The End?

In 2008, journalist David Samuels spent months with Britney Spears' paparazzi pack. He hung out with them in the Hollywood Hills, watched how they worked and at one point found himself standing next to Britney herself. In this interview, he talks about the lessons we should all learn from what he observed. GUEST Journalist, David Samuels Read his article here: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2008/04/shooting-britney/306735/ CREDITS Executive Producer: Edwina Stott Audio Production: Adrian Walton Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall For more great Nova Podcasts head to novapodcasts.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are very few people who know what it’s like to grow up with millions of people watching your every move but Skye Sweetnam is one of them. Skye got into the music industry when she was just 12 years old and by the time she was 14 she was touring with Britney Spears. In this interview, Skye shares the crippling loneliness of life as a teen star, what it was like working with Britney and how she struggled to maintain control of her image and her career. GUEST Singer-songwriter, Skye Sweetnam CREDITS Executive Producer: Edwina Stott Audio Production: Adrian Walton Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall For more great Nova Podcasts head to novapodcasts.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Britney’s next hearing will be on November 12th and we'll be back with another episode of Unpacked after that. In the meantime, we're releasing full versions of some of the series’ most fascinating interviews. First up, Perez Hilton because you can’t talk about Britney without talking about Perez. He’s faced fierce criticism for the role he played in Britney’s breakdown and in this interview he addresses how he feels about the impact of his behaviour and why he’s still comfortable being paid to talk about Britney. GUEST Celebrity Blogger, Perez Hilton CREDITS Executive Producer: Edwina Stott Audio Production: Adrian Walton Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall For more great Nova Podcasts head to novapodcasts.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Free Britney movement has been pivotal in Britney’s fight against the Conservatorship. And they continue to protest and amplify her story. So could the movement ultimately provide Britney with the key to freedom? GUESTS Entertainment Reporter, Dean McCarthy Influencer and Free Britney Protester, Hayley Herms Rock and Roll Cultural Historian, Jen Otter Bickerdike Lawyer and Member of the Free Britney Law Army, Marylin Shrewsbury Member of the Free Britney Law Army, Emily Lagarenne AUDIO SOURCES Crowd of Britney Supporters Outside Court - Ruptly, Global News "Leave Britney Alone" - Chris Crocker via Youtube Decoding Socials Videos Devin Strebler via Tik Tok - Matthew Litty via Tik Tok CREDITS Executive Producer: Edwina Stott Audio Production: Adrian Walton Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall For more great Nova Podcasts head to novapodcasts.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In previous episodes, we've heard how Britney's Conservatorship was put into place and the role the media and the machine of the music industry played. But there’s still more to the story. In this episode, we’re shining the light on those closest to Britney. We’ll again track her rise and fall looking at the people who were around when it was happening. GUESTS Author of Britney: Inside the Dream, Steve Dennis Rock & Roll historian, Jen Otter Bickerdike Singer-songwriter, Skye Sweetnam Entertainment Reporter, Dean McCarthy AUDIO SOURCES Britney Spears Interview With Diane Sawyer 2003 - Primetime, ABC Justin Timberlake on radio bragging about taking Britney's virginity - TMZ Crowd of Britney supporters outside court - Entertainment Tonight & The Telegraph UK CREDITS Executive Producer: Edwina Stott Audio Production: Adrian Walton Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall For more great Nova Podcasts head to novapodcasts.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.