The Fifth Trimester

Spring has officially SPRUNG, so we’re asking the most important question: what the hell are we wearing? We’re joined by our style queen and former Vogue digital director Ali Izzo to break down the trends mums can actually wear this season. From jeans and shoes to prints, colour combos, accessories and everything in between, Ali’s giving us the spring wardrobe cheat sheet we need.  Follow Ali on Instagram @ali__izzo Tickets to Know Thyself live show Follow us: @the_fifth_trimesterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu has some VERY exciting news but it comes off the back of a hectic AF week. Then, would you marry your stepbrother if it was TRUE love? One actress has faced this exact dilemma and it’s really making us think. We’re also low-key obsessed with Benny Blanco’s radical pizza diet… but is the whole thing actually a hoax? Plus, is Taylor Swift baiting us, or is it AI? We’re breaking down the latest Swiftie updates. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are moving back to the UK and the world has BIG FEELINGS about it. But the real reason behind the move has reportedly been revealed, and it may have something to do with Megs being in her Fifth Trimester, but it’s maybe already hit a snag?! And our beloved INs and OUTs feature a buzzy new word, a disastrous haircut courtesy of Lu’s boyfriend, a Book Week call to arms and one very cheugy throwback.   Mentions: F*ck Failure by Benny Blanco Tina Brown’s Substack, Fresh Hell The Diana Chronicles by Tina Brown Come and hang out with us in Sydney or Melbourne’s Know Thyself shows! Follow us: @the_fifth_trimesterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re still riding high from the weekend that was the opening night of the Know Thyself national tour in Canberra! We’re sharing all the BTS goss from the WDHTFT gals’ first show. It wasn’t just our big stage debut, with the nation’s first son, Robert Irwin, taking to the stage to host the TV WEEK Logie Awards, and we personally think he nailed it. In breaking hair news, Taylor Swift has just shown off a wild new look and we have THOUGHTS. Troye Sivan is finally back with new music and his latest video clip, She’s The Best, is a love letter to his female friendships. Oh, and it also stars the one and only Nicole Kidman, whose latest interview with Vogue proves she’s the ultimate 5th trimester poster gal. Netflix’s newest dating show, Let’s Marry Harry, stars 29-year-old Aussie Harry Jowsey and we’ve figured out why Lu’s obsessed with it and Bella’s not, and it’s all to do with our attachment styles. Finally, our INs and OUTs feature a new style of sunnies, a trending new sport and some very silly shoes.     Mentions: Know Thyself tickets Nicole Kidman’s Vogue interview Troye Sivan’s She’s The Best video clip Let’s Marry Harry on Netflix  Follow us: @the_fifth_trimesterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s nothing better than kick-starting your week by being labelled a “low-value woman” by the manosphere. We unpack what happened when our dating-after-divorce reel was served to the entirely wrong audience. We also watched Poster Boy: Becoming Zyzz on Stan over the weekend and have SO many thoughts. Next up, Ariana Grande’s new Petal video has dropped, and it’s a haunting, hard watch that's left us bloody exhausted, tbh. We discuss why this rage-baiting new piece of content has finally prompted a rare announcement from her team about her next move. Then, our favourite Melbourne stylist, Liv Brown of @rattle_style, is back to talk all things party dressing. What the helly are we wearing to 40ths/ weddings/and other fancy events? Liv has the answers, the lewks and enough inspiration to make us want to RSVP a hard “YES” to everything. And we’re rounding it all out with our weekly IN & OUT segment, featuring the return of an old-school social media platform, a seriously chic skiwear brand and an absolute goldmine for beauty bargains.  Mentions: The Butterfly Foundation  MS Readathon  Poster Boy - Becoming Zyzz on Stan Follow Liv Brown @rattle_style Lu’s butter squishy  Being Haircare from TK Maxx AMERL Skiwear We Don’t Have Time For This 2026 Know Thyself tour tickets Listen to our episode: Why Are We Ignoring The Ariana Grande In The Room? (Apple)Why Are We Ignoring The Ariana Grande In The Room? (Spotify) Follow us: @the_fifth_trimesterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The soccer World Cup is officially over, which means we’re now desperately searching for a new personality, anyone got any suggestions? We’re also breaking down the tournament’s first-ever half-time show, which felt like one big FIFA dream. Next up, we’re diving deep into the Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley break-up and presenting our very scientific theory on why they split. Spoiler: it all comes down to their wildly mismatched ~auras~. It was also weddings galore over the weekend, with Sporty Spice, aka Melanie C, tying the knot with her Aussie beau, and Taylor Swift’s ex Matty Healy also saying “I do” in a very rock-and-roll ceremony. Plus, our INs and OUTs include a genius haircut hack, a vintage camera app and the birthday-party trend we’re ready to retire. Mentions: Just Cuts Huji Cam Follow us: @the_fifth_trimesterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was the millennial equivalent of a Royal Wedding, with music icon Taylor Swift marrying Kansas City Chiefs NFL player Travis Kelce in the most lavish, over-the-top celebration imaginable - at none other than Madison Square Garden on Friday, July 3rd. From the very modern bridal party to the Dior gown, the snubs, the surprises, the juicy goss (including one very naughty speech), the cinematic treatment and the show-stopping performances, this wedding, nay, GLOBAL UNION OF LOVE, will go down in the pop culture history books. And will most likely be turned into an actual movie. Because we are nothing if not committed to bringing you the piping hot Taylor wedding TEA, we even have a special NYC correspondent, Kate Ruth Reeves, on the ground and following the goss for us in real time. Let’s unpack it in all its T&T* glory. *Trademark exclusive to Mr & Mrs Swift-Kelce - Follow us: @the_fifth_trimesterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming in hot with very exciting couples’ news: from the A-list power couple Down Under, to the Off Campus IRL couple - love is in the air. Speaking of, Lu had a DAYTIME hook-up at the Aussie’s soccer game on Friday and she’s SPILLING all the deets. Hey Karl Stefanovic, we’ve got your number, babe. The now-sacked Today host appears to be following a very obvious formula for becoming a right-wing podcast bro and, quite frankly, we think it stinks. Have you ever heard of a “gender swayer”? Because MAFS golden couple Jules Robinson and Cam Merchant, who share two sons, are using one in the hopes of conceiving a daughter. And as proud girl mums and boy mums respectively, it’s brought up a lot of questions for us. Then, our INs and OUTs include an awesome new second-hand website landing in Australia and the ultimate winter accessory. Mentions:  Message From Karl Vinted Australia  Lu’s ugg boots Follow us: @the_fifth_trimesterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Content Warning: Discussion on Disordered Eating and Mental Health What words give you the ick for no apparent reason? We’re sharing ours and they’re pretty outrageous. Millennial style icons and the world’s most elusive twins, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, turned 40 over the weekend and it’s making us feel… middle-aged?! Plus, we’re sharing our top pick of ONE nice winter jumper each, because who has time for too many options. Then, the conversation about Ariana Grande we’ve been holding off on having, but we can’t stay silent any longer. We’re tackling Ariana, shrinking celebs, and the overnight death of the body positivity movement. Em Ratajkowski’s penned a divise essay for The Cut, titled  "Mother F---er: After my marriage ended, I began compulsively dating in order to figure out what kind of woman I wanted to be.” As our single mother dating correspondent, Lu has LOTS of thoughts. Next up, BB’s giving you the crashiest of crash courses in the 2026 FIFA World Cup - from where to stream it and when the Socceroos are playing next, to all the glorious stars to watch out for in the stands. We promise you’ll be an armchair expert by the end! Our ins and outs include an impractical new going out bag, cringey tech platforms and a dewy AF foundation.  - Mentions: If you or someone you know needs support, contact the Butterfly Foundation  Souffle Yarn Crew Neck Sweater from Uniqlo  Uniqlo and JW Anderson Lambswool Polo Sweater Em Rata’s essay for The Cut Concept Fleet custom beaded bags Lu’s new foundation Listen to our Off Campus deep dive Sign up to The Fifth Trimester Fix The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist  Follow us: @the_fifth_trimesterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu is back from her sick bed and firing on all cylinders with crazy ideas. Should she audition for Big Brother? Should she become an anonymous influencer if AI takes her day job? Plus, we FINALLY have a date for season two of Heated Rivalry, so set your alarms accordingly. Where do you stand on online privacy? It’s a meaty one and we’re diving headfirst into whether the rise of the anonymous influencer is a good thing, a bad thing, or simply the next inevitable step in our internet brain rot. We’re also sharing our honest thoughts on whether or not we post our kids online, looking to celebs like Kourtney Kardashian, Hamish Blake and Zoë Foster Blake, and what we can learn from them. In extremely important news, we canvassed our amazing DL community to find out the one beauty hack that genuinely changed your life and the results are EPIC. From the hair-washing tweak that could change everything, to the blow-dry brush everyone needs, the glowy skin hack that actually delivers, and the sneaky trick for juicy, voluminous lips minus the filler, this round-up is about to become your new beauty bible. No biggy! Our ins and outs include a viral dessert that’s as tasty as it is cute, live music with your kids, and the opposite of pimping ya ride. - Mentions:  Hamish Blake on No Filter  Ellie from Freshen Up At Freshwater Elizabeth Holmes Bases Primer Elizabeth Holmes Golden Hour Setting Spray Tan Luxe Face Drops AEON Skincare Elizabeth Arden 8-Hour Cream Dyson Airwrap Karin Herzog Vita-A-Apricot Anti Ageing Cream Viral dot cakes - Sign up to The Fifth Trimester Fix The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist  Follow us: @the_fifth_trimesterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the only show we wanna talk about right now - Netflix’s Kylie Minogue three-part documentary, Kylie, so of course we had to record a special episode to break it all down. We chat about all the huge bombshells (career, cancer, kids), and all the things that were left unsaid.  Because the big question is, after three hours with Australia’s golden girl of pop, do we actually know Kylie better? Or has Kylie done what Kylie does best - let us close enough to feel her glittery warmth, but not quite close enough to touch the truth? Plus, Lu opens up about how Kylie and Dannii Minogue’s dynamic reminds her a lot of her own bond with her big sister Revs, and why one sibling’s success should never be the other’s undoing.   Netflix’s Kylie: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/82075657  - Sign up to The Fifth Trimester Fix The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist  Follow us: @the_fifth_trimesterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a glorious week for entertainment, with the telly absolutely bursting with options. From the return of Rivals on Disney+ to the hotly anticipated Kylie Minogue documentary dropping on Wednesday, we’ve got your viewing schedule sorted. Who else spent the weekend glued to the 70th Eurovision Song Contest? We’re unpacking it all, from Our Delta’s powerful rendition of Eclipse to the new earworm of the moment, Bangaranga, its philosophical meaning and how it can be applied to just about everything. In silly parenting news, there’s yet another new label to box ourselves into - the “beta mum”. What do we think? And why is Jessica Simpson’s latest move the perfect example of a beta mum in action? Then, we’re taking a look at John Travolta’s kooky new look and the curse of the upper bleph on men. Finally, our ins and outs for the week include a new cake trend and some BIG feelings about the vintage Country Road bag. Mentions: Root Touch Spray Longchamp Le Pliage Weekender Sign up to The Fifth Trimester Fix The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist  Follow us: @the_fifth_trimesterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of Mother’s Day this Sunday, BB and Lu are dropping in for a special lil chat/pep talk/warm hug for anyone who may find this day hard to navigate. Whether you’re longing to be a mum, missing your mum, caring for your mum, dealing with a complex mother-daughter relationship, a tricky mother-in-law dynamic, or a single mum... It’s a day that can put all of that under a microscope and really illuminate the pain. Lu opens up about how, in the wake of her divorce, Mother’s Day, and other big, celebratory moments now come with an undercurrent of sadness. BB shares what it’s been like stepping into the role of legal guardian for her mum following a dementia diagnosis. The girls also share how they’re marking the day together this year, complete with a full-blown boycott of the whole damn thing. We hope this alternative view point makes you feel less alone, DLs.   Share this episode with your loved ones x   Follow us: @the_fifth_trimesterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s our 20th episode, DLs! So to celebrate, we’ve got a brand-new theme song. Then, three girls walk into Icebergs for a special-occasion lunch… and what happens next is basically like the funniest episode of Fawlty Towers you’ve ever seen. Have you watched Yung Lean and GENR8ION’s hypnotic clip for STORM yet? Lu can’t stop thinking about it and is insisting you press play, stat. Next up, we’re unpacking The Devil Wears Prada 2 and giving you our honest thoughts on this fashion fever dream of a reboot. From the lewks to the very overstuffed plot, the A-list cameos and everything in between - we’ll tell you if it’s worth your time (and your precious moola). Has Big Strong John landed in your algo yet? If not, it’s only a matter of time before the “Thirst Trap Wiggle” gyrates his way into your feed. And finally, our ins and outs are a smattering of Vogue-endorsed nails, timely jabs and lip oils.   Mentions:  GENER8ION - STORM starring Yung Lean, full video clip Charlotte Tilbury’s Lip Oil  Purple Wiggle Humping reel  Hot Potato: The Story of the Wiggles  The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist  Follow us: @the_fifth_trimesterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.