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Season 3 of Nobody Wants This is back, baby! It's warm, funny, so lovely and, dare we say, a redemption season. Loosely inspired by creator Erin Foster's real-life romance with her Jewish husband Simon Tikhman, the Netflix hit picks up with Joanne and hot rabbi Noah moving in together as Joanne navigates converting to Judaism. So, did this 10-episode rom-com comeback win us over? Mentions:   Nobody Wants This on Netflix Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the best kind of new hairstyle a spontaneous one? What was your high school email address, and what does it say about you as a person? And Jay-Z has seemingly given himself the Super Bowl halftime show, which has us wondering: what would WE like to give ourselves? We urgently need to talk about millennial icon and the new patron saint of The Fifth Trimester, Jennifer Lawrence, who's been dishing out some seriously Fifth Trimester-coded revelations. We're making a case for Halloween being the best day of the year. From our fave celeb costumes to our own Halloween shindig, and why the heck is Gen Alpha suddenly dressing up as Soulja Boy?! Plus, our INs and OUTs include a genius budget holiday hack, and we're asking if celeb lookalike competitions have officially jumped the shark? Mentions: Jennifer Lawrence’s Call Her Daddy episode Jennifer Lawrence Hopes You Won’t Hate Her New Project Jessica DeFino’s theory about Jennifer Lawrence Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your live music correspondents, Lu and BB, had the pleasure of heading to the P***y Palace to see the one and only Lily Allen perform her divorce-anthem album, West End Girl, in Sydney this week. Powerful, poignant, and more a one-woman theatrical Broadway show than a concert, Lily knocked our frilly socks off. And, on a personal note, it was a very healing, full-circle moment for BB after her infamous run-in with the British singer in 2014.  Mentions: When Lily Allen Cancelled Bella West End Girl Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a new wedding trend in town, and Aussie golden couple Andy Lee and Rebecca Harding are leading the charge. How ARE we all doing up our bras? A very important investigation. And our resident MS correspondent, Lu, is boots on the ground as an A-lister drops a bombshell update on the chronic autoimmune disease. In deeply disturbing news, Meghan Markle’s estranged father, Thomas Markle, has been accused of possessing child sexual abuse material, allegations he vehemently denies. Now, the Duchess of Sussex is breaking her silence, casting the media’s long-running portrayal of her as a “heartless daughter” in a whole new light. People’s Sexiest Man Alive reveal is imminent and we’ve got a rogue prediction list. Plus, we revisit our first celebrity sexual awakenings, and yes, one of them was a cartoon character. And INs and OUTs include a wholesome family activity, a speedy new tan and a genius hack to make your eyes pop. Mentions: Vote for the  2026 ABC Australian Insect of the Year Nordic Bakehouse, discount code: FIFTH20 Fred International, Scandinavian furniture Loving Tan 2HR Express Tan    Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Worth The Hype?!, our brand-spanking-new, snack-sized series where we deep-dive into whatever’s having a major moment in the zeitgeist and ask the million-dollar question: is it actually worth all the fuss? First up, our favourite manic pixie dream boy, Troye Sivan, and his new album, She’s The Best. BB and Lu have VERY opposing views. Mentions: She's The Best - Troye Sivan Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our claim that three kids is the new affluent flex just about broke the internet, but it turns out the finance experts agree with us! Why does Selma Blair keep (allegedly) biting people? An investigation. And has Tesla finally solved the eternal problem of being your kids’ personal chauffeur? Lena Dunham is bringing back Girls with a five-ep reboot. Here’s how she plans to avoid an SATC-style disaster, plus the plot lines we’re dying to see. There’s a new pop It Girl in town and her bop, Melatonin, is SUCH a track. Here’s everything you need to know about Tinashe. Feedback is a gift. We think? We’re deep-diving into some pretty savage feedback BB’s been copping and unpacking why it might just be the toxic equivalent of being told to “smile more!” Finally, our INs and OUTs feature a HUGE bombshell from Lu (introducing Daycare Daddy!), a journey into jorts and THE cool-girl shoes we’re desperately coveting. Mentions: Kohler & Kohler’s podcast: Should Childcare Be Free? Tinashe’s Popstar album  Salomon sneakers Lena Dunham’s Good Thing Going newsletter Sabbi High Quality Human Jorts  Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are your weird blind spots as an adult? BB has quite a few, and they’re rather embarrassing. But she’s not the only one making some red-face-inducing confessions. Lu has a hilarious bombshell of her own to share. Halloween 2026 is just around the corner, and we’ve got your official TFT pop culture-inspired costume edit sorted. Then, beauty and wellness queen Ali Izzo is back on the pod to separate the hype from the b******t. We’re putting five of the buzziest beauty and wellness trends under the microscope to find out what’s actually worth your hard-earned dosh (and what’s not). And finally, you asked, DLs, so we’re delivering: a very special ~EXTENDED~ version of IN AND OUT. You're welcome. Mentions: Ali Izzo on Instagram AVALY kids’ wetsuits and women’s long-sleeve rashies Cie Cie & Co  Lucy Folk robes Rec Gen Felons Barrel Room Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode discusses alleged domestic violence. If you need help, please call 1800RESPECT Imagine being on death row, only for your execution not to work. That’s exactly what happened to Tennessee woman Christa Pike last week, and we’re certain it’s already being turned into a Netflix true crime documentary. Trigger warning on this one, DLs, as it deals with domestic violence. Former Bachelor star Sam Wood has been charged over an alleged domestic violence incident in Noosa over the weekend. We’re beyond over the problem this country has with violence against women, so where to from here? Then, a silly little palate cleanser. Influencer and Gen Z icon Alix Earle has just claimed she’s never read a book, but fear not! We’ve noticed a micro-trend seeking out tactile media again, and we’re so here for it. Our INs and OUTs include the new quiet luxury symbol, the death of baggy jeans, ugly sunnies and the ultimate beach accessory.  Mentions: Oakley Eye Jacket sunglasses Arc'teryx  Business and Pleasure Co. Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the first official day of school holidays, so we're here to help you through the next few weeks! First up, why the VMAs red carpet is our all-time fave, and did Taylor Swift just address THAT Photoshop scandal? Also, why is Johnny Depp eating media walls, and proof Jacob Elordi is the ultimate wife guy-in-training. Kylie Minogue’s AFL performance was a masterclass in professionalism — take note, Tones And I. We’re breaking down the 58-year-old’s epic show, from the Easter eggs and celeb cameos to its bigger impact on Australian sport and music. Our INs and OUTs include a wacky new swimwear trend, Bogong moths BE GONE, an underwear level-up, and why BB is raging against calling your partner your bestie.  Mentions: Watch Kylie Minogue’s full performance at the AFL Grand Final  Bared Footwear Surni men’s underwear Joyrolla water bottles Bec & Bridge layered bikinis Speedo kids’ swimmers LIVE STREAM and BOX SET Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re fresh from the BEST weekend in Melbourne and feeling all THE FEELS after meeting so many gorgeous DLs. Lu’s found a bingeable new show, BB has a huge round-up of all the live music heading Down Under, and you need to watch Troye Sivan’s new Party video clip immediately. Then, we’re deep-diving into the Ed Sheeran and Macklemore fallout. Two men. Two very different political stances. And now, one of the biggest pop culture stories of the year. Next up, it’s the very silly celeb story we so desperately needed. Channing Tatum’s alleged burner account has been unearthed and it proves he’s just as insecure as the rest of us. But what on earth must Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles think of it?! Finally, our INs and OUTs include an exciting new celeb beauty line, a lip product that DOES NOT work, and one very important question: why don’t TV series recap previous seasons anymore?! Mentions: Netflix’s Monster The Lizzie Borden Story Calvin Harris’ Australian tour tickets  Fatboy Slim Australian tour tickets Leon Bridges Australian tour tickets Troye Sivan’s Party music video Inside Troye Sivan’s Midcentury Melbourne Oasis, Architectural Digest tour Troye Sivan’s interview on Las Culturistas Lara Worthington’s beauty brand, OMMAGE LIVE STREAM and BOX SET Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No pleasantries today, fam, there’s just far too much juicy goss to get stuck into. First cab off the rank - Australian podcaster Ellidy Pullin is engaged to Brock Wadsworth, and we couldn’t be happier for her, but the media just won’t leave her alone. Did you see that mother monster Lady Gaga is an actual mother? Gaga welcomed her first child and it was a total surprise. From one iconic singer to the next, Celine Dion is officially back on the stage after six years and battling stiff person syndrome, and it’s a sight to behold. Meghan Markle just shared her first dispatches from their new life in the UK, and we have some editing notes. Have you watched Sydney Sweeney’s latest raunchy ad for gambling company Novig? Is it rage-bait? Is it marketing genius? Or do we have no f***s left to give? Lu is spilling the tea on the time she worked at Merivale for Sydney hospitality baron Justin Hemmes, and what his romance with model Simone Holtznagel can teach us about being a society woman in 2026. Meanwhile, BB is furious with The Spice Girls for the biggest stitch-up since they dogged their Australian leg of their world tour in 2007. Rounding it all out with our beloved INs and OUTs, including the colour of spring, a juicy new book, rooftop pools and a stupid internet trend we want to put in the bin.  Mentions: Elysium Manly Life of M by Rachel Cusk KNOW THYSELF LIVE SHOW TICKETS and MERCH LIVE STREAM and BOX SET Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are BACK from the MOST exciting weekend of our lives, opening the Sydney leg of the Know Thyself tour! We’re sharing all the goss from the weekend that was, plus we’re desperate to watch Sharon Horgan’s new show, Youth, and we reveal all the 2027 Coachella headliner rumours. Also, Nicole Kidman’s divorce glow-up is such a vibe and her surprise weekend in Sydney proves it. We watched the Raygun docco over the weekend so you don’t have to. Did it help or hinder the reputation of the 39-year-old academic-slash-university lecturer-slash-B-girl-slash-internet meme? And what it can teach us about imposter syndrome. We have notes. And, does being a mum turn you into a bad friend? Model and mother-of-three Jesinta Franklin thinks it does, and we have THOUGHTS. Finally, our beloved ins and outs include the single parent tax, the shoes of spring and the ultimate period saviour. Mentions: Have you entered our Harbourlife competition?  Mitch Churi - how Raygun should have handled the media attention  Jesinta Franklin’s Substack: Has becoming a mum made me a bad friend? Scarlet Period heat pack Twoobs, The BFFs Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring has officially SPRUNG, so we’re asking the most important question: what the hell are we wearing? We’re joined by our style queen and former Vogue digital director Ali Izzo to break down the trends mums can actually wear this season. From jeans and shoes to prints, colour combos, accessories and everything in between, Ali’s giving us the spring wardrobe cheat sheet we need.  Follow Ali on Instagram @ali__izzo Tickets to Know Thyself live show Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BB got her dream hair and then she got nits, why must life be so cruel? It was a busy weekend with Pod Husband Tobes running the Sydney Marathon, only for Bella to massively drop the ball at the finish line. Do we feel like celeb plastic surgery is all getting a bit cooked right now? It’s a chat we’ve wanted to have for a long time, but over the past few weeks it’s really hit fever pitch with 33-year-old Australian influencer Ruby Tuesday Matthews heading to Korea for a facelift. As two millennial women who do things to our faces, we’re breaking it all down. Our INs and OUTs include a tasty new hybrid snack, bedazzling, the power of a red nail and a spooky new Instagram feature. Finally, we’re dropping our huge announcement and we’re FIZZING with excitement.  Mentions: Bizza shapes Watch Race Around the World, Forever 35  How Skinny-tok and Fascism ended up on the same FYP Tickets to Know Thyself live show Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lu has some VERY exciting news but it comes off the back of a hectic AF week. Then, would you marry your stepbrother if it was TRUE love? One actress has faced this exact dilemma and it’s really making us think. We’re also low-key obsessed with Benny Blanco’s radical pizza diet… but is the whole thing actually a hoax? Plus, is Taylor Swift baiting us, or is it AI? We’re breaking down the latest Swiftie updates. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are moving back to the UK and the world has BIG FEELINGS about it. But the real reason behind the move has reportedly been revealed, and it may have something to do with Megs being in her Fifth Trimester, but it’s maybe already hit a snag?! And our beloved INs and OUTs feature a buzzy new word, a disastrous haircut courtesy of Lu’s boyfriend, a Book Week call to arms and one very cheugy throwback.   Mentions: F*ck Failure by Benny Blanco Tina Brown’s Substack, Fresh Hell The Diana Chronicles by Tina Brown Come and hang out with us in Sydney or Melbourne’s Know Thyself shows! Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.