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Another week, another influencer controversy. But when does an apology actually mean something? This week on The Week That Was, Kate and Tansy unpack racism, influencer scandals and the art of the public apology (or lack thereof). They also get into the darker side of social media, from the growing hostility towards politicians to political violence, societal division and the real-world consequences of online hate. Are we holding people accountable or just fuelling the outrage machine? And why are marginalised communities still expected to educate everyone else? Big conversations, uncomfortable questions and plenty to unpack. It's The Blunt and the Beautiful.

Why do we constantly feel like we're not thin enough, rich enough, successful enough or simply GOOD enough?This week on The Blunt & The Beautiful, Kate Forster and Tansy Gorman unpack the scarcity mindset and why so many of us spend our lives chasing more, yet never feel satisfied.From emotional spending and shopping addiction to social media comparison, hustle culture and the pressure to keep up, Kate and Tansy explore how our relationship with money, success and self-worth shapes the way we live.Kate reveals how feeling unworthy led her to give away money to strangers and take out a credit card for cellulite cream that did absolutely nothing. Meanwhile, Tansy confesses to her Afterpay habits, questionable university purchases and the expensive little treats that were supposed to make everything better.They also tackle the psychology behind impulse buying, limited-edition products, influencer marketing, designer dupes and why we're so terrified of missing out.You cannot buy, earn or achieve your way into feeling worthy.Subscribe for more honest, funny and occasionally filthy conversations about life, relationships, money, mental health and everything in between.The Blunt & The Beautiful with Kate Forster and Tansy Gorman.#ScarcityMindset #TheBluntAndTheBeautiful #SelfWorth

Astro Talk: 18–24 October | Before You Send That Message If you’re investigating a full stop in someone’s text, this week’s Astro Talk is for you, as Mercury prepares to join Venus retrograde in Scorpio and the Sun–Venus conjunction offers a fresh perspective on what matters to you. Kate explores the difference between intuition and assumption, and why wanting reassurance can sometimes turn into testing the people we love. With Scorpio season beginning, we also look at what happens when you finally admit that something you worked hard to achieve no longer feels worth the effort. For a deeper look at the week’s themes, join Kate on Patreon, and if you enjoy Astro Talk, please follow the show and leave a rating or review.

A $15,000 mechanical bird, a comedian who can't stop offending women and Tyra Banks doing 20 different voices. What a f*****g week. This week on The Week That Was, Kate and Tansy unpack Shane Gillis's controversial SNL monologue, Kelly Clarkson's very public stoush with a Brooklyn antique shop and the internet's obsession with a singing bird nobody's allowed to buy. Then there's Tyra Banks narrating her completely unhinged fantasy novel Modelland, celebrity baby names that sound like Victorian orphans, and Julia Stiles bringing Save the Last Dance back to the dance floor. Plus, seven-year-old Tansy terrorising the family nanny, Kate appointing herself the arsehole police and a very important birthday announcement. Bad jokes, big egos and absolutely no bird for you. #TheWeekThatWas #TheBluntAndTheBeautiful #ShaneGillis #KellyClarkson #TyraBanks #SNL #CelebrityNews #PopCulture

Apparently we're now qualified to solve everyone's problems.Questionable? Absolutely.So this week, we handed the podcast over to you and invited you to ask us anything. Careers. Parents. Partners. Empty nests. Work friends. Narcissists. Grief. LinkedIn (which, as you know, remains my natural enemy). Nothing was off limits.We talk about why women are still terrified of backing themselves, why your work bestie might actually just be a trauma bond with a shared lunch break, and why if someone tells you you're "too much", they can politely go and find less.We tackle narcissistic parents, the complicated grief of missing someone who's still alive, whether it's ever okay to stop rescuing your family, and why becoming an empty nester isn't the end of your story... it might actually be the beginning of the best bit.There's also a healthy amount of swearing, unsolicited relationship advice, Tansy comparing LinkedIn to a soggy biscuit, and at least one reminder that you're dead a long time - so wear the sneakers, cut your hair, paint with your boobs if that's what makes you happy.This episode is funny. It's honest. It's a little bit feral. And if you've ever found yourself asking, "Am I the problem?"... well, come sit with us before you decide.We unpack:Why confidence gets labelled as arrogance (especially if you're a woman)The truth about work friends"My partner says I'm too much..."Narcissistic parents and family estrangementEmpty nest syndrome without losing yourselfSupporting adult children without enabling themWhether 50 is too late to reinvent your life (spoiler: absolutely not)Grief, boundaries and why sometimes love means saying no.Pull up a chair. Put the kettle on.Or pour the wine.We're not judging.#TheBluntAndTheBeautiful #AdvicePodcast #WomenSupportingWomen #Relationships #Dating #FamilyDrama #MotherDaughter #Boundaries #CareerAdvice #Confidence #WomenInBusiness #EmptyNest #NarcissisticParents #MentalHealth #SelfWorth #PersonalGrowth #LifeAdvice #AustralianPodcast #PodcastRecommendations #ComedyPodcast

This week, Kate welcomes special guest the Moon, who’s finally explaining herself after several billion years of being blamed for everyone’s mood. With Pluto turning direct and Venus retrograde in Scorpio, we explore why someone who loved your generosity might be less enthusiastic about your boundaries, alongside what to lean into and out of throughout the week. Join Kate on Patreon for more astrology, and leave a review or comment to let us know whether the Moon deserves another appearance.

This week? Taylor Swift has been BLOCKED on Spotify, a marathon runner has allegedly taken a shortcut on a bicycle, and somehow we've ended up discussing which Muppet best represents your birth chart. Kate and Tansy are back for another The Week That Was, covering Taylor Swift's latest music, the serious domestic violence charges against former Bachelor star Sam Wood, a fitness influencer's spectacular marathon cheating scandal, and the surprisingly important relationship between astrology and The Muppets. First up: has the tide finally turned on Taylor Swift? Tansy has officially blocked her on Spotify, some Swifties aren't loving the new music, and the girls ask whether Taylor's audience is growing up faster than her songwriting. Also, a gentle reminder that your favourite celebrity does not know who the f**k you are. Then, former Bachelor star Sam Wood faces serious domestic violence charges, which he intends to defend. Kate and Tansy discuss the allegations, the public response and the exhaustion of watching men who have built careers around women become the subject of headlines like these. Plus, a fitness influencer allegedly decided that running the Berlin Marathon would be considerably easier on the back of a bicycle. A personal best, a disqualification and a lost sponsorship later, Kate and Tansy have several questions. Mainly: who was hiding the f*****g bike? And finally, Tansy introduces perhaps the most important astrological exercise of our time: if your Sun, Moon and Rising signs were Muppets, which Muppets would they be? Kate is Miss Piggy, obviously. Tansy might be Animal. Nobody is particularly surprised. It's pop culture. It's scandal. It's unsolicited opinions. It's The Week That Was. Watch now and tell us: which Muppet is your star sign? #TheWeekThatWas #TheBluntAndTheBeautiful #TaylorSwift #SamWood #TheBachelorAU #BerlinMarathon #PopCulture #CelebrityNews #KateForster #TansyGorman

Apparently... we weren't finished.After last week's episode, there was still plenty left on the list (and, thankfully, plenty more opinions).In Part 2, Kate and Tansy dive into the parenting lessons that don't always make the books—but probably should. From raising kind humans instead of impressive ones, to navigating teenage mental health, encouraging independence, apologising when you get it wrong, and why your children should always know one thing:**You actually enjoy being their parent.**Along the way we tackle helicopter parenting, tiger parenting, private school guilt trips, kids quitting too soon, the importance of saying "no", supporting your child's interests (even if it's Drag Race instead of football), and why being the smartest kid in the room means absolutely nothing if you're also the biggest d******d.It's honest.It's funny.It's occasionally confronting.And if you've ever wondered whether you're completely stuffing this parenting thing up...You're probably doing better than you think.Your kids don't need a perfect parent.They need one who shows up, says sorry when they get it wrong, laughs a lot, and keeps reminding them they're loved.(And yes... puberty does eventually end. Kate promises.)#TheBluntAndTheBeautiful #Parenting #ParentingAdvice #HowNotToRaiseADickhead #RaisingGoodHumans #Kindness #MentalHealth #Motherhood

Venus is officially retrograde in Scorpio, which means the cupboard marked THINGS WE THOUGHT WE HAD DEALT WITH is open. This week we’re looking at what comes back, what deserves another chance and what should probably remain exactly where you left it. There are old conversations resurfacing, unexpected ideas, relationship revelations and a Libra New Moon asking you to look again at something you thought was finished. I also break down where the New Moon lands for every rising sign, plus the question Venus retrograde wants you to answer about your most important relationship. And remember: someone coming back does not mean you’re supposed to take them back. #AstroTalk #VenusRetrograde #VenusRetrogradeScorpio #LibraNewMoon #WeeklyAstrology #AstrologyForecast #KateForster

CONTENT WARNING This episode contains discussion of sexual assault, sexual violence, drug use and violence, which some listeners may find distressing. This discussion takes place from 3:00–17:20. If you’d prefer not to listen to this conversation, please skip ahead to 17:20. If you or someone you know has been impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, support is available through 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or at 1800RESPECT.org.au. Not a great week, if we’re being honest. Kate and Tansy begin this week with the disturbing Cornell case and a bigger conversation about sexual assault, the myth of the “perfect victim”, the men who stay silent and why calling out your mates actually matters. Then we desperately need a change of pace. Kate has bought herself a vintage biscuit tin as a book push present, op shops are apparently now luxury retailers, Madonna has reminded everyone why she’s Madonna, and Taylor Swift fatigue has entered the chat. Which leads Kate and Tansy to a theory: Madonna constantly reinvented herself. Gaga does it. Beyoncé does it. Has Taylor stopped evolving? Plus Sabrina Carpenter, the VMAs, why the pop girls need to respect their elders and Tansy’s latest obsession: SNL UK. Heavy, silly and slightly unhinged. Just another week that was.

Parenting doesn't come with a manual.Unfortunately, it comes with Facebook groups.Together we're unpacking the parenting lessons that actually matter (and a few that might ruffle some feathers). From tiger parenting and Year 12 pressure, to drinking, drugs, sex, school, food, resilience and why your child doesn't need to be captain of absolutely everything.Because raising happy, capable adults isn't about creating a perfect childhood.It's about knowing when to push... when to let go... and when to simply say, "You'll survive."We also talk about why children don't need parents living through them, why it's okay for kids to quit after they've genuinely given something a go, how to have honest conversations about alcohol, drugs and sex, and why teaching your kids to laugh at themselves might be one of the greatest gifts you can give them.And yes... we also discuss Year 7 Tansy secretly smoking one of Kate's cigarettes with a nip of limoncello.As you do.Whether you're raising toddlers, teenagers, or fully-grown adult children who still ring to ask where the tomato sauce is...This one's for you.Part 2 next week!#TheBluntAndTheBeautiful #Parenting #ParentingAdvice #HowNotToBeADickheadParent #RaisingKids

Venus Retrograde in Scorpio is here — and relationships, money, self-worth and old connections are about to get LOUD. In this weekly astrology forecast for 27 September–3 October 2026 Kate Forster breaks down the major astrology transits of the week, including Mars in Leo, Mercury entering Scorpio, the Moon in Taurus, Gemini and Cancer, and Venus turning retrograde in Scorpio. We start the week with Mars in Leo bringing joy, creativity and a much-needed reminder that life is more than a f*****g to-do list. Then the pace slows, Mercury takes us beneath the surface, and by 2 October the energy gets edgy. Sharp tongues, power struggles and people looking for a fight? Do not take the bait. But the biggest astrology event of the week is Venus Retrograde in Scorpio. Over the coming weeks, relationships and old connections may resurface for review. Questions around loyalty, intimacy, shared money, control, reciprocity and self-worth could become harder to ignore. Is this relationship giving you what you need — or just what you’ve become used to? Kate explains what Venus Retrograde means for every zodiac sign, including your relationships, career, money, friendships, family, health and self-worth. Check your Sun sign and Rising sign for the full picture. In this episode:
• Mars enters Leo: joy, creativity and getting your spark back
• Sun in Libra trine Uranus in Gemini
• Why 29 September is your permission slip to REST
• Mercury enters Scorpio — and why it’s time to get things finished
• Mercury square Mars and Pluto: sharp tongues and power struggles
• Venus Retrograde in Scorpio and relationships
• Exes, old friends and past connections resurfacing
• Money, intimacy, loyalty and control during Venus Retrograde
• Venus Retrograde horoscopes for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces
• How to prepare for Mercury Retrograde next month Don’t let the soggy middle fool you. Something is always happening in the background. Pay attention to what comes up this week — beneath the reactions and underneath the noise. That’s where the real information is. If this episode helped you, send it to someone who needs their Venus Retrograde forecast and subscribe to Astro Talk with Kate Forster for weekly astrology forecasts, planetary transits and practical guidance for working with the energy ahead. #VenusRetrograde #VenusRetrograde2026 #Scorpio #WeeklyAstrology #AstrologyForecast #Horoscope #ZodiacSigns #MarsInLeo #MercuryInScorpio #KateForster #AstroTalk

This week? The Brownlow trolls have pissed off Kate Forster. And unfortunately for them, she had time. Kate and Tansy are back for another The Week That Was, covering Brownlow fashion, Channing Tatum’s alleged burner account, Lili Reinhart’s rom-com fashion tour, Tom Cruise attempting sexy and the question currently dividing generations: can you take an iced coffee into a job interview? First up: the Brownlow. Specifically, the women making interesting fashion choices and the people in the comments being absolute arseholes about it. After Marcus Bontempelli’s wife Neila shared the very real story behind choosing her dress just five weeks postpartum, Kate decided to start giving a little of that energy back. Turns out trolls don’t particularly enjoy being trolled. Then, does Channing Tatum have a burner account? Allegedly. And if the internet detectives are correct, he’s using it to defend himself, comment on Zoe Kravitz and Harry Styles and tell the world what a great guy Channing Tatum is. Tansy has officially classified it as a toilet account. Plus, Lili Reinhart recreates some of the most iconic rom-com dresses of all time, Tom Cruise is doing sexy and nobody asked him to, Barbara Cartland apparently couldn’t write while looking at an unattractive secretary, and Kate and Tansy discover they may finally be old because they agree: drink your f*****g iced coffee before the job interview. It’s pop culture. It’s fashion. It’s toilet accounts. It’s unsolicited opinions. It’s The Week That Was. Watch now and tell us: iced coffee in a job interview - yes or absolutely f*****g not? #TheWeekThatWas #TheBluntAndTheBeautiful #Brownlow #ChanningTatum #LiliReinhart #TomCruise #PopCulture #CelebrityNews #KateForster #TansyGorman

If you've ever been lying in bed mentally writing tomorrow's lunch orders, remembering it's Book Week, wondering if the dog's been fed, planning dinner, realising you forgot to RSVP to a birthday party... while the person next to you is peacefully thinking about absolutely nothing......this episode is for you.This week we're talking about the mental load. Not the washing. Not the dishes. Not who's physically taking the bins out.We're talking about the invisible job of remembering that the bins need to go out in the first place.The endless to-do list that seems to live in women's heads. The birthdays. The permission slips. The "Can you remind me..." texts. The school emails. The family calendar. The Mother's Day gifts. The thank-you cards. The shopping list. The dinner plan. The emotional weather report of everyone in the house.And perhaps our biggest question...Why are women always the planner... but so rarely planned for?#TheBluntAndTheBeautiful #MentalLoad #EmotionalLabour #InvisibleLabour #PeoplePleasing #Relationships #Marriage

Big things are happening in astrology this week✨ 21–27 September. We start with possibility, get a little foggy in the middle, and end with an Aries Full Moon that could make something you’ve been managing, rather than actually addressing, impossible to ignore. Libra season turns our attention to relationships, fairness and the compromises we’ve made without even realising it. Midweek, emotions run high and Kate has one very important reminder: understanding why someone behaves the way they do doesn’t mean you have to put up with it. Then comes the Aries Full Moon, asking a very simple question: What do YOU actually want? Not what you should want. Not what keeps everyone else happy. What do you want? And as Mars moves into Leo, the week ends with a shift in energy, more confidence, creativity, pleasure and a reminder that joy isn’t something you have to earn. This week on Astro Talk: relationships, boundaries, intuition, clarity and getting your mojo back.