Something To Talk About

Sam Pang hates interviews. But he’s here anyway.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000

At 28, Sam Pang was working in a bottle shop with little idea of what would come next. Now, at 52, the reigning Gold Logie winner says that the late career start has made him more selective about the jobs he takes and the people he works with.

As Sam Pang Tonight returns for its third season, Sam joins Sarrah Le Marquand to discuss what winning Gold really means to him, his verdict on Robert Irwin’s hosting debut and why he is happy to interview others… but finds it so difficult to sit down and talk about himself.

Plus, he reflects on the career moments his younger self would never have believed lay ahead.

Sam Pang Tonight returns Monday, October 19 at 8.40pm on 10.

Watch the full episode with Sam Pang here.

Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand.

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Tammin Sursok: I became ‘so addicted to the attention’

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Tammin Sursok has some blunt advice: “No-one is coming to save you.” After nearly three decades as an actor and producer, she has learnt how to back herself, and to stay resilient as she navigates a tricky and ever-changing industry.

As she joins Stellar content director Nicholas Fonseca, the Home And Away and Pretty Little Liars star reveals why she shared a painful career setback online, and the upside to being so honest with her audience. Plus, Tammin opens up about her father’s dementia diagnosis, the guilt she feels living overseas while her mother cares for him, and finding moments of connection amid the grief.

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Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Nicholas Fonseca.

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Why Phoebe Burgess hasn’t gone on a date in 7 years

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Phoebe Burgess has spent the past seven years building a life she never expected. Now 37, she is raising the two children she shares with former NRL star Sam Burgess at her parents’ home in the NSW Southern Highlands.

In this episode, Phoebe joins Sarrah Le Marquand to discuss single motherhood, stepping away from social media and finding an identity beyond job titles and relationships. She also opens up about Sam building a new family overseas, how she helps their children navigate that reality and why she chose to keep the Burgess surname after their divorce.

Plus, Phoebe reveals whether she is ready to date again and discusses (Over)SHARE, her new iHeart original video podcast with Below Deck Mediterranean star Hannah Ferrier.

Watch the full episode with Phoebe Burgess here.

Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand.

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Pia Miranda on Alibrandi 2.0, anxiety, and a Weinstein near-miss

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Pia Miranda is set to co-host the new series Recipe Of The Year alongside Adam Liaw, but we couldn’t help ourselves... First, we had to ask about the rumours that Looking For Alibrandi, the beloved 2000 film that made her a generational icon to millions of Australian girls, is getting a sequel series.

On this episode of the Stellar podcast, Pia sits down with content director Nicholas Fonseca to discuss what it would take for her to return to her most famous role, the sexism and death threats she faced after winning Australian Survivor: Champions V Contenders, and what it was like to go public with her story of the time Greta Scacchi stopped her boarding a private jet with Harvey Weinstein. Plus, Pia explains why she loves raising teenagers and reveals the advice she gives her 16-year-old daughter, who has dreams of pursuing an acting career like her mum.

Watch the full episode with Pia Miranda here.

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Why Peta Credlin wanted Julia Gillard to succeed

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Peta Credlin has spent the past decade asking the questions. Now, in her first in-depth interview in 10 years, the News24 host and former chief of staff to Tony Abbott sits down with Sarrah Le Marquand.

Peta reflects on her country upbringing, her unexpected path into politics and the scrutiny she faced as one of the most powerful women in Canberra. She also opens up about undergoing 13 rounds of IVF, experiencing early menopause and finding her own voice on television.

You can see and hear more of Peta on Credlin at 6pm Monday to Thursday on News24 on Foxtel and News24.com.au

Watch the full episode with Peta Credlin here.

Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand.

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The rumour Rodger Corser never saw coming

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Rodger Corser is returning to the stage for the first time in almost 20 years, playing the corrupt warden in a new Australian production of The Shawshank Redemption.

In this Father’s Day episode, Rodger reflects on raising a busy family, reveals why this was the production that finally tempted him back to theatre and speaks candidly about the challenges facing Australia’s entertainment industry. And he also responds to speculation he could replace Karl Stefanovic on Today.

The Shawshank Redemption will play in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane from January next year. Tickets are on sale now.

Watch the full episode with Rodger Corser here.

Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand.

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Bonus episode: Could screen time be ageing your skin?

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000

On this episode of the Stellar podcast, we’re shifting gears to talk about something that affects almost every Australian: the damage our everyday lives may be doing to our skin.

Associate Professor Michelle Rodrigues, an internationally recognised dermatologist and expert in pigmentation and skin of colour, explains what our screens could be doing to our skin, why our skin keeps a “biological diary” of UV exposure and how damage from decades ago can emerge later in life.

Michelle also reveals the everyday exposure many of us overlook, busts common skincare myths and explains why it’s never too late to protect your skin.

This episode was produced in partnership with La-Roche Posay. Discover the NEW La Roche Posay Mela B3 Double Dose on https://www.laroche-posay.com.au/

Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand.

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At 51, Natalie Imbruglia has finally given herself a break

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Natalie Imbruglia has spent almost 35 years in the spotlight, but at 51 she says she's having more fun than ever.

Ahead of the release of her seventh album, Algorithm, Natalie joins Something To Talk About to reflect on the extraordinary success of Torn, the insecurity behind its iconic music video and why she once walked away from music altogether.

She also opens up about motherhood, ADHD, perimenopause and the freedom she's found in her fifties, revealing why she feels like she's only just getting started.

Natalie Imbruglia's new album, Algorithm, is out September 4th. Natalie will also be joining Bryan Adams as a special guest on his Roll With The Punches Australian tour from February 2027.

Watch the full episode with Natalie Imbruglia here.

Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Nicholas Fonseca

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Inside Delta Goodrem's biggest year

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Delta Goodrem has just had one of the biggest years of her personal and professional life.

She's married long-time partner Matthew Copley, represented Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest, and performed at the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

On this episode of Something To Talk About, Delta takes us behind the scenes of her recent global career-defining moments, reflects on one year of married life, opens up about handling pressure and criticism, and explains why, after more than two decades in the spotlight, she feels like she's only just getting started.

Delta Goodrem’s new album Pure is out later this year, with the Pure World Tour coming to Australia in April 2027.

Watch the full episode with Delta Goodrem here.

Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand.

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Angie Kent's year from hell

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Angie Kent has always been an open book. But this is her most personal conversation yet.

In the past several months, the former star of Australian reality series Gogglebox, The Bachelorette and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! helped shepherd her father’s life to its end, put her plans to become a solo mum by choice through IVF on hold, and desperately sought help to save her youngest brother as he struggled with addiction.

Now she joins Stellar’s Nicholas Fonseca to reflect on her father’s legacy, the difficult fertility conversations she wants more of us to have, and why she refuses to stay silent about the grief and fury that have overwhelmed her for so long.

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Robert Irwin on the weight of his family legacy

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Robert Irwin has already packed a lot into his life. And at just 22 years old, he's about to become the youngest person ever to host the Logie Awards.

Ahead of that career milestone, Robert joins Something To Talk About to reflect on legacy, grief and the responsibility that comes with carrying one of Australia's most famous surnames.

He opens up about protecting his personal life, why kindness and vulnerability matter more than ever, and how, almost 20 years after his father Steve Irwin's death, he's determined to honour his legacy while creating one of his own.

Watch the full episode with Robert Irwin here.

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Tina Arena: “I don’t give a f**k anymore”

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000

A public figure for 50 years, Tina Arena is an undeniable force in the Australian music fabric.

She has ridden the waves of popularity and retreat – and has the accolades, and the battle scars, to prove it.

Now, as she prepares to unveil her new documentary Tina Arena: Unravel Me, the Australian music icon joins Something To Talk About to discuss her extraordinary life, one she has lived almost entirely in the spotlight since childhood. On today’s episode, she reflects on the hidden costs of fame, identity crises, learning to speak up for herself, and the joy she feels at having her son at home again.

Watch the full episode with Tina Arena here.

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Is Sonia Kruger leaving Australian TV?

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000

For more than three decades, Sonia Kruger has been one of the defining faces of Australian television.

From the golden era of appointment viewing to today's streaming landscape, she's remained at the forefront of some of the country's biggest entertainment shows while the industry around her has transformed.

Now, at 60, Sonia joins Stellar to discuss raising a pre-teen daughter, why women are refusing to become invisible, the changing face of television, and whether she's beginning to imagine what life beyond free-to-air might look like.

Watch the full episode with Sonia Kruger here.

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Kaylee McKeown’s first interview since pulling out of the Commonwealth Games

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Just days before the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Kaylee McKeown was forced to make one of the toughest decisions of her career.

After being diagnosed with glandular fever, the five-time Olympic gold medallist withdrew from what was set to be her final Commonwealth Games.

In her first interview since the announcement, Kaylee opens up about the heartbreak of missing Glasgow, the overwhelming support from Australians, and why she's already looking ahead to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

She also reflects on the loss of her father, Sholto, the happiness she's found beyond the pool with her partner, and the life lessons that have taught her to stop and smell the roses.

Watch the full episode with Kaylee McKeown here.

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Gretel Killeen and the “feminist men” who changed Australian TV forever

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Twenty-five years after changing Australian television as the original host of Big Brother, Gretel Killeen is back in reality TV as the host of The Traitors.

On this episode of Something To Talk About, Gretel reflects on the extraordinary success of Big Brother, the barriers she faced as a woman breaking into television, and why she has no intention of slowing down at 63.

She also reveals the backstory she created for her Traitors character, talks about returning to stand-up comedy, and shares why becoming a grandmother has helped her rediscover the joy of being playful.

The Traitors premieres Sunday August 4 on Network 10.

Watch the full episode with Gretel Killeen here.

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Julia Morris: No more jungle... but finally a Gold Logie?

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Julia Morris is entering a brand-new chapter.

After 12 seasons hosting I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, there's no trip to the jungle on the horizon for the first time in more than a decade. Instead, Julia is heading into another Logies season with a fifth Gold Logie nomination under her belt, reflecting on 41 years in show business, and embracing a late-in-life ADHD diagnosis that she says finally helped her understand herself.

On this episode of the Stellar podcast, Julia opens up about the end of an era, her friendship with Robert Irwin, raising two neurodiverse daughters, and why she believes her best is still to come.

Watch the full episode with Julia Morris here.

Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand.

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Melissa George is ready to talk about Shane & Angel

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Melissa George was just 16 when she became a household name as Angel Parrish on Home And Away.

Nearly three decades later, she's built one of Australia's most enduring international acting careers, starring in everything from Friends to The Slap, earning a Golden Globe nomination for her role on In Treatment and working with acclaimed director David Lynch.

Now a mother of three boys and living in Paris, Melissa joins Sarrah Le Marquand to discuss her new Binge series Ms. X, becoming a mother again at 47, the loss of her former co-star Dieter Brummer, and why she's finally made peace with the role that made her famous.

Ms. X premieres on Tuesday on Binge and Foxtel On Demand.

Watch the full episode with Melissa George here.

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Bridey Drake: The brutal reality of being judged by 11 million people

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Bridey Drake has built a career as one of Australia's biggest content creators, from her childhood bedroom on the NSW Central Coast.

Since first posting in 2019, she's amassed millions of followers, launched her pyjama business Night Sweet Thing, won Australian TikTok creator of the year and taken home back-to-back AACTA audience choice awards for favourite Australian digital creator.

On this episode of the Stellar podcast, Bridey opens up about growing up online, the burnout that forced her to set boundaries, and why she still sees herself as "your Aussie girl next door".

She also shares the story behind her self-funded documentary Pure Average, renovating homes with her dad in Broken Hill, and navigating love and life in the public eye.

You can follow Bridey on Instagram here.

Watch the full episode with Bridey Drake here.

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Jodi Gordon on shame, sobriety and starting over

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000

For more than 20 years, Jodi Gordon lived much of her life in the spotlight. But behind the scenes, she was quietly struggling. Four years ago, she revealed her struggles with depression – and spoke for the first time about going to rehab for alcohol addiction.

On this episode of the Stellar podcast, Jodi opens up about what life has looked like for her in recovery, stepping away from acting to work as a counsellor for Sane Australia, launching her new practice The Modern Recovery Group, and why, at 41, she feels more grounded than ever.

You can find more information about Jodi Gordon here.

Watch the full episode with Jodi Gordon here.

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The hidden benefits of peaking later in life

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Frances Whiting has spent almost 30 years writing her beloved Sunday column in Queensland’s Sunday Mail. But behind a career built on telling other people’s stories, some of the biggest chapters in her own life arrived later than expected.

On this episode of the Stellar podcast, Frances reflects on becoming a mother in her 40s, publishing her first novel at 46, the runaway success of her latest book The Nocturnals at 61, the reader letter that moved her deeply, and why it is never too late to start again.

You can buy Frances Whiting’s new novel The Nocturnals via the link in our show notes or at any good bookstore.

Watch the full episode with Frances Whiting here.

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Chrissie Swan’s second (and last) podcast interview

Sat, 30 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Chrissie Swan doesn’t do many interviews. “I’m like Halley’s Comet,” she jokes of the astrological phenomenon that only appears every 75 years or so. Now, Chrissie is orbiting back to the other side of the microphone, a place she readily admits she doesn't tend to be.

This week on Something To Talk About, Chrissie reflects on the headlines she refuses to let define her, and how she walks the careful line between sharing her life publicly and protecting her children privately. She also discusses leaving breakfast radio, giving up alcohol, co-parenting teenagers, and why uncovering generations of rebellious women and family tragedy on her upcoming episode of SBS’ Who Do You Think You Are? ultimately changed the way she sees herself.

Chrissie’s episode of Who Do You Think You Are? airs on SBS on Tuesday, June 9, at 7.30pm.

Watch the full episode with Chrissie Swan here.

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Breakfast TV’s ‘crab girl’ Taylor Haynes on going viral

Sat, 23 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000

One minute, Taylor Haynes was doing a live cross at the Sydney Fish Market. The next, the Today show reporter was going viral around the world.

After a crab latched onto her finger during an Easter weekend segment, Taylor became an overnight internet sensation, dubbed “the crab girl” across every online platform. But behind the headlines is a broadcaster who has spent more than a decade working toward her moment on screen. On this episode, Taylor shares what really happened during that now-infamous live cross, the reality of becoming viral overnight, and why she refuses to read the comments.

You can see more of Taylor on Today and Weekend Today on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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Watch the full episode with Taylor Haynes here.

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Why a silver medal isn’t good enough for Jessica Hull

Sat, 16 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Jessica Hull is one of the fastest women in the world and the first Australian woman in history to win an Olympic medal in the 1500 metres. But she says that silver medal in Paris was never the end goal. It was proof of what’s possible.

On this episode of the Stellar podcast, Jessica shares why that breakthrough moment has only fuelled her ambition, how she’s learning to handle the pressure that comes with success, and what it really takes behind the scenes to chase gold at the next Olympics in Los Angeles.

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Tammy Hembrow on "absent mum" claims and the sexist double standard

Sat, 09 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Tammy Hembrow is one of the most talked-about people on the internet, but depending on your algorithm, you might only know one version of her. The devoted mother of three. The fitness entrepreneur helming a multimillion-dollar empire. The glamorous influencer generating headlines everywhere she goes.

In this episode of the Stellar podcast, Tammy sits down for her most candid interview yet, ready for Australia to get to know the real her. She opens up about why swimming with sharks is easier than being an influencer, how she navigates relentless trolling about her body and personal life, and how viral rumours involving AFL star Bailey Smith exposed a glaring double standard when it comes to dating after divorce.

Plus, Tammy discusses the trauma from her short-lived marriage to Love Island star Matt Zukowski, and why therapy became her path forward.

Shark! premieres at 7pm on May 31 on Channel 9 and 9Now.

Watch the full episode with Tammy Hembrow here.

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“I’m finally pregnant”: Erin Holland’s 20-round IVF journey

Sat, 02 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Erin Holland’s road to motherhood has been anything but easy.

When she last joined the podcast in January, Erin was in the middle of a four-year fertility journey with her husband Ben Cutting and had just learnt the latest in a long line of IVF transfers had failed.

Now, just ahead of Mother’s Day, she’s back with an update – and ready to share some beautiful news.

In today’s episode of the Stellar podcast, Erin opens up about how it took 20 rounds of IVF and the equivalent of a house deposit to get to this moment, the guilt and apprehension she feels in announcing her pregnancy – and how she and Ben plan to navigate their high-flying careers and unconventional living arrangements as they prepare for parenthood.

Follow Erin on Instagram @erinvholland.

Watch the full episode with Erin Holland here.

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Tommy Little: “This is going to be real vulnerable”

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

It may surprise you that Tommy Little is big on self-awareness. Having carved out a two decade long career in stand-up, radio, and television that has traded on his self-deprecating style of humour, Tommy is now in pursuit of something much bigger.

In this episode of the Stellar podcast, Tommy reveals why he believes he’s been the common denominator in all of his breakups and weighs in on those rumours about his longtime radio cohost Carrie Bickmore jumping ship to work Karl Stefanovic. Plus, he shares the unusual thing he’s been doing in the theatre toilets after each of his shows.

Tommy's show Namaste The F*ck Away From Me is now touring. Tickets: comedy.com.au

Watch the full episode with Tommy Little here.

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Dr Chris Brown: romance, renos and a wild encounter with “cocaine hippos”

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Dr Chris Brown is a man who doesn't stay still for long. Since moving networks from Ten to Seven three years ago, the former Bondi Vet, I'm A Celeb and Dancing With The Stars host is back front and centre to launch two new projects that have taken him across Australia and around the globe, leaving him with what he calls a “very healthy” relationship with his frequent flyer account.

And after years of interest and speculation about his love life, that’s not the only relationship Dr Chris opens up about in this conversation. He tells us what it has been like to have fathered nine babies and been married seven times – at least according to the celebrity rumour mill – and explains how he is, indeed, currently in relationship with a woman who “just gets it”.

Chris also reveals the challenges of hosting a renovation show when you’re a colourblind vet, how his mother’s 13 year journey with Alzheimer’s has shaped how he approaches his day-to-day life, and tells the wild story of how he unexpectedly found himself getting charged by a herd of “cocaine hippos” in rural Colombia.

My Reno Rules premieres Tuesday from 7.30pm on Seven Network and 7Plus.

Watch the full episode with Dr Chris Brown here.

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Lisa Wilkinson breaks her silence

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Across more than four decades as a journalist and television presenter, Lisa Wilkinson has told plenty of compelling stories. But in the past five years, she has spent more time making headlines than reading them.

Now, Lisa sits down for her first interview in more than four years to unpack the personal toll of the legal battles that have consumed her life since June 2022, and discuss the unlikely project she threw herself into during that tumultuous time: a new book she has written about a woman named Evelyn Marsden, the only Australian-born survivor of the Titanic disaster.

In this episode of the Stellar podcast, Lisa opens up about how digging into Evelyn’s life story helped her put the adversities she was facing into perspective. She also answers the question: would she have done anything differently in the five years since her headline-making interview with Brittany Higgins went to air on The Project? Plus: Lisa sets the record straight about her departure from that show in November 2022.

Lisa’s new book, The Titanic Story Of Evelyn, is on sale from Tuesday, April 14.

Watch the full episode with Lisa Wilkinson here.

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Sneak peek: an Easter weekend teaser

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:01:47 +0000

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Twenty years after Idol, Jessica Mauboy can’t forget the body shaming

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000

When a 16-year-old Jessica Mauboy stood on a makeshift stage in the middle of the desert for her Australian Idol audition, she was just a shy kid from Darwin with a massive voice. Within a few years, she was catapulted from the Top End to the top of the charts.

Earlier this year, Jessica returned to the Australian Idol stage – this time as a mentor, stepping in to fill Kyle Sandilands’ empty chair. But she hasn't forgotten the hurdles she faced or the comments about her body, which she now sees through an entirely different lens.

In this episode of the Stellar podcast, she explains how Kyle’s bluntness helped her develop thick skin at a young age, what was behind her decision to leave her long-time record label and become her own "boss lady", and how her husband Themeli Magriplis and their 14-month-old daughter Mia keep her grounded through it all.

Watch the full episode with Jessica Mauboy here

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Amber Sherlock thinks TV still isn’t ready for women over 50

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000

In November last year, newsreader and weather presenter Amber Sherlock was let go from her role at the Nine Network, an announcement that made headlines and had paparazzi camped outside her house.

Suddenly, after almost 20 years at the network, Amber found herself without the security of a full-time job, only three weeks ahead of her 50th birthday.

Now, she is looking towards the future and establishing her next step in a rapidly changing media landscape – and an industry she believes still treats men and women very differently.

On this episode of the Stellar podcast, Amber talks for the first time about her shock departure from a job she thought was safe, how she feels about #jacketgate 10 years on and, given this is the first time she hasn't worked in her adult life, the benefits of no longer being a “shift worker”.

You can find out more about Amber Sherlock via her Instagram.

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Melanie C on sexism, ageism and the Spice Girls’ group chats

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Thirty years ago this July, a catchy song called ‘Wannabe’, sung by a then-unknown pop group called the Spice Girls, hit radio airwaves – and a global phenomenon was born.

For Melanie C, who was just 22 at the time and one-fifth of the group that brought “girl power” to a new generation, the sudden blast of “Spice mania” was intoxicating, intimidating and ultimately short-lived.

Three decades later, Melanie is a successful solo artist who has also found her groove touring the world as a DJ, she is a coach on The Voice Australia, and she remains close to all of her former bandmates.

On this episode of the Stellar podcast, Melanie opens up about what really goes on in group chats with her fellow Spice Girls, explains how her upcoming album and world tour hark back to her early days as a raver, and explains how finding love with an Australian helped her grow more comfortable with work/life balance. Plus, she answers the eternal question: could the Spice Girls someday make their way here for their first-ever Australian shows?

Watch the full episode with Melanie C here.

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Astronauts, trolls and aliens: 2026 Australian of the Year

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Like many of us, Katherine Bennell-Pegg grew up with a dream of one day becoming an astronaut.

But unlike most childhood dreamers, Katherine actually achieved hers. In 2024, she became the first astronaut to officially represent Australia and the first Australian woman to receive professional astronaut wings. On January 25 this year, she was named the 2026 Australian of the Year for her trailblazing contribution to the Australian space industry.

In this episode of the Stellar podcast, Katherine opens up about the decades of sacrifice it took to get here, what she really thinks about the criticism of her Australian of the Year win, and why she believes you don't need to leave Earth to change the world.

For more information on Katherine Bennell-Pegg, visit space.gov.au

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Why Rove McManus doesn’t test his comedy at home

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

For more than a decade, Rove McManus was one of the most familiar faces on Australian TV. Rove Live helped launch the careers of some of Australia's brightest talents – including Carrie Bickmore, Peter Helliar, Hamish Blake and Andy Lee – it attracted some of the biggest stars on the planet, and created viral moments before internet virality even existed.

In 2026, after 25 years on our screens, the comedian is reliving the best, worst and most controversial moments from the TV hit in his new live comedy show.

On this episode of the Stellar podcast, he shares the reason he first hired Carrie Bickmore, and the strangest complaints the show ever received, plus he reflects on why a show like Rove Live couldn’t exist today.

Rove is currently touring Australia with his new comedy show Tonight’s Guest: Rove McManus (Tales From The Talk Show Trenches). For tickets and more details, visit comedy.com.au

Watch the full episode with Rove McManus here.

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Tanya Hennessy: "Why I need to apologise to every mother I’ve ever met"

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Tanya Hennessy had just begun her seventh round of IVF when she joined the Stellar podcast last April.

Just weeks after we recorded that episode, she found out she was pregnant.

On December 20, five days before Christmas, Tanya’s long-awaited first child, a baby girl named Scottie – whose full name is Scotland Jack Poole – was born and she was thrust into the beautiful chaos of new motherhood, while dealing with the surreal realisation that she was finally holding her baby in her arms.

In this episode of the Stellar podcast, Tanya shares the meaning behind her daughter’s unconventional name, explains why she waited so long to announce her pregnancy, and reflects on the complex feelings she is grappling with now that her dream of becoming a mother has finally come true.

Tanya's new children's book Sunny And Storm (Penguin, $14.99) is out March 3 and available to pre-order now.

Watch the full episode with Tanya here.

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Ash Brewer on baby news, sobriety and why she’s ready to talk about her eating disorder

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

You might know her as Ivy Forrester on The Bold And The Beautiful, the long-running soap opera that has been broadcast around the world for nearly 40 years. That role marked Ashleigh Brewer’s breakout in the US, after she first came to notice working in Australian children’s shows like The Sleepover Club and H20: Just Add Water, before joining the cast of Neighbours at the age of 18.

But as you’ll hear in this episode of the Stellar podcast, at 35, Ash has lived just as many lives as a character on a soap opera. Last December, she got married, and as she reveals for the first time in this interview, she is entering her third trimester as she prepares to welcome her first baby. All this has coincided with a time when Ash has never felt more comfortable in her own body, because as she also explains, she struggled with an eating disorder for several years.

Candid, raw and reflective, Ash also opens up on how she pulled together her low-key, no-fuss wedding day in just nine days, why sobriety was a key part of her recovery, and how how finding support from a strong circle of fellow Aussie expats and actors including Phoebe Tonkin, Samara Weaving and her one-time housemate and Neighbours co-star Margot Robbie helped her to heal.

If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, visit Butterfly at butterfly.org.au

You can find out more about Ash Brewer on Instagram here.

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What Sarah Harris did next

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Since The Project was axed eight months ago, speculation has been rife about what Sarah Harris will do next.

Now, we finally know the former TV host is making the move into radio, joining Nova’s new breakfast show, Ricki-Lee & Tim, in a newsreader role.

In this episode of the Stellar podcast, Sarah reflects on the role cancel culture played in the end of The Project, why she won’t be wearing a full face of make-up for breakfast radio, and what her new definition of success looks like.

You can follow more of Sarah’s story on her Instagram page and on Nova 96.9’s Sydney Breakfast show Ricki-Lee & Tim, which can be heard in Sydney weekdays from 6am to 9am starting Monday, February 9, and nationally from 6pm to 7pm.

Watch the full episode with Sarah Harris here.

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Ricki-Lee is about to make the biggest move of her career

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Ricki-Lee was just 18 when she became a household name on the second season of Australian Idol in 2004.

Thrust into the spotlight at a time when famous women’s bodies and choices were the subject of intense media and public scrutiny, Ricki-Lee was able to block out the critics and build a formidable career as a recording artist, performer, TV presenter and radio host.

Now in 2026, she’s the host of the show that kickstarted her career and she’s about to take over Nova’s breakfast time slot with her longtime drive co-host Tim Blackwell.

In this episode of the Stellar podcast, Ricki-Lee reveals what her Idol colleague and soon-to-be radio rival Kyle Sandilands is really like behind the scenes, plus she explains why she thinks people were so uncomfortable with her decision to be child-free, and how she deals with the constant comments about her body.

Nova 96.9’s Sydney breakfast show Ricki-Lee & Tim can be heard weekdays from 6am-9am starting Monday, February 9. National listeners can also tune into the show across the Nova Network every weekday from 6pm-7pm, stream the show live or catch up with the daily podcast on the Nova Player.

Watch the full episode with Ricki-Lee here.

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Georgie Tunny on life after The Project

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

When Georgie Tunny was a young girl growing up in Queensland, she dreamed of becoming a sports reporter so she could one day interview the Brisbane Lions and cover the Olympics.

Fast forward to 2026, and Georgie has taken over as anchor of the 10 News national weekend bulletins. Later this year, she’s releasing her debut novel, Over To You, which is set in the high stakes world of morning TV.

On this episode of the Stellar podcast, Georgie reveals the secret behind her rapid rise up the ranks of Australian TV, how her famous co-hosts may have inspired the characters in her book, and why 2026 is the year she finally marries Rob Mills.

You can find out more about Georgie Tunny on her Instagram.

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Sarah Aboㅤ: working with Karl Stefanovic, being “the other” and those pesky salary headlines

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Sarah Abo was just four years old when her parents moved her and her younger sisters from Syria to Australia in search of a better life.

Growing up in Melbourne, and rarely seeing people like her on TV, Sarah became determined to change that as she built a successful journalism career at SBS and then 60 Minutes.

Then, in 2023, she was thrown into the deep end when she became the co-host of the Today show, alongside Karl Stefanovic.

On today’s episode of the Stellar podcast, Sarah tells us how she’s navigated the intense media scrutiny that comes with the job, why she sees Karl as a “loving but annoying older brother”, and what it means for Australia’s diverse migrant community to see someone like her in their living rooms each morning.

Watch the full episode with Sarah Abo here.

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“Alcohol controlled me”: Dave Hughes on being sober for 33 years

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Dave Hughes has one of the most recognisable voices in the Australian entertainment industry, and has been making people laugh through his stand-up career, radio shows and regular TV appearances for more than 30 years.

But in August 2024, his breakfast radio show Hughesy, Ed and Erin was pulled from the air. Then, while he was adjusting to a new, slower pace of life in 2025, Dave broke six ribs and punctured a lung during an AFL charity game in Melbourne.

In this episode of the Stellar podcast, Dave explains why getting the sack from radio turned out to be a liberating experience, how he’s feeling almost six months on from his injury, and why he is turning his trauma into comedy gold for his new standup tour, COOKED.

For tickets and more information about Dave Hughs tour, visit https://davehughes.com.au/.

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Erin Holland on her FIFO marriage

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Erin Holland first stepped into the spotlight at the age of 24 when she was crowned Miss World Australia.

In the 12 years since, Erin has built a career in which she wears many hats: classical singer, model, television presenter, brand ambassador and cricket commentator.

It’s a workload that saw her board more than 130 flights last year, travelling not only the world but jetting between Sydney, where she’s based most of the week, and Brisbane, where she spends weekends with her husband of four years, Australian cricketer Ben Cutting.

In today’s episode of the Stellar podcast, Erin opens up about her unconventional living arrangement, how she’s navigated the "old boys" club’ of cricket, and why she decided to open up about her fertility journey – even while she’s still in the middle of it.

For support or information about pregnancy loss, visit miscarriageaustralia.com.au.

You can follow more of Erin’s story on her Instagram.

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Lise and Sarah: why 2026 is the year to dance like no-one is watching

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

In 2022, best friends and business partners Lise Carlaw and Sarah Wills decided to host an afternoon dance party at a bowling club in Brisbane.

Three years later, Disco Club has become a movement, with thousands of women, between the ages of 18 and 81, turning up to dance their worries away in a safe, inclusive environment.

In this episode of the Stellar podcast, Lise and Sarah share the story behind Disco Club’s wild success, they explain why every woman needs an “ugly friend” in her life, and they reflect on the popularity of their recaps of The Golden Bachelor and why we desperately need more visibility for women over 40 on TV.

Lise and Sarah’s national Disco Club tour kicks off on March 7 in Brisbane, before heading to Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. Head here for tickets.

Watch the full episode with Lise and Sarah here.

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A holiday message from Something To Talk About

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

It’s been a big year at Something To Talk About - and the content won’t be stopping over the holiday season.

Whatever your plans are this summer, we’ll be right here in your ears with new podcast episodes and videos dropping every Sunday morning.

Thank you to everyone who has trusted us with their story this year, and thank you to our listeners and viewers for your support.

Our best wishes to each of you for a safe and happy new year ahead.

Watch the full episode of every Something To Talk About podcast here.

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Clare Stephens on the stars who were “cancelled” in 2025

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

A lot of people have been cancelled in 2025, and Clare Stephens has spoken to a few of them. The writer, editor and podcaster joins Sarrah Le Marquand to unpack the psychology behind outrage culture, the emotional toll of public shaming, and the double standards that still define how we judge women in the public eye.

Alongside publishing her debut novel The Worst Thing I’ve Ever Done, this year Clare also launched The Pile-On, a podcast giving voice to people who’ve been “cancelled” and exploring what those moments reveal about all of us. In this conversation, she reflects on empathy, accountability, and why she believes it’s time we stopped confusing cruelty with change.

Find Clare’s book The Worst Thing I’ve Ever Done here.

And her podcast The Pile-On here.

Watch the full episode with Clare here.

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Anna Robards on the five words that changed her life

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Anna Robards was only 26 when she met her now husband Tim Robards on the inaugural season of The Bachelor in 2013.

Once the finale aired, Anna was thrust into the spotlight and found herself trying to navigate one of the most publicly scrutinised relationships in the country and a new career in media. Then, after a stint on reality show SAS Australia and a near-fatal birth experience, Anna learnt how to let go of fear and finally found her voice.

In this episode of the Stellar podcast, Anna tells us about the five words a Navy Seal said to her that changed her life, what it’s like to support a spouse who’s an aspiring actor, and how the traumatic birth of her second child taught her to finally live in the moment.

You can follow more of Anna Robards’ story on her Instagram.

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Danielle Spencer: co-parenting with Russell Crowe, reinvention and red carpets

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

For almost two decades, Danielle Spencer took the back seat to raise her two sons while her ex-husband Russell Crowe’s Hollywood career soared.

Now at 56, and part of the "sandwich generation" juggling the needs of young adults and ageing parents, Danielle is releasing her first album of original music in 15 years and she’s determined to increase the visibility of women over 35 in the music industry.

In today’s episode of the Stellar podcast, Danielle reflects on making the decision to divorce her very famous ex-husband, whom she had known since she was 19, how she’s reinventing herself in mid-life, and what it’s really like to read horrible comments about herself online.

Danielle Spencer’s new album Regenerate is out on March 27, 2026. To pre-save, head to your favourite streaming platform, where you can also listen to the new songs, ‘Regenerate’, ‘The Game’ and ‘Hummingbird’ now.

Watch the full episode with Danielle here.

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Melissa Doyle on the moment Oprah called

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Since leaving the Seven Network in 2020, Melissa Doyle has reinvented herself as an author, a radio host, an investigative journalist and a documentarian. And now she’s about to embark on yet another career-defining adventure when she sits down for a series of conversations with Oprah Winfrey, who is returning to Australia for her first tour in 15 years.

In this episode of the Stellar podcast, Melissa opens up about the bonds she forged during her years sitting behind the breakfast TV desk, how she’s created a portfolio career for her second act, and what it was like to have an unexpected Zoom call with one of the most powerful women in the world.

Oprah In Conversation kicks off in Sydney on December 4, before heading to Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne.

Watch the full episode with Melissa Doyle here.

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Buddy and Jesinta Franklin have some news

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000

After more than two decades of living life at full speed, Jesinta and Lance “Buddy” Franklin have found a new rhythm. From AFL stadiums and global runways to slow mornings and school pick-ups on the Gold Coast, the couple have redefined what success looks like for them.

In this episode, the Franklins open up to Stellar about life after football, preparing to welcome another child, and their new Manuka honey business, Honey For Life. They reflect on identity, purpose and why the sweetest chapter of their story is the one unfolding quietly, far from the spotlight.

For more information on Jesinta and Lance’s new venture, visit honeyforlife.com.au

Watch the full episode with Jesinta and Lance here.

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David & Lisa Campbell on marriage, Magda and morning TV

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000

After nearly 17 years of marriage, David and Lisa Campbell decided it was time to embark on a passion project that would fulfil each of them in a very specific way. So they launched a podcast, one devoted to the legacy of Jane Austen. Lisa, a theatre producer and casting director, has been an Austen devotee for her entire adult life. Today Extra co-host and entertainer David, meanwhile, only recently picked up Pride And Prejudice for the first time.

Into The Austenverse blends pop culture, literature and the unique rhythms of their enduring marriage, with plenty of wit along the way.

In this conversation, they talk about where the idea started, what revisiting Austen’s world has revealed to them, and how the themes of love, class and character still resonate today. They open up about family life, their friendship with Magda Szubanski, and why – 13 years on – David still loves working in morning TV.

Watch the full episode with David and Lisa here.

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Ariarne Titmus chose love over the Olympics

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000

When Ariarne Titmus announced her retirement a few weeks ago, the news dominated headlines across Australia.

At 25, the world champion has called time on a swimming career that led her to a world record she still holds to this day and 33 international medals, eight of them from the Olympics (four golds, three silvers and one bronze).

Today, for the first time since, Ariarne reveals why she chose to walk away while still at the top of her game. No injury. No defeat. Just a choice, and a new life waiting on the other side.

Watch the full episode with Ariarne here.

You can follow Ariarne on Instagram here.

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Abbie Chatfield & Adam Hyde: sex, sexism and sounding off

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Abbie Chatfield has been on the Stellar podcast more times than almost anyone - but this time, she’s not alone.

In their first-ever joint interview, Abbie is joined by her partner, musician Adam Hyde - one half of Peking Duk and the creative mind behind Keli Holiday.

They open up about love, music, feminism, and a soon-to-be-infamous moment that made its way into one of Adam’s songs. Plus, Abbie reflects on her mum’s time on The Golden Bachelor and the couple give us a candid glimpse inside both their home and work life.

You can find Keli Holiday’s latest single on Spotify.

Watch the full episode with Abbie and Adam here.

You can follow Abbie on Instagram here and Adam on Instagram here.

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How Sarah Davidson redefined ambition after becoming a mum

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000

When Sarah Davidson last joined Something To Talk About in 2023, she was in the midst of one of life’s hardest chapters – navigating pregnancy loss, uncertainty and hope. It was a raw and deeply human conversation that resonated with so many of our listeners. A year later, Sarah’s story took a beautiful turn. In 2024, she and her husband Nic welcomed their son, Teddy – and just a few months later, she appeared on Stellar’s Mother’s Day cover, cradling him in her arms.

Two years on, Sarah’s life looks completely different. She’s a business owner, content creator and mum, redefining what ambition and balance really look like in this season of life. From rebuilding identity after loss to rediscovering purpose through motherhood, Sarah shares how she’s learnt to bounce forward – in her career, her creativity and her sense of self. We also talk about her viral public speaking hacks, how she’s managed to build a troll-free online community of over 100,000 followers, and why she’s never been more driven – or more grounded – than she is today.

For support or information about pregnancy loss, visit miscarriageaustralia.com.au.

Watch the full episode with Sarah Davidson here.

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Why Sophie Monk’s husband gave up his career to be her “cheerleader”

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Sophie Monk has been famous for 25 years – from her breakout role as a 19-year-old on Popstars to her current reign as one of Australia’s most recognisable reality TV hosts.

On today’s episode, she opens up about the lessons fame has taught her, how she’s earnt a new cult following in the US, and the unlikely path that led to the happiest chapter of her life.

Sophie also reflects on how marriage has shifted her perspective, revealing why her husband, Joshua Gross, stepped back from his own career to be her “cheerleader,” and what it’s really like hosting Love Island Australia while living her own quiet love story off-screen.

Love Island Australia returns at 6pm AEDT on Monday, October 27, on 9Now.

Watch the full episode with Sophie Monk here.

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Samantha Armytage on love, loss and her second act

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000

After more than two years away from the spotlight, Samantha Armytage is back — and she’s entering what she calls her “act two”.

In this conversation, Samantha opens up about the enormous changes she’s faced since leaving her role as co-host of Sunrise in 2021: marriage, separation, grief, even learning to walk again after hip surgery — and why she now feels stronger, calmer, and happier than ever.

As she returns to television to host The Golden Bachelor, Sam reflects on visibility for women over 50, what she’s learnt about resilience, and the unexpected freedom that comes with caring a lot less about what other people think. She also addresses those dating rumours about her and the star of The Golden Bachelor, what the women in the show’s cast can teach us about self-worth, and why this new chapter feels like the most authentic of her career.

The Golden Bachelor premieres on October 20 at 7:30 PM on Nine and 9Now.

Watch the full episode with Samantha Armytage here.

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How being selfish saved Turia Pitt

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000

How would you feel if somebody called you “selfish”? For most, it would be considered one of worst things you could say about a person, but in her latest book, Selfish: How to Unlearn the Rules That Are Breaking You, Turia Pitt is reclaiming the word. As she reveals some of her most personal and difficult moments, she also explains how they led her to realise that being “selfish” really just means setting boundaries and celebrating self-worth.

On this episode of Something To Talk About, the motivational speaker, Ironman competitor and mum of two speaks candidly about what she’s come to realise about the mental load, guilt, resilience and the freedom of being unapologetically selfish.

This is Turia Pitt as you’ve never heard her before—unfiltered, vulnerable, and funny.

Selfish, How to Unlearn the Rules That Are Breaking You (Penguin) is out on October 7

Watch the full episode with Turia Pitt here.

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Jessica Gomes is not going to answer that question…

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Model Jessica Gomes has spent three decades in the spotlight after first stepping into deportment classes at age 10. What began as a way for her mum to help her navigate racism and bullying at school turned into a global career – from gracing the pages of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue to being the long-time face of David Jones, launching her own beauty line, and even trying her hand at acting.

Now, as she turns 40, Jess says she feels more content and grounded than ever. Having swapped Los Angeles for a slower life in Byron Bay, she opens up about ageing in the modelling industry, diversity and body image, the infamous role she turned down in Robin Thicke’s ‘Blurred Lines’ video, her honest thoughts on botox, and the one question she’s tired of being asked.

Follow Jessica Gomes on Instagram here.

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Trent Dalton: “If men owned their mistakes, we’d solve a lot of sh*t”

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Trent Dalton is one of Australia’s most celebrated storytellers – a journalist-turned-bestselling author whose debut novel Boy Swallows Universe became a global phenomenon that leapt from page to Netflix and the stage. Now he’s back with Gravity Let Me Go, a novel he calls his most personal yet.

In this episode, Trent opens up about the impact that the success of Boy Swallows Universe had on his family, why living with him isn’t always the love story readers might imagine, the lessons fatherhood keeps teaching him, and the unfiltered message he has for Australian men. Along the way, he shares the small, grounding moments – like wandering his local supermarket in a hi-vis vest – that remind him where the real stories begin.

Trent Dalton’s new novel, Gravity Let Me Go, is published by HarperCollins Australia on September 30.

Watch the full episode with Trent Dalton here.

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For Miranda Tapsell, maternity leave isn’t really a thing

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0000

It’s been a month since actor Miranda Tapsell gave birth to her son Vincent, adding to an already busy household that also includes her husband James and their three-year-old daughter Grace. But Miranda hasn’t really had the chance to take parental leave, since she’s also busy welcoming another baby of sorts into the world: Top End Bub, an eight-part TV series four years in the making that explores parenthood and kinship in ways rarely seen on Australian screens.

In this episode, Miranda opens up about the joy and chaos of her growing family, how her upbringing as an only child being raised by a “village” in the Northern Territory influenced her approach towards motherhood, the power of a good rom-com, and why she refuses to wait for permission to tell the stories she knows the world needs to see.

Watch the full episode with Miranda Tapsell here.

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Jelena Dokic: “I don’t hate my father. But I don’t forgive him”

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Jelena Dokic became one of the biggest names in tennis as a teenager, reaching world No.4 and defeating some of the sport’s top players. And in the years since leaving the court, she has spoken openly and powerfully about surviving family violence, struggling with mental health and navigating body shame – from others and herself.

In this episode, Jelena discusses her recent Logie win for Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story, her work advocating for young women in a new campaign with World Vision, and – on the first Father’s Day since his death earlier this year – her “complicated” grief around the late Damir Dokic, from whom she had been estranged for a decade. She also talks about going public with her new relationship, and explains how she reached a place of greater confidence and self-acceptance: “I could easily say I’m the happiest I’ve ever been.”

To find out more about World Vision's 1,000 Voices For 1,000 Girls campaign, or to sponsor a girl before International Day of the Girl on October 11, visit www.worldvision.com.au

Watch the full episode with Jelena Dokic here.

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An interview with 'Australia's most hated woman' Kathleen Folbigg - Part one

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 15:15:00 +0000

Kathleen Folbigg was once considered Australia’s worst female serial killer after she was wrongly convicted of killing her four children. She spent 20 years in prison before being exonerated in 2023.

In her first ever podcast, Kathleen and the woman who stood by her for two decades, Tracy Chapman, sit down for an exclusive conversation to talk about their fight for freedom.

In part one of this two part interview, Kathleen speaks openly about remembering her children, what it was like to see her private diaries used against her during her trial, and the complicated relationship she had with her ex-husband, Craig, whose actions played a pivotal role in sending her to prison.

Listen to part two here.

Inside Out by Kathleen Folbigg and Tracy Chapman, out 2 September. Available in stores, as an eBook and audiobook.

Watch the full episode with Kathleen and Tracy here.

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An interview with 'Australia's most hated woman' Kathleen Folbigg - Part two

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Listen to part one here.

Kathleen Folbigg spent 20 years in prison after she was wrongfully convicted of killing her four young children. Two years after being exonerated, Kathleen sat down with her best friend, Tracy Chapman, to write their new book, Inside Out.

In part two of this exclusive conversation, Kathleen and Tracy share what it was really like inside that world, from the daily battles to stay strong and the rare friendships that became lifelines to the extraordinary scientific breakthroughs that finally proved what they’d always known.

While Kathleen fought on the inside, revealing untold prison stories, Tracy fought from the outside, spending years advocating for her friend’s freedom, convincing people everywhere she went.

Inside Out by Kathleen Folbigg and Tracy Chapman, out 2 September. Available in stores, as an eBook and audiobook.

Watch the full episode with Kathleen and Tracy here.

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Michelle Bridges: “ I looked in the mirror...WTF is going on?”

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Michelle Bridges has built an empire on fitness, starting out as a trainer on The Biggest Loser and later launching her own company, 12WBT. But five years ago, everything changed. She felt like a stranger in her own body and was suddenly self-conscious about the way she looked, and her weight.

After being prescribed antidepressants by her GP, Michelle’s search for answers led her to a new chapter she knew nothing about - perimenopause.

In this candid interview, Michelle opens up about the hardest years of her life, navigating ageing in the fitness industry, being a single mum, what intimacy looks like in her 50s, and why she’s determined to change the conversation about menopause for good.

Watch the full episode with Michelle here.

Michelle’s new book The Perimenopause Method The Only Menopause Guide You’ll Ever Need is available here.

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Natalie Barr just set a breakfast TV record. But she isn't boasting about it

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000

As the woman who’s been dubbed “breakfast TV’s greatest survivor”, Natalie Barr has woken up with the nation for more than two decades — all while building a life with her husband and raising two sons. Yet she insists she’s far more interested in what’s coming up on next week’s Sunrise than in celebrating milestones or reflecting on just how far she’s come.

In this episode, Nat takes a rare moment to look back — on the highs and lows of a stable, successful marriage and a long-running media career, and on how she’s adjusting to life as an empty nester. Plus, she opens up on the unique partnership she’s built with her work husband, Matt Shirvington - and shares an update on a few of her former on-air co-hosts including David Koch and Samantha Armytage.

Watch the full episode with Nat here.

You can see Nat weekdays on Sunrise on the Seven Network.

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Indy Clinton: the nose job, the trolls and the $8K dossier

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000

By 17, Indy Clinton was making money on Instagram. By 26, she was a mum of three. Today, she’s not just a content creator – she’s a businesswoman standing up to online hate.

In this episode, Indy opens up about the nose job she didn’t ask for (yes, the one that made international headlines) and why she spent $8000 on a private investigator to unmask her worst trolls. She shares what was in the 64-page dossier, how it has changed her relationship with the internet, and why she’s finally drawing the line.

You can follow Indy on her Instagram page @indyclinton

Watch the full episode with Indy here.

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What Erin Molan learnt from losing everything

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000

In 2024, Erin Molan lost every job she had. She always thought that was her greatest fear – but, she reveals, it has proven to be just the beginning of a whole new approach to life.

On today’s episode, Erin announces her new career move with a US-based media platform. She also opens up about the real story behind those high-profile job losses, why she’s not planning on manifesting a man anytime soon – and the heartbreaking reason she doesn’t see a wedding in her future.

The Erin Molan Show launches this month on the Salem Network and YouTube

Watch the full episode with Erin here.

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Our previous episodes with Erin:

Listen: Erin Molan on grieving in public, a future in politics and the unspoken truth of being a single mum

Listen: Erin Molan: “I’ve hated my body since I was 14. And I’ve had enough”

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Glennon Doyle on body image, resilience - and that Ivanka Trump post

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000

When Glennon Doyle was diagnosed with anorexia in her 40s, her wife Abby was grieving the sudden death of her brother, and her sister Amanda had just been diagnosed with breast cancer. It was a year that brought all three of them to their knees — and became the unlikely foundation for their new book, We Can Do Hard Things. In this episode, Glennon opens up about what it means to keep showing up when the people you usually rely on are struggling, too.

We talk about the power of friendship, the myth of having it all together, and the moment Glennon stopped hiding her illness — even on the red carpet. She reflects on visibility, activism, and why the most honest people often feel like the biggest messes. And for the first time, Glennon reveals how she felt when she saw Ivanka Trump holding a copy of her book Untamed in an Instagram post. Raw, wise and unexpectedly funny – just like this conversation is a reminder that none of us are doing this alone.

Glennon’s new book We Can Do Hard Things is available here.

Watch the full episode with Glennon here.

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Six months on, axed Today star Alex Cullen is ready to talk

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000

This week, Sarrah sits down with Alex Cullen for his first interview since the controversial “Lambo guy” incident that resulted in his departure from Today and Nine Network — as he exclusively reveals his plans for the future.

In January, after he took up an offer from Melbourne-based billionaire Adrian Portelli, Alex found himself in the middle of a media storm that sparked national headlines.

Now, in a raw and reflective conversation, he opens up about the personal and professional fallout, the toll it took on his mental health, and how close he came to walking away from the industry altogether. He talks about starting over — with a big move to Melbourne for him and his family, a new radio role on The Christian O’Connell Show, and in a Stellar exclusive, the announcement of his return to TV with Seven News. This is a story about public fallout, private resilience, and what it takes to start again… when the whole country is watching.

Alex begins tomorrow on The Christian O'Connell Show weekdays from 6am and weeknights from 7PM on GOLD104.3

Watch the full episode with Alex here.

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Everyone knew Laura Byrne was pregnant… except Matty J

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000

It’s easy to be sceptical about reality TV romances. But sometimes, they just work. Take Laura Byrne and Matty J, who met and fell in love on The Bachelor Australia in 2017 – and are now one of the country’s most popular couples. In this episode of Something To Talk About, Laura and Matty sit down just weeks out from welcoming their third child to discuss – with humour, honesty and, yes, a bit of exhaustion – how they are revamping traditional gender roles as they raise their young family.

Laura explains what it’s like being the primary breadwinner, and Matty opens up about modern fatherhood and – with a third daughter on the way – the reality that he may never raise the son he always envisaged he would have. From baby name slip-ups to beach house renos, this is a surprisingly moving conversation with two people who are doing marriage and family their own way.

Hear more from Laura on her podcast Life Uncut, and Matty J on his podcast Two Doting Dads, wherever you get your podcasts

Watch the full episode with Laura Byrne and Matty J here.

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Botox, beauty and brutal honesty: Rebecca Judd is done being gaslit

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Rebecca Judd is sick of being gaslit, and she knows you are too.

In this episode of Something To Talk About, the entrepreneur and mum-of-four sits down with Sarrah Le Marquand to talk about her new beauty and wellness podcast Vain-ish, co-hosted with her best friend Jess Roberts. The pair are lifting the lid on cosmetic enhancements, wellness trends, and what it actually takes to “wake up like this” — with full transparency and zero shame.

From Ugg boots at school drop-offs to salmon sperm facials (yes, really), Rebecca gives a candid and feisty take on beauty standards, ageing, and why 2025 is the year we stop gaslighting women about what it takes to look their best.

Watch the full episode with Rebecca Judd here.

Vain-ish is available via the Listnr app or wherever you get your podcasts

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Three Gold Logie nominees walk into a room…

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000

For the first time in history, six of the seven Gold Logie nominees are women – and all of them are over the age of 40.

In this special episode of Something To Talk About, three of those nominees – Sonia Kruger, Ally Langdon and Lynne McGranger – sit down together for a lively conversation about everything from how they feel about being part of the game-changing line-up vying for television's biggest prize to what it has taken them to achieve lasting success in their chosen careers. What they reveal is insightful, instructive and reflective. It's also funny, especially when they start to consider what they all might do if Hamish Blake, the lone male nominee in their category, ends up taking out the win...

Watch the full episode with Ally, Sonia and Lynne here.

You can see Sonia Kruger, Ally Langdon and Lynne McGranger vying for the Gold Logie at The 65th TV Week Logie Awards on Sunday, August 3

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Billion dollar woman: how MCOBeauty's Shelley Sullivan built a beauty empire

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Australia’s biggest beauty mogul, Shelley  Sullivan, has built three powerhouse businesses from the ground up. At just 21, she launched a boutique modelling agency. While working with models, Shelley spotted beauty fails like DIY lash-curling burns and patchy self‑tans – which led to her first beauty innovation: a heated lash curler, then “tan‑in‑a‑can”, and the birth of her first brand, ModelCo.

In 2016, Shelley targeted another gap: luxe-looking beauty at mass-market prices. MCoBeauty launched with 12 products, scaled to hundreds, and earlier this year was sold in a deal valuing the company at  $1 billion.

In this episode of Something To Talk About, Shelley opens up about building – and exiting – a billion-dollar beauty empire, trusting her instincts amid doubt, and life after the headlines.

Watch the full episode with Shelley here.

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The morning workout that got Laura Henshaw pregnant

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000

This week on Something To Talk About, Laura Henshaw joins Sarrah Le Marquand for a powerful and deeply personal conversation, as she celebrates and talks about her just-announced pregnancy. It was, as Laura says, “a complete shock” that came after a year of questioning whether motherhood was even right for her.

Today, Laura reflects on the fears she worked through as she grappled with whether becoming a parent would mean losing her sense of identity, the emotional moment she shared the news with her business partner Steph Claire Smith, and the unsolicited commentary she’s received about her body along the way. Plus, Laura speaks out on the rise of “manosphere” content online and why she felt compelled to challenge a podcaster who she believes was promoting outdated gender roles – a decision that would take her viral and spark a national conversation.

Laura also discusses her new KicPod miniseries Am I Equal?, which explores the importance of informed conversations about finances, power, and partnership in modern relationships.

Find the KicPod miniseries Am I Equal? wherever you get your podcasts. For more from Laura Henshaw, visit www.kicapp.com

Watch the full episode with Laura here.

Listen to the interview with Laura’s Kic co-founder, Steph Claire Smith, here.

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Abbie Chatfield doesn’t care what you think

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Being investigated by the Australian Electoral Commission was not on Abbie Chatfield’s bingo card for 2025. But after interviewing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and then Greens leader Adam Bandt on her podcast It’s A Lot, Abbie found herself at the centre of several conversations about the recent federal election campaign. In fact, some days it seemed there were more headlines written about Abbie than there were about Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton.

Today, Abbie sits down with Sarrah in the Something To Talk About studio to unpack her decision to speak out about politics – and the double standards at play when it’s a young, famous woman who dares to do so. She also talks about life and love as she prepares to turn 30, what it’s like to be in the middle of a very public feud, and whether or not we might see her mum on The Golden Bachelor…

You can hear more from Abbie Chatfield on It’s A Lot, wherever you get your podcasts.

Watch the full episode with Abbie here.

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Sarah Roberts is having good sex on (and off) screen

Sat, 31 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Sarah Roberts has been through more than most people in the last five years. The actor and DJ lost her brother in 2019, grappled with infertility and pregnancy loss and last year, ended her marriage to her former Home And Away co-star James Stewart. But Sarah believes that when she turned 40 last December, she finally turned a corner. In this exclusive conversation, Sarah joins us in the Something To Talk About studio to discuss what her life looks like now, reveal that she has found love again, and discuss how appearing in Make It Look Real, a new documentary about the rise of intimacy coordinators on film and television sets, taught her how to finally set boundaries — and in the process, changed her life for the better.

This episode touches upon pregnancy loss. If you or someone you know needs support, visit Miscarriage Australia.

You can watch Sarah in her new documentary Make It Look Real at the 2025 Sydney Film Festival, 4-15 June.

Watch the full episode with Sarah here.

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Sylvia Jeffreys on money, marriage and mum guilt

Sat, 24 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Sylvia Jeffreys started working in the media 20 years ago. And given that she is yet to turn 40, it means that she has spent half her life holding her own in a tough industry. On today’s episode of Something To Talk About, Sylvia joins Sarrah in the studio for a wide-ranging conversation about two very eventful decades working for the one company, being stood down from the Today show at the same time that her husband, Peter Stefanovic, and her brother-in-law, Karl Stefanovic, lost their jobs, the story behind her new podcast The Pay Off, and why she’d like to see more women supporting each other.

You can listen to The Pay Off with Sylvia Jeffreys on Spotify, Apple, Nine Now or wherever you get your podcasts.

Watch the full episode with Sylvia here.

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Are we about to find out what happened to William Tyrrell?

Sat, 17 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000

The disappearance of three-year-old William Tyrrell - the little boy in the Spider-Man suit who vanished from his foster grandmother’s garden - is a case that shocked the nation, destroyed lives and ended careers. More than 10 years later, we still don’t have answers.

Award-winning journalists Dan Box and Nina Young have been covering the story since William first went missing in September 2014. Late last year, they released the investigative podcast Witness: William Tyrrell, which went straight to the top of the charts and has since had millions of downloads.

Now, after months of research, being back on the road and speaking to people involved in the case, four new episodes are about to be released revealing shocking information that’s never been heard before.

In this episode of Something To Talk About, Dan and Nina join Sarrah in the studio to share the reality of what it was like to create the series, the personal toll of investigating true crime - and what they’ve uncovered along the way.

Listen to the four new episodes of Witness: William Tyrrell, out this week.

Watch the full episode with Dan Box and Nina Young here.

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Why Candice & David Warner want their daughters on social media

Sat, 10 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000

The conversation around restricting social media for children has been one of the biggest hot-button issues of the year – but Candice and David Warner have a very different view.

In today’s episode, Candice reveals why the high-profile couple decided to open an Instagram account for their daughters (Ivy, 10, Indi, 9, and Isla, 5) called The Warner Sisters, which at the time of recording has almost 200,000 followers.

In a candid back-and-forth with Sarrah, Candice explains why she believes it’s her responsibility as a parent to embrace social media in a positive way, her approach to building resilience in children, how she became immune to trolling – and the secret to her 10-year marriage to David.

Follow The Warner Sisters on Instagram here.

Watch the full episode with Candice here.

Listen to Candice’s 2023 interview ‘The Scandal That Ruined My Life’ here.

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Tanya Hennessy: “ I put fertility over career. What if it doesn't work?”

Sat, 03 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Tanya Hennessy has been in the entertainment industry since 2011. She’s a radio host, comedian and producer. She’s written three kids’ books, two non-fiction novels, created three podcasts, gone on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and you’ve probably been sent one of her viral videos on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok. But five years ago she made the decision to put her fertility ahead of her career, and seven rounds of IVF later, Tanya and her husband Tom are still trying to become parents.

On today’s episode of Something To Talk About, Tanya joins me to discuss why she decided to share so much of her private life with her followers, the realities of being funny for a living when you’re going through something very dark, and why she hates being called an influencer.

This episode touches upon pregnancy loss and the topic of fertility. If you or someone you know needs support, visit Miscarriage Australia.

Find Tanya on Instagram, TikTok or Facebook.

Watch the full episode with Tanya here.

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The family business of Mamamia: in conversation with Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000

When Mamamia co-founder Mia Freedman first hired Jessie Stephens to write for her, she had no idea she had also just hired her eldest son's future wife, and the mother of her first grandchild.

That was 10 years ago. Since then, Mia and Jessie have gone on to sit opposite each other as two of the co-hosts of the Mamamia Out Loud podcast and have recently wrapped production on the second season of Strife, the TV drama loosely based on Mia’s memoir, on which Jessie worked as a co-producer and writer and Mia as an executive producer.

The mother and daughter-in-law duo sat down with Sarrah in the Something To Talk About studio for their first-ever interview together to talk all things work and family - and whether truth really is stranger than fiction.

Strife season two will premiere on BINGE May 8.

Watch the full episode with Mia and Jessie here.

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Meet the Fishers: family life with Chloe, Paul (AKA Fisher) and Bobbi

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Chloe Fisher has made a name for herself speaking about the things that don’t often get spoken about. For the past five years, she’s opened up about grief, infertility and miscarriage on Darling, Shine! – the podcast she co-hosts with her best friend Ellidy Pullin. On this episode of Something To Talk About ahead of marking her first Mother’s Day as a mum, Chloe sits down with Sarrah to discuss the double-edged sword of being so open with her followers, the hard-won joy of becoming a parent to her daughter Bobbi after a five-year fertility journey, and “the insane ups and downs” of her relationship with her DJ husband Paul (AKA Fisher).

You can see Chloe and her daughter Bobbi in The Iconic’s Mother’s Day Campaign here.

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Rodger Corser: “Do you want the truthful response to that?”

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Rodger Corser is one of Australia’s best-known actors. He’s been nominated for three Gold Logies over the course of his 30-year career. He’s starred in shows such as McLeod’s Daughters, Spirited, Glitch and Doctor Doctor – and has also appeared on stage and in musicals, like his wife Renae. But his new role, as a game show host for the Nine Network’s new show The Floor, is perhaps his most challenging job yet. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Rodger opens up about the twists and turns of his career to date, how he feels about his daughter Zipporah following her parents into the entertainment industry, and why getting a second opinion when his wife Renae was diagnosed with cervical cancer was the best thing they’ve ever done.

Watch the full episode with Rodger here.

The Floor premieres Monday, April 28, on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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From cancer at 23 to four kids at 33: Tessa James’ life now

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000

When Tessa James was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at 23, she didn’t know what the rest of her life would look like. Her acting career, her ability to have children, her health - everything was up in the air. But 10 years on, Tessa is exactly where she wants to be: still married to husband Nate Myles, but now with four young children in tow, and with a career that has expanded well beyond acting. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Tessa joins Sarrah to explain what the past decade of her life has taught her, why she feels grateful for her cancer diagnosis – and share the transformative insights that have come with having and raising a family.

Watch the full episode with Tessa here.

Tessa is an ambassador for the 2025 Witchery White Shirt Campaign, which raises awareness and vital funds for ovarian cancer research. For every Witchery White Shirt sold from April 8 – May 8, Witchery will donate 100 per cent of gross proceeds to the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation.

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”Everyone's gonna think I'm the grandmother” - Madeleine West tells all about her seventh pregnancy

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Earlier this year, Madeleine West revealed she is pregnant with her seventh child. What the 47-year-old actor initially thought were symptoms of perimenopause turned out to be something far different – and as she admits, a huge surprise.

Madeleine last entered the maternity ward 10 years ago, and a lot has changed for the former Neighbours star since then. Madeleine joins Sarrah on this episode to talk about reactions to her pregnancy announcement from both her close friends to the wider public, how she is navigating this very personal milestone in the spotlight and what she plans to do differently this time around

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Brooke Boney: life one year on after walking away from Today

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Brooke Boney’s life looks very different to what it did a year ago. In 2024, she was waking up in the wee hours of the morning and preparing to beam into Australia’s living rooms as a news presenter and entertainment reporter on the Today show. Now she is beaming into this interview from her dorm room at Oxford University, where she’s pursuing a master’s degree in public policy and preparing for the release of her first book, a memoir.

On this episode of Something To Talk About, Brooke joins Sarrah to talk about what her life has looked like since she left Today - and to unpack some of the surprising revelations in her book, which cover everything from her insights into body image, fertility, fame and the truth about First Nations representation on Australian TV.

Brooke’s memoir All of It is available here, or you can find it at your local bookstore.

Watch the full episode with Brooke here.

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Miranda Kerr on Victoria’s Secret, marriage & the secret behind her Oscars dress

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

From a successful career as one of Australia’s most in-demand models to mother of four boys and founder and CEO of Kora Organics (or, as she also calls it, “my baby girl”), Miranda Kerr has charted a fascinating path for herself.

On this episode of Something To Talk About, Miranda joins Sarrah for a revealing conversation about her approach to motherhood – and co-parenting with Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry, life at home with her husband, Snap Inc founder Evan Spiegel, their surprising attitude toward screen time for the four young boys they’re raising, and the big move she is contemplating for her skincare empire. Plus, Miranda explains why walking down runways in her underwear is now off-limits: “I’m not in that headspace. I’ll just keep that for my husband.”

You can find out more details about Kora Organics new Active Algae Balancing Probiotic Mask here.

Miranda Kerr is also the ambassador for Michael Hill.

Watch the full episode with Miranda here.

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Delta Goodrem opens up about her private life

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Just over twenty years ago, Delta Goodrem found herself at a turning point – not only in her career, but also her life. Having undergone chemotherapy and radiation after being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2003, the then-teenage pop star was about to unveil a whole new version of herself, as hinted at by the name of the album she released the day before her 20th birthday, Mistaken Identity. On today’s episode, Delta joins Sarrah in the studio to reflect on that chapter of her life, and how it has brought her to where she is at the age of 40: happily engaged, touring the world, writing new music and at the helm of her own record label.

Delta Goodrem – Mistaken Identity – A Night Of Celebration is on the 14th April 2025 at the Sydney Opera House. Tickets available through deltagoodrem.com

Watch the full episode with Delta here.

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Natalie Bassingthwaighte: “I'm happier than I've ever been”

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Natalie Bassingthwaighte knows a thing or two about reinvention. She’s done it multiple times in her career. Musical theatre performer. Singer. Actor. Television host. Reality TV star. She’s done it in her personal life, too. Sixteen months ago, Natalie joined Sarrah for an exclusive chat on the Stellar podcast, where she revealed for the first time that she had found new love with a woman. Now Natalie is back in the studio to reflect on what her life has looked like since: from navigating co-parenting on her own terms to basking in the glow of her relationship with her new partner and even starting to write her memoir. And as she looks ahead to her 50th birthday this September, Natalie explains why she wants to keep challenging herself by tackling things she’s never done before – like her current one-woman show Shirley Valentine.

Listen to our previous interview with Natalie here

Shirley Valentine is on at the Canberra Theatre Centre from March 19-23, and will open at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Adelaide on April 1 for eight performances only. You can find more information at shirleyvalentine.com.au

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Sandra Sully: ”I always felt a bit fraudulent, a bit of an imposter.”

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000

There have been thousands of big news stories over the last 35 years, and Sandra Sully has covered them all – from being the first Australian journalist on air as the events of 9/11 unfolded to the Thredbo disaster, war zones, Olympics and royal weddings. On today’s episode of Something To Talk About, Sandra Sully joins Sarrah to discuss her enduring career in television news, the harrowing experience of being held at gunpoint after arriving home from work one night - and why you never hear about her personal life.

Sandra can be seen weekdays on 10 News First Sydney at 5pm on 10 and 10 Play

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Dannii Minogue on matchmaking, motherhood & her lowest moment

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000

When Dannii Minogue convinced her parents to let her try out for Young Talent Time at the age of seven, she had no idea of the impact it would have – not only on her life, but that of the entire family, too. Because back in the early ‘80s, Minogue was just another surname in the suburban phone book. Today, of course, it’s so much more than that. It’s Dannii. It’s Kylie. It’s disco and dancing and reality TV. It’s World Pride and Mardi Gras and being an ally.
On this episode of Something To Talk About, Dannii joins Sarrah to discuss her love of matchmaking, her “lowest moment” – and what it was really like growing up Minogue.

You can see more of Dannii Minogue on I Kissed A Girl, streaming on Binge, and, as of February 20, also on I Kissed A Boy with new episodes dropping 8.30pm on Thursdays on Binge.

Watch the full episode with Dannii

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Rebecca Gibney’s year of saying yes

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Having recently turned 60, Rebecca Gibney is entering what she calls her “third act” vowing to do things that take her firmly out of comfort zone.

To that end, as she exclusively reveals in this episode, she’s taking a whirl on a surprising new project by signing on to Dancing With The Stars.

In a wide-ranging conversation with host Sarrah Le Marquand, Rebecca takes us inside her emotional Logie Hall of Fame induction last year, shares the secrets of her nearly 25-year marriage, and reflects on her lifelong friendships with some of the country’s most high-profile women.

Rebecca Gibney will appear on Dancing With The Stars later this year on the Seven Network

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Karl Stefanovic on family, fear and the price of fame

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000

He is one of the most recognisable names (and faces) in the country, but despite the fact he has been beaming into Australian homes for 20 years as co-host of the Today show, Karl Stefanovic remains in many ways an elusive man. He rarely gives in-depth interviews, but on this episode of Something To Talk About, Karl sits down for a no-holds-barred chat, with no topic off limits… and even a few tears. He opens up about everything: family dramas; his relationships with the seven women who have sat alongside him at the desk; and why, as someone who believes he has the “worst sense of humour in the world”, he is shocked that two decades on, he still has a job…

Watch the full episode with Karl here.

You can hear more from Karl on the Today Show, weekday mornings from 5.30 AM on Nine.

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Why Tammin Sursok no longer ‘fakes it’

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Tammin Sursok is an accomplished actor, singer, podcaster and producer best known for her roles in hit TV series like Home and Away, The Young and The Restless and Pretty Little Liars. From the outside, her life looks glamorous. She splits her time between Sydney and Nashville with her husband and two children. But if you follow her on Instagram or listen to her podcast, you know that Tammin is not one bit interested in portraying her life as picture perfect. That’s because, as she says, “I don’t know how to fake it.” On this episode of Something To Talk About, Tammin joins Sarrah to discuss everything from the nerve-wracking early days of her career to turning down Robyn’s hit single ‘Dancing On My Own’ to why it’s never been more important to speak up for women’s rights and be a proud feminist.

Listen to The Shit Show with Tammin Sursok Podcast here

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From murders to meditation: Gary Jubelin's advice for a calmer life

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Gary Jubelin specialised in the field of homicide for 25 years, rising to the rank of Detective Chief Inspector until the time of his retirement from the force in 2019. Since leaving the police, he has built another very successful career, this time in the media, the author of two best-selling books (I Catch Killer and Badness) and of course as host of one of Australia’s most successful podcasts, I Catch Killers. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Gary joins Sarrah to discuss the toughest moment of his career, losing his identity and how well-being and mindfulness helped him discover who he is again.

Listen to Gary’s podcast I Catch Killers here.

Hear more about the William Tyrell inquest by listening to Witness here.

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Summer series: in conversation with Hamish Blake

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Something To Talk About is continuing to publish across the summer break, and will be back with a brand new episode on January 12.

In the meantime, we are revisiting some of your favourites from the 50 episodes we released over the past year. Today’s conversation is with Hamish Blake, which originally aired April 16, 2024.

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For more than 20 years, Hamish Blake has been a familiar face on the Australian entertainment landscape, moving seamlessly between the worlds of radio, television and podcasting. So what’s been the secret to his success? In a rare in-depth interview, the popular entertainer and two-time Gold Logie winner chalks it up to luck - as well as a healthy dose of fun. Case in point: a spirited discussion about black cat lollies, the burial rituals of ancient Egypt and his theory that a well-stocked snack cupboard is key to a happy workplace.

Of course, there is a lot more to Hamish than mere clowning around. The Lego Masters host also opens up about the public’s ongoing fascination with his marriage to Zoë Foster Blake, talks about the joy and chaos of fatherhood to two young children, discusses how he and longtime creative partner and friend Andy Lee have navigated the different life paths they have embarked upon and finally addresses what was really going through his head when the cameras cut to him during Sonia Kruger’s infamous Gold Logie acceptance speech last year.

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Summer series: in conversation with Rosie Batty

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Something To Talk About is continuing to publish across the summer break, and will be back with a brand new episode on January 12.

In the meantime, we are revisiting some of your favourites from the 50 episodes we released released over the past year. Today’s conversation is with Rosie Batty, which originally aired March 16, 2024.

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Ten years after her son Luke Batty was murdered by his father, Rosie Batty continues her tireless campaign to raise awareness about domestic and family violence. But perhaps even more remarkably, she has managed to find hope in the aftermath of such an unimaginable tragedy.

On today’s episode of Something To Talk About, Rosie sits down for a powerful conversation in which she reflects on the complexities of grief, as well as her memories of Luke, the beloved son she lost when he was aged just 11. She also speaks about what needs to be done in bringing an end to domestic and family violence in Australia, and explains how she was able to rediscover hope - even joy - after enduring the worst day of her life.

If you have experienced or at risk of family violence, you can call the national counselling service 1800RESPECT.

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Summer series: in conversation with Tina Arena

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Something To Talk About is continuing to publish across the summer break, and will be back with a brand new episode on January 12.

In the meantime, we are revisiting some of your favourites from the 50 episodes we released over the past year. Today’s conversation is with Tina Arena, which originally aired October 5, 2024.

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In the 30 years since Tina Arena stormed the charts with her hit song ‘Chains’, the powerhouse singer has become a vocal force to be reckoned with and one of the most successful Australian artists ever.

On the eve of a tour revisiting the 1994 album that would become a pivotal turning point in her career, Tina sits down with Something To Talk About for a no-holds-barred chat as she reflects on her beginnings as a child star (including the story of how she came to adopt her stage name), explains why she has never been afraid to speak her mind, calls out the “boring” narrative that pits successful women against one another - and reveals the heartbreak of being separated from her teenage son since the pandemic.

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Summer series: in conversation with Em Rusciano

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Something To Talk About is continuing to publish across the summer break, and will be back with a brand new episode on January 12.

In the meantime, we are revisiting some of your favourites from the 50 episodes we released over the past year. Today’s conversation is with Em Rusciano, which originally aired May 4, 2024.

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Em Rusciano has never been one to hold back, but despite having built a career on being refreshingly honest, her decision to go public at a National Press Club address about being diagnosed with ADHD at age 42, and autism a year later, took her into completely unchartered territory.

Now, three years on from her diagnoses, Em is embarking on her most personal project yet, a new podcast series she describes as a “love letter to the neurodivergent community and a roadmap for neurotypical people.”

As you’d expect from a conversation with Em Rusciano, today’s episode covers a lot of ground - and veers from the emotional to the insightful to the hilarious - as Em speaks to host Sarrah Le Marquand to take us inside the past few years of her life, a volatile time she describes as “scorched earth”.

She gives a very-real-and-very-sweet glimpse inside her family life as the mother of three neurodivergent children, reveals whether we will ever see her run for politics, and explains how menopause will be making its presence felt when she takes to the stage for a national comedy tour later this year.

She also has the perfect answer for those who question if the increasing diagnosis in ADHD among adult women is simply just a “fad”. And she opens up about how being publicly accused of faking her autism diagnosis last year was her worst fear and sent her to ground - only to see her come back with a stronger sense of purpose than ever before.

You can watch Em Rusciano’s National Press Club address here.

You can get more from Em on her Instagram.

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Summer series: in conversation with Ita Buttrose

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 19:20:21 +0000

Something To Talk About is continuing to publish across the summer break, and will be back with a brand new episode on January 12.

In the meantime, we are revisiting some of your favourites from the 50 episodes we released over the past year. Today’s conversation is with Ita Buttrose, which originally aired March 2, 2024.

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Few women in Australian media - or, for that matter, the country’s public sphere as a whole - have exerted as much influence or blazed as many trails as Ita Buttrose AC, OBE.

Now, as she prepares to step down from her role as chair of the ABC, the 82-year-old publishing veteran joins Something To Talk About for a frank discussion about her final months at the ABC, which have been marked by controversy and scrutiny following the departure of fill-in radio presenter Antoinette Lattouf late last year.

Ita also responds to her critics, reveals whether she harbours any regrets when she takes stock of her career and shares her view on whether it is really possible to separate reporting from commentary in the era of social media and 24/7 opinion cycle.

Ahead of International Women’s Day, Ita tells host Sarrah Le Marquand whether she ever suffers from the voice of self-doubt that haunts so many women, and if, after nearly six decades in the workplace, she still encounters the boys club.

And, of course, after five years at the helm of the ABC, what will she do next?

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Summer series: in conversation with Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Something To Talk About is continuing to publish across the summer break, and will be back with a brand new episode on January 12.

In the meantime, we are revisiting some of your favourites from the 50 episodes we released over the past year. Today’s conversation is with Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson, which originally aired April 27, 2024.

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For 23 years, Kyle Sandilands and Jackie “O” Henderson have dominated radio airwaves in Sydney, and having appeared on various TV shows over the years, have become one of Australia’s most well-known double acts.

But despite their infamy, they very rarely do interviews together - and yet for today’s episode of Something To Talk About they agreed to sit down on the other side of the microphone to join host Sarrah Le Marquand for a no-holds-barred conversation that veers from the outrageous to the hilarious, and from the emotional to the unexpected.

On the eve of their show’s much talked about and risky expansion into Melbourne, they open up about what makes their relationship tick - both on and off air, whether they have any regrets over the controversies they have weathered over the years, and how they feel about being in very different chapters of their lives, with Kyle settled down as a happily married father just as a Jackie is hitting her stride as one of the most sought after single women in the country.

And, in one of the many surprising moments in the conversation, they both ponder an unlikely question: is Kyle Sandilands actually a feminist?

The Kyle & Jackie O Show airs from 6am weekdays on KIIS 1065 Sydney and KIIS 101.1 Melbourne. You can also listen via the iHeart app or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Summer series: in conversation with Amanda Keller

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Something To Talk About is continuing to publish across the summer break, and will be back with a brand new episode on January 12.

In the meantime, we are revisiting some of your favourites from the 50 episodes we released over the past year. Today’s conversation is with Amanda Keller, which originally aired June 22, 2024.

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Amanda Keller is a confessed oversharer. It’s her job to share snippets of her private life on the breakfast radio show she’s co-hosted for the past 19 years, Jonesy and Amanda on Sydney’s WSFM. But last year, Amanda revealed she’d been keeping a secret. On her new podcast, Double A Chattery, Amanda told the world that for the past six years, her husband Harley had been living with Parkinson's.

On this episode of Something To Talk About, Amanda joins Stellar’s editor-in-chief Sarrah Le Marquand to talk about her husband Harley, parenting adults, whether or not she’ll ever consider a role on television again, and why she’s even forgiven Tom Gleeson, the man many believe robbed her of a well deserved Gold Logie.

Listen to Jonesy & Amanda weekdays from 6am on Sydney’s 101.7 WSFM, or look for Double A Chattery wherever you get your podcasts.

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Summer series: in conversation with David Campbell

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Something To Talk About is continuing to publish across the summer break, and will be back with a brand new episode on January 12.

In the meantime, we are revisiting some of your favourites from the 50 episodes we released over the past year. Today’s conversation is with David Campbell, which originally aired March 23, 2024.

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Television presenter and singer David Campbell will soon mark an important milestone: ten years since the day he decided to stop drinking alcohol. In a wide ranging conversation with Something To Talk About, David - who is, of course, the son of Australian rock legend Jimmy Barnes - opens up about why he wanted to break the intergenerational cycle of addiction in his family, how sobriety has impacted his marriage - and whether he sees a day where he tells his eldest son of the role he played in changing his parents’ relationship with alcohol.

You can read David’s column from 2015, “My family’s alcoholism stops with me” here.

You can catch David on Today Extra, weekdays at 9am on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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Summer series: in conversation with Kate Langbroek

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Something To Talk About is continuing to publish across the summer break, and will be back with a brand new episode on January 12.

In the meantime, we are revisiting some of your favourites from the 50 episodes we released over the past year. Today’s conversation is with Kate Langbroek, which originally aired May 18, 2024.

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It’s been five years since Kate Langbroek and her husband and four children packed up to move to Italy – a decision that to this day has people stopping her in the street to discuss.

Now firmly entrenched back into the reality of life back in Australia, we decided it was time to sit down with the always entertaining - and always unpredictable - Kate to shamelessly pick her brains for an update on the whole work/life/family ratio in mid 2024.

Apart from her thoughts on ‘shadow labour’, and the often thankless work performed by many across the country, day in and day out, host Sarrah Le Marquand asks Kate about the “glamour gap” that exists between male and female television presenters when it comes to the VERY large difference in time spent in hair and make-up.

So, given Kate describes herself as “a lazy dresser” - as she says, even her boots have to have zips as she can’t be bothered doing up laces - would the “glamour gap” be a dealbreaker if she were to be offered the TV job of her dreams?

Kate also chats about her apparent witching powers, and opens up experiencing anxiety for the first time in her life, and how her husband’s response unexpectedly inspired her latest project.

You can hear Kate Langbroek on the The Buck Up wherever you get your podcasts.

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Summer series: in conversation with Pip Edwards & Julie Bishop

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Something To Talk About is continuing to publish across the summer break, and will be back with a brand new episode on January 12.

In the meantime, we are revisiting some of your favourites from the 50 episodes we released over the past year. Today’s conversation is with Pip Edwards and Julie Bishop, which originally aired February 10, 2024.

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At first glance, they may not seem to have much in common. Julie Bishop is a former foreign minister and current university chancellor, while Pip Edwards is co-founder and creative director of one of the country’s most successful activewear brands.

But in the past five years, they have forged an unlikely yet extremely close friendship that has endured despite their vastly different backgrounds, careers, ages and family circumstances.

So what happens when you put Bishop and Edwards - who are undoubtedly two of the most talked-about women in Australia - in front of a microphone? We invited them in to the studio for a lively and free-flowing conversation to find out what they have to say about supporting each other through media scandals and relationship woes, how they handle the paparazzi (even the ones who - yes - hide behind garbage bins), their mutual fashion for passion and what they’re texting to one another in private.

You can find Julie Bishop on Instagram @honjuliebishop

You can find Pip Edwards on Instagram

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Claudia Karvan on saying goodbye to another iconic character

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Claudia Karvan is one of Australia’s most respected and acclaimed film and television actors. She’s been acting since she was 10, and producing and creating TV shows since her early 30s. If you think back to some of Australia’s most iconic TV shows and movies, there’s a good chance Claudia was in them.

From The Secret Life of Us to Love My Way to The Heartbreak Kid to Spirited and now Bump. Claudia has had some incredibly noteworthy moments in her career, and today on Something To Talk About, she joins Sarrah to discuss them all.

Bump's final season will premiere December 26th, only on Stan.

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Megan Gale on the one question you should never ask a woman

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 23:00:00 +0000

When Megan Gale kickstarted her modelling career in the early 2000s, she hardly expected she would still be at it as she approached her 50th birthday. But that’s exactly what has come to pass. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Megan joins Sarrah to discuss learning to be less hard on herself, and why it’s not so easy to – in her words – “push her buttons” any more. She also opens up about learning the hard way what happens when a woman dares to speak her mind and why, seven years into what she dubs “the longest engagement ever” to her fiancé Shaun Hampson, she is still in no rush to get married.

This year, Megan Gale returned as a Friend of David Jones. You can find out more about it here.

Read Megan’s profile with Stellar here.

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Edwina Bartholomew on the year that put everything into perspective

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 23:00:00 +0000

As a presenter on Sunrise, Edwina Bartholomew is used to bringing Australians the news, good and bad, each morning. But when it came to her cancer diagnosis, the longtime journalist had to level with herself before breaking the story to the world. Today on Something To Talk About, Edwina joins Sarrah in the studio to share a very honest update on her health, the lessons her diagnosis has taught her, why she chose not to tell her young children about her condition – and her unexpected answer when asked if she would go through this life-changing year all over again.

You can follow Edwina on Instagram here.

And listen to her initial chat with Sarrah back in March here.

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Zara McDonald on pop culture, progress & the pressure of the hot take

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 23:00:00 +0000

It’s one thing to start a pop-culture podcast with your best friend at the age of 23, but it’s another to find yourself running a multifaceted media company with 15 staff, five podcasts and more than 100 million downloads all before you hit 30. For Zara McDonald, it’s her reality.

On this episode of Something To Talk About, Zara joins Sarrah to discuss the importance, but also the danger, in having a hot take; the perks and the pressures of being a young female founder and the fractured nature of celebrity culture in the era of the algorithm.

You can listen to Zara weekly on the Shameless podcast or follow her on Instagram here.

Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Editor-In-Chief Sarrah Le Marquand.

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Steph Claire Smith flips the script on planning a family

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Between a Forbes 30 Under 30 listing, a spot on the AFR Young Rich List, an ADHD diagnosis and a second child on the way, KIC health and wellness founder and podcaster Steph Claire Smith has had quite the year. On today’s episode Steph opens up about how her and her husband’s approach to juggling business and babies has sparked conversations around the country, and why her ADHD diagnosis came with relief, not fear.

You can find out more about Steph Claire Smith and KIC here.

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Pip Edwards on change, challenges & why she's more than who she's dating

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 23:00:00 +0000

A few months ago, Pip Edwards surprised everybody when she stepped down from P.E Nation, the activewear brand she co-founded in 2016, and which she helped turn into a global force. A month later, Pip announced that she would be rejoining Ksubi, the brand where she kicked off her career in fashion 20 years ago.

In her first in-depth conversation since those headline-making moves, Pip is joining Sarrah in the Something To Talk About studio to explain how they are part of a much larger and total personal rebrand, fires up the continued obsession with her love life, discuss her bond with friend and radio presenter Jackie “O” Henderson, and reveal why, at 44, she believes she has truly come into her own.

Pip Edwards is the creative director of Ksubi. Find her on Instagram here.

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What Osher Günsberg did next

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 23:00:00 +0000

It’s been a big year for Osher Günsberg. In March, he turned 50. Two months later, in May, it was announced that the two TV shows he’d been hosting for several years, The Bachelor and The Masked Singer, would not return to our screens. But here’s the thing: Osher wasn’t surprised by the news. In fact, he was ready for it. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Osher joins Sarrah to chat about how he learnt to be better prepared for life to change on a dime, the personal health struggles he chronicles in his new documentary A World Of Pain - and what might draw him back to television.

Osher Günsberg: A World of Pain premieres at 8.30pm Thursday 21 November on SBS and SBS On Demand

Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Editor-In-Chief Sarrah Le Marquand.

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Sophie Cachia on her pregnancy, her new partner – and what’s none of your business

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 23:00:00 +0000

When blogger, business owner and single mum Sophie Cachia announced her third pregnancy with a social media post in July, what many did not know was that behind the scenes, she had been on a four-year-journey filled with plenty of emotional hurdles and what she says was “a lot of sadness and fear”. Almost immediately, intrigue and speculation ramped up, as people began to question the baby’s paternity and whether there was more to her happy story.

On this episode of Something To Talk About, Sophie sets the record straight – answering questions about why she is having another baby on her terms, confronting rumours that her ex-husband Jaryd was her sperm donor, and reveals she is in a new relationship with AFLW player Madison Prespakis.

You can find out more about Sophie’s pyjama brand Cachia here, or follow her pregnancy journey via her Instagram.

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At the movies with David Stratton

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Before he retired last year, David Stratton spent nearly six decades reviewing movies. And millions of Australians came to know and love him thanks to an on-air partnership with fellow critic Margaret Pomeranz, which turned them into household names and one of the most beloved double acts in the country.

On the show today, David joins Sarrah from his home – where he is still watching one, and often two, movies each day – to discuss his latest project, a book that chronicles three pivotal decades in Australian film; his enduring friendship with Margaret; his thoughts on some of his most infamous reviews – including an initially lukewarm reaction to comedy classic The Castle, and another that landed him in hot water with Julie Andrews - and the one film he thought was so awful he walked out of the cinema.

David Stratton’s new book Australia At The Movies is available to purchase here.

Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Editor-In-Chief Sarrah Le Marquand.

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Maria Thattil on body shaming, sexual wellness – and Moana

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Maria Thattil has had a big four years. In 2020, she became Miss Universe Australia. In 2022, she appeared on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! and came out as bisexual. In 2023, she became an author, releasing her first book Unbounded. And in 2024, she took on acting, appearing in a guest role on Neighbours. On today's episode of Something To Talk About, Maria joins Sarrah to discuss body shaming, her high-profile relationship with Moana Hope, sexual wellness and what she does to chill out.

Maria Thattil is Wella Professional’s ambassador. You can find out more about Maria’s 90 second hair routine here @wellapro_anz

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Shaynna Blaze’s second act

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 23:00:00 +0000

As one of the country’s best-known interior design experts and a television personality who has been a judge on The Block for 12 years, Shaynna Blaze is a busy woman. But last year, she surprised everyone when she appeared on The Masked Singer. Now she’s ready to pursue her passion for music even further – with an upcoming EP of new songs and a series of cabaret shows in the works.

Shaynna sat down with Sarrah in the Something To Talk About studio for a wide-ranging conversation about why she keeps reinventing herself, how landing her job at The Block was one of the most bizarre moments of her life, her return to music - and why she refuses to act her age.

This episode touches on domestic violence. If you or someone you know needs help contact 1800RESEPECT.

Find more information about Shaynna’s music via shaynnablaze.com or on Instagram. You can also see Shaynna on Sunday night room reveals at 7pm on Channel 9 on The Block.

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Tina Arena, unchained: triumph, heartbreak and being “burnt at the stake”

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Don’t Ask, Tina Arena will head on tour in November 2024. She has also re-released a remix of Chains with Melbourne duo SHOUSE.

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Emma Watkins on work, Wiggles & alter egos

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

It’s been three years since Emma Watkins left the Wiggles - an announcement that broke the hearts of children everywhere (and one that left plenty of parents upset, too).

Emma made history when she became the first-ever female Wiggle in 2013, but as she toured the world as the Yellow Wiggle, she was also carving out time to explore her other passions. She studied for her PhD, which explored creative ways to use sign language and dance in children’s media. Ideas were brewing, and though she knew she would disappoint her young fans, Emma also knew she needed to back herself.

It was worth it: she has gone on to create a new and hugely popular alter ego, Emma Memma. She is running a business alongside her husband Oliver. And she is about to host a new ABC series that brought her back in contact with many of the children and families who had known and loved her as Emma Wiggle.

You can see Emma Watkins on Teenage Boss: Next Level airing on the ABC from October 12th 2024.

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Zoë Foster Blake: “How am I doing it all? At great cost”

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

With 17 books to her name, a cult beauty brand she sold for big bucks and bought back for a steal - not to mention a household featuring two children, a Gold Logie-winning husband, and a couple of Instagram-famous cats - the life of Zoë Foster Blake is not exactly calm.

Zoë joins Sarrah in the Something To Talk About studio to discuss the cost-benefit juggle of multiple ventures, how going into business “knowing nothing” turned out to be everything, the reality (and importance) of failure behind the public success - and to take us inside her first adult novel in a decade, Things Will Calm Down Soon.

You can purchase Zoë Foster Blake’s new book Things Will Calm Down Soon through Atlantic Books Australia on October 1st 2024.

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Mark Humphries: the man who ruined TV news forever?

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

When writer and comedian Mark Humphries joined the Seven Network earlier this year to host a satirical segment for the 6pm national news bulletin, the announcement was met with endless headlines and heated social media commentary.

So why has three minutes of weekly television been the subject of so much debate?

Sitting down with the Stellar podcast Something To Talk About, Mark opens up to host Sarrah Le Marquand about what he calls “hostility to new ideas”, whether he still dreams of hosting the Logies - and gets serious about what it means to be a man, and a divorced dad, in modern Australia.

You can catch Mark Humphries on The 6.57pm News every Friday on the Seven Network.

Mark, satirist James Schloeffel and comedians Charles Firth and Veronica Milsom will tour nationally with The War On 2024 Annual Comedy Gala from November 27.

Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Editor-In-Chief Sarrah Le Marquand.

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Trying to be “hot” can be hell. Just ask Lucinda “Froomes” Price

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Lucinda Price, aka Froomes, grew up in the mid-2000s, when being hot was a commodity. As a teenager, the now well-known writer, comedian and presenter decided that hot was all she ever wanted to be. She even had her first cosmetic surgery procedure when she was 17. Now she has written her first book, All I Ever Wanted Was To Be Hot – part memoir and part social commentary, it dives into why pop culture makes women feel bad about their bodies.

On today’s episode of Something To Talk About, Froomes joins Sarrah Le Marquand to discuss her experience of developing and then recovering from an eating disorder, the toxic impact of pop culture on young women and the current obsession with weight-loss injections.

If you’re struggling with an eating disorder, contact The Butterfly Foundation

All I Ever Wanted Was To Be Hot by Lucinda Price (Pantera Press, $34.99) is out now.

You can find more from Lucinda Price aka Froomes on Instagram

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Tim Minchin thinks we’re doing ambition all wrong

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Eleven years ago, Tim Minchin gave a speech that went viral. The Matilda The Musical composer, who was being awarded an honorary doctorate at The University of Western Australia, shared his nine life lessons with the graduating class – and to say it struck a chord with the world is to put it mildly. It has since clocked more than five million views.

Now he’s turned that speech into a book called You Don't Have To Have A Dream. He joins Sarrah Le Marquand in the studio to discuss luck, micro-ambition, the poison of social media, compassion and infidelity. It gets a bit philosophical, but the thing about Tim is, he bares his soul in everything he does. And this conversation proved to be no different…

You Don't Have To Have A Dream by Tim Minchin (Penguin, $36.99) is out September 10, and available for pre-order now.

Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by editor-in-chief Sarrah Le Marquand.

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Liane Moriarty on mortality, her new novel & what’s next for Big Little Lies

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

When Liane Moriarty writes a book, people read it. More than 20 million people, in fact. As she prepares to release her 10th novel, Here One Moment, Liane joins Sarrah Le Marquand in the studio to discuss her first book since being diagnosed with breast cancer three years ago. From reflections on her own mortality to her thoughts on BookTok, writing a character for Meryl Streep and the latest news on her upcoming sequel to Big Little Lies, Liane sits down with Stellar to discuss it all…

Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty will be available in-store and online from August 29. Find out more, along with details of her national book tour here.

Follow Liane on Instagram here.

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Olympia Valance has some news…

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Late last year, Olympia Valance opened up about the difficulty she and her husband, former AFL player Thomas Bellchambers, encountered while trying to start a family. After a roller-coaster four years, which saw them experience multiple pregnancy losses and undergo IVF, Olympia decided to speak out because she wanted anyone else going through the same thing to feel less alone.

She was also getting to a point where she felt it might be time to close the door on trying to conceive. And then she took a pregnancy test…

Today, Olympia joins Something To Talk About host Sarrah Le Marquand to reveal her baby news, why she feels a little nervous sharing it – and what she’d say to anyone struggling with their own fertility journey.

This episode deals with pregnancy loss. If you or someone you know needs support, visit Miscarriage Australia

You can find more from Olympia on Instagram

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Andy Lee and Rebecca Harding on the one question we won't ask them

Sat, 10 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Andy Lee and Rebecca Harding are one of the country's most popular couples. So when they announced their engagement in May, there was a collective cheer from the Australian public, particularly since part of the business of being Andy Lee – a four-time Gold Logie nominee and half of a hugely successful double act with long-time co-host Hamish Blake – means a lot of people feel invested in his personal life. In their first interview since their engagement, Andy and Rebecca join host Sarrah Le Marquand to discuss wedding plans, the Logies dress code and how they really feel about the constant questioning about when they are going to "settle down".

Andy Lee is the host of The Hundred and co-host of the Hamish & Andy podcast. He is also nominated for a Gold Logie.

Rebecca Harding is the founder of razor and body care brand LUI.

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Poolside in Paris with Cate Campbell on gender parity, the race of the century - and why being a spectator is HARD

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Cate Campbell competed as part of the Australian swimming team at four consecutive Olympics and has a haul of eight medals (four of them gold) to show for it. But this time around, she's at the Paris Games fulfilling a very different role.

On this episode of Something To Talk About, Cate joins host Sarrah Le Marquand poolside from Paris to talk about the bittersweet experience of shifting from athlete to commentator, and how her experience as an Olympic athlete gives her a unique appreciation for the hard work on display.

Cate lays out why she believes the gender parity on display at the 2024 Games will inspire a new generation of athletes – both men and women – and shares her very personal and unique perspective on that race between Mollie O’Callaghan and Ariarne Titmus.

She opens up about the bittersweet feelings she has about missing out on the competition this year, the inspiration she draws from Australia's female athletes – who are currently leading the country's medal tally – and her realisation that watching from the sidelines is a tough gig: “This spectating business is hard.”

Cate also discusses her plans for the future post-retirement, and why they're likely to involve the 2032 Olympics in her home state of Queensland.

Cate Campbell is part of the Nine Network’s Olympic commentary team. You can find more from Cate Campbell at @cate_campbell.

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Celia Pacquola won’t be shaving her legs for the Logies. Here’s why

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Celia Pacquola has been busy.

She debuted her first live show in five years, I’m As Surprised As You Are; became the host of popular sketch comedy series Thank God You’re Here; starred in the Logie-nominated TV show Utopia; and – in between filming, writing and performing – she also had a baby.

On this episode of Something To Talk About, Celia joins host Sarrah Le Marquand to explain why she decided to host Thank God You’re Here, what it's like working with fellow comedian, on-screen co-star and off-screen best friend Luke McGregor, and the hilarious observations she made after she became a mother for the first time. She also shares what she's planning to wear to the Logies next month – let’s just say, Celia is going to make sure she won’t have to shave her legs.

Thank God You’re Here premieres at 7.30pm on August 14 on Network 10 and 10 Play.

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“I feel extremely violated”: model Robyn Lawley on the dangers of AI

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Robyn Lawley is one of Australia’s most successful models, who has been breaking barriers since she began working in the industry at the age of 15. She is also an advocate for body positivity and inclusivity in fashion, an ambassador for Inika Organic and a business owner. On today’s episode, Robyn joins Sarrah Le Marquand to discuss the dangers of artificial intelligence and social media, why she continues to challenge toxic beauty standards, and how she feels about modelling at 35 given that she once joked she would have to retire from the industry by the age of 30.

Robyn is the brand ambassador for Inika Organic and the co-owner of Ritual Powders.

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Love, burnout and getting political… it really IS a lot with Abbie Chatfield

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

It has been a big 12 months for Abbie Chatfield. She walked away from radio, continued to host her hit podcast It’s A Lot, took her one-woman show on the road with a national tour, and filmed her second season as host of FBoy Island Australia. Chatfield also continues to generate headlines by using her social media platform to speak out about serious political issues – and by finding love with Peking Duk musician Adam Hyde. On today’s episode, she joins Sarrah Le Marquand to talk about all of that, and then some.

Watch FBoy Island Australia season 2 on Binge from August 5, with episodes dropping weekly.

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Meet Australia’s hottest couple: Tony Armstrong and Rona Glynn-McDonald

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Tony Armstrong is a man who needs no introduction. The last few years have seen the ABC presenter become one of the hottest properties in the Australian media, as confirmed by his recent Gold Logie nomination.

His status as Australia’s most eligible bachelor almost meant you could practically hear the hearts breaking when he went public on social media late last year with his relationship with Rona Glynn-McDonald, a Kaytetye woman who grew up in Alice Springs and is the CEO of Common Ground, a DJ, and was named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.

Today, Rona and Tony sit down with Sarrah to discuss how they fell in love, why they decided to 'hard launch' their relationship on Instagram and what representation means to them this NAIDOC Week.

You can find your post-weekend fix of sport and entertainment with Tony on Monday’s Experts every Monday night after Media Watch until August 5.

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Sonia Kruger on her very public roles & her very private relationships

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Since 1992, Sonia Kruger has been a fixture on our screens, from her role as Tina Sparkle in Baz Luhrmann’s cult film Strictly Ballroom to working as a television presenter on morning TV and hosting some of Australia’s most successful reality shows - including, of course, Dancing With The Stars which is back on our screens this week.

But when it comes to her private life, Sonia likes to keep it private. But today we get a little more personal. We discuss how she was instrumental in bringing Dancing With The Stars to screen, what life as the mother of a nine-year-old girl is really like, how THAT Gold Logies speech led her to therapy and what it was like when her partner Craig was recently the one in the headlines.

Dancing With The Stars premieres Sunday July 7 on Channel 7 and 7plus.

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The interview that brought Amanda Keller to tears

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Listen to Jonesy & Amanda weekdays from 6am on Sydney’s 101.7 WSFM, or look for Double A Chattery wherever you get your podcasts.

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Olympian Leisel Jones on body shaming, life after swimming - and going public about divorce

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

With nine Olympic medals and 14 individual world records to her name, Leisel Jones is one of Australia’s all-time greats.

But her time as a professional athlete wasn’t all podiums and accolades - it was also full of intense media scrutiny, body shaming, self-doubt, a public lashing from swim legend Dawn Fraser and a pressure to perform that was so intense she now says it left her feeling “almost brainwashed”.

Twelve years after hanging up her swimsuit for the last time, Leisel admits she isn’t sure whether she’s fully processed that period of her life – or has quite figured out her post-swim identity.

But she has since embarked on a career in radio, a platform that has given her an opportunity to talk freely about everyday life, including revealing on air late last year that she and her husband have separated. As Leisel tells host Sarrah Le Marquand about going public with her divorce: “Imagine if someone saw that I was on Bumble and they were like, ‘Hang on, aren’t you married?’”

Listen to The Rush Hour with Leisel Jones, Liam & Dobbo weekdays from 4-6pm on Triple M Brisbane.

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There’s TikTok ”manifestation”. And then there’s Zoe Marshall

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Almost 20 years ago, writer and media personality Zoe Marshall went through such a deeply traumatic series of experiences – the death of her mother, a family rift and a physically and psychologically abusive relationship – that she considered ending her own life.

But then, she leaned into manifestation, or as she calls it, co-creation - and her life took a turn that was almost impossible to believe. In 2024, Zoe has several successful businesses under her belt. She’s happily married to former NRL player and now coach Benji Marshall, the mother of two beautiful children, and she’s on the brink of a new chapter.

On this episode of Something To Talk About, Zoe is very candid about what she calls her “rock bottom”, addressed the intense speculation that has surrounded her husband’s strict boundaries between his work and his role as a father and husband and she spoke to Australia’s ongoing domestic violence crisis, as a victim survivor herself.

If you have experienced or are at risk of family violence, you can call the national counselling service 1800RESPECT.

You can find out more about Zoe and her manifestation journey, by joining the community at www.ariise.com.au.

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Bianca Dye: Fifty, sacked and single

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Former radio host Bianca Dye is no stranger to tackling taboos and staring down stigma - after all, she’s been doing it since back when feminism was a dirty word, particularly in the then-male-dominated world of radio.

But her new era - a chapter of her life she describes as Fifty, Sacked and Single - is seeing her having to stare down even more stereotypes as she navigates mental health, unemployment and the dating pool as a woman in her 50s.

There was never a dull moment when Bianca joined host Sarrah Le Marquand in the Something To Talk About studio for a frank and funny conversation about her forays into the online search for romance, why “ghosting is for cowards”, the joy she finds in seeing a new generation of young women be unapologetically outspoken - and what happened when she recently sent a seven-minute voice message to a man ahead of their first date.

Find out more about Bianca being ‘Fifty, Sacked and Single' on her Instagram accounts @biancadye and @anxietyfree

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Amber Petty: from so-called fairytales to domestic violence and re-traumatisation

Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Amber Petty was first catapulted into the spotlight in the most unusual of circumstances, by standing alongside her best friend, Mary Donaldson, at her wedding to the Crown Prince of Denmark in 2004.

Becoming known as the “royal bridesmaid”, Amber Petty has experienced many highs and lows during her career in the radio and media in the 20 years since.

Today, she is using her public platform to speak up about something very difficult - but also very important. And that is a reminder of how the much needed and long overdue national conversation currently taking place in Australia regarding violence against women can inadvertently cause re-traumatization among victim-survivors.

As a victim-survivor of domestic violence within two past relationships, Amber sits down with host Sarrah Le Marquand to not only share her own harrowing story, but to speak up for the many women around the country who may be secretly struggling with trauma of their own.

Although her public persona may have first come about because of a royal wedding, Amber tells Something To Talk About that she does not believe in fairytales.

If you have experienced or are at risk of family violence, you can call the national counselling service 1800RESPECT.

You can find out more from Amber Petty, including purchase details for her book, via her Instagram handle @missamberpetty.

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Ever heard of the glamour gap? Kate Langbroek has some thoughts

Sat, 18 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

It’s been five years since Kate Langbroek and her husband and four children packed up to move to Italy – a decision that to this day has people stopping her in the street to discuss.

Kate also chats about her apparent witching powers, and opens up experiencing anxiety for the first time in her life, and how her husband’s response unexpectedly inspired her latest project.

You can hear Kate Langbroek on a new episode of the The Buck Up every Tuesday on the iheartradio app, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Brooke Blurton on Mother’s Day as a motherless daughter

Sat, 11 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Today’s episode of Something To Talk About is released on the eve of Mother’s Day – an occasion that for some, is a day of celebration, yet for others is a reminder of grief and isolation.

Media personality, author and youth worker Brooke Blurton is one who approaches Mother’s Day with conflicted emotions, having lost her mother when she was just 11.

Joining host Sarrah Le Marquand for this special episode, Brooke reflects on grief; celebrating the legacies of her mother and her grandmother; taking on the role of matriarch within her family - and how seeing her mum’s life cut short at only 34 has instilled a sense of urgency in her to experience and achieve as much as she can.

She also reveals the family tradition that will see Brooke honour her mother’s memory in a very beautiful way if she has a daughter of her own one day…

Brooke Blurton co-hosts First Things First alongside Matty Mills, which you can listen to here. You can also find more from her via @brooke.blurton on Instagram.

You can listen to Brooke’s previous episode of Something To Talk About here.

If you or someone you know needs support, visit beyondblue.org.au

For mother loss support, visit motherlessdaughters.com.au

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Em Rusciano is ready to emerge after the “scorched earth” years

Sat, 04 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

You can watch Em Rusciano’s National Press Club address here.

Anomalous was produced by MIK in conjunction with Down the Hill studios and will be available from May 6, wherever you get your podcasts. You can get more from Em on her Instagram, where you'll find more information on her upcoming tour.

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Friendship, fallouts & feminism: putting Kyle & Jackie O on the other side of the microphone

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

And, in one of the many surprising moments in the conversation, they both ponder an unlikely question: is Kyle Sandilands actually a feminist?

The Kyle & Jackie O Show airs from 6am weekdays on KIIS 1065 Sydney and KIIS 101.1 Melbourne. You can also listen via the iHeart app or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Edwina Bartholomew: “I just don’t give a s*** about mother’s guilt”

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

She gets up at 3 a.m. for work, is raising two children under age five and is building a side hustle as a property developer and renovator.

So it is little wonder that Sunrise news presenter Edwina Bartholomew can’t be bothered by those who question her life choices - whether that’s arriving at the studio in dirty clothes or living in separate houses from her husband during the work week.

In a chat that is both frank and funny, Edwina gets real about her unapologetic approach to both motherhood and marriage. She also opens up about the friendships she has forged with women working at rival TV networks, and explains why - having turned 40 in the last year - she is putting a new priority on her health.

Edwina Bartholomew is an ambassador for the 2024 Witchery White Shirt Campaign. To support the cause, buy a White Shirt from Witchery between now and World Ovarian Cancer Day on 8 May online via witchery.com.au

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How the Red Wiggle is changing what a family looks like

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Caterina Mete - better known to children and parents around Australia and the globe as the Red Wiggle - recently made history when she announced she is expecting identical twin girls.

Now Caterina, who is the first-ever pregnant Wiggle, joins us to talk for the first time about the emotional path she took to get here. Having conceived her babies through IVF, she explains her decision to embark on a fertility journey on her own, discusses the setbacks she encountered along the way - which included a miscarriage - and the joy she felt when she learnt she was pregnant. She also reveals the often surprising reaction to her baby news from friends and family, and the impact of being a member of The Wiggles who is embarking on motherhood according to her own very modern rule book.

A warning that today’s episode touches on subject matter that could be triggering for some listeners. For support or information about pregnancy loss, visit miscarriageaustralia.com.au

You can catch Caterina at The Wiggles live shows or on the new Wiggle & Learn YouTube series. Find out more at thewiggles.com or on Instagram at @caterina.wiggle

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Hamish Blake on luck, love, Logies and… um, lollies

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Lego Masters will premiere Sunday April 14 at 7pm on the Nine Network.

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Brittany Hockley has an update on her fertility journey

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Brittany Hockley has come full circle in that she first rose to fame on reality TV, and is currently starring on another reality TV show - this time, of course, in the jungle. But a lot has happened in the intervening six years…

It was 2018 when Brittany appeared on The Bachelor in the now-infamous season featuring Nick Cummins, yet the woman joining today’s episode of Something To Talk About has come a long way since with the former hospital radiographer going on to co-host both a successful podcast and radio show with her close friend and fellow Bachelor alum Laura Byrne.

Just before she flew out to South Africa for the new season of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Brittany sat down for a wide-ranging conversation about being off the grid while she is in the jungle, navigating both the good and the bad that comes with being one of the most high-profile women in the country, and how she feels about the narrative that still pits successful women against one another.

She also speaks at length about the fertility journey she’s been on over the past few years. As she says: “No matter where you're at in your journey to motherhood, you are allowed to feel how you feel. That is something that's often taken away from women: that they're not allowed to feel anything. But you are.”

I Am a Celebrity… Get Me Out Here! airs at 7.30pm on Network 10 and 10Play.

You can also hear more from Brittany Hockley on her radio show, The Pickup, or via the Life Uncut podcast.

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David Campbell on the decision that changed everything

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

You can read David’s column from 2015, “My family’s alcoholism stops with me” here.

The Healthy-ish episode on being sober curious, featuring Sarrah, can be found here.

You can catch David on Today Extra, weekdays at 9am on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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How Rosie Batty found hope again

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000

If you have experienced or at risk of family violence, you can call the national counselling service 1800RESPECT.

Rosie’s new memoir 'Hope', is available to pre-order now, and will be in bookstores on April 3, 2024.

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Why Natalie Barr “had to be talked into” one of the biggest jobs on TV

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

She’s one of the most well known women on Australian TV, and yet, as she marks three years on air as the co-host of Sunrise, Natalie Barr reveals she was initially reluctant to accept the job and found herself second-guessing whether she was right for the role.

She also opens up about establishing an on-air rapport with Matt Shirvington after the departure of long time co-host David Koch, tuning out the white noise of social media - and how she handles speculation about the supposed tension between her and her female colleagues. “Whatever a catfight is, I can’t remember any in the Sunrise office,” she tells Something To Talk About.

At 55, she is feeling more confident than ever – even if her inner Catholic school girl fears it might be “bragging” to admit it. But it’s also a chapter of her life that has seen her two sons both move out of home, leaving Natalie and her husband adjusting to being empty-nesters.

See more of Natalie Barr weekdays on Sunrise on Channel 7 and 7Plus.

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Ita Buttrose on the right to an opinion

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Few women in Australian media - or, for that matter, the country’s public sphere as a whole - have exerted as much influence or blazed as many trails as Ita Buttrose AC, OBE.

And, of course, after five years at the helm of the ABC, what will she do next?

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Jules Robinson has some news…

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Today on Something To Talk About, Jules Robinson sits down to reveal some big family news: nearly three and a half years after she and her husband Cameron Merchant welcomed their son Ollie, she is pregnant again.

Since finding fame in 2019 and meeting Cam on Married At First Sight, Jules has gone on to launch businesses and a fashion label, hosted a podcast and will soon publish her first book, an advice manual that she says reflects her accidental role as a “modern-day agony aunt”.

Now, as she revels in her second pregnancy, Jules is opening up about her and Cam’s hopes to grow their family even further, as well as her struggles with PMDD, a medical diagnosis that she says turned her into a “complete Jekyll and Hyde”. Plus: Jules reveals whether she and Cameron are watching the current season of MAFS, and whether they would go on the show in 2024.

Ask Jules by Jules Robinson is available for pre-order via Simon and Schuster.

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The incredible true story of Leah Purcell

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Leah Purcell has worn a number of different hats across her prolific career. Actor. Director. Author. And yes… even a stint as Shania Twain’s support act.

But beyond the accolades and the awards, it’s her behind-the-scenes work in which she takes the most pride - whether acting as a First Nations cultural advisor on set, or mentoring thousands of Indigenous actors and performers over the years.

Today, Leah sits down with Something To Talk About to discuss the scope of her influential career, but also to speak frankly about her devastation over the Voice to Parliament referendum, the mother whose death she says “set me free” and the difficult but joyous childhood that led her to where she is today.

High Country will premiere with a double episode on Tuesday March 19, exclusively on Binge.

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Julie Bishop and Pip Edwards: inside the friendship you never knew about

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000

But in the past five years, they have forged an unlikely yet extremely close friendship that has endured despite their vastly different backgrounds, careers, ages and family circumstances.

You can find Julie Bishop on Instagram @honjuliebishop, or check out her website for more information.

You can find Pip Edwards on Instagram, or via her website P.E Nation.

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Getting to know Zoë Ventoura, Australia’s most elusive girl next door

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000

She rose to fame as the literal girl next door on the hit TV series Packed To The Rafters, but actor Zoë Ventoura has always remained something of an enigma. In fact, she has so carefully maintained her privacy that no-one even knew she was pregnant until after her son was born. Over the course of her two-decade career in show business, she has only reluctantly revealed much about herself. Until now.

In her most in-depth interview yet, Zoë joins Something To Talk About and opens up about why she chooses to be so guarded, her quest to keep her young son’s face off social media (and away from the paparazzi), why her current onstage role in Chicago: The Musical is actually a return to her performing roots - and the surprising new career path she just might embark upon someday.

Chicago: The Musical is playing in Melbourne from March 23, Sydney from June 9 and Adelaide from August 4. Visit chicagomusical.com.au

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Erin Molan: “I’ve hated my body since I was 14. And I’ve had enough”

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Radio and television presenter Erin Molan - who joins Stellar as a regular columnist this year - sits down with Something To Talk About for a poignant and at times heartbreaking conversation about the war she has waged against her own body since the age of 14.

Speaking frankly about the loathing, disgust and punishment she unleashed on herself for more than 20 years as she built a career in the high-pressure world of network television, Erin reveals how she finally reached a point where she’d had enough - and explains why she is now letting go of self-judgement - both for her own sake and the sake of her young daughter.

If this episode raises any issues or concerns, you can reach out to the Butterfly Foundation, or call Lifeline on 13 14 11.

You can hear Erin each morning on 2DAYFM’s Hughesy, Ed and Erin.

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Summer Series: Let’s talk about money (with Jackie O, Michelle Bridges, Sarah Wilson, Sally Obermeder and David Koch)

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000

While Something To Talk About takes a break, we are revisiting some of the most candid and revealing moments from the almost 50 guests who have joined us in conversation on this podcast over the past year.

Even at a time when more taboos are being broken than ever before, the topic of money is still not considered to be polite dinner-table conversation. But while gloating about wealth or prying into the salary of a relative or friend is one thing, a wider discussion around financial security and literacy is something more of us are growing comfortable with – particularly women.

When Jackie O sat down in conversation with Something To Talk About in May, she was asked about her decision to show up in person at an auction to buy her luxurious new home. “I hate showing off wealth,” she explained, “but at the same time, I shouldn’t be embarrassed by it.” It was an exchange that ignited countless headlines and prompted many follow-up conversations about how Jackie O has become an example of a woman feeling comfortable about her earning power.

Michelle Bridge later told Something To Talk About how Jackie had inspired her to also be more upfront and proud of the empire she has built. And as somebody who works with women’s community shelters, Michelle is also mindful of the importance of women taking control of their finances, particularly given women over 55 are the fastest-growing demographic of homeless people in Australia.

Sally Obermeder, meanwhile, was also very open about the highs and lows of her path to launching a successful business, including the hard-won lessons she and her co-founder sister learnt along the way. Despite starting her career as a finance reporter, Sally was also very honest about the steep learning curve she embarked on to attain financial literacy.

And given we are in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, self-described finance nerd David Koch shared the advice he would give to those who want to build a secure future in challenging times.

And then there was Sarah Wilson, who also generated headlines across the country when she explained how and why she has stopped buying things, and issued a friendly challenge to her fellow Australians to discover the stress-free joys in curbing our consumption.

Hear the full conversation with each of the five guests featured in this episode here:

Listen to Jackie O here.

Listen to Sally Obermeder here.

Listen to David Koch here.

Listen to Michelle Bridges here.

Listen to Sarah Wilson here.

Something To Talk About will return with brand new episodes in late January 2024

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Summer series: four Australian stars who prove life really does get happier, sexier and more successful than ever in your fifties, sixties and beyond

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000

If ever anyone needed proof that women are increasingly refusing to disappear from public life once they reach an age that would once have seen them supposedly past their “expiry date”, then they would find it in this sixth episode of the Something To Talk About summer series,

And it’s not just career success that so many Australian women are finding in their late forties, fifties, sixties and seventies - they are also discovering that with age comes, yes, wisdom, but also happiness, self-confidence and a sense of calm.

Today’s episode features four such women at the top of their game both professionally and personally, including Nicole Kidman, who says that at 56, she is revelling in making what she calls “teenage choices” when it comes to everything from the roles she chooses to the clothes that she wears.

Rebecca Gibney - who turns 60 at the end of this year but often still thinks she’s 35 years old, declares that she is still acting by the age of 90, she plans to be less Driving Miss Daisy and more Betty White.

Ahead of turning 50 later this year, Asher Keddie reflects on the hard won joys of working and living in a time when women’s voices, and stories, are being listened to and celebrated more than ever - while Liz Hayes, another fixture of Australian TV, reveals how she stared down sexism throughout her career to remain on screen much longer than she would have ever thought possible when starting out as a young reporter.

Hear the full conversation with each of the four guests featured in this episode here:

Listen to Nicole Kidman here.

Listen to Liz Hayes here.

Listen to Asher Keddie here.

Listen to Rebecca Gibney here.

Something To Talk About will return with brand new episodes very soon

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Summer Series: the women changing how we speak about fertility, pregnancy loss and motherhood’s great expectations

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000

While Something To Talk About takes a break, we are revisiting some of the most emotional and revealing moments from the almost 50 guests who have joined us in conversation on this podcast over the past year.

The complex issue of becoming a parent, or the conscious decision not to, is at the heart of today’s episode. We begin by revisiting our powerful conversation with influencer and cult brand co-founder Sarah Davidson, who shared her experience of pregnancy loss with Something To Talk About to break the taboo around speaking publicly about miscarriage - especially given Sarah found it impossible to find stories of other women who had experienced pregnancy loss but were yet to conceive again. After opening up about her heartache and grief after miscarrying last year when she and her husband Nick decided to start trying for a baby, Sarah and Nick have since shared a happy update with her followers - they are expecting a baby boy later this year.

This issue was also at the centre of my interview with British author and podcaster Elizabeth Day, who spoke with such candour that she moved many listeners to tears when detailing the anger, the grief - and ultimately, the acceptance - that she experienced when coming to terms with this chapter of her life. Having famously coined the term ‘fertility privilege’, Elizabeth had many thought-provoking observations as to what we should and shouldn’t share on social media when navigating baby news. And how can we support the people in our lives who have had that choice taken away from them?

With these conversations being brought to the fore more than ever before; as Michelle Andrews of the Shameless Media empire told Something To Talk About, the decisions regarding if and when to have children is her ‘Roman Empire’. At 29, Michelle explained how the dialogue around babies, pregnancy and pregnancy loss is not only the issue keeping her up at night, but occupying the minds of many of her generation.

And what of those who have decided to be childfree, and yet are forced to contend with the judgement and unsolicited questions from others over that decision? Maria Thattil is one such woman, and as she told this podcast, the choice to raise a child shouldn’t be made to fix something in your life or appease the people around you.

But for those who are equally certain they do want to have children, radio presenter Fifi Box has demonstrated that there are many different ways to create a family. As a single mother to two beautiful daughters, the youngest of whom was conceived via IVF, Fifi was incredibly generous in talking Something To Talk About’s listeners through the highs and lows of that process.

A warning that today’s episode touches on subject matter that could be triggering for some listeners. For support or information about pregnancy loss, visit miscarriageaustralia.com.au

Hear the full conversation with each of the guests featured in this episode here:

Listen to Sarah Davidson here.

Listen to Elizabeth Day here.

Listen to Michelle Andrews here.

Liston to Maria Thattil here.

Listen to Fifi Box here.

Something To Talk About will return with brand new episodes in late January 2024

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Summer Series: so, are you seeing anyone? What it’s really like to get back on the dating scene in the public eye

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000

“So, what’s going on in your love life?” It’s the question many of us will have been forced to contend with during social gatherings and family dinners over the festive season and summer holidays. You may be newly separated, and everybody wants to know when you plan to recouple. Or perhaps you’re perennially single and constantly enduring the well-meaning - but, let’s be honest, often irritating - intentions from a friend or family member keen to play matchmaker.

But what if you weren’t just dealing with romantic queries from friends and family, but also from total strangers? What if every time you were photographed with another person - whether it be a friend, a colleague or maybe even a neighbour you run into at the dog park - everyone automatically assumed they must be your new significant other and start speculating as to when you will be setting a date for the wedding?

This is the experience that has been shared by each of today’s guests in this fourth episode of our summer series - from eligible bachelors Dr Chris Brown and Tony Armstrong (although Tony recently hard-launched a romance, so he’s officially off the market) to some of the country’s most sought-after women, including Abbie Chatfield and Jackie O.

And what happens when you have emerged from a relationship breakdown or divorce that played out in public, only to then contend with the judgement - and scrutiny - of the general public as you move on with your life? That’s been the experience of Liz Hayes, Erin Molan and Michelle Bridges, who also feature in this latest instalment of the Something To Talk About summer series.

Hear the full conversation with each of the seven guests featured in this episode here:

Listen to Jackie O here.

Listen to Michelle Bridges here.

Listen to Dr Chris Brown here.

Listen to Erin Molan here.

Listen to Liz Hayes here.

Listen to Tony Armstrong here.

Listen to Abbie Chatfield here.

Something To Talk About will return with brand new episodes in late January 2024

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Summer Series: speaking frankly about mental health, addiction and grief - conversations to remind you that you’re not alone

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 23:00:00 +0000

This third episode of the Something To Talk About summer series finds us about to begin a new year - a time many of us pause to both look ahead to the future and reflect on the year that was, including grieving those we have lost and re-evaluating the dark times we have navigated. Amid the fireworks and celebrations, this can be an isolating time, so today we’re revisiting some of the most raw and intimate conversations that have taken place on Something To Talk About.

We begin with Chloe Lattanzi, who spoke to Something To Talk About ahead of the one-year anniversary of the death of her mother, Olivia Newton-John. It is a moving conversation about grief, as is our interview with Waleed Aly, who opens up about spending time with his mother-in-law in her final hours, and how it brought closure - particularly given he was unable to be with his own father when he passed a decade ago.

We also hear from those who have grappled with - and chosen to be open about - struggles related to their mental health. Abbie Chatfield explains how her ADHD diagnosis brought new clarity and helped her better understand her behaviour, while Brooke Blurton reveals how a childhood that left her feeling like an outcast to the wider Australian community informs her passion to fight for representation for First Nations people.

Current Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt fires up about why accepting and celebrating our bodies is a decision we’ll never regret, while Lisa Greenberg gives a searingly honest account of living with - and finally confronting - alcohol addiction.

If you or someone you know needs help, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Hear the full conversation with each of the six guests featured in this episode here:

Listen to Chloe Lattanzi here.

Listen to Waleed Aly here.

Listen to Abbie Chatfield here.

Listen to Brooke Blurton here.

Listen to Taryn Brumfitt here.

Listen to Lisa Greenberg here.

Something To Talk About will return with brand new episodes in late January 2024

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Summer Series: the new divorce and friendly co-parenting – inside the country’s most famous modern families

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 23:00:00 +0000

While Something To Talk About takes a break over Christmas and New Year, we are revisiting some of the most memorable moments from the almost 50 guests who have joined us in conversation over the past year.

Today’s episode is being released at a time of year when we are bombarded with images of happy families celebrating the Christmas holidays. Even in 2023, the greeting card definition of what a family looks like is still often of a mum, dad, two children, a dog and a white picket fence. In some households, of course, that is exactly what their family does look like. But with around 30% of marriages in this country ending in divorce, many households look very different to what is being reflected back at them in popular culture this festive season.

In this episode, we revisit a few candid conversations with high-profile Australian women including Miranda Kerr, Jackie O, Michelle Bridges and Sarah Harris - all of whom opened up about their personal experience of navigating a marriage breakdown without bitterness, and shared their insights into co-parenting their children with an ex in the most positive way possible.

We also hear from Sophie Cachia, who wrote a memoir about the moment she realised she was attracted to women - several years into her marriage with the father of her two children.

And, of course, there is our conversation with a recently separated Natalie Bassingthwaighte where she spoke for the first time about being in a relationship with a woman - and reflected on her ex husband’s unwavering support during this new chapter of her life.

Whatever your family looks like this holiday season, we hope you’ll find something that resonates with you in this episode of the Something To Talk About summer series.

Hear the full conversation with each of the guests featured in this episode here:

Listen to Miranda Kerr here.

Listen to Sophie Cachia here.

Listen to Jackie O here.

Listen to Michelle Bridges here.

Listen to Sarah Harris here.

Listen to Natalie Bassingthwaighte here.

Something To Talk About will return with brand new episodes in late January 2024

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Summer Series: the “cancelled” Australians who returned to the spotlight in 2023

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 23:00:00 +0000

While Something To Talk About takes a break over Christmas and New Year, we are revisiting some of the most revealing and candid moments from the almost 50 guests who have joined us in conversation on the podcast over the past year.

In the first episode of the Something To Talk About summer series, we speak to some of the famous Australians who took centre stage once again in 2023 after being “cancelled”. Whether taken to task for voicing an unpopular or controversial opinion, publicly shamed after having an intimate moment splashed across the headlines; roundly condemned and fired for an error of judgement; or even vilified for the way they laugh; each of the four very different women you’ll hear from today have found themselves dealing with public backlash on a scale very few of us can imagine.

From Georgia Love, who was famously cancelled after a social media post prompted accusations of casual racism, to Kate Langbroek who has vowed to keep speaking her mind with a directness she knows can be dangerous on national TV. And from Jessica Rowe, whose ill-fated time on breakfast television 15 years ago unleashed a barrage of cruel commentary to Candice Warner, who survived a scandal that haunted her for years, impacting her career, her family and her mental health.

At a time when we constantly hear about the concept of cancel culture, these are people who have experienced it first hand - and have emerged to share their stories about what happens on the other side of getting cancelled.

If you or someone you know needs help, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Hear the full conversation with each of the four guests featured in this episode here:

Listen to Kate Langbroek here.

Listen to Georgia Love here.

Listen to Candice Warner here.

Listen to Jess Rowe here.

Something To Talk About will return with brand new episodes in late January 2024

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Marriage, mental health and (no) make-up: Rebecca Gibney

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 23:00:00 +0000

She has starred in not just one, but several of Australia’s most iconic and beloved TV shows of all time – with a cabinet full of Logie Awards to prove it. So what is the secret to Rebecca Gibney’s success? According to the woman herself, the answer is kindness. She recalls being told as a young actor by a co-star that the best advice he could give her to build a long term career was to treat everyone with respect.

“Sometimes I'm not the best actor for the job,” Rebecca insists in this interview with Something To Talk About, “but I know people will employ me because they'll go: she's going to show up on time, she's going to know her lines and she's going to be kind.”

It’s an attitude that has not only helped the Packed to the Rafters star become one of the most popular and acclaimed actors in the country, but has served her well offscreen, too. As she explains in this episode, kindness and a lack of ego has played a key role in her marriage, helped her navigate the trauma of a childhood shaped by domestic violence, kept her grounded in her faith and taught her the value of being a little kinder to herself.

As someone who has been open about mental health struggles and family violence long before such issues became part of the national conversation, her honesty has had a profound impact on many – a candour she now extends to sharing make-up free selfies on social media to help make other women feel better about themselves.

And as she looks ahead to celebrating her 60th birthday next year, she gets frank about what she calls the “privilege” of growing older. So what does she think of the famous joke that there are only three ages for women to play onscreen: babe, district attorney and Driving Miss Daisy?

You can see Rebecca in the Stan Original Series, Prosper premiering January 2024 on Stan.

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Sarah Wilson: Australia didn’t know what to do with me

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:00:00 +0000

What would you do if you came into a financial windfall? Maybe buy a new car, finally book that dream holiday or take your loved ones on a shopping spree?

Author, media personality and podcast host Sarah Wilson decided to do something entirely different. After selling her I Quit Sugar Empire, she gave the proceeds away and opted to live WITHIN her means.

As you’ll hear in today’s episode, Sarah admits that her modest lifestyle in a “tiny apartment in Paris” is not for everyone - but one she believes can help each of us reduce our anxiety, and find joy in simplifying our overcrowded, over-committed lives.

It’s only one of many thought-provoking subjects Sarah weighs into, also sharing her thoughts on the impact of the iPhone on society, why she thinks younger men prefer to date older women - and gives a surprising insight into why, despite being the former host of MasterChef Australia, she doesn’t believe there is a place for women like her on mainstream television in this country.

Yes, there’s not only a lot to talk about - but a lot to think about. As Sarah says: “I think it’s a time in history when we’ve got to answer honestly.”

CONTENT WARNING: This conversation touches on suicidal ideation

Sarah Wilson’s podcast Wild is available now. To subscribe to Sarah’s newsletter, visit sarahwilson.substack.com

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Charles v William, and why Meghan is not to blame: the REAL royal story

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

We’ve all heard a lot about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle falling out with the royal family. But what if the real tension was between Prince William and King Charles III? And while it’s Meghan who has been widely blamed for Megxit, what if she was actually the one willing to stick it out - and it was Harry who was determined to walk away?

Now, facing a crossroads more than a year after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, will the royals decide to modernise and embrace diversity to reflect the wider demographic of the Commonwealth? Or does the monarchy’s future lie in only appealing to a certain part of the British population?

And what of Australia? Will the growing tension and rivalry within the firm- particularly between Charles and his eldest son William - put the idea of a republic back on the table?

And what if, for all the breathless speculation about a catfight between Meghan and Kate Middleton (and yes, her official title is Catherine, Princess of Wales, but she is also known as Kate - we’ll get to that too), the real problem was in fact the broken relationship between brothers Harry and William?

And for those who might be rolling their eyes at another deep dive into palace politics, then is it simply time for Harry and Meghan to listen to their critics, stop complaining and count their blessings?

All of this is at the heart of this special bonus episode of Something To Talk About with Omid Scobie, the royal correspondent who famously co-authored the 2020 Harry and Meghan biography Finding Freedom – and now the new book, Endgame: Inside The Royal Family and the Monarchy’s Fight for Survival, which has already made headlines around the world.

His detractors like to portray him as the couple’s mouthpiece – but Omid believes that’s a predictable label that says more about the double standards in play than it does about him.

Omid Scobie’s new book, Endgame: Inside the Royal Family and the Monarchy's Fight for Survival, is available now.

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Asher Keddie: “I don’t really have regrets, but…”

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 23:00:00 +0000

For the past two decades, Asher Keddie has been a reliable presence in living rooms across the country - and one of the most popular actors of her generation. But despite her success - or, perhaps, because of it - she did not always feel at ease with her fame.

In this episode of Something To Talk About, Asher sits down for a reflective chat as she looks back on the dizzying yet disconcerting experience of becoming a household name thanks to her starring roles in the hit TV series Love My Way and Offspring and explains how, in her mid-forties, she finally began to enjoy the fruits of her labours. She also discusses her role on the new comedy drama Strife, her marriage to artist Vincent Fantauzzo and - as she looks ahead to turning 50 next year - the bittersweet perspective she has on being an “older mother” to an eight-year-old son.

Every episode of Strife will be available exclusively on Binge from December 6.

Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or pick up a copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), Sunday Herald Sun (VIC), The Sunday Mail (QLD) and Sunday Mail (SA).

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Natalie Bassingthwaighte speaks her truth

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 23:00:00 +0000

After 25 years in the industry, Natalie Bassingthwaighte has plenty to talk about - including what to expect when she takes the stage at an upcoming tribute concert honouring the late George Michael; getting frank about ageing in the spotlight and the judgement that women receive for undergoing cosmetic procedures; and how she really felt when she found out that Neighbours was returning after she joined some of Ramsay Street's other most famous residents for its short-lived farewell.

There's also her recent separation from her husband, Cameron McGlinchey, with whom she shares two children. In this wide-ranging and at times highly emotional episode of Something To Talk About, she speaks about that publicly for the first time and also reveals she is in a new relationship that “makes my heart smile.”

George Michael: Freedom! A Celebration With The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is at 7.30pm on December 9 at Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl. For more details, visit ticketek.com.au.

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Sally Obermeder on the "fall from grace" that changed everything

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Sally Obermeder knows a lot about wellness, not only as the CEO and co-founder of superfood, skincare and supplement empire Swiish, but also as a cancer survivor who in 2011 was faced with the reality that she might not make it to the 50th birthday she celebrated earlier this year.

Today, Sally - who is also a mum of two, media personality and a cast member on The Real Housewives of Sydney - sits down to explain that while she is proud of her successes, and remains in good health, there has been a lot of struggle behind her shine. She gets candid about the financial realities of running a small business, and shares a very funny story about the time she and her sister and business partner learnt they were facing bankruptcy… just as they were living the high-life in a poolside cabana at a fancy hotel.

Sally also tells us about how the sacrifices her parents made set her up for the future, fires up about the way society cuts down women who are ambitious and explains why - despite her gratitude for all that she’s achieved - she can’t bear to be told that she’s “killing it”.

You can find out more about what Sally is up to at SWIISH.com or via her Instagram @sallyobermeder.

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Alpha males, shock encounters and a double identity: the extraordinary life of Liz Hayes

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Before she became a regular presence on TV screens across Australia, veteran journalist Liz Hayes was simply Beth Ryan, the daughter of a dairy farmer and a housewife in rural New South Wales. Now, as she looks back on her extraordinary life and career in a new memoir, Liz joins Something To Talk About for a thought-provoking and often very funny conversation about the places she has been, the people she has met and the things she has seen. (And trust us, there have been plenty.)

Liz considers how the success she achieved across the past several decades mirrored the struggles and triumphs that so many women of her generation endured as they battled societal expectations and came up against “alpha males” along the way.

She’s also full of fascinating anecdotes, whether reminiscing about the “hysterical moment” her then-flatmate Richard Wilkins encountered an A-list celebrity in her bedroom or marvelling at the phone call she received from former prime minister Bob Hawke, who invited her to join him on a private jet to the Gold Coast. And for the first time, Liz clears the air on her recently resurfaced 2012 interview with disgraced comedian and actor Russell Brand.

I’m Liz Hayes from HarperCollins is available online and in-store from November 15.

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The Project star Sarah Harris reflects on how much her life has changed

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 23:00:00 +0000

If you were to sum up The Project host Sarah Harris’ life at the moment in one word, you couldn’t get more precise than “chaos”.

Since sliding into the seat formerly occupied by Carrie Bickmore nearly a year ago, Harris has managed the juggle of work and motherhood with military precision. She splits her week across two cities and co-parents two young sons with her ex-husband - all of which, by her own admission, has taken a toll on her ability to keep up with friends. And don’t even think about asking her to re-enter the dating scene right now.

As she reflects on the whirlwind of her past year in a conversation with Something To Talk About, Sarah gives some candid insights into how she makes it all work and explains just how much her life has changed since she took on one of the most highly scrutinised jobs in the country.

You can see Sarah Harris on the Project, Sunday through Thursday on Channel 10 or 10Play.

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Michelle Andrews: "Motherhood is my Roman Empire"

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Five years ago, Michelle Andrews was a pop-culture obsessed writer who decided to trust her instincts and - along with her co-worker Zara McDonald, sit down in front of a microphone and launch a podcast. Now, at the age of 29, the pair sit at the head of Shameless Media - a company that reaches millions of listeners in Australia and around the globe.

In a thoughtful and lively conversation, Michelle explains how - despite the fact that "I don't even really know what we're doing sometimes" - she is finding joy and strength in owning her status as a voice of her generation. She also explains why caring about the minutiae of Taylor Swift's world tour or the Kardashian family's latest antics is not only a worthwhile endeavour, but also a lucrative one. And she speaks frankly and at length about the concerns that young women like her are grappling with in 2023, from romantic relationships plagued by loneliness to questions around fertility and when they should begin to think about starting a family.

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Michelle Andrews and Zara McDonald's new book 4AM is available online and in-store now.

You can see Zara and Michelle inside Stellar this weekend, or on Stellar's Instagram.

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Why you know Melanie Zanetti's voice but not her name

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Starring in a series as iconic as Bluey – the animated children's TV hit that within five years has not only become the biggest show in Australia but a global smash – has made Melanie Zanetti what you might call a “household voice”.

But despite playing Chilli Heeler, mum to title character Bluey, which has seen her work played on more television screens than the world’s biggest superstars could dream of, the Brisbane-born and raised actor is able to walk through supermarkets and airports in complete anonymity, with a name few would recognise.

Joining Something To Talk About ahead of the fifth anniversary of the show which has broken Australian television records, Zanetti opens up on how she has never been vocally recognised, and why people still believe that Bluey (and her sister Bingo) are boys and also discuss the bizarre theory that seems to prove that dogs love watching the show as much as humans big and small do.

Celebrate 5 Years of Bluey and Bluey Fest on the ABC with Melanie Zanetti this month. You can jump on the ABC Kids website to find out more.

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Elizabeth Day on failure, fertility privilege and the way we still sideline 'women's issues'

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Elizabeth Day likes to celebrate the “things that haven’t gone right”, which might seem ironic given she is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author and the host of the podcast How To Fail, which is nothing if not a success, given it boasts 45 million downloads and counting.

In a thoughtful and expansive conversation, Elizabeth - who is based in the UK - reveals what audiences can expect during her upcoming live shows in Australia and opens up about the kinship she feels with our country. She also discusses the anger - or, as she prefers to think of it, passion - that drove her to coin the term “fertility privilege”, fires up about why she is tired of seeing women’s issues still get minimised by the culture and explains what she learnt when she attempted to live like Gwyneth Paltrow for a week. (Hint: it isn’t cheap, and it requires a lot of free time.)

You can find out more about Elizabeth and her Australian tour in 2024 at www.fane.com.au/elizabeth-day, or on her Instagram page at @elizabday.

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Why Melissa Leong won't grieve the way you want her to

Sat, 30 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000

She is one Australia’s most popular TV personalities, but Melissa Leong is the first to admit that fame has not always sat comfortably with her.

Amid the intense media coverage and interest from the public following the death of her fellow MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo earlier this year, Melissa chose to remain private with her feelings despite constant speculation about when she would publicly comment.

Speaking today about Jock’s passing for what she says will be “the first and last time”, Melissa explains why she has decided to navigate her grief this past six months in a way that allows her “to honour what makes sense to me”; defends her right to keep some things private and responds to questions about what she thinks the future of MasterChef Australia will be.

She also provides a glimpse into the new TV gig that will take her out of her culinary comfort zone; fires up about representation of people of colour in Australia ahead of the Voice to Parliament referendum - and reflects on why she will end 2023 a very different woman than when the year began.

For more Melissa Leong, follow her on Instagram at @fooderati or catch her on Dessert Masters, airing this November on 10 and 10 Play.

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Why Michelle Bridges is done apologising

Sat, 23 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Having originally cemented her status as one of the most famous fitness trainers in Australia courtesy of her role on The Biggest Loser, Michelle Bridges is the first to acknowledge many will always associate her with the legacy of a reality TV series now widely deemed problematic.

In a frank and wide-ranging conversation, the personal trainer, TV personality and businesswoman responds to current-day criticism of the show and explains why she "won't wear it anymore".

She also has a lot to say about the changes she is seeing in her own body as she settles into her early 50s; shares her thoughts on how her working-class background and being raised by a single mum in the 1970s have shaped her attitudes toward money and motherhood - and reflects on what she learned about herself after a DUI charge three years ago made national headlines.

You can find out more about what Michelle is up to on her Instagram account @mishbridges or www.michellebridges.com.au.

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Kate Langbroek: "At some point, I will be cancelled"

Sat, 16 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000

When Kate Langbroek speaks, people listen. And while they may not always agree with what she says, the longtime radio host and TV personality is determined to keep speaking with a directness she knows might well get her cancelled one day.

In a characteristically candid conversation, Kate addresses the rumours she is going to reunite with former radio co-host and friend Dave Hughes; opens up about some of her more polarising moments on The Project; reflects on her decision to prioritise spending more time with family that started with her famous decision to move to Italy for a tree change; and looks back on the topless TV scene she filmed more than 30 years ago but still can’t seem to live down. Oh, and she also talks about the time she was fired from Stellar by the host of this very podcast.

You can find more about what Kate is up to on her Instagram account @katelangbroek.

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Sexuality, equal pay and Olympic gold: what's next for the Matildas

Sat, 09 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000

After 17 years with the Matildas, few can speak with more authority to the stratospheric rise of the team than star defender Clare Polkinghorne.

In the wake of the Matildas' history-making run at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Clare reflects on the team's determination to capitalise on their history-making World Cup run as they look ahead to the Paris Olympics, fires up about the gender pay gap excuse she's "sick of hearing"; explains how a surprise visit from Cathy Freeman inspired the team at the height of the World Cup pressure, speaks to the power of role models and representation, and reveals what she thinks women’s sport in Australia might look like moving forward.

You can learn more about what's next for Clare at @polks89 or visit matildas.com.au

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Why David Koch is never going to REALLY retire

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000

When David "Kochie" Koch signed off as co-host of Sunrise for the last time earlier this year, he joked that his 21-year tenure marked "the longest mistake in history". As he tells Something To Talk About in a candid and at times emotional conversation, he grappled with imposter syndrome and says he has never truly felt comfortable in the media.

Now, as he revels in a life that no longer includes 3.30am wake-ups, Kochie opens up on this Father's Day about the joy he takes in getting to spend more time with a sprawling family that includes his beloved wife of 44 years, Libby, four children and eight grandchildren and reflects on the values his late father instilled in him.

He also shares his observations of the three very different female co-hosts who sat alongside him during his two decades on breakfast TV and - adamant that he will "never" really retire - reveals his plans for the future, which might just include a new venture with former breakfast TV rival (and recent lunch date) Karl Stefanovic.

You can find David Koch on Instagram at @kochie_online. To subscribe to his free weekly money digest newsletter, visit ymyl.com.au.

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Why one reality TV "mean girl" thinks everybody should get a villain edit

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Former contestant on The Bachelor Australia, Alisha Aitken-Radburn, saw her time in the mansion crafted by producers into what is now a common reality TV trope: "the villain edit". Nearly five years later, Alisha - who would go on to star in two subsequent seasons of Bachelor In Paradise - has written a book about the experience. And it's not what fans (and her fellow reality TV "villains") might be expecting.

In an insightful conversation, Alisha explains why she decided it was time to peel back the curtain and explain how things really work behind the scenes on the popular TV franchise. She also unpacks why she felt compelled to press pause on a career in politics to look for love in front of the cameras, reveals what the response was from her colleagues in federal parliament to her reality TV persona - and opens up about how surprised she was when it was ultimately The Bachelor that "did lead me to my person”.

And, in an unexpected twist, she explains why every single one of us could benefit from receiving a real-life "villain edit" of our own.

You can find out more about Alisha Aitken-Radburn on Instagram at @alisha.aitkenradburn. Her new book The Villain Edit is out now.

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Jackie O on money, dating, Ozempic and Gwyneth

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

After more than two decades on the airwaves, most people might think they know everything about Australia’s reigning queen of breakfast radio. But as she enters a new era of her career - and her life - Jackie "O" Henderson is only just getting started.

In a candid and wide-ranging conversation, Jackie opens up about what it took to land Gwyneth Paltrow for the first event of her new business venture Besties, why her recent weight loss has left her fighting a "losing battle" with some fans and parts of the media, whether there’s anything she’s worried about her 12-year-old daughter Googling about her one day, and why, in her words, it can be "quite scary" navigating the dating world as a self-made female millionaire.

To find out more about Jackie’s new business, besties, go to besties.au or follow @bestiesau on Instagram. You can also hear her on The Kyle and Jackie O show on KIISFM.

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Cancelling the cancellation of Georgia Love

Sat, 19 Aug 2023 00:30:00 +0000

In an emotional and in-depth interview, Georgia Love joins Something To Talk About to speak for the first time about the controversy that engulfed her in 2021, when she posted a video to social media that saw her accused of casual racism and prompted a fierce backlash.

Two years on from the scandal, the former star of The Bachelorette turned presenter and influencer opens up about what it is like to be on the receiving end of a public pile-on, what she has since learned about racism and privilege - and her ongoing regret over the incident. She also reveals her plans for the future and why she is ready to start a new national conversation by breaking the taboo about admitting to being ambivalent about whether she wants to have children.

You can follow Georgia on Instagram at @georgiealove, or listen to her podcast 'Everyone Has An Ex' on Apple, Spotify and Acast.

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From Rent to Wicked to Frozen: how Idina Menzel pulled off a pop culture hat trick

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

On this week’s episode, musical theatre icon Idina Menzel reflects on being part of not one, or two, but three era-defining cultural phenomenons: hit Broadway musicals Rent and Wicked, and blockbuster animated film Frozen. She also talks about why landing her role in Glee “wasn’t great for the ego”, and reveals what prompted her new incarnation as a disco diva.

* This interview was conducted before the Hollywood actors’ strike was called.

DRAMA QUEEN which will be available from August 18, or you can catch Idina on Instagram via her handle @idinamenzel.

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Chloe Lattanzi on the first year without her mother Olivia Newton-John

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

It's been almost 12 months since the news that Olivia Newton-John had passed away prompted an outpouring of grief across Australia and around the globe.

After living with breast cancer for 30 years, Olivia drew her last breath at her home in California on August 8, 2022, as she held the hand of her beloved daughter Chloe Lattanzi.

Ahead of the one-year anniversary of that day, Chloe joins Something To Talk About for an emotional conversation about how she continues to process her grief and the role she is playing in carrying on her mother’s legacy - including attending the annual Olivia's Walk for Wellness in Melbourne this October.

And, as she reflects on the first year without her mother, she reveals what the future holds, from her musical career to day to day life with her husband James - and why living on Olivia’s ranch allows Chloe to feel her mother’s presence every day in a very real and tangible way.

To sign up or donate to Olivia's Walk For Wellness on October 8, visit www.walkforwellness.com.au

For more information about Chloe Lattanzi and updates on her music, find her on Instagram here

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The life lessons everyone can learn from one woman's story of alcohol dependency

Sat, 29 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

It's been two years since Lisa Greenberg - fitness consultant and wife of former NRL boss and now CEO of the Australian Cricketers' Association Todd Greenberg - went public with her story of alcohol addiction, making headlines across the country and sparking a discussion around a battle that often takes place behind closed doors.

On this episode of Something To Talk About, and as Dry July comes to a close, Greenberg - who is now five years sober - sits down for an emotional conversation about the toll that her addiction took on her family, and how she found new purpose and self-worth once she tackled her dependence on alcohol. She also shares the lessons she learnt in hopes that Australians can take them away to apply to their own lives or the ones of those they love, whatever they may be struggling with. "It's about small steps," Greenberg says. "It's not sexy to take small steps but, gee, it works."

Find Lisa Greenberg on Instagram: @lisagperfectlyimperfect

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Brooke Blurton: ‘White Australians don’t all agree on the same thing. First Nations people don’t either’

Sat, 22 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Queer First Nations personality, author, and youth worker Brooke Blurton sits down for a frank conversation about the upcoming Voice to Parliament referendum, reflects on the disappointment of “performative allyship” and acts of tokenism, explains how she decides when to speak up (and when to stay silent) on social media - and reveals how being “a sucker for love” has led her to pursue a surprising new career path.

Brooke Blurton co-hosts the podcast Not So PG with Matty Mills.

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In conversation with Nicole Kidman

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In a wide-ranging interview, Nicole Kidman joins Something To Talk About for a candid conversation that covers everything from the highs and lows of her four-decade career as an actor and increasingly also a producer, her commitment to championing fellow female talent, the secret to her marriage of 17 years to Keith Urban, her maternal pride in the “Aussie swagger” of the couple's two daughters — and how she struggles to keep up with modern technology and has to enlist the help of her teenage daughter when trying to turn on the TV when she checks into a hotel room.

Special Ops: Lioness is streaming from July 23 on Paramount+

You can see Nicole's previous headline-making shoot for Stellar as discussed in the episode here.

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This interview of Something To Talk About was recorded before SAG strike.

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Why social media star Spoonful Of Sarah is sharing her experience of pregnancy loss

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

On social media, Sarah Davidson - the high-flying lawyer turned podcaster, author, TV host, mentor and speaker - is a ray of sunshine, keeping her followers entertained with self-deprecating glimpses into domestic life with her husband. But, as we know life is never as glossy as it seems on Instagram - and behind the Spoonful of Sarah persona is a woman who has privately been dealing with heartbreaking loss.

On this episode of Something To Talk About, the social media star reveals how she recently experienced a miscarriage, and speaks to host Sarrah Le Marquand about the stigma that still surrounds pregnancy loss and why it was so important to her to go public with her story now.

Find Sarah Davidson on Instagram @spoonful_of_sarah, or listen to her podcast Seize The Yay wherever you get your podcasts.

For support or information about pregnancy loss, visit miscarriageaustralia.com.au.

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Television turned Matt Preston into an instant celebrity. And, he says, also "a bit of a dickhead"

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

It’s been 14 years since Matt Preston first made his presence felt in living rooms across the nation when he appeared as a judge on Masterchef Australia when the first episode went to air in 2009. The show was an instant and mammoth hit, and Matt (and his famous cravat) became a household name.

On this episode of Something To Talk About, Matt sits down with Sarrah Le Marquand to talk about what being an overnight success really looks like, how to ‘fail’ in a public forum and of course, his deep-seated love of food.

You can watch Matt Preston on Dancing with the Stars, 7pm Sunday on Channel 7 and 7plus.

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How Jimmy Rees went from children's entertainer to hearthrob to viral comedy sensation

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000

On this episode of the Something To Talk About podcast, Jimmy Rees joins Sarrah Le Marquand to chat about life after Giggle and Hoot, how COVID-19 gave him a second career and the high-profile hosting gig that might be in the works.

Jimmy will be performing live on his 'Not That Kind of Viral Tour' this September, and you can purchase tickets here.

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What Sophie Cachia did next

Sat, 17 Jun 2023 06:30:00 +0000

Sophie Cachia has never shied away from telling her truth, no matter what era her life she is in. Four years ago, Sophie wrote a raw and unfiltered memoir that detailed the moment she realised she was attracted to women - several years (and children) into her marriage with a man.

In this episode of Something To Talk About, Sarrah and Sophie talk about leaning into aging, losing followers and why she has decided that she isn't going to be so public about her personal life anymore.

Sophie's new book 'Then There Was You' will be available June 21, or you can pre-order the book here.

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In conversation with Maggie Beer

Sat, 10 Jun 2023 06:30:00 +0000

Maggie Beer is a celebrated chef, cookbook author, restauranteur... but in Australia, she's also a national treasure.

On this episode of Something To Talk About, Sarrah is asking Maggie all the important questions: her recipe for success, why she identifies as a cook rather than a chef, and how the chef community rallies together in the wake of tragedy.

You can watch Maggie Beer on MasterChef Australia on June 18, airing on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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Why Flex Mami is the influencer Australia has been waiting for

Sat, 03 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Having broken the mould of an influencer into a million tiny pieces, Flex Mami has carved out a unique place in the Australian media landscape dialogue by simultaneously monetising her brand while encouraging her followers to think critically about the world around them.

On this episode of Something To Talk About, Sarrah sits down with "professional opinion haver" Flex Mami for a characteristically engaging conversation that covers everything from Black Lives Matter and parasocial relationships, to de-infuencing and Big Enjoyment.

Listen to Flex & Froomes live weekdays from 3pm - 5pm on CADA.

You can also find Flex on Instagram via her handle @flexmami.

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Allison Langdon wants you to stop pitting her against other women in the media

Sun, 28 May 2023 00:10:33 +0000

Allison Langdon is only 43 but she's already become a staple in the Australian media landscape; she’s been behind the desks of programs like 60 Minutes, The Today Show, and most recently, A Current Affair.

On this episode of Something To Talk About, Sarrah and Allison talk about life in some of the biggest newsrooms in the country, how she parents amid such an all-consuming job and the frustrating nature of an industry that often pits women against each other.

Parental Guidance will air from Monday, June 5, at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now. You can also catch Allison behind the A Current Affair desk weeknights from 7.00pm.

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Why Miranda Kerr is leaning hard into her grandma era

Sat, 20 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Miranda Kerr first rose to fame at just 13 years old, when she won Dolly magazine’s model search competition in 1997. From there, she was on a path to global stardom, working with brands like Prada, Chanel, Dior... and became the only Australian model to strut the runway as a Victoria’s Secret Angel.

On this episode of Something To Talk About, Sarrah and Miranda talk about turning 40, the modern family she’s built for herself and why she can’t wait for the day she gets to be a grandma.

You can find out more about Miranda's Certified Organic Skincare brand at www.koraorganics.com or on Instagram at @KORAOrganics.

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Fifi Box tells all about her unique path to motherhood

Sat, 13 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Fifi Box is a much loved radio presenter and media personality, and today she is joining us in the studio for a characteristically candid conversation about her life as a mother-of-two and to share with us her IVF journey.

On this episode of Something To Talk About, Sarrah and Fifi talk about the reality of Mothers Day, the people that make up her 'village' and why despite taking control of her own fertility, she still considers herself a hopeless romantic.

You can hear Fifi every morning on Melbourne’s 101.9 The Fox breakfast show Fifi, Fev & Nick, also available to stream or catch up on LiSTNR.

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Abbie Chatfield on dating, diet rumours - and life after being diagnosed with ADHD

Sat, 06 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Abbie Chatfield first appeared on our screens as a contestant on The Bachelor, but in the years since has become one of the most well-known people in Australia. We've seen her take on prime-time television, radio and podcasting, and she has become a passionate voice on a range of issues including sexual wellness and mental health.

On this episode of Something To Talk About, Sarrah chats to Abbie about her ADHD diagnosis, pulling back from the public eye, and what it was like to be at the centre of another national conversation about slut shaming late last year.

FBoy Island Australia will premiere on BINGE on May 29.

WARNING: This episode includes frank discussion of mental health, weight loss and body shaming, and may be triggering for some listeners

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Maria Thattil is here to make you uncomfortable

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Whether making news after gracing the cover of a national magazine with her female partner or challenging the notion of what an “Australian” looks like, Maria Thattil has become one of the most eloquent and well-informed advocates in the country.

On this episode of Something To Talk About, Sarrah and Maria are covering some serious ground, talking about everything from her relationship and her platform, to allyship and reproductive health.

You can follow Maria on social media via her Instagram (linked here) and her TikTok (linked here).

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Tony Armstrong gets serious about the Voice to Parliament (and gets coy about being called a heart-throb)

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The rise of Tony Armstrong has been nothing short of meteoric - in just under four years the former AFL player has become a fixture on ABC News Breakfast, won a Logie and broken the internet more than once.

On this episode of Something To Talk About, Sarrah chats to Tony about the man behind the viral moments, the biggest offers he's turned down along the way and the reality of being an Aboriginal man on mainstream television in 2023.

Tony Armstrong’s The Pool Room launches April 28 on iHeart Podcast Network, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Candice Warner on the scandal that "ruined my life"

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Candice Warner is force to be reckoned with; a former professional ironwoman, a formidable recruit on SAS Australia 2020 and a mum-of-three juggling a radio show, a and a sports-star husband. But, as is the case all too often with powerful women in the public eye, scandal has often threatened to overshadow that long list of achievements.

On this episode of Something To Talk About, Candice Warner opens up about the impact of the biggest scandal of her career, and how she found the strength to keep going.

If you or someone you know needs help, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

You can get more from Candice on her Instagram account @candywarner1, or purchase her book Running Strong via this link.

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Samantha Armytage returns to Something To Talk About

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Samantha Armytage is back on Something to Talk About - but this time, she’s on the other side of the microphone.

On this episode of the podcast, Samantha talks about her retreat from the spotlight, life in the country and her return to the big screen hosting one of Australia's most successful dating reality shows.

Farmer Wants a Wife will be premiering Monday April 10, on Channel 7 and 7 Plus.

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In conversation with Australia's most famous vet (and most elusive bachelor)

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Dr Chris Brown joins Sarrah Le Marquand for a remarkably candid episode of Something To Talk About as he discusses whether he would ever return to being a full-time vet, the constant speculation about his romantic life and watching his beloved mother battle Alzheimer's disease.

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here premieres Sunday, 2 April at 7.30pm on 10 and 10 Play.

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She was vilified for her giggle. Now Jessica Rowe is having the last laugh

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000

From the high-pressure television landscape of Today and Studio 10, Jessica Rowe has made a name for herself as a self-deprecating, anti-domestic goddess.

On this episode of Something To Talk About, Jessica joins us in the studio for a chat about motherhood, mental health and making mistakes in the public eye… and all with a sense of a humour intact.

You can purchase Jessica Rowe's new book Mum Jokes here, or catch her on The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show via the LISTNR podcast network.

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Navigating the highs and lows of female friendship with broadcasting duo Lise and Sarah

Sat, 18 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Have you ever wished you could go back to those days in the playground where you simply asked one another “Want to be friends?” Alongside author Rebecca Sparrow, real-life best friends Lise Carlaw and Sarah Wills have been exploring the complexities of friendship as adults: making them, keeping them and even breaking up with them.

On this episode of Something To Talk About, the radio duo is in the studio to talk all things friendship, chatting to Sarrah about how they built their brand, being women in their forties and why the topic of friendship seems to touch the hearts of so many women.

You can get more of Lise and Sarah on their podcast, The Lise and Sarah Show, or via The Friendship Project.

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The Project's Waleed Aly on controversy, critics and clickbait: “You start to get into trouble when you curate everything you say and do”

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Dr Waleed Aly has held a prime position behind The Project desk for nearly a decade, cementing himself as a household name in mainstream Australian television and winning a Walkley and a Gold Logie to boot.

Despite being a public figure, Waleed very rarely gives interviews, so the opportunity to hear some of his remarkable insight was one we couldn't pass up. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Waleed talks about some of his most controversial moments over the years and his future on the Project desk.

Tune into The Project six days a week, airing Sunday to Friday at 6.30pm on 10 and 10 Play.

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Sarah Aboㅤ - everything you want to know about the Today show's new co-host

Sat, 04 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Born in Damascus, Syria and raised in Australia since the age of four, Sarah Abo's appointment as co-host of The Today Show alongside Karl Stefanovic was pinpointed as a landmark moment for representation on mainstream breakfast television.

On this episode of Something To Talk About, Sarah Abo is incredibly candid about the trials and tribulations of live television, the intense scrutiny that women in mainstream media have to put up with and what she sees for the future of her career.

You can catch Sarah on The Today Show, airing mornings Monday to Friday on Channel 9.

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How Australian Of The Year Taryn Brumfitt ignited a national conversation - and a firestorm among her critics

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Taryn Brumfitt rose to fame after posting a before and after photo with a difference that went viral and triggered a global movement. Taryn used her platform to educate and inform the world about self-love and body positivity. She was recently named Australian of the Year and has sparked a national conversation about body image. Although some of the commentary surrounding her award would suggest there's still some confusion about the serious nature of these issues, particularly from a few middle-aged men in the media.

Visit theembracecollective.org to find out more about Taryn and The Embrace Collective, or check out theembracehub.com for free body image resources for parents, students and teachers.

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Erin Molan on grieving in public, a future in politics and the unspoken truth of being a single mum

Sat, 18 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In a raw and honest chat, journalist and presenter Erin Molan opens up to Sarrah Le Marquand about how she's coping with the recent loss of her father. Erin also talks about the importance of female friendships and where she sees her career in the future.

You can hear Erin Molan on Hughesy, Ed & Erin 6-9am weekdays on 2DayFM and 6-7pm weeknights on the Hit Network; watch her on Sky News every Friday at 5pm; and read her column in The Daily Telegraph every fortnight.

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Breaking the last taboo: talking to a male survivor of child sexual abuse

Sat, 11 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Author and journalist Shannon Molloy joins Sarrah this week to talk about growing up as a gay teenager in regional Queensland, his journey to fatherhood, and his new book, You Made Me This Way, which tackles the taboo subject of male sexual abuse, something he reveals he himself experienced as a young boy.

Support for male survivors of child sexual abuse is available at Survivors & Mates Support Network on 1800 472 676.
If you or someone you know needs help, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

You Made Me This Way by Shannon Molloy (HarperCollins, $34.99) is out now.

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They call Olympic medallist Jessica Fox the GOAT. She has a few things to say about that

Sat, 04 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In a revealing new sit-down with host Sarrah Le Marquand, Olympic gold medallist Jessica Fox opens up about her relationship with her boyfriend and fellow canoeist Mathieu Biazizzo (yes, they're competitive), talks about her training plans ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics and explains how she really feels about gender equality in a male-dominated field.

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Jason Donovan on his teen idol heyday, nepo babies and yes, Kylie

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Jason Donovan sits down with host Sarrah Le Marquand to talk about nepo babies, the big Kylie reunion, his memories of the 90s and what it was like to come home to reprise his role as Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show which is at the Theatre Royal Sydney from February 14 and at Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre from May 18.

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What does Poh cook when nobody is watching?

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Poh Ling Yeow catapulted into the Australian food-scape as the lovable and unflappable, runner-up on the first season of MasterChef in 2009. Since then she’s gone on to host Poh’s Kitchen on the ABC and Poh & Co on SBS and in 2020 returned to MasterChef, and is now the co-host of Snackmasters. And if that wasn’t enough, Poh’s been busy writing and her latest book What I Cook When Nobody’s Watching.

As Poh says… the simpler we eat, the happier we are!

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"I relate to the Hyena" - Nazeem Hussain

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Nazeem Hussain is truly one of a kind....the most humble and hilarious tax accountant turned comedians you’ll ever meet. Also, as you'll hear, his mum is a boss.

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Andrew Morton on The Crown, William, Harry, Meghan and the new King

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000

In 1992, Andrew Morton was the bombshell writer who published to the world the truth about King Charles the Third’s affair with Camilla Parker-Bowles, in his exposè Diana: Her True Story. Three decades on and author Andrew Morton’s much respected biographies of the Royals, including that of Queen Elizabeth II are record-breaking, global best-sellers. When it comes to the inner workings of the Royals, he is well-connected - through palace insiders, private secretaries, bodyguards and beyond.

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Christine Courtenay on Bryce Courtenay

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Christine Courtenay set out to write her life story but ended up getting somewhat distracted. Not procrastinating over the minutiae of memories or even getting writer's block, but realising the love of her life, her late husband Bryce Courtenay, was yet to pen his last book.

What transpired is a loving tribute to the man behind some of Australia’s most beloved books.

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Ellidy Pullin is Heartstrong, and then some....

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000

For most of us the legacy of a loved one is kept alive through much more than a memory or a photo album. It is usually through a child or children, who help carry that legacy. Imagine if you lost your partner before you’d even had the chance of having that opportunity BUT by a miracle you were able to make that happen.

Ellidy Pullin lost the love of her life - Chumpy - in a tragic accident back in July 2020 - but through posthumous sperm retrieval and IVF treatment has given birth to a beautiful little daughter Minnie with her late partner, after his passing

And her new book Heartstrong details this amazing journey.

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Tears, laughter and solid advice from Brooke Blurton

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Brooke Blurton rose to fame on The Bachelor in 2018 before appearing on Bachelor in Paradise and The Bachelorette. But behind that beautiful smile and the full length formal gown, lay a vulnerable, inspiring and tenacious young woman, who is lending her voice to those who can’t speak up and to causes close to her heart.

Brooke Blurton has just released a new book called Big Love and is ready to share her truth with the world.

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Recession, Government and Trump....Mark Bouris is on point

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Mark Bouris is an author, entrepreneur, innovator, academic, media personality and rugby league lover with a penchant for a swear word or two, but it all comes with the territory of being a straight talking, no holds barred, successful business guru.

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A catch-up with our greatest ever Olympian Emma McKeon

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000

With 11 Olympic Games Medals and 20 Commonwealth Games Medals to her name, Emma McKeon is not only the GOAT of swimming but THE most decorated Olympian of all time. But what is next? Well, a fella on her arm and it's time to dress up for Spring Racing!

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A sick catch-up with Nick Giannopoulos

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Nick Giannopoulos - the O.G Wog Boy - has been entertaining and challenging Aussie audiences for over three decades, determined to make us laugh, bringing us together through his humorous take on multicultural Australia. Strap yourselves in for a fully hectic episode with the one and only Wog Boy himself, Nick Giannopoulos.

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"Eric Bana is interested" - Author of The Dry, Jane Harper

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Jane Harper is an international best selling author, who despite being British born, we love claiming her as our own (naturally). Her books have been turned into box office record smashing films starring none other than Eric Bana. Jane Harper is able to bring to life stories that incorporate the Australian landscape, characters and storytelling, that help shape our national identity and put us on the literary map.

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A lesson in chemistry with Bonnie Garmus

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Bonnie Garmus is the author of Lessons in Chemistry. The book is about an intelligent mid-century scientist who unwittingly rises to fame by becoming a feminist TV cooking host. It's our book of the year.

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Getting set for Finals with Yvonne Sampson

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Yvonne Sampson is the type of chick you want as your best mate and every guy wants to date, a well known TV sports journo having covered the NRL across several major networks, and most recently as a leading Fox Sports host. Sampson can now add mum to her long list of accomplishments, with the arrival of son Henry, just a few months ago....but like a true dedicated athlete, she’s already back on the field and she wouldn’t have it any other way.

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A very Irish Father's Day with Colin Fassnidge

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Colin Fassnidge will star in the upcoming series Kitchen Nightmares Australia, where he’s sure to dish out some tough love with some even fruitier language. Mr F is also an author, TV host, an award winning chef and also as it's a day for it...a father.

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Lisa Curry talks grief, loss, resilience and Marku the Maltese from Gozo

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Lisa Curry is quintessential Aussie golden girl whose amazing swimming career spanned from 1977 to 1992. But her greatest achievements by far have come from outside of the pool, her role as a mum, a domestic violence survivor and displaying great courage and resilience through unimaginable grief and loss.

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Trump, Costello, al-Zawahiri - Former PM John Howard opens the book

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 15:00:00 +0000

John Howard was elected to the House of Representatives for Bennelong in 1974 and what followed has read like a political fairytale. He became Australia’s 25th Prime Minister after leading the Coalition to a resounding victory in 1996 and became our second longest serving PM.

The former Prime Minister led the nation through some truly testing times - the economic recession of the 1980s, the Port Arthur massacre but also through major historical moments like 9/11 and the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in Sydney on August 3rd 2022.

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Indira Naidoo and Julia Gillard walk into a room....

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Indira Naidoo has hosted and reported for the ABC and SBS across nightly news, in the series Filthy Rich and Homeless and even showed us her green thumb, presenting on the iconic Gardening Australia. Can you believe Indira has even found time to work for the UN in Geneva and as an ambassador for Sydney's homeless crisis centre the Wayside Chapel, plus publish several books?

Next up Indira Naidoo alongside former Prime Minister Julia Gillard, will host Not Now, Not Ever, a special curated evening to mark a decade since Gillard’s ground-breaking ‘Misogyny Speech’.

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The life and career of an old buddy, Larry Emdur

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Larry Emdur is genuinely one of the nicest people on TV. Larry has managed to morph and evolve, survive and thrive, in the crazy show biz world. He might just be the most genuine, nicest guy on TV and indeed the planet and his family and his life beyond the cameras, is testament to that.

Larry's book called Happy As, is out now!

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Justine Schofield is very much baby ready!

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0000

A fan favourite from series one of Masterchef, Justine Schofield was cool as a cucumber while under the bright lights and immense pressure of the reality TV show. Since then Schofield has gone on to carve out an amazing career sharing with Aussie audiences everyday, her passion for food and her bubbly, no nonsense approach to cooking....and she's the yummiest mummy to be!

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Emma Freedman is set for The Commonwealth Games

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Emma Freedman is an accomplished TV and radio personality, a dedicated mum and happens to be part of Australian horse racing royalty. Emma has managed to carve out a career that not only incorporates her love of broadcast but also her passion for horses, which literally runs through her veins, and she's set to cover the upcoming Commonwealth Games which kicks off on July 28.

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Shane Jacobson

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Shane Jacobson has become somewhat of a national treasure but his success didn’t happen overnight. He can thank the mockumentary, Kenny, for catapulting him into the Australian cultural zeitgeist forever but his foray into showbiz started a lot earlier with Shane starting out in the theatre at just ten years of age. So how does he juggle being an Actor, Entertainer, Writer, Producer and (in his words) also a Fighter Pilot and Samurai?

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Teen Educator Dannielle Miller

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Have you ever really wanted to know what goes on in the secret lives of teenagers?Dannielle Miller is a well-being educator and ex-highschool teacher, who works extensively with young adults, helping them navigate the turbulent waters of growing up and young adulthood.

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Stranded in Antarctica: David Knoff

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0000

How would you cope if you were stranded in the coldest place on earth not knowing when you’d be able to return home? Throw in a global pandemic, being isolated from your loved ones, all whilst trying to stay positive. This is exactly what happened to my guest. David Knoff was on a standard research mission in Antarctica when Covid hit.

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Maggie McKenna

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Maggie McKenna is one of the most fierce and powerful young performers in the country. From their breakout role in Muriel’s Wedding the Musical to their star turn in Jagged Little Pill, Maggie is proving that maybe being painfully shy is just the antidote needed to let it all out on stage.

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Republish: Jackie O

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Jackie O is one of the most successful broadcasters in the country, a single mum, an animal lover and a crapload of fun. From humble beginnings as a sandwich hand at a delicatessen on the Gold Coast, Jackie O had no intention of becoming a radio personality, but the previously unpaid “phone girl” is now one half of Australia’s most successful broadcasting duos with Kyle Sandilands.

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Cathrine Mahoney

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Cathrine Mahoney is the ultimate Renaissance woman. She doesn’t recline on velvet chaise lounges, being fanned and fed grapes whilst having her portrait painted. Cathrine Mahoney can and does, do it all. After more than two decades as a celebrity publicist Mahoney decided to try her hand at being on the other side of the media, launching podcasts and writing and has just released her first book Currently Between Husbands.

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Dr Daniel Nour

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Dr Daniel Nour is the founder of Street Side Medics, a volunteer service providing mobile medical care for the most vulnerable in society, and at aged just 26, Daniel is also the 2022 Young Australian of the Year and rightly so. He is working tirelessly and selflessly to help provide the homeless with medical care and dignity we all deserve, across NSW but has plans for nationwide domination.

Press here for more about Street Side Medics, if that doesn't work in your app type Street Side Medics into your browser.

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Greg Inglis

Sat, 28 May 2022 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode we are celebrating Indigenous Sport Month. An amazing initiative aimed at highlighting and celebrating Indigenous Australian participation and excellence in sport. Greg Inglis burst onto the scene with the Melbourne Storm as a skinny, lightning fast kid from Kempsey in 2005 but emerged from the NRL a rugby league great.

But away from the footy field and all the accolades, it is the way G.I has conducted himself through trials and tribulations that has made him a true hero. Paving the way for younger generations of league fans to help realise their dreams, through his success, finding hope and light after enduring some dark times.

We acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of this land on which this podcast was made and pay my respects to the Elders both past, present and emerging.

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Karl Stefanovic

Tue, 24 May 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Karl Stefanovic is one half of the Today Show on 9. He’s also a very proud Queenslander, a mental health advocate, a journo, a cricket-mad, devoted dad and seemingly everybody’s mate. Once an arch-rival in the cutthroat world of breakfast TV, can Sam and Karl put their differences aside and play nice?

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Kate Grenville

Sat, 21 May 2022 21:52:43 +0000

Elizabeth MacArthur’s Letters is the latest novel by acclaimed author Kate Grenville and it is an unbelievable read. Kate says she has been very fortunate to have been able to spend a life doing what she loves, throw into that the fact that she is an award winning novelist of stories and books most of us just can’t put down, it makes for a fascinating chat.

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Tim 'Rosso' Ross

Sat, 14 May 2022 23:22:13 +0000

Rosso has skillfully and successfully managed to combine his experience of performing as a comedian with his love of buildings and design. An unusual combination of being able to merge a decades long career in front of audiences around the country with writing, hosting and sharing his burning passion for Aussie architecture. So how do you find your joy, passion and side hustle and turn it into a livelihood?

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Bianca Dye

Sat, 07 May 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Marilyn Monroe impersonator, check. Circus ring-master, check. Award winning radio host, check. Mental health advocate, sure is. Bianca Dye is a whirlwind of energy, honesty and love and on this Mother’s Day, having previously shared with Stellar about her 14-year-long IVF journey, it’s a good time to sit down and check in with the charming, human whirlwind that is Ms Bianca Dye.

This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded on April 27th 2022

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Madeleine West

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Madeleine West's list of accomplishments reads like the greatest LinkedIn or perhaps even Tinder profile. Actor, author, activist, media personality, mum of six, potential pollie and self-confessed giver of good hugs, yet there is SO much more to Madeleine West. Down to earth, philanthropic, a hard-working go-getter, no matter pursuit of endeavour.

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Zara Lawless - CEO of The Mother's Day Classic

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia. Approximately 55 Australians are diagnosed each and every day. Last year, over 3,100 Aussie women and men passed away from breast cancer. The Mother’s Day Classic aims to raise vital funds for breast cancer research and honours the one in seven women who are diagnosed with the disease.

Get involved with The Mother's Day Classic here - https://www.mothersdayclassic.com.au/

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Psychologist Sabina Read

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Sabina Read is a psychologist whose expertise and commentary are regularly sought after in lifestyle and business media across the country. Whether it’s from her couch at her Melbourne practice or via her various media appearances, Sabina Read has easily tackled over 450 different issues from marriage woes, to breaking out of Groundhog Day, to dealing with a workplace pain in the proverbial.

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Deni Todorovic

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Deni is all about having critical conversations, the voice of a generation, paving the way by living authentically, fully and with all the love in them, around them and radiating from them. Deni is a stylist, a mentor, an advocate, an ally, a friend, a brother, a lover, a bearded hip-hop aficionado with a flair for vintage high heels and kilts. But there is SO much more.

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 01:57:00 +0000

There’s a big national decision that threatens to divide us or hopefully, bring us together. A looming federal election has political pundits salivating and ordinary Aussies thinking about who they’ll be voting for and why. In this episode the Prime Minister of Australia, the honourable Scott Morrison sheds some light on the way out of the Covid conundrum, his plan to reunite the nation, the budget and where The Sharkies will end up this season.

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Melissa Wu

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Melissa Wu is lowkey amazing......she qualified for her first Commonwealth Games at the age of just 13, by 16, she was the youngest Australian ever to win an Olympic medal in diving and had medalled in every major international diving competition in the same year. Sister, mentor, advocate, entrepreneur combined with strength, vulnerability, resilience and fragility, all wrapped up in just 29 years of experience on this planet.

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Hannah Hollis

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Hannah Hollis is down to earth, hard working and has quite possibly the best smile on TV. Embracing her proud indigenous roots, Hannah has combined her love of sport and storytelling along with dedication and perseverance, into the career she has today. This self described caffeine-enthusiast, is actually the jolt of energy we all wish we could be!

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Rachel Lord

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Rachel Lord is a very accomplished human being. She is a lawyer, a public servant, the wife of a politician and mother of three girls, throw in that she also has a published thesis on torture in armed conflict, it seems the perfect time for a chat.

You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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Natalie Bassingthwaighte

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Natalie Bassingthwaighte is a true renaissance woman. She is an award winning singer, actor, TV host, mum, entrepreneur. But there was a time when this seemingly unstoppable force of nature wanted to throw in the towel. Thankfully for us, Nat decided that apart from being a mum, entertaining has, and always will be, her true calling. So, how does this Gold Logie nominated, number one recording artist, devoted wife and working mum of two, do it all?

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Lisa McCune

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Lisa McCune is not only one of Australia’s most successful screen and theatre actors, earning an impressive collection of awards, including ten Logies, four of them Gold. From “hot cop” Maggie Doyle in Blue Heelers to playing Maria Von Trapp in the stage version of The Sound of Music to her role as Dr. Liz Gibson in the highly acclaimed medical series MDA, Lisa McCune has quite the range. Now she’s back on stage for the Australian production of the hit musical Girl from the North Country.

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Jackie O

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000

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Allegra Spender

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Allegra Spender is cut from some fine cloth. As the daughter of John Spender and fashion mogul Carla Zampatti she is primed and totally ready for an almighty challenge. Allegra is the independent candidate for Wentworth in Sydney’s East, she’s also a Chief Executive, a renewable energy advocate, and a mum. In politics she's aiming high on a platform of wanting change....a new economy, integrity in politics, and the fair treatment of women.

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Daisy Turnbull

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Daisy Turnbull started out in the cut throat world of advertising but a higher calling beckoned. As a young mum, she re-enrolled at uni to study a masters of art and theology and switched to teaching, truly finding her calling. Daisy is the daughter of former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. This self-confessed purveyor of words (and snacks) is also a highly accomplished author releasing her latest book 50 Questions to Ask Your Teens to help us navigate the world of teen-dom and perhaps give us all some life lessons along the way.

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Angela and Phil Ceberano

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Angela and Phil Ceberano are the epitome of resilience and strength. Not only have they forged an amazing partnership in the world of PR and started their own luxury candle brand, they have been battling gruelling fertility issues whilst successfully lobbying against the Victorian government’s decision to halt IVF treatments.

There is not much that this superstar couple can’t do together - work, play, love and loss, there's something we all can learn from this dynamic duo.

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Republish: Kyle Sandilands Part 2

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000

On the eve of his 50th birthday, it's part 2 of our special with Kyle Sandilands from earlier in 2021......in this episode Kyle discusses what he had planned for the big day, it may involve the biggest boat on Sydney Harbour and a solid gold toilet. Kyle also talks about the very unique way he deals with paps and any of his entourage leaking stories, and is he planning on returning to TV anytime soon? All will be revealed....

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Republish: Kyle Sandilands Part 1

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000

From back in June 2021 when Kyle was about to turn 50, in Part 1 of this two part special Kyle talks about wokefolk, his friendship with John Ibrahim (who also makes a cameo appearance), his time on the streets of Brisbane before working up through Townsville and Mackay....and of course with Kyle being Kyle he flips things around and you'll hear a few curly questions go Sam's way about Mr Lavender and Sunrise.

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Republish: Grace Tame

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Back in March of 2020 Australian of the Year Grace Tame joined Sam for a wide ranging interview. Grace opened up on the responsibility she feels toward other survivors of childhood sexual abuse, and described how her abuser manipulated her into hating her own womanhood, and the ongoing effects.

Sexual Assault Support Services can be reached here: https://au.reachout.com

And here: 1800 RESPECT

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And here: 1300 224 636

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Republish: Julie Bishop

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Episode 2 of Something To Talk About was a very open and honest conversation with Julie Bishop. The former Minister for Foreign Affairs and deputy leader of the Liberal Party was very frank about the events that had made headlines from Canberra, #metoo, she gave her thoughts on the need for independent counselling at Parliament House and responded to the rumours that her leadership bid was blocked by the "BSDs."

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Republish: Hugh Sheridan

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000

This is episode 1 of Something To Talk About from back in February, in this episode Hugh Sheridan opens up about what it is to be Australia's favourite son, his time as Rosa The Cleaning Lady just as Rafters was blowing up, coming out (sort of twice), and his feelings around the cancellation of Hedwig and The Angry Inch and make sure you listen through to the end for a great Liz Taylor story!

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Erin and Bonnie from Three Birds Renovations

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Self described “three besties and busy mums” these ladies are far more than that. Erin and Bonnie from design company Three Birds Renovations, are helping to smash gender stereotypes in the building game, whether that was the intention or not. Whilst being ground breaking entrepreneurs they’ve juggled motherhood, friendships, lockdowns, dodged public scrutiny and everything else in between.

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Cate & Bronte Campbell

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Serena and Venus. Pippa and Kate. And perhaps the Kardashians, sort of…we prefer the Campbell sisters. Between them Cate and Bronte Campbell have won 64 International Swimming medals including 11 Olympic, 23 World Championships titles and 16 Commonwealth games medals.

They are the first Australian sisters ever to compete within the same swimming event at an Olympics and are both current World Record holders in the 4x 00m freestyle relay.

Now they’ve towelled down and extended their success out of the pool, by writing a new book together, called Sister Secrets.

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Anna Meares

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Anna Meares is one of the greatest Aussie track cyclists, ever. But forget about her multiple Olympic medals, world records and achievements in the velodrome that make her the GOAT - It was her remarkable comeback from a horrific fall in 2008, that cemented her as a supreme athlete and human being. Down to earth, driven and downright gutsy, Anna is the very essence of an Australian Sporting legend.

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Kate Langbroek

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Imagine for a second, leaving the job of your dreams, uprooting your entire family to the other side of the world and heading to a country where you don’t know anyone or even speak the language. Then Covid hits. A gap year to Italy brought Kate Langbroek's family closer together, and also sparked a love affair for Kate, and a wonderful new book - Ciao Bella!

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Erin Molan: featuring 3 year old Eliza

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000

In the past 12 months Erin Molan has seen her dad battle cancer, she embarked upon a new media career, started her own business, successfully campaigned for cyberbullying legislation to be passed, nailed being a super mum, all while living through the breakdown of her five-year relationship…..and that pandemic thing has been happening. Steely and determined, down to earth, self-effacing, Erin is more than just a chick who loves footy.

Erin is the cover star of Stellar Magazine today, and you can find Stellar by picking up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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Dannii Minogue

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Dannii Minogue is a TV host, singer, author, gay rights campaigner, sister, lover and downright great human. In this episode she talks about having literally the best job ever on The Masked Singer, turning 50 and opens up about Kylie's return to oz.

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Catherine McGregor

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Catherine McGregor is the personification of true grit and courage. Controversial and inspiring, much loved, yet divisive, the straight talking former Army veteran turned TV host, writer and transgender activist, refuses to be defined by any rules or conventions.

If you or someone you know is struggling to cope, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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Trent Dalton

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +0000

What would you say to a complete stranger if they approached you on the street and asked 'can you please tell me a love story?' One of Australia’s best-known authors convinced complete strangers to open up and share their unique, heartbreaking, inspiring and raw stories of love and turned it into his latest book called 'Love Stories.' You may also know Trent as the author of the acclaimed 'Boy Swallows Universe,' and later in this episode Sam opens up to Trent on that book maybe being the last her mother read before she passed. Episode notes - find out more about Trent here: https://www.harpercollins.com.au/trentdalton/ He Tweets here: @TrentDalton and is on the Insta here: @trentdaltonauthor Search for Love Stories Trent Dalton to pre-order now. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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Jimmy and Jane Barnes

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Jimmy and Jane Barnes have been in an incredible partnership for 40 years. Besides building a family, a musical empire and leaving a cultural legacy, during the pandemic Jimmy and Jane have become unlikely social media stars, thanks to their love of cooking and music. Episode notes - Jimmy and Jane are great on the socials, find them on insta here: @jimmybarnesofficial Jimmy's book for kids is called Rosie The Rhinoceros and Jimmy and Jane's new cook book is called Where The River Bends You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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Collette Dinnigan

Sat, 09 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +0000

From humble beginnings and a hell of a lot of hard work, Collette Dinnigan has managed to take the world by storm and left us wanting more. In 1995 she was the first Australian to have a ready-to-wear collection in Paris. From designing sunnies to wallpaper, beautiful bridal wear to candles, and now she’s even a children’s book author....and could she be the winner of the new season of Celebrity Masterchef!?! Episode notes - find Collette's book by typing Santa Loves Australia in your browser her amazing website https://collettedinnigan.com You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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Peter V'landys

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Peter V’Landys is both the Racing NSW chief executive and the Australian Rugby League Commission chief. Under the guidance of V’Landys, the NRL was one of the first sporting organisations in the world to resume play after the first COVID wave, and this weekend is Grand Final weekend! Meanwhile horse racing in NSW has been able to continue successfully and grow throughout the entire pandemic. His achievements are nothing short of remarkable. Episode notes - Read more about Peter V'landys here: www.nrl.com/about-us/commissioners/peter-vlandys/ NRL Grand Final here: www.nrl.com/news/2021/09/08/everything-you-need-to-know-2021-nrl-grand-final/ Everest Cup here: www.theeverest.com.au/ You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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Deb Hutton

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Deb is the very definition of a multiple threat, from modelling, to media mogul, to designer...throw in magazine editor, homewares designer, philanthropist, TV and radio host....and....Deb can now add cancer survivor to her long list of achievements. In this episode Deb opens up about being content in her relationship, turning 60, her ups and downs and brushes with intense stress....and some very big nights in the 80s! Episode notes - You can find Deb's hat range ready for spring and summer here: canopybay.com.au Homewares here: myhouse.com.au/pages/deborah-hutton On the Insta here: @deborahhutton You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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Ben Quilty

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0000

While some of us have watched helplessly at those harrowing images from Afghanistan, award winning artist and social commentator Ben Quilty has stepped up to help the plight of the Afghan people. Once Australia's official war artist in Kabul, in this episode Ben offers a unique perspective on the plight of the Afghan people in the face of the Taliban. Also in discussion is his time at the Syrian refugee camps in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley for World Vision. In the second half of this episode Ben talks about his wonderful relationship with Margaret Olley, including a story involving a hospital, all the flowers, cigarettes and Margaret being very inappropriate, and later Ben reflects on his relationship with Myuran Sukumaran who at the time of his death described Ben as the "second best artist in Australia." Episode notes - Ben Quilty has kicked off a fundraising campaign for UNHCR - the United Nations High Commission for Refugees - to try and help the people he lived with, worked alongside and shared in their remarkable stories of survival. Search Ben Quilty Afghanistan Raisely or click on this link - www.crisis-in-afghanistan.raisely.com/ben-quilty You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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Rebecca Gibney - Part 2

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0000

In part 2 with the wonderful Bec Gibney lots of topics are covered...from the menopause to raising teenage boys, vaxxers and anti-vaxxers, and how easy it is to let yourself go in lockdown....but thankfully most of our partners seem to be ok with that! Episode notes - ‘Back To The Rafters’ premieres on Amazon Prime on Friday September 17th. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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Rebecca Gibney - Part 1

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0000

With Packed to the Rafters coming back to our screens soon what better time for a two part special with Rebecca Gibney. In part 2 Bec talks about avoiding the socials, her dedicated Brazilian fanbase, her very clear "no dickheads" policy and a quick stint over in Hollywood that confirmed Australia is the place to be. Episode notes - Part 2 with Bec will publish here in a couple of days.... ‘Back To The Rafters’ premieres on Amazon Prime on Friday September 17th. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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Candice Warner

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Ironwoman, mum of three, wife, businesswoman, lots of fun - Candice Warner is everything. In this episode the Stellar Mag cover star (along with the fam for Father's Day) talks about the highs and lows of moving house, a reno that just won't quit, that one time she chased and confronted a heckler, how lockdowns are not good for the facial hair, and how TikTok + three daughters = madness. Episode notes - You can catch Candice on Twitter here: @CandiceWarner31 On the Insta: @candywarner1 Search for Stellar Magazine Candice Warner in your browser to see Candice and the Warner family on the front cover today. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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Turia Pitt

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Turia Pitt is at her most open in this episode, and for someone who is usually very open, that is saying something! It’s been ten years since Turia, while running in an ultra marathon in the Kimberleys, became caught in an out-of-control grassfire. Open for discussion is a life suddenly thrust into the public eye, the beauty of ageing, did she see the light while on the operating table? her reaction to last year's bushfires in the region she lives in, and in her own unique words - "how f**king cold is it?" Episode notes - Get involved with Turia here if running is your thing: turiapitt.com/run Find her on insta here: @turiapitt You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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Susie Porter

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0000

In a career that has covered Two Hands, Puberty Blues and the fantastic Wentworth, Susie Porter has made her mark in Film and TV. In this episode she discusses her start at NIDA, career highs, career lows, being the voice of Best & Less when an income was very important, embarrassing sex scenes....and later in the episode Sam and Susie enjoy some common ground on having hubbys that really don't care about the media circus. Episode notes - You can find Susie on Insta: @_susieporter_ Wentworth: The Final Sentence is available from Tuesday 24th August with a subscription to FoxTel You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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Professor Peter Collignon

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode we've decided to go back to basics on what we know, what we don't know, the new normal and our path out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Professor Peter Collignon has no doubt already been on your screens and in your ears in some capacity over the past 18 months. We believe as an infectious disease physician and microbiologist at the Canberra Hospital, as a professor at ANU and as someone with a unique ability to articulate sometimes complex information clearly, he is the ideal person to walk us through the current state of the nation when it comes to this pandemic. Can the vaccine affect women's fertility? Did researchers rush the development of these vaccines? Does the vaccine contain COVID-19 itself? Will we learn to live with COVID-19? When will the lockdowns end? Episode notes - Keep updated on Australia's COVID-19 vaccination roll out here: www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/covid-19-vaccines/australias-covid-19-vaccine-rollout You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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Mack Horton

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0000

From quarantine at a defence base in Darwin, Mack Horton reflects on the Tokyo Olympics. Sam and Mack discuss the differences in his Rio and Tokyo experiences, his personal disappointment with Bronze in the pool, the interesting possibility in coming up against Sun Yang again in Paris, and a fun guessing game is played - can you guess how many COVID tests Mack has had during the Olympics? (it's a lot) Episode notes - Mack's insta: @mackhorton He tweets: @_mackhorton He has his own website too: www.mackhorton.com.au You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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Emily Tindal

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0000

At the age of just 35 Emily Tindal was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer, that cancer has spread to her lymph nodes, lungs, liver and bones. Emily and her husband Sam have three wonderful daughters, 7 year old Clara, 5 year old Rose and newbie Eleni, please take the time to listen to her story. Episode notes - Contact the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program on 1800 627 701 or go to health.gov.au and search national bowel cancer screening program Find Emily's Go Fund Me page by going to gofundme.com and search support Sam and Emily Tindal

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Giaan Rooney

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 19:10:00 +0000

As the first week of the Tokyo Olympics starts to wrap it's a great time to catch-up with ex-Olympian and Olympic commentator Giaan Rooney. In this episode Giaan discusses her retirement from the pool at the tender age of 23, her thoughts on the work Swimming Australia has done to turn things around, THAT disqualification is discussed as is Giaan's thoughts on being a working mum...and later in the episode Giaan talks about how her hubby and two kids have made an amazing sea change to a Macadamia Farm. Episode notes - You can find Giaan on insta here: @giaan.rooney She tweets here: @GiaanRooney This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in lockdown in regional NSW and Sydney on Thursday 22nd July 2021. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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Libby Trickett

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0000

As the Tokyo Olympics kick off we continue our catch-ups with some of our Olympic greats. In this episode Libby Trickett talks about that time Mack Horton threw Sun Yang the ultimate shade, her reflections on London 2012, a theme through Liesel Jones' episode echoes through this episode as Libby opens up on the feeling of never being enough, and, ultimately, is she missing being in the pool at this Olympics? Also, if you're not across Libby's insta, there's a big chat about 'bush wee.' You're welcome. Episode notes - You can find Libby on the socials here: @libby_trickett Website here: www.libbytrickett.com More on her podcast here: @allthatglitterspod .....or just search for All The Glitters wherever you get your poddies And if anything in this episode was triggering for you: www.ruok.org.au This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in lockdown in regional NSW on Thursday 22nd July 2021. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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Liesel Jones

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Ahead of the Tokyo Olympics it's the perfect time to catch-up with one of our great Olympians. In this very open and honest episode Liesel discusses the pressures our elite swimmers face when in the pool and also after retirement....the challenges she had with body image, depression and the dramas in the camp at the 2012 Olympics. Later in the episode Liesel also addresses the comment from Dawn Fraser made about her being a "spoilt brat" and her thoughts on Brissie hosting the Olympics. Episode notes - Read more about Liesel here: www.olympics.com.au/olympians/leisel-jones/ And here: www.leiseljones.com.au/ On Twitter: @liesel_jones And if anything in this episode was triggering for you: www.ruok.org.au This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in lockdown in regional NSW on Thursday 8th July 2021. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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Dr Martin Cohen

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Dr Cohen is a psychiatrist and Deputy Commissioner for the NSW Mental Health Commission, and has one of the most brilliant minds. During the recent spate of lockdowns around the country we've seen an increase in what is called pandemic fatigue, which includes increased levels of anxiety, depression and chronic health conditions, Dr Cohen discusses his thoughts on changes we can focus on including exercise, social connection, structure and sleep which can help with pandemic fatigue. Dr Cohen also discusses the challenges with isolation - especially for the marginalised - and negative effect of the rolling 24/7 news cycle on our collective psyche. Episode notes - This is the website for the NSW Health Commision where Dr Cohen is a Deputy Commissioner: www.nswmentalhealthcommission.com.au The Black Dog website Dr Cohen mentions is here: www.blackdoginstitute.org.au Lifeline: 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in lockdown in regional NSW on Thursday 8th July 2021. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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HG Nelson

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0000

With the Olympics almost upon us we'll be featuring some experts and Olympians past, present and future in the upcoming weeks. In this episode broadcasting legend HG Nelson dials in from lockdown to preview what he expects from Tokyo. Also, Sam and HG talk COVID vaccines, revisit 'The Dream,' and touch on why HG thinks we Aussies should be proud of our OECD position. Episode notes - You can find Sam's second favourite podcast Bludging On The Blindside by searching for it wherever you get your podcasts. Roy and HG on Australian Story can be found here: www.abc.net.au/austory/the-odd-couple/12249126 This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in a bedroom, on a card table, at Sam and Rich's place.....and HG was in lockdown in Sydney, on July 1st 2021. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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Bruce and Denise Morcombe

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Daniel Morcombe was abducted and murdered in the Sunshine Coast in 2003 when he was 13. Daniel's parents Bruce and Denise Morcombe have continued his legacy through The Daniel Morcombe Foundation, which was established to make Australia a safer place for children. In this episode Bruce and Denise open up about the strain of that loss on their marriage, the challenges around State and Federal definitions and funding, their thoughts on forgiveness vs revenge. Later in the episode Bruce spins a great yarn on the awkward time someone offered a handshake in kindness, and Denise has some great advice on how to deal with trolls. Episode notes - The Daniel Morcombe Foundation can be found here, where there is more information about Day for Daniel: www.danielmorcombe.com.au This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in Sydney on June 17th 2021. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania)

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Gus Worland featuring Banjo The Labrador

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Gus Worland is an award winning TV and radio broadcaster, and the founder of Gotcha4Life, a not-for-profit foundation established due to the alarming statistics surrounding suicide in Australia, with eight people taking their life every day. In this episode Sam and Gus talk through the positive and negative influences of a 'blokey' culture, Aussie male stereotypes, and Gus opens up on how a suicide has deeply effected his life. In the second half of this episode Sam asks Gus to talk about his friendship with Hugh Jackman - they have been friends since kindy - and Gus tells some fantastic tales about what a tight-arse Hugh is, brushes with Daniel Craig, Zac Efron and Calvin Klein and how the "pre-wolverine" aussie crew will never be invited to the Basketball again. Also, keep an ear out for a cameo appearance from Banjo The Labrador who sniffed out the dog treats on the recording desk. Episode notes - Information on Gotcha4Life: www.gotcha4life.org and on the socials: Insta: @gotcha4life Twitter: @Gotcha_4_Life This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in Sydney on June 17th 2021. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania)

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Sophie Delezio

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Sophie Delezio first came to public attention in 2003 when she was badly burned after a car crashed into her day care centre. She was then involved in a second serious car accident in 2006. In this episode Sophie talks to Sam about her blossoming new career as a journalist, living in London through COVID, turning 20 and the enduring relationships she formed after her accidents. Episode notes - Get Sophie on the socials: @soph.delezio Sophie's BODY + Soul article with Lauren Huxley (soz for the long link): https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/health/lauren-huxley-on-what-shes-learnt-16-years-after-her-attack/news-story/17a5822368a84d51ed28a9662a67bda4 More about the Sony Foundation here: https://www.sonyfoundation.org/ This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in Sydney on June 3rd 2021. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania)

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Kyle Sandilands - Part 2

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0000

On the eve of his 50th birthday, it's part 2 of our special with Kyle Sandilands. In this episode Kyle discusses what he's got planned for the big day, it may involve the biggest boat on Sydney Harbour and a solid gold toilet. Kyle also talks about the very unique way he deals with paps and any of his entourage leaking stories, and is he planning on returning to TV anytime soon? All will be revealed.... Episode notes - Find out more about The Kyle and Jackie O show here: kiis1065.com.au/shows/kyle-jackie-o/ And on the socials: @kyleandjackieo This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in Sydney on June 3rd 2021. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania)

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Kyle Sandilands - Part 1

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0000

His Sydney breakfast radio show is at it's most popular, and just before he celebrates his 50th birthday, is there a better time to talk to Kyle Sandilands? In Part 1 of this two part special Kyle talks about wokefolk, his friendship with John Ibrahim (who also makes a cameo appearance), his time on the streets of Brisbane before working up through Townsville and Mackay....and of course with Kyle being Kyle he flips things around and you'll hear a few curly questions go Sam's way about Mr Lavender and Sunrise.

Episode notes -

Find out more about The Kyle and Jackie O show here: kiis1065.com.au/shows/kyle-jackie-o/

And on the socials: @kyleandjackieo

If you want to learn more about Mission Australia: missionaustralia.com.au/

This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in Sydney on June 3rd 2021. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania)

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Camilla Franks

Sat, 29 May 2021 15:00:00 +0000

On the eve of Fashion Week who better to catch-up with than the legend that is Camilla Franks. Sam and Camilla talk about everything from dressing Oprah, Carla Zampatti's funeral, which wines they're into at the moment, Camilla opens up about the challenges of IVF and her devastating brush with cancer. Also, going toe to toe with The Veronicas on Celebrity Apprentice had to be discussed didn't it? Episode notes - Get your Camilla fix: https://au.camilla.com/ And on the insta: @camillawithlove You can read more about Breast Cancer here: https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/types-of-cancer/breast-cancer Fashion Week here: https://australianfashionweek.com/ This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in Sydney on May 20th 2021. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania)

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CEO of Women’s Community Shelter: Annabelle Daniel

Sat, 22 May 2021 15:00:00 +0000

11 women have been killed at the hands of their spouse or domestic partner so far in 2021. 55 women were killed at the hands of their spouse or domestic partner in 2020. Domestic & Family Violence is the leading preventable cause of death and injury for women between the ages of 15-44. One woman is killed every nine days by their spouse or domestic partner in Australia. 10 women a day are hospitalised for assault injuries at the hands of a spouse or domestic partner. Every night more than 56,000 women are homeless in Australia. Women's Community Shelter are working community by community to establish an Australia where women and their children are safe, secure, supported & equal. Episode notes - Learn more about Women's Community Shelters: womenscommunityshelters.org.au 1800RESPECT or 1800 737 732 is the 24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line Lifeline on 13 11 14 for 24/7 crisis support This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in Sydney on May 20th 2021. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania)

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Champion Jockey Tommy Berry

Sat, 15 May 2021 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode Tommy Berry opens up about the sudden and tragic loss of his twin brother at the age of 23, Tommy and Sam talk about his idyllic upbringing in the lap of horses, living the rural life (with four kids!) in Dural, his thoughts on the Melbourne Cup and Tommy tells a great yarn about starting out working with Gai Waterhouse #toughasnails Episode notes - Tommy tweets: @TommyBerry21 You can read more about Norse Syndrome here: https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/12244/new-onset-refractory-status-epilepticus And epilepsy here: https://www.epilepsy.org.au/ This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in Sydney on April 29th 2021. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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Dr Sarah Hughes (Mother's Day Episode)

Sat, 08 May 2021 15:00:00 +0000

In an emotional and honest episode Sam opens up about her first Mother's Day without her mum Libby, who passed in November of last year at the age of 68. Clinical Psychologist Dr Sarah Hughes and Sam discuss themes of loss, celebration, grief and also touch on the feelings of people who don't have a relationship with their mother, or are looking to become a mother. Ultimately, Happy Mother's Day to everyone listening. Episode notes - You can read more from Dr Sarah Hughes here: https://www.drsarahhughes.com/ If there is anything triggering in this episode for you: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in Sydney on April 29th 2021. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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Retired Homicide Detective Gary Jubelin

Sat, 01 May 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Gary Jubelin is very much the modern Australian hero. In this episode Gary opens up about the public support he received after charges were laid against him by the NSW Police, how a young delinquent teenager became one of Australia's most revered cops, the Bowraville murders and he answers the question posed by Sam: 'do you know who killed William Tyrrell?' Episode notes - Season 3 of Gary's podcast I Catch Killers is being released through https://www.icatchkillers.com.au You can find Gary's book by searching for 'I Catch Killers' on the likes of Booktopia, Amazon, wherever you get your books Help find William Tyrrell here: https://www.whereswilliam.org/ The I Catch Killers official facebook group is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/844896725918656/ This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in Sydney on April 29th 2021. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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Amber Petty

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0000

It seems fitting that given all of the royal news at the moment the guest on this episode is someone who has been front and centre at a royal wedding. Many listeners will know Amber Petty as Princess Mary's bridesmaid, but there is so much more to the person behind the headlines. Sam and Amber discuss the impact of losing parents, the lows associated with being trapped in a toxic relationship, the importance of self-esteem and the mental health issues linked to loneliness. Episode notes - You can find out more about Amber's new book called This Is Not A Love Song through booktopia.com.au Find Amber on insta here: @missamberpetty and Twitter here: @pettyamber If there was anything in this episode that was triggering for you: https://www.ruok.org.au/ This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in Sydney and Melbourne on April 16th 2021. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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Paul Murray

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Paul Murray is someone who is not shy when it comes to offering an opinion. In this episode he and Sam talk about the recent controversy surrounding Magda Szubanski and Jenny Morrison, Christine Holgate's comments on the Prime Minister, the phenomenon of mediocre blokes, Paul's strong connection to regional Australia, how politics played out in the COVID pandemic and towards the end of this episode Paul opens up about the loss of his son Leo. Episode notes - You can watch Paul on Sky News Australia, find it here: https://www.skynews.com.au/details/connect Find Paul on insta here: https://instagram.com/PMOnAir/ and also here: https://instagram.com/pmoffair/ If Paul talking about his loss is triggering for you, this might help: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/grief-and-loss This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in Sydney on April 16th 2021. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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Kate Ellis

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Kate Ellis is a former Australian politician who represented the Division of Adelaide for the Labor Party from 2004 - 2019. In this episode Sam and Kate discuss in depth the toxic culture in Parliament House, how she dealt with the constant rumours about her private life whilst in office, the dangers of warfare politics, Brittany Higgins and Kate opens up about the challenges she sees in raising two young boys. Episode notes - You can read more about Kate Ellis here: https://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members/Parliamentarian?MPID=DZU Kate's Twitter is: @KateEllis22 You can find Kate's new book by searching for Sex, Lies and Question Time This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in Sydney and Adelaide on April 1st 2021. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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Madonna King

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Madonna King is a journalist, author and media commentator. In this episode Sam and Madonna talk about many themes that are of the moment. Teenage anxiety, consent and the dangers of demonising young men are discussed in depth, they applaud young women such as Brittany Higgins for speaking out and later in the episode Madonna discusses her work on domestic violence particularly around the death of Hannah Clarke and her three children. Episode notes - You can read more about Madonna King here: https://madonnaking.com.au/ She tweets: @madonnaking She Chairs Queensland's anti-bullying taskforce which you can read more on here: https://campaigns.premiers.qld.gov.au/antibullying/taskforce/ The national sexual assault, domestic family violence counseling service can be found here: https://www.1800respect.org.au/ This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in Sydney and Brisbane on February 24th 2021. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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Pastor Jon Owen

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Pastor Jon Owen is the CEO of the Wayside Chapel in Sydney's Kings Cross area. In this episode for the Easter weekend Sam and Jon talk about his experiences growing up in Australia after emigrating from Malaysia, his time spent working in the slums of India, and a wonderful life dedicated to helping people. Themes of loneliness, isolation and grief are touched on - but ultimately is it true that all we need is love? Episode notes - You can read about Pastor Jon and The Wayside Chapel here: https://www.waysidechapel.org.au/ If some of the themes in this episode are triggering: https://www.lifeline.org.au/ and here: https://www.ruok.org.au/ And here's a cute leftover chocolate idea from our friends at delicious.com.au: Melt the chocolate down, and spread it onto any leftover hot cross buns (genius) This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in Sydney on April 1st 2021. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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Steve 'Blocker' Roach

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000

With the AFL and NRL back in full swing, in this episode Sam catches up with a legend of the NRL, Steve 'Blocker' Roach. Blocker was the country's leading prop during the late 1980s, playing 185 games for Balmain over 11 years, he ran out for Australia, and was an original Blues enforcer for State of Origin. Blocker has a fascinating life off the field, he's open about needing to see a psychiatrist after retirement, the damage done after many concussions, he has a wonderful marriage, three amazing sons and a new grand-daughter. Blocker is also seen as a mentor for many up and coming players and broadcasters in the changing face of the code. Episode notes - Blocker is part of the NRL Hall of Fame: https://www.nrl.com/hall-of-fame/players/steve-roach/ This might be of interest on the management of concussion in Rugby League: https://app.education.nsw.gov.au/sport/File/3397 You can read more about Blocker's son Aidan and his journey to the Olympics here: https://www.olympics.com.au/olympians/aidan-roach/ This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in Sydney March 10th 2021. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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Sam Mac

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Sunrise weatherman Sam Mac joins Sam on this episode. Lots of topics covered as two good friends catch-up, the guys discuss how often they've been declared a love item in the press, how good tiger mums are when you need someone to police those trolls, the challenges of being in a relationship and then having a relationship break up in the public eye, Sam M's amazing band with Dr Chris Brown, and the importance of his role as an RUOK? ambassador. Episode notes - Learn more about RUOK? here: https://www.ruok.org.au/ You can pre-order Sam Mac's book The Accidental Weatherman here: https://www.hachette.com.au/sam-mac/accidental-weatherman Information on pet rescue: www.petrescue.com.au Find Sam Mac on the insta: @sammacinsta Find Coco the Cat on insta: @lifeofmisscoco And Tone Deaf Leopard on the insta here: @tonedeafleopardmusic And you can read a little bit about how awesome Xantippe is here: https://www.australias.guide/wa/location/xantippe/ This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in Sydney March 18th 2021. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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Grace Tame

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Australian of the Year Grace Tame joins Sam in this episode. In a wide ranging interview Grace opens up on the responsibility she feels toward other survivors of childhood sexual abuse, and describes how her abuser manipulated her into hating her own womanhood, and the ongoing effects of that. Grace also shares the news on the work she's beginning with Los Angeles Human Trafficking Task Force. In a fun moment towards the end of this episode Grace describes how she very much spoke 'at' the Prime Minister, the happiness she has in her life now, and we open this episode with a simple but poignant question, how are you? Episode notes - You can read Grace's profile on the Australian of the Year website by clicking here or copying this into your browser: https://www.australianoftheyear.org.au/recipients/grace-tame/2297/ Grace's insta is @tamepunk Sexual Assault Support Services can be reached here: https://au.reachout.com And here: 1800 RESPECT Beyond Blue can be reached here: www.beyondblue.org.au And here: 1300 224 636 And Lifeline can be reached here: www.lifeline.org.au And here: 13 11 14 This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in Sydney and Hobart on the morning of February 25th 2021. #letherspeak You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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Julie Bishop

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000

In this very timely episode former Minister for Foreign Affairs and deputy leader of the Liberal Party Julie Bishop is Sam's guest. In the first half of this episode Sam and Julie discuss the recent events that have made headlines from Canberra, #metoo, Julie's thoughts on the need for independent counselling at Parliament House, Julie responds to the rumours that her leadership bid was blocked by the "BSDs," her work for justice for the families of MH17 and her time spent with Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran before their execution. Sam and Julie also talk about some light subjects, including Julie's thoughts on how her first day as Chancellor of the ANU was greeted by the apocalypse, who she thought was the coolest world leader and Julie tells an unbelievable story about a dry dinner attended by key world leaders....and one of the world leaders had snuck in a hip flask of whiskey! Episode notes - For more information on Julie Bishop click here or copy this into your browser: https://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members/Parliamentarian?MPID=83P and this: www.juliebishopandpartners.com.au Julie's twitter is @honjuliebishop Here is the link for International Women's Day: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/ This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in Sydney on the morning of Thursday March 4th 2021 You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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Hugh Sheridan

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000

In this episode Hugh Sheridan opens up about what it is to be Australia's favourite son, his time as Rosa The Cleaning Lady just as Rafters was blowing up, coming out (sort of twice), his relationship with his Tik Tok star/billionaire banker boyfriend, his feelings around the cancellation of Hedwig and The Angry Inch and make sure you listen through to the end for a great Liz Taylor story! Episode notes - You can find more information on Hugh's show called Hughman at the Adelaide Fridge at this link: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/hughman-af2021 and here: https://www.hughmanlive.com/ You can read Hugh's essay referenced in this episode by searching for Hugh Sheridan Stellar Essay Say hi to Hugh on his socials: @hugh_sheridan This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in Sydney on the morning of Thursday February 11th 2021 You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

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Preview

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 03:14:00 +0000

In this preview episode Stellar's Editor In Chief Sarrah Le Marquand and Sam discuss the challenges Sam faced in 2020, with the death of her mother and her father's health issues through to the happiness she now has with her marriage to Richard Lavender. Sarrah and Sam also discuss the importance of female mentors and male allies, and the challenges they both see in the development of cancel culture. Episode 1 of Something To Talk About with Samantha Armytage will publish here on February 28th. Sam sits down with Hugh Sheridan for a very open, raw and hilarious interview.

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