Motherhood - A Beautiful Nightmare

Soundbowl Productions

YOU’RE PERFECTLY IMPERFECT, OVERWORKED AND SERIOUSLY UNDERPAID; BUT YOUR ABILITY TO LOVE IS UNLIMITED. YOU’RE PUSHED BEYOND YOUR LIMITS AND THE DREAM OF DITCHING THE CONVENTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR YOUR LONG OVERDUE FREEDOM, ONLY TO MISS YOUR FAMILY FIVE MINUTES LATER IS SOMETHING YOU KNOW ALL TOO WELL. SHANELLE FRANKLIN AND TAMARA LINKE NAVIGATE THE STEEP LEARNING CURVE OF THE URBAN MOTHER DEALING WITH THE NEVER ENDING LIST OF DEMANDS, CAREERS, RELATIONSHIPS AND SELF-PRESERVATION, ALL WHILST TRYING TO ACHIEVE THE HOLY GRAIL. LARGELY DRAWN FROM THEIR PERSONAL EXPERIENCES, MOTHERHOOD A BEAUTIFUL NIGHTMARE GIVES YOU PERMISSION TO TAKE A BREAK AND REALISE, YOUR JOURNEY (LIKE EVERY OTHER MOTHER), IS A WORK IN PROGRESS. IT HOLDS A MIRROR UP TO THE MUM WHO DOESN’T TAKE HERSELF TOO SERIOUSLY; MEANDERING HER WAY THROUGH THE AWKWARDNESS OF PARENTHOOD. ESSENTIALLY, SHANELLE AND TAMARA LIVE BY THEIR MANTRA ‘LET’S MAKE IT UP AS WE GO ALONG AND PRETEND WE KNOW WHAT WE’RE DOING’. SPOKEN WITH HUMOUR, HEART AND TRUTH, THIS SHOW TAKES A DIG AT FAMILY DYNAMICS AND THE FUNDAMENTAL DESIRE TO CREATE A BALANCE. IT’S SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST, AND NO ONE’S WINNING!

  • 6 minutes 27 seconds
    TIT BITS- HEADS UP, I'M STEALING A CAR!

    Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story.

    Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.


    One woman knee deep in black ops espionage, calls 919 to cover her ass.


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    29 January 2025, 6:30 pm
  • 29 minutes 26 seconds
    BONUS EPISODE- THE BEAUTIFUL NIGHTMARE MEETS EVERYDAY CONSPIRACY THEORIES

    It's better than a ham sandwich! Combining the witty repartee of The Beautiful Nightmare with that of the blokes from the Everyday Conspiracy Theories podcast; Sean Craig Murphy and Mena Soliman.


    This bonus episode discusses ECTs about back hair, little pockets, #GirlMaths and Bunnings. It's a very good episode.



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    27 January 2025, 11:40 pm
  • 43 minutes 4 seconds
    ON BEING A CREATIVE- WITH SPECIAL GUEST SAMANTHA WILLS
    Samantha Wills is a multidisciplinary creative. A writer, founder, educator, feminist and sagittarius, she's worked out how to be an artistic grown up in the best way. Shanelle and Tamara chat about Samantha's journey from building a design empire to entrepreneurial success.

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    26 January 2025, 6:30 pm
  • 5 minutes 35 seconds
    TIT BITS- THE BIG ZOOM JERK OFF

    Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story.

    Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.


    In October, a reporter for the New Yorker thought he'd give himself a little light relief whilst on a break from his Zoom meeting. Let's face it, no one likes a sticky keyboard...


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    22 January 2025, 6:30 pm
  • 35 minutes 43 seconds
    CONFERENCES, EXPOS & WEIRDOS
    Conference and networking events can be irritatingly awkward, but also a thriving hive of activity in which to meet some like minded people. So get your conference swag, wear your lanyard proudly, and grab a soggy sandwich from the tray and buckle up for this one. WARNING: Hideous story about 3 mins in if you're not into dogs or tampons, so skipping is recommended but not encouraged.

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    19 January 2025, 6:30 pm
  • 33 minutes 27 seconds
    SANTA'S SH*T LIST
    So who's on your sh*t list this Christmas? The woman who wrote off your car, a crappy boss or sanctimonious ex? Whoever it is, you're welcome to add them to this year's list with gusto!

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    10 December 2024, 4:50 pm
  • 4 minutes 2 seconds
    TIT BITS- BANANA STRAP ON

    Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story.

    Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.


    Nothing like a week old banana strapped to the wall with gaffer tape to make art lovers froth with excitement! Find out what happened when Tron founder bought this fruity instillation for a cool 4.9 million pounds.


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    4 December 2024, 6:30 pm
  • 27 minutes 29 seconds
    THE BEAUTIFUL NIGHTMARE MASH UP 2024
    We're mashing up some of the best bits of The Beautiful Nightmare with moments the ladies have completely lost their heads over. With special appearances from Jennifer Coolidge, Marge Simpson, the Dirty Masturbator and a Womb with Legs.

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    1 December 2024, 6:30 pm
  • 5 minutes 10 seconds
    TIT BITS- DOODLE AT THE URINAL REVISITED

    We're celebrating our Best Comedy Podcast win with one of our faves!

    Is it ok to use the men's toilets as a woman? And is it ok to chastise a man using a urinal whilst said ladies are in the men's toilet?? Discuss.


    Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story.

    Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.




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    27 November 2024, 6:30 pm
  • 38 minutes 20 seconds
    AIRPORT ANTICS
    Airports provide us with so much entertainment; from the moment we step up to the check-in station, to waiting at the gate, we encounter some pretty spicy characters! Travelling give us a moment to legitimately complain, scream (if we like) or me damn right shitty. Let's take you on that journey, so please put your tray tables up...

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    24 November 2024, 6:30 pm
  • 8 minutes 37 seconds
    TIT BITS- OLD TOWN ROAD
    Take a trip to the 80's and 90's where Blockbuster video was a trip out of the house and Ying Yang and Peace sign jewellery was all the rage.

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    20 November 2024, 6:30 pm
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