This week, Australian theatre legend Queenie van de Zandt joins us for a candid & entertaining conversation about a career that has spanned more than three decades across stage & screen. 

From acclaimed performances in The Newsreader, Next to Normal & a glorious run of shows at Ensemble Theatre, Queenie has become one of Australia's most respected & versatile creative voices.

We discuss her remarkable journey through the arts, the challenges & triumphs of sustaining a creative career, her unforgettable alter ego Jan van de Stool & why storytelling remains at the heart of everything she does.

We also dive into her highly anticipated new show, Middle Raged – A Musical Meltdown, which tackles midlife, menopause, identity & the chaos of getting older with Queenie's trademark blend of humour, honesty & powerhouse vocals.

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This week, the buzz is all about radio giants Kyle & Jackie O, the latest on Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni's legal battle, Nicole Kidman & Simon Baker (new couple alert?) & casting news on The Housemaid's Secret & the upcoming Madonna biopic. At the theatre, we went to The Prom at Teatro Theatre & My Brilliant Career at Sydney Theatre Company. On the small screen we’ve been watching Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model on Netflix. On the big screen we saw Wuthering Heights & sat mere metres away from Margot Robbie & Jacob Elordi. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we learn about the missing person's case of Nancy Guthrie, mother of US Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie & the new murder trial of Kouri Richins.

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What a treat to welcome back our friend Scott Gainsburg for this very special annual episode where we preview the movies wracking up awards nominations! The buzz is all about the Critics Choice Awards, Golden Globe Awards & BAFTAs. On the big screen, we watched One Battle After Another, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, Sentimental Value & Sinners. Then we work our way through the big six categories - Best Actor, Actress, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Director & Best Picture - and share who we think who should win & who will win. 

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This week, we're catching up on all the theatre (again). We went to The Edit & The True History of the Life & Death of King Lear & His Three Daughters at Belvoir St Theatre, Fly Girl & Dial M For Murder at Ensemble Theatre, The Royal Experiment at NIDA, Naturism at Griffin Theatre, Love Actually: The Musical Parody at the Darling Quarter Theatre, Born on a Thursday at the Old Fitz Theatre and Bad Hand & Mama Does Derby at Sydney Festival.

In this episode we mention another podcast, Back From Reality.

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No segments. No shortcuts. Just Wicked. In this special movie edition, we’re dedicating the entire episode to Wicked: For Good! From big-screen spectacle to quiet character moments, we’re unpacking what worked, what surprised us & what’s been living rent-free in our heads since the credits rolled.

This week, the buzz is all about Wicked's mega marketing campaign, the unmissable concert special Wicked: One Wonderful Night & all the noms & snubs from the Golden Globe & Critics Choice Awards. Then we break down Wicked: For Good in (great) detail, discussing everything from our favourite moments, the things that bugged us, our burning questions & the many, many easter eggs (did you catch them all?). There are loads of spoilers here!

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We're back! This week, the buzz is all about Lady Gaga's Mayhem Ball, all the nods & snubs from the Golden Globes & Critics Choice noms & a whole lot of quickies including the latest Variety Actors on Actors series. At the theatre, we went to Back To The Future at Sydney Lyric Theatre & Pretty Woman at Theatre Royal. On the small screen we’ve been watching All Her Fault on Binge. On the big screen we saw The Housemaid. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get an update on the Luigi Mangione trial & learn about the murders of Hollywood director Rob Reiner & his wife Michelle.

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This week, we're catching up on a LOT of theatre (again). We went to The Talented Mr Ripley & The Shiralee at Sydney Theatre Company, Orlando & Meow Meow's The Red Shoes at Belvoir St Theatre, True West at Ensemble Theatre, The Addams Family at Teatro Theatre, Chicken In A Biscuit at Old Fitz Theatre, The Witches Of Eastwick at Hayes Theatre, Calamity Jane at Sydney Opera House, Shirley Valentine at Theatre Royal & The Pajama Game at The Foundry Theatre.

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This week, the buzz is all about the passing of Diane Keaton, The Greatest Showman Musical, Noah Mullins' West End debut, 13 Going On 30 Musical, Paddington The Musical, Casey Donovan's national tour, Beetlejuice coming to Brisbane, Prima Facie starring Matilda Ridgeway, Only Murders In The Building & Nobody Wants This renewed, Selena Gomez' wedding, G-Flip & Chrishell winning Halloween, the latest on Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni, Kim K on Call Her Daddy podcast, the song of the moment & our clip of the week. Phew! At the theatre, we went to Phar Lap at the Hayes Theatre & The Lovers at Theatre Royal. On the small screen we’ve been watching The Girlfriend on Prime Video. On the big screen, we saw Kiss of the Spider Woman. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we learn about the Matriarch Mastermind murder trial & we get an update on Bryan Kohberger.

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This week, the buzz is all about Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban. At the theatre, we went to Rent at Sydney Opera House & Menopause: The Musical at the State Theatre. On the small screen we’ve been watching The Assassin on Stan. On the big screen we saw Inter Alia. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get an update on two previous trials - Karen Read & Bryan Kohberger.

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This week, the buzz is all about the Emmy Awards, the Wicked: For Good movie trailer, Beetlejuice, Little Shop of Horrors, The Babysitters Club & our other fave podcast, Good Hang with Amy Poehler. At the theatre, we went to Bright Star at the Hayes Theatre & How To Plot A Hit In Two Days at Ensemble Theatre. On the small screen we’ve been watching The Hunting Wives on Stan & Unknown Number: The High School Catfish on Netflix. And in Lisa’s True Crime Corner, we get an update on the Menendez Brothers appeal & get the verdict in the Cardi B trial.

In this episode, we also reference our interview with playwright Melanie Tait in ep136 of this pod, her upcoming play The Royal Experiment & her own pod, A Country Podcast. And if you haven't watched A Country Practice, all 1088 (!) episodes are now streaming on 7 Plus.

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