In the 30 years since Tina Arena stormed the charts with her hit song ‘Chains’, the powerhouse singer has become a vocal force to be reckoned with and one of the most successful Australian artists ever. On the eve of a tour revisiting the 1994 album that would become a pivotal turning point in her career, Tina sits down with Something To Talk About for a no-holds-barred chat as she reflects on her beginnings as a child star (including the story of how she came to adopt her stage name), explains why she has never been afraid to speak her mind, calls out the “boring” narrative that pits successful women against one another - and reveals the heartbreak of being separated from her teenage son since the pandemic. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Don’t Ask, Tina Arena will head on tour in November 2024. She has also re-released a remix of Chains with Melbourne duo SHOUSE. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Editor-In-Chief Sarrah Le Marquand. Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or pick up a copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), Sunday Herald Sun (VIC), The Sunday Mail (QLD) and Sunday Mail (SA) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been three years since Emma Watkins left the Wiggles - an announcement that broke the hearts of children everywhere (and one that left plenty of parents upset, too). Emma made history when she became the first-ever female Wiggle in 2013, but as she toured the world as the Yellow Wiggle, she was also carving out time to explore her other passions. She studied for her PhD, which explored creative ways to use sign language and dance in children’s media. Ideas were brewing, and though she knew she would disappoint her young fans, Emma also knew she needed to back herself. It was worth it: she has gone on to create a new and hugely popular alter ego, Emma Memma. She is running a business alongside her husband Oliver. And she is about to host a new ABC series that brought her back in contact with many of the children and families who had known and loved her as Emma Wiggle. You can see Emma Watkins on Teenage Boss: Next Level airing on the ABC from October 12th 2024. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Editor-In-Chief Sarrah Le Marquand. Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or pick up a copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), Sunday Herald Sun (VIC), The Sunday Mail (QLD) and Sunday Mail (SA) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With 17 books to her name, a cult beauty brand she sold for big bucks and bought back for a steal - not to mention a household featuring two children, a Gold Logie-winning husband, and a couple of Instagram-famous cats - the life of Zoë Foster Blake is not exactly calm. Zoë joins Sarrah in the Something To Talk About studio to discuss the cost-benefit juggle of multiple ventures, how going into business “knowing nothing” turned out to be everything, the reality (and importance) of failure behind the public success - and to take us inside her first adult novel in a decade, Things Will Calm Down Soon. You can purchase Zoë Foster Blake’s new book Things Will Calm Down Soon through Atlantic Books Australia on October 1st 2024. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Editor-In-Chief Sarrah Le Marquand. Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or pick up a copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), Sunday Herald Sun (VIC), The Sunday Mail (QLD) and Sunday Mail (SA) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When writer and comedian Mark Humphries joined the Seven Network earlier this year to host a satirical segment for the 6pm national news bulletin, the announcement was met with endless headlines and heated social media commentary. So why has three minutes of weekly television been the subject of so much debate? Sitting down with the Stellar podcast Something To Talk About, Mark opens up to host Sarrah Le Marquand about what he calls “hostility to new ideas”, whether he still dreams of hosting the Logies - and gets serious about what it means to be a man, and a divorced dad, in modern Australia. You can catch Mark Humphries on The 6.57pm News every Friday on the Seven Network. Mark, satirist James Schloeffel and comedians Charles Firth and Veronica Milsom will tour nationally with The War On 2024 Annual Comedy Gala from November 27. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Editor-In-Chief Sarrah Le Marquand. Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or pick up a copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), Sunday Herald Sun (VIC), The Sunday Mail (QLD) and Sunday Mail (SA) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lucinda Price, aka Froomes, grew up in the mid-2000s, when being hot was a commodity. As a teenager, the now well-known writer, comedian and presenter decided that hot was all she ever wanted to be. She even had her first cosmetic surgery procedure when she was 17. Now she has written her first book, All I Ever Wanted Was To Be Hot – part memoir and part social commentary, it dives into why pop culture makes women feel bad about their bodies. On today’s episode of Something To Talk About, Froomes joins Sarrah Le Marquand to discuss her experience of developing and then recovering from an eating disorder, the toxic impact of pop culture on young women and the current obsession with weight-loss injections. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder, contact The Butterfly Foundation All I Ever Wanted Was To Be Hot by Lucinda Price (Pantera Press, $34.99) is out now. You can find more from Lucinda Price aka Froomes on Instagram Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Editor-In-Chief Sarrah Le Marquand Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or pick up a copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), Sunday Herald Sun (VIC), The Sunday Mail (QLD) and Sunday Mail (SA) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eleven years ago, Tim Minchin gave a speech that went viral. The Matilda The Musical composer, who was being awarded an honorary doctorate at The University of Western Australia, shared his nine life lessons with the graduating class – and to say it struck a chord with the world is to put it mildly. It has since clocked more than five million views. Now he’s turned that speech into a book called You Don't Have To Have A Dream. He joins Sarrah Le Marquand in the studio to discuss luck, micro-ambition, the poison of social media, compassion and infidelity. It gets a bit philosophical, but the thing about Tim is, he bares his soul in everything he does. And this conversation proved to be no different… You Don't Have To Have A Dream by Tim Minchin (Penguin, $36.99) is out September 10, and available for pre-order now. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by editor-in-chief Sarrah Le Marquand. You can find more from Tim on Instagram. Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or pick up a copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), Sunday Herald Sun (VIC), The Sunday Mail (QLD) and Sunday Mail (SA). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Liane Moriarty writes a book, people read it. More than 20 million people, in fact. As she prepares to release her 10th novel, Here One Moment, Liane joins Sarrah Le Marquand in the studio to discuss her first book since being diagnosed with breast cancer three years ago. From reflections on her own mortality to her thoughts on BookTok, writing a character for Meryl Streep and the latest news on her upcoming sequel to Big Little Lies, Liane sits down with Stellar to discuss it all… Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty will be available in-store and online from August 29. Find out more, along with details of her national book tour here. Follow Liane on Instagram here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar. Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or pick up a copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), Sunday Herald Sun (VIC), The Sunday Mail (QLD) and Sunday Mail (SA) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Late last year, Olympia Valance opened up about the difficulty she and her husband, former AFL player Thomas Bellchambers, encountered while trying to start a family. After a roller-coaster four years, which saw them experience multiple pregnancy losses and undergo IVF, Olympia decided to speak out because she wanted anyone else going through the same thing to feel less alone. She was also getting to a point where she felt it might be time to close the door on trying to conceive. And then she took a pregnancy test… Today, Olympia joins Something To Talk About host Sarrah Le Marquand to reveal her baby news, why she feels a little nervous sharing it – and what she’d say to anyone struggling with their own fertility journey. This episode deals with pregnancy loss. If you or someone you know needs support, visit Miscarriage Australia You can find more from Olympia on Instagram Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or pick up a copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), Sunday Herald Sun (VIC), The Sunday Mail (QLD) and Sunday Mail (SA) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Lee and Rebecca Harding are one of the country's most popular couples. So when they announced their engagement in May, there was a collective cheer from the Australian public, particularly since part of the business of being Andy Lee – a four-time Gold Logie nominee and half of a hugely successful double act with long-time co-host Hamish Blake – means a lot of people feel invested in his personal life. In their first interview since their engagement, Andy and Rebecca join host Sarrah Le Marquand to discuss wedding plans, the Logies dress code and how they really feel about the constant questioning about when they are going to "settle down". Andy Lee is the host of The Hundred and co-host of the Hamish & Andy podcast. He is also nominated for a Gold Logie. Rebecca Harding is the founder of razor and body care brand LUI. Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or pick up a copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), Sunday Herald Sun (VIC), The Sunday Mail (QLD) and Sunday Mail (SA) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cate Campbell competed as part of the Australian swimming team at four consecutive Olympics and has a haul of eight medals (four of them gold) to show for it. But this time around, she's at the Paris Games fulfilling a very different role. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Cate joins host Sarrah Le Marquand poolside from Paris to talk about the bittersweet experience of shifting from athlete to commentator, and how her experience as an Olympic athlete gives her a unique appreciation for the hard work on display. Cate lays out why she believes the gender parity on display at the 2024 Games will inspire a new generation of athletes – both men and women – and shares her very personal and unique perspective on that race between Mollie O’Callaghan and Ariarne Titmus. She opens up about the bittersweet feelings she has about missing out on the competition this year, the inspiration she draws from Australia's female athletes – who are currently leading the country's medal tally – and her realisation that watching from the sidelines is a tough gig: “This spectating business is hard.” Cate also discusses her plans for the future post-retirement, and why they're likely to involve the 2032 Olympics in her home state of Queensland. Cate Campbell is part of the Nine Network’s Olympic commentary team. You can find more from Cate Campbell at @cate_campbell. Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or pick up a copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), Sunday Herald Sun (VIC), The Sunday Mail (QLD) and Sunday Mail (SA). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celia Pacquola has been busy. She debuted her first live show in five years, I’m As Surprised As You Are; became the host of popular sketch comedy series Thank God You’re Here; starred in the Logie-nominated TV show Utopia; and – in between filming, writing and performing – she also had a baby. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Celia joins host Sarrah Le Marquand to explain why she decided to host Thank God You’re Here, what it's like working with fellow comedian, on-screen co-star and off-screen best friend Luke McGregor, and the hilarious observations she made after she became a mother for the first time. She also shares what she's planning to wear to the Logies next month – let’s just say, Celia is going to make sure she won’t have to shave her legs. Thank God You’re Here premieres at 7.30pm on August 14 on Network 10 and 10 Play. Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or pick up a copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), Sunday Herald Sun (VIC), The Sunday Mail (QLD) and Sunday Mail (SA) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robyn Lawley is one of Australia’s most successful models, who has been breaking barriers since she began working in the industry at the age of 15. She is also an advocate for body positivity and inclusivity in fashion, an ambassador for Inika Organic and a business owner. On today’s episode, Robyn joins Sarrah Le Marquand to discuss the dangers of artificial intelligence and social media, why she continues to challenge toxic beauty standards, and how she feels about modelling at 35 given that she once joked she would have to retire from the industry by the age of 30. Robyn is the brand ambassador for Inika Organic and the co-owner of Ritual Powders. Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or pick up a copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), Sunday Herald Sun (VIC), The Sunday Mail (QLD) and Sunday Mail (SA) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been a big 12 months for Abbie Chatfield. She walked away from radio, continued to host her hit podcast It’s A Lot, took her one-woman show on the road with a national tour, and filmed her second season as host of FBoy Island Australia. Chatfield also continues to generate headlines by using her social media platform to speak out about serious political issues – and by finding love with Peking Duk musician Adam Hyde. On today’s episode, she joins Sarrah Le Marquand to talk about all of that, and then some. Watch FBoy Island Australia season 2 on Binge from August 5, with episodes dropping weekly. Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or pick up a copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), Sunday Herald Sun (VIC), The Sunday Mail (QLD) and Sunday Mail (SA) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Armstrong is a man who needs no introduction. The last few years have seen the ABC presenter become one of the hottest properties in the Australian media, as confirmed by his recent Gold Logie nomination. His status as Australia’s most eligible bachelor almost meant you could practically hear the hearts breaking when he went public on social media late last year with his relationship with Rona Glynn-McDonald, a Kaytetye woman who grew up in Alice Springs and is the CEO of Common Ground, a DJ, and was named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Today, Rona and Tony sit down with Sarrah to discuss how they fell in love, why they decided to 'hard launch' their relationship on Instagram and what representation means to them this NAIDOC Week. You can find your post-weekend fix of sport and entertainment with Tony on Monday’s Experts every Monday night after Media Watch until August 5. Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or pick up a copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), Sunday Herald Sun (VIC), The Sunday Mail (QLD) and Sunday Mail (SA) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since 1992, Sonia Kruger has been a fixture on our screens, from her role as Tina Sparkle in Baz Luhrmann’s cult film Strictly Ballroom to working as a television presenter on morning TV and hosting some of Australia’s most successful reality shows - including, of course, Dancing With The Stars which is back on our screens this week. But when it comes to her private life, Sonia likes to keep it private. But today we get a little more personal. We discuss how she was instrumental in bringing Dancing With The Stars to screen, what life as the mother of a nine-year-old girl is really like, how THAT Gold Logies speech led her to therapy and what it was like when her partner Craig was recently the one in the headlines. Dancing With The Stars premieres Sunday July 7 on Channel 7 and 7plus. Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or pick up a copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), Sunday Herald Sun (VIC), The Sunday Mail (QLD) and Sunday Mail (SA) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda Keller is a confessed oversharer. It’s her job to share snippets of her private life on the breakfast radio show she’s co-hosted for the past 19 years, Jonesy and Amanda on Sydney’s WSFM. But last year, Amanda revealed she’d been keeping a secret. On her new podcast, Double A Chattery, Amanda told the world that for the past six years, her husband Harley had been living with Parkinson's. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Amanda joins Stellar’s editor-in-chief Sarrah Le Marquand to talk about her husband Harley, parenting adults, whether or not she’ll ever consider a role on television again, and why she’s even forgiven Tom Gleeson, the man many believe robbed her of a well deserved Gold Logie. Listen to Jonesy & Amanda weekdays from 6am on Sydney’s 101.7 WSFM, or look for Double A Chattery wherever you get your podcasts. Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or pick up a copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), Sunday Herald Sun (VIC), The Sunday Mail (QLD) and Sunday Mail (SA) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With nine Olympic medals and 14 individual world records to her name, Leisel Jones is one of Australia’s all-time greats. But her time as a professional athlete wasn’t all podiums and accolades - it was also full of intense media scrutiny, body shaming, self-doubt, a public lashing from swim legend Dawn Fraser and a pressure to perform that was so intense she now says it left her feeling “almost brainwashed”. Twelve years after hanging up her swimsuit for the last time, Leisel admits she isn’t sure whether she’s fully processed that period of her life – or has quite figured out her post-swim identity. But she has since embarked on a career in radio, a platform that has given her an opportunity to talk freely about everyday life, including revealing on air late last year that she and her husband have separated. As Leisel tells host Sarrah Le Marquand about going public with her divorce: “Imagine if someone saw that I was on Bumble and they were like, ‘Hang on, aren’t you married?’” Listen to The Rush Hour with Leisel Jones, Liam & Dobbo weekdays from 4-6pm on Triple M Brisbane. Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or pick up a copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), Sunday Herald Sun (VIC), The Sunday Mail (QLD) and Sunday Mail (SA) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost 20 years ago, writer and media personality Zoe Marshall went through such a deeply traumatic series of experiences – the death of her mother, a family rift and a physically and psychologically abusive relationship – that she considered ending her own life. But then, she leaned into manifestation, or as she calls it, co-creation - and her life took a turn that was almost impossible to believe. In 2024, Zoe has several successful businesses under her belt. She’s happily married to former NRL player and now coach Benji Marshall, the mother of two beautiful children, and she’s on the brink of a new chapter. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Zoe is very candid about what she calls her “rock bottom”, addressed the intense speculation that has surrounded her husband’s strict boundaries between his work and his role as a father and husband and she spoke to Australia’s ongoing domestic violence crisis, as a victim survivor herself. If you have experienced or are at risk of family violence, you can call the national counselling service 1800RESPECT. You can find out more about Zoe and her manifestation journey, by joining the community at www.ariise.com.au. Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or pick up a copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), Sunday Herald Sun (VIC), The Sunday Mail (QLD) and Sunday Mail (SA) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former radio host Bianca Dye is no stranger to tackling taboos and staring down stigma - after all, she’s been doing it since back when feminism was a dirty word, particularly in the then-male-dominated world of radio. But her new era - a chapter of her life she describes as Fifty, Sacked and Single - is seeing her having to stare down even more stereotypes as she navigates mental health, unemployment and the dating pool as a woman in her 50s. There was never a dull moment when Bianca joined host Sarrah Le Marquand in the Something To Talk About studio for a frank and funny conversation about her forays into the online search for romance, why “ghosting is for cowards”, the joy she finds in seeing a new generation of young women be unapologetically outspoken - and what happened when she recently sent a seven-minute voice message to a man ahead of their first date. Find out more about Bianca being ‘Fifty, Sacked and Single' on her Instagram accounts @biancadye and @anxietyfree Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or pick up a copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), Sunday Herald Sun (VIC), The Sunday Mail (QLD) and Sunday Mail (SA) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amber Petty was first catapulted into the spotlight in the most unusual of circumstances, by standing alongside her best friend, Mary Donaldson, at her wedding to the Crown Prince of Denmark in 2004. Becoming known as the “royal bridesmaid”, Amber Petty has experienced many highs and lows during her career in the radio and media in the 20 years since. Today, she is using her public platform to speak up about something very difficult - but also very important. And that is a reminder of how the much needed and long overdue national conversation currently taking place in Australia regarding violence against women can inadvertently cause re-traumatization among victim-survivors. As a victim-survivor of domestic violence within two past relationships, Amber sits down with host Sarrah Le Marquand to not only share her own harrowing story, but to speak up for the many women around the country who may be secretly struggling with trauma of their own. Although her public persona may have first come about because of a royal wedding, Amber tells Something To Talk About that she does not believe in fairytales. If you have experienced or are at risk of family violence, you can call the national counselling service 1800RESPECT. You can find out more from Amber Petty, including purchase details for her book, via her Instagram handle @missamberpetty. You can read Amber’s column in Stellar online at Stellarmag.com.au or pick up a copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), Sunday Herald Sun (VIC), The Sunday Mail (QLD) and Sunday Mail (SA). Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.