A packed episode today! We start with the moment an anti-abortion activist posted a photo of sugar gliders, claiming they were twin girls named Emma and Ruth. Then, congratulations are in order for Dua Lipa and Callum Turner, who have officially tied the knot! We also unpack the short-lived push for a new teal political party and ask whether Australia actually needs another option on the ballot.

Plus, Cynthia Erivo has made it clear she's over talking about Wicked, Pope Leo has become one of the loudest global voices on the ethics of AI, and we break down the trademark battle between the brand Patagonia and drag queen climate activist Pattie Gonia. 

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Beloved cook, artist and TV personality Poh Ling Yeow joins me to talk about her journey with religion and her decision to leave the Mormon Church. Growing up, I watched Poh on MasterChef Australia and Poh's Kitchen, so this conversation felt incredibly special. We chat about her teenage years in the the church, Mormonism's unexpected pop culture resurgence, the material that made her begin to question things, and what her relationship with spirituality looks like now.

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Finally, we are at the end of our Scientology deepdive, thank you for listening this far!

In our last episode, we're going to finally properly unpack the celebrity element of it all, before going into a 'where are they now' recap of David’s family, then ending the episode with a look forward into the future of Scientology. 

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Our first ever part 3 and 4 Big Talk instalment!! We must have received a million messages after last months Big Talk drop asking for more, so thank you! 

In these next two episodes, we’re going to go even deeper. You’re going to hear about Scientology’s makeshift prison, known as The Hole. Their laughable negotiation with the IRS to get tax exempt status. Multiple deaths. Miscavige’s missing wife. And finally, the center of it all – the element of celebrity, and how they have controlled John Travolta and Tom Cruise for years. 

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Big, very chatty episode this week! First, Sarah breaks down the current ‘Enhanced Games’: the rules, the investors, the athletes taking part and the results so far. Then, Hannah explains what happened to the Australians involved in the Global Sumud Flotilla.

Plus, are Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi actually dating? The girls discuss the internet’s obsession with the genetically blessed pair. Of course, they also address that Jeff Bezos interview that has people confused if he’s gone woke. Finally, Kylie Minogue’s new Netflix doco-series and what it reveals about her career, health and relationships. 

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An unexpected episode topic for one of the most accomplished, coolest people we've had on the podcast - 25-year-old Australian actress, Angourie Rice. You have definitely seen her before as Cady Heron in Tina Fey's Mean Girls Movie with Renee Rapp. She's also starred in The Nice Guys, Spiderman: Homecoming, Ladies in Black, Mare of Easttown and so much more. 

I chat to Angourie about her brand new film, produced by the same people to bring us Bridget Jones Diary and Love Actually, a rom-com called Finding Emily. Given the perfectly cringe nature of rom-coms, I ask Angourie about her thoughts on embracing cringe, feeling comfortable in Hollywood, what 'cool' is to her and grand romantic gestures. 

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HUGE week on the podcast and honestly one of our most passionate episodes yet. Hannah breaks down the federal budget and how it will actually impact us. Sarah then explains the latest internet meltdown, this time over Olivia Rodrigo wearing a babydoll dress. Then, Delta Goodrem in Eurovision and the boycott. How mainstream media's has made an Australian artist being denied entry to the US for unexplained reasons about Abbie Chatfield. Finally, Demi Moore encouraging Hollywood to embrace AI and Alex Coopers pregnancy. 

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Konrad Benjamin (known as Punters Politics) has amassed a huge following online, gone viral numerous times for his political commentary, recently found himself in parliament speaking up about the gas tax and also recently found himself on Karl Stefanovic's podcast. He has a knack for reaching over political lines, engaging with people who would consider themselves right wing and apolitical. So today, I want to chat to him about why and how that is. 

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Today we’re unpacking the One Nation win in Farrer and what it could signal politically, before getting into why KJ Apa is publicly calling out mysterious musician Mr. Fantasy. We also chat about Taylor Swift’s latest trademark filing, everything we know about Ariana Grande’s new album and CharliXCX's new 'rock music', and if we should be worried about Hantavirus or not. Finally, we break down the latest (and final!) update in the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni legal saga and where the reported settlement now stands.

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This week we are joined by the gorgeous and beloved Blue Eyed Kayla Jade, a now globally famous full service sex worker who has amassed millions of followers. In her new book, Call Girl Confidential, and in this episode, Kayla breaks down taboo and stereotypes of sex work and explains how the business model actually works. 

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