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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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Feb 16, 2024 • 19min
A Brutally Honest Review Of Jennifer Lopez’s New "Movie"
Jennifer Lopez wants you to know she’s in love… and that’s ok. We’re putting our (one sided) feud with Jenny from the block on hold to discuss her new movie/album/experience. Tbh we’re still not sure what to call it. Look, there’s a lot to unpack with this one… we don’t quite see eye to eye on the matter. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Hear our initial reaction the JLo's new movie here GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Follow us on Instagram...https://www.instagram.com/thespillpodcast/?hl=en 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 Begg Producer: 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.

Feb 15, 2024 • 18min
We're Terrified Of The Eras Tour, Here's Why
We don’t know if you heard or not… but Taylor Swift has landed down under! So if you’re heading to one of her seven (!) shows settle in, we’ve got a fool proof guide to surviving the Eras tour… including one hot tip that’s got Laura Brodnik very very concerned for the wellbeing of Swifties everywhere. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Read our survival guide here Check out the Taylist here GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Follow us on Instagram...https://www.instagram.com/thespillpodcast/?hl=en 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 Begg Producer: 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.

Feb 14, 2024 • 17min
Those Suspicious Meghan Markle Headlines Are Wrong
THIS IS NOT A DRILL. Beyonce has dropped new music… and it’s country themed? Not to (intentionally) upstage Ushers’ Super Bowl halftime performance, Queen Bey did steal our attention with the announcement of a forthcoming album. We simply must discuss.Plus, it’s been a hot minute since we’ve heard from Meghan & Harry. They’re back in the news this week, or should we say online? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Follow us on Instagram...https://www.instagram.com/thespillpodcast/?hl=en 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: 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.

Feb 13, 2024 • 21min
How Taylor Swift Sidestepped A Super Bowl Controversy
Well, the Super Bowl is done for another year. Sports were played, a team won, but come on... that's not what we're here for. We HAVE to debrief about Usher's halftime performance. If you’ve only seen snippets, we watched the whole thing and are breaking down the parts that TikTok missed. And, Taylor Swift's PR team deserves a medal for shifting the focus away from the Grammys drama and making the world obsessed with her (again). THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Follow us on Instagram...https://www.instagram.com/thespillpodcast/?hl=en 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: Tahli Blackman 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.

Feb 12, 2024 • 18min
The Interview That Ended Our Love Affair With Dakota Johnson
The Dakota Johnson honeymoon phase is over. While on the press tour for her upcoming film Madame Web, Dakota waded back into the nepo baby conversation. And tbh we’re kind of over it. But why does this topic keep coming up, and what do Hollywood’s nepo babies keep getting wrong? We might just have the answer. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Follow us on Instagram...https://www.instagram.com/thespillpodcast/?hl=en 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: 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.

Feb 9, 2024 • 22min
The Story Miley Cyrus Doesn’t Want Told After Her Grammys Win
Miley Cyrus is riding a high this week after her first (and second!) Grammy wins. Instead of focusing on her success, people are tuning back into the Cyrus family drama off the back of an interview with Miley’s Mum & sister. So what exactly did Tish & Brandi say on the Call Her Daddy podcast that other members of the Cyrus clan might want us to forget? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Catch up on Miley Cyrus family drama here Listen to our Grammy's episode here Want more about Miley? Hear our hilarious cancellation of Miley over on Mamamia's Cancelled podcast Listen to Call Her Daddy here GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Follow us on Instagram...https://www.instagram.com/thespillpodcast/?hl=en 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 Begg Producer: 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.

Feb 8, 2024 • 16min
We Need To Unpack The MAFS Revenge Sex Story
Look, if we had an emergency podcast recording for EVERY red flag on Married At First Sight… we’d be here every. single. day. However, there’s been a few bombshells this week we absolutely need to cover. From a cheating revelation, ranking your wife, and getting revenge. There’s a lot going on here. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Find MAFS recaps here GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Follow us on Instagram...https://www.instagram.com/thespillpodcast/?hl=en 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 Begg Producer: 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.

Feb 7, 2024 • 19min
Taylor Swift And The Ugly Dress Conspiracy Theory
Have you heard this theory that Taylor Swift… is a bad dresser? Your favourite (we think fashionable) entertainment investigators are back to unravel this conspiracy. So, does Taylor have bad taste? Or is something more intentional going on here… THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to Nothing To Wear here GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Follow us on Instagram...https://www.instagram.com/thespillpodcast/?hl=en 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: 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.

Feb 6, 2024 • 19min
The Biggest Grammys Controversy Had Nothing to Do With Miley Cyrus
From Miley Cyrus’ first Grammy win, to Taylor Swift taking out Album Of The Year, there is always something to celebrate at an awards show. But what would awards season be without a little controversy… and in 2024 the Grammy’s did deliver. Strap in, we’re unpacking the wins, feuds and controversies of the night. And yes, we need to discuss Jay Z’s acceptance speech. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Read Em Vernem's article here Catch up on Miley Cyrus family drama here GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Follow us on Instagram...https://www.instagram.com/thespillpodcast/?hl=en 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: 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.

Feb 5, 2024 • 17min
Those Jennifer Lopez & Anne Hathaway Conspiracy Theories Are Half True
What do Ayo Edebiri and Anne Hathaway have in common? Usually the answer would be nothing. Recently both women have divided the internet, Ayo hosting Saturday Night Live with a women she’d previously roasted on a podcast, and Anne Hathaway providing a somewhat bizarre caution to her adoring fans. But have these women actually done anything wrong? It feels like the whole story hasn’t been told. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Follow us on Instagram...https://www.instagram.com/thespillpodcast/?hl=en 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: 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.


