The Blunt and The Beautiful

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Buckle up, because The Blunt & The Beautiful is here! 3 times a week! And subtlety has left the building. TikTok truth-teller Kate Forster and her smart, articulate (and occasionally horrified) daughter Tansy unpack the glorious mess of modern life. From friendship, fashion and relationships to pop culture, ageing and societal b******t, nothing is off limits. Plus, Astro Talk dives into the stars, signs, planets and cosmic chaos shaping our lives. Kate brings the hot takes, Tansy brings the nuance, and somehow they meet in the middle

  1. 11h ago

    How Not To Be A D******d Parent (Part Two)

    Apparently... we weren't finished.After last week's episode, there was still plenty left on the list (and, thankfully, plenty more opinions).In Part 2, Kate and Tansy dive into the parenting lessons that don't always make the books—but probably should. From raising kind humans instead of impressive ones, to navigating teenage mental health, encouraging independence, apologising when you get it wrong, and why your children should always know one thing:**You actually enjoy being their parent.**Along the way we tackle helicopter parenting, tiger parenting, private school guilt trips, kids quitting too soon, the importance of saying "no", supporting your child's interests (even if it's Drag Race instead of football), and why being the smartest kid in the room means absolutely nothing if you're also the biggest d******d.It's honest.It's funny.It's occasionally confronting.And if you've ever wondered whether you're completely stuffing this parenting thing up...You're probably doing better than you think.Your kids don't need a perfect parent.They need one who shows up, says sorry when they get it wrong, laughs a lot, and keeps reminding them they're loved.(And yes... puberty does eventually end. Kate promises.)#TheBluntAndTheBeautiful #Parenting #ParentingAdvice #HowNotToRaiseADickhead #RaisingGoodHumans #Kindness #MentalHealth #Motherhood

  2. 3d ago

    Astro Talk: October 4th - October 10th 2026

    Venus is officially retrograde in Scorpio, which means the cupboard marked THINGS WE THOUGHT WE HAD DEALT WITH is open. This week we’re looking at what comes back, what deserves another chance and what should probably remain exactly where you left it. There are old conversations resurfacing, unexpected ideas, relationship revelations and a Libra New Moon asking you to look again at something you thought was finished. I also break down where the New Moon lands for every rising sign, plus the question Venus retrograde wants you to answer about your most important relationship. And remember: someone coming back does not mean you’re supposed to take them back. #AstroTalk #VenusRetrograde #VenusRetrogradeScorpio #LibraNewMoon #WeeklyAstrology #AstrologyForecast #KateForster

    Astro Talk: October 4th - October 10th 2026

  3. 5d ago

    The Week That Was: Why Everyone’s Talking About Taylor Swift, Madonna & The Cornell Case

    CONTENT WARNING This episode contains discussion of sexual assault, sexual violence, drug use and violence, which some listeners may find distressing. This discussion takes place from 3:00–17:20. If you’d prefer not to listen to this conversation, please skip ahead to 17:20. If you or someone you know has been impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, support is available through 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or at 1800RESPECT.org.au. Not a great week, if we’re being honest. Kate and Tansy begin this week with the disturbing Cornell case and a bigger conversation about sexual assault, the myth of the “perfect victim”, the men who stay silent and why calling out your mates actually matters. Then we desperately need a change of pace. Kate has bought herself a vintage biscuit tin as a book push present, op shops are apparently now luxury retailers, Madonna has reminded everyone why she’s Madonna, and Taylor Swift fatigue has entered the chat. Which leads Kate and Tansy to a theory: Madonna constantly reinvented herself. Gaga does it. Beyoncé does it. Has Taylor stopped evolving? Plus Sabrina Carpenter, the VMAs, why the pop girls need to respect their elders and Tansy’s latest obsession: SNL UK. Heavy, silly and slightly unhinged. Just another week that was.

  4. Sep 29

    How Not To Be A D******d Parent (Part One)

    Parenting doesn't come with a manual.Unfortunately, it comes with Facebook groups.Together we're unpacking the parenting lessons that actually matter (and a few that might ruffle some feathers). From tiger parenting and Year 12 pressure, to drinking, drugs, sex, school, food, resilience and why your child doesn't need to be captain of absolutely everything.Because raising happy, capable adults isn't about creating a perfect childhood.It's about knowing when to push... when to let go... and when to simply say, "You'll survive."We also talk about why children don't need parents living through them, why it's okay for kids to quit after they've genuinely given something a go, how to have honest conversations about alcohol, drugs and sex, and why teaching your kids to laugh at themselves might be one of the greatest gifts you can give them.And yes... we also discuss Year 7 Tansy secretly smoking one of Kate's cigarettes with a nip of limoncello.As you do.Whether you're raising toddlers, teenagers, or fully-grown adult children who still ring to ask where the tomato sauce is...This one's for you.Part 2 next week!#TheBluntAndTheBeautiful #Parenting #ParentingAdvice #HowNotToBeADickheadParent #RaisingKids

  5. Sep 26

    Astro Talk: September 27th - October 3rd 2026

    Venus Retrograde in Scorpio is here — and relationships, money, self-worth and old connections are about to get LOUD. In this weekly astrology forecast for 27 September–3 October 2026 Kate Forster breaks down the major astrology transits of the week, including Mars in Leo, Mercury entering Scorpio, the Moon in Taurus, Gemini and Cancer, and Venus turning retrograde in Scorpio. We start the week with Mars in Leo bringing joy, creativity and a much-needed reminder that life is more than a f*****g to-do list. Then the pace slows, Mercury takes us beneath the surface, and by 2 October the energy gets edgy. Sharp tongues, power struggles and people looking for a fight? Do not take the bait. But the biggest astrology event of the week is Venus Retrograde in Scorpio. Over the coming weeks, relationships and old connections may resurface for review. Questions around loyalty, intimacy, shared money, control, reciprocity and self-worth could become harder to ignore. Is this relationship giving you what you need — or just what you’ve become used to? Kate explains what Venus Retrograde means for every zodiac sign, including your relationships, career, money, friendships, family, health and self-worth. Check your Sun sign and Rising sign for the full picture. In this episode:
• Mars enters Leo: joy, creativity and getting your spark back
• Sun in Libra trine Uranus in Gemini
• Why 29 September is your permission slip to REST
• Mercury enters Scorpio — and why it’s time to get things finished
• Mercury square Mars and Pluto: sharp tongues and power struggles
• Venus Retrograde in Scorpio and relationships
• Exes, old friends and past connections resurfacing
• Money, intimacy, loyalty and control during Venus Retrograde
• Venus Retrograde horoscopes for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces
• How to prepare for Mercury Retrograde next month Don’t let the soggy middle fool you. Something is always happening in the background. Pay attention to what comes up this week — beneath the reactions and underneath the noise. That’s where the real information is. If this episode helped you, send it to someone who needs their Venus Retrograde forecast and subscribe to Astro Talk with Kate Forster for weekly astrology forecasts, planetary transits and practical guidance for working with the energy ahead. #VenusRetrograde #VenusRetrograde2026 #Scorpio #WeeklyAstrology #AstrologyForecast #Horoscope #ZodiacSigns #MarsInLeo #MercuryInScorpio #KateForster #AstroTalk

    Astro Talk: September 27th - October 3rd 2026

  6. Sep 24

    The Week That Was: Brownlow Trolls, Burner Accounts & Iced Coffee

    This week? The Brownlow trolls have pissed off Kate Forster. And unfortunately for them, she had time. Kate and Tansy are back for another The Week That Was, covering Brownlow fashion, Channing Tatum’s alleged burner account, Lili Reinhart’s rom-com fashion tour, Tom Cruise attempting sexy and the question currently dividing generations: can you take an iced coffee into a job interview? First up: the Brownlow. Specifically, the women making interesting fashion choices and the people in the comments being absolute arseholes about it. After Marcus Bontempelli’s wife Neila shared the very real story behind choosing her dress just five weeks postpartum, Kate decided to start giving a little of that energy back. Turns out trolls don’t particularly enjoy being trolled. Then, does Channing Tatum have a burner account? Allegedly. And if the internet detectives are correct, he’s using it to defend himself, comment on Zoe Kravitz and Harry Styles and tell the world what a great guy Channing Tatum is. Tansy has officially classified it as a toilet account. Plus, Lili Reinhart recreates some of the most iconic rom-com dresses of all time, Tom Cruise is doing sexy and nobody asked him to, Barbara Cartland apparently couldn’t write while looking at an unattractive secretary, and Kate and Tansy discover they may finally be old because they agree: drink your f*****g iced coffee before the job interview. It’s pop culture. It’s fashion. It’s toilet accounts. It’s unsolicited opinions. It’s The Week That Was. Watch now and tell us: iced coffee in a job interview - yes or absolutely f*****g not? #TheWeekThatWas #TheBluntAndTheBeautiful #Brownlow #ChanningTatum #LiliReinhart #TomCruise #PopCulture #CelebrityNews #KateForster #TansyGorman

  7. Sep 22

    The Invisible Load (Nobody Talks About)

    If you've ever been lying in bed mentally writing tomorrow's lunch orders, remembering it's Book Week, wondering if the dog's been fed, planning dinner, realising you forgot to RSVP to a birthday party... while the person next to you is peacefully thinking about absolutely nothing......this episode is for you.This week we're talking about the mental load. Not the washing. Not the dishes. Not who's physically taking the bins out.We're talking about the invisible job of remembering that the bins need to go out in the first place.The endless to-do list that seems to live in women's heads. The birthdays. The permission slips. The "Can you remind me..." texts. The school emails. The family calendar. The Mother's Day gifts. The thank-you cards. The shopping list. The dinner plan. The emotional weather report of everyone in the house.And perhaps our biggest question...Why are women always the planner... but so rarely planned for?#TheBluntAndTheBeautiful #MentalLoad #EmotionalLabour #InvisibleLabour #PeoplePleasing #Relationships #Marriage

  8. Sep 19

    Astro Talk 21st–27th September: Aries Full Moon: What Do You Actually Want?

    Big things are happening in astrology this week✨ 21–27 September. We start with possibility, get a little foggy in the middle, and end with an Aries Full Moon that could make something you’ve been managing, rather than actually addressing, impossible to ignore. Libra season turns our attention to relationships, fairness and the compromises we’ve made without even realising it. Midweek, emotions run high and Kate has one very important reminder: understanding why someone behaves the way they do doesn’t mean you have to put up with it. Then comes the Aries Full Moon, asking a very simple question: What do YOU actually want? Not what you should want. Not what keeps everyone else happy. What do you want? And as Mars moves into Leo, the week ends with a shift in energy, more confidence, creativity, pleasure and a reminder that joy isn’t something you have to earn. This week on Astro Talk: relationships, boundaries, intuition, clarity and getting your mojo back.

    Astro Talk 21st–27th September: Aries Full Moon: What Do You Actually Want?
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Buckle up, because The Blunt & The Beautiful is here! 3 times a week! And subtlety has left the building. TikTok truth-teller Kate Forster and her smart, articulate (and occasionally horrified) daughter Tansy unpack the glorious mess of modern life. From friendship, fashion and relationships to pop culture, ageing and societal b******t, nothing is off limits. Plus, Astro Talk dives into the stars, signs, planets and cosmic chaos shaping our lives. Kate brings the hot takes, Tansy brings the nuance, and somehow they meet in the middle

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