The Fifth Trimester

Exactly as our oracle Lu predicted last week, Jackie ‘O’ Henderson has sensationally quit her $100 million contract with KIIS FM following an on-air blow-up with longtime co-host Kyle Sandilands. Naturally, we had to jump straight on the mics to urgently unpack the bombshell statement, share our predictions on what Kyle and Jackie might do next, what this means for the future of Australian radio, and discuss why - at its core - the abrupt end of this radio dynasty feels really quite sad. Will Kyle and Jackie O ever be mates again? Is it all the blood moon’s fault? And, most importantly… are the astrologers okay? 🌙🔮 The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist (updated weekly!) Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester GIVEAWAY, dropping on socials tonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s only Monday and the conspiracy theories are already flying. Did Jim Carrey send a body double to an event over the weekend? Bella’s got her tinfoil hat on and is convinced it’s a meta Truman Show moment. Meanwhile, Aussie pop royalty Delta Goodrem has just been announced as our Eurovision kween and with her bangers in the mix, we’re quietly confident she’s a shoo-in. Next, we dive headfirst into the TV show of the moment, Ryan Murphy’s Love Story, and unpack why this ’90s romance has us all pining for a slower, glossier era. From the fashion to the dating rules, we’re utterly obsessed by JFK Jr. and CBK -  icons of a time when love felt cinematic, and life felt understated and chic. In very exciting news, Vogue’s Acting Digital Director and fashion fairy, Alison Izzo, has joined us to help us decode what the actual ’eff we’re meant to be wearing to work out. Her tips are a must-listen. Finally, our ins and outs of the week cover a word that deserves way more airtime, going commando, and a very fancy fitness accessory. Mentions: Follow Vogue’s Alison Izzo for more fashion inspo @ali__izzo Textbook Romance by Zoe Foster-Blake & Hamish Blake Peanut x Tommee Tippee’s petition to get matrescence in the dictionary  Ultrahuman Smart Ring  The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist (updated weekly!) Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester GIVEAWAY, dropping on socials tonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Top of the week to you, DLs! We’re kicking things off with an intense recap of Bella’s Sunday-night encounter with her sleep paralysis demon, while Lu gives us an exciting update on her celibate girl summer. Meanwhile, the ongoing Hilary and Haylie Duff sister feud has Lu reflecting on what it’s like to live in the shadow of a high-achieving sibling… and she’s had a few unexpected revelations. Hot off the press this morning, Jackie O has stepped away from the airwaves following a heated on-air clash last week with co-host Kyle Sandilands, and Lu has a bold prediction for radio’s longest-running duo.  Next, we dive into the growing celeb trend of GoFundMe pages. From late actors James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane to ANTM’s Miss Jay, why are famous families asking the public for cash, and is it a genuine need, or a PR move dressed up as altruism? Finally, our ins and outs of the week feature yet another sock update (chill frills, they’re coming for ya) and a life-changing eyeliner stick. Mentions: MORE Time For This: Lessons on Grief with Bella  Meroda, Eye Perfecting Shimmer Stick  Uniqlo, Socks Crew Mellow  Kmart, 3 Pack Frill Quarter Crew Non-Slip Socks The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist (updated weekly!) Follow us: @the_fifth_trimesterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

⚠️ Includes Minor Spoilers ⚠️ It’s the most hyped film of the moment - clogging your feed, blowing up group chats and making everyone oh so toey for the moors. So, naturally, your Fifth Trimester field guides, Bella and Lu, took one for the team and headed to the cinema on behalf of you, our DLs. In this very honest (and horny, tbh) special ep, we answer the all-important question: Is Wuthering Heights worth your precious dollar bucks? We also zoom out to the broader cultural questions: what does this kind of romance do to modern dating? Corsets at the ready, bring your jelly, let’s get ready to yearn on the moors. Follow us:@the_fifth_trimesterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Monday, DLs! We’re coming in hot for the week ahead with very exciting news that our fave showman, DJ extraordinaire, FISHER, has just announced a national tour of his Out 2 Lunch festival. Next, we unpack the shock split of Australia’s golden couple, comedian Celeste Barber and her ‘Hot Husband’, Api Robin, and why the news has Bella spiralling just a touch about her own relationship. To restore our faith in love, we take a squiz at how our fave celebs marked Valentine’s Day. From public park proposals to Bad Bunny possibly rekindling things with his ex, plus Brooklyn Beckham’s very pointed message to his family - it was a big weekend for loud and proud declarations of lurve. In news that will delight nostalgic Nancies everywhere, Sizzler is officially returning, which naturally has us asking: what else deserves a comeback from the golden years of the ’90s? Trip to Sega World, anyone? Finally, our ins and outs of the week feature a fun new print we’re all about to be wearing on repeat, plus an MVP beauty product that’ll only cost ya ten bucks.   Mentions: Set a reminder: Lessons on Grief with Bella, dropping this Thursday on MORE Time For This Fisher’s Out To Lunch festival BYS Hydrating Setting Spray Cotton On Ultra Soft Halter Neck Tank VRG Girl, Francesca Sheer Maxi Dress Camo  The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist (updated weekly!) Follow us:@the_fifth_trimesterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu’s rolling in fresh from Laneway and fully committed to rocking the head-to-toe merch, while the Super Bowl Half-Time Show just happened, and Bad Bunny’s performance was politically poetic and as it was powerful and oh-so ICONIC. Bella reveals the greatest Australian children’s picture book of all time (according to ~the people~), Lu has thoughts, and Bella realises she relates to the Green Sheep on a deeply spiritual level. We drop a shocking confession as we unpack Taylor Swift’s epic ’90s rom-com-coded new video, Opalite, and why it feels like a not-so-subtle olive branch in her ongoing rift with Blake Lively. We also make the case for “finding your fishing” in your Fifth Trimester and why having a hobby (yes, even if it’s just joining your local library) is elite self-care. And finally, our ins and outs for the week feature the ultimate manicure hack, bestie bling and how to nail the perfect Galentine’s Day. - Mentions: Guardian’s Best Australian Children’s Picture Books of all timeCandy Claws Camile and Stone Rectangular Photo Locket Follow us:@the_fifth_trimesterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your girls are back and we’re quite devo, tbh. We unpack why the heartbreaking death of our ultimate ’90s movie mum, Catherine O’Hara, over the weekend has hit millennials so hard, triggering a collective spiral about ageing, time passing and the rude realisation that we’re very much the grown-ups now. Ahead of the Super Bowl next week, we are also asking a very important question: who in the what is a Bad Bunny? Lu delivers the crashiest of crash courses on the charming 31-year-old global superstar about to step into the performance of a lifetime. We finally deliver the shoe explainer you’ve been begging for, breaking down the sneakers, flats and heels you’ll actually wear this year, as well as a viral $25 thong heel you simply must know about. And to wrap, Lu’s in for the week is Wuthering Heights-core (but make it accessible), while Bella is channeling a ’90s school mum (Catherine would be proud!). - Mentions: Lily Allen performs West End Girl Down Under: Pre-sale from February 4 | Tickets on sale February 9, https://www.frontiertouring.com/lilyallen  The Investigation of Lucy Letby: Netflix, February 4 Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model: Netflix, February 16 The BFF, Twoobs The OG, Twoobs Cushion Toe Post Heels, Kmart  Valley Platform Casual Sandals, Betts Follow us:@the_fifth_trimesterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First cab off the rank, Bella has a timely warning about Instagram’s latest feature. And it involves her stubbly, unshaven legs. Lu is entering her glow-up era and is enlisting her fave robot, Chatty Cathy, for a brutally honest head-to-hoof refresh. Meanwhile, Bella questions whether AI is actually empowering us… or quietly fuelling the tyranny of the ‘hot mum’. Next, it’s big Fifth Trimester energy as we make the case for actually leaving the house this year for a well-deserved, gals’ movie night. Because DLs, the upcoming release schedule is truly **chef’s kiss**, and we’re breaking down the films that are actually worth your time and money in 2026. From horny literary adaptations like Wuthering Heights to the highly anticipated sequel, The Devil Wears Prada 2, it’s a golden age in cinema once more, and the millennial mums are PUMPED to clock off duty and tuck into their popcorn and choc tops. - Mentions: Camille Silk Nightie from Papinelle  Real Tree Hats  Ellie Roberts, Freshen Up Freshwater  @melricciomakeup Follow us:@the_fifth_trimesterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu and BB have raced into the pod studio for a very important BREAKING NEWS EPISODE, deep-diving into Brooklyn Peltz-Beckham’s scathing six-page Instagram statement about his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, after years of rumoured tension.  And you better believe, the bombshells are bombshelling. From accusations of brand control and press manipulation, to explosive wedding drama (including that first dance), wedding dress cancellations, alleged legal pressure to sign away his name, and claims Nicola Peltz has been consistently disrespected, Brookie has truly unleashed on his famous fam. We also ask the big questions - was this PR-approved or pure emotional release? Is there any way back from this? And as boy mums… how are we feeling?  Plus, we’ve figured out the only way Vicky can come back from this, and it involves doing something she absolutely hates. Buckle up, DLs! It’s a SPICY special ep. - Follow us:@the_fifth_trimester Follow us:@the_fifth_trimesterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the past, DLs. Today, we dust off our flower crowns and unpack why 2016-core is suddenly everywhere. We ask what 2016 Lu and Bella would make of their 2026 selves, share our Hottest 100 predictions, and dive headfirst into a very heated chat about Heated Rivalry - the steamy gay hockey series consuming our lives. We chat about why queer joy on screen feels like the medicine the world desperately needs right now and what season two of the show might explore. Plus, Lu shares a genius lunch hack and Bella has found the coolest summer hat that suits everyone.. - Mentions:Umamipapi Chilli OilArms of Eve Jackson HatSportsgirl floppy sunhat Follow us:@the_fifth_trimesterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine being cancelled by your imaginary best friend and all-round Brit It Gal, Lily Allen, on day three of your new job. Sounds like a living nightmare, right? Welp, this actually happened to Bella and she’s finally going public with this never-before-told dark tale of shame. Meanwhile, celibacy is taking Hollywood by storm with the likes of Julia Fox and Khloe Kardashian crossing their legs for good, and the girls are feeling inspired. Plus, we chat to fashion expert and stylist, Courtney McIntosh, from THE INARRA about the jeans we’ll all be wearing in 2026, and Lu shares the ultimate mindful activity that produces chic accessories and keeps your kids busy. - - Follow for more amazing style tips for the modern Mum:@courtney___mcintosh@theinarra Slow Girl Run Club: @michellebattersby  Bella’s running playlists: Running Jams Retro Running Songs Follow us:@the_fifth_trimester We're moving to our own feed! Follow and rate us here:The Fifth Trimester (Spotify)The Fifth Trimester (Apple podcasts)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re back for episode two and the sched is more lit than the dance floor at Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis’ wedding. We unpack the soccer golden couple’s stunning Perth nuptials, plus why we’re convinced JLo and Ben Affleck might be (probably, maybe) trolling us all. We also serve up our pop culture predictions for the year ahead - from a bombshell royal tell-all to an Abbie Chatfield and Keli Holiday relationship milestone. Meanwhile, Lu is laying down some very firm rules for her dating life in 2026, while Bella is campaigning for the return of… **checks notes**… ankle socks?! Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester @bellarosebrennan @day_in_luSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy first ep and happy almost-NYE! Today, Bella breaks down what in the bedazzled gold suit is actually happening with Harry Styles and his long-anticipated musical comeback. Lu slips into her Inspector Gadget trench to investigate the Beckham family’s latest bout of festive beef, before the girls recap the weird, wild year that was 2025. Plus, they share the cocktail of the summer and the viral crisp platter you have to try before the clock strikes 12. Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester @bellarosebrennan @day_in_luSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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