Smoke, Secrets, and the Next Pope 07/05/25

When a pre-game dance routine by the Australian men’s netball team went viral, it should’ve been a moment of joy and celebration. Instead, it sparked a wave of online hate. Team captain Liam Forcadilla opens up to news.com.au’s Shannon Molloy about the homophobic backlash and how he got through it. For more, head to news.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re breaking down how the world’s most over-the-top song contest actually works, who’s tipped to win this year, and yes, why Australia gets a seat at the sequinned table. Joining us is news.com.au entertainment editor and Eurovision tragic, Nick Bond, who takes us behind the scenes of the spectacle, the strategy, and the campy glory of Eurovision. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we step into the creative world of the furry fandom. Max, a 26-year-old from Canberra, opens up about what it means to be a furry, how they discovered the community, and the joy they find in expressing themselves through their fursona. Whether you're curious, confused, or just fascinated by subcultures, this is an honest look beyond the headlines and into a world where identity, art, and imagination collide. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adult film icon Angela White joins us for a candid chat about the realities of porn, OnlyFans, and her out-of-this-world dream … having sex in space.  For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cosmetic treatments are marketed as quick, low-risk ways to enhance your appearance. But behind the flawless before-and-after photos lies a disturbing reality: the industry is dangerously underregulated. In this episode we uncover the hidden risks, and find out what you can do to protect yourself.  For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prince of Wales has reportedly made clear that once he’s King, he’ll be working with “renewed urgency” to address a major issue with Harry and Meghan.  For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

news.com.au's entertainment editor Nick Bond joins us to unpack this week’s wildest showbiz stories — from the Beckham family feud and Lady Gaga's bomb scare, to a popstar's blow-up and Kanye’s latest unhinged TV moment. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The results are in from news.com.au’s Great Aussie Debate survey, revealing how often Aussies are getting it on in the bedroom, if they consider an OnlyFans subscription to be cheating, and if they’re more or less productive when working from home. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The centuries-old ritual to elect a new pope begins today. In this episode, we dive into the mysterious and sacred process of the conclave—how it works, what really happens behind those locked doors, and who the frontrunners are this time around. Joining us from Rome is Brother Mark O’Connor, offering insider insights from the heart of the Vatican. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Power, fame, and now criminal charges. Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is staring down the biggest trial of his life. What led to this moment, and how deep do the allegations go? news.com.au’s US correspondent, Benedict Brook, joins us to unpack the explosive case that could send one of the music industry’s biggest names to prison. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.