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The Spill is your daily entertainment news fix where we break down the biggest celebrity headlines. Join Laura Brodnik and Em Vernem for brutally honest takes on pop culture, plus their recommendations that are actually worth watching. New episodes every weekday at 3pm.Plus we have the latest pop culture headlines every weekday with the latest Morning Tea from Ash London, and on Friday we'll give you the best new TV shows and movies to binge this weekend in our Weekend Watch.
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Sep 2, 2025 • 32min
The Book-To-Screen Adaptations That Stole Our Hearts & Ones We’re Dying To See
It started with The Thursday Murder Club hitting Netflix last week and turned into a full-blown debate: what are the BEST book-to-screen adaptations of all time? So today we’re breaking down the movies and TV shows that actually did their source material justice.Plus, we share the ones we’re desperate to see adapted next (Eleanor Oliphant, we’re looking at you)! It’s nostalgic, it’s passionate, and yes—we have some controversial opinions.WHAT TO LISTEN TO NEXT Listen to us deep dive into The Thursday Murder Club movie, in our new podcast Watch Party out now on Apple or Spotify. Plus, check out these episodes of The Spill: A Truly Unhinged Movie Chat With Laura And EmThe Most Scandalous Sibling Love Triangles In TV & Film THE END BITS Support independent women's media The Spill podcast is on TikTok here and on Instagram here and you can check out our vodcast on Youtube here. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. To explore more Mamamia shows including those mentioned in this show browse here Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP! CREDITS Hosts: Ksenija Lukich & Taylah Strano Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 1, 2025 • 5min
MORNING TEA: Bond Rumours Heat Up, The Rock’s Transformation & Pink vs E. Coli
On today’s episode:☕ The latest James Bond casting rumours are WILD, and they involve Dua Lipa and her fiancé.☕ Freddie Prinze Jr. & Sarah Michelle Gellar just hit 23 years of marriage—Hollywood unicorns do exist.☕ Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has transformed into ‘The Pebble’ for his next big role.☕ Chloë Grace Moretz ties the knot in a dreamy Louis Vuitton wedding.☕ And Pink proves nothing—not even E. coli—can keep her down.What to listen to next?Listen to Helen Mirren's Bond bombshell here.Our new podcast Watch Party is out now, listen to our deep-dive into The Thursday Murder Club movie on Apple or Spotify. Once you’ve devoured this morning’s celeb stories, get your daily news headlines from The Quicky here. THE END BITS Support independent women's media The Spill podcast is on TikTok here and on Instagram here. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. To explore more Mamamia shows including those mentioned in this show browse here CREDITS Host & Producer: Ash London Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 1, 2025 • 32min
Sabrina Carpenter’s Sexy Outrage & The Truth About That Sydney Sweeney Hook-up Photo
The Venice Film Festival is in full swing, so allow us to debrief on Emma Stone’s alien confession, Jacob Elordi’s tears and Julia Roberts’ controversial panel interview.Plus, Sydney Sweeney has been labelled everything from a bad feminist to a Taylor Swift nemesis ever since it was reported that she was dating Scooter Braun, but when you look at the actual photo of them, there’s another story at play.And Sabrina Carpenter’s new album is finally here, so does it live up to the early, controversial hype? And which of her famous exs are mentioned in the lyrics? We have all the answers.LISTENListen back to our message for Sabrina Carpenter back when her album cover dropped.Plus, check out the brand new show in The Spill family, Watch Party! THE END BITS Our new podcast Watch Party is out now, listen to our deep-dive into The Thursday Murder Club movie on Apple or Spotify. Support independent women's media The Spill podcast is on TikTok here and on Instagram here and you can check out our vodcast on Youtube here. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP! CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik, Ksenija Lukich & Tina Burke Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 31, 2025 • 6min
MORNING TEA: Remembering Liam Payne, Taylor Swift's New Bestie & Snoop's Apology
Morning Tea is your weekday hit of celebrity news, pop culture drama and internet chaos, all in the time it takes to drink your morning coffee (or tea!). Today: Liam Payne’s girlfriend shares an emotional tribute on what would have been his 32nd birthday. Taylor Swift celebrates with Brittany Mahomes, and their new friendship has everyone talking. Magda Szubanski gives an update on her cancer battle. Snoop Dogg apologises after sparking backlash over a podcast comment. WHAT TO LISTEN TO NEXT? If you can't get enough Taylor Swift, learn all about the secret details in her engagement photo or relive the updates from when she said yes to TravisAnd hear what we had to say about Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson's latest movie in Weekend Watch. THE END BITS Our new podcast Watch Party is out now, listen to our deep-dive into The Thursday Murder Club movie on Apple or Spotify. Support independent women's media The Spill podcast is on TikTok here and on Instagram here. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. To explore more Mamamia shows including those mentioned in this show browse hereHost & Producer: Ash LondonExecutive Producer: Monisha IswaranBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 30, 2025 • 39min
Hear The Spill's Brand New Movie Podcast Watch Party!
The Spill family just got bigger! This is the first episode of our brand new show Watch Party – your go-to for deep dives into the biggest movies and TV shows everyone’s talking about. Does the new Thursday Murder Club movie live up to the hype of the beloved book? Our first episode of our new Watch Party podcast deep-dives into all the big questions about the hit movie - we have all the hot takes, wild theories and behind the scenes tea!You'll learn:- the secret behind those incredible sets (hint: they're not what they seem)- which star's on-set swearing changed the movie- the nepo-casting that we all approve ofPlus we tackle some of the biggest issues that the story brings up.This episode dives deep into the movie adaption of one of the biggest book releases this century, Richard Osman’s whodunnit The Thursday Murder Club which has dropped on Netflix. If you enjoyed the Thursday Murder Club, take it a bit further with the True Crime Conversations podcast. Listen now on Apple or Spotify. THE END BITS Support independent women's media The Spill podcast is on TikTok here and on Instagram here and you can check out our vodcast on Youtube here. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. To explore more Mamamia shows including those mentioned in this show browse here Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP! CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano, Georgie Page & Courtney Ammenhauser Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 29, 2025 • 32min
A Truly Unhinged Movie Chat With Laura And Em
Laura has declared this the most bizarre episode we’ve ever recorded—and honestly, she’s not wrong. We’re diving into the most irrational fears movies have given us, and things go completely off the rails. From strange phobias to the wildest movie moments that stuck with us for life, this one is pure chaos in the best way. Hit play for a hilarious ride through the fears you didn’t even know you had—thanks to Hollywood. LISTEN Check out our brand new podcast in The Spill family - listen to the first ever episode of Watch Party here!THE END BITS Support independent women's media The Spill podcast is on TikTok here and on Instagram here and you can check out our vodcast on Youtube here. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here. Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP! CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik and Em Vernem Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 28, 2025 • 21min
Weekend Watch: A Cosy Murder Mystery, An Alien Resurgence & The Sweetest Comedy Of The Year
This weekend’s lineup is as big as it gets: a sweet indie comedy, a whodunnit that will have you glued to the screen and two alien thrillers that will have you questioning everything.Plus, we have a very special guest joining us today to spill the tea on an exciting new addition to The Spill family. We’ve just launched Watch Party, our prestige television podcast dedicated to unpacking the biggest shows dominating screens. Each season takes a deep dive into one must-watch series, and our very first episode is out now on The Thursday Murder Club — the twisty Netflix mystery based on the best-selling novel everyone’s talking about.Listen to the first episode of Watch Party here. And read our interview with The Ballad Of Wallis Island star Carey Mullian here. THE END BITS Support independent women's media The Spill podcast is on TikTok here and on Instagram here and you can check out our vodcast on Youtube here. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. To explore more Mamamia shows including those mentioned in this show browse here Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP! CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik, Em Vernem & Taylah Strano Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 28, 2025 • 38min
A Brutally Honest Review Of Meghan Markle’s New Netflix Series
It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for, Meghan Markle’s lifestyle Netflix series With Love, Meghan is back with a whole new round of guests, sprinkled flowers, terrifying seafood, and questionable art practices that horrified us to no end.From a jump scare courtesy of John Legend, to the moment one of Meghan Markle’s kitchen appliances personally insulted us and so much more, it’s time for a brutally honest review of this beautiful and confusing series.Listen to our brutally honest review review of With Love, Meghan Season 1 hereAnd check out our other brutally honest reviews here:A Brutally Honest Review Of And Just Like That's Final SeasonA Brutally Honest Review Of We Were LiarsA Brutally Honest Review Of Clueless As It Turns 30 Want more from The Spill? Check out our brand new podcast Watch Party here. THE END BITS Support independent women's media The Spill podcast is on TikTok here and on Instagram here and you can check out our vodcast on Youtube here. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. To explore more Mamamia shows including those mentioned in this show browse here Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP! CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik and Em Vernem Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 27, 2025 • 6min
MORNING TEA: Taylor's In-Laws Talk, Ed Sheeran's $1M Art & Pedro Pascal's New Role
Today’s episode is stacked:✨ Travis Kelce’s dad just dropped some deets about how Taylor Swift and Travis really got engaged, and the details have us screaming.✨ Ed Sheeran has traded his guitar for a paintbrush, creating artworks that just sold for over $1.25 million… all for an incredible cause.✨ And Pedro Pascal might be taking on a dark, romantic new role that no one saw coming — and we’d watch him in anything.LISTEN TO ALL THE LATEST ON TAYLOR'S ENGAGEMENT: Taylor Swift’s Engagement Photo Is Packed With Secret DetailsMORNING TEA: Taylor Swift Says Yes to Travis Kelce Once you’ve devoured this morning’s celeb stories, get your daily news headlines from The Quicky here. THE END BITS Support independent women's media The Spill podcast is on TikTok here and on Instagram here. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. To explore more Mamamia shows including those mentioned in this show browse here CREDITS Host & Producer: Ash London Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 27, 2025 • 40min
Taylor Swift’s Engagement Photo Is Packed With Secret Details
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have announced their engagement via a series of romantic photos shared between their Instagram accounts, and these photos are packed with so many secrets that event the most hardcore of Swiftis are scrambling to decifer them. From the location to the hidden meaning behind the flowers and the celebrities who liked or avoided her post, there is just so much to discuss.Plus, the most hated boyfriend on TV has spoken and let's just say things are not looking good for this The Summer I Turned Pretty star, but he’s not the only one who has suffered this fate.And Britney Spears said that her splashy wedding to Sam Asghari was nothing but a distraction, which has led us to look back at the troubling day through a whole new lens.LISTENHere is the The Most Scandalous Sibling Love Triangles In TV & Film episode we mentioned. THE END BITSSupport independent women's media The Spill podcast is on TikTok here and on Instagram here and you can check out our vodcast on Youtube here. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. To explore more Mamamia shows including those mentioned in this show browse here Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP! CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik and Ksenija Lukich with Tina Burke Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


