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

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Well, hello hello! Welcome to the first mega-sode of your Summer Scandal series…all about Ariana Grande!

Looooong before her divorce from Dalton Gomez and her starring turn as Galinda Upland in the Wicked movies, pop star Ariana Grande had an extrem... more

It’s our first episode of 2026! Yay!!!!

And today, we’re bringing you our annual resolutions and word of the year chat. But before we talk 2026, we’re looking back at what we said this time last year, and how we fared in 2025…

Your hosts are Zara M... more

It’s the event of the year: The 2025 Shameless End of Year Awards!

As you guys know, the Shameless End of Year Awards acknowledge the celebrity and pop culture stories that shaped the year. We, of course, had The Academy (20,000 of you, who clicked ... more

Hiii!

On today’s show: We’re officially in hell – it looks like Olivia Rodrigo and Louis Partridge have split. Plus, the woman at the centre of the Coldplay concert kisscam has spoken for the first time. What’s the deal with this Riley Keogh/John Tr... more

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Recent Guests

Ariel Fulmer
Ned Fulmer's estranged wife
Episode: Interviewing the wife you cheated on
Ned Fulmer
Former Try Guys member involved in a cheating scandal
Episode: Interviewing the wife you cheated on
Camille Charriere
A fashion influencer, writer, and podcaster known for her incisive analysis on fashion and culture
Vogue, Elle, The Sunday Times Style
Episode: IN CONVERSATION: Camille Charriere
Sam Wood
The founder of his online fitness business and former Bachelor Australia star
28 by Sam Wood
Episode: A little Little Mix surprise for you
Jade Thirball
UK pop star from Little Mix
Little Mix
Episode: A little Little Mix surprise for you
Annabelle Lee
Filling in for Gill
Episode: No cancellations at the box office
Gigi Paris
Model and ex-girlfriend of Glenn Powell
Episode: The Sisterhood of the Travelling Beep
Georgina Chapman
Fashion designer, ex-wife of Harvey Weinstein, currently in a relationship with Adrien Brody
Marchesa
Episode: The return of a red carpet regular
Alona Ma
American rugby star who has competed in the Olympics and gained fame on social media
Team USA
Episode: That's that on imposter syndrome

Hosts

Zara McDonald
Co-host known for her engaging personality and insightful commentary on cultural topics.
Michelle Andrews
Co-host and a key contributor to discussions that blend light-hearted commentary with serious cultural critiques.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 32.7k ratings
  • Great podcast!

    I love the banter between Zara and Michelle and the way they can take a seemingly simple headline and make it so interesting. One of my top favorite podcasts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Linda1256
    United States11 days ago
  • Best pod out there

    I was never a pop culture fan but I fell in love with their scandal episodes because of the insight they provide on humanity in such a fun and relatable way. When I ran out I missed them so much I had to listen to more. For years now I wait patiently for every new episode! I really trust these ladies for critical, balanced reviews and opinions. So much respect for the whole company 💙 keep going forever!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rayjaymaysay
    United States14 days ago
  • SHAMING those whose only option is SURROGACY

    Imagine alienating the LGBTQI community and other women because their only option is Surrogacy.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Blah!_Blah!
    Australia14 days ago
  • What happened?

    Used to be soooo good. Such a highlight when I’d see a new scandal ep drop. Now it’s just boring chat about mostly boring topics. What happened to the smart people who love dumb stuff?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Listen a lot
    Australia18 days ago
  • Self aware

    It’s just very obvious you avoid topics so you don’t have to speak about the genocide. With so much chat about being self aware, this seems like a big blind spot. You did have Palestinian listeners too.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Domenica7777
    Australia22 days ago

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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.
IN CONVERSATION: Louis Theroux
Q: What have you found in those early years that perhaps obsessiveness impacted your personal life?
He reflects that while his work ethic led to significant opportunities, it also sometimes paralyzed him with fear of failure.

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The episodes explore a vibrant mix of hot takes and thoughtful commentary on a range of pop culture topics, from celebrity news and social media trends to insightful discussions on relationships and societal expectations. Noteworthy themes include the complexities of public figures, reflections on personal and cultural narratives, and the interplay of humor with serious cultural critiques. The hosts often blend personal anecdotes with broader cultural observations, making the content relatable while still engaging with deeper issues. This podcast is likely to resonate with those who appreciate witty banter alongside insightful discussions about celebrity culture and contemporary societal issues.

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Shameless launched 8 years ago and published 871 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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Recent guests on Shameless include:

1. Ariel Fulmer
2. Ned Fulmer
3. Camille Charriere
4. Sam Wood
5. Jade Thirball
6. Annabelle Lee
7. Gigi Paris
8. Georgina Chapman

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