Shameless

DUMB STUFF FRIDAYS:

Satirical news outlet The Onion is trying to acquire Alex Jones’s site Infowars. Well, sorta. Who/what/where/why? We’ll explain!!! A video of American sprinter Noah Lyles reacting to his wife’s wedding dress is everywhere at the moment. It’s… an uncomfortable watch. His wife, Junelle, has responded to the backlash – we’re going to unpack her quotes. And then, you guys loved them, so we’re bringing them back: Lukewarm takes.

This week, Mich recommended watching Your Friends & Neighbours on Apple TV and The Drama. Zara recommended reading The Heir Apparent and also listening to Charlize Theron’s podcast interview on The Interview. 

Big thanks to The Devil Wears Prada 2 for making this episode possible. The Devil Wears Prada 2 is in cinemas from April 30. Text the group chat, organise dinner beforehand, and make a whole night of it. 

And shoutout to Ecosa, too! They’re offering Shameless listeners 30% off their mattresses, pillows and super soft sheets – valid until May 14 2026. To claim your offer, head here. For terms and conditions, visit https://www.ecosa.com.au/terms

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

Shameless Podcast is produced by Annabelle Lee and Eilish Gilligan, executive-produced by Lucy Hunt and audio-edited by Annabelle Lee. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema, Emily Li and Eilish Gilligan, and our partnerships manager is Cindy Luu.

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THURSDAY QUICK AND DIRTY:

An update on the Alix vs Alex dramaaaa. Olivia Rodrigo’s single ‘drop dead’... dropped, and we obviously have so much to say about it all. D4vd has been arrested for murder, what in the world is happening between Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson, and finally, Meghan Trainor has cancelled her tour. But why did she, exactly?

Big thanks to Nespresso and their new Vertuo Up coffee machine for making this episode possible. Visit Nespresso.com to find your flavour and check out the new Vertuo Up. 

Shameless Podcast is produced by Annabelle Lee and Eilish Gilligan, video-produced by Monica Vantilburg, and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema and Eilish Gilligan, and our partnerships manager is Cindy Luu.

Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated.

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Well, hello there!

We just wanted to jump into your feeds on a Tuesday because we thought you'd like to know about this incredible interview with Emma Grede (!!!) that just ran on the Style-ish feed. Emma and our very own Rhiannon Joyce.

Rhi and Emma have a wide-ranging conversation about everything from workplace culture and career building, how to best uplift the women around you, the brands she thinks are really cutting through right now, and much more.

You can listen to the full conversation on Spotify here, and on Apple here. ENJOY!
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MONDAY ANALYSIS:

Lena Dunham has just released a brand new memoir – it’s titled Famesick, and it goes into a LOT of detail about the last fourteen(ish) years of her life. There is just far too much in this book for us to cover everything, so we decided to home in on one of the major figures in this book: Jack Antonoff. 

Huge thanks to Nespresso for making this episode of Shameless possible. Also, shout-out to Ecosa – don’t forget, Shameless listeners can get 30% OFF EVERYTHING (!!!) at Ecosa until May 14 2026. For terms and conditions, visit https://www.ecosa.com.au/terms. 

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

Why Did Bad Things Happen to Lena Dunham? She’s Still Trying to Figure It Out – The Interview from The New York Times

Famesick by Lena Dunham 

Lena Dunham’s mea culpas, part one – Apple | Spotify

Lena Dunham’s mea culpas, part two – Apple | Spotify

Shameless Podcast is produced by Annabelle Lee and Eilish Gilligan, executive-produced by Lucy Hunt and audio-edited by Eilish Gilligan. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema, Divya Simmie and Eilish Gilligan, and our partnerships manager is Cindy Luu.

Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated.

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Everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast 

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DUMB STUFF FRIDAYS:

Everyone’s talking about hot takes, but a viral TikTok video got us thinking about lukewarm takes. ‘Cos you know, not everything is so serious all the time, etc., etc. We’ll take you through some of our favourite ones!!!! And then, the very funny, very terrifying clip from the AFL’s Instagram this week. And to finish: Slow News Week.

This week, Mich recommended watching ‘Trust Me: The False Prophet’ on Netflix, and also, a product! L'Oréal Elvive hair products. Zara recommended reading Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. And these fake flowers!

Thanks so much to Apple TV and its latest hit, Margo’s Got Money Troubles, for making this episode possible. Margo’s Got Money Troubles is streaming now, only on Apple TV, so make sure you’re signed up and tuning in. It’s definitely a must-watch.

And shoutout to Myer and Myer’s My Beauty Sale, too! It’s happening this weekend from Saturday April 18th until Sunday April 19th – so you can stock up with 20% off beauty from iconic brands.

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

Shameless Podcast is produced by Annabelle Lee and Eilish Gilligan, executive-produced by Lucy Hunt and audio-edited by Annabelle Lee. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema, Emily Li and Eilish Gilligan, and our partnerships manager is Cindy Luu.

Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated.

Want more? We've got more…

Subscribe to our newsletter Smart, Dumb Stuff: https://tinyurl.com/4yasjphn   

Follow us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2mf557ux 

Aaaand we’re on TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/2hchchrp 

Everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast 

Thanks for listening! We’re huge fans of yours.
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