

The Spill
Mamamia Podcasts
The Spill is your daily entertainment news fix where we break down the biggest celebrity headlines. Join Laura Brodnik and her cast of expert pals like Em Vernem, Tina Burke and Tina Provis for brutally honest takes on pop culture, plus their recommendations that are actually worth watching. New episodes every weekday at 3pm.Plus we have the latest pop culture headlines every weekday with the latest Morning Tea from Ash London, and on Friday we'll give you the best new TV shows and movies to binge this weekend in our Weekend Watch.
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Apr 3, 2023 • 20min
Reese Witherspoon & The Hollywood Love Curse
On the show today… Abbott Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time over the weekend, and her comments about teachers deserve to go viral. And Pete Davidson became infamous for dating beautiful, famous women, but in a new podcast interview, he’s confessed that he felt like a 'f---ing loser’ the entire time. He made some interesting comments about how many people he’s actually dated and how the headlines were spun, but it’s the story of how it all affected his career that we need to talk about now. Plus, Reese Witherspoon has officially filed for divorce from her husband Jim Toth after recently announcing their separation on Instagram. It’s now been reported that their marriage ended due to her work commitments and it’s left us wondering if this is just a new spin on the classic ‘Hollywood Love Curse’ theory? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Join us in our Facebook group to discuss everything pop culture...https://www.facebook.com/groups/2524018781153963/ Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter... https://mamamia.com.au/newsletter CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Emily Vernem Executive Producer: Gia Moylan Audio Producer: Rhiannon Mooney Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 31, 2023 • 16min
Jennifer Aniston Has Picked The Wrong Fight
On the show today… There are two important celebrity stories we need to unpack today. Grimes has renamed her child (yes, the one who was accidentally revealed during a Vanity Fair profile) and Gwyneth Paltrow has won her ski assault case, and we think we can pinpoint exactly what went wrong for the man who tried to sue her. And Jennifer Aniston has been criticised for some recent comments she made about comedy while on the promotional tour for her new movie with Adam Sandler. So is Jennifer the real villain here? Or is this just a case of her doubling down on a conversation she doesn’t need to take part in. Plus, it’s Weekend Watch time! This week we have a new movie with a nostalgic twist and a new Australian Netflix series to recommend to you. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Join us in our Facebook group to discuss everything pop culture...https://www.facebook.com/groups/2524018781153963/ Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter... https://mamamia.com.au/newsletter CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Chelsea McLaughlin Executive Producer: Gia Moylan Assistant Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Producer: Rhiannon Mooney Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 30, 2023 • 21min
The Gwyneth Paltrow Trial Moment That Had Us Screaming
On the show today… This week Variety has published an investigation titled Sebastian Bear-McClard, Emily Ratajkowski’s Estranged Husband and Uncut Gems Producer, Accused of Sexual Misconduct by Multiple Women. Here’s what you need to know about the allegations. Plus, former The Bachelor and The Bachelorette star turned E! Red carpet correspondent Ali Fedotowsky has named Jake Gyllenhaal as her worst celebrity interview, claiming she burst into tears after her encounter with him. As the world sides with Jake, we need to have a very passionate discussion about men who think they are too good to do their jobs. And Gwyneth Paltrow’s trial, where she is being sued for allegedly running into Terry Sanderson at a ski resort in 2016, has been dominated headlines and TikTok feeds this week. So now we need to talk about the biggest moments from the televised trial (including the moment that had us screaming) and discuss why this particular celebrity story has gone viral. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Join us in our Facebook group to discuss everything pop culture...https://www.facebook.com/groups/2524018781153963/ Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter... https://mamamia.com.au/newsletter CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Chelsea McLaughlin Executive Producer: Gia Moylan Audio Producer: Rhiannon Mooney Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 29, 2023 • 19min
Nobody Saw This Celebrity ‘Makeunder’ Trend Coming
On the show today… It appears that season three of The White Lotus will take place in Thailand, according to multiple sources close to the production who confirmed this to Variety. But another celebrity has told a very different story. And in news that will bring elder millennials to tears… Drew Barrymore has reunited with her Ever After co-stars on her talk show to celebrate the iconic movie’s 25-year anniversary. There were tears, laughs, and recitations of the movie’s most iconic lines…and that was just from us discussing the reunion. Plus, Angela White, formerly known as Blac Chyna, has been publicly undergoing a reversal of a number of cosmetic surgeries and procedures, in a way we’ve never seen a celebrity behave before. Is this the start of a new celebrity ‘makeunder’ trend? And if so, we need to talk about what the consequences might be. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Join us in our Facebook group to discuss everything pop culture...https://www.facebook.com/groups/2524018781153963/ Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter... https://mamamia.com.au/newsletter CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Kee Reece Executive Producer: Gia Moylan Audio Producer: Rhiannon Mooney Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 2023 • 19min
The MAFS Fame Machine Is Broken
On the show today… Jodie Turner-Smith is Elle UK’s newest cover star and in the accompanying interview, she shares an interesting perspective on her family with Joshua Jackson. Here’s what you need to know. Plus, the first official trailer for season three of The Kardashians came into the world today. It contains the usual tears, drama, and beige home interiors, but it’s what the trailer chose to leave out that we need to talk about immediately. And the TV train wreck that is Married At First Sight came to an end this week (but please be alert and aware that the reunion is still coming) but we’ve noticed something interesting about the storylines the show chose to highlight this season and the flow on effect for the cast (and their Instagram accounts). You can read Chelsea's latest recap here. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Join us in our Facebook group to discuss everything pop culture...https://www.facebook.com/groups/2524018781153963/ Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter... https://mamamia.com.au/newsletter CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Chelsea McLaughlin Executive Producer: Gia Moylan Audio Producer: Rhiannon Mooney Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 27, 2023 • 18min
Selena Gomez & Hailey Bieber's 'Feud' Is Not Over
On the show today… Royston Sagigi-Baira has won the 2023 season of Australian Idol, with Phoebe Stewart placing as runner-up. The sweet finale has been called a “trainwreck” but that’s not exactly what took place. Plus, photos and videos of Emily Ratajkowski and Harry Styles kissing in the rain dominated our news feeds over the weekend, so now we have some important issues to discuss. Like, why did their mouths not align? Why did they choose to stand under a spotlight in the rain? And who was the mysterious cyclist who attempted to sabotage them? And over the weekend Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber both released statements calling for the public hatred of Hailey to end after the model said she had been receiving death threats. While the statements appeared to be a show of solidarity, the fandoms of the two women have taken them a very different way. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Join us in our Facebook group to discuss everything pop culture...https://www.facebook.com/groups/2524018781153963/ Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter... https://mamamia.com.au/newsletter CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Emily Vernem Executive Producer: Gia Moylan Audio Producer: Rhiannon Mooney Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 24, 2023 • 17min
Why The Kardashians Have Really Disappeared
On the show today… In big TV news to kick off the weekend, two highly anticipated trailers have been released today, giving us our first look at the Bridgeton spin-off and a new true crime series starring Elizabeth Olsen. Here’s what you need to know. Plus, have you noticed that the Kardashians have been suspiciously quiet lately? Usually, this famous family dominates every newsfeed, homepage and a fair few podcast titles, but apart from an unsubstantiated Met Gala rumour, they’ve been keeping out of the spotlight. On today’s show, we unpack this mystery and the scandalous story that might be at the heart of it. And, it’s Weekend Watch time! Today we have a slightly NSFW documentary and a thrilling new drama series with a headline-making cast to recommend to you. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Join us in our Facebook group to discuss everything pop culture...https://www.facebook.com/groups/2524018781153963/ Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter... https://mamamia.com.au/newsletter CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Katie Stow Executive Producer: Gia Moylan Audio Producer: Rhiannon Mooney Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 23, 2023 • 18min
When A Celebrity Child Goes Rogue…
On the show today… In important movie news, Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel are teaming up to play girlfriends in an upcoming film about the relationship between a pop star and a fashion designer. Here’s everything you need to know, including the celebrity names who will feature on the soundtrack. Plus, Gisele Bundchen is the latest Vanity Fair cover star and gave an emotional interview to the publication where she detailed her break-up with Tom Brady. Her words paint a vastly different story from the headlines that went viral a few months ago, which makes the timing of this interview even more interesting. And the child of a Hollywood dynasty appears to have gone rogue on TikTok, posting a now-viral video that depicts her being grounded for trying to hire a private helicopter and struggling to learn the names of vegetables. But was this post by Romy Croquet Mars a clever publicity stunt, or an accidental way of following in her famous mother’s footsteps? We’re here to crack the case. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Join us in our Facebook group to discuss everything pop culture...https://www.facebook.com/groups/2524018781153963/ Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter... https://mamamia.com.au/newsletter CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Chelsea McLaughlin Executive Producer: Gia Moylan Audio Producer: Rhiannon Mooney Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 22, 2023 • 20min
There’s Something Unsettling About Lucy Liu’s New Interview
On the show today… If your news feeds are filled with photos of Gwyneth Paltrow walking into a courtroom this week, it’s because she’s being sued for an alleged ‘hit and run’ ski accident and her entire family is being called to testify. Here’s what you need to know. Plus, the first trailer for Brooke Shields’ new documentary Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields has been released and the archival footage of her life as a child star will send a chill down your spine. We also need to talk about an unexpected celebrity cameo. And this week actress and artist Lucy Liu was the cover star of New York Magazine’s The Cut. While news outlets only picked up the story around her surrogacy, we noticed a very different tone to the article that made it difficult to read. So is the journalist to blame, or is this just the Hollywood hand that Lucy Liu has been dealt? We unpack the unsettling story behind Lucy Liu’s new magazine cover. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Join us in our Facebook group to discuss everything pop culture...https://www.facebook.com/groups/2524018781153963/ Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter... https://mamamia.com.au/newsletter CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Kee Reece Executive Producer: Gia Moylan Audio Producer: Rhiannon Mooney Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 21, 2023 • 17min
Those Amanda Bynes Headlines Need To Be Deleted
On the show today… In huge news for elder millennials everywhere, the stars of all our favourite 90s shows and movies have gathered at an event so we can all relive our glory days. But when it came to the cast of Charmed, some new controversy was stirred up. Plus, Bravo has released a midseason teaser trailer for Vanderpump Rules, amidst the reveal of a shocking new love triangle fans are calling ‘Scandoval’. And with this new trailer, a few surprising online rumours appear to be confirmed. And today news broke that former actress Amanda Bynes has been placed on a psychiatric hold after she was reportedly found wandering around the streets of LA alone with no clothing on. The headlines around this incident are making us feel like we’ve learned nothing in the past 10 years, but the bigger conversation is around how fans feel that Amanda Bynes has ‘let them down.’ THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Join us in our Facebook group to discuss everything pop culture...https://www.facebook.com/groups/2524018781153963/ Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter... https://mamamia.com.au/newsletter CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Kee Reece Executive Producer: Gia Moylan Audio Producer: Rhiannon Mooney Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


