Episodes
Happy Mondaaayyyy! She’s the biggest name of our generation; a name synonymous with talent, power and, well, headlines. Taylor Swift is celebrity. So, let’s walk through everything that’s happened since we last covered her life. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to CeraVe for making this episode possible. Head online at Adore Beauty and in-store or online at Chemist Warehouse today. Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on...
Published 02/11/24
Omg it’s us! In your podcast feeds! On a Saturday! Why? Well! You might remember that, at the beginning of 2022, we did a three-part Scandal series exploring how Taylor Swift rose, fell, then rose again. Those three episodes are Shameless Media’s most downloaded episodes of all time.  As you’re already very much aware: a LOT has happened in the Taylor Swift omniverse since we released that three-part series. So much that it… completely justifies… a couple more episodes. So! To celebrate...
Published 02/09/24
Hey, fam! On today’s show: Taylor Swift announced her brand new album at the Grammy’s and where does the woman get the time? And then, obviously, we need to talk about expensive mugs and overpriced totes. Plus, Nick Lachey brings back music Mondays (much to my delight!) and Michael Buble is a silly, goofy, very high man. This week, Mich recommended ‘10 things I wish I’d known before deciding not to have kids at 45’ by Farrah Storr. Zara recommended Drunk Elephant’s Tiffany Masterson on How I...
Published 02/07/24
Happy Monday, fam! Welcome to the third and final part of our series on Kylie Jenner - one of the most famous people in the world. We’ve had an unprecedented level of access to her childhood and her life. But who is she, really? Well, that question is… tricky to answer. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Mejuri for making this episode possible. Head online and start your stack with Mejuri’s staple hoops. We'd love your feedback!...
Published 02/04/24
Hey, friends! On today’s show: untangling what in the world is going on between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion is a task, but we’re here to do it. Plus, Sofia Richie Grainge is pregnant, Travis Kelce is in the Super Bowl and all anyone wants to know is if Taylor Swift can get there, and then, our first Slow News Week of 2024. This week, Mich recommended you stream Dance You Outta My Head by Cat Janice. Zara recommended Emily Blunt on the Awards Chatter podcast. Big thanks to Elite Eleven...
Published 01/31/24
G’day, friends! Welcome to the second part of our series on Kylie Jenner - one of the most famous people in the world. We’ve had an unprecedented level of access to Kylie’s childhood and her life. But who is she, really? Well, that question is… tricky to answer. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Pureology for making this episode possible. To try Pureology’s Hydrate collection, you can shop it online via Adore Beauty, or in your...
Published 01/28/24
Hello hello! On today’s show: Jacob Elordi is IT right now. And those rampant rumours that he’s fresh out of a breakup? Yeah, they were… completely wrong. Kim Kardashian’s office tour was completely unhinged, aaaaand How I Met Your Mother’s Josh Radnor got married and you could say it couldn’t have gone worse. AND THEN. Mich comes to the table with a ‘My Two Cents’: a viral article with the headline “You don’t need to document everything” is doing the rounds this week, and she has...
Published 01/24/24
Hellooo, everybody! Kylie Jenner is one of the most famous people in the world. We’ve had an unprecedented level of access to her childhood and her life. But who is she, really? Well, that question is… tricky to answer. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Elite Eleven for making this episode possible. If you want to head into the new year with confidence and style, shop Elite Eleven online, on their app, or in-store now. And don’t...
Published 01/21/24
We’re baaaaack! On today’s show: everything that happened over the summer break! From Ariana Grande telling us it’s not our business whose dick she rides, to host Jo Koy bombing at the Golden Globes, the Selena Gomez/Taylor Swift gossip session that was watched by the world, the viral trend that suggested Paul Mescal… runs away from his one-night stands, a brand new relationship between star of the moment, Barry Keoghan, and Sabrina Carpenter, convicted killer Gypsy Rose Blanchard becomes...
Published 01/17/24
Hellooo, everybody! It was the teenage love triangle that had the world in a stranglehold – with one song, Olivia Rodrigo had become an international superstar. As she shot for the stars, though, two people were left standing in the dust. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to the Australian Open for making this episode possible. Head to Ticketmaster now to buy your tickets to the Australian Open. Got some thoughts on this scandal you...
Published 01/14/24
Helloooo!  Welcome to the third and final part of our very special Spice Girls series. They’re the biggest girl group in history: five women who changed the face of pop music through the magic of girl power. But the ride to the top was far from smooth. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Betty’s Burgers and their Bestie Beach Resort for making this episode possible. Grab your Bestie and head to Betty’s, you just might win the...
Published 01/07/24
Welcome to part two of our very special summer series!!!! They’re the biggest girl group in history: five women who changed the face of pop music through the magic of girl power. But the ride to the top was far from smooth. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Betty’s Burgers and their Bestie Beach Resort for making this episode possible. Grab your Bestie and head to Betty’s, you just might win the ultimate summer holiday, in Noosa,...
Published 12/31/23
Why hellooooo, everybody! Welcome to part one of our very special summer series. They’re the biggest girl group in history: five women who changed the face of pop music through the magic of girl power. But the ride to the top was far from smooth. To grab yourself a copy of Sean Smith’s Spice Girls biography, head here. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Betty’s Burgers and their Bestie Beach Resort for making this episode...
Published 12/24/23
Welcome to the 2023 Shameless End of Year Awards!!!! As you guys know, the SEOYAs acknowledge the celebrity and pop culture stories that shaped the year. We’ve had a brains trust of 1000 Shameless listeners vote on who they think should win each category. It’s a special episode and a special setup, because this is actually our first-ever full video episode. As we teased last week, we’re in a different studio today – we’re also drinking some cocktails, thanks to our mates at Dan Murphy’s – and...
Published 12/20/23
Hello, everyone!  We all know the story of Emma Thompson’s character in Love Actually being cheated on. But do you know the real-life affair story that led to the collapse of her first marriage?  This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to CeraVe for making this episode possible. Let your skin take centre stage and find your skin type and CeraVe skincare routine on the CeraVe website. You can find them online at Adore Beauty and in-store...
Published 12/17/23
G’day, friends! On today’s show: Taylor Swift is named TIME’s Person of the Year and takes a shot at Kim Kardashian in the process. There’s a royal photoshop fail in Will and Kate’s family Christmas card, Selena Gomez is in a relationship and letting loose in the comments section, Molly-Mae Hague says she’s “going through it”, and Hugh Grant is kinda grumpy but needs money, okay? This week, Zara recommended watching the Actors on Actors interviews with Variety. They’re all amazing! Mich...
Published 12/13/23
Hey, everybody! Welcome to the second and final part of our series on Lena Dunham. She has a brilliant mind and a knack for pissing people off. Lena is behind some of our generation’s most celebrated work, but also cringeworthy blunders. How the hell did she get so famous? And what do we make of her now? This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Elite Eleven for making this episode possible. If you want to refresh your wardrobe for...
Published 12/10/23
Why hello, everyone! On today’s show: remember the ‘wedding of the century’ that we spoke about last week? Yeah, well… it turns out the groom could be looking at decades behind bars. Plus! Publicist Tree Paine has taken a big old whack at professional celebrity gossiper DeuxMoi, Billie Eilish has called out Variety for ‘outing her’, and friend of the show Dave Galafassi is BACK!!! Then we’re doing a slow news week! This week, Zara recommended reading ‘How millennials learned to dread...
Published 12/06/23
Happy Monday, everyone!  Lena Dunham has a brilliant mind and a knack for pissing people off. She’s behind some of our generation’s most celebrated work, but also cringeworthy blunders. How the hell did she get so famous? And what do we make of her now? This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Mejuri for making this episode possible. Head online to Mejuri for all your holiday needs, or head to the pop-up at Incu in Sydney and Melbourne...
Published 12/03/23
Hellooooo, everybody! On today’s show: videos of Tommy Fury partying it up with Chris Brown in Dubai are making us feel… a lot of things. The wedding of the century is here and the TikToks are something else, the main takeaways from Kylie Jenner’s interview with Jennifer Lawrence, Diddy has been accused of sexual assault by two more women, and the British podcast that unwittingly cancelled the impending wedding of a major influencer. This week, Zara recommended reading ‘Happily Ever Divorced’...
Published 11/29/23
Hey, legends!  Welcome to the third and final part of our series on Justin Timberlake. Just saying his name is enough to elicit a reaction. For some, he’s the hitmaker who turned boy band adoration into pop superstardom. For others, he’s the prime example of everything to dislike in a celebrity. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Lo Bros for making this episode possible. To try the Lo Bros Purple Grape Kombucha, head to selected...
Published 11/26/23
G’day, everyone! On today’s show: From the curious marketing campaign behind Anyone But You and The Curse, Suki Waterhouse announced she’s pregnant mid-performance, rapper Cassie accuses Diddy of sexual assault and abuse, reviews of The Crown season six are in and they are… emphatically negative, Travis Kelce has been profiled by the Wall Street Journal, and Kanye West’s Australian wife Bianca Censori might now be his ex. This week, Zara recommended this piece in the New York Times about the...
Published 11/22/23
Happy Monday, everyone!  Welcome to the second part of our series on Justin Timberlake. Just saying his name is enough to elicit a reaction. For some, he’s the hitmaker who turned boy band adoration into pop superstardom. For others, he’s the prime example of everything to dislike in a celebrity. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Mejuri for making this episode possible. Head online to Mejuri and take 20% off everything when you...
Published 11/19/23
Hello hello! On today’s show: What’s going on with the reports suggesting Prince Frederick has cheated on Australia’s Princess Mary? Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are giving us big romcom energy and we can’t get enough, there’s widespread mourning for Harry Styles’s hair, Mean Girls 2.0 is just around the corner, and Kim Kardashian’s hairdresser files for divorce - literal days after his televised wedding was watched by millions. This week, Zara recommended watching Starstruck on Binge and...
Published 11/15/23
Hey, friends!  Justin Timberlake: just saying his name is enough to elicit a reaction. For some, he’s the hitmaker who turned boy band adoration into pop superstardom. For others, he’s the prime example of everything to dislike in a celebrity. This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Chadstone - The Fashion Capital - for making this episode possible. Discover extended hours, shopping guides and real-time parking info at...
Published 11/12/23