The Blunt and The Beautiful

• The Week That Was: From MomTok to Margot -What Just Happened?

  Welcome to another unapologetically honest, pop culture-packed episode of The Blunt and the Beautiful: Week That Was – where nothing is off limits and everything is up for commentary. This week, your favourite duo Kate and Tansy are deep in their domestic goddess era (cleaning gloves on), ready to unpack everything that mattered (and didn’t) across pop culture, streaming, fashion, and the big, bold messes of the week.🧼 Domestic bliss? Kind of.We kick off with Kate and Tansy sharing their newfound love for mopping – proof that yes, you can be both glam and grounded.👠 Sabrina Carpenter at the VMAs – protecting the dollsTansy’s muse is back and slaying. The girls deep dive into Sabrina’s drag-queen-backed performance, that “Protect The Dolls” sign moment, and the shift in her aesthetic from 50s to 70s. Kate’s convinced she switched glam teams. Bob Mackie, Cher references, Dua Lipa School of Dance… it’s all there.🩰 Tate McRae: Dancer first, pop star… maybeWho is Tate McRae and why is she so good at dancing in rubble? Tansy draws comparisons to Addison Rae and Cora Corman from “Music and Lyrics,” while Kate wonders how dancers become famous without vocals. Also: sand choreography, sexy whispers, and what it means to be a vehicle for movement.💄 Doja Cat eats lipstick. Yes, literally.Tansy defends Doja’s chaotic 80s harlequin look while Kate questions if it was even a “dress.” They compare this to the long-standing legacy of the VMAs being exactly that unhinged – referencing Lil’ Kim, Lady Gaga’s lace moment, and how some stylists just live to stir.💋 Wuthering Heights but make it horny?The girls spiral over Emerald Fennell’s new “Wuthering Heights” film trailer. Fingers, fish, BDSM undertones, and the total misread of Brontë's dark classic have them screaming “what the actual…”. Kate delivers a brutal take on class, race, and literary misinterpretation, while Tansy adds a theory that maybe the whole film is a dream sequence read by Margot Robbie. Either way – they’re not sold.🎬 Speaking of Margot… what’s happening?!Margot Robbie’s “stinky” era? The duo reluctantly pan the trailer for her new film “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey” with Colin Farrell. Bad wigs, art teacher cosplay, and fake trailer vibes à la The Holiday. Sorry Margot – they still love you, just not this script.🌹 A Bachelorette like no otherTikTok’s Mormon influencer Taylor Paul is the next U.S. Bachelorette – and yes, she’s bringing her exes and extensions with her. Tansy recaps her wild ride from “MomTok” to mainstream, including soft swinging, secret lives, and why Utah’s extensions industry is booming.🪩 Dancing With the Mormon Stars?Two of Taylor’s fellow Mormon wives are now on Dancing With The Stars. One of them, hilariously, thought her husband was related to Ben Affleck. Spoiler: he’s not.👠 Julia Roberts channels Erin Brockovich IRLAt the Venice Film Festival, Julia Roberts shuts down a sexist, racist, and clueless question during a press conference with co-stars Andrew Garfield and I.A.O. Debris. Cue iconic clap-back, Erin Brockovich flashbacks, and Io delivering the real mic drop moment.👯‍♀️ Join the community!Love what you heard? Join the Blunt & Beautiful Facebook group to get all the visuals, references, memes, and bonus banter from this week’s ep.💌 Got thoughts or spicy takes of your own?Email [email protected], let’s welcome our new sponsor: Sukin! Finally, something hydrating to balance out this week’s emotional dehydration. Skincare that doesn’t scream. Just like us.🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.#TheBluntAndTheBeautiful #KateAndTansy #VMAs2025 #SabrinaCarpenter #TateMcRae #WutheringHeights #EmeraldFennell #MargotRobbie #ColinFarrell #OnlyMurdersInTheBuilding #Bachelorette2025 #TaylorPaul #MomTok #DojaCat #ErinBrockovich #JuliaRoberts #PopCulturePodcast #FunnyPodcasts #AustralianPodcasts #StitchUpStudios #ChartToppingChat #BluntTakes

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• Living by your Values: Boundaries, Burnout & Becoming Who You Are

  This week, Kate and Tansy are back on the mic and mad as hell — at self-sacrificing culture, at glittery performative bullshit, and most of all, at the slow death of self-respect in the name of "being a good woman."From autoimmune rage to ribbon-laced humiliation at a too-cool bar, they deep dive into the real cost of living out of alignment with your values. It's raw, funny, and full of chaotic anecdotes — including Kate's stint as an accidental AO party planner who didn't get invited, and Tansy's passionate defence of beauty, equality, and Mecca facials.They unpack their personal values (think: creativity, authenticity, helpfulness, and rage at late-stage capitalism) and offer up sharp, sometimes savage reflections on what it means to live a life that actually feels like yours.If you've ever ignored your intuition, compromised your standards, or said yes when your soul was screaming “NO,” this one is a must-listen.Because living out of alignment won’t just make you tired. It might make you sick.Topics include:Self-respect vs. survival jobsWhy values aren’t a Pinterest quote — they’re a life raftTansy’s BuzzFeed-value-test revelationsBeauty standards, community love, and honesty (with a side of bluntness)How to tell if you're betraying yourself (hint: your jaw hurts and your ancestors keep slamming doors)Thank you to our sponsor Hemp Skin — a local small-batch brand creating high-vibe rituals for both skin and soul. Every product is handcrafted with botanicals, intention, and love, serving as a reminder that self-care isn’t a luxury, but a way to raise your vibration one self-loving moment at a time.Find out more at https://hempskin.com.au/And follow @hempskinau on Instagram and @hempskinau on TikTokPut bluntly: Stop living like a husk and start remembering who you are.Listen now on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your loud feminist therapy.

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• The Week That Was: Cults, Catfishes, Conspiracies… and Skincare.

  Kate and Tansy dive deep into the doco that’s got everyone spiralling: Unknown Number — the real-life horror story where a mum catfishes her own daughter with hundreds of abusive texts, then reenacts it on camera like it’s amateur theatre. It’s Kathy Bates meets iMessage and it’s as unhinged as it sounds.Then it’s on to Elizabeth Gilbert’s new memoir — part euthanasia confessional, part drug-fuelled awakening — and the latest headlines causing chaos:The Victorian bushland manhuntFar-right extremism on the rise in AustraliaSydney Sweeney’s rumoured romance with Scooter Braun (yes, that Scooter Braun)Swifties still reeling after Kate likened Taylor to rice crackersAlso, let’s welcome our new sponsor: Sukin! Finally, something hydrating to balance out this week’s emotional dehydration. Skincare that doesn’t scream. Just like us.🎧 Press play for cults, chaos, true crime, and clean skin.#TheWeekThatWas #BluntAndTheBeautiful #SukinSponsor #TrueCrimeDoco #UnknownNumberNetflix #ElizabethGilbert #FarRightAustralia #SydneySweeney #CultTok #MotherDaughterPodcast #PopCulturePodcast #SkincareMeetsScandal #PodcastAustralia #SukinSkincare

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• Pop Culture That Shaped Us: Backstage Brats & Vampire Crushes

  This week, Kate and Tansy get deeply nostalgic (and wildly unhinged) as they unpack the creative roots and cultural moments that shaped who they are - from stage shows in the living room to sexual awakenings via Charlie's Angels and True Blood.They dive into how childhood play, fashion, television, and early artistic influences paved the way for lives in writing and theatre. Along the way, they explore tall poppy syndrome, bossy little girls with big plans, Fran Fine, Judy Moody, awkward vampire crushes, and that one haircut that changed everything.It’s funny, personal, and occasionally chaotic - but always reflective and full of heart.This episode is proudly brought to you by Stitch Nest, a Melbourne-based embroidery studio creating personalized gifts, uniforms, and keepsakes. Visit stitchnest.com.au and use the code BLUNT for 10% off your next order.Why creative confidence starts in childhood (even if it involves scratchy chicken cut-outs)Fran Fine, Karen Walker, and the power of unapologetic femininityRecreating Annie in the lounge room, complete with propsTansy’s vampire obsession and Twilight lipstick scandal (you’ve been warned)Kate’s fashion heartbreak, aka “the Prisoner haircut”Pop culture crushes: from Johnny Depp to Jason Segel and beyondThe impact of major cultural moments: Port Arthur, the AIDS crisis, marriage equality, and moreWhy fashion and film weren’t just entertainment — they were survival and self-expressionCreativity is often formed in the most playful, personal, and sometimes cringeworthy moments of childhoodFashion and pop culture can be powerful tools of identity and expressionIt’s brave to say, “I’m good at this” — especially in a culture that rewards self-doubtBig political and cultural events can quietly (or loudly) shape how we see the world, ourselves, and our workYour childhood passions are probably still running the show (just with better lighting)#BluntAndTheBeautiful #PodcastAustralia #MotherDaughterPodcast #CreativityUnpacked #PopCultureNostalgia #TwilightEmbarrassment #FranFineForever #VampireGirlsUnite #FashionFails #TrueBloodTruths #CulturalMoments #StitchNestSponsor #NewPodcastAlert #FunnyPodcast #TheatreLife #WritingCommunity

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• The Week That Was: Taylor’s Engagement, AFL’s Reckoning & the Midwinter Ball Mess

  This week, Tansy emerges from the hairdresser with blonde foils and clarity, while Kate arrives with strong opinions and a side of hay fever. Together, they dive into the week’s cultural chaos: celebrity engagements, conservative couture, AFL dramas, and the ever-present absurdity of modern politics.💍 First up: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s floral fever dream engagement — complete with a massive Super Bowl-esque ring and English teacher vibes. Tansy (reluctantly informed by the internet) breaks down the tortured-poet-to-footy-hunk arc, while Kate questions the ring, the wedding guest list, and the potential hay fever situation.🌈 Then it’s onto AFL and real courage: Mitch Brown comes out as bisexual, opening a conversation about toxic locker room culture, the F-slur on the field, and the long-overdue reckoning in Aussie sport. Tansy and Kate share their take on performative allyship, concussions, the AFL boys-club, and why it’s time to stop excusing violence and abuse as “just part of the game.”🧠 From there, it’s Tasmania vs. stadiums. Is it ethical to build a billion-dollar sports arena while machines at Hobart hospitals are being held together with gaffer tape? The girls say… probably not.👗 And finally — the Midwinter Ball fashion breakdown you didn’t know you needed:Labor divas slayedThe Greens protested in styleThe Libs served “monster-in-law at a rehearsal dinner”Jackie Lambie’s debutante dreamAnd best on ground goes to Jodie Haydon in custom Carla Zampatti, styled by icon Donny Galella.There’s also discourse on linen (spoiler: it’s not black-tie), the perils of shopping on Shein, and why your political stylist should not be your local T-Mall plug.#TaylorSwift #TravisKelce #AFLNews #MidwinterBall #AustralianPolitics #PopCulturePodcast #CelebrityEngagement #PoliticalFashion #TheWeekThatWas #BluntAndBeautiful #PodcastAustralia #TikTokPodcast #FeministPodcast #CulturalCommentary

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