The Spill

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SOCIETY & CULTURE

A daily entertainment podcast that's a smart look at celebrity news and covers the top pop culture stories of the day. You know you want to listen.

2 DAYS AGO

The Best Books Of All Time

The summer holidays are upon us and that means we’re all in desperate need of some new reading material. So whether you’re planning to laze by a pool, hide from your family, or you need something to get lost in while you still have to work over the holidays, we have you covered.From thrillers to horror, classic novels, rom-coms and memoirs here are the books that made us laugh, cry and stay up all night.Plus, it’s Weekend Watch time! Today we have a new Disney movie to recommend to you, along with a raunchy dark comedy series.Read Laura Brodnik's article: The 'Vodka Vegetable Chocolate' theory will change the way you read books forever. THE END BITSA Brutally Honest Review Of Gladiator II.A Brutally Honest Review Of The Perfect CoupleA Brutally Honest Review Of Nobody Wants ThisA Brutally Honest Review Of Taylor Swift's Fame. A Brutally Honest Review Of Wicked.The Sexiest Christmas Movies Of All Time. Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter by clicking here. Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. Subscribe to MamamiaFind The Spill podcast on Instagram here. 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 Vernem Executive 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
3 DAYS AGO

The Kylie Jenner & Timothée Chalamet Video We Weren’t Meant To See

On the show today, we finally saw Nicole Kidman’s sexy new thriller Babygirl and we’re dying to tell you about it, but there’s a catch.Plus, Timothée Chalamet has tried his hand at theme dressing to promote his new film, and it hasn’t quite hit the mark. But what we’re more interested in is a new video that has surfaced.And two iconic actresses who are leading the awards race this season have sat down to have an honest conversation about their careers, and one confession truly shocked us.THE END BITSA Brutally Honest Review Of Gladiator II.A Brutally Honest Review Of The Perfect CoupleA Brutally Honest Review Of Nobody Wants ThisA Brutally Honest Review Of Taylor Swift's Fame. A Brutally Honest Review Of Wicked.The Sexiest Christmas Movies Of All Time. Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter by clicking here. Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. Subscribe to MamamiaFind The Spill podcast on Instagram here. 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 Vernem Executive 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.

30 min
4 DAYS AGO

Ask Us Anything (Including Our Worst Celebrity Interviews Of 2024)

On the show today, we put out the call for questions and boy did you all deliver! Asking us some juicy, insightful, and sometimes downright funny questions to sum up 2024.In this episode, we answer everything from our best and worst celebrity interviews of 2024, what actually going on behind the scenes of our show, and finally disclose whether or not our hosts actually like each other. THE END BITSA Brutally Honest Review Of Gladiator II.A Brutally Honest Review Of The Perfect CoupleA Brutally Honest Review Of Nobody Wants ThisA Brutally Honest Review Of Taylor Swift's Fame. A Brutally Honest Review Of Wicked.The Sexiest Christmas Movies Of All Time. Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter by clicking here. Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. Subscribe to MamamiaFind The Spill podcast on Instagram here. 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 Vernem Executive 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.

41 min
5 DAYS AGO

The Hidden Details In Meghan Markle’s Christmas Card & Updated Jay Z Allegations

On the show today, the first trailer for season three of The White Lotus is here and we’ve already spotted the break-out star.Plus, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have released their 2024 Christmas Card and the photos and text they’ve chosen are linked to recent controversies.And there has been an update to the allegations of rape against Sean Carter and Sean Combs, and it’s a story you won’t understand if you’re just reading the headlines.THE END BITSListen:The Worst Allegations Against Jay Z & Golden Globes DramaThe Controversy Around Jay Z And Beyonce Has Really EscalatedA Brutally Honest Review Of Taylor Swift's Fame. A Brutally Honest Review Of Gladiator II.The Sexiest Christmas Movies Of All Time. A Brutally Honest Review Of Wicked.Find The Spill podcast on Instagram here.Email us here: thespill@mamamia.com.auSubscribe to The Spill Newsletter by clicking here. Listen to more episodes of The Spill 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 Vernem Executive 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.

18 min
6 DAYS AGO

The Photo That Sparked A Sydney Sweeney Backlash

On the show today, one of us went to the Paddington in Peru premiere and now has a tale to tell.Plus, photos of Sydney Sweeney have circulated online and spanked such anger that the actress released a video in response. But there’s so much more to this story than just some distressing comments.And after announcing their pregnancy, Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly have reportedly separated. From their exes weighing in, to reports of what was found on his phone and what will happen next, there’s so much to unpack with this story.THE END BITSListen:A Brutally Honest Review Of Taylor Swift's Fame. A Brutally Honest Review Of Gladiator II.The Sexiest Christmas Movies Of All Time. A Brutally Honest Review Of Wicked.Find The Spill podcast on Instagram here.Email us here: thespill@mamamia.com.auSubscribe to The Spill Newsletter by clicking here. Listen to more episodes of The Spill 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 Vernem Executive 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.

22 min
6 DAYS AGO · BONUS

Wicked: The Affair, The Press Tour & What You're Not Meant To Say

We are holding space/being held hostage by the biggest press tour of the year and we have no choice but to discuss the tornado that is Wicked Part One. It's absolute madness. Fans are overwhelmed, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are crying in every interview, and for those of us who haven’t dedicated our lives to the Wicked universe, we’re left with one overwhelming feeling: What is even happening?We will not be skipping the juiciest part, the affair. What exactly is an Ethan Slater and why was Ariana dealt the ultimate insult to women everywhere?Listen to The Spill's Brutally Honest Review of Wicked here. MORE CANCELLED EPISODES: Ariana "Stormed Out Of An Aussie Photoshoot" GrandeThe O.C: Seth's Behind The Scenes Antics & The Issue With Marissa Billie Eilish: The Most Bizarre Interview Of All TimeKaty "Feud With Taylor Swift" PerryKim ‘Throw Sh*t At A Wall & See What Sticks’ KardashianJoJo "Get Your Ex On Your Podcast" Siwa SEND US YOUR LAZY GEWL STORIES: podcast@mamamia.com.au END BITS: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 But Are You Happy, hosted by Clare Stephens. Or click here to listen to the hosts of Mamamia Out Loud open up about creativity and how they stay inspired. CREDITS:Hosts: Clare and Jessie Stephens Executive Producer: Kimberley Braddish Audio Producer: Leah Porges 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.

55 min
13 DEC

The Best TV Shows You Haven’t Seen & The A-List Actor Shunned By Hollywood

On the show today we need to talk about the prestigious Actors On Actors series and all the A-listers who are involved because there’s been quite a bit of drama behind the scenes.Plus, we need to talk about the TV Golden Globe nominations, because there are so many excellent shows that have been nominated this year that you probably haven’t seen yet. Here’s exactly where you can watch them.And it’s Weekend Watch time! Today we have an action-packed Christmas movie and a buzzy new Netflix series to recommend to you. THE END BITSFind The Spill podcast on Instagram here.Email us here: thespill@mamamia.com.auListen:A Brutally Honest Review Of Taylor Swift's Fame. A Brutally Honest Review Of Gladiator II.The Sexiest Christmas Movies Of All Time. A Brutally Honest Review Of Wicked.Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter by clicking here. Listen to more episodes of The Spill 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 Vernem Executive 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.

34 min
12 DEC

The Controversy Around Jay Z And Beyonce Has Really Escalated

On the show today we’re about to introduce you to your new favourite song (and your new favourite artist) because there’s a performance we need you to be across.And earlier this week Jay-Z was accused in a lawsuit of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000 along with Sean "Diddy" Combs. At the time he posted a lengthy denial of the accusation but now the story around him, and the infamous lawyer at the heart of the case, has escalated.Plus, Jay Z, Beyonce, and their family are about to enter one of the biggest publicity blitzes of the year, thanks to new releases, awards shows, and performances. They’ve clearly got a PR Plan in place, but only time will tell if they’ve made the right decision.THE END BITSListen: A Brutally Honest Review Of Taylor Swift's Fame. A Brutally Honest Review Of Gladiator II.The Sexiest Christmas Movies Of All Time. A Brutally Honest Review Of Wicked.Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter by clicking here. Find The Spill podcast on Instagram here.Listen to more episodes of The Spill 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 Vernem & Tina BurkeExecutive 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.

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30/07/2019

annaspanna2011

I’m a big fan of Mamma Mia podcasts but this one is pretty bad. I really enjoy Laura’s writing but she jumbles her words a lot and uses the wrong words during the episodes. I enjoy entertainment news but this is just too gossipy and badly presented for me.