BONUS: The Revolution Has Come For Don Burke
Mamamia Out Loud28 Marras 2017

BONUS: The Revolution Has Come For Don Burke

Ever since one of Hollywood's most powerful men, Harvey Weinstein, was exposed as a sexual predator who had been preying on women in his industry for four decades, the list of men behaving disgustingly has been growing at an incredible rate. Yesterday, thanks to the tireless work of some stellar Australian journalists - primary amongst them Kate McCLymont and Tracey Spicer - a big Australian name was added to that list. Don Burke.

The now 70 -year-old was once the biggest name in Australian television. His show, Burke's Backyard spun off into specials, a magazine and a million lucrative events and appearances. He could do no wrong. But the rumours about his behaviour towards women never changed, he was, as legendary TV executive Sam Chisholm told the Fairfax press yesterday, 'a disgrace' and a 'terrible grub'.

So what does this mean? And what will happen next? Rachel, Holly and Jessie discuss...

Show Notes

Your host is Holly Wainwright with Rachel Corbett and Jessie Stephens

Mia Freedman is away.

Your producer and editor is Elissa Ratliff

The Director of Podcasts is Rachel Corbett

Leave us a message on the Podcast phone: 02 8999 9386 or join the conversation on the Facebook page: Mamamia Out Loud

And if you can spare a second, leave a review and rating in iTunes; it helps us massively. Massively.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jaksot(1466)

SUNDAY SPECIAL: Are Injectables Making You Look Older?

SUNDAY SPECIAL: Are Injectables Making You Look Older?

When do ‘preventative’ injections cross the line and start making you look older? Can wearing a bra to bed really prevent sagging? And do you need to see a gynaecologist if you've never had sex? In th...

13 Joulu 202539min

The Rudest Question You've Definitely Asked This Week

The Rudest Question You've Definitely Asked This Week

It's the time of the year when you have to rub up against other people in all kinds of ways. And so obviously Jessie, Holly and Em needed to bring an updated etiquette guide. So, what's a great questi...

11 Joulu 202547min

Seasonal Scams, Bonnie Blue & Pop Star Tantrums

Seasonal Scams, Bonnie Blue & Pop Star Tantrums

Performers are totally over it, and their end-of-year burnout is highly relatable content. But also, are we, the crowds, worse than we've ever been? This week a 90s rock legend ripped into a concert-g...

10 Joulu 202543min

The Most Surprising Relationship Red Flag

The Most Surprising Relationship Red Flag

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift never fight. Nor do George and Amal Clooney. Not about work, money, cleaning, travel or whose turn it is to feed the dog (sorry, cats.) An aspirational relationship goal?...

8 Joulu 202550min

The Viral 'Friendship Shed' Theory

The Viral 'Friendship Shed' Theory

Should you 'shed' friends every seven years? We hear out the expert who says yes. She also knows why you feel like you have no mates, and has some advice for how to attract some new ones. And no, Jess...

4 Joulu 202535min

The Thing You Can’t Say About Having Kids

The Thing You Can’t Say About Having Kids

Can you change a child's birthday because it's a bit... inconvenient for you? Content creator Indy Clinton wants us to believe she's doing just that with her "Christmas baby" and Sagittarians everywhe...

3 Joulu 202550min

The Contagion of Family Estrangement & The TikTok Dad Double Standard

The Contagion of Family Estrangement & The TikTok Dad Double Standard

Beer cans with the bride and groom's faces on them, a dress that just HAD to be Aussie, and a dog in a dress... Yes, we're talking about Albo's wedding, and the problem with marrying the Prime Ministe...

1 Joulu 202546min

Summer Book Club: All Fours - Miranda July

Summer Book Club: All Fours - Miranda July

It’s hot and everyone’s slightly unhinged, so what better time to kick off the Mamamia Out Loud Summer Book Club than with the only novel bold enough to ask: What if you left your family for a road t...

29 Marras 202541min

Suosittua kategoriassa Yhteiskunta

olipa-kerran-otsikko
siita-on-vaikea-puhua
kaksi-aitia
gogin-ja-janin-maailmanhistoria
i-dont-like-mondays
poks
kolme-kaannekohtaa
antin-palautepalvelu
aikalisa
sita
yopuolen-tarinoita-2
rss-murhan-anatomia
mamma-mia
rss-nikotellen
lahko
meidan-pitais-puhua
loukussa
terapeuttiville-qa
ootsa-kuullut-tasta-2
rss-haudattu