Two Smart Blondes
Leila McDougall and Kirsten Diprose bring on a well-known guest each week to discuss the latest in film, TV, media and pop culture. If you're talking about it, then so are we! Get up to speed and have a laugh in the process.
Leila is a film producer and actor (best known for her movie, "Just a Farmer") and Kirsten is a journalist and podcaster, with much of her career at the ABC. They both live on farms... and yes, they're blondes.
Episodes
15 episodes
Heath Ledger's tragic death re-visited; Hugh Jackman's "good guy" image under pressure & The pea snack that fooled us! - feat. Paul Ayre
The Two Smart Blondes are joined by special guest, Paul Ayre. Paul is an actor, comedian and writer, based in Sydney. They dive into:*Heath Ledger's tragic death - re-examined ... an how actors embody a character.There has...
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Firefighter Protests Go Viral and 10 years of Australia in Eurovision - feat. Ben Eltham
Our special guest is Ben Eltham, who is a writer, journalist, researcher and creative producer based in Ararat, VIC. Why does the media struggle to report on suicide?The AFL world and the entire nati...
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An Aussie version of Clarkson's Farm? And are "The Twinnies" destined for Hollywood?
Leila and Kirsten dive into:1. Does Australia need its own "Clarkson's Farm"? - Season 4 returns soon!The sensation that is Clarkson's farm is returning to Prime Video for its fourth season on May 23. Jeremy has ap...
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What does the 100% film tariff mean for Australia?; Spam election texts and Prince Harry's odd TV interview. Feat. Matt Neal
Our special guest is Matt Neal, ABC journalist, crime author and film reviewer. This week we dive into: Trump threatens a 100% tariff on movies made outside the USFirst it was China, now all movies made outs...
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36:53
Has Trump killed blockbuster movies?... The legacy of Virginia Giuffre for women in entertainment - feat. Tara Iwomoto
Our Special guest is Tara Iwamoto, an LA born consultant, who has worked in publishing entertainment and digital media. This week we dive into:* The legacy of Virginia Giuffre, for women in entertainmentThe tragic news of t...
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29:16
Farmer Wants a Wife is back; Katy Perry's 'Space Cringe'... And the 'Country Curious' Trend - feat. Luke Chaplain
Film maker, agtech entrepreneur and farmer, Luke Chaplain is our special guest, as we dive into:Farmer Wants a Wife Returns... And there's already spoilersMost of us know that most reality TV is often filmed mont...
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30:52
How Political Attack Ads are Changing and the Emojis in Netflix's 'Adolescence' - Feat. Hannah Murray
This week's special guest is Hannah Murray - founder of Bush Chooks Media and horse sports lover. She's a photographer, videographer and reporter, living on a mixed farm in Blackville, NSW. Hannah describes herself "as having a few tabs ...
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39:47
Why do Aussies still love MAFs? And "woke" Snow White flops - feat. Shanna Whan.
Our special guest is Shanna Whan AM, the founder of Sober in the Country, dog-lover and hilarious country gal.1. AI "Fat" Filter is trending on Tik Tok. Is it just silly... or dangerous?It can seem innocent enough.. ...
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42:49
Gypsy-Rose Blanchard's owning her past... and the missing head of King George V statue re-surfaces (briefly) - Feat. Tracey Kruger
Author and Rural Photographer, Tracey Kruger is our special guest. We chat about her passion for Australian woolsheds... as well as: Gypsy-Rose Blanchard is owning her pastIn her own words, Gypsy-Rose Blanch...
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26:27
Is Meghan Markle the next Martha Stewart? Feat. Alice Fraser - comedian, author and podcaster
Comedian, writer and broadcaster, Alice Fraser is our special guest. We chat about her current passion... romance novels! (She has has a new book, aptly named "A Passion for Passion). And we also dive into: Can an Oscar be '...
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29:18
Why"comedy" and "horror" never win at the Oscars... and saving music festivals - Feat. David Rose
Our special guest is David Rose, a stand-up comedian, known for his sharp wit and dark humour. We discuss: "Footy is back" - but are we allowed to say that anymore? Does it de-value the NRLW and the AFLW? The media ...
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35:41
Re-evaluating Monica Lewinsky.. and why "Neighbours" and "Territory" have been cancelled
Our special guest is, Andrew Whitelaw, who you might know as the witty "Wheat Watcher,"... keen observer of agricultural markets. But did you know he's a movie buff who secretly harbours a wish to be cast as a villain in a film?. He...
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Is AI making us stupid? The REAL reason Taylor Swift gets booed & the BAFTAs - Feat. Danny McGinlay
Our special guest this week is comedian and writer, Danny McGinlay. We dive into:* Is generative AI destroying our ability to think critically? New research suggests that artificial intelligence can inhibit us from developin...
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Inside the AACTA Awards, Bridget Jones...but are Rom-Coms dead? - Feat. Kate Atkinson
Our special guest this week is actor, Kate Atkinson.We dive into the ACCTA Awards, in which Leila’s film Just A Farmer was nominated, so we have a boots on the ground witness! Is there a divide between the famous and the non-famou...
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