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• The Week That Was: Rihanna, Madonna, Broadway & Basketball | All Bases Covered 11.06.2026 29分

  This week on The Week That Was, we're diving headfirst into the moments everyone couldn't stop talking about.From Rihanna's breathtaking magazine shoot and the surreal photography taking over fashion, to Madonna's provocative new short film that has everyone debating whether it's art, shock value, or both.We unpack why Broadway's new boom and who would have thought we would cover sports. Fashion. Art. Celebrity chaos. And a few opinions nobody asked for.
• The Week That Was: Dua Lipa’s Wedding, Toxic Boy Mums & Broadway Sportsbet 04.06.2026 33分

  This week on The Week That Was, Dua Lipa gets married in what may be the chicest celebrity wedding of the decade, Kate accidentally gets cancelled by flower enthusiasts, and Tansy reveals she tracks Broadway ticket sales the same way some people track horse racing.Also this week:• Dua Lipa and Callum Turner restore our faith in love• Cynthia Erivo heads back to Broadway and Tansy spirals into a 2am theatre research rabbit hole• Jenny Mollen unlocks a fresh level of internet discomfort with her "boy mum" content• Charlie D'Amelio claims millions of dollars disappeared from accounts managed by her parents• Ashley Judd gives herself a 12th birthday party at 58 and somehow makes us all cry• Kate and Tansy unpack toxic parenting, stage mums, Broadway flops and why some people should never be allowed near a family trustPlus:Ariana Grande, Icelandic poppies, Stephen Sondheim gossip, Spider-Man: The Musical accidentally launching twinks into orbit, and a passionate debate about whether Broadway grosses are basically Sportsbet for theatre kids.Funny. Unhinged. Surprisingly emotional.#theweekthatwas #dualipa #callumturner #cynthiaerivo #broadway #charlidamelio #ashleyjudd #celebritynews #popculture #australianpodcast #thebluntandthebeautiful #podcast
• The Week That Was: Katie Price’s Missing Husband, Burning Man Orgies & Celebrity Home Tour Conspiracies 28.05.2026 29分

  This week on The Week That Was… Katie Price’s husband mysteriously vanishes in Dubai after allegedly texting her while tied up “behind his back,” Burning Man attendees are crowdfunding a new Orgy Dome, and Kate & Tansy expose Architectural Digest home tours for what they really are: luxury realestate.com.au ads.Also this week:Kate reviews what may genuinely be the worst movie ever madeSasha Baron Cohen gets accused of having “the sex appeal of a garden hose”Tansy reveals her childhood fear of Richard BransonThe girls unpack celebrity scam artists, fake billionaires and AI gym photosDakota Johnson’s lime house sparks a deep conspiracy spiralKiefer Sutherland apparently has a band… and apparently nobody bought ticketsPlus:BioDad downs three champagnes in under 20 minutes, Kate loses another pair of earrings, and somewhere in the Nevada desert someone is aggressively rooting under a funded carport.Bleak. Chaotic. Beautiful.#theweekthatwas #katietprice #burningman #architecturaldigest #dakotajohnson #sashabaroncohen #popculture #celebritynews #podcast #australianpodcast #hottakes #internetculture #comedy podcast
• The Week That Was: James Charles Meltdown, Geosexual Kesha & Australian Fashion Week Flooding 14.05.2026 30分

  We are back! Happy Friday! James Charles gets dragged (again), Dua Lipa sues Samsung for a casual $15 million, Kesha announces she’s now “geosexual” and exclusively attracted to Italy, and Australian Fashion Week basically turns into a water park with better outfits.This week, Kate & Tansy unpack the internet’s latest descent into chaos, including:The James Charles GoFundMe controversy and why everyone suddenly became a financial investigatorWhether cancel culture is actually real anymore or if celebrities just take a two-week break and come back with a podcastThe Devil Wears Prada 2 backlash before the movie even existsDua Lipa allegedly getting done dirty by SamsungFKA Twigs playing Josephine Baker and why she’s kind of perfect for itAnd why Kate firmly believes parents need to stop posting mysterious aesthetic photos of the backs of their children’s heads online immediatelyPlus:Broadway meltdowns, celebrity nonsense, shirtless apology videos filmed under suspicious lighting, fashion week disasters, and the ongoing cultural collapse of modern society #theweekthatwas #popculture #jamescharles
• The Week That Was: The Hunger Games Met Gala & The Devil Wears Prada Disaster 07.05.2026 30分

  This week on The Week That Was… Kate and Tansy ask the important cultural questions:Why does every reboot feel like reheated nachos?Why are rich people dressed like dystopian wedding guests at the Met Gala?And why does Anne Hathaway have a dead possum glued to her head? We unpack:The Devil Wears Prada 2 and why Miranda Priestly flying economy is apparently the collapse of modern cinemaThe Met Gala becoming the Hunger Games Capitol with better contourLauren Sanchez getting fashion-mogged into another dimensionWhy everyone at the Met either looked incredible or like they were attending a winery wedding in DaylesfordCameron Diaz naming her baby Nautis (Aquaman Madden apparently)Pluto going retrograde and personally attacking every rising signAlso:Tansy’s in tech week theatre hell, Kate’s emotionally damaged by bad writing, and somewhere in the distance Bette Midler is preparing for Hocus Pocus 47.Cold weather. Hot takes. Absolute nonsense.Enjoy, divas #theweekthatwas #thebluntandthebeautiful #metgala #devilwearsprada #annehathaway #popculture #celebritynews #hottakes #australianpodcast #podcastlife #fashiondrama #zendaya #sabrinacarpenter #rihanna #laurensanchez #astrology #plutoretrograde #funnywomen #realconversations
• Estranged: The Conversation No One Wants To Have 05.05.2026 43分

  This week on The Blunt & The Beautiful, psych Taash Balakas (aka our new in-house therapist) is back! And we’re diving into one of the most uncomfortable, messy, and honestly… common topics right now:Estrangement.Yep. Cutting off family. Parents. Siblings. Kids. The whole emotional circus. And before you think this is going to be neat and tidy with a bow on top… it’s not.In this episode, we get into:Why so many people are estranging from family right now (and no, it’s not just “this generation being dramatic”)The reality of boundaries… and why they’re not as simple as Instagram makes them soundThe guilt. The grief. The “did I do the right thing?” spiralWhat happens when the other person doesn’t get it (and probably never will)Grey rock, emotional immaturity, and how to deal with people who refuse to do the workAnd the big one… can you ever fully feel at peace with cutting someone off?It’s honest, it’s uncomfortable, it’s a little bit confronting… and at times you’ll feel personally attacked (in a good way).Because the truth is…Sometimes choosing yourself comes with a cost.And sometimes that cost is people.No quick fixes. No perfect answers. Just a really real conversation that a lot of people need right now.#thebluntandthebeautiful #mentalhealth #estrangement #familydynamics #psychology #boundaries #therapytalk #realconversations #healingjourney #selfgrowth #emotionalhealth #podcastlife #australianpodcast #womenwhopodcast #truthbombs #nopfilter #hardconversations #innerwork #healingisnotlinear
• The Week That Was: Celebrity Chaos, Bitter Exes & Knickers on the Loose 30.04.2026 31分

  This week starts exactly how you’d expect… with no sleep, theatre rehearsals, and a casual conversation about Harry Styles being (possibly) engaged to Zoë Kravitz — and the absolute fallout from Olivia Wilde, Channing Tatum, and every other ex left emotionally… and publicly… processing it.Because apparently in 2026, the best way to handle a breakup is to post a poem on Instagram?We have thoughts. Many thoughts.From there, we get into the return of Ted Lasso, why Brett Goldstein needs to step away from Jennifer Lopez immediately, and the cultural moment that is Ariana Grande releasing new music (yes, we will defend her like she’s in the group chat).We also unpack the absurd reality of Friends cast residuals (you’ll be unwell), chaos behind the scenes of White Lotus, and what really happens when actors and creators don’t “align creatively” in the South of France.And then… Sydney Sweeney.Underwear launches, Stagecoach, male gaze, branding, and the very real question of where empowerment ends and performance begins. We’re not here to shame — but we are here to question the context.Plus:Astrology, a full moon in Scorpio, and why you might want to take a long hard look at your relationships this weekend.Unfiltered, opinionated, and equal opportunity critical — exactly how we like it.#theweekthatwas #bluntandthebeautiful #popculturepodcast #celebritynews #unfiltered #hottakes #australianpodcast #popculturechat
• Isabelle Richards: Reality TV, Real Life & a Brutal Exit 28.04.2026 51分

  This week on The Blunt & The Beautiful… we’ve got a woman who has spent 10 YEARS being paid to sit on the couch, drink wine, and judge television.Honestly? The dream.We’re joined by Isabelle Siblery (yes, that Isabelle from Gogglebox) and things get very real, very quickly. From how she accidentally ended up on one of Australia’s most iconic shows… to the very unglamorous reality of what happens when you get dumped by a TV network with zero closure (romantic, honestly)But this episode isn’t just TV chat. It’s life. It’s chaos. It’s family. It’s trauma… with a side of Nana commentary that probably should have been cut from the edit.In this episode, we get into:What really goes on behind the scenes of Gogglebox (yes, cameras, wine, and absolutely no filter)Being on TV for a decade… and then getting ghosted like a bad hinge dateThe dynamic between three generations of women… and why it worked so well (and sometimes didn’t)Grief, dementia, and the beautiful legacy Isabelle’s grandmother left behindPrenatal depression, motherhood, and the conversations women are finally having out loudWhy Isabelle has zero interest in being an influencer (and honestly… good for her)And the slightly terrifying reality of bowel cancer at a young age (get checked, babes)It’s funny, it’s raw, it’s a little bit unhinged in parts… but it’s also one of those episodes that sneaks up on you and actually makes you feel something.Because behind the couch, the commentary, and the chaos…there’s a real story about identity, reinvention, and figuring out who you are when the cameras turn off.Also… Nana wanting attention in cafes?Elite behaviour.....#thebluntandthebeautiful #gogglebox #isabellesiblery #australianpodcast #podcastlife #womenwhopodcast #realconversations #behindthescenes #realitytv #funnywomen #rawandreal #motherdaughter #griefandgrowth #mentalhealthmatters #prenataldepression #womensstories #authenticity #nopfilter #australianmedia #storytelling
• The Week That Was: Dry Salads, Disney Villains & Stolen Corsets 23.04.2026 29分

  This week, we’re serving everything from silky Sukin hair to bone-dry Caesar salads that should honestly be investigated. Tansy’s in her pyjamas, Kate’s across the cultural news, and somehow we’ve landed on theatre erotica, Carlton in autumn, and why a bad restaurant can still be… weirdly iconic. Then we spiral (naturally) into the Practical Magic 2 trailer, devilishly good fashion moments, and the return of Meryl Streep as the patron saint of structured coats and intimidation. There’s Disney villains as style icons (correct), Madonna’s stolen archival pieces (jail), and Coachella crowds not understanding cultural history (also jail).We also unpack the most beige celebrity couple you’ve ever seen, Meghan Trainor’s cancelled tour (thoughts and prayers), and why concerts now require a small personal loan and a babysitter. Plus, a rogue book recommendation, nostalgic TV comfort watching, and a quick astrology slap to the face to prepare you for the chaos ahead.Expect:Theatre plugs, hair chats, and aggressively average saladsFashion recaps with strong opinions and zero qualificationsPop culture chaos from Madonna to Kardashian conspiraciesA very real breakdown of why no one can afford concerts anymoreAstrology that basically says… good luck out thereIt’s unhinged, it’s culturally aware (sort of), and it’s exactly the debrief you didn’t know you needed.#theweekthatwas #popculturewrap #bluntandthebeautiful #australianpodcast #popculturechat #celebritynews #entertainmentrecap #fashionmoments #movienews #tvchat #celebritydrama #weeklywrapup #podcastlife #girlchat #realtalk #chaoticenergy #melbournecreatives #funnywomen #unfiltered #candidchathangatgs
• Cancel Culture 21.04.2026 45分

  Cancel culture… are we holding people accountable, or are we just bored and looking for someone new to absolutely ruin over breakfast?This week on The Blunt and the Beautiful, Kate and Tansy put on their imaginary judge wigs and dive headfirst into the chaotic, messy, morally confusing world of cancel culture… and yes, they absolutely start throwing names around.From celebrities who’ve been dragged, cancelled, resurrected, and somehow still booking jobs… to the ones who got booted so hard they’re basically living at the “ninth wave” (you’ll get it)… nothing is off limits.In this episode, we unpack:The difference between being “cancelled”, being a bit of a dick, and actually needing jail timeWhy some people get cancelled for being unlikeable… while others survive literal chaos and keep workingThe internet’s favourite hobby: jumping to conclusions before there’s even a full story The moral grey areas… ignorance, intent, and who actually gets to decide your fateAnd why some celebrities just keep coming back like a bad ex you swear you blockedIt’s unfiltered, it’s chaotic, it’s deeply opinionated… and at times you’ll laugh and then immediately question if you should be laughing.Because honestly…Is cancel culture about justice?Or is it just a group chat that got way out of hand?Either way… court is in session.#thebluntandthebeautiful #cancelculture #popculture #celebritydrama #unfiltered #hottakes #podcastlife #australianpodcast #womenwhopodcast #realconversations #notsafeforwork #culturechat #internetculture #accountability #celebritynews #podcastclips #funnywomen #messyconversations #truthbombs #nopfilter
• The Week That Was: Perfume Plots, Royal Rage & Pop Culture Chaos 16.04.2026 32分

  Kate and Tansy are back and absolutely firing, kicking things off with a conspiracy theory that honestly… checks out. From Sarah Jessica Parker casually “smelling the air” to launching perfumes two seconds later, the girls unpack the art of celebrity manipulation… and respect it.Then it’s into fashion, footballers and the ongoing cultural identity crisis of preppy brands, as Travis Kelce becomes the face of Tommy Hilfiger and everyone collectively asks… is this hot or just… cigarettes?Things take a turn when Meghan Markle and Prince Harry land in Melbourne, sparking a brutally honest conversation about racism, misogyny and why people are still riding this hard for the monarchy. Spoiler: Kate’s not having it.Over at Coachella, Justin Bieber delivers a performance that feels more like therapy than a headline set, while Katy Perry finds herself in seriously murky waters as allegations surface and the internet does what it does best… spiral.There’s also a deep dive into the chaotic genius of Lena Dunham, the messy world of Jack Antonoff, questionable men choices, and why some women simply must… punch up.Plus:Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper taking us back to the 60s for a new Ocean’s filmWhy Euphoria has officially lost the plotThe one show you should actually be watching if you want to laughAnd Kate’s astrology forecast that basically says: pull your head in and sort your life outIt’s messy, it’s funny, it’s a little bit unhinged… and it’s exactly what you need.#theweekthatwas #thebluntandthebeautiful #podcastaustralia #popculture #celebritynews #internetculture #melbournepodcast #comedypodcast #womeninmedia #trendingnow #royalfamily #meghanmarkle #justinbieber #katyperry #fashiontrends #tvrecap #euphoria #lenadunham
• Mentally Unwell or Just Online Too Much? With Taash Balakas 14.04.2026 47分

  This week we’re joined by psychologist Tassh Balakas and honestly… strap in, because it’s a full audit of your mental health habits.We unpack why everyone thinks they’re “media literate” (you’re not), why your nervous system is fried before breakfast, and how watching 700 traumatic videos a day is not activism. And - • why your algorithm is not your friend (it’s actually playing you)• the difference between being informed and emotionally cooked• ChatGPT as your therapist… and why that’s slightly concerning• TikTok diagnosing you within 3 scrolls flat• why people are collecting mental health labels but not doing anything with them• how to actually set boundaries with news and social media• why a diagnosis is helpful… but not your entire personalityKate’s like: if you’re consuming everything and doing nothing… what’s the pointTansy’s like: if AI is validating you 24/7… babe that’s not therapyTassh’s like: please, for the love of god, develop some boundariesTakeaway?Close the app. Touch some grass. You’ll be fine.#mentalhealth #psychology #mentalhealthawareness #wellness #selfawareness #emotionalhealth #boundaries #medialiteracy #psychologytalk #therapy #selfgrowth #mentalfitness
• The Week That Was: Brat Sneakers, Aldi Carnage & Why Everyone Thinks The Pit Is Lost 09.04.2026 28分

  This week, Kate and Tansy are talking It Girl sneakers, office women fighting in Aldi, and the deeply troubling fact that people no longer seem capable of watching a normal television drama without trying to solve it like it’s a murder mystery.Naturally, things spiral.We get into the rise of the Adidas Tokyo as the latest cool girl shoe, why slim little sneakers are apparently all anyone needs now, and why some shoes are chic while others are, unfortunately, complete fuggers.There’s also chaos at Aldi over plastic chopping boards, Emma Chamberlain selling aggressively beige furniture to the masses, and a woman politely informing Kate that she was “much smaller than expected” in real life, which is both an insult and a medical observation.Plus:why Dakota Johnson continues to inspire the long-haired Pinterest women of the worldwhether The Pit is just a drama or if everyone has completely lost the ability to sit with uncertaintywhy people are being deeply weird about Aubrey Plaza moving on with her lifeThe Other Bennet Sister and the return of yearning men with nice facesDevil Wears Prada 2, obviouslyand an Aries astrology update for the hotheads and overreactors among usIt’s fashion, television, internet brain rot, and just enough cultural criticism to make us sound smarter than we are.As always, we solve nothing.But we do have thoughts!#theweekthatwas #thebluntandthebeautiful #podcastaustralia #popculture #celebritynews #fashiontrends #adidas #aldifinds #internetculture #tvrecap #thepit #devilwearsprada #dakotajohnson #emmachamberlain #aubreyplaza #melbournepodcast #comedypodcast #womeninmedia #trendingnow #popculturepodcast
• Guilty Pleasures 07.04.2026 30分

  We tried to talk about guilty pleasures like normal people….we are not normal peopleKate and Tansy spiral through the things they love that probably say too much about them — from stalking celebrity gossip like it’s a full criminal investigation, to spending hours watching strangers get things extracted from their bodies (don’t act like you’re above it).We also cover:Why Facebook Marketplace is the wildest place on the internetEating cake for dinner and calling it self-careThe emotional support TV shows we’ve watched 45 timesNighties at 3pm, no bras, and fully giving upSlippers… but now they’re outdoor, off-road, 4WD slippersThe pop culture subreddit (honestly, unhinged)Kmart undies that are cutting off circulationThere are also stories involving Burger Rings, strep throat, and decisions that should not have been made.It’s chaotic, it’s unnecessary, and it’s exactly how your brain works when you’re a bit tired and left alone with the internet.No growth. No lessons. Just vibes.
• The Week That Was: Drag, Delusion & A Dry Root From Albo 02.04.2026 32分

  Welcome back to The Week That Was! Don't forget to join our ⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠What happens when hypocrisy, politics and Mount Everest all collide?This week… chaos.Kate and Tansy unpack the internet losing its mind over an American politician’s husband’s alleged secret life (and why the timing is chef’s kiss), before diving into the very weird energy of global leaders suddenly addressing the public like something’s about to go very wrong.Spoiler: it probably is.There’s also:The projection Olympics happening in global politicsAlbo’s “be calm but also maybe panic” speechWhy Mount Everest is giving coloniser energy (and the Sherpas have had enough)Andrew Lloyd Webber needing a therapy dog after CatsZendaya casually winning PR without even tryingNetflix quietly robbing us all blindAnd a new psychosexual fashion film that feels… deeply unwellIt’s unhinged, slightly conspiratorial, and exactly the kind of week where you go…is everyone okay?(Answer: no)#thebluntandthebeautiful #theweekthatwas #popculture #australianpodcast #currentevents #celebritynews #funnywomen #podcastclips #culturalcommentary #chaoticenergy
• Amanda Goff: Samantha X & The Truth Behind The Persona 31.03.2026 40分

  Welcome back to The Blunt and The Beautiful! Kate and Tansy sit down with Amanda Goff (also known as Samantha X) for a conversation that goes far deeper than headlines, stigma, or Google searches.From high-profile escort to journalist to now openly living with a bipolar diagnosis, Amanda shares the reality behind the persona — and what happens when mental illness goes undiagnosed for decades.This is not the glamorised version of sex work you see online.This is the truth.Amanda opens up about:Living with bipolar disorder and being diagnosed later in lifeThe creation of Samantha X and why she still feels like a separate identityMania, dopamine chasing, and the dangerous highs that felt like powerShame, media headlines, and the cost of living publiclyThe reality of the sex industry — beyond OnlyFans and InstagramWhy men are absent from the conversation around sex workAddiction, sobriety, and the moment everything had to changeThere’s also a raw and fascinating look at:Why sex work is often misunderstood (and romanticised)The psychology of men who seek connection, not just sexPower, control, and validation — and how they show up in relationshipsWhat stability actually looks like after chaosKate, Tansy and Amanda also unpack motherhood, identity, media manipulation, and why shame is often the most dangerous part of mental illness.It’s funny, confronting, uncomfortable at times — and completely honest.If you think you know this story, you probably don’t.#thebluntandthebeautiful #amandagoff #samanthax #bipolar #mentalhealth #sexwork #australianpodcast #womenpodcast #trauma #addiction #recovery
• The Week That Was: Influencers Are Delusional, Hannah Montana Is Back, & Chappell Roan Brings The Drama 26.03.2026 31分

  Welcome back to The Week That Was! Don't forget to join our ⁠Facebook Group⁠This week, Tansy returns from theatre isolation (read: a windowless black room for nine hours a day) and re-enters society like a slightly disoriented mole. Kate, naturally, is here to aggressively catch her up.We kick off with the Hannah Montana 20 year anniversary, which raises the important question: did we need it, or are we just emotionally attached to rotating wardrobes and vibes? Miley’s thriving, Billy Ray is… somewhere else, and everyone’s got thoughts.From there, things take a turn into the deeply unserious but somehow life-ruining world of celebrity smear campaigns, where apparently you can just… ruin someone’s reputation via group chat and vibes? Totally normal behaviour.We also get into the chaos surrounding Chappell Roan, fame, boundaries, and why women setting limits still sends people into a full psychological spiral. Is she wrong? Is she right? Or is everyone just a bit too comfortable expecting access to strangers?And then — because the internet never disappoints — we meet this week’s winner of “Worst Take on Earth”, courtesy of a wellness influencer who essentially said:have you tried being successful during a global crisis??Groundbreaking...Plus, Kate wraps things up with an astrology forecast that is equal parts guidance and gentle threat: get off the couch, fix your life, and don’t spiral.It’s messy, it’s funny, it’s mildly unhinged... and it’s exactly what your group chat would sound like if it had a mic.See you next week and don't forget to join our Facebook Group#theweekthatwas #thebluntandthebeautiful #kateforster #tansygorman #popculturepodcast #australianpodcast #celebritydrama #internetculture #weeklyrecap #entertainmentnews #celebritygossip #womenwhopodcast #funnywomen #culturalcommentary #trendingtopics #podcastclips #youtubepodcast #chattypodcast #comedypodcast #viralpodcast
• Tansy Gorman: Disability, Therapy, Trauma & Telling Your Story 24.03.2026 34分

  In this episode of The Blunt and The Beautiful, Kate turns the mic on someone you’ve heard a lot… but probably don’t fully know.Tansy Gorman.After years of people Googling “Tansy Gorman hand,” “Tansy Gorman disability,” and “what happened?” we thought it was time to just say it out loud.This is a raw, funny, honest conversation about growing up with a brachial plexus injury, navigating childhood, school, identity, and what it actually feels like to live with a visible (and invisible) disability.From shark bite lies in primary school to hospital trauma, therapy breakthroughs, and the messy reality of figuring out who you are, this episode is equal parts chaotic, emotional and deeply real.Kate and Tansy unpack:What actually happened at birth and what a brachial plexus injury isGrowing up “different” and learning how to tell your own storySchool, teachers, and the subtle (and not so subtle) ableismThe moment Tansy realised she had a disabilityTherapy, identity, and why self-worth took a hit before it got betterChronic pain, ADHD, and how disability is never just “one thing”The mental health impact most parents don’t talk aboutWhat parents of disabled children get wrong (and right)There’s also a very honest conversation about autonomy, medical trauma, and the fine line between protecting your child and preparing them for the world.And, because this is still Blunt, there are jokes, swearing, and a few absolutely unhinged childhood lies thrown in for good measure.If this episode resonates, share it with someone who needs to hear it.And maybe… stop Googling “Tansy Gorman hand” #thebluntandthebeautiful #tansygorman #disabilityawareness #brachialplexus #mentalhealth #australianpodcast #womenpodcast #chronicpain #therapy #storytelling
• The Week That Was: Timothée Chalamet Has Gone Too Far… Oscars Drama, Nicole Kidman Rumours & Fashion Chaos 19.03.2026 28分

  Welcome BACK to The Week That Was, where Kate Forster and Tansy Gorman break down everything happening in pop culture, whether it deserves it or not.This week, Tansy is running on theatre fumes (nine hours in a windowless room will do that to you), Kate is promoting her daughter’s show like a stage mum on steroids, and somehow we end up deep in the chaos of the Oscars, celebrity behaviour, and fashion politics.They unpack the biggest moments from the Oscars, including historic wins, horror finally getting its flowers, and whether Timothée Chalamet has officially gone too far. There’s also a deep dive into Hollywood image control, Kylie Jenner discourse, and why the Academy still feels like a slightly elitist high school.Then, naturally, things spiral into:Nicole Kidman soft launching a possible romance (??), fast fashion vs high fashion confusion, and why finding a decent mid-range outfit in Australia is basically impossible.Plus:Why horror films are suddenly dominating the industryThe Timothée Chalamet backlash explainedNicole Kidman, Simon Baker & PR romances (allegedly…)Fast fashion, Zara collabs and the death of “middle” fashionWhy some TV shows are absolute vanity projectsA genuinely good binge recommendation (rare from Kate)It’s chaotic, it’s opinionated, and it’s exactly what you’d expect from two women who are across everything and over most of it.You’ll also hear:Tansy’s theatre show update (and why it’s actually worth seeing)Kate accidentally going full cultural criticA surprising amount of rage about clothesNew episodes of The Blunt and The Beautiful drop twice weekly — subscribe for your regular dose of unfiltered commentary on pop culture, relationships and whatever else we feel like talking about.#theweekthatwas #thebluntandthebeautiful #kateforster #tansygorman #oscars2026 #timotheechalamet #nicolekidman #popculturepodcast #australianpodcast #celebritynews
• Things We Can’t Be F*cked With Anymore 17.03.2026 32分

  The Blunt and The Beautiful is BACK!!And Kate Forster and Tansy Gorman arrive in exactly the mood you’d expect: slightly feral, deeply opinionated, and officially done with a lot of things.From internet outrage and TikTok friendships to uncomfortable fashion, fake “closure,” and the absolute chaos of social media comment sections, Kate and Tansy run through the growing list of things they simply cannot be fucked with anymore.Kate explains why she’s stopped being permanently available to everyone online, why she refuses to argue with strangers in Instagram comments, and why uncomfortable shoes can go straight to hell. Tansy dives into the myth of closure, the weird performance of pretending you read an article when you actually saw it on TikTok, and the slow realisation that some things in life are simply not worth the emotional labour.They also cover influencer drama, internet trolls, micro trends, political debates online, why “busy” is the most boring personality trait in the world, and the one rule everyone should live by: use the good plates and eat the good chocolate.Because if there’s one thing Kate and Tansy agree on, it’s this:life is far too short to waste energy on bullshit.Expect swearing, brutal honesty, and a few very strong opinions.In this episode:Why Kate stopped replying to people immediately (and feels great about it)The myth of closure and why your ex will never give it to youWhy arguing with strangers on the internet is a complete waste of timeTikTok trends, micro trends and influencer cultureWhy uncomfortable clothes are cancelled in your 30s and 40sThe weird performance of pretending you read the news when you saw it on TikTokThe joy of not finishing books, shows or events you don’t likeWhy being “busy” is not the personality flex people think it isIf you’ve ever thought “I simply cannot be bothered with this anymore”, this episode is for you.This episode of The Blunt and The Beautiful is proudly sponsored by Sukin.If you’ve listened to this podcast for more than five minutes, you’ll know Kate loves skincare, and Sukin makes it very easy to feel slightly more put together than you actually are. Sukin has been a staple in Australian bathrooms for years, known for natural, cruelty free skincare that actually works without costing the earth. From cleansers to moisturisers to hydration heroes, Sukin keeps your skin happy while the rest of your life may or may not be falling apart. You can find Sukin online or in store at Chemist Warehouse!https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/shop-online/902/sukinSubscribe for more brutally honest conversations about culture, relationships, internet chaos and the things we’re all secretly thinking.#thebluntandthebeautiful #kateforster #tansygorman #podcast #australianpodcast #tiktokculture #internetdrama #modernlife #womenpodcast #culturecommentary