PR masterclass
Good morning, pals!On today’s show: How Peleton became the biggest story from this week’s SATC reboot, Olivia Wilde says she is “happier than ever” with Harry Styles and an Aussie influencer and business owner cops flak for comparing running a company to having a kid. Plus, Kim Kardashian wakes her kids up every morning with a Grammy-award winning pianist and then, a big bumper mailbag entry. Are you a stinge for caring if your friend is a stinge?This week, Mich recommended listening to
Carrie, Samantha and Scandals in the City: Part one
Oh hey, friends!
Today, we’re heading back to the 90s. It was the iconic television series - and then, not so iconic movie franchise - known for championing female friendships. Only, behind the scenes, all was not well between the actresses who brought us Carrie Bradshaw and Samantha Jones.
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Big thanks to Maybelline New York for mak
Big Pixie Energy
Happy Thursday, fam!!!!
On today’s show: Our take on the Brooke Blurton and Abbie Chatfield story that spilled out onto social media this week. Chanel is blasted for its shitty $1100 advent calendar, Tristan Thompson proves he is literally the worst yet again, Gwyneth Paltrow doesn’t remember… anything, and then, a leaked magazine spread proves to be a colossal headache for Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott.
This week, Zara recommended this Jeremy Strong profile from The New Yorker. Mich recommend
The making and breaking of Marilyn Monroe: Part two
Helloooooo, legends!
Welcome to part two of our Marilyn Monroe series. She was the blonde bombshell who won hearts the world over. But the story of Marilyn Monroe’s life extends far beyond glamour, wealth and fame to something much darker.
Head here to check out ‘Marilyn Monroe: The Biography’ by Donald Spoto, and here for ‘Marilyn Monroe: The Private Life of a Public Icon’ by Charles Casillo. If the content within this episode was triggering for you, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Got some thoug
Oh, the mess a TikTok video can make
Good morning, lovely people!
On today’s show: The social media comments about Zara that sparked a conversation about women, smugness, and “pick me” culture. Then, Brooke Blurton’s Bachelorette finale makes Twitter erupt, the celebrity cheating rumour that’s looking increasingly legit, and then, a curious Shameless mailbag: what to do when you’re shamed in front of hundreds of thousands of people.
This week, Zara recommended getting your hands on the cookbook ‘Everything I Love To Cook’ by Neil
The making and breaking of Marilyn Monroe: Part one
Good morning, pals!
Today, we’re heading back to 1926. She was the blonde bombshell who won hearts the world over. But the story of Marilyn Monroe’s life extends far beyond glamour, wealth and fame to something much darker.
As we mentioned in this episode, head here to check out ‘Marilyn Monroe: The Biography' by Donald Spoto.
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Big
BOOK CLUB: In Order To Live
Link to this episode in the new The Shameless Book Club feed: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6xCwY68RS1vfKqfnqwenBO?si=e62c6ae1b3d44ec0
Happy Saturday, book worms!
This month, we took on our first non-fiction book, a memoir from the now 28-year-old North Korean defector and activist, Yeonmi Park. Published in 2015, Yeonmi tells the story of the first 22 years of her life - from her first 13 years growing up in North Korea as it was consumed by famine, to fleeing over the border to China wher
A friend who's a fiend for Facetune
Heeeeey, friends!On today’s show: The Aussie reporter who butchered his million-dollar interview with Adele, the oddest couple of 2021 - Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson - step out with… hickeys. Plus, Married At First Sight scrambles to fix a massive casting blunder, Jennifer Lawrence is back, and finally, we open the Shameless mailbag.This week, Zara recommended the podcast ‘When Diana Met…’ by CNN. Mich recommended reading My Body by Emily Ratajkowski.Got some thoughts on today’s epi
Miranda, Orlando and... Justin? Part two
Hello, lovely people!
Welcome to part two of our Miranda, Orlando and Justin series. The 2012 Victoria's Secret catwalk was one of the biggest nights of Miranda Kerr’s career - almost 10 million people watched her walk the runway. Only, what happened behind the scenes that night, would have tabloids confused and captivated for years to come.
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Say no to the dress (Taylor's Version)
G’day, mates!
On today’s show: Kendall Jenner’s outfit to her best friend’s wedding sparks an inteeeeresting debate on TikTok, how the “Bimbo Summit'' of Paris Hilton, Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan looks very different 15 years on, the Bachelorette couple that, um, isn’t a couple at all? And then, yes, we simply must talk about the cultural phenomenon of Taylor Swift’s 10-minute version of All Too Well.
This week, Mich and Zara both recommend you check out the Shameless Gift Guide, a collat
Miranda, Orlando and... Justin? Part one
Hello! Happy Monday!
Today, we’re revisiting a scandal you may very well have forgotten about. It’s not every day that an Australian model, a British actor, and an American pop star find themselves embroiled in a love triangle. So, what exactly happened between Miranda Kerr, Orlando Bloom, and Justin Bieber, and how the hell did all their paths cross?
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He's a Gemini!!!!!
A very happy Thursday to you, friends!
On today’s show: The Instagram post that made everyone turn on Chris Pratt, Em Rata reveals her connection to a controversial billionaire, influencer Elly Miles is called out for faking her spon con, a Bachelor fan saw Brooke Blurton entering a contestants’ home, and the fallout from Astroworld: Travis Scott’s festival turns into a nightmare.
This week, Zara recommended reading This Is Water, David Foster Wallace’s commencement speech to the Kenyon Colleg
Fleetwood Mac and the making of Rumours: Part two
Happy Monday, peeps!
Welcome to part two of our Fleetwood Mac series. It's one of the most iconic albums ever made, with the tracks from Rumours still trending and, yes, charting even today. But the stories behind those songs of lust, drugs and betrayal might just be more memorable than the album itself.
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Big thanks to Calm for maki
Ghost boys are good in bed
Good morning, wonderful people!
On today’s show: The fall out from all those Gigi, Zayn and Yolanda allegations. Plus, the influencers who are making the AFR’s Young Rich List, Kim Kardashian is snapped holding hands with Pete Davidson, Hailey Bieber speaks about her marriage to Justin with pretty remarkable candour AND THEN, another juicy shameless mailbag.
This week, Mich recommended watching Maid on Netflix. Zara recommended the debut novel from Diana Reid, Love & Virtue.
Got some thoughts
Fleetwood Mac and the making of Rumours: Part one
Hello, everybody!
Today, we’re heading back to 1948. It's one of the most iconic albums ever made, with the tracks from Rumours still trending and, yes, charting even today. But the stories behind those songs of lust, drugs and betrayal might just be more memorable than the album itself.
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.
Big thanks Prene Bags for making this episod
BOOK CLUB: The Henna Artist
Link to this episode in the new The Shameless Book Club feed: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0cnR7JPXfbdZegoCkKcsVW?si=11875c1abc114a6e
Hey, book club besties!
This month, we read the incredible debut novel by Alka Joshi titled the Henna Artist. Following protagonist Lakshmi - one of Jaipur’s most in-demand Henna Artists - the novel tells the story of a woman running away from her past in 1950s India in order to forge her own path. But of course, there’s only so far she can run before her ex
Nobody is allowed to test our IQs
Hellooooo! Happy Thursday!
On today’s show: Everything you need to know about that tragic Alec Baldwin shooting, a series of articles suggest John Mulaney and Olivia Munn have broken up, unpacking the dire Bachelorette ratings, making sense of those Grant Denyer paparazzi photos, and then!! My Two Cents!
This week, Zara recommended the profile in The Cut titled ‘Katie Couric Is Not For Everyone’. Mich recommended watching Couples Therapy on SBS on Demand.
Got some thoughts on today’s episode
The most controversial man of 2014
Good morning, beautiful besties!
Today, we’re heading back to 2014. In 2014, Blake Garvey became Australia’s “most hated man”. As Bachelor, he proposed to Sam Frost in the finale episode. Within weeks they had split, and a month after that he had moved on with the show’s second runner-up, Louise Pillage.
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Big thanks to CeraVe for ma
Leaked emails and a nervous Oracle
Howdy, everyone!!!
On today’s show: Georgia Love’s emails are leaked to the media, the Bachelorette Australia debuts with its very first bisexual star, the Today Show war between Karl Stefanovic and Lisa Wilkinson enters another round, and then! We open the Shameless Mailbag and tackle a listener’s big influencer-wedding dilemma.
This week, Zara recommended the Charlotte Tilbury product, Hollywood Flawless Filter. Mich recommended Modern Love season 1 episode 2, as well as a life hack! Compile
J.Lo's night behind bars
Hiya lovelies!Today, we’re heading back to the 90s. She was a successful actress and pop star, he was a music icon with the world at his feet. So, how exactly did J.Lo and P. Diddy find themselves on the run from the police, accused of firing a gun in a nightclub?Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.Big thanks to Calming Blankets for making this episode possible.
Divorce, babe! Divorce!
A very happy Thursday to our favourite humans!!!!
On today’s show: Sam Frost hits headlines and deactivates Instagram for all the wrong reasons. Plus, Lisa Wilkinson casts subtle shade at former colleague Karl Stefanovic, Kim Kardashian hosts SNL, Love Island debuts to… lacklustre ratings, and then!!! ‘Tis the season of Adele. The singer starred on two separate Vogue covers this week and all we want to do is talk about it.
This week, Mich recommended LuLaRich on Amazon Prime. Zara recommended
The scandalous marriage of Victoria and David Beckham: Part three
Hey, legends!
Welcome to the final part of our three-part series on Posh and Becks. Their marriage was rocked by some of the most highly publicised cheating scandals of the decade. So, how exactly did the Beckhams survive it all and make a cool billion dollars in the process?
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Big thanks to Quay Australia for making this episode pos
Guy + couch = chaos
Hey friends!
On today’s show: How a random guy named Robbie, sitting on a couch with three women who were not his girlfriend, became the biggest trend on the internet this week. Then, a controversial Australian podcast interview draws attention for all the wrong reasons, and Shakira gets… mugged… by wild boars. Then, finally, a new Shameless segment: My Two Cents, where one of us comes to the table with a potentially terrible opinion.
This week, Zara recommended downloading the Vivino app. Mic
The scandalous marriage of Victoria and David Beckham: Part two
Helllloooooo, everybody!
Welcome to part two of our three-part series on Posh and Becks. Victoria and David Beckham were British royalty. With her career as a pop icon, his career as a soccer star, and tabloids calling their mansion ‘Beckingham Palace’, surely nothing could go wrong. Enter, David’s assistant, Rebecca Loos.
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To DM or not to DM?
Happy Thursday, lovely people!On today's show: The Honey Badger saved a sheep from a wire fence and was that all it was going to take to win back the hearts of Australian women? Plus, the Sydney socialites making headlines, Will Smith talks non-monogamy with GQ, and then, another verrrrry intriguing mailbag: Would you tell someone you don’t know - ie. an influencer - if you saw their partner cheating on them?This week, Mich recommended the podcast episode, ‘How Mail Order Marriages Work
The scandalous marriage of Victoria and David Beckham: Part one
Happy Monday, besties!
Today, we’re heading back to the 90s. When David Beckham met Victoria Adams, he was so besotted he could barely speak. Little did the footballer know that together, they’d become one of the most powerful, famous, and yes, scandalous couples of the nineties and noughties.
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Big thanks to FOREO for making this ep
BOOK CLUB: You and Me on Vacation
Link to this episode in the new The Shameless Book Club feed: https://open.spotify.com/episode/66sRsUb76DWcJ4sKuOHGSA?si=f71eb2f8b07e4904
Why hello there, book clubbers!
This month, we read ‘You and Me on Vacation’ by Emily Henry, and boy oh boy did it deliver on its promise to be a sugary, frothy read. Protagonists Alex and Poppy have nothing in common. She’s a wild child; he wears khakis. She has insatiable wanderlust; he prefers to stay home with a book. And somehow, ever since a fateful ca
The most popular girl in the world
Hiya pals!
On today’s show: The Gabby Petito true crime case that tore through TikTok this week. Then, the Brownlow blue carpet begs a question about redemption stories, Kim Kardashian lets us know we’ve all been utterly deceived, and finally - magazines have called Emma Chamberlain “the most popular girl in the world”. So, who is Emma, and how has she managed to redefine influence as we know it?
This week, Zara recommended the Schumacher documentary on Netflix. Mich recommended watching seaso
The extraordinary life of Heath Ledger: Part two
Hello, friends!
Welcome to part two of our special series on Heath Ledger’s extraordinary life. On January 22, 2008, news broke: homegrown Australian actor turned Hollywood megastar Heath Ledger had been found dead in his apartment. He was just 28 years old.
To read the New York Times profile we mentioned in this episode, head here.
Check out Beyond Blue and all their great work right here.
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc
This episode is off the record!
Happy Thursday everyone!
On today’s show: The Met Gala of course, and boy is there a bunch of stuff to unpack. Plus, Britney Spears is engaged, some thoughts on reality shows that pre-film endings, and then, the Olivia Munn/John Mulaney baby scandal that has all of Hollywood talking.
This week, Mich had two recommendations! The Apple TV show Morning Wars, and the podcast episode ‘Break Ups That Burn’ on Where’s Your Head At. Zara recommended listening to the podcast The Dropout by ABC News.
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The extraordinary life of Heath Ledger: Part one
Good morning everyone!
Welcome to part one of our special series on the extraordinary life of Heath Ledger. Heath Ledger was seventeen when he left his hometown in Perth and traveled across the country to Sydney. There, his raw talent and iconic golden boy good looks would catapult him towards global stardom.
To check out Beyond Blue and all their great work, head here.
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A big bad week for Aussie influencers
Good morning legends!!!
On today’s show: Two stars get very flirty on the red carpet while their spouses look on, fans slam former Bachelorette Georgia Love’s racist Instagram post, and then, one of our favourite celebrity wedding dresses ever. Finally, we end with a biiiiiig bumper segment on the Nadia Bartel ‘white powder’ controversy that Australians of all ages are talking about - and what we’d do if we were Nadia’s PR managers.
This week, Zara recommended the new podcast, Everybody Knows
Khloe Kardashian's public heartbreaks: Part two
Hello there, fabulous friends!
Welcome to part two of our Khloe Kardashian series. Khloe was hours away from going into labour when Tristan Thompson’s secrets were revealed to the world; he had cheated, and not just once. It was the beginning of a never-ending scandal that’s yet to die down, three years later.
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Big thanks to FRANKiE
The politics of being an 'It Girl'
Happy Thursday, lovely people!
On today’s show: Scott Disick proves why you should never, ever, take digs at your very famous ex in someone else’s Instagram DMs. The Dolce and Gabbana fashion show was paid a visit by mother nature, what to make of the semi-terrible movie that’s number one on the Netflix charts right now, and then - finally - the politics of being an “it girl”; the UK’s biggest influencer just made the biggest move of her career so far, but lots of people have been left feeling
Khloe Kardashian's public heartbreaks: Part one
Helloooooo everybody!
Today, we’re heading back to 2009. For seven years, Khloe Kardashian’s marriage to Lamar Odom made for perfect tabloid fodder: a rapid-fire wedding, strip clubs, drug abuse, and infidelity. But have we ever had enough empathy for the woman at the centre of it all?
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Big thanks to Carmex for making this episode p
BOOK CLUB: Fault Lines
Link to this episode in the new The Shameless Book Club feed: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Qt4haOvZTsnOQMw1ftiFV?si=ae117cf720ae413e
Yaaaayyyyy! It’s book club day!
This month, we read the debut novel from Emily Itami called Fault Lines. Fault Lines follows the story of Mizuki, a Japanese housewife with two adorable children and an extremely hardworking husband. She has everything anyone could ever want, so why does the book open with her wanting to throw herself off a high-rise balcony r
We've lost the plot
Hey there, superstars!On today’s show: The celebrities that refuse to give their children a cent of their fortunes, has the first Aussie influencer been “cancelled”?, Kylie Jenner is pregnant with baby numero two, and then, it’s back by popular demand! We answer a question from the Shameless mailbag to talk about the viral ad that made everyone in the country cry this week.This week, Zara recommended watching 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown on SBS On Demand. Mich recommended The White L
The Seven Husbands of Elizabeth Taylor: Part two
Happy Monday lovely humans!
Welcome to part two of our Elizabeth Taylor series. It was 1959 - and Elizabeth Taylor was the world’s most beautiful woman - when her famous best friend Debbie Reynolds called her hotel room. Only, when Debbie dialled Liz’s number, Liz didn’t pick up. Debbie’s husband - Eddie Fisher - did.
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Big thanks to
Four big questions
Good morning pals!
On today’s show: Jennifer Klein’s Day of Indulgence is apparently one of the most coveted invitations in LA, but we have a few questions we’d like to ask. Then, Channel 10’s dire The Bachelor ratings, unpacking Bama Rush and why it took over TikTok this week, and then, a new segment that we will be dropping whenever we feel like it: we open the Shameless Mailbag, and tackle an anonymous listener’s conversational challenge for reconnecting.
This week, Mich recommended watchin
The Seven Husbands of Elizabeth Taylor: Part one
Happy Monday everyone!
Today, we’re heading back to 1932. Elizabeth Taylor was one of Hollywood’s greatest icons. But despite being known as the “most beautiful woman in the world”, she had a complicated love life filled with affairs, a shock death, and - yes - many, many divorces.
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Big thanks to Mecca for making this episode possib
Where the truth lies
G’day everyone!
On today’s show: Why do celebrities keep telling us how often - or not often - they bathe? Plus, an Instagram influencer calls out another for systematically copying her content, Jennifer Aniston’s very public birthday message to Justin Theroux, and then, the Good Weekend profile on Jock Zonfrillo that some are calling the most interesting and ~intriguing ~ celebrity profile in years.
This week, Mich recommended watching Would I Lie To You on ABC iView and Cooking With Paris on
The cult of celebrity: Part three
Hello wonderful humans!
Welcome to the final instalment of our Scientology series. For years, Katie Holmes was renowned as the passive, mild, third wife of Tom Cruise. Then, one day in 2012, she would prove the media wrong: the meek wife of the face of Scientology had been underestimated by just about everyone.
To watch that clip of Tom jumping up and down on Oprah’s couch, declaring his intense love for Katie, head here.
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (
A rebuttal to the wellness warriors
Hello! Happy Thursday!
On today’s show: Explaining the Emma Roberts meme all over your timeline right now, Reese Witherspoon becomes the world’s richest actress, old mate Farmer Will from Farmer Wants A Wife finally addresses the rumour that he got a contestant pregnant, and - finally - a rebuttal to the Instagram wellness warriors who are telling us that we need to go back to the good old days.
This week, Zara recommended listening to ‘The Story of Simone Biles’ on The Daily. Mich recommended
The cult of celebrity: Part two
Happy Monday pals!
Welcome to part two of our Scientology series. Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman were married, in love, and the parents of two children when the Church of Scientology identified Nicole as a threat. They wouldn’t rest until Tom - their crown jewel - was firmly in their grasp again.
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.
Big thanks to MECCA and their new pod
BOOK CLUB: Malibu Rising
Link to this episode in the new The Shameless Book Club feed: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UUrSdqrilCxv1tHk4DYON?si=6c33bad6f1f648e1
Happy Saturday, friends!
This month we read ‘Malibu Rising’ by Taylor Jenkins Reid - the same author of our most popular book club pick yet, Daisy Jones and The Six. Malibu Rising follows four famous siblings as they throw an epic party to celebrate the end of summer in 1983. But over the course of twenty-four hours, their lives will change forever.
Today o
Tough titties, back home you go
HEY BESTIES!On today’s show: How many wedding dresses are too many dresses? Ange and Brad’s never-ending divorce hits another hurdle, the strangest kind-of-feud between Lisa Wilkinson and Khloe Kardashian, an investigation into whether J Lo and Ben Affleck are absolutely trolling us and then, finally, a conversation, in the wake of The Bachelor airing, about why we so rarely give reality stars the benefit for the doubt.This week, Zara recommended Tom Daley’s interview with Desert Island
The cult of celebrity: Part one
Goooood morning all!
It’s the church-meet-cult that’s famous for indoctrinating celebrities - Elisabeth Moss, John Travolta, and most notably, Tom Cruise. So, what the hell do we know about Scientology? And how does it have such a star-studded list of devotees?
Head here to read that LA Times piece on Scientology founder L Ron Hubbard, and here for Laura Prepon’s interview with Celebrity Magazine.
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies
Steak for breakfast, anyone?
Happy Thursday mates!
On today’s show: Former Aussie Bachelorette Elly Miles is slammed for promoting a diet where you only eat meat, old mate Jeff Bezos popped on a cowboy hat and left the planet, a script has been leaked from the set of the new Sex and The City spinoff, and - finally - what the hell were Channel 7 and Big Brother thinking when it came to casting well-known bigot and troll Katie Hopkins?
This week, Zara recommended Line of Duty on Netflix. Mich recommended Luxe Listings Sydne
Beyoncé, Jay-Z and Elevatorgate: Part two
Hiya legends!!!
Welcome to part two of our Elevatorgate series. When CCTV footage of Beyoncé, Solange and Jay Z in an elevator leaked to the media, the public had no idea what to make of it. Then, two years later, we were introduced to Becky with the good hair.
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.
Big thanks to CeraVe for making this episode possible. Registrations fo
Ah, the beauty of good PR
Hellooooo friends!
On today’s show: Why Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian’s cosmetic brands (as we know them) are disappearing, almost overnight. Plus, Love Island is back, but is it doing enough to protect its contestants' mental health? And then, the bizarre story of Princess Charlene, Monaco’s runaway bride.
This week, Zara recommended two books: Fault Lines by Emily Itami and Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason. Mich recommended listening to the ‘Pieces of Britney’ podcast by Pandora Sykes and BBC
Beyoncé, Jay-Z and Elevatorgate: Part one
Good morning everyone!
Today, we’re heading back to 2014. When we watched Jay Z and Beyoncé walk the Met Gala in 2014, we saw a blissfully happy husband and wife. Only, when a black-and-white video leaked a week later, the public realised there had been a trick mirror all along.
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.
Big thanks to Libra for making this episode possible.
BOOK CLUB: New Animal
Link to this episode in the new The Shameless Book Club feed: https://open.spotify.com/episode/29lWc3nOaDhqTcWWbSVVhd?si=d03076672f414219Happy Saturday, book clubbers!This month, we read the debut novel ‘New Animal’ by Australian author Ella Baxter. This book, set initially in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales, then later in suburban Tasmania, follows the life of Amelia Aurelia; an embalmer who spends her days in funeral homes, painting the faces of the dead, and nights sleeping wi
Jen, Brad and Ange: Part three
Hiya everyone!Welcome to part three of our Jen, Brad and Ange series. When Brad and Angelina’s stars combined it made for the most powerful celebrity couple of the modern era. But when they turned on each other? Well, the world is still feeling the aftershocks, five years later.Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.Big thanks to Bed Threads for making this episode
Won't somebody please think of the children!
Hi friends!
On today’s show: Kanye West has officially moved on from his marriage to Kim Kardashian, Megan Thee Stallion’s music video is equal parts mesmerising and traumatising, Chrissy Teigen would like to apologise, G Flip says they're a “gender smoothie” and THEN!!!! The Em Rata Instagram photo that caused such a stir, people can’t stop talking about it a week later.
This week, Zara recommended David Tennant’s podcast interview with Olivia Colman. Mich recommended listening to the Sentime
Jen, Brad and Ange: Part two
Happy Monday wonderful people!Welcome to part two of our Jen, Brad and Ange series. Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt were Hollywood’s chosen two. Only, when Brad signed the dotted line to star in a movie called Mr. and Mrs. Smith, their public and personal lives would, quite literally, never look the same again.Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.Big thanks to Lib
Welcome to Gossips Anonymous
Goooood morning!
On today’s show: We’re sorry to say but there’s a TikTok beekeeper feud that has the internet a-buzzing and we’re going to get you across it all. Plus, there’s another royal Lilibet on the scene, the controversy enveloping Australian Fashion Week this week, and then, are we bad people for loving a big old gossip?
This week, Mich recommended ABC’s Love On The Spectrum. Zara recommended watching Broadchurch.
For that Fashion Journal piece on gossip by Aastha Agrawal, head here.
Jen, Brad and Ange: Part one
Hiya friends!
Today, we’re heading back to the 90s. They were the golden couple of all golden couples. Her, an all-American television star. Him, the world’s sexiest film heartthrob. So, when Jen and Brad’s perfect love story disintegrated in front of the eyes of the world, people wanted answers.
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.
Big thanks to the team over at Anda
The one with the Friends reunion
Hello lovelies!!!On today’s show: Why The Veronicas didn’t talk for a year, Kylie and Travis are officially back on, Amy Schumer goes rogue on Instagram, and then! A biiiig bumper segment on the Friends reunion - how it became the biggest celebrity moment of the month, and what we make of the debate about whether the show is too outdated to be loved in 2021.This week, Zara recommended watching Mare of Easttown. Mich recommended this Vogue YouTube series where celebrities break down thei
The life and death of Natalie Wood: Part two
Hey there!Welcome to part two of our Natalie Wood series. Natalie Wood, one of Hollywood’s most iconic stars, had a fear of dark water. How could it be, then, that her body was found one mile away from the boat where she was holidaying with her husband and rumoured lover?Find that Vanity Fair article we mentioned in today’s episode here.Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamel
BOOK CLUB: Swing Time
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Happy Saturday, book clubbers!
This month, we tucked into Swing Time by Zadie Smith, a novel that tells the story of two girls growing up on the wrong side of London. They meet at a community dance class and dream of being dancers, but only one of them has the talent. The blurb told us it was a tale of “friendships that anchor us, define us and change us for
An iconic throuple
Happy Thursday legends!
On today’s show: A relatively unexpected celebrity throuple and why an interview with Princess Diana from 26 years ago is making headlines again. Plus, a history-making Bachelorette and why Billy Porter’s recent interview with the Hollywood Reporter is one of our favourite celebrity pieces in, well, a long time.
This week, Mich recommended watching Celebrity Apprentice Australia and listening to Olivia Rodrigo’s new album, SOUR. Zara recommended the podcast episode of L
The life and death of Natalie Wood: Part one
Hello friends!
Today, we’re heading back to the 1950s and ‘60s. Natalie Wood was an icon. Beautiful, talented, electric in front of a camera. And yet, for decades, public commentary has pertained mostly to her tragic - and confusing - death. How did a woman terrified of dark water die at sea?
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.
Big thanks to the team over at FRANKiE4
Celebs who moonlight as trolls
Well hello there lovely people!!!
On today’s show: The messiest social media breakup we’ve seen in, well, just about ever. Then, Ariana Grande gets married, our thoughts on *that* Craig McLachlan interview, and finally! The Chrissy Teigen bullying claims that are so bad, they could be career ending.
This week, Zara recommended you listen to the episode of The Cut called ‘How Do I Know If I Want Kids’. Mich recommended the podcast episode, ‘How a doctor’s suicide broke the silence’ on ABC Conve
Kim's 72-day marriage: Part two
HELLO PALS!
Welcome to part two of our Humpdashians series. Ten years ago, Kim Kardashian’s public profile went from reality TV stardom to total PR disaster. Yep, she was filing for divorce, just 21 days after her televised wedding extravaganza was watched by millions.
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.
Big thanks to the team over at Jimmy Brings for making this epi
You can't just... throw a shoe at someone
Hey pals! Happy Thursday!!!
On today’s show: Can we talk about why TikTok is desperate to expose Justin Bieber as an awful husband? Plus, another week, another Jen and Ben headline and CelebSpellcheck explains why they are back but not really back at all. Then, the story of Lea Michele throwing a shoe on the set of a mag shoot that sparked a conversation about what to do about stories of celebrities behaving badly.
This week, Zara recommended you listen to the episode of The Daily called ‘A Sh
Kim's 72-day marriage: Part one
Happy Mondaaaay everyone!
Today, we’re heading back to 2010, when Kim Kardashian was just starting to make a name for herself around the world. She didn’t know it then, but when she met a basketballer by the name of Kris Humphries, their stars combining would soon become one of the juiciest headlines of the decade.
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.
Big thanks to th
“I’d rather die but thank you anyway"
Good morning favourite people!
On today’s show: Victoria Beckham would, and we quote, “rather die” than wear some of Justin Bieber’s new Crocs and honestly, same. Plus, the fall and rise of an Aussie fitness queen, Kate and Will's PR team takes the approach of “more is better”, and *that* Billie Eilish Vogue cover - how the teen pop star is turning just about everything on its head.
This week, Mich recommended watching ‘Billie Eilish Answers Increasingly Personal Questions’ on Vanity Fair’s Yo
The slut-shaming of Lara Bingle: Part two
Hello, mates!
Welcome to part two of our Lara Bingle series. Today's episode is covering 2010 to now, beginning with the March morning when a naked photo of Lara landed on the cover of Woman’s Day.
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.
Big thanks to the team over at Scratch Pet Foods for making this episode possible. Use our code SHAMELESS at checkout for some free dog
BOOK CLUB: It Ends With Us
Link to this episode in the new The Shameless Book Club feed: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6eKjWrE1urOLi4MmdMT5dW?si=433b4ecad25f45d7
Hiya! Happy Saturday!
This month, we tucked into the heart-shattering 2016 novel, It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover. It Ends With Us tells the story of an unusual love triangle between protagonist Lily, her first high school romance Atlas, and neurosurgeon Ryle. It’s a page-turning bestseller that explores the dynamics of physically abusive relationships, an
Why are we so fascinated with 'botched' faces?
Wassup friends!!!
On today’s show: Lizzo slides right into the DMs of Chris Evans and won’t stop sharing the screenshots with her followers. Plus, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker go from sucking each other’s thumbs to straddling in the desert and we have just a couple of questions. And then! The perfect influencer couple whose perfect life wasn’t actually all that perfect, and the photo of Zac Efron that has sparked many-a-plastic surgery conversations.
This week, Zara recommended the Ol
The slut-shaming of Lara Bingle: Part one
Hello, friends!
Today we’re paying 2006 a visit. That’s when teenage model Lara Bingle spent three weeks with married football star Brendan Fevola. Their handful of meetings would send her career, her reputation, and her life careening down a tumultuous new path.
Got some thoughts on this scandal you wanna share? We’re allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.
Big thanks to the team over at Scratch Pet Foods for making this epis
Whip out your breakup murals
Happy Thursday fabulous people!
On today’s show: J-Lo and A-Rod’s heartbreak looks very different after announcing their split. Plus, Cody Simpson wants to boost the profile of… swimming… globally, we have some questions about SAS’s new lineup, and last but not least: how a prank about fairy bread exposed the biases of Australia’s biggest media publications.
This week, Mich defaulted her recommendation to Producer Annabelle, who recommended watching the movie Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom on Netfli
IN CONVERSATION: Tarang Chawla
Gah, it’s our last In Conversation episode for a little while!!! And what a show we have for you today.
Tarang Chawla is an Indian-born Australian lawyer, writer and anti-family violence advocate. In 2015, Tarang’s younger sister Nikita was murdered by her then-husband at the age of just 23. In the years since, Tarang has become one of the country’s leading campaigners for gender equality and advocates for women and children’s safety from family violence. In 2017, he was named a Young Australia
Will you be my Byron bae?
Gooooood morning all!On today’s show: What do we make of the rumour that Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick… kind of hated each other? The Aussie influencer who’s the first person to be officially slapped on the wrist by an advertising standards board, Taylor Swift’s fresh album brings about fresh questions on her past, and - last but not least - the Byron Baes: Netflix has snapped up a reality show about Australia’s celebrity capital. So, will we be tuning in?This week, Zara recommended wa
IN CONVERSATION: Mari Andrew
A very happy Monday to you, Shameless frens!
Today on the show, we bring you the incredibly warm Mari Andrew. If you don’t recognise Mari’s name, which you likely do anyway, you’ll no doubt know and adore the illustrations she posts on her Instagram account @bymariandrew. In 2015 after her father passed away, Mari began posting a watercoloured illustration a day onto her Instagram page, as a way to express grief, yes, but to also spread light. Now, Mari boasts over one million Instagram followe
A black market bikini photo
Happy Thursday legends!!!
On today’s show: The unapproved photo of Khloe Kardashian that was swiftly removed from every corner of the internet this week, Australia loses a fashion icon in Carla Zampatti, YouTuber James Charles finds himself in yet another scandal, and then! Australian media personality and influencer Abbie Chatfield jumps on the hottest trend in health and wellness right now: sex toys.
This week, Zara recommended Claire Christian’s book, It’s Been a Pleasure, Noni Blake. Mich
IN CONVERSATION: Yumiko Kadota
Gooooood morning, wonderful listeners!
Today on the show, we bring you the brave Yumiko Kadota. Yumiko, as you’d read in her new memoir Emotional Female, has been an over-achiever her entire life, studying medicine at university and deciding to enter the perilous surgical stream when specialising as a doctor. Only, it was when Yumiko found herself trying to become a surgeon that she encountered the true, brutal nature of Australia’s hospital culture. Yumiko was subjected to such a ridiculous wo
Slip on your Satan sneakers!
Hey pals!
On today’s show: What the hell - literally - is going on with Lil Nas X right now, and why is he courting so much controversy this week? Then, why influencer’s mirror selfies are a big fat lie, Married At First Sight sparks important conversations about abusive relationships, and how one of Australia’s most iconic fashion brands, The Daily Edited, found itself in a bit of a PR debacle this week.
This week, Zara recommended watching Exposed: The Ghost Train on ABC iView. Mich recommen
IN CONVERSATION: Joel Creasey
Hiya! Happy Monday!
Today on the show, we bring you the effervescent Joel Creasey. Joel is best known as one of the country’s leading stand-up comedians, having begun performing at the age of just 16. He’s performed everywhere from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival to the New York International Fringe Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe. But beyond comedy, Joel is also an author, an actor, and TV presenter who, after a stint on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, became one of our most
BOOK CLUB: The Shadow Box
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Halloooooo, fellow book clubbers!
This month, we are looking at best-selling author Luanne Rice’s pacey thriller, The Shadow Box. This book jumps before and after the day artist Claire Chase was brutally attacked, to explain just what happened to her. Claire survives before going into hiding and has her suspicions on who her attacker likely was - her admired
So, we'll never be billionaires?
Hello, lovely people!
On today’s show: What does a billionaire like Kylie Jenner owe the people around her? Plus, Orlando Bloom is getting roasted online for his morning routine, Celeb Spell Check all but disappears from Instagram, the Hembrows are getting a reality show and then!!! Demi Lovato bares so much of her trauma - including what led to her 2018 overdose - for a new documentary.
This week, Zara recommended listening to the interview with Will McMahon on The Imperfects. Mich recommende
IN CONVERSATION: Chantelle Otten
HELLOOO EVERYONE!Today on the show, we bring you the serene Chantelle Otten. Chantelle is best known as one of the countries leading psycho-sexologists who works out of Melbourne with a team of more than 20. To put it simply, Chantelle is the authority on sex, not just for Australian women, but for Australians from all walks of life. She has built an incredibly successful career being one of the leading voices shattering taboos around sex: about what the average sex life should look lik
The influencer circle of life
Oh haaaiiii! Happy Thursday!
On today’s show: Bec Judd’s op shop donation causes an influencer storm, J-Lo’s engagement is on, then off, then on again, and the slut-shaming of Melbourne socialite Mia Fevola. Finally - last but not least - a chat about the Grammys and what the performance line-up told us about the legacy of music’s bad boy, John Mayer.
This week, Zara got a Kindle and hates it! So, she recommended you give her tips on how to enjoy using hers! Mich recommended watching ‘Making T
IN CONVERSATION: Priyanka Chopra Jonas
GOOD MORNING LISTENER FRIENDS!!!!
Today on the show, we bring you the most famous person we’ve ever had the privilege of interviewing on this podcast, Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Priyanka has more than 60 million followers on Instagram, is one of the biggest Bollywood actors and producers of her generation, has managed to pull off a seamless transition into Hollywood, is married to a Jonas brother, and just published a New York Times best-selling memoir. As you can imagine, getting to where Priyanka
A *royally* bad IWD cover
Good morning lovely people!
On today’s show: Stellar Magazine posted a bunch of topless men on their cover to celebrate IWD we have a few questions, Dolce and Gabbana sues Diet Prada for a stupid amount of money, the next Bachelor is announced as a past Bachelorette gets married, and then! OF COURSE, Meghan, Harry, Oprah, and that history-making interview.
This week, Zara recommended Honeybee and the Instagram account, MipsChips. Mich recommended reading Priyanka Chopra’s memoir, Unfinished.
IN CONVERSATION: Grace Tame
Good morning wonderful Shameless community.
Today on the show, we bring you the absolute force that is Grace Tame. When Grace was just 15 years old, she was repeatedly groomed and raped by a 58-year-old maths teacher who taught at her Tasmanian high school. While - after serving his jail sentence - her perpetrator was allowed to speak about his crimes with the media, Grace legally wasn’t: she was prevented by law from sharing her story with the world. So, she decided to do something about it. T
Even celebs have shitty boyfriends
Hellooooo! Happy Thursday!!!!
On today’s show: Taylor Swift blasts Netflix to her 88 million followers, Hilaria and Alec Baldwin’s big baby mystery, the Married at First Sight “hotness ranking” challenge that made the reality show’s “experts” look more like evil masterminds, and life through the eyes of Billie Eilish - how the teen star’s rise to the top has been very different to those who have gone before her.
This week, Zara recommended HBO’s documentary miniseries, Allen v. Farrow. If you’
IN CONVERSATION: Celeste Barber
Happy Mondaaaaay everybody!
Today on the show, we bring you the remarkable Celeste Barber. We have no doubt you know precisely who Celeste is - she does have 10 million followers across Instagram and Facebook - but we’ll introduce her to you anyway. Celeste began her career as an actress, but over the last six years, has channeled her talent for making people think and laugh into a movement she calls ‘Challenge Accepted’. The premise is simple and brilliant; via her Instagram page, Celeste paro
BOOK CLUB: Just Like You
Link to this episode in the new The Shameless Book Club feed: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7aYSmwZekgTofjWGy1LGX3?si=7c50e5683df149c5
G’day book club friends!!!
This month, we read best-selling author Nick Hornby’s eighth novel, Just Like You. The book follows two protagonists, 22-year-old Joseph and 42-year-old Lucy, who fall in love despite coming from two different worlds. Joseph is a young Black DJ trying to find his place in the world, while Lucy is a white English teacher and mum of
The golden boy loses his shine
Heeeeey mates!
On today’s show: Kimye have finally filed their divorce papers and the betting markets have gone wild on who Kim is going to date next. Plus, why Emma Watson may have just retired from acting, Gwyneth Paltrow thinks she was the first person to wear a mask, and then, the fall of NRL great Sam Burgess and what it says about our obsession with sporting stars.
This week, Zara recommended The Split on Stan. Mich recommended reading this Frank Ocean profile from The New York Times.
T
IN CONVERSATION: Bridget Malcolm
Helloooooo pals!
Today on the show, we bring you the brilliant Bridget Malcolm. Bridget is a classically-trained musician, best known as an international model who walked for Victoria’s Secret in their 2015 and 2016 fashion shows, as well as walking for brands like Ralph Lauren and Stella McCartney. But Bridget’s story in the fashion industry isn’t just one of glitzy catwalks and endless travel. Instead, Bridget spent much of her early and prominent years modelling battling a relentless eating
Prying paps and tricky tabloids
Happy Thursday legends!!!
On today’s show: Scott Disick is dating… yep, another teenager. Then, Justin Timberlake’s apology, an Aussie magazine’s huge Meghan and Harry blunder, and finally, a big bumper discussion about the Bondi paparazzi: How Aussie tabloids and their seedy photographers are slowly - and insidiously - influencing the way you think about women in the public eye.
This week, Mich recommended checking out your nearest plant delivery service, and Zara recommended watching the mov
IN CONVERSATION: Martha Kalifatidis
Happy Monday folks!Today on the show, we bring you the vibrant Martha Kalifatidis. You’re likely familiar with the makeup artist and reality star after she appeared in one of the country’s most-watched seasons of Married at First Sight. Yes, she may well be known for a certain **wine throwing** incident, but she also left the show with a huge and fiercely loyal group of fans who fell in love with how confident, unapologetic, and yes - if we may use a buzzword to round this list out - au
Archiving > deleting
HELLO, LOVELY LISTENERS!
On today’s show: Australia has its own local and modern-day gossip girl - Celeb Spellcheck - so what happens when influencers are determined to track her down and expose her identity? Plus, Kim Kardashian West thinks her seven-year-old daughter North is Picasso, why the Golden Globes are more irrelevant than ever, and then, why Janet Jackson was trending on Monday, some 17 years after the term ‘nipplegate’ entered the zeitgeist.
This week, Mich recommended the new docu
IN CONVERSATION: Yassmin Abdel-Magied
HEY FRIENDS!
Today on the show, we bring you the whip-smart Yassmin Abdel-Magied. Yassmin is a media personality and a writer, yes, but she’s also a woman who worked for years as a successful engineer and social justice advocate who, at just 16, started the youth charity Youth Without Borders. In 2010 she was named Young Queenslander of the year, and in 2015, she was named Queensland Australian of the Year. Her 2014 TED Talk has been watched by more than 3 million people worldwide, she’s writte
Is it OK to ask about Dua Lipa’s looks?
Why hello there, lovely people!On today’s show: Jennifer Coolidge is suddenly absolutely everywhere, a lil' collection of stories from the week that prove some male celebs are truly the worst, Adele’s divorce settlement has a sneaky catch, and then! The question from a Rolling Stone profile that had Dua Lipa stewing for days.This week, Mich and Zara both recommend you watch It’s a Sin on Stan.Thank you so much to today’s sponsor, Sweaty Betty. For 20% off their Power Leggings and all ot
IN CONVERSATION: Bonny Rebecca
HIYA FRIENDS!
Today on the show, we bring you the ever-so-sweet Bonny Rebecca. For the unacquainted, Bonny Rebecca is a content creator and influencer with one hell of a story to tell. In 2018, at the height of the plant-based Instagram movement, Bonny - someone who had built a life and a career based on the lifestyle - decided to tell the world that she was leaving veganism for good. Cue: total internet outrage. Outrage so bad that Bonny found her name and face in massive publications like VIC
BOOK CLUB: Daisy Jones & The Six
Link to this episode in the new The Shameless Book Club feed: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1P6d02a7tL2b9rZsYNO7aw?si=0670cc460f2546cfHappy Saturday book club pals!This month, we tore through Daisy Jones & The Six - the sixth novel from bestselling author Taylor Jenkins Reid that looks at the whirlwind rise of a fictional, iconic 1970s rock group and their beautiful lead singer, revealing the mystery behind their infamous breakup.Today on the show, Mich, Zara, and Annabelle talk
Wanting your cake and eating it too
HELLO! HAPPY THURSDAY!
On today’s show: An Aussie fashion designer’s Instagram posts about Invasion Day leave everyone confused, raising questions about performative activism online. Plus! Ben Affleck and Ana De Armas’s bizarre breakup, the latest on Harry Styles’s relationship with Olivia Wilde, and finally, a deep dive on the worldwide sensation that is Jojo Siwa, who came out as a member of the LGBTIQ+ community this week.
This week, Mich recommended the You’re Wrong About podcast episode,
IN CONVERSATION: Style by Deni
A very happy Monday to you, wonderful friends!Today on the show, we bring you the electric Deni Todorovic. You may well know Deni by their moniker, Style by Deni - a nod to their successful career as a fashion editor at Cosmopolitan Magazine and now GT magazine, and work as a celebrity stylist.In this chat, we go everywhere: from the moment as a kid they knew they were different, to working in the magazine industry as it was slowly dying, to coming to grips with their own gender identit
Drivers licenses and 'the Baldwinitos'
HELLO! MAN OH MAN ARE WE HAPPY TO BE BACK!And HELLOOOO to Thursday, you fresh, sexy day! So glad we could make it! What a delight! What a time! What a year!On today’s show: A big ‘ol recap of the stories that dominated this summer and boy do we have a show for you. From Hilaria Baldwin’s Spanish controversy, to Armie Hammer’s deer heart ways, and Olivia Rodrigo’s viral chart-topping song - we’re covering every story we missed over the break.This week, Mich had a few watch recs! The Quee
IN CONVERSATION: Tayla Damir
We're baaaaaack and BOY is this a goodie to officially kick off 2021!Today on the show, we bring you the delightful Tayla Damir. You may know Tayla from her time on Love Island season one where she fell in love, won the reality show, and promptly found out her boyfriend - the one she won beside - actually had a girlfriend on the outside the entire time. Now, with an Instagram following of more than half a million people, Tayla Damir has proven to be so much more than her Island experien
IN CONVERSATION: Alyce Tran
Hiya friends!
Today on the show, we bring you the powerhouse that is Alyce Tran. For the unacquainted, Alyce is an entrepreneur to be reckoned with. She is the brains behind The Daily Edited, an accessories label that makes personalised, monogrammed clutches, phone cases, and luggage - the must-have pieces of the moment.
In this chat, we talk about the glamour of running your own empire, but also the grit and the ugly parts, too. Particularly, when it comes to the delicate tightrope act of jug
IN CONVERSATION: Allira Potter
Hellooooo friends!
Today on the show, we bring you the glorious Allira Potter. Allira has curated an incredible career by being herself and embracing what the universe throws at her. Despite having numerous hurdles in her path since her mother’s death when she was a teenager, Allira has flourished and thrived. Allira is a body positive warrior who helps her audience practice self-love every single day.
In this chat, we talk with Allira about processing grief after her mother’s passing, how spi
IN CONVERSATION: Samantha Wills
Goooood morning, everyone! HAPPY LAST DAY OF 2020!
Today on the show, we bring you the formidable Samantha Wills. You likely know Samantha’s name from her eponymous jewelry line, Samantha Wills. Back in 2004, Sam decided to invest her last $500 to showcase her jewelry - jewelry she was then selling at the Bondi markets at Australian Fashion Week. People fell in love, and very soon, she was overwhelmed with orders. Three years in though - despite boasting a successful and very popular business -
BOOK CLUB: Transcendent Kingdom
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OHHH, it's the last book club for 2020, friends!
This month, we read Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi - a novel that centres around Gifty, a neuroscientist at Stanford who studies addiction and depression neural circuits through experimenting with mice. This, we come to learn, is no coincidence. Transcendent Kingdom deals with grief, mental illness, and rel
IN CONVERSATION: You guys!
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE, FAVOURITE PEOPLE!
Today, we bring you a very special episode with you guys, the Shameless community! We think there’s no better time to reminisce on the year that was, all while hearing your thoughts on everything from your favourite pop culture stories of 2020, to which Shameless interviews have stayed with you the most, and what lessons you’ll be taking into 2021.
We will be back with normal programming on January 18! In the meantime though, keep an eye out for our summe
Off with your head, 2020
HELLOOOO AND MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!
On today’s show: Exactly what’s gone down between The Slumflower and Florence Given, Cody Simpson randomly pops up in Australian Olympic trials, a definitive ranking of all of the best and worst Christmas songs of all time, and a wrap on the year that was. What has 2020 taught us about ourselves and the world?
This week, Zara recommended Zoe Foster Blake’s dinner playlist on Spotify and Mich recommended watching Geordie Shore (lol).
Thank you so much to to
IN CONVERSATION: Nazeem Hussain
Happy Thursday friends!Today on the show, we bring you the hilarious Nazeem Hussain. Nazeem is a comedian, actor and TV personality who has performed stand-up at comedy festivals all around the world. Nazeem created and starred in the SBS show ‘Legally Brown’, the sketch comedy series ‘Orange Is The New Brown’ on Channel 7, and has his very own, critically-acclaimed Netflix Special called ‘Nazeem Hussain: Public Frenemy’.In this chat, we spoke with Nazeem about the close bond he has wit
Two words: coconut oil
Happy Monday wonderful people!On today’s show: The influencer s*x tape that’s made us see coconut oil in an entirely new light. Plus, Johnny Depp’s celeb-laden love life is outed as part of his court case against Amber Heard, Taylor Swift outdoes herself by releasing her second album in 2020, and - last but not least- the Red Table Talk that sparked a huge discussion about star power and privilege.This week, Zara recommended the episode of The Cut, ‘Would You Move Back Home? Could You?’
IN CONVERSATION: Kylie Brown
Hey, legends!
Today on the show, we bring you the formidable Kylie Brown. Kylie is in the public eye, partly, because her husband Jonathan Brown is a well-known former AFL star and radio personality. But it’s what Kylie has managed to do with her profile and platform that has blown us away. After struggling with chronic endometriosis for two decades, and undergoing no less than nine surgeries - including a hysterectomy at 34 - to manage her condition, Kylie opened an Instagram account to track
Where art thou manly men?
G’day friends!
On today’s show: What your Spotify Wrapped says about you, plus, Juno star Elliot Page announces he is transgender, Rhianna has a very famous new bf, and why conservatives lost their flippin’ minds over Harry Styles wearing a dress in Vogue.
This week, Mich recommended The Story of Diana on Netflix, and Zara recommended reading Cazzie David’s piece, ‘Ex Dysmorphia’, in Air Mail.
Thank you so much to today’s sponsor, Oaty Bruce. To check out Nutty Bruce’s new Oat Milk range, hea
IN CONVERSATION: Rupi Kaur
Happy Thursday everyone!
Today on the show, we bring you the inimitable Rupi Kaur. Rupi is the writer and poet of three best-selling books: Milk and Honey, The Sun and her Flowers, and Home Body, which have sold a cumulative 8 million copies worldwide and been translated into 42 languages. In 2017, Kaur was named in BBC’s 100 Women list, and in 2019, The New Republic named her the writer of the decade.
For more from Rupi, follow her on Instagram at @rupikaur_. And buy her fantastic book, Home
Diana's millennial makeover
Happy Monday lovely people!On today’s show: Do not call Justin Bieber a pop star, the bizarre backlash to Meghan Markle’s New York Times essay, and then, has Zac Efron put an end to his ‘hot normie’ relationship? Finally, we talk all about the millennial makeover of Princess Diana.This week, Zara recommended listening to the You’re Wrong About podcast. Michelle recommended keeping an eye out for our Shameless 12 Days of Giveaways, dropping into your Instagram feeds TOMORROW! YAY FOR CHR
BOOK CLUB: Ghosts
Link to this episode in the new The Shameless Book Club feed: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5PwGumOnjhUbz2vNtWkQdS?si=90750de4c18e40ecA very happy Saturday to you, book club friends!!!This month, we’re delving into bestselling author Dolly Alderton’s fiction debut: the warm, funny, tender novel, Ghosts. Ghosts tells the story of food writer Nina Dean who enters her thirties with a successful career under her belt and strong friendships around her. And then, well... then she meets Max
IN CONVERSATION: The Inspired Unemployed
HIYA FRIENDS!
Today, we bring you the men behind The Inspired Unemployed, Matt Ford and Jack Steele. Matt and Jack have gone from relative obscurity to being an internationally-recognised duo in only the last year or so. They have accumulated 600,000 followers on TikTok and nearly 800,000 on Instagram, and have also fronted campaigns for Fendi, The Iconic, and Louis Vuitton.
In this chat, we talk about the transition from working on suburban job sites as tradies to starring on the cover of GQ,
Catch ya never, Pete
HEY FRIENDS!
On today’s show: Nigella Lawson’s buttered toast technique becomes a very British scandal. Plus, Angie Kent rightly disparages cover story clickbait, and then, is this the end of Pete Evans as we know him?
This week, Zara recommended reading our November book club pick, Ghosts by Dolly Alderton. Mich recommended this Vodka pasta recipe from Gigi Hadid.
Thank you so much to today’s sponsor, Calming Blankets. Use the code ‘SHAMELESS’ at checkout for $115 off any adult weighted blan
BONUS: A spicy pod sibling dare
HELLO! HI! HAPPY SATURDAY!!The Aus Pod Awards are TONIGHT and we challenged our podcast siblings, Matt and Alex, to a bit of a dare. Pls pray we win. Also, go subscribe to their show!!!!
IN CONVERSATION: Florence Given
Happy Thursday everybody!!!Today, we bring you the enigmatic Florence Given. For the unacquainted, Florence is nothing short of a force to be reckoned with. The 21-year-old feminist illustrator, writer, and activist released her debut book, Women Don’t Owe You Pretty, in June this year, and has gone on to become a number one Sunday Times bestseller. Florence now has a social media following of more than half a million people, and has single-handedly carved out one of the most engaged sp
The fall of a 'hypepriest'
Hiya friends!
On today’s show: The most brutal riches to rags story that we’ve read in a very long time. Plus, the future of shoppable shows like Euphoria, an internal crisis on why we give so many effs about the love lives of teenage Tik Tokkers, and the Hillsong "hypepriest" who ruined his career with an extra-marital affair.
This week, Zara recommended The Rise Of The Murdoch Dynasty on ABC iView. Off the back of last week’s Christmas movie chat, Mich recommended the show A Moody Christmas.
IN CONVERSATION: Nakkiah Lui
Why hello there!
Today, we bring you the very warm Nakkiah Lui. Nakkiah is a Gamilaroi and Torres Strait Islander woman who writes for both the theatre and television. Nakkiah has co-written and starred in the ABC’s Black Comedy, created and starred in Kiki and Kitty for the ABC, co-hosted the Buzzfeed podcast series Pretty for an Aboriginal, and in 2019, released her debut novel, Black Is The New White. This year, Nakkiah also released her Audible Original Podcast alongside Miranda Tapsell, De
Three days. THREE. DAYS.
HELLO LISTENER FRIENDS!
On today’s show: The explosive Bachelorette finale that took us by surprise after quite a lacklustre season. Plus, the baby rumours that Hailey Bieber is having none of, and then, how one of Netflix’s most-streamed films in 2020 also happens to be one of the worst Christmas movies we’ve ever seen.
This week, Mich and Zara recommended some top-quality/kinda niche Christmas movies you should spend your time watching instead of Holidate - While You Were Sleeping and Home A
IN CONVERSATION: Sophie Delezio
Hiiiii lovely people!Today, we bring you the remarkable Sophie Delezio. If Sophie’s name sounds familiar, you were probably first introduced to her story more than 16 years ago, when a car crashed into Sophie’s daycare centre and trapped Sophie underneath. In that incident, she suffered burns to more than 85% of her body, lost both of her feet, a number of fingers, and an ear. A few years later, Sophie’s life was threatened again by a serious car accident, where, after being thrown from
The great birthday party divide
Hey there!
On today’s show: Is James Corden the next to fall down to cancel culture? Plus, the celebrity baby boom, David Beckham’s massive Netflix’s deal, and the Kardashian birthday story that split Shameless listeners right down the middle. Is it a bit gross to celebrate your 40th birthday on a private island and post about it on social media, all in the midst of a pandemic? Or, should we just accept that rich people are going to live their very best lives, no matter what the rest of us are
BOOK CLUB: A Man Called Ove
Link to this episode in the new The Shameless Book Club feed: https://open.spotify.com/episode/600Rgh3RDus8kKPuHsfQwF?si=b78c69ef8eef4e7b
HEY THERE BOOK CLUB FRIENDS!
This month, we’re talking all about the critically acclaimed, worldwide bestseller from Swedish columnist and blogger Fredrik Backman - A Man Called Ove. Ove is the kind of man who points at people he dislikes as if they were burglars caught outside his bedroom window. He has staunch principles, strict routines, and a short fuse.
IN CONVERSATION: Andy Lee
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Oystergate
Happy Monday lovely people!
On today’s show: The influencer who reportedly held up a Jetstar flight because she was busy shucking oysters, an examination of Blake Lively’s very confusing shoes, and then, a discussion on that scene in the new Borat movie. Finally, we do a deep dive on the most talked-about story of the week: Bec Judd’s now-infamous 'Free Melbourne' t-shirt.
This week, Zara recommended the movie ‘Brexit: The Uncivil War’ on Stan. Mich recommended watching ‘Borat Subsequent Movie
IN CONVERSATION: AJ Clementine
Haaaaappy Thursday friends!Today, we bring you the wonderful AJ Clementine. AJ is an influencer and content creator, well known for her LGBTQI advocacy, sense of style, and bright personality. AJ knew from the youngest of ages that she wasn’t born in the right body and began medically transitioning at the age of 18. Now 24, she is the first transgender person to model for a Bonds campaign, has walked the runway at VAMFF, and cemented herself as a leading voice for young Australians with
The (most meta) affair
Hellooooo wonderful people!
On today’s show: The Dominic West and Lily James affair we never could have predicted but care so very much about. Plus, Cardi B and Offset are back together AGAIN, Billie Eilish is trolled for having... a body... and then, why everyone cannot stop talking about Netflix’s, Emily In Paris.
This week, Zara recommended The Comey Rule on Stan. She also recommended mixing up your washing powder! Don’t knock it ‘til you try it! Mich recommended watching Junior Masterchef
IN CONVERSATION: Dolly Alderton
Happy Thursday, Shameless pals!
Today, we bring you the electric Dolly Alderton. Dolly is a British columnist, author and podcaster, best known as the co-host of the widely popular current affairs podcast, The High Low. She is also the author of the bestselling memoir, Everything I Know About Love, but is now trying her hand at fiction, on the cusp of releasing her very first novel, Ghosts.
In this chat, Dolly explains what it's like to have half a million people know about her life - both the
The one where The Daily Mail breaks us
HAPPY MONDAY FRIENDS!!!
On today’s show: The Fleetwood Mac and cranberry juice TikTok that has exploded online. Then, The Bachelorette’s relevancy problem and what to make of the rumours that Naya Rivera’s ex-husband and sister have become romantically linked in the wake of her death. And finally, two Daily Mail stories were published on the weekend that epitomise absolutely everything grotesquely wrong with the publication.
This week, Zara recommended listening to our upcoming In Conversation
IN CONVERSATION: Cole Brown
Why hello there, listener friends!
Today, we bring you the very clever Cole Brown. Cole is a twenty-five-year-old author and writer who has just published his first critically acclaimed book, Greyboy. It’s a series of essays written about life at the intersection of class and race, where in it, Cole shares so many valuable personal insights on white privilege, racism, and black identity.
In this chat, Cole talks about what it’s like growing up black in America when you don’t quite fit the ster
Waiting for rain
Happy Monday pals!
On today’s show: What is ‘Surge Capacity’ and why are people like Brené Brown talking so much about it? Plus, Kylie Jenner dresses daughter Stormi in a $16,000 backpack. And then, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s harrowing loss.
**Just a warning before listening to this episode: Our final segment discusses pregnancy loss and bereavement, and may be triggering for some listeners. If you need, reach out for support from SANDS here.**
This week, Zara recommended listening to t
IN CONVERSATION: Bella Varelis
Happy Thursday, Shameless fam!
Today, we bring you the lovely Bella Varelis. Whether you’re a fan of The Bachelor franchise or not, you’ll likely know Bella’s name after its finale aired last Thursday, when Locky told Bella and this season’s winner, Irena, that he loved them both.
In this chat, we ask Bella about it all: From what compelled her to apply for The Bachelor, to the friendships she made and lost on the show, and the relentless online abuse she’s been receiving these past few months
I love you (but let's break up)
HEY FRIENDS!
On today’s show: TikTok is creating superstars overnight - but at what cost? Plus, The Bachelor finale that had the most controversial finale since The Honey Badger chose no-one, and then, Sir David Attenborough joins Instagram and the world loses its shit.
This week, Zara recommended the podcast episode by The Cut called ‘Rich People Problems’. Mich recommended watching The Social Dilemma on Netflix.
To those VIP Shameless listeners who stayed til the end of this ep! Click here
BOOK CLUB: A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing
Link to this episode in the new The Shameless Book Club feed: https://open.spotify.com/episode/34sAPyThLPFoNb0KrINOit?si=534aa77cd2c74d0a
Hiiiiya pals!
This month, we’re talking all about Jessie Tu’s debut novel, A Lonely Girl Is A Dangerous Thing. It’s a novel about a young Taiwanese-Australian woman named Jena Lin, who - after being recognised as a prodigy throughout childhood - has re-introduced classical violin back into her life as a 20-something Syndey-sider. We see Jena navigate relatio
IN CONVERSATION: Hamish Blake
HELLO FRIENDS!
Today, we are joined by the incredible Hamish Blake - a comedian, writer, and one half of Australia’s most iconic radio and podcasting duos, Hamish and Andy. Hamish is Australia’s funniest person, yes, but he is so much more than that, too. Behind the scenes, he is such a supportive and kind person in the industry who is very generous with his time, a switched on business person, and, of course, a father of two.
In this chat, we explore the career failures that came his way in h
You! Don't! Need! To! Like! The! Photo!
Greetings, good people! Happy Monday!
On today’s show: We have some issues with the Instagram activity of this year’s bachelor, Locky Gilbert. Plus, how do we feel about J.K. Rowling’s books being removed from bookstore shelves in the wake of her transphobic statements? Then, a deep dive on model Emily Ratajkowski’s viral essay in New York Magazine’s The Cut this week, and an exploration of women’s bodies, the photographs of those bodies, and who actually owns them.
This week, Zara recommended
IN CONVERSATION: Jennifer Atilemile
Happy Thursday lovely people!
Today on the show we have the formidable Jennifer Atilemile. Jennifer is an international model and writer who advocates for greater representation of racial and body diversity in the media, and who has very recently landed one of the biggest jobs of her career: A campaign with Victoria’s Secret. In this chat we cover everything from what she loves about the modelling industry, to why she feels every job she books is - in her own words - “a win for not just size di
Zac Efron’s 'hot normie’ girlfriend
A happy, happy Monday to you all!
On today’s show: Zac Efron has a new Aussie girlfriend, and we’re sorry, but it’s not you. Plus, why the hell is Wayne Carey one of the country’s biggest faces on TV, and then, what does the cancellation of Keeping Up With The Kardashians say about the changing nature of celebrity?
This week, Mich recommended Concrete Jellyfish earrings, and Zara recommended Little Fires Everywhere on Amazon Prime.
Thank you so much to today’s sponsor, TBH Skincare. Don’t for
IN CONVERSATION: Zara McDonald
G’day, wonderful humans!
Last week, Zara interviewed Mich to celebrate the launch of their new book, The Space Between. Well, this week it’s Zara’s turn to be interviewed! Yay! Fun! Ok Less me (Annabelle, hey!) now, more them!
In this chat, Mich asks Zara about it all: From how it feels to find out both your parents are sick with cancer, to having fears of infertility, working through chronic illness, and breaking down the self-doubt that often arises when you’re in a job as public and persona
ATTN: Khloé Kardashian
HALLOOOOO, WONDERFUL PEOPLE!
On today’s show: Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson are officially back together for the third time, and do we have any right to massively roll our eyes at that fact? Then, singer Adele runs - hair first - into a sea of controversy, and finally, how many friends do you need to be happy, and in 2020 is it possible to be best mates with someone whose world view differs so greatly from your own?
This week, Zara recommended listening/re-listening to this Spotify pla
IN CONVERSATION: Michelle Andrews
Hello! Surprise! It's Mich! In conversation!
You guys have been asking for us to interview each other for quite a while now and we figured there was no better opportunity to do exactly that than the two eps following our book launch.
In this chat, Zara asks Mich about the experience of her parents separating when she was in her early twenties, how she finds fulfilment in her work, and her final essay in The Space Between, where she generously shares a chapter of her life story that she's never
Beware the swarm of stans
Hi everybody!!!!
On today’s show: How does Stan culture function in 2020, and why do so many celebrities struggle with valid critique? Then, Pete Evans and Magda Szubanski lock heads on celebrity-led COVID ads, and finally, we remember Chadwick Boseman - a star gone too soon who left an indelible mark on the world.
This week, Zara recommended this Caramilk pudding recipe. Mich recommended watching Suits if you haven’t already, which you can find on Netflix here.
Thank you so much to today’s s
BOOK CLUB: The Yield
Link to this episode in the new The Shameless Book Club feed: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1uqMITiWOWN4yR5Uz5ierO?si=043dae8ac94c478b
Correction: An earlier edit of this episode said the fictional town of Massacre Plains was based in the Northern Territory of Australia. This is incorrect - the town is based in New South Wales.
HELLOOOOO BOOK CLUB PALS!
This month, we’re discussing the 2020 Miles Franklin Literary Award winner, The Yield, by Tara June Winch. The novel tells the story of a
IN CONVERSATION: Jessica Nguyen
HEY HEY! Happy Thursday!
Today on the show, we bring you our good friend and resident foodie, Jess Nguyen. Jess is a home cook and recipe creator who, after being made redundant from her job at Mecca in March this year, made herself the go-to source of delicious, easy-to-cook meals. It’s not even been six months since her redundancy, and Jess has already worked with brands like Vogue Australia to bring joy to her rapidly growing Instagram following of almost fifty thousand people.
In this chat
Two women, thirteen years, a new narrative
Happy Monday morning, absolute faves!
On today’s show: Does former Bachelorette Georgia Love have a right to complain about her wedding being cancelled for the second time? Plus, The Masked Singer Australia has been shutdown after seven crew members tested positive for COVID-19, and how do we feel about television shows being considered 'essential services'. Then, actress Olympia Valance had her intimate photos hacked from her phone and shared illegally online and the media coverage could not b
IN CONVERSATION: Jameela Jamil
IT’S A VERY HAPPY THURSDAY INDEED!!!!!
Today on the show, we bring the incredible Jameela Jamil (a woman who probably doesn’t need an introduction, but of course, we’ll give her one anyway). Jameela is a British actress, former radio host, writer, and activist who rose to global fame through her role as Tahani Al-Jamil on The Good Place. She is also the brainchild behind the I Weigh movement - a force of more than one million people who band together to challenge dangerous diet culture on platf
The hair rant that stopped the nation
HI! HELLO! HOW ARE YA??!
On today’s show: The influencer who broke lockdown laws and was taken down by social media vigilantism. Then, is Rihanna planning total world domination? And finally, we go deep on the Bachelor season premiere and *that* red hair rant.
This week, Zara recommended the Bloody Floradora cocktail. Mich recommended another thing you can digest! This green shakshuka by Shameless Media’s resident head chef, Jess Nguyen.
Here’s the link to Soaliha’s Instagram post we referenc
IN CONVERSATION: Alisha Aitken-Radburn
HAPPY THURSDAY EVERYBODY!!!
Today on the show, we bring you very candid, very clever, Alisha Aitken-Radburn. Alisha is something of Bachelor royalty after appearing on the Honey Badger’s season in 2018, and then on two consecutive seasons of Bachelor in Paradise.
In this chat, we cover Alisha’s career in politics and her time in the Bachelor mansion. And then, Alisha talks for the first time about those cheating rumours surrounding her relationship with Glenn.
Thank you so much to today’s spo
Pour holy water into our ears!!!
G’day glorious people!On today’s show: The music video for the new single 'WAP' by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion is here and it's SO damn saucy it broke the internet. Plus, what Bachelor in Paradise’s Ciarran and Timm tell us about male possessiveness over women. And then, the anti-wrinkle, anti-aging, totally baffling vagina masks that one Aussie model wants you to buy.This week, Zara recommended the episode of The Daily, The Day That Shook Beirut. Mich recommended you watch the docu
IN CONVERSATION: G Flip
HELLOOOOO FRIEND!Today on the show, we bring you the absolutely energising G Flip. G is a drummer-turned-solo-artist, singer songwriter, and music producer, who after uploading her single ‘About You’ to Triple J Unearthed in February 2018, has since become a star. G has performed at music festivals like Splendour in the Grass and One Night Stand to her thousands of fans, and released her debut studio album in August last year.In this chat, G tells us about realising she was gay when she
Sister Bachelorettes and #ChallengeAccepted
HOWDY FRIENDS!
On today’s show: We have - not one - but TWO bachelorettes this year, and the country is quite divided over the news. Plus, the controversy around the #womensupportingwomen challenge on Instagram, and then, did Karlie Kloss and Taylor Swift date? We break down the dating rumour that just won’t go away.
This week, Zara recommended listening to The Sunday Read from The Daily, in particular, their episode, ‘The Accusation’. She also listened to Michelle Obama’s podcast episode with
BOOK CLUB: Red, White & Royal Blue
Link to this episode in the new The Shameless Book Club feed: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0j1QjxKHf3s5XKoiM8yzfF?si=2fb93456f13e45fd
A very happy Saturday to you, Shameless book clubbers!
This month, we’re talking all about Casey McQuiston’s debut, multiple award-winning novel, ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’. McQuiston’s book centres on Alex Claremont Diaz, the son of the first Female President of the United States. The story follows Alex and his love-hate relationship with a British Prince ca
IN CONVERSATION: Rae Johnston
Happy Thursday absolute faves!Today on the show, we bring you the effervescent Rae Johnston. Rae is a Wiradjuri woman who fell pregnant as a teenager, and credits that experience with changing the course of her life. Rae is the former editor of millennial website Junkee, is an award-winning STEM journalist, and now holds the impressive role as the first ever Science and Technology Editor for NITV.In this chat, Rae tells us about what it’s like to miscarry as a teenager, fall pregnant ag
YoUnG pEoPlE nEeD hUgS
Oh hiiiii there, wonderful humans!
On today’s show: Do young people really lack resilience like Ita Buttrose said last week, and are they in need of more hugs? Plus, we need to talk about old mate Ziggy Alberts not being a fan of face masks. Then, we talk about Kanye West and the intersection of mental health and social media.
This week, Mich recommended watching Monica Lewinsky’s TED Talk, The price of shame. Zara recommended the interview with Bernardine Evaristo on How To Fail With Elizabet
IN CONVERSATION: Julia Gillard
HI HOW ARE YOU OK ENOUGH CHIT CHAT BECAUSE...
Today on the show, we bring you the woman who needs no introduction - but we will attempt to give her one that does her justice - Julia Gillard. Julia was, of course, the first female Prime Minister of Australia, who is now the Chair of Beyond Blue, one of Australia’s leading mental health awareness bodies. Julia is also an avid advocate for addressing women’s under-representation in leadership, which was the motivation behind the book she just co-a
Everything is cake
A big good morning to you all, including our very special birthday gal, ZARA MCDONALD!
On today’s show: What the fuck is going on with the “everything is cake” trend taking over twitter? Plus, we need to talk about the tragic death of Glee star Naya Rivera, and then, a discussion on the #FreeBritney movement that’s hit fever pitch.
This week, Mich recommended going to a dog park (if you have a dog, of course) to brighten our fellow Melburnians’ lockdown days. Zara recommended watching The Clin
IN CONVERSATION: Pandora Sykes
Happy Thursday everybodaaaayyy!
Today on the show, we bring you the impressive Pandora Sykes. Pandora is a British journalist, columnist and broadcaster who was a former fashion editor at The Sunday Times Style and is now a contributing editor at ELLE. Of course, you probably know Pandora as the co-host of the very popular current affairs podcast, The High Low.
In this chat, Pandora talks about her tight bond with co-host Dolly Alderton, as well as her upcoming collection of essays titled, ‘Ho
Influencers are sleeping at the wheel
Happy Monday to our fave humans!
On today’s show: The maaaany reasons Kanye West absolutely should not become President. Plus, the controversial Harper’s letter signed by scores of high-profile journalists and artists lamenting cancel culture, and then, a conversation about influencers, politics and a pandemic.
This week, Mich recommended the Bumble and bumble thickening hairspray. Zara recommended watching Billions on Stan.
Thank you so much to today’s sponsor, the Adore Beauty podcast, Beau
IN CONVERSATION: Nas Campanella
Hiiiiiii fantastic friends!
Today on the show, we bring you the whip smart Nas Campanella. Nas is a journalist and the ABC’s first disability affairs reporter. She cut her teeth there and at Triple J, where she became one of the world’s first ever blind newsreaders.
In this chat, Nas talks with us about the neurological condition that means she can’t read Braille, her career thus far, and the love she found in her personal life.
If you’d like to hear more from Nas, which you no doubt 1000% do
A king is dethroned
Good morning, lovely listeners!
On today’s show: MICH ISSUES A RUSSELL CROWE-RELATED APOLOGY! Plus Paris Hilton is launching her 27th (... yes, 27th) fragrance and we want to know why there’s still so much hype around celebrity scents. And then, the Youtube drama clusterf**k that’s making its way into the mainstream.
This week, Zara recommended consuming any content featuring Glennon Doyle, particularly her episode on ABC’s Conversations. Soooo, remember when Mich read only the misleading head
BOOK CLUB: Girl, Woman, Other
Link to this episode in the new The Shameless Book Club feed: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4TUECpHFW6uXX9WTSMH73n?si=9194d7e4555d4767
Shameless book nerds! How are ya!?
Us? We are absolutely thrilled to bring you our very first Shameless Book Club chat of many, with a book we so adored. This month, we’re talking all about ‘Girl, Woman, Other’ by Bernardine Evaristo. As the joint winner of the 2019 Booker Prize, this book is a love song to Black womanhood in Britain, and follows the lives o
IN CONVERSATION: Aisha Dee
HELLO WE ARE SO EXCITED FOR THIS EPISODE THERE’S SIMPLY NO TIME FOR PUNCTUATIONToday on the show, we bring you the delightful Aisha Dee. You’ll likely know Aisha as the Australian actor who currently plays Kat Edison on The Bold Type. (And she also played Desi on the Australian classic, The Saddle Club, years ago. We know you watched it.)In this chat, we talk with Aisha about her upbringing in the Gold Coast, her big move to America, as well as her love for music, her family, and her co
Jenna Marbles de-platformed herself
GUESS WHO’S BAAAACCKKK!? (... Back again. Mich and Zara are back. Tell a friend. Sorry.)
On today’s show: Scott Disick and Kourtney Kardashian may be getting back together and, well… we really hope not. Plus, YouTuber Jenna Marbles says she’s quitting Youtube after past racist videos. So, are we entering an era where celebrities are starting to de-platform themselves? And what do we expect from white influencers from here on in?
This week, Mich recommended the show Love Life on Stan. Zara reco
THE ARCHIVES: Mental health
A BIG, CAPS LOCK HAPPY THURSDAY TO YOU, SHAMELESS PALS!If you haven’t listened to one of these before, this ‘The Archives’ series ventures deep into our backlog of chats to re-visit some of my (Annabelle's) absolute favourite moments of Shameless interviews. Mich and Zara return from their mid-year break on Monday, so this will be the last bonus episode for a little while.Today, we’re talking about mental health. The fact is, a significant portion of the population will be diagnosed wit
THE ARCHIVES: Women and the media
Good morning to you, my friends! It’s Annabelle here!
Mich and Zara are on their mid-year break for a couple more weeks (*wipes away a single, dramatic tear*), which means I’ve got a couple more bonus episodes up my sleeve until their return. If you’re unaware, this ‘The Archives’ series ventures back into our backlog of chats to re-visit some of my absolute favourite moments of Shameless interviews.
Today’s theme is… women and the media. We’ve had such a diverse bunch of women join us for our
THE ARCHIVES: Success
BOO! IT’S ANNABELLE! WITH A SURPRISE EPISODE!
As you might know already, the girls are on their mid-year break for three weeks, so I’ve put together a few bonus episodes of some of my favourite moments of Shameless interviews, to fill the Mich and Zara shaped hole in my podcast feed. (It was selfish of me, really.)
Today’s theme is… success. How do some of Australia’s most accomplished people define it? To them, is success about work or family or something else entirely? We hear from past conv
IN CONVERSATION: Mitch Orval
HIYA FRIENDS!
Today on the show, we bring you the vibrant Mitchell Orval. You’ll likely know Mitch as the co-creator of the Angry Dad YouTube channel and for the popular content he now creates with his partner, Chloe, on social media.
In this chat, Mitch candidly talks about his past addiction to drugs and alcohol, as well as why he’s just buzzing to become a father very, very soon.
Thank you so much to today’s sponsor, The Oodie. Don’t forget to use the code ‘SHAMELESS30’ here for $30 off yo
Anti-vaxxers and 'asking questions'
Hey there, fabulous folks!
On today’s show: The anti-vaxxer movement's annoying PR glow-up. Plus, the ‘Call Her Daddy’ furore goes global. And then, how Emily Oberg killed her own brand, Sporty & Rich, in a matter of days.
If you’d like to take action about what’s going on in the world right now, you can donate to the same charities Shameless Media has supported over the weekend: the Minnesota Freedom Fund and the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency.
Mich recommended one of our favouri
IN ISOLATION: Melissa Leong
HELLO! It goes without saying we’re super excited to share today’s episode with you!
Today on the show, we bring you the glorious Melissa Leong. Melissa is a freelance food and travel writer, cookbook editor, radio broadcaster, and TV presenter. She’s been an esteemed food critic for publications like Time Out Sydney, and previously hosted SBS’s television series A Chef’s Line. She’s now working alongside Andy Allen and Jock Zonfrillo as a judge on Masterchef Australia, and has been requested a
Welcome to Media-geddon
Hellloooooo and good morning, fellow pop culture junkies!
On today’s show: The Anna Wintour tell-all causing a ruckus in the fashion industry. Plus, how a pandemic has put Only Fans in the spotlight. And then, can a decimated media industry be saved?
But BEFORE WE GET ONTO ALL THE LINKS, LET’S GIVE YOU THE ONE THAT REALLY COUNTS! We will be announcing the details of our upcoming book in a very special newsletter drop tomorrow at 8AM. So, if you’d like to be the very first to know exactly what
IN ISOLATION: Matt Okine
Happppppy Thursday! Feelin’ like a mood boost? This episode will do the trick.Today on the show, we bring you the warm and witty Matt Okine. Matt is a stand-up comedian, author, actor, and podcast host. You’ll likely be familiar with Matt’s work as the co-host of Triple J’s breakfast show from 2014 to 2016 alongside Alex Dyson, who he’s gone on to host a new podcast ‘All Day Breakfast’ with. Matt also starred in The Other Guy on Stan, a show he also wrote.In this chat, Matt touches on t
The anatomy of a Twitter war
We are back, people! With our first face-to-face recording in what feels like twenty years!On today’s show: Robert Pattinson’s, ahem, strange take on pasta. Plus, the Chrissy Teigen and Alison Roman debacle enthralling the internet. And then, Alan Jones’ long, lingering legacy on the Australian media landscape.This week, Mich gave a yum, not sponsored recommendation to try Toblerone ice creams from your local supermarket. Zara recommended watching Spotlight on Netflix.Here's that Pajiba story by
IN ISOLATION: Turia Pitt
G’day! It’s Thursday! Hooray!Today on the show, we bring you the remarkable Turia Pitt. Turia is an author, mining engineer, athlete, and motivational speaker. In 2011, she was caught in a grassfire while running an ultramarathon, suffering severe burns to 65 per cent of her body as a result. In the almost decade since, Turia is now one of Australia’s most inspiring voices.In this chat, we ask Turia exactly how she responds to her inner critic, as well as whether there’s pressure that c
What's in a name?
Hey hey! It’s Mondaaaayyy!
On today’s show: We try to decode Elon Musk and Grimes’ baby name. Plus, is publicly calling out trolls online off limits when they’re under the age of 18? And finally, we finish with a conversation about the current state of foodie culture.
This week, Zara recommended watching Normal People on Stan and eating Barbeque Shapes. (Not spon, just important.) Mich then recommended you get a Koala mattress. (Again, not spon, but equally as important.)
The GoFundMe for Ahm
IN ISOLATION: Celia Pacquola
Happy In Isolation Thursday, self-isolated pals!Today on the show, we bring you the very warm, very witty Celia Pacquola. When Celia isn't winning Dancing with the Stars Australia, she’s busy being one of Australia’s best comedians, writers and actors. Celia - along with Luke McGregor - is the brains behind the award-winning comedy series, Rosehaven, on the ABC, and has also appeared in Utopia, The Beautiful Lie, and Have You Been Paying Attention.In our interview with Celia, we chat ab
The uncomfortable reality of internalised misogyny
Well whaddya know! It’s Monday morning again!
On today’s show: Meghan and Harry are releasing a book, but do the headlines tell the real story? Plus, a deep dive on Jameela Jamil’s Instagram experiment says about internalised misogyny.
This week, Mich recommended you listen to the podcast, The Briefing, and Zara recommended the Stan series, The Loudest Voice.
Record a voice message and send it to hotline@shamelessmediaco.com (that's *CO*.com) It can be about anything pod related! Or unrelated
IN ISOLATION: Sammy Robinson
Good morning, you wonderful humans!
Today on the show, we bring you the lovely Sammy Robinson. Sammy has grown a vast social media following after starting on YouTube only four years ago, uploading beauty tutorials from the comfort of her bedroom. Now, she works with fashion and beauty brands globally, and is about to launch her very own clothing label, One Mile.
In our chat with Sammy, we touch on everything: From what it’s like launching One Mile when the world is in such chaos, to whether s
God bless female Agents of Chaos
Yoohoo! It’s us! We’ve missed you!
On today’s show: Our very random and almost inexplicable obsession with tonal loungewear. Plus, why in the world does Dr Phil still have a platform but no practicing certificate. And finally, a deepdive on the Netflix show Too Hot to Handle and female agents of chaos (a term coined by by VICE’s Lauren O’Neill and Emma Garland that we LOVE).
This week, Zara recommended you listen to Daniel Radcliffe’s podcast episode on Desert Island Discs here. Mich did a who
IN ISOLATION: Osher Günsberg
Hello helloooooo!Today on the show, we bring you someone who likely needs no introduction at all: Osher Günsberg. You probably fell in love with Osher when he was the host of Australian Idol all the way back in 2003. Since then, he’s gone on to become one of the country’s most successful television personalities as the host of The Bachelor, The Bachelorette and The Masked Singer.In our interview with Osher, we cover everything: From what it’s like filming in The Bachelor mansion, to his
The Great Avocado Debate
Hellloooooo Monday! Or is it Tuesday? Friday?
On today’s show: How Masterchef reclaimed the Australian reality television throne after years of slumping ratings. Then, Reese Witherspoon’s Instagram marketing debacle, and finally, the very odd trend of sharing your #pandemicdreams online.
This week, Mich recommended you bless your eyeballs with Unorthodox on Netflix. (Yeah yeah, Zara suggested you do the same last week, but just watch it, kay?). Zara recommended you listen to this episode of Th
IN ISOLATION: The Resilience Project’s Hugh van Cuylenburg
Good morning! Or arvo! Or night! We’re rambling!
Today on the show, we bring you the uplifting Hugh van Cuylenburg. For those unaware, Hugh is the school teacher turned mental health pioneer behind The Resilience Project - an organisation that works with schools, sports clubs, and businesses to provide evidence-based, positive mental health strategies to build resilience and happiness.
In our interview with Hugh, we talk about it all: From the pivotal trip to Northern India that changed his li
A love letter to Florence Pugh
Hi there lovely listener friends!
On today’s show: Are we finally seeing the death of influencer unboxings? Plus, the sharp rise of Florence Pugh and her epic handling of online trolling, and then, how conspiracy theories are given room to thrive in a period of time like this one.
This week, Mich recommended you watch Lion on Netflix, and Zara recommended another Netflix goodie, Unorthodox.
Record a voice message and send it to hotline@shamelessmediaco.com (that's *CO*.com) It can be about an
IN ISOLATION: Brooke Boney
Today’s the day! The day we introduce you to our very first, very special In Isolation episode.
On the show this week, we bring you the delightful Brooke Boney. Brooke is a Gamilaroi woman who grew up in Muswellbrook, NSW, and is currently an entertainment reporter on The Today Show. You’ll likely be familiar with her work before that too, as a journalist on NITV, the ABC, and Triple J.
In our interview with Brooke, we cover everything: From what she thought her year was going to look like to
Celebrity culture is crumbling
A big, caps-locked HELLLLOOOO to you, Shameless besties!
On today’s show: Mason Disick is the Instagram and Tik Tok deviant we didn't know we needed right now. Plus, why Tiger King will perhaps be the most meme-able moment of 2020, and finally, the New York Times article that convinced us that celebrity culture may be crumbling right before us.
This week, Mich recommended you all download Tik Tok and do this TV character personality test (Link pls Mich xxx). Zara recommended reading this artic
IN CONVERSATION: Lana Wilkinson
OH HAI!
Today on the show, we bring you the absolute dynamo that is Lana Wilkinson. Lana is a celebrity stylist who has dressed the likes of Megan Gale, Rebecca Judd, Ruby Rose, and Zoe Foster Blake as well as a designer, having launched her own self-titled shoe brand in 2019.
Given the state of the world, we were feeling a little deflated when we walked into this interview with Lana two weeks ago, but our moods were immediately lifted by Lana’s kindness and light, as well as her insights into
We want to lie down
Hello hello, lovely people!
On today’s show: How the satirical news website Betoota Advocate somehow, oh so cleverly, Trojan-horsed us all. Plus, a discussion on the reignited Kimye/Taylor Swift feud, and finally, why the concept of self-optimising in this time of self isolation is kinda annoying.
This week, Mich recommended the Netflix show Tiger King and Zara recommended the app HouseParty.
Looking for that collection of hilarious conference call stories on Jules Von Hep’s Instagram? Read i
IN CONVERSATION: Dylan Alcott
Hiiiiii listener friends!
You asked, we listened. Today, we bring you the man you’ve all been wanting on the show for quite some time: the utterly impressive Dylan Alcott. Dylan is a professional athlete, media personality, motivational speaker, bestselling author, and disability advocate. (And us? We’re completely out of breath just typing that.)
In this episode, we talk about the childhood moment that shaped Dylan’s approach to life, his career jump from pro basketball to tennis, and the lov
Calabasas Lobster
The greatest of mornings to you all, Shameless family!
On today’s show: We hear from a few of your lovely voices via our brand new Shameless hotline. Then, we talk about the Hayley Williams profile that made us think a little deeper about female anger and how to harness it. Finally, a conversation on the lipstick effect and self care in an era of economic downturn.
Zara recommended two episodes of the podcast This American Life: The Show of Delights episode and their Birds & Bees episode. She
IN CONVERSATION: Brooke Jowett
OH HELLO! Happy In Conversation day, listener friend!Today on the show, we’re joined by the sunny Brooke Jowett. If you’re a fan of Survivor Australia, you’ll no doubt be familiar with Brooke, who has now appeared on two separate seasons of the show (the first, which aired in 2016, and the one on your television screens right now!).In this episode, we talk about how Brooke made a name for herself as a fierce competitor on the show so many of us adore, as well as how she feels about domi
A little dose of joy
Oh hi there, glorious listener pals!
Today on the show: A discussion on how we seek out joy during a time of overwhelmingly rampant news coverage. Where are the slithers of light amongst the dark? Where is the line between being educated about world events and being utterly overwhelmed? Then, we jump right to the biggest pop culture news story of the week - the Woody Allen memoir that was pulled just before its release to the public.
Thank you so much to today’s sponsor, Modi Bodi. You can che
IN CONVERSATION: Jules Von Hep
Happy Thursday to all our fine-footed friends in the world!Today on the show we are joined by Jules Von Hep, who we also like to refer to as a human ray of sunshine. Jules is a celebrity tanning expert, the founder of tanning juggernaut Isle of Paradise, co-host of the Jules and Sarah podcast and champion of body confidence.We first met Jules last year when we hosted MECCALAND and were immediately drawn to him: he is one of the kindest, warmest, most exuberant humans we have ever had th
Do you have 'interxiety'?
It’s Monday! AND a public holiday! AAAAND episode drop day! Hooray!
On today’s show: Toilet paper. Yes, you know exactly what we’re talking about. The great Australian toilet paper shortage of 2020 that’s left us completely perplexed. Plus, we look into The Bachelor Australia’s false start with their announcement of Locky Gilbert as next season’s star. And finally, how ‘interxiety’ - a term we most definitely made up - has kept us up this week.
This week, Mich recommended the newest book by Ma
IN CONVERSATION: Neroli Meadows
Yoohoo! It’s us again, rudely interrupting your Thursday morning! (And we aren’t even sorry about it.)
Today on the show, we’re joined by the delightfully vibrant Neroli Meadows: one of the country’s leading sports commentators and television presenters.
In this episode, we dive into it all: From Neroli’s close relationship with her siblings to the highlights of working her way up in a male dominated industry. We also touch on what grappling with losing a job is like when it's so tied to your
A royal case of Insta fraud
HAPPY MONDAY! And the happiest hello to you, Shameless fam!
On today’s show: The very curious, very convincing theory that Will and Kate (yes, the royal ones) have bought Instagram followers. Plus, a discussion on Harvey Weinstein’s conviction and the aftermath of it all. Finally, we talk about a woman’s nightmarish revelation that her ex-boyfriend of seven years is now dating… Lady Gaga.
This week, Mich recommended the podcast Dying For Sex. Find it here. Zara recommended the documentary The
IN CONVERSATION: Courtney Act
Hiya friends! Strap yourselves in, ‘cause this one’s a goodie. (Are we allowed to say that about our own podcast episode? Screw it. IT’S AMAZING.)
Today we’re joined by the ridiculously entertaining Courtney Act: a drag queen, entertainer and singer who has graced television screens across not just in Australia, but around the world.
In this episode, we talk about it all: from Courtney’s schooling experience in Brisbane as Shane Jenek, to how Courtney Act came to life. We also cover why drag i
The one where 'Mercury retrograde' breaks us
HAPPY MONDAY TEAM!
On today’s show: Why the heck does everyone keep talking about Mercury being in retrograde? Plus, what the death of Caroline Flack says about internet culture and then, how Ben Affleck is pulling out all the stops to win back the affection of the public.
This week, Mich recommended going to a discount Adidas store lol which definitely isn’t a proper recommendation but we are rolling with it anyway. Zara recommended an episode of Australian True Crime called Defending the Ind
IN CONVERSATION: Zoë Foster Blake
YES! Today is the day. And from this point on, the 20th of February 2020 will be forever known as Shameless Christmas. Also, the day with the best numerology in the history of the universe (20/02/2020 - what a date, what a time).
But enough about number orgasms! This is about Zoë, AKA former beauty journalist, the author of ten books and the founder of Go-To (and Bro-To... and Gro-To) Skin Care. Also, the curator of Very Good Instagram Accounts and purveyor of Extremely Good Advice.
In this ep
Say hello to ‘medfluencers’
WAHOOOOO IT’S MONDAY! Thanks so much for giving us your ears for this hour of power.
On today’s show: WHO WON DOGGO OF SHAMELESS? Plus! The divorce announcement that we care about deeply and the rise of medfluencers - doctors, dieticians and nurses who are making money on Instagram. And - finally - the opinion piece on the Karen meme that was so contentious, it was the top trending topic on Twitter in Australia over the weekend.
Mich forgot to recommend anything because she was too busy talkin
IN CONVERSATION: Nawal Sari
GOOD MORNING! GOOD THURSDAY! GOOD LISTENER FRIENDS!
Today on the show, we have the glorious Nawal Sari. Nawal is an influencer committed to redefining modest fashion, and has turned her love of fashion into a burgeoning career. In this interview, we sit down to discuss Nawal’s decision to wear the hijab in high school, as well as what it’s like becoming a bit of an accidental big sister to a community of 120,000 young women.
Follow Nawal on Instagram @nawalsari. As for us? We're @shamelesspodc
Teen mags screwed us up
A very happy Monday to you, lovely people! On today’s show: a look back at all the effed articles we consumed in teenage magazines. Plus, we watched Gwyneth Paltrow’s new Netflix special Goop Lab and have lots of thoughts and then, why people suddenly became prudish when Shakira and JLo took their clothes off at the Superbowl halftime show.
Mich recommended Chasing Cosby, and Zara recommended last week’s episode of Four Corners called Black Summer.
Some links from today’s episode:
Watch Rebel
IN CONVERSATION: Rosie Waterland
HELLO GLORIOUS LISTENERS!
Today on the show we are joined by Rosie Waterland. Rosie is a writer and comedian who began her career writing recaps of The Bachelor for Mamamia. Since then, she's achieved so much we honestly feel a little dizzy, err, recapping it all.
Rosie has written two bestselling books - The Anti Cool Girl and Every Lie I’ve Ever Told - hosted an award-winning podcast, My Mum Says My Memoir is a Lie, toured Australia with two sold out one-woman shows (with a third coming!) an
From Kobe to Taylor
OH FAM, IT’S A BIG ONE THIS WEEK. Happy Monday!
Today we go everywhere from the very random, very silly Instagram feud between influencer Mitchell Orval and food critic John Lethlean, the tragic death and complicated legacy of Kobe Bryant and then, the Taylor Swift documentary we’d been waiting weeks for.
Some links for you from today’s show:
Mich recommended this New York Times profile of Jessica Simpson and Zara recommended this episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast.
E
IN CONVERSATION: Georgie Stone
HAPPY THURSDAY LISTENER FRIENDS!Coming up today: a very special episode with 2019’s youngest recipient of an Order of Australia Medal, Georgie Stone. For those unacquainted, Georgie is a Neighbours actress and trans rights activist. Oh, and did we mention she’s only 19?If you’d like to follow Georgie on Instagram, please do so @georgiestone. As for us? We’re @shamelesspodcast.A big thank you to today’s sponsor, WhatsMine App. Download WhatsMine today.Join our glorious Shameless Podcast
So do we call them ‘Braniston’ or ‘Anipitt’?
HAPPY MONDAY, WONDERFUL LISTENER FRIENDS!
Man oh man, do we have a lot to talk about. Firstly, let’s cover the Triple J Hottest 100, and what the results over the last three decades say about us. Then, every little thing about BRAD AND JEN (!!!!!!) and the Alec Baldwin interview that made our mouths hit the floor.
This week, Mich recommended Sex Education on Netflix. Zara recommended you go see Little Women at your local cinema and that you listen to The Daily’s episode on Meghan and Harry.
R
IN CONVERSATION: Clementine Ford
It’s our first In Conversation of 2020 and it’s a gooooood one. Today on the show we are joined by the formidable force that is Clementine Ford. Of course, you’re likely to know Clem for her writing on feminism and as the author of Fight Like a Girl and Boys will be Boys. But who is Clem Ford behind the writing and activism we know so well? We sat down with Clem in her Melbourne home to chat all about her work, yes, but what it was like growing up all over the Middle East and how motherhood chan
Beware the women!!!
AAAAND WE ARE BACK!!! Happy happy happy 2020 Shameless fam - we couldn’t be more excited for our first episode of the year. So, what’s on the agenda? One of the biggest Youtube star’s comes out as transgender. Plus, what the actual eff happened to the royal family while we were away, and how do we feel about Megxit? Then, some thoughts on influencers, Instagram brands, and public shaming.
This week, Zara recommended you read Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid. Mich recommended the film Marriage Story
In 2020 #IPledge
Hey friends! Happy New Year! We hope you've enjoyed some much-deserved time out with your loved ones.
Today we are re-sharing one of our favourite episodes of 2019 - our In Conversation episode with Natalie Fornasier. We first came across Natalie and her story when she sat down with Byrdie.com.au in 2018 for a piece titled “I’m 24 and Living With Advanced Melanoma—This Is My Story”. Natalie’s words and insights in that interview were what informed our very last segment of Shameless in 2018, and
The end of a decade
IT’S THE FINAL EPISODE OF THE YEAR AND IT’S A CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! KINDA. Well, look, there will be presents and this Christmas jingle and we did probably consume a little too much champagne while recording it.
What are we TALKING about though?! Well, there’s the curious Christmas Instagram campaign that is unlike anything we’ve seen. Plus, the best pop culture moments of the last decade, and the Chrissy Teigen and John Legend argument that sings to our souls.
We’re taking a wee little break but
IN CONVERSATION: Zara and Mich!
WELL, WELL, WELL! It’s our last In Conversation episode of 2019 and today on the show you’re joined, actually… today you’re joined by us. Yes, we sat down with the effervescent Sarah Davidson at the Mercedes me store on Tuesday night for an In Conversation with the two of us.
A huge, huge thank you to Mercedes me for having us in their beautiful space - their Melbourne is one of 11 Mercedes me locations worldwide, sitting alongside other iconic cities including Munich, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Tokyo
Generation 'Instagram Face'
HAPPY SECOND MONDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS SHAMELESS FAM AND YES WE WILL KEEP YELLING ABOUT THIS UNTIL AFTER CHRISTMAS. On the show today: Our obsession with finding words and colours to define the year that was. Plus, the age of Instagram Face and then, a look at Rihanna’s 2019: one that saw her the centre of the public consciousness, despite not releasing a second of music.
Zara recommended Morning Wars on Apple TV and Mich recommended Terrace House on Netflix.
Today's episode was made possible by
IN CONVERSATION: Bel Sloane
Hello lovely listeners!
Today we have a powerful interview with Bel Sloane. In case you’re not familiar with her name, Bel is a television presenter for Channel 7. She’s also the wife of AFL star and captain of the Adelaide Crows, Rory Sloane. In 2018, Bel and Rory lost their first child Leo, who was born sleeping. In this interview, we talk about that grief, but also the love that Leo brought to both of their lives. We also talk about what it was like to fall pregnant again with their little b
We need to talk about Drake
It’s Monday! The third last Monday before CHRISTMAS!!!! So, happy third last Monday before Christmas Shameless fam. On the show today: The allure of a cool company and how they are transcending pop culture, Billie Eilish’s comments about Drake that have much of the celebrity world talking and then, a very special instalment of Zara Predicts.
Today Zara recommended the app Smiling Mind and Mich recommended Revolution's Overnight Blemish Lotion.
Today's episode was made possible by our sponsor T
IN CONVERSATION: Steph Claire Smith
It’s little Friday and boy, are we happy about it! Today we’ve got a good one for you, because we are joined by the powerhouse that is Steph Claire Smith. Or, now, Miller. Steph entered the public consciousness as a model, and a wildly successful one at that, but since then has crafted a career that exists well beyond the modelling industry. Today, she is the co-founder of fitness app Keep it Cleaner, sunglass company Soda Shades and bikini brand Midnight. She’s the face of Bondi Sands, an ambas
Manufacturing a pop star
IT’S MOOOONDAY!!!!!
On today’s show: what the rise of singer songwriter Tones and I says about the music industry in 2019, the photos of Justin Timberlake holding the hand of his co-star and then, the Selena Gomez AMAs performance that was… shaky, at best.
Zara recommended you *don’t* spend $20 watching Last Christmas. Mich wants you to read Pachinko! Read it!
Today's episode was made possible by our sponsor Lahana Swim. Find out more about their killer swimwear here.
Craving more? You’re on
IN CONVERSATION: Emma Carey
Happy, happy, happy Thursday you wonderful people!
Em is known as the girl who fell from the sky: at just 20 years old, when skydiving in Switzerland, her parachute failed to open properly. She plummeted from the sky, landing on the ground completely paralysed from the waist down. She spent months in hospital re-learning how to move her body again. Today, Emma is a walking paraplegic. As she documented her recovery and her re-birth (as she now calls it) Emma built a hugely loyal following thank
One royal f-up
HAPPY MONDAY EVERYBODY!It's a new week and we need to talk about all the life admin stuff we suck at. Then, what the actual HELL happened in that Prince Andrew interview with the BBC, and is TikTok the next Instagram?Zara recommended you watch Years and Years on SBS. Mich wants you to buy the To Save Face SPF50+ sunscreen from Mecca Cosmetica.Today's episode was made possible by our sponsor Eastland. Find out more about the Eastland Black Friday event here.Want to work with us? Shameles
IN CONVERSATION: Clare Bowditch
Happy, happy, happy Thursday our favourite listeners!
Today on the show, we’re joined by Clare Bowditch, a musician and actress who has now released her memoir, Your Own Kind of Girl, a book that explores the stories we tell ourselves and what happens when we believe them. In this episode we talk about what it’s like to lose a sister, be sent to a diet doctor when you’re still in primary school, and accept yourself when the world tells you that you shouldn’t.
A bit of a trigger warning on this
OK, Boomer
HIYA and HAPPY MONDAY LOVELY PEOPLE!
Coming up on today’s show: it was a big night for reality TV finales on Thursday and the results sparked a rather furious divide between Australians: when it comes to daylight savings and the shows airing at different times in different states, whose responsibility is it to keep the result under wraps? Plus, a conversation about celebrity fundraisers in the wake of natural disasters and then, the OK Boomer meme that has infiltrated the internet.
This week,
IN CONVERSATION: Erin Brockovich
Helloooooo, favourite listener friends! Today on the show we have the enigmatic Erin Brockovich. In the year 2000, the award-winning film starring Julia Roberts told the true story of Erin’s involvement in a case against a Californian power company. Ever since, Erin has continued to work in the environmental sphere and has regularly visited Australia as the ambassador for Shine Lawyers.
In our chat with Erin, we asked her about her environmental activism, what it’s like coming into such a large
Are you a troll?
Helloooooo and HAPPY MONDAY WONDERFUL LISTENER PEOPLE!
Coming up on today’s show: the mummy blogger who outed herself as a troll. Plus, what do we make of American rapper T.I. admitting that he forces his 18-year-old daughter to undergo virginity tests? Then the debate on dresses with pockets that precisely none of you asked for!
This week, Zara recommends you... uhh... listen to Christmas music (???). Mich recommends you buy her el cheapo Michael Bublé perfume, By Invitation.
Today's episode
IN CONVERSATION: Sophie Cachia
Haaaaappy Thursday mates! Boy do we have a cracker of an episode in store.
Today we are joined by the force of nature that is Sophie Cachia - blogger, presenter and one of Australia’s most influential voices. Here, we talk about falling pregnant at the age of 22, finding your feet in a sea of commentary and feedback, and how to navigate a marriage breakdown when you’re still figuring out your sexuality.
For more from Sophie, follow her on Instagram @sophiecachia_.
Loved this? We think you’ll
Textbook faux-mance
AS ALWAYS, HAPPY MONDAY LOVELY PEOPLE! On today’s show: Schapelle Corby re-releases her book, but where exactly is the money going? Plus, just a couple bandwagoners delving deep into Shawn Mendes and then the Chrissy Teigen and John Legend profile that piqued our interest.
And we are so excited to announce our live show partners for November in Sydney and Brisbane. Our shows will be presented by ANZ who are helping young Australians boost their financial wellbeing and The Body Shop, helping bus
IN CONVERSATION: Marlee Silva
Haaaaappy Thursday, wonderful humans!
Today on the show we have the ever impressive Marlee Silva. Marlee Silva is a Kamilaroi/Dunghutti woman and the founder of Tiddas 4 Tiddas, a movement that shines a light on the stories of Indigenous women across the country. Marlee is also a national youth advisor for the Red Cross and spends much of her time speaking across the country to change the conversation around the Indigenous experience. Here, we talk about everything from tokenism to channeling a
Meet the new Jenna Dewan
HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY Monday to our favourite Shameless people! On the agenda today: The Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum divorce that was far grittier than their official statement ever let on. Plus, the landmark ruling that could shake up the reality TV industry and a meaty discussion on the merits and shortcomings of marriage.
This week, Zara recommends an old episode of Ladies We Need to Talk called Settling for Average, and Mich was SUPPOSED to recommend a banger playlist Triple J's Bridget Hust
IN CONVERSATION: Bridget Hustwaite
Happy Thursday, wonderful people!
Today we're sitting down with Bridget Hustwaite, the host of Triple J's Good Nights, the founder of Endogram, and ambassador for Endometriosis Australia. We sat down with Bridget a little over a month ago in her Melbourne apartment to talk all things burnout, workism, music and endo and found her insights to be so illuminating.
Want more from Bridget? Of-bloody-course you do! Follow her on Instagram @bridgethustwaite or over at @endogram.
Loved this? We think
Kyle, Jackie O and PC pushback
Happy new week, pals!Coming up on today’s show: Kanye West would like his wife Kim Kardashian to stop being sexy, please and thank you. Then, how the country's most controversial radio personalities landed the biggest pay packets in Australian media history, and our thoughts on PR guru Roxy Jacenko’s Paddington Poo Jogger.This week, Zara recommended Kate Leaver's story on marriage in Future Women. Mich recommended you go see HUSTLERS at the cinema!Today's episode was made possible by ou
IN CONVERSATION: Jan Fran
HAPPY THURSDAY lovely people! Today on the show we are joined by the one and only Jan Fran. Of course, Jan Fran is an Australian journalist and presenter and presenter, best known for her work co-hosting SBS’ The Feed. Outside of that, though, Jan is also a bit of a podcast fiend, hosting The Few Who Do alongside Marc Fennell and having hosted Sexism and the City, too. Jan has shot and produced documentaries from all over the world, as well as occasionally appearing as a commentator on The Proje
The best trash story of 2019
IT'S A NEW WEEK! WEEEEEE! LET'S AVOID THE MISERY TOGETHER!
Coming up on today’s show: The Herald Sun story that made us tear our hair out. Plus! An explainer on the WAGatha Christie tweets you've definitely seen about Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy (AKA THE BEST TRASH STORY OF THE YEAR - NAY - THE MILLENNIUM), and a deep dive on Ellen DeGeneres's friendship with controversial former US President, George Bush.
This week, Zara recommended the book 'Whisper Network'. Mich recommended you listen
IN CONVERSATION: Abbie Chatfield
Hellooooo! Happy Thursday, lovely Shameless listeners!Today we’re sitting down with Abbie Chatfield - the 24-year-old runner up on this year’s season of The Bachelor. We wouldn’t hop on a plane to Brisbane for just any Bachelor contestant; but we did for Abbie because we think her time in the public eye has been fascinating. Abbie is considered one of the most controversial Bachelor contestants in history for one, curious reason: Abbie likes talking about sex.In this chat, we talk a lot
Erin Molan is not your punching bag
Haaaaappy Monday, folks!Coming up on today’s show: Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott split, and it’s a story not without a bunch of subplots. Plus, an explainer on the Erin Molan and Andrew Johns controversy (and how it exposes the NRL’s continued sexism problem) and the most ridiculous TV show on Australian television is The Masked Singer and we can’t stop talking about it.This week, Zara recommended the book 'She Said'. Mich recommended Boy Swallows Universe because, yes, she is about 100
IN CONVERSATION: Jo Weston
Happy, happy, happy Thursday lovely people!
Today on the show we have the delightful Jo Weston. For those unaware, Jo is goal defence for the Australian Diamonds netball team, and has been a star of the Melbourne Vixens since she was basically a teenager.
Here, we talk to Jo all about what life is like as an athlete, how heartbreak and guilt overlap after a big loss and the work she thinks needs to be done in the space of women’s sport.
Jo is a total legend, and we think you will really love
Oh, sugar
Haaaaaappy Monday, wonderful listeners!
Coming up on today's show: a little sugar hit from the Brownlow red carpet. Plus, why do so many men hate Greta Thunberg, and the Sarah Wilson ‘I Quit Sugar’ blaze that started in the Daily Mail and has sparked spot fires all over social media.
Zara recommended 'How to survive a Twitter storm' in The Guardian. Mich recommended checking out Gary Vee's podcast.
Read Eve Simmons' and The Daily Mail's piece on Sarah Wilson's I Quit Sugar movement here.
Tod
IN CONVERSATION: Brandon Jack
Haaaaappy Thursday, friends!
Please welcome THE FIRST EVER MAN to Shameless In Conversations! How wild. What a niche. For those unfamiliar, Brandon Jack was born with sporting prowess in his blood; Brandon grew up with a father, Garry, who was a star player and coach in the rugby league. His brother Kieren was an AFL premiership player, and for a time was captain of the Sydney Swans. Brandon gave professional sport a crack himself - he played alongside Kieren at Sydney from 2013 to 2017 - befor
A Survivor GoFundMe
HIYA! Happy Monday, lovely people.
Today's show is a biiiig one: How a Survivor contestant was the recipient of GoFundMe’s third biggest fundraiser ever, the Bachelor contestant with a suspiciously-timed weight-loss program and the influencer who sparked a racist furore this week.
Zara recommended following @thedailyaus on Instagram. Meanwhile, keep your eyes peeled on our socials for our charity merch! $10 from every tee will be going straight towards Sacred Heart Mission's Women's House.
Re
IN CONVERSATION: Priya Serrao
Hello! Happy Thursday!
Today we are joined by Miss Universe Australia, Priya Serrao, a woman who defies the mould of what constitutes a beauty queen. Priya is beautiful, yes, but it's her brain that we find most impressive: she has interned for the United Nations in developing countries, has a law degree under her belt, is a vocal force for greater diversity and representation in the media, and works toward enacting change via her day job in public policy.
If you enjoyed this chat as much as w
The bloodsport of hating Caroline Calloway
It's a new week and we have a lot to talk about, pals!
Starting with Taylor Swift performing at the Melbourne Cup. Then, the Caroline Calloway saga that just won't die (with a lil recap for those of you who have no idea what any of that means), and the think piece about performative friendships that had us squealing in delight.
Zara recommended Will and Woody's video on depression for R U OK Day.
Mich recommended you listen to Unravel: Snowball.
Read The Cut's personal essay on Caroline Callo
IN CONVERSATION: Jess Quinn
Happy Thursday lovely Shameless fam! Today, we are joined by the remarkable Jess Quinn. When Jess was nine, her life was thrown into disarray by a cancer diagnosis. Within the year, she would lose all of her hair, and then, one of her legs. Now, Jess has turned her biggest hurdle into her biggest triumph - her career is built on the prosthetic limb she wears every day, helping her show her 180,000 Instagram followers that beauty comes in many different sizes and forms.
Here, we talk with the ad
Two cashmere bras, please
Happy Monday wonderful listener friends!
Coming up on today's show: Katie Holmes’ bradigan, Scarlett Johansson’s consistent foot-in-mouth disease, and the Man Repeller article on age, success and career that got us talking.
This week Mich recommended subscribing to Squiz Shortcuts.
Zara recommended you get cultured and go see Come From Away!
Craving more? You’re only human. Join our glorious Shameless Facebook community, where thousands of like-minded ladies keep each other up to date with th
IN CONVERSATION: Leigh Campbell
Happy Thursday!
Today we are joined by the delightful Leigh Campbell. If we are talking expert voices in the beauty and lifestyle space, Leigh’s the ultimate go-to. You probably grew up reading her columns and insights in Cosmopolitan magazine, or, later on, in the Huffington Post Australia. Or, perhaps, you found Leigh not through her work as a journalist and editor, but as a blogger; last year, she penned the wildly popular series Treading Water about her experience with infertility and misca
Vloggers, vegans and vitriol
Haaaaaappy Monday, gorgeous listener friends!
Coming up on today’s show: the Bachelor bombshell we’re calling bulls**t on. Plus, the rise and fall of social media veganism and why Harry Styles is the enigma women can’t get enough of.
Today Zara recommended Loving Tan and Stanley Tucci's interview on Love Stories with Dolly Alderton. Mich recommended James Cosmetics' eye masks!
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Craving more? You’re only human. Join our
IN CONVERSATION: Cyan Ta’eed
Happy Thursday friends!
We’re joined today by serial entrepreneur Cyan Ta’eed, who has gone from working out of her parents’ basement in 2006 to building a tech empire in her online design and photography hub, Envato.
Over the last couple of years, Cyan has directed her energy and efforts into Hey Tiger, an ethical chocolate brand that functions as a social enterprise, where each bar sold helps community development projects for cocoa farming communities in West Africa.
Cyan is incredibly suc
Nadia Bartel and media bread-crumbing
Happy Monday you glorious humans!
Coming up on today’s show: The Jada Pinkett Smith profile we can’t get enough of, the breakdown of a Bartel marriage and finally, the rise of compassion fatigue: how much can we really care about everything, all the time?
Craving more? You're only human. Join our glorious Shameless Facebook community here, where thousands of like-minded ladies keep each other up to date with the latest celebrity and pop culture stories. Or if Facebook isn't your thing why don'
IN CONVERSATION: Ash London
Happy Thursday, lovely people!
Today, we’re sitting down with Ash London. If you’re unfamiliar with the name, Ash is a powerhouse in the radio industry, spearheading Ash London Live on the Hit Network. When she’s not behind a mic, she’s busy carving out quite the career across television too.
We sat down with Ash in our Sydney hotel room to chat about quitting your dream job, moving overseas in search for something more, and the beauty of serendipity.
Want to follow Ash? Of course you do! Fin
The unruly rebellion of Miley Cyrus
Hi friends! Happy new week! What a time to be alive! We're almost at the end of winter, HOORAY!
Coming up on today's show: the sneaky new way to buy Instagram followers. Plus, how the royal family became embroiled in the Jeffrey Epstein saga, and why the media finds Miley Cyrus so goddamn difficult.
This week Mich recommended Sam Cavanagh's interview with the Daily Talk Show boys. Listen here.
We'd give you Zara's recommendation, but it's kinda... not a thing. It's not a thing whatsoever.
Cr
IN CONVERSATION: Tanya Hennessy
Happy Thursday wonderful people!
Today we are joined by Tanya Hennessy, the woman who knows millennials inside out. If you haven't seen Tanya in your Facebook newsfeed with her witty videos, you've probably read her best-selling book 'Am I Doing This Right' or heard about her in-demand comedy tour, 'Low Expectations'. In this conversation, we cover everything from finding your career calling, to mental illness and trolling.
Want more from Tanya? OF COURSE YOU DO! Follow her on Insta @tanhennes
Shredding for the wedding
Happy Monday wonderful people!Coming up on today’s episode: the influencer who ended her career by uploading the wrong Youtube video. Plus, the New York Times wants you to get “strong” for your wedding day, but by “strong” we’re pretty sure they mean “skinny”. Also, what’s with all these television reboots?Mich recommended this profile on Taylor Swift: https://www.vogue.com/article/taylor-swift-cover-september-2019Zara recommended this episode of ABC's Conversations with Richard Fidler:
IN CONVERSATION: Emma Isaacs
HAPPY THURSDAY! Today on the show we have the inimitable Emma Issacs.
Emma is a serial entrepreneur: she is the global CEO of Business Chicks, Australia’s largest business community for women and last year published her first book, Winging It.
We sat down with Emma in our tiny makeshift studio at Zara’s house to chat all things success, failure and building brands.
For more from Emma, you can buy her book here or follow her on Instagram.
Shameless is a production of Shameless Media.
A $3.2 million Youtube wedding
HAPPPPY MONDAAAAAY!
On today's episode of Shameless: the two Youtube stars who got (fake?) married, our thoughts on the new season of The Bachelor Australia, and the popularisation of polyamory.
Mich recommended the latest ep of She's On The Money, 'A rookies guide to investing', here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/shes-on-the-money/id1468033698
Zara recommended this pod interview with Ricky Gervais: https://samharris.org/podcasts/163-ricky-gervais/
Thanks so much to Sportsgirl's Be T
IN CONVERSATION: Georgia Love
Happy, happy, happy Thursday! Today on the show we are joined by the one and only Georgia Love. You probably have all the background in the world on who Georgia Love is, but let us quickly recap: Georgia is a journalist, our former Bachelorette and television personality who is sunny and kind and one of the warmest people we have ever met.
In this episode we talk about everything from grief, to starring on reality TV and falling in love to what comes next.
For more from Georgia, you can find h
Rumours, smoke and fire
Happy Monday beautiful people!
Coming up on today's episode: the Novak Djokovic rumours that just won't go away. Plus, is Masterchef doomed now that its three hosts have walked away? And how Diet Prada is achieving what mainstream media never could.
Mich recommended two things this week! The MCoBeauty Instant Brows pencil (here: https://modelco.com/shop/mcobeauty/instantbrows) and Grotti Lotti prints for your next impressive present (here: https://grottilotti.com.au).
Zara recommended the Pho
IN CONVERSATION: PJ Harding
Happy Thursday, Shameless family!
Today we're sitting down with Polly 'PJ' Harding, one half of KIIS FM's Jase and PJ breakfast show. In this chat, we covered everything from moving overseas to pursue your passion, what it's like to have a story about your 'coregasm' go viral, and being asked to hone your best (or... worst) Aussie accent by watching episodes of Home and Away.
If you love Polly as much as we do, find her on Instagram @pjdeeday. We are @shamelesspodcast!
Thanks so much to Clini
Examine your annoyance
Hello! Happy Monday, gorgeous listener friends!
Today we're sharing the unpopular opinion on Instagram removing likes. Plus, the Adam Goodes documentary that every Australian needs to watch and how brands are being pulled into influencer controversies.
Read Zara's recommended article here: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to-help-a-grieving-friend_n_5aa9801fe4b0004c0406d2fb
Today's epic remix is from Stephanie Alexopoulos. Thank you for the lols, Stephanie!
Today's sponsor is Tribe Skincar
IN CONVERSATION: Georgie Dent
Today on the show we have the warm, generous and stupidly clever Georgie Dent. Georgie is a former lawyer, a journalist, an old editor of ours and the author of the new and best-selling memoir, Breaking Badly.
At 24, things were going pretty good for Georgie. She’d landed a job at a prestigious Sydney law firm, was living with her boyfriend and had so much head of her. But, in her own words, she broke. By 25, Georgie was unemployed, back living with her parents and suffering such crippling anxi
Complicated celebrity comebacks
Heya! On today's show: Rebecca Black is officially back and so is Aziz Ansari. And later, how do we feel about women photoshopping their bodies to be larger than they are?
Zara recommends Uroll.Me and Mich recommends listening to Extremes by Vice.
(Royalty free music for Michelle's weird remix c/o Artistic Maniacs.)
Shameless is a production of Shameless Media.
IN CONVERSATION: Em Rusciano
Today's In Conversation episode is with one firecracker of a human, Em Rusciano.We adore Em for her wit and intelligence, but most of all her honesty and vulnerability. She is one of a kind and we hope you enjoy this chat about career, family and life in the public eye. Oh, and a note before we dive in - Em talks with her hands, which means you might hear some noises here and there! Just pretend you’re right there in the studio with us!If you adore Em as much as we do, follow her on Ins
Byron Bay Murfers
Happy Monday! On today’s show: the strange furore around the re-imagination of Disney’s Ariel, how Taylor Swift’s fans are pushing her feud with Scooter Braun into dangerous territory and the Byron Bay influencers who graced the pages of the world’s best article in Vanity Fair.Thanks so much to the very lovely Stephanie Alexopoulos for this week's remix! If you want to get involved and remix one of Zara's best sayings, please email your mp3 submission to hello@shamelessmediaco.com - we
IN CONVERSATION: Brooke Blurton
Happy Thursday!
Today on the show we have the very lovely, very bubbly, Brooke Blurton. You may remember Brooke from her time on The Bachelor and The Bachelor in Paradise, but in truth, Brooke’s story is about far more than her short foray on reality TV.
Our conversation covers her childhood, her identity and her love of her job as a youth worker.
If you love Brooke as much as we do, find her on Instagram @brooke.blurton. We are @shamelesspodcast!
Thanks again to Urban You for sponsoring thi
Goodness gracious, Tom Gleeson
Happy Monday, Shameless family!
Coming up on today’s show: the radio campaign that uses silence to talk about mental health. Plus, we need to talk about the Logies and that Tom Gleeson speech, and the celebrity sexual assault story that slipped through the cracks this week.
Want to try Mich's recommendation recipe? You can do that here! https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/speedy-mince-haloumi-one-pot-recipe/t8yhqacv
Want to support Shameless? The best way to do that is to click 'subscribe' on Ap
IN CONVERSATION: Gemma Watts
Today we are doing things a little differently. In fact, today’s episode is brought to you live from the Mercedes Me store in Melbourne, where we sat down with beauty writer, podcaster and all-round genuine legend Gemma Watts. WE HOPE YOU ENJOY X
Ruminations on an inferior dip
WE BAAAAAAACK. It's been a two-week break but it feels like a lifetime lovely people. So, what's on the agenda today? How a couple of former AFL Footballers proved exactly why this podcast exists, the accusations that Taylor Swift is co-opting the gay rights movement and why the hell hummus and Keanu Reeves have gone viral.
Mich recommends Breaking Badly by Georgie Dent and Zara recommends More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth.
To go in the running to win that killer winter getaway with Baby-G,
IN CONVERSATION: Flex Mami
Happy Thursday, lovely Shameless listeners!
Today, we’re sitting down with the inimitable Flex Mami - a wildly talented DJ, television personality, podcaster and author. We sat down at her home in Sydney to talk about career, intersectional feminism, and harnessing your own unique voice.
Follow Flex Mami on Instagram @flex.mami and listen to her brilliant podcast, Bobo and Flex, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Thanks so much to Nourished Life for sponsoring this episode of Shameless.
Won't somebody think of the influencers?
HELLO AND HAPPY MONDAY BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!
On today's episode: the dating app for private school kids, is influencing actually a "hard job", and why Leonardo DiCaprio exclusively dates women under the age of 25.
Loved this week's remix? Go check out Oh Boy on Insta @OhBoyMusic or on Spotify.
Thanks so much to GoodnessMe Box for making this episode possible. Use the code 'SHAMELESS' at checkout to receive 15% off your winter wholefood market tickets! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/goodnessme-box-w
IN CONVERSATION: Edwina Bartholomew
Today we’re sitting down with the charming and effervescent Edwina Bartholomew - a journo and television personality who has covered some of the country’s biggest stories and interviewed some of the world’s brightest minds.
You can find more from Eddie on Instagram @edwina_b. As for us, you’ll find us there too @shamelesspodcast.
Thanks so much to Bed Threads for making this episode possible. Use code 'SHAMELESS' at checkout to receive 10% off!
Stars are blind
Iiiiiit's Monday! Happy Monday!
On today’s show: why do we care so much about Kim Kardashian’s spelling mistakes? Plus, the rise and rise of astrology amongst young women, and why an airplane flight and plate of beef has seen Emma Thompson be labelled a “first class hypocrite”.
You can read Glamour's profile on Aurora Perrineau here.
Shameless is a production of Shameless Media.
IN CONVERSATION: Jadé Tunchy
Happy Thursday, Shameless family!
Today, we’re sitting down with the very witty, very warm Jadé Tuncdoruk - a woman who has garnered an audience of almost 500,000 on Instagram through her funny captions, stunning photography, and down-to-earth musings. We cover everything from bullying, to seeking psychological help and building a personal brand from the ground up.
Find Jadé on Instagram @jadetunchy and @therealjadetunchy. We are @shamelesspodcast.
Thanks so much to Frank Body for sponsoring
A pop culture piñata
AS PROMISED SHAMELESS FAM... keep listening for the world's worst remix of Zara quoting Bhad Bhabie.
On today’s show - an embarrassing confession about Lizzo, how James Charles became a pop culture pinata, and how some of the world’s most famous faces have railed against America’s abortion law crisis.
If you're interested in the Ask Polly column Zara recommends, you can here.
Shameless is a production of Shameless Media.
IN CONVERSATION: Kate Wasley
Happy Thursday you Shameless humans! On the show today we have the legend that is Kate Wasley. You might know Kate from her time as one half of AnyBody.co, a movement she co-founded that encouraged women to brace their bodies, no matter the size. As an in-demand model and influencer herself, Kate has graced the coveted pages of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition in 2018.
But perhaps her most important role is the one she plays in our conversations about body image online. We caught up with
A birth and a funeral
Hey wonderful Shameless friends!
Coming up on today’s show: the royal bebe, The Daily Mail’s intense interest in Margot Robbie's grandmother's funeral, and - OF COURSE - the Met Gala.
To read Zara's Harper's Bazaar recommendation, click here: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/a27259689/toxic-masculinity-male-friendships-emotional-labor-men-rely-on-women/
Want to meet us at Meccaland? Use the code SHAMELESS to receive 50% off a double-pass for you and your best friend! http://bit.
IN CONVERSATION: The Veronicas
Hello Shameless family!
Today we are joined by the powerhouses that make up The Veronicas - arguably Australia’s most recognisable female band. We caught up with twin sisters Jess and Lisa Origliasso in Brunswick to chat about the meaning behind their new hit single, Think Of Me, and what it’s like to become very very famous when you’re just teenagers.
Thanks so much to today's sponsors, Forever New, for making this episode possible.
Shameless is a production of Shameless Media.
Cancelling cancel culture
Monday fam! Hello! Welcome back.
On today’s show: Justin Bieber's strange defence of Chris Brown, The Sports Illustrated shoot that sparked quite a conversation in our Facebook group and the proliferation of cancel culture: Why don’t we ever let people muck up without demanding they die?
To read Sophie Aubrey's piece on Sri Lanka, you can here.
Shameless is a production of Shameless Media.
IN CONVERSATION: Laura Byrne
This week on the show, we are joined by the absolutely delightful Laura Byrne.
You might remember Laura from her time on The Bachelor, where she won Matty J’s heart and the affection of the country, too. Outside of reality television though, Laura runs Toni May, a jewellery company full of hand-crafted pieces that started selling at markets for a fun outside of her day job.
We meet a lot of people in this job, but we have to say, Laura is one of the kindest, warmest, most down to earth women w
Bad dating and back tattoos
Happy Monday beautiful people!
Coming up on today’s show: Instagram toys with a future without likes, while Bachelor in Paradise shows us the difference between love and obsession. Plus, what did we think about Taylor Swift's new single, ME?
Thanks to this week's sponsor Goodness Me Box for making this episode of Shameless possible. Use the code 'SHAMELESS10' at checkout to receive $10 off your first order.
This episode was produced by Michelle Andrews.
IN CONVERSATION: Natalie Fornasier
Today, we are joined by a person who has influenced Zara and I more than any “Instagram influencer” or “YouTube vlogger” ever has. Her name is Natalie Fornasier, and she has 839 Instagram followers. Your eyebrows might be raised right now, and you might be wondering how a normal Sydney girl with a normal social media following could be so influential.Well, last year, Natalie sat down with Byrdie.com.au for a story titled “I’m 24 and Living With Advanced Melanoma—This Is My Story”. Natal
The Influencer Olympics
It's Monday! And it's a public holiday too! Happy Easter lovely people.
On today's show: the Queen of PR might be getting her own reality TV show. Plus, we get into the nitty gritty of the Influencer Olympics, otherwise known as Coachella, and the machinations of why Lara Bingle was slut-shamed out of the country.
You can check out the podcast Gertie's Law here.
For 15% off Harlequin Belle products, use the code SHAMELESS at https://www.harlequinbelle.com/.
This episode was produced by Zara
IN CONVERSATION: Rowi Singh
Happy In Conversation Thursday lovely people! On today's show, we are joined with Rowi Singh. It’s hard to condense what and who Rowi is in a quick soundbite, but we will give it a shot.
Rowi is an influencer, yes, but she’s not your average influencer. She might have more than a hundred thousand followers on Instagram, but she’s not about detox teas and teeth whitener. Instead, Rowi’s brand is her creativity. She’s a wildly talented makeup artist, who bluntly refuses to colour inside any of th
Alex, Richie, and reading between the lines
Happy Monday Shameless community!
Coming up on today’s episode - the scam that’s sweeping across Instagram. Plus, the Bachelor In Paradise conversation that the country is talking about… without actually talking about it at all, and the influencer and alcohol debate that has us just a little confused.
Want to follow us on Insta? Find us @shamelesspodcast. Only if you want to, though. No pressure. Kinda. Not desperate at all, promise.
This episode of Shameless is brought to you by Thankyou - t
IN CONVERSATION: DJ Tigerlily
Haaaaappy Thursday friends! Wow, do we have a treat for you today.
If you’ve ever been to a nightclub, or a music festival, the chances are you know the name, but perhaps you don’t know the story behind one of our country’s most successful musical exports.
In this chat, we explore who DJ Tigerlily is - yes - but we also get to know Dara Hayes, the woman behind the elaborate wigs and costumes. You’ll find that Dara, the 27-year-old who lives with her boyfriend and their one-year-old Groodle, is
Baby, baby, baby, no
Hey hey it's MONDAY! On today's show: Kourtney Kardashian has a new venture, and absolutely no one is convinced by it. Justin Bieber jokes about pregnancy to suitable backlash, and Married at First Sight’s Mike says it’s a hard time to be a man. Let’s…. Unpack that.
Michelle recommends How Nora McInerny Gets It Done on The Cut On Tuesdays and Zara recommends The Agony of being Theresa May by The Daily.
IN CONVERSATION: Effie Kats
Today we are joined by the force of nature that is Effie Kats. For those unfamiliar, Effie is a design powerhouse. She’s the brains behind her self-titled bespoke suiting brand, as well as Bayse Brand for perfectly cut basics and Dead End Lovers, the home of gorgeous jewellery.
But the road to here wasn’t an easy one. At 23, she created cult brand Zachary The Label. Four years later, she lost everything.
Follow Effie on Instagram @effiekats: https://www.instagram.com/effiekats/
Thanks so much
Say my name, say my name
HAPPY MONDAY LOVERS!
Firstly, thank you to everyone who came to our live shows on Thursday and Friday. We have so much love for each and every one of you.
Coming up on today's show: we have a new Bachelorette! Plus, how baby names have become a marker of status, and the royal cheating rumours that have piqued our interest.
Thank you to Goodness Me Box for sponsoring this episode of Shameless. Use the code 'SHAMELESS' at checkout to receive $10 off your order: https://goodnessmebox.com/
This
IN CONVERSATION: Tully Smyth
If you don’t know Tully Smyth by name, we will bet you know her story. Rising to fast fame on Big Brother, Smyth found herself the centre of one of the original international and viral storms, after entering into a relationship with a fellow contestant while still having a girlfriend on the outside. Some six years later, Tully Smyth has proved to be far more than her Big Brother story. She is now an influencer, a content creator, a vocal advocate for mental health and people suffering from early
Claws and catfights
HOLA! Can you bloody believe it's the week of our first live shows? Ha. We definitely can't.
On today’s show: Are we all a little too obsessed with food delivery apps? Plus, why celebrity “cat fights” are bullshit and the AFL Women’s photo that made waves around the country.
Want to sign up to our newsletter? You can! Right here! This episode was produced by Zara McDonald.
#InstagramDown
Gooooood morning Shameless friends! We are so delighted to have you.
Coming up on today's show: WTAF do we do with men like Pete Evans? How #InstagramDown made us confront our dependence on a single company in Silicon Valley, and the College cheating scandal that landed two actresses (and their famous husbands) in some very hot water.
Thanks to Frank Body for making this episode of Shameless possible. Want to try the #FrankEffect for yourself? Use the code SHAMELESS15 at checkout to receive 15
IN CONVERSATION: Michelle Battersby
Hello and welcome to this In Conversation episode of Shameless. Today we are joined by one of the leading women in Australia's tech industry, Michelle Battersby. Michelle is the force behind Bumble Australia, and will be instrumental in the brands push into the Asia Pacific region. Here, we talk about the forces that shaped her from childhood, what drives her, and the machinations behind fostering a cult brand.
Follow Michelle on Instagram @michellebattersby, and check out Bumble on socials @bu
Returning to Neverland
Welcome back to the week, lovely Shameless people.
On today's show: Ashy Bines has landed herself in another scandal and are we really betting on weight loss now? Plus, the horrifying Michael Jackson documentary that everyone’s talking about, and, finally, has political correctness ruined comedy?
If you'd love to check out Happy Skin Co's at-home laser treatment, use the code SHAMELESS for $50 off at checkout.
This episode was produced by Zara McDonald.
Take a seat at our red table
Happy Monday gorgeous Shameless family!
Coming up on today's show: why are drugs suddenly being used to market products to millennials? What should we take away from the Jordyn Woods red table talk? And, finally, how pop-culture and bi-erasure intersect.
Read Billi Fitzsimons' hilarious story on influencer invasions: https://www.mamamia.com.au/instagram-influencer/
Pop-culture is afraid of bisexuality: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/sep/23/popular-culture-afraid-of-bisexuality
IN CONVERSATION: Jamila Rizvi
This week on the show, there’s a little less of the dumb stuff because we are joined by the inimitable Jamila Rizvi. In her own words, Jamila is an author, presenter and political commentator. She is is author of the best-selling Not Just Lucky, a career manifesto for millennial women and The Motherhood, an anthology of letters about life with a newborn. Jamila is currently Editor-at-Large of the Nine Network’s Future Women where you may have heard her as host of their podcast Future Women Weekl
Get in the bin, Tristan
It's Oscars Monday! On today’s show: the Kardashian cheating controversy that became the world’s biggest meme, what Karl Lagerfeld’s death says about erasure and legacy, and a look at Hollywood’s night of nights, The Oscars.
This episode was produced by Zara McDonald.
More MAFS madness
Happy Monday beautiful people! Coming up on today's show: the strange rumour surrounding Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, the Married At First Sight storyline that went far beyond the realms of entertainment and the money op-ed that stole our attention this week.
Bek Day for WHIMN: https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/reality-tv/married-at-first-sight/the-huge-problem-with-mafs-villain-ines-were-all-ignoring/news-story/9599d673f0da47b4f309f6cd2a24c6bc
'Domestic violence doesn't just happen to
IN CONVERSATION: Laura Henshaw
This week we're joined by the incomparable Laura Henshaw; a fitness entrepreneur, law student, model, and all-round ray of sunshine.
To follow Laura on Instagram, search @laura.henshaw. You can also find her on @keepitcleaner.
TO VOTE FOR US IN THE AUS POD AWARDS (today is the last day eeeeek!!) go here: https://auspodcastawards.awardsplatform.com/entry/vote/VWzRQJWw/GzrkdLQx?search=0adc6ce1f533f3e8-1
A new kind of ‘it’ girl
HEPPI MONDAY FRIENDS. On today’s show: The celery juice trend we can’t quite escape, the celebrities who have launched one big marriage debate, and the cult-like pull of Instagram sensation Shani Grimmond.
You can find the We Met at Acme episode with Caroline Calloway here, and The Cut's piece on changing our names at marriage here.
Sign up to the Shameless weekly newsletter here: https://tinyletter.com/ShamelessPodcast
Find tickets to our live show at this link (they will go live on 11/02/19
The fall of a makeup mogul
Happy Monday friends!
Coming up on today's episode: the protective brother trope on Married At First Sight, the fall of an Aussie makeup icon, and why Ariana Grande is being sued over a candle. Well, kind of.
Mich recommended the period tracking app Flo this week.
Read Katy Hall's incredible piece of journalism here: https://www.couriermail.com.au/entertainment/television/mafs-2019-jessika-powers-brother-rhyce-has-a-restraining-order-against-him-as-he-denies-abuse-claims/news-story/6acf8d8161
IN CONVERSATION: Carly Findlay
Most people would introduce Carly as a disability advocate, and they'd be right, but she’s also so much more than that: she’s an author, a podcaster, and a generally wonderful human being. In this chat, which took place in the very trendy suburb of Brunswick, we talk about friendships and loneliness, what it's like to bump into your school bully, and the people who try to "cure" her genetic condition.
Buy Carly's marvellous new book Say Hello (really, it's amazing, do it right now) right here:
All hail Queen Anna
It might be a public holiday but we are here and we are so happy to be. On today's show: The machinations of celebrity feuds, and why the one between Kim Kardashian and Taylor Swift is over for good. Plus, the icon that is Anna Wintour, and how trolling online will soon be considered illegal.You can vote for the Aus Podcast awards here: https://bit.ly/2DCjaalThis episode was produced by Zara McDonald.
#UltraToneDeaf
It's Monday! On today’s show: Chris Pratt is engaged after being single for what feels like two minutes, so why in the world do we care? Plus, the influencers abusing their power for no good and the UltraTune ads we are finally ready to fight back on.
This episode was produced by Zara McDonald.
IN CONVERSATION: Annie Nolan
Welcome to our very first In Conversation of 2019 with the incomparable Annie Nolan. You can find Annie on Instagram here, and her own podcast We Want To Be Better here. Also! If you fancy giving her bestie Bianka a follow, you can here. ENJOY x
To share or not to share
Guess who's back, back again. We are back. Don't tell Zara I wrote this.
Guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back.
YEP! It's 2019 and we are keen to talk about a few things, like: Why is Em Rusciano mad? What in the WHAT is a v-string bikini? Does mummy blogging cross the line? And did Kendall Jenner just save the world with a Proactiv ad? (Hint for that last one: no.)
Em Rusciano's interview with Offspring is here.
Bianca O'Neill on Beginning Boutique and body d
IN CONVERSATION: You guys!
Before we say anything else, thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you for listening to our podcast and supporting us in 2018. We love bringing you new content every week - it's not always easy, but it is so incredibly fulfilling and enjoyable.
We are now on a bit of a break until January 14. Until then, you can keep up to date on all things pop culture and celebrity in our Facebook Group 'Shameless Podcast Community', or by following us on Instagram @shamelesspodcast.
This episode was produc
Leave Love Actually alone
Merry Christmas listener friends! We need to talk about Karl Stefanovic’s unceremonious dumping from TODAY, the Love Actually debate that’s making us feel slightly exhausted, and the tricky terrain of tanning culture.
Listen to Allison P. Davis on Longform here: https://longform.org/posts/longform-podcast-323-allison-p-davis
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For those interested, here is Molly Ringwald’s piece revisiting The Breakfast Club, decades on: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/personal-history/what-about-the-breakfas
Kendall Jenner’s favourite dress
Well, well, well it's the second last episode of the year and what a year it's been.
On today’s show: The strange case of the Daily Telegraph trying to take on an influencer for doing their job, Kendall Jenner takes the red carpet in another naked dress and the Miss Universe controversy making international headlines.
For our last In Conversation episode of 2018, we're giving the mic to YOU! Record a voice message/ask a question and send it to shamelessthepodcast@gmail.com and tell us your nam
IN CONVERSATION: Sarah Holloway
Welcome back to our third interview episode of Shameless!This week, we're joined by lawyer-turned-entrepreneur, Sarah Holloway. Sarah is the brains behind global tea brand Matcha Maiden and award-winning cafe Matcha Mylkbar. We chatted about her being adopted from South Korea as a baby, rejecting one of the most prestigious offers a lawyer can get, and working alongside her fiancé.If you love Sarah as much as we do, you can follow her on Instagram @spoonful_of_sarah, or subscribe to her
The perfect Instagram wedding
Happy Monday Shameless fam!
This week we need to talk about The Teacher's Pet, Instagram weddings, and the triumphant rise of Ariana Grande.
Want to support the TAC and push fellow Victorians to drive safely this Christmas? Visit the display in Southbank, right near the Meat + Wine Co.
We strongly recommend you read Caroline Overington's piece on The Teacher's Pet.
Click here for Andrew Brown's take on everything that's wrong with weddings.
And here for Kate Robertson's analysis of Ariana Gra
Narcissists anonymous
OKAY you guys, it's Monday, so let's do this.On today's: Lena Dunham seems to be a PR comeback tour of sorts, but is it working? Plus, why influencers are slowly losing us online and how the environment is sparking a YouTube movement.This episode was produced by Zara McDonald with royalty free music from Bensound.
IN CONVERSATION: Olivia Rogers
Welcome back to our very special In Conversation episode of Shameless.Today we are joined by the very talented Olivia Rogers, who you may well know as last year’s Miss Universe Australia. There is, you should know, far more to Liv than being a beauty queen. She’s a speech pathologist, this year’s VRC ambassador for the Melbourne Cup, an occasional model and owner of Melbourne’s cutest dog.
We think you'll love it (and her).
This episode was produced by Zara McDonald with royalty free music fro
The Roxy Jacenko show
HELLO GUYS. MICH HERE. VERRRRRY SLEEP DEPRIVED RIGHT NOW.
On this ep we talk about the Diet Prada + Dolce and Gabbana scandal, why Roxy Jacenko has a hold on the Aussie media, and all about our obsession with The Bold Type.
Wanna subscribe to our newsletter? You can do so here (if that link doesn't work, you'll find it in our Insta bio).
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Em Rata and naked feminism
It's Monday! Thanks so much for joining us.
On today's show: The Bachelorette finale that fell just a little bit flat, the sudden controversy around Emily Ratajkowski's Australian visit and the mounting pressure for young people to make something of their weekends.
This week, Mich recommended Treading Water by Leigh Campbell, and Zara recommended Believed by NPR.
Thanks so much to Over The Moo for sponsoring this episode of Shameless. This episode was produced by Zara McDonald with royalty fr
IN CONVERSATION: Emma Hawkins
Welcome to our very first Thursday instalment of Shameless. Every few weeks or so, we will be dropping interviews with some of the your favourite faces on social media. Up first, it's Emma Hawkins. You can find Emma on Instagram @emmahawkins_ or you can find her at emmahawkins.com. ENJOY x
Inside the Birdcage
Oh my goodness WHAT A WEEK!
On this episode we're covering the bachelorettes who can't help but spread dangerous health advice, whether or not the Melbourne Cup Carnival is unethical (and our experience in the Birdcage) and, finally, the Victoria's Secret Catwalk.
RECOMMENDATIONS: This week, Mich recommended this episode of the The Tim Ferriss Show podcast with Seth Godin. Zara recommended the fiction book Normal People by Sally Rooney.
Oh, and we are launching a RECOMMENDATIONS NEWSLETTER. W
The psychology of hate-following
HAPPY MONDAY wonderful humans, boy do we have a show for you today.
First, we need to talk about J-Lo and that glittery green cape. Then, Charlie-Sheen-related-frustration makes Mich cry, and we look at the phenomenon of hate-following.
The piece Zara recommended on outrage culture is here.
The No Filter episode about James Packer's life is here.
The Cut on Tuesdays' episode on extremism is here.
Listen to Tim Ferriss in conversation with Karlie Kloss here.
God this is gonna be a lotta links.
Kayla Itsines and her $486 million
Monday! Happy Monday! On today's show: How Kayla Itsines built a $400 million empire despite the controversies that shadow her fiance and business partner. Plus, the influencers who preach career advice in books, and why are women so obsessed with true crime?
You read about Zara's report on Kayla ripping off costumers here, and the AFR's Young Rich list here.
This week, Mich recommended Man Repeller and Zara recommended The Cut On Tuesdays.
For articles mentioned on the show:
Cameron Russel
Stalkers, paps, and liars
Happy Monday lovers!
This week, we're talking about the evolution of Lady Gaga, the closure of Cosmo, and the ethics of the celebrity paparazzi.
This week Mich recommends watching Exposed: The case of Keli Lane on ABC iView.
Zara recommends this profile on Chrissy Teigen and this interview with the man who welcomed back Louis CK,
To read Allie Jones' take on whether Cosmo is "deeply feminist", click here. To read an interview with the woman who reinvigorated Cosmo, Amy Odell, click here.
Wh
Crazy Rich Australians
Good morning lovely people. Happy Monday! On this week's show: Taylor Swift finally gets political, why this year’s season of The Bachelorette is the lowest rating in history, and the Aussie socialites that are dripping with both money and narcissism.
This week, Zara recommended Longform's interview with Rebecca Traister and Michelle recommended Any Ordinary Day by Leigh Sales.
Wanna read what we spoke about in the pod? Links below.
Why celebrities wade into politics: https://www.washingtonpo
The. Worst. Bachelor. Ever.
Good morning to everyone except Nick Cummins!
Kidding, kidding. In all seriousness, though, what the HECK happened on The Bachelor last week? Plus, can you be a feminist and love rap music, and what's with the return of the noughties' biggest Hollywood stars? Mischa Barton and Lindsay Lohan are ev-er-y-where.
Our recommendations for the week: How To Be Perfect by Holly Wainwright and Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty.
Wanna read what we spoke about in the pod? Links below.
Tricia Rose
The case for worst dressed lists
As always lovely people, happy Monday!
This week: Are WAG best and worst dressed lists inherently anti-feminist? Plus, the brands that are trying to sell products on the back of mental illness, and why the world is obsessed with actress Jameela Jamil.
Some stories we mentioned today:
The Anxiety That Binds - https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/11/style/anxiety-love-carmen-maria-machado.html
Why companies like Bumble and 7-Eleven are trying to sell you skin care and makeup - https://www.vox.com/t
The rise and rise of Zoe Foster Blake
Hello beautiful listener people. Happy Monday!
On this week's episode we're talking about the floss bikini, the unencumbered success of Zoe Foster Blake, and the sexting scandal that rocked the NRL.
To read Mich's piece on ZFB and Roxy Jacenko, click here.
To join our gorgeous Facebook group, click here.
To follow us on Insta, click here.
To claim $1,000,000 from a Nigerian prince, click here. (Ha! Gotcha.)
Royalty free music from Ben Sound. This episode was produced by Michelle Andrews.
It’s time to talk about the Bachelor villains
Hola! On this week's show: Did Chrissy Teigen finally give us an opportunity to talk about drinking alcohol in excess, the women whose reputations are ruined by their tenure on reality television and Cosmopolitan cover that’s generated more discussion than almost any other cover this year.
You can find Sali Hughes piece about the Tess Holliday cover here, and Wil Anderson's conversation with Jules Lund here.
To follow us on Instagram, click here. To join our wonderful little Facebook group, cl
The celebrity guide to splitting up
It's Monday morning and while that means the weekly grind is churning again, we're happy to ease the pain with another episode.
On this week's show: Why everyone’s getting sick of The Bachelor, what on Earth do we do with men in the public eye who have fucked up, and the breakup statements so saccharine we feel a little queasy.
You can read Clementine Ford's piece on Louis C.K here, Dana Schwartz's piece on the same topic here and Tom Meagher's piece on the monster myth here. Also, here's Lena
Beauty YouTubers and their ugly tweets
GDAY!On today's ep, we look at the Asia Argento sexual assault scandal, male beauty standards, and the epic beauty YouTuber feud we couldn't look away from.To watch Ta-Nehisi Coates explain why the 'N' word doesn't belong to white people, listen here.To follow us on Instagram, click here. To join our wonderful little Facebook group, click here.If you guys could share a snap listening to this ep on your Instagram story, we would SO APPRECIATE IT. We can't tell you how much that helps us
The tear-down of Tammy Hembrow
Heyo! It's Monday. Happy Monday!
It's a big show for you and it starts where it obviously should: Is this year's Bachelor a tiny bit problematic? Mich says no, Zara says maybe. We also debrief on Four Corner's brilliant investigation in cosmetic surgery and influencers, and the subsequent response of our country's biggest beauty bloggers to the furore. If you're interested in watching, check it out here. Plus, the story that put Tammy Hembrow on the international stage this week - and not in a
Sam, Tara and messy public break ups
Happy Monday!
Of course, it wouldn't be a recap of this week without a pretty comprehensive about one of the ugliest reality TV break ups in recent memory: What is it about these allegations of emotional and physical abuse that make us so uncomfortable?
Plus, the messy, messy divorce between Brad and Angelina escalated this week as both leaked like crazy. Oh, and are anonymous gossip Instagram accounts good for the world or an exercise in bullying?
If you're interested, here's the piece Zara
Media killed the reality star
Hello lovely humans!
Welcome to episode 22, where we deep dive on Beyonce and Vogue, Married At First Sight's Tracey Jewel, and Jen Aniston being single and childless in 2018.
The short-but-sweet Guardian piece about POC in the fashion industry is here.
Mich's piece on Bachelor's Ryan licking his lips/teeth/etc is here.
As for content on Laura Brown! Mia Freedman's No Filter episode is here, the terrific SMH profile is here, and her boyfriend's hilarious writing is here.
As always, you're s
A message for wellness warriors
Guess what! We back! After a month off regular programming, we've resumed our normal eps and woweeeee did we have some things to discuss.
Yes, once again, it's time to chat about wellness warriors and dangerous messages of some of the most influential. Plus, the moment Channel 10 inadvertently told a country of women they just weren't very funny and how the response to Demi Lovato's reported overdose shines a harsh light on how we consider celebrity addiction.
You can read Jane Caro's piece on
Justin Bieber's hold on women
Hi guys!
On today's show: Why women still love Justin Bieber, a deep-dive on why we never call Beyonce a genius, and how YouTubers are slowly losing touch with reality.
To read Caity Weaver's brilliant profile on Bieber, read here.
Lainey Gossip's piece on Beyonce and the descriptor 'genius' is here.
And JaackMaate's take on that Alfie Deyes video is here.
As always, you're so welcome to join the conversation in our Facebook group! Oh oh oh oh and we’re on Instagram now, too. Follow us here.
And
The evolution of Steph Claire Smith
Steph Claire Smith is well-known for her presence on Instagram, but how has her approach to the platform changed as her following has boomed? We get her onto the show to ask her about the finite details of a social media presence that demands engagement of young girls.
PLUS! Sylvia Jeffreys called out Woman's Day this week for posting lies about her relationship, so how in the world do they get away with publishing utter lies? In the wake of Rebel Wilson's case struggling on appeal, we go deep o
Kate Spade and clickbait culture
Hello listener friends!
Coming up on today's show: How did the media do in handling the tragic suicide of Kate Spade? The coverage was pretty deplorable if you ask us. Plus, does Miss America dumping the swimsuit section from their competitions mean pageants are feminist? AND we really need to deep dive into the strange underground world of female fitness influencers injecting themselves with steroids.
If you would like to skip our segment on Kate Spade and suicide, please pick back up at 35m 15
Gotta sign that NDA
Don't mess with celebrities and their clandestine sex lives; such was the message that come through this week, thanks to Love Island. Contestant Natasha not-so-subtly hinted to spending "two nights" with old mate Justin Bieber, but she'll be damned if she tells us much more. So what's the deal with water-tight NDAs around both sex and abuse?
Plus, Hugh Grant was married this week in a spectacularly low-key affair, so is he officially Britain's most reluctant celebrity? And of course, the crazy W
Love Island Australia is white. Too white
In case you missed it, 2Day FM radio star Em Rusciano isn't here to be meek and mild. The presenter and comedian has been at the centre of a media storm this week, and we can't help but feel like the entire debacle is a little bit gendered.
We also dive into what Love Island Australia will be like (... can we have just a TINY BIT of diversity, please?) and Johnny Depp's career, two years after he was accused of domestic violence against Amber Heard.
Read/hear the New York Times' interview with
It's a royal wedding extravaganza
It’s like Christmas, but better (!!!) with fashion and weddings and grandeur and tabloid drama.
Yes, it’s royal wedding week and we’ll be damned if we aren’t spending (almost) the whole show on it. From the Great Markle Debacle to the dress of the century to the aisle walk that demanded more headlines than the wedding itself: We go deep and wide and, well, everywhere.
Plus, Kim Kardashian’s sucky (ha) Instagram post that landed her in a boiling pot of hot water. Silly, Kim.
You can find the crin
When a lie goes viral
Dearly beloved!
We are gathered here today to debrief on Scarlett Johansson's MET Gala move, the strange, widely reported rumours about the state of Tammy Hembrow’s relationship, and Chrissy Teigen’s ultimate branding conundrum.
You can read Mich's post on Sarah's Day here.
Vogue's glowing profile on Georgina Chapman here.
And, finally, The Cut's chat about being a cool girl with Chrissy Teigen here.
And don’t forget, you can take part in the conversation by joining our Facebook group! Search fo
Fact checking a "healing princess"
It’s episode 9! Bloody hell, doesn’t time fly?
This week we have a little chat on the announcement of Ali Oetjen as Australia’s newest Bachelorette and our… mixed feelings about it.
Also, the problematic wellness influencer who says she treated her precancerous cells naturally, and the glittery phenomenon that is dubbed “the party of the year”, the MET gala.
UPDATE: After recording this episode we also received a statement from Dr Brad McKay, a family doctor from East Sydney Doctors, about Sara
From model to influencer to entrepreneur
Hello friends! Happy Monday/Shameless day!
This week we're going deep on the fitness feud between KIC's Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw, and 28's Sam Wood (by interviewing none other than the lovely Laura about it). THEN we discuss all things Kanye, Kanye, Kanye and whether or not it's problematic to list a 14-year-old in the world's top 100 most influential people.
Want to join in on the action? We have a Facebook group for VIP Shameless listeners! You can join by searching 'Shameless cele
The making of a reality TV villain
HEY. Welcome back! We’re so happy to have you here.
We’re going just a liiiiiiittle bit rogue this week and changing things up. Yeeeep, we’re interviewing former Bachelor star Jen Hawke - also known as Australia’s favourite reality TV villain - about the power of the producer. Can a reality TV producer create a villain, we ask her, or do they need something to actually play with in order to craft their character?
PLUS, fashion blogger Gary Pepper Girl published the intricate details of her weddi
Going deep on Khloe Kardashian and 'Third Trimester Tristan'
OH MY GOODNESS. This week we obviously needed to debrief on the Khloe Kardashian/Tristan Thompson cheating saga. We went deeeeeep (and got a little fiery with each other along the way) on how much sympathy should we have for Khloe, and the men like Tristan who just can’t keep it in their pants.
Also: we cover the cultural phenomenon that is Coachella, and the musical phenomenon that is Cardi B.
Zara referenced a heaaaaap of stuff today that she read about Cardi B this week: You can try the GQ pr
Celebrity divorce and the great Instagram lie
Well, it’s been a big week in the world of celebrity divorce after Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum announced their “loving” split to the cries of love being dead. So why is it we feel so viscerally about break-ups like this? Is it because we feel we’ve being sold a lie about what a relationship and a break up looks like?
Plus, a radio host’s orgasm story that was a little bit too much to stomach and the atrocity that is Meghan Markle daring to have a grey hair.
Zara recommended two pieces from Ma
Georgia Love is tearing the whole thing down
HELLO! This week we're doing things a little differently - we're interviewing Georgia Love! The journalist and former Bachelorette issued a blistering tweet to a women's tabloid mag this week, so we had a chat with her about it. Also, we need to get to the bottom of why a celebrity BIT BEYONCE ON THE FACE and whether or not it's creepy for Scott Disick to be dating a teenager.
If you're interested in reading the Tiffany Haddish profile by Caity Weaver, click here.
You're so welcome to join the c
Oops! Britney did it again. And again
HOLA! Welcome back.
Bachelor in Paradise started this week, so naturally, we took it upon ourselves to debrief all about the show's premiere. Michelle thinks Davey and Flo will be the first to have sex, Zara thinks she's wrong and mostly, we talk a whole lot of crap about a show that's just a whole lot of crap. Loveable crap, that is.
We also deep-dive the return of Britney Spears - considering she randomly re-surfaced in our news cycle TWICE this week - and discuss the media's troubling respons
Katy Perry kissed a boy and we didn't like it
Oh hey there! This week, we just needed to debrief about the kiss that landed Katy Perry in some rather hot water, the WAGs who build their careers off the back of heartbreak, and the incredible resurgence of Jennifer Garner.
Speaking of Jen Garner, let us know what you think her quotes meant in this Vanity Fair profile: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2016/02/jennifer-garner-talks-kids-career-ben-affleck
You're so welcome to join the conversation in our Facebook group! Search 'Shameless
Fashion week is real life Instagram
Ever wondered if Fashion Week is just a big wank fest? Michelle and Zara went down to VAMFF this week to check it all out, and Mich walked away with a few key concerns about the festival.
Plus, we deep-dive the months-long saga involving Ryan Seacrest and try to make sense of sexual misconduct allegations that are made public before they're proven. Oh, and do we have any right to know about Bella Hadid’s face? It feels like now more than ever plastic surgery is prevalent among our youngest and