Inherited

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Luke Bateman on the BookTok backlash Jan 26, 2026

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Hello!

Today, I speak to former professional athlete, reality TV star & now one of the most unexpected & recognisable faces of BookTok, Luke Bateman. What began as a love for reading in his tractor on his farm in rural QLD quickly evolved into Luke building one of the most engaged reading communities online.

In this conversation, Luke speaks candidly about his gambling addiction & the moment he realised he needed support when he decided to make the call to head to rehab. He opens up about the lessons he learnt through his time in rehabilitation & how, at the end of the day, family relationships really are the most important thing. We dive deep into books, BookTok and how reading transformed from an escape into a passion that rewrote his entire future.

This conversation explores themes of addiction, recovery & mental health. If you or someone you know is struggling and needs support, please head to the National Gambling Helpline website here or contact the National Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858.

Thanks so much to SAILY for supporting this episode of Inherited. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code inherited at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/inherited.

Your guest today was Luke Bateman (⁠⁠@lukebateman_). Inherited is hosted by Ruby Hall (⁠⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠⁠), produced by Monica Vantilburg and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.

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We’re also on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠ @inheritedthepod.

We’ll be back with another Life Lessons episode on Thursday.

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Daniel Gorringe on the phone call that saved his life Jan 19, 2026

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Hello!

Today, we speak with Daniel Gorringe. Daniel is best known for his unfiltered online sketch comedy and wildly successful AFL podcast, Dan Does Footy. At 18, Dan was drafted as a top-10 pick after pouring his teenage years into footy, but he decided to retire seven years later, when he reached one of the lowest points of his life.

In this conversation, Dan opens up about losing himself after finishing up with the AFL and the moment he nearly took his own life. He speaks about his journey into the AFL media space & why having your own back is the most important lesson of all. He also speaks about his relationship with his wife, Ana, and why becoming a Dad to his daughter, Poppy, sets the tone for everything.

This conversation details experiences of suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or suicidal ideation, please head here or contact LifeLine on 13 11 14.

Thanks so much to ⁠Apollo Motorhomes⁠ for supporting this episode of Inherited. Head ⁠here⁠ to experience the North Island of New Zealand with Apollo Motorhomes. It’s a short flight, but a big escape.

Your guest today was Dan Gorringe (⁠@danielgorringe_). Inherited is hosted by Ruby Hall (⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠), produced by Monica Vantilburg and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.

If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app!

We’re also on⁠ Instagram⁠ and⁠ TikTok⁠ @inheritedthepod.

We’ll be back with another episode next Tuesday.

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3 Life Lessons with Bri Lee Jan 12, 2026

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Hello!

Today, we speak to writer Bri Lee. Bri has just released her brand new novel, Seed. She is also the best-selling author of Eggshell Skull, Who Gets To Be Smart, and The Work.

In this conversation, Bri explains why you’ll never be great if you don’t like being under the hood, focusing on what actually matters, how she balances the success, the feedback on her writing work, and the life-changing epiphany that came over her in Antarctica: choose love always.

Thank you so much to Pandora for supporting this episode of Inherited. Jewellery designed to tell your unique story. If you’d like to create something personal of your own at Pandora, head here and use the code SHAMELESS10 for 10% off your next purchase.

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Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Bri Lee (@bri.e.lee).

Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.

If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app!

We’re also on Instagram and TikTok @inheritedthepod.

We’ll be back with another episode next Tuesday.

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3 Life Lessons with Ruby Hall Jan 05, 2026

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Hiiii!

A very special episode for you all today! In this interview, Inherited’s producer, Annabelle Lee, sits down to interview host Ruby about her life lessons. In this conversation, Rubes reflects on the year that was and how 2025 was a big year of change in her personal life.

Thank you so much to Pillow Talk for supporting this episode of Inherited. Transform your guest room into a cosy space that feels like a getaway for your guests. Explore Pillow Talk in-store or online now.

And shoutout to Apollo Motorhomes, too! New Zealand’s North Island is a short flight, but a big escape. Jump in an Apollo Motorhome and see for yourself.

Your host today was Annabelle Lee (@annabe11e1ee), and the guest was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0).

Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.

If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app!

We’re also on Instagram and TikTok @inheritedthepod.

We’ll be back with another episode next Tuesday.

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3 Life Lessons with Clare Stephens Dec 29, 2025

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Hello!

Today, we speak to Clare Stephens. Clare is a writer, podcaster, former editor-in-chief at Mamamia, and host of the podcasts But Are You Happy and Cancelled. She’s just released her new podcast, The Pile On, and has published her first novel, The Worst Thing I’ve Ever Done.

In this conversation, Clare discusses the nature of pile-on culture and why women are always hated for something, how becoming a mother to her daughter, Matilda, taught her that everything is temporary, and why we all need to empathise more with people.

Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Clare Stephens (@clare.stephenss).

Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.

If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app!

We’re also on Instagram and TikTok @inheritedthepod.

We’ll be back with another episode next Tuesday.

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3 Life Lessons with Danni Duncan Dec 22, 2025

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Hi!

Today, we speak to Danni Duncan. Danni is a child-free content creator who has since launched her own global online community, The Others Club, for people who have decided against having children.

In this conversation, Danni explains how she came to realise having children wasn’t for her, and why it was so important for her to make her online community. She also speaks about the hardest season of her life, being in an emotionally abusive marriage, the moment she decided to leave, and why it’s OK to fail.

And shoutout to Apollo Motorhomes! Head here to take a path less travelled to New Zealand’s North Island.

For help and support regarding the topics discussed in this interview, please call 1800RESPECT or visit 1800respect.org.au.

Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Danni Duncan (@danni_duncan).

Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.

If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app!

We’re also on Instagram and TikTok @inheritedthepod.

We’ll be back with another episode next Tuesday.

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Chloe Fisher on eight rounds of failed IVF Dec 15, 2025

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Hello!

Today, we speak with Chloe Fisher. Chloe is a mum, the wife of DJ Fisher, Paul, and co-host of the Darling Shine podcast alongside her best friend Ellidy Pullin. And now, Chloe is also an author.

In this conversation, Chloe speaks about falling in love with Paul on a girls’ trip to Bali, the beautiful modern family they’ve created with her best friend, Ellidy, and her daughter, Minnie, the highs and lows of her infertility journey, and the unexpected moment she fell pregnant with her daughter, Bobbi.

For support on the theme of pregnancy loss covered in this episode, contact Red Nose 1300 308 307, or head here.

Big thanks to Never Never for supporting this episode of Inherited. Never Never’s Panettone Negroni – ready-to-drink, tastes like Nonna’s Christmas kitchen, and perfect to gift and share. Pick it up in the gifting section at your local Dan Murphy’s.

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Your guest today was Chloe Fisher (@chloe.fisher). Inherited is hosted by Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.

If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app!

We’re also on Instagram and TikTok @inheritedthepod.

We’ll be back with another episode next Tuesday.

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Anika Joshi-Smith on the last meal she shared with her dad Dec 08, 2025

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Hi!

Today, we speak to Shameless Media’s Style-ish Podcast co-host, Anika Joshi-Smith.

Anika is ambitious, hard-working, and someone willing to take risks. She left her hometown in New Zealand at 21 to propel herself in the Melbourne fashion scene, and it absolutely paid off; she’s the director of Sage agency.

In this conversation, Anika opens up about her 12-year relationship with her husband, James, and how losing her Dad and experiencing repeated pregnancy loss brought the two of them closer together than ever. Anika is now pregnant, and she’s reflecting on the next phase of her life, slowing down to prioritise parenthood.

For support on the theme of pregnancy loss covered in this episode, contact Red Nose 1300 308 307, or head here.

Thanks so much to Apollo Motorhomes for supporting this episode of Inherited. Head here to experience the North Island of New Zealand with Apollo Motorhomes. It’s a short flight, but a big escape.

Your guest today was Anika Joshi-Smith (@anikajoshismith). Inherited is hosted by Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.

If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app!

We’re also on Instagram and TikTok @inheritedthepod.

We’ll be back with another episode next Tuesday.

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Eilish Gilligan on the person behind the podcast Dec 01, 2025

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Hello!

Today, we are bringing you a very special interview with Shameless Media’s very own Eilish Gilligan. Pop culture has always been a huge part of Eilish’s life, but before she started working on the Shameless Podcast, she was pursuing a career as a solo artist in music.

In this conversation, Eilish speaks about her non-linear career trajectory and the moment she was dropped by her music manager, out of the blue, after years of hard work. She also opens up the ebbs and flows of her mental health, and how she found the strength to walk away from a toxic relationship when everyone else around her was settling down.

Big thanks to Target for supporting this episode of Inherited. Celebrate the season in style, without blowing the budget. Shop the festive range in-store or online at Target.

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Your guest today was Eilish Gilligan (@eilishgilligan). Inherited is hosted by Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.

If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app!

We’re also on Instagram and TikTok @inheritedthepod.

We’ll be back with another episode next Tuesday.

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3 Life Lessons with Maggie Zhou Nov 26, 2025

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Hello!

Today, we speak to writer Maggie Zhou. Maggie is a writer, content creator, and the co-host of the Culture Club podcast.

Maggie has been online for the past decade, and in the conversation, she reflects on how it's shaped her career and what her relationship with content creation is like today. She also shares her views on ambition and why, for her, it’s not directly tied to her work, as well as her approach to activism and working in the slow-fashion industry.

Thanks so much to Apollo Motorhomes for supporting this episode of Inherited. Head here to experience the North Island of New Zealand with Apollo Motorhomes. It’s a short flight, but a big escape.

And shoutout to Anastasia! Grab your tickets now at Anastasiathemusical.com.au.

Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Maggie Zhou (@yemagz).

Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.

If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app!

We’re also on Instagram and TikTok @inheritedthepod.

We’ll be back with another episode next Tuesday.

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