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Aug 27, 2025 • 50min
Taylor Swift is engaged; Tom Sandoval sings
Hello!
On today’s show: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married, Millie Bobby Brown is officially a mum, Serena Williams wants you to know she’s using weightloss injections, what’s up with the Zoe Kravits/Harry Styles/Austin Butler “love triangle?”, Snoop Dogg keeps running his mouth, Zara’s insisting we talk about The Beach Boys’ feud, and remember that guy from Scandoval? Yeah. We’re talking about him again…
This week, Zara recommended My Oxford Year on Netflix and The Map That Leads to You on Amazon Prime.
Listen to the first episode of Annabelle’s new project, The Confessional, right here!
Thanks so much to Samsung for making this episode possible. The Galaxy Z Flip7 is the most fashionable Flip phone, and you can now get your hands on it at samsung.com.
Shameless Podcast is produced by Annabelle Lee and Eilish Gilligan, executive-produced by Lucy Hunt and audio-edited by Mike Liberale. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema and Emily Li, and our partnerships manager is Cindy Luu.
Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated.
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Aug 24, 2025 • 49min
Unpacking the legacy of The Biggest Loser
Hi!
On today’s show, Netflix just dropped a three-part documentary about one of the most successful reality TV shows of our time: The Biggest Loser. We’ve known for a while that the methods used on this show were incredibly damaging, both physically and psychologically, but this doco has brought this conversation back into the mainstream at a very interesting time in our culture…
Your hosts are Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1).
Big thanks to Elite Eleven’s Omni collection for making this episode of Shameless possible. Ultra-soft, ultra-elevated loungewear – shop it now online, in-store or on the app.
On today’s show, Gil recommended WWE: UnReal on Netflix.
Sources:
The Biggest Loser by Maintenance Phase
Supersize Me by Maintenance Phase
The Biggest Loser P1 and P2 by Fad Camp
What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Fat by Aubrey Gordon
‘You Just Need To Lose Weight’ by Aubrey Gordon
Fat Is Not A Bad Word by Hunter Ashleigh Shackelford
Shameless Podcast is produced by Annabelle Lee and Eilish Gilligan, executive-produced by Lucy Hunt and audio-edited by Eilish Gilligan. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema, Emily Li and Eilish Gilligan, and our partnerships manager is Cindy Luu.
Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated.
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Aug 22, 2025 • 44min
Our review of the Gwyneth Paltrow biography
Hi hello and welcome to our August review episode! This month, we’re reviewing the new biography of Gwyneth Paltrow, written by journalist Amy Odell. Here’s a snippet from the blurb: “This deeply researched and rigorously reported biography of Gwyneth Paltrow takes us inside the world of one of the most influential, aspirational and polarising celebrities of the last thirty years.”
Huge thanks to Audible, the home of romance audiobooks, for making this episode of Shameless possible.
Your hosts today are Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Eilish Gilligan (@eilishgilligan).
Here’s our Scandal series on Gwyneth Paltrow – here on Spotify, and here on Apple.
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Aug 20, 2025 • 50min
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau break up (and so do Taylor and Blake?)
Hi hi hi!
On today’s show: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau may be over almost as soon as they began, an explainer on that weird feud between Lana Del Rey and Ethel Cain, and is the friendship between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively ruined? Calvin Harris wants us to talk about him, and then Welcome to Belly’s algorithm! The ‘Probably This’ breakup is all over her feed, so she’s bringing it to your ears!
This week, Mich recommended The Queen of Versailles documentary. Zara recommended listening to Dyson Heppell on The Imperfects.
Big thanks to Audible for making this episode possible. Audible is a spicier way to listen to your favourite romance titles – just download the Audible app today to start listening.
And shoutout to Samsung, too! You can upgrade to the Galaxy Z Fold7 at Samsung.com now.
Shameless Podcast is produced by Annabelle Lee and Eilish Gilligan, executive-produced by Lucy Hunt and audio-edited by Mike Liberale. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema and Emily Li, and our partnerships manager is Cindy Luu.
Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated.
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Aug 17, 2025 • 50min
Why do so many celebrities have Lyme disease?
Hello hello!
On today’s show, Justin Timberlake copped a lot of flack over the break for his lacklustre tour performances. Then, came his explanation: Lyme Disease. So what is it? And why do so many celebrities say they have it? We’re diving into the facts behind this mysterious tick-borne illness. And later, Scooter Braun’s ex-wife Yael Cohen has founded a company that claims to remove the microplastics from your body – for just $13,000 per treatment, that is…
Your hosts are Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1).
Big thanks to CeraVe for making this episode of Shameless possible. The new CeraVe Balancing Air Foam Cleanser is cleansing reinvented for combination skin – and you can grab it now at Chemist Warehouse.
On today’s show, Zara recommended Consider Yourself Kissed by Jessica Stanley. Mich recommended ‘Every killer comes from somewhere – but Erin’s case goes against the tide’ from The Australian.
You can listen to our Scandal series on The Hadids here on Spotify and here on Apple. Also – here’s every episode of Scandal ever!
Shameless Podcast is produced by Annabelle Lee and Eilish Gilligan, executive-produced by Lucy Hunt and audio-edited by Eilish Gilligan. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema, Emily Li and Eilish Gilligan, and our partnerships manager is Cindy Luu.
Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated.
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Everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast
Thanks for listening! We’re huge fans of yours.

Aug 13, 2025 • 1h 5min
TS12 and the Peltz-Beckham's vow renewal
WE’RE BACK, BABY! And boy, do we have a bit to discuss.
On today’s show: There’s Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl… the curious name of Trisha Paytas’s baby… that Sydney Sweeney jeans ad… those pap shots of Sia and Harry Jowsey… the legal drama bubbling away behind Rebel Wilson’s directorial debut… Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz-Beckham’s renewed wedding vows… the claims that Pedro Pascal is creepily touching his female costars… Katy Perry’s unlikely new romance… and a check-in with Chris Hughes and JoJo Siwa, who are still very much “on”.
This week, Zara recommended reading The Names by Florence Knapp. Mich recommended watching Flee on SBS On Demand.
Big thanks to Samsung for making this episode possible. The Samsung Galaxy Z Series devices – including the Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Galaxy Z Flip7 – are both available from Samsung now.
Your hosts are Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1).
Shameless Podcast is produced by Annabelle Lee and Eilish Gilligan, executive-produced by Lucy Hunt and audio-edited by Mike Liberale. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema and Emily Li, and our partnerships manager is Cindy Luu.
Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated.
Want more? We've got more…
Subscribe to our newsletter Smart, Dumb Stuff: https://tinyurl.com/4yasjphn Follow us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2mf557uxAaaand we’re on TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/2hchchrp
Everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast
Thanks for listening! We’re huge fans of yours.

Jul 20, 2025 • 43min
Our frictionless world
Dive into a world where convenience reigns supreme, as the hosts explore the implications of AI on creativity and authenticity. They ponder whether an entirely frictionless life dulls our experiences and connections. Laugh along with tales of traveling with kids and pets, and reflect on the quirky dynamics of Gen Z communication. The hosts also tackle a relationship scandal and discuss the unexpected consequences of viral moments, all while reminding us of the importance of human touch in an increasingly digital age.

Jul 16, 2025 • 54min
Ed Sheeran? Eddie Redmayne?
Hello!
On today’s show: Justin Bieber’s album is here, and we have thoughts! As does the entire internet! Speaking of new music, JoJo Siwa’s got some, and she’s… threatening?... to release it. Lena Dunham’s new show just dropped on Netflix, what’s up with the Royal peace summit, and welcome to my algorithm! TikTok is fucked!
This week, Mich recommended this YouTube video from Lauren Curtis. To sign up to be an organ donor, please head here.
Zara recommended reading This House of Grief by Helen Garner.
Big thanks to Prime for making this episode possible. How will the summer end? Find out in the third and final season of The Summer I Turned Pretty – now on Prime.
Your hosts are Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1).
Shameless Podcast is produced by Annabelle Lee and Eilish Gilligan, executive-produced by Lucy Hunt and audio-edited by Mike Liberale. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema, Emily Li and Emma Sullivan, and our partnerships manager is Cindy Luu.
Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated.
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Jul 13, 2025 • 45min
No cancellations at the box office
Hiya!
On today’s show, it feels like an age-old question these days, but we’re still asking it: do famous men face any professional consequences when they’re accused of abuse? From Zach Bryan to Brad Pitt to Johnny Depp to Chris Brown, has the world been suffering from some kind of collective amnesia about how these men have allegedly treated the women in their lives…??
Your hosts are Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1).
Big thanks to CeraVe for making this episode of Shameless possible. With CeraVe, you can cleanse like a derm.
On today’s show, Zara recommended Olivia Dean profiled in Elle, and Working With My Best Friend on Call Her Daddy.
Read ‘Brad Pitt Is Fooling You’ in Vulture here.
Shameless Podcast is produced by Annabelle Lee and Eilish Gilligan, executive-produced by Lucy Hunt and audio-edited by Eilish Gilligan. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema, Emily Li and Eilish Gilligan, and our partnerships manager is Cindy Luu.
Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated.
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Everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast
Thanks for listening! We’re huge fans of yours.

Jul 9, 2025 • 48min
What's your yacht IQ?
Hi hi hi!
On today’s show: everyone, it seems, is talking about Drake’s abs, Katy and Orlando reunite after confirming their split, a best-selling memoir turned critically acclaimed film is making headlines for allegedly, ahem, bending the truth, yes, we’ll talk about that viral video about Princess Treatment and then, Zara is welcoming you to her algorithm.
This week, Zara recommended ‘Love, jail, Jesus, and pubs — a tangled tale of four very different parents’ on Conversations. Mich recommended watching A Deadly American Marriage on Netflix.
Big thanks to Daily Blooms for making this episode possible. Head to dailyblooms.com.au to send a bunch of flowers and a selection of fun treats. Aaaand! Get 10% off by using code ‘SHAMELESS10’ to make it even sweeter.
Your hosts are Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1).
Shameless Podcast is produced by Annabelle Lee and Eilish Gilligan, executive-produced by Lucy Hunt and audio-edited by Mike Liberale. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema, Emily Li and Emma Sullivan, and our partnerships manager is Cindy Luu.
Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated.
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Subscribe to our newsletter Smart, Dumb Stuff: https://tinyurl.com/4yasjphn Follow us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2mf557uxAaaand we’re on TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/2hchchrp
Everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast
Thanks for listening! We’re huge fans of yours.