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Haaapppyyyy halloweeennnn you rats!! Or should we say, happy RAToweeeeen! In today’s Halloween themed episode we begin with a segment where Mel has to guess if the movie is a real Halloween film or a plot Sam has made up. Then we come up with some gay Halloween couples costumes off the dome, we answer a heinous hypothetical surrounding trick or treat and then of course, we sing, but what about you may ask … you’ll just have to watch to see. Thanks as always and see you on Thursday for another “Ratfood!” Love Mel and Sam xx — Follow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to [email protected]! — Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land. The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on. Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land. — A Grouse House Podcast Recorded at Haven't You Done Well Productions Produced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Helloooooo darlings!! Welcome to your platter full of ratfood for the week! Our Melbourne live pod is just around the cornerrrrr and today we have a packed ep for you in which we chat all things from our worst gig ever, to the bangs that broke the internet part 2, us trying to get to the bottom of why the incels don’t care about bothering us with their abuse anymore (sad face), Mel’s exciting fostering update, audition season and more! We will see you for another Ratbag on Monday, and wishing you love and cheese cubes wherever you are in the world this Ratfood day. Get ya last minute tickets for the live pod this weekend HERE: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cheerfulearfulaus/2298350?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaAUN46VwZG9mAmZkaWQWUOH82I3cqo8X1SvrJKo-r-vz3ZSthmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp_Xk8qFJ5VZp9TGep2f6dVM8GeOwe1FfWVzQDEqjZc49Np8ZNqJ89gcBjoGt_aem_TmGugdbztQxLDBwG3PZ4Jg Okay! Love you, bye! xx Mel & Sam — You can watch the full video form of this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtube.com/@themelandsam?si=jzeN-E_-DcE-DGHS Here’s the link to the Ratbag Chatbag! https://ig.me/j/AbZXnq4ipW10Ynq3/ Follow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to [email protected]! — Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land. The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on. Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land. — A Grouse House Podcast Recorded at Haven't You Done Well Productions Produced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heya cutie patooties! Welcome to another episode of ‘Ratbag!’ In today’s episode Mel brings a segment about the ‘things she loves about women’ which has been LONG awaited since Sam did her list LITERALLY a year ago. Then we have a write in from a rat wanting our ‘Usher The Musical’ services applied to their job as a librarian. Then our ‘Kick Ons’ sees Mel asking us a music theory FMK before we send it home with some musical improv! Thanks as always for listening and see you on Thursday for another ‘Ratfood!’ Love Mel and Sam — Follow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to [email protected]! — Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land. The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on. Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land. — A Grouse House Podcast Recorded at Haven't You Done Well Productions Produced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey darlings! Welcome to another episode of ‘Ratbag!’. To kick things off Sam brings a segment about the laziest things we have ever done. Then we have a write in from a rat about our punches and forehead kisses for the week. Then there’s a ‘Kick Ons’ about singing and dancing (because we know our audience!!!) Thanks as always for listening and see you on Thursday for another ‘Ratfood!’ Love Mel and Sam — Follow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to [email protected]! — Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land. The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on. Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land. — A Grouse House Podcast Recorded at Haven't You Done Well Productions Produced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Helloooooo darlings!! Welcome to your platter full of ratfood for the week! This week, Mel shares her complex feelings around it being the final week of the heathers tour, talking about what happens when you achieve your dream and it becomes your job, work life balance and from Sam’s POV, what it’s felt like to actually NOT have performed in a little while. Sammy also shares an outrageous story involving a dildo and a plumber, and we chat about unbelievable Air BnB hosts, AI chat bots and so much more. We will see you for another Ratbag on Monday, and wishing you love and cheese cubes wherever you are in the world this Ratfood day. Also get ya tickets to the live pod in October HERE: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cheerfulearfulaus/2298350?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaAUN46VwZG9mAmZkaWQWUOH82I3cqo8X1SvrJKo-r-vz3ZSthmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp_Xk8qFJ5VZp9TGep2f6dVM8GeOwe1FfWVzQDEqjZc49Np8ZNqJ89gcBjoGt_aem_TmGugdbztQxLDBwG3PZ4Jg Okay! Love you, bye! xx Mel & Sam — You can watch the full video form of this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtube.com/@themelandsam?si=jzeN-E_-DcE-DGHS Here’s the link to the Ratbag Chatbag! https://ig.me/j/AbZXnq4ipW10Ynq3/ Follow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to [email protected]! — Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land. The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on. Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land. — A Grouse House Podcast Recorded at Haven't You Done Well Productions Produced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heya cutie patooties! Welcome to another episode of ‘Ratbag!’ we love that you have popped us in you’re ear holes! In today’s episode Sam brings a segment about the TV shows that don’t exist, that we desperately need. Then we have a write in from a rat wanting advice around their queerness and their family. Then our ‘Kick Ons’ has us sharing our personal EGOT’s inspired by Amy Poehler’s pod. Then we improvise a song all about ‘finding calm’. Thanks as always for listening and see you on Thursday for another ‘Ratfood!’ Love Mel and Sam — Follow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to [email protected]! — Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land. The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on. Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land. — A Grouse House Podcast Recorded at Haven't You Done Well Productions Produced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Helloooooo darlings!! Welcome to your platter full of ratfood for the week! This week, we are chatting about the current Subway identity crisis, as well as KFC getting a little pickle happy, the rise and fall of Yochi, Traitors, Sam’s newest Netflix obsession and the joys and troubles of self taping in a family home and with neighbours. We will see you for another Ratbag on Monday, and wishing you love and cheese cubes wherever you are in the world this Ratfood day. Also get ya tickets to the live pod in October HERE: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cheerfulearfulaus/2298350?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaAUN46VwZG9mAmZkaWQWUOH82I3cqo8X1SvrJKo-r-vz3ZSthmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp_Xk8qFJ5VZp9TGep2f6dVM8GeOwe1FfWVzQDEqjZc49Np8ZNqJ89gcBjoGt_aem_TmGugdbztQxLDBwG3PZ4Jg Okay! Love you, bye! xx Mel & Sam — You can watch the full video form of this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtube.com/@themelandsam?si=jzeN-E_-DcE-DGHS Here’s the link to the Ratbag Chatbag! https://ig.me/j/AbZXnq4ipW10Ynq3/ Follow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to [email protected]! — Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land. The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on. Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land. — A Grouse House Podcast Recorded at Haven't You Done Well Productions Produced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heya cutie patooties! WE HAVE HIT 100 EPISODES!! Can you believe it??? Rats, welcome to a party episode of ‘Ratbag’ we’re stoked you’re listening! In today’s episode Mel quizzes Tom on his lesbian terminology. We also have a guest appearance from girlfriend of the pod, Niamh, who does an uncanny impression. We have a write in from a rat asking about how to be natural when recording a slate. We then answer an animal related ‘Would You Rather?’ for our Kick Ons, before doing a celebratory Hit it Toots of all the Hit it Toots’s we’ve done. Thanks as always for listening, we can’t believe some of you have been around for 100 of these bad boys, we are so so grateful. See you on Thursday for another ‘Ratfood!’ Love Mel and Sam — Follow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to [email protected]! — Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land. The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on. Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land. — A Grouse House Podcast Recorded at Haven't You Done Well Productions Produced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Helloooooo darlings!! HUMONGOUS day in the studio today. It’s long-awaited. You’ve been begging for it. It’s everyone’s faaaavourite iPad kid … Australia’s very own Heather McNamara from Heathers: The Musical … it’s Abigail Sharp!! You were all absolutely desperate to know what Abi’s experience has been like going straight from high school immediately in to a professional touring musical theatre production. We chat about that insane transition, the steep learning curve Abi’s been on as well as the experience of achieving your dream job at such a young age. This ep is absolutely packed with giggles and stories aplenty. We chat about first impressions, gaining stamina, onstage mistakes, learning about boundaries as a performer, dream roles, it being Abi’s first day on earth, what the kids are doing when they’re going to the club these days and much much more. We also share some of our favourite Abi and Mel stories involving shared nebulisers, a ginormous spider and a real bad case of Munchausen by proxy. We will see you for another Ratbag on Monday, and wishing you love and cheese cubes wherever you are in the world this Ratfood day. Check out Abi’s Heathers vlogs HERE: https://youtube.com/@abigail.shar.p?si=YMWdLK9zG99BWEZq Also get ya tickets to the live pod in October HERE: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cheerfulearfulaus/2298350?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaAUN46VwZG9mAmZkaWQWUOH82I3cqo8X1SvrJKo-r-vz3ZSthmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp_Xk8qFJ5VZp9TGep2f6dVM8GeOwe1FfWVzQDEqjZc49Np8ZNqJ89gcBjoGt_aem_TmGugdbztQxLDBwG3PZ4Jg Okay! Love you, bye! xx Mel & Sam — Follow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to [email protected]! — Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land. The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on. Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land. — A Grouse House Podcast Recorded at Haven't You Done Well Productions Produced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heya cutie patooties! Welcome to another episode of ‘Ratbag’ we’re stoked you’re listening! In today’s episode Sam brings a more specific, more lesbian version of an old segment, and this time instead of ‘The Rush Hour Crush’ we’re chatting ‘Missed Connections’. Then we have a write in from a rat wanting  advice around their recent casting as a lead in their community musical. And then we STEAL a ‘Kick Ons’ before sending it home improvising in an uber pool. Thanks as always for listening and see you on Thursday for another ‘Ratfood!’ Love Mel and Sam — Follow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to [email protected]! — Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land. The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on. Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land. — A Grouse House Podcast Recorded at Haven't You Done Well Productions Produced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heya cutie pies! Welcome to another week's episode of 'Ratbag!' and today Mel brings in a chat about things we think inanimate objects find embarassing, before we crack open yet another BIG question, surrounding a car with never ending petrol. Then we have a write in from a rat asking for us to make a musical about theatre ushers. Our 'Kick Ons' has Mel and ONLY Mel sharing her dream day. We then end singing our 'Usher the Musical, The Musical' for our 'Hit it Toots!'. Thanks as always for listening and see you on Thursday for another Ratfood. Love Mel & Sam Tickets to our live show here: https://cheerfulearful.podlifeevents.com/festival/ratbag-with-mel--sam---live-from-cheerful-earful-podcast-festival-4-oct-2025-tickets — Follow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to [email protected]! — Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land. The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on. Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land. — A Grouse House Podcast Recorded at Haven't You Done Well Productions Produced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi angels!! Hope this ep reaches you having a wonderful week, wherever you are. Today we are chatting MEL’S NEW PERSONALITY, including a certain vehicle and a new hobby entering the villa. We also talk all about Sam’s time on First Dates Australia, how we’re being collectively f****d by allergy season and Mel tells a bonkers story about a homophobe, a spa and a big ol’ misunderstanding that needs to be heard to be believed. We will see you for another Ratbag on Monday, and wishing you love and cheese cubes wherever you are in the world this Ratfood day. Also get ya tickets to the live pod in October HERE: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cheerfulearfulaus/2298350?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaAUN46VwZG9mAmZkaWQWUOH82I3cqo8X1SvrJKo-r-vz3ZSthmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp_Xk8qFJ5VZp9TGep2f6dVM8GeOwe1FfWVzQDEqjZc49Np8ZNqJ89gcBjoGt_aem_TmGugdbztQxLDBwG3PZ4Jg Okay! Love you, bye! xx Mel & Sam — You can watch the full video form of this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtube.com/@themelandsam?si=jzeN-E_-DcE-DGHS Here’s the link to the Ratbag Chatbag! https://ig.me/j/AbZXnq4ipW10Ynq3/ Follow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to [email protected]! — Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land. The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on. Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land. — A Grouse House Podcast Recorded at Haven't You Done Well Productions Produced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey little rats! Welcome to another episode of ‘Ratbag’ and to kick us off Sam gets us ranking the iPhone alarms as we go through each and decide if it would wake us up or not. Then we have a write in from a rat who asks for some advice surrounding long distance. There's of course a ‘Kick Ons’ followed by  a RATBAG FIRST where Pod Dad Tom JOINS us for our ‘Hit it Toots!’. Thanks as always for listening! See you on Thursday for another ‘Ratfood!’ Love Mel and Sam — Follow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to [email protected]! — Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land. The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on. Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land. — A Grouse House Podcast Recorded at Haven't You Done Well Productions Produced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi angels!! Hope you enjoy this gorrrgggeous lil unpack of the absolute STACK of shows Sam has seen IN the West End, in London! We’re talking The Producers, we’re talkin’ Cabaret, we’re talkin’ Hot Mess, Oh Mary, the magic of Joy Woods, forcing revivals and so much more! Sam also chats about her experience at the Ariana Grande tour and we unpack the question “where has the personal gone in pop concerts” Are we entitled to it? What does it cost the artist? We will see you for another Ratbag on Monday, and wishing you love and cheese cubes wherever you are in the world this Ratfood day. Okay! Love you, bye! xx Mel & Sam — You can watch the full video form of this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtube.com/@themelandsam?si=jzeN-E_-DcE-DGHS Here’s the link to the Ratbag Chatbag! https://ig.me/j/AbZXnq4ipW10Ynq3/ Follow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to [email protected]! — Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land. The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on. Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land. — A Grouse House Podcast Recorded at Haven't You Done Well Productions Produced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey lovely rat divas! Welcome to another episode of ‘Ratbag’ and to kick us off Mel brings a collection of everyday occurrences that are ‘not that deep’. Then we have a write in from a rat who shares a story surrounding some messed up bed sheets. Then we have  riff on some things we got wrong in our lifetime (rip shower heads) before we end with a good old Christian Rock ‘Hit It Toots!’ Thanks as always for listening! See you on Thursday for another ‘Ratfood!’ Love Mel and Sam — Follow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to [email protected]! — Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land. The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on. Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land. — A Grouse House Podcast Recorded at Haven't You Done Well Productions Produced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.