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Something To Talk About
Hosted by Stellar · EN
When Australia's celebrities are ready to talk, they come to Something To Talk About. A new episode of the Stellar podcast is available every Sunday.
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Melanie C on sexism, ageism and the Spice Girls’ group chats
Mar 1400:47:04Tap to summarizeThirty years ago this July, a catchy song called ‘Wannabe’, sung by a then-unknown pop group called the Spice Girls, hit radio airwaves – and a global phenomenon was born. For Melanie C, who was just 22 at the time and one-fifth of the group that brought “girl power” to a new generation, the sudden blast of “Spice mania” was intoxicating, intimidating and ultimately short-lived. Three decades later, Melanie is a successful solo artist who has also found her groove touring the world as a DJ, she is a coach on The Voice Australia, and she remains close to all of her former bandmates. On this episode of the Stellar podcast, Melanie opens up about what really goes on in group chats with her fellow Spice Girls, explains how her upcoming album and world tour hark back to her early days as a raver, and explains how finding love with an Australian helped her grow more comfortable with work/life balance. Plus, she answers the eternal question: could the Spice Girls someday make their way here for their first-ever Australian shows? Watch the full episode with Melanie C here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar or stellarmag.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Astronauts, trolls and aliens: 2026 Australian of the Year
Mar 700:42:45Tap to summarizeLike many of us, Katherine Bennell-Pegg grew up with a dream of one day becoming an astronaut. But unlike most childhood dreamers, Katherine actually achieved hers. In 2024, she became the first astronaut to officially represent Australia and the first Australian woman to receive professional astronaut wings. On January 25 this year, she was named the 2026 Australian of the Year for her trailblazing contribution to the Australian space industry. In this episode of the Stellar podcast, Katherine opens up about the decades of sacrifice it took to get here, what she really thinks about the criticism of her Australian of the Year win, and why she believes you don't need to leave Earth to change the world. For more information on Katherine Bennell-Pegg, visit space.gov.au Watch the full episode with Katherine Bennell-Pegg here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar or stellarmag.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Why Rove McManus doesn’t test his comedy at home
Feb 2800:43:40Tap to summarizeFor more than a decade, Rove McManus was one of the most familiar faces on Australian TV. Rove Live helped launch the careers of some of Australia's brightest talents – including Carrie Bickmore, Peter Helliar, Hamish Blake and Andy Lee – it attracted some of the biggest stars on the planet, and created viral moments before internet virality even existed. In 2026, after 25 years on our screens, the comedian is reliving the best, worst and most controversial moments from the TV hit in his new live comedy show. On this episode of the Stellar podcast, he shares the reason he first hired Carrie Bickmore, and the strangest complaints the show ever received, plus he reflects on why a show like Rove Live couldn’t exist today. Rove is currently touring Australia with his new comedy show Tonight’s Guest: Rove McManus (Tales From The Talk Show Trenches). For tickets and more details, visit comedy.com.au Watch the full episode with Rove McManus here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar or stellarmag.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tanya Hennessy: "Why I need to apologise to every mother I’ve ever met"
Feb 2100:40:32Tap to summarizeTanya Hennessy had just begun her seventh round of IVF when she joined the Stellar podcast last April. Just weeks after we recorded that episode, she found out she was pregnant. On December 20, five days before Christmas, Tanya’s long-awaited first child, a baby girl named Scottie – whose full name is Scotland Jack Poole – was born and she was thrust into the beautiful chaos of new motherhood, while dealing with the surreal realisation that she was finally holding her baby in her arms. In this episode of the Stellar podcast, Tanya shares the meaning behind her daughter’s unconventional name, explains why she waited so long to announce her pregnancy, and reflects on the complex feelings she is grappling with now that her dream of becoming a mother has finally come true. Tanya's new children's book Sunny And Storm (Penguin, $14.99) is out March 3 and available to pre-order now. Watch the full episode with Tanya here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar or stellarmag.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ash Brewer on baby news, sobriety and why she’s ready to talk about her eating disorder
Feb 1400:36:55Tap to summarizeYou might know her as Ivy Forrester on The Bold And The Beautiful, the long-running soap opera that has been broadcast around the world for nearly 40 years. That role marked Ashleigh Brewer’s breakout in the US, after she first came to notice working in Australian children’s shows like The Sleepover Club and H20: Just Add Water, before joining the cast of Neighbours at the age of 18. But as you’ll hear in this episode of the Stellar podcast, at 35, Ash has lived just as many lives as a character on a soap opera. Last December, she got married, and as she reveals for the first time in this interview, she is entering her third trimester as she prepares to welcome her first baby. All this has coincided with a time when Ash has never felt more comfortable in her own body, because as she also explains, she struggled with an eating disorder for several years. Candid, raw and reflective, Ash also opens up on how she pulled together her low-key, no-fuss wedding day in just nine days, why sobriety was a key part of her recovery, and how how finding support from a strong circle of fellow Aussie expats and actors including Phoebe Tonkin, Samara Weaving and her one-time housemate and Neighbours co-star Margot Robbie helped her to heal. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, visit Butterfly at butterfly.org.au You can find out more about Ash Brewer on Instagram here. Watch the full episode with Ash Brewer here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar or stellarmag.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What Sarah Harris did next
Feb 700:44:09Tap to summarizeSince The Project was axed eight months ago, speculation has been rife about what Sarah Harris will do next. Now, we finally know the former TV host is making the move into radio, joining Nova’s new breakfast show, Ricki-Lee & Tim, in a newsreader role. In this episode of the Stellar podcast, Sarah reflects on the role cancel culture played in the end of The Project, why she won’t be wearing a full face of make-up for breakfast radio, and what her new definition of success looks like. You can follow more of Sarah’s story on her Instagram page and on Nova 96.9’s Sydney Breakfast show Ricki-Lee & Tim, which can be heard in Sydney weekdays from 6am to 9am starting Monday, February 9, and nationally from 6pm to 7pm. Watch the full episode with Sarah Harris here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar or stellarmag.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ricki-Lee is about to make the biggest move of her career
Jan 3100:41:17Tap to summarizeRicki-Lee was just 18 when she became a household name on the second season of Australian Idol in 2004. Thrust into the spotlight at a time when famous women’s bodies and choices were the subject of intense media and public scrutiny, Ricki-Lee was able to block out the critics and build a formidable career as a recording artist, performer, TV presenter and radio host. Now in 2026, she’s the host of the show that kickstarted her career and she’s about to take over Nova’s breakfast time slot with her longtime drive co-host Tim Blackwell. In this episode of the Stellar podcast, Ricki-Lee reveals what her Idol colleague and soon-to-be radio rival Kyle Sandilands is really like behind the scenes, plus she explains why she thinks people were so uncomfortable with her decision to be child-free, and how she deals with the constant comments about her body. Nova 96.9’s Sydney breakfast show Ricki-Lee & Tim can be heard weekdays from 6am-9am starting Monday, February 9. National listeners can also tune into the show across the Nova Network every weekday from 6pm-7pm, stream the show live or catch up with the daily podcast on the Nova Player. Watch the full episode with Ricki-Lee here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar or stellarmag.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Georgie Tunny on life after The Project
Jan 2400:41:23Tap to summarizeWhen Georgie Tunny was a young girl growing up in Queensland, she dreamed of becoming a sports reporter so she could one day interview the Brisbane Lions and cover the Olympics. Fast forward to 2026, and Georgie has taken over as anchor of the 10 News national weekend bulletins. Later this year, she’s releasing her debut novel, Over To You, which is set in the high stakes world of morning TV. On this episode of the Stellar podcast, Georgie reveals the secret behind her rapid rise up the ranks of Australian TV, how her famous co-hosts may have inspired the characters in her book, and why 2026 is the year she finally marries Rob Mills. You can find out more about Georgie Tunny on her Instagram. Watch the full episode with Georgie Tunny here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar or stellarmag.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sarah Aboㅤ: working with Karl Stefanovic, being “the other” and those pesky salary headlines
Jan 1700:52:07Tap to summarizeSarah Abo was just four years old when her parents moved her and her younger sisters from Syria to Australia in search of a better life. Growing up in Melbourne, and rarely seeing people like her on TV, Sarah became determined to change that as she built a successful journalism career at SBS and then 60 Minutes. Then, in 2023, she was thrown into the deep end when she became the co-host of the Today show, alongside Karl Stefanovic. On today’s episode of the Stellar podcast, Sarah tells us how she’s navigated the intense media scrutiny that comes with the job, why she sees Karl as a “loving but annoying older brother”, and what it means for Australia’s diverse migrant community to see someone like her in their living rooms each morning. Watch the full episode with Sarah Abo here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or stellarmag.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Indy Clinton: the nose job, the trolls and the $8K dossier
Aug 9, 202500:55:05Tap to summarizeBy 17, Indy Clinton was making money on Instagram. By 26, she was a mum of three. Today, she’s not just a content creator – she’s a businesswoman standing up to online hate. In this episode, Indy opens up about the nose job she didn’t ask for (yes, the one that made international headlines) and why she spent $8000 on a private investigator to unmask her worst trolls. She shares what was in the 64-page dossier, how it has changed her relationship with the internet, and why she’s finally drawing the line. You can follow Indy on her Instagram page @indyclinton Watch the full episode with Indy here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or stellarmag.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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