The Fifth Trimester

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Our little sisters, Bella and Lu, are chronically online to keep us cool and relevant as we emerge from the trenches.

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#31
July 20 · 30 min
Can Love Survive A Mismatched Aura?
The soccer World Cup is officially over, which means we’re now desperately searching for a new personality, anyone got any suggestions? We’re also breaking down the tournament’s first-ever half-time show, which felt like one big FIFA dream. Next up, we’re diving deep into the Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley break-up and presenting our very scientific theory on why they split. Spoiler: it all comes down to their wildly mismatched ~auras~. It was also weddings galore over the weekend, with Sporty Spice, aka Melanie C, tying the knot with her Aussie beau, and Taylor Swift’s ex Matty Healy also saying “I do” in a very rock-and-roll ceremony. Plus, our INs and OUTs include a genius haircut hack, a vintage camera app and the birthday-party trend we’re ready to retire. Mentions: Just Cuts Huji Cam Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#30
July 13 · 30 min
AMA: The Backlash We Got For Starting A Podcast
It’s our 30th ep, so what better way to celebrate than with a little round of the old-fashioned parlour game, Ask Us Anything. In this no-holds-barred chat with your TFT hosts, NOTHING is off limits as we answer all your burning quezzies, from our thoughts on Botox, controversial parenting opinions, to how we nurture our female friendships, what we’d tell our younger selves, and the very surprising backlash we received after starting the podcast (and you’ll never guess who it was from). It’s juicy AF, fellas. Oh, and ears primed for a surprise announcement too! Thanks for choosing us, DLs (hehe). Mentions: Harbourlife tickets Viral dumpling toy Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#29
July 6 · 40 min
Taylor Swift’s Wedding Is Coming To A Cinema Near You
It was the millennial equivalent of a Royal Wedding, with music icon Taylor Swift marrying Kansas City Chiefs NFL player Travis Kelce in the most lavish, over-the-top celebration imaginable - at none other than Madison Square Garden on Friday, July 3rd. From the very modern bridal party to the Dior gown, the snubs, the surprises, the juicy goss (including one very naughty speech), the cinematic treatment and the show-stopping performances, this wedding, nay, GLOBAL UNION OF LOVE, will go down in the pop culture history books. And will most likely be turned into an actual movie. Because we are nothing if not committed to bringing you the piping hot Taylor wedding TEA, we even have a special NYC correspondent, Kate Ruth Reeves, on the ground and following the goss for us in real time. Let’s unpack it in all its T&T* glory. *Trademark exclusive to Mr & Mrs Swift-Kelce - Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 1 · 13 min
WATCH PARTY: Voicemails For Isabelle - RomCom Revival Or Chasing A Dragon?
Another week, another streamer rom-com has taken over the internet. This week’s film of the moment? Voicemails For Isabelle, the Netflix hit everyone is calling the best rom-com in years. The film follows Jill, a grieving chef played by Zoey Deutch, who keeps leaving wildly confessional voicemails on her late sister Isabelle’s old number - only for that number to be reassigned to Wes, played by Nick Robinson, an Austin real estate hotshot who starts listening in and falling in love from afar. So, is this a swoony 90s rom-com throwback, or are movies trying to recreate something that was lightning in a bottle? Or does it not really matter, and can’t we all just suspend reality for two hours and watch hot young people do hot things? We discuss. Mentions: Love & Virtue by Diana Reid Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#28
June 29 · 26 min
If You Could, Would You Pick Your Baby’s Gender?
Coming in hot with very exciting couples’ news: from the A-list power couple Down Under, to the Off Campus IRL couple - love is in the air. Speaking of, Lu had a DAYTIME hook-up at the Aussie’s soccer game on Friday and she’s SPILLING all the deets. Hey Karl Stefanovic, we’ve got your number, babe. The now-sacked Today host appears to be following a very obvious formula for becoming a right-wing podcast bro and, quite frankly, we think it stinks. Have you ever heard of a “gender swayer”? Because MAFS golden couple Jules Robinson and Cam Merchant, who share two sons, are using one in the hopes of conceiving a daughter. And as proud girl mums and boy mums respectively, it’s brought up a lot of questions for us. Then, our INs and OUTs include an awesome new second-hand website landing in Australia and the ultimate winter accessory. Mentions: Message From Karl Vinted Australia Lu’s ugg boots Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#27
June 22 · 31 min
Taylor Swift’s Wedding: So Crazy It Could Be True?!
How much money could BB pay Lu to go on the JoJo Siwa cruise? Plus, Instagram just rolled out a bunch of wild and wacky new features - here’s how to use them. Taylor Swift definitely, maybe had her hen's party at her Rhode Island mansion, you guys! We run you through all the compelling evidence, including how Travis Kelce spent his bucks weekend (yes, a bubble gun was involved). We also share the latest wedding theory surrounding the future Mr and Mrs Swift, and it’s so crazy, it might just be true. Nicole Kidman’s got a rumoured new boyfriend, so of course her ex, Keith Urban, is re-entering the chat. But what does it all mean?! Your weekly sports-ball bulletin is here, and we’re taking you through the sexiest players of the FIFA World Cup, their wildly accomplished wives and partners, and exactly what needs to happen for Australia to make it through to the next round. And yes, there’s still hope! Our ins and outs include a very of-the-moment fashion trend we’re obsessed with, an update on the humble martini and a plea to end a cringey Australian act. - Mentions: Cotton On Brazil jersey Cotton On Argentina jersey Sign up to The Fifth Trimester Fix The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#26
June 15 · 32 min
Why Are We Ignoring The Ariana Grande In The Room?
Content Warning: Discussion on Disordered Eating and Mental Health What words give you the ick for no apparent reason? We’re sharing ours and they’re pretty outrageous. Millennial style icons and the world’s most elusive twins, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, turned 40 over the weekend and it’s making us feel… middle-aged?! Plus, we’re sharing our top pick of ONE nice winter jumper each, because who has time for too many options. Then, the conversation about Ariana Grande we’ve been holding off on having, but we can’t stay silent any longer. We’re tackling Ariana, shrinking celebs, and the overnight death of the body positivity movement. Em Ratajkowski’s penned a divise essay for The Cut, titled "Mother F---er: After my marriage ended, I began compulsively dating in order to figure out what kind of woman I wanted to be.” As our single mother dating correspondent, Lu has LOTS of thoughts. Next up, BB’s giving you the crashiest of crash courses in the 2026 FIFA World Cup - from where to stream it and when the Socceroos are playing next, to all the glorious stars to watch out for in the stands. We promise you’ll be an armchair expert by the end! Our ins and outs include an impractical new going out bag, cringey tech platforms and a dewy AF foundation. - Mentions: If you or someone you know needs support, contact the Butterfly Foundation Souffle Yarn Crew Neck Sweater from Uniqlo Uniqlo and JW Anderson Lambswool Polo Sweater Em Rata’s essay for The Cut Concept Fleet custom beaded bags Lu’s new foundation Listen to our Off Campus deep dive Sign up to The Fifth Trimester Fix The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 12 · 21 min
Are We Too Old For Off Campus?
You begged, DLs, so here it is: a very special watch-party episode breaking down the latest horny hockey show to dominate Q2 - Off Campus. Based on Elle Kennedy’s bestselling Off-Campus books, the Prime Video series follows music student Hannah Wells, played by Ella Bright, and Briar University hockey captain Garrett Graham, played by Belmont Cameli. What stars as a tutoring arrangement and fake-dating plot naturally becomes something much hornier and much more emotionally complicated. The show has become a global phenomenon, attracting 36 million viewers within its first 12 days and already scoring a second season. While it’s clearly made for a Gen Z audience, we millennials are LOSING OUR MINDS over it. Lu and BB unpack why we think it’s landing so well with our demo audience, the show's broader cultural impacts, and everything we know about Off Campus season 2. - Belmont Dancing At The Kid Laroi Concert (you're welcome) Sign up to The Fifth Trimester Fix The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#25
June 7 · 31 min
NO GATEKEEPING: The ONE Beauty Hack That Changed Our Lives 💄
Lu is back from her sick bed and firing on all cylinders with crazy ideas. Should she audition for Big Brother? Should she become an anonymous influencer if AI takes her day job? Plus, we FINALLY have a date for season two of Heated Rivalry, so set your alarms accordingly. Where do you stand on online privacy? It’s a meaty one and we’re diving headfirst into whether the rise of the anonymous influencer is a good thing, a bad thing, or simply the next inevitable step in our internet brain rot. We’re also sharing our honest thoughts on whether or not we post our kids online, looking to celebs like Kourtney Kardashian, Hamish Blake and Zoë Foster Blake, and what we can learn from them. In extremely important news, we canvassed our amazing DL community to find out the one beauty hack that genuinely changed your life and the results are EPIC. From the hair-washing tweak that could change everything, to the blow-dry brush everyone needs, the glowy skin hack that actually delivers, and the sneaky trick for juicy, voluminous lips minus the filler, this round-up is about to become your new beauty bible. No biggy! Our ins and outs include a viral dessert that’s as tasty as it is cute, live music with your kids, and the opposite of pimping ya ride. - Mentions: Hamish Blake on No Filter Ellie from Freshen Up At Freshwater Elizabeth Holmes Bases Primer Elizabeth Holmes Golden Hour Setting Spray Tan Luxe Face Drops AEON Skincare Elizabeth Arden 8-Hour Cream Dyson Airwrap Karin Herzog Vita-A-Apricot Anti Ageing Cream Viral dot cakes - Sign up to The Fifth Trimester Fix The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#24
June 1 · 31 min
Madonna, Please Retire
Surprise, DLs! We have a very special guest co-host joining Bella today… it’s Gem! To kick off the ep, BB puts Gem through a “what you munging, pop culture” edition to find out exactly what our fave WDHTFT babe is watching, listening to and, most importantly, snacking on. Then the girls unpack Dua Lipa and Callum Turner’s oh-so-chic yet understated London registry wedding. From the two-piece skirt suit to the big hat and that bouquet, Gem and BB reckon this is going to completely redefine how brides get married in 2026. Plus, the girls reveal what they’d change about their own weddings if they were doing it all over again now. And what do Susan Boyle and Madonna have in common? Well, a lot more than you’d think. Both women are currently promoting new music in very interesting ways, which has us asking - is this the new playbook for how older women have to sell themselves now? Our ins and outs for the week include a clever little accessory Gem is loving and a very dramatic plea to cancel an age-old tradition that kids absolutely froth over, but we HATE. - Mentions: Madonna's JFK Jnr Confession Madonna Getting Down with Gymskin All The Cool Girls Are Wearing Red, according to Sitchu Gem’s blazer cuffs Sign up to The Fifth Trimester Fix The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 27 · 23 min
Will The Real Kylie Minogue Please Stand Up?
It’s the only show we wanna talk about right now - Netflix’s Kylie Minogue three-part documentary, Kylie, so of course we had to record a special episode to break it all down. We chat about all the huge bombshells (career, cancer, kids), and all the things that were left unsaid. Because the big question is, after three hours with Australia’s golden girl of pop, do we actually know Kylie better? Or has Kylie done what Kylie does best - let us close enough to feel her glittery warmth, but not quite close enough to touch the truth? Plus, Lu opens up about how Kylie and Dannii Minogue’s dynamic reminds her a lot of her own bond with her big sister Revs, and why one sibling’s success should never be the other’s undoing. Netflix’s Kylie: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/82075657 - Sign up to The Fifth Trimester Fix The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#23
May 25 · 28 min
An Elaborate Celebrity Ghosting & Why It’s Giving Bella PTSD 👻
Buckle up, fellas, because we’re starting the ep with some incredibly graphic CELEB SEX STUFF, and it’s all thanks to Real Housewives star Brandi Glanville’s latest act of TMI. Then, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift stepped out for a very public date night over the weekend, and yes, they looked extremely loved up. But there’s something Trav did that has given us the collective ick. Have you been following the absolutely wild Katie Price romance drama? The British star’s love life is making headlines for all the wrong reasons after her whirlwind marriage to fourth husband Lee Andrews, and her very public ghosting on the global stage has reminded Bella of the time she, too, was also strung along by a not-so-keen fuckboy. Only Bella’s version involves a kidney transplant. Then we’re chatting about the show of the moment, Off Campus. We both kinda hate it, but Producer Kate wants us to stick with it for a very unexpected reason. And of course, our ins and outs for the week include the perfect pair of affordable baggy jeans, a cute hobby we can all try out, and why BB is RAGING against this latest homewares trend. - Mentions: Brandi thinks she caught something... in her throat James Valentine’s Australian Story ep: A Year of Living Gratefully Lu’s baggy jeans from Glassons Katie Price Song Credit Sign up to The Fifth Trimester Fix The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#22
May 18 · 32 min
Are You A Beta Mum?
It’s a glorious week for entertainment, with the telly absolutely bursting with options. From the return of Rivals on Disney+ to the hotly anticipated Kylie Minogue documentary dropping on Wednesday, we’ve got your viewing schedule sorted. Who else spent the weekend glued to the 70th Eurovision Song Contest? We’re unpacking it all, from Our Delta’s powerful rendition of Eclipse to the new earworm of the moment, Bangaranga, its philosophical meaning and how it can be applied to just about everything. In silly parenting news, there’s yet another new label to box ourselves into - the “beta mum”. What do we think? And why is Jessica Simpson’s latest move the perfect example of a beta mum in action? Then, we’re taking a look at John Travolta’s kooky new look and the curse of the upper bleph on men. Finally, our ins and outs for the week include a new cake trend and some BIG feelings about the vintage Country Road bag. Mentions: Root Touch Spray Longchamp Le Pliage Weekender Sign up to The Fifth Trimester Fix The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#21
May 11 · 26 min
We’re Worried About Lena Dunham
Staring your week with a hilarious dispatch from Lu’s dating life, which BB accidentally derailed in spectacular fashion. Also, there’s one elderly king dominating our feeds right now - the big dog, Sir David Attenborough, who just clocked ~triple~ digits. There is only ONE book millennial women are currently reading, or inhaling through their ear holes, and it’s Famesick by Lena Dunham. We’re unpacking the memoir of the moment and why we’re feeling protective over the Girls creator. Did she share too much? Do we love her for it? Or are we about to tear her down (again) for doing exactly that? Plus, Rihanna has broken the interwebs with her new tattoo, and it’s got BB seriously second-guessing her own upcoming ink. Naturally, we take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of Tinseltown’s most terrible tatts. And finally, our ins and outs include a low-touch way to do your hair, THE sherpa jacket of the season and a bone to pick with late-night gigs. Mentions: Sign up to The Fifth Trimester Fix Famesick by Lena Dunham Pile Lined Fleece Relaxed Silhouette Cardigan in Olive Test your iron levels The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 6 · 23 min
If Mother’s Day Is Hard For You ❤️‍🩹
Ahead of Mother’s Day this Sunday, BB and Lu are dropping in for a special lil chat/pep talk/warm hug for anyone who may find this day hard to navigate. Whether you’re longing to be a mum, missing your mum, caring for your mum, dealing with a complex mother-daughter relationship, a tricky mother-in-law dynamic, or a single mum... It’s a day that can put all of that under a microscope and really illuminate the pain. Lu opens up about how, in the wake of her divorce, Mother’s Day, and other big, celebratory moments now come with an undercurrent of sadness. BB shares what it’s been like stepping into the role of legal guardian for her mum following a dementia diagnosis. The girls also share how they’re marking the day together this year, complete with a full-blown boycott of the whole damn thing. We hope this alternative view point makes you feel less alone, DLs. Share this episode with your loved ones x Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 5 · 23 min
Inside The 2026 Met Gala: Fits, Nips & All The Juicy Bits
It’s the first Monday in May, and that can only mean one thing - it’s the Met Gala, baby! Lu and BB are clad in their couture Kmart and archival Witchery, here to run you through all the delicious, high-fashion moments from the red carpet - from Queen Bey’s grand entrance to Nicole Kidman’s adorable date and the billionaire who quite literally purchased the whole event for his wife. Plus, our fave fits, what we think defines a killer Met Gala lewk, why the night was marred in controversy, and all the BTS tea on how celebs even score an invite to fashion’s most coveted evening. Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#20
May 4 · 28 min
The Devil Wears Fancy Lunch Regret
It’s our 20th episode, DLs! So to celebrate, we’ve got a brand-new theme song. Then, three girls walk into Icebergs for a special-occasion lunch… and what happens next is basically like the funniest episode of Fawlty Towers you’ve ever seen. Have you watched Yung Lean and GENR8ION’s hypnotic clip for STORM yet? Lu can’t stop thinking about it and is insisting you press play, stat. Next up, we’re unpacking The Devil Wears Prada 2 and giving you our honest thoughts on this fashion fever dream of a reboot. From the lewks to the very overstuffed plot, the A-list cameos and everything in between - we’ll tell you if it’s worth your time (and your precious moola). Has Big Strong John landed in your algo yet? If not, it’s only a matter of time before the “Thirst Trap Wiggle” gyrates his way into your feed. And finally, our ins and outs are a smattering of Vogue-endorsed nails, timely jabs and lip oils. Mentions: GENER8ION - STORM starring Yung Lean, full video clip Charlotte Tilbury’s Lip Oil Purple Wiggle Humping reel Hot Potato: The Story of the Wiggles The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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