Hello!

Today, we are joined by Sam Guggenheimer. Sam is a Melbourne-based content creator and the host of her podcast, Hotter Than Yesterday, and she’s recently returned to Melbourne after spending most of the year living abroad in London. 

In this conversation, Sam speaks about her friendship with Izzy Armitage and why they decided to go their separate ways in business and pursue their own podcasts. She also opens up about how it feels when the internet rumours take their toll and what she makes of the public criticism, why she won’t date in Melbourne, and her recent European summer fling.

Thank you so much to La Roche-Posay’s Fight With Care initiative for supporting this episode of Inherited. To learn how you can support someone you love through treatment – in both big ways and small — head to cancersupport.com.

And shoutout to Mejuri, too! Explore the Stevie, Charlotte, Dôme, Heirloom and Brioche collections at Mejuri.com. 

To support Sam, you can follow her on Instagram ⁠@s4mguggenheimer⁠, and you can listen to her podcast, Hotter Than Yesterday, wherever you’re listening to this right now.

Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.

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Today, we are joined by Olivia Molly Rogers. Olivia is a media personality, mental health advocate, and the host of her weekly interview podcast Tell Me More. 

In this conversation, Liv opens up about being sexually assaulted at a Melbourne bar by a stranger on the dance floor, and what happened when she decided to report it to police. She also speaks about going through with her wedding day, despite having major doubts in the lead up, how she healed through the divorce, and the newfound love she's discovered with her partner, Hugo.

Thank you so much to La Roche-Posay’s Fight With Care initiative for supporting this episode of Inherited. To learn how you can support someone you love through treatment – in both big ways and small — head to cancersupport.com. 

And shoutout to Chemist Warehouse and Selfish Supps, too! For a limited time, Selfish Supp’s entire range is available to shop here at half price off RRP until October 29th.

Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.

Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Olivia Molly Rogers (@oliviamollyrogers).

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Today, we are joined by digital creator Em Davies. Em’s online content is adored by hundreds of thousands of people – it’s where she vulnerably shares her journey with grief and motherhood. Em lost her Mum, Sue, to terminal cancer, in her early 20s. Today, she opens up about how the grief has shown up over the years, and now into motherhood. 

She also talks about the moment she fell for her now-husband Joel, how they chose to honour Sue on their incredible wedding day, and how they are embracing parenthood together.

Just a note: as with all Shameless Media shows, our editorial content is not influenced by our commercial partners. This episode touches on a personal cancer story, and this episode has fallen with our La Roche-Posay cancer support initiative that’s running all month. The two are completely separate from one another.

Thank you so much to La Roche-Posay’s Fight With Care initiative the for supporting this episode of Inherited. To learn how you can support someone you love through treatment — in both big ways and small — head to cancersupport.com. 

And shoutout to The Lovers, too! The Lovers is open from 31 October to 23 November at Theatre Royal Sydney, and you don’t want to miss it. Tickets are available at  TheLoversMusical.com.au!

Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.

Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Em Davies (@emdavies___).

If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app!

We’re also on Instagram and TikTok @inheritedthepod.

We’ll be back with another episode next Tuesday.

Hello!

Today, we speak to Melissa Leong. Melissa is one of Australia’s most beloved food writers and TV personalities. In 2020, she was the first female judge on MasterChef Australia, joining Andy Allen and Jock Zonfrillo, and she has just released her memoir, GUTS – where she bares her truth for the first time.

In this conversation, Melissa speaks about the day she got the call-up for Masterchef, and the subsequent success that followed, the reality of being a woman in the hospitality industry, and how she’s processed the shame she has carried, years after being sexually assaulted, and why her previous marriage fell apart. 

To support Melissa, you can follow her on Instagram @fooderati, and you can buy her memoir GUTS at any good bookstore, or right here.

Thank you so much to La Roche-Posay’s Fight With Care initiative for supporting this episode of Inherited. To learn how you can support someone you love through treatment — in both big ways and small — head to cancersupport.com. 

And shoutout to Skipper, too! If you want in, use code ‘NAKEDINHERITANCE’ or head here for $40 off their best-selling bundle.

Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.

If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app!

We’re also on Instagram and TikTok @inheritedthepod.

We’ll be back with another episode next Tuesday.

Hi!

Today, we speak to Tim Minchin. Tim is a composer, actor, satirist, singer, writer and an all-round extraordinary entertainer. His career skyrocketed when he composed Matilda the Musical, and he’s just released his new album: Tim Minchin Time Machine, ahead of his 2025 Australian Tour ‘Songs The World Will Never Hear’. 

Twelve years ago, Tim was awarded an honorary doctorate at the University of WA when he shared his 9 Life Lessons with the graduating class. His speech went viral, with 5.6 million views on YouTube. So, instead of our regular format, we’re mixing things up this Tuesday and releasing a Life Lessons episode featuring the very philosophical Tim. 

In this conversation, Tim speaks about becoming a parent, the 30-year relationship he shares with his wife, Sarah, marriage, fidelity, and how they’ve stuck together, amongst all the fame. He opens up about how he’s dealt with public criticism, why he’ll never consume something he’s created, the importance of setting micro ambitions and achievable goals, and why it all comes down to luck. 

Head to www.timminchin.com to purchase Tim’s new album and for his tour dates. 

Big thanks to La Roche-Posay for supporting this episode of Inherited. Support a loved one through cancer with La Roche-Posay’s Fight With Care initiative. Visit cancersupport.com. (Depending on the type of treatment and the severity of the side effect. Aizman et al., The influence of supportive oncodermatology interventions on patients' quality of lif,e JDD 2020 19(5).)

And shoutout to Sunbeam, too! Learn more about the Sunbeam Origins Sense coffee machine at sunbeam.com.au.

Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Tim Minchin.

If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app!

We’re also on Instagram and TikTok @inheritedthepod.

We’ll be back with another episode next Tuesday.

Hello! Happy Tuesday! Welcome to our monthly Life Lessons episode.

Today, we speak to podcaster and content creator, Tessa Bona. In this conversation, Tessa opens up about her sexuality, and the moment she realised she was a lesbian, how toxicity has shown up in her past romantic relationship, her take on being friends with an ex, and what opening herself up to love again feels like, with her new girlfriend, Riley Armitage. 

Big thanks to The Body Shop and their Spa of the World™ premium body care collection for supporting this episode of Inherited. It’s the perfect way to bring the spa home, and right now, every purchase puts you in the running to win 1 of 5 luxe spa prize packs worth over $400. Head here to check it out.

Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Tessa Bona (@tessa_bona).

If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app!

We’re also on Instagram and TikTok @inheritedthepod.

We’ll be back with another episode next Tuesday.

Hello!

Today, we speak to Tarang Chawla. Tarang is an Indian-born Australian academic, writer and anti-family violence advocate. In 2015, Tarang’s younger sister Nikita was murdered by her then-husband at the age of just 23. In the years since, Tarang has become one of the country’s leading campaigners for gender equality and advocates for women and children’s safety from family violence. In 2017, he was named a Young Australian of the Year finalist in Victoria and has written across topics including men's violence against women, discrimination, racism, masculinity and human rights.

In this conversation, Tarang speaks about migrating to Australia with his parents and the racism he encountered in Kindergarten, and how he felt about the anti-immigration protests that recently took place around Australia. He then opens up about the moment he found out his sister, Nikita, had been murdered by her ex-husband, and how he turned his grief into advocacy work.

Content note: This conversation touches on themes of family and domestic violence, so please listen with care. If you or a loved one needs support, please contact 1800 RESPECT.

Big thanks to The Body Shop for making this episode possible. Explore The Body Shop’s Spa of the World™ premium body care collection right here, and bring the spa home today.

Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.

Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Tarang Chawla (@tarangchawla).

If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app!

We’re also on Instagram and TikTok @inheritedthepod.

We’ll be back with another episode next Tuesday.

Hello!

Today, we speak to ex-AFL player Mitch Brown. Mitch likely needs no introduction – a few weeks ago, his interview with The Daily Aus made worldwide news and AFL history when he came out as the first openly male bisexual player. In 130 years, no player in the men’s league has ever identified as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and the AFL is one of the last professional male sports leagues in the world for someone to identify as queer. 

In this conversation, Mitch speaks about moving to Perth at 18 to play for West Coast, and how it feels to be so apologetically himself after years of hiding his identity. We also discuss the response to his announcement, how he feels about the AFL clubs that remained silent, and the three core values that make up the relationship he shares with his girlfriend, Lou. 

Thank you to Sunbeam for supporting this episode of Inherited. To learn more about the Sunbeam Origins Sense, head to sunbeam.com.au. 

Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.

Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Mitch Brown (@mitchbrownie).

If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app!

We’re also on Instagram and TikTok @inheritedthepod.

We’ll be back with another episode next Tuesday.

Hello!

Today, we were lucky enough to speak to British icon Jade Thirlwall. Jade made her start on the UK X-Factor, where Little Mix was formed.

Fourteen years later, Jade has just released her debut solo album, That’s Showbiz Baby, with her no.1 hit single, Angel of My Dreams. 

In this conversation, Jade opens up about the highs and the lows of establishing herself in the music industry, her history with an eating disorder, how she prioritises her privacy now, the moment she met her boyfriend, Jordan from Rizzle Kicks, and what she wants out of her solo career.

Big thanks to ANZ for supporting this episode of Inherited. Take the overwhelm out of choosing a credit card with the ANZ Credit Card Finder tool. Head here or search ANZ Credit Cards today.

And thank you to Sunbeam for also supporting this episode. To learn more about the Sunbeam Origins Sense, head to sunbeam.com.au. 

Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.

Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Jade Thirlwall (@jadethirlwall).

If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app!

We’re also on Instagram and TikTok @inheritedthepod.

We’ll be back with another episode next Tuesday.

Today, I speak to Hannah Ferguson, the CEO of Cheek Media Co. Hannah's independent news platform reaches more than two million Australians on Instagram every single month. She’s also the host of the news and pop culture podcast Big Small Talk and the author of Bite Back and Taboo. 

In this conversation, Hannah opens up about what it’s like to run a media company with her identity attached to it and how it felt to receive death threats for sharing her political leanings.

She also speaks about the power of friendship and how her oldest friends showed up for her at one of her lowest points, the moment she began dating her now-boyfriend, 'Meatball Tony', how her parents' divorce shaped her perception of love and romantic relationships, and the kind of mother she hopes to be one day.

Thank you so much to ANZ for making this episode possible. If getting a new credit card has been sitting on your to-do list, this is the perfect moment to check it off. Search ANZ Credit Cards to get started. And, shout out to Sunbeam – you can learn more about the Sunbeam Origins Sense coffee machine at sunbeam.com.au.

Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.

Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Hannah Ferguson (@hannahferguson__).

If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app!

We’re also on Instagram and TikTok at @inheritedthepod.

We’ll be back with another episode next Tuesday. See you then!