The psychology of hate-following

Welcome to our very first Thursday instalment of Shameless. Every few weeks or so, we will be dropping interviews with some of the your favourite faces on social media. Up first, it's Emma Hawkins. You can find Emma on Instagram @emmahawkins_ or you can find her at emmahawkins.com. ENJOY x

14 Nov 201832min

Oh my goodness WHAT A WEEK! On this episode we're covering the bachelorettes who can't help but spread dangerous health advice, whether or not the Melbourne Cup Carnival is unethical (and our experience in the Birdcage) and, finally, the Victoria's Secret Catwalk. RECOMMENDATIONS: This week, Mich recommended this episode of the The Tim Ferriss Show podcast with Seth Godin. Zara recommended the fiction book Normal People by Sally Rooney. Oh, and we are launching a RECOMMENDATIONS NEWSLETTER. Weeeee. You can subscribe to that right here. If that link doesn't work (damn podcast app) head over to our Insta bio @shamelesspodcast - we will also put the link there. To listen to Louise Adams' podcast, click here. Again, here is the fantastic piece on reaction culture written by Man Repeller's Haley Nahman. Thank you so much for joining us for episode 35! Before we go - we’re a little independent podcast. It’s just Zara and I sitting in her family's office. So if you love Shameless and want to help us grow, you can do a few things: The first is click ‘subscribe’ on Apple Podcasts, that helps new listeners find our show every week.. The second thing is you can tell a friend! Invite them to our Facebook group, Shameless Celebrity Gossip, or let other people know about us on your Insta Story. Lastly, send them this episode if they need some smart celebrity news in their life. This episode was produced by Michelle Andrews, with royalty free music from BenSound.

11 Nov 201858min

Monday! Happy Monday! On today's show: How Kayla Itsines built a $400 million empire despite the controversies that shadow her fiance and business partner. Plus, the influencers who preach career advice in books, and why are women so obsessed with true crime? You read about Zara's report on Kayla ripping off costumers here, and the AFR's Young Rich list here. This week, Mich recommended Man Repeller and Zara recommended The Cut On Tuesdays. For articles mentioned on the show: Cameron Russell's TED Talk Life lessons from Tim Minchin Grisly Murders and Serial Killers? Ooh, Tell Me More from The New York Times Why do we — women in particular — love true crime books?

28 Okt 201853min

Happy Monday lovers! This week, we're talking about the evolution of Lady Gaga, the closure of Cosmo, and the ethics of the celebrity paparazzi. This week Mich recommends watching Exposed: The case of Keli Lane on ABC iView. Zara recommends this profile on Chrissy Teigen and this interview with the man who welcomed back Louis CK, To read Allie Jones' take on whether Cosmo is "deeply feminist", click here. To read an interview with the woman who reinvigorated Cosmo, Amy Odell, click here. Why We Need Tabloids, by Ryan Linkof in the New York Times. Listen to Keira Knightley on the Awards Chatter Podcast. This episode was produced by Michelle Andrews, with royalty free music from Bensound.

21 Okt 201851min

Good morning lovely people. Happy Monday! On this week's show: Taylor Swift finally gets political, why this year’s season of The Bachelorette is the lowest rating in history, and the Aussie socialites that are dripping with both money and narcissism. This week, Zara recommended Longform's interview with Rebecca Traister and Michelle recommended Any Ordinary Day by Leigh Sales. Wanna read what we spoke about in the pod? Links below. Why celebrities wade into politics: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/09/22/why-celebrities-wade-into-politics-and-why-people-listen-to-them-even-conservatives/?utm_term=.3d06a0f24d5e The Social Set: https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/what-s-not-to-like-the-social-network-that-really-counts-20181008-p508c8.html Thanks so much to STA Travel for sponsoring this episode of Shameless. This episode was produced by Zara McDonald, with royalty free music from BenSound.

14 Okt 201851min

Good morning to everyone except Nick Cummins! Kidding, kidding. In all seriousness, though, what the HECK happened on The Bachelor last week? Plus, can you be a feminist and love rap music, and what's with the return of the noughties' biggest Hollywood stars? Mischa Barton and Lindsay Lohan are ev-er-y-where. Our recommendations for the week: How To Be Perfect by Holly Wainwright and Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty. Wanna read what we spoke about in the pod? Links below. Tricia Rose for The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2012/jan/17/jay-z-bitch-rapper-hip-hop Ann Friedman for The Cut: https://www.thecut.com/2013/07/blurring-the-lines-enjoying-maybe-sexist-music.html The New York Times on women in the music industry: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/25/arts/music/music-industry-gender-study-women-artists-producers.html Tirhakah Love for The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/oct/19/post-malone-rockstar-numb-the-pain-with-the-money-how-hip-hop-turned-nihilistic Jill Filipovic on women's public meltdowns: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/may/29/amanda-bynes-meltdown-why-we-watch Thanks so much to STA Travel for sponsoring this episode of Shameless. This episode was produced by Michelle Andrews, with royalty free music from BenSound.

7 Okt 201853min

As always lovely people, happy Monday! This week: Are WAG best and worst dressed lists inherently anti-feminist? Plus, the brands that are trying to sell products on the back of mental illness, and why the world is obsessed with actress Jameela Jamil. Some stories we mentioned today: The Anxiety That Binds - https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/11/style/anxiety-love-carmen-maria-machado.html Why companies like Bumble and 7-Eleven are trying to sell you skin care and makeup - https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2018/9/27/17903530/beauty-bumble-7-eleven-spotify-expedia Ways to Change the World: Jameela Jamil - https://www.channel4.com/news/ways-to-change-the-world-jameela-jamil Jameela Jamil: ​'I won't become a double agent for the patriarchy'​ by Hadley Freeman - https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/jul/28/jameela-jamil-wont-become-double-agent-patriarchy Also, come join our Facebook group! You can find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/227268451176371/ Royalty free music from Ben Sound. This episode was produced by Zara McDonald.

30 Sep 201856min