The Blunt and The Beautiful
Kate Forster and her daughter Tansy team up for unfiltered, unapologetic discussions on life, friendship, fashion, and societal absurdities. The show delivers brutally honest hot takes and deep dives into topics that others avoid. Expect no-holds-barred commentary from a TikTok truth-bomber and her highly educated co-host.
Episodes
The Week That Was: Rihanna, Madonna, Broadway & Basketball | All Bases Covered
This week on The Week That Was, we're diving headfirst into the moments everyone couldn't stop talking about.From Rihanna's breathtaking magazine shoot and the surreal photography taking over fashion, to Madonna's provocative new short film that has everyone debating whether it's art, shock value, or both.We unpack why Broadway's new boom and who would have thought we would cover sports. Fashion.
The Week That Was: Dua Lipa’s Wedding, Toxic Boy Mums & Broadway Sportsbet
This week on The Week That Was, Dua Lipa gets married in what may be the chicest celebrity wedding of the decade, Kate accidentally gets cancelled by flower enthusiasts, and Tansy reveals she tracks Broadway ticket sales the same way some people track horse racing.Also this week:• Dua Lipa and Callum Turner restore our faith in love• Cynthia Erivo heads back to Broadway and Tansy spirals into a 2a
The Week That Was: Katie Price’s Missing Husband, Burning Man Orgies & Celebrity Home Tour Conspiracies
This week on The Week That Was… Katie Price’s husband mysteriously vanishes in Dubai after allegedly texting her while tied up “behind his back,” Burning Man attendees are crowdfunding a new Orgy Dome, and Kate & Tansy expose Architectural Digest home tours for what they really are: luxury realestate.com.au ads.Also this week:Kate reviews what may genuinely be the worst movie ever madeSasha Ba
The Week That Was: James Charles Meltdown, Geosexual Kesha & Australian Fashion Week Flooding
We are back! Happy Friday! James Charles gets dragged (again), Dua Lipa sues Samsung for a casual $15 million, Kesha announces she’s now “geosexual” and exclusively attracted to Italy, and Australian Fashion Week basically turns into a water park with better outfits.This week, Kate & Tansy unpack the internet’s latest descent into chaos, including:The James Charles GoFundMe controversy and why
The Week That Was: The Hunger Games Met Gala & The Devil Wears Prada Disaster
This week on The Week That Was… Kate and Tansy ask the important cultural questions:Why does every reboot feel like reheated nachos?Why are rich people dressed like dystopian wedding guests at the Met Gala?And why does Anne Hathaway have a dead possum glued to her head? We unpack:The Devil Wears Prada 2 and why Miranda Priestly flying economy is apparently the collapse of modern cinemaThe Met Gala
Estranged: The Conversation No One Wants To Have
This week on The Blunt & The Beautiful, psych Taash Balakas (aka our new in-house therapist) is back! And we’re diving into one of the most uncomfortable, messy, and honestly… common topics right now:Estrangement.Yep. Cutting off family. Parents. Siblings. Kids. The whole emotional circus. And before you think this is going to be neat and tidy with a bow on top… it’s not.In this episode, we ge
The Week That Was: Celebrity Chaos, Bitter Exes & Knickers on the Loose
This week starts exactly how you’d expect… with no sleep, theatre rehearsals, and a casual conversation about Harry Styles being (possibly) engaged to Zoë Kravitz — and the absolute fallout from Olivia Wilde, Channing Tatum, and every other ex left emotionally… and publicly… processing it.Because apparently in 2026, the best way to handle a breakup is to post a poem on Instagram?We have thoughts.
Isabelle Richards: Reality TV, Real Life & a Brutal Exit
This week on The Blunt & The Beautiful… we’ve got a woman who has spent 10 YEARS being paid to sit on the couch, drink wine, and judge television.Honestly? The dream.We’re joined by Isabelle Siblery (yes, that Isabelle from Gogglebox) and things get very real, very quickly. From how she accidentally ended up on one of Australia’s most iconic shows… to the very unglamorous reality of what happe
The Week That Was: Dry Salads, Disney Villains & Stolen Corsets
This week, we’re serving everything from silky Sukin hair to bone-dry Caesar salads that should honestly be investigated. Tansy’s in her pyjamas, Kate’s across the cultural news, and somehow we’ve landed on theatre erotica, Carlton in autumn, and why a bad restaurant can still be… weirdly iconic. Then we spiral (naturally) into the Practical Magic 2 trailer, devilishly good fashion moments, and th
Cancel Culture
Cancel culture… are we holding people accountable, or are we just bored and looking for someone new to absolutely ruin over breakfast?This week on The Blunt and the Beautiful, Kate and Tansy put on their imaginary judge wigs and dive headfirst into the chaotic, messy, morally confusing world of cancel culture… and yes, they absolutely start throwing names around.From celebrities who’ve been dragge
The Week That Was: Perfume Plots, Royal Rage & Pop Culture Chaos
Kate and Tansy are back and absolutely firing, kicking things off with a conspiracy theory that honestly… checks out. From Sarah Jessica Parker casually “smelling the air” to launching perfumes two seconds later, the girls unpack the art of celebrity manipulation… and respect it.Then it’s into fashion, footballers and the ongoing cultural identity crisis of preppy brands, as Travis Kelce becomes t
Mentally Unwell or Just Online Too Much? With Taash Balakas
This week we’re joined by psychologist Tassh Balakas and honestly… strap in, because it’s a full audit of your mental health habits.We unpack why everyone thinks they’re “media literate” (you’re not), why your nervous system is fried before breakfast, and how watching 700 traumatic videos a day is not activism. And - • why your algorithm is not your friend (it’s actually playing you)• the differen
The Week That Was: Brat Sneakers, Aldi Carnage & Why Everyone Thinks The Pit Is Lost
This week, Kate and Tansy are talking It Girl sneakers, office women fighting in Aldi, and the deeply troubling fact that people no longer seem capable of watching a normal television drama without trying to solve it like it’s a murder mystery.Naturally, things spiral.We get into the rise of the Adidas Tokyo as the latest cool girl shoe, why slim little sneakers are apparently all anyone needs now
Guilty Pleasures
We tried to talk about guilty pleasures like normal people….we are not normal peopleKate and Tansy spiral through the things they love that probably say too much about them — from stalking celebrity gossip like it’s a full criminal investigation, to spending hours watching strangers get things extracted from their bodies (don’t act like you’re above it).We also cover:Why Facebook Marketplace is th
The Week That Was: Drag, Delusion & A Dry Root From Albo
Welcome back to The Week That Was! Don't forget to join our Facebook GroupWhat happens when hypocrisy, politics and Mount Everest all collide?This week… chaos.Kate and Tansy unpack the internet losing its mind over an American politician’s husband’s alleged secret life (and why the timing is chef’s kiss), before diving into the very weird energy of global leaders suddenly addressing the pub
Amanda Goff: Samantha X & The Truth Behind The Persona
Welcome back to The Blunt and The Beautiful! Kate and Tansy sit down with Amanda Goff (also known as Samantha X) for a conversation that goes far deeper than headlines, stigma, or Google searches.From high-profile escort to journalist to now openly living with a bipolar diagnosis, Amanda shares the reality behind the persona — and what happens when mental illness goes undiagnosed for decades.This
The Week That Was: Influencers Are Delusional, Hannah Montana Is Back, & Chappell Roan Brings The Drama
Welcome back to The Week That Was! Don't forget to join our Facebook GroupThis week, Tansy returns from theatre isolation (read: a windowless black room for nine hours a day) and re-enters society like a slightly disoriented mole. Kate, naturally, is here to aggressively catch her up.We kick off with the Hannah Montana 20 year anniversary, which raises the important question: did we need it, or
Tansy Gorman: Disability, Therapy, Trauma & Telling Your Story
In this episode of The Blunt and The Beautiful, Kate turns the mic on someone you’ve heard a lot… but probably don’t fully know.Tansy Gorman.After years of people Googling “Tansy Gorman hand,” “Tansy Gorman disability,” and “what happened?” we thought it was time to just say it out loud.This is a raw, funny, honest conversation about growing up with a brachial plexus injury, navigating childhood,
The Week That Was: Timothée Chalamet Has Gone Too Far… Oscars Drama, Nicole Kidman Rumours & Fashion Chaos
Welcome BACK to The Week That Was, where Kate Forster and Tansy Gorman break down everything happening in pop culture, whether it deserves it or not.This week, Tansy is running on theatre fumes (nine hours in a windowless room will do that to you), Kate is promoting her daughter’s show like a stage mum on steroids, and somehow we end up deep in the chaos of the Oscars, celebrity behaviour, and fas
Things We Can’t Be F*cked With Anymore
The Blunt and The Beautiful is BACK!!And Kate Forster and Tansy Gorman arrive in exactly the mood you’d expect: slightly feral, deeply opinionated, and officially done with a lot of things.From internet outrage and TikTok friendships to uncomfortable fashion, fake “closure,” and the absolute chaos of social media comment sections, Kate and Tansy run through the growing list of things they simply c
The Week That Was: Jackie O, Zendaya’s Secret Wedding, Justin Timberlake Drama & Brad Pitt’s Kids Drop His Name
It’s been a chaotic week of celebrity news, internet moments and pop culture absurdity.Kate and Tansy unpack the surprise reveal that Zendaya and Tom Holland may have secretly tied the knot, why stylist Law Roach casually spilling the tea might actually be the most iconic wedding announcement ever, and the internet losing its mind over it.They also dive into Justin Timberlake’s DUI bodycam drama,
The Week That Was: BAFTAs Backlash, Royal Family Chaos & Real Housewives Recast Drama
It’s an almost after-dark episode and absolutely nothing is off limits.This week we unpack the BAFTAs controversy and the BBC broadcast backlash, the editing decisions that sparked outrage, and why the narrative completely overshadowed the awards themselves.We dive into the Royal Family drama — Prince Andrew, King Charles, the £12 million payout to Virginia Giuffre, and whether the monarchy is fac
The Week That Was: Theatre Kids, Faux-Mances & Fruit Picking Etiquette
This week on The Week That Was, we’re cultured, critical and slightly unhinged. From front-row hay fever at Australian theatre to Hollywood’s favourite fake romances, Kate and Tansy spiral beautifully through the arts, the aesthetics and the absolute audacity.🎭 Tansy’s gone full thespian — My Brilliant Career in the front row (bring antihistamines) followed by tap-dancing Mormon boys in The Book o
The Week That Was: Bad Bunny, Racist Housewives & Olympic… Enhancements?
This week we paused batch recording to scream at Bad Bunny’s halftime show, defend Puerto Rico with our whole chests, drag two crusty former Housewives, and somehow end up discussing hyaluronic acid… but make it athletic.From Doechii updating her Instagram bio, to the devastating loss of James Van Der Beek at 48, to Bethenny Frankel discovering that the internet has consequences — this episode is
The Week That Was: Cher, Bridgerton & the Files No One Wants to Talk About
From Bridgerton's bisexual breadcrumbs to the Glambot drama, it’s been another wild week in pop culture, politics, and the palace.In this episode, Kate and Tansy cover:The Grammy chaos: Cher fumbles, Justin Bieber sings in his undies, and Bad Bunny wears a bulletproof vest.Bridgerton’s latest season: bisexual boys, frustrated women, and why Regency sex ed is still not it.The Devil Wears Prada
The Week That Was: Harry Styles, Half-Price Gelato & Sydney Sweeney’s Bra-Gate
This week on The Week That Was, Kate and Tansy are melting down — literally. From heatwave madness and suburban blackouts to sweaty marriage arguments and half-price ice cream, it’s been a swampy time in the suburbs.Also in this episode:🪩 Harry Styles’ ticket prices spark outrage — are we being gouged at the bowser?🍿 Oscar nominations breakdown: who’s crying in their Hoyts recliner and who just wa
The Week That Was: Beckham Breakdown, JLo’s Glambot Disaster & Naomi Osaka’s Jellyfish Era
2026 is giving drama — and The Week That Was is back to unpack it all.This week, Kate and Tansy are diving headfirst into the Beckham family fallout after Brooklyn publicly spills the tea on Victoria allegedly hijacking his wedding (and backing it up on the dance floor??). Estrangement, brand ownership, dog drama during the LA fires — this family feud has it all.Also in this episode:👑 JLo’s viral
The Week That Was: Celine Dion Saves 2026 (and Other Cultural Emergencies)
We're back!!! And kicking off 2026 in full-blown existential dread mode! Kate and Tansy return for the first episode of the year with chaotic energy, clacky mules, and hot takes.From Celine Dion joining TikTok (and carrying a mic like a defibrillator) to the odd billionaire undertones of the Golden Globes (did someone say sportsbet Oscars?), we break down the weirdness in the air and why 2026
Parenting Grown-Ups: How Not to Be a Narc Mum
Kate and Tansy close out the year with their most unfiltered episode yet — tackling the big taboo topic: what actually makes a healthy mother-daughter relationship?From estrangement and boundaries to doom piles and dirty bathrooms, the girls cover it all — including why performing love on Mother’s Day or tolerating toxic family traditions isn’t the vibe. Plus: why being a “good parent” doesn’t sto
The Week That Was: Miley’s Engaged, Gwen’s Gone Catholic & Jacob Elordi Needs to Calm Down
Kate and Tansy are BACK - and after a few weeks off counting their chickens (and losing their sanity), they return with a jam-packed, unhinged recap of everything they missed while the world spun off its axis.From the wildest Met Gala host lineup (Nicole Kidman?! Beyoncé?! Serena and her Ozempic propaganda?!) to Golden Globe snubs, Sinners supremacy, and the Ariana/Cynthia Wicked divide, nothing i
Saint Somebody: Why Shopping for Swimsuits Shouldn't Suck
This week on Blunt and the Beautiful, Kate and Tansy dive deep into swimsuit season - without the shame. Joined by Sophie Henderson-Smart, designer and founder of inclusive swimwear brand Saint Somebody, they unpack everything from body confidence and bathers trauma to the fatphobia still baked into fashion, sizing, and swimwear shelves.In this candid and hilarious episode, you'll hear:👙 Why s
Postpartum Depression: Bipolar & the Truth About Motherhood with Eden Judd
What happens when the “happiest time of your life” becomes the darkest?This week, Kate and Tansy sit down with former police officer and mum of one (and one on the way), Eden Judd, for a raw, unflinching conversation about postnatal depression, anxiety, bipolar II, and the brutal truths of early motherhood that no one talks about on Instagram.Eden shares how a traumatic birth, insomnia, and a crip
Why We People Please: Therapist Taash Balakas on Self-Worth & Saying No
This week, Kate and Tansy are joined by psychologist and no-bullshit mental health voice Taash Balakas for a raw and relatable conversation about the inner chaos we all carry. From imposter syndrome to over-functioning during Christmas, self-advocacy to family blow-ups, Tash helps us unpack the stuff we usually keep buried in the group chat.Nothing is off the table: ruminating thoughts, social anx
The Week That Was: Ariana Grande Drama, Dermal Piercings & Met Gala Conspiracies
From chaos on the yellow carpet to chaos in the celebrity press cycle, Kate and Tansy are back to dissect another week of pop culture that has us laughing, yelling, and side-eyeing Bezos.They dive into:The terrifying moment Ariana Grande was rushed at the Wicked premiere and why empathy isn’t parasocialNorth West’s finger dermal piercing (is it punk, painful or pure chaos?)The Vanity Fair all-male
Best Friends, Business Partners & Breaking the “Nice Girl” Code
This week on The Blunt and the Beautiful, we’re joined by the women who built us — in more ways than one!Tully Humphrey and Sarah Pasini. Founders of Tully Lou, Curious Conversations, Co- Founders of Stitch Up Studios, and about 7 other domain names they may or may not use, these two are more than just businesswomen — they’re chosen family.In this episode, we deep-dive into everything from co-foun
The Week That Was: Vogue Covers, Corporate Chaos & Celebrity Cluelessness
Welcome back to The Week That Was with Kate and Tansy - your weekly dose of brutal honesty, cultural dissection, and the occasional galaxy-themed fashion meltdown.This week we’re unpacking:Timothée Chalamet’s confusing American Vogue cover (galactic background? tight embroidered jeans? Is he the new Doctor Who?)Mariah Carey’s ill-timed boycott joke in her Sephora Christmas ad – and why rich celebr
Inbox Anxiety, TikTok Trauma & Other Digital Nightmares
This week on The Blunt and the Beautiful, we’re diving headfirst into the digital delusions of modern life — from voicemail rage to coroner’s reports as bedtime reading (yes, really). Kate’s inbox is in its villain era, Tansy’s Notes app is a therapy session with a soundtrack, and both of them are still paying for subscriptions they forgot about in 2018.In this episode, we unpack the rules of phon
The Week That Was: The Costume Came Off - Influencer Scandals and Celebrity Shenanigans
This week’s episode kicks off with a weather report (Melbourne is back to being cute), a chat about constipation (we didn’t), and of course, our usual dissection of the absurdity of pop culture.Kate and Tansy fangirl over People’s new Sexiest Man Alive — Jonathan Bailey, aka the Bridgerton babe and all-around theatre dreamboat. It’s a queer milestone and a good excuse to rewatch Crashing (Phoebe W
The Week That Was: Non-Monogamy & Non-Apologies:...This Week in Chaos
This week on The Week That Was, we deep-dive into the chaos of celebrity relationships, royal family rot, and the absolute state of men in 2024.Kate buys op shop jeans and feels reborn. Tansy’s doing horny theatre at La Mama. But most importantly, we’re unpacking Lily Allen’s divorce album, Non Monogamy, and the curious cultural maths of who gets to be the victim when everyone’s a bit cooked.Also:
Ghost Stories, Gut Feelings & the Spirit of Sisterhood
Season three kicks off with a chill — and a little witchy wisdom. Kate and Tansy welcome bestselling author and journalist Karina Machado (Spirit Sisters, Where Spirits Dwell, Love Never Dies) for a conversation that walks the line between the seen and unseen.From a 1950s plumber who swore he saw Roman soldiers marching through a wall, to childhood seances, ancestral whispers, and intuitive downlo
The Week That Was: Merkins, Scandals & a Canadian Prime Minister Walks Into a Bar...
If you thought last week was chaotic, strap in. This week, Kate and Tansy cover everything from TikTok theft scandals to Kim Kardashian’s latest entrepreneurial fever dream - and yes, we do say the word “merkin” more than anyone should in a single episode.We kick off with a deep dive into that TikTok necklace saga - small business vs. big platform energy — and explore why influencer accountability
The Week That Was: Fashion, Fake Astronauts & Furious Swifties
Proudly sponsored by Sukin: Clean beauty that keeps it real.Kate and Tansy are back with full-blown colds and even hotter takes. From the wild world of Paris Fashion Week to AI-generated ghost dads, they break down the weird, the wonderful and the just plain wrong in this week’s episode of The Week That Was.This episode includes:Chanel’s Big Reset: Is fashion finally having its personality era? Ka
Luke & Sassy Scott: Chaos, Contracts and Calling Out the Fakes
What do you do when you’re tired of being the lead? You call in the understudies. And this week, we’re joined by two of the most unexpectedly sincere chaos merchants in the game: Luke & Sassy Scott!!!In this episode, we cover everything from:Burnout, boundaries, and why "influencer" is a dirty wordTurning down big money to protect your valuesThe wild story of how their TikTok account
The Week That Was: Nicole Soft Launches Divorce, Selena & Benny Say I Do plus Witchy Women
This week, the chaos is cross-continental. Tansy’s reporting in from Christchurch (yes, it snowed)We unpack:💇 Nicole & Keith's rumoured split (and the fringe says it all)💍 Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco’s soft launch wedding🧹 Lea Michele’s witchy new era (what is she brewing?)🎤 Plus… the latest pop culture news, breakups, and bold opinions — as always, from your favourite mother-daughter
Food: Trauma, TikTok Trends & Our Last Meals
What do tuna rice slice, Dubai chocolate, and Vegemite with jam have in common? They're all on the menu in this week’s deliciously chaotic episode of The Blunt and the Beautiful. Kate and Tansy deep-dive into the food trends that shaped generations – from ‘70s pineapple upside-down cake and ‘90s pesto pasta to TikTok’s cucumber salad and the rise (and fall) of sourdough starters. We reminisce
The Week That Was: The Brownlow, Bieber & Burning Man
From skincare launches to scandalous subpoenas, Kate and Tansy are back to unpack everything from the week that was — with their signature wit and a healthy dose of side eye.This episode, they're diving into:✨ Martha Stewart's new anti-aging skincare brand at 84 (is it worth the $$$?)🏈 The ex-cop who tried (and failed) to serve Taylor Swift legal papers🎭 Blake & Ryan breakup rumours —
Dave: The Man, The Myth, The Bio Dad
This week’s episode is personal, and we mean family therapy levels of personal.Tansy and Kate are joined by the man who’s been quietly sitting behind the scenes for decades… Tansy’s dad and Kate’s husband, Dave (affectionately known as “Bio Dad” or “Gorms” if you’re a long-time listener). And he’s finally stepping up to the mic.In this beautifully raw and hilarious conversation, the trio dives int
The Week That Was: Summer Boys, Stadium Lies & Seth Rogan is Hot Now?
This week on The Week That Was, we’re slipping on the gloves and scrubbing the discourse. From Tasmania’s billion-dollar stadium mess (we said no thanks, AFL) to teen heartthrobs in stairwells (Summer I Turned Pretty fans, breathe), Kate and Tansy tear through the news, the nonsense, and the nail-biting finales.💥 Kate’s had three meetings and eight hours of sleep, which is dangerous for anyone in
Astrology: And Shit You Can’t Blame on Mercury
In this cosmic deep-dive, Kate and Tansy crack open their birth charts and bring astrology back down to earth (with a few side trips to the outer planets). From childhood star sign indoctrination to Saturn returns and scandalous Scorpio slander, this episode is a hilarious, heartfelt astro-explainer wrapped in velvet, vintage rugs, and the occasional emotional breakdown.They break down sun, moon a
The Week That Was: From MomTok to Margot -What Just Happened?
Welcome to another unapologetically honest, pop culture-packed episode of The Blunt and the Beautiful: Week That Was – where nothing is off limits and everything is up for commentary. This week, your favourite duo Kate and Tansy are deep in their domestic goddess era (cleaning gloves on), ready to unpack everything that mattered (and didn’t) across pop culture, streaming, fashion, and the big, bol
Living by your Values: Boundaries, Burnout & Becoming Who You Are
This week, Kate and Tansy are back on the mic and mad as hell — at self-sacrificing culture, at glittery performative bullshit, and most of all, at the slow death of self-respect in the name of "being a good woman."From autoimmune rage to ribbon-laced humiliation at a too-cool bar, they deep dive into the real cost of living out of alignment with your values. It's raw, funny, and ful
The Week That Was: Cults, Catfishes, Conspiracies… and Skincare.
Kate and Tansy dive deep into the doco that’s got everyone spiralling: Unknown Number — the real-life horror story where a mum catfishes her own daughter with hundreds of abusive texts, then reenacts it on camera like it’s amateur theatre. It’s Kathy Bates meets iMessage and it’s as unhinged as it sounds.Then it’s on to Elizabeth Gilbert’s new memoir — part euthanasia confessional, part drug-fuell
Pop Culture That Shaped Us: Backstage Brats & Vampire Crushes
This week, Kate and Tansy get deeply nostalgic (and wildly unhinged) as they unpack the creative roots and cultural moments that shaped who they are - from stage shows in the living room to sexual awakenings via Charlie's Angels and True Blood.They dive into how childhood play, fashion, television, and early artistic influences paved the way for lives in writing and theatre. Along the way, they ex
The Week That Was: Taylor’s Engagement, AFL’s Reckoning & the Midwinter Ball Mess
This week, Tansy emerges from the hairdresser with blonde foils and clarity, while Kate arrives with strong opinions and a side of hay fever. Together, they dive into the week’s cultural chaos: celebrity engagements, conservative couture, AFL dramas, and the ever-present absurdity of modern politics.💍 First up: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s floral fever dream engagement — complete with a massive
Can We Not?! Our Wildly Unqualified Opinions on What Needs to Stop
This week on The Blunt and The Beautiful, Kate and Tans unleash a rant-filled, laugh-out-loud episode dedicated to everything they wish people would simply knock off. From the everyday annoyances that make their blood boil to the big societal habits that need a total rebrand, nothing is safe.Armed with wildly unqualified opinions (and zero hesitation), they cover:The big “Can You Nots” – from aski
The Week That Was: Frippery, Flogs & Freaky Friday
This week, Kate and Tansy are back and as unfiltered as ever. From cultural frippery to corporate flops, they break down everything that made headlines (and headaches).Tansy kicks things off with a life update about her house finally getting patched up after 12 years of ductwork drama. Important stuff. Essential, even. Meanwhile, Kate declares the return of “whimsy” with her Richard Scarry car air
Red Flags, Green Flags & Generational Clashes
Season 2 of The Blunt and The Beautiful is here – and we’re kicking things off with a no-holds-barred conversation on red flags, green flags, and the hilarious, frustrating, and fascinating differences between Gen X and Gen Z.In this episode, hosts Kate (unapologetically Gen X) and her daughter Tansy (proudly straddling the line between Gen Z and Millennial) dive into the quirks, clashes, and surp
The Week That Was: Taylor Swift, Hailey Bieber & the Death of Miranda Hobbes
In this mother-daughter deep-dive, Tansy and Kate serve up a juicy breakdown of the And Just Like That finale - and let’s just say… Samantha should’ve taken her jazz hands elsewhere. We unpack the legacy of Sex and the City, the slow death of Miranda’s character arc, and whether the reboot ever really stood a chance. Next up, we dive into Taylor Swift’s new album - is it a lyrical masterpiece or j
The Week That Was: The Logies, Sexy Baby Clothes & Saga Blade?!
The Week That Was: The Logies, Sexy Baby Clothes & Saga Blade?!Kate and Tansy are back behind the mics and absolutely unhinged this week — which is exactly how we like itFrom the Logies being the new rural footy club awards night to Tansy’s TikTok-fueled existential spiral about sexy baby aesthetics in fashion , nothing is off limits.They dissect Donald Trump’s creepy obsession with Sydney Swe
The Week That Was: Has TikTok Reached the End? Sydney Sweeney’s Jeans Ad, and Crimes You Can’t Get Away With
In this week’s episode of The Week That Was, Kate and Tansy are back with your favourite blend of sharp wit, pop culture hot takes, and spicy internet commentary. Kicking things off with mega coffees in hand, the duo dive headfirst into the chaos of TikTok déjà vu—have we scrolled to the end of the app? From repeated content and focaccia tutorials to cherry tomato fetta pasta and glitchy algorithm
The Week That Was: Aquaman Moses, Weapon-Grade Bread & Poo Brown Pantsuits
This week on The Week That Was, your favourite mother-daughter duo is back with the kind of unhinged cultural commentary that keeps us all coming back for more. Kate kicks things off feeling ultra-organised, and Tansy? She’s basking under her new heating system while teaching breathwork to unsuspecting uni students.From there, we dive into the internet chaos of TikTok, the absurdist brilliance of
The Week That Was: Emmy Rants, Bikini Scandals & Toenail Terrors
This week on The Week That Was, Kate and Tansy are back to unpack the chaos of pop culture, politics, and public pedicures. They kick things off with a hot take on the Emmy nominations - why is The Bear still being called a comedy, and can we get justice for Taylor Durden, please? From Gene Smart love to White Lotus debate, no show is safe from their TV takedown.But that’s just the start. The duo
The Week That Was: Squiddy Scandals, Prada Drama & Therapy Queen Olivia Rodrigo
This week on The Week That Was, Kate and Tansy dive headfirst into the news cycle - and straight into the madness that is the Erin Patterson mushroom trial. From BP servo surveillance footage to white pants while allegedly having gastro (??), the girls dissect the most bizarre true crime details yet, yes including the now-iconic “squiddy death cap dump.”Also in this episode:🧑⚖️ Why Erin’s ex-doct
The Week That Was: Bezos’ Bubble Trouble, Princess Collarbones & Book Bags from Hell
This week, Kate & Tansy return with a savage dissection of the most bizarre wedding of the year—Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sánchez’s Venetian foam-fest. Think yacht parties, 90 private jets, Amazon slippers for the girlies, and a wedding dress that looked like it was buttoned on backwards. The girls ask: when did wealth start cosplaying as taste? Spoiler: it didn’t.🫧 Foam party on a yacht?👠 $200
The Week That Was: Hot Screws, Fast Cars & Falling Teeth
This week, Kate & Tansy are fighting illness, furniture assembly trauma, and the urge to respect Brad Pitt - and they’re losing. Tansy’s officially moved into her new place (yes, we're talking about it again). We’re unpacked but unwell.Then:🧵 Skims x Roberto Cavalli gets the art history treatment, with a dive into Cindy Sherman, Nadia Lee Cohen, Kris Jenner’s suspiciously perfect face, and
The Week That Was: Sabrina, Satire & Suburban Butcher Blocks
This week, Kate & Tansy are back with a chaotic cultural round-up that spans everything from feminist discourse to trolling Pomeranians - and somehow, it all makes sense.They kick off with Sabrina Carpenter’s controversial album cover, dissecting the layers of satire, sexual politics, and why pop girls keep getting misunderstood (hint: people still don’t know what “Lolita” actually means). Fro
The Week That Was: Tony’s, TikToks & Turtlenecks
This week, Kate & Tansy are layered up and fired up—literally and emotionally. From dodging scarf static to dodging the collapse of global democracy, the girls serve their usual mix of camp theatre critique, cultural chaos, and deep soul-searching.🎭 First stop: The Tony Awards, where Tansy breaks down the queer excellence, chaotic performances, and why non-binary icon Cole Escola won hearts (a
The Week That Was: JLo’s Solo Show, Posh Spice PR, and a Hard Truth About Violence
This week, Kate wakes Tansy from her slumber for a wake-up call none of us saw coming: JLo's confusing AMA performance. Nude bodysuits? Check. Kendrick Lamar choreography? Somehow, also check. The girls dissect whether this was a heartfelt tribute or just JLo’s updated showreel for a Las Vegas residency no one asked for.From there, they spiral into the latest round of Beckham family drama, whe
The Week That Was: Hugh Jackman, The Cyrus situation & People Who Look Like Other People
This week on The Week That Was, Kate and Tansy are serving you the ultimate pop culture stew - equal parts scandal, speculation, and self-deprecating chaos.We kick off with Tansy’s domestic bliss (she’s officially shacked up) and slide right into the latest Hugh Jackman drama, where Deborra-Lee Furness may or may not have quietly dropped the betrayal bomb now that the divorce papers are signed. Wa
Mums: The Truth About Mother-Daughter Dynamics
This week on The Blunt and The Beautiful, Kate and Tansy dive into the real, raw, and occasionally chaotic terrain of motherhood, from toddler tantrums to teen meltdowns and everything in between.Kate shares what it was like raising a very “spirited” Tansy (yes, there are stories), while also reflecting on what it really means to raise a good kid in today’s world. Spoiler: it’s not about being you
The Week That Was: Fashion Week Aftermath, Dodgy Stylists & Bieber Blunders
This week, Kate & Tansy return with better audio (finally), hotter takes, and zero tolerance for bullshit in the fashion world. They kick things off with personal recaps - think birthdays, mushrooms - before diving headfirst into the aftermath of Australian Fashion Week.From the alleged antics of a self-proclaimed celebrity stylist (who may or may not think they invented Crocs and met Coco Cha
Getting Older: Love It, Hate It, Let’s Unpack It
Kate and Tansy return with another bold and thought-provoking episode of The Blunt & The Beautiful, and this time, we’re talking all things aging.Why don’t we talk about aging more openly? Why do we know more about endometriosis than we do about menopause or perimenopause? And what’s with the obsession with staying young at all costs?What do you love or loathe about getting older?In this episo
The Week That Was: Power Suits, Runways & Cheese Crimes
Kate & Tansy are back! In this week’s episode they cover everything from the historic appointment of Sussan Ley as the first female leader of the Liberal Party—aka, the classic “break glass in case of crisis” move—to the hot mess that was Australian Fashion Week.Expect no-filter takes on the lack of inclusivity on the runway, the weird beige-ification of Aussie fashion, and why influencer cult
Comfort Zones: Are They Keeping You Safe Or Stuck?
Kate and Tansy are back with another brutally honest, thought-provoking episode of The Blunt & The Beautiful, this time diving deep into the world of comfort zones.Are comfort zones keeping you safe or secretly holding you back from your potential? In this episode, we unpack the psychology behind comfort, fear of change, and how personal growth often begins where your comfort zone ends. Expect
The Week That Was: Met Gala Madness, Raccoon Scandals & Unfiltered Takes
Welcome to our new weekly wrap, where Kate & Tansy break down the biggest pop culture and world news stories—the blunt way.This week, we’re recapping the 2025 Met Gala: the fashion, the faux pas, and the cultural conversations everyone should be having. From the brilliance of Black dandyism to celebs who clearly didn’t get the memo, we unpack who nailed the brief and who missed the moment.Then
Grief: The Clean, The Dirty & Everything In Between
Warning: This episode of the Blunt and the Beautiful contains mentions of death, grief, suicide, suicidality and terminal illness. Helpful Resources and Support Lines:Griefline- 1300 845 745 between the hours of 8am and 8pm, 7 days a week (AEST/AEDT)Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention.Beyond Blue- 1300 22 4636 or https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/urgent-
Boundaries: Why Saying “No” Isn’t a Bad Word
Let’s talk boundaries. The invisible line between your peace and everyone else’s chaos.In this episode, we’re diving deep into why so many of us suck at saying no - especially when it comes to the people closest to us. Friends, partners, family… even your mum guilting you over Sunday lunch? Yeah, we’re going there.✨ Why helping people isn’t your full-time job✨ How to stop fixing everyone else’s me
Friendship: When to Hold On, Let Go, or Pour Into Yourself Instead
Friendship hits different in every season of life — and sometimes, it gets complicated.In this episode, we’re unpacking the real, unfiltered truth about friendships: the ones that grow with you, the ones that drift, and the ones that quietly break your heart.✨ How friendships shift through your 20s, 30s, motherhood, grief & growth✨ What a healthy friendship actually looks like (it’s not about
How to Find Your Personal Style (Without Following Every Trend!)
In Episode 2 of The Blunt & The Beautiful, we’re talking personal style - what the hell is it, how do you find it, and why are we all dressing the same on Instagram? 🤔This episode is packed with honest convos about:✨ The difference between fashion and style✨ Why personal style has NOTHING to do with trends✨ Our takes on who actually has great style right now (spoiler: it’s not who you think)✨
Influencers Part Two: Anna Paul, Van Cleef & Social Media BS
TikTok’s Tracery Grimshaw is back for Part 2- and this one is a ride. Two hot takes because of our generational gap. We’re diving into the TikTok drama with Anna Paul & Mikaela Testa, a whole lot of OnlyFans real talk, and even questioning why the hell Van Cleef jewelry. Oh, and let’s not forget the infamous cardigan that got us tangled in this whole conversation in the first place.This isn’t
