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35 Minuten
In this episode of The Blunt and The Beautiful, Kate turns the mic on someone you’ve heard a lot… but probably don’t fully know.
Tansy Gorman.
After years of people Googling “Tansy Gorman hand,” “Tansy Gorman disability,” and “what happened?” we thought it was time to just say it out loud.
This is a raw, funny, honest conversation about growing up with a brachial plexus injury, navigating childhood, school, identity, and what it actually feels like to live with a visible (and invisible) disability.
From shark bite lies in primary school to hospital trauma, therapy breakthroughs, and the messy reality of figuring out who you are, this episode is equal parts chaotic, emotional and deeply real.
Kate and Tansy unpack:
What actually happened at birth and what a brachial plexus injury is
Growing up “different” and learning how to tell your own story
School, teachers, and the subtle (and not so subtle) ableism
The moment Tansy realised she had a disability
Therapy, identity, and why self-worth took a hit before it got better
Chronic pain, ADHD, and how disability is never just “one thing”
The mental health impact most parents don’t talk about
What parents of disabled children get wrong (and right)
There’s also a very honest conversation about autonomy, medical trauma, and the fine line between protecting your child and preparing them for the world.
And, because this is still Blunt, there are jokes, swearing, and a few absolutely unhinged childhood lies thrown in for good measure.
If this episode resonates, share it with someone who needs to hear it.
And maybe… stop Googling “Tansy Gorman hand”
#thebluntandthebeautiful #tansygorman #disabilityawareness #brachialplexus #mentalhealth #australianpodcast #womenpodcast #chronicpain #therapy #storytelling
Tansy Gorman.
After years of people Googling “Tansy Gorman hand,” “Tansy Gorman disability,” and “what happened?” we thought it was time to just say it out loud.
This is a raw, funny, honest conversation about growing up with a brachial plexus injury, navigating childhood, school, identity, and what it actually feels like to live with a visible (and invisible) disability.
From shark bite lies in primary school to hospital trauma, therapy breakthroughs, and the messy reality of figuring out who you are, this episode is equal parts chaotic, emotional and deeply real.
Kate and Tansy unpack:
What actually happened at birth and what a brachial plexus injury is
Growing up “different” and learning how to tell your own story
School, teachers, and the subtle (and not so subtle) ableism
The moment Tansy realised she had a disability
Therapy, identity, and why self-worth took a hit before it got better
Chronic pain, ADHD, and how disability is never just “one thing”
The mental health impact most parents don’t talk about
What parents of disabled children get wrong (and right)
There’s also a very honest conversation about autonomy, medical trauma, and the fine line between protecting your child and preparing them for the world.
And, because this is still Blunt, there are jokes, swearing, and a few absolutely unhinged childhood lies thrown in for good measure.
If this episode resonates, share it with someone who needs to hear it.
And maybe… stop Googling “Tansy Gorman hand”
#thebluntandthebeautiful #tansygorman #disabilityawareness #brachialplexus #mentalhealth #australianpodcast #womenpodcast #chronicpain #therapy #storytelling
28 Minuten
Welcome BACK to The Week That Was, where Kate Forster and Tansy Gorman break down everything happening in pop culture, whether it deserves it or not.
This week, Tansy is running on theatre fumes (nine hours in a windowless room will do that to you), Kate is promoting her daughter’s show like a stage mum on steroids, and somehow we end up deep in the chaos of the Oscars, celebrity behaviour, and fashion politics.
They unpack the biggest moments from the Oscars, including historic wins, horror finally getting its flowers, and whether Timothée Chalamet has officially gone too far. There’s also a deep dive into Hollywood image control, Kylie Jenner discourse, and why the Academy still feels like a slightly elitist high school.
Then, naturally, things spiral into:
Nicole Kidman soft launching a possible romance (??), fast fashion vs high fashion confusion, and why finding a decent mid-range outfit in Australia is basically impossible.
Plus:
Why horror films are suddenly dominating the industry
The Timothée Chalamet backlash explained
Nicole Kidman, Simon Baker & PR romances (allegedly…)
Fast fashion, Zara collabs and the death of “middle” fashion
Why some TV shows are absolute vanity projects
A genuinely good binge recommendation (rare from Kate)
It’s chaotic, it’s opinionated, and it’s exactly what you’d expect from two women who are across everything and over most of it.
You’ll also hear:
Tansy’s theatre show update (and why it’s actually worth seeing)
Kate accidentally going full cultural critic
A surprising amount of rage about clothes
New episodes of The Blunt and The Beautiful drop twice weekly — subscribe for your regular dose of unfiltered commentary on pop culture, relationships and whatever else we feel like talking about.
#theweekthatwas #thebluntandthebeautiful #kateforster #tansygorman #oscars2026 #timotheechalamet #nicolekidman #popculturepodcast #australianpodcast #celebritynews
This week, Tansy is running on theatre fumes (nine hours in a windowless room will do that to you), Kate is promoting her daughter’s show like a stage mum on steroids, and somehow we end up deep in the chaos of the Oscars, celebrity behaviour, and fashion politics.
They unpack the biggest moments from the Oscars, including historic wins, horror finally getting its flowers, and whether Timothée Chalamet has officially gone too far. There’s also a deep dive into Hollywood image control, Kylie Jenner discourse, and why the Academy still feels like a slightly elitist high school.
Then, naturally, things spiral into:
Nicole Kidman soft launching a possible romance (??), fast fashion vs high fashion confusion, and why finding a decent mid-range outfit in Australia is basically impossible.
Plus:
Why horror films are suddenly dominating the industry
The Timothée Chalamet backlash explained
Nicole Kidman, Simon Baker & PR romances (allegedly…)
Fast fashion, Zara collabs and the death of “middle” fashion
Why some TV shows are absolute vanity projects
A genuinely good binge recommendation (rare from Kate)
It’s chaotic, it’s opinionated, and it’s exactly what you’d expect from two women who are across everything and over most of it.
You’ll also hear:
Tansy’s theatre show update (and why it’s actually worth seeing)
Kate accidentally going full cultural critic
A surprising amount of rage about clothes
New episodes of The Blunt and The Beautiful drop twice weekly — subscribe for your regular dose of unfiltered commentary on pop culture, relationships and whatever else we feel like talking about.
#theweekthatwas #thebluntandthebeautiful #kateforster #tansygorman #oscars2026 #timotheechalamet #nicolekidman #popculturepodcast #australianpodcast #celebritynews
33 Minuten
The Blunt and The Beautiful is BACK!!And Kate Forster and Tansy Gorman arrive in exactly the mood you’d expect: slightly feral, deeply opinionated, and officially done with a lot of things.From internet outrage and TikTok friendships to uncomfortable fashion, fake “closure,” and the absolute chaos of social media comment sections, Kate and Tansy run through the growing list of things they simply cannot be fucked with anymore.Kate explains why she’s stopped being permanently available to everyone online, why she refuses to argue with strangers in Instagram comments, and why uncomfortable shoes can go straight to hell. Tansy dives into the myth of closure, the weird performance of pretending you read an article when you actually saw it on TikTok, and the slow realisation that some things in life are simply not worth the emotional labour.They also cover influencer drama, internet trolls, micro trends, political debates online, why “busy” is the most boring personality trait in the world, and the one rule everyone should live by: use the good plates and eat the good chocolate.Because if there’s one thing Kate and Tansy agree on, it’s this:life is far too short to waste energy on bullshit.Expect swearing, brutal honesty, and a few very strong opinions.In this episode:Why Kate stopped replying to people immediately (and feels great about it)The myth of closure and why your ex will never give it to youWhy arguing with strangers on the internet is a complete waste of timeTikTok trends, micro trends and influencer cultureWhy uncomfortable clothes are cancelled in your 30s and 40sThe weird performance of pretending you read the news when you saw it on TikTokThe joy of not finishing books, shows or events you don’t likeWhy being “busy” is not the personality flex people think it isIf you’ve ever thought “I simply cannot be bothered with this anymore”, this episode is for you.This episode of The Blunt and The Beautiful is proudly sponsored by Sukin.If you’ve listened to this podcast for more than five minutes, you’ll know Kate loves skincare, and Sukin makes it very easy to feel slightly more put together than you actually are. Sukin has been a staple in Australian bathrooms for years, known for natural, cruelty free skincare that actually works without costing the earth. From cleansers to moisturisers to hydration heroes, Sukin keeps your skin happy while the rest of your life may or may not be falling apart. You can find Sukin online or in store at Chemist Warehouse!https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/shop-online/902/sukinSubscribe for more brutally honest conversations about culture, relationships, internet chaos and the things we’re all secretly thinking.#thebluntandthebeautiful #kateforster #tansygorman #podcast #australianpodcast #tiktokculture #internetdrama #modernlife #womenpodcast #culturecommentary
27 Minuten
It’s been a chaotic week of celebrity news, internet moments and pop culture absurdity.
Kate and Tansy unpack the surprise reveal that Zendaya and Tom Holland may have secretly tied the knot, why stylist Law Roach casually spilling the tea might actually be the most iconic wedding announcement ever, and the internet losing its mind over it.
They also dive into Justin Timberlake’s DUI bodycam drama, why he’s trying to block the footage from being released, and how the now-viral phrase “this is going to ruin the tour” became the internet’s favourite meme.
Plus, the darker side of Hollywood: more Jolie-Pitt children dropping the Pitt surname as details from the infamous private jet incident resurface, raising questions about Brad Pitt’s public image versus what allegedly happened behind the scenes.
Elsewhere in the week:
• Stanley Tucci taking the US women’s hockey team to lunch in Milan instead of the White House
• Why Grace Jones, Prince’s estate and Guns N’ Roses refused to let their music appear in the Melania documentary
• The bizarre Matthew Morrison interpretive dance story you have to see to believe
• And the Kyle and Jackie O on-air fallout that may have quietly ended one of Australia’s biggest radio partnerships
It’s celebrity scandal, internet culture, astrology predictions and cultural chaos — all wrapped up in one very unfiltered weekly recap.
Kate and Tansy unpack the surprise reveal that Zendaya and Tom Holland may have secretly tied the knot, why stylist Law Roach casually spilling the tea might actually be the most iconic wedding announcement ever, and the internet losing its mind over it.
They also dive into Justin Timberlake’s DUI bodycam drama, why he’s trying to block the footage from being released, and how the now-viral phrase “this is going to ruin the tour” became the internet’s favourite meme.
Plus, the darker side of Hollywood: more Jolie-Pitt children dropping the Pitt surname as details from the infamous private jet incident resurface, raising questions about Brad Pitt’s public image versus what allegedly happened behind the scenes.
Elsewhere in the week:
• Stanley Tucci taking the US women’s hockey team to lunch in Milan instead of the White House
• Why Grace Jones, Prince’s estate and Guns N’ Roses refused to let their music appear in the Melania documentary
• The bizarre Matthew Morrison interpretive dance story you have to see to believe
• And the Kyle and Jackie O on-air fallout that may have quietly ended one of Australia’s biggest radio partnerships
It’s celebrity scandal, internet culture, astrology predictions and cultural chaos — all wrapped up in one very unfiltered weekly recap.
28 Minuten
It’s an almost after-dark episode and absolutely nothing is off limits.
This week we unpack the BAFTAs controversy and the BBC broadcast backlash, the editing decisions that sparked outrage, and why the narrative completely overshadowed the awards themselves.
We dive into the Royal Family drama — Prince Andrew, King Charles, the £12 million payout to Virginia Giuffre, and whether the monarchy is facing a reputational crisis. How much did they know… and what does it mean now?
Plus:
• The rise of period dramas (Jane Eyre, Pride & Prejudice, Wuthering Heights) and why audiences are craving the past
• Real Housewives of Melbourne recast rumours and the most iconic Gina Liano quotes ever
• Bardo reunion chaos and backstage “complete mole” allegations
• Ariana Grande’s Vogue AI fail (six fingers and counting)
• And the legendary “click cat” cinema story
It’s pop culture, royal scandal, film industry controversy, reality TV nostalgia and a little theatre promo — all in one chaotic cultural debrief.
If it’s sleazy… take it home.
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#theweekthatwas #bluntandthebeautiful #baftas #royalfamily #kingcharles #princeandrew #epstein #realhousewivesmelbourne #arianagrande #popculturepodcast #celebritynews #perioddrama #janeyre #prideandprejudice #melbournepodcast
This week we unpack the BAFTAs controversy and the BBC broadcast backlash, the editing decisions that sparked outrage, and why the narrative completely overshadowed the awards themselves.
We dive into the Royal Family drama — Prince Andrew, King Charles, the £12 million payout to Virginia Giuffre, and whether the monarchy is facing a reputational crisis. How much did they know… and what does it mean now?
Plus:
• The rise of period dramas (Jane Eyre, Pride & Prejudice, Wuthering Heights) and why audiences are craving the past
• Real Housewives of Melbourne recast rumours and the most iconic Gina Liano quotes ever
• Bardo reunion chaos and backstage “complete mole” allegations
• Ariana Grande’s Vogue AI fail (six fingers and counting)
• And the legendary “click cat” cinema story
It’s pop culture, royal scandal, film industry controversy, reality TV nostalgia and a little theatre promo — all in one chaotic cultural debrief.
If it’s sleazy… take it home.
.
.
.
.
#theweekthatwas #bluntandthebeautiful #baftas #royalfamily #kingcharles #princeandrew #epstein #realhousewivesmelbourne #arianagrande #popculturepodcast #celebritynews #perioddrama #janeyre #prideandprejudice #melbournepodcast
30 Minuten
This week on The Week That Was, we’re cultured, critical and slightly unhinged. From front-row hay fever at Australian theatre to Hollywood’s favourite fake romances, Kate and Tansy spiral beautifully through the arts, the aesthetics and the absolute audacity.
Tansy’s gone full thespian — My Brilliant Career in the front row (bring antihistamines) followed by tap-dancing Mormon boys in The Book of Mormon. Two nights. Zero regrets.
Robert Pattinson and Zendaya spark faux-mance whispers while still very much engaged to other people. We investigate.
Wuthering Heights is back and somehow less horny than expected. Stunning frocks. Missing context. Literature girls are tired.
The memoir Strangers by Bell Burden emotionally destroyed us in under 24 hours. Divorce but make it devastatingly chic. Gwyneth, call your agent.
Rihanna goes grocery shopping and we agree: no one else should pick your mangoes. Ever.
Wedding red flags include: no dancing. Immediate jail.
Ryan Murphy’s Carolyn Bessette Kennedy series has us entering our minimalist, horny telly era.
It’s theatre discourse, canon chaos, parasocial delusion, supermarket sociology and a healthy dose of “check the source material, babes.”
All in a week’s work.
#theweekthatwas #australianpodcast #popculturepodcast #musicaltheatre #wutheringheights #hollywoodnews #fauxmance #bookrecommendation #divorcememoir #carolynbessette #entertainmentpodcast #culturechat
Tansy’s gone full thespian — My Brilliant Career in the front row (bring antihistamines) followed by tap-dancing Mormon boys in The Book of Mormon. Two nights. Zero regrets.
Robert Pattinson and Zendaya spark faux-mance whispers while still very much engaged to other people. We investigate.
Wuthering Heights is back and somehow less horny than expected. Stunning frocks. Missing context. Literature girls are tired.
The memoir Strangers by Bell Burden emotionally destroyed us in under 24 hours. Divorce but make it devastatingly chic. Gwyneth, call your agent.
Rihanna goes grocery shopping and we agree: no one else should pick your mangoes. Ever.
Wedding red flags include: no dancing. Immediate jail.
Ryan Murphy’s Carolyn Bessette Kennedy series has us entering our minimalist, horny telly era.
It’s theatre discourse, canon chaos, parasocial delusion, supermarket sociology and a healthy dose of “check the source material, babes.”
All in a week’s work.
#theweekthatwas #australianpodcast #popculturepodcast #musicaltheatre #wutheringheights #hollywoodnews #fauxmance #bookrecommendation #divorcememoir #carolynbessette #entertainmentpodcast #culturechat
29 Minuten
This week we paused batch recording to scream at Bad Bunny’s halftime show, defend Puerto Rico with our whole chests, drag two crusty former Housewives, and somehow end up discussing hyaluronic acid… but make it athletic.
From Doechii updating her Instagram bio, to the devastating loss of James Van Der Beek at 48, to Bethenny Frankel discovering that the internet has consequences — this episode is culture, chaos and curling (yes, the broom one).
We also deep dive into:
• The symbolism in Bad Bunny’s performance and why it mattered
• Jill Zarin and Bethenny’s bad takes (and worse backpedals)
• The Winter Olympics cheating confession heard round the world
• Figure skating backflips, illegal moves, and who actually did it first
• A doping scandal involving hyaluronic acid that no one asked for
• Practical Magic: The Musical (??? Nora Jones casting included)
• Our bio dad turning 60 on Valentine’s Day
It’s woke. It’s feral. It’s educational adjacent.
#theweekthatwas #popculturepodcast #badbunny #realhousewives #winterolympics #celebritynews #bluntandthebeautiful #australianpodcast #lgbtqvoices #entertainmentnews
From Doechii updating her Instagram bio, to the devastating loss of James Van Der Beek at 48, to Bethenny Frankel discovering that the internet has consequences — this episode is culture, chaos and curling (yes, the broom one).
We also deep dive into:
• The symbolism in Bad Bunny’s performance and why it mattered
• Jill Zarin and Bethenny’s bad takes (and worse backpedals)
• The Winter Olympics cheating confession heard round the world
• Figure skating backflips, illegal moves, and who actually did it first
• A doping scandal involving hyaluronic acid that no one asked for
• Practical Magic: The Musical (??? Nora Jones casting included)
• Our bio dad turning 60 on Valentine’s Day
It’s woke. It’s feral. It’s educational adjacent.
#theweekthatwas #popculturepodcast #badbunny #realhousewives #winterolympics #celebritynews #bluntandthebeautiful #australianpodcast #lgbtqvoices #entertainmentnews
30 Minuten
From Bridgerton's bisexual breadcrumbs to the Glambot drama, it’s been another wild week in pop culture, politics, and the palace.
In this episode, Kate and Tansy cover:
The Grammy chaos: Cher fumbles, Justin Bieber sings in his undies, and Bad Bunny wears a bulletproof vest.
Bridgerton’s latest season: bisexual boys, frustrated women, and why Regency sex ed is still not it.
The Devil Wears Prada sequel trailer: Miranda forgets Andy Sachs?! Eyebrow shade has never felt so iconic.
Glambot backlash: JLo, Cole Walliser and the rise of red carpet AI.
Epstein files deep dive: Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson, and the most disturbing headlines of our time.
Sydney gossip, Oscar snubs, rich people with no taste, and a public service announcement: money cannot buy decor.
It’s a week of reckoning, reality checks, and regency scandal — and we are not putting the tinfoil away just yet.
#theweekthatwas #bluntandbeautiful #celebritynews #grammys2024 #bridgertonseason3 #epsteinfiles #chergrammys #justinbieber #colewalliser #jlo #victoriaanddavidbeckham #badbunny #whitehousegossip #whitelotusseason4 #timotheechalamet #oscars2024 #popculturepodcast #spotifyoriginal #funnywomen #feministpodcast #ariellescandal #mirandapriestly #devilwearsprada #sarahferguson #princeandrew #australianpodcast
In this episode, Kate and Tansy cover:
The Grammy chaos: Cher fumbles, Justin Bieber sings in his undies, and Bad Bunny wears a bulletproof vest.
Bridgerton’s latest season: bisexual boys, frustrated women, and why Regency sex ed is still not it.
The Devil Wears Prada sequel trailer: Miranda forgets Andy Sachs?! Eyebrow shade has never felt so iconic.
Glambot backlash: JLo, Cole Walliser and the rise of red carpet AI.
Epstein files deep dive: Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson, and the most disturbing headlines of our time.
Sydney gossip, Oscar snubs, rich people with no taste, and a public service announcement: money cannot buy decor.
It’s a week of reckoning, reality checks, and regency scandal — and we are not putting the tinfoil away just yet.
#theweekthatwas #bluntandbeautiful #celebritynews #grammys2024 #bridgertonseason3 #epsteinfiles #chergrammys #justinbieber #colewalliser #jlo #victoriaanddavidbeckham #badbunny #whitehousegossip #whitelotusseason4 #timotheechalamet #oscars2024 #popculturepodcast #spotifyoriginal #funnywomen #feministpodcast #ariellescandal #mirandapriestly #devilwearsprada #sarahferguson #princeandrew #australianpodcast
30 Minuten
This week on The Week That Was, Kate and Tansy are melting down — literally. From heatwave madness and suburban blackouts to sweaty marriage arguments and half-price ice cream, it’s been a swampy time in the suburbs.
Also in this episode:
🪩 Harry Styles’ ticket prices spark outrage — are we being gouged at the bowser?
Oscar nominations breakdown: who’s crying in their Hoyts recliner and who just wants Timothée Chalamet to wait his turn?
Brooklyn & Nicola’s $1.4M monthly allowance… and how we’d spend it (spoiler: rugs on rugs on rugs)
Sydney Sweeney breaks into the Hollywood sign to launch her bra brand (Syrn… or Soon?), and we are not impressed
Lauren Sanchez’s Dior look, Condé Nast takeover rumours, and why the rich have no taste
Trinny & Susannah flashbacks, fashion trauma, and the return of the horizontal stripes debate
Plus: Blake Lively’s leaked texts, and the film that left entire cinemas silently sobbing.
It’s hot, it’s unhinged!
#theweekthatwas #popculturepodcast #harrystyles #sydneysweeney #syrn #jlo #laurensanchez #oscars2026 #brooklynbeckham #nicolepeltz #fashionfail #condenast #dior #hollywoodsign #timotheechalamet #bezos #australianpodcast #celebritygossip #funnywomen #spotifyoriginal #bluntandbeautiful #sweeneybra
Also in this episode:
🪩 Harry Styles’ ticket prices spark outrage — are we being gouged at the bowser?
Oscar nominations breakdown: who’s crying in their Hoyts recliner and who just wants Timothée Chalamet to wait his turn?
Brooklyn & Nicola’s $1.4M monthly allowance… and how we’d spend it (spoiler: rugs on rugs on rugs)
Sydney Sweeney breaks into the Hollywood sign to launch her bra brand (Syrn… or Soon?), and we are not impressed
Lauren Sanchez’s Dior look, Condé Nast takeover rumours, and why the rich have no taste
Trinny & Susannah flashbacks, fashion trauma, and the return of the horizontal stripes debate
Plus: Blake Lively’s leaked texts, and the film that left entire cinemas silently sobbing.
It’s hot, it’s unhinged!
#theweekthatwas #popculturepodcast #harrystyles #sydneysweeney #syrn #jlo #laurensanchez #oscars2026 #brooklynbeckham #nicolepeltz #fashionfail #condenast #dior #hollywoodsign #timotheechalamet #bezos #australianpodcast #celebritygossip #funnywomen #spotifyoriginal #bluntandbeautiful #sweeneybra
26 Minuten
2026 is giving drama — and The Week That Was is back to unpack it all.
This week, Kate and Tansy are diving headfirst into the Beckham family fallout after Brooklyn publicly spills the tea on Victoria allegedly hijacking his wedding (and backing it up on the dance floor??). Estrangement, brand ownership, dog drama during the LA fires — this family feud has it all.
Also in this episode:
JLo’s viral Glambot gone wrong — sabotage or just bad bronzer?
Naomi Osaka brings theatre back to tennis in a jellyfish-inspired moment
The best celebrity insults of all time (Mariah, Cher, Aretha, Azelia — we salute you)
Sophie Turner’s ripped revenge bod and her Lara Croft reboot with Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Melbourne’s jellyfish plague and other summer surprises
Taylor Swift vs. Blake Lively: leaked texts, tiny violins, and iconic one-liners
Is Margot Robbie codependent on Jacob Elordi?!
Paul McCartney lookalikes and Katya Zamolodchikova’s surprise Reddit shoutout
It’s spicy, bitchy, brilliant — and the most unfiltered pop culture chat you’ll hear this week.
#theweekthatwas #beckhamfamily #victoriabeckham #brooklynbeckham #celebritydrama #jloglamfail #naomiosaka #tennisfashion #phoebewallerbridge #sophieturner #taylorswift #blakelively #jacobelordi #margotrobbie #celebritygossip #podcastaustralia #spotifyoriginal #paulmccartney #katya #popculturepodcast #2026drama
This week, Kate and Tansy are diving headfirst into the Beckham family fallout after Brooklyn publicly spills the tea on Victoria allegedly hijacking his wedding (and backing it up on the dance floor??). Estrangement, brand ownership, dog drama during the LA fires — this family feud has it all.
Also in this episode:
JLo’s viral Glambot gone wrong — sabotage or just bad bronzer?
Naomi Osaka brings theatre back to tennis in a jellyfish-inspired moment
The best celebrity insults of all time (Mariah, Cher, Aretha, Azelia — we salute you)
Sophie Turner’s ripped revenge bod and her Lara Croft reboot with Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Melbourne’s jellyfish plague and other summer surprises
Taylor Swift vs. Blake Lively: leaked texts, tiny violins, and iconic one-liners
Is Margot Robbie codependent on Jacob Elordi?!
Paul McCartney lookalikes and Katya Zamolodchikova’s surprise Reddit shoutout
It’s spicy, bitchy, brilliant — and the most unfiltered pop culture chat you’ll hear this week.
#theweekthatwas #beckhamfamily #victoriabeckham #brooklynbeckham #celebritydrama #jloglamfail #naomiosaka #tennisfashion #phoebewallerbridge #sophieturner #taylorswift #blakelively #jacobelordi #margotrobbie #celebritygossip #podcastaustralia #spotifyoriginal #paulmccartney #katya #popculturepodcast #2026drama
30 Minuten
We're back!!! And kicking off 2026 in full-blown existential dread mode! Kate and Tansy return for the first episode of the year with chaotic energy, clacky mules, and hot takes.
From Celine Dion joining TikTok (and carrying a mic like a defibrillator) to the odd billionaire undertones of the Golden Globes (did someone say sportsbet Oscars?), we break down the weirdness in the air and why 2026 already feels like a simulation.
Also in this episode:
Celine’s “what’s in my bag” is everything.
The rules of going to the Australian Open (influencers, take note).
Golden Globes gossip: Teyana Taylor, Sean Penn’s past, and why everyone’s pretending Jacob Elordi is new.
James Cameron’s Titanic plot to explore the Mariana Trench.
Wearing shoes that don’t fit (a metaphor for life).
Tennis skirts, entrecôte, and chaos at Centre Court.
Miley’s new ring and Gwen Stefani’s baffling Catholic app ad.
Bridgerton's back (and so is Dave’s velvet glove commentary).
It's pop culture dissection, blunt opinions, and beautiful chaos as always.
#theweekthatwas #bluntandbeautiful #celinedion #goldenglobes2026 #jacobelordi #jamescameron #mileycyrus #gwenstefani #tennisfashion #australianopen #bridgerton #popculturepodcast #celebritynews #2026energy #tiktokculture #aussiepodcast #motherdaughterpodcast #spotifypodcast
From Celine Dion joining TikTok (and carrying a mic like a defibrillator) to the odd billionaire undertones of the Golden Globes (did someone say sportsbet Oscars?), we break down the weirdness in the air and why 2026 already feels like a simulation.
Also in this episode:
Celine’s “what’s in my bag” is everything.
The rules of going to the Australian Open (influencers, take note).
Golden Globes gossip: Teyana Taylor, Sean Penn’s past, and why everyone’s pretending Jacob Elordi is new.
James Cameron’s Titanic plot to explore the Mariana Trench.
Wearing shoes that don’t fit (a metaphor for life).
Tennis skirts, entrecôte, and chaos at Centre Court.
Miley’s new ring and Gwen Stefani’s baffling Catholic app ad.
Bridgerton's back (and so is Dave’s velvet glove commentary).
It's pop culture dissection, blunt opinions, and beautiful chaos as always.
#theweekthatwas #bluntandbeautiful #celinedion #goldenglobes2026 #jacobelordi #jamescameron #mileycyrus #gwenstefani #tennisfashion #australianopen #bridgerton #popculturepodcast #celebritynews #2026energy #tiktokculture #aussiepodcast #motherdaughterpodcast #spotifypodcast
43 Minuten
Kate and Tansy close out the year with their most unfiltered episode yet — tackling the big taboo topic: what actually makes a healthy mother-daughter relationship?
From estrangement and boundaries to doom piles and dirty bathrooms, the girls cover it all — including why performing love on Mother’s Day or tolerating toxic family traditions isn’t the vibe. Plus: why being a “good parent” doesn’t stop at 18, and how intergenerational trauma shows up in the smallest (and loudest) ways.
Expect:
Rethinking holidays and emotional labour
Why your adult kid doesn’t owe you their Christmas
Body image, intergenerational shame, and breaking the cycle
Parenting adult children: what not to do
The boundary line between helpful and controlling
Real talk about estrangement, narcissistic mothers, and growing up with dysfunction
This one’s equal parts heartfelt and hilarious — with plenty of roast turkey, Target meltdowns, and Kris Jenner wisdom in the mix.
#bluntandbeautiful #popculturepodcast #australianpodcast #feministmedia #celebritynews
From estrangement and boundaries to doom piles and dirty bathrooms, the girls cover it all — including why performing love on Mother’s Day or tolerating toxic family traditions isn’t the vibe. Plus: why being a “good parent” doesn’t stop at 18, and how intergenerational trauma shows up in the smallest (and loudest) ways.
Expect:
Rethinking holidays and emotional labour
Why your adult kid doesn’t owe you their Christmas
Body image, intergenerational shame, and breaking the cycle
Parenting adult children: what not to do
The boundary line between helpful and controlling
Real talk about estrangement, narcissistic mothers, and growing up with dysfunction
This one’s equal parts heartfelt and hilarious — with plenty of roast turkey, Target meltdowns, and Kris Jenner wisdom in the mix.
#bluntandbeautiful #popculturepodcast #australianpodcast #feministmedia #celebritynews
26 Minuten
Kate and Tansy are BACK - and after a few weeks off counting their chickens (and losing their sanity), they return with a jam-packed, unhinged recap of everything they missed while the world spun off its axis.
From the wildest Met Gala host lineup (Nicole Kidman?! Beyoncé?! Serena and her Ozempic propaganda?!) to Golden Globe snubs, Sinners supremacy, and the Ariana/Cynthia Wicked divide, nothing is safe!
Kate walks us through her 80-hour workweek, her gallbladder crisis, and the fire evacuation that tragically did not deliver hot firemen. Meanwhile, Tansy is fighting the good fight against Juniper ads, ugly-acting award campaigns, and the ongoing cultural sabotage of Sydney Sweeney.
The girls discuss:
Why Jacob Elordi is suddenly quoting like a Tumblr boy in 2018
The Miley Cyrus engagement that healed a nation (sorry Liam)
Bradley Cooper’s transformation into Barry Manilow’s long-lost cousin
Gwen Stefani’s bizarre pivot to Catholic propaganda (yes… really)
Paul Frank bikinis, Lamb singlets, and poolside pre-teen slay eras
Plus: the yearly chaos of Kate’s colour-coded Christmas presents
It’s messy, it’s gossipy, it’s chaotic, it’s festive — The Week That Was is officially back in full force.
#theweekthatwas #kateandtansy #popculturepodcast #celebritynews #metgala2026 #goldenglobes #mileycyrus #jacobelordi #sydneysweeney #gwenstefani #hollywoodgossip #australianpodcasts #stitchupstudios
From the wildest Met Gala host lineup (Nicole Kidman?! Beyoncé?! Serena and her Ozempic propaganda?!) to Golden Globe snubs, Sinners supremacy, and the Ariana/Cynthia Wicked divide, nothing is safe!
Kate walks us through her 80-hour workweek, her gallbladder crisis, and the fire evacuation that tragically did not deliver hot firemen. Meanwhile, Tansy is fighting the good fight against Juniper ads, ugly-acting award campaigns, and the ongoing cultural sabotage of Sydney Sweeney.
The girls discuss:
Why Jacob Elordi is suddenly quoting like a Tumblr boy in 2018
The Miley Cyrus engagement that healed a nation (sorry Liam)
Bradley Cooper’s transformation into Barry Manilow’s long-lost cousin
Gwen Stefani’s bizarre pivot to Catholic propaganda (yes… really)
Paul Frank bikinis, Lamb singlets, and poolside pre-teen slay eras
Plus: the yearly chaos of Kate’s colour-coded Christmas presents
It’s messy, it’s gossipy, it’s chaotic, it’s festive — The Week That Was is officially back in full force.
#theweekthatwas #kateandtansy #popculturepodcast #celebritynews #metgala2026 #goldenglobes #mileycyrus #jacobelordi #sydneysweeney #gwenstefani #hollywoodgossip #australianpodcasts #stitchupstudios
34 Minuten
This week on Blunt and the Beautiful, Kate and Tansy dive deep into swimsuit season - without the shame. Joined by Sophie Henderson-Smart, designer and founder of inclusive swimwear brand Saint Somebody, they unpack everything from body confidence and bathers trauma to the fatphobia still baked into fashion, sizing, and swimwear shelves.
In this candid and hilarious episode, you'll hear:
Why shopping for bathers is an emotional minefield—and how to make it easier
The fatphobia we’ve internalised (and how it’s rooted in colonialism)
Why being strong matters more than being a size 8
What happens when one swimsuit changes everything—for you, your self-worth, and your kids
You’ll also hear stories about:
– Public pool panic
– Boobs that arrive too early
– The perfect leopard print
– Geriatric James Bond
– And why every size deserves a dip
Whether you’re a size 8 or 28, this one is for anyone who’s ever avoided the beach, covered up out of shame, or just wants to feel good in their own damn skin. You deserve to swim.
Shop now at - saintsomebody.com.au
#everybodyisabeachbody #bluntandbeautiful #inclusivefashion #saintsomebody #swimwearforall #bodyconfidence #swimwearshopping #plussizefashion #feministpodcast #aussiestyle #kateforster #tansygorman #fashionthatfits #bodypositivity #curvygirlstyle #ozempik #fatphobia #beachbodyready
In this candid and hilarious episode, you'll hear:
Why shopping for bathers is an emotional minefield—and how to make it easier
The fatphobia we’ve internalised (and how it’s rooted in colonialism)
Why being strong matters more than being a size 8
What happens when one swimsuit changes everything—for you, your self-worth, and your kids
You’ll also hear stories about:
– Public pool panic
– Boobs that arrive too early
– The perfect leopard print
– Geriatric James Bond
– And why every size deserves a dip
Whether you’re a size 8 or 28, this one is for anyone who’s ever avoided the beach, covered up out of shame, or just wants to feel good in their own damn skin. You deserve to swim.
Shop now at - saintsomebody.com.au
#everybodyisabeachbody #bluntandbeautiful #inclusivefashion #saintsomebody #swimwearforall #bodyconfidence #swimwearshopping #plussizefashion #feministpodcast #aussiestyle #kateforster #tansygorman #fashionthatfits #bodypositivity #curvygirlstyle #ozempik #fatphobia #beachbodyready
36 Minuten
What happens when the “happiest time of your life” becomes the darkest?
This week, Kate and Tansy sit down with former police officer and mum of one (and one on the way), Eden Judd, for a raw, unflinching conversation about postnatal depression, anxiety, bipolar II, and the brutal truths of early motherhood that no one talks about on Instagram.
Eden shares how a traumatic birth, insomnia, and a crippling fear of asking for help led to a breakdown, and how she fought her way back through the doors of a Mother Baby Unit.
From the fear of having her child taken away to the deep stigma surrounding psychiatric medication during pregnancy, Eden opens up about what it really takes to survive and recover.Kate shares her own experience with perinatal PTSD, while Tansy dives into why judgment in motherhood is rampant—and why so many women feel they have to perform their way through pain.
You'll learn:
Why sleep is not a luxury in the postpartum period—it’s a survival strategy
How the system is failing new mothers, and what real care should look like
Why we need to stop judging mums who ask for help (and start showing up with lasagna)
Whether you're a mum, a support person, or someone navigating mental health while raising a family, this conversation is a must-watch.
Brutal, tender, funny, and deeply necessary.
Resources linked below for anyone who needs support.
COPE (Centre of Perinatal Excellence) – info & screening tools https://www.cope.org.au
PANDA – helpline for perinatal anxiety & depression https://www.panda.org.au
Gidget Foundation Australia – specialist care for new parents https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au
MumSpace (Parent‑Infant Research Institute) – free online mental health programs https://www.mumspace.com.au
Peach Tree Perinatal Wellness – emotional support for new mums https://www.peachtree.org.au
Lifeline – crisis support 24/7 https://www.lifeline.org.au
#postnataldepression #bipolar2disorder #motherbabyunit #maternalmentalhealth #perinatalmentalhealth #ivfpregnancy #postpartumrecovery #bluntandbeautiful #kateforster #mentalhealthawareness #mumsupport #breakingthestigma
This week, Kate and Tansy sit down with former police officer and mum of one (and one on the way), Eden Judd, for a raw, unflinching conversation about postnatal depression, anxiety, bipolar II, and the brutal truths of early motherhood that no one talks about on Instagram.
Eden shares how a traumatic birth, insomnia, and a crippling fear of asking for help led to a breakdown, and how she fought her way back through the doors of a Mother Baby Unit.
From the fear of having her child taken away to the deep stigma surrounding psychiatric medication during pregnancy, Eden opens up about what it really takes to survive and recover.Kate shares her own experience with perinatal PTSD, while Tansy dives into why judgment in motherhood is rampant—and why so many women feel they have to perform their way through pain.
You'll learn:
Why sleep is not a luxury in the postpartum period—it’s a survival strategy
How the system is failing new mothers, and what real care should look like
Why we need to stop judging mums who ask for help (and start showing up with lasagna)
Whether you're a mum, a support person, or someone navigating mental health while raising a family, this conversation is a must-watch.
Brutal, tender, funny, and deeply necessary.
Resources linked below for anyone who needs support.
COPE (Centre of Perinatal Excellence) – info & screening tools https://www.cope.org.au
PANDA – helpline for perinatal anxiety & depression https://www.panda.org.au
Gidget Foundation Australia – specialist care for new parents https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au
MumSpace (Parent‑Infant Research Institute) – free online mental health programs https://www.mumspace.com.au
Peach Tree Perinatal Wellness – emotional support for new mums https://www.peachtree.org.au
Lifeline – crisis support 24/7 https://www.lifeline.org.au
#postnataldepression #bipolar2disorder #motherbabyunit #maternalmentalhealth #perinatalmentalhealth #ivfpregnancy #postpartumrecovery #bluntandbeautiful #kateforster #mentalhealthawareness #mumsupport #breakingthestigma
