The Spill

The Spill

The Spill is your daily entertainment news fix where we break down the biggest celebrity headlines. Join Laura Brodnik and Em Vernem for brutally honest takes on pop culture, plus their recommendations that are actually worth watching. New episodes every weekday.

  1. 1 HR AGO

    The Wildest Oscars Moment Happened Off Stage

    The 2025 Oscars have come to an end and now we need to talk about the biggest shocks, surprises and questionable musical performances from the night.To a shock upset in the Best Actress category, to a hilariously heartwarming speech that touched on one of Hollywood’s most tragic families and a slightly disturbing moment that took place offstage featuring a piece of gum, there’s so much we need to discuss.Oh and don’t get us started on the beloved actress who was confronted backstage, the opening joke that didn’t quite land and a musical performance that left our jaws on the floor…but not for a good reason. THE END BITSThe Spill podcast is on Instagram here.Read:Karla Sofia Gasgon Tweets explained here: Why the 2025 Oscars will be the most controversial ceremony of all time. If I was Demi Moore I'd Be Furious Right Now. Every awkward, unscripted and scandalous moment from the 2025 Oscars. Listen:The Best, Worst And Most Scandalous Moments From The Oscars Red CarpetEm Vernem is co-hosting a new Mamamia podcast. BIZ is rewriting the rules of work with no zero generic advice - just real strategies from women who've actually been there. Listen here.Watch:Ice Cube, Kevin Hart And Conan Help A Student DriverSubscribe to The Spill Newsletter by clicking here. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: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! WANT MORE?If you’re looking for something else to listen to why not check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.Or click here to listen to the hosts of Mamamia Out Loud open up about creativity and how they stay inspired. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here.   CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Em VernemExecutive Producer: Kimberley Braddish  Audio Producer: Scott Stronach 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/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    45 min
  2. 1 DAY AGO

    The Best, Worst And Most Scandalous Moments From The Oscars Red Carpet

    The Oscars are finally here and there is so much to talk about. Starting with the best and worst looks from the red carpet, including some dresses with a surprising backstory and a few looks that deserve a medal just for showing up. Plus, there are so many red carpet moments that you most definitely missed, but we’re here to catch you up. From a scandalous moment more than twenty years in the making, to a joyous co-star reunion and some loved up couples who snuck in some sexy behaviour behind the scenes, there’s just so much we need to unpack.THE END BITSSee all the looks from the Oscars red carpet on The Spill podcast on Instagram here.Read: All the best looks from the Oscars red carpetAll the best and most outrageous looks from the 2025 Oscars After Party.More Oscars content here. Listen:A Brutally Honest Review Of Apple Cider Vinegar What REALLY Happened When I Confronted Belle Gibson - Interview with whistleblowerA Brutally Honest Review Of BabygirlEm Vernem is co-hosting a new Mamamia podcast. BIZ is rewriting the rules of work with no zero generic advice - just real strategies from women who've actually been there. Listen here.Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter by clicking here. Tamara Holland is on Instagram here. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: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! WANT MORE?If you’re looking for something else to listen to why not check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.Or click here to listen to the hosts of Mamamia Out Loud open up about creativity and how they stay inspired. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here.   CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Em VernemExecutive Producer: Kimberley Braddish  Audio Producer: Scott Stronach 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/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min
  3. A Brutally Honest Review Of The New Bridget Jones Movie

    4 DAYS AGO

    A Brutally Honest Review Of The New Bridget Jones Movie

    The fourth Bridget Jones movie, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, landed in cinemas a few weeks ago and now we must passionately discuss it. From hidden costume details, to the story around a celebrity cameo that went viral, and an unpopular opinion about Hugh Grant’s character, there are so many juicy behind the scenes details that we have to reveal to you. Plus, we need to debrief on the movie moments that brought us to tears, made us laugh…and then made us cry about the state of dating millennial men.THE END BITS Listen:A Brutally Honest Review Of Apple Cider Vinegar What REALLY Happened When I Confronted Belle Gibson - Interview with whistleblowerA Brutally Honest Review Of BabygirlEm Vernem is co-hosting a new Mamamia podcast. BIZ is rewriting the rules of work with no zero generic advice - just real strategies from women who've actually been there. Listen here.Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter by clicking here. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH:The Spill podcast is on Instagram 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! WANT MORE?If you’re looking for something else to listen to why not check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.Or click here to listen to the hosts of Mamamia Out Loud open up about creativity and how they stay inspired. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here.   CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Em VernemExecutive Producer: Kimberley Braddish  Audio Producer: Scott Stronach 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/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min
  4. 4 DAYS AGO

    Weekend Watch: The Netflix Show Everyone Will Be Watching This Weekend & A Must-See Documentary

    Welcome to a special bonus episode of Weekend Watch! Your essential guide to the biggest and most binge-worthy TV and film releases of the week. On today's show, we're diving into two very different but equally compelling new Netflix offerings. First, we explore a powerful documentary series that tackles some challenging subject matter but is absolutely worth your time. Then, we'll get you excited about a highly anticipated comedy series co-created by the brilliant Mindy Kaling.THE END BITS Listen:A Brutally Honest Review Of Apple Cider Vinegar What REALLY Happened When I Confronted Belle Gibson - Interview with whistleblowerA Brutally Honest Review Of BabygirlEm Vernem is co-hosting a new Mamamia podcast. BIZ is rewriting the rules of work with no zero generic advice - just real strategies from women who've actually been there. Listen here.Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter by clicking here. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH:The Spill podcast is on Instagram 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! WANT MORE?If you’re looking for something else to listen to why not check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.Or click here to listen to the hosts of Mamamia Out Loud open up about creativity and how they stay inspired. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here.   CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Em VernemExecutive Producer: Kimberley Braddish  Audio Producer: Scott Stronach 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/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 min
  5. 5 DAYS AGO

    A Famous Woman Feud Has Broken Out & New MAFs Villains

    On the show today we need to discuss the sad news that actress Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away, and celebrate her iconic movie and TV roles.And a feud has apparently broken out between two very famous women, with Alix Earle's Hot Mess podcast being dropped by Alex Cooper's Unwell Network. There’s just so much about this famous friendship fallout that the headlines are not telling you.Plus, this week Married At First Sight introduced us to a trio of new and unexpected villains, and now we need to talk about the fallout.Read our interview with Awhina here. THE END BITS Listen:A Brutally Honest Review Of Apple Cider Vinegar What REALLY Happened When I Confronted Belle Gibson - Interview with whistleblowerA Brutally Honest Review Of BabygirlEm Vernem is co-hosting a new Mamamia podcast. BIZ is rewriting the rules of work with no zero generic advice - just real strategies from women who've actually been there. Listen here.Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter by clicking here. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH:The Spill podcast is on Instagram 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! WANT MORE?If you’re looking for something else to listen to why not check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.Or click here to listen to the hosts of Mamamia Out Loud open up about creativity and how they stay inspired. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here.   CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Em VernemExecutive Producer: Kimberley Braddish  Audio Producer: Scott Stronach 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/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min
  6. 6 DAYS AGO

    Kim Kardashian’s New Crisis & Four New TV Recommendations

    On the show today, Em has identified the new must-watch TV trend, along with four TV shows in the genre that you have to watch immediately.And Kim Kardashian has addressed one of the family's biggest controversies (let's just say The Lion King was unfortunately involved…) in the latest episode of The Kardashians and now we need to unpick her game plan.Plus it's time to have a bigger conversation about the Kardashian/Jenner family’s future, because they are currently wrapped up in a crisis of their own making.THE END BITS Read:The best, most questionable and most deceiving looks from the SAG Awards red carpet. Listen:A Brutally Honest Review Of Apple Cider Vinegar What REALLY Happened When I Confronted Belle Gibson - Interview with whistleblowerA Brutally Honest Review Of BabygirlEm Vernem is co-hosting a new Mamamia podcast. BIZ is rewriting the rules of work with no zero generic advice - just real strategies from women who've actually been there. Listen here.Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter by clicking here. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH:The Spill podcast is on Instagram 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! WANT MORE?If you’re looking for something else to listen to why not check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.Or click here to listen to the hosts of Mamamia Out Loud open up about creativity and how they stay inspired. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here.   CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Em VernemExecutive Producer: Kimberley Braddish  Audio Producer: Scott Stronach 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/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
  7. 25 FEB

    Kristen Bell, Timothée Chalamet And An Awards Show Filled With Headline Making Gossip

    The Screen Actors Guild Awards took place this week and they were unexpectedly a hotbed of gossip, surprise wins and celebrity interactions.From the acceptance speeches that have drawn a bit of backlash, to an opening moment that gave us goosebumps and an insight into who will win the Oscars next week, we need to unpack all the biggest moments.THE END BITS Read:The best, most questionable and most deceiving looks from the SAG Awards red carpet. Listen:A Brutally Honest Review Of Apple Cider Vinegar What REALLY Happened When I Confronted Belle Gibson - Interview with whistleblowerA Brutally Honest Review Of BabygirlEm Vernem is co-hosting a new Mamamia podcast. BIZ is rewriting the rules of work with no zero generic advice - just real strategies from women who've actually been there. Listen here.Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter by clicking here. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH:The Spill podcast is on Instagram 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! WANT MORE?If you’re looking for something else to listen to why not check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.Or click here to listen to the hosts of Mamamia Out Loud open up about creativity and how they stay inspired. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here.   CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Em VernemExecutive Producer: Kimberley Braddish  Audio Producer: Scott Stronach 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/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min
  8. 24 FEB

    The Photo That Left Blake Lively Furious & Three Surprising New Celebrity Couples

    On the show today Rhianna has given a rare long form interview and dropped some information that will leave her fans excited and nervous. And a major Hollywood publication has taken aim at Blake Lively with their new cover, so now we need to break down all the hidden messages in the photo, that the actress has now responded to with anger.Plus, three new celebrity couples have emerged over the last three days and we need these men to know that we’re keeping an eye on them.ENTER SUBSCRIBER GIVEAWAYS: Use code SPILLCRUISE for 20% off a yearly subscription.THE END BITSListen:A Brutally Honest Review Of Apple Cider Vinegar What REALLY Happened When I Confronted Belle Gibson - Interview with whistleblowerA Brutally Honest Review Of BabygirlEm Vernem is co-hosting a new Mamamia podcast. BIZ is rewriting the rules of work with no zero generic advice - just real strategies from women who've actually been there. Listen here.Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter by clicking here. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH:The Spill podcast is on Instagram 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! WANT MORE?If you’re looking for something else to listen to why not check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.Or click here to listen to the hosts of Mamamia Out Loud open up about creativity and how they stay inspired. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here.   CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Em VernemExecutive Producer: Kimberley Braddish  Audio Producer: Scott Stronach 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/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min

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The Spill is your daily entertainment news fix where we break down the biggest celebrity headlines. Join Laura Brodnik and Em Vernem for brutally honest takes on pop culture, plus their recommendations that are actually worth watching. New episodes every weekday.

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