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HELLO WE ARE SO EXCITED FOR THIS EPISODE THERE’S SIMPLY NO TIME FOR PUNCTUATION

Today on the show, we bring you the delightful Aisha Dee. You’ll likely know Aisha as the Australian actor who currently plays Kat Edison on The Bold Type. (And she also played Desi on the Australian classic, The Saddle Club, years ago. We know you watched it.)

In this chat, we talk with Aisha about her upbringing in the Gold Coast, her big move to America, as well as her love for music, her family, and her co-stars Meghann and Katie.

Thank you so much to today’s sponsor, Fantastic Grainz. Head here to find out more.

If you’d like to see more from Aisha, which you no doubt 1000% do, follow her on Instagram at @aishtray.

For that In Conversation interview with Georgie Stone we think you’ll enjoy, click here.

As for us? Here are all the links your heart desires...

Our Insta profile.

Our book-club.

And our weekly newsletter!

Head here to pre-order our proudest project to date! Our beautiful baby! Our book, The Space Between.

Shameless Podcast is an independent vehicle, run by three women, that's charged by the support of our incredible listeners - AKA you! So, if you'd like to support the show, hit 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts and leave a five-star review if you think we’ve earned it. You can also click 'follow' on Spotify. Then sit back and bask in our eternal, abundant love.

Your hosts are Zara Beach Hero McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Michelle Wants Michael Buble’s Attention Andrews (@michelleandrews1).

This episode was produced by Annabelle Lee for Shameless Media.

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GUESS WHO’S BAAAACCKKK!? (... Back again. Mich and Zara are back. Tell a friend. Sorry.)

On today’s show: Scott Disick and Kourtney Kardashian may be getting back together and, well… we really hope not. Plus, YouTuber Jenna Marbles says she’s quitting Youtube after past racist videos. So, are we entering an era where celebrities are starting to de-platform themselves? And what do we expect from white influencers from here on in?

This week, Mich recommended the show Love Life on Stan. Zara recommended watching Famous in Love on Stan and reading our Shameless Book Club June pick, ‘Girl, Woman, Other’ by Bernardine Evaristo.

Thank you so much to today’s sponsor, Garnier. Find out more about their new Rose Water Micellar Cleanser here.

ALSO! Our very first Shameless Book Club podcast episode drops this Saturday and we are exciiiiiited. If you’d like to share your thoughts on ‘Girl, Woman, Other’ by Bernardine Evaristo, record a voice message and send it to [email protected] (that's *CO*.com). Or if you’d like to be featured on a regular Monday episode, send a lil somethin’ somethin’ to that email address too. It can be about anything pod related! Or unrelated!

Craving more? You’re only human. Here are all the links your heart desires!

Our Insta profile.

Our book-club.

And our weekly newsletter.

Shameless Podcast is run by three women in their twenties, and thrives on the support of our incredible listeners - that's you! So, if you’d like to support the show, we would like that very much. Hit ‘subscribe’ on Apple Podcasts or ‘follow’ on Spotify, and leave a review if you’re feeling especially generous. Then sit back and bask in our eternal, abundant love.

Your hosts are Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1) and Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald).

This episode was produced by Annabelle Lee for Shameless Media.

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A BIG, CAPS LOCK HAPPY THURSDAY TO YOU, SHAMELESS PALS!

If you haven’t listened to one of these before, this ‘The Archives’ series ventures deep into our backlog of chats to re-visit some of my (Annabelle's) absolute favourite moments of Shameless interviews. Mich and Zara return from their mid-year break on Monday, so this will be the last bonus episode for a little while.

Today, we’re talking about mental health. The fact is, a significant portion of the population will be diagnosed with a mental disorder at some point in their life. Yet still, a lot of us find it difficult to talk about our own struggles. What makes it feel a little less lonely, though? Hearing people in the public sphere so honestly share their own stories; stories many might resonate with in one way or another.

Today, we hear from: Georgie Dent, Osher Günsberg, Nawal Sari, Brandon Jack, Matt Okine, Abbie Chatfield, Hugh van Cuylenberg, Rosie Waterland, Mitchell Orval, Ash London, Celia Pacquola, Jules Von Hep, and Tanya Hennessy.

As for us? Here are all the links your heart desires!

Our book-club.

Our Insta profile.

Our Facebook Group.

And our weekly newsletter!

Shameless Podcast is very much an independent vehicle that runs on the support of our incredible listeners - that's you! So, if you'd like to support the show, we would like that very much. Hit 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or 'follow' on Spotify, and leave a review if you're feeling especially generous. Then sit back and bask in our eternal, abundant love.

Your hosts are Zara Beach Hero McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Michelle Wants Michael Buble’s Attention Andrews (@michelleandrews1).

This episode was produced by Annabelle Lee for Shameless Media.

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Good morning to you, my friends! It’s Annabelle here!

Mich and Zara are on their mid-year break for a couple more weeks (*wipes away a single, dramatic tear*), which means I’ve got a couple more bonus episodes up my sleeve until their return. If you’re unaware, this ‘The Archives’ series ventures back into our backlog of chats to re-visit some of my absolute favourite moments of Shameless interviews.

Today’s theme is… women and the media. We’ve had such a diverse bunch of women join us for our In Conversation episodes since 2018; women who are unapologetically themselves in the otherwise very white, very male-dominated Australian media landscape. What’s it been like navigating it as women with varying cultural backgrounds, differing physical abilities, and life experiences?

Today, we hear from: Jamila Rizvi, Brooke Blurton, Priya Serrao, Brooke Boney, Melissa Leong, Marlee Silva, Georgie Stone, Carly Findlay, Jess Quinn, Neroli Meadows, Em Rusciano, Georgia Love, Brooke Jowett, and Clementine Ford.

As for us? Here are all the links your heart desires!

Our book-club.

Our Insta profile.

Our Facebook Group.

And our weekly newsletter!

Shameless Podcast is very much an independent vehicle that runs on the support of our incredible listeners - that's you! So, if you'd like to support the show, we would like that very much. Hit 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or 'follow' on Spotify, and leave a review if you're feeling especially generous. Then sit back and bask in our eternal, abundant love.

Your hosts are Zara Beach Hero McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Michelle Wants Michael Buble’s Attention Andrews (@michelleandr

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BOO! IT’S ANNABELLE! WITH A SURPRISE EPISODE!

As you might know already, the girls are on their mid-year break for three weeks, so I’ve put together a few bonus episodes of some of my favourite moments of Shameless interviews, to fill the Mich and Zara shaped hole in my podcast feed. (It was selfish of me, really.)

Today’s theme is… success. How do some of Australia’s most accomplished people define it? To them, is success about work or family or something else entirely? We hear from past conversations with activists, influencers, entrepreneurs - you name it. In fact, I’ll name them all below and leave links to find their full Shameless interviews there, too.

Today’s lineup: Flex Mami, Courtney Act, Dylan Alcott, Emma Isaacs, Cyan Ta’eed, Zoë Foster Blake, Jess Quinn, Marlee Silva, Lana Wilkinson, Georgie Stone, Jules Von Hep, Rosie Waterland, Matt Okine, Clare Bowditch, Jan Fran, and Emma Carey.

As for us? Here are all the links your heart desires!

Our book-club.

Our Insta profile.

Our Facebook Group.

And our weekly newsletter!

Shameless Podcast runs on the support of our incredible listeners - that's you! So, if you'd like to support the show, we would like that very much. Hit 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or 'follow' on Spotify, and leave a review if you're feeling especially generous. Then sit back and bask in our eternal, abundant love.

Your hosts are Zara Beach Hero McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Michelle Wants Michael Buble’s Attention And

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HIYA FRIENDS!

Today on the show, we bring you the vibrant Mitchell Orval. You’ll likely know Mitch as the co-creator of the Angry Dad YouTube channel and for the popular content he now creates with his partner, Chloe, on social media.

In this chat, Mitch candidly talks about his past addiction to drugs and alcohol, as well as why he’s just buzzing to become a father very, very soon.

Thank you so much to today’s sponsor, The Oodie. Don’t forget to use the code ‘SHAMELESS30’ here for $30 off your order, and keep an eye out on our Instagram for your chance to win a free hooded blanket.

If you’d like to see more from Mitch, which you no doubt 1000% do, follow him on Instagram at @mitchellorval. To find out more about the podcast due to launch this week, Two Open Books, head to its Instagram page here.

For those other In Conversation interviews we think you’ll enjoy, click here for Dylan Alcott, and here for Steph Claire Smith.

As for us? Here are all the links your heart desires...

Our Insta profile.

Our book-club.

And our weekly newsletter!

Shameless Podcast is an independent vehicle, run by three women, that's charged by the support of our incredible listeners - AKA you! So, if you'd like to support the show, hit 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts and leave a five-star review if you think we’ve earned it. You can also click 'follow' on Spotify. Then sit back and bask in our eternal, abundant love.

Your hosts are Zara Beach Hero McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Michelle Wants Michael Buble’s Attention Andrews (@michelleandrews1).

This episode was produced by Annabelle Lee for Shameless Media.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there, fabulous folks!

On today’s show: The anti-vaxxer movement's annoying PR glow-up. Plus, the ‘Call Her Daddy’ furore goes global. And then, how Emily Oberg killed her own brand, Sporty & Rich, in a matter of days.

If you’d like to take action about what’s going on in the world right now, you can donate to the same charities Shameless Media has supported over the weekend: the Minnesota Freedom Fund and the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency.

Mich recommended one of our favourite episodes of In Isolation with Melissa Leong, and Zara recommended another nibble, Kellogg’s Crispix Cereal (certainly not sponsored, because Mich is... not a fan).

The readings on cultural appropriation from our Facebook threads are below. We implore you to give them all a read, as well as continue to do your own research.

Thank you so much to today’s sponsor, Nutty Bruce. Keep an eye out on our Instagram page to win two months worth of bloody delicious snacks for you and a friend.

Want to be featured on the pod? Record a voice message and send it to [email protected] (that's *CO*.com) It can be about anything pod related! Or unrelated! We just wanna chat, pretty please. OK, we're done being clingy. Love you.

Head here to pre-order our proudest project to date! Our beautiful baby! Our book, The Space Between.

Craving more? You’re only human. Here are all the links your heart desires!

Our Insta profile.

Our book-club.

And our weekly newsletter.

Shameless Podcast is run by three women in their twenties, and thrives on the support of our incredible listeners - that's you! So, if you’d like to support the show, we would like that very much. Hit ‘subscribe’ on Apple Podcasts or ‘follow’ on Spotify, and leave a review if you’re feeling especially generous. Then sit back and bask in our eternal, abundant love.

Your hosts are Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1) and Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald).

This episode was produced by Annabelle Lee for Shameless Media.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HELLO! It goes without saying we’re super excited to share today’s episode with you!

Today on the show, we bring you the glorious Melissa Leong. Melissa is a freelance food and travel writer, cookbook editor, radio broadcaster, and TV presenter. She’s been an esteemed food critic for publications like Time Out Sydney, and previously hosted SBS’s television series A Chef’s Line. She’s now working alongside Andy Allen and Jock Zonfrillo as a judge on Masterchef Australia, and has been requested as a guest on our show so many times we've honestly lost count.

In this chat, Melissa tells us exactly how she found out Masterchef Australia wanted her as a judge on the show, as well as her past experiences grappling with shame and culture.

Thank you so much to today’s sponsor, Beefeater Gin. Don’t forget to use the code ‘SHAMELESS20’ here for that generous discount!

If you’d like to see more from Melissa, which you no doubt 1000% do, follow her on Instagram at @fooderati.

As for us? Here are all the links your heart desires...

Our Insta profile.

Our book-club.

And our weekly newsletter!

Shameless Podcast is run by three women and is charged by the support of our incredible listeners - AKA you! So, if you'd like to support the show, hit 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts and leave a five-star review if you think we’ve earned it. You can also click 'follow' on Spotify. Then sit back and bask in our eternal, abundant love.

Your hosts are Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1).

This episode was produced by Annabelle Lee for Shameless Media.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hellloooooo and good morning, fellow pop culture junkies!

On today’s show: The Anna Wintour tell-all causing a ruckus in the fashion industry. Plus, how a pandemic has put Only Fans in the spotlight. And then, can a decimated media industry be saved?

But BEFORE WE GET ONTO ALL THE LINKS, LET’S GIVE YOU THE ONE THAT REALLY COUNTS! We will be announcing the details of our upcoming book in a very special newsletter drop tomorrow at 8AM. So, if you’d like to be the very first to know exactly what we’ve been working on for the last year (and pre-order) make sure to subscribe right here: https://bit.ly/3cYtOaJ

This week, Zara recommended an episode of the WTF with Marc Maron Podcast called Remembering Lynn Shelton. She also recommended listening to the interview with Daisy Edgar Jones on How To Fail with Elizabeth Day.

Mich recommended reading The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, as well as The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. She also recommended you listen to the She’s On The Money episode, COVID-19: What NOT to do with your money during a crisis.

Thank you so much to today’s sponsor, Square. Head here to set up your account.

Want to be featured on the pod? Record a voice message and send it to [email protected] (that's *CO*.com) It can be about anything pod related! Or unrelated! We just wanna chat, pretty please. OK, we're done being clingy. Love you.

Craving more? You’re only human. Here are all the links your heart desires!

Our Insta profile.

Our book-club.

And our weekly newsletter.

Shameless Podcast is run by three women in their twenties, and thrives on the support of our incredible listeners - that's you! So, if you’d like to support the show, we would like that very much. Hit ‘subscribe’ on Apple Podcasts or ‘follow’ on Spotify, and leave a review if you’re feeling especially generous. Then sit back and bask in our eternal, abundant love.

Your hosts are Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1) and Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald).

This episode was produced by Annabelle Lee for Shameless Media.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happppppy Thursday! Feelin’ like a mood boost? This episode will do the trick.

Today on the show, we bring you the warm and witty Matt Okine. Matt is a stand-up comedian, author, actor, and podcast host. You’ll likely be familiar with Matt’s work as the co-host of Triple J’s breakfast show from 2014 to 2016 alongside Alex Dyson, who he’s gone on to host a new podcast ‘All Day Breakfast’ with. Matt also starred in The Other Guy on Stan, a show he also wrote.

In this chat, Matt touches on the impact of losing his mother at the age of 12, as well as exactly how he stumbled into stand up comedy after finishing acting school.

Thank you so much to today’s sponsor, Nutty Bruce. Check out their products here.

If you’d like to see more from Matt, which you no doubt 1000% do, follow him on Instagram at @mattokine.

You can find Matt’s podcast, All Day Breakfast with Alex Dyson, here, and his book, Being Black ‘n Chicken & Chips, here.

As for us? Here are all the links your heart desires...

Our Insta profile.

Our book-club.

And our weekly newsletter!

Shameless Podcast is an independent vehicle, run by three women, that's charged by the support of our incredible listeners - AKA you! So, if you'd like to support the show, hit 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts and leave a five-star review if you think we’ve earned it. You can also click 'follow' on Spotify. Then sit back and bask in our eternal, abundant love.

Your hosts are Zara Beach Hero McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Michelle Wants Michael Buble’s Attention Andrews (@michelleandrews1).

This episode was produced by Annabelle Lee for Shameless Media.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices