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This week on The Week That Was, we’re slipping on the gloves and scrubbing the discourse. From Tasmania’s billion-dollar stadium mess (we said no thanks, AFL) to teen heartthrobs in stairwells (Summer I Turned Pretty fans, breathe), Kate and Tansy tear through the news, the nonsense, and the nail-biting finales.

Kate’s had three meetings and eight hours of sleep, which is dangerous for anyone in her way.

Tansy’s emotionally recovering from the Summer I Turned Pretty finale (spoiler: finger’s in).

The Emmys gave us red carpets, weird Chanel looks, and Seth Rogen zaddy-core.

Hobartians said “no” to footy palaces and “yes please” to functioning hospitals.

Wuthering Heights gets the BDSM treatment (why???)

Nick Cannon fathered half a preschool and calls it his “process.”

Eclipses, astrology, and the signs that need to get their act together.

And in Cabbage Corner, we award our Cunt of the Week prize to the glorious Rowie Lynn.

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In this cosmic deep-dive, Kate and Tansy crack open their birth charts and bring astrology back down to earth (with a few side trips to the outer planets). From childhood star sign indoctrination to Saturn returns and scandalous Scorpio slander, this episode is a hilarious, heartfelt astro-explainer wrapped in velvet, vintage rugs, and the occasional emotional breakdown.They break down sun, moon and rising signs (with a pillow-stuffed example or two), decode Beyoncé’s birth chart, speculate wildly about Taylor Swift’s rising sign, and unpack why your North Node might just be the plot twist your life has been waiting for.Plus: iconic one-liner advice for every sign, psychic dreams, energy vampires, astro myths, and the wild joy of finding your weird little people in a very normie world.It’s astrology, but make it deeply personal, occasionally petty, and unexpectedly profound.#TheBluntAndTheBeautiful #AstrologyPodcast #StarSignSlander #NorthNodeWisdom #BigThreeBreakdown #ZodiacRoast #CosmicTruths #PsychicDreams #ScorpioSeasonForever #SaturnReturnSurvivor #MotherDaughterMagic #AstroGirliesUnite

Welcome to another unapologetically honest, pop culture-packed episode of The Blunt and the Beautiful: Week That Was – where nothing is off limits and everything is up for commentary. This week, your favourite duo Kate and Tansy are deep in their domestic goddess era (cleaning gloves on), ready to unpack everything that mattered (and didn’t) across pop culture, streaming, fashion, and the big, bold messes of the week.

Domestic bliss? Kind of.

We kick off with Kate and Tansy sharing their newfound love for mopping – proof that yes, you can be both glam and grounded.

Sabrina Carpenter at the VMAs – protecting the dolls

Tansy’s muse is back and slaying. The girls deep dive into Sabrina’s drag-queen-backed performance, that “Protect The Dolls” sign moment, and the shift in her aesthetic from 50s to 70s. Kate’s convinced she switched glam teams. Bob Mackie, Cher references, Dua Lipa School of Dance… it’s all there.

🩰 Tate McRae: Dancer first, pop star… maybe

Who is Tate McRae and why is she so good at dancing in rubble? Tansy draws comparisons to Addison Rae and Cora Corman from “Music and Lyrics,” while Kate wonders how dancers become famous without vocals. Also: sand choreography, sexy whispers, and what it means to be a vehicle for movement.

Doja Cat eats lipstick. Yes, literally.

Tansy defends Doja’s chaotic 80s harlequin look while Kate questions if it was even a “dress.” They compare this to the long-standing legacy of the VMAs being exactly that unhinged – referencing Lil’ Kim, Lady Gaga’s lace moment, and how some stylists just live to stir.

Wuthering Heights but make it horny?

The girls spiral over Emerald Fennell’s new “Wuthering Heights” film trailer. Fingers, fish, BDSM undertones, and the total misread of Brontë's dark classic have them screaming “what the actual…”. Kate delivers a brutal take on class, race, and literary misinterpretation, while Tansy adds a theory that maybe the whole film is a dream sequence read by Margot Robbie. Either way – they’re not sold.

Speaking of Margot… what’s happening?!

Margot Robbie’s “stinky” era? The duo reluctantly pan the trailer for her new film “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey” with Colin Farrell. Bad wigs, art teacher cosplay, and fake trailer vibes à la The Holiday. Sorry Margot – they still love you, just not this script.

A Bachelorette like no other

TikTok’s Mormon influencer Taylor Paul is the next U.S. Bachelorette – and yes, she’s bringing her exes and extensions with her. Tansy recaps her wild ride from “MomTok” to mainstream, including soft swinging, secret lives, and why Utah’s extensions industry is booming.

🪩 Dancing With the Mormon Stars?

Two of Taylor’s fellow Mormon wives are now on Dancing With The Stars. One of them, hilariously, thought her husband was related to Ben Affleck. Spoiler: he’s not.

Julia Roberts channels Erin Brockovich IRL

At the Venice Film Festival, Julia Roberts shuts down a sexist, racist, and clueless question during a press conference with co-stars Andrew Garfield and I.A.O. Debris. Cue iconic clap-back, Erin Brockovich flashbacks, and Io delivering the real mic drop moment.

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This week, Kate and Tansy are back on the mic and mad as hell — at self-sacrificing culture, at glittery performative bullshit, and most of all, at the slow death of self-respect in the name of "being a good woman."

From autoimmune rage to ribbon-laced humiliation at a too-cool bar, they deep dive into the real cost of living out of alignment with your values. It's raw, funny, and full of chaotic anecdotes — including Kate's stint as an accidental AO party planner who didn't get invited, and Tansy's passionate defence of beauty, equality, and Mecca facials.

They unpack their personal values (think: creativity, authenticity, helpfulness, and rage at late-stage capitalism) and offer up sharp, sometimes savage reflections on what it means to live a life that actually feels like yours.If you've ever ignored your intuition, compromised your standards, or said yes when your soul was screaming “NO,” this one is a must-listen.

Because living out of alignment won’t just make you tired. It might make you sick.

Topics include:

Self-respect vs. survival jobs

Why values aren’t a Pinterest quote — they’re a life raft

Tansy’s BuzzFeed-value-test revelations

Beauty standards, community love, and honesty (with a side of bluntness)

How to tell if you're betraying yourself (hint: your jaw hurts and your ancestors keep slamming doors)

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Put bluntly: Stop living like a husk and start remembering who you are.

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Kate and Tansy dive deep into the doco that’s got everyone spiralling: Unknown Number — the real-life horror story where a mum catfishes her own daughter with hundreds of abusive texts, then reenacts it on camera like it’s amateur theatre. It’s Kathy Bates meets iMessage and it’s as unhinged as it sounds.

Then it’s on to Elizabeth Gilbert’s new memoir — part euthanasia confessional, part drug-fuelled awakening — and the latest headlines causing chaos:

The Victorian bushland manhunt

Far-right extremism on the rise in Australia

Sydney Sweeney’s rumoured romance with Scooter Braun (yes, that Scooter Braun)

Swifties still reeling after Kate likened Taylor to rice crackers

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This week, Kate and Tansy get deeply nostalgic (and wildly unhinged) as they unpack the creative roots and cultural moments that shaped who they are - from stage shows in the living room to sexual awakenings via Charlie's Angels and True Blood.

They dive into how childhood play, fashion, television, and early artistic influences paved the way for lives in writing and theatre. Along the way, they explore tall poppy syndrome, bossy little girls with big plans, Fran Fine, Judy Moody, awkward vampire crushes, and that one haircut that changed everything.

It’s funny, personal, and occasionally chaotic - but always reflective and full of heart.

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Why creative confidence starts in childhood (even if it involves scratchy chicken cut-outs)

Fran Fine, Karen Walker, and the power of unapologetic femininity

Recreating Annie in the lounge room, complete with props

Tansy’s vampire obsession and Twilight lipstick scandal (you’ve been warned)

Kate’s fashion heartbreak, aka “the Prisoner haircut”

Pop culture crushes: from Johnny Depp to Jason Segel and beyond

The impact of major cultural moments: Port Arthur, the AIDS crisis, marriage equality, and more

Why fashion and film weren’t just entertainment — they were survival and self-expression

Creativity is often formed in the most playful, personal, and sometimes cringeworthy moments of childhood

Fashion and pop culture can be powerful tools of identity and expression

It’s brave to say, “I’m good at this” — especially in a culture that rewards self-doubt

Big political and cultural events can quietly (or loudly) shape how we see the world, ourselves, and our work

Your childhood passions are probably still running the show (just with better lighting)

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This week, Tansy emerges from the hairdresser with blonde foils and clarity, while Kate arrives with strong opinions and a side of hay fever. Together, they dive into the week’s cultural chaos: celebrity engagements, conservative couture, AFL dramas, and the ever-present absurdity of modern politics.

First up: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s floral fever dream engagement — complete with a massive Super Bowl-esque ring and English teacher vibes. Tansy (reluctantly informed by the internet) breaks down the tortured-poet-to-footy-hunk arc, while Kate questions the ring, the wedding guest list, and the potential hay fever situation.

Then it’s onto AFL and real courage: Mitch Brown comes out as bisexual, opening a conversation about toxic locker room culture, the F-slur on the field, and the long-overdue reckoning in Aussie sport. Tansy and Kate share their take on performative allyship, concussions, the AFL boys-club, and why it’s time to stop excusing violence and abuse as “just part of the game.”

From there, it’s Tasmania vs. stadiums. Is it ethical to build a billion-dollar sports arena while machines at Hobart hospitals are being held together with gaffer tape? The girls say… probably not.

And finally — the Midwinter Ball fashion breakdown you didn’t know you needed:

Labor divas slayed

The Greens protested in style

The Libs served “monster-in-law at a rehearsal dinner”

Jackie Lambie’s debutante dream

And best on ground goes to Jodie Haydon in custom Carla Zampatti, styled by icon Donny Galella.

There’s also discourse on linen (spoiler: it’s not black-tie), the perils of shopping on Shein, and why your political stylist should not be your local T-Mall plug.

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This week on The Blunt and The Beautiful, Kate and Tans unleash a rant-filled, laugh-out-loud episode dedicated to everything they wish people would simply knock off. From the everyday annoyances that make their blood boil to the big societal habits that need a total rebrand, nothing is safe.

Armed with wildly unqualified opinions (and zero hesitation), they cover:

The big “Can You Nots” – from asking about birth stories to refusing to vaccinate your kids

Why being rude to waiters, nurses, or anyone in the service industry should be a criminal offence

Mispronouncing names you can pronounce (but won’t)

Men calling their exes “crazy” – and what it really says about them

Husbands making “no sex” jokes about their wives in public – please stop

People who never ask questions in conversations

Road rage, boasting about not crying, and chronic one-uppers

The rules they’d enforce if they ran the world (warning: birds and men in night-time packs are in trouble)

Education changes they’d make tomorrow – including later school start times and free uni

Social media icks – from monetising tragedies to before-and-after weight loss posts

Why some influencers clearly hate their followers

Their final list of bans, from faceless accounts to middle-aged men on e-scooters

This episode is pure Kate-and-Tans energy – sharp, sarcastic, brutally honest, and absolutely hilarious. They don’t just rant – they roast, reimagine, and rewrite the rules of everyday life.

Join the conversation: What’s your biggest “Can You Not”?

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00:00 – Sponsored by She Emerges

01:14 – Can You Not?! The rant begins

02:04 – Birth story & baby feeding questions – stop asking

03:00 – Rude to waiters? You’re done

04:27 – Learn to pronounce names properly

05:22 – Men calling their exes “crazy”

06:34 – Public “no sex” jokes – just no

07:14 – Friends who never ask questions

09:09 – Road rage

10:40 – Boasting about not crying

11:55 – If we ran the world…

14:24 – Latecomers & line pushers

17:22 – Why rude customers should beware

18:18 – The change room mirror rule

19:35 – Education system fixes

22:30 – University doesn’t define you

23:02 – Men with podcasts

23:45 – The e-scooter “big bird” incident

24:32 – Monetising tragedy online – gross

26:47 – Chronic one-uppers vs. genuine empathy

30:20 – Before & after body posts – banned

31:15 – Influencers who hate their followers

34:20 – Faceless troll accounts – stand by your words

35:03 – Wrapping up the fixes for society

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This week, Kate and Tansy are back and as unfiltered as ever. From cultural frippery to corporate flops, they break down everything that made headlines (and headaches).

Tansy kicks things off with a life update about her house finally getting patched up after 12 years of ductwork drama. Important stuff. Essential, even. Meanwhile, Kate declares the return of “whimsy” with her Richard Scarry car air freshener and ongoing obsession with nostalgic clutter.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

Labubu Madness: Lady Gaga, Madonna, Marc Jacobs and a cake that looks like a demonic Furby. Is frippery a coping mechanism in late-stage capitalism? Probably.

Matt Rife & the ELF Disaster: The comedian-turned-internet-bro is facing backlash for old jokes and a tone-deaf brand partnership. They unpack the scandal, the sexism, and what it says about beauty brands cashing in on controversy.

The AFL’s Double Standard: Banning homophobic slurs on the field while hiring Snoop Dogg for halftime? Let’s talk about hypocrisy, performative allyship, and why it’s still not safe for queer players in footy.

LV Makeup Mayhem: Louis Vuitton launches their new beauty line — including $217 lip balm and $1500 makeup brushes. Tansy nerds out over formulas, while Kate proposes her new alter ego: Upcycled Mimosa Wax.

Freaky Friday 2 Review: Tansy’s solo choc-top matinee experience, and why Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis are still queens of screen chemistry. (Also, justice for Lindsay not getting the Devil Wears Prada role.)

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Season 2 of The Blunt and The Beautiful is here – and we’re kicking things off with a no-holds-barred conversation on red flags, green flags, and the hilarious, frustrating, and fascinating differences between Gen X and Gen Z.

In this episode, hosts Kate (unapologetically Gen X) and her daughter Tansy (proudly straddling the line between Gen Z and Millennial) dive into the quirks, clashes, and surprising similarities between their generations.

From texting etiquette and love languages to friendships, dating rules, and workplace culture, nothing is off-limits.

We unpack:

The Big Six astrology obsession vs. Gen X’s skepticism.

Why “Hello.” with a full stop is a crime for Gen Z but totally fine for Gen X

Calling without texting first – rude or efficient?

Staying friends with your ex – a generational dealbreaker?

Fluid sexuality, labels, and why Gen X struggles with “I love the person, not the gender”

The rise of the “bare minimum” debate – who should pay for the first date?

Workplace boundaries: Gen Z’s “work won’t love you back” vs. Gen X’s “live to work” mindset

Relationship dynamics: why Gen Z leaves faster and Gen X stayed too long

How feminism has evolved across generations – and why older women sometimes resist change

Toxic friendships, celebrating wins, and why Gen Z refuses to keep quiet

Over-analysis, “drive-by” diagnoses, and whether transparency has gone too far

Throughout the episode, Kate and Tansy share personal stories, debate generational “truths,” and find surprising common ground – all while serving the sharp humour, candid honesty, and mother-daughter banter that listeners love.

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In this mother-daughter deep-dive, Tansy and Kate serve up a juicy breakdown of the And Just Like That finale - and let’s just say… Samantha should’ve taken her jazz hands elsewhere.

We unpack the legacy of Sex and the City, the slow death of Miranda’s character arc, and whether the reboot ever really stood a chance.

Next up, we dive into Taylor Swift’s new album - is it a lyrical masterpiece or just another glitter-covered heartbreak diary? While Tansy defends Ariana Grande’s pop supremacy, Kate's got her eye on The Summer I Turned Pretty, and what the show's emotional pull says about Gen Z love stories.

We also get serious with a must-hear update on groundbreaking pancreatic cancer research, plus:

Emma Stone’s maybe-new face

Celebrity apologies (do they still matter?)

The problematic push of “grief-core” content

And why fashion week still can’t get body diversity right - 1.8% of plus-size models? Really?

Honest opinions. Hot takes. Pop culture with a pulse. This is The Blunt and the Beautiful. Press play now.

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The Week That Was: The Logies, Sexy Baby Clothes & Saga Blade?!

Kate and Tansy are back behind the mics and absolutely unhinged this week — which is exactly how we like it

From the Logies being the new rural footy club awards night to Tansy’s TikTok-fueled existential spiral about sexy baby aesthetics in fashion , nothing is off limits.

They dissect Donald Trump’s creepy obsession with Sydney Sweeney’s bum, why a strap “accidentally” slipping is NOT sexy (and definitely not feminist), and the cursed name Megan Fox gave her new baby: Saga Blade. Yes, you read that right. Saga. Blade.

Also on the agenda:

Is Liam Neeson dating Pamela Anderson?! And are we… shipping it?

Why age-appropriate love stories are the healing balm we didn’t know we needed

The Anna Wintour Reference Test (aka "Do You Even Culture, Bro?")

And which Australian pop queen should perform at each political party's next campaign launch

It’s thoughtful. It’s chaotic. It’s a masterclass in feminist pop culture commentary. And it’s all wrapped in some of the best banter you’ll hear all week

Drop a comment with the worst baby name you've ever heard — the girls need a laugh.

In this week’s episode of The Week That Was, Kate and Tansy are back with your favourite blend of sharp wit, pop culture hot takes, and spicy internet commentary. Kicking things off with mega coffees in hand, the duo dive headfirst into the chaos of TikTok déjà vu—have we scrolled to the end of the app? From repeated content and focaccia tutorials to cherry tomato fetta pasta and glitchy algorithm vibes, they unpack whether the For You page is just recycling the past.

Next up: the Sydney Sweeney jeans ad saga. What was meant to be a sexy denim pun spirals into an unexpected conversation about eugenics, body politics, and how baffling it is that this got through multiple marketing meetings. (Spoiler: it did not land.)

From there, the girls jump into serious territory as they discuss the grim realities of school safety in America, gun violence, and the stark contrast between the U.S. and Australia. Kate shares a jaw-dropping story about a mother who fled to Melbourne for her son's safety and services, while Tansy reflects on the disturbing normalization of bulletproof backpacks for kids.

And then—it gets true crimey. The Idaho 4 case comes up, and we learn how Google search warrants and smart watches are making it virtually impossible to get away with murder in the digital age. If you’ve ever thought “I’d get away with it,” think again.

Also in this ep:

A casting breakdown of the upcoming Pride & Prejudice remake

A look back at Lost in Austen, the ultimate time-travel-meets-Jane-Austen chaos

️ Tansy’s latest theatre recommendation: Kimberly Akimbo at Melbourne Arts Centre

MTC shoutout: Tansy’s directed play reading coming to The Lawler

From comedy to culture to true crime, this episode delivers everything you love about The Blunt & The Beautiful's weekly roundup—funny, smart, and completely unfiltered.

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This week on The Week That Was, your favourite mother-daughter duo is back with the kind of unhinged cultural commentary that keeps us all coming back for more. Kate kicks things off feeling ultra-organised, and Tansy? She’s basking under her new heating system while teaching breathwork to unsuspecting uni students.

From there, we dive into the internet chaos of TikTok, the absurdist brilliance of Trisha Paytas (yes, her third baby is named Aquaman Moses), and how she may or may not be the performance artist of our generation. Plus, there's a reader confession involving celiac lies, a weaponised sourdough loaf, and the power of fake food allergies to avoid confrontation.

Also this week:

Devil Wears Prada 2 is happening - Kate’s got costume theories and Chanel sandal critiques

Plum is the new brown: forget Pantone, trust Kate’s colour forecast

Book recs, including When She Was Gone by Sarah Foster

Tansy’s obsessed with Lena Dunham’s Too Much—Megan Stalter hive, rise up!

It’s pop culture, fashion, colour psychology, and fake gluten intolerance - served with sharp wit and genuine warmth. If you’re not listening yet… why?

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