Extraordinary Stories

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She was the queen of Nickelodeon, beloved by teens of the noughties. But just as her movie career was taking off, something happened to Amanda Bynes. In this two-part series, we’re looking back on the life and career of Amanda Bynes before, during and after things got out of control.

We’ll dive into the paparazzi culture that hounded and taunted young Hollywood starlets, and question our historic understanding of the mental health issues at play. What caused Amanda Bynes to crumble alongside a generation of young stars? And why haven’t we seen her for 8 years?

CREDITS

Host: Emma Gillespie

Written and Produced by Sydney Pead & Emma Gillespie

Audio Production: Madeline Joannou

Executive Producer: Sydney Pead

With thanks to:

Laura Brodnik, host of The Spill 

Louisa Hatfield, Former Editor - New Weekly, Woman's Day

SOURCES:

Entertainment Tonight

Paper Magazine

Nickelodeon

Dreamworks - She's The Man

Splash News TV

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She was one of the most photographed women in the world, now even the paparazzi are struggling to snap a photo of Linda Evangelista. The original 90s supermodel has become a recluse, while her contemporaries continue with lucrative careers, claiming a cosmetic procedure left her permanently disfigured. 

But before her greatest downfall, how did this Canadian-born beauty queen become the most super of The Supermodels?

CREDITS:

Host: Emma Gillespie

Written and Produced by Sydney Pead & Emma Gillespie, with Holly Wainwright

Audio Production: Madeline Joannou

Executive Producer: Sydney Pead

SOURCES

Fashion File

With Thanks to:

Kirstie Clements

Nicole Bonython-Hines

Jayson Brunsdon

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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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In 1971, Australian TV changed forever when a brand new show called 'Young Talent Time' burst onto screens in lounge rooms across the country. For 18 years, it held a place in the hearts of Australians at a time when family entertainment was king and "mullet" hairstyles reigned supreme. A unique mix of pop hits, flashy dance routines and wholesome performances by a team of talented children and teens catapulted the show into enormous success, and launched the careers of some of the country's biggest music exports including Tina Arena and Dannii Minogue. We take a stroll through the past to discover how this TV-music juggernaut came to be one of the most loved shows ever made in Australia.

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WITH THANKS TO:

John Young - Host and Executive Producer of Young Talent Time (1971-1988)

Vicki Thirlwell

Dannii Minogue

Tina Arena

Beven Addinsall

Joey Dee

Vince Deltito

Karen Knowles

Nicole Cooper

Debra Byrne

Meldi Arkinstall

SOURCES:

Archival audio courtesy of John Young

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CREDITS:

Host: Emma Gillespie

Written and Produced by Sydney Pead & Emma Gillespie, with Holly Wainwright

Audio Production: Madeline Joannou

Executive Producer: Sydney Pead

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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It was a child star factory that catapulted Dannii Minogue and Tina Arena onto the world stage and created the country’s first-ever teen heartthrobs. But to a generation of Australians, Young Talent Time was much more than a TV show. Join Johnny Young and the cast as they journey through the highlights of a glittering moment in Australian TV history-- into the spandex-wearing, mullet-sporting musical spectacular of the 1970s and 80s.

 

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Demonised by the press. Vilified by the country. The subject of gossip and innuendo. From the viewpoint of 2021, the story of Lindy Chamberlain is a brutal reflection of 1980s Australia. Beneath the layers of lies and injustice, it’s a story of a mother who didn’t behave, look, speak or grieve the way we wanted her to after the incomprehensible loss of a child. It’s also the story of one woman, strong enough to endure it all. 

In this season of Extraordinary Stories, we’re unraveling how a young woman went from mother to wrongly convicted murderer, and why the story of Azaria Chamberlain’s disappearance continues to fascinate us to this day.

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WITH THANKS TO:

Malcolm Brown, Journalist

Dr Sophie Jensen, National Museum of Australia

Alana Valentine, Author & Playwright

SOURCES:

Letters to Lindy, Alana Valentine

Dear Lindy: A nation responds to the Loss of Azaria, Alana Valentine

https://lindychamberlain.com/

ABC

Network Ten

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CREDITS:

Host: Emma Gillespie

Written and Produced by Sydney Pead & Emma Gillespie, with Holly Wainwright

Audio Production: Madeline Joannou

Executive Producer: Sydney Pead

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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While camping on a cold night in the outback in 1980, a young mother’s nine week old baby girl was snatched and killed by a dingo. This single horrifying event would make Lindy Chamberlain a household name, thrusting her into a media frenzy and disastrously mishandled legal proceedings. 

But how does the spirit of a woman crushed by tragedy, accused of murder and betrayed by the system recover? And how does the nation which was so quick to condemn her reconcile its mistake?

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In this season, we’re exploring the life and death of the very famous, very fabulous Charlotte Dawson. Her life was one of incredible highs and gut-wrenching lows. Of success and scandal; Fame and friendship; Loss; And a constant struggle with mental health.

There are many chapters in the book of Charlotte Dawson. Charlotte Dawson the adopted young girl, Charlotte Dawson the Fire Horse, Charlotte Dawson the life of the party, Charlotte Dawson the Model, Charlotte Dawson the wife of Olympic hero Scott Miller, Charlotte Dawson the Brave, Charlotte Dawson the paparazzi obsession, Charlotte Dawson the homebody, Charlotte Dawson the Mentor. And; Charlotte Dawson, the misunderstood. 

On the first episode of The Life & Death Of Charlotte Dawson, we’re looking into the early years of Charlotte’s life. And how a teenager from New Zealand made it big on the Australian modeling scene. 

WITH THANKS TO:

Melissa Hoyer, Jo Cassemento & Simone Holtznagel

SOURCES:

Air Kiss & Tell: Memoirs of a Blow-Up Doll by Charlotte Dawson and Jo Thornley

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CREDITS:

Host: Emma Gillespie

Writers: Emma Gillespie, Tia Ucich & Holly Wainwright

Producers: Emma Gillespie & Tia Ucich

Audio Production: Madeline Joannou

Executive Producer: Holly Wainwright and Elissa Ratliff

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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You can hear episodes 1 & 2 on MPlus now: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/

In this season of Extraordinary Stories, we’re exploring the life of Charlotte Dawson. Model, television personality, anti-bullying advocate, and judge of Australia’s Next Top Model. Charlotte’s life? Well, it’s one of incredible highs and gut-wrenching lows. Of success and scandal; Fame and friendship; Loss; And a constant struggle with mental health. Seven years on from her untimely death, what has her legacy taught us? And has the way we view mental health and bullying on social media changed? In this season, you’ll hear from the people who knew and loved Charlotte, and why her story is now more important than ever.

The first episode will be available for free wherever you get your podcasts, all following episodes will be available on our membership platform MPlus. https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ 

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