Mamamia Reviews

If there's a giant, red Handmaid's Tale-shaped hole in your heart, Netflix is about to fill it. Alias Grace is an even darker Margaret Atwood adaption that will have you captivated from the start right through to the twisty, ambiguous ending. 

Plus, step into our 2018 TV crystal ball as we bring you all news from the Channel Ten upfronts. While some favourites won't be returning next year, there's plenty of room for shiny new shows like Bachelor in Paradise and we bailed up contestant-to-be Apollo for the inside scoop. 

Show Notes

This episode is hosted by Clare Stephens and Laura Brodnik

The Binge is produced by Rachel Wagner for the Mamamia Podcast Network.

Today's epsiode was brought to you by Wonder. In cinemas November 30.

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Looking for your next true crime obsession? Mindhunter might just fill that void, but there's a problem with its treatment of women.

And speaking of violence and darkness - when did it infiltrate teen dramas? We're four episodes deep in season two of Riverdale and trying to figure out how a show based on the wholesome Archie comics got so twisted.

Plus, everyone is calling 2017 the year of women on TV but from SMILF to The Let Down and even The Handmaid's Tale, we think it's actually the year of mums on TV.

Show Notes

This episode is hosted by Clare Stephens and Laura Brodnik

The Binge is produced by Rachel Wagner for the Mamamia Podcast Network.

Watch Mindhunter on Netflix now 

Season two of Riverdale is airing weekly on Netflix

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The second season of Stranger Things was released on Friday and we spent the whole weekend watching it but was it worth the 15-month wait?

Plus, if you can’t hold on for the second season of The Handmaid’s Tale - good news, Netflix has developed another Margaret Atwood classic Alias Grace, and it’s dropping later this month.

And Stan released the first episode of Smilf three weeks early and we can’t wait to see the rest of the season...

Show Notes

This episode is hosted by Clare Stephens and Brittany Stewart.

Laura Brodnik is unwell.

The Binge is produced by Elissa Ratliff for the Mamamia Podcast Network.

Watch the first episode of Smilf on Stan now

Alias Grace starts November 3 on Netflix

Watch Stranger Things on Netflix

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Just when our opinions about Jarrod finally shifted... It was too late. That was truly the dumping to end all dumpings. And we are not okay. 

Our cynical hearts momentarily thawed when Stu finally admitted his love for Sophie. But then our romantic sensibilities waned and we returned to our original stance. We just don’t buy it.

We were impressed by the respectful way he handled questions about his ex and his playboy status though, so you get some points Stu. Treat her well. 

Shownotes 

Today's show was hosted by Zara McDonald and Michelle Andrews

And that is it for Bach Chat this season! Thanks for tuning in. 

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Ugg boots and opera. She’s a woman of contradictions. We were seriously impressed with Sophie's appreciation of the finer things in life, but TBH, we probably would have spent that whole date Instagramming the view.

By Apollo's time frame, Sophie will be popping out babies at 60. At least maybe Stu would actually be single by then.

Speaking of Stu, is our view of him a bit clouded by... something? The $500 million dugong in the room is kind of hard to ignore.

And then there's Jarrod. Is there room for chivalry in a modern relationship? And should the word ‘nice’ ever come into a conversation about love? Sorry mate, we think you just got friend zoned.

Shownotes 

Today's show was hosted by Zara McDonald and Michelle Andrews

We'll be back tomorrow for finale night to discuss Sophie Monk's love life for the very last time. 

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If you are a woman and you watch Aussie TV or you like Aussie TV or you're just generally interested in Aussie TV then you are in for a treat.

This week we're celebrating two awesome new shows that are made by women for women including The Letdown on ABC and Sisters on Ten.  We'll be talking about why you'll love them and we've got Lucy Durack on the phone who stars in BOTH of them.

Show Notes

This episode is hosted by Clare Stephens and Brittany Stewart.

Laura Brodnik is unwell.

The Binge is produced by Elissa Ratliff for the Mamamia Podcast Network.

UnReal Season 3 will premiere on Stan in February

The Letdown starts on the ABC on Wednesday night at 9.34

Sisters starts on Ten on Wednesday at 8.40pm

With thanks to Lucy Durack

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How a man responds to rejection says a lot about his character. So Blake… Ciao, douche. It also makes us really miss sweet, kind James. Apparently nice guys finish fifth.

Plus, it was the great lie of The Bachelorette 2017… Jarrod’s vineyard. The chicks may dig a winery but at the end of the day he’s just a bloke living with his mum and dad.

And Stu finally confessed to the big snip. But not to worry, a vasectomy reversal is just like a $10,000 bunch of flowers for rich blokes. Right?

Shownotes 

Today's show was hosted by Zara McDonald and Michelle Andrews

We'll be back Wednesday AND Thursday to recap both episodes of the Bachelorette finale week and weigh in on who Sophie should choose.

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You can email us at [email protected] or call the pod phone on 02 8999 93 86

This podcast was produced by Rachel Wagner for the Mamamia Podcast Network. The director of podcasts is Rachel Corbett and the head of content is Holly Wainwright.

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The first episode of the new look Dynasty dropped on Netflix over the weekend, and reminded us all why we’re becoming obsessed with a show that is so good and so bad all at once. Plus, Star Trek has made a come back and it has one of the strongest leading ladies we have ever seen. And The Wrong Girl is wrapping up this week - the Channel Ten show based on the book by Zoe Foster Blake has had mixed reviews, but are we overlooking one of the best characters on Australian TV right now?

Show Notes

This episode is hosted by Laura Brodnik and Clare Stephens

The Binge is produced by Elissa Ratliff for the Mamamia Podcast Network.

The first episode of Dynasty is out now on Netflix

New episodes of Star Trek Discovery are dropping weekly on Netflix

Catch up on The Wrong Girl season 2 on Ten Play

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Sophie Monk got her smize on this week and fearlessly showed four men the door. But we're not quite ready to let go yet, so let's talk about Luke. Zara got it OH SO WRONG. Did anyone see it coming?

And Sam has finally gone back to his nephews, possibly the only people in this world who will appreciate his 'magic dust'. So let's talk about the least attractive words we've heard in our lives - pretty much everything that comes out of his mouth.

Plus, can someone please stop Stu before he goes ahead and wins the whole damn thing? Because we are pretty sure his diabolical plan is to dull Sophie's sparkle. And we are not going to let that happen.

Show notes

Today's show was hosted by Zara McDonald and Michelle Andrews

To subscribe to the show go to apple.co/mamamia and leave us a five star review. It helps people find us!

While you're at it, why not download the Mamamia Podcast App? That way you never have to go looking for good podcasts. They're all right there in your pink (and free!) app.

You can email us at [email protected] or call the pod phone on 02 8999 93 86

This podcast was produced by Rachel Wagner for the Mamamia Podcast Network. The director of podcasts is Rachel Corbett and the head of content is Holly Wainwright.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've been craving the good old Offspring days (we’re talking the Patrick years, people) then you are in luck. Australia is about to get a fresh new drama called Sisters starring Lucy Durak, Barry Otto and Magda Szubanski - so what do we know about it? And is it as good as it seems?

Plus, there’s a huge problem with teen TV shows these days, and Laura has a solution for them.

And The Good Place brings two of our favourites back to our TV screens, but Clare doesn’t think it is as good as it seems.

Show Notes

This episode is hosted by Laura Brodnik and Clare Stephens

The Binge is produced by Elissa Ratliff for the Mamamia Podcast Network.

The first season of The Good Place is on Netflix now

Sisters will premiere on Ten on the 25th of October at 8.40pm

What Teen TV shows do you think should come back?

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