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MONDAY ANALYSIS: Coming up on today’s show: A tiny antiques store in a small town in the US is making global headlines after displaying a sign that says “No Influencers”. It’s sparked a massive conversation about the state of influencing – and whether or not hating influencers is the same thing as just hating women… Thank you so much to Netflix for making this episode of Shameless possible – My Brilliant Career premieres on Netflix this Thursday. Also, shout-out to the L’Oreal Paris Elvive Collagen Lifter range! Your hosts are Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Michelle Andrews…
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S1 · E976 · 21 Aug 2026 · 42 min
Mich's BBL
DUMB STUFF FRIDAYS: Mich is the exact same height as this A-list celebrity man, the Sussexes are coming back to the UK – which is a pretty massive surprise – and Mich has a really, really dumb and funny AI mishap to share with Zara and the listeners. And finally! Slow News Week! This week, Mich recommended The Jury: Death on the Staircase on SBS. Zaz recommended Talking at Night by Claire Daverley and Sterling Point on Amazon Prime. This episode of Shameless is brought to you by Elite Eleven, the Australian-born activewear brand designed to move with you. Also, shout-out to Warner Brothers…
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S1 · E975 · 19 Aug 2026 · 53 min
Perhaps... the worst movie of the year?
THURSDAY QUICK AND DIRTY: Well hello! Coming up on today’s show: ‘Harry Potter’ actress Bel Powley ‘strongly disagrees’ with JK Rowling, Nicole Kidman has graced the cover of British Vogue (mother), the devastating death of Hayden Panettiere, Zara didn’t love Callum Turner’s new film ‘One Night Only’, and Lewis Hamilton has posted Kim K to the grid… Thank you so much to Netflix and their new show My Brilliant Career for making this episode possible. Also, shout-out to Moonpig! Shameless Podcast is produced by Annabelle Lee and Eilish Gilligan, video-produced by Monica Vantilburg, and…
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S1 · E973 · 16 Aug 2026 · 45 min
The backlash to the backlash of 'Yesteryear'
MONDAY ANALYSIS: Coming up on today’s show: We’re talking Yesteryear! It’s the bestselling debut by author Caro Claire Burke, which has sold over 1.4 million copies worldwide and sparked a discourse for the ages. We’re asking the question: why do so many people hate it? And is the hate justified, or something we tend to… reserve for bestselling female authors? Thankyou so much to Swisse for making this episode of Shameless possible – head to We Are Hysterical to learn more. Also, Shout-out to Moonpig! Your hosts are Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1).…
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S1 · E972 · 14 Aug 2026 · 39 min
Just trying to sell a wig (don't blow it)
DUMB STUFF FRIDAYS: Zaz brings a list of things that deserved a rebrand! Then, a viral clip got us thinking about your dumbest mistakes at work – we asked you to send in your stories. And finally, Role Model bombed a cover; his preemptive strike was inspiring, though. This week, Mich recommended Cara Delevingne on Louis Theroux’s podcast. Zaz recommended Good People by Patmeena Sabit. Big thanks to Netflix and their new favourite series, My Brilliant Career, for making this episode possible. It follows the funny and willful Sybylla Melvyn who wants to live life on her own terms, but it’s…
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S1 · E971 · 12 Aug 2026 · 47 min
The Phoebe, Paul and Gracie maze
THURSDAY QUICK AND DIRTY: Phoebe Bridgers' new lyrics about Gracie Abrams (allegedly), some really troubling reports about Perez Hilton, and did Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper get married? Brad Pitt’s profile in Esquire and… woah. We obviously have thoughts. Brooks Nader blank blank on a boat with her dad! Listen for that to make sense! This episode references self-harm and suicidal thoughts – if you need help, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. Big thanks to Moonpig for making this episode possible. This Father’s Day, they’re helping Aussies celebrate every kind of Dad with their personalised…
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S1 · E969 · 7 Aug 2026 · 47 min
The Battle of the Algorithms
DUMB STUFF FRIDAYS: Mich and Zaz consumed very different kinds of content over the break lol – the beauty of algorithms. So today, it’s a Welcome to my Algorithm BATTLE. This week, Mich recommended watching The Invite. Zaz recommended The Five Star Weekend on Binge, as well as London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe. Big thanks to The Devil’s Mouth and Prime Video for making this episode possible. The Devil’s Mouth is a gripping new movie that follows five friends as they try to escape a deadly cave… and whatever’s under the water. Watch it now, exclusively on Prime Video. And shoutout to…
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S1 · E968 · 5 Aug 2026 · 51 min
Ariana, a Natalie Portman novel and also! We're back!
THURSDAY QUICK AND DIRTY: We’re baaaack! On today’s show: Ariana Grande is taking a break, Matty Healy got married, and then, is that novel about Natalie Portman? Olivia Rodrigo’s normie bf (Nicole Kidman has one, too, btw), Bella Hadid’s ex thought they were still together, and finally! Something falls out of Robbie Williams’s nose. For support, call the Butterfly National Helpline on 1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673) or visit www.butterfly.org.au to chat online or email, 7 days a week, 8am-midnight (AEST). Thank you so much to Netflix and their new show My Brilliant Career for making this…
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S1 · E966 · 3 Aug 2026 · 10 min
Introducing: The Census. Nope, not that one.
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S1 · E965 · 2 Aug 2026 · 42 min
They wrote WHAT in their memoir?
Hello hello! It’s Gil here again, with the last Monday archives episode before Mich and Zaz are back on deck! I was kind of surprised by how many memoirs we’ve covered on Monday episodes over the last couple of years, so I thought why not collate some of the most outrageous. Plus, if you’re not one of our beloved Shamemore subbies as yet, the final segment of this episode will be completely new to your ears…! Segments from today’s episode are sourced from: Reluctantly entering polyamory | Apple, Spotify A billionaire’s bestselling memoir sparks confusion | Apple, Spotify Exclusive: More of…
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S1 · E964 · 29 Jul 2026 · 43 min
The celebrity breakups from hell!
Belly here again!!! Today, we’re deeping the celebrity breakups from hell. From Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt to Lily Allen and David Harbour, breakups are just so much more complicated when you’re famous… Shameless Podcast is produced by Annabelle Lee and Eilish Gilligan, audio-produced by Annabelle Lee, and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Our social media team consists of Divya Simmie and Naima Fatema, and our partnerships manager is Cindy Luu. Big thanks to L’Oreal Paris for making this episode possible. The new L’Oreal Paris Elvive Collagen Lifter gives thin hair an instant volume lift…
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