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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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Saturday · 58 min
Kyle Sandilands & Mary Madigan on haters, headlines and their new era
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.
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October 31 · 38 min
“I don’t know where my mum is buried”: A celebrity make-up artist’s search for answers
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.
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October 24 · 44 min
Ariarne Titmus doubles down on Sydney Sweeney: “I don’t regret it”
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.
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October 17 · 1 hr
Miranda Kerr on why her diet makes headlines
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.
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October 10 · 33 min
Sam Pang hates interviews. But he’s here anyway.
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.
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October 3 · 46 min
Tammin Sursok: I became ‘so addicted to the attention’
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.
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September 26 · 57 min
Why Phoebe Burgess hasn’t gone on a date in 7 years
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.
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September 19 · 51 min
Pia Miranda on Alibrandi 2.0, anxiety, and a Weinstein near-miss
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.
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September 12 · 59 min
Why Peta Credlin wanted Julia Gillard to succeed
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.
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September 5 · 40 min
The rumour Rodger Corser never saw coming
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.
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September 2 · 30 min
Bonus episode: Could screen time be ageing your skin?
On this episode of the Stellar podcast, we’re shifting gears to talk about something that affects almost every Australian: the damage our everyday lives may be doing to our skin. Associate Professor Michelle Rodrigues, an internationally recognised dermatologist and expert in pigmentation and skin of colour, explains what our screens could be doing to our skin, why our skin keeps a “biological diary” of UV exposure and how damage from decades ago can emerge later in life. Michelle also reveals the everyday exposure many of us overlook, busts common skincare myths and explains why it’s never too late to protect your skin. This episode was produced in partnership with La-Roche Posay. Discover the NEW La Roche Posay Mela B3 Double Dose on https://www.laroche-posay.com.au/ 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. And from @larocheposayaunz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 29 · 45 min
At 51, Natalie Imbruglia has finally given herself a break
Natalie Imbruglia has spent almost 35 years in the spotlight, but at 51 she says she's having more fun than ever. Ahead of the release of her seventh album, Algorithm, Natalie joins Something To Talk About to reflect on the extraordinary success of Torn, the insecurity behind its iconic music video and why she once walked away from music altogether. She also opens up about motherhood, ADHD, perimenopause and the freedom she's found in her fifties, revealing why she feels like she's only just getting started. Natalie Imbruglia's new album, Algorithm, is out September 4th. Natalie will also be joining Bryan Adams as a special guest on his Roll With The Punches Australian tour from February 2027. Watch the full episode with Natalie Imbruglia 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.
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August 22 · 43 min
Inside Delta Goodrem's biggest year
Delta Goodrem has just had one of the biggest years of her personal and professional life. She's married long-time partner Matthew Copley, represented Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest, and performed at the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Delta takes us behind the scenes of her recent global career-defining moments, reflects on one year of married life, opens up about handling pressure and criticism, and explains why, after more than two decades in the spotlight, she feels like she's only just getting started. Delta Goodrem’s new album Pure is out later this year, with the Pure World Tour coming to Australia in April 2027. Watch the full episode with Delta Goodrem 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.
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August 15 · 43 min
Angie Kent's year from hell
Angie Kent has always been an open book. But this is her most personal conversation yet. In the past several months, the former star of Australian reality series Gogglebox, The Bachelorette and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! helped shepherd her father’s life to its end, put her plans to become a solo mum by choice through IVF on hold, and desperately sought help to save her youngest brother as he struggled with addiction. Now she joins Stellar’s Nicholas Fonseca to reflect on her father’s legacy, the difficult fertility conversations she wants more of us to have, and why she refuses to stay silent about the grief and fury that have overwhelmed her for so long. Follow Angie on Instagram here. Watch the full episode with Angie Kent 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.
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August 8 · 1 hr 1 min
Robert Irwin on the weight of his family legacy
Robert Irwin has already packed a lot into his life. And at just 22 years old, he's about to become the youngest person ever to host the Logie Awards. Ahead of that career milestone, Robert joins Something To Talk About to reflect on legacy, grief and the responsibility that comes with carrying one of Australia's most famous surnames. He opens up about protecting his personal life, why kindness and vulnerability matter more than ever, and how, almost 20 years after his father Steve Irwin's death, he's determined to honour his legacy while creating one of his own. Watch the full episode with Robert Irwin 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.
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August 1 · 48 min
Tina Arena: “I don’t give a f**k anymore”
A public figure for 50 years, Tina Arena is an undeniable force in the Australian music fabric. She has ridden the waves of popularity and retreat – and has the accolades, and the battle scars, to prove it. Now, as she prepares to unveil her new documentary Tina Arena: Unravel Me, the Australian music icon joins Something To Talk About to discuss her extraordinary life, one she has lived almost entirely in the spotlight since childhood. On today’s episode, she reflects on the hidden costs of fame, identity crises, learning to speak up for herself, and the joy she feels at having her son at home again. Watch the full episode with Tina Arena 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.
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July 25 · 38 min
Is Sonia Kruger leaving Australian TV?
For more than three decades, Sonia Kruger has been one of the defining faces of Australian television. From the golden era of appointment viewing to today's streaming landscape, she's remained at the forefront of some of the country's biggest entertainment shows while the industry around her has transformed. Now, at 60, Sonia joins Stellar to discuss raising a pre-teen daughter, why women are refusing to become invisible, the changing face of television, and whether she's beginning to imagine what life beyond free-to-air might look like. Watch the full episode with Sonia Kruger 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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July 18 · 33 min
Kaylee McKeown’s first interview since pulling out of the Commonwealth Games
Just days before the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Kaylee McKeown was forced to make one of the toughest decisions of her career. After being diagnosed with glandular fever, the five-time Olympic gold medallist withdrew from what was set to be her final Commonwealth Games. In her first interview since the announcement, Kaylee opens up about the heartbreak of missing Glasgow, the overwhelming support from Australians, and why she's already looking ahead to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. She also reflects on the loss of her father, Sholto, the happiness she's found beyond the pool with her partner, and the life lessons that have taught her to stop and smell the roses. Watch the full episode with Kaylee McKeown 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.
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July 11 · 40 min
Gretel Killeen and the “feminist men” who changed Australian TV forever
Twenty-five years after changing Australian television as the original host of Big Brother, Gretel Killeen is back in reality TV as the host of The Traitors. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Gretel reflects on the extraordinary success of Big Brother, the barriers she faced as a woman breaking into television, and why she has no intention of slowing down at 63. She also reveals the backstory she created for her Traitors character, talks about returning to stand-up comedy, and shares why becoming a grandmother has helped her rediscover the joy of being playful. The Traitors premieres Sunday August 4 on Network 10. Watch the full episode with Gretel Killeen 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.
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July 4 · 43 min
Julia Morris: No more jungle... but finally a Gold Logie?
Julia Morris is entering a brand-new chapter. After 12 seasons hosting I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, there's no trip to the jungle on the horizon for the first time in more than a decade. Instead, Julia is heading into another Logies season with a fifth Gold Logie nomination under her belt, reflecting on 41 years in show business, and embracing a late-in-life ADHD diagnosis that she says finally helped her understand herself. On this episode of the Stellar podcast, Julia opens up about the end of an era, her friendship with Robert Irwin, raising two neurodiverse daughters, and why she believes her best is still to come. Watch the full episode with Julia Morris 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.
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