

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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Jan 7, 2026 • 6min
MORNING TEA: Hilary Duff's Husband Has Entered The Toxic Mom Chat Saga & We're All So Thankful
You know it's getting serious when the husband steps in to the girls drama - and Hilary Duff's husband has done her proud. Plus more sequels and reboots, a new talent show coming to Netflix and why Cynthia Erivo is skipping the Golden Globes ☕ Good news for fans of The Housemaid ☕ SJP spills the beans on a possible Hocus Pocus remake ☕ An update on the Ashley Tisdale 'toxic moms' group saga ☕ Why Cynthia Erivo won't be at the Golden Globes ☕ A new talent show coming to Netflix THE END BITS Once you’ve devoured this morning’s celeb stories, get your daily news headlines from The Quicky here. Our podcast Watch Party is out now, listen on Apple or Spotify. Support independent women's media Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. And subscribe to our Youtube channel. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here. CREDITS Host & Producer: Ash London Executive Producer: Monisha IswaranBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 7, 2026 • 24min
All The Signs Harry Styles Is Back (Maybe) & The Rise Of Spicy Audio Books
After three long years, Harry Styles fans are officially losing it as all signs point to new music finally being on the way. We break down the fan theories, industry whispers and why this rollout already feels very Harry-coded.Plus, Cher has gone viral after making some brutally honest comments about Dax Shepard on his own podcast — and the internet cannot decide if she was joking or genuinely shading him... especially in light of public perception surrounding his relationship with Hollywood golden girl Kristen Bell.We also unpack how celebrity audiobooks have entered their spicy era... with some very familiar Hollywood voices popping up in places we did not expect. From prestige actors to internet heartthrobs, we unpack why celebs are flocking to this new format, how it works, and why BookTok is to blame. LISTEN TO THE EPISODES WE MENTIONEDWhy Everyone's Obsessing Over Heated Rivalry & Hollywood's "Toxic" Mums GroupThe Comment That Turned The World Against Kristen Bell & Why Jennifer Lawrence Shared A ‘Trashy’ StoryLove binge-watching TV? The Spill has launched Watch Party — spoiler-filled episode deep dives into the shows everyone’s talking about. Find the feed on Apple or Spotify. Support independent women's media Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. And subscribe to our Youtube channel. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here. Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP! CREDITS Hosts: Ksenija Lukich & Bree Player Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Audio Producer: Scott StronachBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 6, 2026 • 5min
MORNING TEA: A Possible Twilight Reboot & Robert Irwin's New Look
From facial hair pranks to confusing speeches and a possible Twilight return, there's lots to get excited about this morning... ☕ Timothee Chalamet's Critics Choice Awards speech leaves Amanda Seyfried adorably confused ☕ Robert Irwin pranks his mum with some facial hair madness ☕ Ashley Tisdale's reps do damage control over the 'toxic moms' group ☕ Nicole and Keith finalize their divorce ☕ Kristen Stewart admits she'd love to direct a Twilight reboot (please God make it so!) THE END BITS Once you’ve devoured this morning’s celeb stories, get your daily news headlines from The Quicky here. Our podcast Watch Party is out now, listen on Apple or Spotify. Support independent women's media Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. And subscribe to our Youtube channel. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here. CREDITS Host & Producer: Ash London Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 6, 2026 • 27min
Why Everyone's Obsessing Over Heated Rivalry & Hollywood's "Toxic" Mums Group
Meghann Fahy has dropped a massive hint that a Bold Type movie could be in the works. We discuss the cast's real-life friendship, why the show is a "comfort watch" for millennials, and if it can successfully pull off a Sex and the City style reboot.Plus, we deep dive into Heated Rivalry on HBO Max that has everyone talking (and sweating). You'll learn why a hockey romance became a global hit with women and the story behind the dreamy"leads, Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams.And finally, Ashley Tisdale dropped a bomb in The Cut about a toxic mum group breakup. Internet sleuths think they’ve figured out who the famous mean girls are, and you know them all! We break down the receipts, the "high school" dynamics of new motherhood, and the rumoured political rift that started it all.LISTENIf you're a bold type fanatic, hear Laura's No Filter ep with Aisha Dee here.Hear our Spill episode on Hilary Duff’s Secret Feud With Sister Haylie THE END BITSLove binge-watching TV? The Spill has launched Watch Party — spoiler-filled episode deep dives into the shows everyone’s talking about. Find the feed on Apple or Spotify. Support independent women's media Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. And subscribe to our Youtube channel. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here. Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP! CREDITS Hosts: Tina Burke and Ksenija Lukich Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Audio Producer: Scott StronachBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 5, 2026 • 6min
MORNING TEA: A Stranger Things Doco & Jacob Elordi Does Us Proud
All the action from the Critics Choice Awards - with big wins for two Aussies and a confirmation from Timothee Chalamet about just how long him and Kylie have actually been together. ☕ Miley Cyrus teases a possible Hannah Montana return for the 20 year anniversary. ☕ A Stranger Things documentary is set to hit Netflix ☕ All the action from the Critics Choice Awards (including Timothee Chalamet's gorgeous Kylie Jenner shoutout) ☕ A peek inside Heated Rivalry from one of the stars THE END BITS Once you’ve devoured this morning’s celeb stories, get your daily news headlines from The Quicky here. Our podcast Watch Party is out now, listen on Apple or Spotify. Support independent women's media Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. And subscribe to our Youtube channel. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here. CREDITS Host & Producer: Ash London Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 5, 2026 • 36min
Why The Internet Is Spiralling Over The Stranger Things Finale & Tom Brady’s New Flame
The Stranger Things finale has finally dropped and the internet is absolutely spiralling. We’re dissecting the controversial ending that has divided the fandom and discussing why everyone has so many feelings about the Duffer Brothers' final chapter. Plus, it’s the celebrity coupling we didn't see coming: Tom Brady and Alix Earle have hard launched in St Barths. We break down the timeline of their romance, the billionaire super-yacht crowd they were partying with, and why this moment officially proves Alix has "cracked the elite" and transitioned from TikTok star to mainstream celebrity. And, Hollywood didn't sleep while you were on holiday break. We catch you up on the major stories you might have missed, including the Taylor Swift doco revelations, the new development in the Beckham family feud, and Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet finally going "Instagram official" (sort of). LISTEN NEXT Listen to our Watch Party deep dives on Emily In Paris, Nobody Wants This, Wicked and more here Listen To Our Brutally Honest Review of the first two eps of Taylor Swift's new seriesListen to Ask Em & Laura Anything (Including Our Worst Celeb Interviews Of 2025)READ NEXTOur review of the latest series of Stranger ThingsTHE END BITSLove binge-watching TV? The Spill has launched Watch Party — spoiler-filled episode deep dives into the shows everyone’s talking about. Find the feed on Apple or Spotify. Support independent women's media Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. And subscribe to our Youtube channel. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here. Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP! CREDITS Hosts: Ksenija Lukich and Monisha Iswaran Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Audio Producer: Scott StronachBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 4, 2026 • 6min
MORNING TEA: Hugh Jackman Packs On The Shirtless PDA & Joe Jonas May Be Off The Market
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster put any jealousy rumors to rest with a PDA packed trip to Costa Rica, Avatar continues to print money and heartbreaking family news from one of our favorite ex girl band members. ☕ Avatar Fire and Ash blasts pasts the box office billion dollar mark ☕ BTS are officially BACK, baby! ☕ Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster pack on the PDA ☕ Joe Jonas sets romance rumors alight ☕ Little Mix's Jesy Nelson makes a heartbreaking announcement THE END BITS Once you’ve devoured this morning’s celeb stories, get your daily news headlines from The Quicky here. Our podcast Watch Party is out now, listen on Apple or Spotify. Support independent women's media Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. And subscribe to our Youtube channel. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here. CREDITS Host & Producer: Ash London Executive Producer: Monisha IswaranBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 2, 2026 • 34min
Rom-Com Couples Em & Laura Say Would Never Make It
We’re taking a long, hard look at the rom-com couples we love… and why they probably wouldn’t survive the real world. From laugh-out-loud mismatches to relationships built on shaky foundations, this episode dissects the couples who looked perfect on screen but would have called it quits ages ago. If you’ve ever wondered which of your favourite rom-com romances would actually make it past the first date, press play — it’s about to get brutally honest (and hilarious). THE END BITS Our podcast Watch Party is out now, listen on Apple or Spotify. Support independent women's media Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. And subscribe to our brand new Youtube channel. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here. Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP! CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik and Em Vernem Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Audio Producer: Scott StronachBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 1, 2026 • 5min
MORNING TEA: Pink Spends NYE In Hospital & The Biggest Band On Earth Are BACK!
Pink has swapped champagne for...neck surgery on New Years Eve, and BTS have sent fans into an absolute meltdown, 4 years after going on a hiatus. It's all happening, Spillers! ☕ Pink spends NYE in hospital ☕ BTS tease a huge return ☕ Zootopia 2 knocks Frozen off the box office podium ☕ Jojo Siwa changes her name ☕ Taylor Swift's Wood lyrics send a live NYE telecast into meltdown Our podcast Watch Party is out now, listen on Apple or Spotify. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. And subscribe to our Youtube channel. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here. CREDITS Host & Producer: Ash London Executive Producer: Monisha IswaranBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 31, 2025 • 40min
2025’s Hidden Gems: Shows You Might Have Missed
We’re bringing you a list of the must-watch series you might have missed. Sure, there are a few big names you’ll recognise, but most are fresh releases that dropped their first season this year. From a mouthwatering journey through Italy, to an underrated Netflix comedy about love, ageing and awkward family chaos, plus Kate Hudson’s fun, sporty series full of heart. There’s something here for every mood and moment. THE END BITS Our podcast Watch Party is out now, listen on Apple or Spotify. Support independent women's media Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. And subscribe to our brand new Youtube channel. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here. Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP! CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik and Taylah Strano Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Audio Producer: Scott StronachBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


