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Something To Talk About

When Australia"s celebrities are ready to talk, they come to Something To Talk About. A new episode of the Stellar podcast is available every Sunday.

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60:20

Why Melissa Leong won't grieve the way you want her to

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2023/09/30

She is one Australia’s most popular TV personalities, but Melissa Leong is the first to admit that fame has not always sat comfortably with her. Amid the intense media coverage and interest from the public following the death of her fellow MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo earlier this year, Melissa chose to remain private with her feelings despite constant speculation about when she would publicly comment. Speaking today about Jock’s passing for what she says will be “the first and last

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63:31

Why Michelle Bridges is done apologising

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2023/09/23

Having originally cemented her status as one of the most famous fitness trainers in Australia courtesy of her role on The Biggest Loser, Michelle Bridges is the first to acknowledge many will always associate her with the legacy of a reality TV series now widely deemed problematic. In a frank and wide-ranging conversation, the personal trainer, TV personality and businesswoman responds to current-day criticism of the show and explains why she "won't wear it anymore". She also has a lot to say about

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63:50

Kate Langbroek: "At some point, I will be cancelled"

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2023/09/16

When Kate Langbroek speaks, people listen. And while they may not always agree with what she says, the longtime radio host and TV personality is determined to keep speaking with a directness she knows might well get her cancelled one day.In a characteristically candid conversation, Kate addresses the rumours she is going to reunite with former radio co-host and friend Dave Hughes; opens up about some of her more polarising moments on The Project; reflects on her decision to prioritise spending more

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38:30

Sexuality, equal pay and Olympic gold: what's next...

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2023/09/09

After 17 years with the Matildas, few can speak with more authority to the stratospheric rise of the team than star defender Clare Polkinghorne. In the wake of the Matildas' history-making run at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Clare reflects on the team's determination to capitalise on their history-making World Cup run as they look ahead to the Paris Olympics, fires up about the gender pay gap excuse she's "sick of hearing"; explains how a surprise visit from Cathy Freeman inspired the team at the

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55:56

Why David Koch is never going to REALLY retire

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2023/09/02

When David "Kochie" Koch signed off as co-host of Sunrise for the last time earlier this year, he joked that his 21-year tenure marked "the longest mistake in history". As he tells Something To Talk About in a candid and at times emotional conversation, he grappled with imposter syndrome and says he has never truly felt comfortable in the media.Now, as he revels in a life that no longer includes 3.30am wake-ups, Kochie opens up on this Father's Day about the joy he takes in getting to spend more

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56:53

Why one reality TV "mean girl" thinks everybody...

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2023/08/29

Former contestant on The Bachelor Australia, Alisha Aitken-Radburn, saw her time in the mansion crafted by producers into what is now a common reality TV trope: "the villain edit". Nearly five years later, Alisha - who would go on to star in two subsequent seasons of Bachelor In Paradise - has written a book about the experience. And it's not what fans (and her fellow reality TV "villains") might be expecting.In an insightful conversation, Alisha explains why she decided it was time to peel back the

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57:02

Jackie O on money, dating, Ozempic and Gwyneth

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2023/08/26

After more than two decades on the airwaves, most people might think they know everything about Australia’s reigning queen of breakfast radio. But as she enters a new era of her career - and her life - Jackie "O" Henderson is only just getting started. In a candid and wide-ranging conversation, Jackie opens up about what it took to land Gwyneth Paltrow for the first event of her new business venture Besties, why her recent weight loss has left her fighting a "losing battle" with some fans and parts

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51:29

Cancelling the cancellation of Georgia Love

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2023/08/19

In an emotional and in-depth interview, Georgia Love joins Something To Talk About to speak for the first time about the controversy that engulfed her in 2021, when she posted a video to social media that saw her accused of casual racism and prompted a fierce backlash. Two years on from the scandal, the former star of The Bachelorette turned presenter and influencer opens up about what it is like to be on the receiving end of a public pile-on, what she has since learned about racism and privilege -

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27:27

From Rent to Wicked to Frozen: how Idina Menzel...

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2023/08/12

On this week’s episode, musical theatre icon Idina Menzel reflects on being part of not one, or two, but three era-defining cultural phenomenons: hit Broadway musicals Rent and Wicked, and blockbuster animated film Frozen. She also talks about why landing her role in Glee “wasn’t great for the ego”, and reveals what prompted her new incarnation as a disco diva. * This interview was conducted before the Hollywood actors’ strike was called. DRAMA QUEEN which will be available from August 18, or you

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44:04

Chloe Lattanzi on the first year without her mother...

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2023/08/05

It's been almost 12 months since the news that Olivia Newton-John had passed away prompted an outpouring of grief across Australia and around the globe. After living with breast cancer for 30 years, Olivia drew her last breath at her home in California on August 8, 2022, as she held the hand of her beloved daughter Chloe Lattanzi. Ahead of the one-year anniversary of that day, Chloe joins Something To Talk About for an emotional conversation about how she continues to process her grief and the role

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46:54

The life lessons everyone can learn from one woman's...

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2023/07/29

It's been two years since Lisa Greenberg - fitness consultant and wife of former NRL boss and now CEO of the Australian Cricketers' Association Todd Greenberg - went public with her story of alcohol addiction, making headlines across the country and sparking a discussion around a battle that often takes place behind closed doors. On this episode of Something To Talk About, and as Dry July comes to a close, Greenberg - who is now five years sober - sits down for an emotional conversation about the

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45:40

Brooke Blurton: ‘White Australians don’t all agree on...

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2023/07/22

Queer First Nations personality, author, and youth worker Brooke Blurton sits down for a frank conversation about the upcoming Voice to Parliament referendum, reflects on the disappointment of “performative allyship” and acts of tokenism, explains how she decides when to speak up (and when to stay silent) on social media - and reveals how being “a sucker for love” has led her to pursue a surprising new career path. Brooke Blurton co-hosts the podcast Not So PG with Matty Mills.See

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51:03

In conversation with Nicole Kidman

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2023/07/15

In a wide-ranging interview, Nicole Kidman joins Something To Talk About for a candid conversation that covers everything from the highs and lows of her four-decade career as an actor and increasingly also a producer, her commitment to championing fellow female talent, the secret to her marriage of 17 years to Keith Urban, her maternal pride in the “Aussie swagger” of the couple's two daughters — and how she struggles to keep up with modern technology and has to enlist the help of her teenage

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61:53

Why social media star Spoonful Of Sarah is sharing...

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2023/07/08

On social media, Sarah Davidson - the high-flying lawyer turned podcaster, author, TV host, mentor and speaker - is a ray of sunshine, keeping her followers entertained with self-deprecating glimpses into domestic life with her husband. But, as we know life is never as glossy as it seems on Instagram - and behind the Spoonful of Sarah persona is a woman who has privately been dealing with heartbreaking loss. On this episode of Something To Talk About, the social media star reveals how she recently

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54:34

Television turned Matt Preston into an instant...

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2023/07/01

It’s been 14 years since Matt Preston first made his presence felt in living rooms across the nation when he appeared as a judge on Masterchef Australia when the first episode went to air in 2009. The show was an instant and mammoth hit, and Matt (and his famous cravat) became a household name. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Matt sits down with Sarrah Le Marquand to talk about what being an overnight success really looks like, how to ‘fail’ in a public forum and of course, his

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45:56

How Jimmy Rees went from children's entertainer to...

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2023/06/24

On this episode of the Something To Talk About podcast, Jimmy Rees joins Sarrah Le Marquand to chat about life after Giggle and Hoot, how COVID-19 gave him a second career and the high-profile hosting gig that might be in the works. Jimmy will be performing live on his 'Not That Kind of Viral Tour' this September, and you can purchase tickets here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:56

What Sophie Cachia did next

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2023/06/17

Sophie Cachia has never shied away from telling her truth, no matter what era her life she is in. Four years ago, Sophie wrote a raw and unfiltered memoir that detailed the moment she realised she was attracted to women - several years (and children) into her marriage with a man. In this episode of Something To Talk About, Sarrah and Sophie talk about leaning into aging, losing followers and why she has decided that she isn't going to be so public about her personal life anymore. Sophie's new book

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26:03

In conversation with Maggie Beer

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2023/06/10

Maggie Beer is a celebrated chef, cookbook author, restauranteur... but in Australia, she's also a national treasure. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Sarrah is asking Maggie all the important questions: her recipe for success, why she identifies as a cook rather than a chef, and how the chef community rallies together in the wake of tragedy. You can watch Maggie Beer on MasterChef Australia on June 18, airing on Channel 10 and 10Play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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52:09

Why Flex Mami is the influencer Australia has been...

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2023/06/03

Having broken the mould of an influencer into a million tiny pieces, Flex Mami has carved out a unique place in the Australian media landscape dialogue by simultaneously monetising her brand while encouraging her followers to think critically about the world around them. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Sarrah sits down with "professional opinion haver" Flex Mami for a characteristically engaging conversation that covers everything from Black Lives Matter and parasocial relationships, to

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56:55

Allison Langdon wants you to stop pitting her against...

Something To Talk About ·

2023/05/28

Allison Langdon is only 43 but she's already become a staple in the Australian media landscape; she’s been behind the desks of programs like 60 Minutes, The Today Show, and most recently, A Current Affair. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Sarrah and Allison talk about life in some of the biggest newsrooms in the country, how she parents amid such an all-consuming job and the frustrating nature of an industry that often pits women against each other. Parental Guidance will air from

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