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Why hello! It’s time for our December review episode, so we decided to throw a 2024 recommendation EXTRAVAGANZA! This is the ultimate list of TV shows, films, podcasts, books and… recipes?... that we loved this year, all in one place. There’s more than enough brilliant stuff here to see you through the entire festive season! Big thanks to Drop of Sunshine for making this episode possible. Drop of Sunshine is a brand-new wine created to encourage more meaningful connections through the sharing of stories. Your hosts today were Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1), Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Eilish Gilligan (@eilishgilligan).  All recommendations from each host are listed below. MICH Boy Swallows Universe on Netflix ‘I felt myself split into before and after’: how giving birth triggered a life-changing illness by Lauren Bensted in The Guardian Mr Big | Unravel from ABC Listen Tomato Soup recipe from NYT Cooking Personal colour analysis  ZARA Borgen on Netflix Rivals on Disney+ All Fours by Miranda July Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors The Bee Sting by Paul Murray The Complicated Sisterhood of Jackie Kennedy and Lee Radziwill by Sam Kashner in Vanity Fair EILISH Agatha All Along on Disney+ My Brother’s Ashes Are In A Sandwich Bag by Michelle Brasier Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe Eric Adams from If Books Could Kill  Short n Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter BRAT by Charli xcx Unreal Unearth: Unending by Hozier  Eric on Netflix This episode was audio-produced by Eilish Gilligan. 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 the Shameless newsletter, Smart Dumb Stuff: http://eepurl.com/iH2sV-/ Aaaand everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast Thanks for listening! We’re huge fans of you.

Hello hello! On today’s show: Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are engaged and eating Taco Bell, fashion it girl Matilda Djerf has been accused of being a bad boss, Harry and Meghan’s creative projects can’t stop flopping, Sydney Sweeney responds to the losers of the internet, and are you on the Cruise coconut cake list? This week, Zara recommended reading ‘Always Go To The Funeral’ in NPR. This episode was audio-produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Drop of Sunshine for making this episode possible. Drop of Sunshine provides so many foolproof options for the girlies! Grab a bottle at Dan Murphy’s and remember to drink wise. 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... Aaaand everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast Thanks for listening! We’re huge fans of you.

Hey there!  Today on the show: as more and more allegations against Diddy come to light, it appears that his powerful friends are not immune either. Jay Z, a longtime friend of Diddy’s, has just been accused of rape; and whether or not he’s guilty, it doesn’t change the fact that he’s been friends with Diddy for decades. So we want to know: how much can you judge a person’s character based on the friends they keep?  This episode of Shameless is brought to you by SIX The Musical, which is heading back to Sydney!  On today’s show, Mich recommended Paris Hilton & Nicole Richie: Queens of the 2000s from Call Her Daddy. You can also listen to The Daily’s interview with Alex Cooper here. You can read “Get in loser, we’re cancelling the assassin for thinking The Anxious Generation was good” from Smart, Dumb Stuff here. While you’re there, you can also subscribe to Smart, Dumb Stuff. ;) This episode was audio-produced by Eilish Gilligan.  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… Follow us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2mf557ux Aaaand 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 you.

Hiiiii hi hi! On today’s show: The Barry Keoghan, Sabrina Carpenter breakup turns into quite the circus, Jay-Z has been named in a sexual assault lawsuit alongside Diddy, the Eras Tour is over, we need to talk about the astounding career of K-Pop idol Rosé, and then… Hailey Welch needs to Talk Tuah a lawyer. Haha! This week, Mich recommended ‘The Isolated, Increasingly Radical CEO Murder Suspect’ in New York Magazine’s The Intelligencer and ‘The Internet’s Obsession With Luigi Mangione Signals a Major Shift’ in WIRED. Zara recommended Heidi Gardner on the podcast Not Skinny but Not Fat. Big thanks to Betty’s Burgers for making this episode possible. Sign up to Betty’s Beach Club Rewards, spend $30 and get a free Betty’s Classic. Even better, if you download the app and spend $30, you’ll not only rack up Betty’s Dollars, but you’ll also get a free Betty’s Classic burger until Dec 24th! This episode was audio-produced by Annabelle Lee. 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... Aaaand everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast Thanks for listening! We’re huge fans of you.

Well hello! Today on the show, we’re discussing the "sad, beige" influencer rivalry that has now escalated into a full-blown lawsuit. Can the legal system protect the ‘vibe’ of a creator? Even if that vibe is… kinda basic? And later, we’re talking about whether or not being an influencer is hard work. Again! This episode of Shameless is brought to you by Elite Eleven, your one-stop shop for all your last-minute Christmas shopping. We also want to thank SIX The Musical, which is heading back to Sydney!  This episode was audio-produced by Eilish Gilligan.  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/2mf557ux Aaaand 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 you.

Hello hello! On today’s show: after their infamous diss track battle, Drake is suing Kendrick Lamar’s record label… which just so happens to be his own record label. Why did Billboard issue an apology to Taylor Swift?, we give a crash course on the Nepo Baby Ball in Paris, a very important timeline on the reported fallout between Hillary Duff and her sister, and then! We play Slow News Week. This week, Zara recommended watching Borgen on Netflix. Mich recommended reading ‘An I.V.F. Mix-Up, a Shocking Discovery and an Unbearable Choice’ in The New York Times. Big thanks to Mejuri’s Holiday Gift Shop for making this episode possible. If you’re looking for last-minute gifts or party season pieces, check out Mejuri! Make sure to order right here by December 16 to get your gifts in time for the holidays. This episode was audio-produced by Annabelle Lee, Michelle Andrews and Zara McDonald. 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... Aaaand everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast Thanks for listening! We’re huge fans of you.

Hello hello!  On today’s show: we want to talk about a new op-ed that’s just been published on The Cut titled 'What Should a 30-Something Look Like?' Because between all the Botox injections, and the TikTok For You Page, it kind of feels like we’ve lost touch with how we’re supposed to look once we hit thirty. And it’s not just women who feel this way, either! This episode of Shameless is brought to you by the NEW CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion with SPF50. This episode was audio-produced by Eilish Gilligan. On today’s show, Zara recommended Kiera Knightley: ‘Turning 40? It looks rather great’ from The Times.  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/2mf557ux Aaaand 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 you.

Helloooo, everyone! On today’s show: Hailey Bieber decided to get… messy? We explain why so many are holding space for the lyrics of Defying Gravity, Elle Macpherson explains why she and her husband split, Ana de Armas’s boyfriend is controversial, and then, we watched the Tayvis romcom so you don't have to… but actually, you should. This week, Mich recommended this Mac and Cheese recipe from RecipeTinEats. To watch TikTok creator @hellotefi’s full video on Ana de Armas, head here. Big thanks to Elite Eleven’s Black Friday Sale for making this episode possible. Head to Elite Eleven’s website, the app, or stop by an in-store location before December 2nd to score up to 70% off! Listen to Mia Freedman’s episode of Inherited right here. This episode was audio-produced by Annabelle Lee.  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... Aaaand everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast Thanks for listening! We’re huge fans of you.

Hello hello! On today’s show: Colleen Rooney is on I’m a Celebrity but the real winner may be her nemesis Rebekah Vardy, Lamar Odom makes an absolutely bizarre confession, Bonnie Blue has now been deported from two countries, Mich has decided we need even more details about the Cher memoir and then, we’re playing clickbait of the week! This week, Zara recommended ‘We know Ben Shewry doesn’t like the Good Food Guide. And we don’t care’ in the Good Food Guide. Big thanks to Mejuri’s Black Friday sale for making this episode possible. Mejuri’s Black Friday sale is now on! For a limited time, take 25% off sitewide, when you spend over $150 right here. This episode was audio produced by Michelle Andrews, Zara McDonald and Annabelle Lee. 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... Aaaand everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast Thanks for listening! We’re huge fans of you.

Hello hello! Happy Saturday, and welcome to our November review episode! On today’s show: we saw the Wicked movie! Well, part one of the Wicked movie to be specific. And goodness knows (hehe) we have thoughts!  Big thanks to Drop of Sunshine for making this episode possible. Drop of Sunshine is a brand-new wine created to encourage more meaningful connections through the sharing of stories. Your hosts today were Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1), Annabelle Lee (@annabe11e1ee) and Eilish Gilligan (@eilishgilligan). This episode was audio-produced by Eilish Gilligan. 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 the Shameless newsletter, Smart Dumb Stuff: http://eepurl.com/iH2sV-/ Aaaand everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast Thanks for listening! We’re huge fans of you.

Hi hi hi! On today’s show: John Krasinski was crowned People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive and the public has complaints. Molly Mae Hague sat down with British VOGUE to talk about her breakup, the celebrity boxing match of the year was a flop, Mark Zuckerberg has recorded a rap/love song and we’re going to unpack it, and the Snapchat renaissance is here.  This week, Mich recommended Cher is Cher from Celebrity Memoir Book Club. Zara recommended Nicole Kidman Still Feels It All from GQ. Big thanks to Hairhouse for making this episode possible. This Black Friday, shop the biggest hair brands at 20-50% off. To listen to Tarrah Jordan’s episode of Inherited, head here. This episode was audio-produced by Eilish Gilligan.  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. Everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast Thanks for listening! We’re huge fans of you.

Hiiii, everyone! On the show: Just over a year ago, the world found out about Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater’s new relationship, and fans were… outraged. It was a PR nightmare that threatened to take the Wicked movie down with it, a la Don’t Worry Darling. But now, one year on… and days ahead of the film’s premiere… have they done the impossible and turned it all around? Plus! Speaking of controversial relationships, we have an update on those Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster headlines… This week, Zara recommended watching Press on Amazon Prime! Big thanks to Australia Post for making this episode possible. The AusPost app automatically adds all of your deliveries to your account, so you can track it all in one place. And with 2-hour delivery notifications you can stay on top of it all! Get on it and download the AusPost app today. 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... Aaaand everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast Thanks for listening! We’re huge fans of you.

Hello hello! On today’s show: Brianna Lapaglia accuses Zach Bryan of emotional abuse and says she rejected his team’s offer of $12 million to keep quiet. Plus, the celeb lookalike contests are out of control, the Grammys noms are out and there are a few key snubs, Paul Mescal doesn’t want to become too famous, and meet the billionaire who just bought The Block. This week, Mich recommended Heston Blumenthal: ‘I was manic. My wife put me in hospital’ in the Sunday Times. And also! Her new favourite free-to-air show: Deal or No Deal. Big thanks to Hubbl for making this episode possible. Right now, you can get 50% off Hubbl Hub to celebrate Black Friday! This offer lasts until the 8th of December so now is the perfect time there’s no better time to upgrade your Smart TV.  And thank you to Four Pillars for supporting this episode of Shameless! This summer, enjoy a Four Pillars G&T, with orange. And remember to drink wise. 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... Aaaand everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast Thanks for listening! We’re huge fans of you.

Hello! Today on the show, Anna Kendrick told the world that she’s donating the profits from her new film, Woman of the Hour, to charity. Which got us thinking: true crime content has never been more popular, but how ethical is it, really? Oh, and Mich tells us all about Dave Portnoy’s Zach Bryan diss track.  This episode of Shameless is brought to you by Airbnb.  On today’s show, Zara recommended All Those A-List Celebs Couldn’t Save Harris, But Joe Rogan Helped Trump from The Hollywood Reporter. And here’s Anna Kendrick on Armchair Expert.  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/2mf557ux Aaaand 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 you.

Why helloooo, everyone! On today’s show: Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz called off their engagement on the heels of their PR tour. Cynthia Erivo says she should’ve called her friends instead, the public voted for the world’s sexiest musician and in doing so, failed the culture, Olivia Rodrigo’s tip for finding red flags, and can you name the biggest musician in the world right now? We chart his curious rise back to the top. This week, Zara recommended listening to Rivals: The Official Podcast by Wondery. Mich recommended The Ad Campaign by The Daily. This episode was audio produced by Eilish Gilligan and Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to CeraVe and their new AM Facial Moisturising Lotion with SPF50 for making this episode possible. Grab CeraVe’s AM Facial Moisturising Lotion with SPF50, exclusively at Chemist Warehouse.  (Now, for the legal stuff! Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Apply 20 minutes before sun exposure, and reapply every 2 hours and after swimming, towelling, or perspiring in accordance with the directions. Remember, sunscreen is only one part of sun protection, always wear protective clothing, seek shade and avoid prolonged sun exposure.) 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... Aaaand everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast Thanks for listening! We’re huge fans of you.

Well hi! Today on the show: infamous radio host Jackie O has just released her memoir, The Whole Truth, and of course we read it as quickly as we could. In this book, Jackie O discusses her struggle with addiction, her relationships and divorces, money, and the ups and downs of The Kyle and Jackie O Show, which has been dominating Australian airwaves for decades.  This episode of Shameless is brought to you by Hubbl, the instant upgrade to your smart TV. On today’s show, Mich recommended ‘Chris Martin: the rock god who thrives in the face of critical sneers’ from The Guardian. Zara recommended Rivals on Disney+.  This episode was audio-produced by Eilish Gilligan. 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/2mf557ux Aaaand 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 you.

Heeeyyy! On today’s show: Hugh Jackman’s rumoured new relationship is making quite a few headlines, we’re obsessed with Saoirse Ronan’s viral moment on Graham Norton’s couch, Timothée Chalamet just rocked up to his lookalike contest, Gisele Bündchen is pregnant to her former jiu-jitsu instructor, aaaand we play clickbait of the week! Head here to listen to Zara Seidler’s episode on Inherited. Big thanks to Airbnb for making this episode possible. Head here to book your next relaxing trip. This episode was audio produced by Annabelle Lee. 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... Aaaand everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast Thanks for listening! We’re huge fans of you.

Hi hi! Today on the show, everyone in the Shameless Media office is talking about Bonnie Blue, the controversial OnlyFans creator and social media influencer with a… erm… unique approach to her work. This unique approach definitely sets her apart… but is it ethical? And later, The Hollywood Reporter just published its 2024 Creator A-List, and when it comes to social media, anyone who’s anyone is on that list. But in 2024, what makes an influencer truly influential?  This episode of Shameless is brought to you by the new CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion with SPF50, now available at Chemist Warehouse.  Your Shameless hosts are Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1). This episode was researched and audio-produced by Eilish Gilligan. On today’s show, Mich recommended Katie Price on The Louis Theroux Podcast. Zara recommended Spotify’s DJ X feature.  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/2mf557ux Aaaand 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 you.

Hello!!! On today’s show: the star of Wicked Cynthia Erivo slammed fans’ homemade artwork, and the response has been rather intense. Industry names call for an age-restriction to joining musical groups in the wake of Liam Payne’s death, Andrew Garfield might’ve just fallen in love and it sadly wasn’t with Nana Bot Lee, and Zara welcomes you to her algorithm. This episode was audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Love Island Australia for making this episode possible. Stream new episodes Monday to Thursday, free on 9Now. You don’t want to miss a second of this sizzling season! 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... Aaaand everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast Thanks for listening! We’re huge fans of you.

Hello! On today’s show: former One Direction star Liam Payne has died, so how do we make sense of his death as both a beloved teen idol as well as a man accused of inflicting pain on women? And then, the Victoria’s Secret fashion show is back! So what did we make of the spectacle? This week, Zara recommended Sunday Sports Club with Alison Kuch. Mich recommended Mr Big from ABC Podcasts: new Unravelled series. This episode was audio produced by Eilish Gilligan. Big thanks to frank green, Australia’s most loved reusable brand, for making this episode possible. 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 the Shameless newsletter, Smart Dumb Stuff: http://eepurl.com/iH2sV-/ Aaaand everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast Thanks for listening! We are very big fans of yours.