Rodger Corser: “Do you want the truthful response to that?”
Rodger Corser is one of Australia’s best-known actors. He’s been nominated for three Gold Logies over the course of his 30-year career. He’s starred in shows such as McLeod’s Daughters, Spirited, Glitch and Doctor Doctor – and has also appeared on stage and in musicals, like his wife Renae. But his new role, as a game show host for the Nine Network’s new show The Floor, is perhaps his most challenging job yet. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Rodger opens up about the twists and turns of his career to date, how he feels about his daughter Zipporah following her parents into the entertainment industry, and why getting a second opinion when his wife Renae was diagnosed with cervical cancer was the best thing they’ve ever done. Watch the full episode with Rodger here. The Floor premieres Monday, April 28, on Channel 9 and 9Now. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or stellarmag.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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From cancer at 23 to four kids at 33: Tessa James’ life now
When Tessa James was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at 23, she didn’t know what the rest of her life would look like. Her acting career, her ability to have children, her health - everything was up in the air. But 10 years on, Tessa is exactly where she wants to be: still married to husband Nate Myles, but now with four young children in tow, and with a career that has expanded well beyond acting. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Tessa joins Sarrah to explain what the past decade of her life has taught her, why she feels grateful for her cancer diagnosis – and share the transformative insights that have come with having and raising a family. Watch the full episode with Tessa here. Tessa is an ambassador for the 2025 Witchery White Shirt Campaign, which raises awareness and vital funds for ovarian cancer research. For every Witchery White Shirt sold from April 8 – May 8, Witchery will donate 100 per cent of gross proceeds to the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or stellarmag.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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”Everyone's gonna think I'm the grandmother” - Madeleine West tells all about her seventh pregnancy
Earlier this year, Madeleine West revealed she is pregnant with her seventh child. What the 47-year-old actor initially thought were symptoms of perimenopause turned out to be something far different – and as she admits, a huge surprise. Madeleine last entered the maternity ward 10 years ago, and a lot has changed for the former Neighbours star since then. Madeleine joins Sarrah on this episode to talk about reactions to her pregnancy announcement from both her close friends to the wider public, how she is navigating this very personal milestone in the spotlight and what she plans to do differently this time around Follow Madeleine West on Instagram here. Watch the full episode with Madeleine here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or stellarmag.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Brooke Boney: life one year on after walking away from Today
Brooke Boney’s life looks very different to what it did a year ago. In 2024, she was waking up in the wee hours of the morning and preparing to beam into Australia’s living rooms as a news presenter and entertainment reporter on the Today show. Now she is beaming into this interview from her dorm room at Oxford University, where she’s pursuing a master’s degree in public policy and preparing for the release of her first book, a memoir. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Brooke joins Sarrah to talk about what her life has looked like since she left Today - and to unpack some of the surprising revelations in her book, which cover everything from her insights into body image, fertility, fame and the truth about First Nations representation on Australian TV. Brooke’s memoir All of It is available here, or you can find it at your local bookstore. Watch the full episode with Brooke here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or stellarmag.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Miranda Kerr on Victoria’s Secret, marriage & the secret behind her Oscars dress
From a successful career as one of Australia’s most in-demand models to mother of four boys and founder and CEO of Kora Organics (or, as she also calls it, “my baby girl”), Miranda Kerr has charted a fascinating path for herself. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Miranda joins Sarrah for a revealing conversation about her approach to motherhood – and co-parenting with Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry, life at home with her husband, Snap Inc founder Evan Spiegel, their surprising attitude toward screen time for the four young boys they’re raising, and the big move she is contemplating for her skincare empire. Plus, Miranda explains why walking down runways in her underwear is now off-limits: “I’m not in that headspace. I’ll just keep that for my husband.” You can find out more details about Kora Organics new Active Algae Balancing Probiotic Mask here. Miranda Kerr is also the ambassador for Michael Hill. Watch the full episode with Miranda here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or stellarmag.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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