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30 Sep 2024 · 1 min
Search for 'Inherited' wherever you get your podcasts—or you can watch it on YouTube. Inherited is an interview show that explores the Relics, Recipes, Rituals, and Rules we inherit over our lifetime and how they shape who we are today. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Follow Inherited on Instagram and on TikTok.
S1 · E94 · 22 Aug 2024 · 50 min
Hello, book clubbers! As you might have gleaned from the title, this is a different ep today: We’re pressing pause on this podcast for a little bit. We explain it all in this episode before revisiting some of our favourite books and passages we’ve read over the last four years. Big thanks to Cetaphil for making this episode possible. If you want skincare that works just as hard as you do, head here and try Cetaphil. Your skin will thank you, and you’ll feel ready to conquer anything. To find Eilish’s wonderful writing, subscribe to our Smart Dumb Stuff newsletter by heading right here. This…
S1 · E93 · 20 Aug 2024 · 54 min
Hey, book clubbers! Today, we’re so excited to bring you this episode, a live interview with Rebecca Yarros. Rhiannon speaks to Rebecca about writing her hugely popular novels, Iron Flame and Fourth Wing. You’ll hear about that throne scene in Iron Flame and how she engages with BookTok. Join us in the all the book chat over on our Insta @theshamelessbookclub, our TikTok @theshamelessbookclub, or in The Shameless Book Club Facebook group. Thank you so much to Cetaphil for making this episode of The Shameless Book Club possible. Your host today was Rhiannon Joyce, and this episode was audio…
S1 · E92 · 12 Aug 2024 · 44 min
Hello! We’re back with another episode of Stranger Than Fiction, and today, Eilish and Emma discuss The Spine Collector - a thief who stole over one thousand unpublished manuscripts from publishing houses, literary agents, book scouts and authors themselves. But… why did they do it??? Here is The Spine Collector by Reeves Wiedeman and Lila Shapiro as discussed in the episode. This episode of The Shameless Book Club was brought to you by It Ends With Us, in cinemas now. Join us for all the book chat over on our Insta @theshamelessbookclub, our TikTok @theshamelessbookclub, or in The Shameless…
S1 · E91 · 5 Aug 2024 · 37 min
Hiya, book clubbers! This month, we read You Are Here by British author David Nicholls. The story follows Michael and Marnie as they are thrown together on a long walk through England. Michael is adrift after his wife has just left him, and he has begun taking himself on long, solitary walks across the English countryside. Marnie is lonely, too. She spends her days hiding in her London flat after her marriage fell apart years ago. She is more comfortable at her computer as a copy editor than really anywhere else in the world. At its heart, it’s a book about love and loneliness and… walking.…
S1 · E90 · 22 Jul 2024 · 51 min
Hey, book clubbers! Today, we’re so excited to bring you this episode with author Coco Mellors. Zara speaks to Coco about her novel Blue Sisters. You’ll hear what drew Coco to write this book, plus behind-the-scenes info on what made Cleopatra and Frankenstein so popular. Join us in the all the book chat over on our Insta @theshamelessbookclub, our TikTok @theshamelessbookclub, or in The Shameless Book Club Facebook group. Thank you so much to ‘It Ends With Us’ for making this episode of The Shameless Book Club possible. And remember to mark your calendars for its cinema release on August…
S1 · E89 · 16 Jul 2024 · 36 min
Hello! We’re back with another episode of Stranger Than Fiction. Today, Eilish and Anj discuss the baffling story behind OJ Simpson’s book, If I Did It. Please note that this episode contains discussions of domestic violence, racism and murder. If you need help, please reach out to 1800 RESPECT. Join us for all the book chat over on our Insta @theshamelessbookclub, our TikTok @theshamelessbookclub, or in The Shameless Book Club Facebook group. Your host today was Eilish Gilligan (@eilishgilligan), who was joined by Anjana Khallouf (@anjanakhallouf). This episode was audio produced and…
S1 · E88 · 15 Jul 2024 · 37 min
Hello! We’re back with another episode of Stranger Than Fiction. Today, Eilish and Anj discuss the baffling story behind OJ Simpson’s book, If I Did It. Please note that this episode contains discussions of domestic violence, racism and murder. If you need help, please reach out to 1800 RESPECT. Join us for all the book chat over on our Insta @theshamelessbookclub, our TikTok @theshamelessbookclub, or in The Shameless Book Club Facebook group. Your host today was Eilish Gilligan (@eilishgilligan), who was joined by Anjana Khallouf (@anjanakhallouf). This episode was audio-produced and…
S1 · E87 · 8 Jul 2024 · 30 min
Heeeeyyy, book clubbers! This month, we watched A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder: the TV series based on Holly Jackson’s 2019 bestseller of the same name. It’s just started streaming on Stan and is hitting Netflix next month. Since so many of our book clubbers read and loved the book, we thought let’s watch the show. Your hosts today were Michelle Andrews, Ruby Hall and Emma Kamiya-Sullivan. This episode was audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Cetaphil for making this episode possible. If you want skincare that works just as hard as you do, give Cetaphil a go. Enjoy the content we…
S1 · E86 · 1 Jul 2024 · 32 min
Hiya, book clubbers! This month, we read The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. The Housemaid follows Millie, a young and beautiful woman who applies and is offered a job as a live-in housekeeper for a wealthy couple, Nina and Andrew Winchester. For Millie, who has a criminal record, it's a fantastic job - until it's not. Things go downhill quickly as Nina Winchester exhibits increasingly bizarre and frustrating behavior. In this fun and quick-paced psychological thriller, Millie wonders what type of people she's really working for. Join us for all the book chat over on our Insta…
S1 · E85 · 24 Jun 2024 · 19 min
Hey, book clubbers! Today we’re so excited to bring you this episode with Colin from Accounts writers, Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall. Michelle speaks to them about writing the show's new season, how we got THAT nipple season in season one, as well as how they landed on a dog character being at the heart of the show. Join us in the all the book chat over on our Insta @theshamelessbookclub, our TikTok @theshamelessbookclub, or in The Shameless Book Club Facebook group. Thank you so much to Bloomsbury and their A Court of Thorns and Roses series for making this episode possible. Even if…
S1 · E84 · 17 Jun 2024 · 48 min
Hello, everyone! On today’s episode of The Adaptation, as promised, we are reviewing Bridgerton Season 3, Part 2. At the end of P1, we left off with Pen and Colin finally making the move from friends to lovers. The first half of the season finished with their iconic carriage scene, and Colin proposing to Pen. We all knew the second half of the season would be a complicated one: what would Colin do if he found out Pen was Lady Whistledown? What would Eloise do when she found out her ex-best friend was engaged to her brother? How would every other tiny subplot - of which there were hundreds -…
S1 · E83 · 10 Jun 2024 · 34 min
Hiya! Today’s episode of Stranger Than Fiction is a liiiiiittle different than usual. Instead of talking about a book, or an author specifically, we are talking about a group of very, very clever writers… and the stories they’ve written for the most popular animated series in the world: The Simpsons. Eilish takes Shameless Media’s Head of Business Development, Rhi, on a journey through The Simpsons’ most baffling predictions. Big thanks to Cobram Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil for making this episode possible. Find Cobram Estate’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil in your local store or online. Join us…
S1 · E82 · 3 Jun 2024 · 38 min
Hey, book clubbers! This month we set a theme - it’s Nobody Left Behind. So, we thought, let’s pick one of our generation’s favourite reads, and combine a “been here forever” fan with two new readers. The book? You already know from the episode title: It’s Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Join us for all the book chat over on our Insta @theshamelessbookclub, our TikTok @theshamelessbookclub, or in The Shameless Book Club Facebook group. Big thanks to Cobram Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil for making this episode possible. Find Cobram Estate’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil in your…
S1 · E81 · 27 May 2024 · 46 min
Hello! We’re back with another episode of Stranger Than Fiction, and today, we’re talking about Delia Owens, the author of Where The Crawdads Sing… and her potential involvement in an unsolved murder? Just a note ahead of this episode: this is a pretty serious story, with discussions of murder and racism to follow. To read ‘The Hunted’ by Jeffrey Goldberg in The New Yorker that Eilish pointed to in this episode, head here. Big thanks to Bridgerton Season Three, Part 1 for making this episode possible. Catch Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1, now playing only on Netflix. Join us for all the book…
S1 · E80 · 20 May 2024 · 43 min
Hey book clubbers! This month, we're reviewing Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1 for The Adaptation because frankly, it would be criminal not to. The third season is a classic friends-to-lovers tale that centres on the blossoming romance between Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton. Colin has just returned from a few months overseas, while Pen is entering her third season of trying to find a husband and she’s not feeling good. Big thanks to Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur for making this episode possible. If you are over 18 and looking for an indulgent treat, head online or in-store to your…
S1 · E79 · 13 May 2024 · 17 min
Hey, book clubbers! ‘The Idea of You’ starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine has been just about everywhere so this month, Sohani sat down with the author behind the book, Robinne Lee. In this wide-ranging interview, they discuss boy bands, ageism, double standards and so much more. Join us for all the book chat over on our Insta @theshamelessbookclub, our TikTok @theshamelessbookclub, or in The Shameless Book Club Facebook group. This episode is brought to you by Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1 now playing only on Netflix. Your host today was Sohani Goonetillake (@sohani.jpg). This…
S1 · E78 · 6 May 2024 · 38 min
Happy Tuesday, book clubbers! This month, we read The Work by Bri Lee. The Work follows Lally, who has invested everything into her gallery in Manhattan and she’s enjoying it because the sacrifices are finally paying off. We also follow Pat, a scholarship boy desperate to establish himself in Sydney's antiquities scene. When they meet at New York's Armory Show their chemistry is instant. But while the book follows their relationship and how it develops, we also follow their pretty flawed decision-making as they try to make it in the art world. Big thanks to Baileys - Irish Cream Liqueur -…
S1 · E77 · 2 May 2024 · 39 min
Hey, book clubbers! You might be wondering why we’re popping into your feeds on a Friday… well, we had to review Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine’s buzzy new rom-com of course! The Idea of You is based on the bestselling book by Robinne Lee which was published in 2017. Fast forward seven years and we have 116 minutes of pure, glorious sugar. Join us for all the book chat over on our Insta @theshamelessbookclub, our TikTok @theshamelessbookclub, or in The Shameless Book Club Facebook group. This episode was made possible by Cetaphil and their range of dermatologist-tested products to suit…
S1 · E76 · 1 May 2024 · 21 min
Welcome to the final episode of The Tastemakers, in partnership with Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur. In this very special fortnightly book club series, our host Gemma Dimond sits down with your favourite tastemakers from a range of backgrounds. From beauty to lifestyle to food creators, we have been getting to know The Tastemakers we reckon lead the charge in their respective areas of expertise. Today, we have our very own Zara McDonald. Big thanks to Baileys for making this episode possible. If you are over 18 and looking for a treat, head online or instore to your liquor retailer and shop…
S1 · E76 · 22 Apr 2024 · 39 min
Hey, book clubbers! Sohani sat down with Emily Henry to discuss all things romance. You might be familiar with Emily’s other work including 'Book Lovers', 'Beach Read', 'People We Meet on Vacation' and 'Happy Place'. And the day this episode drops Emily will have a brand new book out in the world called 'Funny Story'. Join us for all the book chat over on our Insta @theshamelessbookclub, our TikTok @theshamelessbookclub, or in The Shameless Book Club Facebook group. This episode was made possible by Cetaphil and their range of dermatologist-tested products to suit everyone. Your host today…
S1 · E74 · 17 Apr 2024 · 28 min
Welcome to The Tastemakers, in partnership with Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur. In this very special fortnightly book club series, our host Gemma Dimond sits down with your favourite tastemakers from a range of backgrounds. From beauty to lifestyle to food creators, over the next few months, we will be getting to know The Tastemakers we reckon lead the charge in their respective areas of expertise. Today, we are joined by the lovely Sage Mellet. Big thanks to Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur for making this episode possible. If you are over 18 and looking for a treat, head online or instore to your…
S1 · E75 · 15 Apr 2024 · 37 min
Hey, book clubbers! This month, we're reviewing 'Apples Never Fall' on BINGE. The TV series is based on the 2021 novel of the same name by Aussie author Liane Moriarty. You may be familiar with Moriarty's other bestsellers which were also adapted into TV series including 'Big Little Lies' and 'Nine Perfect Strangers'. Join us for all the book chat over on our Insta @theshamelessbookclub, our TikTok @theshamelessbookclub, or in The Shameless Book Club Facebook group. This episode was made possible by Cetaphil and their range of dermatologist-tested products to suit everyone. Your hosts today…
E72 · 8 Apr 2024 · 44 min
Did Taylor Swift secretly write and publish a spy novel? Well… Today on Stranger Than Fiction, Eilish Gilligan and Ruby Hall investigate Argylle, the spy thriller written by debut author “Elly Conway”. WHO is Elly Conway? And why do the Swifties think it’s Taylor? And HOW did this total unknown debut author get a multi-million dollar movie deal with Apple before the book even came out? We have all the answers for you! Big thanks to Baileys - Irish Cream Liqueur - for making this episode possible. If you are over 18 and interested in an indulgent treat then head online or in-store to shop…
S1 · E71 · 3 Apr 2024 · 23 min
Welcome to The Tastemakers, in partnership with Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur. In this very special fortnightly book club series, our host Gemma Dimond sits down with your favourite tastemakers from a range of backgrounds. From beauty to lifestyle to food creators, over the next few months, we will be getting to know The Tastemakers we reckon lead the charge in their respective areas of expertise. Today, we’re joined by Zara Wong. Big thanks to Baileys for making this episode possible. If you are over 18 and looking for a treat, head online or instore to your liquor retailer and shop Baileys.…
E72 · 1 Apr 2024 · 39 min
Happy Tuesday, book worms! For Memoir March, we read The House of Hidden Meaning by RuPaul. His memoir painted an intricate portrait of what it was like growing up Black and queer in a broken home, as well as detailing his inherent belief that fame was always his destiny. At its core, this is a memoir about identity and RuPaul’s influence on changing the way the world thinks about drag. Your hosts today were Eilish Gilligan (@eilishgilligan), Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0). This episode was audio produced by Sohani Goonetillake. Enjoy the content we create? The…
E71 · 25 Mar 2024 · 40 min
Hey book clubbers! Today Bri Lee and Sohani are discussing the 'sad girl novels' literary trend and how Bri’s latest book deviates from this trend. Very excitingly, Bri’s book ‘The Work’ will be coming out on April 3rd and she will be at the Melbourne Writers Festival which is taking place from the 8th to the 12th of May. You can buy your tickets to Bri’s event here. Join us for all the book chat over on our Insta @theshamelessbookclub, our TikTok @theshamelessbookclub, or in The Shameless Book Club Facebook group. Big thanks to Baileys - Irish Cream Liqueur - for making this episode…
S1 · E68 · 20 Mar 2024 · 23 min
Welcome to The Tastemakers, in partnership with Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur. In this very special fortnightly book club series, our host Gemma Dimond sits down with your favourite tastemakers from a range of backgrounds. From beauty to lifestyle to food creators, over the next few months, we will be getting to know The Tastemakers we reckon lead the charge in their respective areas of expertise. Today, we are joined by the delightful Julia Busuttil Nishimura. Big thanks to Baileys for making this episode possible. If you are over 18 and looking for a treat, head online or instore to your…
E70 · 18 Mar 2024 · 36 min
Hello, hello! This month on The Adaptation we're reviewing the Netflix romantic drama everyone’s been raving about: One Day. The series follows Emma and Dexter who meet after spending an interesting graduation night together. They go their separate ways the next day but the two embark on a friendship that eventually leads to love. Each episode picks up a year after the last and it gives viewers a snapshot into their lives. Join us for all the book chat over on our Insta @theshamelessbookclub, our TikTok @theshamelessbookclub, or in The Shameless Book Club Facebook group. Big thanks to…
S1 · E66 · 11 Mar 2024 · 44 min
Hi hi hi! Calling all Cat People! Is it ever okay to use someone else's real-life experiences as inspiration for your writing? We're asking the big questions today on Stranger Than Fiction! Join Eilish Gilligan and Rhiannon Joyce as they discuss Cat Person, the short story from The New Yorker that went unfathomably viral - and the wild, kind-of "true" story that inspired it. Big thanks to Baileys - Irish Cream Liqueur - for making this episode possible. If you are over 18 and interested in an indulgent treat then head online or in-store to shop Baileys. Remember to Drink Responsibly. Join us…
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