That's Showbiz Baby! It's All Her
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- TV & Film
Former Neighbours star Jordy Lucas is joined by reality TV producer, Alexandria Funnell to spill the tea on what it's REALLY like to work in showbiz.From reality TV to soaps & everything in between, join us as we take a hilarious and unfiltered look at the scandals, absurdities, and unforgettable moments from behind the scenes of Australian TV.
Because when it comes to the world of television, truth is often stranger than fiction.
It ain’t always pretty. It ain’t always fair, but "That's Showbiz, Baby!"
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Our hot tips for Chrishell Stause as she heads to Ramsay St
Jordy has stumbled across WikiFeet, where she found a feed dedicated to her very own hoofs. Meanwhile, Alex is already monetising hers, which leads us to the brilliant idea of starting a fan-funded Patreon for all our beauty treatments. (Not sure if we're joking or serious on this one, stay tuned)We also received some victim impact statements regarding the most troublesome Neighbours fan in history. Spoiler alert: The Police were called in.Then from navigating the hierachy of the carpark to w...
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Kissing older co-stars, crying in airports & the brutal reality of trying to make it in Hollywood
Buckle up for an unfiltered chat with Jordy as we dive into her life on and after Neighbours.Hear about the moment from Neighbours that put her feet front and center, leading to some unforgettable fan reactions and how her Mum booked a TV gig before her, WITHOUT EVEN TRYING.We take a look at the emotional rollercoaster that comes with a career in soap operas— financial woes, unexpected tax bills, and the bittersweet feeling of job loss. Jordy gives us the inside scoop on how social medi...
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This isn't the feminism Olympics! How the media is distracting us from the bigger issue at play...
Alex got all fancy for her birthday, heading to GOLD CLASS to watch Zendaya's flick, "Challengers", only to find it missing that secret spice.Jordy watched Fiona Harvey (aka 'Martha' from "Baby Reindeer") on Piers Morgan and was left questioning whether interviewing a clearly unwell woman was ethical. This then leads us to exploring exactly WHO deserves a right of reply in the media and when someone needs to be 'de-platformed'. We'd love to hear your thoughts on this one!A recent debacl...
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Fans behaving badly: stalkers, crazed manifestos & a pair of tight leather pants.
Diva tantrums & on set meltdowns are nothing new in the world of showbiz. It's an industry fraught with scandal, secrets & bad behaviour. However some of the most outrageous antics come from not the celebrities or studio bigwigs, but the fans...From cyberstalking to fan wars, a love of entertainment can bring out the worst in a person. And just like Martha from Baby Reindeer, some fans take it a few (okay, MANY) steps too far. Jordy shares the creepiest fan mail she received while wor...
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The show must go on...TW: death & mental health
The bright lights of showbiz might blind you to the real-life drama that unfolds behind them. But no matter what happens, the show must go on...No really, it doesn't matter what happens, the show WILL go on.Alex reflects on Jock Zonfrillo's passing & why working at MasterChef at the time of his death ultimately lead her to step away from the industry all together.Jordy then shares a live set incident on 'Neighbours' that has haunted her and why it would be handled differently today....
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Alex recalls the Lehrmann aftermath at The Project & her experience with the REAL Lisa Wilkinson
Did you know our very own Alexandria Funnell was the social media producer at The Project when Lisa Wilkinson broke the Bruce Lehrmann story?We've been DYING to discuss this, but kind of wanted to avoid a defamation case 1 week into our podcast, ya know? Well, last week the gavel came down on Bruce Lehrmann, and the floodgates opened for us to speak freely on exactly what we think of him – and speak we do!Alex recounts the secrecy surrounding The Project's story on Lehrmann, recalling t...