Ratbag with Mel & Sam

Hey cuties!! Welcome to today’s Ratfood where we’re pretty much just having a big fat catch up, guvna! And you’re invited along for the ride - zoom lags and overlaps and all!This is the longest we’ve ever gone without speaking (not an exaggeration) and boy do we have THINGS TO CATCH UP ON! Sammy tells us allllll about her time at Prima Vera Sound in Barcelona, about how she got fyre-festivaled, how the sets were of our top 3 pop girlies and some of the things that really surprised her about some of the artists’ sets.We also unpack all our thoughts on the Sabrina Carpenter album cover BONANZA, as well as critiquing it alongside the Fletcher ‘coming out’ saga amongst other (what some are calling) ‘sings of societal regression’ from the last few weeks.Hope you’re all having beautiful weeks wherever you are, and if you need Mel, she’ll be busy going after world domination on Cooking Dash, and if you need Sam, she’ll be arriving at Heathrow airport 73 hours early to come home to her best friend TOOT SUITE.You know the drill - come see us in Sydney if you wanna come see a live show of ‘The Platonic Human Centipede’ (https://events.humanitix.com/the-platonic-human-centipede) and we’ll see you very soon.xxMel & Sam—You can watch the full video form of this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtube.com/@themelandsam?si=jzeN-E_-DcE-DGHSFollow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to ratbagpod@gmail.com!—Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land.The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on.Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land.—A Grouse House PodcastRecorded at Haven't You Done Well ProductionsProduced by Thomas Zahariou

Hey rat! Hope you're reading this with an undercurrent of fluttering flutes and shimmery strings because today's a whimsical solo ep!! Sorry about it!! To kick off the episode Sam brings in a gorgeous list where people share the ways they bring out whimsy in their day to day life, and this list is actually adorable. Mel and Sam then continue to insist theatre sports are cool by playing a round of two truths and a lie and there is also a wonderful dm for the 'Bring Bring Bitch' hotline where a longtime fan asks for some help in finding queer community. If you're ready for wholesome vibes, this is the ep for you!As always thanks for joining and see you on Thursday for another 'Ratfood'. Love you!Mel & Sam—Follow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to ratbagpod@gmail.com!—Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land. The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on. Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land.—A Grouse House PodcastRecorded at Haven't You Done Well ProductionsProduced by Thomas Zahariou

Our sweet rats. This episode is about Renée Rapp. We love her. Please don’t misunderstand us. I PROMISE we’re not bad lesbians!!!!! But with that being said, please enjoy this 37 minute dissertation of “don’t care” culture and the impossibility of ever escaping the cult - nay LIFESTYLE - that is a life in the theatre, with a sprinkling of one of the most heinous dating/sex stories from Sammy’s personal story bank that will leave you shakin’ in your boots and wishing you never uttered the words “Green Gables.”Thank you for joining us for this ratty ratty Ratfood, and we’ll see you for another ep on Monday! Oh! Also! come see us at Pride Fest at Qtopia Sydney! We’d love to see you there 🩷xxMel & Sam—Tickets to PRIDE FEST (‘THE PLATONIC HUMAN CENTIPEDE’): https://events.humanitix.com/the-platonic-human-centipede—You can watch the full video form of this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtube.com/@themelandsam?si=jzeN-E_-DcE-DGHSFollow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to ratbagpod@gmail.com!—Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land.The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on.Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land.—A Grouse House PodcastRecorded at Haven't You Done Well ProductionsProduced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain

Holy moly I do not think you are ready for this one you little rat. Joining us today on the Ratbag couch is the brilliantly bonkers and self "proclaimed multi-disciplinary artist" Ruby Teys. Ruby is a immensly talented stand up comedian, actor and host of 'Alt Girl World' - a night that celebrates alternative comedy AND she is also a dearrrrr mate of ours, and we are simply obsessed with her. In this episode Ruby shares TWO seperate stories about some strange encounters with some dogs (one involving none other than a famous Corby family member). She does a face card reading on Tyra Banks (get ready) and answers all your questions from the 'Bring Bring Bitch' Hotline. This episode is stacked with gems, you wont regret listening. See ya on Thursday for 'Ratfood'.Love ya!Mel & Sam—You can watch the full video form of this episode on YouTube HERE: https://bit.ly/MelAndSamYouTubeFollow Ruby here: https://www.instagram.com/rubyteys.tropicalversion.mp3/?hl=enFollow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to ratbagpod@gmail.com!—Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land. The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on. Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land.—A Grouse House PodcastRecorded at Haven't You Done Well ProductionsProduced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain

Where is the hottest place for a piercing? Is costume jewellery really worth the green rim of doom that comes with it? Is black mirror really as good as everyone says it is? All of this and more life changing content on today’s VERY CURRENT Ratfood recorded THIS WEEK in VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA. DEFINITELY.It’s a super fun one today bbys! We’ve got our beautiful Luce stepping in to the studio and Sammy leading us on her expertly thought out list of the propaganda she absolutely IS falling for right now.We chat everything from free trials to tarot necklaces, to Mel’s personal truth behind the #GaysCantDrive mantra and more.Thank you for joining us for this ratty ratty Ratfood, and we’ll see you for another ep on Monday! And come see us at Pride Fest at Qtopia Sydney! We’d love to see you there 🩷xxMel & Sam—Tickets to PRIDE FEST (‘THE PLATONIC HUMAN CENTIPEDE’): https://events.humanitix.com/the-platonic-human-centipede—You can watch the full video form of this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtube.com/@themelandsam?si=jzeN-E_-DcE-DGHSFollow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to ratbagpod@gmail.com!—Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land.The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on.Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land.—A Grouse House PodcastRecorded at Haven't You Done Well ProductionsProduced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain

There's a matcha shortage and we're brave enough to talk about it!! Welcome to another episode of Ratbag: Guest Edition! This week we are joined by the brilliantly funny Kemah Bob, an American comedian, working in the UK. Kemah's 2024 show was named as one of 'the top shows of 2024' by The Guardian, she has also opened for the likes of Hannah Gadsby and Nish Kumar and regularly appears on our screens, often for the BBC.In this episode we chat sleeping with clowns, queerness, live comedy and much much more. As always we open up our 'Bring Bring Bitch' Hotline and ask Kemah all of your questions and end with a ridiculous 'Hit It Toots!'. She's a good one rats, give us a spin!See ya on Thursday for 'Ratfood'.Love ya!Mel & Sam—You can watch the full video form of this episode on YouTube HERE: https://bit.ly/MelAndSamYouTubeFollow Kemah here: https://www.instagram.com/kemahbob/?hl=enFollow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to ratbagpod@gmail.com!—Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land.The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on.Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land.—A Grouse House PodcastRecorded at Haven't You Done Well ProductionsProduced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain

Hello angel pies. It’s that time of the week. Thank you oh so very much for joining us for another gorgy lil’ laid back chat where we get to catch you up on our weeks and what’s going on in our worlds!In this episode, Lucy poisons Mel with the drink from hell before sharing the iconic story of how her boldness got her a job at the Aunty Donna office, Mel tells the story of how she almost didn’t get cast in ‘Fangirls’ and the girls collectively unpack their thoughts on the film ‘Sinners’. (Spoiler alert: we are NOT aligned on this one, boys!!!)Sammy also tells us all about how she bravely stood up to some homophobes at the gym this week (all comment how proud we are of her pls!!) and the gals giggle about the expectations v. reality of school reunions.We hope you enjoy this Sleepover Club reunion ep. We love having Lucy with us when Tom can’t be here, and we’re also sending you all lil smooches on the forehead to say “hope you’re having beautiful weeks wherever you are!”We love ya, and we’ll see you for another ep on Monday!xxMel & Sam—Tickets to PRIDE FEST (‘THE PLATONIC HUMAN CENTIPEDE’): https://events.humanitix.com/the-platonic-human-centipede—You can watch the full video form of this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtube.com/@themelandsam?si=jzeN-E_-DcE-DGHSFollow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to ratbagpod@gmail.com!—Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land.The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on.Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land.—A Grouse House PodcastRecorded at Haven't You Done Well ProductionsProduced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain

Hey cuties! It's another solo 'Ratbag' today (just what the doctor ordered) and this one is a fun one! To kick off the episode Mel asks the question 'Is This Gross Or Is It Not That Big Of A Deal?' about a variety of situations that has us calling out 'performative politeness'. Sam polls the listeners on what apps they are using to communicate with mates (ok private Twitter account!) and the girls realise that Lucy seems to have the touch of an oracle. Finally and naturally there is a 'Hit It Toots!" where Mel & Sam try and predict the future and spoiler alert they improvise over the genre of 'Drill' (we're so sorry). As always thanks for joining and see you on Thursday for another 'Ratfood'. Love you!Mel & Sam—You can watch the full video form of this episode on YouTube HERE: https://bit.ly/MelAndSamYouTubeFollow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to ratbagpod@gmail.com!—Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land. The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on. Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land.—A Grouse House PodcastRecorded at Haven't You Done Well ProductionsProduced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain

Hello darling pies!!!! Who we love so much!! Hope you’re having a beautiful, beautiful week.In today’s Ratfood we unpack the notion of stunt casting and publicity/marketing stunts, particularly in relation to the global search for Dolly Parton in ‘Dolly! The Musical’ taking place primarily on social media and the ethics and pros and cons involved in these kinds of casting processes.We also chat all about our week at the theatre including our UNMATCHED evening at ‘Beetlejuice The Musical’ (featuring the writer Eddie Perfect) and ‘Storked’ by Myfanwy Hocking down at Theatre Works; a piece about bodily autonomy and the looming choice of whether or not to have kids, and whether that choice is truly ours or not.We finish the ep by touching on the current social media landscape, unpacking some of our own comment sections and chatting about the prices people are willing to pay for rage bait.We love you so much, and we’ll see you for another ep on Monday!Mwa mwa mwa.xxMel & Sam—You can watch the full video form of this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtube.com/@themelandsam?si=jzeN-E_-DcE-DGHSFollow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to ratbagpod@gmail.com!—Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land.The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on.Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land.—A Grouse House PodcastRecorded at Haven't You Done Well ProductionsProduced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain