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This is the no-talking version. Revised June 2026. Vote!: www.abora-recordings.com/vote/ We have a great guestmix by the one and only DJ T.H.! And it's our monthly episode featuring vocal trance, with 23 vocal tunes today! All episode info & links: www.abora-recordings.com/uponly-495 TIMED TRACKLIST: 1. [0:00:00]: Alexander de Roy & Hidden Tigress - Straight to My Heart (illitheas Remix) [Abora Progressive] [WORLD PREMIERE] 2. [0:04:21]: State 91 & Josie Sandfeld - Surrender (Nhato Remix) [2Rock] 3. [0:08:39]: Christina Novelli & DJ Xquizit - So Cold (SoundLift & RedSound Club Mix) [Abora] 4. [0:12:57]: Deme3us & Hidden Tigress - Can You See Me [Synchronized] DJ T.H. Guestmix: 5. [0:18:47]: DJ T.H. & Eke - Crystal Eyes [Reaching Altitude] 6. [0:22:32]: DJ T.H. & Michele C - Sweet Surrender (Digital Vision Remix) [AVA] 7. [0:27:32]: TEKNO, DJ T.H. & Richard Bedford - Make U Mine [Find Your Harmony] 8. [0:32:19]: DJ T.H. & Kimberly Hale - Keep Me Warm [Magic Island] 9. [0:36:41]: DJ T.H. & Mitraz - Chasing Stars [Grotesque DRK] 10. [0:41:21]: DJ T.H. & Linnea Schossow - Satellite [Auditory] 11. [0:45:13]: DJ T.H. & Alexandra Badoi - Kiss Me [Coldharbour] 12. [0:49:18]: Manuel Le Saux & DJ T.H. with Linnea Schossow - Butterflies [Go Music] 13. [0:53:28]: DJ T.H. - Leonie [AVA White] 14. [0:58:48]: Ronski Speed & DJ T.H. pres. Sun Decade with Tara Louise - It's Calling Me [Black Hole] 15. [1:02:45]: DJ T.H., Opt-In & London Thor - All Of You [Digital Society] 16. [1:07:12]: TEKNO, DJ T.H. & Amin Salmee - Castles Made Of Sand [Magic Island Elevate] 17. [1:11:09]: DJ T.H. & Deirdre McLaughlin - Rain Onto Me [Digital Society] Back with Ori Uplift: 18. [1:16:01]: BREAKDOWN OF THE WEEK: Iberian feat. Lyd14 - Avalanche [Abora] [WORLD PREMIERE] 19. [1:21:21]: Kenan Teke - Should Be Higher [Reason II Rise] 20. [1:25:04]: Tim Lighterz - Always Remember [Edge One] [WORLD PREMIERE] 21. [1:29:42]: FAN FAVORITE 491: Zhiroc & Rebecca Louise Burch - April With You [Redux] 22. [1:34:48]: FAN FAVORITE 493: Nick Parker - True Love (George Crossfield Emotional Mix) [Trancer] 23. [1:41:44]: First Sight vs. Emanuele Congeddu & Julia Lav - Alvorada [Always Alive] 24. [1:47:07]: BiXX - Connect The Dots [High Voltage] 25. [1:51:59]: Angelus - Noise for Different People [Aerodynamica] 26. [1:56:10]: PRE-RELEASE PICK: NyTiGen & Trance Reserve with Natune - Let Me Sing [2Rock] 27. [2:00:37]: CHILLOUT SEND-OFF: FEEL, Andrew Mirt & Alexandra Badoi - Our Love (Neonica Remix) [Suanda Chillout]

This week we look the Murrell/Sturgeon scandal in Scotland;  Ireland and Iran;  The British Museum cancels Israel; Country of the Week - Cambodia;  Australian Sex Discrimination Commissioner wants to protect pregnant men;  Pride returns to Sodom and Gomorrah;  The racist death of Henry Novak;  Transgender Extremist who plants bomb in Melbourne spared jail;  the Pope on AI; Newcastle Knights; Married at First Sight;  Top ten guitarists - no. 6 Jimmy Page;  Feedback; Iain McGilchrist on the need for Christianity; Jesus turns up on the Gold Coast; and the Final Word - Genesis 11:5-9 -   with Bachman Turner Overdrive;  Sinn Sisamouth; Preah Ang La Hor; Mike Zito; Kraftwerk;  Led Zeppelin and Dave Henderson 

The BBC's disturbing new Panorama documentary about Married at First Sight's abuse allegations should be a watershed moment for reality TV, but will anything actually change? Plus, the problem with Harper Beckham's new skincare line, the rise of tween skincare influencers and the ‘toe-dipping' rumours around why Maya Jama split with Reuben Dias. Finally, a big debrief on Rivals s2, from Rupert Campbell Black's potentially problematic redemption arc to the show's female stereotypes.Get our brand-new bonus episode (plus early access and ad-free listening) on Patreon! patreon.com/straightuppodcastGet 10% off our fave (flat pack!) furniture brand Swyft Home with our code straightup10 at swyfthome.comTry the adaptagenic coffee that changed our lives with 20% off using code straightup at londonnootropics.comFollow us on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@straightuppod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok @straightuppodFind us on YouTube @straightupmediapodEmail at ⁠⁠hello@straightuppodcast.co.ukRecs/ reviews: 1536, Ambassador's TheatreThe Dark Side of Married at First Sight, iPlayer‘An element of exploitation': the world of TikTok child skincare influencers, GuardianRivals s2, Disney PlusRivals is a depressingly familiar study of women and the toxic workplace, GlamourTopology Interiors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's another SPECTACULAR! THRILLING! DIFFERENT! episode of Films at First Sight as our journey with Craig Denney's The Astrologer sails on. And what would an epic be without an appearance from somebody from the past? Brian McKenzie returns, but will he make it out of the Kenyan jungle alive? Tune in to find out!

Are you watching a social experiment, or a system of orchestrated human exploitation? Today on Eyes Wide Open, we're joined by Professor Tim Wilson, winner of The Circle (UK), and reality TV rights activist and host Nick Thompson to pull back the curtain on the troubling Married at First Sight scandal. Tim and Nick discuss the MAFS UK scandal and the troubling ethical failures of the reality TV industry. We dive into how massive productions like Married at First Sight UK (or MAFS UK) prioritize drama over participant safety. We expose the systemic negligence, lack of regulation, and manufacture of dangerous, risky situations for ratings that are embedded in the reality TV landscape.  We explore the serious psychological risks for cast members, including exploitation and trauma, and why current industry standards like the self-proclaimed "gold standard" for safety are failing spectacularly.  Nick and Professor Wilson contrast these systemic failures with the mission of the UCAN Foundation, a nonprofit co-founded by Thompson to provide ethical treatment, support, and advocacy for reality TV cast members. Whether you're a viewer, a participant, or an industry professional, this conversation provides a roadmap for returning to a culture of advocacy, transparency, and human-centric media.   In this episode, you will learn: ✅MAFS UK scandal exposed with an in-depth look into the serious allegations and repeated pattern of neglect in the recent Married at First Sight UK ✅ How psychological profiling and evaluations are misused to profile and manipulate contestants for specific storylines. ✅ Professor Tim Wilson shares his research on institutional betrayal, explaining how ethical standards are often "performative" in high-profit environments. ✅The "Gold Standard" lies in an investigation into how current reality TV safety protocols fail to protect vulnerable cast members from exploitation and trauma ✅ How the UCAN Foundation, a mental health advocacy nonprofit, is stepping in to offer ethical support and a new framework for the industry. About Our Guest Professor Tim Wilson is a British investigative integrity expert with a background that spans high-level public service, including significant roles within Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary, and unique insights from his time as a contestant on the reality competition series The Circle, Professor Wilson possesses a one-of-a-kind perspective on media dynamics and systemic failure. Through his YouTube channel, academic research, and public commentary, he pushes for transparency, human-centric standards, and unwavering ethical practice in media and investigative processes.   Our Mission Eyes Wide Open is a space for honest communication. Our goal is to remove the stigmas around mental health, holistic lifestyles, culture, and free speech so you can show up as your authentic self with your eyes wide open. By having real conversations about difficult truths, we move toward collective healing.   Chapters 0:00 - Introduction to the topic of reality TV and its impact. 0:42 - Discussion about the allegations on "Married at First Sight UK." 3:14 - Explanation of the "MacGuffin" concept in reality TV. 4:05 - Light-hearted moment about a dog named Grayson. 5:25 - Discussion on the emotional impact of reality TV. 8:47 - The "voice of God" in reality TV production. 14:48 - Discussion on the psychological impact and loss of agency. 16:10 - Allegations of assault and the lack of autonomy. 18:02 - The importance of agency and autonomy in the arts. 19:20 - Tim's personal struggles post-show. 22:15 - Mental health support issues in reality TV. 29:11 - Forced relationships in reality TV. 31:08 - Serious allegations and their implications. 33:13 - Lack of care and safety in reality TV production. 34:33 - Suggestions for improving reality TV conditions. 43:37 - The need for labor rights and mental health support. 45:10 - The importance of representation for reality TV participants.   Find Professor Tim Wilson here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialprofessor_tim_wilson/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessorTimWilson    Find Nick Thompson here: Nick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/     UCAN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_ucan_foundation/        YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EyesWideOpenContent        LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickthompson13/         UCAN Foundation: https://theucanfoundation.org/       Website: https://www.engagewithnick.com   Keywords:  Married at First Sight, Married at First Sight UK, MAFS UK, MAFS UK Scandal, Why Was MAFS UK Removed, UCAN Foundation, Nick Thompson, Eyes Wide Open, Professor Tim Wilson, Dark Side of Reality TV, Media Exploitation, Psychological Manipulation, Trauma in Entertainment, Mental Health Advocacy Nonprofit, Free Speech, Systemic Negligence, Media Reform, Producer Malpractice, Celebrity Therapist Ethics, Information Sovereignty, Institutional Betrayal.

Hello EICorroborators! Happy Friday and welcome back to Everything Is Content- your one stop podcast shop for everything pop culture and beyond.This week- and trigger warning for discussion of sexual violence and abuse- we're discussing BBC Panorama's harrowing new documentary ‘The Dark Side of Married at First Sight' in which former MAFs UK contestant Shona Manderson alleges that her on-screen partner had sex with her without a condom against her wishes. She alleges the team took her to get the morning after pill, but that nothing else was done. The show has pulled all of its episodes from the internet while discussions continue to rage on about how reality TV can't seem to stop failing its subjects. We share our takes as (former) fans of the show.Next up we're talking about Harry Styles' new tour- which has been criticised after some attendees reported having little to no visibility of their fav as he happily scampered around his enormous walkway stage set-up. Has the singer prioritised his Strava over his set design? We investigate.Then we mull over Jacob Elordi's love life after the actor was spotted out and about with model and the inventor of tequila, Kendall Jenner. The internet has separated into two camps in response to the possible pairing- people saying "huh??" and people saying "duh...". Plus: Everything In Conversation with... Kylie?Also (and we're sorry) we chat about Elon Musk's latest MORONIC OUTBURST after the friendless loser suggested that Oscar winning actress and generational beauty Lupita Nyong'o was somehow badly cast as the fictional generational beauty Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan's upcoming adaptation of Homer's Odyssey. We insult Elon Musk's pathetic existence discuss with consideration for all sides.And finally we revisit the topic of internet fakery and advertising creep after a new piece in Vulture by Lane Brown suggested that just about everything we see online nowadays has been placed there to sell us something. From the piece: "On social media, popular opinion is being formed, measured, and manipulated all at once, and every signal the platforms produce... can now be fabricated by unseen actors with hidden agendas." In other words... is it time to log off?This week Ruchira was loving Legends on Netflix and Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash, Oenone was loving Sister Europe by Nell Zink and Beth was loving SNL UK and London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe. Thank you SO much for listening, commenting, agreeing, disagreeing, sharing us on socials or leaving us a review. It means the world and really does help us keep making the show. See you Wednesday! O, R, B x----------BBC iPlayer - The Dark Side of Married at First Sight / PanoramaVanity Fair - Why Can't Elon Musk Shut Up About Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey?Forbes - Musk Boosts Misinformation About ‘The Odyssey' In Days-Long Crusade Against Christopher Nolan MovieVulture - The Feed Is Fake by Lane Brown Waterstones - The Odyssey by Homer, translated by Emily Wilson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Channel 5 documentary filmed inside El Salvador's Cecot prison has drawn attention to the country's tough approach to gang crime and the questions around filming in tightly controlled places. The prison holds thousands of suspected gang members and has become a powerful symbol of President Nayib Bukele's security policies. Richard Madeley describes the strict conditions faced by the first British production team allowed inside, when filming Inside the World's Mega Prison.Matt Brittin has this week started work as BBC Director General. He joins the corporation at a time of financial pressure, changing viewing habits and growing debate about the power of technology companies. Matt Brittin joins The Media Show to set out his early priorities. Rosamund Urwin, Media Editor at The Sunday Times, gives her assessment.Allegations linked to Channel 4's Married at First Sight have raised new concerns about welfare standards in reality television after a BBC Panorama investigation reported claims from former participants. Channel 4 has ordered an external review and removed all ten series from streaming while political and regulatory questions continue. Noor Nanji, Culture Correspondent at the BBC, outlines her reporting behind the investigation.Presenters: Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Content producer: Lucy Wai Sound engineer: Volodymyr Muzyczka

In this episode, we analyse what I consider to be the recent crisis communication missteps by the CEO of Channel 4 following serious allegations surrounding the reality television show Married at First Sight. We translate these real-world PR mistakes into actionable leadership lessons for your organisation. Listeners will learn why leaders must face journalists with honesty and empathy rather than turning their backs and walking away. We discuss the dangers of relying on safe, emotionless statements approved by HR and legal teams, and why true leadership requires pushing back to deliver a human, genuinely apologetic message that prioritises the welfare of the people involved. The episode also explores the broader responsibilities of a leader during a crisis. We cover the importance of recognising cultural shifts—such as the public turning against exploitative "cesspit" entertainment—and why leaders need to step back from constant firefighting to properly listen to their audience and staff.  Finally, we examine the critical need for transparent safeguarding procedures. We break down a surprising comparison that reveals how a US adult film company provides significantly clearer, more accessible welfare and whistleblowing policies on its website than Channel 4's own production partners. Tune in to discover how to navigate PR disasters, prioritise human empathy, and implement public-facing safeguarding protocols that actually protect vulnerable people

CW: today’s episode contains discussion of sexual assault and rape. If you or anyone you know needs support, 1800 RESPECT is available on 1800 737 732. For 24/7 crisis support, contact lifeline on 13 11 14. A BBC investigation this week has rocked one of the world's most popular reality TV formats. The UK version of Married at First Sight has been pulled from streaming, including here in Australia, after three women on the show alleged sexual assault during filming. The show’s broadcaster has launched a review, police are involved, and the fallout is raising questions about how far reality TV goes to protect the people on it. Today, we’ll unpack everything you need to know about the downfall of MAFS UK. Support services:1800 RespectLifelineFull Stop Australia Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Elliot LawryProducer: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Het is woensdag 20 mei en Tina praat je weer bij over het laatste medianieuws. Er komt een opvallend nieuw programma naar NPO 1: het populaire spel Weerwolven wordt naar televisie gebracht, met Soundos El Ahmadi en Pieter Derks als presentatoren. Daarnaast bespreken we het grote schandaal rond Married at First Sight UK, dat mogelijk ook gevolgen kan hebben voor de Nederlandse versie van Married at First Sight. Ondertussen is het ook weer tijd om te stemmen voor de Gouden Televizier-Ring. En er is goed nieuws voor fans van First Dates, want het programma gaat toch door… Natuurlijk ontbreken de vaste rubrieken niet: de kijkcijfers, kijkersvragen én Tina’s kijktip. Kortom, een gloednieuwe aflevering, bomvol tv-nieuws!Wil je adverteren in deze podcast? Neem dan contact op via sales@audiohuis.com.

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Jacob - Love at First Sight!Genesis 29Genesis 29 is a love story, but it's more than that, it's a salutary life lesson for Jacob, who has beat a hasty retreat from Canaan, fearing the anger of his Esau. But it is more than that, for it illustrates a more general principle – that nothing happens by chance or coincidence. God is sovereign and as Christians we should be aware of the guiding providence of God. We simply trust him, whatever comes our way.Read the NOTES HERE.Recorded live on an iPhone on the kitchen table at Ballymacashon - so apologies for the poor sound quality! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Channel 4 has said "very serious allegations of wrongdoing" including rape, have been made against a small number of past participants in the reality TV series, ‘Married at First Sight'.‘Married at First Sight' is a reality TV show where strangers start a marriage-like relationship with each other, meeting only minutes before the ceremony and then going on honeymoon and subsequently living with each other in an apartment, before ultimately deciding whether or not they will continue their relationship.In response to the allegations brought to light by the BBC, The UK government has said all the allegations must be investigated and that "there are consequences for criminality or wrongdoing". Channel 4 has also removed all previous seasons of the show from its streaming platforms.Dr. Jacob Johanssen is an Associate Professor of Communications at St. Mary's University London, and joins Shane to discuss…If you have been affected by anything you have heard, help is available. You can contact the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre on their National 24-Hour Helpline - freephone 1800 77 8888.

Kylie Minogue calls in ahead of her Netflix documentary dropping tomorrow and it is everything. She talks about why it took years to say yes, how she finally felt okay enough in herself to let people behind the curtain, and what it was like reliving decades of archive footage. She is proud of her resilience above everything else, proud of taking risks even when they didn't work, and deeply done with the singing budgie era. The press back then was brutal and she had no platform to push back. Now she does. Her defining song: Love at First Sight because it has her DNA in it. We played it immediately.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perfect Match: Season 4 Eps 2-5 Recap Aysha Welch, Kirsten MacInnis, and Jason Reed dive into Netflix's Perfect Match Season 4, episodes 2 through 5, where fresh arrivals and early hookups start shaking up villa dynamics. From power plays to awkward love triangles, the hosts break down how confidence, strategy, and personalities clash and mesh across these early days. All while the looming threat of elimination hovers. Jimmy S. makes his debut, drawing surprising attention with a unique confidence and style that leaves the panel debating whether it's swagger or just plain cringe. The group questions how his TikTok notoriety and agent helped him land on Perfect Match, and how that confidence carries him with both the women and his main pick, Alison. Meanwhile, Chris jumps between partners at lightning speed, prompting a closer look at how “love show logic” often leads to overnight declarations and quick breakups. The trio also tracks Dave's journey, having seen him on Married at First Sight, and his shift from playful kissing sprees to a budding connection with Sophie. Packed into these four episodes are boardroom votes and Mixer makeouts, as well as one of the season's only real challenges, a truth-or-false game that brings out stories (and secrets) about the cast's wildest experiences. Marissa and DaMari keep winning as a pair, but their relationship raises questions about real connection versus reality TV expectations. New arrivals like Cat, Kassy, and Brianna stir the pot further, testing alliances and making the game more unpredictable. Jimmy S. surprises everyone with his popularity and commitment drama Chris snaps from bold promises to new pairings, frustrating his matches Early elimination sees surprising decisions and exposes social dynamics Dave and Sophie's banter brings out a new side for both The challenge reveals hidden stories, including hospital visits and secrets, as the hosts play detective Is any duo really in it for the right reasons, or are they playing for screen time and survival? Can any couple withstand the constant temptations and shifting alliances, or are these connections strictly for the game? Listen in for all the detailed analysis, playful debates, and insider takes on Perfect Match and see which pairings might break the mold. 00:00 Jimmy S. Surprises With Popularity 06:00 Chris’s Loyalty Quickly Wavers 13:34 Chris and Kayla Voted Out 23:03 Dave Pursues Mackenzie and Sophie 32:02 Jimmy P. and Ally’s Relationship Drama 41:05 DaMari and Marissa Win Challenge 46:21 Marissa and DaMari Relationship Clash 50:44 Weston Arrives, Marissa Flirts Back 59:02 Sophie’s Love Is Blind Scandal 01:03:40 Brianna Shuts Down DaMari 01:11:04 Predictions for Post-Mixer Shakeup LISTEN: Subscribe to the Perfect Match RHAPUp podcast feed! WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Previously on the Love at First Sight Feed: Love at First Sight Recap Archives

Perfect Match: Season 4 Eps 2-5 Recap Aysha Welch, Kirsten MacInnis, and Jason Reed dive into Netflix's Perfect Match Season 4, episodes 2 through 5, where fresh arrivals and early hookups start shaking up villa dynamics. From power plays to awkward love triangles, the hosts break down how confidence, strategy, and personalities clash and mesh across these early days. All while the looming threat of elimination hovers. Jimmy S. makes his debut, drawing surprising attention with a unique confidence and style that leaves the panel debating whether it's swagger or just plain cringe. The group questions how his TikTok notoriety and agent helped him land on Perfect Match, and how that confidence carries him with both the women and his main pick, Alison. Meanwhile, Chris jumps between partners at lightning speed, prompting a closer look at how “love show logic” often leads to overnight declarations and quick breakups. The trio also tracks Dave's journey, having seen him on Married at First Sight, and his shift from playful kissing sprees to a budding connection with Sophie. Packed into these four episodes are boardroom votes and Mixer makeouts, as well as one of the season's only real challenges, a truth-or-false game that brings out stories (and secrets) about the cast's wildest experiences. Marissa and DaMari keep winning as a pair, but their relationship raises questions about real connection versus reality TV expectations. New arrivals like Cat, Kassy, and Brianna stir the pot further, testing alliances and making the game more unpredictable. Jimmy S. surprises everyone with his popularity and commitment drama Chris snaps from bold promises to new pairings, frustrating his matches Early elimination sees surprising decisions and exposes social dynamics Dave and Sophie's banter brings out a new side for both The challenge reveals hidden stories, including hospital visits and secrets, as the hosts play detective Is any duo really in it for the right reasons, or are they playing for screen time and survival? Can any couple withstand the constant temptations and shifting alliances, or are these connections strictly for the game? Listen in for all the detailed analysis, playful debates, and insider takes on Perfect Match and see which pairings might break the mold. 00:00 Jimmy S. Surprises With Popularity06:00 Chris's Loyalty Quickly Wavers13:34 Chris and Kayla Voted Out23:03 Dave Pursues Mackenzie and Sophie32:02 Jimmy P. and Ally's Relationship Drama41:05 DaMari and Marissa Win Challenge46:21 Marissa and DaMari Relationship Clash50:44 Weston Arrives, Marissa Flirts Back59:02 Sophie's Love Is Blind Scandal01:03:40 Brianna Shuts Down DaMari01:11:04 Predictions for Post-Mixer Shakeup Previously on the Love at First Sight Feed:Love at First Sight Recap Archives   LISTEN: Subscribe to the Perfect Match RHAPUp podcast feed!WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We found out Prime Minister Albanese watches Married at First Sight and we have so many questions. The friendship breakup conversation hit close to home with Ricki revealing she wrote Ghost about a friend who vanished without explanation and listeners calling in with their own brutal stories. A man asked a woman to transfer her half of a $38 breakfast bill after she politely said no to a second date, which opened up the whole who pays on a first date debate. Today's Glossys covered the 2026 Met Gala looks and there was a lot to discuss. And Sam Fischer came in to play Sing and told the story of finding out Kelly Clarkson covered his song on her talk show, which is the kind of moment that changes everything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Speaker 1: In case she missed it, though out loud as speaking of knowing your worth, we are pulling on our big girl pants and asking you for a favor. Speaker 3: You have to know, if you're listening to this, that Holly is so uncomfortable right now to just go with us. Speaker 1: To still like asking for this. I don't like asking, okay, But there's this thing called the Australian Audio Awards. It's like like the Oscars or the Emmys of the logos, except it's not but for people who speak into microphones like us, right, and we're up for some awards this year and we need your help to win them. So if you love love, love out loud, and we know that lots of out louders do, and you listen all the time, and you think you know what those those women need. They need some public accolades, Yeah, some affirmation. Speaker 2: Think you think you know what I'd like to see. I'd like to see them dress up in some frocks, you get on a stage and make a speech. Speaker 1: Yeah, but particularly you class evens, I would like to see you do that. The very pregnantness you will be when this event occurs, very high heel, great, and you're in your flop here you keep telling us, so maybe you'll be really indiscreet and just get up there and say something rude. Yeah, anyway, we digress. Tell the out louders how they can help. Speaker 2: Okay, So basically these Audio Awards, you go there's a link that will put in the show notes and you can vote for There's two things and sorry, you can vote anyway that you got. Speaker 1: We're not voting, you know, we've got suggestions. Speaker 2: In our interests. We like you to vote for best Podcast Producer Ruth to Vine, Mummy are Out Loud, and Best Society and Culture Podcast Mummy. Speaker 4: Because we are society high society, and we are very we're so cultured. Speaker 2: And we do. The thing is we pretend to be cool, but we really like awards. Speaker 4: And I think that's what people think of when they think of you and me. They're just like, we're. Speaker 1: Too cool for school. Speaker 2: And meanwhile we're like, we rely on achievement for something. But it would be funny. I think. So the podcast Awards the end of this month, right the twenty eight. I believe I would like to win this award. While Jesse's on Matt lead, I think. Speaker 1: You want to just wade right into that weird Steven's Sister dynamic. Just get into the weird Twin stuff. Come in and help. I think there's a people's choice too, So anyway, like just vote for us, vote for wherever you get to vote for us, and we would love it. We can't bribe you with anything except our affection. Yeah, yeah, anyway, shall we get on with the friends over to you, Amelia Lester, I'm up. Speaker 3: Well, it's been hard to escape the Devil Wears prior to of, like, really has it has been everywhere? Speaker 4: I kind of felt like bullied into going to see it. Speaker 1: I feel like Merril's chasing us down with that red pitchfork. She's like, literally, go theater on and look. Speaker 4: It's done really well. Speaker 3: It's done better than anyone expected at the box office over the weekend. I'm going to tell you what the critics said. They basically liked it, and then I want to know what you thought, Holly Claire. I know you haven't seen it yet. Yeah, the critics praised it. They said it was glamorous, they said it was wishy, They said it was the fun we need right now. They called it a millennial nostalgia bath. I love a millennial nostalgia brath. Look, some did question the whole premise of updating a movie that came out twenty years ago. Someone wrote it's less a follow up than a tribute at the satire apparently didn't bite so hard. Speaker 4: Holy. What I want to know. Speaker 3: Is did this movie live up to the marketing height machine for you? Speaker 1: I don't want to be a debbie down of it. No, I went to see it with my sixteen year old daughter, and that was really interesting because the absolute enormous generation gap there in terms of so this is a magazine. Once upon a time, magazine editors were considered very important and influential. She's like, this was a job everybody wanted. That was a lot of groundwork being laid there with my daughter. And look, I'm not allergic to a nostalgia bath. I like that. I mean I back in the day, I was first in line for the Sex and the City movie like I was. Speaker 4: And the vibes were similar. Speaker 1: And even though as we know, that run of movies ended up disappointing us bitterly, in that first movie, I remember the excitement of seeing those women on screen again and being in the movie theater and seeing them walk down the street and like the audience was kind of like, yeah, there's a girl, and we're back in that world. And I think the Devil Wears Prada nostalgia is similar in that these were great characters who've entered, you know, our culture in lots of different ways. Miranda Priestley and Andy Sex and Emily Blunt's character Emily is just heaven. So I understand that wanting to jump back into that, but they've had to give it quite a cynical update to reflect where media culture is now, and so it ends up to me feeling like quite a negative, like it's not and to be honest, the Sex and the City movie was a bit like this too. I remember they were grappling at the time of the financial crisis and so they were like, this cushion costs two hundred and fifty dollars, and lots of the critics were like, who are these women and why are they spending that money? And this feels a bit like that, and that we're supposed to all be lolling and laughing along while they're telling us our media has been hollowed out, billionaires run everything. Speaker 4: I don't know. Speaker 1: Am I being a bit too cynical? No? Speaker 4: I think you're right. Speaker 3: When I went to see it, I went to see it with two friends and they both turned to me at the end and said, are you all right? Because I kind of feel on the verge of tears and didn't Nicki Gammel, Yes. Speaker 1: I saw a review from Nicki Gammel in The Australian where she said, she cried, And she didn't cry because the plot line was really touching it. She cried because of what it was saying. Yea journalism, which is obviously not everybody's industry and they don't care. But if it is yours, you have this kind of affection for it, and this does not dress that up. Speaker 5: No. Speaker 3: And what's interesting is Lauren Weisberger, who wrote who wrote the book, The Devil was Prida a piece for Vogue dot Com on the occasion of this movie coming out about what her life has been like after that book came out. Now, that book was not seen particularly favorably when it came out. People criticize the bad writing. It was kind of seen as a little bit mean, a little bit throwaway, and then that first movie kind of gave the book a bit more of a sheene than it had on first publication. Now, Lauren Weisberger has done great for herself. She apparently announces in this article that she now lives on a boat in a remote part of the Bahamas, which is good for me. Absolutely sounds difficult to get your mail there, but other than that sounds delightful. But her article reminded me that her book was first and foremost about a bad boss. Yes, that's what people loved about it because everyone, practically everyone has been in a work situation where they felt oppressed underappreciated, and everyone could relate to that kind of idea that when you're young, you want to make your mark on the world, but older people kind of are trying to push you down, or that's what it feels like. So everyone knows what it feels like to be young and underappreciated, but the new movie is so far removed from that idea of bad bosses and bad workplaces as it feels alien to. Speaker 1: It's also funny because the bad Boss, Miranda Priestley, obviously became a cultural hero, so much so that Anna Wintour, who she's famously based on, kind of kept her distance very much from the first movie, but now is entirely in on it. She's appearing in all the promo. There's a lot of partnerships between Vogue and this movie, so she's accepted that. But there are a couple of nods in the movie to how times have changed in that now Miranda Priestley isn't allowed to just throw her coat at people anymore, and she has someone who sits next to on the meetings and says things like you can't say that all the time, as if there has been like a woke update, if you like. And that feels a bit funny, But you're right, it was everybody related to this idea that these people are monsters like glamour. Speaker 6: Like. Speaker 1: The idea was that, you know, the Miranda Priestley was kind of a glamorous monster who you got to see a little bit of the humanity of. But by this movie, we're all supposed to be rooting for her, unquestionably. Speaker 2: Because I think even if that was the kind of premise of the book, in the first movie, you're very much you're looking at Miranda Priestley, but you're also it's obvious that she's an icon and that it's Andy's character arc to kind of fight against that, not that there's something inherently wrong with Miranda. So so I'm interested to see in the second in the second one, whether, yeah, what the stakes are then if there's none of that tension. But as much as you say it was depressing, am I like because I'm going to go see it. I like a film that isn't good. Speaker 1: I don't know what you mean, but for me it felt and look, I'm not no spoilers here. And you do get lots of fashion montages, you get lots of a fashion show montages. You get you know, they're walking in a different coat every two minutes, there's music, there's celebrities everywhere like this. It delivers all that, okay, but it just for me, it felt kind of a bit empty. And basically the steaks are which billionaire is going to get to own this business? Which was kind of the stakes the first time around two is like will Miranda get to keep a job? And it kind of feels like I don't know if I care about that. But Patrick Brammel, isn't it Remember last Wednesday we were all giddy on the show because he was here and we bumped into him in the offices. He wasn't here to see us, sadly, he was here to be interviewed by the amazing Kate Langbrook for No Filter, and that episode's out today. Speaker 2: I have purely been absorbed being vibes so far online and I think you guys are pretty spot on with the vibe of people. People I've seen they're like, yeah, yep, fun But Patrick Brammel. I'm obsessed. I'm obsessed with him and Harriet Dyer, who's his wife. They co wrote, co starred in Colin from Accounts, and now he's. Speaker 4: Maybe one of the funniest TV shows ever. Speaker 2: Yeah, and now he's in a bloody Hollywood movie with Anne Hathaway. Is he hot? Is he car like? What's the what's the go? Is there? Is there? Speaker 4: Bare? So I want to. Speaker 3: Say the outset that I love Patrick Bramore and I think he's so good in this movie. And to me he was a highlight. He was he was just so he gets to play an Australian. So you might remember in the first movie, Andy Sack's love interest is also played by an Australian, Simon Baker, my personal friend has discussed on the show, but he has to put on an American accent, whereas in this one, in recognition of the fact that there are a lot of Australians in New York these days, he gets to play an Australian. So I loved it, But then I started to hear the rumors that his part has really been cut down. People observed that it felt a little underdeveloped, and I. Speaker 4: Was surprised to read that. Speaker 3: A lot of the reviews felt there was zero chemistry between him and Anne Hathaway. Oh. Speaker 1: I didn't feel that necessarily, But what I did fit I knew that his part had been cut. And the reason I knew this is because when we first found out about Patrick Brammle, there lots of pap of him and Anne Hathwayne. She's wearing this particularly incredible sort of bluey purple sequin slithery dress that's just like oh, and she was like spinning around a lamp post and it looked like she was tipsy, and he was holding her back and this kind of stuff. That whole sequence is not in the film, so it obviously has been cut back a lot. Speaker 3: Boy, I love your forensic knowledge of this so bad. Speaker 1: I did spy on that. But I think one of the reasons why he plays such a small part because basically he's the love interesting Again, no spoilers about whether or not that works out, But this movie is about girl bosses. Even though girl bosses are out of fashion now, this movie is ultimately about that. It's about Andy's ambition, It's about Miranda's ambition. They sort of talk a lot about how much they love work, and they're the partners are all a bit beta and a bit like not relevant. Speaker 3: Including by the way, Meryl Streeps, who was played by Kenneth Branner. Yes, and the reviews also commented that that didn't work for them either. So maybe just the writing around these boyfriends and husbands felt hollow because that's not where the interests lay. Speaker 1: But isn't it funny because we used to critique girlfriend roles, you know in movies. We'd be like, oh, the so and so actress, she just has to play the girlfriend. Not no character development, right, no particular complex characteristics or backstory. They're just the girlfriend. And I feel like this and so maybe this is progress. This is one of those movies where there are just the boyfriend roles. Speaker 4: So it's just like true sort of. Speaker 1: Middle aged guy. Well, I don't know whether Patrick Brewmle will qualify as middle age whatever, like nice enough age appropriate guy of name recognition is in this person's life, but we don't really care about them. Speaker 2: There is one person who is pretty convinced that there was chemistry between Anne Hathaway and Patrick Brammel, and it is Patrick Brammle's wife, Harriet Dyer. She I lulled so hard at this. She has uploaded this Instagram video where the caption is trust No One, and she is filming her TV as her daughter stands in front of it, and Patrick's on a red carpet and he is asked by the interviewer about Anne Hathaway, and he says, playing someone who falls in love with Anne Hathaway. Tough gig, tough gig, and he looks straight at the camera, and then the interviewer says, the world's most beautiful person according to People Magazine and everybody in here, and he says, and me too. Andy rewinds it and plays that again and then switches a camera to her and she's like what, And she's got her glasses on and just sitting at home, and then she interspersed it with all this footage of like when you propose to her their wedding. Speaker 4: Apparently they got engaged five days after he proposed. Speaker 2: Yeah, yea, yeah, they got married five days up. Speaker 3: Yeah. Speaker 2: It was like, so they've had this beautiful love story in him reading Newborn books and being miscored and hath the way talking about how gorgeous and joyful he is, and it's just so good But a great part that Amelia directed me to is that so ninety nine percent of the comments from Australians absolutely get it. That they're like, yeah, this is funny because like whose husband ends. Speaker 4: Up in Hollywood? Speaker 2: Blod faster. But there are a few Americans who are like, oh no, this is this isn't right. Speaker 5: Yeah. Speaker 3: No, there's a distinct portion of the comments that are like I don't understand what's happening here, or like check on your husband, or like just completely missing the point. And I have reason to believe, in part from the spelling of said comments that they may be from Americans. There's a suspicious lack of us in words like coloring. And that got me thinking as to why Patrick Bramle, who I thought worked so well in the movie, had evidently been cut down. And I wonder if it's just because he is allowed to play such a quintessentially Australian part in it. He is very laconic, he's very understated, he's got that very kind of irony seeped Australian wit about him, and maybe it just didn't play very well in a movie that's actually not very irony drench. Speaker 1: That's true. I just have to mention one more thing, because I think Mia would throw something at my head if I didn't. Twenty years have passed between these movies. Twenty years has not passed on these ladies' faces. Yeah, it's just be very clear about that. Speaker 2: I could have told you that without saying any Yeah. Speaker 1: That doesn't matter because in lots of ways, I think particularly Emily Brunt Blunt's character she plays, she's obviously still Emily, you know, the former assistant, but she's got a villain arc in this and she is meant to be again, this isn't a spoiler, the hot new girlfriend of a billionaire character. So they're like commenting. The script is commenting on the fact that the tech bros run the world now, and there's kind of a Bezosi character who's had a glow up in her hot new girlfriend, and she would have done all that stuff to her face. Question so perfectly character, you know, in character, and appropriate for the industry, for the vibe and all those things. But it is astounding to think it was twenty years ago. Because Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, who is just one of them. Speaker 2: She seventy, She is incincredible. Speaker 1: To look at her Jita performance and this is great. You're just like, Wow, my twenty years and your twenty is not the same. Maybe I live in doggy well, Meryl. Speaker 3: I did want to also say that Meryl had a great moment in her interviews for this She was being interviewed on the American Today Show by Jenna Bush Hager, who was incidentally George W. Bush's daughter, and Jenna was talking to her about the fact that she initially turned down the. Speaker 4: Role on the Devil Wes product Let's Have a Listen called me up and they made an offer and I said, no, I'm not going to do it. Why because I. Speaker 1: Wanted to see. I knew it was going to be a hit, and I wanted to see if I doubled my ask. Wow, And they went. Speaker 4: Right away and said sure, And I thought, I'm fifty six year It took me this long to understand that. Speaker 1: I could do that, that you can ask for what you want. Yes, and I wanted it. But you know, if they didn't want to do that, I was okay, because I'm old. I'm ready to fifty six. Speaker 4: I was ready to retire. Speaker 1: But you know, I love that story. I also love that story because, as she says at the end, there she was fifty six, and she thought, well, I'm winding down, you know, like good years. Her career has been unbelievably amazing in the last twenty years. Speaker 3: I know. Speaker 2: And it's also quite inspiring to think you can have that lightning rod moment at fifty six, because I beat myself up thinking, oh goodness, maybe it's too late for me. I should have had it backbone before. Now I've got some time. Speaker 4: We've got time time to develop it. Speaker 1: Merril's shown us all that after the break. What Harry Styles can teach us about love? I don't think so what Harry Styles can teach us about taxicabs, which I also have to explain to my daughter what they are as well. God help me. But while we're on a roll of things from another time, A TV show that ended in two thousand and four has provided some of the most enduring relationship theories of several eras. I think there was He's just not that into you, which can also be She's not just not that into you. It's fine, And the other is everywhere in the news this week because of my close personal friend Harry Styles. I think we touched on it last week that Harry and Harry is engaged to Zoe Kravitz. Now, he hasn't said that because he never says anything about his personal life, but sources close to have confirmed. Speaker 4: Oh good, old sources. Speaker 1: The woman is wearing a golf ball sized diamond on her finger. It's on. It's definitely on. And this has started a lot of headlines like this one. Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz are reportedly engaged after less than a year, and fans think this wild theory explains why, and they mean the theory I'm about to explain to you. Harry Styles proposing after eight months is further proof that taxi cab theory is real and none of us are safe. Okay, are you across what taxi cab theory is? Speaker 2: Yes, I'm across it from Sex and the City. As you say, I believe it was a bit of Miranda Wisdom. Speaker 1: Oh no, it was Miranda brand I'm about to play it to you. Yeah, Season three, episode eight. This iconic statement the wait. Speaker 2: Hedge, it's fate. Speaker 4: It's not fate. Speaker 5: His light is on, that's all what lights. Men are like cabs. When they're available, their life goes on. They wake up one day and they decide they're ready to settle down, have babies, whatever, and they turn their light on the next woman they pick up them. Speaker 2: That's the one, Mary. Speaker 5: It's not fake. It's dumb luck. Speaker 1: It's not fake, it's dumb luck, so says Miranda Hobbs. Now, obviously none of us, not even me with my close relationship to missus Steals, knows whether or not there's any truth to this in terms of their relationship. But the reason that it's being applied to him is because it has one of the classic characteristics of taxi cab theory, which is that he has had quite a lot of high profile relationships. And when I say high profile again, he's never mentioned any of them ever, but there are photographic evidence. Speaker 4: Is that right? Speaker 1: He doesn't talk. Speaker 2: About his was his most recent one before. Speaker 1: So he was with Taylor Russell, who's a British actress, for quite a long time. He obviously famously dated Taylor Swift. Yeah, he was with Olivia Wilde for quite a long time. He's dated Kendall Jenna, He's dated Caroline Flack, He's dated a lot of people. Speaker 3: Can I just interrupt Holly and ask do you think he's going to come to the tailor swift wedding now that he's engaged to no should wedding guests. Speaker 1: I we really hope so that wedding is going to be the best. The reason why they're applying this theory to him is they're saying that a trademark of a taxi cab the taxi cab theory, And I don't think this is just a men thing. I think this is men and women. Is that you know, you date lots of people and you try them all on and whatever, and the theory is that one of them is right for you. But taxi cab theory says it's not that one of them is right for you, it's that the timing is right for you. And they're saying that's why Zoe and another trademark of it is quick. So you've been dating, dating, dating, dating quite long relationships a year here, two years here, three years there, whatever, But then eight months he has been dating Zoe that we know of, he puts a ring on it. Taxi cab theory thoughts. Speaker 2: From the outside, he's looking ready to settle down, and so we all then assume that he's gone, Okay, who am I? Who am I next to right now? Who do I happen to be at dinner with? Speaker 1: Oh? Speaker 2: I happen to be with Zoe kra which is Bloody Convey, which. Speaker 1: Is a very good dinner because, as I discussed, absolutely amazing. Speaker 2: She's incredible. But the way at least this article was constructed was very much that it was about him and his readiness. And the thing I worry about is that do we start thinking if we use this theory, do we start thinking that someone is only with somebody because of timing, that it's interchangeable, it could have been anyone. It's not real, it's not a real life. Speaker 1: I don't think that's the correct way to view taxi cab theory. I think it's not about you'll do, it's that the timing is right. And the reason they're not applying it to Zoe Kravitz is because she's been married before and she's been engaged before, so it doesn't apply to her in the same way, do you know what I mean? So my theory on this, and the reason why I think it's true not for everybody, like everything isn't for everybody, is that we like to have a romantic narrative that there's one right person for us, and whether we meet them when we're nineteen or fifty nine, we will just know that's the right person for us. That's it. And what taxicab theory says is that's not true. There could be lots of right people for you, but in order for you to to get together and settle down in verted commas, you have to it has to be the right timing. So other examples for this might be Taylor and Travis. Right if they'd have met at twenty two, because at the same age, would we not have any of these beautiful songs that we have for Taylor, Or if they'd have met when they're twenty two, would the timing not have been right for them both to commit in the way that they are now ready to commit. So in my mind, taxicab theory doesn't mean you're settling or it's the wrong person. It just means timing is everything. So the people I dated before I met my guy, if you're a serial monogamist, and many of us are, we like to go, well, none of those people were right, This one's right. But the truth of it is is probably like that one probably would have been fine, but if we weren't ready, I don't. Speaker 2: Know it's by romantic sensibility. Speaker 3: I think I sort of agree with both of you a little bit, and agree with both of you a little bit because I think what the taxicab theory misses is it makes it very one sided, now, whether that side is a man or a woman. I take your point, Holly that even though sex and city talks about men are like cabs, we could equally apply to women. But a relationship is about a dynamic between two people. And what I think this theory overstates is that it's just about one person picking another person. And I don't think that's how relationships work. I don't think a relationship works or like ends in marriage. And I'm using air quotes here for anyone listening, just because one person decided, Yes, this is the person I'm going to make it work. It's about two people meeting and deciding together. And that's what's different about when you get in a cab. It's not about a mutual decision. Speaker 4: It's about one person deciding. Speaker 1: I agree. But the way that I've always thought of taxi cab theories, you both have to have your lights on, do you know what I mean, like, you have to both have your lights on for the timing to work. If one of you has the light on and the other one doesn't, it's not going to work. You both have to have your lights on. Speaker 3: I feel like that was what was really You know, we've been talking on this show about what happens over twenty years, and I think that that line from Sex and the City, they weren't talking about both people having their lights on. I think back then we had an idea of relationships which was that men in heteronormative heterosexual relationships men picked women. Yes, I think, and you're trying to update it, which is good. Speaker 6: Yeah. Speaker 1: Although I think I always that was always my understanding of that quote, because I think in later in the show, Carrie's talking about my lights not on, his lights not on, Like I always sort of understand it to mean it's all about timing. And I genuinely do believe that a great deal of whether or not a relationship will work or not is about time. Speaker 2: I think you only have to watch one to eight seasons I've Married at First Sight to see that it is not oh that much about time, because you've got two people who's lights could not be more on who are matched by very clever, non manipulative psychologist and they go in and you can have your light on as bright as it can possibly be, and it still doesn't vibe. Speaker 1: I don't buy that because I don't think their lights are on for that at all. Speaker 2: Oh holy just because they're getting Instagram followers. I am not looking for real love. But the other thing is, I don't know. I think you hear so many stories of people who may be met at a time that wasn't on paper a particularly good time. Speaker 4: Oh that's a good point to people. Speaker 2: To meet, and it's still and it still happens. Speaker 3: Yeah. Speaker 1: But I think, like any theory, it doesn't apply to everybody. One person's going to meet. Some people are going to football in love of their childhood sweetheart stay with them forever, right. But in the dating world, in the world where you are trying people on, if you are serial and anogamizing, I think that's where this comes in, because sometimes your lights on even when it shouldn't be. Like if you heard of the getaway car theory of like you find a relationship to get you out of the relationship you're in, so you could be married and one person's light is on and the other one doesn't know. Like I think the point of it is that for a lot of people, the one true love theory isn't necessarily it. It's more like, is this the right moment? Clooney and a mile? Very good, very good advertising for that. Speaker 2: No, hard because I'm also like A miles A mile. Speaker 3: Zoey, like, I don't know for a proving any extraordinarily Well, no, but I don't like that theory right because I bet that. Speaker 1: I mean, of course a mile is extraordinary, and of course so is extraordinary. But that theory buys into the idea that everybody who didn't get picked there was something wrong with that and we're waiting for like. So my point about A mile and George is he was married when he was young, but through all his big rise he was single, and he was known as the most eligible bachelor in Hollywood. And I think that he made a bet with Nicole Kidman comes to mind, I will never get married again? Speaker 3: Is that during that period, as people may remember, I had a long phone conversation with him. She went for about an hour in a work context, and I guess he's light his life just wasn't. Speaker 2: Why. Speaker 1: But the thing is is that of course these women are amazing, because of course they are. But if you believe that it just takes the right woman, then that's like a model of exceptionalism that I'm not that into. Was more likely getting to a point in his life where it's like, I don't want. Speaker 3: To be a six I don't want the pot belly pig as my life, and. Speaker 1: Then he meets an extraordinary woman, and he would have met other extraordinary women in Amma would have met a million extraordinary men who wanted to tie her down like she's a catch and a half in a million ways, intellect, beauty, human rights, like savior. She's incredible, but her light probably was not. Speaker 3: I feel like you just out sexist argument to know. I thought the taxi like theory was sexist, which turns out I was carrying. Speaker 2: Around the sexes I think. I think that there are I think the taxi light theory does make us feel better about ourselves, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it's true, because because I think it's really convenient to be like, oh, that man like George Clooney. The reason he didn't end up with all those women was because of timing, not because he wasn't compatible, it wasn't right whatever, Whereas I think I lean towards Amal and George were always destined? Speaker 4: Is that do I? Speaker 1: Did we just say the word destined? Speaker 2: I think romantic you. Speaker 4: Are because you met the love of your life quite young. Speaker 2: Yes, I think maybe I'm trying to justify my own choices, which is. Speaker 1: And maybe I'm trying to just always because I don't. I don't buy the theory necessarily that everybody before was wrong and it was the right fit. Speaker 4: Oh, you haven't met my ex boyfriend, fair cool. Speaker 1: I'd love to know what we think about the taxi light theory, and also if there's an update, because I've heard a couple like some people say it's musical chairs, who are you with when the music stops? Some people say it's coughing season. EMM has said that, like there's times of years, seasons in your life where you're just like, Okay, let's do it. Speaker 2: I need someone. Speaker 1: But I was wondering because my daughter wouldn't even know about taxis and lights on. Speaker 4: No, no, we need to fit into this. Speaker 2: But yeah, yeah, it's like the ubers available and empty. Speaker 6: The. Speaker 1: Waiting time on this No, I can't ten minutes too long. Tell us out louder. Speaker 2: We're really in an era of maxing, which we've touched on on this podcast. Not me personally. I'm not maxing anything. Speaker 1: I'm just everything is maxim but everything. Speaker 4: Other people very optimi everything. Speaker 2: Yes, so looks maxing, sleep maxing, fun maxing, which sounds gross. But here's one I hadn't heard of until this weekend. Sperm maxing. I like it because it's not something I can personally participate in. I feel excused from sperm maxing. Speaker 1: What how does? Speaker 6: What? Speaker 4: How do you? Speaker 1: Maxis swem? I'm not I don't need to know. I'm just curious. Speaker 2: Headline in Sydney Morning heralds red iced testicles and abandoned underwear. This is the world of sperm maxing. And it begins by telling us about a lovely man named Mick and his partner Holly, and oh there you go, Holly, I'm in. So they were discussing their plans to have a family, and Holly was and Holly was saying she had fears about her fertility, and Mick said, you leave that to me, love, And so what he did was he stopped wearing underwear because most underwear is made of polyester, and that's apparently and a crime disruptor. Come on, and lowers testosterone. Speaker 1: I believe many babies have been born to polyester wearing people. Speaker 2: And then he would ice spark at least once a week, not that shrunk, No, no, no, Heat's the bad thing. Because then another guy called Tom was explaining that he goes in the sauna, but don't worry because he takes an ice pack with him. Speaker 1: And puts it on this necessary that would be a very confusing sensory experience. Speaker 2: Because apparently excessive heat is damaging to sperm. So apparently there is some evidence about heat and sperm. But the rest of this is complete. You won't believe it, but it's complete bullshit. But Brian Johnson, who's that tech entrepreneur who's obsessed with longevity, claims to have the one who has his sons. Speaker 1: Yes, the one who has his son's blood injected into He's done so many and measure time erections. He doesn't need food after eleven am. Speaker 4: Like that guy. Speaker 1: He's living a long but very boring life. Speaker 2: Yeah, well, he claims to have sperm quality to rival a twenty year old. He's got no basis that claim, but that's what he says, which brings me to the Sperm Racing World Cup. Are we aware of the Sperm Racing World Cup? Speaker 1: Totally? Speaker 2: I discovered this and it is the funnest thing I've discovered as of late. It's founded by tech entrepreneurs. Speaker 1: They have too much money, too much money that they should come to my We did frog racing, peak racing, like good. Speaker 2: Sperm race should be doing some sperm racing. It's a race that's going to be held in San Francisco next month. Speaker 4: I think what they're saying is that their cab light is on. Speaker 2: Yeah, I'll show you with my literal sperm. And it's one hundred and twenty eight men, each representing a different country, and they submit semen samples which then compete in a microscopic race for a one hundred thousand dollars prize. Now here's the ad for it, because I know you guys are interested. Speaker 6: The Sperm Racing World Cup one hundred and twenty eight countries, one hundred thousand dollars grand rights, the highest stakes competition elequancy. We are searching for the healthiest man alive. This race will immortalized a nation to your country is watching, the world is ready. Speaker 3: I don't want to know what images are currently playing. Speaker 2: It's sperm racing. Speaker 1: This brings a whole new meaning to the term wanking. Frustrating one hundred thousand dollars price. Speaker 2: Yeah, but I as much as trust the tech bros To make a literal tournament out of sperm racing, which I have to say I'd love to attend. I mean, how do you make it exciting? I don't know. This is interesting in the sense that fertility has traditionally been in something that women have seen as their soul responsibility and burdens. And it's nice that men are starting to recognize that. You won't believe it, but fifty percent of fertility is down to the man. Speaker 4: This feels like Elon Musky to me. It feels musky. Speaker 3: Yeah, and I imagine, yeah, and. Speaker 4: You got the That was the joke I needed. Speaker 2: And obviously the problem is that not every fertility issue is has a cause or like it's it's not your fault. Speaker 3: I'm sorry you're trying to what's problematic about the spermilm? Speaker 4: So I think we get a crash and it's. Speaker 2: Literally not a race. Do you reckon? Speaker 3: You can do a little bit of a race. Are you familiar with the facts of life? It is literally a race. Speaker 2: But do you reckon? You can tell when a man has very fast spur? Speaker 4: Oh my god. Oh interesting. Speaker 1: But do you think he's putting it on his dating profile like one this it would definitely be on that. Speaker 3: It's going to immortalize his nation. Yeah, for Australia, I need an update on this. Speaker 2: When it happens, we'll have to keep everybody updated on the tournament and Australia's participation. We need to find who's representing Australia. Oh my god, sorry, I've got another contact. Speaker 4: So clear, like you asked, you posed a question to the group. Can you tell first sperm? Speaker 2: Yeah, something tells me like you kind of know who would have fast sperm. But I don't think it's necessarily a good thing. Speaker 4: No, it's not always. Speaker 2: No, I think it's it's aggressive and it's like congrats Elon musk. But like you're releasing a lot of sperm and you're not like hanging out with that sperm very much? Speaker 1: Are you may not taking the sperm to soccer again. Speaker 2: No, you're not taking a sperm to sport on the weekend, and I think that's very sad. Oh my god, after the break, we get you across everything you need to know about the Met Gala before tomorrow. Tomorrow on the evening of the first Monday of May, which is always confusing. But America exists in a different time to us. Speaker 1: There are one day behind us. Speaker 2: They're one day behind us, and I always have to google time in New York. As is tradition, four hundred and fifty very glamorous guests are going to start arriving at the Met Gala. The dress code for this year is Fashion is Art and the theme is Costume Art and I don't understand the difference between dress code and a theme. Speaker 1: And also always yeah, the Met Gala is about a costume institute in an eye museum. Speaker 2: Yeah, okay, I'm glad I'm not the only one who was feeling like because I was like, I think it's just me not understanding fashion. But no, it's weird. So guests are invited to explore their relationship to fashion as an embodied art form. That might mean that there are references to literal art, literal paintings, literal kind of art, moments like whether it's the Renaissance or whatever. But it's the Met Gala, so I think everybody just goes bat it crazy and we don't really understand the tide of the theme. Most of her time, Anna Wintur is still the chair despite having handed the rains reluctantly. Speaker 1: Streep is still the chair. Speaker 4: Yes she is. Speaker 2: And she's enlisted Beyonce, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams to serve as their evening's. Speaker 1: Co chair, so they have to go. Speaker 2: Yes they do. Holly, there's a little bit of gossip about Anna Wintour and whether we can expect to see Harry and Meghan at the met Gala. Speaker 1: You see, the thing is about the Met Gala, and we'll get to this in a minute too, but whether this is is particularly fraught with who will accept an int because of the involvement of one aforementioned Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos, because they are bankrolling it. So in the past, big companies bankrolled it. I think Apple's bankrolled it before, TikTok's bankrolled it before. Now it's Lauren and Jeff, and some people are like, I don't think we want to be part of that, So we're not going. Speaker 3: And there have been protests. People have been putting bottles of urine or a liquid that appears to be urine, scattering them around the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the lead up to the gala to protest the fact that the alleged fact that Amazon warehouse workers are not provided with toilet breaks. Speaker 1: Wow, that's a protest. And for the last few years they have been to kind of eat the rich vibe boiling away about the met gala for good reason, but this year it's overt, right, So I reckon that Harry and Meghan might use that as the excuse for why they weren't invited. You I didn't want to go any who wants to go and hang out with Jeff and Lauren. Those people are bad, evil, naughty. But actually it's that Anna wouldn't invite them, And why would Anna not invite them? So the word on the street is that Anna because it used to be Anna. Winter's relationship with celebrities evolved a lot over the years, and if you watch The Devil We was Proud of Too, you'll know that was a matter of survival. There was a time when she was like Kim Kardashian, I don't think so she's not vogue, and then she literally is exceptionally vogue these days. But she apparently doesn't like Harry and Meghan because she's a royalist, a staunch royalist. She's a dame after all. This might be overregged a bit, but she's a royalist, so she doesn't approve of what happened there and the way that Harry treated the late queen allegedly, and also that Meghan chose to do her first ever Vogue cover with Edward Ennafel in Britain and Anna was not happy about that and sees her as a bit. Speaker 2: So I wonder if eventually they'll be considered. Speaker 1: I think Anna's backtracked on enough things and in fact, you know, but as I say, I think that Harry and Megs, if they're not there, which I don't think they will be, well, could definitely use a social justice excuse. But there are a lot of very famous people who are going to be there, of course, including as you've said, the afore mentioned Nicole. Lena Dunham's going, which I find amazing because I've just read a memoir and she talks about the Metgala and not glowing terms, but she was on one of the committees as well. I think we've got Sabrina Carpenter, We've got Zoe Kravitz, so we might get Harry. We've got a lot of very famous people who are going. But this year, more than ever, it's kind of political. Speaker 3: There's a bit of a tipping point being reached about it. Amy O'Dell, who writes a fashion subject called The back Row, wrote last week a piece that I've seen a lot being quoted and circulated which basically argues that the met Gala is in danger of becoming uncool. Speaker 4: And the whole point of the met. Speaker 3: Gala was that it was cool, right, It was like the ultimate and fashion. And the problem is that by allowing the Bezoses to bankroll the whole thing and a winter, risks turning the whole thing into this very craven exercise that no one will want to be a part of. So it's interesting. I'm going to be watching the Red Cup very carefully this year to see if it does feel like the star wattage has been slightly dimmed. Speaker 2: Yeah, and if the people who make it cool because Ndaya is not going Zendaya makes things cool. Speaker 4: She does. Speaker 2: So what I found interesting in all the kind of stuff I've seen about the Met Gala coming up, there was a great piece on Lena Dunham's substack called and her subtacks called good Thing Going, and she wrote a piece called Dispatches from the Worst Dressed List, and I clicked straight away because having been a huge fan of girls, having been a huge fan of her, I remember years and years and years of seeing her constantly mocked for her fashion choices, and I remember wanting to scream at my computer and be like, it's not the fashion, you're talking about her body, And I was so frustrated. And she has now kind of processed that. And as you say, Holly, she's going to be at the Metgala, which is a bit of a surprise. But she writes at the beginning that she's in the process of getting ready for the Met Gala, which she loves to watch but tends to wobble through. And she talks about some of the things that were written about her and how it destroyed her relationship to fashion, and she had loved it when she was little, she had found it really really fun, but it got confusing. She writes when dressing became a bit more of a public affair. Basically, she quotes a bit that Joan Rivers said about her, where she said, it's okay stay fat, but don't say it's okay that other girls can look like this. Try to look better, and Lena Dunham Wrights, I was trying. We just have a different definition of what better meant. And do you guys remember those years? Oh yeah, her just being made fun of. Speaker 1: But also because as I said, I've just read the book, or nearly at the end, it's very clear that she's got like she went through years where she was conventionally skinny, and if you correlate this in the book, that coincides with time when she was really struggling with her health and her addiction issues and with mental health and all those things. Since she'd be super skinny and people would celebrate her for that. She made the cover of Vogue famously once in one of those eras, and then there were other times where she was encouraged. There's a part at the beginning about girls where she was told put more weight on the fact that your body looks the way it does is the thing that makes this show Edgy get bigger. So like her body has obviously been objectified to send different messages at different times about all kinds of things. But it's also clear in her book that she does love clothes and style and fashion and that her mind did does and so it was part of her world. But that's not the case for everybody. Right, If you go to the Met Gala, especially these days, you're generally paid to be there by a brand. They will dress you, they will style you, they will do your duels, they will do your put you up at the hotel, and you'll do all these things and it will cost them millions. But I was reading about how it's seen as the best possible advertise, which is be interesting. If the coolness factor wears off, as you're talking about Amelia, that is the best marketing spender brand can have. Because apparently the media impact of the Metgala is bigger than the Super Bowl in terms of how Father's pictures travel, how much coverage it gets, the fact it's televised, it will be on every news side, it will be on every social media feed forever. That not only the brands who are actively involved, like Vogue and whichever are actually sponsoring it will be the ones who cover it, so it is seen as money well spent, and the event itself costs about six million to put on. Speaker 3: Yeah, I mean, it's obviously at a level that few of us can relate to the met Gala, But that Lena Dunham piece gave me a lot of feelings. Speaker 4: I loved it. Speaker 3: I read it as a companion piece to the love Story discourse. This whole idea of Carolyn Bessett Kennedy, who was lauded for her fashion sense. Speaker 4: People ask the question, is this fashion or is she just thin? Speaker 3: And this was kind of the flip side to that argument, which is can I not be fashionable if I am not thin? And I loved the fact that she asked that question. This really hit home to me because I have never felt like someone who knows how to dress. I am surrounded by very stylish people, and I grew up with like friends. And I interrupt, Please don't I think of myself as I feel like I've struggled with what to wear my whole life. And I do enjoy clothes. But it's interesting that when I was at my skinniest and probably at a pretty unhealthy relationship with my body. I was lauded much more for my clothes and for my supposed style than at other points in my life. And I love that Lena's teasing out that connection. And just recently I saw some comments online that said that I don't dress very well, and it hurt my feelings because I was like, I try, and I do try with my clothes, and I meant to not try. I mean, as as Miranda Priestley reminds us in The Devil wes Prata, we all have to get dressed in the morning, so you may as well put some thought into it. But I do wonder how much of what we perceive of as stylish is actually connected to bodies. Speaker 1: Oh so much of it is. And I mean this last night literally, I was packing for the week because I always come up to Sydney on a Monday morning. I usually stay for a couple of nights, so I've got to think on Sunday when I'm in my most harried, like what am I wearing? Obviously we're on camera, but and I was in my huffing around in my bedroom, going I hate all my clothes. I hate all my clothes, and my kids could hear me, and obviously because I am aware, you know, feminist mother, I do not huff around my bedroom going I hate my body, nothing fits me. But the code is I hate all my clothes. I've got nothing to wear, and my son it's like, what do you mean, why have you even got those clothes if you hate them? You know, But there is no question that these things are so connected, and that fashion world, particularly the high fashion world, they say we like to imagine that they've made a lot of progress on that in the ten years. But I don't think in Anna Wintour's world that progress. Speaker 4: I'm just not talking about it as much. I think that's what it is. Speaker 2: I remember it still sticks with me. Speaker 3: Now. Speaker 2: Remember when Kim Kardashian went on a red carpet wearing a It was kind of like a high neck dress. There's a lot of fabric, and she was very, very pregnant. Speaker 1: I was working gossip mags and I'm not proud of this at all, but everybody says she looked like a couch. I think we printed that. I think we took the piss out of that overtly, and she was trying very hard to be high. Speaker 2: Fashion exactly and I think about that all the time. As a pregnant person. I'm like, I the idea of being mocked and being so embarrassed because you're like, I didn't choose for my body to grow, Like, like it just grows in the direction and grows when you're pregnant, and it can grow in weird direction. And to be totally honest, this this move now, and I'm sure people have the total opposite perspective to me, But the move now of people having really cool maternity, you know, people make it look really really cool and sexy, having a bump like the Sienna Millers of the world with their like little top that will open and it looks really sexy. I'm like, God, you can't even be pregnant and be able to give up for just a few months. Speaker 1: No, we're not allowed hot at all times. Okay, I just need to ask, right, Because as we said, this mat Gala has got this political weight to it. I feel like for the last few years it has, and there's been a sort of oh but it's fun and we all need the distraction. Are we going to be looking at that red carpet tomorrow? Because I know I will, Yeah, I will. I will I will. Speaker 3: Yeah, I will too, And I think that why I will be looking is because fashion is fun. It should be fun, it should be something that we enjoy looking at. And I love how Lena ties up her piece because it's not a hopeless piece. Speaker 4: She ultimately concludes. Speaker 3: By saying, what I realize now is I was making choices that maybe made people feel uncomfortable, whether it was because I was wearing clothes that that type of body should not have been wearing, for instance, or she was wearing clothes that weren't regarded as as exactly mattering me. She talks about how she spoke to a very well known fashion critic about this sort of debate recently, and the fashion critics said to her, you just have a point of view that's called taste. And I love the idea that just because you're wearing something that might not be universally regarded as flattering or fashionable, you can still have a point of view about it. And I guess that's ideally what these kind of red carpet events are meant to showcase is a unique point of view. Speaker 4: So yeah, I'll be watching. Speaker 1: We will rope in our absolute fashion expert May who used to love the met Gala. As she said, people take more risks there than they do when they're you know, at the Oscars or whatever, because it is the whole point of it is to be quite bad shit. So we will be doing a met Gala wrap up for subscribers tomorrow afternoon, and I'm sure that Maya will have many thoughts. That's all we've got time for this Monday. I hope everybody's week starts well. We will be back in your ears tomorrow for subscribers, and the three of us will be here on Wednesday. Thank you to our team. We'll see you then, Bye bye. Speaker 2: Mummy acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Daisies discuss episodes 25-28 of Married at First Sight (season 13). They chat about the crumbling of favourites Chris and Sam, after Sam challenges what he perceives as Chris's lack of empathy. They also discuss Gia doing another runner and the latest wave of drama surrounding Bec.Watch this full ep on our Youtube!Click here to sign up to our PATREON!Follow and DM us on Instagram and TikTok @watchingtellypod or email daisygrantproductions@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 6, The Passing Winter, finds Benedict doubling down on his cottage solution, convinced he has found a way forward for himself and Sophie. Sophie, meanwhile, is forced to reckon with the practical consequences of their intimacy, and the two of them begin confronting what their future might actually require. Elsewhere, Penelope faces renewed pressure over Whistledown, Alice continues learning the realities of court life beside the Queen, and Anthony returns to London to dominate proceedings as the Bridgertons adjust to life with a new heir. Featuring: - Organisational queens - Several consecutive character spirals - Sibling rivalries - A lot of unwelcome reality checks - Cressida apologism - Unrecognised power imbalance - Kate apologism - Actual and metaphorical cross-class cosplay - Bridgertons always choose themselves - A bummer of an ending Here are is the media we talk about in this episode: - Bridgerton, a television series - An Offer from a Gentleman, a book by Julia Quinn - When He Was Wicked, a book by Julia Quinn - ‘A Husband for Fanny', included in Snowdrift and other Stories, a short story by Georgette Heyer - Heated Rivalry, a television series by Jacob Tierney - Married at First Sight, an Australian reality television series - The Beckham family feud - The ‘Firm', a description of the British Royal Family - Mean Girls, a film by Mark Waters - Romancing Mr Bridgerton, a book by Julia Quinn - ‘Just What I Needed', a song by The Cars - ‘Fields of Gold', a song by Sting - Jurassic Park: Rebirth, a film by Gareth Edwards - Gosford Park, a film by Robert Altman - Les Miserables, a novel by Victor Hugo - Schitt's Creek, a television series by Dan Levy and Eugene Levy Our guest host this episode is the luminous Mirandi Riwoe. You can hear more from Mirandi on instagram or read her beautiful novels. Mirandi has brought something for your (heaving) TBR pile: Check out The Mission House by Carys Davies on her recommendation! Mirandi also asked us for recommendations. We suggested Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid, and The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love by India Holton. We also talked about The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley. Don't forget you can find us on facebook @bridgertonpod and instagram and bluesky @wwddpod and join the conversation using the hashtag #WWDDpod. Please follow us on your favourite podcast provider! Leaving a 5-star rating and a review will not only help us find more listeners, but also keep you regular (iykyk). This episode was recorded on the traditional and unceded land of the Kaurna, Jagera, Turrbal, Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people. Our editor is Ben McKenzie of Splendid Chaps Productions. If you need production work completed, you can find them here: splendidchaps.com

We’re breaking down the chaotic Married at First Sight reunion, and if you thought the finale was dramatic, nothing could prepare us for the secret audio that caught one groom’s terrifying true colours.This week, the scorecard for the season was officially tallied - and with only one couple walking in together, we need to talk about why this year felt like an exercise in public humiliation for the women involved.Plus we discuss the fallout from the Danny/Steph/Bec triangle. We’re dissecting the story they told about those leaked bikini photos and how that aggressive off-camera audio proves why this groom might be one of the most manipulative contestants the show has ever seen.Plus, we’re unpacking the logic behind Steven’s "seasonal" approach to romance (spoiler: there is none) and hear why his pathetic excuses had us feeling "broken but hopeful" for the end of the season.Love binge-watching TV? The Spill has launched a new podcast called Watch Party where we deep dive into the shows everyone’s talking about. Follow the feed on Apple or Spotify now. Plus remember The Spill drops the tea twice a day in this feed so follow us for all the latest entertainment news… OR you can WATCH our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and enjoy the watch! Link here. THE END BITS Find and follow us on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespillpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thespillpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thespillpodcast/ Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia: https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Support Independent Women’s Media: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/ Your subscription helps us continue to tell the stories that matter to women. Want to join the conversation? Have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss? Send us a voice message or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au and we’ll get back to you ASAP! Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Audio & Video Producer: Michael Kean Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

De tweede week van Married at First Sight wordt besproken door Timo, Tom en nieuwkomer Gaby. Eén ding viel ons allemaal op: normaal zijn mannelijke deelnemers van reality-tv vreselijk, maar dit seizoen lijken juist de vrouwen vervelender. Hoe kan dat? Tom bespreekt of rughaar scheren een goede date is voor Joyce en Nick, terwijl Gaby zich buigt over de opbloeiende liefde tussen Linda en Cindy: gaat vriendin Kimberly roet in het eten gooien? En Timo verbaast zich over de aparte houding van Kirsten, terwijl Luigi juist een beetje delulu lijkt te zijn. Luister op Podimo vooruit! Nu 3 maanden Podimo voor 1 euro via podimo.nl/realitycheck Heb jij een hot take, spannende achtergrondinformatie of wil je heel graag je mening met ons delen? Stuur ons dan een (voice)berichtje op Instagram. En volg ons daar voor memes, behind the scenes en meer! Ga naar @realitycheck_depodcast op Instagram en Tiktok. Wil je adverteren in deze podcast? Dat kan! Mail naar adverteren@dagennacht.nlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joshua Fox has built a reputation as one of Australia’s most relentless wedding crashers, better known as the ‘MAFS Guy’ for his viral ambushes on the set of Married at First Sight. But long before the online notoriety, he was Britain’s youngest paparazzo - landing an early win photographing Paris Hilton and earning more than he ever imagined. From those beginnings in Manchester to producing one of Australia’s biggest radio shows, The Kyle and Jackie O Show, Josh’s path has been anything but conventional. In this chat with Chris Syprou, Josh opens up about the reality behind his MAFS persona, his unexpected foray into OnlyFans, and the darker chapters he’s faced - from getting divorced before 30 to reinventing himself as one of the country’s most listened-to podcasters. Content warning: This chat does touch on themes of suicide and sexual assault Weekend list with Helen Smith Listener Chris TO LISTEN: TO WATCH: Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom on Netflix TO WATCH: The Moment TO READ: Girl on Girl by Sophie Gilbert Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vanaf 9 april zijn we terug met een wekelijkse nabespreking van Married at First Sight in alle podcast apps! Of luister vooruit via Podimo. Ga naar podimo.nl/realitycheck en krijg 3 maanden voor 1 euro. Om te vieren dat we terug zijn kun je in de tussentijd deze Podimo exclusive luisteren met oud MAFS-expert Patrick van Veen. In januari was hij bij ons te gast om te praten over Winter Vol Liefde en hadden we het over hoe je aan de hand van de wetenschap kan voorspellen of potentiële koppels de eindstreep halen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vanaf 9 april zijn we terug met een wekelijkse nabespreking van Married at First Sight in alle podcast apps! We gooien het huwelijk met B&B- en Winter Vol Liefde open en duiken de komende weken in MAFS. Stap met ons in het huwelijksbootje en geniet van scherpe analyses en de sappigste commentaren. En op Podimo kijken we vooruit. Dus kun jij je ook niet inhouden? Volg ons dan daar. Ga naar podimo.nl/realitycheck en krijg 3 maanden voor 1 euro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday headlines Trump threatens Iran in expletive-laden social media post WA gets tough on Petrol Retailers Pope Leo urges those with the power to unleash wars- to choose peace. Sydney Kings break their championship Trophy Newcastle Knights injury against Raiders Deep Dive: Married at First Sight isn’t just dominating TV ratings - it’s driving a constant stream of online content that keeps the show alive well beyond each episode. Beyond the drama on screen, a growing ecosystem of podcasts, parody accounts and creators are shaping the conversation - stretching a few episodes a week into a 24/7 cycle in your feed. In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou speaks with creator Amanda Catalano about why MAFS is “the easiest content on the internet,” how her parody videos rack up huge numbers, and what it says about how we feel about the show. You can follow Amanda on Instagram @amanda.catalano and TikTok @amanda.catalano Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Groot nieuws: Reality Check gaat Married at First Sight verslaan en daar hebben we ontzettend veel zin in! Ondertussen heeft Steven nog een geweldige podcasttip: Patatje Oorlog, met Isabelle Kafando, Noni Kooimnan en Nana Asare. Daarin gaan ze een epische battle aan met vragen die allemaal met eten te maken hebben! Nu in je favoriete podcast-app en op YouTube! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this interview, Madison and David open up about their engagement and how their relationship evolved after Married at First Sight. Host: Towanda Robinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Legal Team, we're pulling back the curtain on reality TV with former producer Olivia Ravasio Banghart, aka Liv On Air, who's worked on everything from Married at First Sight to American Idol. In this episode, we get into what actually goes on behind the scenes, from how storylines are shaped to the real role producers play in creating the shows we watch. We also dig into the legal side of reality TV, including contracts, NDAs, releases, and where the line is between storytelling and liability. What's on the docket? What reality TV producers actually do and how storylines are built in real time The difference between producers, showrunners, and editors and who really controls the final product How talking heads are filmed and why cast aren't shown footage when reacting The contracts behind reality TV including NDAs, likeness rights, and why cast and crew sign everything away The legal gray areas around releases, filming in public, and using people's likeness on camera The reality of alcohol, consent, and liability on popular shows Breaking down rumors like the RHOSLC “mega clause” and what's actually enforceable Keep up with Olivia:Instagram TikTok Podcast Access additional content and our Patreon here: ⁠https://zez.am/thebravodocket⁠ The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri. Thank you to our incredible sponsors! Ollie: Get ready for both you and your pup to be obsessed. Head to ollie.com/docket, tell them all about your dog, and use code DOCKET to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! Tonal: Visit tonal.com and use promo code DOCKET for $200 off your purchase. Wayfair: Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Progressive: Visit Progressive.com to see if you could save on car insurance. Whatnot: Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order Quince: Go to Quince.com/DOCKET for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Mortgage rate rises coming thick and fast TVs Repair Shop rejects inappropriate Bob Monkhouse joke book Oil traders bet millions ahead of Trumps Iran talks post Vet prescription fees to be capped at 21 Steve Bruces baby grandson died after unsafe sleeping position Abersoch residents proud after fighting Gwynedd second home crackdown Heat pumps for all new homes and plug in solar in green tech drive Chris Mason Reeves to set out principles on who might get energy bills support Police 900k Trump state visit costs will not be reimbursed Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling dies of cancer at 54

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Abersoch residents proud after fighting Gwynedd second home crackdown UK teenagers to trial social media bans and digital curfews Mark Lamarr gets driving ban despite hardship plea Malcolm Offord denies homophobia after apologising for joke Bridgerton puts female romance between Francesca and Michaela at heart of season five Reeves plans energy bill help for those who need it most Ukraine Unesco site damaged as Russia launches 400 drones in deadly daytime attack Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling dies of cancer at 54 Meta told to pay 375m for misleading users over child safety Air Canada pilots Antoine Forest and Mackenzie Gunther died in LaGuardia plane crash

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Bridgerton puts female romance between Francesca and Michaela at heart of season five Ukraine Unesco site damaged as Russia launches 400 drones in deadly daytime attack Malcolm Offord denies homophobia after apologising for joke Mark Lamarr gets driving ban despite hardship plea Air Canada pilots Antoine Forest and Mackenzie Gunther died in LaGuardia plane crash Reeves plans energy bill help for those who need it most Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling dies of cancer at 54 UK teenagers to trial social media bans and digital curfews Abersoch residents proud after fighting Gwynedd second home crackdown Meta told to pay 375m for misleading users over child safety

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Chris Mason Reeves to set out principles on who might get energy bills support Mortgage rate rises coming thick and fast Heat pumps for all new homes and plug in solar in green tech drive Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling dies of cancer at 54 Vet prescription fees to be capped at 21 Oil traders bet millions ahead of Trumps Iran talks post Steve Bruces baby grandson died after unsafe sleeping position TVs Repair Shop rejects inappropriate Bob Monkhouse joke book Abersoch residents proud after fighting Gwynedd second home crackdown Police 900k Trump state visit costs will not be reimbursed

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv UK teenagers to trial social media bans and digital curfews Malcolm Offord denies homophobia after apologising for joke Air Canada pilots Antoine Forest and Mackenzie Gunther died in LaGuardia plane crash Abersoch residents proud after fighting Gwynedd second home crackdown Bridgerton puts female romance between Francesca and Michaela at heart of season five Reeves plans energy bill help for those who need it most Mark Lamarr gets driving ban despite hardship plea Ukraine Unesco site damaged as Russia launches 400 drones in deadly daytime attack Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling dies of cancer at 54 Meta told to pay 375m for misleading users over child safety

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Abersoch residents proud after fighting Gwynedd second home crackdown Steve Bruces baby grandson died after unsafe sleeping position Oil traders bet millions ahead of Trumps Iran talks post Chris Mason Reeves to set out principles on who might get energy bills support Heat pumps for all new homes and plug in solar in green tech drive Vet prescription fees to be capped at 21 TVs Repair Shop rejects inappropriate Bob Monkhouse joke book Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling dies of cancer at 54 Mortgage rate rises coming thick and fast Police 900k Trump state visit costs will not be reimbursed

Jules Robinson is one of the lucky Married at First Sight contestants who found real love on Australia's most loved TV show and it's partly thanks to expert Mel Schilling, who sadly passed away yesterday.Jules joined us to tell us all about how incredible Mel was but also reveal the text she sent her the night before she passed away. Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcasts/carrie-and-tommySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday Headlines: Fuel shortages ramp up as diesel standards lowered Most Aussies want the Iran war to end and Pakistan tipped to lead peace talks ABC programs pulled as staff walk off the job Married at First Sight expert Mel Schilling has died at the age of 54 The Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special is out Deep Dive: It’s been more than a thousand days since a landmark inquiry recommended a full ban on gambling advertising in Australia, yet despite the scale of harm and billions lost each year, the federal government has failed to act. Evidence from the probe revealed an inescapable and predatory system, with aggressive tactics normalising gambling for young Australians and targeting those most at risk. In this episode of The Briefing, Sacha Barbour Gatt speaks with Independent MP Kate Chaney about why reform has stalled, the influence of powerful lobbying groups, and her push to force change in Parliament. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode was originally released on May 25th, 2018. When two women in their sixties start losing interest in sex, their sex-starved partners become increasingly frustrated. Both women blame old age for their waning libidos. But is their diminished sex drive because of age or something else? The erotic lives of senior citizens are typically made invisible by our culture, which can lead to confusion and misinformation. Dr. Pepper Schwartz, the love and relationship columnist for AARP, joins the Sugars to dispel certain myths about sex and aging: Do libidos change after menopause? How does the aging body affect the way we feel about sex? Should medical interventions be considered for a declining sex drive? Dr. Schwartz is a professor of sociology at the University of Washington and has written more than 25 books on love and sexuality. She's also an on-air expert for Lifetime TV's “Married at First Sight.” The Sugars Recommend “Our Souls at Night,” by Kent Haruf “Scary Old Sex,” by Arlene Heyman

In this episode, host ⁠Conor Boru⁠ sits down with director ⁠Vanessa Caswill⁠ to discuss her latest feature, Reminders of Him. Vanessa is an English director and screenwriter known for her work across television and film, including the BBC miniseries Thirteen, Little Women, and the feature Love at First Sight. Her latest film follows a young mother who, after serving time in prison, attempts to rebuild a relationship with her daughter. Facing hostility from nearly everyone around her — except a bar owner with unexpected ties to the child — she must confront her past in order to create the possibility of a better future. In the episode, they discuss: Vanessa Caswill's career journey from TV into feature filmmaking The creative challenges of adapting a bestselling novel Practical directing techniques for working with young actors Production challenges and problem-solving on set Emotional storytelling and performance-driven filmmaking Why protecting your own creative voice is essential in the industry ...and so much more! Enjoy! REMINDERS OF HIM is out on the 13th of March | ⁠TRAILER⁠ ⁠FOOD FOR THOUGHT⁠ documentary out NOW | Watch it FREE ⁠HERE.⁠ A documentary exploring the rapid growth and uptake of the vegan lifestyle around the world. – And if you enjoyed the film, please take a moment to share & rate it on your favourite platforms. Every review & every comment helps us share the film's important message with more people. Your support makes a difference! Help us out and Subscribe, listen and review us on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts but more importantly, tell your pals about this podcast. Thank you! ⁠PODCAST MERCH⁠ Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, on-set water bottles, mugs and more ⁠MERCH⁠. ⁠https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/⁠   ⁠COURSES⁠ Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE ⁠https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/⁠   ⁠PATREON⁠ Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? ⁠Join our Patreon⁠ for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at ⁠TheFilmmakersPodcast.com⁠   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written and produced by Giles Alderson ⁠@gilesalderson⁠ Edited by ⁠@tobiasvees⁠ Logo and Banner Art by ⁠Lois Creative ⁠ Theme Music by ⁠John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Britt is diving into the business of reality TV and how these shows really tick. We are joined by Alex Funnell, a media commentator, host, and producer who’s spent more than 15 years working behind the scenes on some of Australia’s biggest television shows, including Married at First Sight, MasterChef Australia, Sunrise, The Project, Home and Away, Dancing with the Stars, and Neighbours. After years of helping create the shows we all obsess over, Alex has become one of the few voices publicly breaking down how reality TV actually works. She now hosts the podcast 'That's Showbiz Baby!', where she dives into the wild realities of working in television and the stories that usually never make it to air. LINKS Follow Britt on: Instagram - @brittney_saunders Instagram - @bigbusiness_podcast TikTok - @brittney_saunders YouTube - Brittney Saunders - Fayt The Label Check out FAYT The Label HERE. Purchase my book "Just Getting Started" HERE Follow Alex on: Instagram - @alexandriafunnell Instagram - @thatsshowbizbaby.pod TikTok - @alexandriafunnell CREDITSHost: Brittney Saunders. Executive Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Ricardo Bardon Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au and follow Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Age of Attraction Premiere Recap Age of Attraction is here! This new Netflix series tests singles to build connections based on chemistry and compatibility, not age. Couples are not allowed to ask the question “How old are you?” Today, Aysha and Jason discuss the premiere of Age of Attraction. Age of Attraction makes its Netflix debut, and hosts Jason Reed and Aysha Welch dive right into episode 1, unpacking the premise and player dynamics. The show asks: Does age matter when it comes to finding love, or can connections cross decades? With contestants keeping their ages secret as they search for romance during a Canadian retreat, the hosts have plenty to analyze, from first impressions to the twisty promise room reveal. Jason and Aysha break down what separates Age of Attraction from shows like Love Is Blind and Married at First Sight, highlighting its focus on age gaps and the decision-making process before any long-term commitment. They analyze the casting, noting the show’s clear trend toward pairing people willing to date outside their typical age range, and ponder what makes the promise room an intriguing pivot point in the format. Early episodes spotlight several budding couples, each facing their own challenges as they consider age, life stage, and personal goals, some with kids, others just starting in their careers. They dig deep into: – First impressions of key pairs, including Libby and Andrew's youthful energy clash and John and Theresa's surprising age reveal – The show’s casting strategy and how it shapes contestant connections, especially around age range preferences – The promise room mechanic and its role in uncovering real ages, shifting romantic decisions on the spot – Contestants' candid conversations about kids, careers, and non-negotiables, adding layers to the show’s take on attraction and compatibility – Memorable moments like awkward age guessing games, Swiftie debates, and standout confessional commentary As Age of Attraction kicks off, will the pairs focus on chemistry, or will age become an insurmountable obstacle? How much does life stage matter in pursuing lasting connections? Dive in with Jason and Aysha for sharp analysis and reality TV insight. Listen now to see if love truly knows no age. 0:00 Welcome to Age of Attraction 06:16 Promise Room: No Engagements 13:14 Strategic Casting for Age Gaps 18:08 Age Gaps in Relationships Analyzed 27:17 Libby and Andrew: Youth Clash 37:07 Tristan's Awkward Mom Revelation 42:28 Vanelle's Love Triangle Forms 46:42 Justin and Vanelle's First Kiss 52:28 Jorge vs Justin: Vanelle Decides 57:02 John and Theresa's Connection Deepens 01:03:22 John's Age Revealed 01:04:36 Speculating Teresa's Real Age 01:06:03 Cast Size and Next Episodes 01:07:43 Facebook Password Revealed Check out Peace Corps: https://peacecorps.gov/serve LISTEN: Subscribe to the Perfect Match RHAPUp podcast feed by visiting https://robhasawebsite.com/feed/mafs WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Previously on the Love at First Sight Feed: Love at First Sight Recap Archives

Age of Attraction Premiere Recap Age of Attraction is here! This new Netflix series tests singles to build connections based on chemistry and compatibility, not age. Couples are not allowed to ask the question "How old are you?" Today, Aysha and Jason discuss the premiere of Age of Attraction. Age of Attraction makes its Netflix debut, and hosts Jason Reed and Aysha Welch dive right into episode 1, unpacking the premise and player dynamics. The show asks: Does age matter when it comes to finding love, or can connections cross decades? With contestants keeping their ages secret as they search for romance during a Canadian retreat, the hosts have plenty to analyze, from first impressions to the twisty promise room reveal. Jason and Aysha break down what separates Age of Attraction from shows like Love Is Blind and Married at First Sight, highlighting its focus on age gaps and the decision-making process before any long-term commitment. They analyze the casting, noting the show's clear trend toward pairing people willing to date outside their typical age range, and ponder what makes the promise room an intriguing pivot point in the format. Early episodes spotlight several budding couples, each facing their own challenges as they consider age, life stage, and personal goals, some with kids, others just starting in their careers. They dig deep into: - First impressions of key pairs, including Libby and Andrew's youthful energy clash and John and Theresa's surprising age reveal - The show's casting strategy and how it shapes contestant connections, especially around age range preferences - The promise room mechanic and its role in uncovering real ages, shifting romantic decisions on the spot - Contestants' candid conversations about kids, careers, and non-negotiables, adding layers to the show's take on attraction and compatibility - Memorable moments like awkward age guessing games, Swiftie debates, and standout confessional commentary As Age of Attraction kicks off, will the pairs focus on chemistry, or will age become an insurmountable obstacle? How much does life stage matter in pursuing lasting connections? Dive in with Jason and Aysha for sharp analysis and reality TV insight. Listen now to see if love truly knows no age. 0:00 Welcome to Age of Attraction 06:16 Promise Room: No Engagements 13:14 Strategic Casting for Age Gaps 18:08 Age Gaps in Relationships Analyzed 27:17 Libby and Andrew: Youth Clash 37:07 Tristan's Awkward Mom Revelation 42:28 Vanelle's Love Triangle Forms 46:42 Justin and Vanelle's First Kiss 52:28 Jorge vs Justin: Vanelle Decides 57:02 John and Theresa's Connection Deepens 01:03:22 John's Age Revealed 01:04:36 Speculating Teresa's Real Age 01:06:03 Cast Size and Next Episodes 01:07:43 Facebook Password Revealed Check out Peace Corps: https://peacecorps.gov/serve Previously on the Love at First Sight Feed:Love at First Sight Recap Archives LISTEN: Subscribe to the Perfect Match RHAPUp podcast feed by visiting https://robhasawebsite.com/feed/mafsWATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Mitu and Rachel talk about the hidden gem Love at First Sight on Netflix Words on Bathroom Walls deep dive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBB9IohuHmM Director Thor Freudenthal interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvTQ3gQrYyU New merch store! https://hallmarkies.dashery.com/ Follow Mitu at The Pilot Podcast on twitter https://twitter.com/thepilotpod Listen to The Pilot Podcast https://thepilotpodcast.simplecast.com/ Don't miss HEARTLAND and MYSTIC on Uptv Faith and Family Go to upfaithandfamily.com/hallmarkies today to sign up for your 14- day free trial. Join the patreon or give a one time donation on ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/hallmarkiespodcast Support the patreon https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies Please support the W Rated podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/2x7Ag7oDjg1e9mKOw9eGDO?si=TPpqMslUQ4Kgw1oftXVT4A&nd=1 For all of our 2021 Christmas Season coverage https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXv4sBF3mPUArQQNyFLq7uEL0-NVuvQhs For all of our Christmas Coverage https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXv4sBF3mPUDo41tHqhkjHCvedmZwLzHx For all of our interviews https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXv4sBF3mPUA_0JZ2r5fxhTRE_-RChCj Check out the merch store https://teepublic.com/stores/hallmarkies?utm_campaign=Hallmarkies&utm_medium=8581&utm_source=affiliat Please support the podcast on patreon at https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies Follow us on ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hallmarkies-podcast/id1296728288?mt=2 https://twitter.com/HallmarkiesPod on twitter @HallmarkiesPodcast on Instagram Check out our website HallmarkiesPodcast.com Follow Rachel's blog at http://rachelsreviews.net Follow Rachel on twitter twitter.com/rachel_reviews Follow Rachel's Reviews on youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/rachelsreviews Follow Rachel on facebook www.facebook.com/smilingldsgirlreviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode, JJ discusses ZeroEyes, an AI weapons-detection software-as-a-service created in response to the Parkland shooting to make existing security cameras proactive rather than reactive. The platform works with current IP cameras (720p minimum) to detect brandished firearms (not concealed weapons) and sends detections within seconds to the ZeroEyes Operation Center, where trained former law enforcement or military personnel verify threats to reduce false positives before calling 911 and the client. The conversation covers why human judgment is kept in the loop, how special-operations mission focus shapes company culture and go-to-market, and why competitors without an operations center struggle. Key adoption challenges include limited school budgets, distracting “shiny” analytics, reliance on bonds and grants, and efforts to lower costs via insurance partnerships and state blanket funding.00:24 Origin Story Parkland02:16 Making Cameras Proactive03:50 Human in the Loop08:27 Mission Driven Culture12:12 Avoiding Shiny Analytics14:39 Budget and Funding Hurdles17:02 Partnerships and Insurance20:28 Hesitation Costs Lives22:18 Signals and Real CasesConnect with JJ: Website: https://www.jjparma.comZeroEyes: https://www.zeroeyes.comLinkedIn: JJ ParmaEmail: johnparma@zeroeyes.comConnect with Raul: • Work with Raul: https://dogoodwork.io/apply • Free Growth Resources: https://dogoodwork.io/free-growth-resources• Connect with Raul on LinkedIn (DMs open): https://www.linkedin.com/in/dogoodwork/ 

In this episode, host Conor Boru sits down with director Vanessa Caswill to discuss her latest feature, Reminders of Him. Vanessa is an English director and screenwriter known for her work across television and film, including the BBC miniseries Thirteen, Little Women, and the feature Love at First Sight. Her latest film follows a young mother who, after serving time in prison, attempts to rebuild a relationship with her daughter. Facing hostility from nearly everyone around her — except a bar owner with unexpected ties to the child — she must confront her past in order to create the possibility of a better future. In the episode, they discuss: Vanessa Caswill's career journey from TV into feature filmmaking The creative challenges of adapting a bestselling novel Practical directing techniques for working with young actors Production challenges and problem-solving on set Emotional storytelling and performance-driven filmmaking Why protecting your own creative voice is essential in the industry ...and so much more! Enjoy! REMINDERS OF HIM is out on the 13th of March | TRAILER FOOD FOR THOUGHT documentary out NOW | Watch it FREE HERE. A documentary exploring the rapid growth and uptake of the veganlifestyle around the world. – And if you enjoyed the film, please take amoment to share & rate it on your favourite platforms. Every review& every comment helps us share the film's important message withmore people. Your support makes a difference! Help us out and Subscribe, listen and review us on iTunes, Spotify,or wherever you get your podcasts but more importantly, tell your pals about this podcast. Thank you! PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, on-set water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/   COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written and produced by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Malcolm Copeland, Air Force Veteran, in Episode 235 of the Transition Drill Podcast, his story addresses a reality most veterans face. The military gives you structure, identity, and momentum, but it doesn't guarantee relevance once you leave. His transition wasn't about replacing one job with another. It was about reclaiming control and creating his own structure instead of relying on someone else's. His story is a reminder that transition isn't a single event at separation. It's a shift in ownership.Malcolm isn't just an Air Force veteran; he's a master of transition who's navigated the high-stakes world of elite military units and the complex landscape of civilian entrepreneurship. In this episode dive deep into his journey from a curious kid in Long Island to a crew chief for the a famous jet in Hollywood history.Malcolm grew up in West Islip, New York, where he spent his days taking apart electronics just to see how they worked. That engineering mindset was his gift, but his life hit a major crossroads when he lost his father at just 13 years old. This unexpected loss pushed him to grow up fast and find a path that offered adventure and independence, so he enlisted in the Air Force at 17. He didn't just fix planes, he became an elite technician. From working on the block forties in South Korea to maintaining the CV-22 Ospreys that appeared in the first Transformers movie, Malcolm lived the high-tempo life of military maintenance.His career reached a pinnacle when he joined the Thunderbirds. In that world, precision isn't just a goal, it's a requirement. He learned that teamwork and structure can make the impossible happen, like swapping an F-16 engine in half the standard time to ensure a show never gets canceled. But Malcolm's story doesn't end on the flight line. After 14 years of service, he took a unique risk by appearing on the first season of Married at First Sight. While the show wasn't a match, his honesty on screen led him to his soulmate; she was from Germany. He moved overseas, mastered the challenges of a blended family of eventually six children, and finished his engineering degree and MBA.Today, back in the United States with his family, Malcolm's focused on the future of veteran entrepreneurship. He's the founder of Eighth Ascent, where he helps veterans launch business ideas in just 28 days. He's also a leading voice on how AI and automation will impact the workforce. He's helping veterans build businesses that are future-proof, ensuring they keep the purpose and passion they had in uniform. Malcolm's life proves that with the right azimuth, you can navigate any transition and build a legacy that lasts.CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulpantani/WEBSITE: https://www.transitiondrillpodcast.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulpantani/SIGN-UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER:https://transitiondrillpodcast.com/home#aboutQUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:paul@transitiondrillpodcast.comEPISODE BLOG PAGE AND CONNECT WITH MALCOLM:https://www.transitiondrillpodcast.com/post/air-force-veteran-malcolm-copeland-on-thunderbirds-and-military-transition-drill-podcastSPONSORS:GRND CollectiveGet 15% off your purchaseLink: https://thegrndcollective.com/Promo Code: TRANSITION15Blue Line RoastingGet 10% off your purchaseLink: https://bluelineroasting.comPromocode: Transition10Frontline OpticsGet 10% off your purchaseLink: https://frontlineoptics.comPromocode: Transition10

In today's Down in the DM breakdown DCS talks to listeners about how they hooked up and debate wether its best to have love at first site or should you be friends first. 

[Rerun] Can we predict two people falling in love? Does online dating work? Does the TV show Married at First Sight use valid science? Dr. Kirk does a deep dive on the empirical research on scientific matchmaking. May 29, 2020This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleEmail: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contactWebsite: https://www.psychologyinseattle.comMerch: https://psychologyinseattle-shop.fourthwall.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychologyinseattle/Facebook Official Page: https://www.facebook.com/PsychologyInSeattle/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kirk.hondaThe Psychology In Seattle Podcast ®Trigger Warning: This episode may include topics such as assault, trauma, and discrimination. If necessary, listeners are encouraged to refrain from listening and care for their safety and well-being.Disclaimer: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, therapy, diagnosis, or creates a counselor-client relationship. Topics discussed may generate differing points of view. If you participate (by being a guest, submitting a question, or commenting) you must do so with the knowledge that we cannot control reactions or responses from others, which may not agree with you or feel unfair. Your participation on this site is at your own risk, accepting full responsibility for any liability or harm that may result. Anything you write here may be used for discussion or endorsement of the podcast. Opinions and views expressed by the host and guest hosts are personal views. Although, we take precautions and fact check, they should not be considered facts and the opinions may change. Opinions posted by participants (such as comments) are not those of the hosts. Readers should not rely on any information found here and should perform due diligence before taking any action. For a more extensive description of factors for you to consider, please see www.psychologyinseattle.com(By The Daily Telegraph. Copyright holders of the image of Madeleine at three are Kate and Gerry McCann. The age-progressed image was commissioned by Scotland Yard from forensic artist Teri Blythe for release to the public. Both images have been widely disseminated by the copyright holders, and have been the subject of significant commentary., Fair use, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=39861556)

Join Sarah and Mary as they talk holiday party vibes and then recap Married at First Sight, S19, Austin with special guest Thomas McDonald from MAFS S18, Chicago: insightful, authentic, real talk - and more…Join us on Patreon as we go deeper with more MAFS insights, observations, popular (and unpopular) opinions, speculations, and laughs from Season 19, Austin - with special guest, Thomas McDonald from MAFS S18, Chicago. Subscribe, follow, like, and review wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Thomas on Instagram HERE!!Follow Camille on Instagram HERE!! Subscribe, Follow, Like, and Review, Wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook. Get RUMP Merch here:https://areyoumypodcast.bigcartel.com/ Visit oneskin.co/MYPODCAST for 15% off. sarahcolonna.commaryradzinski.com    Sarah's merchMary's merch © 2020-2022 Are You My Podcast?