

The Spill
Mamamia Podcasts
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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Aug 21, 2024 • 26min
The Story Behind This Surprising Celebrity Hookup Is Hilarious
Chappell Roan has posted a series of videos blasting fans for stalking and harassing her and her family. But that’s not the worst takeaway from this.And, Zoe Kravitz and Channing Tatum’s new movie Blink Twice premiers this week, and we have to give you our brutally honest review because this movie is not what we were expecting.Plus, news of two unexpected celebrity hook-ups has reached our ears this week, and the story behind one has us cackling. THE END BITSFind The Spill podcast on Instagram here. Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. 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!Subscribe to Mamamia 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 Brodnick & Em Vernem Producer: Cassie Merritt 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.

Aug 20, 2024 • 23min
Today Things Got So Much Worse For Blake Lively
An Australian actress has been cast as Benedict's love interest for season four of Bridgerton, and we have thoughts. And, the backlash against Blake Lively is intensifying, with more problematic interviews resurfacing and stories from her Gossip Girl era going viral... It’s made us think of another A-list actress who recently nearly suffered a similar fate, but as of today, there seems to be no escape for Blake. THE END BITSFind The Spill podcast on Instagram here. Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. 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!Subscribe to Mamamia 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 Brodnick & Em Vernem Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler 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.

Aug 19, 2024 • 30min
A Brutally Honest Recap Of The Logies
Welcome to our brutally honest recap of the 2024 Logie Awards. On today’s show, we’ll take you behind the scenes of the red carpet, and share some celebrity moments that were hidden from the cameras. From controversial speeches to tear-inducing moments and a mistake that the Logies team desperately tried to cut from the broadcast, we have to talk you through the night’s biggest moments. THE END BITSFind The Spill podcast on Instagram here. Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. 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!Subscribe to Mamamia 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 Brodnick & Em Vernem Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler 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.

Aug 16, 2024 • 21min
These TV Shows Changed Everything
What can we expect from the Logies this Sunday? We share our predictions for the winners and talk about the reality of what goes on behind the scenes (and it's more cringe than you'd think.) Plus, a deep dive into Aussie TV’s Hall of Fame—these shows didn’t just entertain; they defined a generation. Plus our Weekend Watch recommendations, including the ONLY improv show Em has ever laughed out loud at and the feel-good romcom turning the well-worn genre on it's head. THE END BITSFind The Spill podcast on Instagram here. Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. 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!Subscribe to Mamamia 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: Ash London & Em Vernem Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Producer: Lu Hill 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.

Aug 15, 2024 • 21min
The Influencer Breakup We All Saw Coming
The new movie We Live In Time starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh has dropped, but the real star? An unhinged merry-go-round horse on the poster that’s got everyone talking. It’s a marketing masterstroke—and a meme sensation. Meanwhile, the internet’s in meltdown over the Molly Mae and Tommy Fury breakup, but there's a bigger story here... Plus, the real reason why Kylie Jenner renamed her kid and the Aussie celebrity at the centre of it all. THE END BITS Listen to our previous episode about We Live In Time here.Find The Spill podcast on Instagram here. Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. 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!Subscribe to Mamamia 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: Ash London & Em Vernem Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Producer: Lu Hill 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.

Aug 14, 2024 • 19min
Has Disney Finally Forgiven These ‘Fallen’ Stars?
It's Obama's BRAT summer and we're just living in it. We breakdown the cultural phenomenon that the former president has created with his annual summer recommendations. And, from Freakier Friday to a brand new Lion King movie... We're talking about all the moments you missed from the D23 summit. Plus, is Disney ready to forgive some of its fallen stars? This is the Hannah Montana resurgence we all deserve. THE END BITSFind The Spill podcast on Instagram here. Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. 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!Subscribe to Mamamia 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: Ash London & Em Vernem Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler 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.

Aug 13, 2024 • 21min
The 'It Ends With Us' Rift Explained
You've heard about the new movie starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, It Ends With Us, but the real drama is happening off-screen. We're diving into the controversy that's making headlines. And, we have yet another update from Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's impeding divorce. No, this update isn’t the divorce but it’s another step in that direction. THE END BITSFind The Spill podcast on Instagram here. Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. 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!Subscribe to Mamamia 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: Ash London & Em Vernem Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler 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.

Aug 12, 2024 • 21min
Kanye Just Took (Another) Shot At Taylor Swift
The trailer for upcoming 'comedy-thriller' movie Saturday Night is out. We unpack the comedy agglomerate that is SNL and what we expect from the film. Plus, has Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris? We're conflicted with her latest 'easter egg' hint. And, we bid farewell to the Olympics. We discuss how the biggest Olympic stars weren't necessarily the ones with the medals.Want more RayGun chat? Of course you do - click here to listen to the latest episode of Mamamia Out Loud. THE END BITSFind The Spill podcast on Instagram here. Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. 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!Subscribe to Mamamia 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: Ash London & Em Vernem Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler 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.

Aug 8, 2024 • 19min
These Movies Are Better Than The Book. Fight Us.
Sometimes the best books are made into films and don't hit the same. We aren't talking about those. We're going through our favourite book adaptations of all time. One of us went to the premiere of It Ends With Us staring Blake Lively and are dying to tell you all about it. Plus, a very different weekend watch recommendation. THE END BITSFind The Spill podcast on Instagram here. Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. 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!Subscribe to Mamamia 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: Ash London & Em Vernem Executive Producer: Kimberley Braddish Audio Producer: Lu Hill 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.

Aug 8, 2024 • 19min
The Sabrina Carpenter Interview We Can’t Agree On
In Sabrina Carpenter's new interview with Variety she discussed her relationship with Barry Keoghan, her friendship with Taylor Swift, the Skims campaign and her career trajectory post-Disney.We can't see eye to eye on one subject. Plus, the reboot of "The Simple Life" featuring Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie has got us quoting the original series - mainly because one of us doesn’t remember the show that well.THE END BITSSabrina Carpenter's interview with Variety is here. Find The Spill podcast on Instagram here. Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. Ash London's podcast is called 'Hopeless Romantics'. A deep dive into the romance books and films that we all love to love. 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!Subscribe to Mamamia 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: Ash London & Em Vernem Executive Producer: Kimberley Braddish Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler 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.


