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- Christine Anu: Between Two Worlds
In this episode of McLaren Versus, Spencer sits down with the trailblazing singer, actor, and cultural icon Christine Anu to talk about the power of representation, the responsibility of platform, and the joy of telling stories through music, stage, and screen.
Christine reflects on a lifetime of breaking ground as a proud Torres Strait Islander woman in the Australian arts industry, the personal meaning behind her most iconic performances, and how she continues to evolve as an artist, activist, and mother. It’s heart, heritage, and a little bit harmony.
Topics discussed:
- The legacy of My Island Home and singing for a nation
- Juggling fame, family, and cultural responsibility
- The power of music to drive change and connect community
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43 min - BONUS EPISODE: McLaren Vs ABCI popped into ABC to spill the tea with Mary Gearin about McLaren Versus — turns out I talk as much as my guests!
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11 min - Eddie Perfect: Broadway. Beetlejuice. Bloody brilliant. | McLaren Versus with Spencer McLaren
In this episode of McLaren Versus, Spencer sits down with the multi-hyphenate performer, composer, and writer to talk about what drives his creativity, the challenges of making work that divides opinion, and the thrill (and chaos) of taking on Broadway with Beetlejuice and King Kong.
Eddie reflects on the highs and heartbreaks of showbiz, the importance of holding your nerve as an artist, and how he balances family life, personal growth, and staying creatively fed. It’s a little bit rock and roll.
Topics discussed:
1.The bold leap from Aussie TV to Broadway musicals- What it really takes to build a life in the arts
- Writing Beetlejuice: pressure, praise, and persistence
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50 min - Trailer | McLaren Versus with Spencer McLaren
McLaren Versus is your ‘Access All Areas’ pass to meet the people behind the stories through candid conversations with household names that reveal life lessons, triumphs, and challenges, showcasing the humanity behind public personas. It’s a new Australian podcast that celebrates resilience, creativity, and the stories that define a life well-lived.
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instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mclarenversus2 min - BONUS EPISODE: McLaren on Mistakes
In this special bonus drop, Spencer takes a moment to reflect on one of the most revealing questions from McLaren Versus: "Do you have any mistakes you regret?"
Across the season, guests have offered personal and surprising answers but with a consistent theme. Now, Spencer shares his own perspective—on regret, growth, and why our mistakes might be the most valuable part of the journey.
Short, sweet, and honest—this 6-minute episode is a quiet pause in the noise.
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7 min - Murray Bartlett: Fame, Freedom & Finding Home | McLaren Versus
From Perth to Primetime, Murray Bartlett has carved a career defined by quiet intensity, emotional depth, and unflinching honesty. In this deeply engaging conversation, Spencer sits down with the Emmy-winning actor behind The White Lotus, Looking, and The Last of Us to unpack the journey behind the performances.
Murray shares the realities of life as a working actor before the big break, how he navigated identity in the public eye, and what it means to find success—and peace—later in life. It’s a conversation about craft, queerness, and carving your own path in an industry that often resists change.
In this episode:
- From Sydney to New York—Murray’s long road to recognition
- Behind The White Lotus and the role that changed everything
- Queer storytelling and why it still matters
- How home keeps him balanced
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46 min - Pia Miranda: The Girl Who Grew Into Herself
In this heartfelt episode of McLaren Versus, Spencer sits down with the unforgettable Pia Miranda—an actress who became a national treasure after portraying Josie in the landmark Australian film Looking for Alibrandi.
Now, decades on, Pia reflects on the career-defining role that launched her, the challenges of navigating fame at a young age, and how she’s embraced reinvention through motherhood, reality TV (yes, she won Survivor), and continued creative growth.
Spencer and Pia talk about identity, resilience, and the deeply personal moments that have shaped her as both an artist and a woman.
In this episode:
- The enduring impact of Looking for Alibrandi
- What fame felt like as a young woman in the spotlight
- Get thee to a nunnery... or not!
- Surviving SURVIVOR
- Unemployment and creative reinvention in the arts
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42 min - Shane Jacobson: Beyond Kenny — The Man Behind the Laughs
This week, from humble beginnings to national stardom, Shane Jacobson talks with Spencer McLaren about the roles that shaped him, the mentors who guided him, and why staying grounded is his greatest success.
Topics discussed:
- Busiest Man in Showbiz
- Kenny and the heart of comedy
- Crafting Edna (Hairspray)
- The family legacy
- The advise from Hoges and Bryan Brown he still lives by
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About McLaren versus
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Acclaimed actor and performer Spencer McLaren offers an intimate and inspiring glimpse into the lives of Australia’s most celebrated performers going beyond the surface to discover the real stories of…
these exceptional individuals. Through heartfelt and candid conversations, Spencer explores their life lessons, triumphs, and challenges, to reveal the humanity behind their public personas. McLaren Versus is more than a podcast; it’s a celebration of resilience, creativity, and the incredible stories that make us who we are.