

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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May 1, 2024 • 19min
We've Taken A Side In The Zendaya Vs Australia Debate
An interview with Zendaya and her Challengers co-stars Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor has gone viral after an awkward question about kissing.We have an unpopular opinion about what you can and can't ask celebrities.Also, we have a theory on why everyone is so shocked after finding out Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan's age.THE END BITSSubscribe to Mamamia Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. And find us on Instagram here. Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers 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 & Em VernemProducer: 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.

Apr 30, 2024 • 21min
Meghan Markle Has An Unexpected New Enemy
Meghan Markle’s famous friends have been spruiking her latest creation across their Instagram accounts and it was all fun and games until the Royal Family posted their own product in direct competition with her.Now the famous family appears to be at war over condiments and we (unfortunately) need to discuss it.Plus, the first trailer for the new The Lion King movie is here, and along with starring the ultimate nepo-baby, it also contains a slightly disturbing plotTHE END BITSSubscribe to Mamamia Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. And find us on Instagram here. Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers 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 & Em VernemProducer: 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.

Apr 29, 2024 • 19min
We Finally Have An Answer To The Biggest Celebrity Wedding ‘Scandal’
Be still our elder-millennial hearts, Sophia Bush has announced her new relationship... with a woman.The former One Tree Hill star has penned a very intimate essay for Glamour Magazine, diving into the breakdown of her marriage and finding new romance in a queer relationship.So what exactly was Sophia thinking about, the moment she knew her marriage was over? Let's unpack it.THE END BITSSubscribe to Mamamia Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. And find us on Instagram here. Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers 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 & Ash London 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.

Apr 26, 2024 • 23min
What Really Went Down At Australia's Viral Bridgerton Premiere
The two main stars of Bridgerton season three are in Australia and the glamorous premiere has gone viral. *Read in Lady Whistledown's voice*When The Spill co-host Lady Laura Brodnik accepted an invitation to a mysterious event, she did not know she would attend an immersive four days of Bridgerton activities as production took over a rural NSW town.She's taking us behind the scenes, with a firsthand account of meeting the beautiful Nicola Coughlan and handsome Luke Newton, whose presence graced the occasion. Let us embark on this tale.*Back to Aussie voice* Of course we also have news about Rebel Wilson's memoir and why one chapter was redacted in Australia.THE END BITSSubscribe to Mamamia Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. And find us on Instagram here. Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers 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 & Em Vernem 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.

Apr 24, 2024 • 20min
The Real Reason Everyone Loves Robert Irwin & Dominic West's Affair Theory
So there's this Aussie guy, not sure if you've heard of him, he's called Robert Irwin....JK, of course you've heard of him! He's everywhere at the moment, from hosting I'm A Celebrity to blowing up on Instagram and TikTok. And we aren't saying his career is calculated, but we have some theories about his success and the Kardashian-level Momager behind it.Plus we need to discuss actor Dominic West's affair because of a resurfaced interview that seemingly shows his true colours. THE END BITSSubscribe to Mamamia Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. And find us on Instagram here. Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers 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: Em Vernem & Ash LondonProducer: 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.

Apr 23, 2024 • 18min
Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber And Everything You Need To Know About Coachella
Coachella is done and dusted for another year and TBH we're kind sad about it. It's the one time of the year we get to see how celebrities act with their lovers and friends with any kind of normalcy.So it's Spillchella today and we're talking relationship debuts at the festival and giving you a rundown of every big moment this year.Plus, we're diving deep into Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan's relationship after it was triple confirmed on-stage. THE END BITSSubscribe to Mamamia Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. And find us on Instagram here. Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers 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: Em Vernem & Ash LondonProducer: 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.

Apr 22, 2024 • 21min
The Taylor Swift Album Theory That Everyone Missed
ICYMI Taylor Swift dropped not one but two albums last Friday. (Not sure how you would miss it though because The Tortured Poet's Department has been EVERYWHERE for the last few days.) Now that we've slightly recovered, we need to discuss. So we've brought in Ash London, who's met Tay-Tay three times, to debrief about some crucial details everyone's overlooked.Plus we'll take you through three of the top lyrics that made us cry or cringe. THE END BITSSubscribe to Mamamia Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. And find us on Instagram here. Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers 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: Em Vernem & Ash LondonProducer: 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.

Apr 19, 2024 • 21min
A Beloved TV Series Has Divided Us
You know the old saying 'everything old is new again'. Well, our beloved 90s and 00s TV shows are apparently getting that treatment thanks to Gen Z, and we have some unpopular opinions about it. Plus, a musical version of the beloved romantic comedy Crazy Rich Asians is in the works, but now we have some bad news about the movie sequel. And it’s Weekend Watch time! On today’s show, we have an unmissable new Netflix show and a beautifully crafted drama to recommend to you. THE END BITSRead Em Vernem's article: Sex And The City Fans aren't ready for my 2024 opinion Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. And find us on Instagram here. Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers 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 & Em VernemProducer: 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.

Apr 18, 2024 • 19min
The Worst Thing You Could Call Sydney Sweeney
Getting a peek inside a celebrity's house is beyond exciting. Particularly when it's weird AF.Emma Roberts just showed us every single room in her wacky house and we need to talk about what we saw, including her kooky doll collection and the drink she gives her guests. We also unpack why a Hollywood producer's opinion about Sydney Sweeney completely blew up online. Sydney is (understandably) not happy.Emma Roberts house on Architectural Design here THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. And find us on Instagram here. Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers 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 & Em VernemProducer: 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.

Apr 17, 2024 • 21min
The One Question Zendaya Wouldn't Answer
FYI: Zendaya has a new movie out... and strong core muscles. We got the inside scoop on all things Challengers, the spicy new tennis movie starring Zendaya, Josh O’Connor & Mike Faist.And spoiler, it’s not just about tennis. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. And find us on Instagram here. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers 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 & Taylah StranoProducer: Taylah Strano & 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.


