Outspoken the Podcast

It’s almost been 30 years since Scott Calvin unwittingly inherited the title of Santa Claus. Scott became the unlikely hero who saved Christmas, after Santa fell off his roof. Left with a sleigh full of toys to deliver, Scott and his son Charlie got to work. It was meant to be a one-off but Scott missed the fine print.  In this special Christmas edition, we unpack the cult Christmas classic and share the unknown stories behind The Santa Clause.We are journalists Amy, Kate & Sophie Taeuber and this is Outspoken. * Trigger warning, we will be discussing the secrets behind the magical world of Santa, so it’s not suitable for little ears. ShopBack This festive season, make the most out of your shopping by using the ShopBack app to earn EXTRA cashback on top of the sales! If you’re new to ShopBack, we have a little gift for you. Use the code OUTSPOKEN before you sign up for a bonus $20 in your account. Follow the link now to sign up and redeem your bonus $20: https://app.shopback.com/aus/partner/OUTSPOKEN Subscribe to Outspoken Plus Outspoken Plus is our subscription offering that provides subscribers with exclusive access to BONUS weekly episodes. Every week, we’ll be dropping content so juicy, we’ve had to put it behind a paywall.A monthly Outspoken Plus subscription costs $5.99 a month, or save with our annual package, for just $49.99 a year*. There are three ways you can become an Outspoken Plus subscriber. Apple users can subscribe via Apple Podcasts here: apple.co/outspoken, while Android users can subscribe via Spotify here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outspoken-plus/subscribe or Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/outspoken_plus. * An annual subscription is only available on Apple Podcasts. Follow Outspoken Follow Outspoken on Instagram and TikTok, plus join in on the conversation in our Facebook Community. Podcast hosted by Amy Taeuber, Kate Taeuber and Sophie Taeuber.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hunt for Australia’s answer to the Spice Girls was heating up. The final five had just been announced, with Sophie Monk, Katie Underwood, Belinda Chapple, Sally Polihronas and Chantelle Barry beating out thousands to secure their place in the band. Life as they knew it was set to change with the girls moving into a new house together and embarking on gruelling fitness regimes. Within weeks drama was brewing. Chantelle Barry was pulling away from the group, spending nights out on the town. Suspicion started growing as money and the girl’s possessions started disappearing. We are journalists Sophie, Kate and Amy Taeuber and this is Unspoken.  ShopBack This festive season, make the most out of your shopping by using the ShopBack app to earn EXTRA cashback on top of the sales! If you’re new to ShopBack, we have a little gift for you. Use the code OUTSPOKEN before you sign up for a bonus $20 in your account. Follow the link now to sign up and redeem your bonus $20: https://app.shopback.com/aus/partner/OUTSPOKEN Subscribe to Outspoken Plus Outspoken Plus is our subscription offering that provides subscribers with exclusive access to BONUS weekly episodes. Every week, we’ll be dropping content so juicy, we’ve had to put it behind a paywall.A monthly Outspoken Plus subscription costs $5.99 a month, or save with our annual package, for just $49.99 a year*. There are three ways you can become an Outspoken Plus subscriber. Apple users can subscribe via Apple Podcasts here: apple.co/outspoken, while Android users can subscribe via Spotify here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outspoken-plus/subscribe or Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/outspoken_plus. * An annual subscription is only available on Apple Podcasts. Follow Outspoken Follow Outspoken on Instagram and TikTok, plus join in on the conversation in our Facebook Community. Podcast hosted by Amy Taeuber, Kate Taeuber and Sophie Taeuber. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rumours are true… Tammy Hembrow and Matt Zukowski are engaged after three-months of dating. As suspected, the pair got engaged in the Maldives during their extravagant holiday. Despite the exciting news, not everyone is happy.  Molly Mae Hague has broken her silence amid break up speculation. Last month, her fiancé Tommy Fury was captured partying at a Dubai night club with Chris Brown and appeared to be flirting with a random woman who playfully grabbed at his face. The new TikTok trend that is being used as a relationship test.  And why YouTuber Saffron Barker's new relationship with Welsh rugby Louis Rees Zammit is Sophie's new Roman Empire.  ShopBack This festive season, make the most out of your shopping by using the ShopBack app to earn EXTRA cashback on top of the sales! If you’re new to ShopBack, we have a little gift for you. Use the code OUTSPOKEN before you sign up for a bonus $20 in your account. Follow the link now to sign up and redeem your bonus $20: https://app.shopback.com/aus/partner/OUTSPOKEN Subscribe to Outspoken Plus Outspoken Plus is our subscription offering that provides subscribers with exclusive access to BONUS weekly episodes. Every week, we’ll be dropping content so juicy, we’ve had to put it behind a paywall.A monthly Outspoken Plus subscription costs $5.99 a month, or save with our annual package, for just $49.99 a year*. There are three ways you can become an Outspoken Plus subscriber. Apple users can subscribe via Apple Podcasts here: apple.co/outspoken, while Android users can subscribe via Spotify here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outspoken-plus/subscribe or Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/outspoken_plus. * An annual subscription is only available on Apple Podcasts. Follow Outspoken Follow Outspoken on Instagram and TikTok, plus join in on the conversation in our Facebook Community. Podcast hosted by Amy Taeuber, Kate Taeuber and Sophie Taeuber.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the late 90s the hunt was on for Australia’s answer to the Spice Girls. A call out was published in New Idea magazine, offering the opportunity of a life time… or so they thought. Warner Music was set to pluck five girls for obscurity and turn them into household names offering up a three-album recording contract and a place in a girl band. Australia strapped in for the ride with Channel Seven bringing a new show called Pop Stars to our screens. Millions tuned in to watch the auditions and it wasn’t long until we were heavily invested in the band called Bardot. But behind the scenes fame wasn’t what they expected. Whilst the TV execs were racking in millions from the band, the five girls weren't making a cent living off just $35 a day. Their mental health was also struggling as they buckled under the intense media pressure to stay thin. So was life as a pop star really worth it?  ShopBack This festive season, make the most out of your shopping by using the ShopBack app to earn EXTRA cashback on top of the sales! If you’re new to ShopBack, we have a little gift for you. Use the code OUTSPOKEN before you sign up for a bonus $20 in your account. Follow the link now to sign up and redeem your bonus $20: https://app.shopback.com/aus/partner/OUTSPOKEN Subscribe to Outspoken Plus Outspoken Plus is our subscription offering that provides subscribers with exclusive access to BONUS weekly episodes. Every week, we’ll be dropping content so juicy, we’ve had to put it behind a paywall.A monthly Outspoken Plus subscription costs $5.99 a month, or save with our annual package, for just $49.99 a year*. There are three ways you can become an Outspoken Plus subscriber. Apple users can subscribe via Apple Podcasts here: apple.co/outspoken, while Android users can subscribe via Spotify here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outspoken-plus/subscribe or Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/outspoken_plus. * An annual subscription is only available on Apple Podcasts. Follow Outspoken Follow Outspoken on Instagram and TikTok, plus join in on the conversation in our Facebook Community. Podcast hosted by Amy Taeuber, Kate Taeuber and Sophie Taeuber. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show… Morgan Waterhouse’s friends accuse Olivia Rogers of infidelity. Tammy Hembrow’s rollercoaster ride of a relationship. Kayla Itsines gets hitched… AND Lauren Curtis turns her nose up at Kmart.    ShopBack This festive season, make the most out of your shopping by using the ShopBack app to earn EXTRA cashback on top of the sales! If you’re new to ShopBack, we have a little gift for you. Use the code OUTSPOKEN before you sign up for a bonus $20 in your account. Follow the link now to sign up and redeem your bonus $20: https://app.shopback.com/aus/partner/OUTSPOKEN Subscribe to Outspoken Plus Outspoken Plus is our subscription offering that provides subscribers with exclusive access to BONUS weekly episodes. Every week, we’ll be dropping content so juicy, we’ve had to put it behind a paywall.A monthly Outspoken Plus subscription costs $5.99 a month, or save with our annual package, for just $49.99 a year*. There are three ways you can become an Outspoken Plus subscriber. Apple users can subscribe via Apple Podcasts here: apple.co/outspoken, while Android users can subscribe via Spotify here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outspoken-plus/subscribe or Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/outspoken_plus. * An annual subscription is only available on Apple Podcasts. Follow Outspoken Follow Outspoken on Instagram and TikTok, plus join in on the conversation in our Facebook Community. Podcast hosted by Amy Taeuber, Kate Taeuber and Sophie Taeuber. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Beckhams had become English royalty. The public were obsessed with the couple and their every move made headlines. No one knew though that the Beckham juggernaut was about to go international. A shock move to Madrid put Posh and Beck’s marriage under the spotlight. Then came the onslaught of cheating allegations that rocked the marriage.  ShopBack This festive season, make the most out of your shopping by using the ShopBack app to earn EXTRA cashback on top of the sales! If you’re new to ShopBack, we have a little gift for you. Use the code OUTSPOKEN before you sign up for a bonus $20 in your account. Follow the link now to sign up and redeem your bonus $20: https://app.shopback.com/aus/partner/OUTSPOKEN Subscribe to Outspoken Plus Outspoken Plus is our subscription offering that provides subscribers with exclusive access to BONUS weekly episodes. Every week, we’ll be dropping content so juicy, we’ve had to put it behind a paywall.A monthly Outspoken Plus subscription costs $5.99 a month, or save with our annual package, for just $49.99 a year*.  There are three ways you can become an Outspoken Plus subscriber. Apple users can subscribe via Apple Podcasts here: apple.co/outspoken, while Android users can subscribe via Spotify here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outspoken-plus/subscribe or Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/outspoken_plus. * An annual subscription is only available on Apple Podcasts. Follow Outspoken Follow Outspoken on Instagram and TikTok, plus join in on the conversation in our Facebook Community. Podcast hosted by Amy Taeuber, Kate Taeuber and Sophie Taeuber. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show…. Ellie Gonsalves shares 117 reasons why she doesn’t want kids. Sophie Cachia exposes customers’ confidential details. A popular podcast is at the centre of an influencer breakup… AND Tommy Fury parties in a Dubai nightclub with another woman.  ShopBack This festive season, make the most out of your shopping by using the ShopBack app to earn EXTRA cashback on top of the sales! If you’re new to ShopBack, we have a little gift for you. Use the code OUTSPOKEN before you sign up for a bonus $20 in your account. Follow the link now to sign up and redeem your bonus $20: https://app.shopback.com/aus/partner/OUTSPOKEN Subscribe to Outspoken Plus Outspoken Plus is our subscription offering that provides subscribers with exclusive access to BONUS weekly episodes. Every week, we’ll be dropping content so juicy, we’ve had to put it behind a paywall.A monthly Outspoken Plus subscription costs $5.99 a month, or save with our annual package, for just $49.99 a year*. There are three ways you can become an Outspoken Plus subscriber. Apple users can subscribe via Apple Podcasts here: apple.co/outspoken, while Android users can subscribe via Spotify here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outspoken-plus/subscribe or Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/outspoken_plus. * An annual subscription is only available on Apple Podcasts. Follow Outspoken Follow Outspoken on Instagram and TikTok, plus join in on the conversation in our Facebook Community. Podcast hosted by Amy Taeuber, Kate Taeuber and Sophie Taeuber. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1998 Victoria Beckham had made it to the glossy pages of British Vogue. Posh and Beck looked like they were living the picture perfect life. But that illusion was set to be shattered with rumours of a cheating scandal hitting the tabloids. The Spice Girls future was also in jeopardy with one band member making a dramatic exit.  ShopBack This festive season, make the most out of your shopping by using the ShopBack app to earn EXTRA cashback on top of the sales! If you’re new to ShopBack, we have a little gift for you. Use the code OUTSPOKEN before you sign up for a bonus $20 in your account. Follow the link now to sign up and redeem your bonus $20: https://app.shopback.com/aus/partner/OUTSPOKEN Subscribe to Outspoken Plus Outspoken Plus is our subscription offering that provides subscribers with exclusive access to BONUS weekly episodes. Every week, we’ll be dropping content so juicy, we’ve had to put it behind a paywall.A monthly Outspoken Plus subscription costs $5.99 a month, or save with our annual package, for just $49.99 a year*.  There are three ways you can become an Outspoken Plus subscriber. Apple users can subscribe via Apple Podcasts here: apple.co/outspoken, while Android users can subscribe via Spotify here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outspoken-plus/subscribe or Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/outspoken_plus.  An annual subscription is only available on Apple Podcasts.  Follow Outspoken on Instagram and TikTok, plus join in on the conversation in our Facebook Community. Podcast hosted by Amy Taeuber, Kate Taeuber and Sophie Taeuber.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show… Sarah’s Day has been labeled tone deaf after asking her followers how she can send Christmas presents to Israeli and Palestinian children. Jett Kenny has revealed a ‘Tinder stalker’, pushed him to make things official with Lily Brown. Indy Clinton is dropping baby name clues four weeks out from giving birth...And is Travis Kelce a ‘himbo’?  ShopBack This festive season, make the most out of your shopping by using the ShopBack app to earn EXTRA cashback on top of the sales! If you’re new to ShopBack, we have a little gift for you. Use the code OUTSPOKEN before you sign up for a bonus $20 in your account. Follow the link now to sign up and redeem your bonus $20: https://app.shopback.com/aus/partner/OUTSPOKEN Subscribe to Outspoken Plus Outspoken Plus is our subscription offering that provides subscribers with exclusive access to BONUS weekly episodes. Every week, we’ll be dropping content so juicy, we’ve had to put it behind a paywall.A monthly Outspoken Plus subscription costs $5.99 a month, or save with our annual package, for just $49.99 a year*.  There are three ways you can become an Outspoken Plus subscriber. Apple users can subscribe via Apple Podcasts here: apple.co/outspoken, while Android users can subscribe via Spotify here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outspoken-plus/subscribe or Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/outspoken_plus.  An annual subscription is only available on Apple Podcasts. Follow Outspoken on Instagram and TikTok, plus join in on the conversation in our Facebook Community. Podcast hosted by Amy Taeuber, Kate Taeuber and Sophie Taeuber.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trigger Warning: Please be advised that this episode contains discussions around eating disorders In 1994 Victoria Adams answered a call out in a magazine looking for a new girl band. While her voice needed work, she had the ‘it factor’ – with management praising her grace and sophistication.  From there, the Spice Girls was born and Victoria shot to international fame as Posh Spice. Renowned for her strict no smiling rule, Victoria has become misunderstood by the public. In a romance made in 90s heaven, Victoria's high-profile marriage to football superstar, David Beckham defined the era.  With it though, came intense media scrutiny and hordes of paparazzi following their every move… as well as a string of cheating scandals.  We are journalists Sophie, Kate and Amy Taeuber and this is our new series unspoken - where we bring you the ‘unspoken’ stories behind the biggest pop culture headlines to rock the nineties and early noughties.  Subscribe to Outspoken Plus Outspoken Plus is our subscription offering that provides subscribers with exclusive access to BONUS weekly episodes. Every week, we’ll be dropping content so juicy, we’ve had to put it behind a paywall. A monthly Outspoken Plus subscription costs $5.99 a month, or save with our annual package, for just $49.99 a year*.  There are three ways you can become an Outspoken Plus subscriber. Apple users can subscribe via Apple Podcasts here: apple.co/outspoken, while Android users can subscribe via Spotify here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outspoken-plus/subscribe or Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/outspoken_plus.  An annual subscription is only available on Apple Podcasts. Follow Outspoken on Instagram and TikTok, plus join in on the conversation in our Facebook Community. Podcast hosted by Amy Taeuber, Kate Taeuber and Sophie Taeuber. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.