The Fifth Trimester

Three years after Friends star Matthew Perry's tragic death at just 54, Netflix has dropped The One About Matthew Perry - an in-depth, three-part docco about the man behind one of the most beloved sitcom characters of all time, Chandler Bing. But does it offer any new insights we didn’t already learn in his memoir,  Friends, Lovers & The Big Bad Terrible Thing? BB and Lu discuss.

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The One About Matthew Perry

Friends, Lovers & the Big Bad Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry

Scar Tissue by Anthony Kiedis and Larry Sloman

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We're fresh from the campsite and feeling like brand-new gals after our annual bestie getaway. Now, onto this week's very important investigations: Did Margot Robbie copy Bella's long bob? And would you have a baby with your best mate? UK comedian and actor Russell Brand has been found guilty of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others following a four-week trial. We're unpacking the landmark case, the culture of complicity that enabled him and why his born-again Christian rebrand is looking more dubious than ever. Palate cleanser, anyone? Chanel made quite the splash in Sydney last week, with a swarm of fashion's finest descending on Barangaroo's Cutaway for the re-staging of Matthieu Blazy's Resort '27 collection. We're breaking down the star-studded spectacle and why it's such a huge moment for lil old 'Straya. Plus, our INs and OUTs include a grief hack, a vintage swimwear staple and the end of an Aussie icon.

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It-Fits Jersey Bedding

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The Trial Of Russell Brand

Nora McInerny’s TED Talk, “We don’t ‘move on’ from grief. We move forward with it.”

Nordies Boardies

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Season 3 of Nobody Wants This is back, baby! It's warm, funny, so lovely and, dare we say, a redemption season. Loosely inspired by creator Erin Foster's real-life romance with her Jewish husband Simon Tikhman, the Netflix hit picks up with Joanne and hot rabbi Noah moving in together as Joanne navigates converting to Judaism. So, did this 10-episode rom-com comeback win us over?

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Nobody Wants This on Netflix

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Is the best kind of new hairstyle a spontaneous one? What was your high school email address, and what does it say about you as a person? And Jay-Z has seemingly given himself the Super Bowl halftime show, which has us wondering: what would WE like to give ourselves? We urgently need to talk about millennial icon and the new patron saint of The Fifth Trimester, Jennifer Lawrence, who's been dishing out some seriously Fifth Trimester-coded revelations. We're making a case for Halloween being the best day of the year. From our fave celeb costumes to our own Halloween shindig, and why the heck is Gen Alpha suddenly dressing up as Soulja Boy?! Plus, our INs and OUTs include a genius budget holiday hack, and we're asking if celeb lookalike competitions have officially jumped the shark?

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Jennifer Lawrence’s Call Her Daddy episode

Jennifer Lawrence Hopes You Won’t Hate Her New Project

Jessica DeFino’s theory about Jennifer Lawrence

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Your live music correspondents, Lu and BB, had the pleasure of heading to the Pussy Palace to see the one and only Lily Allen perform her divorce-anthem album, West End Girl, in Sydney this week. Powerful, poignant, and more a one-woman theatrical Broadway show than a concert, Lily knocked our frilly socks off. And, on a personal note, it was a very healing, full-circle moment for BB after her infamous run-in with the British singer in 2014. 

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When Lily Allen Cancelled Bella

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There’s a new wedding trend in town, and Aussie golden couple Andy Lee and Rebecca Harding are leading the charge. How ARE we all doing up our bras? A very important investigation. And our resident MS correspondent, Lu, is boots on the ground as an A-lister drops a bombshell update on the chronic autoimmune disease. In deeply disturbing news, Meghan Markle’s estranged father, Thomas Markle, has been accused of possessing child sexual abuse material, allegations he vehemently denies. Now, the Duchess of Sussex is breaking her silence, casting the media’s long-running portrayal of her as a “heartless daughter” in a whole new light. People’s Sexiest Man Alive reveal is imminent and we’ve got a rogue prediction list. Plus, we revisit our first celebrity sexual awakenings, and yes, one of them was a cartoon character. And INs and OUTs include a wholesome family activity, a speedy new tan and a genius hack to make your eyes pop.

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Vote for the  2026 ABC Australian Insect of the Year

Nordic Bakehouse, discount code: FIFTH20

Fred International, Scandinavian furniture

Loving Tan 2HR Express Tan 

 

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Welcome to Worth The Hype?!, our brand-spanking-new, snack-sized series where we deep-dive into whatever’s having a major moment in the zeitgeist and ask the million-dollar question: is it actually worth all the fuss?

First up, our favourite manic pixie dream boy, Troye Sivan, and his new album, She’s The Best. BB and Lu have VERY opposing views.

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She's The Best - Troye Sivan

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Our claim that three kids is the new affluent flex just about broke the internet, but it turns out the finance experts agree with us! Why does Selma Blair keep (allegedly) biting people? An investigation. And has Tesla finally solved the eternal problem of being your kids’ personal chauffeur? Lena Dunham is bringing back Girls with a five-ep reboot. Here’s how she plans to avoid an SATC-style disaster, plus the plot lines we’re dying to see. There’s a new pop It Girl in town and her bop, Melatonin, is SUCH a track. Here’s everything you need to know about Tinashe. Feedback is a gift. We think? We’re deep-diving into some pretty savage feedback BB’s been copping and unpacking why it might just be the toxic equivalent of being told to “smile more!” Finally, our INs and OUTs feature a HUGE bombshell from Lu (introducing Daycare Daddy!), a journey into jorts and THE cool-girl shoes we’re desperately coveting.

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Kohler & Kohler’s podcast: Should Childcare Be Free?

Tinashe’s Popstar album 

Salomon sneakers

Lena Dunham’s Good Thing Going newsletter

Sabbi High Quality Human Jorts 

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What are your weird blind spots as an adult? BB has quite a few, and they’re rather embarrassing. But she’s not the only one making some red-face-inducing confessions. Lu has a hilarious bombshell of her own to share. Halloween 2026 is just around the corner, and we’ve got your official TFT pop culture-inspired costume edit sorted. Then, beauty and wellness queen Ali Izzo is back on the pod to separate the hype from the bullshit. We’re putting five of the buzziest beauty and wellness trends under the microscope to find out what’s actually worth your hard-earned dosh (and what’s not). And finally, you asked, DLs, so we’re delivering: a very special ~EXTENDED~ version of IN AND OUT. You're welcome.

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Ali Izzo on Instagram

AVALY kids’ wetsuits and women’s long-sleeve rashies

Cie Cie & Co 

Lucy Folk robes

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Felons Barrel Room

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This episode discusses alleged domestic violence. If you need help, please call 1800RESPECT

Imagine being on death row, only for your execution not to work. That’s exactly what happened to Tennessee woman Christa Pike last week, and we’re certain it’s already being turned into a Netflix true crime documentary. Trigger warning on this one, DLs, as it deals with domestic violence. Former Bachelor star Sam Wood has been charged over an alleged domestic violence incident in Noosa over the weekend. We’re beyond over the problem this country has with violence against women, so where to from here? Then, a silly little palate cleanser. Influencer and Gen Z icon Alix Earle has just claimed she’s never read a book, but fear not! We’ve noticed a micro-trend seeking out tactile media again, and we’re so here for it. Our INs and OUTs include the new quiet luxury symbol, the death of baggy jeans, ugly sunnies and the ultimate beach accessory. 

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Oakley Eye Jacket sunglasses

Arc'teryx 

Business and Pleasure Co.

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