Airing Your Dirty Laundry

Maisie Peters: “Writing About Happiness Was Terrifying”

In this episode of Airing Your Dirty Laundry, Maisie Peters joins Daphne Berry in the laundromat for a candid conversation about burnout, love, growing up online, and the making of her new album Florescence.Fresh off supporting Taylor Swift, Coldplay, and Conan Gray, Maisie opens up about reaching a breaking point at the end of 2024 and making the difficult decision to step away from touring to prioritise her mental health. She reflects on the pressure of constantly pushing forward, learning how to slow down, and why choosing sustainability over burnout became essential for her future as an artist.The pair also dive into the inspiration behind Florescence, Maisie’s first album written from a place of stability and happiness. From writing about healthy love for the first time to navigating life with her famously offline “Emoji Man” boyfriend, Maisie shares how her relationship reshaped both her songwriting and perspective on life. Along the way, they discuss pubs in London, favourite books, social media boundaries, green flags in men, and why reading fiction might be the ultimate personality trait.Maisie also reflects on working with Georgia Groome for her Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging-inspired album trailer, collaborating with Amelia Dimoldenberg, and the surreal feeling of building a project inspired by the romantic comedies she grew up loving.Created by Daphne BerryProduced by Daphne Berry and Imogen RennieCamera Crew: Machine StudiosSound Crew: Jay JulesEditing: Daphne BerryMusic: ReviloIllustrations: Joe Neathway BrownLogo: Samuel BurchfieldFilmed on location at The Tumble Club, WaterlooThis episode of Airing Your Dirty Laundry was filmed on Gadigal Country. We would like to acknowledge the Gadigal people, the traditional custodians of this land and pay our respects to the Elders both past, present and emerging.Follow us!Instagram: @airingyourdirtylaundryTikTok: @AiringYourDirtyLaundry

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Melanie C: "The Spice Girls was a band for girls, to show girls that you can do it too"

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In this episode of Airing Your Dirty Laundry, Daphne Berry sits down with pop icon Melanie C (Mel C) for an open, nostalgic, and deeply reflective conversation about identity, instinct, sisterhood, and what it really means to trust yourself.From growing up in Northern England with a singer mum who first sparked her love of performing, to becoming one-fifth of the global phenomenon Spice Girls, Mel shares the origin story behind her journey - one grounded in hard work, creative instinct, and an unshakable belief in doing things her own way.Mel reflects on the cultural impact of the Spice Girls, the importance of female friendship, and the reality of navigating an industry that often underestimated them. She speaks candidly about imposter syndrome, creative evolution, and why, even after decades in the spotlight, learning to trust your own voice remains the most important lesson of all.With a new album on the horizon, Mel also opens up about the past five years - from heartbreak to falling in love again, and how DJing, club culture, and joy have shaped her most personal and uplifting music yet.Created by Daphne BerryProduced by Daphne Berry and Imogen RennieCamera Crew: Machine StudiosSound Crew: Dylan Mitchell FrostEditing: Daphne BerryMusic: ReviloIllustrations: Joe Neathway BrownLogo: Samuel BurchfieldFilmed on location at The Tumble ClubThis episode of Airing Your Dirty Laundry was filmed on Gadigal Country. We acknowledge the Gadigal people, the traditional custodians of this land, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.Follow us:Instagram: @airingyourdirtylaundryTikTok: @AiringYourDirtyLaundry

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Playlunch - Live at The Laundry | presented by UDL Double Crush

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Playlunch launches our new series, Live at The Laundry.The seven-piece Melbourne-based band, known for creating “Bogan Funk” - a chaotic, genre-bending mix of retro dance, ’90s/2000s Australian nostalgia, and suburban swagger, stopped by to perform songs from their sophomore album, Sex Ed. SET LISTGet Around ItCool Math GamesSoupe OperaReal Estate AppsKeithCreated and produced by Daphne Berry and Imogen RennieDirected by Imogen RennieShot by Tom Dunphy & Lewis RobertRecorded, mixed and mastered by Billy PsarologosAssistant Producer: Georgina FiskeFilmed on location at Scoresby Laundromat, MelbourneThis episode of Airing Your Dirty Laundry was filmed on Wurundjeri Country. We would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri people, the traditional custodians of this land and pay our respects to the Elders both past, present and emerging.Follow us:Instagram: @airingyourdirtylaundryTikTok: @AiringYourDirtyLaundryThis is a paid partnership with VOK. AYDL does not encourage excessive consumption of alcohol. Drink responsibly.

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Heartbreak High Cast

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The cast of Heartbreak High sit down to celebrate Season 3 and dive into everything from character soundtracks to dream secret gigs with Daphne Berry. From nostalgic playlists featuring Tyler, The Creator and MF DOOM, to iconic picks like Cigarette Daydreams, each actor shares the music that defines their character.They also reveal their ultimate fantasy intimate gigs - with shoutouts to Harry Styles, The Strokes, and Jeff Buckley - plus a chaotic and hilarious deep dive into fan fiction pasts (including some very committed One Direction lore).Beyond the laughs, the cast open up about the deeper messages behind Heartbreak High - embracing individuality, navigating youth without having everything figured out, and the importance of authentic and diverse representation on screen.#heartbreakhigh

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Lucy Dacus: “The goal isn’t to work enough that you can stop - it’s to find work you want to keep doing forever.”

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In this episode of Airing Your Dirty Laundry, Daphne Berry sits down with Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus for an expansive and deeply personal conversation about art, memory, love, perfectionism, and what success really feels like from the inside.Known for her thoughtful lyricism and steady presence - both as a solo artist and as one-third of boygenius - Lucy reflects on accidentally becoming a musician after once working in photography editing school photos, and whether she ever romanticises the life she might have lived outside of music.From touring solo versus performing in a globally celebrated group, to what returning to her own stage taught her about identity and independence, Lucy opens up about creative freedom, collaboration, and the subtle shifts that happen when you step back into yourself.Created by Daphne BerryProduced by Daphne Berry and Imogen RennieCamera Crew: Machine StudiosSound Crew: Dylan Mitchell FrostEditing: Daphne BerryMusic: ReviloIllustrations: Joe Neathway BrownLogo: Samuel BurchfieldFilmed on location at The Tumble Club, WaterlooThis episode of Airing Your Dirty Laundry was filmed on Gadigal Country. We acknowledge the Gadigal people, the traditional custodians of this land, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.Follow us:Instagram: @airingyourdirtylaundryTikTok: @AiringYourDirtyLaundry

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MAY-A: "Sometimes I would look back and be resentful I didn't get a full childhood"

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In this episode of Airing Your Dirty Laundry, Daphne Berry sits down with Australian alt-pop artist MAY-A to unpack the making of her long-awaited debut album Goodbye (If You Call That Gone) - and the breaking point that changed everything.From being discovered at just 13 and signed to major labels, to navigating relentless songwriting sessions in Los Angeles, MAY-A opens up about the harsh realities of the music industry. She shares how years of pressure, panic attacks in vocal booths, and back-to-back sessions with hitmakers left her questioning her identity, her artistry, and her place in the system.After supporting Wallows, Glass Animals, and 5 Seconds of Summer and releasing her EP Analysis Paralysis, MAY-A made the bold decision to take back control. Cancelling sessions, stepping away from social media, and rejecting the “hit factory” model, she began writing her debut album from scratch with guitarist and partner Chloe Dadd. The result is a raw, cathartic body of work shaped by anger, betrayal, grief, and creative reclamation.Created by Daphne BerryProduced by Daphne Berry and Imogen RennieCamera & Sound Crew: Jack ShepherdEditing: Daphne BerryMusic: ReviloIllustrations: Joe Neathway BrownLogo: Samuel BurchfieldFilmed on location at The Tumble Club, WaterlooThis episode of Airing Your Dirty Laundry was filmed on Gadigal Country. We would like to acknowledge the Gadigal people, the traditional custodians of this land and pay our respects to the Elders both past, present and emerging.Follow us!Instagram: @airingyourdirtylaundryTikTok: @AiringYourDirtyLaundry

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YUNGBLUD: “I stopped trying to be liked — that’s when everything got bigger.”

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In this episode of Airing Your Dirty Laundry (outside of the laundry), Daphne Berry sits down with YUNGBLUD for a raw, funny and deeply reflective conversation about identity, truth, and creative survival.Fresh off the release of IDOLS - an album written by shutting out the noise and choosing radical honesty - YUNGBLUD opens up about losing and reclaiming his sense of self, the pressure of becoming “a million different things to a million different people,” and why making music for himself gave him a second life. From compromising early in his career to going all-in on art that scared him, he reflects on how IDOLS became the most truthful work he’s ever made - and why that same album ended up earning Grammy recognition.The conversation dives into internet culture, self-acceptance, and the toll of constant online judgement, as YUNGBLUD speaks candidly about criticism, vulnerability, and learning to let go of the need to be liked. He also shares his creative process — writing at 4am, recording voice notes on tour, and chasing songs that feel like “bottled magic.”YUNGBLUD teases what’s next, revealing that IDOLS was written as a 30-song project with part two coming soon, and hints at a future album that’s shorter, sexier, and built for movement. Along the way, he reflects on the power of music as a universal language, the songs that shaped him, and why the most personal work often connects the deepest.Created by Daphne BerryProduced by Daphne Berry and Imogen RennieEditing: Daphne BerryMusic: ReviloIllustrations: Joe Neathway BrownLogo: Samuel BurchfieldFilmed on location at Qudos Bank ArenaThis episode of Airing Your Dirty Laundry was filmed on Gadigal Country. We would like to acknowledge the Gadigal people, the traditional custodians of this land and pay our respects to the Elders both past, present and emerging.Follow us!Instagram: @airingyourdirtylaundryTikTok: @AiringYourDirtyLaundry

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Ruel: "I’m finally making music that actually sounds like me."

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In this episode of Airing Your Dirty Laundry, Daphne Berry sits down with Australian superstar Ruel to unpack the making of his new era and deeply personal sophomore album.At just 23, Ruel reflects on growing up in the industry after starting his career at 13, the pressure to appear “mature” long before he felt it, and how he’s finally making music that feels unmistakably true to his own taste. He opens up about the intention, honesty, and vulnerability that shaped this record - particularly his shift toward writing earnest love songs for the very first time.From breaking down the 'cringe factor' of sincerity, to exploring soulmates, maternal love, studio chemistry, and the fear of rejection that comes with collaborating in LA, RUEL shares rare insight into the emotional and artistic growth behind the new album. He also talks about letting his guard down, working with a new circle of producers, and releasing his first-ever song he didn’t write - a gift from long-time collaborator John Ryan.Daphne and RUEL dive into the moments that shaped him: missing out on a regular adolescence, navigating adulthood in the public eye, and why being alone in Los Angeles feels like “hell on earth” compared to the easy peace of being home in Australia. RUEL also reflects on Destroyer, the album’s most personal and painful track, detailing a complex childhood responsibility he’d never spoken about.Created by Daphne BerryProduced by Daphne Berry and Imogen RennieCamera & Sound Crew: Jack ShepherdEditing: Daphne BerryMusic: ReviloIllustrations: Joe Neathway BrownLogo: Samuel BurchfieldFilmed on location at The Tumble Club, WaterlooThis episode of Airing Your Dirty Laundry was filmed on Gadigal Country. We would like to acknowledge the Gadigal people, the traditional custodians of this land and pay our respects to the Elders both past, present and emerging.Follow us!Instagram: @airingyourdirtylaundryTikTok: @AiringYourDirtyLaundry

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Rob Thomas: “Every horrible moment in my life led me exactly here.”

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In this episode, Rob Thomas sits down with Daphne. Rob opens up about the life he lived before Matchbox Twenty ever existed - and how those early years shaped everything that came after.He breaks down the messy breakup of Tabitha’s Secret, throwing away entire albums’ worth of songs, writing the first Matchbox Twenty record out of pure defiance, and becoming “Nickelback before Nickelback” as the band blew up seemingly overnight.Rob reflects on fame before social media, learning to grow thick skin in the era of MTV, watching icons rise around him, and what it’s like to look out into the crowd now and see generations of fans who’ve carried his music through their lives.Created by Daphne BerryProduced by Daphne Berry and Imogen RennieCamera & Sound Crew: Jack ShepherdEditing: Daphne BerryMusic: ReviloIllustrations: Joe Neathway BrownLogo: Samuel BurchfieldFilmed on location at The Tumble Club, WaterlooThis episode of Airing Your Dirty Laundry was filmed on Gadigal Country. We would like to acknowledge the Gadigal people, the traditional custodians of this land and pay our respects to the Elders both past, present and emerging.Follow us!Instagram: @airingyourdirtylaundryTikTok: @AiringYourDirtyLaundry

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Keli Holiday: “I finally stopped running from the music I actually want to make.”

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In this episode, Keli Holliday sits down with Daphne for an unfiltered deep dive into the moments that shaped him. From a chaotic Canberra childhood and skate-park beginnings to the teachers who changed his life, Keli opens up about the early sparks that pushed him into music. He reflects on meeting Reuben as teenagers, their unlikely friendship, and the creative partnership that followed - all the way to jumping on a bus to Sydney to chase something bigger.Keli also speaks candidly about vulnerability, masculinity, and the women who raised him - his mum, sister, aunt, and the influence of Abbie. He shares why he advocates so fiercely for women, how his environment shaped his emotional intelligence, and the parts of manhood he believes desperately need rethinking.Created by Daphne BerryProduced by Daphne Berry and Imogen RennieCamera Crew: Jack ShepherdSound: Dylan Mitchell FrostEditing: Daphne BerryMusic: ReviloIllustrations: Joe Neathway BrownLogo: Samuel BurchfieldFilmed on location at The Tumble Club, WaterlooThis episode of Airing Your Dirty Laundry was filmed on Gadigal Country. We would like to acknowledge the Gadigal people, the traditional custodians of this land and pay our respects to the Elders both past, present and emerging.Follow us!Instagram: @airingyourdirtylaundryTikTok: @AiringYourDirtyLaundry

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Maisie Peters: “Writing About Happiness Was Terrifying”

Melanie C: "The Spice Girls was a band for girls, to show girls that you can do it too"

Playlunch - Live at The Laundry | presented by UDL Double Crush

Heartbreak High Cast

Lucy Dacus: “The goal isn’t to work enough that you can stop - it’s to find work you want to keep doing forever.”

MAY-A: "Sometimes I would look back and be resentful I didn't get a full childhood"

YUNGBLUD: “I stopped trying to be liked — that’s when everything got bigger.”

Ruel: "I’m finally making music that actually sounds like me."

Rob Thomas: “Every horrible moment in my life led me exactly here.”

Keli Holiday: “I finally stopped running from the music I actually want to make.”