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A Bit of Fun with Lauren Dunn
"Reality TV is My Football" with TROY MCEADY (Beyond The Blinds)
Welcome back to A Bit of Fun! This week Lauren is joined by pop-culture and reality TV podcasting legend Troy McEady, for a juicy deep dive into celebrity chaos, Hollywood madness and Housewives drama. They unpack Taylor Swift’s questionable new lyrics, Cardi B’s petty genius, Lisa Barlow’s shady tequila empire, and why Housewives will always self-destruct for screen time. Plus, Troy spills on the worst celebrity tippers, meeting Anna Kendrick, and the pop-culture scandal he’d sell his soul to witness IRL.
So strap in and get ready to have some fun!
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This podcast is part of the Kind Regards Network. Follow @kindregardsnetwork to stay in the loop, meet your next audio obsession, and more.
Interested in collaborating? Drop us a line at partnerships@kindregardsnetwork.com - we’d love to hear from you.
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19. BravoCon Bombshells, Housewives Chaos & MAFS Scandals with TOM B. RICH
43:18||Season 1, Ep. 19Welcome back to A Bit of Fun! This week Lauren is joined by TikTok sensation, Bravo connoisseur and Australia’s favourite reality-TV recapper, Tom B. Rich, for a chaotic deep dive into the wild world of The Real Housewives, BravoCon and Married at First Sight. They break down Teresa and Melissa’s suspicious reunion, Lisa Barlow’s alleged leak-queen era, Salt Lake City’s unhinged energy, and the Miami feud that still has fans divided. Plus, Tom spills on the worst-dressed at BravoCon, the most manufactured storylines, the Housewives who give bare minimum, and the MAFS scandals that still live rent-free in Australia’s group chats.So strap in and get ready to have some fun!Listen to Tom's podcast Reality Check!Keep up with Lauren's fun on Instagram and TikTokFollow the pod on InstagramWe want to hear from you! Send Lauren your wildest stories, dating dilemmas, or ask her a question by emailing hello@kindregardsnetwork.comWant to support our show? Clicking 'follow' on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that (thank you in advance).This podcast is part of the Kind Regards Network. Follow @kindregardsnetwork to stay in the loop, meet your next audio obsession, and more.Interested in collaborating? Drop us a line at partnerships@kindregardsnetwork.com - we’d love to hear from you.
18. “They Chucked My Suitcase Overboard and Said ‘Swim to Shore’” with ANNALIESE GANN
51:06||Season 1, Ep. 18Welcome back to A Bit of Fun! This week Lauren is joined by Annaliese Gann; creator, curve model, entrepreneur, Miss World Australia finalist, Million Dollar Island alum, and founder of Mahli The Label - for a fun, unfiltered chat about pageants, modeling, and life online beyond the highlight reel. They talk dating standards vs. red flags, handling internet noise, the reality of reality TV, and building a brand from the ground up. Plus, Annaliese opens up about leaving an abusive relationship, rebuilding confidence, and what healthy love looks like now. So strap in and get ready to have some fun!** Content Warning: This episode discusses domestic violence. If you or anyone you know needs help, please contact 1800RESPECT or call 000 in an emergency.Keep up with Lauren's fun on Instagram and TikTokFollow the pod on InstagramWe want to hear from you! Send Lauren your wildest stories, dating dilemmas, or ask her a question by emailing hello@kindregardsnetwork.comWant to support our show? Clicking 'follow' on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that (thank you in advance).This podcast is part of the Kind Regards Network. Follow @kindregardsnetwork to stay in the loop, meet your next audio obsession, and more.Interested in collaborating? Drop us a line at partnerships@kindregardsnetwork.com - we’d love to hear from you.
17. From Summer Bay Hottie to DWTS Champion with KYLE SCHILLING
42:41||Season 1, Ep. 17Welcome back to A Bit of Fun! This week Lauren is joined by Home and Away star and Dancing with the Stars 2025 champion Kyle Shilling for a fun, unfiltered chat about life on set, fame, and flirting in Summer Bay. They talk grueling rehearsals, on-screen chemistry rumours, and representing his culture on national TV. Plus, Kyle opens up about bad relationships, dating as an actor, and his dream of becoming Marvel’s first Aboriginal superhero. So strap in and get ready to have some fun!Keep up with Lauren's fun on Instagram and TikTokFollow the pod on InstagramWe want to hear from you! Send Lauren your wildest stories, dating dilemmas, or ask her a question by emailing hello@kindregardsnetwork.comWant to support our show? Clicking 'follow' on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that (thank you in advance).This podcast is part of the Kind Regards Network. Follow @kindregardsnetwork to stay in the loop, meet your next audio obsession, and more.Interested in collaborating? Drop us a line at partnerships@kindregardsnetwork.com - we’d love to hear from you.
16. Kim K on Call Her Daddy, Trump’s AI Tantrum & the Wildest Dating R&D Yet
24:25||Season 1, Ep. 16Welcome back to A Bit of Fun! This week, Lauren’s been doing some serious dating R&D; from a “no sex on the first date” rule that raised red flags, to a man who psychoanalyzed her with animal questions, and another who tested her mid-date. She also sounds off on Trump’s ridiculous AI video, Kim Kardashian’s Call Her Daddy chat, and a huge win for Claire’s Law. Plus, she answers a listener’s question about surviving toxic dating apps and shares her latest Fun Finds. So strap in and get ready to have some fun!Keep up with Lauren's fun on Instagram and TikTokFollow the pod on InstagramWe want to hear from you! Send Lauren your wildest stories, dating dilemmas, or ask her a question by emailing hello@kindregardsnetwork.comWant to support our show? Clicking 'follow' on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that (thank you in advance).This podcast is part of the Kind Regards Network. Follow @kindregardsnetwork to stay in the loop, meet your next audio obsession, and more.Interested in collaborating? Drop us a line at partnerships@kindregardsnetwork.com - we’d love to hear from you.
14. "Take the Mic Away and Tell Me if He’s Still Hot" with BEC CHARLWOOD
54:35||Season 1, Ep. 14Welcome back to A Bit of Fun! This week Lauren is joined by fellow Perth girl and comedian Bec Charlwood for an hilarious deep dive into comedy, chaos, and questionable men. They swap stories about bad hookups, Bec's hot Botox doctor, and a very important PSA for anyone wanting to date a male comedian. Plus, the girls revisit Bec's viral “Stop f***ing my dad, Wendy!” story, Bec spills on her embarrassing encounter with Hamish Blake, and they unpack hecklers, insecurities, and the art of being funny for a living.So strap in and get ready to have some fun!Get your tickets to Bec's tour HERE.Keep up with Lauren's fun on Instagram and TikTokFollow the pod on InstagramWe want to hear from you! Send Lauren your wildest stories, dating dilemmas, or ask her a question by emailing hello@kindregardsnetwork.comWant to support our show? Clicking 'follow' on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that (thank you in advance).This podcast is part of the Kind Regards Network. Follow @kindregardsnetwork to stay in the loop, meet your next audio obsession, and more.Interested in collaborating? Drop us a line at partnerships@kindregardsnetwork.com - we’d love to hear from you.
13. A Second Date in Bali, Charlie Kirk Fallout & 'The Girlfriend'
40:33||Season 1, Ep. 13Welcome back to A Bit of Fun! After a little hiatus, Lauren’s back with more goss, life updates and plenty of chat! On today’s ep, she talks about her chaotic second-date trip to Bali, red flags, love bombing, a mid-flight tragedy, why life’s too good to waste on man-children, and her thoughts on people's reaction to the Charlie Kirk shooting. She also shares her Fun Finds of TV binges, beauty faves, and hot sauce obsessions. So strap in and get ready to have some fun!Keep up with Lauren's fun on Instagram and TikTokFollow the pod on InstagramWe want to hear from you! Send Lauren your wildest stories, dating dilemmas, or ask her a question by emailing hello@kindregardsnetwork.comWant to support our show? Clicking 'follow' on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that (thank you in advance).This podcast is part of the Kind Regards Network. Follow @kindregardsnetwork to stay in the loop, meet your next audio obsession, and more.Interested in collaborating? Drop us a line at partnerships@kindregardsnetwork.com - we’d love to hear from you.
12. From Comedy in Porn Theatres to Presenting at the Logies with MELANIE BRACEWELL
44:11||Season 1, Ep. 12Welcome back to A Bit of Fun! Coming up today we have our first FUN FRIEND on the pod! Melanie Bracewell is a TV host, comedian, writer and huge MAFS fan who joins us to talk about her rise to fame, getting started in a male-dominated industry, breaking into TV and writing on shows like Wellington Paranormal and The Cheap Seats, and working with icons like Jermaine Clement and Taika Waititi! She also dives into all the gossip from the Logies and the messy crossover with MAFS, unpacking the realities of cancel culture and comedy backlash, and so much more!So strap in and get ready to have some fun!Get your tickets to Mel's show in November at the Brisbane Powerhouse Theatre HERE.Keep up with Lauren's fun on Instagram and TikTokFollow the pod on InstagramWe want to hear from you! Send Lauren your wildest stories, dating dilemmas, or ask her a question by emailing hello@kindregardsnetwork.comWant to support our show? Clicking 'follow' on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that (thank you in advance).This podcast is part of the Kind Regards Network. Follow @kindregardsnetwork to stay in the loop, meet your next audio obsession, and more.Interested in collaborating? Drop us a line at partnerships@kindregardsnetwork.com - we’d love to hear from you.
11. IT'S NOT ME, IT'S YOU: He Proposed to Me in Public and I Had to Take It Back 🧡
12:57||Season 1, Ep. 11Welcome back to It’s Not Me, It’s You! Our extra weekly episode where Lauren dives into your most cooked dating disasters and helps you figure out who the real problem is (spoiler: it’s usually them).This week:The silent IKEA compatibility testThe dating app “pleasant surprise” strategy you didn’t see comingMeeting the secret long-term girlfriend “woman-to-woman”A re-gifted engagement ring from his ex-fiancéeDinner cooked (and hosted) by his mumSplitting the bill down to the exact cent (wine included)& more!It’s the mess, clarity, and comfort you’ve been looking for 🧡Huge thanks to everyone who sent in their stories and questions. Keep them coming! Slide into our DMs at @abitoffunpod or email hello@kindregardsnetwork.com.au with your wildest dating dilemmas, cooked stories, or anything you want Lauren’s take on.Keep up with Lauren's fun on Instagram and TikTokFollow the pod on InstagramWant to support our show? Clicking 'follow' on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that (thank you in advance).This podcast is part of the Kind Regards Network. Follow @kindregardsnetwork to stay in the loop, meet your next audio obsession, and more.Interested in collaborating? Drop us a line at partnerships@kindregardsnetwork.com - we’d love to hear from you.