IN CONVERSATION: Michelle Battersby

Hiiii hi hi! On today’s show: Setting the record straight on those Barack Obama/Jennifer Aniston rumours, Gracie Abrams defends her opening act from bizarre stan culture, and then, Triple J’s Hottest 100 came around again, so how relevant in 2025 is both the countdown and the youth radio station in general? Plus, Robert Pattinson trolls the press once more. And then, 2025’s first Slow News Week!!!! This week Mich recommended Richard Scolyer’s episode of Patient Zero on Australian Story/ABC iView. Zara recommended reading Mark Manson’s 40 Lessons at 40, as well as ‘How Mecca outfoxed Sephora in Australia’ from Style-ish podcast. This episode was audio-produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to KX Pilates for making this episode possible. Use the code ‘LETSGO’ on the intro offer you can get 5 classes for $50. Just head to kxpilates.com or download the KX Pilates App to find a class near you. Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. Want more? We've got more... Aaaand everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast Thanks for listening! We’re huge fans of you.

29 Tammi 55min

Hi hi hi! Today on the show, it’s the Quick and Dirty to end all Quick and Dirties! We’re diving into all the headlines we missed over the break. Like… Brad and Ange’s divorce has finally been settled, Vanity Fair are wondering whether or not Harry and Meghan are even interesting anymore, Zendaya and Tom Holland are engaged, Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster made their public debut as a couple and… Adrian Portelli’s 50k controversy… On this episode, Zara recommended In Memorium by Alice Winn. Mich recommended Margot’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe. This episode of Shameless is brought to you by Cerave’s Facial Moisturiser with SPF 50.  Listen to The TikTok Flop from The Daily. This episode was audio-produced by Eilish Gilligan.  Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. Want more? We've got more… Subscribe to our newsletter Smart, Dumb Stuff: https://tinyurl.com/4yasjphn  Follow us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2mf557ux Aaaand we’re on TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/2hchchrp  Everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast Thanks for listening! We’re huge fans of you.

26 Tammi 52min

Hello hello! It’s the first Saturday review of 2025! On today’s show: The Molly-Mae documentary. What were we expecting? Did the doco deliver? We unpack it alllll in this episode. Big thanks to KX Pilates for making this episode possible. Head to kxpilates.com or download the KX Pilates App to find a class near you. And! You can get $10 off their intro offer with the code KX10OFF, making it $50 for 5 classes. Your hosts today were Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1), Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Annabelle Lee (@annabe11e1ee). This episode was audio-produced by Annabelle Lee. Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. Want more? We've got more... Subscribe to the Shameless newsletter, Smart Dumb Stuff: http://eepurl.com/iH2sV-/ Aaaand everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast Thanks for listening! We’re huge fans of you.

24 Tammi 34min

Hiiii hi hi! We’re back on board, baby! Which of course means that on today’s show, it’s time for us to unpack all of those It Ends With Us developments. We’ll be discussing everything from Blake Lively’s sexual assault allegations against Justin Baldoni, to Justin Baldoni’s $400 million countersuit. There’s so much to discuss that we’re going to spend a whole damn episode on it. This week, Mich and Zara came through with a lotttaaaa book recs! They’re all linked below: The Wedding People by Alison Espach Rytual by Chloe Elisabeth Wilson The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden  Real Americans by Rachel Khong This episode was audio-produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Airbnb for making this episode possible. Find a ‘Guest Favourite’ and book your next getaway accommodation right here. Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. Want more? We've got more... Aaaand everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast Thanks for listening! We’re huge fans of you.

22 Tammi 57min

Hi hi! Welcome back to part two of our series unpacking Don't Worry Darling. Are we feeling worried yet? Thankyou so much to Elite Eleven and their Aura summer range for making this episode of Shameless possible. Another huge shoutout to Denada! Don’t forget to check out Shameless Media’s new interview show, Inherited, out now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. Want more? We've got more… Subscribe to the Shameless newsletter, Smart Dumb Stuff: http://eepurl.com/iH2sV-/ Aaaand everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast Thanks for listening! We are very big fans of yours.

20 Tammi 45min

Hello!!! We’re back with a brand new Scandal series for you, all about… DON’T WORRY DARLING! This has to be one of the most scandalous stories of the last five years for SURE…  Thankyou so much to Drop of Sunshine for making this episode of Shameless possible. Another huge shoutout to Frank Green! Don’t forget to check out Shameless Media’s new interview show, Inherited, out now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. Want more? We've got more… Subscribe to the Shameless newsletter, Smart Dumb Stuff: http://eepurl.com/iH2sV-/ Aaaand everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast Thanks for listening! We are very big fans of yours.

19 Tammi 41min

Hi! We’re back again for another scandal summer special, and this time, we’re reminiscing on the Brangelina story. This is the Jen, Brad, and Ange series. Brad and Angelina? They were the golden couple, then the power couple, and then… it all came crashing down. The fallout? It’s still ongoing, and we’ve got the updates for you. Big thanks to Betty’s Burgers for making this episode of Shameless possible.  Don’t forget to check out Shameless Media’s new interview show, Inherited, out now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  Why We Can’t Quit Brad Pitt by Scaachi Koul in Slate Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. Want more? We've got more... Subscribe to the Shameless newsletter, Smart Dumb Stuff: http://eepurl.com/iH2sV-/ Aaaand everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast Thanks for listening! We are very big fans of yours.

12 Tammi 2h 14min

Welcome back to another bumper episode in our Summer Scandal series! This time, we’re unpacking Julia Roberts and her runaway-bride era. Goodness me…  Massive thanks to the Australian Open for making this episode of Shameless possible!  Don’t forget to check out Shameless Media’s new interview show, Inherited, out now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. Want more? We've got more… Subscribe to the Shameless newsletter, Smart Dumb Stuff: http://eepurl.com/iH2sV-/ Aaaand everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast Thanks for listening! We are very big fans of yours.

5 Tammi 1h 17min