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29 Minuten
This week on The Week That Was… Katie Price’s husband mysteriously vanishes in Dubai after allegedly texting her while tied up “behind his back,” Burning Man attendees are crowdfunding a new Orgy Dome, and Kate & Tansy expose Architectural Digest home tours for what they really are: luxury realestate.com.au ads.
Also this week:
Kate reviews what may genuinely be the worst movie ever made
Sasha Baron Cohen gets accused of having “the sex appeal of a garden hose”
Tansy reveals her childhood fear of Richard Branson
The girls unpack celebrity scam artists, fake billionaires and AI gym photos
Dakota Johnson’s lime house sparks a deep conspiracy spiral
Kiefer Sutherland apparently has a band… and apparently nobody bought tickets
Plus:
BioDad downs three champagnes in under 20 minutes, Kate loses another pair of earrings, and somewhere in the Nevada desert someone is aggressively rooting under a funded carport.
Bleak. Chaotic. Beautiful.
#theweekthatwas #katietprice #burningman #architecturaldigest #dakotajohnson #sashabaroncohen #popculture #celebritynews #podcast #australianpodcast #hottakes #internetculture #comedy podcast
Also this week:
Kate reviews what may genuinely be the worst movie ever made
Sasha Baron Cohen gets accused of having “the sex appeal of a garden hose”
Tansy reveals her childhood fear of Richard Branson
The girls unpack celebrity scam artists, fake billionaires and AI gym photos
Dakota Johnson’s lime house sparks a deep conspiracy spiral
Kiefer Sutherland apparently has a band… and apparently nobody bought tickets
Plus:
BioDad downs three champagnes in under 20 minutes, Kate loses another pair of earrings, and somewhere in the Nevada desert someone is aggressively rooting under a funded carport.
Bleak. Chaotic. Beautiful.
#theweekthatwas #katietprice #burningman #architecturaldigest #dakotajohnson #sashabaroncohen #popculture #celebritynews #podcast #australianpodcast #hottakes #internetculture #comedy podcast
30 Minuten
We are back! Happy Friday!
James Charles gets dragged (again), Dua Lipa sues Samsung for a casual $15 million, Kesha announces she’s now “geosexual” and exclusively attracted to Italy, and Australian Fashion Week basically turns into a water park with better outfits.
This week, Kate & Tansy unpack the internet’s latest descent into chaos, including:
The James Charles GoFundMe controversy and why everyone suddenly became a financial investigator
Whether cancel culture is actually real anymore or if celebrities just take a two-week break and come back with a podcast
The Devil Wears Prada 2 backlash before the movie even exists
Dua Lipa allegedly getting done dirty by Samsung
FKA Twigs playing Josephine Baker and why she’s kind of perfect for it
And why Kate firmly believes parents need to stop posting mysterious aesthetic photos of the backs of their children’s heads online immediately
Plus:
Broadway meltdowns, celebrity nonsense, shirtless apology videos filmed under suspicious lighting, fashion week disasters, and the ongoing cultural collapse of modern society
#theweekthatwas #popculture #jamescharles
James Charles gets dragged (again), Dua Lipa sues Samsung for a casual $15 million, Kesha announces she’s now “geosexual” and exclusively attracted to Italy, and Australian Fashion Week basically turns into a water park with better outfits.
This week, Kate & Tansy unpack the internet’s latest descent into chaos, including:
The James Charles GoFundMe controversy and why everyone suddenly became a financial investigator
Whether cancel culture is actually real anymore or if celebrities just take a two-week break and come back with a podcast
The Devil Wears Prada 2 backlash before the movie even exists
Dua Lipa allegedly getting done dirty by Samsung
FKA Twigs playing Josephine Baker and why she’s kind of perfect for it
And why Kate firmly believes parents need to stop posting mysterious aesthetic photos of the backs of their children’s heads online immediately
Plus:
Broadway meltdowns, celebrity nonsense, shirtless apology videos filmed under suspicious lighting, fashion week disasters, and the ongoing cultural collapse of modern society
#theweekthatwas #popculture #jamescharles
31 Minuten
This week on The Week That Was… Kate and Tansy ask the important cultural questions:
Why does every reboot feel like reheated nachos?
Why are rich people dressed like dystopian wedding guests at the Met Gala?
And why does Anne Hathaway have a dead possum glued to her head?
We unpack:
The Devil Wears Prada 2 and why Miranda Priestly flying economy is apparently the collapse of modern cinema
The Met Gala becoming the Hunger Games Capitol with better contour
Lauren Sanchez getting fashion-mogged into another dimension
Why everyone at the Met either looked incredible or like they were attending a winery wedding in Daylesford
Cameron Diaz naming her baby Nautis (Aquaman Madden apparently)
Pluto going retrograde and personally attacking every rising sign
Also:
Tansy’s in tech week theatre hell, Kate’s emotionally damaged by bad writing, and somewhere in the distance Bette Midler is preparing for Hocus Pocus 47.
Cold weather. Hot takes. Absolute nonsense.
Enjoy, divas
#theweekthatwas #thebluntandthebeautiful #metgala #devilwearsprada #annehathaway #popculture #celebritynews #hottakes #australianpodcast #podcastlife #fashiondrama #zendaya #sabrinacarpenter #rihanna #laurensanchez #astrology #plutoretrograde #funnywomen #realconversations
Why does every reboot feel like reheated nachos?
Why are rich people dressed like dystopian wedding guests at the Met Gala?
And why does Anne Hathaway have a dead possum glued to her head?
We unpack:
The Devil Wears Prada 2 and why Miranda Priestly flying economy is apparently the collapse of modern cinema
The Met Gala becoming the Hunger Games Capitol with better contour
Lauren Sanchez getting fashion-mogged into another dimension
Why everyone at the Met either looked incredible or like they were attending a winery wedding in Daylesford
Cameron Diaz naming her baby Nautis (Aquaman Madden apparently)
Pluto going retrograde and personally attacking every rising sign
Also:
Tansy’s in tech week theatre hell, Kate’s emotionally damaged by bad writing, and somewhere in the distance Bette Midler is preparing for Hocus Pocus 47.
Cold weather. Hot takes. Absolute nonsense.
Enjoy, divas
#theweekthatwas #thebluntandthebeautiful #metgala #devilwearsprada #annehathaway #popculture #celebritynews #hottakes #australianpodcast #podcastlife #fashiondrama #zendaya #sabrinacarpenter #rihanna #laurensanchez #astrology #plutoretrograde #funnywomen #realconversations
43 Minuten
This week on The Blunt & The Beautiful, psych Taash Balakas (aka our new in-house therapist) is back!
And we’re diving into one of the most uncomfortable, messy, and honestly… common topics right now:
Estrangement.
Yep.
Cutting off family. Parents. Siblings. Kids. The whole emotional circus.
And before you think this is going to be neat and tidy with a bow on top… it’s not.
In this episode, we get into:
Why so many people are estranging from family right now (and no, it’s not just “this generation being dramatic”)
The reality of boundaries… and why they’re not as simple as Instagram makes them sound
The guilt. The grief. The “did I do the right thing?” spiral
What happens when the other person doesn’t get it (and probably never will)
Grey rock, emotional immaturity, and how to deal with people who refuse to do the work
And the big one… can you ever fully feel at peace with cutting someone off?
It’s honest, it’s uncomfortable, it’s a little bit confronting… and at times you’ll feel personally attacked (in a good way).
Because the truth is…Sometimes choosing yourself comes with a cost.
And sometimes that cost is people.
No quick fixes. No perfect answers.
Just a really real conversation that a lot of people need right now.
#thebluntandthebeautiful #mentalhealth #estrangement #familydynamics #psychology #boundaries #therapytalk #realconversations #healingjourney #selfgrowth #emotionalhealth #podcastlife #australianpodcast #womenwhopodcast #truthbombs #nopfilter #hardconversations #innerwork #healingisnotlinear
And we’re diving into one of the most uncomfortable, messy, and honestly… common topics right now:
Estrangement.
Yep.
Cutting off family. Parents. Siblings. Kids. The whole emotional circus.
And before you think this is going to be neat and tidy with a bow on top… it’s not.
In this episode, we get into:
Why so many people are estranging from family right now (and no, it’s not just “this generation being dramatic”)
The reality of boundaries… and why they’re not as simple as Instagram makes them sound
The guilt. The grief. The “did I do the right thing?” spiral
What happens when the other person doesn’t get it (and probably never will)
Grey rock, emotional immaturity, and how to deal with people who refuse to do the work
And the big one… can you ever fully feel at peace with cutting someone off?
It’s honest, it’s uncomfortable, it’s a little bit confronting… and at times you’ll feel personally attacked (in a good way).
Because the truth is…Sometimes choosing yourself comes with a cost.
And sometimes that cost is people.
No quick fixes. No perfect answers.
Just a really real conversation that a lot of people need right now.
#thebluntandthebeautiful #mentalhealth #estrangement #familydynamics #psychology #boundaries #therapytalk #realconversations #healingjourney #selfgrowth #emotionalhealth #podcastlife #australianpodcast #womenwhopodcast #truthbombs #nopfilter #hardconversations #innerwork #healingisnotlinear
32 Minuten
This week starts exactly how you’d expect… with no sleep, theatre rehearsals, and a casual conversation about Harry Styles being (possibly) engaged to Zoë Kravitz — and the absolute fallout from Olivia Wilde, Channing Tatum, and every other ex left emotionally… and publicly… processing it.
Because apparently in 2026, the best way to handle a breakup is to post a poem on Instagram?
We have thoughts. Many thoughts.
From there, we get into the return of Ted Lasso, why Brett Goldstein needs to step away from Jennifer Lopez immediately, and the cultural moment that is Ariana Grande releasing new music (yes, we will defend her like she’s in the group chat).
We also unpack the absurd reality of Friends cast residuals (you’ll be unwell), chaos behind the scenes of White Lotus, and what really happens when actors and creators don’t “align creatively” in the South of France.
And then… Sydney Sweeney.Underwear launches, Stagecoach, male gaze, branding, and the very real question of where empowerment ends and performance begins. We’re not here to shame — but we are here to question the context.
Plus:Astrology, a full moon in Scorpio, and why you might want to take a long hard look at your relationships this weekend.
Unfiltered, opinionated, and equal opportunity critical — exactly how we like it.
#theweekthatwas #bluntandthebeautiful #popculturepodcast #celebritynews #unfiltered #hottakes #australianpodcast #popculturechat
Because apparently in 2026, the best way to handle a breakup is to post a poem on Instagram?
We have thoughts. Many thoughts.
From there, we get into the return of Ted Lasso, why Brett Goldstein needs to step away from Jennifer Lopez immediately, and the cultural moment that is Ariana Grande releasing new music (yes, we will defend her like she’s in the group chat).
We also unpack the absurd reality of Friends cast residuals (you’ll be unwell), chaos behind the scenes of White Lotus, and what really happens when actors and creators don’t “align creatively” in the South of France.
And then… Sydney Sweeney.Underwear launches, Stagecoach, male gaze, branding, and the very real question of where empowerment ends and performance begins. We’re not here to shame — but we are here to question the context.
Plus:Astrology, a full moon in Scorpio, and why you might want to take a long hard look at your relationships this weekend.
Unfiltered, opinionated, and equal opportunity critical — exactly how we like it.
#theweekthatwas #bluntandthebeautiful #popculturepodcast #celebritynews #unfiltered #hottakes #australianpodcast #popculturechat
51 Minuten
This week on The Blunt & The Beautiful… we’ve got a woman who has spent 10 YEARS being paid to sit on the couch, drink wine, and judge television.
Honestly? The dream.
We’re joined by Isabelle Siblery (yes, that Isabelle from Gogglebox) and things get very real, very quickly. From how she accidentally ended up on one of Australia’s most iconic shows… to the very unglamorous reality of what happens when you get dumped by a TV network with zero closure (romantic, honestly)
But this episode isn’t just TV chat. It’s life. It’s chaos. It’s family. It’s trauma… with a side of Nana commentary that probably should have been cut from the edit.
In this episode, we get into:
What really goes on behind the scenes of Gogglebox (yes, cameras, wine, and absolutely no filter)
Being on TV for a decade… and then getting ghosted like a bad hinge date
The dynamic between three generations of women… and why it worked so well (and sometimes didn’t)
Grief, dementia, and the beautiful legacy Isabelle’s grandmother left behind
Prenatal depression, motherhood, and the conversations women are finally having out loud
Why Isabelle has zero interest in being an influencer (and honestly… good for her)
And the slightly terrifying reality of bowel cancer at a young age (get checked, babes)
It’s funny, it’s raw, it’s a little bit unhinged in parts… but it’s also one of those episodes that sneaks up on you and actually makes you feel something.
Because behind the couch, the commentary, and the chaos…there’s a real story about identity, reinvention, and figuring out who you are when the cameras turn off.
Also… Nana wanting attention in cafes?
Elite behaviour.....
#thebluntandthebeautiful #gogglebox #isabellesiblery #australianpodcast #podcastlife #womenwhopodcast #realconversations #behindthescenes #realitytv #funnywomen #rawandreal #motherdaughter #griefandgrowth #mentalhealthmatters #prenataldepression #womensstories #authenticity #nopfilter #australianmedia #storytelling
Honestly? The dream.
We’re joined by Isabelle Siblery (yes, that Isabelle from Gogglebox) and things get very real, very quickly. From how she accidentally ended up on one of Australia’s most iconic shows… to the very unglamorous reality of what happens when you get dumped by a TV network with zero closure (romantic, honestly)
But this episode isn’t just TV chat. It’s life. It’s chaos. It’s family. It’s trauma… with a side of Nana commentary that probably should have been cut from the edit.
In this episode, we get into:
What really goes on behind the scenes of Gogglebox (yes, cameras, wine, and absolutely no filter)
Being on TV for a decade… and then getting ghosted like a bad hinge date
The dynamic between three generations of women… and why it worked so well (and sometimes didn’t)
Grief, dementia, and the beautiful legacy Isabelle’s grandmother left behind
Prenatal depression, motherhood, and the conversations women are finally having out loud
Why Isabelle has zero interest in being an influencer (and honestly… good for her)
And the slightly terrifying reality of bowel cancer at a young age (get checked, babes)
It’s funny, it’s raw, it’s a little bit unhinged in parts… but it’s also one of those episodes that sneaks up on you and actually makes you feel something.
Because behind the couch, the commentary, and the chaos…there’s a real story about identity, reinvention, and figuring out who you are when the cameras turn off.
Also… Nana wanting attention in cafes?
Elite behaviour.....
#thebluntandthebeautiful #gogglebox #isabellesiblery #australianpodcast #podcastlife #womenwhopodcast #realconversations #behindthescenes #realitytv #funnywomen #rawandreal #motherdaughter #griefandgrowth #mentalhealthmatters #prenataldepression #womensstories #authenticity #nopfilter #australianmedia #storytelling
30 Minuten
This week, we’re serving everything from silky Sukin hair to bone-dry Caesar salads that should honestly be investigated.
Tansy’s in her pyjamas, Kate’s across the cultural news, and somehow we’ve landed on theatre erotica, Carlton in autumn, and why a bad restaurant can still be… weirdly iconic.
Then we spiral (naturally) into the Practical Magic 2 trailer, devilishly good fashion moments, and the return of Meryl Streep as the patron saint of structured coats and intimidation. There’s Disney villains as style icons (correct), Madonna’s stolen archival pieces (jail), and Coachella crowds not understanding cultural history (also jail).
We also unpack the most beige celebrity couple you’ve ever seen, Meghan Trainor’s cancelled tour (thoughts and prayers), and why concerts now require a small personal loan and a babysitter. Plus, a rogue book recommendation, nostalgic TV comfort watching, and a quick astrology slap to the face to prepare you for the chaos ahead.
Expect:
Theatre plugs, hair chats, and aggressively average salads
Fashion recaps with strong opinions and zero qualifications
Pop culture chaos from Madonna to Kardashian conspiracies
A very real breakdown of why no one can afford concerts anymore
Astrology that basically says… good luck out there
It’s unhinged, it’s culturally aware (sort of), and it’s exactly the debrief you didn’t know you needed.
#theweekthatwas #popculturewrap #bluntandthebeautiful #australianpodcast #popculturechat #celebritynews #entertainmentrecap #fashionmoments #movienews #tvchat #celebritydrama #weeklywrapup #podcastlife #girlchat #realtalk #chaoticenergy #melbournecreatives #funnywomen #unfiltered #candidchat
hangatgs
Tansy’s in her pyjamas, Kate’s across the cultural news, and somehow we’ve landed on theatre erotica, Carlton in autumn, and why a bad restaurant can still be… weirdly iconic.
Then we spiral (naturally) into the Practical Magic 2 trailer, devilishly good fashion moments, and the return of Meryl Streep as the patron saint of structured coats and intimidation. There’s Disney villains as style icons (correct), Madonna’s stolen archival pieces (jail), and Coachella crowds not understanding cultural history (also jail).
We also unpack the most beige celebrity couple you’ve ever seen, Meghan Trainor’s cancelled tour (thoughts and prayers), and why concerts now require a small personal loan and a babysitter. Plus, a rogue book recommendation, nostalgic TV comfort watching, and a quick astrology slap to the face to prepare you for the chaos ahead.
Expect:
Theatre plugs, hair chats, and aggressively average salads
Fashion recaps with strong opinions and zero qualifications
Pop culture chaos from Madonna to Kardashian conspiracies
A very real breakdown of why no one can afford concerts anymore
Astrology that basically says… good luck out there
It’s unhinged, it’s culturally aware (sort of), and it’s exactly the debrief you didn’t know you needed.
#theweekthatwas #popculturewrap #bluntandthebeautiful #australianpodcast #popculturechat #celebritynews #entertainmentrecap #fashionmoments #movienews #tvchat #celebritydrama #weeklywrapup #podcastlife #girlchat #realtalk #chaoticenergy #melbournecreatives #funnywomen #unfiltered #candidchat
hangatgs
46 Minuten
Cancel culture… are we holding people accountable, or are we just bored and looking for someone new to absolutely ruin over breakfast?
This week on The Blunt and the Beautiful, Kate and Tansy put on their imaginary judge wigs and dive headfirst into the chaotic, messy, morally confusing world of cancel culture… and yes, they absolutely start throwing names around.
From celebrities who’ve been dragged, cancelled, resurrected, and somehow still booking jobs… to the ones who got booted so hard they’re basically living at the “ninth wave” (you’ll get it)… nothing is off limits.
In this episode, we unpack:
The difference between being “cancelled”, being a bit of a dick, and actually needing jail time
Why some people get cancelled for being unlikeable… while others survive literal chaos and keep working
The internet’s favourite hobby: jumping to conclusions before there’s even a full story
The moral grey areas… ignorance, intent, and who actually gets to decide your fate
And why some celebrities just keep coming back like a bad ex you swear you blocked
It’s unfiltered, it’s chaotic, it’s deeply opinionated… and at times you’ll laugh and then immediately question if you should be laughing.
Because honestly…
Is cancel culture about justice?
Or is it just a group chat that got way out of hand?
Either way… court is in session.
#thebluntandthebeautiful #cancelculture #popculture #celebritydrama #unfiltered #hottakes #podcastlife #australianpodcast #womenwhopodcast #realconversations #notsafeforwork #culturechat #internetculture #accountability #celebritynews #podcastclips #funnywomen #messyconversations #truthbombs #nopfilter
This week on The Blunt and the Beautiful, Kate and Tansy put on their imaginary judge wigs and dive headfirst into the chaotic, messy, morally confusing world of cancel culture… and yes, they absolutely start throwing names around.
From celebrities who’ve been dragged, cancelled, resurrected, and somehow still booking jobs… to the ones who got booted so hard they’re basically living at the “ninth wave” (you’ll get it)… nothing is off limits.
In this episode, we unpack:
The difference between being “cancelled”, being a bit of a dick, and actually needing jail time
Why some people get cancelled for being unlikeable… while others survive literal chaos and keep working
The internet’s favourite hobby: jumping to conclusions before there’s even a full story
The moral grey areas… ignorance, intent, and who actually gets to decide your fate
And why some celebrities just keep coming back like a bad ex you swear you blocked
It’s unfiltered, it’s chaotic, it’s deeply opinionated… and at times you’ll laugh and then immediately question if you should be laughing.
Because honestly…
Is cancel culture about justice?
Or is it just a group chat that got way out of hand?
Either way… court is in session.
#thebluntandthebeautiful #cancelculture #popculture #celebritydrama #unfiltered #hottakes #podcastlife #australianpodcast #womenwhopodcast #realconversations #notsafeforwork #culturechat #internetculture #accountability #celebritynews #podcastclips #funnywomen #messyconversations #truthbombs #nopfilter
32 Minuten
Kate and Tansy are back and absolutely firing, kicking things off with a conspiracy theory that honestly… checks out. From Sarah Jessica Parker casually “smelling the air” to launching perfumes two seconds later, the girls unpack the art of celebrity manipulation… and respect it.
Then it’s into fashion, footballers and the ongoing cultural identity crisis of preppy brands, as Travis Kelce becomes the face of Tommy Hilfiger and everyone collectively asks… is this hot or just… cigarettes?
Things take a turn when Meghan Markle and Prince Harry land in Melbourne, sparking a brutally honest conversation about racism, misogyny and why people are still riding this hard for the monarchy. Spoiler: Kate’s not having it.
Over at Coachella, Justin Bieber delivers a performance that feels more like therapy than a headline set, while Katy Perry finds herself in seriously murky waters as allegations surface and the internet does what it does best… spiral.
There’s also a deep dive into the chaotic genius of Lena Dunham, the messy world of Jack Antonoff, questionable men choices, and why some women simply must… punch up.
Plus:
Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper taking us back to the 60s for a new Ocean’s film
Why Euphoria has officially lost the plot
The one show you should actually be watching if you want to laugh
And Kate’s astrology forecast that basically says: pull your head in and sort your life out
It’s messy, it’s funny, it’s a little bit unhinged… and it’s exactly what you need.
#theweekthatwas #thebluntandthebeautiful #podcastaustralia #popculture #celebritynews #internetculture #melbournepodcast #comedypodcast #womeninmedia #trendingnow #royalfamily #meghanmarkle #justinbieber #katyperry #fashiontrends #tvrecap #euphoria #lenadunham
Then it’s into fashion, footballers and the ongoing cultural identity crisis of preppy brands, as Travis Kelce becomes the face of Tommy Hilfiger and everyone collectively asks… is this hot or just… cigarettes?
Things take a turn when Meghan Markle and Prince Harry land in Melbourne, sparking a brutally honest conversation about racism, misogyny and why people are still riding this hard for the monarchy. Spoiler: Kate’s not having it.
Over at Coachella, Justin Bieber delivers a performance that feels more like therapy than a headline set, while Katy Perry finds herself in seriously murky waters as allegations surface and the internet does what it does best… spiral.
There’s also a deep dive into the chaotic genius of Lena Dunham, the messy world of Jack Antonoff, questionable men choices, and why some women simply must… punch up.
Plus:
Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper taking us back to the 60s for a new Ocean’s film
Why Euphoria has officially lost the plot
The one show you should actually be watching if you want to laugh
And Kate’s astrology forecast that basically says: pull your head in and sort your life out
It’s messy, it’s funny, it’s a little bit unhinged… and it’s exactly what you need.
#theweekthatwas #thebluntandthebeautiful #podcastaustralia #popculture #celebritynews #internetculture #melbournepodcast #comedypodcast #womeninmedia #trendingnow #royalfamily #meghanmarkle #justinbieber #katyperry #fashiontrends #tvrecap #euphoria #lenadunham
48 Minuten
This week we’re joined by psychologist Tassh Balakas and honestly… strap in, because it’s a full audit of your mental health habits.
We unpack why everyone thinks they’re “media literate” (you’re not), why your nervous system is fried before breakfast, and how watching 700 traumatic videos a day is not activism. And -
• why your algorithm is not your friend (it’s actually playing you)• the difference between being informed and emotionally cooked• ChatGPT as your therapist… and why that’s slightly concerning• TikTok diagnosing you within 3 scrolls flat• why people are collecting mental health labels but not doing anything with them• how to actually set boundaries with news and social media• why a diagnosis is helpful… but not your entire personality
Kate’s like: if you’re consuming everything and doing nothing… what’s the pointTansy’s like: if AI is validating you 24/7… babe that’s not therapy
Tassh’s like: please, for the love of god, develop some boundaries
Takeaway?Close the app. Touch some grass. You’ll be fine.
#mentalhealth #psychology #mentalhealthawareness #wellness #selfawareness #emotionalhealth #boundaries #medialiteracy #psychologytalk #therapy #selfgrowth #mentalfitness
We unpack why everyone thinks they’re “media literate” (you’re not), why your nervous system is fried before breakfast, and how watching 700 traumatic videos a day is not activism. And -
• why your algorithm is not your friend (it’s actually playing you)• the difference between being informed and emotionally cooked• ChatGPT as your therapist… and why that’s slightly concerning• TikTok diagnosing you within 3 scrolls flat• why people are collecting mental health labels but not doing anything with them• how to actually set boundaries with news and social media• why a diagnosis is helpful… but not your entire personality
Kate’s like: if you’re consuming everything and doing nothing… what’s the pointTansy’s like: if AI is validating you 24/7… babe that’s not therapy
Tassh’s like: please, for the love of god, develop some boundaries
Takeaway?Close the app. Touch some grass. You’ll be fine.
#mentalhealth #psychology #mentalhealthawareness #wellness #selfawareness #emotionalhealth #boundaries #medialiteracy #psychologytalk #therapy #selfgrowth #mentalfitness
28 Minuten
This week, Kate and Tansy are talking It Girl sneakers, office women fighting in Aldi, and the deeply troubling fact that people no longer seem capable of watching a normal television drama without trying to solve it like it’s a murder mystery.
Naturally, things spiral.
We get into the rise of the Adidas Tokyo as the latest cool girl shoe, why slim little sneakers are apparently all anyone needs now, and why some shoes are chic while others are, unfortunately, complete fuggers.
There’s also chaos at Aldi over plastic chopping boards, Emma Chamberlain selling aggressively beige furniture to the masses, and a woman politely informing Kate that she was “much smaller than expected” in real life, which is both an insult and a medical observation.
Plus:
why Dakota Johnson continues to inspire the long-haired Pinterest women of the world
whether The Pit is just a drama or if everyone has completely lost the ability to sit with uncertainty
why people are being deeply weird about Aubrey Plaza moving on with her life
The Other Bennet Sister and the return of yearning men with nice faces
Devil Wears Prada 2, obviously
and an Aries astrology update for the hotheads and overreactors among us
It’s fashion, television, internet brain rot, and just enough cultural criticism to make us sound smarter than we are.
As always, we solve nothing.But we do have thoughts!
#theweekthatwas #thebluntandthebeautiful #podcastaustralia #popculture #celebritynews #fashiontrends #adidas #aldifinds #internetculture #tvrecap #thepit #devilwearsprada #dakotajohnson #emmachamberlain #aubreyplaza #melbournepodcast #comedypodcast #womeninmedia #trendingnow #popculturepodcast
Naturally, things spiral.
We get into the rise of the Adidas Tokyo as the latest cool girl shoe, why slim little sneakers are apparently all anyone needs now, and why some shoes are chic while others are, unfortunately, complete fuggers.
There’s also chaos at Aldi over plastic chopping boards, Emma Chamberlain selling aggressively beige furniture to the masses, and a woman politely informing Kate that she was “much smaller than expected” in real life, which is both an insult and a medical observation.
Plus:
why Dakota Johnson continues to inspire the long-haired Pinterest women of the world
whether The Pit is just a drama or if everyone has completely lost the ability to sit with uncertainty
why people are being deeply weird about Aubrey Plaza moving on with her life
The Other Bennet Sister and the return of yearning men with nice faces
Devil Wears Prada 2, obviously
and an Aries astrology update for the hotheads and overreactors among us
It’s fashion, television, internet brain rot, and just enough cultural criticism to make us sound smarter than we are.
As always, we solve nothing.But we do have thoughts!
#theweekthatwas #thebluntandthebeautiful #podcastaustralia #popculture #celebritynews #fashiontrends #adidas #aldifinds #internetculture #tvrecap #thepit #devilwearsprada #dakotajohnson #emmachamberlain #aubreyplaza #melbournepodcast #comedypodcast #womeninmedia #trendingnow #popculturepodcast
31 Minuten
We tried to talk about guilty pleasures like normal people….we are not normal peopleKate and Tansy spiral through the things they love that probably say too much about them — from stalking celebrity gossip like it’s a full criminal investigation, to spending hours watching strangers get things extracted from their bodies (don’t act like you’re above it).
We also cover:
Why Facebook Marketplace is the wildest place on the internet
Eating cake for dinner and calling it self-care
The emotional support TV shows we’ve watched 45 times
Nighties at 3pm, no bras, and fully giving up
Slippers… but now they’re outdoor, off-road, 4WD slippers
The pop culture subreddit (honestly, unhinged)Kmart undies that are cutting off circulation
There are also stories involving Burger Rings, strep throat, and decisions that should not have been made.
It’s chaotic, it’s unnecessary, and it’s exactly how your brain works when you’re a bit tired and left alone with the internet.
No growth. No lessons. Just vibes.
We also cover:
Why Facebook Marketplace is the wildest place on the internet
Eating cake for dinner and calling it self-care
The emotional support TV shows we’ve watched 45 times
Nighties at 3pm, no bras, and fully giving up
Slippers… but now they’re outdoor, off-road, 4WD slippers
The pop culture subreddit (honestly, unhinged)Kmart undies that are cutting off circulation
There are also stories involving Burger Rings, strep throat, and decisions that should not have been made.
It’s chaotic, it’s unnecessary, and it’s exactly how your brain works when you’re a bit tired and left alone with the internet.
No growth. No lessons. Just vibes.
32 Minuten
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What happens when hypocrisy, politics and Mount Everest all collide?
This week… chaos.
Kate and Tansy unpack the internet losing its mind over an American politician’s husband’s alleged secret life (and why the timing is chef’s kiss), before diving into the very weird energy of global leaders suddenly addressing the public like something’s about to go very wrong.
Spoiler: it probably is.
There’s also:
The projection Olympics happening in global politics
Albo’s “be calm but also maybe panic” speech
Why Mount Everest is giving coloniser energy (and the Sherpas have had enough)
Andrew Lloyd Webber needing a therapy dog after Cats
Zendaya casually winning PR without even trying
Netflix quietly robbing us all blind
And a new psychosexual fashion film that feels… deeply unwell
It’s unhinged, slightly conspiratorial, and exactly the kind of week where you go…is everyone okay?
(Answer: no)
#thebluntandthebeautiful #theweekthatwas #popculture #australianpodcast #currentevents #celebritynews #funnywomen #podcastclips #culturalcommentary #chaoticenergy
What happens when hypocrisy, politics and Mount Everest all collide?
This week… chaos.
Kate and Tansy unpack the internet losing its mind over an American politician’s husband’s alleged secret life (and why the timing is chef’s kiss), before diving into the very weird energy of global leaders suddenly addressing the public like something’s about to go very wrong.
Spoiler: it probably is.
There’s also:
The projection Olympics happening in global politics
Albo’s “be calm but also maybe panic” speech
Why Mount Everest is giving coloniser energy (and the Sherpas have had enough)
Andrew Lloyd Webber needing a therapy dog after Cats
Zendaya casually winning PR without even trying
Netflix quietly robbing us all blind
And a new psychosexual fashion film that feels… deeply unwell
It’s unhinged, slightly conspiratorial, and exactly the kind of week where you go…is everyone okay?
(Answer: no)
#thebluntandthebeautiful #theweekthatwas #popculture #australianpodcast #currentevents #celebritynews #funnywomen #podcastclips #culturalcommentary #chaoticenergy
40 Minuten
Welcome back to The Blunt and The Beautiful! Kate and Tansy sit down with Amanda Goff (also known as Samantha X) for a conversation that goes far deeper than headlines, stigma, or Google searches.
From high-profile escort to journalist to now openly living with a bipolar diagnosis, Amanda shares the reality behind the persona — and what happens when mental illness goes undiagnosed for decades.
This is not the glamorised version of sex work you see online.
This is the truth.
Amanda opens up about:
Living with bipolar disorder and being diagnosed later in life
The creation of Samantha X and why she still feels like a separate identity
Mania, dopamine chasing, and the dangerous highs that felt like power
Shame, media headlines, and the cost of living publicly
The reality of the sex industry — beyond OnlyFans and Instagram
Why men are absent from the conversation around sex work
Addiction, sobriety, and the moment everything had to change
There’s also a raw and fascinating look at:
Why sex work is often misunderstood (and romanticised)
The psychology of men who seek connection, not just sex
Power, control, and validation — and how they show up in relationships
What stability actually looks like after chaos
Kate, Tansy and Amanda also unpack motherhood, identity, media manipulation, and why shame is often the most dangerous part of mental illness.
It’s funny, confronting, uncomfortable at times — and completely honest.
If you think you know this story, you probably don’t.
#thebluntandthebeautiful #amandagoff #samanthax #bipolar #mentalhealth #sexwork #australianpodcast #womenpodcast #trauma #addiction #recovery
From high-profile escort to journalist to now openly living with a bipolar diagnosis, Amanda shares the reality behind the persona — and what happens when mental illness goes undiagnosed for decades.
This is not the glamorised version of sex work you see online.
This is the truth.
Amanda opens up about:
Living with bipolar disorder and being diagnosed later in life
The creation of Samantha X and why she still feels like a separate identity
Mania, dopamine chasing, and the dangerous highs that felt like power
Shame, media headlines, and the cost of living publicly
The reality of the sex industry — beyond OnlyFans and Instagram
Why men are absent from the conversation around sex work
Addiction, sobriety, and the moment everything had to change
There’s also a raw and fascinating look at:
Why sex work is often misunderstood (and romanticised)
The psychology of men who seek connection, not just sex
Power, control, and validation — and how they show up in relationships
What stability actually looks like after chaos
Kate, Tansy and Amanda also unpack motherhood, identity, media manipulation, and why shame is often the most dangerous part of mental illness.
It’s funny, confronting, uncomfortable at times — and completely honest.
If you think you know this story, you probably don’t.
#thebluntandthebeautiful #amandagoff #samanthax #bipolar #mentalhealth #sexwork #australianpodcast #womenpodcast #trauma #addiction #recovery
32 Minuten
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This week, Tansy returns from theatre isolation (read: a windowless black room for nine hours a day) and re-enters society like a slightly disoriented mole. Kate, naturally, is here to aggressively catch her up.
We kick off with the Hannah Montana 20 year anniversary, which raises the important question: did we need it, or are we just emotionally attached to rotating wardrobes and vibes? Miley’s thriving, Billy Ray is… somewhere else, and everyone’s got thoughts.
From there, things take a turn into the deeply unserious but somehow life-ruining world of celebrity smear campaigns, where apparently you can just… ruin someone’s reputation via group chat and vibes? Totally normal behaviour.
We also get into the chaos surrounding Chappell Roan, fame, boundaries, and why women setting limits still sends people into a full psychological spiral. Is she wrong? Is she right? Or is everyone just a bit too comfortable expecting access to strangers?
And then — because the internet never disappoints — we meet this week’s winner of “Worst Take on Earth”, courtesy of a wellness influencer who essentially said:have you tried being successful during a global crisis??
Groundbreaking...
Plus, Kate wraps things up with an astrology forecast that is equal parts guidance and gentle threat: get off the couch, fix your life, and don’t spiral.
It’s messy, it’s funny, it’s mildly unhinged... and it’s exactly what your group chat would sound like if it had a mic.
See you next week and don't forget to join our Facebook Group
#theweekthatwas #thebluntandthebeautiful #kateforster #tansygorman #popculturepodcast #australianpodcast #celebritydrama #internetculture #weeklyrecap #entertainmentnews #celebritygossip #womenwhopodcast #funnywomen #culturalcommentary #trendingtopics #podcastclips #youtubepodcast #chattypodcast #comedypodcast #viralpodcast
This week, Tansy returns from theatre isolation (read: a windowless black room for nine hours a day) and re-enters society like a slightly disoriented mole. Kate, naturally, is here to aggressively catch her up.
We kick off with the Hannah Montana 20 year anniversary, which raises the important question: did we need it, or are we just emotionally attached to rotating wardrobes and vibes? Miley’s thriving, Billy Ray is… somewhere else, and everyone’s got thoughts.
From there, things take a turn into the deeply unserious but somehow life-ruining world of celebrity smear campaigns, where apparently you can just… ruin someone’s reputation via group chat and vibes? Totally normal behaviour.
We also get into the chaos surrounding Chappell Roan, fame, boundaries, and why women setting limits still sends people into a full psychological spiral. Is she wrong? Is she right? Or is everyone just a bit too comfortable expecting access to strangers?
And then — because the internet never disappoints — we meet this week’s winner of “Worst Take on Earth”, courtesy of a wellness influencer who essentially said:have you tried being successful during a global crisis??
Groundbreaking...
Plus, Kate wraps things up with an astrology forecast that is equal parts guidance and gentle threat: get off the couch, fix your life, and don’t spiral.
It’s messy, it’s funny, it’s mildly unhinged... and it’s exactly what your group chat would sound like if it had a mic.
See you next week and don't forget to join our Facebook Group
#theweekthatwas #thebluntandthebeautiful #kateforster #tansygorman #popculturepodcast #australianpodcast #celebritydrama #internetculture #weeklyrecap #entertainmentnews #celebritygossip #womenwhopodcast #funnywomen #culturalcommentary #trendingtopics #podcastclips #youtubepodcast #chattypodcast #comedypodcast #viralpodcast
