Episodes

  • Unpacking the legacy of The Biggest Loser

    Unpacking the legacy of The Biggest Loser
    Aug 24 2025
    Hi! On today’s show, Netflix just dropped a three-part documentary about one of the most successful reality TV shows of our time: The Biggest Loser. We’ve known for a while that the methods used on this show were incredibly damaging, both physically and psychologically, but this doco has brought this conversation back into the mainstream at a very interesting time in our culture… Your hosts are Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1). Big thanks to Elite Eleven’s Omni collection for making this episode of Shameless possible. Ultra-soft, ultra-elevated loungewear – shop it now online, in-store or on the app. On today’s show, Gil recommended WWE: UnReal on Netflix. Sources: The Biggest Loser by Maintenance Phase Supersize Me by Maintenance Phase The Biggest Loser P1 and P2 by Fad Camp What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Fat by Aubrey Gordon ‘You Just Need To Lose Weight’ by Aubrey Gordon Fat Is Not A Bad Word by Hunter Ashleigh Shackelford 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, 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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    49 mins
  • Our review of the Gwyneth Paltrow biography

    Our review of the Gwyneth Paltrow biography
    Aug 22 2025
    Hi hello and welcome to our August review episode! This month, we’re reviewing the new biography of Gwyneth Paltrow, written by journalist Amy Odell. Here’s a snippet from the blurb: “This deeply researched and rigorously reported biography of Gwyneth Paltrow takes us inside the world of one of the most influential, aspirational and polarising celebrities of the last thirty years.” Huge thanks to Audible, the home of romance audiobooks, for making this episode of Shameless possible. Your hosts today are Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Eilish Gilligan (@eilishgilligan). Here’s our Scandal series on Gwyneth Paltrow – here on Spotify, and here on Apple. 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 the Shameless newsletter, Smart Dumb Stuff: http://eepurl.com/iH2sV-/ Aaaand everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast Thanks for listening! We are very big fans of yours.
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    44 mins
  • Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau break up (and so do Taylor and Blake?)

    Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau break up (and so do Taylor and Blake?)
    Aug 20 2025
    Hi hi hi! On today’s show: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau may be over almost as soon as they began, an explainer on that weird feud between Lana Del Rey and Ethel Cain, and is the friendship between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively ruined? Calvin Harris wants us to talk about him, and then Welcome to Belly’s algorithm! The ‘Probably This’ breakup is all over her feed, so she’s bringing it to your ears! This week, Mich recommended The Queen of Versailles documentary. Zara recommended listening to Dyson Heppell on The Imperfects. Big thanks to Audible for making this episode possible. Audible is a spicier way to listen to your favourite romance titles – just download the Audible app today to start listening. And shoutout to Samsung, too! You can upgrade to the Galaxy Z Fold7 at Samsung.com now. Shameless Podcast is produced by Annabelle Lee and Eilish Gilligan, executive-produced by Lucy Hunt and audio-edited by Mike Liberale. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema and Emily Li, 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/2mf557uxAaaand 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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    50 mins
  • Why do so many celebrities have Lyme disease?

    Why do so many celebrities have Lyme disease?
    Aug 17 2025
    Hello hello! On today’s show, Justin Timberlake copped a lot of flack over the break for his lacklustre tour performances. Then, came his explanation: Lyme Disease. So what is it? And why do so many celebrities say they have it? We’re diving into the facts behind this mysterious tick-borne illness. And later, Scooter Braun’s ex-wife Yael Cohen has founded a company that claims to remove the microplastics from your body – for just $13,000 per treatment, that is… Your hosts are Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1). Big thanks to CeraVe for making this episode of Shameless possible. The new CeraVe Balancing Air Foam Cleanser is cleansing reinvented for combination skin – and you can grab it now at Chemist Warehouse. On today’s show, Zara recommended Consider Yourself Kissed by Jessica Stanley. Mich recommended ‘Every killer comes from somewhere – but Erin’s case goes against the tide’ from The Australian. You can listen to our Scandal series on The Hadids here on Spotify and here on Apple. Also – here’s every episode of Scandal ever! 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, 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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    50 mins
  • TS12 and the Peltz-Beckham's vow renewal

    TS12 and the Peltz-Beckham's vow renewal
    Aug 13 2025
    WE’RE BACK, BABY! And boy, do we have a bit to discuss. On today’s show: There’s Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl… the curious name of Trisha Paytas’s baby… that Sydney Sweeney jeans ad… those pap shots of Sia and Harry Jowsey… the legal drama bubbling away behind Rebel Wilson’s directorial debut… Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz-Beckham’s renewed wedding vows… the claims that Pedro Pascal is creepily touching his female costars… Katy Perry’s unlikely new romance… and a check-in with Chris Hughes and JoJo Siwa, who are still very much “on”. This week, Zara recommended reading The Names by Florence Knapp. Mich recommended watching Flee on SBS On Demand. Big thanks to Samsung for making this episode possible. The Samsung Galaxy Z Series devices – including the Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Galaxy Z Flip7 – are both available from Samsung now. 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 Mike Liberale. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema and Emily Li, 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/2mf557uxAaaand 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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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Our frictionless world

    Our frictionless world
    Jul 20 2025
    Hello hello! On today’s show, our lives have never been this… frictionless. Everything is convenient and bespoke; dating apps present us with an endless stream of suitors, streaming platforms curate personalised playlists for any possible mood, ChatGPT can write tricky emails for us so we don’t have to. But what if the most satisfying part of being alive is wading through the friction? What could happen if we never have to be uncomfortable again? Also! The Coldplay affair couple. Lol. Your hosts are Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1). Big thanks to South Australia for making this episode of Shameless possible. Visit Australia’s hidden gem and celebrate the simple pleasures. On today’s show, Mich recommended The Gen Z Stare by Kate Lindsay in Embedded. Listen to ‘Fake bands, real weapons: How Spotify is fuelling the arms race’ from 7AM. 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, 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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    43 mins
  • Ed Sheeran? Eddie Redmayne?

    Ed Sheeran? Eddie Redmayne?
    Jul 16 2025
    Hello! On today’s show: Justin Bieber’s album is here, and we have thoughts! As does the entire internet! Speaking of new music, JoJo Siwa’s got some, and she’s… threatening?... to release it. Lena Dunham’s new show just dropped on Netflix, what’s up with the Royal peace summit, and welcome to my algorithm! TikTok is fucked! This week, Mich recommended this YouTube video from Lauren Curtis. To sign up to be an organ donor, please head here. Zara recommended reading This House of Grief by Helen Garner. Big thanks to Prime for making this episode possible. How will the summer end? Find out in the third and final season of The Summer I Turned Pretty – now on Prime. 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 Mike Liberale. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema, Emily Li and Emma Sullivan, 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/2mf557uxAaaand 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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    54 mins
  • No cancellations at the box office

    No cancellations at the box office
    Jul 13 2025
    Hiya! On today’s show, it feels like an age-old question these days, but we’re still asking it: do famous men face any professional consequences when they’re accused of abuse? From Zach Bryan to Brad Pitt to Johnny Depp to Chris Brown, has the world been suffering from some kind of collective amnesia about how these men have allegedly treated the women in their lives…?? Your hosts are Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1). Big thanks to CeraVe for making this episode of Shameless possible. With CeraVe, you can cleanse like a derm. On today’s show, Zara recommended Olivia Dean profiled in Elle, and Working With My Best Friend on Call Her Daddy. Read ‘Brad Pitt Is Fooling You’ in Vulture here. 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, 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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    45 mins