Show Notes
A lot of people have been cancelled in 2025, and Clare Stephens has spoken to a few of them. The writer, editor and podcaster joins Sarrah Le Marquand to unpack the psychology behind outrage culture, the emotional toll of public shaming, and the double standards that still define how we judge women in the public eye. Alongside publishing her debut novel The Worst Thing I’ve Ever Done, this year Clare also launched The Pile-On, a podcast giving voice to people who’ve been “cancelled” and exploring what those moments reveal about all of us. In this conversation, she reflects on empathy, accountability, and why she believes it’s time we stopped confusing cruelty with change. Find Clare’s book The Worst Thing I’ve Ever Done here. And her podcast The Pile-On here. Watch the full episode with Clare here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or stellarmag.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Twenty years after walking her first runway for Victoria’s Secret, Miranda Kerr joins Sarrah Le Marquand to reflect on her modelling career and the ambition it has taken to build her successful skincare brand Kora Organics. She also sets the record straight on those viral “bison for breakfast” headlines, discusses life at home with her four sons, and explains why, after nearly 10 years of marriage, husband Evan Spiegel still gives her butterflies. Watch the full episode with Miranda Kerr here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand. Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar, TikTok @stellar_aus, or stellarmag.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
At 28, Sam Pang was working in a bottle shop with little idea of what would come next. Now, at 52, the reigning Gold Logie winner says that the late career start has made him more selective about the jobs he takes and the people he works with. As Sam Pang Tonight returns for its third season, Sam joins Sarrah Le Marquand to discuss what winning Gold really means to him, his verdict on Robert Irwin’s hosting debut and why he is happy to interview others… but finds it so difficult to sit down and talk about himself. Plus, he reflects on the career moments his younger self would never have believed lay ahead. Sam Pang Tonight returns Monday, October 19 at 8.40pm on 10. Watch the full episode with Sam Pang here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand. Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar, TikTok @stellar_aus, or stellarmag.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tammin Sursok has some blunt advice: “No-one is coming to save you.” After nearly three decades as an actor and producer, she has learnt how to back herself, and to stay resilient as she navigates a tricky and ever-changing industry. As she joins Stellar content director Nicholas Fonseca, the Home And Away and Pretty Little Liars star reveals why she shared a painful career setback online, and the upside to being so honest with her audience. Plus, Tammin opens up about her father’s dementia diagnosis, the guilt she feels living overseas while her mother cares for him, and finding moments of connection amid the grief. Follow Tammin on Instagram here. Watch the full episode with Tammin here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Nicholas Fonseca. Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar, TikTok @stellar_aus, or stellarmag.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phoebe Burgess has spent the past seven years building a life she never expected. Now 37, she is raising the two children she shares with former NRL star Sam Burgess at her parents’ home in the NSW Southern Highlands. In this episode, Phoebe joins Sarrah Le Marquand to discuss single motherhood, stepping away from social media and finding an identity beyond job titles and relationships. She also opens up about Sam building a new family overseas, how she helps their children navigate that reality and why she chose to keep the Burgess surname after their divorce. Plus, Phoebe reveals whether she is ready to date again and discusses (Over)SHARE, her new iHeart original video podcast with Below Deck Mediterranean star Hannah Ferrier. Watch the full episode with Phoebe Burgess here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand. Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar, TikTok @stellar_aus, or stellarmag.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pia Miranda is set to co-host the new series Recipe Of The Year alongside Adam Liaw, but we couldn’t help ourselves... First, we had to ask about the rumours that Looking For Alibrandi, the beloved 2000 film that made her a generational icon to millions of Australian girls, is getting a sequel series. On this episode of the Stellar podcast, Pia sits down with content director Nicholas Fonseca to discuss what it would take for her to return to her most famous role, the sexism and death threats she faced after winning Australian Survivor: Champions V Contenders, and what it was like to go public with her story of the time Greta Scacchi stopped her boarding a private jet with Harvey Weinstein. Plus, Pia explains why she loves raising teenagers and reveals the advice she gives her 16-year-old daughter, who has dreams of pursuing an acting career like her mum. Watch the full episode with Pia Miranda here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Nicholas Fonseca. Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar, TikTok @stellar_aus, or stellarmag.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.