Lowbrow

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<p>Where were you when Miley Cyrus couldn't stop twerking? Or when Prince Harry's privates were leaked in Vegas? Chances are you might remember one of these events but not the other. Enter Lowbrow: your cheat sheet to the biggest pop culture moments. Each week hosts Holly Wainwright and Shannen Findlay will take turns breaking down the pop culture moments that showed us something about the world, from the perspective of two women 25 years apart. One story, two generations, so much WTF.</p>

  • 41 minutes
    SUMMER LISTENING: A Brutally Honest Review Of The Movie That Swept The Oscars

    This summer we are curating your Lowbrow podcast playlist bringing you the insanely popular and always funny - brutally honest reviews from our friends on The Spill. Enjoy!

    Anora is the movie that swept the Oscars this year, taking home Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing.

    It’s also one of the wildest movie watching experiences we have ever had, so now it’s time for a brutally honest review on the movie that everyone is talking about. From the unexpected story behind the film’s plot, to the many controversies that surrounded it’s release and some eyebrow raising stories from how it was filmed, the conversation around Anora is just as intriguing as the movie itself.

    Plus, we need to talk about the film’s ending, and how it left our entire cinema speechless.

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    Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Em Vernem

    Executive Producer: Kimberley Braddish 

    Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

    Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

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    8 January 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 35 minutes 35 seconds
    SUMMER LISTENING: A Brutally Honest Review Of Grey's Anatomy - To Celebrate Its 20 Years

    This summer we are curating your Lowbrow podcast playlist bringing you the insanely popular and always funny - brutally honest reviews from our friends on The Spill. Enjoy!

    It's been 20 years since we first met Meredith Grey and the surgical interns at Seattle Grace Hospital, and Grey's Anatomy is still serving up plenty of medical miracles, romantic entanglements, and catastrophic disasters.

    Joining us to Brutally Honest Review the Shonda Rhimes hit series is our in-house Grey's expert Grace Rouvray, as we dissect everything from the most underrated moments to the character deaths that broke our hearts. From the iconic friendship between Christina and Meredith that gave us "you're my person," to the questionable storylines that had us rolling our eyes, we're examining what has kept viewers like us coming back for 20 seasons.

    Plus, we reveal the dramatic behind-the-scenes controversies, debate which doctor was truly the hottest (are you Team McSteamy or Team McDreamy?), and discuss how the show's treatment of female ambition has aged in the era of the "pick me girl."

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    Hosts: Em Vernem & Ksenija Lukich 
    Guest: Grace Rouvay
    Executive Producer: Ned Green
    Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

    Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

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    7 January 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 37 minutes 2 seconds
    SUMMER LISTENING: A Brutally Honest Review Of The New Bridget Jones Movie

    This summer we are curating your Lowbrow podcast playlist bringing you the insanely popular and always funny - brutally honest reviews from our friends on The Spill. Enjoy!

    The fourth Bridget Jones movie, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, landed in cinemas a few weeks ago and now we must passionately discuss it.

    From hidden costume details, to the story around a celebrity cameo that went viral, and an unpopular opinion about Hugh Grant’s character, there are so many juicy behind the scenes details that we have to reveal to you.

    Plus, we need to debrief on the movie moments that brought us to tears, made us laugh…and then made us cry about the state of dating millennial men.

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    A Brutally Honest Review Of Apple Cider Vinegar 

    What REALLY Happened When I Confronted Belle Gibson - Interview with whistleblower

    A Brutally Honest Review Of Babygirl

    Em Vernem is co-hosting a new Mamamia podcast. BIZ is rewriting the rules of work with no zero generic advice - just real strategies from women who've actually been there. Listen here.

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    Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Em Vernem

    Executive Producer: Kimberley Braddish 

    Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

    Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

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    6 January 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 55 minutes 14 seconds
    SUMMER LISTENING: A Brutally Honest Review Of The Summer I Turned Pretty's Final Season

    This summer we are curating your Lowbrow podcast playlist bringing you the insanely popular and always funny - brutally honest reviews from our friends on The Spill. Enjoy!

    Brace yourself, because in Em's own words - this episode is 90% brutal. We have some very strong words for Belly and the Fisher boys. From the love triangle antics that had us yelling at the screen to the plotlines we couldn’t get enough of (and the ones that… let’s just say, tested our patience), we unpack it all. 

    Yep, we’re diving headfirst into a brutally honest review of The Summer I Turned Pretty’s final season.

    Plus, we spiral over the fact the universe isn’t over - thanks to Jenny Han, there’s a movie on the way, and we’re here for it.

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    CREDITS

    Hosts: Laura Brodnik and Em Vernem

    Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran

    Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

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    5 January 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    SUMMER LISTENING: A Brutally Honest Review Of Call Her Daddy's Alex Cooper

    This summer we are curating your Lowbrow podcast playlist bringing you the insanely popular and always funny - brutally honest reviews from our friends on The Spill. Enjoy!

    Call Her Alex has landed on Disney+, offering a glossy, tightly curated look at the rise of podcast juggernaut Alex Cooper, but just how honest is the series really?

    In this episode, we dive into how Alex's role in shaping the narrative we get to see as viewers. We also unpack her childhood and explore how she built one of the most influential media brands in the world, along with the unexpected role her husband plays in the empire.

    Plus, we get into the moments that felt raw and revealing… and the ones that felt like they were left on the cutting room floor. Let’s just say, there’s a lot going on beneath the surface of Call Her Alex, and we get into it all.

    Read the substack we explore about the lack of diversity among Call Her Daddy guests here.

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    Hosts: Laura Brodnik and Em Vernem
    Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran
    Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

     

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    4 January 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 43 minutes 50 seconds
    SUMMER LISTENING: A Brutally Honest Review Of And Just Like That's Final Season

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    The moment you've all been waiting for is finally here… our brutally honest review of And Just Like That Season 3 – the very last time we’ll see Carrie, Miranda and Charlotte on our screens.

    We break down the character arcs, what really worked (and what didn’t), and unpack that shocking ending. Was this truly how it was supposed to end? Or was the finale cut short because the show was cancelled? The speculation is everywhere, and we have thoughts.

    If you’ve been watching from day one, this is the farewell episode you don’t want to miss.

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    CREDITS

    Hosts: Laura Brodnik, Ksenija Lukich & Tina Burke

    Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran

    Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

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    3 January 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 41 minutes 49 seconds
    SUMMER LISTENING: A Brutally Honest Review Of Nobody Wants This

    This summer we are curating your Lowbrow podcast playlist bringing you the insanely popular and always funny - brutally honest reviews from our friends on The Spill. Enjoy!

    Everyone has fallen in love with Nobody Wants This on Netflix and now we’re here to deliver our brutally honest review.

    From the behind the scenes stories that will change how you see the show, to a storyline we’ve never seen play out on TV before and the biggest moment that no one is talking about, there’s so much we need to discuss.

    Plus, we haven’t forgotten about Weekend Watch! Today we have a truly unique true crime series to recommend to you along with the return of a cult favourite TV show.

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    Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Emily Vernem

    Executive Producer: Kimberley Braddish 

    Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

    Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

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    1 January 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 52 minutes 13 seconds
    SUMMER LISTENING: A Brutally Honest Review Of The Spice Girls

    This summer we are curating your Lowbrow podcast playlist bringing you the insanely popular and always funny - brutally honest reviews from our friends on The Spill. Enjoy!

    Today’s episode is a crash course in 90s pop culture Em never saw coming. After confessing a major entertainment knowledge gap when it comes to The Spice Girls, Laura decided it was time for an education.

    From the origins of the world’s biggest girl group to the scandals, the hits, and the drama that dominated headlines while Em was still learning to walk and talk - this is the brutally honest Spice Girls history lesson we all need to brush up on. Get ready for nostalgia, girl power, and a deep dive into the 90s lore everyone should be across.

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    Hosts: Laura Brodnik and Em Vernem

    Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran

    Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

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    31 December 2025, 7:00 pm
  • 48 minutes 12 seconds
    SUMMER LISTENING: A Brutally Honest Review Of Taylor Swift's New Movie

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    Whether you snagged a ticket to see Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl in cinemas last weekend, or missed out and need the rundown — we’ve got you covered.

    Strap in for our brutally honest review of Taylor’s latest cinematic spectacle. From the hidden meanings behind her new songs to the making of the music video we can’t stop jamming out to, we’re breaking down every glittering detail (and a few things you might’ve missed). 

    Joining us for the ride is Mamamia’s Pop Culture & Social Editor — and, honestly, the biggest Swiftie we’ve ever known — to help decode the Easter eggs, unpack this new era, and explain what this film tells us about Taylor’s ever-evolving showgirl persona.

    Whether you’ve already seen it and want to unpack it all, or you haven’t and just want to know what all the hype’s about, this episode is your all-access pass to the Showgirl era.

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    30 December 2025, 7:00 pm
  • 36 minutes 26 seconds
    SUMMER LISTENING: A Brutally Honest Review Of Sirens On Netflix

    This summer we are curating your Lowbrow podcast playlist bringing you the insanely popular and always funny - brutally honest reviews from our friends on The Spill. Enjoy!

    Sirens, starring Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock, and Julianne Moore, has been one of the most-watched TV shows in Australia for the past week, so now it’s time for a brutally honest (and very emotional) review.

    From where the story began, how it was adapted for Netflix, and what the cast really went through bringing this story to life on screen (let's just say the main actress lost some toe nails) we’re here to talk through all the behind the scenes stories that will change the way you see Sirens.

    We also need to talk about those glaring plot holes in the series, the unexpected scene that gave us chills, Kevin Bacon's villain story, and then unpack exactly what happened in that surprise finale scene, along with why the show needs to come back for a second season.

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    CREDITS
    Hosts: Laura Brodnik and Ksenija Lukich
    Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran
    Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

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    29 December 2025, 7:00 pm
  • 46 minutes 21 seconds
    SUMMER LISTENING: A Brutally Honest Review Of We Were Liars

    This summer we are curating your Lowbrow podcast playlist bringing you the insanely popular and always funny - brutally honest reviews from our friends on The Spill. Enjoy!

    Today we’re breaking our own rules to bring you a brutally honest review of We Were Liars. It didn’t just drop — but the amount of DMs we’ve had from Spill listeners demanding this ep was too wild to ignore.

    We unpack the chaotic characters, the eerie mystery at the heart of it all, and the twist that left people gasping (spoiler alert: we have thoughts). Plus, the nepo baby casting you might’ve missed and the sneaky easter eggs that hinted at the ending all along.

    This one’s messy, dramatic and full of opinions — just how you like it.

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    CREDITS
    Hosts: Laura Brodnik and Em Vernem
    Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran
    Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

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    28 December 2025, 7:00 pm
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