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Best Shameless Episodes

ByShameless Media
728 episodes

The pop culture podcast for smart people who love dumb stuff.

#1

Trademarking our onion opinions

Hi hi!Today on the show! Former NRL player (and former Bachelor) Luke Bateman has inked a two-book deal with a major publishing house, and it’s ruffled some feathers over on BookTok. What is it about this deal that’s got people so mad? Is this a byproduct of a suffering publishing industry, or is the whole thing being blown out of proportion? Big thanks to Woolworths for making this episode of Shameless possible – save time and money on your weekly shop thanks to the Woolworths app. On today’s show, Gil recommended The New York Times’ Daily Crossword. Zara recommended Cher on Desert Island Discs, and ‘E.l.f Beauty Acquires Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Skin for $1 Billion’ from Business of Fashion. And here’s ‘The Curse of Influencer Publishing’ in The New Statesman. This episode was produced by Eilish Gilligan. Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. Want more? We've got more… Subscribe to the Shameless newsletter, Smart Dumb Stuff: Aaaand everything else your heart could ever desire is here: Thanks for listening! We are very big fans of yours.

2025-06-01•42mins
#2

An (almost) live-streamed wedding

Hiiii! On today’s show: JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes are papped getting cuddly, Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas seem to be on good terms, Tom Cruise makes a clunky comment about his Father's Day plans in a red carpet interview, and then, should Taylor Swift buy back her masters? Plus, Barry Keoghan opens up about his addiction in a profile with Hollywood Authentic, and finally, Zara welcomes us to her algorithm!!! This week, Zara recommended Whitney Wolfe Herd on The Interview. Belly recommended Sirens on Netflix. To listen to Kath Ebbs on Inherited, head here. And to read Barry Keoghan’s profile in Hollywood Authentic, head here. Big thanks to South Australia for making this episode of Shameless possible. If you’re looking for a slow weekend with lots of food, wine and culture, book a trip to South Australia and celebrate the simple pleasures. And thank you to Woolworths for making this episode possible. Woolworths is giving new customers $10 off direct-to-boot orders. (Min spend $100. Subject to availability. Delivery & bag fees apply. See woolworths.com.au for T&Cs & locations.) Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. Want more? We've got more… Subscribe to our newsletter Smart, Dumb Stuff: Follow us on Instagram: we’re on TikTok: Everything else your heart could ever desire is here: Thanks for listening! We’re huge fans of yours.

2025-05-28•44mins
#3

Breaking the fourth wall (twice)

Hello hello!Today on the show: founder of Odd Muse, Aimee Smale, is copping it for claiming her label is ‘slow fashion’. The allegedly false claim is one thing, but the whole conversation got us thinking about something else: in the year 2025, is it still an advantage to build businesses in the public eye? Also – Mich is back!!!!!! Huge thanks to the Victorian Government for making this episode of Shameless possible. Pads and tampons are not a luxury — and now, they’re free in public places across Victoria. Also, shoutout to Lyka! This episode was produced by Eilish Gilligan. Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. Want more? We've got more… Subscribe to the Shameless newsletter, Smart Dumb Stuff: Aaaand everything else your heart could ever desire is here: Thanks for listening! We are very big fans of yours.

2025-05-25•45mins

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#4

Smart divas, love triangles and ring rumours

Hello! Hi! G’day! On today’s show: Walton Goggins's wife has entered the chat to address those Aimee Lou Wood rumours, Justin Bieber breaks his silence on the Diddy stuff, does Sarah Jessica Parker… read multiple books a day? More from the Justin Baldoni/Blake Lively lawsuit, Zara welcomes us to her algorithm, and then… SLOW NEWS WEEK! This week, Annabelle recommended Overcompensating on Prime Video and Beetlejuice The Musical! Zara recommended the book Silver Elite, as well as ‘She Wrote About 'The 36 Questions That Lead to Love'— And Now, She's Married’ in the New York Times. Big thanks to Up for making this episode of Shameless possible. Team up with 2Up – multiplayer banking that makes it easy. It’s not only free to join, but when you use code ‘SHAMELESS20’, you’ll score $20 in your account to put towards a shared goal or bill. Head here to find out more. And thank you to Woolworths for making this episode possible. Woolworths is giving new customers $10 off direct-to-boot orders. (Min spend $100. Subject to availability. Delivery & bag fees apply. See woolworths.com.au for T&Cs & locations.) Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. Want more? We've got more… Subscribe to our newsletter Smart, Dumb Stuff: Follow us on Instagram: we’re on TikTok: Everything else your heart could ever desire is here: Thanks for listening! We’re huge fans of yours.

2025-05-21•46mins
#5

The "party mum" and the popstar

Hello! On today’s show: Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas got together when she was 20 and he was 27, and honestly the whole thing just seemed like a fairytale. They got married, they had kids, but this love story did not turn out to have a happy ending. Fast forward to today, and Joe Jonas is trying to recover his reputation after the breakup – but is it working? Big thanks to Australia Post for making this episode of Shameless possible. Download the Aus Post app today. This episode was audio-produced by Eilish Gilligan. Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. Want more? We've got more… Subscribe to the Shameless newsletter, Smart Dumb Stuff: Aaaand everything else your heart could ever desire is here: Thanks for listening! We are very big fans of yours.

2025-05-18•48mins
#6

Is it a bird? Is it a blimp? No, it's Superpig!

Howdy! On today’s show: Taylor Swift has been pulled into the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni legal drama, Harry Styles was at the Conclave (!!!), is Elizabeth Holmes’s partner trolling us, the Diddy trial has begun, and then, Gil welcomes us to her Nathan Fielder-themed algorithm. This week, Zara recommended Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry and Emma Grede’s podcast, Aspire. Annabelle recommended The Four Seasons on Netflix! And DJ Earworm’s Summermash of 2024 lol :) To read that piece in The Guardian about the misogyny slop ecosystem, head here. Big thanks to CeraVe for making this episode possible. Get yourself a skincare treat – Find The One For You with CeraVe. Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. Want more? We've got more… Subscribe to our newsletter Smart, Dumb Stuff: Follow us on Instagram: we’re on TikTok: Everything else your heart could ever desire is here: Thanks for listening! We’re huge fans of yours.

2025-05-14•2hr 42mins
#7

The most confusing celebrity marriage ever

Heya!!! On today’s show, they’re one of the most inscrutable celebrity couples – or non-couples – ever, no matter how much they keep publicly sharing about their relationship. Yep, it’s Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. We’re unpacking their unique relationship arrangement and how that Oscars slap really came to pass. Just a content note up top, there’s a brief mention of child abuse and addiction in this episode. Please take care while listening. This episode of Shameless is brought to you by Woolworths. Shop online and get your fresh groceries delivered direct to your boot. Today’s episode was produced by Eilish Gilligan. Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. Want more? We've got more… Subscribe to the Shameless newsletter, Smart Dumb Stuff: Aaaand everything else your heart could ever desire is here: Thanks for listening! We are very big fans of yours.

2025-05-11•50mins
#8

Our review of the Molly-Mae documentary, part two

Happy Saturday fam! It’s time for our May review episode, which means we need to discuss part two of Molly-Mae: Behind It All! Big thanks to Mainland Aged Cheddars for making this episode of Shameless possible. Good things take time, and the best things in life deserve to be savoured. This episode was audio-produced by Eilish Gilligan. Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. Want more? We've got more… Subscribe to the Shameless newsletter, Smart Dumb Stuff: Aaaand everything else your heart could ever desire is here: Thanks for listening! We are very big fans of yours.

2025-05-09•33mins
#9

The Big Chair

Hi, everyone! On today’s show: The Met Gala, of course! Rihanna debuts her pregnancy, Dua Lipa and Callum Turner make their red carpet debut, and Aimee Lou Wood and Walton Goggins… reunite. Then, we tried watching Logan and Jake Paul’s new reality TV show, Paul American, given that the clips are everywhere on TikTok and we have lots of thoughts, Prince Harry wants to reconcile with the royal family, the Culpo sisters are fighting, and Belly welcomes us to her algorithm. This week, Zara recommended two podcast episodes: Kosas’s Sheena Zadeh on Hot Smart Rich, and Emma Grede on The Diary of a CEO. Annabelle recommended watching Another Simple Favour on Amazon Prime. Big thanks to the Victorian Government for making this episode possible. Early Childhood Education in Victoria is expanding and offers a fulfilling path where you can nurture young children, support families, and advance your career. If you’re looking for a life-changing and fulfilling career move, check out vic.gov.au/kinder. Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. Want more? We've got more… Subscribe to our newsletter Smart, Dumb Stuff: Follow us on Instagram: we’re on TikTok: Everything else your heart could ever desire is here: Thanks for listening! We’re huge fans of yours.

2025-05-07•51mins
#10

The hustler and the housewife

Hiya! On today’s show: it’s the hustler and the housewife. Erika Jayne met Tom Girardi when she was 27 and he was 60. They married in 1999, and all was well until… it really, really wasn’t. Today we’re unpacking the story of the Real Housewife who narrowly avoided professional disaster after her husband of 20+ years was revealed to be a truly despicable criminal… Big thanks to Elite Eleven and their ultra-soft, ultra-comfy Omni collection for making this episode of Shameless possible. Also, huge shoutout to Daily Blooms! This episode was produced by Eilish Gilligan. Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. Want more? We've got more… Subscribe to the Shameless newsletter, Smart Dumb Stuff: Aaaand everything else your heart could ever desire is here: Thanks for listening! We are very big fans of yours.

2025-05-04•50mins