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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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May 7, 2025 • 44min
Every Scandal, Surprise And Hilarious Moment From This Year’s Met Gala
Welcome to our Met Gala special! The biggest night for the fashion and entertainment industry took place this week and there are so many juicy stories for us to unpack.From a series of scandals, to some new celebrity feuds and some very questionable outfit choices, there are so many moments that the cameras missed that we need to talk about.Along with the romantic moments that had us squealing, and a few moments that had us rolling on the floor laughing, this might be one of the most eventful Met Galas of all time.Listen to our review of this year's Met Gala red carpet. Listen to more of our most popular Brutally Honest Reviews:A Brutally Honest Review of Grey’s Anatomy To Celebrate Its 20 YearsA Brutally Honest Review of Snow WhiteA Brutally Honest Review of Meghan Markle’s new show Subscribe to MamamiaGET IN TOUCH: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!Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. THE END BITSThe Spill podcast is on Instagram here.Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Subscribe to MamamiaCREDITSHosts: Laura Brodnik and Em VernemExecutive Producer: Amy KimballAudio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 6, 2025 • 30min
The Best Met Gala Looks & Beyonce's Concert Controversy
On the show today the 2025 Met Gala gifted us all a surprise celebrity pregnancy reveal and now we need to discuss the backstory to it.Plus, we are joined by a special guest to break down the best, most surprising and most underwhelming looks from this year's Met Gala. From the significance of the theme, to the hidden meanings behind the most iconic looks and so much more, our most important fashion recap of the year is here. All the Met outfits we are discussing can be seen in this carousel.And we need to have a brutally honest discussion about where concert culture is at, which will explain why Beyonce’s latest concerts have been filled with empty seats.Follow the fabulous Glynis Traill-Nash here and hear her telling our Nothing To Wear podcast How To Nail A Designer Look Without The Designer Price Tag. Listen to more of our most popular Brutally Honest Reviews:A Brutally Honest Review of Grey’s Anatomy To Celebrate Its 20 YearsA Brutally Honest Review of Snow WhiteA Brutally Honest Review of Meghan Markle’s new show Em Vernem is co-hosting a new Mamamia podcast. BIZ is rewriting the rules of work with no zero generic advice - just real strategies from women who've actually been there. Listen here.Subscribe to MamamiaGET IN TOUCH: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!Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. THE END BITSThe Spill podcast is on Instagram here.Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Subscribe to MamamiaCREDITSHosts: Laura Brodnik and Em VernemGuest: Glynis Traill-Nash Executive Producer: Amy KimballAudio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 5, 2025 • 29min
This Interview Will Change How You See Blake Lively & The White Lotus Cast Feud Just Got Messier
On the show today, Saturday Night Live had a slightly divisive musical guest on this week’s show, and Em Vernem has some brutal feedback for them.And, just when you thought it was starting to die down, The White Lotus cast feud has erupted once again, except now there are three people involved.Plus, Blake Lively has given her first interview since her legal battle with Justin Baldoni started making headlines and if you listen closely, there’s one comment that will completely change how you think about her.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 2, 2025 • 22min
The Terribly Reviewed Movies That We Secretly Love
On the show today, one of our hosts watched a terribly reviewed rom-com on Netflix (just a little film starring Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron) and secretly loved it.So it got us thinking, what are the other movies that critics and fans alike agree are terrible that we still love to watch (even though we’ll never admit it out loud). From action movies, to horror flicks and romantic comedies with A-list stars these are all the terribly reviewed movies that we secretly love. GET IN TOUCH: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!THE END BITSThe Spill podcast is on Instagram here.Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here.Subscribe to MamamiaCREDITSHosts: Laura Brodnik & Kelly McCarrenExecutive Producer: Amy KimballAudio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 1, 2025 • 22min
Weekend Watch: The Wildest Comedy Of The Year & Netflix’s Most Bingeable New Show
On the show today we need to tell you about the wildest new movie of the year (that you can now stream from the comfort of your own home) which is filled with murder, fashion and real life feuds.Plus, a new action movie with an all-star cast has been released in cinemas this week, but can it save the largest movie franchise in the world? We actually have the answer.And Netflix have dropped a highly anticipated new series just in time for the weekend, and it’s written by Tina Fey, so you know it’s going to be excellent. Here’s our honest review. GET IN TOUCH: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!THE END BITSThe Spill podcast is on Instagram here.Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here.Subscribe to MamamiaCREDITSHosts: Laura Brodnik & Kelly McCarrenExecutive Producer: Amy KimballAudio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 1, 2025 • 31min
The Aussie Influencer Drama Dominating Headlines & The Hollywood Romance We’re Not Supposed To Mention
On the show today, preparations for the Met Gala are in full swing for the entertainment elite, but a bigger and more sinister story will be unfolding on that same day.Plus, BJ Novak has a famous new girlfriend, and it’s safe to say that people are absolutely livid about it, all due to a relationship we’re not supposed to mention.And two famous Aussie cook book authors are currently locked in a battle over recipe ownership, now we need to unpack exactly what has happened and the new allegations that have just come to light. GET IN TOUCH: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!THE END BITSThe Spill podcast is on Instagram here.Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here.Subscribe to MamamiaCREDITSHosts: Laura Brodnik & Kelly McCarrenExecutive Producer: Amy KimballAudio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 30, 2025 • 31min
The Man Who Kidnapped Kim Kardashian & Kanye West’s Unbelievable Comment
On the show today, Farmer Wants A Wife is back on our screens and we have some thoughts on this new cast.Plus, Kim Kardashian is not having a good weekend, and 10 men who orchestrated an attack against her are going to trial. One of the men has given a detailed account of what happened to Kim and you truly won’t believe this story.Plus, Kanye West has given a bizarre new interview and name dropped some incredibly famous people including Paris Hilton. And it all just goes to show how powerful he really is.If anything came up for you today listening to today's episode and you need to speak with an expert, please contact your GP or in Australia, contact Lifeline (13 11 14) or Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636), all of which provide trained counsellors you can talk with 24/7.GET IN TOUCH: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!THE END BITSThe Spill podcast is on Instagram here.Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here.Subscribe to MamamiaCREDITSHosts: Laura Brodnik & Kelly McCarrenExecutive Producer: Amy KimballAudio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 29, 2025 • 26min
A Travis Kelce & Ryan Reynolds Feud Is Brewing & The Truth About That Shocking Chappell Roan Video
On the show today, we have an insider review on Jameela Jamil’s Australian tour, including a discussion around why some people chose to leave. Plus, a video of Chappell Roan and her assistant on a red carpet is going viral, and people are a tad furious about it. We’ve now watched the video from every angle, and we have some wildly different thoughts about what happened. And Travis Kelce has very publicly unfollowed Ryan Reynolds on Instagram, and now we have some interesting insight into what’s going on between Travis and Taylor Swift and Ryan and Blake Lively. There’s more to this story than what you’ll see in the headlines. GET IN TOUCH: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! THE END BITSThe Spill podcast is on Instagram here.Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Subscribe to MamamiaCREDITSHosts: Laura Brodnik & Kelly McCarrenExecutive Producer: Amy Kimball Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 28, 2025 • 34min
The Real Fallout From JoJo Siwa’s Very Public Break-Up With An Aussie Star
On the show today, Greta Gerwig has cast the lead actress in her highly anticipated new movie franchise, and we have some very extreme thoughts about it. Plus, the world watched as former Dance Moms' star turned musician and social media personality JoJo Siwa fell in love with Australian advocate, actor, and podcast host Kath Ebbs. Then JoJo entered the Celebrity Big Brother UK house and everything changed. Now we have to talk through the fallout from this event, from JoJo’s alleged new relationship with fellow Big Brother star Chris Hughes, to Kath’s now deleted video announcing the break-up, the stories that have come to light from their friends and co-stars now that they are out of the house and what will happen next. Em Vernem is co-hosting a new Mamamia podcast. BIZ is rewriting the rules of work with no zero generic advice - just real strategies from women who've actually been there. Listen here.GET IN TOUCH: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! THE END BITSThe Spill podcast is on Instagram here.Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Subscribe to MamamiaCREDITSHosts: Laura Brodnik & Em VernemExecutive Producer: Amy Kimball Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 25, 2025 • 27min
These Movies Will Immediately Fix Your Life
A long weekend is a perfect time for bingeing amazing movies and for many reasons, life is feeling a bit tough right now for most of us. So we’re calling in the power of movies because we’re all in need of some escapism and pleasant distraction. From epic romances to fantasy adventures and movies that will have you dancing on a bar, these are the films that will immediately fix your life (at least for a few hours). THE END BITSSubscribe to The Spill Newsletter by clicking here.Listen to The Spill episode: The Best Halloween Movies Of All Time (From Horror To Disney) here. Listen to The Spill episode: The Best True Crime Documentaries Of All Time (That You Haven't Watched Yet), here.Find The Spill podcast on Instagram here. Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. Subscribe to MamamiaGET IN TOUCH: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! CREDITSHosts: Laura Brodnik & Em VernemAudio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


