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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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Sep 5, 2022 • 19min
Abbie Chatfield & The Complications Of Fame
On the show today… After much speculation, the cast of The Challenge Australia 2022 has officially been announced and it’s a melting pot of high-profile reality TV star names that is sure to cause some drama. Here’s what you need to know. And speculation ran rife over the weekend that The Veronicas, the duo comprised of twin sisters Lisa and Jessica Origliasso, had split or were feuding after they wiped their social media pages. But it turns out they’re both launching solo careers and we have some (extreme) emotions about it. Plus, over the weekend Abbie Chatfield confirmed that she and Konrad Bien-Stephen had ended their relationship while also weighing in on the media and social commentary that had taken place around their breakup. So now we need to talk about how we all navigate this new space where people in media and entertainment are also tasked with sharing their personal lives online. 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 & Mel Mason 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 3, 2022 • 42min
THE WATCH: A League Of Their Own
Welcome to this bonus episode of The Spill! Today’s episode of The Watch is all about Prime Video’s A League of Their Own, based on the iconic 1992 film of the same name, but this time around with all new characters and storylines to explore. In this episode, we talk about the compelling real-life stories and people that have been woven through the series, the behind-the-scenes tales that led to more than a few plot twists, and the significance of a surprise celebrity cameo in the show’s most heart-thumping moment. 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 2, 2022 • 19min
Lea Michele & The Truth About Mean Girls
On the show today… Jennifer Lopez has once again hit us with an email update about her three-day wedding extravaganza to Ben Affleck and now we need to talk about why she’s suddenly entered her ‘blogger era’. Plus, Lea Michele has given an interview to The New York Times before she steps into her (controversial) Funny Girl role on Broadway. The interview is hooked on the troubling allegations made by past co-stars, along with her addressing a long-held rumour, but her responses have left us with complicated feelings. And it’s Weekend Watch time! Today we need to talk about ‘the best show of 2022’ that has just arrived in Australia and an epic new fantasy adventure that you have to watch this weekend. 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 1, 2022 • 15min
We’ll Give Up Feminism For Leonardo DiCaprio
On the show today… In exciting Aussie TV news, production of the adaptation of Trent Dalton’s iconic novel, Boy Swallows Universe, has kicked off in Brisbane today and Netflix has just announced the cast and released the first-look images. Here’s what you need to know. And we never expected a movie like this to be released, but here we are. The first trailer for an upcoming slasher film titled Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey was released today and yes it’s just as terrifying as it sounds and will ruin your childhood memories. Plus, in a plot twist everyone saw coming, Leonardo DiCaprio has broken up with his girlfriend Camila Morrone just as she turned 25. It’s a pattern he’s been following without shame for decades and yet the world just can’t seem to fall out of love with him. 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 31, 2022 • 19min
Unravelling Meghan Markle’s ‘Lies’
On the show today… Rachel DeLoache Williams is suing Netflix for how she was portrayed in their hit series Inventing Anna, based on the life of notorious scammer Anna Delvey. Rachel claims that while Netflix concealed details of other players in the real-life story, her real life was almost used in full. But there’s an extra twist to this story. Plus, Sheri Easterling and Yung Gravy are the latest names dominating celebrity gossip circles, but the real fallout is hitting Sheri’s famous daughter Addison Rae the hardest. From online family drama and TikTok gossip, here’s everything you need to know. And Meghan Markle’s new interview with The Cut has ignited a wave of backlash and we’re pretty sure we know exactly what triggered it. She’s also been called a liar for some of the statements made in the piece but once you unravel what she actually said, it’s clear some of her words have been taken out of context. 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 & Mel Mason 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 30, 2022 • 17min
The Hidden Messages In Taylor Swift’s Album Release
On the show today… Lizzo took home the Video for Good Award at the MTV VMA’s and her speech is one for the history books, but unfortunately, it was all hooked on a vicious new interview about her that went viral. Here’s what you need to know. And, we were threatened with this idea but never believed it could be true, Johnny Depp made a surprise cameo at the VMAs, joking that he “needed the work”. The calculated story behind his appearance will make you even more depressed about the entertainment industry. Plus, the video of the year award went to Taylor Swift for All Too Well: The Short Film, and she gave a beautiful speech thanking her fans, before announcing her upcoming album. Everything about the announcement, from her dress to the name, is packed with secret clues that we now need to decipher. 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, Mel Mason & 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 29, 2022 • 19min
The Olivia Wilde and Shia LaBeouf Video Is Missing A Crucial Detail
On the show today… Radio host and former Home and Away star Kate Ritchie has been charged with drink driving and she received a fine along with a three-month driving ban. She has now responded to the incident that made headlines over the weekend. The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards gifted us with a truly glamorous and outrageous red carpet, so let's pretend we’re a fashion podcast and talk about the best looks from the night and why Lizzo’s dress may have taken out half the audience. And after Olivia Wilde told Variety she fired him from her upcoming movie Don’t Worry Darling, Shia LaBeouf has released a series of emails and a video of her that he says debunks her story. Everyone has been quick to villainize Olivia Wilde, but there any many sides to this story that the headlines are forgetting. 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 & Mel Mason 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 26, 2022 • 17min
The Battle Of Two Celebrity Weddings
On the show today… Euphoria star Barbie Ferreira, who plays Kat Hernandez in the critically acclaimed series, has announced she is leaving the show and the reason behind her departure will leave you fuming. And a Glee star has given an interview about how Jennifer Lopez allegedly auditions dancers, so now we’ve got some bad news for anyone unfortunate enough to be born a Virgo. Overall, there’s been a real shift in the conversation around Jennifer Lopez this week and it has to do with another celebrity wedding. Plus, it’s Weekend Watch time! On today’s show, we’re recommending a new easy-to-watch dramedy and a dark new fantasy series with an all-star cast. 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 25, 2022 • 19min
We’ve Spotted A Lie In Olivia Wilde’s Story
On the show today… Blessed be today because the full trailer for The Handmaid’s Tale season five has dropped and it’s packed with intense clues as to where this story is going next. And two years after Meghan Markle and Prince Harry signed their buzzy new deal with Spotify, the first episodes of Meghan's new podcast Archetypes is here, and predictably, there’s been some backlash to it. But there’s also a deeper reason why this particular project is low on the excitement scale. Plus, Olivia Wilde is Variety’s new cover star as part of the neverending promotional tour for her upcoming movie Don’t Worry Darling. The interview has once again ignited headlines that she is at war with the film’s lead actress Florence Pugh, thanks to one small line buried in the story, but there’s another ‘villain’ in this piece who is really flying under the radar. 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 24, 2022 • 14min
Inside Nicole Kidman’s Calculated New Photoshoot
On the show today… Jennifer Lopez is back at it again when it comes to building her email database, so she’s released photos of the three wedding looks she wore to marry Ben Affleck the second time around. And Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee is once again talking about his unsolicited penis photo that was removed from Instagram, this time around issuing a challenge to fans that we really hope doesn’t take off. Plus, Nicole Kidman has appeared in headline-making new photospread for Perfect magazine, and predictably, there’s been a wave of outrage and photoshop claims directed at her. But Team Nicole Kidman knows exactly what they are doing, and it’s all part of a plan to create viral moments for her, ever since she became a star without a brand. 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 & Melissa Mason 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


