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The Beautiful Nightmare

Tamara Linke, Shanelle Franklin

Awarded the Best Comedy Podcast 2024, and 2023 nominee for the Australian Podcast Awards, Shanelle Franklin and Tamara Linke bring you The Beautiful Nightmare. You’re perfectly imperfect, overworked and seriously misunderstood. You’ve got the shits with your family, your boss is a ‘Grade A Dick’ and all you want is to sail away with Pink to a deserted island and eat sourdough. Bliss! Oh don’t forget self-care – add it to the bloody list. Shanelle and Tamara navigate the steep learning curve of

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All Episodes

44:29

YOU CAN'T SAY THAT ON TV

The Beautiful Nightmare ·

2022/06/26

From Disney to British TV, the Eighties and Nineties brought us some of the best children's television we'll never forget. It's the kind of nostalgia we love to look back on, and hope our kids do the same thing. Or do we? MABN give you some gob smacking examples of moments in kids television- Rugrats, The Jetsons, Pepper Pig- where sexual innuendo, racism and misogyny are too hard to ignore. It's the end of Season 5, but hang around and the ladies will be back with a roaring Season 6 very soon...

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51:16

AGE IS JUST A NUMBER

The Beautiful Nightmare ·

2022/06/12

This episode the ladies weigh up the pros and cons on the age scale, beginning with what it means to have babies in your late teens, twenties, thirties, forties and beyond. We're all affected differently depending on circumstance and situation, and here we have a chance to hear from the MABN listeners about their experience on the psychological and emotional load, physical changes and societal pressures. Whether we like it or not, the biological clock doth tick. Hosted on Acast. See

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48:14

BIRTHDAY BONANZA

The Beautiful Nightmare ·

2022/06/05

Love them or hate them, kids parties provide us with stress on multiple levels. From the anxiety of parents staying for a dose of cream brie, Prosecco and awkward chats, to the sheer horror of present assembly with our without batteries, it's surprising we put ourselves through the party wringer each and every year. But at the end of the day the kids are happy, and isn't that what it's all about? ...and to gift or re-gift- that, is the question. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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53:44

AUNTY FLOW

The Beautiful Nightmare ·

2022/05/29

This week MABN listeners share their period horror stories as the ladies discuss the joys of tampons and menstrual cups. Shanelle and Tamara may even give you a rendition of the ‘Rag Time Blues‘, surely it’s a song we should all be singing. Let’s start sharing and talking about our periods and we’ll be one step closer to removing the shame that we all unnecessarily carry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:10:02

THE CHRISTIAN HULL SPECIAL

The Beautiful Nightmare ·

2022/05/22

These three spill the tea on their parents, from the lies they told us as kids to catching them in the act, and of course their ageing idiosyncrasies-they cover it all. Strap in for this one, it’s a hoot! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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45:50

FESTIVAL OF MUM

The Beautiful Nightmare ·

2022/05/15

It might be a day you love, dislike, find stressful; one that makes you teary, anxious or just damned right entitled. However you might perceive the day, it means something different to each one of us. MABN talk shitty gifts, shitty kids and receive a visit from the infamous pair Rhonda and Raylene. Bless! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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50:01

MUM INTERRUPTED

The Beautiful Nightmare ·

2022/05/08

So here’s the thing about being a mum, you’re constantly- 'MUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUM!!!!'- being interrupted. Whether it's your kids, partner or your phone, it's an uphill battle you'll never win (until the kids are at least, well, let's say, 21?)This episodes looks at all the moments we're trying to preserve without being hijacked. As women our DNA provides the court on which we find ourselves pivoting in order to keep on top of all the things in our lives. Now grab a wine, run that bath and put on those

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41:24

THE EASTER MASH UP

The Beautiful Nightmare ·

2022/04/24

Family gatherings, Rhonda and Raylene, hyperactive kids, hire car antics and lesbian wannabes, Shanelle and Tamara are popping the cork on Season 5. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:03:33

THE CONSTANCE HALL SPECIAL

The Beautiful Nightmare ·

2022/03/20

In the last episode of season 4, Shanelle and Tamara sit down with Con and chat all things motherhood, how it changes us and what excites us now, whilst highlighting some of the things we all face together.It's raw, honest, hilarious and an episode where no Queen is left out- because we are more like our non-biological sisters than we may think! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:37

THE DEAL WITH MEALS

The Beautiful Nightmare ·

2022/03/13

Just imagine- you're at your favourite eating spot, the sun's shining, you're with your family (bless 'em) and the world is good, until...yep, little Suzie has spilled the first drink of the evening, the twins have knocked over the menu board and the youngest is about to launch themselves off the table like a sugar induced superman. Ah, the serenity. We need to feed our children (there's your first hot tip), but when it comes to meal time we just can't win. Shanelle and Tamara wax lyrical about

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45:29

SECRET WOMEN'S BUSINESS

The Beautiful Nightmare ·

2022/03/06

Have you stabbed yourself in the eye with the mascara wand by accident on a number of occasions? Jumped into a drop squat like a baseball catcher to stretch either new or freshly washed jeans? Do you wear the same bra for longer than the suggested time because it looks clean and smells fine? And lastly, what about holding your boobs when you run down the stairs?Shanelle and Tamara discuss the above and plenty more in the hope you’ll jump on the band wagon and admit some of the things that you do

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49:29

CLOSE CALLS

The Beautiful Nightmare ·

2022/02/27

Have you lost your child in a public place? Found them walking around the house with sharp scissors waving hello at you? Or your innocent little one drinking the whole bottle of bubble blowing solution, whilst you took a shower. The list is never ending what these heart stoppers will get themselves into!Shanelle and Tamara share their own moments and those of other mums too, when things could have been an utter disaster, but the calm was restored, and our loveable rogues are all ok. It’s like

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48:03

IS ANYONE LISTENING?

The Beautiful Nightmare ·

2022/02/20

The shoes, the socks, the breakfast, the hair, the eyes glued to the TV; each step is a war waged and not won, and not just with the kids. It’s your spouse too!This episode Shanelle and Tamara may not have the definitive answers to why all your family’s ears are filled with wax (save for yours), but they’ll certainly debunk ‘expert’ advice on the subject! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:10

THE LIES WE TELL

The Beautiful Nightmare ·

2022/02/13

Whether you’ve hidden chocolate from the kids as your own secret stash, undervalued that recent dress purchase or planned your wedding at work, if you’re going to lie at least COMMIT TO IT! This week the gals will make you feel like you're not alone in your pursuit to lie and get away with it!DISCLAIMER: There may be myths dispelled relating to Santa, the Tooth-fairy and The Easter Bunny. So kids, block your ears... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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42:27

LITTLE ODDBALLS

The Beautiful Nightmare ·

2022/02/06

Let’s face it, kids can be pretty weird and boy do we love them for it. This episode Mum’s write in to share their whacky stories about their kids; from eating tissues to plasticine genitalia, it's all in there and trust us, it's a cracker! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:06:30

THE RESOLUTION

The Beautiful Nightmare ·

2022/01/30

Every year we wonder why we bother setting goals, making plans, breaking habits, when it inevitably turns to sh%$ after January 14th. With the global pandemic chomping at our heels it's especially hard; how do we plan for world domination when we don't even know if our kids will be going to school next week? Shanelle and Tamara discuss the 'Top 20 resolutions for Tired Mum's' thanks to our most helpful advice columnist- Google. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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54:04

THE MABN CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

The Beautiful Nightmare ·

2021/12/19

It's the most wonderful time of year! (Or so they say). Between juggling family festivities, delegating food prep or avoiding the dodgy Uncle it's the kind of mayhem we secretly love. And why? Because of the children. If the Elf on the Shelf hasn't got you by the balls yet, then wait a few years and join the throng of parents that are hastily spinning their endless web of lies to create the perfect Christmas magic for their beloved families. Go mums, you've got this!Enjoy the last episode of MABN's

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44:46

REALITY BITES

The Beautiful Nightmare ·

2021/12/12

So often our diligence to provide for our family, work and home life isn't rewarded how we'd like. Escaping our reality for 8 minutes when you’ve got no s##ts left to give, is not only grossly underrated but a damn requirement! This episode discusses those moments in which we find ourselves, but are quickly reminded by those around us i.e. kids, family, (rearview mirrors) of the hamster wheel on which we're spinning. Shanelle waxes lyrical about the struggles of having a bath, and Tamara brags

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51:10

PSYCHIC KIDS

The Beautiful Nightmare ·

2021/12/05

Shan and Tam, interview spiritual energy healer Maria Clarke about how to work out if you’re little one has the sixth sense, and the best way to nurture and help them understand it. A common belief the world over is that children are naturally more connected to the spirit realm. We need to discuss things that are essential to keeping these children happy and healthy, and how to avoid pitfalls that could spoil their special gifts.A child's world is filled with extraordinary things and Psychic gifts

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48:46

OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES

The Beautiful Nightmare ·

2021/11/28

It’s always great fun when kids speak their truth loudly out it public for the masses to hear. How they piece it all together in their little minds and then blurt it out, often leaves us with raised eyebrows and great content for that next coffee catch up. Shanelle and Tamara interview a bunch of pint sized cuties (including their own!) to find out exactly what they are thinking! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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