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Is it a bird? Is it a blimp? No, it's Superpig! May 14, 2025

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Howdy!

On today’s show: Taylor Swift has been pulled into the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni legal drama, Harry Styles was at the Conclave (!!!), is Elizabeth Holmes’s partner trolling us, the Diddy trial has begun, and then, Gil welcomes us to her Nathan Fielder-themed algorithm.

This week, Zara recommended Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry and Emma Grede’s podcast, Aspire. Annabelle recommended The Four Seasons on Netflix! And DJ Earworm’s Summermash of 2024 lol :)

To read that piece in The Guardian about the misogyny slop ecosystem, head here.

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The most confusing celebrity marriage ever May 11, 2025

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Heya!!! On today’s show, they’re one of the most inscrutable celebrity couples – or non-couples – ever, no matter how much they keep publicly sharing about their relationship. Yep, it’s Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. We’re unpacking their unique relationship arrangement and how that Oscars slap really came to pass.

Just a content note up top, there’s a brief mention of child abuse and addiction in this episode. Please take care while listening.

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Today’s episode was produced by Eilish Gilligan.

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Our review of the Molly-Mae documentary, part two May 09, 2025

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Happy Saturday fam! It’s time for our May review episode, which means we need to discuss part two of Molly-Mae: Behind It All!

Big thanks to Mainland Aged Cheddars for making this episode of Shameless possible. Good things take time, and the best things in life deserve to be savoured.

This episode was audio-produced by Eilish Gilligan.

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The Big Chair May 07, 2025

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Hi, everyone!

On today’s show: The Met Gala, of course! Rihanna debuts her pregnancy, Dua Lipa and Callum Turner make their red carpet debut, and Aimee Lou Wood and Walton Goggins… reunite. Then, we tried watching Logan and Jake Paul’s new reality TV show, Paul American, given that the clips are everywhere on TikTok and we have lots of thoughts, Prince Harry wants to reconcile with the royal family, the Culpo sisters are fighting, and Belly welcomes us to her algorithm.

This week, Zara recommended two podcast episodes: Kosas’s Sheena Zadeh on Hot Smart Rich, and Emma Grede on The Diary of a CEO. Annabelle recommended watching Another Simple Favour on Amazon Prime.

Big thanks to the Victorian Government for making this episode possible. Early Childhood Education in Victoria is expanding and offers a fulfilling path where you can nurture young children, support families, and advance your career. If you’re looking for a life-changing and fulfilling career move, check out vic.gov.au/kinder.

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The hustler and the housewife May 04, 2025

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

Big thanks to Elite Eleven and their ultra-soft, ultra-comfy Omni collection for making this episode of Shameless possible. Also, huge shoutout to Daily Blooms!

This episode was produced by Eilish Gilligan.

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Belly Good, Mich Bad, Zara Mummy Apr 30, 2025

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Hiiii!

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

This week, Zara recommended Barbara’s backlash by Marjorie Williams in Vanity Fair. Also, Anne Helen Petersen’s newsletter about the smallest hills she dies on.

Big thanks to Betty’s Burgers for making this episode possible. Treat your bestie to a Betty’s burger and a free soft drink to say thanks for being them. Head to a Betty’s Restaurant on May 1st to celebrate Bestie Day with 2-for-1 burgers—dine in or takeaway.

And shoutout to the Victorian Government for supporting this episode. There are positions available in early education right now. For more details, visit vic.gov.au.

This episode was produced by Annabelle Lee.

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There's no landing this plane Apr 27, 2025

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Hiya!

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

This episode ofShameless is brought to you by Up. Team up with 2Up – multiplayer banking that makes it easy. Also – shoutout to Australia Post!

Today on the show, Zara recommended Amy Poehler on Smartless. Mich recommended Love On The Spectrum season three on Netflix, and Who Reads Entire Lawsuits for Fun? in The Atlantic.

Oh – and if you’d like to hear more about Princess Mary of Denmark, here’s our episode exploring her love story. Hehe.

This episode was produced by Eilish Gilligan.

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Aaaand that's a perfect statement Apr 23, 2025

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Hey hey!

On today’s show: Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley want you to know they spent Easter kissing, Robbie Williams wrote an Instagram essay about the stuff celebrities don’t say out loud, Katy Perry’s foray back to Earth has been marred by a feud with a fast food restaurant, everyone is talking about Anne Hathaway at Ralph Lauren’s fashion show, and George Clooney wants you to know he never fights with Amal.

This week, Zara recommended When the Going Was Good by Graydon Carter.

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And shoutout to Hommey and their Versa Collection for supporting this episode. Set your alarms, their sale starts April 28.

This episode was produced by Annabelle Lee.

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The spectrum of Bad Influence Apr 20, 2025

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

Content warning: today on the show, we discuss allegations of child abuse which may be distressing for some listeners. If you need support, please check out the resources available at childsafe.humanrights.gov.au.

On today’s episode, Mich recommended LOL: Last One Laughing UK on Amazon Prime.

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This episode was produced by Eilish Gilligan.

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A surge to grace! Apr 16, 2025

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

This week, Zara recommended watching Pulse on Netflix. Mich recommended ‘Melinda French Gates on divorcing Bill and giving away her billions’ in The Sunday Times.

This episode was produced by Annabelle Lee.

Big thanks to Mattel Games for making this episode possible. Take this as your sign to plan a fun night in with your girlfriends! Mattel Games are available at all major retailers and specialty toy stores!

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