Something To Talk About with Samantha Armytage

About this podcast

Canvassing a wide range of topics and with a line-up of experts, famous friends and everyday Australians among the guests Samantha Armytage discusses an array of subjects in a conversational but in-depth forum. A new episode of Something To Talk About is published every Sunday.

Something To Talk About with Samantha Armytage

Episodes

2021
Kate Ellis
Kate Ellis is a former Australian politician who represented the Division of Adelaide for the Labor Party from 2004 - 2019. In this episode Sam and Kate discuss in depth the toxic culture in Parliament House, how she dealt with the constant rumours about her private life whilst in office, the dangers of warfare politics, Brittany Higgins and Kate opens up about the challenges she sees in raising two young boys. Episode notes - You can read more about Kate Ellis here: https://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members/Parliamentarian?MPID=DZU Kate's Twitter is: @KateEllis22 You can find Kate's new book by searching for Sex, Lies and Question Time This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in Sydney and Adelaide on April 1st 2021. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 10, 2021
44 min
Madonna King
Madonna King is a journalist, author and media commentator. In this episode Sam and Madonna talk about many themes that are of the moment. Teenage anxiety, consent and the dangers of demonising young men are discussed in depth, they applaud young women such as Brittany Higgins for speaking out and later in the episode Madonna discusses her work on domestic violence particularly around the death of Hannah Clarke and her three children. Episode notes - You can read more about Madonna King here: https://madonnaking.com.au/ She tweets: @madonnaking She Chairs Queensland's anti-bullying taskforce which you can read more on here: https://campaigns.premiers.qld.gov.au/antibullying/taskforce/ The national sexual assault, domestic family violence counseling service can be found here: https://www.1800respect.org.au/ This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in Sydney and Brisbane on February 24th 2021. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 6, 2021
39 min
Pastor Jon Owen
Pastor Jon Owen is the CEO of the Wayside Chapel in Sydney's Kings Cross area. In this episode for the Easter weekend Sam and Jon talk about his experiences growing up in Australia after emigrating from Malaysia, his time spent working in the slums of India, and a wonderful life dedicated to helping people. Themes of loneliness, isolation and grief are touched on - but ultimately is it true that all we need is love? Episode notes - You can read about Pastor Jon and The Wayside Chapel here: https://www.waysidechapel.org.au/ If some of the themes in this episode are triggering: https://www.lifeline.org.au/ and here: https://www.ruok.org.au/ And here's a cute leftover chocolate idea from our friends at delicious.com.au: Melt the chocolate down, and spread it onto any leftover hot cross buns (genius) This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in Sydney on April 1st 2021. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 3, 2021
61 min
Steve 'Blocker' Roach
With the AFL and NRL back in full swing, in this episode Sam catches up with a legend of the NRL, Steve 'Blocker' Roach. Blocker was the country's leading prop during the late 1980s, playing 185 games for Balmain over 11 years, he ran out for Australia, and was an original Blues enforcer for State of Origin. Blocker has a fascinating life off the field, he's open about needing to see a psychiatrist after retirement, the damage done after many concussions, he has a wonderful marriage, three amazing sons and a new grand-daughter. Blocker is also seen as a mentor for many up and coming players and broadcasters in the changing face of the code. Episode notes - Blocker is part of the NRL Hall of Fame: https://www.nrl.com/hall-of-fame/players/steve-roach/ This might be of interest on the management of concussion in Rugby League: https://app.education.nsw.gov.au/sport/File/3397 You can read more about Blocker's son Aidan and his journey to the Olympics here: https://www.olympics.com.au/olympians/aidan-roach/ This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in Sydney March 10th 2021. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 27, 2021
37 min
Sam Mac
Sunrise weatherman Sam Mac joins Sam on this episode. Lots of topics covered as two good friends catch-up, the guys discuss how often they've been declared a love item in the press, how good tiger mums are when you need someone to police those trolls, the challenges of being in a relationship and then having a relationship break up in the public eye, Sam M's amazing band with Dr Chris Brown, and the importance of his role as an RUOK? ambassador. Episode notes - Learn more about RUOK? here: https://www.ruok.org.au/ You can pre-order Sam Mac's book The Accidental Weatherman here: https://www.hachette.com.au/sam-mac/accidental-weatherman Information on pet rescue: www.petrescue.com.au Find Sam Mac on the insta: @sammacinsta Find Coco the Cat on insta: @lifeofmisscoco And Tone Deaf Leopard on the insta here: @tonedeafleopardmusic And you can read a little bit about how awesome Xantippe is here: https://www.australias.guide/wa/location/xantippe/ This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in Sydney March 18th 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 20, 2021
67 min
Grace Tame
Australian of the Year Grace Tame joins Sam in this episode. In a wide ranging interview Grace opens up on the responsibility she feels toward other survivors of childhood sexual abuse, and describes how her abuser manipulated her into hating her own womanhood, and the ongoing effects of that. Grace also shares the news on the work she's beginning with Los Angeles Human Trafficking Task Force. In a fun moment towards the end of this episode Grace describes how she very much spoke 'at' the Prime Minister, the happiness she has in her life now, and we open this episode with a simple but poignant question, how are you? Episode notes - You can read Grace's profile on the Australian of the Year website by clicking here or copying this into your browser: https://www.australianoftheyear.org.au/recipients/grace-tame/2297/ Grace's insta is @tamepunk Sexual Assault Support Services can be reached here: https://au.reachout.com And here: 1800 RESPECT Beyond Blue can be reached here: www.beyondblue.org.au And here: 1300 224 636 And Lifeline can be reached here: www.lifeline.org.au And here: 13 11 14 This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in Sydney and Hobart on the morning of February 25th 2021. #letherspeak See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 13, 2021
33 min
Introducing - Baby Steps
From Vogue Australia, hosted by Jesinta Franklin and Remy Rippon, introducing the new 8 part podcast called Baby Steps. Baby Steps is a no-nonsense pocket fertility guide for anyone trying to have a baby. Jes and Remy talk to the experts on everything from obstetrics, fertility, miscarriage, loss and explore everything from IVF to egg freezing. Search Baby Steps Vogue Australia wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 11, 2021
9 min
Julie Bishop
In this very timely episode former Minister for Foreign Affairs and deputy leader of the Liberal Party Julie Bishop is Sam's guest. In the first half of this episode Sam and Julie discuss the recent events that have made headlines from Canberra, #metoo, Julie's thoughts on the need for independent counselling at Parliament House, Julie responds to the rumours that her leadership bid was blocked by the "BSDs," her work for justice for the families of MH17 and her time spent with Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran before their execution. Sam and Julie also talk about some light subjects, including Julie's thoughts on how her first day as Chancellor of the ANU was greeted by the apocalypse, who she thought was the coolest world leader and Julie tells an unbelievable story about a dry dinner attended by key world leaders....and one of the world leaders had snuck in a hip flask of whiskey! Episode notes - For more information on Julie Bishop click here or copy this into your browser: https://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members/Parliamentarian?MPID=83P and this: www.juliebishopandpartners.com.au Julie's twitter is @honjuliebishop Here is the link for International Women's Day: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/ This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in Sydney on the morning of Thursday March 4th 2021 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 6, 2021
61 min
Hugh Sheridan
In this episode Hugh Sheridan opens up about what it is to be Australia's favourite son, his time as Rosa The Cleaning Lady just as Rafters was blowing up, coming out (sort of twice), his relationship with his Tik Tok star/billionaire banker boyfriend, his feelings around the cancellation of Hedwig and The Angry Inch and make sure you listen through to the end for a great Liz Taylor story! Show notes - You can find more information on Hugh's show called Hughman at the Adelaide Fridge at this link: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/hughman-af2021 and here: https://www.hughmanlive.com/ You can read Hugh's essay referenced in this episode by searching for Hugh Sheridan Stellar Essay Say hi to Hugh on his socials: @hugh_sheridan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 27, 2021
51 min
Preview
In this preview episode Stellar's Editor In Chief Sarrah Le Marquand and Sam discuss the challenges Sam faced in 2020, with the death of her mother and her father's health issues through to the happiness she now has with her marriage to Richard Lavender. Sarrah and Sam also discuss the importance of female mentors and male allies, and the challenges they both see in the development of cancel culture. Episode 1 of Something To Talk About with Samantha Armytage will publish here on February 28th. Sam sits down with Hugh Sheridan for a very open, raw and hilarious interview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 16, 2021
26 min

Something To Talk About with Samantha Armytage

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Something To Talk About with Samantha Armytage

Episodes

Kate Ellis

Madonna King

Pastor Jon Owen

Steve 'Blocker' Roach

Sam Mac

Grace Tame

Introducing - Baby Steps

Julie Bishop

Hugh Sheridan

Preview