The Blunt and The Beautiful

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  Astro Talk: August 16th- 22nd 2026 15.08.2026 24min

  This week on Astro Talk, we’re coming out of eclipse intensity, but the sky isn’t exactly giving us the week off.We’ve got Mars square Neptune bringing foggy energy and energy vampires, a gorgeous Venus-Jupiter connection that could bring a little luck and opportunity, a Scorpio Moon pushing us towards a transformation we’ve been avoiding, and a Venus-Saturn reality check around relationships and where we’re giving too much.Then we finish with Virgo Season and a Capricorn Moon, giving us the cosmic kick up the arse we need to get organised and decide what we’re actually doing next.I’ll tell you exactly what to lean into, what to watch out for, and how to use the astrology of the week ahead.
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  The Week That Was: Brad Pitt, Fake Pregnancies & The Usher Clone Conspiracy 13.08.2026 27min

  Brad Pitt’s drinking again, Usher may or may not have a clone for his concerts, Anne Hathaway is apparently faking her pregnancy and Armie Hammer has found someone willing to hire him.Just another completely normal week on the internet.Plus: Robert Pattinson’s latest career move, why celebrity conspiracy theories have officially gone too far, and the very serious issue of Julie Andrews not returning for The Princess Diaries 3.Kate and Tansy unpack The Week That Was, the stories worth talking about, the ones absolutely nobody asked for, and the PR spin you’re probably meant to believe.
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  Astro Talk: August 9th - 15th 2026 08.08.2026 22min

  This week on Astro Talk, we’re heading towards the Leo Solar Eclipse and New Moon on 12 August. Mercury enters Leo, Mars moves into Cancer, and Venus gets tangled up with Pluto, Neptune and Uranus, bringing relationships, boundaries and desire into focus.We’re talking self-talk, old emotional pathways, confidence, creativity and the courage to be seen before you feel completely ready.Plus, Patreon members have journal prompts for every rising sign to work with the eclipse.
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  Astro Talk: August 1st - 8th 2026 08.08.2026 21min

  August begins with a powerful invitation to heal, simplify and prepare for what's next.This week, Chiron stations retrograde, encouraging us to see our wounds as sources of wisdom rather than something to fix. The Last Quarter Moon in Taurus helps us clear physical and emotional clutter before next week's Total Solar Eclipse in Leo, while Venus enters Libra brings more harmony to our relationships and reminds us to create more beauty and balance in our lives.It's a week to slow down, let go of what you've outgrown and make space for the next chapter.
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  Astro Talk: July 26th - 31st 2026 08.08.2026 23min

  This week is all about becoming the person your future is waiting for.Saturn begins its retrograde, inviting us to slow down and take an honest look at our habits, commitments and daily choices. Are they supporting the life you're trying to build, or keeping you anchored to the past?The Aquarius Full Moon then asks you to release an old identity and make space for what's next. We'll explore simple Full Moon rituals, Saturn retrograde practices, Abraham Hicks exercises and practical ways to work with the energy, so you leave this episode with more than just an understanding of the astrology. You'll have tools to put it into practice.If you've been wondering how to move forward, trust yourself more or create lasting change, this is the episode for you.
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  Astro Talk: July 19th - 25th 2026 08.08.2026 21min

  This week feels like a turning point. The astrology isn't asking us to work harder. It's asking us to become the version of ourselves who belongs in the future we're trying to create.The week begins with practical momentum as Mars and Saturn help us turn ideas into action. As the Moon moves through Libra, relationships, balance and the choices we make every day come into focus. Midweek, Jupiter forms a series of powerful aspects that expand what's possible while also exposing where we've outgrown old patterns. There may be moments where you're tempted to cling to the familiar, but this week's astrology reminds us that growth rarely feels comfortable at first.We'll also explore Barbault's Basket and why this period is encouraging us to step into a new chapter rather than replay old stories. It's a week for making thoughtful decisions, trusting your long-term vision and remembering that the future isn't something that happens to you. It's something you build through the choices you make today.Inside this week's Astro Talk, we'll unpack each transit, the collective themes, how they may show up in your own life, and the practical ways you can work with the energy rather than against it.
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  Astro Talk: July 12th - 18th 2026 08.08.2026 23min

  This week on Astro Talk, we're exploring one of the most important astrological moments of the Mercury Retrograde cycle, the Inferior Conjunction. Think of it as Mercury's New Moon, a chance to rewrite the stories you've been telling yourself about who you are and what is possible.We also dive into the Cancer New Moon, Venus square Uranus and the exciting long-term influence of Uranus sextile Neptune, looking at how these transits invite us to embrace change without losing ourselves.As always, I've included this week's worksheet and an Inferior Conjunction cheat sheet to help you work with the astrology in a practical way.
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  Astro Talk: July 6th - 13th 2026 08.08.2026 19min

  This week invites you to slow down before you move forward. Neptune begins its five-month retrograde, asking you to separate intuition from illusion, while Mercury Retrograde reaches its powerful Inferior Conjunction, bringing fresh insights and a chance to rewrite the story you've been telling yourself. We also move through the Last Quarter Moon and prepare for the Cancer New Moon, making this the perfect time to release what no longer feels like home and plant the seeds for your next chapter. Join me as we unpack the astrology, the psychology behind the transits, and the practical ways you can work with this week's energy.
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  Astro Talk: June 22nd - July 5th 2026 08.08.2026 19min

  This week, the cosmos slows us down before it speeds us up. With Mercury Retrograde beginning alongside a powerful Capricorn Full Moon, it's time to reflect on what's working, what isn't and what you're ready to leave behind. As Jupiter enters Leo for the first time in twelve years, a new chapter of creativity, joy and self-expression begins, while Mars and Uranus spark fresh ideas and bold action. Join Kate as she unpacks one of the biggest astrological weeks of the year with humour, practical wisdom and the reminder that sometimes looking back is the fastest way to move forward.
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  Astro Talk: June 21st - 28th 2026 08.08.2026 16min

  Solstice has just passed, and with it comes one of the most important questions of the year: are you still trying to live the life you planned, or are you willing to embrace the life you're actually living?This week, we explore the gap between expectation and reality, why so many of us struggle to let go of old plans, and how growth often begins when we stop negotiating with what is. As Cancer Season begins, the focus shifts towards home, belonging, emotional foundations and what truly sustains us. Along the way, we'll look at the stories we tell ourselves, the endings we may need to acknowledge, the lessons hidden inside disappointment and why the middle of any journey is often the hardest place to be.We'll also unpack this week's astrology, including the Sun entering Cancer, the Scorpio Moon's invitation to face uncomfortable truths, Venus and Saturn's reminder to invest in what lasts, and Mars entering Gemini, bringing fresh ideas, curiosity and new possibilities for the second half of the year.If you've been feeling stuck between who you thought you'd be and who you're becoming, this episode is for you.Patreon members can download this week's companion worksheet, The Life You Planned Versus The Life You're Living, a Winter Solstice reflection guide designed to help you take stock of the year so far, release what no longer fits and reconnect with what matters most as the light slowly begins to return.
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  Astro Talk: June 15th - 21st 2026 08.08.2026 19min

  This week is all about the stories we tell ourselves. Are you being paranoid or intuiitive? From surprise opportunities and intuitive breakthroughs to emotional triggers and relationship insights, the astrology invites us to pause before reacting and question whether our fears are telling the truth. As Cancer season begins, the focus shifts towards emotional wellbeing, boundaries, belonging and learning to ask for what you actually need. A thoughtful, practical week that reminds us not to let our worst thought run the meeting
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  Astro Talk: June 7th - 14th 2026 08.08.2026 14min

  This week on Astro Talk, Kate Forster explores the astrology for June 7th to 14th, a week that sits between endings and beginnings. With a Gemini New Moon on the horizon, the focus is on clearing space, paying attention to opportunities, and noticing what themes are beginning to emerge. If you've felt caught between one chapter of your life and the next, this episode is for you.
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  The Week That Was: Perez Hilton's Breakdown, Rihanna's Body & The Internet's Biggest Debates 06.08.2026 26min

  This week we're talking TikTok, celebrity pile-ons, murder trials, body positivity, binge-worthy TV... and why maybe, just maybe, we all need to log off for a minute.Kate and Tansy dive into the internet's obsession with watching celebrities unravel in real time, unpacking Perez Hilton's TikTok breakdown and asking where concern ends and public spectacle begins. They also get into Rihanna shutting down the internet (again) at Barbados Carnival, why women are still expected to justify their bodies no matter what they do, and the heartbreaking Lindsay Clancy trial that's reignited conversations around postpartum mental health and how quickly society judges women before asking the harder questions.Plus, the TV recommendations actually worth your time this week, including Furious and Colin From Accounts, because after all that emotional damage, everyone deserves something good to watch.✨ Perez Hilton's TikTok breakdown and the internet's reaction
✨ When does celebrity gossip become exploitation?
✨ Rihanna's Carnival appearance and the body positivity debate
✨ The Lindsay Clancy trial and the conversations everyone is having
✨ Why taking time off for your mental health shouldn't need defending
✨ Furious and Colin From Accounts review: what's worth watching?
✨ Plus all the pop culture chaos, hot takes and questionable opinions you've come to expect.Looking for the Facebook group? You’ll find us here: Facebook page & Facebook group We'll see you in the comments.If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts in Australia, it’s crucial to seek immediate support.Here are several resources available 24/7:1. Lifeline Australia    Phone: 13 11 14     Services: Provides confidential crisis support and suicide prevention services. Trained volunteers are ready to listen, offer support, and provide referrals. 2. Beyond Blue     Phone: 1300 22 4636     Services: Offers support for individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Provides information, resources, and access to trained mental health professionals.3. 13YARN    Phone: 13 92 76    Services: A dedicated crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, providing culturally appropriate support. 4. Kids Helpline     Phone: 1800 55 1800    Services: A free, private, and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. 5. Head to Health    Website: Head to Health    Services: An online gateway to trusted mental health resources and content from Australia’s leading health organisations. 6. Suicide Call Back Service    Phone: 1300 659 467    Services: Provides nationwide professional telephone and online counselling for anyone affected by suicide.7. MensLine Australia    Phone: 1300 78 99 78    Services: A telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men. 8. SANE Australia    Phone: 1800 18 7263    Services: Provides information about mental illness, treatments, and support services.9. QLife    Phone: 1800 184 527    Services: Offers anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people in Australia.
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  The Week That Was: Get Off the Dance Floor, Jacinta, Poo Lettuce & 0nlyFans for Marmots 30.07.2026 26min

  This week we've got political exits, Hollywood comebacks nobody asked for, runaway kindergartners, diarrhoea lettuce, Scientology escapes, marmots on OnlyFans... and somehow it all makes perfect sense.Kate wonders when politicians should finally leave the dance floor (looking at you, Jacinta), Tansy has some thoughts about Johnny Depp's latest attempt at a redemption arc, and together they unpack why Anne Hathaway is quietly having the biggest year in Hollywood while everyone else is distracted.We also celebrate Suri Cruise officially becoming Suri Noelle, question why scientists are now funding research through an OnlyFans account for furry little rodents, and discover that the biggest threat to America this week isn't politics...It's the lettuce.Meanwhile, two tiny Melbourne escape artists break out of kindergarten, crawl through a dog door, grab snacks and settle in to watch KPop Demon Hunters—which is either deeply concerning or genuinely iconic.(We're still deciding.)✨ Victoria gets a new Premier (and Kate has thoughts)✨ Johnny Depp's Ebenezer Scrooge redemption tour✨ Anne Hathaway quietly conquering Hollywood✨ Suri Cruise officially cutting ties with Tom Cruise✨ Scientists launching an OnlyFans... for marmots✨ America's explosive lettuce situation✨ The Melbourne kinders who escaped for snacks and Netflix✨ Plus all the usual chaos, unsolicited opinions and pop culture nonsense you've come to expect.Come for the celebrity gossip.Stay for the diarrhoea discussion.You're welcome.....#TheWeekThatWas #TheBluntAndTheBeautiful #PopCulture #CelebrityNews #AnneHathaway #JohnnyDepp #SuriCruise #Melbourne #Politics #OnlyFans #FunnyPodcast #AustralianPodcast #EntertainmentNews #CurrentAffairs #ComedyPodcast #KateForster #TansyGorman #WeeklyWrap #PodcastRecommendations
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  The Week That Was: Piss Boy Hughes, Rebel's Court Drama & Pauline Being Pauline 23.07.2026 29min

  Well... what a week.Dave Hughes allegedly peeing in glasses backstage? Tick.Rebel Wilson back in court? Tick.Pauline Hanson saying something that made us collectively sigh into the void? Unfortunately... also tick.This week Kate and Tansy unpack one of the weirdest celebrity stories Australia has produced in a while, dive into Rebel Wilson's latest legal battle, and ask the important questions—like why are so many men apparently allergic to washing their hands?There's also movie chat (because Tansy actually leaves the house), with a review of The Invite, excitement for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, and a passionate detour into why Sporty Spice deserves far more respect than history has given her.As always, it all somehow ends in politics, Barnaby Joyce, Pauline Hanson, and a reminder that being loud doesn't make you right.This week's chaos includes:Dave Hughes' backstage "piss glass" sagaRebel Wilson's courtroom win (and everything around it)A spoiler-free review of The InviteWhy everyone's talking about The OdysseyMel C's wedding and a very important Spice Girls debatePauline Hanson, domestic violence and why words matterBarnaby Joyce, dogs and absolute political nonsenseIf you like pop culture, politics, feminism, films, celebrity gossip and two women who refuse to stay on topic for more than about three minutes... welcome. You're among friends.Subscribe, leave a review, and come back next week for whatever fresh chaos the internet serves us.
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  The Week That Was: Pedro Pascal's Audition Drama, Ariana's Ex Returns & Tom Cruise Wants an Oscar 16.07.2026 33min

  We're back! After a Bali escape and a very necessary holiday, Kate and Tansy return to unpack everything.This week, we dive into Lena Dunham's new memoir Fame Sick, unpack the internet's outrage over Zendaya wearing ancient Iranian artefacts on the Odyssey press tour, and discuss why Tom Cruise's latest role might finally earn him the Oscar that's eluded him for decades.We also get into Ariana Grande's rumoured reunion with ex-boyfriend Ricky, the story behind Pedro Pascal's controversial Game of Thrones audition, and why success in Hollywood is far more strategic than people like to admit.Then we finish with a conversation that matters. Following another devastating week of violence against women in Australia, Kate and Tansy discuss why women are angrier than ever, why the current response isn't enough, and why it's time for governments—and men—to stop expecting women to solve a crisis they didn't create.This week we discuss:• Lena Dunham's Fame Sick and the Jack Antonoff conversation• Zendaya's ancient earrings and the ethics of wearing historical artefacts• Tom Cruise's new film and his long-awaited Oscar campaign• Ariana Grande's split from Ethan Slater and rumours she's reunited with Ricky• Did Pedro Pascal steal his Game of Thrones audition—or simply back himself?• Why ambition isn't a dirty word in Hollywood• Australia's ongoing epidemic of violence against women and why meaningful action can't waitIf you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to follow, leave a review and share it with someone who loves smart conversations, pop culture and a healthy dose of blunt opinions.
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  The Week That Was: Karl Stefanovic's Podcast Fallout, Brad Pitt's PR Stunt & Gina Rinehart's Bronzer 25.06.2026 30min

  This week on The Week That Was, Kate & Tansy unpack the internet's biggest moments - from Brad Pitt's apparent PR comeback and Gina Rinehart's very questionable bronzer to Karl Stefanovic's controversial podcast interview and why outrage has become the new currency.Also this week:• Zendaya's Spider-Man press tour looks• The movie trailers everyone will be talking about• Michael Jackson's online "rebrand"• Daryl Braithwaite announces he's stepping back from performing• A surprisingly brilliant night at the Australian BalletPlus, one of the funniest stories you'll ever hear involving Daryl Braithwaite, a paperclip and a very unfortunate habit.Funny, opinionated and completely unfiltered.#theweekthatwas #zendaya #ginarinehart #bradpitt #angelinajolie #broadway #michaeljackson #celebritynews #popculture #thebluntandthebeautiful #australianpodcast
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  The Week That Was: Rihanna, Madonna, Broadway & Basketball | All Bases Covered 11.06.2026 29min

  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.
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  The Week That Was: Dua Lipa’s Wedding, Toxic Boy Mums & Broadway Sportsbet 04.06.2026 33min

  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
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  The Week That Was: Katie Price’s Missing Husband, Burning Man Orgies & Celebrity Home Tour Conspiracies 28.05.2026 29min

  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