The Fifth Trimester

We Don't Have Time For This
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Our little sisters, Bella and Lu, are chronically online to keep us cool and relevant as we emerge from the trenches.

  1. 5D AGO

    It’s Officially Time To Leave Britney Alone & the Rise of Nep-Gen

    Bella’s hobbling into the studio with a Smurfette-blue ankle and the reason why is a timely reminder to us all. Meanwhile, the girls are swooning over an epic live music moment bridging three generations, and all the A-listers who turned out in full force at the Melbourne F1 over the weekend. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s eldest child, Sunday Rose, has made her Australian magazine cover debut, gracing the pages of Elle. She shares fascinating insights into what it’s like to grow up with super-famous parents, and we reveal what this moment actually means for the ongoing Nic vs. Keith narrative. Next, the girls unpack Britney Spears’ arrest and why it might be long overdue for the public to finally look away. Then it’s over to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who are officially confirmed to be heading Down Under for a pseudo-royal tour… and what’s Jackie O got to do, got to do with it? BB and Lu have dreamed up the ultimate Aussie itinerary for the Sussex duo and it involves Revolver nightclub, Luna Park and Manly Beach. Finally, our ins and outs for the week include poet-core dressing, a mum-uniform level-up and Botox in a bottle. Mentions: Today's Song  Ena Pelly, Pelly League Long Sleeve Tee  Uniqlo cardigan The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist (updated weekly!) Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min

  2. MAR 4

    🚨BREAKING🚨Jackie O has left the building

    Exactly as our oracle Lu predicted last week, Jackie ‘O’ Henderson has sensationally quit her $100 million contract with KIIS FM following an on-air blow-up with longtime co-host Kyle Sandilands. Naturally, we had to jump straight on the mics to urgently unpack the bombshell statement, share our predictions on what Kyle and Jackie might do next, what this means for the future of Australian radio, and discuss why - at its core - the abrupt end of this radio dynasty feels really quite sad. Will Kyle and Jackie O ever be mates again? Is it all the blood moon’s fault? And, most importantly… are the astrologers okay? 🌙🔮 The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist (updated weekly!) Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester GIVEAWAY, dropping on socials tonight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min

  3. MAR 2

    Wake up babe, it’s the ’90s & JFK Jr. just left a message on the answering machine ☎️

    It’s only Monday and the conspiracy theories are already flying. Did Jim Carrey send a body double to an event over the weekend? Bella’s got her tinfoil hat on and is convinced it’s a meta Truman Show moment. Meanwhile, Aussie pop royalty Delta Goodrem has just been announced as our Eurovision kween and with her bangers in the mix, we’re quietly confident she’s a shoo-in. Next, we dive headfirst into the TV show of the moment, Ryan Murphy’s Love Story, and unpack why this ’90s romance has us all pining for a slower, glossier era. From the fashion to the dating rules, we’re utterly obsessed by JFK Jr. and CBK -  icons of a time when love felt cinematic, and life felt understated and chic. In very exciting news, Vogue’s Acting Digital Director and fashion fairy, Alison Izzo, has joined us to help us decode what the actual ’eff we’re meant to be wearing to work out. Her tips are a must-listen. Finally, our ins and outs of the week cover a word that deserves way more airtime, going commando, and a very fancy fitness accessory. Mentions: Follow Vogue’s Alison Izzo for more fashion inspo @ali__izzo Textbook Romance by Zoe Foster-Blake & Hamish Blake Peanut x Tommee Tippee’s petition to get matrescence in the dictionary  Ultrahuman Smart Ring  The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist (updated weekly!) Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester GIVEAWAY, dropping on socials tonight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min

  4. FEB 23

    How Lu feels living in Revz’s shadow & what the Duff sisters can teach us 👭

    Top of the week to you, DLs! We’re kicking things off with an intense recap of Bella’s Sunday-night encounter with her sleep paralysis demon, while Lu gives us an exciting update on her celibate girl summer. Meanwhile, the ongoing Hilary and Haylie Duff sister feud has Lu reflecting on what it’s like to live in the shadow of a high-achieving sibling… and she’s had a few unexpected revelations. Hot off the press this morning, Jackie O has stepped away from the airwaves following a heated on-air clash last week with co-host Kyle Sandilands, and Lu has a bold prediction for radio’s longest-running duo.  Next, we dive into the growing celeb trend of GoFundMe pages. From late actors James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane to ANTM’s Miss Jay, why are famous families asking the public for cash, and is it a genuine need, or a PR move dressed up as altruism? Finally, our ins and outs of the week feature yet another sock update (chill frills, they’re coming for ya) and a life-changing eyeliner stick. Mentions: MORE Time For This: Lessons on Grief with Bella  Meroda, Eye Perfecting Shimmer Stick  Uniqlo, Socks Crew Mellow  Kmart, 3 Pack Frill Quarter Crew Non-Slip Socks The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist (updated weekly!) Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    28 min

  5. FEB 17

    Is Wuthering Heights worth it? 🍆🐌

    ⚠️ Includes Minor Spoilers ⚠️ It’s the most hyped film of the moment - clogging your feed, blowing up group chats and making everyone oh so toey for the moors. So, naturally, your Fifth Trimester field guides, Bella and Lu, took one for the team and headed to the cinema on behalf of you, our DLs. In this very honest (and horny, tbh) special ep, we answer the all-important question: Is Wuthering Heights worth your precious dollar bucks? We also zoom out to the broader cultural questions: what does this kind of romance do to modern dating? Corsets at the ready, bring your jelly, let’s get ready to yearn on the moors. Follow us:@the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 min

  6. FEB 16

    The curse of the ‘Hot Husband’ 💔

    Happy Monday, DLs! We’re coming in hot for the week ahead with very exciting news that our fave showman, DJ extraordinaire, FISHER, has just announced a national tour of his Out 2 Lunch festival. Next, we unpack the shock split of Australia’s golden couple, comedian Celeste Barber and her ‘Hot Husband’, Api Robin, and why the news has Bella spiralling just a touch about her own relationship. To restore our faith in love, we take a squiz at how our fave celebs marked Valentine’s Day. From public park proposals to Bad Bunny possibly rekindling things with his ex, plus Brooklyn Beckham’s very pointed message to his family - it was a big weekend for loud and proud declarations of lurve. In news that will delight nostalgic Nancies everywhere, Sizzler is officially returning, which naturally has us asking: what else deserves a comeback from the golden years of the ’90s? Trip to Sega World, anyone? Finally, our ins and outs of the week feature a fun new print we’re all about to be wearing on repeat, plus an MVP beauty product that’ll only cost ya ten bucks.   Mentions: Set a reminder: Lessons on Grief with Bella, dropping this Thursday on MORE Time For This Fisher’s Out To Lunch festival BYS Hydrating Setting Spray Cotton On Ultra Soft Halter Neck Tank VRG Girl, Francesca Sheer Maxi Dress Camo  The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist (updated weekly!) Follow us:@the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min

  7. FEB 9

    The Bad Bunny Bowl, find your fishing & Taylor Swift’s Opalite unpacked

    Lu’s rolling in fresh from Laneway and fully committed to rocking the head-to-toe merch, while the Super Bowl Half-Time Show just happened, and Bad Bunny’s performance was politically poetic and as it was powerful and oh-so ICONIC. Bella reveals the greatest Australian children’s picture book of all time (according to ~the people~), Lu has thoughts, and Bella realises she relates to the Green Sheep on a deeply spiritual level. We drop a shocking confession as we unpack Taylor Swift’s epic ’90s rom-com-coded new video, Opalite, and why it feels like a not-so-subtle olive branch in her ongoing rift with Blake Lively. We also make the case for “finding your fishing” in your Fifth Trimester and why having a hobby (yes, even if it’s just joining your local library) is elite self-care. And finally, our ins and outs for the week feature the ultimate manicure hack, bestie bling and how to nail the perfect Galentine’s Day. - Mentions: Guardian’s Best Australian Children’s Picture Books of all timeCandy Claws Camile and Stone Rectangular Photo Locket Follow us:@the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min

  8. FEB 2

    The Catherine O’Hara effect, Bad Bunny explained & the shoes of 2026

    Your girls are back and we’re quite devo, tbh. We unpack why the heartbreaking death of our ultimate ’90s movie mum, Catherine O’Hara, over the weekend has hit millennials so hard, triggering a collective spiral about ageing, time passing and the rude realisation that we’re very much the grown-ups now. Ahead of the Super Bowl next week, we are also asking a very important question: who in the what is a Bad Bunny? Lu delivers the crashiest of crash courses on the charming 31-year-old global superstar about to step into the performance of a lifetime. We finally deliver the shoe explainer you’ve been begging for, breaking down the sneakers, flats and heels you’ll actually wear this year, as well as a viral $25 thong heel you simply must know about. And to wrap, Lu’s in for the week is Wuthering Heights-core (but make it accessible), while Bella is channeling a ’90s school mum (Catherine would be proud!). - Mentions: Lily Allen performs West End Girl Down Under: Pre-sale from February 4 | Tickets on sale February 9, https://www.frontiertouring.com/lilyallen  The Investigation of Lucy Letby: Netflix, February 4 Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model: Netflix, February 16 The BFF, Twoobs The OG, Twoobs Cushion Toe Post Heels, Kmart  Valley Platform Casual Sandals, Betts Follow us:@the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
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Our little sisters, Bella and Lu, are chronically online to keep us cool and relevant as we emerge from the trenches.

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  • Creator
    We Don't Have Time For This
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Fifth Trimester

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