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Hey there!  On today’s show: In an 8-and-a-half-minute-long TikTok video, Mikaela Testa has accused Anna Paul of some pretty gnarly things. And US Bachelor star Rachael Kirkconnell has gone on Call Her Daddy to talk all about that weird breakup post… We’re diving into all of it in a jam-packed Welcome To My Algorithm. And later: let’s unpack the viral clip of a successful woman saying she’s never had imposter syndrome: because for some reason, that’s apparently a bit controversial…  Huge thanks to Elite Eleven for making this episode of Shameless possible. Their new performance range, Proform, is available now. Shop it online, in-store or via the app and use SHAMELESS10 for 10% off.  On today’s episode, Mich recommended Bohnanza. 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.

Hiiii hi hi! On today’s show: Setting the record straight on those Barack Obama/Jennifer Aniston rumours, Gracie Abrams defends her opening act from bizarre stan culture, and then, Triple J’s Hottest 100 came around again, so how relevant in 2025 is both the countdown and the youth radio station in general? Plus, Robert Pattinson trolls the press once more. And then, 2025’s first Slow News Week!!!! This week Mich recommended Richard Scolyer’s episode of Patient Zero on Australian Story/ABC iView. Zara recommended reading Mark Manson’s 40 Lessons at 40, as well as ‘How Mecca outfoxed Sephora in Australia’ from Style-ish podcast. This episode was audio-produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to KX Pilates for making this episode possible. Use the code ‘LETSGO’ on the intro offer you can get 5 classes for $50. Just head to kxpilates.com or download the KX Pilates App to find a class near you. 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 hi! Today on the show, it’s the Quick and Dirty to end all Quick and Dirties! We’re diving into all the headlines we missed over the break. Like… Brad and Ange’s divorce has finally been settled, Vanity Fair are wondering whether or not Harry and Meghan are even interesting anymore, Zendaya and Tom Holland are engaged, Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster made their public debut as a couple and… Adrian Portelli’s 50k controversy… On this episode, Zara recommended In Memorium by Alice Winn. Mich recommended Margot’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe. This episode of Shameless is brought to you by Cerave’s Facial Moisturiser with SPF 50.  Listen to The TikTok Flop from The Daily. 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! It’s the first Saturday review of 2025! On today’s show: The Molly-Mae documentary. What were we expecting? Did the doco deliver? We unpack it alllll in this episode. Big thanks to KX Pilates for making this episode possible. Head to kxpilates.com or download the KX Pilates App to find a class near you. And! You can get $10 off their intro offer with the code KX10OFF, making it $50 for 5 classes. Your hosts today were Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1), Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Annabelle Lee (@annabe11e1ee). 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... 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.

Hiiii hi hi! We’re back on board, baby! Which of course means that on today’s show, it’s time for us to unpack all of those It Ends With Us developments. We’ll be discussing everything from Blake Lively’s sexual assault allegations against Justin Baldoni, to Justin Baldoni’s $400 million countersuit. There’s so much to discuss that we’re going to spend a whole damn episode on it. This week, Mich and Zara came through with a lotttaaaa book recs! They’re all linked below: The Wedding People by Alison Espach Rytual by Chloe Elisabeth Wilson The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden  Real Americans by Rachel Khong This episode was audio-produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Airbnb for making this episode possible. Find a ‘Guest Favourite’ and book your next getaway accommodation right here. 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! Welcome back to part two of our series unpacking Don't Worry Darling. Are we feeling worried yet? Thankyou so much to Elite Eleven and their Aura summer range for making this episode of Shameless possible. Another huge shoutout to Denada! Don’t forget to check out Shameless Media’s new interview show, Inherited, out now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  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.

Hello!!! We’re back with a brand new Scandal series for you, all about… DON’T WORRY DARLING! This has to be one of the most scandalous stories of the last five years for SURE…  Thankyou so much to Drop of Sunshine for making this episode of Shameless possible. Another huge shoutout to Frank Green! Don’t forget to check out Shameless Media’s new interview show, Inherited, out now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  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.

Hi! We’re back again for another scandal summer special, and this time, we’re reminiscing on the Brangelina story. This is the Jen, Brad, and Ange series. Brad and Angelina? They were the golden couple, then the power couple, and then… it all came crashing down. The fallout? It’s still ongoing, and we’ve got the updates for you. Big thanks to Betty’s Burgers for making this episode of Shameless possible.  Don’t forget to check out Shameless Media’s new interview show, Inherited, out now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  Why We Can’t Quit Brad Pitt by Scaachi Koul in Slate 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.

Welcome back to another bumper episode in our Summer Scandal series! This time, we’re unpacking Julia Roberts and her runaway-bride era. Goodness me…  Massive thanks to the Australian Open for making this episode of Shameless possible!  Don’t forget to check out Shameless Media’s new interview show, Inherited, out now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  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.

Welcome welcome WELCOME to our Summer Scandal series! We’re taking a moment over the summer to reflect on the biggest celebrity scandals we’ve covered over the years. And how could we forget the scandals that plagued Sex and the City!  Massive thanks to Denada for making this episode of Shameless possible. Huge thanks also to SIX The Musical!  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.

It’s the event of the year!!! The 2024 SEOYAs! As you guys know, the 2024 Shameless End of Year Awards acknowledge the celebrity and pop culture stories that shaped the year. We’ve had a brainstrust of 1000 Shameless listeners vote on who they think should win each category, Annabelle has tallied it all up, and today, Mich and Zara will recap the top stories and award our winners for the year. Big thanks to Four Pillars for making the 2024 SEOYAs possible. Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin is simply the best and it’s proudly made right here in Australia. Head here to check it out. 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.

Hey!  On today’s show: ‘brain rot’, ‘enshittification’, ‘polarisation’, ‘demure’, ‘manifest’ - what do all these words have in common? Well, they’ve each been tapped as candidates for 2024’s Word of the Year. These are the words that, allegedly, encapsulate the vibe and cultural mood of 2024. But do these words actually… mean anything? This week, Zara recommended The Gentleman From Peru by Andre Aciman. Mich recommended ‘How Does My Divorce Make You Feel?’ in The Cut. Big thanks to the 2025 Australian Open for making this episode possible. The Ground Pass is a good shout – you can wander the Garden Square eateries by day, or even head in for drinks after work. Purchase your AO25 Ground Pass from just $35 by visiting Ticketmaster.com.au.  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.

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.