171 episodes
Shameless Shameless Media
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4.7, 7.1K Ratings
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The pop culture podcast for smart women who love dumb stuff.
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IN ISOLATION: Melissa Leong
HELLO! It goes without saying we're super excited to share today's episode with you!
Today on the show, we bring you the glorious Melissa Leong. Melissa is a freelance food and travel writer, cookbook editor, radio broadcaster, and TV presenter. She's been an esteemed food critic for publications like Time Out Sydney, and previously hosted SBS's television series A Chef's Line. She's now working alongside Andy Allen and Jock Zonfrillo as a judge on Masterchef Australia, and has been requested as a guest on our show so many times we've honestly lost count.
In this chat, Melissa tells us exactly how she found out Masterchef Australia wanted her as a judge on the show, as well as her past experiences grappling with shame and culture.
Thank you so much to today's sponsor, Beefeater Gin. Don't forget to use the code 'SHAMELESS20' here for that generous discount!
If you'd like to see more from Melissa, which you no doubt 1000% do, follow her on Instagram at @fooderati.
As for us? Here are all the links your heart desires...
Our Insta profile.
Our book-club.
And our weekly newsletter!
Shameless Podcast is run by three women and is charged by the support of our incredible listeners - AKA you! So, if you'd like to support the show, hit 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts and leave a five-star review if you think we've earned it. You can also click 'follow' on Spotify. Then sit back and bask in our eternal, abundant love.
Your hosts are Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1).
This episode was produced by Annabelle Lee for Shameless Media. -
Welcome to Media-geddon
Hellloooooo and good morning, fellow pop culture junkies!
On today's show: The Anna Wintour tell-all causing a ruckus in the fashion industry. Plus, how a pandemic has put Only Fans in the spotlight. And then, can a decimated media industry be saved?
But BEFORE WE GET ONTO ALL THE LINKS, LET'S GIVE YOU THE ONE THAT REALLY COUNTS! We will be announcing the details of our upcoming book in a very special newsletter drop tomorrow at 8AM. So, if you'd like to be the very first to know exactly what we've been working on for the last year (and pre-order) make sure to subscribe right here: https://bit.ly/3cYtOaJ
This week, Zara recommended an episode of the WTF with Marc Maron Podcast called Remembering Lynn Shelton. She also recommended listening to the interview with Daisy Edgar Jones on How To Fail with Elizabeth Day.
Mich recommended reading The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, as well as The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. She also recommended you listen to the She's On The Money episode, COVID-19: What NOT to do with your money during a crisis.
Thank you so much to today's sponsor, Square. Head here to set up your account.
Want to be featured on the pod? Record a voice message and send it to hotline@shamelessmediaco.com (that's *CO*.com) It can be about anything pod related! Or unrelated! We just wanna chat, pretty please. OK, we're done being clingy. Love you.
Craving more? You're only human. Here are all the links your heart desires!
Our Insta profile.
Our book-club.
And our weekly newsletter.
Shameless Podcast is run by three women in their twenties, and thrives on the support of our incredible listeners - that's you! So, if you'd like to support the show, we would like that very much. Hit 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or 'follow' on Spotify, and leave a review if you're feeling especially generous. Then sit back and bask in our eternal, abundant love.
Your hosts are Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1) and Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald).
This episode was produced by Annabelle Lee for Shameless Media. -
IN ISOLATION: Matt Okine
Happppppy Thursday! Feelin' like a mood boost? This episode will do the trick.
Today on the show, we bring you the warm and witty Matt Okine. Matt is a stand-up comedian, author, actor, and podcast host. You'll likely be familiar with Matt's work as the co-host of Triple J's breakfast show from 2014 to 2016 alongside Alex Dyson, who he's gone on to host a new podcast 'All Day Breakfast' with. Matt also starred in The Other Guy on Stan, a show he also wrote.
In this chat, Matt touches on the impact of losing his mother at the age of 12, as well as exactly how he stumbled into stand up comedy after finishing acting school.
Thank you so much to today's sponsor, Nutty Bruce. Check out their products here.
If you'd like to see more from Matt, which you no doubt 1000% do, follow him on Instagram at @mattokine.
You can find Matt's podcast, All Day Breakfast with Alex Dyson, here, and his book, Being Black 'n Chicken & Chips, here.
As for us? Here are all the links your heart desires...
Our Insta profile.
Our book-club.
And our weekly newsletter!
Shameless Podcast is an independent vehicle, run by three women, that's charged by the support of our incredible listeners - AKA you! So, if you'd like to support the show, hit 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts and leave a five-star review if you think we've earned it. You can also click 'follow' on Spotify. Then sit back and bask in our eternal, abundant love.
Your hosts are Zara Beach Hero McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Michelle Wants Michael Buble's Attention Andrews (@michelleandrews1).
This episode was produced by Annabelle Lee for Shameless Media. -
The anatomy of a Twitter war
We are back, people! With our first face-to-face recording in what feels like twenty years!
On today's show: Robert Pattinson's, ahem, strange take on pasta. Plus, the Chrissy Teigen and Alison Roman debacle enthralling the internet. And then, Alan Jones' long, lingering legacy on the Australian media landscape.
This week, Mich gave a yum, not sponsored recommendation to try Toblerone ice creams from your local supermarket. Zara recommended watching Spotlight on Netflix.
Here's that Pajiba story by Roxana Hadadi on ethnic erasure in food culture. For the Mumbrella feature on Alan Jones by Vivien Kelly click here. And you can find the SBS Viceland video, 'An honest tribute to Alan Jones', here.
Record a voice message and send it to hotline@shamelessmediaco.com (that's *CO*.com) It can be about anything pod related! Or unrelated! We just wanna chat, pretty please. OK, we're done being clingy. Love you.
Thank you so much to today's sponsor, Lust Minerals. Don't forget to use the code 'SHAMELESS20' at checkout for $20 off your first makeup or skincare order.
Craving more? You're only human. Here are all the links your heart desires!
Our Insta profile.
Our book-club.
And our weekly newsletter.
Shameless Podcast is run by three women in their twenties, and thrives on the support of our incredible listeners - that's you! So, if you'd like to support the show, we would like that very much. Hit 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or 'follow' on Spotify, and leave a review if you're feeling especially generous. Then sit back and bask in our eternal, abundant love.
Your hosts are Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1) and Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald).
This episode was produced by Annabelle Lee for Shameless Media. -
IN ISOLATION: Turia Pitt
G'day! It's Thursday! Hooray!
Today on the show, we bring you the remarkable Turia Pitt. Turia is an author, mining engineer, athlete, and motivational speaker. In 2011, she was caught in a grassfire while running an ultramarathon, suffering severe burns to 65 per cent of her body as a result. In the almost decade since, Turia is now one of Australia's most inspiring voices.
In this chat, we ask Turia exactly how she responds to her inner critic, as well as whether there's pressure that comes with being such a leading voice on resilience at a time like this.
Thank you so much to Andalou Naturals. Their products are currently 40 per cent off (!!!) at Chemist Warehouse's online store. Click here to shop.
If you'd like to see more from Turia, which you no doubt 1000% do, follow her on Instagram at @turiapitt. You can also find her School of Champions course here.
If you're after that In Conversation episode with Jess Quinn we mentioned at the end of today's episode, click here.
As for us? Here are all the links your heart desires...
Our Insta profile.
Our book-club.
And our weekly newsletter!
Shameless Podcast is an independent vehicle, run by three women, that's charged by the support of our incredible listeners - AKA you! So, if you'd like to support the show, hit 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts and leave a five-star review if you think we've earned it. You can also click 'follow' on Spotify. Then sit back and bask in our eternal, abundant love.
Your hosts are Zara Beach Hero McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Michelle Wants Michael Buble's Attention Andrews (@michelleandrews1).
This episode was produced by Annabelle Lee for Shameless Media. -
What's in a name?
Hey hey! It's Mondaaaayyy!
On today's show: We try to decode Elon Musk and Grimes' baby name. Plus, is publicly calling out trolls online off limits when they're under the age of 18? And finally, we finish with a conversation about the current state of foodie culture.
This week, Zara recommended watching Normal People on Stan and eating Barbeque Shapes. (Not spon, just important.) Mich then recommended you get a Koala mattress. (Again, not spon, but equally as important.)
The GoFundMe for Ahmaud Arbery's family is here.
Record a voice message and send it to hotline@shamelessmediaco.com (that's *CO*.com) It can be about anything pod related! Or unrelated! We just wanna chat, pretty please. OK, we're done being clingy. Love you.
Thank you so much to today's sponsor, Andalou Naturals. Head here to check out their brightening range.
To drool at/cook/admire Jess Nguyen's totally yum recipes mentioned at the end of the episode, head to her Instagram page here.
Craving more? You're only human. Here are all the links your heart desires!
Our Insta profile.
Our Facebook Group.
Our book-club.
And our weekly newsletter!
Shameless Podcast is run by three women in their twenties, and thrives on the support of our incredible listeners - that's you! So, if you'd like to support the show, we would like that very much. Hit 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or 'follow' on Spotify, and leave a review if you're feeling especially generous. Then sit back and bask in our eternal, abundant love.
Your hosts are Michelle Wants Michael Buble's Attention Andrews (@michelleandrews1) and Zara Beach Hero McDonald (@zamcdonald).
This episode was produced by Annabelle Lee for Shameless Media.
Customer Reviews
DO NOT LISTEN
I could not be more disappointed with the toxic echo chamber that these girls have engendered. Please spare your brain cells and skip this podcast.
Miss the old conversations
Another OG listener here. I loved what you ladies produced and listening in my car use to be the highlight of my week. I feel like reading the reviews my thoughts are echoed in that the recent content feels different and less nuanced. I have found myself leaving the Facebook group and deleting episodes from my listen lists as I become less interested. I really hope the old insightful conversations return as I’d love to tune in again.
Clarity needed x
Hi girls! I’ve been a long time listener of the podcast and I unfortunately agree with a lot of feedback that’s been given in some of the reviews below. I don’t think anything really needs to be rehashed as it’s mostly been said. I wanted to make a point though of saying you’re absolutely allowed to change the direction of the podcast and you’re absolutely entitled to change your views or certain stances on particular topics - some people will agree and others won’t and that’s okay. I think people are ‘angry’ because they’re confused. They’re hasn’t been much clarity on the path the podcast is taking. It ends up leaving the long time listeners confused as to whether or not this is something that does align with their views or if this is podcast they should continue to engage in when it’s straying from the original message that brought most of us here in the first place.
It’s also a shame a lot of us feel the only place we can safely share any criticism or differing opinions is in the reviews. These should be conversations that should be able to be had in the group.
I hope this feedback is useful and I wish you all the best! xx
