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

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MONDAY ANALYSIS:

Coming up on today’s show: is reality TV…regressing? In light of all the headlines surrounding Taylor Frankie Paul and the future of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, we wanted to ask the question: is reality TV in 2026 harkening ba... more

DUMB STUFF FRIDAYS:

Travis Kelce fell for a Ponzi scheme, so we asked you guys: what’s the dumbest scam you've ever fallen for? And then, who is Tilly Norwood? We talk about her recent Piers Morgan interview before Mich brings us something from her ... more

THURSDAY QUICK AND DIRTY:

Channing Tatum’s burner account, Princess Diana's brother's book, and then, Ed Sheeran’s on-stage apology. In devastating news, Presley Gerber has passed away at 27, before finally: Tom Cruise on… makeup efficiency.

A huge... more

MONDAY ANALYSIS:

Coming up on today’s show: Lady Gaga has had a baby! Lena Dunham has had a baby! But, through no fault of the babies, these little ones have become enveloped in a longstanding conversation and Roman Empire of ours: the ethically fra... more

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Recent Guests

Belle Burden
Author of Strangers, subject of coverage in The New Yorker piece
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Episode: Katie’s… “missing”… husband?
Annabelle Lee
Guest on episode discussing Euphoria
Episode: How did Euphoria get here?
Emma Grede
Businesswoman, co-founder of Skims and Good American
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Episode: Teaser: Emma Grede on building two billion-dollar empires
Joanne McNally
Guest, comedian and pop-culture commentator
Independent
Episode: Stompy, kissy, dumb dilemmas... with Joanne McNally
Richard Keys
Former Sky News reporter and sports commentator known for controversial remarks
Richard Keys interview profile (The Telegraph)
Episode: Three Angry Wives
Jamal Berkmar
Social commentator providing a counter-argument
Episode: Letting the fools expose themselves
Ruby Hall
Host of Shameless Media's interview show Inherited
Shameless Media
Episode: See you at the stroke of midnight
Ned Fulmer
Former Try Guys member involved in a cheating scandal
Episode: Interviewing the wife you cheated on
Ariel Fulmer
Ned Fulmer's estranged wife
Episode: Interviewing the wife you cheated on

Hosts

Michelle Andrews
Host of Shameless Media show with a focus on thoughtful pop culture analysis and conversational banter.
Zara McDonald
Co-host of Shameless Media and co-founder; drives discussions with sharp cultural insights.
Annabelle Lee
Host/Producer with responsibilities around breaks and panel discussions.
Gill
Host introducing and guiding conversations.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 34.2k ratings
  • Love this pod!! ⭐️

    Recently stumbled across this podcast and it’s quickly become one of my favourites. I love the balance between playful and hard hitting conversations. I especially enjoyed the most recent episode on surrogacy! 💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hdjowke slhdjoan
    United Kingdom8 days ago
  • Such easy listening

    I came across this podcast recently, I’m from the UK and have been hooked ever since. I’m not even a massive celebrity gossip person but I just find Michelle and Zara to be so engaging and nice to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bloss Hopkins
    United Kingdom24 days ago
  • 10/10 no notes

    I look forward to every episode. The perfect combo of pop culture goss, intelligent convo and silliness. Have loved seeing the show grow, the gals evolve, all of it. Been listening since the start 👏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jessie6433
    New Zealand25 days ago
  • The Listening Highlight(s) of My Week!

    Seriously love these girls. I can’t wait for every single episode, and the takes are so *normal* that it’s like having a chat with your close friends. I actually laugh out loud while listening, and listen to random episodes out of their backlog when I need a mood boost. Love this pod!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scooching in Here
    United States25 days ago
  • Quality has dropped

    I’ve been listening since 2024 and was immediately hooked. I loved the banter, the research, and the thoughtful commentary, and Shameless quickly became one of my favorite podcasts.

    However, since the episode structure changed, I feel like the overall quality and listening experience have dropped. I miss the two-episode-a-week format, not necessarily because I want more content, but because the episodes felt more intentional, cohesive, and well-edited. I also miss the old structure around ads a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Melonadee
    United Statesa month ago

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Listeners praise smart, witty takes and the balance of humor with thoughtful culture analysis.
Fans appreciate long-time consistency and the ability to make complex topics feel accessible.
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Thank you, baby, for making this top 50
Q: Thoughts on it being a girl?
They acknowledge it as a personal preference, and emphasize that family dynamics and personal choices matter more than external expectations, while joking about the names and cultural vibes.
The New Year's Day special
Q: What do you think might be your word for 2026?
I think my personal word needs to encapsulate a rebirth; I am leaning towards celebration or healing.
The New Year's Day special
Q: How do you feel now that I'm in the process of coming back into the business more deeply?
It has been really nice having you come back in, I think the two happiest work days I had last week were because we were back working together.
We forced Zara to watch Twilight
Q: Did you like who Edward was? Because I fucking hate Edward in the first film. He's so arrogant, pompous and annoying.
I don't think he was arrogant and pompous, was he?
Who's a Scientologist?
Q: How much responsibility do you give people who are in the church, who grew up in the church, and does that make them a victim or does that make them inherently bad once they stay in the church for a long time?
The discussion revolves around the difficulty of defining someone's membership as a victim or a perpetrator, especially for those raised in the church.

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A witty, conversation-driven pop culture show hosted by a sharp duo with a rotating panel of contributors. The episodes foreground celebrity news, media narratives, and cultural phenomena through a feminist-leaning lens, often blending incisive critique with lighthearted banter. Sponsorships are a regular feature, and topics routinely span online culture, influencers, memoirs, and the ethics of fame, making it a lively, pulse-check on how culture gets made and discussed. A standout is the chemistry between the core hosts, who balance smart journalism with relatable, sometimes irreverent, humor that keeps complex topics approachable for a broad audience.

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1. Style-ish
2. Inherited
3. everybody has a secret
4. Life Uncut
5. Mamamia Out Loud

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Shameless launched 9 years ago and published 1000 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Belle Burden
2. Annabelle Lee
3. Emma Grede
4. Joanne McNally
5. Richard Keys
6. Jamal Berkmar
7. Ruby Hall
8. Ned Fulmer

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