
Shameless
The pop culture podcast for smart people who love dumb stuff.
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Jun 1, 2025 • 43min
Trademarking our onion opinions
The show dives into the controversy surrounding a former NRL player's two-book deal that's stirring debate in the BookTok community. They examine the implications for the publishing industry and the dynamic between influencer culture and literature. Recommendations include tackling the New York Times crossword and an interview with Cher. The conversation also touches on how motherhood shapes grocery shopping routines and the emotional toll of social media metrics on creative professionals.

May 28, 2025 • 44min
An (almost) live-streamed wedding
Hiiii!
On today’s show: JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes are papped getting cuddly, Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas seem to be on good terms, Tom Cruise makes a clunky comment about his Father's Day plans in a red carpet interview, and then, should Taylor Swift buy back her masters? Plus, Barry Keoghan opens up about his addiction in a profile with Hollywood Authentic, and finally, Zara welcomes us to her algorithm!!!
This week, Zara recommended Whitney Wolfe Herd on The Interview. Belly recommended Sirens on Netflix.
To listen to Kath Ebbs on Inherited, head here.
And to read Barry Keoghan’s profile in Hollywood Authentic, head here.
Big thanks to South Australia for making this episode of Shameless possible. If you’re looking for a slow weekend with lots of food, wine and culture, book a trip to South Australia and celebrate the simple pleasures.
And thank you to Woolworths for making this episode possible. Woolworths is giving new customers $10 off direct-to-boot orders. (Min spend $100. Subject to availability. Delivery & bag fees apply. See woolworths.com.au for T&Cs & locations.)
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May 25, 2025 • 45min
Breaking the fourth wall (twice)
Hello hello!Today on the show: founder of Odd Muse, Aimee Smale, is copping it for claiming her label is ‘slow fashion’. The allegedly false claim is one thing, but the whole conversation got us thinking about something else: in the year 2025, is it still an advantage to build businesses in the public eye?
Also – Mich is back!!!!!!
Huge thanks to the Victorian Government for making this episode of Shameless possible. Pads and tampons are not a luxury — and now, they’re free in public places across Victoria. Also, shoutout to Lyka!
This episode was produced by Eilish Gilligan.
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May 21, 2025 • 46min
Smart divas, love triangles and ring rumours
Join a lively discussion on the latest celebrity gossip, from Walton Goggins' wife addressing rumors to Justin Bieber's take on Diddy. Explore love triangles in country music and listen to humorous takes on celebrity engagement rumors. Don't miss recommendations for 'Overcompensating' and 'Beetlejuice The Musical,' along with insights from a Modern Love column. The hosts also tackle legal battles in the entertainment industry, making the conversation both entertaining and thought-provoking!

May 18, 2025 • 48min
The "party mum" and the popstar
Hello!
On today’s show: Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas got together when she was 20 and he was 27, and honestly the whole thing just seemed like a fairytale. They got married, they had kids, but this love story did not turn out to have a happy ending. Fast forward to today, and Joe Jonas is trying to recover his reputation after the breakup – but is it working?
Big thanks to Australia Post for making this episode of Shameless possible. Download the Aus Post app today.
This episode was audio-produced by Eilish Gilligan.
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May 14, 2025 • 44min
Is it a bird? Is it a blimp? No, it's Superpig!
Howdy!
On today’s show: Taylor Swift has been pulled into the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni legal drama, Harry Styles was at the Conclave (!!!), is Elizabeth Holmes’s partner trolling us, the Diddy trial has begun, and then, Gil welcomes us to her Nathan Fielder-themed algorithm.
This week, Zara recommended Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry and Emma Grede’s podcast, Aspire. Annabelle recommended The Four Seasons on Netflix! And DJ Earworm’s Summermash of 2024 lol :)
To read that piece in The Guardian about the misogyny slop ecosystem, head here.
Big thanks to CeraVe for making this episode possible. Get yourself a skincare treat – Find The One For You with CeraVe.
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May 11, 2025 • 51min
The most confusing celebrity marriage ever
Heya!!! On today’s show, they’re one of the most inscrutable celebrity couples – or non-couples – ever, no matter how much they keep publicly sharing about their relationship. Yep, it’s Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. We’re unpacking their unique relationship arrangement and how that Oscars slap really came to pass.
Just a content note up top, there’s a brief mention of child abuse and addiction in this episode. Please take care while listening.
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Today’s episode was produced by Eilish Gilligan.
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May 9, 2025 • 34min
Our review of the Molly-Mae documentary, part two
Happy Saturday fam! It’s time for our May review episode, which means we need to discuss part two of Molly-Mae: Behind It All!
Big thanks to Mainland Aged Cheddars for making this episode of Shameless possible. Good things take time, and the best things in life deserve to be savoured.
This episode was audio-produced by Eilish Gilligan.
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May 7, 2025 • 51min
The Big Chair
Hi, everyone!
On today’s show: The Met Gala, of course! Rihanna debuts her pregnancy, Dua Lipa and Callum Turner make their red carpet debut, and Aimee Lou Wood and Walton Goggins… reunite. Then, we tried watching Logan and Jake Paul’s new reality TV show, Paul American, given that the clips are everywhere on TikTok and we have lots of thoughts, Prince Harry wants to reconcile with the royal family, the Culpo sisters are fighting, and Belly welcomes us to her algorithm.
This week, Zara recommended two podcast episodes: Kosas’s Sheena Zadeh on Hot Smart Rich, and Emma Grede on The Diary of a CEO. Annabelle recommended watching Another Simple Favour on Amazon Prime.
Big thanks to the Victorian Government for making this episode possible. Early Childhood Education in Victoria is expanding and offers a fulfilling path where you can nurture young children, support families, and advance your career. If you’re looking for a life-changing and fulfilling career move, check out vic.gov.au/kinder.
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May 4, 2025 • 49min
The hustler and the housewife
Hiya!
On today’s show: it’s the hustler and the housewife. Erika Jayne met Tom Girardi when she was 27 and he was 60. They married in 1999, and all was well until… it really, really wasn’t. Today we’re unpacking the story of the Real Housewife who narrowly avoided professional disaster after her husband of 20+ years was revealed to be a truly despicable criminal…
Big thanks to Elite Eleven and their ultra-soft, ultra-comfy Omni collection for making this episode of Shameless possible. Also, huge shoutout to Daily Blooms!
This episode was produced by Eilish Gilligan.
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