Something To Talk About

Mary Madigan went from reporting on Kyle Sandilands to having her own microphone on his show, and not everyone approved. Today on the Stellar podcast, Kyle and Mary join Sarrah Le Marquand to talk clashing opinions, the feminist backlash and Mary’s unexpected taste of fame. Plus, Kyle opens up about his heartbreak over his former radio co-host Jackie "O" Henderson, the fan encounter that left him in tears and his ambitions to buy a radio network (or two). Hear and watch them on Kyle Sandilands Live. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand.  Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar, TikTok @stellar_aus, or stellarmag.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would you do if your mum died, but you didn’t know what happened in her final days…or where her remains were? Celebrity make-up artist Michael Brown was 30 when he learned his mum had died two weeks earlier. Fifteen years on, he and his brother still have unanswered questions. Michael joins Stellar Content Director Nicholas Fonseca to share the story of the mum who championed him, the family revelations that followed her death, and why he’s finally ready to talk about a loss he kept private for years. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand & Nicholas Fonseca  Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar, TikTok @stellar_aus, or stellarmag.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A year after retiring from a decorated swimming career that earned her eight Olympic medals (four of them gold), Ariarne Titmus is preparing for the release of her memoir Relentless. Ariarne sits down with Stellar’s content director Nicholas Fonseca to discuss the fertility concerns she grappled with at the peak of her career, and the conversations with Ash Barty and longtime coach Dean Boxall that helped cement her decision to call time without regret. Plus, Ariarne reflects on speaking up so passionately about her distaste for Sydney Sweeney’s controversial sports betting ad, the backlash she copped as a result – and what she wishes more people understood about women in sport. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Nicholas Fonseca.  Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar, TikTok @stellar_aus, or stellarmag.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twenty years after walking her first runway for Victoria’s Secret, Miranda Kerr joins Sarrah Le Marquand to reflect on her modelling career and the ambition it has taken to build her successful skincare brand Kora Organics. She also sets the record straight on those viral “bison for breakfast” headlines, discusses life at home with her four sons, and explains why, after nearly 10 years of marriage, husband Evan Spiegel still gives her butterflies. Watch the full episode with Miranda Kerr here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand.  Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar, TikTok @stellar_aus, or stellarmag.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At 28, Sam Pang was working in a bottle shop with little idea of what would come next. Now, at 52, the reigning Gold Logie winner says that the late career start has made him more selective about the jobs he takes and the people he works with. As Sam Pang Tonight returns for its third season, Sam joins Sarrah Le Marquand to discuss what winning Gold really means to him, his verdict on Robert Irwin’s hosting debut and why he is happy to interview others… but finds it so difficult to sit down and talk about himself. Plus, he reflects on the career moments his younger self would never have believed lay ahead. Sam Pang Tonight returns Monday, October 19 at 8.40pm on 10. Watch the full episode with Sam Pang here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand.  Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar, TikTok @stellar_aus, or stellarmag.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tammin Sursok has some blunt advice: “No-one is coming to save you.” After nearly three decades as an actor and producer, she has learnt how to back herself, and to stay resilient as she navigates a tricky and ever-changing industry. As she joins Stellar content director Nicholas Fonseca, the Home And Away and Pretty Little Liars star reveals why she shared a painful career setback online, and the upside to being so honest with her audience. Plus, Tammin opens up about her father’s dementia diagnosis, the guilt she feels living overseas while her mother cares for him, and finding moments of connection amid the grief. Follow Tammin on Instagram here. Watch the full episode with Tammin here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Nicholas Fonseca.  Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar, TikTok @stellar_aus, or stellarmag.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phoebe Burgess has spent the past seven years building a life she never expected. Now 37, she is raising the two children she shares with former NRL star Sam Burgess at her parents’ home in the NSW Southern Highlands. In this episode, Phoebe joins Sarrah Le Marquand to discuss single motherhood, stepping away from social media and finding an identity beyond job titles and relationships. She also opens up about Sam building a new family overseas, how she helps their children navigate that reality and why she chose to keep the Burgess surname after their divorce. Plus, Phoebe reveals whether she is ready to date again and discusses (Over)SHARE, her new iHeart original video podcast with Below Deck Mediterranean star Hannah Ferrier. Watch the full episode with Phoebe Burgess here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand.  Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar, TikTok @stellar_aus, or stellarmag.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pia Miranda is set to co-host the new series Recipe Of The Year alongside Adam Liaw, but we couldn’t help ourselves... First, we had to ask about the rumours that Looking For Alibrandi, the beloved 2000 film that made her a generational icon to millions of Australian girls, is getting a sequel series.    On this episode of the Stellar podcast, Pia sits down with content director Nicholas Fonseca to discuss what it would take for her to return to her most famous role, the sexism and death threats she faced after winning Australian Survivor: Champions V Contenders, and what it was like to go public with her story of the time Greta Scacchi stopped her boarding a private jet with Harvey Weinstein. Plus, Pia explains why she loves raising teenagers and reveals the advice she gives her 16-year-old daughter, who has dreams of pursuing an acting career like her mum.   Watch the full episode with Pia Miranda here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Nicholas Fonseca.  Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar, TikTok @stellar_aus, or stellarmag.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peta Credlin has spent the past decade asking the questions. Now, in her first in-depth interview in 10 years, the News24 host and former chief of staff to Tony Abbott sits down with Sarrah Le Marquand. Peta reflects on her country upbringing, her unexpected path into politics and the scrutiny she faced as one of the most powerful women in Canberra. She also opens up about undergoing 13 rounds of IVF, experiencing early menopause and finding her own voice on television. You can see and hear more of Peta on Credlin at 6pm Monday to Thursday on News24 on Foxtel and News24.com.au  Watch the full episode with Peta Credlin here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand.  Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar, TikTok @stellar_aus, or stellarmag.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rodger Corser is returning to the stage for the first time in almost 20 years, playing the corrupt warden in a new Australian production of The Shawshank Redemption. In this Father’s Day episode, Rodger reflects on raising a busy family, reveals why this was the production that finally tempted him back to theatre and speaks candidly about the challenges facing Australia’s entertainment industry. And he also responds to speculation he could replace Karl Stefanovic on Today. The Shawshank Redemption will play in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane from January next year. Tickets are on sale now. Watch the full episode with Rodger Corser here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand.  Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar, TikTok @stellar_aus, or stellarmag.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.