Something To Talk About

Chrissie Swan’s second (and last) podcast interview 30.05.2026 46min

Chrissie Swan doesn’t do many interviews. “I’m like Halley’s Comet,” she jokes of the astrological phenomenon that only appears every 75 years or so. Now, Chrissie is orbiting back to the other side of the microphone, a place she readily admits she doesn't tend to be.  This week on Something To Talk About, Chrissie reflects on the headlines she refuses to let define her, and how she walks the careful line between sharing her life publicly and protecting her children privately. She also discusses leaving breakfast radio, giving up alcohol, co-parenting teenagers, and why uncovering generations of rebellious women and family tragedy on her upcoming episode of SBS’ Who Do You Think You Are? ultimately changed the way she sees herself. Chrissie’s episode of Who Do You Think You Are? airs on SBS on Tuesday, June 9, at 7.30pm. Watch the full episode with Chrissie Swan here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand. Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar, TikTok @stellar_aus, or stellarmag.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breakfast TV’s ‘crab girl’ Taylor Haynes on going viral 23.05.2026 37min

One minute, Taylor Haynes was doing a live cross at the Sydney Fish Market. The next, the Today show reporter was going viral around the world. After a crab latched onto her finger during an Easter weekend segment, Taylor became an overnight internet sensation, dubbed “the crab girl” across every online platform. But behind the headlines is a broadcaster who has spent more than a decade working toward her moment on screen. On this episode, Taylor shares what really happened during that now-infamous live cross, the reality of becoming viral overnight, and why she refuses to read the comments. You can see more of Taylor on Today and Weekend Today on Channel 9 and 9Now. Find Taylor's Instagram here. Watch the full episode with Taylor Haynes here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand  Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar, TikTok @stellar_aus, or stellarmag.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why a silver medal isn’t good enough for Jessica Hull 16.05.2026 39min

Jessica Hull is one of the fastest women in the world and the first Australian woman in history to win an Olympic medal in the 1500 metres. But she says that silver medal in Paris was never the end goal. It was proof of what’s possible. On this episode of the Stellar podcast, Jessica shares why that breakthrough moment has only fuelled her ambition, how she’s learning to handle the pressure that comes with success, and what it really takes behind the scenes to chase gold at the next Olympics in Los Angeles.  Find Jessica’s Instagram here. Watch the full episode with Jessica Hull here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand.  Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar, TikTok @stellar_aus, or stellarmag.com.au.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tammy Hembrow on "absent mum" claims and the sexist double standard 09.05.2026 45min

Tammy Hembrow is one of the most talked-about people on the internet, but depending on your algorithm, you might only know one version of her. The devoted mother of three. The fitness entrepreneur helming a multimillion-dollar empire. The glamorous influencer generating headlines everywhere she goes.In this episode of the Stellar podcast, Tammy sits down for her most candid interview yet, ready for Australia to get to know the real her. She opens up about why swimming with sharks is easier than being an influencer, how she navigates relentless trolling about her body and personal life, and how viral rumours involving AFL star Bailey Smith exposed a glaring double standard when it comes to dating after divorce.Plus, Tammy discusses the trauma from her short-lived marriage to Love Island star Matt Zukowski, and why therapy became her path forward.Shark! premieres at 7pm on May 31 on Channel 9 and 9Now. Watch the full episode with Tammy Hembrow here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand.  Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar, TikTok @stellar_aus, or stellarmag.com.au.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I’m finally pregnant”: Erin Holland’s 20-round IVF journey 02.05.2026 43min

Erin Holland’s road to motherhood has been anything but easy. When she last joined the podcast in January, Erin was in the middle of a four-year fertility journey with her husband Ben Cutting and had just learnt the latest in a long line of IVF transfers had failed. Now, just ahead of Mother’s Day, she’s back with an update – and ready to share some beautiful news. In today’s episode of the Stellar podcast, Erin opens up about how it took 20 rounds of IVF and the equivalent of a house deposit to get to this moment, the guilt and apprehension she feels in announcing her pregnancy – and how she and Ben plan to navigate their high-flying careers and unconventional living arrangements as they prepare for parenthood. Follow Erin on Instagram @erinvholland. Watch the full episode with Erin Holland here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand.  Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar, TikTok @stellar_aus, or stellarmag.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommy Little: “This is going to be real vulnerable” 25.04.2026 43min

It may surprise you that Tommy Little is big on self-awareness. Having carved out a two decade long career in stand-up, radio, and television that has traded on his self-deprecating style of humour, Tommy is now in pursuit of something much bigger.  In this episode of the Stellar podcast, Tommy reveals why he believes he’s been the common denominator in all of his breakups and weighs in on those rumours about his longtime radio cohost Carrie Bickmore jumping ship to work Karl Stefanovic. Plus, he shares the unusual thing he’s been doing in the theatre toilets after each of his shows.  Tommy's show Namaste The F*ck Away From Me is now touring. Tickets: comedy.com.au  Watch the full episode with Tommy Little here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand  Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar, TikTok @stellar_aus, or stellarmag.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Chris Brown: romance, renos and a wild encounter with “cocaine hippos” 18.04.2026 51min

Dr Chris Brown is a man who doesn't stay still for long. Since moving networks from Ten to Seven three years ago, the former Bondi Vet, I'm A Celeb and Dancing With The Stars host is back front and centre to launch two new projects that have taken him across Australia and around the globe, leaving him with what he calls a “very healthy” relationship with his frequent flyer account. And after years of interest and speculation about his love life, that’s not the only relationship Dr Chris opens up about in this conversation. He tells us what it has been like to have fathered nine babies and been married seven times – at least according to the celebrity rumour mill – and explains how he is, indeed, currently in relationship with a woman who “just gets it”. Chris also reveals the challenges of hosting a renovation show when you’re a colourblind vet, how his mother’s 13 year journey with Alzheimer’s has shaped how he approaches his day-to-day life, and tells the wild story of how he unexpectedly found himself getting charged by a herd of “cocaine hippos” in rural Colombia. My Reno Rules premieres Tuesday from 7.30pm on Seven Network and 7Plus. Watch the full episode with Dr Chris Brown here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand  Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar or stellarmag.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Wilkinson breaks her silence 11.04.2026 50min

Across more than four decades as a journalist and television presenter, Lisa Wilkinson has told plenty of compelling stories. But in the past five years, she has spent more time making headlines than reading them. Now, Lisa sits down for her first interview in more than four years to unpack the personal toll of the legal battles that have consumed her life since June 2022, and discuss the unlikely project she threw herself into during that tumultuous time: a new book she has written about a woman named Evelyn Marsden, the only Australian-born survivor of the Titanic disaster. In this episode of the Stellar podcast, Lisa opens up about how digging into Evelyn’s life story helped her put the adversities she was facing into perspective. She also answers the question: would she have done anything differently in the five years since her headline-making interview with Brittany Higgins went to air on The Project? Plus: Lisa sets the record straight about her departure from that show in November 2022. Lisa’s new book, The Titanic Story Of Evelyn, is on sale from Tuesday, April 14. Watch the full episode with Lisa Wilkinson here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand  Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar, TikTok @stellar_aus, or stellarmag.com.au.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sneak peek: an Easter weekend teaser 05.04.2026

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Twenty years after Idol, Jessica Mauboy can’t forget the body shaming 28.03.2026 42min

When a 16-year-old Jessica Mauboy stood on a makeshift stage in the middle of the desert for her Australian Idol audition, she was just a shy kid from Darwin with a massive voice. Within a few years, she was catapulted from the Top End to the top of the charts. Earlier this year, Jessica returned to the Australian Idol stage – this time as a mentor, stepping in to fill Kyle Sandilands’ empty chair. But she hasn't forgotten the hurdles she faced or the comments about her body, which she now sees through an entirely different lens. In this episode of the Stellar podcast, she explains how Kyle’s bluntness helped her develop thick skin at a young age, what was behind her decision to leave her long-time record label and become her own "boss lady", and how her husband Themeli Magriplis and their 14-month-old daughter Mia keep her grounded through it all.Watch the full episode with Jessica Mauboy here Find more information on Jessica’s suncare brand Desert Rose here Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar or stellarmag.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amber Sherlock thinks TV still isn’t ready for women over 50 21.03.2026 41min

In November last year, newsreader and weather presenter Amber Sherlock was let go from her role at the Nine Network, an announcement that made headlines and had paparazzi camped outside her house. Suddenly, after almost 20 years at the network, Amber found herself without the security of a full-time job, only three weeks ahead of her 50th birthday.  Now, she is looking towards the future and establishing her next step in a rapidly changing media landscape – and an industry she believes still treats men and women very differently. On this episode of the Stellar podcast, Amber talks for the first time about her shock departure from a job she thought was safe, how she feels about #jacketgate 10 years on and, given this is the first time she hasn't worked in her adult life, the benefits of no longer being a “shift worker”.    You can find out more about Amber Sherlock via her Instagram. Watch the full episode with Amber Sherlock here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand  Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar or stellarmag.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melanie C on sexism, ageism and the Spice Girls’ group chats 14.03.2026 47min

Thirty years ago this July, a catchy song called ‘Wannabe’, sung by a then-unknown pop group called the Spice Girls, hit radio airwaves – and a global phenomenon was born.  For Melanie C, who was just 22 at the time and one-fifth of the group that brought “girl power” to a new generation, the sudden blast of “Spice mania” was intoxicating, intimidating and ultimately short-lived.  Three decades later, Melanie is a successful solo artist who has also found her groove touring the world as a DJ, she is a coach on The Voice Australia, and she remains close to all of her former bandmates. On this episode of the Stellar podcast, Melanie opens up about what really goes on in group chats with her fellow Spice Girls, explains how her upcoming album and world tour hark back to her early days as a raver, and explains how finding love with an Australian helped her grow more comfortable with work/life balance. Plus, she answers the eternal question: could the Spice Girls someday make their way here for their first-ever Australian shows?   Watch the full episode with Melanie C here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand  Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar or stellarmag.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Astronauts, trolls and aliens: 2026 Australian of the Year 07.03.2026 42min

Like many of us, Katherine Bennell-Pegg grew up with a dream of one day becoming an astronaut.  But unlike most childhood dreamers, Katherine actually achieved hers. In 2024, she became the first astronaut to officially represent Australia and the first Australian woman to receive professional astronaut wings. On January 25 this year, she was named the 2026 Australian of the Year for her trailblazing contribution to the Australian space industry.  In this episode of the Stellar podcast, Katherine opens up about the decades of sacrifice it took to get here, what she really thinks about the criticism of her Australian of the Year win, and why she believes you don't need to leave Earth to change the world.   For more information on Katherine Bennell-Pegg, visit space.gov.au Watch the full episode with Katherine Bennell-Pegg here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand  Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar or stellarmag.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Rove McManus doesn’t test his comedy at home 28.02.2026 43min

For more than a decade, Rove McManus was one of the most familiar faces on Australian TV. Rove Live helped launch the careers of some of Australia's brightest talents – including Carrie Bickmore, Peter Helliar, Hamish Blake and Andy Lee – it attracted some of the biggest stars on the planet, and created viral moments before internet virality even existed.  In 2026, after 25 years on our screens, the comedian is reliving the best, worst and most controversial moments from the TV hit in his new live comedy show.  On this episode of the Stellar podcast, he shares the reason he first hired Carrie Bickmore, and the strangest complaints the show ever received, plus he reflects on why a show like Rove Live couldn’t exist today.  Rove is currently touring Australia with his new comedy show Tonight’s Guest: Rove McManus (Tales From The Talk Show Trenches). For tickets and more details, visit comedy.com.au Watch the full episode with Rove McManus here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand  Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar or stellarmag.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tanya Hennessy: "Why I need to apologise to every mother I’ve ever met" 21.02.2026 40min

Tanya Hennessy had just begun her seventh round of IVF when she joined the Stellar podcast last April.  Just weeks after we recorded that episode, she found out she was pregnant.  On December 20, five days before Christmas, Tanya’s long-awaited first child, a baby girl named Scottie – whose full name is Scotland Jack Poole – was born and she was thrust into the beautiful chaos of new motherhood, while dealing with the surreal realisation that she was finally holding her baby in her arms.  In this episode of the Stellar podcast, Tanya shares the meaning behind her daughter’s unconventional name, explains why she waited so long to announce her pregnancy, and reflects on the complex feelings she is grappling with now that her dream of becoming a mother has finally come true.  Tanya's new children's book Sunny And Storm (Penguin, $14.99) is out March 3 and available to pre-order now.    Watch the full episode with Tanya here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand  Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar or stellarmag.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ash Brewer on baby news, sobriety and why she’s ready to talk about her eating disorder 14.02.2026 36min

You might know her as Ivy Forrester on The Bold And The Beautiful, the long-running soap opera that has been broadcast around the world for nearly 40 years. That role marked Ashleigh Brewer’s breakout in the US, after she first came to notice working in Australian children’s shows like The Sleepover Club and H20: Just Add Water, before joining the cast of Neighbours at the age of 18.    But as you’ll hear in this episode of the Stellar podcast, at 35, Ash has lived just as many lives as a character on a soap opera. Last December, she got married, and as she reveals for the first time in this interview, she is entering her third trimester as she prepares to welcome her first baby. All this has coincided with a time when Ash has never felt more comfortable in her own body, because as she also explains, she struggled with an eating disorder for several years.   Candid, raw and reflective, Ash also opens up on how she pulled together her low-key, no-fuss wedding day in just nine days, why sobriety was a key part of her recovery, and how how finding support from a strong circle of fellow Aussie expats and actors including Phoebe Tonkin, Samara Weaving and her one-time housemate and Neighbours co-star Margot Robbie helped her to heal.    If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, visit Butterfly at butterfly.org.au You can find out more about Ash Brewer on Instagram here. Watch the full episode with Ash Brewer here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand  Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar or stellarmag.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Sarah Harris did next 07.02.2026 44min

Since The Project was axed eight months ago, speculation has been rife about what Sarah Harris will do next.  Now, we finally know the former TV host is making the move into radio, joining Nova’s new breakfast show, Ricki-Lee & Tim, in a newsreader role.  In this episode of the Stellar podcast, Sarah reflects on the role cancel culture played in the end of The Project, why she won’t be wearing a full face of make-up for breakfast radio, and what her new definition of success looks like.  You can follow more of Sarah’s story on her Instagram page and on Nova 96.9’s Sydney Breakfast show Ricki-Lee & Tim, which can be heard in Sydney weekdays from 6am to 9am starting Monday, February 9, and nationally from 6pm to 7pm.  Watch the full episode with Sarah Harris here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand  Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar or stellarmag.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ricki-Lee is about to make the biggest move of her career 31.01.2026 41min

Ricki-Lee was just 18 when she became a household name on the second season of Australian Idol in 2004.  Thrust into the spotlight at a time when famous women’s bodies and choices were the subject of intense media and public scrutiny, Ricki-Lee was able to block out the critics and build a formidable career as a recording artist, performer, TV presenter and radio host.  Now in 2026, she’s the host of the show that kickstarted her career and she’s about to take over Nova’s breakfast time slot with her longtime drive co-host Tim Blackwell.   In this episode of the Stellar podcast, Ricki-Lee reveals what her Idol colleague and soon-to-be radio rival Kyle Sandilands is really like behind the scenes, plus she explains why she thinks people were so uncomfortable with her decision to be child-free, and how she deals with the constant comments about her body.    Nova 96.9’s Sydney breakfast show Ricki-Lee & Tim can be heard weekdays from 6am-9am starting Monday, February 9. National listeners can also tune into the show across the Nova Network every weekday from 6pm-7pm, stream the show live or catch up with the daily podcast on the Nova Player.   Watch the full episode with Ricki-Lee here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand  Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar or stellarmag.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgie Tunny on life after The Project 24.01.2026 41min

When Georgie Tunny was a young girl growing up in Queensland, she dreamed of becoming a sports reporter so she could one day interview the Brisbane Lions and cover the Olympics.  Fast forward to 2026, and Georgie has taken over as anchor of the 10 News national weekend bulletins. Later this year, she’s releasing her debut novel, Over To You, which is set in the high stakes world of morning TV.  On this episode of the Stellar podcast, Georgie reveals the secret behind her rapid rise up the ranks of Australian TV, how her famous co-hosts may have inspired the characters in her book, and why 2026 is the year she finally marries Rob Mills.  You can find out more about Georgie Tunny on her Instagram. Watch the full episode with Georgie Tunny here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand  Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar or stellarmag.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Aboㅤ: working with Karl Stefanovic, being “the other” and those pesky salary headlines 17.01.2026 52min

Sarah Abo was just four years old when her parents moved her and her younger sisters from Syria to Australia in search of a better life.  Growing up in Melbourne, and rarely seeing people like her on TV, Sarah became determined to change that as she built a successful journalism career at SBS and then 60 Minutes.  Then, in 2023, she was thrown into the deep end when she became the co-host of the Today show, alongside Karl Stefanovic.  On today’s episode of the Stellar podcast, Sarah tells us how she’s navigated the intense media scrutiny that comes with the job, why she sees Karl as a “loving but annoying older brother”, and what it means for Australia’s diverse migrant community to see someone like her in their living rooms each morning.    Watch the full episode with Sarah Abo here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand  Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or stellarmag.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.