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Ratbag with Mel & Sam

Mel & Sam
Ratbag with Mel & Sam
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  • Ratbag with Mel & Sam

    Bubble-ography, Bunnies and Boiler Suits with Blusher

    10/05/2026 | 52 mins.
    Hey cutie pies. SORRY CAN'T STAY CALM WE ARE FREAKING OUT A LIL!! Today we are joined by Jade and Miranda, aka - two of the three members of THE girl group: Blusher!!! (we missed you Lauren!!). We cannot tell you how excited we are for this episode, our Hotline blew up, and we cover a lotttttt of ground. If you don't know already Blusher are a pop-girl-band who are known for their electronic-pop with soaring synths and shit hot fits. They've opened for Kesha, performed main stage at Laneway and even London Pride (no biggie!) We chat everything from opening for Kesha, to how the group formed, we also talk about how their group name came to be and there's even a hint at us collaborating on a musical which PIN. We are pinning!!! (For future reference). We of course open up our Hotline for all your burning questions and then end with a chat about the muffin man, which will make sense one you listen. We cannot thank Jade and Miranda enough for joining us. We hope you enjoy!!

    Follow Blusher here: https://www.instagram.com/blusher.mp3/
    Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7AZm56bjPk0tYl6LTyJu9N
    Website: https://www.blusherband.com/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blusher.mp3



    Follow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to [email protected]!



    Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land.

    The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on.

    Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land.



    A Grouse House Podcast
    Recorded at Haven't You Done Well Productions
    Produced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • Ratbag with Mel & Sam

    The Coin Collecting Compulsion

    06/05/2026 | 28 mins.
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • Ratbag with Mel & Sam

    Kissing In A Lift And Heck Yeah We’d Do It Again!

    03/05/2026 | 43 mins.
    Hey rats and welcome to another weeks episode of ‘Ratbag!’. Today we are banging into the episode with a list of places that people just become hotter. Think the Airport, The Pool, even A Lift?? ;) Cue story about Mel and Sam in a lift…. Next we have a write in from a rat about a conundrum they are having with their mate and a baby name. Then we riff the house down and end with a riff off!. She’s a fun one we hope you enjoy!
    Love Mel and Sam



    Follow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to [email protected]!



    Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land.

    The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on.

    Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land.



    A Grouse House Podcast
    Recorded at Haven't You Done Well Productions
    Produced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • Ratbag with Mel & Sam

    WE CUT LUCY’S HAIR & CALLED HER CRUSH

    29/04/2026 | 34 mins.
    Helloooo rats,

    Welcome to another episode of your platter full of ratfood (or if you’re Christian from the cruise - welcome to our episode where we exclusively chat the ins and outs of #cruiselife #research).

    Today we are coming to you with a thrilling update on Lucy’s cruise crush, as she sits in studio with her perfect straight-out-of-a-Dyson-air-wrap-ad new hair. We chat judgy hairdressers, self-diagnosing colour analysis, Sammy dipping her toe in to beauty influencing, the troubles of being funny in a vacuum, the New Zealand accent being hot as hell and so much more.

    We also chat about some media we’ve see recently (‘The Deb’, ‘The Drama’ and ‘Trust Me: The False Prophet’) and our thoughts around ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ hype.

    We will see you for another Ratbag on Monday, and wishing you love and cheese cubes wherever you are in the world this Ratfood day.

    Okay! Love you, bye!

    xx

    Mel & Sam



    You can watch the full video form of this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtube.com/@themelandsam?si=jzeN-E_-DcE-DGHS

    Here’s the link to the Ratbag Chatbag!
    https://ig.me/j/AbZXnq4ipW10Ynq3/

    Follow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to [email protected]!



    Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land.

    The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on.

    Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land.



    A Grouse House Podcast
    Recorded at Haven't You Done Well Productions
    Produced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • Ratbag with Mel & Sam

    Stuart Little Or Should We Say Skevvy Little

    26/04/2026 | 41 mins.
    Hey there rats and welcome back for another episode of ‘Ratbag’!. Now LOWER your larynx and get out your sheet music and pencils because Ms Masters-Of-Music-Mel-O’Brien is taking us back to the Conservatorium of Music. You know who we bag out too often? Classical musicians!! And it’s time we put some respect on their name / craft as Mel takes us there one Mozart fun fact at a time. Next the girls both have a go at renaming the months of the year. This week there's a rat themed kick ons and then to end the episode we bring it home with a good old fashion sing in the style of big band. Thanks as always for listening and we can’t wait to be back in your earholes this Thursday for another ‘Ratfood!’
    Love Mel & Sam xx



    Follow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to [email protected]!



    Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land.

    The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on.

    Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land.



    A Grouse House Podcast
    Recorded at Haven't You Done Well Productions
    Produced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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About Ratbag with Mel & Sam

Australia’s most exciting queer comedy duo: Mel & Sam host their brand new podcast: RATBAG. Join them as these besties and also quasi-reformed-theatre-kids host weekly episodes every Monday and Thursday. With everything from unpacking conspiracies, to riffing on their always-open-always-caring-about-you hotline, it’s vital this podcast is in your weekly listening rotation. In this pod, Mel & Sam bring the late-night-kick-ons chats to you but rather than it being 3am and you’re wedged between two randoms with an eyelash cascading down your face, you’re listening whenever you want... so go for that "walk", buy that overpriced matcha latte and get it in your ear holes you RATBAGS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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