The Blunt and The Beautiful

This week on The Week That Was, we're diving headfirst into the moments everyone couldn't stop talking about.From Rihanna's breathtaking magazine shoot and the surreal photography taking over fashion, to Madonna's provocative new short film that has everyone debating whether it's art, shock value, or both.We unpack why Broadway's new boom and who would have thought we would cover sports. Fashion. Art. Celebrity chaos. And a few opinions nobody asked for.

This week on The Week That Was… Katie Price’s husband mysteriously vanishes in Dubai after allegedly texting her while tied up “behind his back,” Burning Man attendees are crowdfunding a new Orgy Dome, and Kate & Tansy expose Architectural Digest home tours for what they really are: luxury realestate.com.au ads.Also this week:Kate reviews what may genuinely be the worst movie ever madeSasha Baron Cohen gets accused of having “the sex appeal of a garden hose”Tansy reveals her childhood fear of Richard BransonThe girls unpack celebrity scam artists, fake billionaires and AI gym photosDakota Johnson’s lime house sparks a deep conspiracy spiralKiefer Sutherland apparently has a band… and apparently nobody bought ticketsPlus:BioDad downs three champagnes in under 20 minutes, Kate loses another pair of earrings, and somewhere in the Nevada desert someone is aggressively rooting under a funded carport.Bleak. Chaotic. Beautiful.#theweekthatwas #katietprice #burningman #architecturaldigest #dakotajohnson #sashabaroncohen #popculture #celebritynews #podcast #australianpodcast #hottakes #internetculture #comedy podcast

This week on The Week That Was… Kate and Tansy ask the important cultural questions:Why does every reboot feel like reheated nachos?Why are rich people dressed like dystopian wedding guests at the Met Gala?And why does Anne Hathaway have a dead possum glued to her head? We unpack:The Devil Wears Prada 2 and why Miranda Priestly flying economy is apparently the collapse of modern cinemaThe Met Gala becoming the Hunger Games Capitol with better contourLauren Sanchez getting fashion-mogged into another dimensionWhy everyone at the Met either looked incredible or like they were attending a winery wedding in DaylesfordCameron Diaz naming her baby Nautis (Aquaman Madden apparently)Pluto going retrograde and personally attacking every rising signAlso:Tansy’s in tech week theatre hell, Kate’s emotionally damaged by bad writing, and somewhere in the distance Bette Midler is preparing for Hocus Pocus 47.Cold weather. Hot takes. Absolute nonsense.Enjoy, divas #theweekthatwas #thebluntandthebeautiful #metgala #devilwearsprada #annehathaway #popculture #celebritynews #hottakes #australianpodcast #podcastlife #fashiondrama #zendaya #sabrinacarpenter #rihanna #laurensanchez #astrology #plutoretrograde #funnywomen #realconversations

This week starts exactly how you’d expect… with no sleep, theatre rehearsals, and a casual conversation about Harry Styles being (possibly) engaged to Zoë Kravitz — and the absolute fallout from Olivia Wilde, Channing Tatum, and every other ex left emotionally… and publicly… processing it.Because apparently in 2026, the best way to handle a breakup is to post a poem on Instagram?We have thoughts. Many thoughts.From there, we get into the return of Ted Lasso, why Brett Goldstein needs to step away from Jennifer Lopez immediately, and the cultural moment that is Ariana Grande releasing new music (yes, we will defend her like she’s in the group chat).We also unpack the absurd reality of Friends cast residuals (you’ll be unwell), chaos behind the scenes of White Lotus, and what really happens when actors and creators don’t “align creatively” in the South of France.And then… Sydney Sweeney.Underwear launches, Stagecoach, male gaze, branding, and the very real question of where empowerment ends and performance begins. We’re not here to shame — but we are here to question the context.Plus:Astrology, a full moon in Scorpio, and why you might want to take a long hard look at your relationships this weekend.Unfiltered, opinionated, and equal opportunity critical — exactly how we like it.#theweekthatwas #bluntandthebeautiful #popculturepodcast #celebritynews #unfiltered #hottakes #australianpodcast #popculturechat

This week, we’re serving everything from silky Sukin hair to bone-dry Caesar salads that should honestly be investigated. Tansy’s in her pyjamas, Kate’s across the cultural news, and somehow we’ve landed on theatre erotica, Carlton in autumn, and why a bad restaurant can still be… weirdly iconic. Then we spiral (naturally) into the Practical Magic 2 trailer, devilishly good fashion moments, and the return of Meryl Streep as the patron saint of structured coats and intimidation. There’s Disney villains as style icons (correct), Madonna’s stolen archival pieces (jail), and Coachella crowds not understanding cultural history (also jail).We also unpack the most beige celebrity couple you’ve ever seen, Meghan Trainor’s cancelled tour (thoughts and prayers), and why concerts now require a small personal loan and a babysitter. Plus, a rogue book recommendation, nostalgic TV comfort watching, and a quick astrology slap to the face to prepare you for the chaos ahead.Expect:Theatre plugs, hair chats, and aggressively average saladsFashion recaps with strong opinions and zero qualificationsPop culture chaos from Madonna to Kardashian conspiraciesA very real breakdown of why no one can afford concerts anymoreAstrology that basically says… good luck out thereIt’s unhinged, it’s culturally aware (sort of), and it’s exactly the debrief you didn’t know you needed.#theweekthatwas #popculturewrap #bluntandthebeautiful #australianpodcast #popculturechat #celebritynews #entertainmentrecap #fashionmoments #movienews #tvchat #celebritydrama #weeklywrapup #podcastlife #girlchat #realtalk #chaoticenergy #melbournecreatives #funnywomen #unfiltered #candidchathangatgs

Kate and Tansy are back and absolutely firing, kicking things off with a conspiracy theory that honestly… checks out. From Sarah Jessica Parker casually “smelling the air” to launching perfumes two seconds later, the girls unpack the art of celebrity manipulation… and respect it.Then it’s into fashion, footballers and the ongoing cultural identity crisis of preppy brands, as Travis Kelce becomes the face of Tommy Hilfiger and everyone collectively asks… is this hot or just… cigarettes?Things take a turn when Meghan Markle and Prince Harry land in Melbourne, sparking a brutally honest conversation about racism, misogyny and why people are still riding this hard for the monarchy. Spoiler: Kate’s not having it.Over at Coachella, Justin Bieber delivers a performance that feels more like therapy than a headline set, while Katy Perry finds herself in seriously murky waters as allegations surface and the internet does what it does best… spiral.There’s also a deep dive into the chaotic genius of Lena Dunham, the messy world of Jack Antonoff, questionable men choices, and why some women simply must… punch up.Plus:Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper taking us back to the 60s for a new Ocean’s filmWhy Euphoria has officially lost the plotThe one show you should actually be watching if you want to laughAnd Kate’s astrology forecast that basically says: pull your head in and sort your life outIt’s messy, it’s funny, it’s a little bit unhinged… and it’s exactly what you need.#theweekthatwas #thebluntandthebeautiful #podcastaustralia #popculture #celebritynews #internetculture #melbournepodcast #comedypodcast #womeninmedia #trendingnow #royalfamily #meghanmarkle #justinbieber #katyperry #fashiontrends #tvrecap #euphoria #lenadunham

This week, Kate and Tansy are talking It Girl sneakers, office women fighting in Aldi, and the deeply troubling fact that people no longer seem capable of watching a normal television drama without trying to solve it like it’s a murder mystery.Naturally, things spiral.We get into the rise of the Adidas Tokyo as the latest cool girl shoe, why slim little sneakers are apparently all anyone needs now, and why some shoes are chic while others are, unfortunately, complete fuggers.There’s also chaos at Aldi over plastic chopping boards, Emma Chamberlain selling aggressively beige furniture to the masses, and a woman politely informing Kate that she was “much smaller than expected” in real life, which is both an insult and a medical observation.Plus:why Dakota Johnson continues to inspire the long-haired Pinterest women of the worldwhether The Pit is just a drama or if everyone has completely lost the ability to sit with uncertaintywhy people are being deeply weird about Aubrey Plaza moving on with her lifeThe Other Bennet Sister and the return of yearning men with nice facesDevil Wears Prada 2, obviouslyand an Aries astrology update for the hotheads and overreactors among usIt’s fashion, television, internet brain rot, and just enough cultural criticism to make us sound smarter than we are.As always, we solve nothing.But we do have thoughts!#theweekthatwas #thebluntandthebeautiful #podcastaustralia #popculture #celebritynews #fashiontrends #adidas #aldifinds #internetculture #tvrecap #thepit #devilwearsprada #dakotajohnson #emmachamberlain #aubreyplaza #melbournepodcast #comedypodcast #womeninmedia #trendingnow #popculturepodcast

Welcome back to The Week That Was! Don't forget to join our ⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠What happens when hypocrisy, politics and Mount Everest all collide?This week… chaos.Kate and Tansy unpack the internet losing its mind over an American politician’s husband’s alleged secret life (and why the timing is chef’s kiss), before diving into the very weird energy of global leaders suddenly addressing the public like something’s about to go very wrong.Spoiler: it probably is.There’s also:The projection Olympics happening in global politicsAlbo’s “be calm but also maybe panic” speechWhy Mount Everest is giving coloniser energy (and the Sherpas have had enough)Andrew Lloyd Webber needing a therapy dog after CatsZendaya casually winning PR without even tryingNetflix quietly robbing us all blindAnd a new psychosexual fashion film that feels… deeply unwellIt’s unhinged, slightly conspiratorial, and exactly the kind of week where you go…is everyone okay?(Answer: no)#thebluntandthebeautiful #theweekthatwas #popculture #australianpodcast #currentevents #celebritynews #funnywomen #podcastclips #culturalcommentary #chaoticenergy

Welcome back to The Week That Was! Don't forget to join our ⁠Facebook Group⁠This 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.See you next week and don't forget to join our Facebook Group#theweekthatwas #thebluntandthebeautiful #kateforster #tansygorman #popculturepodcast #australianpodcast #celebritydrama #internetculture #weeklyrecap #entertainmentnews #celebritygossip #womenwhopodcast #funnywomen #culturalcommentary #trendingtopics #podcastclips #youtubepodcast #chattypodcast #comedypodcast #viralpodcast

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 industryThe Timothée Chalamet backlash explainedNicole Kidman, Simon Baker & PR romances (allegedly…)Fast fashion, Zara collabs and the death of “middle” fashionWhy some TV shows are absolute vanity projectsA 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 criticA surprising amount of rage about clothesNew episodes of The Blunt and The Beautiful drop twice weekly — subscribe for your regular dose of unfiltered commentary on pop culture, relationships and whatever else we feel like talking about.#theweekthatwas #thebluntandthebeautiful #kateforster #tansygorman #oscars2026 #timotheechalamet #nicolekidman #popculturepodcast #australianpodcast #celebritynews

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 partnershipsIt’s celebrity scandal, internet culture, astrology predictions and cultural chaos — all wrapped up in one very unfiltered weekly recap.

This week on The Week That Was, we’re cultured, critical and slightly unhinged. From front-row hay fever at Australian theatre to Hollywood’s favourite fake romances, Kate and Tansy spiral beautifully through the arts, the aesthetics and the absolute audacity.🎭 Tansy’s gone full thespian — My Brilliant Career in the front row (bring antihistamines) followed by tap-dancing Mormon boys in The Book of Mormon. Two nights. Zero regrets.🎬 Robert Pattinson and Zendaya spark faux-mance whispers while still very much engaged to other people. We investigate.📚 Wuthering Heights is back and somehow less horny than expected. Stunning frocks. Missing context. Literature girls are tired.💔 The memoir Strangers by Bell Burden emotionally destroyed us in under 24 hours. Divorce but make it devastatingly chic. Gwyneth, call your agent.🛒 Rihanna goes grocery shopping and we agree: no one else should pick your mangoes. Ever.💍 Wedding red flags include: no dancing. Immediate jail.📺 Ryan Murphy’s Carolyn Bessette Kennedy series has us entering our minimalist, horny telly era.It’s theatre discourse, canon chaos, parasocial delusion, supermarket sociology and a healthy dose of “check the source material, babes.”All in a week’s work.#theweekthatwas #australianpodcast #popculturepodcast #musicaltheatre #wutheringheights #hollywoodnews #fauxmance #bookrecommendation #divorcememoir #carolynbessette #entertainmentpodcast #culturechat

From Bridgerton's bisexual breadcrumbs to the Glambot drama, it’s been another wild week in pop culture, politics, and the palace.In this episode, Kate and Tansy cover:The Grammy chaos: Cher fumbles, Justin Bieber sings in his undies, and Bad Bunny wears a bulletproof vest.Bridgerton’s latest season: bisexual boys, frustrated women, and why Regency sex ed is still not it.The Devil Wears Prada sequel trailer: Miranda forgets Andy Sachs?! Eyebrow shade has never felt so iconic.Glambot backlash: JLo, Cole Walliser and the rise of red carpet AI.Epstein files deep dive: Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson, and the most disturbing headlines of our time.Sydney gossip, Oscar snubs, rich people with no taste, and a public service announcement: money cannot buy decor.It’s a week of reckoning, reality checks, and regency scandal — and we are not putting the tinfoil away just yet.#theweekthatwas #bluntandbeautiful #celebritynews #grammys2024 #bridgertonseason3 #epsteinfiles #chergrammys #justinbieber #colewalliser #jlo #victoriaanddavidbeckham #badbunny #whitehousegossip #whitelotusseason4 #timotheechalamet #oscars2024 #popculturepodcast #spotifyoriginal #funnywomen #feministpodcast #ariellescandal #mirandapriestly #devilwearsprada #sarahferguson #princeandrew #australianpodcast