The politics of being an 'It Girl'

Hello! On today’s show: Paul Mescal wants to protect his relationship with Gracie Abrams. America’s new Bachelorette has been announced, and she has a curious past. Kelsea Ballerini has split from her partner, mere hours after he posted her on Instagram. What’s the chatter about Liam Hemsworth’s engagement? And Welcome to Zara’s Algorithm… I have no idea what it is because she’s told me to keep my nose out of it. Zara rec: Rupert Murdoch Gets His Succession Finale in Radio Atlantic Mich rec: The Jinx InstantScripts. InstantScripts have doctors available twenty four seven, for fast and reliable health care. Just visit InstantScripts dot com dot au or download the app! T&Cs apply, see their webiste for details.  And Betty’s Burgers! You can treat your bestie with 2 for $15 Deluxe Thick Shakes – just pop into your closest Betty’s restaurant.  Shameless Podcast is produced by Annabelle Lee and Eilish Gilligan, executive-produced by Lucy Hunt and audio-edited by Mike Liberale. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema and Emily Li, and our partnerships manager is Cindy Luu. 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/2mf557uxAaaand 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 yours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Syys 202554min

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16 Syys 20252min

Hello hello!  Welcome to our VERY special Scandal re-release covering all things Justin Timberlake. Oh dear he’s had a life, hasn’t he? Just saying his name is enough to elicit a reaction… make sure you stay tuned to the very end of this episode for an update to our original series, where we cover off on Justin’s Lyme disease diagnosis, and the DUI that threatened to “ruin the tour… the world tour…” Huge thanks to TimTam for making this episode of Shameless possible – attention UK listeners, you can now purchase TimTam biscuits in the UK!  Also, shout out to Frankie4! Use code SHAMELESS2025 for 20% off sitewide. Valid until October 31, 2025. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Elisabeth Wilson, and audio-produced by Ruby Hall.  Your hosts are Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1). Shameless Podcast is produced by Annabelle Lee and Eilish Gilligan, and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema, Emily Li and Eilish Gilligan, and our partnerships manager is Cindy Luu. 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 yours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Syys 20252h 9min

Hello! Welcome to this special interview with the marvellous Jamie Laing. Jamie’s rise to fame is truly unique; he became a public figure when he joined the popular reality show Made In Chelsea in 2011, and since then, he’s taken his career in a fascinating direction.  He is now an adored podcaster, presenter and social media personality alongside his co-star – and now wife, Sophie Haboo. Together as a duo, they’ve transitioned from NearlyWeds to NearlyParents, as they gear up to welcome their first baby together soon. In this episode, Zara and Jamie discuss how reality TV can change you as a person, what it’s like to fall in love - and protect that love - in the public eye, and the point in time when Jamie decided it was time to grow up. This episode of Shameless is brought to you by Samsung. Fold or Flip the new Galaxy Z series today.  Shameless Podcast is hosted by Zara McDonald and Michelle Andrews, produced by Annabelle Lee and Eilish Gilligan, executive-produced by Lucy Hunt and audio-edited by Annabelle Lee. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema, Charlotte White, Emily Li and Eilish Gilligan, and our partnerships manager is Cindy Luu. To support Jamie, check out all the awesome stuff he’s doing right now! Links are below: * Great Company – https://open.spotify.com/show/5Kd2M4haIslbND5DN4E08C?si=s_hxkZKjTIKIrk4T-34aTQ * Nearly Parents – https://open.spotify.com/show/6cKm5noj2BK3M2mJKcXswC?si=bILu9w4ESpOJSVIdeRL7EA * Boys don’t cry – https://boysdontcry.co.uk/ * Candy Kittens – https://candykittens.co.uk/ 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 yours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Syys 202558min

Hiiii, from London! On today’s show: Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun? Let’s talk about that. Plus, the internet has thoughts on that Wuthering Heights trailer, Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Heming Willis gives a stunning interview to Vanity Fair, The richest lady on TikTok is married, and quick pivot - was Liam Neeson and Pamela a PR relationship after all? Oh, and wait. A woman stole a ball from a kid! You can’t make this up. This week, Zara recommended listening to ‘Brené Brown Doesn’t Want to Be Your Self-Help Guru Anymore’ from the New York Times. Belly recommended Billy :) Big thanks to Samsung for making this episode possible. Fold or Flip the new Galaxy Z series today. Head here to check them out. Shameless Podcast is produced by Annabelle Lee and Eilish Gilligan, executive-produced by Lucy Hunt and audio-edited by Mike Liberale. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema and Emily Li, and our partnerships manager is Cindy Luu. 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/2mf557uxAaaand 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 yours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Syys 202544min

Helloooo! It’s the review you (/we, lol) asked for!!! 12 women, one man. Which contestant wins the heart of “Prince Harry”, AKA environmental consultant Matt Hicks? We watched all eight episodes so you don’t have to, and we have… so many thoughts. (Spoiler alert: mostly negative thoughts.) Big thanks to Audible for making this episode possible. Listen to the new adaptation of Pride and Prejudice – only on Audible here. Download the app today to start listening! Shameless Podcast is produced by Annabelle Lee and Eilish Gilligan, executive-produced by Lucy Hunt and audio-edited by Annabelle Lee. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema and Emily Li, and our partnerships manager is Cindy Luu. 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/2mf557uxAaaand 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 yours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Syys 202534min

Hello hello!  Welcome to a very special SCANDAL re-release AND update all about the one and only Katy Perry! So much has happened in Katy’s life since we initially dropped this Scandal series back in August 2024 – and today, we’re covering every single item on that list…  Thankyou so much to Elite Eleven and their premium heavyweight range for making this episode of Shameless possible. Also – shoutout to ANZ! This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and Chloe Elisabeth Wilson, and audio-produced by Ruby Hall.  Your hosts are Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1). Shameless Podcast is produced by Annabelle Lee and Eilish Gilligan, and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema, Emily Li and Eilish Gilligan, and our partnerships manager is Cindy Luu. 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 yours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Syys 20252h 6min

Well ‘ello ‘ello from London! Welcome to our first Shameless Takes interview for 2025 – and what better way to kick things off than with the incredible James Acaster.  In today’s chat, we discussed James’ ever-changing relationship to fame, how he decides how much of his personal life to include in his stand-up performances, why he pivoted from music to comedy (and back again, a few times over) and what he loves the most about making Off Menu with Ed Gamble.  This episode of Shameless is brought to you by Samsung. Fold or Flip the new Galaxy Z series today.  Shameless Podcast is hosted by Zara McDonald and Michelle Andrews, produced by Annabelle Lee and Eilish Gilligan, executive-produced by Lucy Hunt and audio-edited by Eilish Gilligan. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema, Charlotte White, Emily Li and Eilish Gilligan, and our partnerships manager is Cindy Luu. Also, an extra special thank you to Lucy Hunt and Jonathan Last for their help with this episode.  Finally, a really, really massive thankyou to James Acaster for chatting with us. If you want to know what James is up to, and where you can see him live next, check out www.jamesacaster.com. You can listen to the Off Menu podcast on Apple and Spotify.  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 yours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Syys 202553min