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This week, Tansy returns from theatre isolation (read: a windowless black room for nine hours a day) and re-enters society like a slightly disoriented mole. Kate, naturally, is here to aggressively catch her up.
We kick off with the Hannah Montana 20 year anniversary, which raises the important question: did we need it, or are we just emotionally attached to rotating wardrobes and vibes? Miley’s thriving, Billy Ray is… somewhere else, and everyone’s got thoughts.
From there, things take a turn into the deeply unserious but somehow life-ruining world of celebrity smear campaigns, where apparently you can just… ruin someone’s reputation via group chat and vibes? Totally normal behaviour.
We also get into the chaos surrounding Chappell Roan, fame, boundaries, and why women setting limits still sends people into a full psychological spiral. Is she wrong? Is she right? Or is everyone just a bit too comfortable expecting access to strangers?
And then — because the internet never disappoints — we meet this week’s winner of “Worst Take on Earth”, courtesy of a wellness influencer who essentially said:have you tried being successful during a global crisis??
Groundbreaking...
Plus, Kate wraps things up with an astrology forecast that is equal parts guidance and gentle threat: get off the couch, fix your life, and don’t spiral.
It’s messy, it’s funny, it’s mildly unhinged... and it’s exactly what your group chat would sound like if it had a mic.
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In this episode of The Blunt and The Beautiful, Kate turns the mic on someone you’ve heard a lot… but probably don’t fully know.
Tansy Gorman.
After years of people Googling “Tansy Gorman hand,” “Tansy Gorman disability,” and “what happened?” we thought it was time to just say it out loud.
This is a raw, funny, honest conversation about growing up with a brachial plexus injury, navigating childhood, school, identity, and what it actually feels like to live with a visible (and invisible) disability.
From shark bite lies in primary school to hospital trauma, therapy breakthroughs, and the messy reality of figuring out who you are, this episode is equal parts chaotic, emotional and deeply real.
Kate and Tansy unpack:
What actually happened at birth and what a brachial plexus injury is
Growing up “different” and learning how to tell your own story
School, teachers, and the subtle (and not so subtle) ableism
The moment Tansy realised she had a disability
Therapy, identity, and why self-worth took a hit before it got better
Chronic pain, ADHD, and how disability is never just “one thing”
The mental health impact most parents don’t talk about
What parents of disabled children get wrong (and right)
There’s also a very honest conversation about autonomy, medical trauma, and the fine line between protecting your child and preparing them for the world.
And, because this is still Blunt, there are jokes, swearing, and a few absolutely unhinged childhood lies thrown in for good measure.
If this episode resonates, share it with someone who needs to hear it.
And maybe… stop Googling “Tansy Gorman hand”
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Welcome BACK to The Week That Was, where Kate Forster and Tansy Gorman break down everything happening in pop culture, whether it deserves it or not.
This week, Tansy is running on theatre fumes (nine hours in a windowless room will do that to you), Kate is promoting her daughter’s show like a stage mum on steroids, and somehow we end up deep in the chaos of the Oscars, celebrity behaviour, and fashion politics.
They unpack the biggest moments from the Oscars, including historic wins, horror finally getting its flowers, and whether Timothée Chalamet has officially gone too far. There’s also a deep dive into Hollywood image control, Kylie Jenner discourse, and why the Academy still feels like a slightly elitist high school.
Then, naturally, things spiral into:
Nicole Kidman soft launching a possible romance (??), fast fashion vs high fashion confusion, and why finding a decent mid-range outfit in Australia is basically impossible.
Plus:
Why horror films are suddenly dominating the industry

The Timothée Chalamet backlash explained

Nicole Kidman, Simon Baker & PR romances (allegedly…)

Fast fashion, Zara collabs and the death of “middle” fashion

Why some TV shows are absolute vanity projects

A genuinely good binge recommendation (rare from Kate)

It’s chaotic, it’s opinionated, and it’s exactly what you’d expect from two women who are across everything and over most of it.

You’ll also hear:
Tansy’s theatre show update (and why it’s actually worth seeing)

Kate accidentally going full cultural critic

A surprising amount of rage about clothes

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The Blunt and The Beautiful is BACK!!And Kate Forster and Tansy Gorman arrive in exactly the mood you’d expect: slightly feral, deeply opinionated, and officially done with a lot of things.From internet outrage and TikTok friendships to uncomfortable fashion, fake “closure,” and the absolute chaos of social media comment sections, Kate and Tansy run through the growing list of things they simply cannot be fucked with anymore.Kate explains why she’s stopped being permanently available to everyone online, why she refuses to argue with strangers in Instagram comments, and why uncomfortable shoes can go straight to hell. Tansy dives into the myth of closure, the weird performance of pretending you read an article when you actually saw it on TikTok, and the slow realisation that some things in life are simply not worth the emotional labour.They also cover influencer drama, internet trolls, micro trends, political debates online, why “busy” is the most boring personality trait in the world, and the one rule everyone should live by: use the good plates and eat the good chocolate.Because if there’s one thing Kate and Tansy agree on, it’s this:life is far too short to waste energy on bullshit.Expect swearing, brutal honesty, and a few very strong opinions.In this episode:Why Kate stopped replying to people immediately (and feels great about it)The myth of closure and why your ex will never give it to youWhy arguing with strangers on the internet is a complete waste of timeTikTok trends, micro trends and influencer cultureWhy uncomfortable clothes are cancelled in your 30s and 40sThe weird performance of pretending you read the news when you saw it on TikTokThe joy of not finishing books, shows or events you don’t likeWhy being “busy” is not the personality flex people think it isIf you’ve ever thought “I simply cannot be bothered with this anymore”, this episode is for you.This episode of The Blunt and The Beautiful is proudly sponsored by Sukin.If you’ve listened to this podcast for more than five minutes, you’ll know Kate loves skincare, and Sukin makes it very easy to feel slightly more put together than you actually are. Sukin has been a staple in Australian bathrooms for years, known for natural, cruelty free skincare that actually works without costing the earth. From cleansers to moisturisers to hydration heroes, Sukin keeps your skin happy while the rest of your life may or may not be falling apart. You can find Sukin online or in store at Chemist Warehouse!https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/shop-online/902/sukinSubscribe for more brutally honest conversations about culture, relationships, internet chaos and the things we’re all secretly thinking.#thebluntandthebeautiful #kateforster #tansygorman #podcast #australianpodcast #tiktokculture #internetdrama #modernlife #womenpodcast #culturecommentary

It’s been a chaotic week of celebrity news, internet moments and pop culture absurdity.
Kate and Tansy unpack the surprise reveal that Zendaya and Tom Holland may have secretly tied the knot, why stylist Law Roach casually spilling the tea might actually be the most iconic wedding announcement ever, and the internet losing its mind over it.
They also dive into Justin Timberlake’s DUI bodycam drama, why he’s trying to block the footage from being released, and how the now-viral phrase “this is going to ruin the tour” became the internet’s favourite meme.
Plus, the darker side of Hollywood: more Jolie-Pitt children dropping the Pitt surname as details from the infamous private jet incident resurface, raising questions about Brad Pitt’s public image versus what allegedly happened behind the scenes.
Elsewhere in the week:
• Stanley Tucci taking the US women’s hockey team to lunch in Milan instead of the White House
• Why Grace Jones, Prince’s estate and Guns N’ Roses refused to let their music appear in the Melania documentary
• The bizarre Matthew Morrison interpretive dance story you have to see to believe
• And the Kyle and Jackie O on-air fallout that may have quietly ended one of Australia’s biggest radio partnerships
It’s celebrity scandal, internet culture, astrology predictions and cultural chaos — all wrapped up in one very unfiltered weekly recap.