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 Waller-Bridge supremacy forever). Cue a reflection on representation, hotness, and why middle America is crawling, not running.

Then it’s onto Lady Victoria Beckham (yes, she’s using the title), a $200 VB foundation, and the most pretentious knitwear description ever: washed in the surrounding peaty lochs. Move over, cashmere, it’s all about the Erin Patterson mushroom boot era — vegan leather or plastic? Kate has thoughts.

Next up, Trisha Paytas on Broadway?! The girls unpack her Beetlejuice cameo, the chair-breaking chaos, and why parasocial love for Trish is alive and well. Meanwhile, Ryan Murphy’s new show All’s Fair is getting panned — Tansy calls it “clip farming”, Kate wants her time back, and Kim K’s acting is giving… nothing.

And finally, a reflection on the power of manifesting, pleather fart pants, the stork (don’t ask), and why Goop might’ve dodged a very campy bullet.

You’ll Hear About:

• Jonathan Bailey becoming People's first openly queer Sexiest Man Alive

• Lady Victoria Beckham’s title rebrand, and the most expensive foundation on earth

• Taylor Swift’s mushroom boots and the ethics of "vegan leather"

• Trisha Paytas’ Broadway debut (and broken chair)

• Ryan Murphy’s All’s Fair flop, and whether Kim K is capable of human connection

  
  

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In this episode, Kate and Tansy sit down with the unstoppable Melanie Dale, the creative powerhouse behind Let’s Get Layered, for one of the most honest, raw, and unexpectedly funny conversations about fashion, self-expression, and neurodiversity you’ll hear this year.

Mel opens up about her late autism diagnosis, how fashion became both her armour and her voice, and what it’s really like navigating the online world as a woman who refuses to blend in. From op-shop treasures and Vivienne Westwood’s legacy to fast fashion, mental health, and the outrageous pricing at charity stores — nothing is off limits.

They talk about the beauty and burnout of social media, the blurred lines between self-expression and self-preservation, and the freedom that comes with dressing for yourself — even if people think you look like Shrek in green (Mel’s words, not ours).

And in true Blunt & The Beautiful style, they cover:

Why fashion is inherently political

What it’s really like living with autism and ADHD in a beige-wearing world

The emotional toll of online hate and “outrage bots”How creativity becomes survival

Why Kmart jeans might be the unsung hero of 2024

Plus, Mel gifts Kate a spider-themed handbag — and yes, it’s exactly as unhinged and perfect as it sounds.

Key Takeaways?

Fashion can be a form of therapy, rebellion, and communication.

Neurodiversity and creativity often go hand in hand — but so does exhaustion.

The fast-fashion cycle isn’t just bad for the planet, it’s bad for people.

True self-expression means not needing validation — from strangers or comment sections.

Sometimes the best looks are made from cat-piss vintage.

Chapters

00:00 – Meeting Melanie: From TikTok to friendship

06:00 – Fashion as self-expression and mental health

14:00 – Autism, ADHD, and finding power in creativity

24:00 – Op-shopping, fast fashion, and the ethics of style

37:00 – Charity shop chaos and Kmart confessions

47:00 – The gift that no one saw coming

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Welcome to The Astrology Fix, a brand new cosmic spinoff from The Blunt and the Beautiful, hosted by mother–daughter duo Kate Forster and Tansy Gorman.

After the astrology episode became one of the most talked-about moments on Blunt and Beautiful, Kate and Tansy are diving head-first into the stars — not to tell you who you are, but who you’re becoming.

In this debut episode, Kate breaks down what your Sun sign really means — beyond the clichés, memes, and Mercury retrograde excuses. Together, they unpack the shadow and light sides of every sign, what it means to “evolve” your astrology, and how to stop hiding behind “that’s just my sign” energy.

With their trademark wit, warmth, and bite-sized wisdom, Kate and Tansy turn the zodiac into a mirror for self-growth — equal parts spiritual and sweary.

If you’ve ever been told you’re “such a Scorpio” or wondered why you never quite felt like your sign, this is your fix.

The Blunt and the Beautiful presents: The Astrology Fix — where chaos meets the cosmos.

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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:
• Kristen Bell posts a joke about femicide and we’re not laughing
• Chris Martin is dating Sophie Turner and we’re asking... why
• Dax Shepard is giving crusty podcast husband energy
• Prince Andrew is still somehow worse
• And yes, Kate says "cadaver in a car-dava" about Prince Philip and regrets nothing

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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 downloads, the trio explore why some stories stay with us — and why women might just be more tuned‑in than we’ve ever admitted.

Karina shares how her Uruguayan‑Spanish roots, a life‑changing walk along the Camino de Santiago, and decades of interviewing ordinary people with extraordinary experiences have deepened her belief that intuition, ancestry, and energy are all part of the same tapestry.

Kate and Tansy add their own encounters (yes, there’s a Victorian ghost girl in a bath scene) and unpack why modern women are reclaiming their intuition — not as superstition, but as science, spirit, and self‑trust.

It’s the perfect Halloween episode: spooky, soulful, and strangely comforting.

Find all Karina's books here: https://karinamachado.com/books

Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & the 1953 York Ghost Story

09:00 – Karina’s Ancestral Intuition & The Camino

16:00 – The Ouija Board That Went Too Far

23:00 – Kate & Tansy’s Own Hauntings

28:00 – The Rise of the Divine Feminine

36:00 - Colonialism, Spiritual Rebellion & Reclaiming Witchery

41:00 Final Reflections & Spirit Sisters Podcast Plug

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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 is about as consistent as Bridgerton's storyline logic.

Speaking of which: yes, we get into Bridgerton. Yes, Tansy is unimpressed. And yes, we’re still wondering how these characters have less chemistry than a Year 9 science class.

Kim Kardashian enters her “post-wax revolution” era with a Merkin drop no one asked for, and we analyse what it says about body politics, fashion trends, and late-stage capitalism’s obsession with pubic hair.

Then it’s off to the oddest headline of the week: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are hanging out? We don’t know what this means either, but we do know that someone’s definitely writing fanfic about it.

Finally, we wrap up with a look at this week’s SNL chaos, some spicy influencer behaviour, and the usual amount of unnecessary shouting about TikTok trends.

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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? Kate breaks down the return of storytelling, and Tansy gives us a Hot La Mode–inspired rundown of the week in couture.

• Taylor Swift’s Tortured Tracks: Why the album rollout felt like emotional hostage-taking, and why identity fusion is the new stan culture diagnosis. Plus, Travis's wood gets dragged into the chat (again).

• The “Bring Back Bullying” Debate: Yep, that was the headline. But was the op-ed totally wrong? Kate and Tansy debate the fine line between criticism, cruelty and comment section chaos.

• AI Slop & Deepfake Dads: Zelda Williams is done with people sending her fake videos of Robin. So are we.

• Scammed by an Astronaut: An 80-year-old woman got swindled by a man claiming he was stuck in space. You cannot make this up.

• Ariana vs Taylor, Billie vs Deluxe Editions, and a Mysterious Festival Phone Heist: No one is safe.

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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 word

Turning down big money to protect your values

The wild story of how their TikTok account almost got deleted

What it’s really like behind the scenes of influencer events (spoiler: some of your faves are frauds)

Why the AFL’s homophobia problem is everyone’s problem

Allyship, rainbow laces, and showing up when it counts

Their US TV deal with Sony and the terrifying chaos of live shows

How a real mediator (yes, a real one) keeps them from murdering each other

This is one of the most honest, open, and hilarious conversations we’ve had. And trust us — when Sassy Scott is meditating in the ocean at night and Luke says he’ll only babysit for a strict two hours — you know you’re in for a ride.

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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 duo

Subscribe, stream, or watch to hear Kate & Tansy’s hilarious, unfiltered take on the week that was — all from two wildly different hemispheres.

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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 on MasterChef mania, cultural cringe around curried sausages, and the undeniable politics of food.

Plus, we're sharing trauma meals, the weirdest combinations we secretly love, and what we’d order for our last meal on Earth. (Spoiler: oysters, fairy cakes, and a chilled Diet Coke do feature.)

This episode is a love letter to the dishes we grew up on, the foods we grew out of, and the ones we’ll never stop craving.

Comment below: What was your trauma meal growing up?What’s the one thing you’ll never eat again?

Timestamps:

0:00 – Welcome to the food chat

1:30 – '70s dinner parties & grapes in toffee

3:00 – The pesto pasta years

7:00 – TikTok food trends we tried (and regret)

10:45 – Food as resistance, war trauma & cultural bridges

17:30 – Our most hated childhood meals

24:00 – Weird food combos we secretly love

28:30 – What’s your last meal?

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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 — are the Gossip Girl days haunting her?
👗 Brownlow red carpet chaos: the dresses, the drama, and the pigeon dress
🎤 Bieber lands a $10M Coachella deal (…but does anyone care?)
🔥 Why Burning Man is Kate’s personal nightmare
📺 Plus: what they're watching this week (Slow Horses & Mindy Project)

Expect bottom jokes, brutal truths, and an unexpected Lolita tangent. Classic Blunt & The Beautiful.

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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 into the real story behind Kate and Dave’s 35-year relationship, from their chaotic Chapel Street meet-cute to parenting creative children, staying married through career reinventions, and what it’s really like being married to Kate bloody Forster.This is one of those episodes where you’ll laugh, cry, and probably want to call your own parents (or yell at them — up to you).What You’ll Hear:How Kate and Dave met (hint: it involves drainpipes and cigarettes)Raising Tansy in a creative but unconventional householdThe highs and lows of long-term love (and why Dave once left Kate at a service station)Feminism, fatherhood, and finding your feet in a world that changes every 10 yearsDave’s take on Kate’s internet fame and why Tansy’s TikTok makes him both proud and confusedTheir secrets to surviving marriage, parenting and… each otherIt’s real, it’s funny, and it’s a rare glimpse into the family dynamics that shaped The Blunt and The Beautiful.#TheBluntAndTheBeautiful #MeetTheBioDad #LongTermLove #PodcastAustralia #MotherDaughterPodcast #FamilyDynamics #RelationshipGoals #KateForster #ParentingPodcast #MarriageRealTalk #PopCulturePodcast #FeministFathers #BehindTheScenes #FunnyPodcast #AustralianPodcasts

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 her way.
💅 Tansy’s emotionally recovering from the Summer I Turned Pretty finale (spoiler: finger’s in).
📺 The Emmys gave us red carpets, weird Chanel looks, and Seth Rogen zaddy-core.
🏈 Hobartians said “no” to footy palaces and “yes please” to functioning hospitals.
📚 Wuthering Heights gets the BDSM treatment (why???)
👶 Nick Cannon fathered half a preschool and calls it his “process.”
🌕 Eclipses, astrology, and the signs that need to get their act together.
🥒 And in Cabbage Corner, we award our Cunt of the Week prize to the glorious Rowie Lynn.

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Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. And yes, the Facebook group is still chaos.
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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 and rising signs (with a pillow-stuffed example or two), decode Beyoncé’s birth chart, speculate wildly about Taylor Swift’s rising sign, and unpack why your North Node might just be the plot twist your life has been waiting for.Plus: iconic one-liner advice for every sign, psychic dreams, energy vampires, astro myths, and the wild joy of finding your weird little people in a very normie world.It’s astrology, but make it deeply personal, occasionally petty, and unexpectedly profound.#TheBluntAndTheBeautiful #AstrologyPodcast #StarSignSlander #NorthNodeWisdom #BigThreeBreakdown #ZodiacRoast #CosmicTruths #PsychicDreams #ScorpioSeasonForever #SaturnReturnSurvivor #MotherDaughterMagic #AstroGirliesUnite

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, bold messes of the week.

🧼 Domestic bliss? Kind of.
We kick off with Kate and Tansy sharing their newfound love for mopping – proof that yes, you can be both glam and grounded.

👠 Sabrina Carpenter at the VMAs – protecting the dolls
Tansy’s muse is back and slaying. The girls deep dive into Sabrina’s drag-queen-backed performance, that “Protect The Dolls” sign moment, and the shift in her aesthetic from 50s to 70s. Kate’s convinced she switched glam teams. Bob Mackie, Cher references, Dua Lipa School of Dance… it’s all there.

🩰 Tate McRae: Dancer first, pop star… maybe
Who is Tate McRae and why is she so good at dancing in rubble? Tansy draws comparisons to Addison Rae and Cora Corman from “Music and Lyrics,” while Kate wonders how dancers become famous without vocals. Also: sand choreography, sexy whispers, and what it means to be a vehicle for movement.

💄 Doja Cat eats lipstick. Yes, literally.
Tansy defends Doja’s chaotic 80s harlequin look while Kate questions if it was even a “dress.” They compare this to the long-standing legacy of the VMAs being exactly that unhinged – referencing Lil’ Kim, Lady Gaga’s lace moment, and how some stylists just live to stir.

💋 Wuthering Heights but make it horny?
The girls spiral over Emerald Fennell’s new “Wuthering Heights” film trailer. Fingers, fish, BDSM undertones, and the total misread of Brontë's dark classic have them screaming “what the actual…”. Kate delivers a brutal take on class, race, and literary misinterpretation, while Tansy adds a theory that maybe the whole film is a dream sequence read by Margot Robbie. Either way – they’re not sold.

🎬 Speaking of Margot… what’s happening?!
Margot Robbie’s “stinky” era? The duo reluctantly pan the trailer for her new film “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey” with Colin Farrell. Bad wigs, art teacher cosplay, and fake trailer vibes à la The Holiday. Sorry Margot – they still love you, just not this script.

🌹 A Bachelorette like no other
TikTok’s Mormon influencer Taylor Paul is the next U.S. Bachelorette – and yes, she’s bringing her exes and extensions with her. Tansy recaps her wild ride from “MomTok” to mainstream, including soft swinging, secret lives, and why Utah’s extensions industry is booming.

🪩 Dancing With the Mormon Stars?
Two of Taylor’s fellow Mormon wives are now on Dancing With The Stars. One of them, hilariously, thought her husband was related to Ben Affleck. Spoiler: he’s not.

👠 Julia Roberts channels Erin Brockovich IRL
At the Venice Film Festival, Julia Roberts shuts down a sexist, racist, and clueless question during a press conference with co-stars Andrew Garfield and I.A.O. Debris. Cue iconic clap-back, Erin Brockovich flashbacks, and Io delivering the real mic drop moment.

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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 full of chaotic anecdotes — including Kate's stint as an accidental AO party planner who didn't get invited, and Tansy's passionate defence of beauty, equality, and Mecca facials.

They unpack their personal values (think: creativity, authenticity, helpfulness, and rage at late-stage capitalism) and offer up sharp, sometimes savage reflections on what it means to live a life that actually feels like yours.If you've ever ignored your intuition, compromised your standards, or said yes when your soul was screaming “NO,” this one is a must-listen.

Because living out of alignment won’t just make you tired. It might make you sick.

Topics include:

Self-respect vs. survival jobs

Why values aren’t a Pinterest quote — they’re a life raft

Tansy’s BuzzFeed-value-test revelations

Beauty standards, community love, and honesty (with a side of bluntness)

How to tell if you're betraying yourself (hint: your jaw hurts and your ancestors keep slamming doors)

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Put bluntly: Stop living like a husk and start remembering who you are.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your loud feminist therapy.

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-fuelled awakening — and the latest headlines causing chaos:

• The Victorian bushland manhunt

• Far-right extremism on the rise in Australia

• Sydney Sweeney’s rumoured romance with Scooter Braun (yes, that Scooter Braun)

• Swifties still reeling after Kate likened Taylor to rice crackers

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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 explore tall poppy syndrome, bossy little girls with big plans, Fran Fine, Judy Moody, awkward vampire crushes, and that one haircut that changed everything.

It’s funny, personal, and occasionally chaotic - but always reflective and full of heart.

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• Why creative confidence starts in childhood (even if it involves scratchy chicken cut-outs)

• Fran Fine, Karen Walker, and the power of unapologetic femininity

• Recreating Annie in the lounge room, complete with props

• Tansy’s vampire obsession and Twilight lipstick scandal (you’ve been warned)

• Kate’s fashion heartbreak, aka “the Prisoner haircut”

• Pop culture crushes: from Johnny Depp to Jason Segel and beyond

• The impact of major cultural moments: Port Arthur, the AIDS crisis, marriage equality, and more

• Why fashion and film weren’t just entertainment — they were survival and self-expression

• Creativity is often formed in the most playful, personal, and sometimes cringeworthy moments of childhood

• Fashion and pop culture can be powerful tools of identity and expression

• It’s brave to say, “I’m good at this” — especially in a culture that rewards self-doubt

• Big political and cultural events can quietly (or loudly) shape how we see the world, ourselves, and our work

• Your childhood passions are probably still running the show (just with better lighting)

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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 Super Bowl-esque ring and English teacher vibes. Tansy (reluctantly informed by the internet) breaks down the tortured-poet-to-footy-hunk arc, while Kate questions the ring, the wedding guest list, and the potential hay fever situation.

🌈 Then it’s onto AFL and real courage: Mitch Brown comes out as bisexual, opening a conversation about toxic locker room culture, the F-slur on the field, and the long-overdue reckoning in Aussie sport. Tansy and Kate share their take on performative allyship, concussions, the AFL boys-club, and why it’s time to stop excusing violence and abuse as “just part of the game.”

🧠 From there, it’s Tasmania vs. stadiums. Is it ethical to build a billion-dollar sports arena while machines at Hobart hospitals are being held together with gaffer tape? The girls say… probably not.

👗 And finally — the Midwinter Ball fashion breakdown you didn’t know you needed:

• Labor divas slayed

• The Greens protested in style

• The Libs served “monster-in-law at a rehearsal dinner”

• Jackie Lambie’s debutante dream

• And best on ground goes to Jodie Haydon in custom Carla Zampatti, styled by icon Donny Galella.

There’s also discourse on linen (spoiler: it’s not black-tie), the perils of shopping on Shein, and why your political stylist should not be your local T-Mall plug.

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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 asking about birth stories to refusing to vaccinate your kids

• Why being rude to waiters, nurses, or anyone in the service industry should be a criminal offence

• Mispronouncing names you can pronounce (but won’t)

• Men calling their exes “crazy” – and what it really says about them

• Husbands making “no sex” jokes about their wives in public – please stop

• People who never ask questions in conversations

• Road rage, boasting about not crying, and chronic one-uppers

• The rules they’d enforce if they ran the world (warning: birds and men in night-time packs are in trouble)

• Education changes they’d make tomorrow – including later school start times and free uni

• Social media icks – from monetising tragedies to before-and-after weight loss posts

• Why some influencers clearly hate their followers

• Their final list of bans, from faceless accounts to middle-aged men on e-scooters

This episode is pure Kate-and-Tans energy – sharp, sarcastic, brutally honest, and absolutely hilarious. They don’t just rant – they roast, reimagine, and rewrite the rules of everyday life.

💬 Join the conversation: What’s your biggest “Can You Not”?

🎙 The Blunt and The Beautiful – where society gets dissected and the blunt truth always wins.

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Timestamps:
00:00 – Sponsored by She Emerges
01:14 – Can You Not?! The rant begins
02:04 – Birth story & baby feeding questions – stop asking
03:00 – Rude to waiters? You’re done
04:27 – Learn to pronounce names properly
05:22 – Men calling their exes “crazy”
06:34 – Public “no sex” jokes – just no
07:14 – Friends who never ask questions
09:09 – Road rage
10:40 – Boasting about not crying
11:55 – If we ran the world…
14:24 – Latecomers & line pushers
17:22 – Why rude customers should beware
18:18 – The change room mirror rule
19:35 – Education system fixes
22:30 – University doesn’t define you
23:02 – Men with podcasts
23:45 – The e-scooter “big bird” incident
24:32 – Monetising tragedy online – gross
26:47 – Chronic one-uppers vs. genuine empathy
30:20 – Before & after body posts – banned
31:15 – Influencers who hate their followers
34:20 – Faceless troll accounts – stand by your words
35:03 – Wrapping up the fixes for society

🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week and join us in telling the world: “Can you not?”

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