Famesickness & A Towel Debate That Split The Pod

About this episode

The episode discusses the latest news surrounding Harry and Meghan, the impact of Bieberchella, Melania Trump's address, Lena Dunham's memoir, and the Federal Government's campaign on pantry-maxxing.

It’s Harry and Meghan week in Australia, and we’re hoping for some big news in Jam World.  A lot has changed since the last time they were here and Clare Stephens waited outside the Opera House to touch Prince Harry’s hand. So what can we expect from the royal-not-royal tour? Bieberchella has broken the internet and healed a lot of Millennial hearts. Between a $10 million pay check and a setlist that involved Justin dueting with his childhood self, Em Vernem is asking: Is this a profound moment of healing, or just a very expensive therapy session we were all forced to watch? In other business, Melania Trump decided that this chaotic moment in world affairs was the right moment to make an unprompted address about her "friendship" with Jeffrey Epstein.  And Lena Dunham is releasing a memoir reflecting on fast fame. Her honesty about what peak spotlight did to her coupled with one of the world’s most profitable writers finally revealing her identity, Holly Wainwright is asking: If you could make the art and the money without the fame, why on earth would you choose to be known? Oh, and as the Federal Government launches a campaign telling us all to…

People in this episode

Hosts: Clare Stephens, Holly Wainwright, Mia, Jessie

Topics covered

• Harry and Meghan
• Bieberchella
• Melania Trump
• Lena Dunham
• fuel crisis

Keywords

• fame
• celebrity
• royalty
• mental health
• cultural commentary

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Out Loud, The Chatbot History That Ruined My Relationship, A Lil' Treat:, Mamamia Out Loud, Too Much

Places: Australia, Hollywood

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