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After OG Traitor Alex Nation included me in her dream cast for the next season of The Traitors Australia, I decided to assemble my own fantasy lineup of the reality stars I believe would make brilliant Faithfuls or absolutely diabolical Traitors. And yes, Channel 10, if you’re listening: despite declining almost every reality show I’ve been offered over the years, I would immediately accept an invitation into the manor. In this episode, I discuss whether I’d thrive as a Traitor or completely unravel as a Faithful—and the ruthless strategy I believe could take me all the way to the end. Plus, why Channel 10 finally deserves some praise, which international Traitors seasons I’m watching next and plenty of completely unnecessary (but hopefully entertaining) tangents along the way. The turret is open, my campaign has officially begun, and casting producers should consider this episode my audition. Xoxo

The Traitors Australia star and self-appointed Traitor hunter Josh Packham is opening the manor doors and spilling everything that happened behind the scenes! Josh reveals the intense reality of filming, the unaired drama, the twins’ pre-game strategy and whether the Faithfuls were genuinely as clueless as they sometimes appeared. He unpacks his close friendship with Alex Nation, how she deceived him so convincingly, the precise moment he realised she was a Traitor and the truth behind their emotional confrontation. Josh also reveals what was going through his mind when Kirby Bentley forced him to compete against his identical twin, Luke Packham, in that captivating and emotionally brutal Death Match—and whether he felt betrayed after discovering she had deliberately torn apart the manor’s most powerful alliance. Plus, Josh dishes on his dramatic banishment, Kirby’s masterful manipulation, Keira Maguire’s catastrophic final decision, the cast’s intimate finale watch party and whether any grudges, betrayals or secret feuds are still unfolding in the group chat. And, of course, we ask the most important question of all: were Josh and Luke brilliant Traitor hunters—or simply two extremely overconfident men making excellent television? Plus lots more! PS. You may also enjoy: THE TRAITORS EXPOSED: Secret Alliances, Hidden Feuds, Famous Exes & the Incestuous Reality-TV Web Channel Ten Didn’t Show You | 678327: Josh Packham Spills on The Block Auctions and Drops SPICY BTS Tea!329: Josh Packham Reveals Why He QUIT Love Island Games and Spills Juicy Love Island Secrets!A MASTERCLASS IN MANIPULATION: How Kirby Won The Traitors, Keira’s Finale Chaos & the Faithfuls’ Fatal Mistakes | EXTRA Hosted by Megan Pustetto Got a tip? Email [email protected] or submit on our website (anonymously, of course) Got a question or want to work with us? Email [email protected] Want more drama? Sign up for bonus episodes on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscription & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, join our Facebook Group, & sign up for our Newsletter Want to support us? Buy Megan a coffee. Follow on Apple & Spotify (bonus marks if you leave a review) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Traitors Australia has sadly come to an end after a gloriously chaotic, hilarious and genuinely brilliant season of television. In today’s Extra episode, I’m debriefing that spectacular finale, Keira Maguire’s last minute anarchy, and how Kirby Bentley manipulated her way from nearly being banished in the opening days to walking away with the entire $200,600 prizepot. We’reunpacking Kirby’s masterful social game, her subtle psychological manipulation and how she learned to stop playing Survivor, meet the Faithfuls at their level and quietly become the manor’s ultimate puppet master. We’ll also analyse Alex Nation’s rise and emotional collapse, AJ Antonios’ brilliantly ambitious (but dangerously Survivor-coded) strategy, why the smartest and most perceptive Faithfuls were eliminated first, and how appearing mildly confused may actually be the greatest strategy of all. Plus, why half the cast treated the game like Friendship Island, the major flaw in constantly replenishing the Traitors, the investigative incompetence that had me screaming at my television and why this was some of the best Australian reality TV and easily one of the greatest finales I’ve watched in years. The Traitors were lying, the Faithfuls were guessing and Keira’s head was hurting. Let’s debrief all of it! Xoxo

It turns out I don’t simply report on Australia’s incestuous reality-TV ecosystem — I’m also somehow trapped inside it. In today’s Extra episode, I’m opening my personal receipts folder and spilling the behind-the-scenes tea from my many interactions, run-ins and full-blown feuds with some of The Traitors cast. From Keira Maguire, Tully Smyth, Claudia Bonifazio, Krissy Marsh, Alex Nation, Josh and Luke Packham and many more. I reveal what Krissy is really like IRL and her recent problematic behaviour, the RuPaul’s Drag Race queen who abused me at a Real Housewives of Sydney launch, why Tully isn’t exactly the founding president of my fan club and the full story behind Claudia’s spectacular DM meltdown and attempts to manipulate me. Plus, which cast member was reportedly in the running to host The Traitors, my honest thoughts on Gretel Killeen, why I absolutely love Alex and what makes the Packham twins reality-TV gold. Plus, lots more! Xoxo

In today’s Extra episode, we’re talking about everyone’s new favourite reality show: The Traitors Australia! I’m revealing how much the cast were paid to accuse one another of murder and unpacking how Married at First Sight star Cam Merchant really felt about being eliminated within minutes — only to be rejected a second time when the group refused to let him return. I’m also spilling some behind-the-scenes tea about my own pre-existing relationships with several members of The Traitors cast because, apparently, I also belong on Channel Ten’s deeply incestuous reality-TV relationship web. Plus, I’ve just survived the week from hell (which I’ll also fill you in on), so expect caffeine-fuelled chaos, many unnecessary tangents and whatever other rabbit holes we fall down along the way. Xoxo, Megan

It turns out The Traitors Australia began long before the cast entered the manor — and Channel Ten left out some of the show’s most interesting plotlines. In this episode, we’re opening the receipts folder on every secret alliance, hidden feud, famous ex, messy breakup and pre-existing relationship producers conveniently glossed over. From Alex Nation and Tully Smyth’s pre-game Bali pact to Alex and Keira Maguire’s decade of unresolved Bachelor drama, Ian “Dicko” Dickson’s Australian Idol history with Cosima De Vito, his connection to Rob Farnham, Luke and Josh Packham’s genetically guaranteed twin alliance and the complicated web connecting the Housewives, Survivor, Love Island, Drag Race and Australian Idol stars — we’re unpacking it all. We’re also diving into each contestant’s scandalous reality-TV history, analysing Kirby Bentley’s masterful Survivor manipulation skills, exposing why the strongest Faithfuls were eliminated first and explaining why half the manor appears to be playing checkers while the Survivor alumni are playing chess. Because these contestants weren’t simply voting based on evidence. They were voting on friendships, grudges, ex-boyfriends, influencer politics, breakfast vibes and whatever spiritual pact was made beside a Bali infinity pool. Consider this your complete guide to The Traitors Australia cast — and the 35 hours of Google searching Channel Ten’s editors saved themselves by leaving out all the best parts. PS. You may also enjoy: 327: Josh Packham Spills on The Block Auctions and Drops SPICY BTS Tea!329: Josh Packham Reveals Why He QUIT Love Island Games and Spills Juicy Love Island Secrets!3 - Jarrod Woodgate's explosive Keira Maguire tell-all! A BABY IN THE MANOR? Was Tully Smyth Pregnant While Filming The Traitors? A Forensic Investigation | 678 Hosted by Megan Pustetto Got a tip? Email [email protected] or submit on our website (anonymously, of course) Got a question or want to work with us? Email [email protected] Want more drama? Sign up for bonus episodes on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscription & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, join our Facebook Group, & sign up for our Newsletter Want to support us? Buy Megan a coffee. Follow on Apple & Spotify (bonus marks if you leave a review) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After she welcomed her first child just months after filming wrapped, the timeline raised one very important question: Was Tully Smyth secretly pregnant while filming The Traitors Australia? What began as a simple question quickly became a full-scale forensic operation involving a nine-month timeline, several metres of red string, some highly scientific influencer maths, a Port Douglas getaway and one potentially pivotal passionfruit mojito... PS. You may also enjoy: 109 - Tully Smyth's Mystery Man FINALLY Revealed & They Have Exciting News, Jodi Gordon's New TV Gig, & Everything You Need To Know About The Bachelorette & Love Island Contestants!Big Brother's Tully Responds To Backlash Over Her Latest Photoshop Fail!174 - MAFS Brides Behaving Badly, Skye Wheatley DUMPED From Big Brother, and Tully Smyth's LIES Exposed! Hosted by Megan Pustetto Got a tip? Email [email protected] or submit on our website (anonymously, of course) Got a question or want to work with us? Email [email protected] Want more drama? Sign up for bonus episodes on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscription & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, join our Facebook Group, & sign up for our Newsletter Want to support us? Buy Megan a coffee. Follow on Apple & Spotify (bonus marks if you leave a review) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How many chances does Skye Wheatley get? The Big Brother and I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! star has been convicted for drink-driving after allegedly recording a BAC of 0.119 — more than TWICE the general legal limit. We’re unpacking Skye’s response to the charge, the latest updates from her court hearing including the verdict and sentencing, the contradictions and deflections in her apology, and the concerning footage that has since resurfaced — because this may not be the isolated “mistake” she’s framing it as. But this episode is about MUCH more than Skye’s latest scandal… We’re opening the receipts folder on more than a DECADE of problematic behaviour — from her appalling comments about domestic violence and sex work to accusations of racism, questionable beauty practices, previous driving offences and some truly COOKED controversies you may have completely forgotten about. Because somehow, no matter what Skye does, the cycle remains the same: controversy, backlash, apology, excuses, deflection, promises to “learn and grow”… then everyone quickly forgives, forgets and moves on. But at what point do we need to say 'enough is enough'? PS. You may also enjoy: 184 - Skye Wheatley Responds to Feud with MAFS' Cyrell, Fashion Week Run-Ins and a Big Brother Conspiracy EXPOSED!161 - Fans are Fuming at Skye Wheatley For F*cked OnlyFans Comments!DAILY: Skye Wheatley Responds to Backlash Over Her Recent Surgeries! Hosted by Megan Pustetto Got a tip? Email [email protected] or submit on our website (anonymously, of course) Got a question or want to work with us? Email [email protected] Want more drama? Sign up for bonus episodes on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscription & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, join our Facebook Group, & sign up for our Newsletter Want to support us? Buy Megan a coffee. Follow on Apple & Spotify (bonus marks if you leave a review) CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses self-harm, suicide and mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The So Dramatic! Fashion Court is officially in session, and we have quite a few fashion offences to investigate, failed looks to examine and some highly questionable ‘best-dressed’ claims to challenge… because some of the looks I saw on the Logies red carpet this year deserve to be charged with heinous crimes against fashion and immediately filed under 'FASHION EMERGENCY.' And I’m not being dramatic; two looks in particular have genuinely kept me awake at night…  one reality star who tried WAY too hard and somehow still looked only half-dressed, and another who appeared to have panic-bought her dress from The Iconic the night before using their four-hour express delivery. And yet, somehow, they BOTH ended up on their employer’s *totally unbiased* ‘Best-Dressed’ list for the night. Hmmmm… Plus, why is every influencer and podcaster who has never been on TV suddenly attending Australian TV’s ‘night of nights’? I dissect some of the more baffling additions to this year’s guest list, share some BTS from my own days reporting on red carpets, and spill some piping hot ‘mean girl’ tea from the after-party. PS. This content is behind a paywall for a reason. Yes, it might be my most important investigative work yet; however, if you attended the Logies wearing either red, baby blue, or an eight-foot-long train despite not actually being nominated for an award, I strongly suggest you skip this episode because I do NOT hold back when it comes to my thoughts and feelings. Apologies in advance, and don't say I didn't warn you. Xoxo

We’ve got some MAJOR new developments in the Perez Hilton saga as disturbing new details emerge about what was really happening BTS in the lead-up to his livestream. A police report has revealed Perez was treated for an overdose as well as his physical injuries, as his family opens up about his deteriorating mental health, the warning signs they witnessed, what happened inside his home that night, who now has custody of his three children and how long Perez could remain in psychiatric care. Plus, new updates on TikTok’s moderation failures and whether Perez or TikTok could face criminal charges or be sued over the livestream. And I answer a listener’s question of whether I find it hard to retain “relevancy’ or fear becoming “irrelevant” like Perez may have struggled with. PLUS LOTS MORE!

Last week, OG celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was hospitalised following an incredibly disturbing mental health crisis that played out live on TikTok…  Today, we unpack exactly what happened, the concerning events leading up to Perez’s hospitalisation, his messy history with TikTok and the serious questions the platform now has to answer about its moderation systems. We also revisit Perez’s controversial past and his now-rather-eerie 2022 So Dramatic! Interview, including his candid admissions about the harm he caused at the height of his fame and the haunting comments that hit VERY differently now… PLUS, Perez’s family’s plea for privacy has sparked a huge debate: does someone who built an empire exposing other people’s darkest moments deserve privacy when the tables are turned? And can we hold someone accountable for the harm they’ve caused while still showing them compassion during the darkest moment of their own life? PS. You may also enjoy: 220 - Perez Hilton on Cancel Culture, Anon Tea-Spilling Accounts, Paparazzi Photos, Kim and Kanye, Harry and Meghan, 'Don't Worry Darling' Drama and #FreeBritney!456: MAFS Ryan’s VILE X-Rated Comments About Jacqui!266 - MAFS Superfan Harrison Boon TROLLS Past Participants In Vile Facebook Posts! Hosted by Megan Pustetto Got a tip? Email [email protected] or submit on our website (anonymously, of course) Got a question or want to work with us? Email [email protected] Want more drama? Sign up for bonus episodes on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscription & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, join our Facebook Group, & sign up for our Newsletter Want to support us? Buy Megan a coffee. Follow on Apple & Spotify (bonus marks if you leave a review) CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses self-harm, suicide and mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After recording a deep dive into Perez Hilton’s disturbing livestream and subsequent hospitalisation, my algorithm sent me down one HELL of a rabbit hole — and what I found raised even more questions… In this Extra episode, we unpack the wild theories circulating about what may have contributed to Perez’s mental health crisis – from his recent battle with sepsis and religious awakening to reports of serious financial pressure, declining relevance and the relentless pursuit of attention after more than two decades in the public eye. We also take a much deeper look at the psychology of fame: what happens when your income, identity and self-worth become intertwined with millions of strangers watching you? What happens when that attention starts disappearing? And could evolving from the controversial person who made you famous create an identity crisis of its own? PLUS, some truly horrific moments from Perez’s past are resurfacing — including his treatment of Britney Spears and Amy Winehouse, outing gay celebrities, sexualising teenage stars and the brutal way he covered young women and even celebrities’ children. But can we still show someone compassion if they’ve still caused significant harm? PLUS, I share some of my own personal struggles with mental health and BTS insight into celebrity reporting and the toll it can take on you! PLUS LOTS MORE! CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses self-harm, suicide, mental health and disturbing treatment of minors.

Part 9... Well, this definitely wasn't the episode I ever thought I'd be recording, and I am truly sad that it has come to this. Over the past two weeks, I've found myself at the centre of one of the most shocking and confusing situations I've experienced since starting So Dramatic! If you've been listening for a while, you'll know MAFS 2025 bride Sierah Swepstone, and I worked very closely together over the past year. I spent months helping her tell her story in a nine-part podcast series, supporting her behind the scenes, advocating for her, and staying in regular contact ever since. So you can imagine my shock when the very person I'd spent months fighting for suddenly turned on me and then publicly accused me of some very serious and deeply distressing things. What started as Sierah sending me some pretty aggressive texts because (???) quickly spiralled into serious public accusations, a dramatic falling out, and what some might even describe as a targeted smear campaign – which all kicked off after my appearance on The Morning Show, where I referenced Sierah's experience to raise awareness about the alleged failures of duty of care on MAFS – has since exploded into one of the biggest behind-the-scenes dramas I've ever personally experienced (and as you know, there have been many!) But then things got even stranger. Our private Patreon community was infiltrated by a rogue "undercover agent" who made a very targeted attack, leaving many of you caught in the crossfire and just as confused as I was. And so, here we are. This wasn't a story I ever wanted to tell. But after the public allegations made against me by Sierah and those close to her, particularly regarding my character, intentions, and actions, I feel it's only fair that I respond and clear my name. So, in this special multi-part series, I'll explain everything that happened: why I scrapped the original episode I'd already recorded, the shocking turn of events after my appearance on The Morning Show, the deeply hurtful messages Sierah sent me, why she blocked me, what she and her mum have publicly accused me of, the Patreon drama that unfolded in real time, the dramatic fallout, the new information that's since come to light and completely changed everything, my response to everything that's happened, and of course, the receipts behind it all, and why I felt it was only fair to tell you the full story. Although these allegations have been made publicly, for now I'm choosing to respond here, in this relatively private, paywalled space, with the people whose opinions matter most to me. I hope this series answers your questions, clears up the confusion, and gives you a much better understanding of what has been one of the most unexpected and heartbreaking plot twists I've experienced since starting this podcast. Megan Xoxo

After six years of eating, sleeping and breathing Married at First Sight, I think I've finally reached my breaking point... In this very raw and honest episode (which I actually recorded at the start of April but forgot to upload - sorry!), I'm reflecting on and opening up about why my MAFS coverage changed so much this season, why I've become increasingly disillusioned with the franchise, why I stepped back from it all, and why I'm seriously questioning whether I even want to keep covering the show anymore. I'm sharing why I think MAFS has lost its spark, why I'm embarrassed to be associated with it these days, and how the cast’s desperate race for fame has completely changed the culture surrounding the show and become more exhausting than entertaining! I also address the recent wave of So Dramatic! copycat podcasts, what happened when I discovered other creators stealing my work, my name, my branding, my quotes, my likeness, and the industry's ongoing attempts to freeze me out! Plus, I unpack what I believe are some glaring double standards when it comes to my reporting and how certain former critics like Abbie Chatfield, Laura Byrne and Brittany Hockley went from condemning my work to copying it! Plus my thoughts on their platforming of controversial, problematic and abusive contestants without any pushback or attempts to hold them accountable! This is probably one of my most candid episodes yet, and if you've been wondering why things have felt different lately, this should hopefully explain a lot of it...