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Inherited

by Shameless Media · English · Society & Culture

Host Ruby Hall explores the Relics, Recipes, Rituals and Rules that profoundly shape who we are.

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 51 min
Latest: 12 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026 · 49 minNew

Sam Pang on rom-coms, zodiac signs, and what he's (not) passing on

Hello! Today’s guest, Sam Pang, normally dislikes being interviewed, but today he made an exception. In this conversation, Sam tells Ruby how he went from working in a bottle shop to a career in radio and television. Despite being this year’s Gold Logie winner and a beloved television host, Sam says his shows didn’t always succeed initially. Sam also opens up about his favourite rom-coms, his zodiac sign, and the fact he doesn’t really care about AFL drama. If you’d like to support Sam, you can watch Sam Pang Tonight on 10 Play and Paramount Plus. Thank you to Connoisseur for supporting this…

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Earlier episodes 29 most recent

5 Oct 2026 · 45 min
Bonny Rebecca on when the internet hates you... for being a Swiftie
Hello! Today Ruby sits down with Bonny Rebecca. Bonny is an influencer and content creator who has been navigating the depths of the internet for over a decade. Just last week, Bonny and her best-friend Emily posted a reaction to Taylor Swift’s Encore release on their popular YouTube channel, Chats and Reacts, and it went viral for all of the wrong reasons. In this conversation, Bonny opens up about the Life Lessons that have shaped her as she steps into her authentic self, how she’s choosing to handle an online controversy, several years later, why she thinks Swifties cop it so much, and…
28 Sep 2026 · 1 hr
Aisha Dee on celibacy and finding secret love
Hello! Today’s guest, Aisha Dee, is an Australian actress and singer. She started her career as a teen star on The Saddle Club and has since built an impressive acting portfolio, particularly on popular TV shows such as The Bold Type and Apple Cider Vinegar. In this conversation, Aisha speaks about finding love out on the streets of LA and now that she’s found it, holding it as a precious part of her life. She spoke about how being on The Bold Type helped her come out publicly and why she’s had to fight for her own health journey with pain. Aisha’s Instagram is here, if you’d like to follow…
23 Sep 2026 · 34 min
Brit Selwood on unimaginable grief
Hello! Happy Thursday, we're back with our monthly Life Lessons episode. And today, Ruby sits down with Brit Selwood. Brit likely needs no introduction; she’s the wife of AFL legend and former Geelong captain Joel Selwood, and mum to her two young boys, Alfie and Joey. In this conversation, Brit opens up about the three Life Lessons that have guided her through some of the toughest years of her life. Grief is no stranger to Brit and her beautiful family, in recent years they've faced deep loss, all while undergoing IVF treatment to fall pregnant. Brit also shares what it was like to…
21 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
Gretta Ray on the heartbreak of severe illness
Hello! Today’s guest, Gretta Ray, has been writing music since she was 7 years old. After winning Triple J Unearthed High in Year 12 with her song ‘Drive’, Gretta’s music career was going strong. She moved overseas, wrote two studio albums, and performed with the likes of Gang of Youths, Maisie Peters, James Bay, Sam Fender, and Paul Kelly. All that changed when, two days after moving to London, Gretta was admitted to hospital with a heart infection, which put her life and career on pause. In this conversation, Gretta opens up about how her experience with severe illness changed her…
14 Sep 2026 · 47 min
Chloe Pink on starting IVF at 26
Hello! Today’s guest, Chloe Pink, is so much more than the wife of a professional athlete. But after an article was published sharing the photos of her elopement to North Melbourne Kangaroos player Toby Pink last year, the comments section was flooded with body-shaming abuse, all because she didn't fit the typical "WAG" mould. In this conversation, Chloe shares what the period after her wedding was like and that, despite the online fallout, she still thinks back to the moment she and Toby exchanged their vows as her happy place. She also talks about starting IVF at the age of 26, and her…
7 Sep 2026 · 56 min
Real Housewife Krissy Marsh on why her husband would never leave
Hello! Today’s guest, Krissy Marsh, tells us she’s more than a Real Housewife of Sydney. Krissy shares some wild stories, from her first job on the trading floor of Sydney's stock exchange at just 17 years old, encountering Princess Diana and Madonna while working at the Ritz Carlton, and climbing Huangshan mountain while living in China. In this conversation, Krissy reveals the drama on Real Housewives is more chaotic than what we see on screen, and why she decided to step away. She also discusses the secrets to a long-term marriage and how proud she is of raising her three children while…
31 Aug 2026 · 42 min
Shabana Azeez on being lonely while filming The Pitt
Hello! Today’s guest, Shabana Azeez, shares what it was like filming on the set of HBO series The Pitt after landing the role of medical student Victoria Javadi and moving to LA on a whim. Her role in the award-winning medical drama sees Victoria juggling the high-pressure environment of a hospital emergency department while also living up to the expectations of her successful surgeon mother. In this conversation, Shabana opens up about the loneliness she felt when she moved to Los Angeles, the people who tried to befriend her once she became famous, having a parasocial relationship with…
26 Aug 2026 · 46 min
‘I escaped a controlling marriage’ with Lisa Jewell
Hello! Today, we’re joined by No. 1 New York Times and Sunday Times author, Lisa Jewell. Lisa has written 24 novels and has sold over 10 million books worldwide. In this conversation, Lisa opens up about her first marriage, where she was a victim of coercive control and emotional abuse. Lisa found herself in her 20s, isolated from her friends and family, and stuck in a situation she felt she couldn’t escape. It wasn’t until Lisa met her now-husband that she felt safe enough to leave. Lisa also speaks about how these experiences have helped to shape her writing, and how she feels about her…
24 Aug 2026 · 52 min
'Six years trying to bring my perpetrator to justice' with Reuben Williams
Hello! Today’s guest, Reuben Williams, shares a deeply personal story about sexual assault, the six-year court process that followed, and what it meant to spend much of his 20s trying to bring his perpetrator to justice. In this conversation, Reuben speaks candidly about telling the people closest to him, the role therapy played in his recovery, and the 70 sessions he kept as a kind of digital journal - something he’s now grateful to be able to listen back to. We also talk about life now: his relationship with his now partner, Alice, and why he thinks some men aren’t quite ready to jump into…
17 Aug 2026 · 57 min
Rachael Wilde on running a multi-million dollar business while becoming a mum
Hello! Today, we speak to the co-founder of The Breakout Hack and Bouf Haircare, Rachael Wilde. Rach was just 23 years old when she started her business alongside her mum, growing it into a multi-million dollar company. You can find out all about her business journey and advice over on Style-ish. Today though, we’re going deeper into Rach’s personal story. In this conversation, Rach opens up about living with anxiety, the reality of having panic attacks, and how her partner, Josh, has supported her through it over the years. She also opens up about her pregnancy journey and what her own mum…
10 Aug 2026 · 53 min
Shaun Micallef on the life-changing ultimatum from his wife
Hello! Today, we have a Life Lessons episode with one of Australia’s most beloved comedians, Shaun Micallef. You might recognise Shaun from his satirical news program Mad As Hell or Talkin’ About Your Generation. More recently, he’s appeared on SBS on Shaun Micallef's Origins Odyssey and ABC’s Going for Broke. In this conversation, Shaun opens up about the pivotal decision he had to make at 30: stay in law and join a partnership, or take a risk and pursue his passion for comedy. Ultimately, this decision changed his entire life. Shaun also takes us into some of his biggest life revelations -…
3 Aug 2026 · 47 min
"Robert, chill out!" Robert Irwin on THAT undies campaign
Hello! Today we’re joined by Australian icon, Robert Irwin! Robert likely needs little introduction… he’s the son of Steve and Terri Irwin, and one of the world’s most beloved conservationists and television personalities. In this conversation, Robert speaks candidly about some of his more unexpected adventures, from the worldwide response to his Bonds campaign (and his family’s reaction) to stepping into the ballroom on Dancing with the Stars. Robert and Ruby also chat about love, relationships and the lessons he’s learned from the incredible women in his life. Robert also opens up about…
3 Aug 2026 · 10 min
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29 Jul 2026 · 36 min
Maddy Prespakis on becoming a step-parent at 23
Hello! We’re back with another Life Lessons episode. Today, we’re joined by Maddy Prespakis. Maddy is best known for her incredible talent on the football field as a star of Essendon’s AFLW side. More recently, you may have seen her online alongside her now-fiancée, Sophie Cachia. In this conversation, Maddy opens up about becoming a mum to her daughter, Esmé, after Sophie conceived through sperm donation, and what it was like going through the pregnancy as their relationship was beginning. She shares what it was like to navigate such a life-changing experience so early in their relationship…
27 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
'I couldn't accept the thought of my husband dying' with Lauren Curtis
Hello! Today, we're joined by OG Australian beauty vlogger, Lauren Curtis. Lauren first rose to fame in 2011 after launching her YouTube channel, where she taught an entire generation of girls how to do their makeup. Since then, she’s built a community of more than 4 million followers across her social platforms and remains one of the most recognisable faces in the Australian creator space. In this conversation, Lauren reflects on the early days of YouTube, sharing what it was like to build a career online and some of the more unsettling experiences that came with having such a public…
20 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
'He left his wife for me... then I fell pregnant' with Natalie Bassingthwaighte
Hello! Today, we're joined by Australian icon Natalie Bassingthwaighte. Nat is a singer, actor, and television personality who rose to fame in 2003 with her role on Neighbours as Izzy Hoyland. Nat’s resume is extensive - with features in theatre shows like Grease, Footloose, Chicago, and more recently, Waitress. In 2004, she was recruited as the lead singer of the electro-pop band, The Rogue Traders, and has released a solo album, too. In this conversation, Nat speaks about the early closing of Waitress and shares what she believes needs to change to keep Australia’s theatre industry alive.…
13 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
'I left my fiancé... now we’re back together' with Zan Rowe
Hello! Today, we're joined by Australian radio and television presenter Zan Rowe. One of Australia’s most recognisable voices, Zan spent more than two decades behind the microphone at Triple J and Double J before making the leap to television with Take 5, the TV adaptation of her iconic radio segment. Today, she’s working on her latest hosting role on the 2026 season of Race Around the World. In this conversation, Zan reflects on her early life and the unexpected sliding-doors moment that led her to get a very unusual tattoo. She shares what it was like to achieve everything she’d worked…
6 Jul 2026 · 57 min
Sofia Levin on navigating divorce while losing her dad to MND
Hello! Today, we're joined by Sofia Levin. Sofia is an Australian food journalist, food critic, travel writer, and MasterChef Judge. In this conversation, Sofia shares some of her most memorable food and travel stories, reflects on how she built a career in food journalism, and explains the path that led her to becoming a Logie-nominated MasterChef judge. Sofia also opens up about one of the most difficult periods of her life. As her marriage was coming to an end, her dad was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). She speaks candidly about navigating divorce alongside anticipatory grief…
29 Jun 2026 · 52 min
'No one at work knew I was dating Rob Mills' with Georgie Tunny
Hello! Today, we're joined by the wonderful Georgie Tunny. Georgie is a highly regarded broadcaster, podcast host, and now author of her debut novel Over To You! In this conversation, Georgie opens up about navigating ambition in one of Australia’s most competitive industries, and how a trip to NYC gave her the realisation that she doesn’t need to do it all before she starts a family. She speaks about the importance of embracing authenticity and how this changed the course of her career, the heartbreaking end of her dream job at The Project, and the challenge of staying friends with people…
24 Jun 2026 · 42 min
Escaping to survive with Mohamed Semra
Hello! We’re back with another Life Lessons episode. Today, we’re joined by Mohamed Semra, the Mayor of the City of Maribynong and the first person of Sub-Saharan African descent to be elected mayor in Australia. Born in Sudan, Mohamed arrived in Australia as a refugee at the age of three with his mum, Samira, and five siblings. In this conversation, Mohamed shares the pivotal moments that shaped his journey into leadership. From overcoming a childhood stutter with the support of a teacher and finding confidence through debating, to speaking out after a viral incident of racial profiling…
22 Jun 2026 · 54 min
Behind the scenes of Kyle and Jackie O with Mitch Churi
Hello! Today, we're joined by the very talented and equally hilarious Mitch Churi. After more than a decade working in Australian radio, including on the Kyle and Jackie O show, and The Pick Up with Britt and Laura, Mitch has become one of the country's most recognisable media personalities. Today, he hosts The Mitch Churi Chat Show where he interviews some of the world's biggest celebrities. In this conversation, Mitch opens up about being made redundant after 10 years at KIIS, and what it meant to rebuild his identity when the thing he’d built his life around was suddenly gone. He also…
15 Jun 2026 · 24 min
The moment Sashi Perera found out her boyfriend was living a double life
Oh, hi! Inherited is taking a short break from our regular interview episodes, so we thought we'd share some of the show's most memorable moments for you to listen back to. Today, we hear from 4 people who openly shared their stories of cheating and heartbreak. You'll hear from: Sashi Perera Kath Ebbs Lucy Jackson Sophie Cachia Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠ @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode next Tuesday.…
8 Jun 2026 · 35 min
'I survived a car crash that stole the lives of three of my mates'
Oh, hi! Inherited is taking a short break from our regular interview episodes, so we thought we'd share some of the show's most memorable moments for you to listen back to. Today, we hear from 5 incredible people who have faced some of life's biggest adversities. You'll hear from: Kelsey Mulcahy Daniel Gorringe Courtney Ugle Lech Blaine Stephanie Browitt This conversation details experiences of suicidal ideation and domestic violence. If you or someone you know is struggling and need support, please head here or contact LifeLine on 13 11 14. Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg and…
1 Jun 2026 · 32 min
How three people hit success before 30
Oh, hi! Inherited is taking a short break from our regular interview episodes, so we thought we'd share some of the show's most memorable moments for you to listen back to. Today, three people share how they hit success before the age of 30. You'll hear from: Hannah Ferguson Guy Sebastian Sarah Davidson Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on⁠ Instagram⁠ and⁠ TikTok⁠ @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode next Tuesday. Learn more about your ad…
27 May 2026 · 46 min
Ruby's Nana Kay on her life lessons at 80
Hello! This Thursday, we're back with a very special Life Lessons episode. Ruby sits down with her Nana, Kay Hall! At 80 years old, Kay has lived a life marked by love, resilience, and more wisdom than we could ever fit into one conversation. In it, she shares how grief and estrangement have shown up over the decades, and the moment she had to give up her firstborn son for adoption after unexpectedly falling pregnant at 17-years-old. She also reflects on what it was like growing up as a young woman in the 1950s and 60s, from being forced to leave work after marriage, the moment she met her…
25 May 2026 · 53 min
Melanie Bracewell: 'My fiancé's memory loss stole our first dates'
Hello! Today, we're joined by the brilliant Melanie Bracewell - comedian, TV host, writer and one of the sharpest talents to come out of New Zealand. Mel first built a cult following as a teenage Tumblr text-post blogger before exploding onto the international stage in 2020 with her wildly accurate impersonations of former New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern. Since then, she's become a beloved presence across comedy and television. In this conversation, Mel opens up about the early stages of her relationship with her fiancé Shaun, including how his short-term memory loss shaped the…
18 May 2026 · 51 min
Lisa Wilkinson: 'I knew these women had no one else to go to'
Hello! Today, we have an extra-special Life Lessons episode with one of Australia’s most well-recognised and formidable journalists, Lisa Wilkinson. Lisa’s career in media spans over four decades: for 10 years, she co-hosted Nine’s Today Show alongside Karl Stefanovic, before becoming a regular host on Network 10's The Project, a role she held until 2022. In recent years, Lisa has faced public backlash, navigating a highly publicised court case. Today, she shares how her 3 Life Lessons and new book, The Titanic Story of Evelyn, have grounded her amid the scrutiny. She also speaks about…
11 May 2026 · 44 min
MAFS star Stella Mickunaite on the moment Filip surprised her with a real proposal
Hello! Today, we’re joined by Married at First Sight star, Stella Mickunaite. Stella found love on the latest season of MAFS and is now engaged to her fiancé, Filip. In this conversation, Stella opens up about her move to Australia nearly 10 years ago and how hard it was to find her feet on new soil. She speaks openly about her experience on MAFS, in particular the infamous dinner party, the insane nerves she felt walking down the aisle on the show for the first time, and her engagement to Filip during the final episode. We also speak about what she's up to now and the plans for her and…
4 May 2026 · 1 hr
'I couldn't let dating Paris Hilton define my career' with Rob Mills
Hello! Today, we’re joined by actor, television host, and singer-songwriter Rob “Millsy” Mills. Rob first rose to fame on the inaugural season of Australian Idol, finishing fifth alongside standout contestants like Shannon Noll and Guy Sebastian. Since his breakout in 2003, he’s built an impressive career and become a familiar face in Australia’s theatre scene, starring in leading roles in productions such as Wicked and Waitress (buy tickets here!!!!). In this conversation, Rob opens up about the challenge of reshaping his image, from a carefree party boy to a respected actor, singer, and…

About Inherited

Host Ruby Hall explores the Relics, Recipes, Rituals and Rules that profoundly shape who we are.

Inherited is a English society & culture podcast from Shameless Media. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Shameless Media
Language: English
Category: Society & Culture
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 51 min
Latest episode: 12 Oct 2026
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