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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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Dec 27, 2024 • 35min
The Best New Movies To Watch Over The Summer Holidays
Today on the show, we’re giving you two new must-watch films, one that is both thrilling and heartbreaking and the other a chilling reimagining of a classic. But don't worry, we start things off with a fun chat full of lighter movie recomendations and family favourites. THE END BITSFind The Spill podcast on Instagram here.Email us here: thespill@mamamia.com.auListen:A Brutally Honest Review Of Taylor Swift's Fame. A Brutally Honest Review Of Gladiator II.The Sexiest Christmas Movies Of All Time. A Brutally Honest Review Of Wicked.Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter by clicking here. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 26, 2024 • 40min
What Happened To Amanda Bynes?
She was the queen of Nickelodeon, beloved by teens of the noughties. But just as her movie career was taking off, something happened to Amanda Bynes. In this two-part series, we’re looking back on the life and career of Amanda Bynes before, during and after things got out of control.We’ll dive into the paparazzi culture that hounded and taunted young Hollywood starlets, and question our historic understanding of the mental health issues at play. What caused Amanda Bynes to crumble alongside a generation of young stars? And where has Amanda been for the last decade?Listen to part two of this series on Amanda Bynes here. THE END BITSFind The Spill podcast on Instagram here.Listen:A Brutally Honest Review Of Taylor Swift's Fame. A Brutally Honest Review Of Gladiator II.The Sexiest Christmas Movies Of All Time. A Brutally Honest Review Of Wicked.Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter by clicking here. Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. Subscribe to Mamamia 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! WANT MORE?Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. CREDITS:Host: Emma GillespieWritten and Produced by Sydney Pead & Emma GillespieAudio Production: Madeline JoannouExecutive Producer: Sydney PeadWith thanks to:Laura BrodnikLouisa HatfieldSOURCES:Entertainment TonightPaper MagazineNickelodeonDreamworks film She's The ManSplash News TV 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.

Dec 25, 2024 • 20min
These TV Shows Will Immediately Replace Your Friends
Got no friends? No problems! Today is all about the power of female friendships in tv shows. We know, television where women are nice to each other and nothing too bad happens might sound far-fetched, but we promise it’s out there. We’ve got a few viewing suggestions to share. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. And find us on Instagram here. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter... https://mamamia.com.au/newsletter CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Charlie BeggProducer: Kimberley Braddish & Taylah Strano 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.

Dec 24, 2024 • 43min
Jacob Elordi: That Sydney Pub Incident & Dissing The Kissing Booth
Jacob Elordi is a certified Aussie heart-throb, a talented actor and defendant in the Cancelled courtroom. That's right, we are taking the Saltburn star to court over crimes including starring in a trashy movie x 3, dissing said trilogy, his interesting dating history and an alleged incident at a Sydney pub. LOVED THIS EPISODE? LISTEN TO THIS: Kourtney "Doesn't Work As Hard As Her Sisters" KardashianTwilight "Imprinting On A Baby Is Weird" SagaRobert “Keep Your Regret To Yourself” PattinsonKristen "Not Very Good At Affairs" StewartLara "Where The Bloody Hell Are You” Bingle (Worthington)Michael "One Night In Noosa" ClarkeBillie Eilish: The Most Bizarre Interview Of All TimeKaty "Feud With Taylor Swift" PerryKim ‘Throw Sh*t At A Wall & See What Sticks’ KardashianJoJo "Get Your Ex On Your Podcast" Siwa SEND US YOUR LAZY GEWL STORIES: podcast@mamamia.com.au END BITS:If you’re looking for something else to listen to why not check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.Or click here to listen to But Are You Happy, hosted by Clare Stephens. Or click here to listen to the hosts of Mamamia Out Loud open up about creativity and how they stay inspired. CREDITS:Hosts: Clare and Jessie Stephens Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Audio Producer: Thom Lion 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.

Dec 23, 2024 • 34min
EXTRA: The Blake Lively Smear Campaign Unpacked
“We can bury anyone: Inside a Hollywood smear machine”. That’s the New York Times headline that meant we had to bring you this episode of Mamamia Out Loud today. Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni made headlines just a few months ago for their roles in one of the year’s most-watched films, It Ends With Us. But what was happening off-screen turned out to be an even bigger story. In this emergency meeting, Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright unpack the facts behind Blake's legal complaint against her co-star and director Justin, which alleges sexual harassment and an orchestrated campaign to destroy her reputation. Plus, what this lawsuit means for Hollywood power dynamics, celebrity reputations, and the way narratives and the manipulation of public perception are shaped in the digital age. Support independent women's media Follow Mamamia Out Loud here The End Bits: Read the New York Times Article: ‘We Can Bury Anyone’: Inside a Hollywood Smear Machine Read Blake Lively's Legal Complaint Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. GET IN TOUCH: Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, and we'll come back to you ASAP! Find The Spill podcast on Instagram here. CREDITS: Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens & Holly Wainwright Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas Audio Production: 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.

Dec 22, 2024 • 40min
The Most Salacious Celebrity Break-Ups And Hook-Ups Of 2024
From shocking breakups to new romances, we’re breaking down the biggest celebrity relationship moments of 2024, including Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan’s headline-making timeline and Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher's split. Plus, the couple that took over the internet, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, and Hollywood favourites Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively. THE END BITSFind The Spill podcast on Instagram here.Email us here: thespill@mamamia.com.auA Brutally Honest Review Of Taylor Swift's Fame. A Brutally Honest Review Of Gladiator II.The Sexiest Christmas Movies Of All Time. A Brutally Honest Review Of Wicked.Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter by clicking here. Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. Subscribe to Mamamia 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! WANT MORE?If you’re looking for something else to listen to why not check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.Or click here to listen to the hosts of Mamamia Out Loud open up about creativity and how they stay inspired. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Em Vernem Executive Producer: Kimberley Braddish 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.

Dec 20, 2024 • 36min
The Best Books Of All Time
The summer holidays are upon us and that means we’re all in desperate need of some new reading material. So whether you’re planning to laze by a pool, hide from your family, or you need something to get lost in while you still have to work over the holidays, we have you covered.From thrillers to horror, classic novels, rom-coms and memoirs here are the books that made us laugh, cry and stay up all night.Plus, it’s Weekend Watch time! Today we have a new Disney movie to recommend to you, along with a raunchy dark comedy series.Read Laura Brodnik's article: The 'Vodka Vegetable Chocolate' theory will change the way you read books forever. THE END BITSA Brutally Honest Review Of Gladiator II.A Brutally Honest Review Of The Perfect CoupleA Brutally Honest Review Of Nobody Wants ThisA Brutally Honest Review Of Taylor Swift's Fame. A Brutally Honest Review Of Wicked.The Sexiest Christmas Movies Of All Time. Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter by clicking here. Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. Subscribe to MamamiaFind The Spill podcast on Instagram 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! WANT MORE?If you’re looking for something else to listen to why not check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.Or click here to listen to the hosts of Mamamia Out Loud open up about creativity and how they stay inspired. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Em Vernem Executive Producer: Kimberley Braddish 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.

Dec 19, 2024 • 30min
The Kylie Jenner & Timothée Chalamet Video We Weren’t Meant To See
On the show today, we finally saw Nicole Kidman’s sexy new thriller Babygirl and we’re dying to tell you about it, but there’s a catch.Plus, Timothée Chalamet has tried his hand at theme dressing to promote his new film, and it hasn’t quite hit the mark. But what we’re more interested in is a new video that has surfaced.And two iconic actresses who are leading the awards race this season have sat down to have an honest conversation about their careers, and one confession truly shocked us.THE END BITSA Brutally Honest Review Of Gladiator II.A Brutally Honest Review Of The Perfect CoupleA Brutally Honest Review Of Nobody Wants ThisA Brutally Honest Review Of Taylor Swift's Fame. A Brutally Honest Review Of Wicked.The Sexiest Christmas Movies Of All Time. Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter by clicking here. Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. Subscribe to MamamiaFind The Spill podcast on Instagram 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! WANT MORE?If you’re looking for something else to listen to why not check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.Or click here to listen to the hosts of Mamamia Out Loud open up about creativity and how they stay inspired. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Em Vernem Executive Producer: Kimberley Braddish 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.

Dec 18, 2024 • 41min
Ask Us Anything (Including Our Worst Celebrity Interviews Of 2024)
On the show today, we put out the call for questions and boy did you all deliver! Asking us some juicy, insightful, and sometimes downright funny questions to sum up 2024.In this episode, we answer everything from our best and worst celebrity interviews of 2024, what actually going on behind the scenes of our show, and finally disclose whether or not our hosts actually like each other. THE END BITSA Brutally Honest Review Of Gladiator II.A Brutally Honest Review Of The Perfect CoupleA Brutally Honest Review Of Nobody Wants ThisA Brutally Honest Review Of Taylor Swift's Fame. A Brutally Honest Review Of Wicked.The Sexiest Christmas Movies Of All Time. Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter by clicking here. Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. Subscribe to MamamiaFind The Spill podcast on Instagram 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! WANT MORE?If you’re looking for something else to listen to why not check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.Or click here to listen to the hosts of Mamamia Out Loud open up about creativity and how they stay inspired. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Em Vernem Executive Producer: Kimberley Braddish 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.

Dec 17, 2024 • 18min
The Hidden Details In Meghan Markle’s Christmas Card & Updated Jay Z Allegations
On the show today, the first trailer for season three of The White Lotus is here and we’ve already spotted the break-out star.Plus, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have released their 2024 Christmas Card and the photos and text they’ve chosen are linked to recent controversies.And there has been an update to the allegations of rape against Sean Carter and Sean Combs, and it’s a story you won’t understand if you’re just reading the headlines.THE END BITSListen:The Worst Allegations Against Jay Z & Golden Globes DramaThe Controversy Around Jay Z And Beyonce Has Really EscalatedA Brutally Honest Review Of Taylor Swift's Fame. A Brutally Honest Review Of Gladiator II.The Sexiest Christmas Movies Of All Time. A Brutally Honest Review Of Wicked.Find The Spill podcast on Instagram here.Email us here: thespill@mamamia.com.auSubscribe to The Spill Newsletter by clicking here. Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. Subscribe to Mamamia 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! WANT MORE?If you’re looking for something else to listen to why not check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.Or click here to listen to the hosts of Mamamia Out Loud open up about creativity and how they stay inspired. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Em Vernem Executive Producer: Kimberley Braddish 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.


