Best Tanya Hennessy Podcasts (2025)

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Tanya Hennessy: “ I put fertility over career. What if it doesn't work?” 44:02

25d ago44:02

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Tanya Hennessy has been in the entertainment industry since 2011. She’s a radio host, comedian and producer. She’s written three kids’ books, two non-fiction novels, created three podcasts, gone on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and you’ve probably been sent one of her viral videos on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok. But five years ago she made…

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Sylvia Jeffreys on money, marriage and mum guilt 46:10

4d ago46:10

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Sylvia Jeffreys started working in the media 20 years ago. And given that she is yet to turn 40, it means that she has spent half her life holding her own in a tough industry. On today’s episode of Something To Talk About, Sylvia joins Sarrah in the studio for a wide-ranging conversation about two very eventful decades working for the one company, …

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Are we about to find out what happened to William Tyrrell? 38:21

11d ago38:21

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The disappearance of three-year-old William Tyrrell - the little boy in the Spider-Man suit who vanished from his foster grandmother’s garden - is a case that shocked the nation, destroyed lives and ended careers. More than 10 years later, we still don’t have answers. Award-winning journalists Dan Box and Nina Young have been covering the story sin…

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Why Candice & David Warner want their daughters on social media 49:37

18d ago49:37

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The conversation around restricting social media for children has been one of the biggest hot-button issues of the year – but Candice and David Warner have a very different view. In today’s episode, Candice reveals why the high-profile couple decided to open an Instagram account for their daughters (Ivy, 10, Indi, 9, and Isla, 5) called The Warner …

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The family business of Mamamia: in conversation with Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens 54:08

1M ago54:08

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When Mamamia co-founder Mia Freedman first hired Jessie Stephens to write for her, she had no idea she had also just hired her eldest son's future wife, and the mother of her first grandchild. That was 10 years ago. Since then, Mia and Jessie have gone on to sit opposite each other as two of the co-hosts of the Mamamia Out Loud podcast and have rec…

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Meet the Fishers: family life with Chloe, Paul (AKA Fisher) and Bobbi 41:20

1M ago41:20

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Chloe Fisher has made a name for herself speaking about the things that don’t often get spoken about. For the past five years, she’s opened up about grief, infertility and miscarriage on Darling, Shine! – the podcast she co-hosts with her best friend Ellidy Pullin. On this episode of Something To Talk About ahead of marking her first Mother’s Day a…

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Rodger Corser: “Do you want the truthful response to that?” 37:42

2M ago37:42

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Rodger Corser is one of Australia’s best-known actors. He’s been nominated for three Gold Logies over the course of his 30-year career. He’s starred in shows such as McLeod’s Daughters, Spirited, Glitch and Doctor Doctor – and has also appeared on stage and in musicals, like his wife Renae. But his new role, as a game show host for the Nine Network…

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From cancer at 23 to four kids at 33: Tessa James’ life now 42:35

2M ago42:35

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When Tessa James was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at 23, she didn’t know what the rest of her life would look like. Her acting career, her ability to have children, her health - everything was up in the air. But 10 years on, Tessa is exactly where she wants to be: still married to husband Nate Myles, but now with four young children in tow, and …

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”Everyone's gonna think I'm the grandmother” - Madeleine West tells all about her seventh pregnancy 59:13

2M ago59:13

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Earlier this year, Madeleine West revealed she is pregnant with her seventh child. What the 47-year-old actor initially thought were symptoms of perimenopause turned out to be something far different – and as she admits, a huge surprise. Madeleine last entered the maternity ward 10 years ago, and a lot has changed for the former Neighbours star sin…

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Brooke Boney: life one year on after walking away from Today 46:28

2M ago46:28

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Brooke Boney’s life looks very different to what it did a year ago. In 2024, she was waking up in the wee hours of the morning and preparing to beam into Australia’s living rooms as a news presenter and entertainment reporter on the Today show. Now she is beaming into this interview from her dorm room at Oxford University, where she’s pursuing a ma…

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Miranda Kerr on Victoria’s Secret, marriage & the secret behind her Oscars dress 52:41

2M ago52:41

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From a successful career as one of Australia’s most in-demand models to mother of four boys and founder and CEO of Kora Organics (or, as she also calls it, “my baby girl”), Miranda Kerr has charted a fascinating path for herself. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Miranda joins Sarrah for a revealing conversation about her approach to moth…

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Delta Goodrem: the reality of being a public person with a private life 51:49

3M ago51:49

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Just over twenty years ago, Delta Goodrem found herself at a turning point – not only in her career, but also her life. Having undergone chemotherapy and radiation after being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2003, the then-teenage pop star was about to unveil a whole new version of herself, as hinted at by the name of the album she released …

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Natalie Bassingthwaighte: “I'm happier than I've ever been” 45:13

3M ago45:13

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Natalie Bassingthwaighte knows a thing or two about reinvention. She’s done it multiple times in her career. Musical theatre performer. Singer. Actor. Television host. Reality TV star. She’s done it in her personal life, too. Sixteen months ago, Natalie joined Sarrah for an exclusive chat on the Stellar podcast, where she revealed for the first tim…

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Sandra Sully: ”I always felt a bit fraudulent, a bit of an imposter.” 44:04

3M ago44:04

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There have been thousands of big news stories over the last 35 years, and Sandra Sully has covered them all – from being the first Australian journalist on air as the events of 9/11 unfolded to the Thredbo disaster, war zones, Olympics and royal weddings. On today’s episode of Something To Talk About, Sandra Sully joins Sarrah to discuss her enduri…

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Dannii Minogue on matchmaking, motherhood & her lowest moment 47:20

3M ago47:20

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When Dannii Minogue convinced her parents to let her try out for Young Talent Time at the age of seven, she had no idea of the impact it would have – not only on her life, but that of the entire family, too. Because back in the early ‘80s, Minogue was just another surname in the suburban phone book. Today, of course, it’s so much more than that. It…

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Rebecca Gibney’s year of saying yes 44:12

4M ago44:12

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Having recently turned 60, Rebecca Gibney is entering what she calls her “third act” vowing to do things that take her firmly out of comfort zone. To that end, as she exclusively reveals in this episode, she’s taking a whirl on a surprising new project by signing on to Dancing With The Stars. In a wide-ranging conversation with host Sarrah Le Marqu…

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Karl Stefanovic on family, fear and the price of fame 1:03:32

4M ago1:03:32

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He is one of the most recognisable names (and faces) in the country, but despite the fact he has been beaming into Australian homes for 20 years as co-host of the Today show, Karl Stefanovic remains in many ways an elusive man. He rarely gives in-depth interviews, but on this episode of Something To Talk About, Karl sits down for a no-holds-barred …

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Why Tammin Sursok no longer ‘fakes it’ 38:26

4M ago38:26

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Tammin Sursok is an accomplished actor, singer, podcaster and producer best known for her roles in hit TV series like Home and Away, The Young and The Restless and Pretty Little Liars. From the outside, her life looks glamorous. She splits her time between Sydney and Nashville with her husband and two children. But if you follow her on Instagram or…

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From murders to meditation: Gary Jubelin's advice for a calmer life 50:18

5M ago50:18

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Gary Jubelin specialised in the field of homicide for 25 years, rising to the rank of Detective Chief Inspector until the time of his retirement from the force in 2019. Since leaving the police, he has built another very successful career, this time in the media, the author of two best-selling books (I Catch Killer and Badness) and of course as hos…

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Summer series: in conversation with Hamish Blake 56:50

5M ago56:50

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Something To Talk About is continuing to publish across the summer break, and will be back with a brand new episode on January 12. In the meantime, we are revisiting some of your favourites from the 50 episodes we released over the past year. Today’s conversation is with Hamish Blake, which originally aired April 16, 2024. *** For more than 20 year…

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Summer series: in conversation with Rosie Batty 49:52

5M ago49:52

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Something To Talk About is continuing to publish across the summer break, and will be back with a brand new episode on January 12. In the meantime, we are revisiting some of your favourites from the 50 episodes we released released over the past year. Today’s conversation is with Rosie Batty, which originally aired March 16, 2024. *** Ten years aft…

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Summer series: in conversation with Tina Arena 52:56

5M ago52:56

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Something To Talk About is continuing to publish across the summer break, and will be back with a brand new episode on January 12. In the meantime, we are revisiting some of your favourites from the 50 episodes we released over the past year. Today’s conversation is with Tina Arena, which originally aired October 5, 2024. *** In the 30 years since …

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Summer series: in conversation with Em Rusciano 51:36

5M ago51:36

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Something To Talk About is continuing to publish across the summer break, and will be back with a brand new episode on January 12. In the meantime, we are revisiting some of your favourites from the 50 episodes we released over the past year. Today’s conversation is with Em Rusciano, which originally aired May 4, 2024. *** Em Rusciano has never bee…

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Summer series: in conversation with Ita Buttrose 54:20

5M ago54:20

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Something To Talk About is continuing to publish across the summer break, and will be back with a brand new episode on January 12. In the meantime, we are revisiting some of your favourites from the 50 episodes we released over the past year. Today’s conversation is with Ita Buttrose, which originally aired March 2, 2024. *** Few women in Australia…

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Summer series: in conversation with Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson 1:00:08

5M ago1:00:08

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Something To Talk About is continuing to publish across the summer break, and will be back with a brand new episode on January 12. In the meantime, we are revisiting some of your favourites from the 50 episodes we released over the past year. Today’s conversation is with Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson, which originally aired April 27, 202…

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Summer series: in conversation with Amanda Keller 42:00

5M ago42:00

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Something To Talk About is continuing to publish across the summer break, and will be back with a brand new episode on January 12. In the meantime, we are revisiting some of your favourites from the 50 episodes we released over the past year. Today’s conversation is with Amanda Keller, which originally aired June 22, 2024. *** Amanda Keller is a co…

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Summer series: in conversation with David Campbell 49:06

5M ago49:06

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Something To Talk About is continuing to publish across the summer break, and will be back with a brand new episode on January 12. In the meantime, we are revisiting some of your favourites from the 50 episodes we released over the past year. Today’s conversation is with David Campbell, which originally aired March 23, 2024. *** Television presente…

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Summer series: in conversation with Kate Langbroek 46:19

5M ago46:19

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Something To Talk About is continuing to publish across the summer break, and will be back with a brand new episode on January 12. In the meantime, we are revisiting some of your favourites from the 50 episodes we released over the past year. Today’s conversation is with Kate Langbroek, which originally aired May 18, 2024. *** It’s been five years …

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Summer series: in conversation with Pip Edwards & Julie Bishop 46:39

5M ago46:39

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Something To Talk About is continuing to publish across the summer break, and will be back with a brand new episode on January 12. In the meantime, we are revisiting some of your favourites from the 50 episodes we released over the past year. Today’s conversation is with Pip Edwards and Julie Bishop, which originally aired February 10, 2024. *** At…

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Claudia Karvan on saying goodbye to another iconic character 37:41

5M ago37:41

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Claudia Karvan is one of Australia’s most respected and acclaimed film and television actors. She’s been acting since she was 10, and producing and creating TV shows since her early 30s. If you think back to some of Australia’s most iconic TV shows and movies, there’s a good chance Claudia was in them. From The Secret Life of Us to Love My Way to T…

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Megan Gale on the one question you should never ask a woman 42:01

6M ago42:01

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When Megan Gale kickstarted her modelling career in the early 2000s, she hardly expected she would still be at it as she approached her 50th birthday. But that’s exactly what has come to pass. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Megan joins Sarrah to discuss learning to be less hard on herself, and why it’s not so easy to – in her words – “…

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Edwina Bartholomew on the year that put everything into perspective 43:13

6M ago43:13

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As a presenter on Sunrise, Edwina Bartholomew is used to bringing Australians the news, good and bad, each morning. But when it came to her cancer diagnosis, the longtime journalist had to level with herself before breaking the story to the world. Today on Something To Talk About, Edwina joins Sarrah in the studio to share a very honest update on h…

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Zara McDonald on pop culture, progress & the pressure of the hot take 42:27

6M ago42:27

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It’s one thing to start a pop-culture podcast with your best friend at the age of 23, but it’s another to find yourself running a multifaceted media company with 15 staff, five podcasts and more than 100 million downloads all before you hit 30. For Zara McDonald, it’s her reality. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Zara joins Sarrah to dis…

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Steph Claire Smith flips the script on planning a family 44:47

6M ago44:47

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Between a Forbes 30 Under 30 listing, a spot on the AFR Young Rich List, an ADHD diagnosis and a second child on the way, KIC health and wellness founder and podcaster Steph Claire Smith has had quite the year. On today’s episode Steph opens up about how her and her husband’s approach to juggling business and babies has sparked conversations around…

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Pip Edwards on change, challenges & why she's more than who she's dating 42:34

6M ago42:34

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A few months ago, Pip Edwards surprised everybody when she stepped down from P.E Nation, the activewear brand she co-founded in 2016, and which she helped turn into a global force. A month later, Pip announced that she would be rejoining Ksubi, the brand where she kicked off her career in fashion 20 years ago. In her first in-depth conversation sin…

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What Osher Günsberg did next 47:13

7M ago47:13

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It’s been a big year for Osher Günsberg. In March, he turned 50. Two months later, in May, it was announced that the two TV shows he’d been hosting for several years, The Bachelor and The Masked Singer, would not return to our screens. But here’s the thing: Osher wasn’t surprised by the news. In fact, he was ready for it. On this episode of Somethi…

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Sophie Cachia on her pregnancy, her new partner – and what’s none of your business 40:28

7M ago40:28

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When blogger, business owner and single mum Sophie Cachia announced her third pregnancy with a social media post in July, what many did not know was that behind the scenes, she had been on a four-year-journey filled with plenty of emotional hurdles and what she says was “a lot of sadness and fear”. Almost immediately, intrigue and speculation rampe…

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At the movies with David Stratton 41:07

7M ago41:07

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Before he retired last year, David Stratton spent nearly six decades reviewing movies. And millions of Australians came to know and love him thanks to an on-air partnership with fellow critic Margaret Pomeranz, which turned them into household names and one of the most beloved double acts in the country. On the show today, David joins Sarrah from h…

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Maria Thattil on body shaming, sexual wellness – and Moana 39:52

7M ago39:52

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Maria Thattil has had a big four years. In 2020, she became Miss Universe Australia. In 2022, she appeared on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! and came out as bisexual. In 2023, she became an author, releasing her first book Unbounded. And in 2024, she took on acting, appearing in a guest role on Neighbours. On today's episode of Something To Ta…

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Shaynna Blaze’s second act 52:17

8M ago52:17

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As one of the country’s best-known interior design experts and a television personality who has been a judge on The Block for 12 years, Shaynna Blaze is a busy woman. But last year, she surprised everyone when she appeared on The Masked Singer. Now she’s ready to pursue her passion for music even further – with an upcoming EP of new songs and a ser…

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Tina Arena, unchained: triumph, heartbreak and being “burnt at the stake” 53:18

8M ago53:18

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In the 30 years since Tina Arena stormed the charts with her hit song ‘Chains’, the powerhouse singer has become a vocal force to be reckoned with and one of the most successful Australian artists ever. On the eve of a tour revisiting the 1994 album that would become a pivotal turning point in her career, Tina sits down with Something To Talk About…

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Emma Watkins on work, Wiggles & alter egos 34:46

8M ago34:46

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It’s been three years since Emma Watkins left the Wiggles - an announcement that broke the hearts of children everywhere (and one that left plenty of parents upset, too). Emma made history when she became the first-ever female Wiggle in 2013, but as she toured the world as the Yellow Wiggle, she was also carving out time to explore her other passio…

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Zoë Foster Blake: “How am I doing it all? At great cost” 34:26

8M ago34:26

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With 17 books to her name, a cult beauty brand she sold for big bucks and bought back for a steal - not to mention a household featuring two children, a Gold Logie-winning husband, and a couple of Instagram-famous cats - the life of Zoë Foster Blake is not exactly calm. Zoë joins Sarrah in the Something To Talk About studio to discuss the cost-bene…

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Mark Humphries: the man who ruined TV news forever? 34:42

9M ago34:42

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When writer and comedian Mark Humphries joined the Seven Network earlier this year to host a satirical segment for the 6pm national news bulletin, the announcement was met with endless headlines and heated social media commentary. So why has three minutes of weekly television been the subject of so much debate? Sitting down with the Stellar podcast…

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Trying to be “hot” can be hell. Just ask Lucinda “Froomes” Price 43:24

9M ago43:24

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Lucinda Price, aka Froomes, grew up in the mid-2000s, when being hot was a commodity. As a teenager, the now well-known writer, comedian and presenter decided that hot was all she ever wanted to be. She even had her first cosmetic surgery procedure when she was 17. Now she has written her first book, All I Ever Wanted Was To Be Hot – part memoir an…

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Tim Minchin thinks we’re doing ambition all wrong 56:43

9M ago56:43

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Eleven years ago, Tim Minchin gave a speech that went viral. The Matilda The Musical composer, who was being awarded an honorary doctorate at The University of Western Australia, shared his nine life lessons with the graduating class – and to say it struck a chord with the world is to put it mildly. It has since clocked more than five million views…

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Liane Moriarty on mortality, her new novel & what’s next for Big Little Lies 34:23

9M ago34:23

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When Liane Moriarty writes a book, people read it. More than 20 million people, in fact. As she prepares to release her 10th novel, Here One Moment, Liane joins Sarrah Le Marquand in the studio to discuss her first book since being diagnosed with breast cancer three years ago. From reflections on her own mortality to her thoughts on BookTok, writin…

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Olympia Valance has some news… 41:39

9M ago41:39

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Late last year, Olympia Valance opened up about the difficulty she and her husband, former AFL player Thomas Bellchambers, encountered while trying to start a family. After a roller-coaster four years, which saw them experience multiple pregnancy losses and undergo IVF, Olympia decided to speak out because she wanted anyone else going through the s…

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Andy Lee and Rebecca Harding on the one question we won't ask them 38:37

10M ago38:37

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Andy Lee and Rebecca Harding are one of the country's most popular couples. So when they announced their engagement in May, there was a collective cheer from the Australian public, particularly since part of the business of being Andy Lee – a four-time Gold Logie nominee and half of a hugely successful double act with long-time co-host Hamish Blake…

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Poolside in Paris with Cate Campbell on gender parity, the race of the century - and why being a spectator is HARD 33:42

10M ago33:42

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Cate Campbell competed as part of the Australian swimming team at four consecutive Olympics and has a haul of eight medals (four of them gold) to show for it. But this time around, she's at the Paris Games fulfilling a very different role. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Cate joins host Sarrah Le Marquand poolside from Paris to talk abo…

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